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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19
NORTHWARD.

q. HOWARD ROyys
Gen. Pass. and Tlek,, a., -
DAVID w. FLICKWIR ~. Ag',i
&. NJ. FUTTERER, sun.r,n,"..Oes v
Pass. Agent, Hagerstown. Ma 'D'a-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19


The performers of what are known as
"contertion acts" says the Chicago In
fer Ocean, are ordinarily emaciated,
loosely jo:nted persons, like ill-made
manikins that have tendency to tum"
BILE down in heaps, and their doing OF
unnatural and preposterous things
seems easy enough for such creatures,
who have no muscle to get in the way
of bones that they fling so carelessly
about.
Hence it is rather surprising to see a
person who is a model of physical per-
lection do these same feats, and when
that person happens to be an extraor-
dinarilv beautiful woman, graceful In
every movement as a kitten or an infant,
with the perfect form of an ideal venus
and the strength OF young lioness,
surprise blends most happily with adj
piration.
But such performers exist. One Is
Miss Julian, who is now performing
with her brother at Barnum's circus.
This phenomenal female was taught
her art by her mother, and was only hve
years old when she received her first
lessons, and was kept in training for
three years before she made her first APP
pearance ia public at Melbourne, where
she was born. Her mother was con-
tortionist before her, and her father was
an athlete; so both were fully compe'
tent to give her the necessary instruc-
ton covering wide range Of perform
ances, of which the cOntOrti IN acts are
only part.
Before making her appearance i'll pub
lie il is necessary to work in the dress
ing room for ten or fifteen minutes, in
order that she may get thoroughly
warmed or "limbered up" which eXer-
else is similar to the public performance
bending i'm all directions, balancing,
twisting and so on. Clubs, dumbbells
and other apparatus ar, never used, us
they are not necessary, and nothing is
done in the way Of dieting or any other
exercise except that which is incidental
to her performance to keep her in train
ing. She weighs one hundred and
forty-five pounds and is five feet three
inches high.
There is no foundation to tile popular
notion that contortionists rub them
selves, or are rubbed, with certain oils
TO Timber the joints and make their
limbs more flexible. The only things
needed to make contortionist is nat
ural aptitude for the work and long, pa
tent practice, begun at an early age.
The work Injuries no one, AMI most per-
sons rather like it,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

a little boy who had lost pet sheep
through death was somewhat conso,ed
on visiting a cemetery one Sunday af-
ternoon. "Mama." he said, as he dis
covered a number of marble figures of
lambs on the tombsfones: 81 guess |
amt the only one that's lost sheep.
There seems to be lots of 'em buried
here"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

Father of young girl should think
you would be satisfied after the treat
ment you got here last night. kicked
you down the front steps and set the dog
on you, and he came back with big
piece of your trousers. Now what do
you want?
Young man-Pd like that piece of
cloth, please.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

sRun daily. All Others dali yeicsia -, -.
Timetables giving time OF local aha -
trains can be had on application 70 "
X. Agent nj shepherdslown: 10000
]. r. BOYER, superinisnes-
II. A. RIDDLE, Genl Pass. Agsni
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

An editor recently addressed to sew
eral clergymen query as to the desira-
bic length of sermons. The replies
which were duly published cannot be
said to settle this veXed question. The
Episcopalian who amongst others was
asked, 800 you believe in long or short
sermous?" replied: "Short sermons, by
all means; less preaching, more pray
ing, more worship. Mine house shall
be called house of prayer never a
house of preaching The Presbyterian
replied, "That the average sermon of
the average minister had better be
thirty minutes long than forty. Ser
mons should not be made to the yard
stick, for all themes cannot be handled
with the same brevity." The Metho-
dist believed in both long and short
sermons. The Baptist, in alengthy re-
ply, confessed that for years he had
made this same subject a matter Of
special study and observation. He thus
sums up the result of his experience:
GAS rule, the less man has to say the
longer he takes 10 do it. am fully
persuaded that, save in very exceptional
instances, whatever else sermon is
about it ought to be about half an hour
long. | know men otherwise gifted
who are failures in the ministry be-
cause they hit the nail on the head the
first time and then keep hammering till
they split the board" These replies, If
they establish anything, show that SER
mons should be weighed rather that
measured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

Days Horse Powder is the thing to
use in fattening sheep. StOck-raisers
should know this.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, for the relief
of collie, teething, etc., contains no
Opium. Price 25 cents.
Indescribable-No one can adequately
describe the sufferings imposed by..indi-
gestion; but DIR. Bulls Baltimore Pills
will cure this disease.
Maidens love 20 inhale Drexels Bell
Cologne.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19
Western Maryland I,;l,,,.

Trains leave and arrive a, U,s,,
follows, on and after sunday. Nov ~ =. ~
DEPARTURES.
For Baltimore. at SOAm.l6rv,
pot 30. and 80 y. m. C.. V. nepo, 49,.
at LAO a. M and i"and GSp N. Ist \
a. m.
For Shippensburg. at .ooAnd u6,
y. m. arriving SIS "A. m. and 10 anit
For Williamsport nj 500 a. m. lslS ~
u, m.
ARRIVALS.
From Baltimore, at 6.C8 m. l.Nt. ,
500 p. m.
From shippensburg, at 500 Amts,
6.e y. m.
From williamsport, at Scl. n.GAh,
40 and 6.5 p. m.
]. NJ. HOOD, General Man,,-
b. X. GRiswoLD, Gen'l Ticket Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

"Ma, what is this coal pool read
about in the papers?" asked little john
ny. "I'm sure don't know" was the
reply, "unless it is where miners 60 in
swimming"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19
Baltimore & Ohio Ra;lr,:

The following is the time Of traln, .o-,.
at Shenandoah Junction: W
EAsr-BoUSD.
No. s.-Chicago and Pit,sburg elpr. /,
IN.
No. li6.-Way Freight passenger car Al.
ed, B.S a. m.
No. B.-Baltimorc and Piedmont Aoo.,
dalton, ll.9 a. m.
No. 5I.-Sew Orleans Express. s9pm
No. S.-MartinsbuW Accommodate +,
Washingt' n and baltimore Ll,s
5.Y y. m.
wEsT-BoUSD.
No. 75.-Baltimore. Mt. Airy and Naria,,,
accommodation. 6.Sam.
No, 85.-Baltimore and Piedmont aoo1,
dalton, ll.3 a. m.
No. li5.-Way Freight. passenger car ara
ed, az y. m.
No. 7.-Pittsburg Express, lO.spm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

A speculator having married hOmely
girl tn e possessor of a very large fortune,
declared that it wasn't the face OF his
wife that struck him so much as her
CURE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19
Furnace For sac

. NY ON. desiring 2 y.,:s;s;ss:;: =
"A portable hs.iin ss - iov -
nearly new, 81 8 W. e ~. orSj(<.
BY addressing or REGIsi
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-19

Mr.. Jacob Froehlich, a well-known
tailor of Cincinnati, o., after suffering
for years with rheumatism, was cured
in short time by the use OF st. Jacobs
Oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
Good Templar's Jubilee.

The Good Templars of Stevens
Point and Plover chartered a car of
the Green Bay & St. Paul railroad
company last Friday evening and
came down to visit Parker Lodge of
this city and have good time. They
were disappointed in the number that
finally came, but those who did come
were equal to the occasion and we
believe enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content. The train arrived
here at s o'clock and members of
Parker Lodge met them at the depot
and accompanied them to the lodge
room where everything was in readi-
ness for their reception. A few of
the young folks of Stevens Point
accompanied the Good Templars for
pleasure, though they were not mem
bers of the order. The lodge was
called to order by Mrs. Pomeroy who
lis the Worthy Chief Templar,
after which a literary programme
was gone through with. Several ex-
cellent papers were read containing
many fine thoughts. Speeches and
short talks were INDUCED in by all
those present who had courage enough
to get up and make them. Many were
made which created a great deal of
sport and laughter.
After the literary exercises were
over the whole gathering repaired to
the Cong'l church basement where an
excellent good templar supper was in
waiting. A good social time was had
by all present and the visiting brethern
expressed themselves we'll pleased
with their visit. They returned home
Saturday morning quite early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
Mile. Nitouche,
Bought of G. E. Pariseau.
7Trand Rapids, Wts. March 81, 1886

While in the County Clerks office
this week, Mr.. Jones showed US the
plan and draft Of their new brick
block which is going to be erected in
Centralia this Spring The building
will have frontage on both Front and
Cranberry streets with large French
plate glass windows the style of those
in the Gardner block. The body
brick will be white, trimmed with red
pressed brick and sand stone. The
stone will be shipped to Centralia
already prepared to be placed. He
also informed US that they hoped to
have the building ready for occupancy
by the 4th of July. a large number
of men will receive employment and
the work rushed to completion The
block when finished will be beautiful,
symetrical and a valuable addition to
that CITY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
A. Special Letter.
New York, March 27, 1886

Gentlemeo-Please send me three
copies of the Wood County Reporter
of March 18th Ihave noticed in the
paper of that date an error about the
Oleo. Factory. It is not an oleo.
factory but a factory of pure butter.
The butter is rancid when purchased
but is made fresh by process patent
ed by the French Chemist, Mr.. Chas.
Marchand. (Mr. Marchand is the
chemist who bleached Barnums white
elephant The butter has been ex-
amined by the board of health and
they pronounced it wonderful inven-
tion, as chemists all over the world
have been working on this subject for
the past SO years. AS I have been
engineer for Mr.. Marchand for the
past seven years and he knows | have
cousins living in Grand Rapids, he
thinks it is one of my tricks, SO you
will please rectify the mistake.
Ed. G. LoUMENA,
1876 Third Ave. N. z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
a CARD.-T desire throuoh vou,

A CARD.-I desire through your
columns to tender my sincere thanks
to all neighbors and friends for their
loving sympathy and kindness toward
me and my children during our recent
sorrow and af1iction caused by the
premature and unfortunate death of
my beloved husband, Peter Sorensen.
I would especially thank Elder Staples
of Barnum, for his valuable funeral
sermon.
My grief would be unbearable was it
not for the cheer and comfort I feel
through God, my neighbors and relat-
ives.
Saratoga, March 81, 1885.
MRS CARRIE NJ. SoRENsEN.
May God on High, to whom all
honor is due bless you all; we cannot
fully thank you.
GEORGE ?. SoRENsEN.
Brother of the deceased, Pine
River, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Neither discouraged nor disheatened
at the family success of neighbors or
friends, M. ,Lesleyong has quietly gone
on in the even tenor of his way until
he was telegraphed to Sunday that an
heir had arrived claiming his protec-
tion and friendship and with whom he
would be expected to divide his time
in the future. An eight pound boy
has come to bless their home and all
true hearts rejoice. The parents are
delighted. Congratulations are in
order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Fine samples of home made candy
were left at this office the present
week from the popular confectionery
store of w. L. Scott & Son. These
gentlemen are now making fresh each
day all kinds Of cream and chocolate
candies which they will sell at reduced
prices. Their single cream walnut
and chocolate hub walnut candies are
unsurpassed in any market. A new
soda fountain is also on the way from
Chicago which they will put up and
have ready for their patrons in time
for the thirsty season. These gentle
men have also concluded to manufac-
ture for sale ten varities of extracts
which will be superior to any that is
sold in the usual small pannel bottles.
These are facts that should prove ben
efcial to all families.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
For Police Justice.

To the voters of Grand Rapids. ]
take this method of presenting my
name as candidate for the Office of
Police Justice for the ensuing term,
The present Police Justice. Mr. Paul
Fontaine, has assured me that he will
under no circumstances be candidate.
IF elected I shall take pleasure in
doing the work to the best of my
ability.
Respectfully,
NJ. G. WooDWoRTH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
Beautiful Trees and Delicious Fruits

The Citrus Fair, to be opened at
Battery D next Tuesday evening,
continues to be the absorbing topic of
conversati on, both upon the street and
in polite society. The novelty of such
an exhibition has engaged the atten-
ton of everybody. Bearing orange
and lemon trees, date and fan palms,
are. indeed, only too rare in our rigor-
Gus climate. People attending the
fair will naturally become acquainted
with all the best and most luscious
varieties of semi-tropical fruits, so
that hereafter, in dealings at the fruit
markets, they will be better able to
select just such oranges and lemons as
they know to be superior. Chicago
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
PERSONAL MENTION.
IMPORTANT ARRIVALS AND DEPART
URES. PLEASANT NOTES.

W. E. Mack made hurried trip to
Chicago the past week.
Mrs. Mortaby, of Hixton, is in the
city visiting her friend Miss Minnie
Brown.
B. E. Runyan is erecting new
house in the third ward just south of
his former homestead.
W. G. Witter, principal of Wausau
Schools, is home spending his Spring
vacation.
Mrs. Vaughn, her son Byrde and
Miss Grace Beadle, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs Blake of Rudolph this
week.
Rev. Rowland was called to Necedah
the past week and officiated at the
marriage of Mr.. Pagan and Miss
Lewis.
Prof Goggins left for his home in
the southern portion of this State
Saturday night where he will spend
the week.
Mrs. Julian Beron is down again
this week assisting her mother and
during leisure moments does consider
able beautiful fancy work.
Mrs. G. N. johnson, of Meadow
Valley, is on the sick list this week.
DIR. Robinson was called to attend her.
Her friends hope for an early recovery
Matt Carey, Harry Burt, Wallace
Balderston, and many more of the
boys have made their appearance from
the camps and mills.
Mr.. Geo. r. Lewis has been can
vassing this city and Centralia the
past week. He will leave for Stevens
Point Saturday. Mr.. Lewis is pleas
ant young man and does his business
up brown.
Judge Webb is at home this week
having closed the Marathon county
term. The Judge has large amount
of court work to do in this circuit and
he is doing it most satisfactory to the
people.
J. Fl. Morey, who has been spend
| ing the winter East in the States of
New York and Michigan, returned to
this city Monday morning looking and
feeling well after his vacation. He
reports business dull in the East and
wages small.
Mrs. Sarah Dicke rson, sister of
Hon. Joseph Wood is a guest at the
homestead. Her home is in RosenVille,
Michigan. We are informed that she
is Mr.. Woods youngest sister. There
is no doubt but that her stay in our
city will be made pleasant and interest
ing.
Mrs. Emma Benedict arrived in this
city Saturday morning having been on
the road eight days and nights. Emma
says that she is we'll pleased with her
new home in Asotin, Washington Ter
ritory, but that it seems more like
home in this city. Her account con-
cerning her experience coming from
such distance alone, and the manner
in which gang of cow boys acted on
their train, together with many Incl
dents which occurred on the way, is
decidedly interesting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

DR.. Lockwood intends removing to
Batavia, ILL.,, soon and it is his request
that all persons indebted to him will
please call at his office and settle the
same right away. He is anxious OF
closing out his affairs here and will
appreciate an early settlement. His
new field is 6 promising one. Many
of our people will regret to have the
Doctor leave us. He has made many
friends during his stay and has been
found an honorable, efficient physician
and gentleman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Tuesday morning the 30th instant
at about 3 o'clock fire alarm was
given in Centralia. Fire could be
seen issuing from some building near
the depot. 1t was Emery Munier s
saloon which was being rapidly con-
sumed The Centralia extinguisher
was on hand, but could do but little
good under the circumstances. The
fire seemed to have originated near
the chimney as fire and smoke were
belching forth from the north end
windows. 1t rapidly involved the
entire structure. An attempt was
made to enter the building. but it was
found impossible. While in the act of
placing the extinguisher in the rear of
the building the chimney fell and a
large number of bricks rolled down the
roof upon the boys. Marshal Duncan
was the only one who received injuries
large brick striking him across the
face leaving a number of bruises about
his eye and cheek. The property and
its entire contents were consumed
Loss about $1,000 Insurance $1,000
with the Witter agency of this city.
The direction of the wind is all that
saved the Bandeline building from
being destroyed also. The damage
done was slight, but is direct loss to
Mr.. BandeIine as his property without
insurance. Mr.. Meunier informs us
that he will rebuild at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
City Caucus.

The voters of the city of Grand
Rapids are hereby notified that there
will be peoples caucus Friday
evening at the Council Chamber for
the purpose of nominating candidates
to be voted for at the coming charter
election. All citizens are earnestly
requested to be present. A full and
fair expression of public opinion is
desir ed.
COMMITTEE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

A fine Waterloo Cart has been pur-
chased this week by DR.. Robinson.
He found it necessary to relieve his
horse of all extra weight possible. The
cart was bought from Mr.. f. MacKin-
non, agent, and is made at factory
that secure their buggy materials from
i. MacKinnon & Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

A Norwegian named John Carlson
who has been working for Hiles the
past year made futile attempt at
suicide with razor last week. The
incisions did not produce the agreeable
sensations he anticipated and the pain
induced him to desist. The razor and
his jack-knife were taken from him by
Mr.. Leightner at whose house he was
boarding. Shortly after he took to
the woods and it being pretty evident
that he was not in his right mind, Mr..
Leightner and his crew started in pur :
suit. Search was continued until
Wednesday night, when Marshal
James captured him in the woods near
Jos. Robinson's. He had spent four
nights in the woods and his feet we're
badly frozen. His companions at
Dexterville who came to this country
with him, claim to know the cause of
his insanity, but say they are bound to
keep the secret until the death of Carl
son. He was taken to the county Jail
the next day By Marshal james. The
Pittsville Independent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

The Florida Glide Waltz, by Will
i. Thompson, is one of the most beau
tiful pieces of music for piano or organ
ever published. Any music dealer
will mail it to you on receipt of price,
Scots.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

We have received the information
that Mr.. Peter Sorensen, who recently
met with a tragical death in town
Saratoga, was born in Denmark in the
year 1876; came to United States 1S
years ago and had lived in Saratoga,
this county ten years. The family
will be assisted by his and her relat
ives and neighbors so that the widow
can live upon the farm, which consists
of 80 acres. His parents both reside
at Fair Water, Fond du Lac county
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Among the new goods received this
week at the popular grocery store OF
VIM. H. III. Edwards, are Iceland
Halibut, put Up in pound packages.
Oatine, Sweet corn, Mackeral, Salmon,
Baked beans and Apples. These are
all fresh and choice, and at the lowest
cash prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR
AssEssoR.-In presenting my name
for Assessor to the voters of Grand
Rapids, I do so, with the intention,
that if elected. will preform the duties
of that Office to the best Of my ability.
d. W. COMPTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Stock BULL.-A fine bred Durham
and jersey bull can be found at the
stable of III. Pellersels Those desir-
ing to improve their stock please bear
this in mind. Price S1.00.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Oakes company of Merrie Makers
who will appear in this city Saturday
evening, are meeting with success
all along the line. The Iowa City
Press, says: To say that all were
pleased with the Oakes Merrie Makers
would bat feebly express the
general opinion of their audience.
Iowa City, since we have had the new
opera house, sees the best of enter
ments, and is given to cri ticism, so
that an exhibition must be good to win
applause, and nothing that ever came
here was so much applauded as this.
We hope that they will mark US high
in their list for their next tour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

LosT.-A large, black Newfound-
land dog, with white spot on his
breast. We first missed him on the
17th instant He wore large brass
collar with the name of T. Pomainville
inscribed thereon. Any one returning
the dog to the undersigned will be
suitably rewarded.
Z. POMAINYILLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
COMMITTEE.

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE For
MARSHAL. Il take this method or
presenting myself to the voters of
Grand Rapids as an independent can
didate for the Office of City Marshal.
IF elected will preform the duties of
that Office to the best of my ability.
ANDREW TURNBULL.