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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27
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Professor Binz finds that coffee is an ABB
solute antidote to alcohol, il it be taken in
. sufficient quantity. Dogs saturated with
caffeine could not be made drunk.
DR.. Fitch, who has for years been in
charge OF the leper settlement in the Sand
wich Islands, has reached the conclusion
that the dread disease il hereditary, and un.
der no circumstances contagious.
The Germans have nearly stamped OUT
smallpox. In the year 1870--1874 the mum.
Der Of deaths from the disease per 10000
inhabitants in London, Paris, Vienna,
Prague and st. Petersburg was 1Ol.05. In
Berlin, Breslau, Hamburg, Munich and
Dresden during the same period it was but
LA.
There is patient in Scotland infrmary
suffering from a painful disease in which
every person who uses cane il interested
II is sore of the hand, brought on BY
pressure Of round knobbed stick against
the palm, and in this case it has affected
the muscles from the fingers to above the
wrist. A speedy cure Is not probable. The
surgeons say that stick with handle, in
stead Of knob, on which the hand must
press IL the thing to carry. Chicago Ledger.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27
ExTRAvAGANCE IN SHOES.


Women are said to be much mora
extravagant than men about foot year,
said boot and shoe dealer on North Pearl
street, and IL is the truth. IL comes from
thoughtlessness and lack Of Judgment be-
lieye. The shoes they buy are ms thin az
paper and are usually purchased too small
and with very high HEELS so that they are
stubbed out in little, while. Some bring
their shoes here two or three times to have
them stretched. This must be done with a
last, and the stock must be wet with alcohol,
for water would ruin lady's shoe where il
could be used with safety on heavy spill
leather or calf shoe such rs men wear Dc
men pay as much for shoes as women
MOI that is, they are not as extrayagant.
A woman will buy what her fancy dictates,
whether it Is seryiceable or not, and even
The poor working girl, who ought to know
must have the latest styles.
Z" II costs more to handle women's shoes
than mems, because they become more
easily shopworn and soiled and are thus
thrown on our hands ut almost dead loss,
while mems shoes can be cleaned up and
sold Mt cost prices at least II we should
depend ON women's trade alone we should
have TO double our force Of statesmen. One
clerk can wait on three or four men at once,
while each lady customer must have an at
tendant A man is easier to suit, and II he
has fit does not care what the size of the
shoe is, while woman must see the size
she calls for or she is not satisfied, even il
ii be two sizes too small.
" We seldom lose gentleman customer.
We know just about what will please him,
and we let him have such an article even
though ii should be at sacrifice. Perhaps,
he asks for four dollar shoe. We find that
we have none in stock that will fit him.
We have $3.50 shoe, however, that is just
The thing. We ask him II he doesn't want
TO go little higher than -. Most likely
be says no. WE'LL we let him have the
$3.50 shoe rather than that he should 90
unsatisfed. We make twenty-five cents on
tho pair perhaps, or else it goes at cost
price but we keep our customer. 1t is
surprising, though, what fine and critical
tastes some people have about shoes, and
well fitting, neat looking foot covering 10
the sure stamp of refinement, either in o
lady or gentleman. "--Aibany argus
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27
The Old Mans VIII.

man who had been in active business
In life sought to make arrangements where.
by he might, in his declining years, lay
aside the cares of life and spend the remain
der Of his days in serene retirement And
so he made arrangements to live around
among his children, and divided up and
gave to them his property. All went well
for space, but after time he became cog
uizant of the fact that his children looked
upon him only as burden.
lie bethought himself of ON old safe of
his which many years before had been left
at the place where he once did business.
One day he said to his daughter, where he
was then staying Angelina, / should
like to go over and visit the old place once
more. and sec some Of my old acquaintance
there" When he had visited the place
where his safe was, and had made some ar
Engagements in relation to it, he returned.
Awhile after this he said to his daughter :
"Angeline, / am getting to be an old man,
and you are my youngest daughter, and l
have mind to have my safe brought and
left here, where it will be near me. Ny
will is in my safe"
And 80 Angelina had conveyance dis
patched to bring the safe. Its arrival at
Angeline's caused no little amount of specu-
lation on the part of the old mans children
and others, and they suddenly became
aware Of having degree Of respect for the
old man that they had not recently been
conscious Of. After this, as the old man
went from place to place on his circuit, he
found his children more favorably circum-
stanced than before, for they had ready
money with which to procure things for his
needs, which we're now literally supplied.
At last, as we all must, the old man died.
Very soon after they had buried him his
children assembled at the house of Angelins
to hear the will read. When the safe was
opened nothing in it was found save small
mallet, to the handle Of which was fastened
q billet bearing in writing these words
He that gIveth all his property before he is dead
Take this mallet and hit him on the head.
And that was the old mans will Water
bury Amsrican.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27

A singular case is on trial at Ashville, N.
G. Recently blind pauper inmate Of the
Buncombe County Poorhouse applied to
the county register for marriage license
and obtained it. Two of the commissioners,
learning the condition OF the man, revoked
the license. BY hook or crook the man OBJ.
timed money enough to go over to Mar
shall, where he succeeded in obtaining a
license and was united in marriage by
magistrate. The woman then demanded and
obtained certificate Of the marriage, with
which she proposed to secure right Of en-
Try to the Buncombe Poorhouse, but they
were without means TO get back there. A
subscription was raised to enable them to
purchase tickets to Ashville. They rode out
triumphantly in carriage to the poorhoust
and took up their quarters. The question
now arises, is the county responsible for
woman who did not enter the institution in
form pauper, bat only by virtue Of her
usion with man who was q county charge?
Do not both forfeit their claim upon the
county Or, can the county separate them
and pronounce practical divorce?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27

A small family can live for a day on these

A small family can live for day on these
purchases. The coffee will be sufficient for
a big potful, and the tea is enough for two
drawings. The rice and raisins make a
small pudding The stale bread will serve
for meal and there is enough sugar to
sweeten the tea and coffee. The onions,
potatoes and barley, with the addition of a
beef bone or piece of meat and penny
bunch Of potherbs, will make a stew or
soup. There is enough soap to wash the
dishes and scrub the children's faces,
enough oil and wick to last all night, a
scuttle of coal and wood TO kindle the fire
in the morning. Then there are lard, mo-
lasses and the next thing to butter, olso-
margarine, and the two good-sized pickles
for relish. The penny grocers buy small
stale loaves for halt cent each and retail
them at cent. Medium-sized stale Ioaves
cost them u cents and sell at 2 cents, and
large stale loves they retail at 8 cents. The
coal they sell is coal-yard sweepings screen
cd, and contains good deal Of slate.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27


The Philadelphia Times says When
the Times announced some days ago that
movements were on foot to introduce into
PhiladelphiA the natural gas Of the western
counties Of the State, It was regarded by
many as mere sensation but the scheme
is now given to the public in detail, and
there is no reason to doubt that the Eastern
cities vii have natural gas for both fuel and
light within year or two. There is good
reason to believe that natural gas can be
delivered in Philadelphia for both heat and
light at . much cheaper rate than coal and
gas cost our people, and afford large
profit to the transporting company" II
this Is feasible for Philadelphia, why not
for New York? Or is the Hudson River in
the way.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27

Pure Gold p Tested so years; en-
dorsed by tile best people: for Skin disor-
ders, positiue cure is Palmer's "Skin
Success" Investigate it Jan. 13.-13t.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-01-27

For Rent--The Furniture Store lately
occupied by w. Fl. Titus, No. 40 Coryell
street. Jan,6-St
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
Thursday, July %, 1885.
Republican State Convention.

The Republican electors of the
State of Wisconsin are requested to
elect delegates to a State Convention
to be held in the Capitol, at Madison,
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. s, 1886.
at II o'clock noon, for the purpose OF
placing in nomination candidates OF
the Republican party for the several
State Offices, to be voted for at the
ensuing general election in November.
Each county will be entitled to
delegates as follows, the representation
being based upon the number of votes
cast for Mr.. Blaine in 1884, one
delegate to each 500 votes, or major
fraction of 500,-each county entitled
to one DELEGATE, without reference to
number Of votes cast.
In accordance with the above this
county is entitle to three votes; having
cast 1855 votes at the last general
election.
H. A. TAYLOR,
Chairman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
State Senator.
III. A. TAYLOR,
Chairman.

Among the numerous Offices to be
filled at the coming November election
will be that of Senator for this (11th)
district. Several gentlemen have al
ready been favorably mentioned for
the position, among whom are Mr..
Gates, Of Clark, Mr.. Turner, of Price,
Mr.. Parrish, of Taylor, and Messr8.
Bump and Hetzel, of Lincoln. These
gentlemen are all believed to be good
and worthy men. Whether they, or
either Of them, are really DESTROYS
to be nominated by the Republican
convention, we are not informed.
Ashland county may present a candi-
date. We have as yet heard no name
suggested from that county. It can
not be denied that, other things being
equal, Clark county has strong claims
upon the republicans of the district
She is strong republican county-the
strongest in the district-and her
wishes, should she ask the nomination
Of an unexceptional candidate from
her own ranks, will certainly receive
the respect, if not the endorsement
of the convention. But if agreeable
to our republican friends in the other
counties, we believe the nomination of
Hon. Geo. r. Gardner, of this county,
would be one of the very best, as well
as strongest, that could be made. We
know that Wood county has been well
served as far as Senatorship is con-
cerned, and we do not know that Mr..
Gardner would accept the nomination
if it were rendered to him. We hope
and believe he woodland we are
very sure that no better, stronger OF
more worthy candidate could be found
IN the district.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

SHOW BITS, al KINDS
Tablets of white paper for pencils.
pen, all sizes kept
in stock.
We propose to keep all blanks used in Circuit
Court, Justices Court and those of miscella
neous character as noted above.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
Marshfeld Items.

From the Times It is announced
by the Price county papers that the
name of P. III. Leonard, present coun-
ty treasurer Of Price county, will be
presented to the Republican state con-
vention, as a candidate for the office of
State treasurer.
Saturday morning last, John Fraz-
Ter, blacksmith at the company's shops,
received quite serious injury. While
engaged in repairing a can't hook, a
small piece of steel flew off from the
face of his hammer, striking him in
the breast cutting a deep cash. Fraz-
Ter tainted, and was found a short time
after lying on the floor of the shop in
an Unconscious state. He was removed
to his home on the north side, and a
physician summoned who probed for
the bit of steel, but was unable to
find it.
Milladore is making preparations to
make their monthly cattle fair per-
manent institution. The first one held
on the first Monday in July, was so
we'll attended as to warrant the citi-
zens making arrangements to repeat
the fair each month. Substantial
hitching places and sheds are being
erected. A flag pole from which will
float an elegant flag is one of the at
fractions that the citizens will indulge
in. The next fair will be held on the
first Monday in August.
Will Conner chairman of the Vii
lage of Auburndale, is erecting in that
village modern residence, the esti-
mated cost of which is $4,000. The
building is being constructed with a
view to convenience and comfort, as
we'll as elegence, and when completed,
will be not only an ointment to the
village, but a source of comfort and
pried to the owner.
An occasional whispering of pros
pective candidate for official honors for
the coming election is heard. Among
the Republicans there is a desire to
offer up L. A. Arnold as sacrifice on
the Assembly alter. The democrats
can offer FL. A. Lathrop for the same
place. Either would be strong can
didate in this section of the country,
at least, and either would make first
class representative.
Ed. T. Wheelock has severed his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
Notice to the Sick.

Doctors Powell, Powell & Powell of
Lacrosse, Wis, will be in the city
of Stevens Point, on August 9th and
10th next, for the purpose of attend
ing to their patients in this city. AS
their visit will be but two days, they
will positively not be able to profession
ally attend to any persons, except
those who write them previous to the
above dates.
DRs. POWELL, POWELL & POWELL.
La Crosse, Wis, box 257.
Please state the nature of the COM
plant for which you wish to be
treated. July1w4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
Saved His Life.

Mr.. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was, for many years,
badly afflicted with Phthisic, also Dia-
betes; the pains were almost unendur-
able and would sometimes almost
throw him into commissions He tried
Electric Bitters and got relief from
first BEETLE and after taking six bottles,
was entirely cured, and had gained
his flesh eighteen pounds. Says he
positively believes he would have died,
had it not been for the relief afforded
by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cts
per bottle by E. j. Wood & Co. 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

connection with the Lacrosse Chroni-
Gle as Winona Editor, and accepted a
position as Editor of the Central
Wisconsin at Wausau. 1t is thought
by some that this arrangement has
been made to give Rob. johnson an
opportunity to enter the Senatorial
contest this fall.
&. Connor's farm at Auburn
dale is without doubt one of the best
managed and arranged of any On the w.
@. He has this year one hundred
and fifty acres in crops, largely barley
and oats, all of which was seeded by
machinery and will be harvested with a
new self binder. Not stump is to be
seen on the whole clearing, and the crop
looks fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

BUCKLEN's ARNIcA SALvE. The
Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bru-
Uses, Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay requir-
ed. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. :.
Price Is cents per box. For Sale By
E. J. Wood & Co. may10y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

Stevens Point Gazette: G. E.
Blodgett, Of Grand Rapids, spent
Tuesday in this city on business. -.
s. B. Coleman started for Clinton, N.
Y, on Friday last, to be absent several
days on business. Jerry Rogers, of
Plover, who has been advertising
through Georgia, Alabama and other
southern states for the Wizard Oil
Co., since last August is spending a
few weeks at home and made this city
visit yesterday. Jerry is an expert
sign writer, and commands a good
salary with this company. He has
been in Missouri for some weeks past,
and says that the entire south is very
quiet at present, complaints of hard
times being heard on every hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

Two weeks ago we made local to
the effect that Mr.. Witter had accept
ed the principalship of the Wausau
schools for another year We see by
the last issue of the Pilot Review that
he has resigned "Willis G. Witter
has resigned his position as Principal
of the public schools of Wausau to
accept the SUPPLEMENTARY Of schools
of the city of Menominie, which is
one of the most important positions in
the northern peninsula. The reasons
for this change are purely financial,
there being difference of several
hundred dollars in the two positions.
1t is to be regretted that Wausau has
lost such an able principal as Mr.
Witter has proven himself to be. For
two years he has had charge of our
schools during which time wonderful
advance has been made. The PILOT
REVIEW deems it mistake not to
have retained him at the advance sal
ary."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

The correspondent for the Madison
Democrat has been indulging in Ninth
District politics with poor information
as to the real facts in the case. He
had better get more accurate informa-
ton before giving the supposed Repub-
lican sentiment in this district. There
is one thing positively known and that
is, that the democrats will not carry
the Ninth Congressional district.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22

Wausau Torch: Mr.. Fred Burt,
the barber at the Granite front on
Third street, has secured the services
of frst-class assistant and is doing a
rushing business. His shop is the
place to get clean shave or a stylish
hair cut. He also has several bath
rooms where you can enjoy good
bath. Mr.. G. D. Jones, who was
recently admitted to practice in the
Courts of this state, has been given a
partnership in the law firm of Silver
thorn, Hurley & Ryan. He is a
brilliant young man of studious and
exemplary habits. The Torch wishes
him success il his chosen profession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
JOB DEPARTMENT

We have in this depar tment a complete line
of job Material and Type for doing frst-class
job work on short notice and at the lowest
living prices. We do all kinds of Pamphlet
and Law Brief work known to the trade.
Call in and get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-22
MAKE MONEY!

Fortunes are yearly made by successful oper
ators IN STOCK, GRAIN AND OIL.
These investments frequently pay from $500
to $1,000 or more on each 500 invested. Relia-
Bile correspondents wanted. Address for circu-
lars. WILLIAM E. RICHARDS, Banker and
Broker, 80, 40 & AZ Broadway, New York.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-07-09

A TOWN is very mnch like an in
dividual. To he flourishing it must
have energy and enterprise. The
people in town should labor for its
prosperity. They should remem-
Der that the individual prosperity
depends to large extent upon the
character of the place in which the
business is located. At the present
day there is as much competition
between towns as there is among
persons and business enterprises.
A man seeking location will inva-
Fiablv seek towE that is up With
the times and is in favor of every
modern improvement. It is a ques-
ton whether town in these times
can afford to be peopled with old
fogies, antedeluvIan fossils who con-
tinually kick at every enterprise.
To make a fourishing town you
must believe in the future, and work
for it and encourage every improve
ment. Make a special effort to ex-
.hlbit some evidence of Improvement
in your own work and character.
Help every worthy man, help every
enterprise and encourage good men
to locate in your town.-Iannihal
Courier
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-07-09
Ouinine as a Tobacco Cure.

\ Mr.. Geo. w. Osgood has been an
inveterate user of tobacco, to his
harm as he well knew; and he tried
frequently to overcome the habit,
but never could masterit, although
he knew it was killing him. But
about three months ago, acting on
the inspiration of common sense
pointer, he put away his tobacco-box
and concluded to stimulate with
quinine for an experiment. He took
two-grain quinlne pill at noon; the
stimulus from the quinine is we'll
known to be more lasting than that
from tobacco, (and moreover quinine
was just what Mr.. Osgood needed,
being bilious many so that he did
not feel any desire for tobacco the
rest of the day. The next morning
he took another pill, and determined
that he would not again take a pill
till he felt the return of tobacco ap-
petite. For two days he had no
desire for tobacco! On the third
and fourth days he took one pill in
the morning, and went three days
without any notice of appetite; so he
kept on taking pill only when he
felt the need of something bracing.
Soon the once wasted saliva began to
accomplish its wonted function in
his system; his appetite improved /;
in two months he was completely
over the habit, and for month has
taken neither quinine nor tobacco,
and is not tempted by the old power
to-day free man! He has put on
from 10 to 20 pounds of flesh, and is
looking fatter and healthier than
the Patrol man ever saw him? Mr..
Osgood permits me to use these
facts in hopes of doing good to 9TH
ers.-Geneva (Ill.) Patrol.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-07-09

lion of the people were possibly
unemployed in the United States"
and that of these 168, $50 belonged
to the group of manufacturing and
mining industries. By a careful
examination of all the facts in the
case Mr.. Swintcn's writer concludes
that during the year in question
100000 people remained without
employment from previous years,
and 100000 agricultural laborers
fell out of employment, as did 200,-
600 clerks, servants, and domestic
laborers, while of manufacturing
and mining laborers those who lost
their occupation were at least 900,-
600. This makes in all total of
two million of the people capable
of useful industry who In 1885, by
causes beyond their own CONTROL,
who were kept in a state of idleness,
or its equivalent!
Whether these figures be accurate
or not, there can be no question that
the army of the unemployed in this
country has now assumed enormous
proportions, and there is no present
prospect that it will be much dimin-
ished. The cause, which in every
part of the world has brought about
such a condition of things, still re-
mains In operation, and we can see
no reason why it should be inter-
rupted. This cause is, in our judg-
ment, the maintenance of the gold
standard of money. There is no
doubt that new discovery of gold,
such as that which occurred in CAL
ifornia and Australia IN 1852,
would put an end to this suffering
and restore prosperity. But can
such miracle be expected New
York Sun.