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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
To Marry a Baron
Boston Beacon.

Mrs. Berkely-"Yes, our daughter
is soon tn be married to q foreign gen
tleman."
Mrs. Clarendon-"A titled Scotch
man, hear"
Mrs. Berkely-"Yes, Scotch bar
GA"
Mrs. Clarendon-"Ah? A baron
What is his Nance"
Mrs. Berkely-"He is baron Of
pshaw, it's singular I can't recall his
full name. Ny dear Cunning to her
husband). what is our new sonsin~
laws full title? What is he Baron
Off!
Mr.. Berkely "a gruff old CHAP, deep
in his newspapeD-"Don't know.
Don't care. Dare say he's barren OF
funds"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
The Acreage and Production of Cot
tom

The New Orleans Picayune in a re
cent article shows that while the acre
age OF cotton cultivation in the south
has increased 10 per cent. In the past
six years, the production has only in
creased 4 percent. It Is suggested III
explanation that proper care is not
used in selecting the seed planted. Is
is well known that the eottonseed-oil
mills of the south invaria bly, get the
best seed for crushing and leave only
tie product of the last ginning to be
used for planting. 1t is also stated
that proper care is not taken ia hand
ling and housing the seed. The Picay
une suggests that an interchange
of the best seeds between states
and localities would be beneficial.
The attention of the planters of the
south is called to this subject, for
with agitation it may result in much
good as regards the cultivation of cot
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
TRICKS ON TIE TRACKS!
Dangers from which Engineers Save
the Public and Themselves
The RGillG1y ReUielU.

Inc hOtttOUy ISeCtSW.
One who is accustomed to railway
travelling can scarcely realize how MUG
ne is dependent for safety upoa the en-
gineer. Added to the responsibility Of
their station, engineers are also in COO
stant danger of accidents caused by the
tricks Of jealous rivals.
This rivalry, it is said, sometimes
prompts to he doing OF utterly mean
Jicks. 4 Nickle Plate engineer after
ms very fir it trip was laid off because
he had 'Fcut cut" al the bearings of
II his engine. He was re-instated, how
Yer. after he proved that some rival
lad filed has 0jling can nth emery. An
nliner new engineer as su spanded for
burning cut the dues OF his boiler.
Through grief al tha loss Of his position
ne died, and then = conscience stricken
,,r@l confessed that he he'd put oil IN the
tGl1I so that it foamed ana showed wa
at the top gauge, when in reality
,tere was scarcely quart N the boiler!
These intense jeatOusies, together
with the terrible anxiety incident to
their work, has q terribly straining eff
ec0 TN the nerve, and stats tics tell us
that, though Locomotive Engineers
may look strong and vigorous, they are
not ali 4 hearty class. Ex-Chief Engi-
,eer A. S Hampton, Indianapolis, Ind,
Div 1879 vas one Of those apparently
hearty men, but he says: "The anxiety,
s.raln and jolting came near flashing
rnc." His sufferings localized in catarrh
of the bladder, but he used Warmers
f. cure faithfully for twenty weeks
and now exc]aims, Il ana well man. "
I. S. Ingraham, of Cleveland, Ohio, ass.
,..xapt Chief EaCir,aor and otEfar Y,rn411-
inent members are also emphatic in its
praise.
the Locomotive Engineers Brother
hood has 1900 members and 240 divi-
sions. Its headquarters is ia Cleveland,
Ohio, where Chief Engineer Arthur for
twenty years has exercised almost die
tatorial sway. 1t was organized in
August 1868, by employees of the
Michigan Central. 1t has given nearly
two million dollars to the widows and
orphans of deceased members.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Out of His Jurisdiction.
Texas Siftings.

Frederick the Great was not only
wise, but he was also very witty. On
one occasion, Catholic priest refused
to allow an officer, who had not com
piled with all his religious duties, to
be buried in consecrated ground.
Frederick sent for the priest and ask
ed him:
You say that the graveyard is con>
secrated?"
Eyes. your majesty"
Chow far down does your cense-
Grafton go?"
The priest, somewhat puzzled, re-
piled five feet"
Cali right, then, that officer shall
be buried six feet under ground. He
will then be oae foot outside of your
jurisdiction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
MARRIED HER COACHMkN.
A Wealthy New York Spfnster Gives
Her Heart aud Rand to Her Stable

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Oct. "a sen
sation has been created III this city and
vicinity by the marriage of wealthy
maiden lady to her coacbman. The
brides name is Anna Mcfarland, and
John Banks is the name of the happy
man. Her father was formerly q tan~
ner, and he, too, married into a
wealthy and aristocratic family. He
went to Michigan, engaged III the lum-
Der business, and became quite
wealthy. He died a few years ago,
Miss Anna returned TO her former
home, In Caledonia, about fifteen
miles west of this city. She fell heir
to something like 100000 Natural
ly she was the honess Of the town,
AMI purchasing her fathers former
residence, provided herself with
horses, carriages, and servants. She
engaged Banks, an undersized ano UNI
prepossessing man as coachman. Soon
an attachment sprang up between
them, greatly to the establishment Of
her circle Of friends. Her brother and
other friends came from Michigan to
prevent the match, but it proved i'm
possible. The couple came to this
city and engaged board at a boarding
house. Last week they were private
" married, but the news leaked out
to>day. She is about 80 years of age,
while he is only 20. They are now
enjoying a wedding rip, no one seem
ing to know where the honeymoon
will be passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Tbe Grant Park, FLORIDA, Land Com
pauy.

The Grant Park, Florida, Land Com
pany recently purchased a large tract CT
land in Marion County, Florida, and
several tracts in the ''Orange District"
aggregating in all 5000 acres. The first
mentioned tract is right on the line OF
two projected railroads, ard one Of the
choicest as well as the most productive
spots in Florida, the land Of perpetual
Summer. The company are now Offar-
lIg great inducements to parties wish
inS to purchase property. They have
had the tract surveyed and marked eff
into streets and avenues. reserviDg
spec al parcels for their own use ana
that of such religious denominations as
may desire to get church sites free of
cosS. They call special attention TO
their choice house lots in the City OF
Grant Park, These lots of 40x100 feet
are offered for the small sum of S..
Conner lots SO. Parties wishing infor-
nation will be supplied with maps,
prospectus and publication entitled
Florida, Our American Italy" by
writing to D. Ell. Anderson, president,
or NJ. R. Smith, secretary. Offices are
al No. 80 Aston House, New York,
0 ala, Florida, and No. 1877 South
Water Street, Chicago, Ill.-NeaU York;
MOTni11g Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

HE who is false to present duty says Henry
Ward Beecher, breaks thread in the loom, and
will find the flaw when he may have forgot
ten its cause A case in point occurs to us. Mr..
William Ryder, of 81 Jefferson street, Buffalo n
Y, recently told reporter that, Il had large
abcess each leg that kept continually discharg-
ing for twenty years, Nothing did me any good
1t cured me " Here is a volume expressed in q
few words, MIR. RYder's experience is entitled to
our readers careful consideration.-The Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

"GraD Il Root .''-See here.
comrade, you want THE CHICAGO LEDGER
next year. 1t is devoting considerable
space to War Memories, contributed by
boys from both sides of the late dead
line, and In addition to this it is one of the
cheapest and best family newspapers in
the country. Full of Original Stories
and trimming with Humor manufactured
expressly for it Only $1.50 year. 271
Franklin street Sample copy two cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
knnarEanI

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressage and $500 Carriage Hire, and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite
Grand Central Depot.
600 Elegant rooms, fitted up st cost Of one
million dollars, 81 90 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots Famili es can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other
first-cIass hotel in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The Georgia wasbervoman who as
tonished the community by announc-
ing that she had named her twins
Mary Magdalene and Virgin Mary has
a good second in the Eldora, Iowa.
woman who has called hers Gasoline
and Kerosene. It is supposed that
Gasoline is the girl baby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
From a Sense of Buty.

Some people shrink from making public the
benefit they have received, while others are free
to tell it abroad for the good fellow mortals.
OF the latter kind is Mr.. J. II. Coppuck, of Mount
Holly. n. j., vino writes, II am one of many who
give their cheerful appreciation of the merits of
the efficacy of your valuable Browns Iron Bit
tiers. from sense of duty. This bitterS is doing
much good in our County, for which caa vouch. .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

l had severe attack of catarrh over q year ago.
and became so deaf / could not hear common
conversation. / suffered terribly from roaring in
my head. procured bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm, and In three weeks could hear as well as
ever could, and now can cheerfully say to all
who are afflicted with the worst of diseases
catarrh and deafness. take one bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm and be cured It is worth 81 900 per
bottle to any man. woman or child suffering from
catarrh.-A. E. Newman, Grayling, Campbell
Co Mich
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
MINNEAPOLIS Grain and Flour Trade

For the year ended on Septempbsr
l the total production of -four at MINI
neapolis was $3.50, 1913 barrels, as
against 796, $40. IN 1883 81, an increase
OF $50, 1923. The shipments ware 81
290, 51 barrels, against ASA, 424 for
the year previous. The exports were
1883, $50, an increase of 257. 552 over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

San Francisco oysters, which are
brought from Shoal Water Bay,
Washington territory, and fattened
in the San Bruno beds Of San Fran
cisco Bay represents a capital of $500,
600, invested by four firms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The betrothed bride of Springfield
man objects to marry while in mourn
ing for the death of relative, and he
has waited thirty five years for an in
terval in her grief, so close together
have been the bereavements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The old superstition about the pearl
that it brings bad luck as wedding
gift, seems to have gone over entirely
and now it is said that emeralds and
sapphires are the unfortunate
stones to give for bridal presents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

To restore sense of taste. smell or hearing use
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t cures all cases of Catarrh
Deafness. 1t is doing wonderful work. Do not
fail TO procure bottle. in it lies the relief you
seek. 1t is easily applied with the finger. Price
so cents at druggists. 60 cents by mail. Ely
Bros OWego N Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
His Appearance Against Him.
New York Times.

Wife--What makes you so late to-
night, dear?
Husband with Indignation I've
been arrested.
Wife Arrested?
Husband-Yes. I bought an UNI
brella to-day and marked on it ''stolen
from FL. Smith" The first policeman
I met arrested me. I told him my
name was Smith but he wouldn't be-
lieve me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The fOundattO N of disease are often
laid by the Irregularities Of eating, sleeping and
movement of the bowels experienced during trav-
cling. To prevent an irregular action and tor
pid condition of the digestive apparatus, use DR..
WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTBRs. No
traveller by sea or land should fail to take it with
him. 1t may save his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

After abe thirty unsuccessful
trials Fall, tie great Glass founder of
Paris, has succeeded in casting q
crown glass disk for the Lick tele-
scope at San Francisco.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Pile TunOrs.

neglected or badly treated often degenerate into
cancer The worst pile tumors are painlessly,
| speedily and permanently cured without knife,
caustic or salve, by our and improved meth
DDS. Pamphlet and references 10 cents in stamps
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main
! Street. Buffalo. n. Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The Oldest apothecary shop IN Der
lin viii celebrate in 1888 its 4OOth an
adversary. The shop was recently sold
Tor So, 000,0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Hard on the Police.
Exchange.

Policeman-Now, then, move on!
there's nothing the matter
Boy in crowd = Yer sneedn't tell us
that, you wouldn't be nere # there
was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Among the Indian tribes one in four
die Of consumption, larger portion
than among the white Or colored
races. Consumption is more preva>
lent among the Irish than any other
race
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Georgia has voted $500 Tor por~
trait of her revolutionary Governor,
John Mllledge, who helped to capt
the powder in Savannah that was used
in the battle of Bunker Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

BURNS and Scalds are instantly rendered
painless and invariably cured without q scar,
by the use Of CarbOlisalve, the great skin
remedy. 25 and so cents, at Druggists Or by
mail. Cole & Co., Black River Falls Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

My hrother-in-law, John W. Neff, who could not
walk step without crutches, because of rheu-
natiSm took eighteen bottles of Athlophoros and
one cane. Mrs r. B. Neff, Calamine, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression Of
spirits and general debility in their various FORMS
also, as q preventive against fever and ague, and
other intermittent fevers the phosphorus
ted Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Haz-
ard & Co., of New York, and sold by all druggists
is the best tonic; and for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness it has no equal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

A Madrid engineer is at work on a
project for tunneling from the main
land under Gibraltar and dynamiting
the English garrison out of Spain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

On recently cleared land IN Kansas
red clover was grown this season
that was seven feet high and white
clover five feet six inches high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

LYONS Patent Metallic Stiffeners prevents
boots and shoes from running over, ripping in the
seams wearing uneveny on the heels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

A lemon weighing four pounds anG
thirteen ounces was recently picked at
Panasofkee, Fla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Gosd for Man and Beast. Read This!

Army and Navy Liniment will cure your rheu-
matlsm, neuralgia, Group in less time than any
other Liniment known. For sale by all druggists.
[See edvt. next issue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Thirty one families Of Smiths get
their letters at the Williamsburg Post
Office, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

| No lengthy advertisement is necessary to bolster
/ up Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

It is proposed to laise fund of 500
600 to establish an art gallery and
memorial hall for Dartmouth Coli
lege.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

There are only eleven theatres IN
the state Of Virginia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-24
A Possible Double Murder.

sparsely populated section of the town of Lake
Sarah Snyder, mistress of Cornelius O'Leary,
was shot and instantly killed, and Kate OLeary,
sister of the supposed murderer, was so
seriously wounded by a pistol shot that
she will probably die. It is believed to
be almost certain that O'Leary killed his
mistress and attempted the life of his sister, as,
shortly previous to the shooting the trio were
seen together drinking beer O'Leary has
not yet been found. The wounded
woman refuses to say anything whatever
about the affair. The occurrence assumes a
historical aspect in that Cornelius OLeary is q
son of Mrs. OLeary, whose fractious cow kicked
over the lamp that started the fire that burned
Chicago,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-24
And Proceeds to Fight 1t Out BY Causing
UnprOvoked Assaults To Be Made on Mr..
Stevensons's Private Secretary.
A Ruling Depriying News Dealers Of
the Benefits Of Cheap Postage.
Supervising Architect Bell and That Kansas
City Clock-The Report of the South
American Trade Commission.
ANOTHER QUARREL.
The Differences Between Senator German
and the Postmaster General.

The Differences Between Senator German
and the Postmaster General.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23-From time to time
there have been rumors to the effect that Sena-
tor German, of Maryland, has broken with the
administration and that he had become espe-
cialy offended at the Postmaster-generalh had
withdrawn ali of his recommendations. and had
left the department in huff. declaring that he
had nothing more to ask from Mr.. Villas. These
rumors have been as constantly denied by the
Senator's friends, who have asserted that the
utmost cordiaity exists between the Maryland
Senator and the administration. That there is
some truth in the rumor, however, is
evident from the fact that the Senator's news
paper associates here have begun an attack in
the Senator's Baltimore organ upon the private
secretary to the First Assistant Postmaster
general. Every other newspaper man, and every
one else who has had anything to do with this
gentleman has found him to be extremely pleas
ant in all his dealings and of most obliging
manners in every way. This Baltimore news
paper however, comes out with a screed attack
ing him most severely and holding him up to
public contempt. 1t is a mean way to take
petty revenge upon the Postmaster general, but
it is the way some of the Maryland politicians
have of venting their spite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-24
THE CHOLERA.
The Plague Continues to Slay Spaniards at
the Rate of 100 q Day.

the Rate of ZOO Day.
MADRID, Aug 23.-To-days cholera returns
from all the infected districts in Spain show a
total Of 4887 new cases, and 1.79S deaths
Throughout Spain, yesterday, there were 5673
new cases of cholera and l, 723 deaths from the
there have been 156, OF cases and 81 ,52l deaths
During the past twelve hours 16 new cases and
deaths were reported in .his city, and in the
province outside of the city, 11S new cases and
50 deaths.
Senior Villaverde the Minister of the Interior,
who went to Granada recently, took with him
the sum of 500 coo, which will be used in reiev-
ing cholera sufferers and in establishing hos
pitfalls and cemete ries.
A Marseilles telegram reports that there was
a marked decrease in the cholera mortality yes
terday For tue twenty four hours, 40 deaths
reported. At the Pharo Hospital, patients
died. 16 were admitted, were discharged cured,
and So remained under treatment.
AT Marselles the cholera is assuming form
with which the doctors are unable to COPE The
victims die suddenly without the occurrence of
diarrhRa or vomiting. The patient feels
coldness which cannot be counteracted
by the use of reactives, or even by the most
violent friction. Two hours after death the
body becomes black. Although the epidemic is
deaths day will soon be recorded
Clean bills of health now issued to vessels
sailing from Gibraltar. There is no cholera at
the Spanish lines, and the two days quarantine
established there by the Gibraltar authorities
has been abolished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-24
A DRUNKEN MADMAN.
Crazed by Whisky, Young Man Shoots Four
Persons and Takes His Own Life,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SALEM Ind, Aug 23-About o'clock last
evening" Fred Berkey, jr., son of Fred NJ. Ber
key, while wildly drunk terrorized the town by
running through the streets firing his revolver
at every one who crossed his path. Miss Laura
Klerner was shot twice, bullet striking
wrist, and another the shoulder. Will
lam McClanahan, a drayman, was wounded
in the hand, and W. @. Percise, miller. was
struck in the thigh. Jordan Payne of Chap
man q McKeneys livery stable, was danger
ously wounded bullet going through his body
just below the heart Payne was out driving
with friend, and after being shot his murderer
dragged him out of the buggy. Berkey then
got into the buggy and compelled Payne's friend
to drive on. He tried to escape from the crowd
of incensed citizens in this way, but finding it
impossible, he put the revolver to his head. sent
a ball into his brain, and died in less than
fifteen minutes
Nine shots were fired by the drunken fend.
Berkey belonged to one Of the best families in
the place, but constant drinking ruined him.
When drunk he was murderous in his inclina-
tion, always seeking quarrel, and willing to
carry it to DEATH
The citizens greatly excited. The people
shot were either ON the street or standing in
their yards. Paynes wound. though severe is
not thought to be fatal.