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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
DENATUR|NG
CHRISTMAS

We are counting the days, twenty
two, twenty one, twenty, nineteen,
etc. Days of what? Why this ca
gerness? Oh, hurry, hurry, or you
wont be ready for Christmas. And
what is Christmas?
Lord God Of hosts, be with us yet
Lest we forget, lest we forget -
The spirit of commercialism Of
proceeds and trade. The day amt
the season denatured of peace and
good will. Young and old feyeriShIy
hurrying to get presents ready for
a lot of folks who save to them
asst year. Then the day turned into
one Of much feasting and fussing
much ''holler" day, little holy-day
Does not this spirit saturate our
Christmas season?
Now proceeds and trade are right
Ind proper. Let no warfare be made
here. But let not King Business rule
Tor his own sake. Rather make bust
ness the willing servant of peace
and good will. Humanitarianism rath-
II than commercialism is needed
1t is Christian to give gifts, but is
not Christian to forget that the
army of clerks and messengers and
delivery men are human.
1t is Christian to shop early in
The month and early in the day. It
is Christian to mail our gifts early,
or express them early. How many
clerks and carriers have we helped
to make too weary to enjoy one
minute of the Christmas Day? Many
a one has cried, ''Thank Cod, it is
all over" Merry Christmas" has
little meaning to them. Why not
do better? Why. not an altogether
reform? Let Grand Rapids start it
now. Let us shop early, and mail
early, and express early.
Then let us refuse to scandalize
Christmas eve. Let our slogan be
Every business place closed Christ
mas eve" EVERY place. Stores,
shops, theatres, saloons, all No
business after six o'clock, December
TWenty-fourth.
Let the homes blaze with light
Let the church bells rings Sing
the old Christmas carols. Hang up
the stockings. Light the Christmas
trees. Tell again the Christ-chiId
story. Let us practice our peace
and good will teaching. Let us
reincarnates the glad Christmas day.
Will you help?
H. c. Logan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
DR.. HOBSON'S OINTMENT

HEALS ITCHY ECZEMA
The constantly itching, burning
sensation and other disagreeable
forms of eczema, letter, salt rheum
and skin eruptions promptly cured
by DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment
George w. Fitch of Mendoza, H.,
says: 81 purchased a box of DR..
Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Have
had Eczema ever since the civil war,
have been treated by many doctors,
none have given the benefit that
one box of Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint
ment has" Every sufferer should
try it. We're so positive it will
help you we guarantee it or money
refunded. At all Druggists or by
mail soc.
Pfeiffer Chemical Co., Philadelphia &
st. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
CHRISTMAS SALE

st. Katherine's Guild will hold
their annual Christmas sale on Fri
day and Saturday of this week, the
5th and 9th of December in the old
Johnson & Hill Co.'S store onA the
west side. They have many useful
and fancy articles that are suitable
for Christmas presents. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend this
sale. 2tdc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04

Nick Berg of Auburndale was in
the city Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming, in attendance at the |. o. O..
F. lodge. Nick has many friends in
Grand Rapids, where he formerly
lived while serving as county treas
urer, who are always glad to see
him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
CONSTIPATION PoIsoNs YOU.

If you are constpated, your en-
tire system is poisoned by the
waste matter kept in the body-seri-
Gus results often follow. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and you will
soon set rid of constipation, head
ache and other troubles. Csc. at
Druggists or by mail H. E. Bucklen
& Co., Phila. & st. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
POLITICAL HANpsHAKING.

Can q President retain popular fav-
or without wholesale han1shaking2
Mr. Wilson seems to think so, as
he has abandoned for this year at
least, the historic New Years recep-
ton, where the chief magistrate
appears as the human pump-handle
for 1000 to 10000 people But Wash
ington has grave doubts
The meanest ward politician knows
the value of the handshake. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
First National Bank
Grand Rapids. Wis.

Deposits MADE during the first
twelve days Of December will draw
interest from December 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04

Mrs. A. j. Fox has returned to
her home at Madison after visit in
the city with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Marceau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04

Mrs Ellis Of Stevens Point is in
the city, a guest at the George
Schroeder home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
NOTICE TO TRAPPERs

Highest prices will be paid for
furs at Steinberg's Store, Grand
Rapids, Wis. 4twc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-04
Own the Key to
Your Own Home

It's not always so easy but
its possible with the aid Of
our Savings Department.
Get your eye on lot and
then start a home account
i'm our bank. Deposit a little
each month for year or
two and then you can make
the first payment on
home of your very own.
we will be glad to help
you.
Come in. Let's talk it
over.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-16
State of Ohio. city of Toledo,

Lucas County. ss
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner OF the firm of
f.. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure
Frank j. Cheney.
Sworn TO before ME and Subscribed
in my presence. this 9th day Of De-
cember, A. .. 1856.
(ScaD A. iW Gleason
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure iataken intern
ally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. Cheney e Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-16
HOW TO RESIST
(, Chronic Coughs and Colds.

! Chronic Coughs and Colds.
Strong, vigorous men and women
hardly ever catch cold; it's only when
The system is run down and vitality
low that colds and coughs get foot
hold.
Now isn't it reasonable that the
right way to cure a cough is to build
up your strength again?
Mrs. Olivia Parham, of East Dur
ham, N. c., says: IL took Vinol for a
chronic cough which had lasted two
years, and the cough not only disap.
peared, but it built up my strength
MS WE'LL"
The reason Vinol Is so ,eficacious In
such cases is because 1t contains in a
delicious concentrated form all the
medicinal curative elements OF cod
liver oil, with tonic, bodybuilding
iron added.
Chronic coughs and colds yield to
Vinoi because 1t builds up the weak
ened, rundown system.
You can get your money back any
time II Vinol does not do all we say.
LAURENS DRUG co.
LaurenS, s. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-16
FIRE TACKLES
KANSAS JAIL
Flames In Kansas Penitentiary Cause
Loss Of $50O,000. Best of Order Pre-

rhmeS In hanSaS Penttentiary Cause
Loss Of $50O,OO0. Best of Order Pre-.
served.
Langsing, Kan, April 12.-FIre that
destroyed four large buildings and
caused loss estimated at $500, COO
In the Kansas penitentiary today, was
spread by convicts who scattered
burning papers in buildings not in the
path of the fiames, according to a
statement by Fire Chief Michael
bahIer of Leavenworth. His opinion
was confirmed by some Of the prison
oihcials. The fire started when the
armature of motor in the twine plant
suddenly burst into flames. The State
carries no insurance on it's structures
several prisoners told mo of seeing
other convicts lighting punches of pa
per in the old building known as the
furniture factory" said Chief Bahler.
Warden ]. X. Codding said he be
licved it probable that convicts had
fed the flames.
Prison officials made every prepara-
tion for mutiny and Langsing and
Leavenworth were thrown into excite
ment, fearing an outbreak but the
convicts preserved the best of order.
hundreds of them assisting i'm fight
ing the flames. Their efforts were re-
sponsiblc for saving the building oc-
cupied by women prisoners and the
criminally insane
me women were taken out and the
insane convicts transferred to the cell
house. The building was uriy slightly
damaged
The scene of the greatest excite
ment was in the insane ward $50 feet
from the twine plant The flames
seemed to throw panic into every in
mate. There were 80 insane convicts.
Excited by the sight of the flames. the
prisoners screamed and w tn clenched
hands beat on the iron bars of their
rooms.
The maniacs set up such a commo-
ton that Warden Codding was forced
TO move them to another part of the
pdson This removal was accom-
plished with the greatest difficulty,
many of the prisoners having to be
dragged out by their guards. A num-
Der of the patients fought their rescu-
ers.
Six prisoners and one guard were
burned slightly. Six hundred con
victs, who were working in the prison
yard when the fire started were not
locked up but called to aid in fight
ing flames.
dozen prisoners in the boiler
rooms of the power house stayed at
their tasks, keeping up steam for the
pumps. The prisons one ancient fire
engine was out of commission and the
pressure pumps of the water system
had to be relied upon
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-16
Drive Sick Headaches away

SICK headaches, sour igassy stom-
ach, indigestion, biliousnbss disappear
quickly after you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They purify the blood and
put new life and vigor in the system
Try them andl you Will be well satis-
hed. Bvery pill helps every box
guaranteed. Price 25c. Recommended
by Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto
Drug Co.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
NIGH SCHOOL NOTES
by BERT Spitiel

The meeting OF the Excelsior Lit
erary Society was postponed until
Wednesday on account OF the high
school supper.
The Jolly Sixteen met at the homo
OF Houston Dameron. A good time
was reported. Also good eats.
The football team will go TO Ra-
ton October 25th. to play the Ration
high school. Ration for a number OF
years has had no team but the foot
ball spirit has revived. The last time
La Junta played Ration. the score
was 76 to o In favor of La Juntx.
The game has changed lot since
then. The team has been going
through some very hard training and
expect to play good game. II is ex-
pected that La Junta will play Ration
here next Saturday. November LIST.
The annual high school supper
was pulled off at Harmony Hall last
night The supper WAS a grand sue
cess. These suppers have always
been royalty supported by the town
people.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
Leisure Trust Receives More Pay

All the postal clerks In Ia. U. $.
\. received AN incrcas. of pay
amounting to 500 per annum on
October LIST This includes seven
teen postal clerks who run into La
Junia and make their hom. here. In
addition to their salary each postal
clerk IL allowed $50 per year for
cNp.ns. money, The salaries now
range from $500 to sl,7O0 per an
mum. not including the $50 per am
mum "Np.ns. money. Five clerks In
charge who r.sid. In La Junta now
receive IN. latter amount as an. an
nual stipend for their services. and
they hnv. plenty of leisure To get
away with all that Uncle Sam allows
them.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
". u. &. Mertinx~.

TIL. members Of the W. Il. e. spcn,
Tuesday very pleasantly by gather.
Ing nj the home Of Mr.. aud Mrs II,
7. Hoilar. ON South Carson avenue.
~ surprise 10 them. The visitors
carried with them many good things
for \ noon dinner. and an excellent
rcpast WAS enjoyed. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. y. A. McCloud.
Mrs Anna Johr. Mrs. Clara Mcfar-
land. Mrs. Margaret Wells. Mrs.
Flor~nce NeedhAm. Mrs. Catherine
Jones'. Mrs. isabel Miles. Mr. and
Mrs. James Broomfisid. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Elwlck. Mr. aud Mrs. James
Chambers. Mrs. Sarah 8panc. Mrs.
Earl Miles. Mrs. y. -. Ward. Mrs,
ElisAbeth Head. Mrs. J. W. Fertis.
Miss Helen Miles. Miss Maude ~.
wick. Mrs Olive rertig. Mrs. Marsa-
ret Psssow. Mrs. n. o. Baxter. Mrs.
X. II. knspe. Mn. Frances Bescham.
Oeorss rrsA Bsarham. v. II. Hugo
and Haroll ruslt. The W. Il. G.
held thssf ssguaas msseing Wedncs.
lAy astsenooa q Masnony Hall
rlsss wsss oa1s fse ~ basaar TO h
~ Dsss0hoe losA.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
Ni,rr>.WiI>"n.

The marriage OF Mr.. Alfred Myers
and Miss Anna Wilson. both OF La
Junta. took place AT the Methodist
parsonage Sunday morning. the ser
vice being read at 3:30 o'clock by
Rev. Howard Goldie. Mrs. Ida Shell
hamer. the mother of the bride. and
Miss Anna George witnessed the cere-
mony. Mr.. Myers Is employed by the
Santa Fe at this place. having come
from his former home In New York.
about IA year ago. and his BRIDE re-
sided In Alamosa until last spring.
but both young people have made
many friends during their brief res
idence In La Junts who extend con
xratulations
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
Lutfy-Scaff.

The marriage OF Mr.. Abraham
Lutfy. OF New York City, to Miss
Nina Scaff. daughter of n. X. Scaff.
of this city. took place on Monday
morning OF this week The civil
ceremony was performed by Judge
Teter at 1880 o'clock in his office
in the Woodruff building, after
which the Syrian ceremony Was SOL
emnized at the home OF the brides s
father by MonsiEnor HaEer. OF Ra-
ton. n. N. The bridal couple WAS
attended BY Miss Mary Stevens and
Mr.. Richard Hannah. The bride
wore = becoming tailored costume
of tan cloth.
The bride OF Monday IL u very es-
timable Young lady. and has made
many friends In La Junta since com
ing here with her father four years
ago from their former home In Lead
Vile. The groom II rich importer
OF silks and fancy goods and goes
abroad every year to purchase goods.
MIR. and Mrs. Lutfy are spending
several weeks visiting relatives and
friends In different parts OF the
state. after which they will go To
New York City To make their home.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
Chapter w.. r. =. q.

Chapter W.. p. r. o.. met Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Otis Wright
Mrs. George McCauley. who Was state
delegate to the supreme convention
OF the =. f.. o.. gave a very interest
Ing report of the session. Mrs. Roy
Thompson read a poem which had
been read at the supreme convention
by Mrs. Ella Brown, a delegate from
California. The poem was written
by Mrs. Brown. and was an invita-
tion to make Los Angeles the place
for holding the next supreme conven-
ton.
The next convention will take
place In 1915. and will be- held In
Los Angeles. Mrs. II. W. Wagner.
OF this city. also attended the xu-
preme convention. and played .
piaao solo. Chapter W. waa also
lyeDrslsnie1 ~ Mn. Ras rAenSasa.
visitors 70 the mestfAg OF ~ eoAp-
ter Wednesday were Miss May 0cost,
of Denver. Miss Moberiy. OF Iowa.
and Miss Carolin jenkins. OF MI
nois. The next meeting will be- will,
Mrs. Elmer Cook.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
MATRIMONIAL BOOKINGS
NelsOn-Schulz.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Schulz In North La Junta last Sun
day morning. when their daughter.
Laura. was given In marriage to Mr..
Frank Nelson. OF Denver. The cere-
mony was performed In the presence
OF few intimate friends and rela-
dves by Rev. Howard Goldie. pastor
OF the Methodist church OF this city.
The bride wore beautiful gown Of
white silk. with an overdress OF sha-
dow lace. draped and caught up with
white roses. After the ceremony. an
elaborate wedding breakfast was
served. the colors OF yellow and
white being carried out In the menu
and in the decorations throughout
the house.
The bride has lived in La Junta
for many years. and Is held In high
est esteem by large number Of
friends. The groom is well and fav-
orably known In his home city. Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson left the same day
for Colorado Springs where they will
spend a short time. going later to
Denver to make their home. They
were accompanied a. far as Colorado
Springs by Miss Pauline Schulz. a
sister Of the bride. who is a student
at Colorado College.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
N,rnn's vroubndour's Coming.

Byron's Troubadours, who CAV.
most pleasing entertainment to a de-
lighted audience IN this city last
year. viii be with us again next FRI
day night. October 3lst. under the
auspices Of tn. fortnigh,ly club. tn.
programs presented are Instructive.
entertaining. amusing. and always
contain something to please every
one. This company has gained n
broad idea of the public's tast. for
clean and wholesome entertain m.nt
through their -spcri.nc" In touring
America and the countries OF Europe.
Tn. Denver Pos, Of september -.
1912. says.
Last night ut III. Auditorium there
known as Byron's Troubadourr. hay
ing been brought here by the Rev.
Thomas HAZEL for tn. benefit of the
Peoples Presbyterian church. The
boys appear Ia b. Hawaiian IN ma
tionaiity. and seem to possess all of
the natural musical Instincts Of
their race. singing with those always
pleasing mellow voices and choosinx
N. Kind of music that appeals u
the popular fancy--the serious Kind
with melody the keynote. II WAS .
varied program. consisting of vsottn.
cello and plano trios. duets and 10.
los. with n soodiy amount Of sing
Ing. For the most part the numbers
were short. surprisingly ~. but the
boys were generous with encorss.
witch were unfaiiins demanded each
time. THE Tales Of Hoffman," The
sextet from Lucia" the "Torsalee
song" etc. viii give one an l1sA ~
thsiv most pleasing program.
Tickets o. sale q ~ II 1ualA
Muaic Compaay. Price % oeAlD.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
lsrur,.ltssss.

Charles Drury and Miss Onie Ross
both OF this city. we're married on
Thursday OF last week In Denver
by the rector OF the Episcopal
church. The bride IL \ daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ross. OF South
Rston avenue. The groom has also
been y resident OF Ia Junta for =
number OF years. and II employed ~
day baggage master nj She depot.
Mr.. and Mrs Drury are temporarily
located at tOs West First street.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
BULL MOOSE CONFERENCES
Cos"rado ProRrr~xives viii Meet In
Beaver Next Week to Consider
state Organization.

a program full OF interest Is being
planned for the Colorado Progress
save state conference to be held In
I)snver October 2Sth and 2sth,
1919 Miss Frances Kellor. director
OF the National Progressive Service,
Will be one Of the speakers, and eth
Or James X. Garfield. former secre-
tAly oil the interior. or Raymond
Robins, progressive chairman OF I'LL
ue1s. the well known sociological
werker. will also be present repre-
seating the national committee. On
the program will be all the state
Ieed"rS, costigan. Griffith. Vincent,
Carlson, Stocker. Stevens. Dodge.
ana others who made the fight In
lsl2 Subjects for discussion will
Be the democratic state administra-
tion, the new tariff bill In It's effects
on Colorado. control OF corporations
ana the high cost of living. the set
tiemeni of industrial troubles, and
the organization OF the party thru
out the state. The conference will
snd with a banquet the evening of
October 2sth. There will be reduc-
ed rates for the occasion. and Il In
hoped that there will be prosressives
present from every county In the
state
Prarticallv all the state progress
ssve leaders have places on the pro-
gram. The question OF state organi-
Sation will be taken up at two differ
ent sessions. Tuesday morning and
"Wednesday afternoon. A large part
OF the conference however. will be
given up to discussion OF construc-
tive legislation, leaders In this dis
cussion being Phillip NJ. Mothersii.
former assistant attorney general: /:
Merle D. Vincent OF Paonia: l. n.
Stevens city attorney OF Denver;
Th0mss +. Van Wagcnen. n Denver
miains man: Joseph 8. Painter Of
Peer Asvk. = isrEe, stockman: Ben
GrifrtA, former attorney general.
and George A. Carson. the district
attorney for Weld. Larimer and
boulder counties.
one OF the most interesting ses-
siOns Of the conference Will he held
tuesday evening. the subject being
Industrial Unrest Is there Any
way to Prevent Strikes and Lock
uuts7" Among the speakers on this
subicct viii be- Miss Kellor. with her
many years experience In industrial
york IN the east. Vice President
Hays OF the Mine Workers Of Amer
ira. DR. John Grass. and other rep
r'sentaiiyes both of capital and OF la
bur and an effort will be made to
ind "a way of ending industrial
rife In Colorado.
The conference will end Wednes-
day night with a large banquet, pre-
lded over by Edward T.. costigaa.
uational committeeman for colorado.
La Junta tribune., 1913-10-25
xssDssss~ Party.

A number of friends Of Helen Pot
tenser gave \ very pleasant surrrisc
party In her honor last Saturday af.
ternoon at the home Of Helen spaia.
Ing. Game. and music were enjoyed
after whicn refreshments were s.rv'
I'd. Those included were Mae Mar
shall. islsn Rpalding. Gertrude Har'
dy. l-ofesa Simpson. Pearl iailt
Maury Urashss. Bssnies velk. OpAl
Gively. Ll1liaa CoaAos ~ Hessu
pottsnaee.