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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-03
ANSWERED BY CARD.

We were playin' euchre last evenin';
There were four OF us In the game:
AOllie was Neds fair partner:
Mine was--guess won't tell her name.
Ton zee, I'd kept her company
For quite a good long time past,
An that night I'D made up my mind
To ask her to have me at last.
Guess she saw what was a-thinktn'.
An tried not to be too hard,
Cause she took advantage OF the game,
An settled the matter by card.
She'd dealt, an hearts were the trumpers
Ned had passed, and IL was my say;
I'd good hand, and thought she had,
She was smilin' in such pleasant way.
Noll an Ned where chattin' right gaily,
So says I, in low meanin' tone:
sShal1 we play together-now an fol
good?"
Says she: 81 guess I'll 60 IL alone"
Judge
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-03
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
TEN TRUE FRIENDS.

Ten true friends you have
Who, five in row,
Upon each side OF you
TO where you go.
Suppose you are sleepy,
They help you to bed:
Suppose you are hungry.
They sec that you're fed.
They wake up your dolly
And put on her clothes.
And trundle her carriage
Wherever she goes,
They buckle your skate-strapA
And haul ut your sled;
Are in summer quite white
And In winter quite red
And these ten tiny fellows,
They serve you with ease:
And they ask nothing from you,
But work hard to please.
Now. with ten willing servants
So trusty and true,
Pray who would be lazy
Or idle-would you?
Would you find out the name
OF this kind little band?
Then count up the fingers
On each little hand.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-03

bridegroom says: with all my world
ly goods 1 thee endow." spiteful rela-
tive of the bride exclaimed: There
goes his val;sen'- Chambers Journal.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-03

A Boston maiden has pair OF goses
trimmed spectacles made.to order
her pet pug. He just looks TOO M
lectually lovely for anything. =
Gropkic.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-03
TO THE POINT.
Several Prompt Rejoinders Worth
Chronicling.

Chron1ctn0.
Can you fight?" shouted the Chart,
boy through the keyhole- NO. sir.
replied Oliver Twist meekly, from th
other side of the door. Then III
whop you, was. Mr.. Noah Claypole'
prompt rejoinder This was to tn
point With . vengeance, and there an
many rejoinders. worth chroniclin,
equally prompt il not 50 bellicose.
A man took. . seat in . barber
chair. He asked the barber if he hat
the same razor he had used the day be
fore. Being answered in the afiirma
tive, the patient man said: 'Thel
give me chloroform. That was on,
to the customer, just as the next is ont
to the barber. An English gentleman
somewhat bald. entered hairdresser's
in Paris TO be operated upon. and wa
thunderstorm to find himself charged
ten francs Ten francsr' he ak
claimed. for cutting my hair!"-.O
no. monsieur; not for cutting your
hair, but for finding the hair to cut. !"
There is q story of q gentleman.
when advocating the utility of public
schools, saying: byron was Harrow
boy.''-..What of that?' said an op-
ponent; ..Burns was . plowbov. !"
Equally neat and ready was the
wOman's answer to an inquirer, who,
seeing This cottage for sail" painted
on a board, politely asked woman in
front of the house when the cottage
was to sail. s.Just as soon as the man
comes who can raise the wind. was
the quick reply.
A STABILITY dressed woman called
upon gentleman for aid, claiming
that she was in . starving condition.
He looked upon her plethoric form. es-
timatfng the avoirdupo:s of the super
huous fat, and answered: .sYon don't
look like starving woman" Il know
Il. she whiningiy answered; I'm
bloated with grief
A railroad engineer saying that the
usual life ola locomotive was only thir-
~ years. = passenger remarked that
such tough-looking thing ought to
live longer than nat WELL" re-
sp0nded the engineer. perhaps il
would. IL it didn smoke so much
II think I'll get out and stretch my
legs I little, y said : tall man, as the
train stopped at . station. ..Oh,
dOn'ts sad passenger who had been
sitting opposite to him, and who had
been much embarrassed BY the legs Of
his tall c0npauion-'don't do that!
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-07-25

Keeping my own counsel, and affecting a well-studied indifference, now watched the movements of the Bolingbrokes night and day.
 Exactly what had foreseen took place. As rule, there are never any very late or very early departures in these valetudi- marian resorts. People go away comfort ably in the middle of the day, giving chance-made acquaintances an opportu- nity of saying adIeu and exchanging lit- tie courtesies. But felt sure that none of us were to have as much as an "Au revoir from Lionelle's family.
 Whenever wheels should be heard grating the gravel walk at midnight or early dawn, the sound would be sure to indicate stolen march on the part of the Bolingbrokes. The meTest bagatelle "a trihe in itself so absurd that only a man in my desperately inquisitive case would have noticed it-let me into thelr secret.
 In this admirably conducted house, where grace was never sacri6ed to parsi mony, certain economies were practiced quite consistent with liberal sumptuary scale.
 Thus, while our table-napkins were regularly changed three a week, had noticed that in the case of visitors about to depart the next day no exchange was made. Having made sure of this fact, I steadfastly observed the table-napkins.
 Sure enough there came a Tuesday evening when the rest of the company had, as usual, clean napkins while those of the Bolingbroke family remained the same. And knew without belng told that Lionelle was to be taken away from that very night
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-07-25

Q1ick as lightning she read my inmost thought.
 "Do not set down these words to un- reason. ] am no more mooustruck than yourself It IS as say. Some day, per haps, you may understand. My lot is to renounce, to suffer-yet with marvellous compensation. have dual existence, a second self--the one to become care worn, spiritless, the other never to be touched by the hand of time"
 Her cold, passive hand lay in my own, but responded not to my lover-Iike grasp she realized what was suffering for her sake-that could tell without a word from her; but she had no hope to hold out to me, no consolation to give. And once more she reiterated the request tn at a few minutes before seemed so cruel, so unbeara able, but that now hardly moved me from my lethargic despair.
 "Let me go then, as have come, for though you should seek me, you would but find phantom, hollow image the Lionelle you love-never r
 She leaned forward, and l understood the gesture. A kiss laid upon her beau tlfu lips was to seal my reluctant word. held her for moment in my arms, but felt no heart beating in warm response to my own. The mouth kissed was cold was about to whisper one desperate ap- peal more, her face still touched mine, when the siIvery tones of Mrs. Bollng- broke reached us from the lawn.
 LioHelle, my imprudent darling, the night IS chill. Pay come in at once."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-07-25

we feel such astonishment when brought face to face with phenomena we cannO, explain in the human as well as the finer, globe3 Why might not Lionelle be a wholly exceptional being, a creature whose outward frame was not doomed to decay?
 A bend in the road brought me sud denly in full view of the weI-remembered terrace and smooth-shaven lawn where had seen Lionelle and Julian playing bat tledore and shuttlecock in their dazzling youth, full score of years ago.
 But could believe the evidence ot my senses? Were these images nov inn pacted on my retina, substantial, living forms, or the phantoms of a disturbed fancyp Was indeed to be ever within these precincts the victim of enchantmen, and wiz irdry2
 There, hardly changed, if changed a, all-there Tn the undeceiving July sun- shine, standing out against the green fol- iage bright and clear as in picture, beheld the very same group that had fas- cinated my gaze twenty years before.
 Lionelle, in her white gown, played battedore and shuttlecock with the brig ht Julian as in days gone by. Mr. Boling- broke and wife, perhaps trife aged, but bland, animated, gracious as of ole, looked on from the rustic seat. The sister $ clear, sweet voice reached me where 1 paused, the brothers mettlesome reply, as the pair playfully quarreled over their game. heard the subdued laughter of Mrs. Bolingbroke, her husbands gently uttered comments |; but not pausing to hear more, l gave my horse the reir and rode on.
 A groom was standing by the portico i; the hall door was open. So, merely giv- ing my name as alighted, l hastened through the drawing-room toward the group on the lawn. Mir. Boiling broke rose to greet me with the slightly artif- cial smile and easy, yet perhaps studied, grace remembered so we'll
 "Our host will be here presently; he bade me welcome you in his place." he began with extreme suavity, and evident ly not recognizing me but l broke forth with frank, almost brutal impatience:
 Good heaven then it is only who have grown old? do indeed behold group of immo
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-07-25
TO MY LITTLE NELL.
BY H. S. KELLER.

Thou airy, fairy, cline sprite
 With eyes like summer skies so blue, Thy presence makes the world more bright, Thy face closures deep sorrows view. Thou gentle little maiden fair, Whose smile like sungleam greets me here Within the meshes ot thy hair The golden glint ot sun shines clear. Ah. will thy eyes be ever bright And smile as sweety to-dayl Will aught ot veal, or sorrows blight, Drive sunshine from thee far awayl The world is full of bliss or woe; Thou, but an atom in its striie- Like creatures all of ebb and flow, Will mingle sweet and pam in life.
 -.Sk. L0nfs MzgagiHe
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-07-25

We guarantee the speedy, painless and permanent cure, without knife
 caustic or salve, of the largest pile tum ors. Pamphlet and references sent for two letter stamps, Worlds Dlspensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street, ,Bufalo, N. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
County Solons.

The county board met in annual
session at the Court House. Tuesday
afternoon with Mr. John Edwards in
the chair. After some preliminary
work new plan Of dividing the towns
OF the central and eastern portions of
the county was discussed. 1t is the
intention of making a new town to be
called Sherry out Of township "a 5
K. taken from Milladore and Rudolph;
also town to be called Vesper out of
town "A 4 and part Of Seneca. Sigel
to be hereafter known as New Sigel,
being one township, 22-5. The angles
in town of Wood would be quared by
the new plan. Dextervile voters
would vote at Pittsvillc. The session
was quiet and harmonious. All bills
and other business were referred to
proper committees and the Board ad-
journed until Wednesday afternoon.
The members were all in attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
For Sale Cheap.

Mr.. D. P. Morrill, has just returned
from southern Wisconsin where he
purchased large lot of fine fannels
of all kinds, and Gents suitings, that
he will sell at wholesale prices to al
who wish to buy. He purchased
them direct from the mandatory and
guarantees them. He desires to an.
nounce also that he will furnish and
deliver cord or stove length hardwood
in any part of the city at reasonable
prices and on short notice. In ad
dition to the above he wishes to make
it known that he will pay highest cash
prices for hides and pelts. Please
bear these facts in mind and profit by
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
III. II. Strasser Fined

Mr.. Herman Strasser came to this
city Friday, from Chippewa Falls with
Marshal Carey. He was arrested on
charge Of violating city ordinance
preventing immoderate driving in the
streets, which occurred Oct. Is, 1884,
when Mrs Worden was run over and
received injuries from which she after
wards recovered. Mr. Strasser plead
guilty as charged Saturday forenoon
and was fined $40 and costs, amount
ing in all to $50. The amount was
promptly paid and he was duly dis
charged. He was soon thereafter
re-arrested by Sheriff Torrance to
answer in a civil suit brought against
him by Mrs. Worden, through her
attorney George L. Williams. The
damages claimed were placed at ST.
500 dollars, hut a compromise offer
was made at $500 This Mr.. Strasser
refused to pay aud also refused to give
bail after Sunday and was therefore
confined in Jail. It seems claim was
made against Mr. Silber. the owner of
the horse that did the damage while
in the hands of Strasser, and that Mr..
Silber paid s25 aud took receipt in
full satisfaction of all claims against
him. What the outcome will be re-
mains to be seen Mrs. Worden Justly
deserves some compensation, but it is
impossible to draw blood from a turnlp
as the truth appears in this case. The
trouble should be fairly and amicably
settled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

From a financial statement sent out
this week dated Oct. 1st, by State
Secretary Timme and State Treasurer
McFetridge, we CLEAN the following
interesting facts: The principal items
of revenue were received from interest
due s157, 800; levy for University
$50, $40; From counties maintaining
insane at hospitals 500, sol; Rail
road companies $733,1 1875. Total
receipts for past year S1.193, 272. 58.
The largest items of expenditure were:
For permanent appropriations and
salaries 1886. $50; Legislative expen-
ses $143, 1913; Charitable and penal
institutions S354, ,617; Taking census
$62,985 Clerk hire $50, 514; labor
about capital S37, ,185; printing $780,
$50; paper S21,368; Miliatia $685.
92s; fitting and furnishing new wing
to capitol $20.609; State board of
supervision S13. 1856; publishing laws
$31, 600; Free high school $25, 900;
to counties railroad licenses $50, ,504;
New Orleans Exposition S11,625;
Capitol enlargement $42.792; Main
tanning chronic insane SIS, ,932; Spec
ial appropriations $145 577 Balance
in treasury Sept. 80 loo5, SAT, $751;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

Medford Star and News: Cards
are out for the marriage on the 11th
inst, of Mr.. Saul Preston to Miss Hat
tie Philleo both of Grand Rapids, this
state. We do not know the young
gentleman, but we do know that he is
going to marry one of the best girls in
Wisconsin, one who will be true to him
and one who would be found worthy
to stand by his side should he attain
the highest position in the land We
wish them joy, prosperity and many
years of happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
The Hidden Hand.

The above world acting drama will
be presented in this city Wednesday
evening, November 25, by home talent.
No pains are being spared to make
this complete success Mr.. Blllins
has volunteered to paint a special
scene for the play. and Capitola will
actually ride live horse On the stage
in going to the hidden house. Many
other novelties will be prepared for the
occasion. The entertainment promises
to be the finest ever offered in this
city. Prices of admission have been
fixed at 25 cents. Reserved seats 35
cents on sale at Woods and Slocum' S
drug stores. The following is the
cast of characters:
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Major Ira Warfeld (Hurricane,).. Ellis KRONER
Wool (his servant. ..............Jo Jos. Corriveau
Herbert Grayson (Capitola's lover.)S. Detiennie
Black D. nald (the Coiner).. Arthur Reeves
Col. Lc Noir ....... ..............Fred Breasted
Craven lie Noir (his son).. Eddie Philleo
Traverse Rookie ke....................E Ellis Rogers
hoduiiAs siol'''''''''''' w III ScOGI
Gentleman Dick Billy Marble
Stealthy Steve Uomers). Dolph Bezaillon
fomp.. ...., ............ Arthur Demarals
Harry Observation-Disclosures. Edwin Clifford
Recorder ............. ...........H. W. Lord
Officer. -. ..........C. HI. Slocum
Priest. st....................... Phil Ward
Capitola (Newsboy and Heiress). Grace Briggs
Marah Rocke........... ...........Nina Briggs
Clara Day ...................Be Beaulah Cochran
Mrs. Condiment.... Cora Bellant
Dorcas Knight. Mile Gordon
Pit-a-Pat.. ......................K Kate Cla1ton
Unknown. n........................E Esther Phalen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

SCHOOL Report. = For District No.
hree. town of Sigel, Wood Co. Wis
'r the month ending Nov. 5th 1885.
No of pupils enrolled 35. No. OF
avs att ndance GIT. Average daily
Tendance 81. No of days taught
% Pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Willie L"twon, Louis Letwon. Bell
i.etwon, Herman Finup. Fred Finup.
Nnna Boaka. Frank Bodka, Amiel
Hofelmiester. August Hofelmiester.
f. NJ STEWART, Teacher
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

Mr.. Bat O'Day who was so severely
burned some six weeks ago is out again
upon the Streets He is looking well
but his face is covered with new skin
and appears some what blue. At one
time Mr.. O'Day was considered dang
erously sick and his relatives were
summoned from different parts of the
state. We are glad to see Mr.. O'Day
well again and he appears to be CRATE
full to DR.. Robinson for his attention
during his siege of sickness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, I
Nov. 2. 1855. {

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, I
Nov. 2, 1885.
The common council met in regular
session, Geo. l.. Williams, mayor in
the chair
Aid. present.-Robt. Parrish, Jas.
McCarty, Chas. Quin, 4. l.. Tibbits,
and Jacob Lutz.
Ald.-Absent.- Wm. Brown.
Minutes of the last regular meeting
read and approved.
On motion an approach was ordered
put in front of Henry Rablin's resi-
dence in the first ward
There being no further business
the council adj nrned.
A. l.. FoNrAINF,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

The Amigo Forward is vigorous
and independent sheet. It is also
newsy and we'll edited. A paper that
is printed decidedly in the interests of
the better classes in the community
where it eminates. We admire its
frankness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

Messrs. Talmadge & Blodgett have
purchased new hay press. They
have placed it near the Centralia
depot, About 100 tons of hay has
already been contracted. A new horse
has also been purchased. In addition
to the above they have on hand car
load of New York apples which they
are selling cheap. Each barrel con-
tains three bus hels of apples. During
che past few days they have shipped
Is car loads of potatoes from this
point and Plover. Business with them
is booming.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

There is considerable sound advice
in the following, culled from an ex.
change: eff you want your town to
progress, pull together. Differ as
much as you please in politics and
religion, but when it comes to matters
pertaining to your interest and the
prosperity and growth of your town,
unite and pull together. If your
neighbor proposes a measure that is
calculated to promote public good,
don't hold back because you didn't
propose it yourself, but give it a
hearty support and pull together.
Don't sneer and talk about pig
heads, but take hold with will and
pull together. That town succeeds
the best, the citizens of which take
pride in it, work for its success each
in his way, but all pulling together,
encouraging new corners and enter
prises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

j. 0. Hebert. photographer, is
turning out elegant work-especially lly
of babies. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12
Take N Office.

DR. G. W Whitney has placed all his
notes and accounts for collection and
settlement with Justice [. j. Cooper,
of Centralia. A prompt settlement of
the same is requested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

DIR. J. +. Lockwood. Office over
Garrison's store, where he may be
found night and dav TELEPHONE If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

Geo. n. Wood has sewing machines
to sell or rent. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

The latest thing out is Pariseau'
CASH PURCHASE COUPON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

The New York Sun prints letter
giving Postmaster General Villas some
hard knocks, and recommending Con-
sress to deal summarily with him for
disobeying the laws. The REPORTER
is of the opinion that Col. Villas is
about right in refusing to pay out
100000 to please gigantic monop-
oily 1t is the monopolistic steals, such
as the above, that are running this
country. A telegraph system should
be maintained by our government for
the use of the people that could be
relied upon. The present Western
Union is the worst form of steal and
humbug that could possibly exist It
not only charges exhorbitant prices
for its service, but in nine cases out of
ten, its service is worthless. Could
they be sued in local courts they
would have sufficient business to bank
rupt them in one year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

Last week DR., Robinson was called
to Stevens Point by DR.. Phillips to
perform surgical operation on Mr..
A. NJ. Hall, carpenter in that city.
The operation consisted in the removal
of large tumor located under the
left arm. He was assisted by DR..
Phillips, of that city and DR.. Gregory
of Plover. We observe that the
Stevens Point Journal pronounces it
''skillful operation. LATER. DR.
Robinson received word Wednesday
from Mr.. Hall to the effect that he
was progressing finely. Was able to
be about the house and had good
appetite.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

G. E. Pariseau sells all things cheap
and gives nice coupon to each pur-
chaser from sc up. II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-12

When you need new suit Of fine
Or business clothing, remember NJ
Vaughn, Centralia. Perfect fits guar.
anteed. If.