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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
WITTER HOUSE.

The Witter House has now been
running one year, and is now IN pos
session on a constant and steady
patronage of the better part of the
travelling public and gaining reputa-
ton among the hotels Of the State,
which shows that the management is
all that it should be and complete
satisfaction with Mr.. Watner the
proprietor.
The hotel is comfortable as q hotel
can be, with all modern improvements
making it suitable to public con-
venience and pleasure having a
complete system of water works, of
the most beautiful soft spring water,
brought from the bluffs above the city.
The system eff heating the house
is SO complete that all the rooms are
warm and comfortable during the
coolest weather.
Telephone communications is had
with all points in the city and with
both depots, then making the most
central point in the city. for the trans
action of local business. 1t has also
the Electric bell system, thus giving a
direct connection between all the
rooms and the Office.
Last but not least is the fact that
the hotel is always clean from kitchen
to garnet.
Altogether it is as perfect in its
appointments as a hotel can possibly
be. The gentiemanly proprietor. Mr..
Watner is even attendant to the least
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

IMPoRTANT.-A special meeting
of the Congregational Society will be
held in the parIor of the basement of
their church at $50 p. M, on Tues
day evening 6th inst. All who feel
an interest in the welfare of the
church, though not regular members,
are cordially invited to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, County Court for
Wood County.
NOTICE is hereby given thpt at the Feb
ruary Term of the County Court to be held in
and for said County at the Court house in the
city of Grand Rapids in said County. on the
first Tuesday, (being the 18th day. OF February
A. D. 1884, at ten o'clock, A. Nj. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The applica tion of Conrad Bord for the ap-
pointment of Conrad Bord, OF the town of
Sigel in said WOOd County az admin istrator Of
the estate of Katherine Bord late of the town
Sigel in sa id County, deceased.
Dated Dec. 31st 1888.
by order of the Court,
GEO. r. GARDNER. County Judge.
Jan3w3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
ORGANIC
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ORGANIC

Immodiateg cured and full vigor restored.
This ali ctioI,-wkjch iers life burden
ami marriage q pcs il. els the penalty paid
by the victim of improper indu geEce. Young
persons are apt TO commit excuses from not
being aware Q. the dreadful cOnSeq uences that
may ems q. Now, who that understands this
subject vi deny that proereatiou is lost -OnneT
by those falling into improper hitit> thau "
the pru lent? Beetles being fs!-.rc e. Be
pie snreS t healthy OF nrjas, tr< ..le-. I'D. rsa
ara DESlEUCti ~ >TLl ton. ri Eos. i l...EC
AMI boy arise. I h. system tec,,sas os .i. =
the physical aud uaeu,at function. weakened
10 OF Frocs eajiFa power, T;aa i-3lt.yi;iay r.
dyspepsia, paipI;a ti"I Of iia hart. .E.5fs aior
c5n. tituJotaI de- ~. Washing =. Tue frame
cough, consumption AMI Qea h..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
Notice..
LAND OFFICE WAUsAU. WIS. I

DecemDer n "a 1858.
Notice is herby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at Grand Rapids,
Wis, on February End, 1884, viz John Poda-
Wilt, Homestead No. 1858 for the NE4 section
Il, Township q n. Range E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of. said land viz w. I. Jones, William
Yetter JOS Timm, Fred Pazel, all of Grand
Rapids, Wis.
nec00y6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS.
Dec20w6

Dec. IULn, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed nOice of his inten tion
to make nal proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof wi be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at. Grand RAPIDS,
row, homestead No. 2411, for the SE4 SW4,
Section L, Town "a \. Range E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Geo Hooper, Jacob Shidel,
Henry Kruback, Andrew Harris, all of Mil
adore, Wis.
Decl3w5 s. II. ALBAS, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
BUSINESS CARDS.
LEGAL NOTICES.


STATE OF WISCONSIN County Court for
Wood County.
NOTICES hereby given that at February
erm of the County Court to be held in and
for said County, at the Court house in the city
of Grand Rapids in said County, on the first
Tuesday (oeing the 5th day> of ,bruary A.
D. 1884, at 10 A. NJ, the following matters will
be b card and considered
The application of Milas G. Bushnell! a6-
with Jr. late of tn city of Grand Rapids in
said County, deceased, for the examination
and allowance OF his final account, of his, ad-
and for the assignmen of the
residue of the estate of Nelson 4. Beckwith
Jr. deceased, to such other persons as are by
law entitled to tho same.
By order of the Court.
Dated Dec. 31st 1888.
GEO. R. GARDNER, County Judge.
.Ian2M2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

ATTENTION LUMBERMEN.-One
hundred silver gray blankets weighing
8 pounds to the pair will be sold at
auction Thursday and Friday evenings
Jan. 3rd and 4th, in Pomainville's
building, together with large stock of
underwear, furnishing goods, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

CONSUMPTION. $4,000 people die
annually in the U. S. alone from this
disease. This should be avoided.
Two or three doses of Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup will relieve
an ordinary cough or cold. Trial size
free. Sold at Wood County Drug
Store. aug2y1 no2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Warm meals can be had at the Flo
raj Restaurant at all hours for the small
price of Is cents. Board and room
at 81 per day. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

DR.. Edison Office over Worthingtons
drug store, Centralia, Wis. Particu,
lar attention paid to diseases of the
throat and lungs, Brights disease and
dropsy. if
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
Dr.. FiShblatt,

Graduate! at one of the most eminent Colleges
Of the Unite States, mas effected Of the
most astonishing cures that ere ever known
many troubled with ringing in the head and
ears when asleep, great nervous hess, being
alarmed at certain sounds, with frequent blush
the mind, were cured Immediately.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

M. O'Rourke will offer fine line of
Ladies' shoes, over shoes, hats, fancy
feathers, ETC., in connection with the
stock of dry goods, linens, furnishing
goods, etc. Attend the sales.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

G. f. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Trimmed and untrimmed hats at IS
per cent. less now, than before the
holidays. Anyone wishing anything
in that line can DO well to make
purchase during the next two weeks
by calling on
NJ II O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

STOVE For SALE.-A good No. g
Cook Stove will be sold cheap for
cash. Inquire at this Office for price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
Special Notice.

ES Those who reside at distance desiring
the Doctors services, and cannot call, will
receive prompt attention through the mail by
writing, stating symptoms, etc. enclosing stamp
when printed list of questions will be sent.
Address
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Attend the auction Friday and
Saturday afternoon and evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Attend the auction sale in Pomain-
Tille's building, Thursday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

F. B. Robinson physician and sur
geon. Office over Wood county drug
store. IF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
A Cure Warranted

Persons ruined in health by unlearned pre-
ttnlers who ketr them trrfirg month after
month. taking poisonous and injurious com
pounds, should apply Immediately.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
GRAND RAPIDS HOUSE.

The Grand Rapids House is located
in the northern portion of the city
opposite Hyde & Co.'S. pulp mill. It
receives fair share of the public
patronage, besides large number of
regular boarders. Its location is con-
yenient for mechanics and artisans and
is much frequented by "the boys"
who enjoy a good square meal. Mr.
Ballou, its present proprietor, is popu-
lar with his customers and affords them
every convenience in his power. His
charges are moderate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
T.s. 6. 6 q: .RIA.G e.

Narrie!t persons, or young men contemplate
ing marriage. aware OF physical weakness Qoss
of procrea,ive power. impotency1 neryonx
debility or any other disqualifcations speedily
relieved. He who places himself under the
care OF Dir. Fishbiatt m1y religiously confide
rely upon his skill ~ physician.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
DR.. Z 5ShbIatt

Has discovered the greatest cure in the vorld
for weakness OF the back and limbs, inroIun
tary discharges, impatency, general debility.
nervousness, ianguor, confusion of ideas, pale
ness of ;ghtor gIddiness, diseases of Inc tbroot
nose or skin, affections of the liver, LUNGS
stomach or howels,-those terrible disorders
ARISING from solitary practice more fatal 10
their victims than the song of the sirens the
Mariners Of Ulysses, blightiug their most "a
d!ant hopes or anticipations, rendering mar
riage impossible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
CHURCHES 3 HOTELS.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE.
The present church building was
erectedl in 1864, at cost of $4,000.
1t is a frame structure 40x80,
pleasantly located on the east bank of
thesWisconsin river, on Water street.
It's membership at the last annual
report was 105. This society has a
pleasant basement underneath the
upright, consisting of parlor, dining
room and kitchen, which proves to be
an excellent attachment to the church
conveniencies
The Sabbath school connected with
the church was also established by the
Rev. Mr.. Harris, who, for some time
afterwards oficiated as Superintend-
emit. The school has prospered
greatly since its organization, great
deal of interest being shown by the
congregation of the church in its
welfare. From 125 to $50 is its daily
average attendance, with collections
ranging from | to 5 dollars.
The present pastor Of this con-
gregational society is the Rev. John
Rowland, lately from Ireland, who is
meeting with profitable success.
CATHOLIC CHURCH SOCIETY.
This society was first organized and
the first edifce built in Centralia,
in 1854. In 1856, the church
was destroyed by fire. and in
1857, rebuilt in Grand Rapids. In
1867 the present building was com
menced and finally completed in 1871
by the efforts of Father f. Tonguay.
The structure is large frame building
60x100, with large alcove in the
rear, for altar convenience. This
society also have a large commodious
parsonage on the same lots where the
church building stands. Rev. Father
G. Beyerle is the present presiding
clergyman. The congr egation Of this
church numbers 140 families, or about
seven hundred souls. The proportion
of the different nationalities making
up this are about one-third Irish, one
third French Canadians, ene-sixth
German, one-sixth Polanders.
The value of this property is esti-
mated at $4,000.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The German Lutheran church is a
new Gothic building, erected in this
city during the summer of 1883, at a
cost Of $1700. Its dimensions are
30x35 and has seating capacity Of
800. including the gallery. 1t has an
adult membership, we are informed, 81
nearly 200, and is IN a Aouri5Hi0g
condition, under the pastorats al
Rev. Leyhe, of the town of Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
FLORAL RESTAURANT.

Mr.. W. L. Scott is the owner and
proprietor of this hotel restaurant and
is succeeding admirably. They have
only few rooms but these are cozy.
attractive and comfortable. Although
the prices are lower than those of any
other house in the city, Mr.. Scott
caters only to the desirable custom.
Only 81 per day, or meals at Is cents
each can be had here at all times. The
location Of this house is near the east
end of bridge, convenient to the bust
ness centre Of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

wants of his guests. The Witter
House is a possession of which the
city may we'll be proud, and merits
the consideration of ali those of the
county who visiting our city seek
comfort and enjoyment.
CENTRAL HOUSE.
Among the best houses may be
numbered the Central House formerly
known as the milwaukee Restaurant"
1t is centrally located on the west side
OF water street opposite the Post Office.
The building is frame structure two
stories high, 36x46 feet, built at cost
of $4,000 by Mrs. Boguslawsky and
her sister Miss Rickie Falk. The
hotel is finished and furnished splen-
didly throughout and is comfortably
heated by means of stoves. 1t enjoys
a fair share of the public patronage
The house has II sleeping rooms.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
The Commercial House is the largest
hotel on the Centralia side of the river
and is mostly new building erected
by Mr.. John Landry in the fall of
1881. The cost of the building thus
far has been $4,000. A good hotel is
a direct benefit to any city and in this
Mr.. U. G. st. Amour is making the
Commercial a popular resort. The
hotel has 25 commodious rooms, and
is frequented by transcients and from
the country as we'll The table is
excellent and the Accommodations other
wise good. The rates are liberal and
within the ability of all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23
Reception at Newark.

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. 2.-The reception to
Mr.. Blame here to night was very enthusiastic
The special train which brought him and his
party from New York reached Newark at I
o'clock The streets were thronged with an en-
thusiastic crowd from the depot to the house of
Hon. Geo A. Halsey, where the public exercises
were held Mr. Blaine and his party, in car.
riages, were escorted by various uniformed
companies, from this and adjacent towns From
a platform in front of Mr. Halsey's residence
Mr.. Blaine was introduced by Courtlandt Park
er, who welcomed him in few graceful words
Mr. Blaine was received with loud cheers He
responded to the greeting as follows:
MY Friends-I had known before from nv
experience, of the hospitality of a New Jersey
welcome, but this scene tonight surpasses at
once my experience and my expectation. It
would be idle in me to deny that see in it a sig
nifcance which it might not be becoming to ex-
press am grateful for this renewed evidence
of the devotion of New Jersey to myself and to
the cause which represent More than this
need not say, further than to wish you hearty
good night.
Mr.. Blaine was succeeded by William Walter
Phelps, who referred to New Jerseys cordial vel
come to Mr.. Blaine, and spoke of the record
Mr. Blaine had achieved in fostering the inn
portant industries of that State After Mr..
Phelps, g. K. Pangborn spoke few minutes,
after which the procession escorted Mr.. Blaine
back to the train which went on to Trenton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23

ST. Louis, Sept 22.-From statement made
regarding the amount of money expended in this
city during the past five years for the purpose of
attracting attention to st, Louis as commercial
center and to promote its interest by drawing
people here, and providing entertainment and
instruction for them, it is gathered that two in
stitutions alone have spent largely over 900 OO0
The fair association have expended $165 600 on
their geological gardens. In 1881 they spent
$56,OOO for general improvements in 1882 they
added $45 600; in 1883 another $50. 900, and this
year. including purchase of land adjoining their
grounds on the west for a race-track, which is
now in process of construction, they have spent
$3.50, 900, making total of $552, 900 In addi.
tion to this, the Exposition and Music Hall As
sociation have expended 5000, 900 for a building
alone, and are now presenting to the public one
OF the mostnoteworthy exhibitions of machinery,
manufactured goods, products of agriculture,
horticulture, pomology and art ever made in
this country This outlay does not include a
dollar expended for illumination, the Yelled
Prophets spectacles, trades professions and like
displays, but has all been put into permanent
buildings and improvements, which will last for
many years and will attract scores of thousands
of people to the city annually.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23
Rumors that the False Prophet Will Concen-
trate His Forces and Make Another At
tack on Khartoum.
A New Complication in the Quarrel
Between France and China.
The Coming Parliamentary Inquiry in the.
Case Of Miles Joyce-Startling Develop
ments Expected Gable Notes.
AFFAIRS IN EGYPT.
The Reports of Gordon's Success Confirmed
by Offcial Dispatches.

The Reports of Gordon's Success Confirmed
by Official Dispatches.
LONDON, Sept. 22.-The report that the siege
Of Khartoum had collapsed which reached Cairo
from various sources is confirmed by official tel
egrams Preparations for the dispatch Of a
camel corps to the Soudan continue with una.
bated vigor. The men who have enlisted for
this1service will proceed to Egypt in the trans
ports Deccan and Australia, instead, of the Erin,
as first intended, The Admiralty has given no
tice that 500 men are expecting to sail in the
Deccan, and the Australia will probably be de-
layed only a few days.
A dispatch from the French consul at Khar
toum has been received, confirming the previous
reports that the siege of that city has been
raised The dispatch further states that the
country in the neighborhood of Khartoum has
been freed from rebels, and the obtaining Of food
supplies is comparatively easy.
General Lord Wolseley has telegraphed to the
War Office to stop the forwarding Of troops to
Egypt for the present It is believed that the
expedition for the relief of Khartoum will be
reduced to flying column, owing to favorable
news from General Gordon
Orders were received at Woolwich to-day from
the Admiralty, suspending work on the trans
ports for Egypt but afterwards these orders
We're rescinded andndirections given to complete
the shipment of stores without delay.
1t is reported that El Mahdi intends to rein
force his troops operating before Khartoum.
The friendly Amamars have again defeated
the Haddendowahs and the latter have appealed
to Osman Digma for assistance. The Amamars
lost thirty killed in the encounter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23
burning Of 4 Business RlocIx.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept %. Fire last night de-
stroyed whole block, including the Esmond
House. the leading hotel Of the city. The fire
started in a hay yard, and spread with such
rapidity that all efforts to save the hotel were
unavailing The total loss is $12O 600 The prin
cipal losers are Esmond Hotel $4,000; Wade,
Wright q Co., agricultural implements, $4,000;
Everding & Farrell, commission merchants, So.
600; Tatum & Bowen, 5000; Donald Macledy,
$40, 600. The total insurance is 800 900, of which
the hotel and contents represent $65, ,OOO All
the guests Of the hotel were saved. Among
them were Lawrence Barrett aud Louis James
and wife. who saved their personal effects The
origin Of the fire is unknown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23
ASTOUNDING PRECOCITY.
"A Twelve Year-Old Girl Runs Away with a
Valise Containing 100000 in Yaluables.

BosToN, Sept. pa twelve-year-old girl of
Framingham, on Friday packed a valise with
diamonds and negotiable bonds to the amount
of $4,000, belonging to her mother, wealthy
lady, and started for Boston to meet young
man to elope with him. She was arrested on
Saturday, the valuables recovered, and the girl
taken home The amount stolen was divided as
follows 1000 in bank bills; three 81, 900
United States bonds $1,000 worth of demands;
and $35, 900 worth of railroad stocks. The girls
name is Sadie Robinson, and she is the daughter
of G. E. Robinson. Sadie's mind has been filed
with nonsenscal ideas about runaway marriages
WHEN charged with stealing the valuables she
first Indignantly denied it, but subsequently con-
fessed. She said that on Friday morning she
took the valise with her when she went to school
in Boston, and had given it to woman. She
told blood-curdling story Of having her life
threatened unless she complied with a demand
for money. She said she met woman in AL
bany at the station and gave her the valise con
tanning the valuables, The valise and valuables
were recovered in a drug store where Sadie had
left them this morning, to call for them to-day.
Sheconfessed that she loved a young man, whose
name she refused to give, and had taken the
money with the intention of eloping.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-23
FRANCE AND CHINA.
A New mplication-suspicious Action OF
Russian Vessels Of War.

A New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Action of
Russian Vessels Of War.
LONDON, Sept PA Shanghai dispatch to
the Times says: "a new complication has
arisen in the Franco Chinese difficulty by the
blocking of the bar at the mouth of the Woosung
river which has been ordered by the Chinese
authorities, although passage for ships Of
neutrals is to be left This action is due to
Chinese disbelief in the promises of the French.
veritable panic prevails at Shanghai, and
the merchants have asked the naval command
ers of the neutral powers to take some action.
The British consul has advised the Chinese au-
thorities to obtain skilled foreign assistance,
and to keep traffic open. The Russian consuls
have been ordered to protect French interests
wherever French consuls leave. The Russian
feet in Chinese waters comprises one iron-clad,
three cruisers. two corvettes and six gunboats
Three other iron-clads are expected to arrive
This strength, in view of the smallness of Rus
sian interests in China, is considered signif-
cant.