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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor.
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine CO., ICON
fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1T is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mali. Write for
1t today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
At the Toy Counter,

els this mechanical toy easily opar.
ated by child?"
Il haven't observed that children
care very much for it. But it is high.
Nv amusing to parents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
Absurd.

"He is one of those fellows who ex
poets the impossible"
How 500"
He expects some woman to love
aim To- himself alone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
Too Bad.

Alas. alack for pretty Fan,
Unhappy as can be:
Shes married to q legless man
And can't sit on his knee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
Ne Ennn Not

THE train struck a man and injured
him severely"
Was the man on the track?"
He was. No engineer, L trust,
would run the train into the woods
after a man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

Fatleigh Ito barber)-What. &c
cents for shavel Why, your price
has doubled, hasn't it,
Barber-No, sir. but your chin has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

I've just been reading in this his
tory of France all about Charlotte
Corday. She sure was a great dame.
all right"
What did she do?''
KILLED a guy what was taking a
bath
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
Made No Qinerence

Before she was married she was
constantly on the lookout for a hus-
band"
"Well?"
And since she got one she is still
constantly on the lookout for him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
No Chance.
No Change.
Although the Turk
Would vengeance wreak
He still maintains
That losing streak.
Thouoht They Were Alive.

Thought They We're Alive.
Patience-Your brother is pigeon
shooter, isn't he?
Patrice-Yes, he shoots at clay
pigeons.
We'll, he kills them, doesn't he?"
No, he never killed a clay pigeon
in his life"
"Oh. l didn't know he was such a
bad shot as that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

After struggling man succeeds q
marrying an heiress he gives up the
struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

There's no doubt about my getting
in, said the newly arrived shade to
st. Peter. Here's a newspaper clip
ping Of the eulogy the minister deliv
cred at my funeral"
Take this returned st. Peter
handing. the clipping to the recording
angel, and compare it with his past
performances. - Lippincott's Maya
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

Teacher-What is philanthropy?
Scholar don't know.
Teacher-If you had 10 cents and
gave your brother nickel what
would you be?
Scholar-A fool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

promptly with the
W o m a MS private
correspondence de-
partment Of the Ly-
dia Z. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

how to manage a woman never tried
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money if PAIO ONT
MENT fails to any case of Itching, Ri nd
Bleeding Protruding Piles in 10 ID days. 50c
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FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands HaveB eenHeIped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20

This thing has got to stop, You
keep me putting my hand in my
pocket all the time"
''All right, papa III have the rest
of my purchases charged"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-20
Scholar-A fool.

Not So Easy.
In life you will
Find lots OF men
Who can not fiji
4 fountain pen
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06
DOGS BARK SAVES MASTER
Boy Rescued From ~Suffocation in
Sleep by Firemen Whose Quarters
Are Across the Street.

Chicago.-The life of Nathan Kap.
Ian, Sol of Frank Kaplan, owner of a
saloon at SOC West Chicago avenue,
was saved by the barking of a fox
terrier when fire attacked the build.
ing.
The boy was asleep in the real OF
the saloon when fire, started by
crossed electric wires, attacked the
barrooDl. He was rapidly becoming
unconscious from the smoke when ths
barking of the dog was heard by Lieu
tenant Frank Stiff of engine company
No. IA, whose quarters are across the
street.
Upon going to the saloon, Lieuten
ant Stiff and Pipeman Oscar Fugate
found ii filled with smoke. The bark
ing was becoming fainter. and they
broke down the door. In a rear room
they found young Kaplan unconscious
and carried HIM cut.
STIFF aiaffi Was "s0undz1, afTgr'
which the two firemen rescued the
elder Kaplan. his wife and thei
daughters, Catherine and Elizabeth
nom their apartments above the
salon-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06
RECALLS A ROMANCE
Auction of Old Michigan Court
house Brings Up Odd Story.
Building at Berrien Springs Once
Owned by a Young Widow Who Was
Woed and Won by a ~chicagoan
in an Odd Place. !

Berrien Springs, Mich.-The old
Springs, Mich, connected with which
there is an unusual Chicago romance,
has been advertised to be sold under
the hammer, in order to satisfy an in
~debtedness that has been hanging over
it for some time. .
A Chicago minister named Flavius
J. Probst nee married into the pos
session Of this historic structure,
which was erected in the early '30s,
and which at one time was one of the
most extensive marrying places in the
middle west.
After the county seal was moved
from Berrien Springs to st. Joseph the
courthouse and the Jail came into the
possession Of Mrs. Julia Allen, a pref
ty young widow of the former county
seat. She became a member of a
party invited to so through N Of
the big Chicago water tunnels, and on
this trip, SO the story goes, she met
Mr.. Probst, and before either of them
had again saw daylight they had fall
IN in love with each other, he pro-
posed and she accepted. They were
subsequently married, and took up
their abode in the jail section of the
old county courthouse, where they
spent their honeymoon and lived hap
PLY for some time.
Then came a ripple in this odd sea
Of matrimOny. The wife set up the
claim that her husband had hypnot-
lied her into deciding him the court
house property, and there was a suit
to set aside the transfer. This suit
hung in the courts for some years,
and it had many Of the angles of the
famous Jarndyce VS.. Jarndyce case in
Dickens BLEAK House." and people
began to say that there wasn't much
chance for Mrs. Probst getting judg-
ment until the day of judgment or I'M
til the old courthouse had rotted away
from the ravages of time. But a son
of Mrs. Probst by her first marriage
ultimately effected a settlement, and
again the building passed back to the
ownership of Mrs. Probst.
Berrien Springs at the time the old
courthouse was housing the govern
mental business of Berrien county en-
joyed as much distinction as a Gret-
ma Green as st. Joseph since has taken
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06
CHAPTER v.
The Threat OF Swords.

Stepping from the glare OF those
cleaning parlor lights into the gloom
Of that narrow passage. blinded me for
the instant. yet a moment later. / be-
came aware Of the distant glimmer OF
a candle, the faint reflection revealing
the girls face.
please do not talk: do not ask any
thing-yet." she urged h~urriedly.
noiselessly closing the door at my
back, and as instantly gripping my
sleeve. Her breath came quickly; her
voice trembled from suppressed excite
ment. Come with me. beyond the
light yonder."
followed her guidance. bewfldered,
yet having every confidence the rea-
son tor, this mysterious occurrence
must be fully justified The passage
curved slightly. terminating 1t a closed
door. Sssrcs 4 Tefisction of the candle
reached us here. yet my eyes were by
now sufficiently accu3tomed to the
Elnom % that n could trace the out
lines Of her face. 4 vague doubt took
|~ncannnG&en os M
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06

Carter come here at once. Why didn't
o nab the fellow upstairs. Captain?
Fool play that, sending him down
here"
Il didn't wish TO create a row in the
ballroom: he was with Claire Morti-
mer--"
"Oh. I see." laughing coarsely.
Something besides military duty in
voived, eh?"
IN trouble you to be a trihe more
careful. MacHugh." Grant said stifiy.
THE fellow did her a small service in
the afternoon, and she couldn't refuse
dancing with him, as he was in uni
form. and apparently all right. l ad-
wise you to drop that part Of the af-
fair. Here's Carter now"
! could hear the click of the new
comer's spurs rs he crossed the room.
MacHugh chuckled.
"Tcuchy about 1t Just the same, 7
see: however well pass up the lady.
Carter. there has been a spy In here
tonight. calling himself Lieutenant
Fortesque. or the 42nd Regiment. He
came through the lines this morning
with dispatches for Howe. 1 under
stand. Did yon meet himf"
~No. cir. but m OF my men was
sS6Snx shoas VIII ttG. sn fay-wAssa,
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Yes, I'll go, at once. But / take
away with me a memory which will
never permit me to be satisfied until
We meet again. We have been to-
gether SO short a time"
Had it been longer" she interrupt
ed. you would know me better, and
care less, perhaps. l am a sham; a
cheat" a trife of bitterness in the
tone. you will learn all that some
day, and laugh at yourself. Oh, / know
you will; so not another word, sir. I
am going; then, perhaps. you will"
There was a slight pressure OF her
fingers, and she had vanished so quick
ly l could only stare blindly along the
deserted passage. Yet, an instant
later. the peril Of my predicament
flashed back upon my mind, and I
faced the immediate necessity for ac-
ton. What her strange words might
mean could not be interpreted; I made
no attempt to comprehend. Now I
must find neal Of scape and learn
the truth later. l opened the door
cautiously. ard stepped Without. every
nerve taut. every muscle braced for
action. 1t vas a star-lit light. and the
numerous rear windows OF the man.
sion cast o glare u light for some dis.
t&nce Tie dark SAsdox az q GSxA
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COPYRIGHT AcncLURa G. co. 1911

You are causing me to run away
from Grant," I protested blindly. "You
are making me appear afraid to meet
him."
NO, II is not that" swiftly. HE
was not coming to you personally at
all-you were to be arrested?"
What! He knew me them"
i am not sure-some one did, and
mentioned his suspicious. Captain
Grant was glad enough of an excuse,
no doubt, but he" the soft voice fall
tering, he made a mistake in twitting
me for being friendly toward you"
And you came to warn, to save
mel" exclaimed, pressing her hand.
THAT was nothing; / could do no
less. am only glad | knew the way"
You mean how you might reach me
first?"
Yes; It came to me in a fash when
he hrst left me alone, only | was not
certain in which parlor you would be
waiting. / ran through the kitchen
and down the back stairs; I helped
the officers plan their decorations, and
~ 'Ho1 way iCdInSu Ot LnlS private
passage beneath the stairs. It was
easy, but-oh, listen! they are in
there row!"
We could hear voices through the in
t~eryening wall clearly enough to even
distinguish words, as the speakers ex-
ercised little restraint. l felt the girls
slende figure press against me in the
narrow space where we stood, and |
chung to her hand, both remaining mo-
tionless and silent.
That fellow has run, Grant"
doomed some n hoarsely, either
afraid, or else what you say he is.
See here, boy, did you see anyone in
here lately in scarlet iacket?"
i don just member, sah," answered
a negro, hesitatingly. 81 was busy
@ dar' cleanin' de sideboa'd."
We'll, he's not here now, that's GER
tain," broke in Grant impatiently,
and we've been in all the parlors?
What next, MacHugh?"
TRY to head him off before he can
get out Of the city, Of course. That's
his game, probably. Osborne, have
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06
MbLADYofDOUBT
BYRANDALL. PARRISH
AuhO of ZoR MderHg"
W1ab-G my Lady OfMeNOrha
Illustrations v HfNRY THEDH
Illustrations by hfNRY IHIfDH

l heard him telling about 1t an hour
ago."
is that so? Where'd they go'"
Covered everything, l judge, from
Callowhill to the Lower Battery.
Watts said he asked questions Of
everybody they met, but he didn't take
any notes. He liked the fellow, but
thought he was mighty inquisitive.
Where is he now, sir?"
The devil knows, l don't, and you'll
have to find out. He'll head north
west likely; he'll never try to cross
the river here. How many men have
you?"
Twenty"
Scatter them to every north post.
The fellow had no horse. and your
troopers can easily get ahead Of him.
Hurry up now" Carter departed with
click OF steel, and MacHugh evidently
turned to his companion.
Wen catch the lad all right, Grant.
Some OF those outposts will nab him
before daylight. No use our waiting
around here; let's go back upstairs"
The girls nervous grasp on my arm
frightened. her lips pressed close to my
ear
Il must get back to my place at
the table" she whispered. Surely you
know what to do; this is a e door;
there are stables a hundred feet away;
you must get a horse, and ride fast
you-you will do this!"
Yes, Of course-but how can l
thank you?"
Don't try; don't ever even think OF
it again. ! hardly know what mad i'm
pulse sent me here. Now l have but
one thought-to hurry you away. and
get safely back myself-you will go?"
"Yes-but--"
Not now! there is no time for ex-
PLANTATION, promises, anything. You
heard what they said; every avenue of
escape will be blocked within an hour.
If you go al once you can outride them
please, please go!"
She held out her hand, and l
grasped 1t warmly, unable longer to
war against the pitiful appeal in her
voice.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06

to itself. Lovers padded their ca
noes up and down the st. Joe river,
stopping long enough at Berrien to be
married in its quaint old courthouse.
Children and grandchildren of Michi-
gan, Indiana and Illinois pioneers
pledged their troths within it's shad-
ow and were joined in matrimony from
its crude bench.
The people of this section of Ber-
rien county say to this day that st,
Joe boosters stole the county seat,
and long after Mrs. Allen had &C.
CURED the old buildings the promo.
tiers of the big dune overlooking Lake
Michigan evinced genuine regret that
they hadn't carried the historic old
building along with the books.
Up to this time no one knows just
what will become of the old south.
west Michigan landmark, but among
the possibilities is the chance that
it will pass into the hands of the 10.
cal lovers OF history to house many
different objects that tell of the early
day and of human struggle in perma.
nent settlement.
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CHAPTER ~. icon,inusd,.

CHAPTER ~. (continued).
How / kept to the measure ! cannot
imagine, for, In an instant. all my
house OF cards crumbled into nothing
ness. She knew me, this blue-eyed
girl; knew me, and sought to aid m
mission, this daughter OF a loyalist.
this lady OF the Blended Rose. II was
uncomfortable, and yet a fact-ny
name had been whispered by her lips.
Suddenly she looked up laughing, as
though to make others feel that we
conyersed lightly. We passed Grant,
even as ! held my breath. almost
afraid to venture with words. Yet
they would not be restrained.
You certainly startled me: how do
Sou know this? Surely we have never
met before?"
i refuse to be questioned, sir; Il
means nothing how / know-the fact
that / do should be sufficient"
Must Mistress Claire"
Rather Mistress Mortimer"
yet the captain called you Claire"
And we were children together
you can scarcely claim such familiar
ity."
Il warrant you can name me-"
ALLEN. is It not, sir7"
What was II the witch did not knowI
This was no guess work, surely, and
yet how could her strange knowledge
be accounted for? Sweet az the face
was. greatly as II had attracted me.
there was nothing to awaken a throb
of memory. Surely | could never have
seen her before. and forgotten; that
would have been impossible. The mu.
sic ceased, leaving us at the farther
extremity OF the hall.
And now you will GOT" she cues.
toned eagerly.
You mean. leave hereT"
yes; you said once tonight, that
but for me you would be riding yon-
der. l realized all you meant, and
you must not rem Ain. The guard lines
are slack tonight. and you can get
through, but II you wait until tomor-
row II may be too late. Believe me, ]
am your friend. q friend OF your
cause"
Il do believe you: I could not rom
meet you with de :eit. but | am bewil-
ldered at this sudden exposure. Does
Captain Grant also suspect my iden.
ltity2'
Il think not-npt yet, at least, for II
he did you would be under arrest. But
there are others here who would rec
'ognize you Just Is | have. There Is
inc mystery about Il. ! was In Phila.
delphia when the Continental troops
were here, and you were pointed out
to me then. No. we have never met.
yet ! was sure ] recognized you this
afternoon"
Il was pointed out to o by
whom?"
MY brother-riy twin brother on
the stan OF General Lee"
did you not inform me your family
were loyalists?"
Yes; 1t is true" earnestly, her foot
tapping the floor. as though annoyed
at such persistent questioning. IL
have a father and brother In the
kings seryioe-but one is a renegade.
and ii"
you are what"
II am merely 9 woman, sir. unable
60 determine VIII ether to finally be-
come loyalist or rebel"
looked gravel into her eyes until
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-06

Major Lawrence. son OF Judge Law
NSnce OF Virginia, whose wife was a Lee,
sent on a perilous mission by Gen.
Washington. Just after the winter at Val
ksy Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy's
Hines. n Major attends a great fete
And saves the Lady OF the Blended
Nose" from mob. He later meets the girl
!9t q brilliant ball. Trouble is started
over a waltz, and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer The Lady
OF the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12

The Girl from Luxemburg big
gest, best and brightest Of the musical
shows, the only company with a New
York record, will be seen at Pierce 5
Theatre July 18th. There will be no ad-
vance in prices though the show il SAID
to be much more meritorious than
ether of its kind
The Girl from Luxembourg, real
Broadway attraction, will be seen at
the Pierce Theatre and will provide
the jo liest entertainment Of the sea
son There vii. be dancing girls MIN.
bic of feet and graceful in the extre-
ne. There will be funny comedians
who provide laughs by antics of univer
sal appeal.
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12

The member. If The H9des hon
Coontg Banf arc making Irepuaticrs
f,r a grand licnir % Be given at boni-
nos r rk on SUNDAY July 21.h The
o.ra cordially invites all societies 70
take part ia the parade which will
start from Bonino's Hall ati.3e PM.
and aaarch thru the principal street
then 10 the Park where an open air con
cert viii be held uatil 90. In TIE
evening the Band viii give a dance N
The pavilion from Z to lip n. Re
freshments will also be served BY the
Young ladies'. on tie grounds. Al
should tu,n ou. All pat,onize the
band a. it Is for a Rao5 cause. Help
Boost the Band. ltis baa5 well war-
thy of praise.
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12

The Girl from Lqxcmburg" is
eyerybody's best girl. She Is the elect
of the elect. She has more friends than
any other girl in the world She gives
great enjoyment to all wis see her. II
there should be anyone unfamiliar with
her c arms, they can see her at the
Pierce Theatre July II, Il, 10 aud.
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12
Hurley Wis,

Hurley Wis,
Dear sirs:
On Saturday July 10th we are
planning on having a farmers picnic
on the Branch Experiment Station at
Ashland Junction, Wis. All farm ers
and their families as well as city folks
interested in agriculture are invited
and urged to be present Prominent
speakers have been engaged to speak
on different topics, including Animal
Husbandry, Farm crops, horticultural
Crops and Sell Management - each Of
these topics to be discussed by special
lists in their particular line There will
be an opportunity to visit the Branch
Experiment Station and see what is be
ing done along different lines on this
farm. This meeting should prove to
be of great vaule to the farmers IN the
northern section of the state.
The Branch Experiment Station, To-
Gated at Ashland Junction, Wis, is de-
signed primarily for solving problems
that confront the North Wisconsin far
mer, to produce grain and forage crops
adapted to the climatic conditions pecu
liar to this region, to test out differ
ent kinds of grains and crops, and de-
monstrste the best methods of growing
these. Soil fertility and soil manage
ment studies ere carried on as we'll as
work with horticultural crops. A dairy
herd Is being established at this Sta
ton, Methods of clearing land are be-
ing Investigated and particular notice
should be called to the use Of flock Of
sheep in clearing land. Indications are
that the sheep can be used to a very
good advantage in clearing land OF
brush and getting it ready for q
growth Of crops. Every person inter
ested in agriculture should become ia
miliar with the work being conducted
at this Branch Station and be in po
sition to derive help f.om it as coca
sion demands.
would esteem it a great favore j
you will announce this farmers meet
ing and picnic through the column o
your valuable paper and give it a
much prominence as you see ft
/ shall send you a detailed program
as soon as we have one ready
Very truly yours.
L J. Delwicte
Asst, Prof. Of Agr1nomoy
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12

Mrs Huida Margo!is Who has been
suffering from cancer on the breast
died at her home on Copper street, last
Friday She was 35 years of age and
leaves husband and five small children
Funeral services were held Sunday and
burial at the Jewish cemetery.
Our land = La Nostra terra. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 191?-1913, 1913-07-12

Charles Green who was bartending
at John La Lond saloon was removed
to the pest house last Saturday with a
serious case of Small Pox.