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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Mrs. [. G. Botsford, of Dubuque,
Iowa, mother of Mrs. E. G. Talmadge
is spending a couple of weeks with
her daughter. Mrs. Botsford is a
pleasant lady.
Mrs. John Wagner's brother from
Bern. Switzerland, surprised his sister
the other day, whom he handn't seen
IN ~ years. A joyful meeting was
had.
G. M. Little, who recently moved
to Berlin from Centralia, spent Mon
day in this city before going to Black
River Falls where he will testify in
King VS.. Hoffman trial. He is en-
ployed at Berlin in TIE Brown Pump
Factory.
Mr.. J. W. Cameron was confined to
his home Monday and placed under
care of d.. Witter with severe throat
difficulty. James is not accustomed to
being nmsed and will not take kindly
to his bed. It is hoped the trouble
will be but temporary.
Wausal Pilot and Review: Peter
Hass, who has so long and ably attend
ed to McCrossen & Co.'S dry goods
department, has gone to Hurley where
he expects to enter into business. Mr..
Hass' hosts of friends regret to lose
him from Wausau, but all unite in
wishing him success in his new field.
Mr.. A. M. Pride departed Monday
evening fer a business and pleasure
trip to Cleveland, Ohio. He will stop
at Cincinnati and Chicago on his re-
turn. During his absence of about
two weeks, he will visit interesting
places in the above named cities.
The pulp mill has sesumed work.
VIM. Brown has taken the lob of
raising the buildings upon an entire
block at Wausau. The buildings are
to be raised to certain grade estab-
lished by the city authorities. Among
the buildings is one occupied by
Coleman, Jackson & Co. Mr.. Geo.
Huntington and others from this city
will go up and take part in the
work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Mr. Geo. N. Wood is buying cram
berries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

The question of who the new post
master will be is giving the boys here
no small amount of anxiety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

j. O. Hebert, photographer, is
turning out elegant work-especially
of babies If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

A few sets of glassware at City
Cash Store will be closed out below
cost. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Sixty to one hundred men can get
employment Immediately by calling on
j. W. Cameron at Vesper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Table oil cloth only 25c per yard at
City Cash Store. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

OOleman, d acKS0n q 20. MIR. Geo.
Huntington and others from this city
will go up and take part in the
work.
The schools of this city and Cen
tralia have fine corps of teachers.
Burr Robbins circus Friday. He is
well spoken of by our exchanges.
A Dustin, r. S. Robinson have the
carptnter work completed on r. A.
HavAor's new dwelling.
Sunday evening free concert will
be given at the NJ. E. church to which
everyone is invited.
The homestead of W. E. Gardner
is being rebuilt this week. Jos. Dem
ero is doing the work.
Business in the east seems to be
picking up. 1t is hoped that the west
will soon feel the effects of it.
F. McKinnon & Co.'S hub and spoke
factory is operating with crew of 12
men. Demand for their stock is dull.
Thes Davis a farmer of the town of
Sigel, while at work Monday in his
hay loft, fell to the floor below frac-
turing his left wrist.
The New England supper given by
the hdies of the M. E. society was
compete success. Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
Gerard and Miss Bellows were the
principals. They did well.
A 'ox of fine early rose potatoes
which were on exhibition at the fair
and ieceived the blue ribbon, were
preselted to ye editor by Mr. Silas
Payns Of Seneca.
Mr. Clark Lyon is making rapid
progress with Jim. Natwick's new
residence, in Centralia. 1t is located
north of the former Hayden place.
The work is creditable to Mr.. Lyon.
Donot suffer for want of fresh fruits.
Peeso & Carey expect to receive a
large supply from Chicago to-day
DelicDus grapes, peaches and apples,
also a fine lot of lemons and water
melors. Don't delay, but get first
choicl
Birhs are constantly coming to our
notice In the town of Rudolph to
Mr.. nd Mrs. Fred Hecox, the 21st,
inst. a ten pound girl. Mrs. Albee
attending. On the 18th inst. to Mr..
and Mrs Thos. Brooker, a boy.
WEIGHT three pounds.
Th case VS.. Gottlieb Yetter, for
damages done to six or seven COWS
whicl he had taken up and failed to
milkBhi in his possession. was call
ed beore Justice Woodwork SatuI day.
The ase was sworn away and sent to
[. J.Cooper, Centralia. The claim
for dmage was placed at S75.
A little disturbance took place on
the bill the past week, which resulted
in tn arrest of Mr.. VIM. Waldo for
shaking a boy twelve years of age
withat cause. Waldo claimed that
the by had stoned his house. 1t was
provn that he was mistaken and the
courtfned him S100 and cost. Some
peops are easily offended.
Maday of the past week, frankie
Cannon led spirited horse out of
| the arm to water and was kicked in
the ice quite seriously. Three teeth
! were knocked out, and his chin and
cheel were badly cut and bruised. DIR.
Wittr was telephoned for and dressed
! the rounds. He is doing we'll at this
writig. The horse was in play but
L. aIk1~ofhar <Dr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Geo. n. Wood has sewing machines
to sell or rent. IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

One hundred and twenty five loaves
of bread will be furnished Burr Robbins
circus, by Tom. Barnes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

The schools of this city and Cen.
tralia have fine corps of teachers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

G. E. Pariseau sells all things cheap
and gives nice coupon to each pur-
chaser from SC up. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Ask boss Keyes what marsh water
is worth. 1t is said to be rather
strong this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

Burr Robbins circus Friday. He
well spoken of by our exchanges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24
BRIEF NOTES.

BRIEF NOTES.
Burr Robbins circus Friday.
Call at Hebert's for cabinet photo.
graphs. If
Mr.. Geo. N. Wood is buying Gran.
berries
Table oil cloth only 25c per yard al
City Cash Store. IT,
Geo. N. Wood has sewing machines
to sell or rent IF.
The city school opened Monday
with large attendance.
The latest thing out is Pariseau's
CASH PURCHASE COUPON.
Chas. Stamm was busy Monday
fixing the telephone wires.
The City Cash Store has just receiv
ed large invoice of new goods.
+. Garrison has large stock of new
goods. He has added ready-made
clothing.
ASK boss Keyes what marsh water
is worth. 1t is said to be rather
strong this year
G. E. Pariseau sells all things cheap
and gives nice coupon to each pur,
chaser from Sc up. If.
One hundred and twenty five loaves
of bread will be furnished Burr Robbins
circus, by Tom. Barnes.
Spencer experienced another fire
Thursday in which ten buildings were
consumed. Loss $4,000.
Sixty to one hundred men can get
employment Immediately by calling on
j. W. Cameron at Vesper,
A few sets of glassware at City
Cash Store will be closed out below
cost. tt.
The question of who the new post.
master will be is giving the boys here
no small amount of anxiety.
J. 0. Hebert, photographer, is
turning out elegant work-especially lly
of babies. tt
The increasing population on high
street is commendable At the home
OF NJ. McCarty blessed little gir
was born Saturday.
DR.. j. T. Lockwood. Othce over
Garrisou's s store, where he may be
found night and day. TELEPHONE. Il
G. F. Witter physician and surgeon
Office on Main street, residence or
Drake street. TELEPHONE communi
cation with both cities. If.
The BARRIERS of both cities have
agreed to close their shops on SUNDAY
mornings. A commendable move thai
the saloons ought to follow.
BoRN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay
Thursday morning September 18th, &
seven pound girl. DR., F. B. Robinson
attending.
If you are going to make any quilts
60 to City Cash Store for your cotton
bats, the best in the market for 15o
per roll. tt.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis
there is rejoicing. Cause of this is 9
new conner Monday. DR.. Robinson
says it is six pound, handsome girl
We will warrant the dynamite VIZ
handle to blow out stumps if used ac
cording to directions. Prices reduced
Call and see.
tt. THE WISCONSIN WOOD PULP CO.
When you need a new suit of fn'
or business clothing, remember NJ
Vaughn, Centralia. Perfect fits guar
anteed. IT,
The Wisconsin Central RAILWAY
company has placed an order for ffteer
new 45-ton locomotives with the
Schenectady locomotive works o
Schenectady, n. Y.
Grand Rapids is desirable place tt
locate chair factory. An active mar
of experience with few thousand dol
lars to invest, can get all the necessar,
aid from our citizens. Who will bt
the man /?
DYNAMITE.--We have full suppl,
of this article for blowing out stumps
Warranted to give satisfaction if uset
according to our directions. Prices re
duced.
If. THE WISCONSIN WOOD PULP co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

The city school opened Monday
with a large attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

A Dustin, r. S. Robinson have tn,
carptnter work completed on Il. A
Havnor's new dwelling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24

The latest thing out is Pariseau's s
CASH PURCHASE COUPON.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14
He Wanted a Fork.

A party of gentlemen, among whom
was a physician, were relating queer ex-
periences at an uptown hotel last night,
when the doctor said:
"Can you remember when the Turkish
baths were started? A great many doc
tors introduced baths in one form OF an
other all over the country, on the
strength of the Turkish bath being a
success. My Old college mate, who had
just got out his diploma, Fred Winters,
went out to Chicago and started a Turk
ish bath, with medicated baths as an ac-
compartment. Among other things, he
advertised to cure consumption and ma
laria. He had big box, with glass
sides, in which he shut his victims
while he turned on the steam and baked
them. One day tall, lank chap came
in. He was at least six feet two inches
high and with frame to carry $50
pounds actually weighed only 1876.
"'rve not got consumption, though |
may look like it said thr follow; but
I've got the malaria worst kind
"rhe doctor agreed to cure him in six
baths at $3.50 each. After Turkish
bath he shut the man up in his baking
box. There was little thermometer in
dicator on the outside. The doctor took
a newspaper and sat down in rocking
chair, where he could watch the indi-
Gator When it indicated ninety degrees
the patient tapped on the glass. is it
all right, Doc.2' he asked; because it's
mighty hot, can tell you The doctor
ooSI,ra6 him +hot bo noul1 ctnnl II nm 70
12O degrees. Before the bulb had pushed
the record to 100 degrees he broke out
again, and again the doctor pacifed him.
The l0Odegree point was just passed,
when the victim shouted out in voice
of sheer desperation:
"T say, Doc. bring me fork, won't
youp
"'What do you want with fork?'
asked the doctor.
"T want to stick it into me to see if l
am done. l know | am. '"-NetO York
Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14

The Rev. j. Hyatt Smith knows more
stories about more people than ten aver
age citizens. Among them he relates
this: When | was living with my
brother in Buffalo Mark Twain occupied
a cottage across the street. We didn't
see very much of him, but one morning
as we were enjoying our cigars on the
veranda after breakfast we saw Mark
come to his door in his dressing gown
and slippers and looked over at us. He
stood at his door and smoked for q
minute as if making up his mind about
something, and at last opened his gate
and came lounging across the street.
There was an unoccupied rocking chair
on the veranda, and when my brother
offered it to him he dropped into it with
a sigh of relief. He smoked for a
few moments and said:
"Nice morning"
"Yes, very pleasant"
"Shouldn't wonder if we had rain by
and BY"
"Well, we could stand little"
"This is nice house you have here. "
eyes, we rather like it."
"How's your family2"
"Quite well-and yoursW
ooh, we're all comfortable"
There was another impressive silence,
and finally Mark Twain crossed his legs,
blew puff of smoke into the air, and in
his lazy drawl remarked: II suppose
you're little surprised to see me over
here so early. Fact is, haven't been so
neighborly perhaps as l ought to be.
We must mend that state of things. But
this morning l came over because I
thought you might be interested in
knowing that your roof is on fire. 1t
struck me that it would be good idea
if"
But at the mention of fire the whole
family busted upstairs, trailing language
all the way up. When we had put the
fire out and had returned to the Veranda
Mark wasn't there. -KanSas city Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14

was to repate thin words out in the line,
livery mothers son of the horses would
laugh at ye!"
This latter fact the corporal denied and
the two thereupon proceeded to the
horse lines, accompanied by several wit.
nesses.
"NOw, thin, what did We say?" in
inquired Pat, when they had reached
the scene of trial
II say again the infantry is better than
the cavalry"
Instantly a simultaneous roar of laugh
ter burst from 700 throats, and the ami.
mails so moved to mirth were indeed
horses. The laughter continued in every
tone of voice, from the deep bass guffaw
to the treble, whinnyipg giggle. The
owners of the 700 throats also exhibited
their merriment in a variety of fantastic
ways, such as snorting, paving, biting,
kicking, plunging and rearing, and were
only restrained by the strong head and
heel ropes which kept them within due
| bounds.
"Ha2 ha! ha! Ho! no! ho! Hi! hi
hi"
"Troth, thin, it's mesilf that was
wrong" said the corporal.
How was the trick accomplished Pat
had artfully managed it SO that they
should make the trial just as the clock
was on the stroke of IL, knowing thai
the horses were fe at that time, and that
at the first blast of the trumpet for "feed'
they would neigh with impatience until
served with their corn. 1t was at the
moment when he saw the trumpeter raise
his instrument to his mouth, that he in
vited the corporal to repeat his asser
| tiOn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14
Strange Indian Superstition.

The Columbia River Indians in Oregon
are thrifty and intelligent in many ways,
but their material progress is sadly re,
tarded by strange superstition which
they have relative to land. Several OF
their more energetic members have made
money, and it was supposed when the
whites offered to sell them land that they
would jump at the chance. A few of
the more advanced appeared to be willing
to make the purchase, though evidently
harrassed by doubts and fears, but they
finally backed out. 1t aGterward tran.
spircd that the tribe has always held as 8
religious principle that it was sinful tc
traffic in land, and it amounted 10 the
same thing as dealing in human flesh.
Their God mad given them the land tc
live on, and if they did not like one
place would 60 to another. 1t was all
theirs, and no one man had any right tc
sell it.--NeO York Sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14
Removing Spots ON Paper.

Grease spots, if old, may be removed
by applying solution, of varying
strength, of caustic potash upon the
back of the leaf. The printing, which
looks somewhat faded after the remova;
of the spot, may be freShened up by the
application of mixture of one part Of
muriatic acid and twenty-five parts OF
water. In the case of fresh grease spots,
carbonate of potassa Zone part to thirty
parts of water), ohloroform, ether or ben
zine renders good service. Wax disap.
pears if, after saturating with benzine OF
turpentlne, it is covered with folded
blotting paper and hot flatiron put
upon it. Paratine is removed by boiling
water or hot spirits. Ink spots or rust
yield to oXaliC acid in combination with
hot water; chloride of gold or silver
spots, to a weak solution of corrosive
sublimate or cyanide of potassium. Seal
ing wax is dissolved by hot spirits, and
then rubbed off with ossa sepia Indian
ink is slightly brushed over with oil,
and after twelve hours saponified with
salmiac; any particles of color still re-
naming must be removed with rubber
Blood stains disappear after the applica-
tion for twenty minutes of the chloride
of lime; the ycllowish stain still remain
ing yields to weak acid Fresh spots
of paste are removed with moist sponge,
older ones with hot water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14

A woman in Rutland County, VT, is
the mother of twenty-seven children.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14

About ten miles below St. Paul, on the
left bank OF the Mississippi river, lies o
stone on the margin of Towering prairie,
that for decades has been looked upon
by the Sioux with the deepest reverence
and awe, and which bears the marks of
the sacrilegious curiosity seekers soul
less chisel In the language of the Sioux
it is known as E yer shaw, or Red Rock.
1t is not of gigantic proportions, weigh.
ing hardly more than ton, and in form
looks like a monstrous egg that might
have been deposited there by some fab
ulous bird Broad stripes of red paint
encircle the boulder, being frequently
retouched by the hali-civilized yet super
stitious remnants of this once mighty
people, who still live in the vicinity Of
this spot SO sacred to them. Away back
in the years that have gone, when this
ground was held dJtiantly against the
avaricious encroachments of the Chip.
pewas by the determined Sioux, at
the close of a summers day and
on the eve of great battle
between the contending tribes, the
rock is said to have walked dowr
from Zion Hill, small mountain that
lifts its front from the northern skirt of
the prairie, and rested where it now
lies. Ka- be.bou k-ka, the storm spirit
of the Chippewas, became so enraged
that he sent forth fiery arrows of light
Ming ugalusU the rock ana Jnundered
forth his ungovernable rage, but the
rock defed the powers of the Chippewa
god, and remained intact, and in the
midst of the terrific battle of the ele.
ments the Indians fought, and the dis
heartened Chippewas were driven
across the river and defeated. From
the time until the advancing hosts Of
civilization drove them from the ground
the Sioux each year brought gifts ol
fruit, moccasins, and blankets to the
rock, and offered them at a sacrifice tC
the Great Spirit who kad given them so
signal victory over their enemies. The
superstitions of the Indians was q
source of considerable profit for many
years to an enterprising negro who lived
in that vicinity. He quietly purloined
the articles from the rock and sold then
back to the Indians at q good advance
on the original cost. He became so bold
in his thieving that he was at last
caught in the act and his woolly skull
cut open with tomahawk and his body
thrown into the river - Chicag0 Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14
A HUMOROUS QUARTETTE.
FOUR LAUGHABLEs EsKETCHrsFoUND
IN EACHANG S.
CO9 BashFuI TO Get the DOg-Wanted
Fork k-EEOIV he ssaYe the AIar IN -
Horse Taught r.

Fork k-sEOy ho care the Aiar IN -
Horse Taught r.
"Talking about Maine" continued my
Did friend, "that reminds me of some
ching that happened down our way when
lived there-when | was a boy. It was
II country town. A young fellow very
oashfuD was out riding with his girl one
afternoon, when he saw an old farmer
coming down the road in his hay rig
ging. On the scat beside him was a lit.
lie cur.
"'I'm going to have some fun with
him, Sal, said the Young swain, hauling
up along side of the old farmer The
farmer drew up AID the young fellow
bawled out, nudging Sally: Say, stranger,
Pm powerfully struck with that there dog
of yourn, and I'd like to buy him.
"'Well,' responded the farmer, Il
think an ALFRED heap of that dorg my
self, and guess amt particular abaout
II sellin' of him.
"'Well, l allow I want him powerful
bad, and don't mind givin' five dollars
for him.
"The farmer saw he was being 'guyed,
so he said; You pear to be likely
young cuss, and you've got handsome
girl there with you. | tell you what I'll
do; you throw your arms around that
ere gal and give hcra good smack and
l don't mind givin' yer the dorg.'
"That was enough for the bashful
young man; he whipped up his horse
and went on. They rode along in silence
for an hour or more. Sal in her corner
and Bill in his. Then Sal sort of edged
up to Bills side, turned scarlet, and look
ing coyly into his eyes, said: Say, Bill;
it pears to me that you didn't want that
dog powerful bad, did youp That set
tied it; it broke the ice, and one of their
grandchildren is going to school down
here now. "-B0St0n Gdzette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14
MY WIFE AND T.

Come and drain a cup Of joy,
Now with me, good wife,
AMI bring the girl and boy
Now with thee, good wife.
Let all hearts be blithe and gay,
1t is fourteen years to-day
Since you spake the little AYE"
That TO me was life.
When in wedding white arrayel
l bebeld you stand,
Why, | almost felt afraid
Fen to touch your hand.
And when with love intent
Your gaze on me you bent,
You seemed a being sent
From the Better Land"
And an angel you have proved
Since that good glad hour,
Aye, wherever we have roved
In sunshine and shower
In all goodness you transcend,
And all excellences blend
In the mother, wife, and friend,
AS a sacred DOVER
You have made my life fuore pure
Than it might have been;
You have taught me to endure,
And TO strive and win.
With your simple song Of praise
You sanctIfy our days,
And our thoughts to heaven you raise
From world of sin.
Come, let's quit the dusty town
With its noise and strife,
And seek the breezy down
That with health is rife.
Work is good and so is play,
Let us keep our wedling-day
Der the hills and far away,
Happy man and wife.
john Geo. Watts, in CdsSeJps Magazine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-14

The villages are full of shops. There
is scarcely house which does not sell
something. Where the buyers come
from, and how profit can be made is a
mystery. Many of the things are eatabIes,
such as dried fishes, and a half-inch
long, impaled on sticks; cakes, sweet.
meats composed of rice, flour, and very
little sugar; circular Jumps of rice dough,
called mochi; roots boiled in brine; a
white Jelly made from beans; and ropes,
straw shoes for men and horses, straw
cloaks, paper umbrellas, paper water
proofs, hairpins, toothpicks, tobacco
pipes, paper mouchoirs, and numbers OF
other tries made of bamboo, straw,
grass, and wood. These goods are on
stands, and in the room behind, open to
the street, all the domestic avocations
are going on, and the housewife is usu.
ally to be seen boiling water or sewing,
with baby tucked in the back of her
dress. A lucifer factory has recently
been put up, and in many housc-tronts
men are cutting up wood into lengths
for matches. In others are husking
nee, very laborious process, in which
the grain is pounded in mortar sunk in
the floor by a flat-ended wooden pes
tie attached to long horizontal lever,
which is worked by the feet of man,
invariably naked, who stands at the
other extremity.