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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
The Dangers of Drinkino-Water.

The following impressive and no less
truthful statements are made by Charles
f. Wingate, Esq, the well-known sanitary
engineer, in a communication to the
National Bottlers Gazette:
The Importance of thorough filtration
of drinking-water can hardly be over-esti-
mated. The sources of both public and
private supply are so liable to contamina-
ton by dangerous Impurities, that no
dependence can be placed upon their
purity. Every little while is is discovered
tnat the water supply of some place, pre-
VlousIy supposed 10 be pure and perfect
~ wholesome, is contaminated by sewage
or other filth. Few persons have any
conception of the extent to which pollu-
ton IN water exists. 1t may be said to
be the rule, rather than the exception, in
all th1ckly populated rural sections, and
even IL towns which have a public water
supply. In Massachusetts alone. 800. 900
cases of typhoid fever, with 10000 deaths,
have been traced to specific contamina-
ton of drinking water. The poison of
typhoid has been carried twenty-fiye
miles by river, and communicated TO
forty patients in one institution, through
drinking of the water. The marked in
crease invene renal diseases, which have be-
come almost epidemic, as 1t were, in all
sections of the country, among persons
of all conditions and of both sexes, is
ascribed by physicians of experience, in
a great measure to the sediment con-
tanned in drinking water, which the
kidneys, the filters Of the body, cannot
eliminate from the system. Hence the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
Thirteen is Bad Luck.
San Francisco Chronicle

"W'y, how yer do Nancy?" said old
Hester, addressing old Sanderson's
daughter. Didn't yer git married last
SADLY night?"
mo; the weddin' dat come off didn't
take place."
"Wha fo' didn't it gal?"
"Well, case der want but thirteen pre-
sent"
'Ail foolishness. You oughtedter b1ebe
in no SIGH foolish spicion ez dat I 'clar
ter goodness, yer make me ashamed O.
yer, putin offer weddin' jes' bekase dey
want but thirteen dar. Wy MT yer SEN
out an inguce de fo'teenf pusson ter
Gomez"
''Well, daddy go out an beg him ter
come"
''Well, wy MT yer go ahead an let him
erlone?"
couldn't"
''Why?"
"Case de fo'teenf man was de pusson
what had promised ter merry me. l tells
yer, Ant Carisy thirteen is bad luck"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

of a plentiful supply of docks is recog-
nized by all powers, and we cannot pre-
tent to be blind to our own deficiency.
This is want that must be provided for,
but it is well to study all points that bear
on the subject, and to mature some plan
of operations before we embark in work
which involves great expense, and the
success of which must depend on the
thoroughness with which all the factors
are considered beforehand.-Re -Admi-
raj E. Simpson, in Harper's Magazine for
September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
NIGHT LIFE AND CHARACTER.
A Sermon That Young Men May Read and
Think of With Profit.

Sermon That Young Men May Read and
Think of With Profit.
One night often destroys a whole life,
says The Waterman. The leakage of
the night keeps the day forever empty
Night is sims harvest time. More sin
and crime are committed in one night
than IN all the days of the week. This is
more emphatically true in the city than
in the country. The street lamps, like
file of soldiers with torch in hand, stretch
away IN long lines on either sidewalk;
the gay colored tranparencies are
ablaze vito attractions; the saloon
and billiard halls are brilliantly
Illuminated; music sends forth its en-
Enactment; the gay company begins to
gather to the hauntS ann houses of pleas
ure; the gambling dens are afame with
dalatlal splendor; the theaters are wide
open; the mills of destruction are grind
ing health, honor, happiness and hope
out OF thousand lives. The city under
the gaslight is not the same as under Gods
sunlight. Night life in our cities in dark
problem whose depths and abysses and
whirlpools make US start back with hor-
ror' All nightlOng tears are fallinf, blood
is streaming. Young men, tell me how
Civ "h01o YOU D pouu JouE DWELLINGS,, anu
L will write you chart of yonr character
and final destiny, with blanks to insert
your names. 1t seems to me an appro-
pirate text would be- "Watchman,
what of the night?" Policeman, pacing
thy beat, what of the night? What are
the young men of the city doing at night?
Who are their associates? What are their
habits? Where do they go in, and what
time do they come out? Policeman,
would the night life of young men COM
mend them to the confidence of their en-
ployers? Would it be to their credit?
Make record of the nights of one week.
Put in the morning papers the names of
all young men, their habits and haunts,
that are on the streets for sinful pleasure.
Would there not be shame and confusion?
Some would not dare to go to their places
of business; some would not dare to
come home at night; some would leave
the city; some would commit suicide.
Remember, young men, that in the retina
af the All-Seeing Eye there is nothing
hid but shall be revealed on the last day.
It is now estimated that an Alpine gla-
cier moves at the rate of four inches
year. Somebody ought to get up an in
ternational race between a glacier and a
district messenger bow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
Important.

When you visit or leave Now York City, save
baggage, Expressage and So Carriage Hire, and
stop at tho Grand Union Hotel. opposite
Grand Central Depot
612 elegant rooms, Attea up at a cost of one
million dollars, 81 and upwards per day. Eur
opean plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated rail-
road to all depots. Families live better for
less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any other first class hotel in the CITY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
II do not like thee. DR.. Fell,

Inc reason why, cannot tell. -
1t has often been wondered at, the bad oaor
this oft-quoted doctor was in. Twas probably
because he, being one of the old-school doctors,
made up pills as large as bullets, which nothing
but an ostrich could bolt without nausea. Hence
the dislike. DR.. r. V. Pierce's pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets are sugar coated and no larger than
bird shot, and are quick to do their work. For all
arrangements of the liver, bowels and stomach
they are specific.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
BUCHU-PAIRA.

Cures all Kidney Affections, Scalding Irrita-
ton, Stone, Gravel, Catarrh of the Bladder. 81.
ycung woman of Ithaca has nearly 1850 silk
away iuduStriouSIv .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
How to Secure Health.

SCOVILLS SARSAPARILLA AND STILLNGIA
OR BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore per-
feet health to the physical organization. 1t s indeed
strengthening syrup, pleasant to TAKE, and has
often proven itself to be the best Blood Purifier
discovered, eectuay curing Scrofula Syphlitic dis
orders Weakness of the Kidneys, Erysipelas, Malaria
all Nervous disorders and Debility, Bilious Com
piaats, and all diseases indicating an impure condi-
ton of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach etc. 1t
correcs indigestion, especially when the complaint
is of an exhaustive nature having tendency to les
sen the vIgor of the brain and nervous system.
The camphor laurel, from which the camphor
of commerce is obtained, has been successfully
introduced in California. 1t is native of China
For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression of
spirits, and general debility in their various forms;
also, as preventive against fever and ague, and
ether intermittent fevers, the "Ferro-P hosphora-
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.
Bancroft has four thousand rose bushes in his
Newport garden
g months treatment for PiSo'S Ranoadv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

We haze neue1- han
died u cdtdr7'h rem
edy that has increased
so rapidly an sales q
EIy'S Cream Balm
or that has giUen Sltcl
at'aiuersaL satisfac
tiOp.-C. N. Critten
ton, is Fulton st.
NeaU York City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Rupture, pile tumors, fistulee and all
diseases of the lower bowel Except cancer) radi-
eally cured Send 10 cents in stamps for book.
Address, World DiSpensary Medical Association
663 Main Street PrffaJo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
HEART PAINS

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings Dizziness, In
digestion, Headache, Ague, Liver and Kidney
complaint, SIeeplesSneSS cured by Wells Health
Renewer." Elegant tonic for adults or children
1t was not until about 1850 that the word
donkey" found its way into the dictionaries 1t
IS nickname for the ass and nothing more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Clegg's Combined Letter, Bill, Circular
or Statement Sheet and Envelope, of New
York, is recommended by U. S. post-effice
department as ''the BEST" and retail every
where cheap as an envelope
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

The colored people are well Represented IN
Crittenden county, Arkansas. The county judge
tax assessor, county clerk, coroner, and state
representative are colored men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
LIFE PRESERVER.

IT you are losing your grip on life try Wells
Health Remover. -" Goes Direct to weak spots.
Great Appetizer, and aid to Digestion, giving
strength to stomach. liver kidneys bowels
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
The Lovers Quarrel.

"Then you will not waltz with me ?" and
his face suddenly took a dark look.
II can not Clarence" she said in a half
whisper.
She was probably running short on
whispers, and didn't care to waste any
whole ones where halves would do Just as
well.
'And tell you, proud girl, that ere the
electric light man shall turn the stop-cock
which shall leave this ballroom in utter.
dismal darkness, you shall waltz with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Rhode Island is generally considered a
pocket borough but it contains 6.216 farms
averaging 103 acres each, having total value of
als
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
THIN PEOPLE.

Wells Health Remover" restores health, and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Malaria, Impotence
Nervous Debility, Consumption Wasting Diseas-
es, Decline. 1t has cured thousands, will cure
you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Since the substitution of gas for the use o
coal, Pittsburgh, Pa, is said to be the cleaneS
city in that part of the country
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

DR.. Pierce's ''Favorite Prescription" is not ex-
tolled as cure all, /" but admirably fulfiIls a
singleness of purpose, being a most potent spe-
citic in those chronic weaknesses peculiar to
women. Particulars in Dr. Perce's large treatise
on Diseases Peculiar to Women, 160 pages, sent
for 10 cents in stamps Address, WORLDS DIS
PENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street,
PY,ffa1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

A Pittsburgh glass firm has lately been max
ing glass spindleS which take the place of the
wooden spindles in the New England cotton
mill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

A boy IA years old was found in charge of the
boiler and engine room in a Brooklyn manufact-
uring establishment, employing over one hundred
hands, by the boiler inspector of that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Nevada citizens are agitated over the question
as to the legality of bible reading in schools. The
attorney general has been called upon to decide
the controversy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Ayers Ague Cure is acknowledged to be the
standard remedy for fever and ague.
There is q law in Massachusetts, which enacts
that any person selling short Holsters shall be
fined S.. Short Holsters those that are ten
inches in length or less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

A quarter of an hour later found him
striding restIessly to and fro on the bal
cony. He had been a sprinter in his
earlier days, and was therefore thorough
~ competent as a strider.
$50, SOP he muttered. $50, so! I have
rival"
He suddenly paused. He thought he
had heard some one say chestnut" but
it was only the fantasy of an over-heated
brain. Clarence was becoming very care
less about over-heating his brain. Rash
and i'm petuous that he was, he never stop
ped to think that he might want to use
it.
Twill go back and recall all my harsh
words"
= \ x 4
She was sitting motionless where he had
left her..
Clarence" she said between her sobs-a
kind of sob-sandwich,-why did you not
let me explain?"
"Teu me, then why you bluffed me
thus?" and he became suddenly severe
as the memory of his cruel wrong was re-
vived.
II could not waltz with you"
why not?"
Il have a 2x3 bunion.''
Darling" he said forgive me. 1 will
make every reparation in my power.
Which would you rather have, ice cream
or lemonade?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Flies reaches, ants, bed-bugs, water-bugs
moths, rats, mice, sparrows, jack-rabbits goph
ers, chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on Rats.
15c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

months treatment for SOC. Piso's Remedy
for Catarrh Sold nv druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

For removing dandruff and curing all scalp
diseases, use Halls Hair Remover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
BED-BUGS, Fill

The Oregon lumber business is said to be in a
houriShing condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

ONE greasing with Frazer's Axle Grease will last
two weeks, all others two or three days. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Wheeling, w. Va.
Five dollars can be saved every year in boots
and shoes by using Lyons Heel Stiffeners, costs
only 25c.
Albany, N. Y, is the oldest town In the old
thirteen colonies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

It is now estimated that an Alpine gla-
cier moves at the rate of four inches
year. Somebody ought to get up an in
ternational race between a glacier and a
district MESSENGER boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
ROTGH ON RATS

clears out rats, MICE reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, verm;n, water-bugs, skunks. 15c.
Rough on Toothache.' Instant relief. 15c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

Bancroft has four thousand rose-bushes in his
Newport garden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

The camphor laurel, from which the camphor
OF commerce is obtained, has been successfully
introduced in California. 1t is native of China
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

"Piso's Cure for Consumption saved nay li.e"--..L,
WHIPLE, Druggist, Kintner Mich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02

k1DERS PASTilLE9 GF 5ssi ST. as UNA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
ADVERTISERS
LORD &Th0MAS.

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Attorneys, Washington, D Z
Instructions and opinions as to
IL years experience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-30

THE sales at Belle Meade, the beau
tiful estate of Gen. Harding, are
among the most interesting yearly
events in Middle Tennessee. That of
this year was no exception to the rule.
From the report published in Wednes-
days APPEAL, it is plain that it was
better than the rule, it was an ex-
ceptional success. The averags prices
wers higher than during any year but
1881, and that, the Nashville Union tells
us, was caused by the fabulous prices
paid for two extra colts. The venera-
BILE proprietor of Belle Meade is much
to be congratulated on continued sue
cess in field he was the first to cult
vate and which he has brought to
such astonishing perfection. His ex-
ample is one TO be followed, and that
is being followed, especially in the
region OF country contributory to
Memphis. Here farmers are yearly
increasing their herds of blooded stock
and horses, and are paying closer at
tention to breeding. Common sheep,
horses, cow9 and hogs have had their
day. Blood will tell in the animal
kingdom especially, and the Legisla-
lures OF all our States should do what
ever in them lies by fence and other
laws to encourage the care of stock
and its protection against reckless and
lazy owners, who prefer the ruin of a
range to home paddock and good
housing.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-30

DIED.

CRIST0FANI-At family residence, No.
$50 N lain treet, Thursday morning, April ~,
1896, az $40 O'Clock, IN the twonty-sixth
year Of he age, THERE'A CRIsrOFAHG, relict
of Silyi Cristofani and daughter Of Caro-
line and late John Massa.
Funeral Will take place from her late 70 j.
dence this (FRIDAYl afternoon at 8 o'c ock.
Services at St. Patriek's Church at $3.50
o'clock. Friends of the family are invited.
KIMBR0UGH-Thursd April 20, 1886,
at II clock m at Toidence Of II. J. kim
bTOuRh, No. 400 Adams street, in tho thirty
fifty year Of her age, FRORRSCE,' wife OF
W. 4. Kimbrough.
Remains will be taken TO Macon, Tenn.'
this (FRIDAY) morning for interment.
M0SBY-At her residence, near Somor-
Vile, Tenn, April 20, 1885, at y m A., Mrs.
G l.. MOsBY. Ielict Of the late Jos X. MnsbY.
iClarksville and Columbia papers copy.l
Funeral SATURDAY. morning at Q Z, clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-30

JAY GouAD and Chauncey M. Depew
are both in favor of the arbitration
bill now before Congress, which origi-
mated with Mr.. 0'Neill of Missouri.
Mr. Gould says he thinks well OF the
plan for the appointment OF commits
sioners to arbitrate upon the differ
ences sbetween employer and employe,"
and Mr.. Depew says "the employer
and employe should meet. Ac-
quaintance tends to dispel preju-
dice, and the result of such meetings
cannot fail from being beneficent.
Nine cases out of ten the troubles
often imaginary, will be pleasantly re-
adjusted" The adoption by Congress
of this or some equally commendable
system cannot fail to vastly benefit tbs
whole country"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-30

The silly attempt yesterday of a few
Republican officials of the State of
New York to protest against the pre-
ceedings had in Montgomery, Ala,
on Wednesday, was a complete failure,
as it deserved 20 be. There was moth
ing said or done by the people of Ala
bama to call out protest even from
so-called loyal men, nothing to re-
arouse sectionalism, nor to start'e
as with fear the bomb
proof warriors who are still
marching on in song. The occasion
was one in the natural order of
events. Prepared to erect a suitable
monument to the memory of their
heroic dead who fell during the war
between the States, the people of
Alabama assembled at Montgomery
to laythe foundation of it with becom-
ing ceremonies. That city the first cap
tai OF the Confederacy, what more
natural than that they should in
vie ex-President Davis to be
present and say something
appropriate to the occasion, and when
he arrived there what more natural
than that he should be received with
such manifestations of respect and
Veneration as we know all classes of
the people of the South entertain for
him. The center of the Tride and cir
cumstance of the day, what else could
be expected Of Mr.. Davis but that he
would eonfine himself in the re-
MARKS he made to the subject
of the how, the civil war,
the men who fought in the C1n-
federate armies, and the women who
sustained those armies in the field.
He could not say less than he did and
say anything. A decent sense of sell
respect fortids that any explanation
should be offered for a duty well per-
formed, but we cannot permit the
silly and s upid attempt Of these Off
cial Albanians 10 pass without rebuse.
No man or body of men at the
tn can teach or tell the
p.Ople OF the South anything about
the Union. Every foot OF the soil of
Alabama is eonsecrated by the blood
of the soldiers who fought to
win it for the Union under Jack.
son, the man who, above all others of
his time, emphasized by his words
and deeds his love and faith in the
Union. Just snch love is treasured
for it to-day everywhere in the South,
in the confident belief that it is a
beacon to a darkened world, and
the best government ever devised
by man. So believing. we can
still turn to the graves of our dead
and honor them with monuments for
their devotion TO a principle older
than the Declaration of Independ-
ence-the very kernel and heart
of AnglO-Saxon liberty and freedom.
The time will never come when
Southerners will be ashamed Of the
soldiers Of Lee and Johnston, or fail
to honor the statesman whose only
sin is that he was their chosen chief
and proved his title to their confidence
by eager aud most patriotic devotion
to his duties.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-30

The Department of Agriculture, in
its Forestry Division, has prepared a
schedule for observations of tree-life /;
and, accompanying it, OF weathe, con-
ditions, for the purpose ef aiding an
interest in forestry work, and to ar
rive at certain results explained on
the schedule. It is desirable that
these observations should be noted by
a very large number OF persons, and
everybody interested will be welcome
to apply for the blanks, to the depart
ment. As the season is rather ad-
Vanced, not all the points required
may be taken this year, but even
partial report will be acceptable.