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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
WOOD COUNTY
TELEPHONE CO.
Cooperative and Independent Company that
Has Proven a Great Success

The Wood County Telephone Co.,
was organized in January 1895, and
the charter was granted May Is, 1895.
The service was established in June
1896. The plant was started at a
cost of $4,971.21, with debt of $1,000
90. There were 119 telephones con
nected at this time with 81 shares Of
stock issued. The board of directors
consisted Of J. A. Gaynor, President;
F. MacKinnon, Vice President; Ernest
Oberbeck, Secretary and E. P Arpin,
Treasurer, The employees were w.
NJ Martin, Manager, Marie Douville,
Operator and Charley Dougherty,
Night Operator The rates for ser
vice were $3.50 for business phones,
and $150 for residence phones.
At the present time, the plant IS
valued at $4,000, with AS shares Of
stock issued and 1,269 phones are OPP
Grated, besides furnishing service to
about 600 rural subscribers. The rates
are $500 for business phones and $3.50
for residence phones. The shares of
stock are $50, they draw interest at
the rate of 1 per cent a month, which
amount is deducted from monthly
rentals and are not transferable. They
bear interest only during the time the
owner is a renter Of phone. Only
one share Of stock is issued to each
phone in use When a renter discon-
tinues his phone service, the company
refunds the $50, per share The boarc
Of directors now consists of w. A
Drumb, H. E. Fitch, M. H. Jackson
J. E. Daily and F. w. Kruger.
The employees are E. B. Smart
Manager, D. G. Smart, Wire Chief
M. G. Smart, H. L. Boyington anc
Carl Holstrum, Trouble Men; GUS
Hamin, A. C. Burson, Line Men; Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

WADERSCO.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Prentiss-Wabers Mfg. Co., held
a stockholders meeting last night.
The committee who have been solicit
ing for the sale of more stock reported
good success.
G. N. Prentiss, the promoter and
general manager of the concern has
rendered his resignation.
The plan of the stockholders is to
re-organize with more capital. An
other business meeting will be held the
first of the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
GUY ERHART
III I'D To
SIEVENSPOINI

Guy Erhart who has held the posi-
ton as head Of the manual training
department of our city schools for the
past two years, has been engaged by
the board of the Industrial Education
of Stevens Point as director of the
Continuation schools in that city. Mr..
Erhart will take his new position
when the schools resume work after
the Christmas vacation. Mr.. Erhart
will succeed c. c. Hayward, who re-
Gently resigned his position in that
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
DEATHOF
v. Il. NELSON

W. H. Nelson, former resident of
this city passed away at the North
ern Hospital at Winnebago yesterday.
Mr.. Nelson was married to Miss Clara
Rablin of this city several years ago.
The remains were taken to Amherst
today from which place the funeral
will be held.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

sight, commanding as it does, a sweep
ing view of the grand old "Wisconse".
the river front parks and the islands.
A scene never to be forgotten. The
Elks. are justly proud of their club
house
The Elks are certainly not a sell
fish bunch. Their club home is "The
heart of Grand Rapids" The club is
composed Of all creeds, the business
and professional men of the town, old
and young and are the people who do
things for the town.
Watch them grow and do things
worth while.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

welcomed Mr. Becker and family to
the Port Edwards church. Rev. Beck
er responded in very pleasing man
ner. Following the evening was spent
informally, dainty refreshments be
ing served throughout the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
BENzOATE Of
SODANOT AN
ADULTERATION

From Warren B. Bullock, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Madison, Wis, Nov. 25.-Sections
Of the Wisconsin pure food laws that
conflict with federal laws cannot be
enforced.
This, in effect, is the substance of
the decree signed by Federal Judge
Arthur L. Sanborn here on Thursday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Weiland have
moved into their new home on Wash
ington Avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Arpin have rented their old house
and expect to move therein Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
SICK ANIMALS

A BIG BOOK On diseases of Horses.
Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Poultry, mailed
free. Humphreys Veterinary Medicines,
156 William Street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

There are two verandas IA by 43
feet, one each for the first and second
floors, they are overlooking the river.
The view from the verandas, club
and lodge rooms, is one beautiful
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Schools For Negroes.

Leo M. Favrot, state agent in charge of negro industrial schools, an- nounced that fourweek industrial summer normal schools for negro teachers will be held in five counties this summer as follows: Normal Branch College, Pine Bluff, Jefferson county, June 5-30; Hampstead County Training School. Hope, May 22-June 16. Lee County Training School, Marian ma, May 22-June 16 Ouachita County Training School Camden, June 5-3o; Chicot County Training School, Der mott. June 5-30. Regular courses of fered to white teachers in the sum- mer normal schools will be given and special courses will be given by the state government and university ex- tension forces, the announcement says.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Governor Pardons.

John Lugader of Clark county, sen- fenced in August, 1915, to 90 days in jail snd fined S1O0 for wife abandon ment.
 Jim Lewis. white youth serv- ing five-year sentence for second de- gree murder. Lewis was convicted in Logan county in January of killing a restaurant proprietor in fight. He has been in the State Reform School since his commitment
 Luther Wallin and Bob Turk of Crittenden county. who were find $250 and sentenced to 40 days in jail and $500 and 90 days in jail, respectively, by Circuit Judge Driver, while hold ing court at Wynne last November. The cases against both men were re- gently affirmed by the Supreme Court.
 Governor Hays pardoned J. c. Nc. Carty of Crawford county, sentenced in July, 1915, to one year for grand larceny.
 The governor also pardoned Robert Monroe of Logan county, sentenced last August to three years for bur glary.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
EXPERIMENTS Teach Things of Value.

Where one has never made the ex- pertinent of leaving on coffee and drinking Postum, it is still easy to learn something about 1t by reading the experiences of others.
 Drinking Postum is a pleasant way out of coffee troubles. A Penn. man says:
 My wife was a victim of nervous ness, weak stomach and loss of ap- petite for years; and although we re- sorted to numerous methods for re- lief, one of which was a change from coffee to tea, it was all to no purpose.
 I've knew coffee was causing the trouble but could not find anything to take its place until we tried Postum. Within two weeks after she quit coffee and began using Postum almost all of her troubles had disappeared as If by magic. It was truly wonderful Her nervousness was gone. stomach trou. ble relieved. appetite improved and. above all. nights rest was complete and refreshing.
 This sounds like an exaggeration, as 1t all happened so quickly. Each day there was Improvement for the Postum was undoubtedly strengthen ing her. Every particle of this good work is due to drinking Postum in place of coffee" Name given by Pos tum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
 Postup1 comes in two forms:
 Postum CereaI-the original form must be well boiled. 15c and 25c pkgs.
 Instant Postum--a soluble powder dissolves quickly in cup of hot wa ter and. with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. soc and soc tins.
 Both forms are equally delicious and cost about the same per cup.
 There's Reason" for Postum.
 --sold by Grocers
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
SA.21Q.50 For Printing.

Governor Hays issued a deficiency proclamation authorizing State Audi tor NJ. F. Dickinson to issue vouchers for s4,S19.50 for printing for the au- ditors office.
 The proclamation was made neces- sary by the vetoing after the last legis- lature adjourned of the SS,60O print ing appropriation. Last year pro- clamation for S51S0.50 was issued to provide for printing for the office. mak- ing the total of vouchers issued and to be issued, S10.600.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
TO KEEP HER
 FROM FALLING
Would Have to Catch Hold of Things. Lost Strength and Flesh. Doctor Recommended Cardui.
 Results Gratifying.

Brookhaven, Miss.-"T am in fine health now" writes Mrs. H. NJ. Rus sell, of R. F. D. 5. of this place, and have been for some time. owe this good health to Cardui. I am certain. l think I would have been dead before this if had not taken that medicine. l was down in bed five months last summer. l had chronic inflammation =. so the doctor said. 1 suffered untold misery, mostly in my right side, but both sides hurt me-aching con- stantly. got to the place where I couldn't even eat without severe pain. I had much headache and would often be quite blind from dizziness. I would have to catch hold of things to keep from falling. lost all my strength and flesh. became so poor that was just bones covered with skin.
 "The doctor, -, on his visit told me to get Cardui and go to taking It.. took eight bottles in months. In just a few days after starting with 1t, began to improve and kept on until I got completely well. Today am in really good health. I can do anything in the world in the shape of work. l am sure that l owe this all to Cardui. would like to tell all women so."
 Try Cardui for your troubles. For sale by all druggists.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Pen Board Meets.

Contrary to expectations no reor- ganization of the Penitentiary Com mission occurred when Judge H. l.. B'Shers succeeded J. V. Ferguson, re signed. The commission rescinded the resolution adopted April by Commissioners Ferguson and J. A. Bradsher, detailing John T. Burkeit to the Tucker farm for white con- victs. A resolution was adopted al lowing Burkett to remain in charge of the walls" assigning Commls- sioner Bradsher to the Tucker farm and Judge BShers to succeed MT. Fer guson as manager or the negro con- yict farm at Cummins.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new to housewives something they have wanted all their lives, but never could get before. II makes 1t pos- sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing in less than one-haf the time 1t took by old methods, and 1t eliminates all rubbing and mus cular effort. No washing machine Is needed. Nothing but this simple little preparation, which Is absolutely harmless 10 the finest fabtes- white colored wooden. It makes the hardest task of the week pleasant pastime- delightful occupation. You will be de- lighted at the clean, spotless, snow white clothes that come out of the rinsing water; and all without any effort on your part The Magic Washing Stick does h sllEand remember, without injury to the most delicate goods, colored or white, woolens, blankets, lace cur tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no poisonous ingredients to make It's use dan gerous. IS washInss 25 cents
 Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every where. If yours doesn't handle 1t, show him this ad-he'n get 1t for you. Or send 25c in stamps to | I RICHARDS CO., Sherman, Texss.
 Arkansas Distributors
 huaksTT-IiRaslt GRO CO.,. Little soek, hkansss-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
71EES B$ScER55J$ ER5 R!tff tG[5MEL RMf
New Dscovey Dodsons Liver Tone Acts Like Caome But Doesn't Gpe SaWae Make You Sck-Dont Lose Days sWor-Hame Liver
 Medicine for Men, Women ChIdren-Read Guaranteed

Ugh! Calonel makes you sick. It's horrible! l! Take dose of the dangerous drug tonight and tomorrow you may lose days work
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calonel, when 1t comes in- to contact with sour bile crashes into it, breaking 1t up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you are sluggish and "al knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels constipaed, you have headache, dizziness, coated tongue, If breath is bad or stomach sour just try spoonful of harmless Dodsons Liver Tone tonight
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store and get so cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone Take spoonful and if it doesn't straighten you
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

right up and make you feel fine and vigorous I want you to go back to the store and get your money Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel because it is real liver medicine; entirely vegetable. therefore it can not saivate or make you sick
 guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's s, Liver Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and clean your bowels of that bile and constpated waste which is cloggng your system and making you feel miserable guarantee that bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone will keep your entire family feeling fine for months. Give 1t to your childfen. It is harmless; doesn't grpe and they like its pleas ant taste-Adv
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
BEGIN HOT WAITER
 DRINMING IF YOU
 DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass of hot water with phosphate before breakfast
 washes out poisons.

If you wake up with bad taste, bad breath and tongue is coated; if your head Is dull or aching; if what you eat sours and forms gas and acid in stom. ach, or you are bilious, constipated. nervous, sallow and can't get feeling just right. begin drinking phosphated hot water. Drink before breakfast, a glass of real hot water with tea spoonful of limestone phosphate in 1t. This will flush the poisons and toxins from stomach, liver, kidneys and bow els and cleanse, sweeten and purify the entire alimentary tract. Do your inside bathing immediately upon aris- ing in the morning to wash out of the system all the previous days poison ous waste. gases and sour bile before putting more food into the stomach.
 To feel like young folks feel; like you felt before your blood, nerves and muscles became loaded with body i'm purities, get from your druggist or storekeeper a quarter pound of lime stone phosphate which is inexpensive and almost tasteless, except for . sourish tinge which IS not unpleasant.
 Just as soap and hot water act on the skin, cleansing, sweetening and freshening, so hot water and lime. stone phosphate act on the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Men and women who are usually constipated, bilious. headachy or have any stomach disorder should hepin this inside bath. ing before breakfast They are as- sured they will become real cranks on the subject shortly-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
No Official Notice.

Although several state officials have received word that County Judge J. P. Brady of Marion county is dead. Governor Hays has received no official notification, he said. The governor will take no action toward appointing successor until he is officially noti- fled. he said Sam Matlock is tse Democratic nominee to succeed Judge Brady and probably will be a candi- date for the appointment.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
RULING TO AFFECT CITIES THAT ARE CHARGING OCCUPATION
 OR LICENSE FEES.
REPLACE SALOON LICENSE
Arkansas Municipalities Seek Relief From Loss of Revenue Since Ad- vent of Prohibition-light Com
 pany Wins Damage Suit.

Little Rock The case testing the legality of the occupation tax ordinance passed by Hot Springs and other cities Of the state was advanced by the Supreme Court for immediate hearing. The or dinance was passed by cities to off set the loss sutained by the closing of saloons.
 The court decided in favor of the Fort Smith Light Company in the $4o,- 900 damage suit instituted by the ad- ministrator of the state of J. J. Ward, Jr Deceased was in taxicab with Carol Milton when the machine and street car crashed The auto was being driven at an excessive speed. 1t was alleged. Young Ward died from injuries received in the crash.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Fish Licenses Short.

Officials in the state treasury are unable to explain an apparent falling off in the number of game and fishing licenses being issued this year. This year many hunting licenses were is- sued early in January, whereas last year no hunting licenses were issued early in the year because the law re- quiring them did not go into effect until March II. There has been large decline in the number of arti- ficial bait licenses issued this year.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Mclauahlin Hearing Postponed.

Hearing on petitions asking Gov ernor Hays to commute the life i'm prisonment the death sentence of Neal Mclaughlin, has been postponed. the governor announced. March '. the day before he was to be executed, Mo Laugh,n was granted 60-day respite, and a hearing of the petitions post poned from March ' to May 2.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Untauqht.

What do you think of the Futurist School of Art?"
 T don't believe there is any such school l have my doubts whether any of those Futurist painters ever took lesson in his life"
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
BAD COMPLEXION MADE GOOD
When All Else Falls, by cutlcura Soap
 and Ointment. Trial Free.

If you are troubled with pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness. itching and burning, which disf1gure your com plexion and skin, Cuticura Soap and Ointment will do much to help you. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Nurse Examiners to Meet.

The State Board of Nurse Examin' CTS will meet at the Capitol. May 2S, 24. to pass on applications for state license. Applications can be procur- ed from the secretary. Mrs. F. w. Avslett 1900 Park avenue.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Peas For Sale.

The Farmers Union Mercantile Company of Nashville has written John H. Page, commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture, that farmers in that vicinity have 5000 bushels of cowpeas for sale as a re- suit of the diversiication campaign last year. They ask MT. Pages as sistance in finding a market
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Named on Tick Board.

Governor Hays appointed W. M. Folbrook of Zion. lzard county, member of the Northeast Arkansas Tick Eradication District Board to succeed the late w. B. campbell of Franklin.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Nominated For Ceoislature.

Through an oversight the list Of nominees for the 1917 legislature, re gently published, did not include the name of Jess McFarlin, one of the two Democratic nominees from Ben ton county. Lon Williams is the other nominee.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
In Doubt.

Could you lend me a dollar till Tuesday,"
 "I could, only there are so many Tuesdays, and I'm afraid you may be thinking of one about ten years from now"
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Named to Nurses Board.

Governor Hays appointed Miss Menia I've of Fort Smith member of the State Board of Nurse Exami- ners to fill the unexpired term of Miss Belle Mcknight of Pine Bluff, recent ly resigned.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Guard Schools Delayed.

The annual summer schools of in struction for officers and noncommis' stoned officers of the Arkansas Ma tional Guard, cannot be held before July this year. because of lack Of funds, according to Adjutant General Lloyd England. The next federal ap- propriation is available July l.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Road Plans Completed.

Hugh R. Carter. state highway engi- neer, sent to Road Improvement Dis trict No 1 in Sebastian county plans and estimates for a road to be built between Fort Smith and Greenwood r miles The road will cost S217,000. The district is being formed in ac- cordance with the recent decision of the Supreme Court.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

Governor Robert l.. Williams of Ok at the annual meeting of the Arkan- sas Bar Association in Little Rock May S0-3l.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Relieved of Fine.

Governor Hays issued a proclama- ton relieving H. N Tinsdale of Cleve- land county of paying a $50 fine as- sessed against him in 1915 for selling liquor illegally.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
U. s. Corn Imports.

Imports of corn into the United States. as reported by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, amounted to 5,O11,000 bushels from July 1 to November 30, 1915. and the exports were 6,s77,00O bushels. In the corresponding period last year imports were respectively 7,762,000 and 5,427,- 900 bushels
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Rrouah Spent $4.5OO.

Dr. c. H. Brough, the successful gu. bernatorial candidate in the recent Democratic primary. filed his expense statemen. with the secretary of state The campaign cost him s4.500 in round figures.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Pay In $5.O83.R5.

A. NJ. Wood. sheriff and collector or Green county, paid into the state treasury s5,oS3.s5 on account of the general revenue fund. the amount paid in being in state warrants.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Quite Lucky.

T cashed a check for Smithers last week and 1t came back from the bank marked No funds"
 Maybe that's why he asked you to cash it instead of the bank"
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Drs Cow and Wight are assisting in building a community dipping vat. about six miles northeast of Lonoke. This makes about 20 vats in Lonoke county.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Timid.

Why don't you get porous plaster for that lame back of yours. It cured you the last time.'
 T know it did. That was six months take the plaster off yet
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Named Board Members.

Governor Hays appointed w. T. Reynolds of Little Rock a member of the State Board O: AccoIntancy, to succeed s, A. Buchanan of Hot Springs.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
inoornoratlon Matters.

The Cotton Plant Timber and Log ging Company, capitalized at $5.00o, filed articles of incorporation. The corporators are: H. A. Daggett, w J. Lovelaee Jr.. c. L. Foraker and S. NJ. Brsh.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Pays ir S6,58O.

Sheriff D, c. Cox of Saline county paid into the state treasury s6.5S0 in state warrants on 1915 taxes collected in the county.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

That man has truly reached the limit of perfection who fully deserves the good opinion he has of himself.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Tort0rss but who wants to be a Spartan? Take "Femenina" for all female disorders. Price 50c and $1.00.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

The berry crop of White county is large. and hundreds of pickers will be busy harvesting for the next two weeks. The fruit crop also is good.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

There's more than one way to shuf- fle off this mortal coil. That's why doctors often disagree.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Out of Dancer,

We have such good news from the front Dear Charles is safely wound ed at last."-Vogue.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

Three new hotels, besides numer- ous other buildings. are under con- struction at Rush. They are the Rush hotel. by J, NJ. Jackson of West Plains, Mo; the Commercial. by Pruett & Williams of Yellville, and the Brockman. by B. F. Brockman
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

It's the man who makes fool of himself that seldom boasts of being eelf-made.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

NO MAlARIA-NO CHlLLS.
 Plantation" Chill Tonic is guaranteed to drive away Chills and Fever or your money refunded. Price 5oc,-Adv
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

No man ever had to stop climbing the ladder of fame because there wasn't another rung above him.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05

Most particular women use Red Cross Ball Blue. American made. Sure to please. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
His Preference.

'Wot kind of dorgs does you like best, Tatters?"
 Dead dorgsi"
The Spectator., 1916-05-05
Unnccessary.

Do you tell your wife everything?" Tt isn't necessary. My wife knows everything"