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The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

so pale and hsqpard. that the locksmith
started at the sight.
Remain here, she said, banding
Navarette the lantern; 81 will be back
| In moment"
The two slowly assembled the Stair
! and were heard 10 enter room imme.
diately above where the lockslnith Was
standing In less than a minute the
lady returned.
Shall / close it, Senora?" said Nava.
rette, !slaclng his hand upon the door OF
the vault.
NO no p she exclaimed, hastily seiz.
ing Navarette's hand ''it awaits another
occupant r.
"Senors, you certainly do not intend
"Are you ready?' she interrupted, i'm
patiently, holding the handkerchief u
Navarette's eyes. The thought flashed
across the Iattei's mind tia, sue intended
to push him into the vault and bury him
and his secret together. She seemed TO
read The suspicion and continued do
not be alarmed you are not the man ~
Navaretic could not mistake the ruth,
or the fearful meaning OF the remark,
anO he shuddered as he bent his head to
the handkerchief His eyes were a.
carefully bandaged as before, and lie
was led to the carriage, and theme,
driven home by a mere clrcnitous route
II possible, than the one by which he
came. Arriving IN front OF his house,
the handkerchief was removed, and he
stepped ,iOm the vehicle. A purse oil
81 900 was placed in his hand, and in a
moment the carriage and It's mysterious
occupant had turned the corner, and
were out OF sight.
Navarctle entered his shop, and the
purse of gold was the evidence he could
summon IN his bemiiderment, that all
he had just done and witnessed was not
q dream.
Some time later Navarettc, who had
moved to the city OF Vera Cruz, was
walking through one of the principal
lhoroug.iares Of that city when he met
the lady and the gentleman taken from
the vault walking leisurely along. The
woman recognized him, and whispering
something TO her conn anon both hur-
riedlv walked away. That was the last
Navarclte ever saw of the couple. The
sleeping hush nd il Is conjectured, awokc
within tne vault, and Ills bones are there
to-day. Wnere the guilty wife and her
paramoui now are II is not in our prov
iDce to say.
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They Couldn't Make Him Speak.

They mad dime supper in the neigh.
borhood of Pawtucket, conceived and
carried out by the ladies. The condi.
tions of this novel supper were these
For every word spoken by the gentle.
men at the supper-table forfeit of lC
cents was imposed; but, on the other
hand las duties are always compensated
with rights and restrictions with privil-
eges), it was agreed that whoever could
weather the whole supper, submitting
to all queries, surprises. and ingenious
questions without replying, should be
entitled to 1t graiuitously. Many and
frequent were the artiaces and subser.
faess rssorted to by the ladies In ssssu
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02
The Berlin ,Isus Conductor.

The Berlin cabmen's trades union has
started newspaper called Der Drosch
kenkutscher, of which the first number
has just been published. Ifthe Cabman
intends to keep the resolutions with
which 1t starts, it will do well 10 begin
bv inauiring into the lite OF the Berlin
bus conductor. This servant of one 20,
the weallhiest German companies the
shareholders vl which have good rerson
to call themselves blessed = works eight
cen hours every day, seven da, S a week,
bars the full responsibility for every
coin which passes througi-his laauds and
is heavily finasd Tor any irreeulaiity
+ or this he receives a daily pay of some
what less than half crown. Should
the 'bus conductor ever think of going tc
church he pa, his company for the
privilege; should he fall i'll his pay is
lost at once, and as for his meals he
swallows them, such as they are, while
waiting for passengers at an omnibus
station. The murmuring London bus
man will do well to think of this and
complain no more. Pal, Mali Budget.
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02
A New Medical Compound.

One of the most remarkable inven-
tions of the day, and especially the most
beneficial to mankind-as are most dis
coveries which contribute TO the health
fulness of humanity was recently
brought before the public by Dakota
lady. 1t comprises tonic tor the cure
of maIaral complaints, the composition
consisting of Peruvian bark, Mid cherry
bark, white oak bark, whortleberry bark.
calamus root. white rock candy and pure
whisky. 1t is purely vegetable and con
tains no ingredients that could possibly
prove harmful to the human system in
the slightest degree. II has been in
dorsed by the leading and mos. pro-
gressive physicians who have tested its
merits.
This medicine is ionic to be taken
internally, a table poonful at one dose.
tareo times day, ard is a most efiica-
cious remedy for the cure of consump'
tior, nervousness, dyspepsia and all
malariaI diseases.
Mrs. s. NJ. Trey, of DeadwooG, ID. I.
is the inventor.
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Taken ~ His Word.

Mr. smartman, that wIetched dog of
yours digs and scratches in my garden
all day, chsses my hens till they can't
lay aud then howls and barks the live
long night"
"Oh, well, tie him up, then, if he
annoys you. don't hear him. Haven't
time TO look after him myself, but if he
bo,hers you, tie him up"
Three DAYS later. Mr.. Smartman has
been hunting high and low for his dog
the past forty-eight hours.
"Slowboy, can't find my dog any.
where. Has ne been about your place?''
Certain. He's in my barn now. You
told me to catch him and tie him up"
Smartman goes into the barn and finds
his dog tiled up" to . raiter fourteen
FRET from the floor with . piece Of rope
| five feet long. Tableau. with red fire
! and slow curtain. Bob Durdstts.
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

the cabinet officers, foreign ministers,
supreme Judges and the like, there are
four or five hundred guests present. All
have to be served Now. you dent ex-
pect them to keep china store. No, no,
they hire their seryice. That's roing to
=, but guess not; won't tell you
where. II you 60 there you may eat out
OF that plate and TO morrow night you
may eat from the same somewhere else.
Seew
Don't 1t get broken?'
"Yes, receptions break china very fast,
but we get paid for all that and charge
percentage Oh its value for its use. There
Is hardly reception given in Washing
ton where there is not hired china on
the table. It's cheaper to hire than TO
own. Some people put away their llght
fancy china on such occasions because u
is too expensive to have broken and II
hard to replace. Others don't have IT.
What we hiie is rice china, hut, as
said, is plain white. We seldom hire
any other kind, and when we do, 1t Is
never the same set twice"
"Why is that" ask ed the scribe, don't
they like the colored'"
"Well, no, they don't like it. l euess
not. Now you go to AS tonight. You
see set OF china with peculiar Japanese
figures on it. You go to BIS next even
ILg. More Japanese figures. Again, C.'s
chocolate is served la japanese. All
the rage. All! japanese figures are just
the thing in china now. You mention
il to Mrs. Beenthere. She draws you TO
one side, puts her fingers to her lips in
sly fashion and whispers close up in'o
your ear, 'Hiredp Now, you see, that
won't do. # they are all alike they
must be white-plain white. Then, too
while is easier to replace when broken.
Yes, all The first elass stores have china
to hire" Washington Star.
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

dance TO entrap the unguarded, and ono
after another stout and discreet men
vent down before the constant volley
of a,tful iuterrogations. AT last all ieil
out > nd paid the dime penalty save one
individual--a queer chap whom nobody
SCENE to know. He attended strictly
to business, and passed unheeded the
Jokes, gibes and challenges. They
auizzed him, but all in vain. He wres.
tied wth turkey and grappled with the
goose He bailed out the cranberry
sauce with an answering hand, ami he
ate celery as the scriptural vegetarian
ate grasses; and, finally, when ne had
finished his fifth piece Of pie, he whip.
ped out a pock t-slate and wrole on it
in large legible hand, Il an deaf and
dumb" Providence Journal
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IN MRMORIAM.
oroRor d PRENTICE.


On the bosom Of q river
Where th sun unloossd his culver.
On the star III stream forever,
Sailed . vess,l light and tree;
Mornips dew-drops hung like mama
On the hriehf fods OF her hammer.
Will. the zephyrs rose " fan her
Softly 10 the radiant sea.
At her Prov pilot. beaminR
In the iiush oi youth. st'rsd dreaming.
And be VS. IN ~ rtous sreminy
Like an angel from above;
1hr ugh his hair The brs-ezes eported.
And, NJ on the wsv. he hoated,
Oft the pilot, angel -throsted.
wArbled lays OF hope and love.
Through those looks 80 brightly flowing,
buds Of laurel bloom were blowing,
And his hsuds anon we're throwing
Music from lyre of gold;
Swiftly down the stream he giidcd.
Soft the parole wave divided,
Aud y rainbc srch sbided
On hts canvas snowy fold.
Anxious hearts, with fond devotion.
Watceed him eailin 10 the ocean,
Praying that nn VIVID commotlon
'Nidst the ments mixnt rise;
And he aeeuis.d some sOuuK Apollo,
Charming sum uer winds TO follow.
" hiIe the water-crag's curolla
Trembled to his musics sighs.
But thoae purple waves enchanted,
Rolled beeide 4 city haunted
By an awful rpeli, that daunted
Every comc' 10 h.r shore;
Hsht shass rss,k the air encountered.
And pale marble statues puuib bered
Wher.. the 10 us-rRter- sluinbered.
And aw0kc q H. no more.
Then there rushed with lightning Quickneas
Or his fAc- \ mortal rtckuess,
And III, d.ws In fearful thickness
1athered DER his temples fair;
And there swept dying murmur
Through the sultry seu hern summer.
A the i,eaute0us pilot conner
Perished by tnst CITY there.
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Protecting the Royal Family.

Can anything be more ridiculous than
the order which has just been issued to
the directors of Il eatres in Germany
from the court, forbidding them to pro-
duce any PLAYS in which ancestors or
collateral relations of the Prussian royal
family are represented. without special
permission? As Hamlet may, By tne re-
iationship existing between the Prus-
sian rrinccs aud the Housc Of Denmark,
be deemed their ancestor, | suppoee this
play, among oshers, Will have 20 be struck
of the ref efss ries Ia The thsatrus ef the
Extheriand. LondGn Truth.
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Reasoning by Analogy.

"What is those animals in that bic
window, mamma ?"
That's fur store window, dear, and
The animals are seals and bears"
as they alive?'
"Oh, no. 1hev were shot and stuffed,
and then stood up to look as ifthey were
alive"
"who are those ladies in the window,
by them, mamma"
"They are dressed-up figures to show
the new styles of furs.'
saint the ladies aiive?"
mo. pet"
"Was they shot and stuffed, too'"
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02
Geu,ns Judrm.n, Abou, N Horse.

The father Of a yoIng amateur horse
doctor, who vas clerpvnnn in New
England town, had been made n present
Of horse by bis parish. The parson
was greatly delighted. The people had
paid good price for the hoise, and the
old gentleman was anxious to have the
judgment of his son on the animal. TAX.
inc him into the stable. he asked the
youth to look him over, which he did
carefully, shaking bis head at every ex'
animation. At last he said: Father,
the poor horse doesn't amount to much"
why, my son, the horse Is quite as
good an animal as the one on which our
Master rode when on earth.'
As he said this the young man had
Just finished examining the horses
mouth IN order 10 determine his age.
The OLD man repealed his sentence:
Just as good horse AS the one our
Master rode into Jerusalem"
Father" said the youth "it's the same
one" New York Mercury.
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02
LIFE AND DEATH

I,,c and death arc sisters fair:
Yes. they arc a lovely pair.
life ia sung in Joyous song,
Wh,le men 40 her sister wrong;
Calling her severe and stern ,urn.
While her heart for thein ao,n ou,n o.ra.th
" e,he sisters. Life and Death.
II fair Life her sister lost.
ON bound ess ocean tost,
She would rove In great unrest,
Missing that warm. loving breast.
Now. v men scared by wild Alarms
She can seek her sisters arms
To thai tender bosom nee.
Sink 20 sleep in ecstacy. .ors
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

A Milwaukee girl has obtained $1,000
n breach Of promise case for r"expensess
incuried in preparing the wedding, ana
ior great mental anguish tufTered"; ~
So9,26 FOR cxpenses aud nix bits for f,cn.
81 angulsh. eaa 1rAnciaco News Let
= z.
The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

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The Osceola times., 1886-01-02

sure enough, was the carriage, with
THE DRIVER IN HIS SEAT,
ready for the mysterious journey. Ma
varetie entered The vehicle, followed by
the lady As soon as he was seated, she
produced heavy handkerchief, and by
The faint light an adjacent street lamp,
she carefully bound 1t around the mans
eyes. The l4dy seated herself beside
him, and the carriage started. In hall
an hour the vehicle stopped - in what
part Of the city Navarette was entirely
ignorant, as it was evidently driven IN
anything but direct course from the
point Of starring
| Examining the bandage TO see that
her victim was completely obscured, the
lady handed him the bundle Of tool,
with which he was provided then tax
ine him BY the arm, led him through q
gate into . house which he knew was o.
brick. and, after taking him along &
| passage way which could not have beer
less than fifty feet IN length, and down 8
dight of stairs into what Was evi,'enil,
an underground basement, stopped be
fore vault, and removed the nsndker
chief from his eyes.
Here is the vauit-open II" said she
springing the door of dark lantern anC
throwing beam Of light upon the lock
NAvARErrE SEIZED BUNCH OF sKELEro,
, KEYS,
and after few trials, which the lad,
seemed to watch with the most painlu
anxiety, spsang the bolt. The doc
swung opeD, snd the woman, tellinl
u Nasasue6s ut % clcse e. sit was sell
Il m&unG. nanrae tuo0 The vault Nava
3fefie M not kNl ~. He heard III
murnur ofiow VOICES within, snd u
nont nooent The lndy reaprearsd. an,
) lanninG upoa hw oe4a -, with -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

"Key' is not made of iron but con-
slsts of distinct standard or well known
hyeroglyphies carved out, on the fiat
surface of granite or alabaster or some
fine kind of stone. 1t enables one by
little study to read all the hyerogly-
phics on the chambers or in the grave.
The Key is the Daniel of the myster-
ious hand writing on the wall The
Key" varies in shape and sizes but
In the main is block of stone a foot
square and two feet long, on the top of
which is chiseled out the symbols of
the Key--The most famous one of all
the keys is the Rosetta Stone now in
the British Museum, at London-It is
a slab Of block granite some two and a
half feet long on which is written or
chisled three kind of texts-one in
Greek, one in the Egyptian and one in
the peculiar hyerOgIyphic characters.
DR.. T. B. ROBINSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
s'Kenosha" Siftings.

Town meeting is over and the sue
cessful candidates are happy especially
our Town Clerk he wears smile that
would become a Congressman. Let
your hair and chin whiSkers grow
Mike.
One of our boys is back from the
woods after long stay of three weeks
during that time he had a job of
making stave bolts, but accidents will
happen, the cruel ''bos8'' discharged
him for early rising.
There WILL be a grand ball at NJ
Mathews hall April Goth. Have your
bib and tucker on every body, and
come with not less than $100 fo2
dance and supper.
Tom. ChrystaI has purchased forty
acres joining his fathers farm for a
reasonable amount and is putting
improvements on it. We hope Tom
will succeed and when he has reached
the top remain there.
Has anyone found a lost dog :? A
black dog with yellow spots over his
eyes, a strap around his neck and a
foot of chain attached. Anyone find
ing dog that answers this description
will be rewarded with a leather medal.
MOCCAsIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

From the Times DR.. L. j Hills,
of Auburndale. was one Of the pleas
ant visitors at the "Sanetum Sanctor,
um' of this office on Friday last.
T. W. Upham is transacting bust
ness in St. Paul and Minneapolis this
week, and W. Ell. Upham is in Chicago
attending a meeting Of the National
Furniture Manufacturers. Mrs. Up
ham and daughter Carrie accompanied
him as far as Racine.
Several plans and specifications for
a new Church have been submitted to
the Presbyterian trustees, aud are now
under consideration It is expected
that plan will be decided upon, and
the contracts let for erecting the
building soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

Ye reporter was politely invited to
participate in cigar treat at B. Silber's
store few days since but not being a
user of the weed were compelled to
refuse. Let US say, however, that
Mr.. SLIDER has put in fine case of the
best brands of cigars in the Chicago
market and will make it an object for
patrons and smokers in general to buy
their cigars at his store. Strasser will
wait upon all customers with respect
and dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
features stricken ont.

features stricken out.
Another call for 100000 3 pei
cent bonds were made on Tuesday
last.
The abrogation of the Hawaiian
treaty seems to be determined upon.
Thos Croggan, who drove the
carriage for Mr.. Lincoln on the day OF
his first Inauguration, died of heart
disease last week.
Senator Hoar's national inquest bill
has been reported upon favorably, and
viii no doubt pass the senate. Senator
Cullom introduced resolution to
increase the pension of a permanently
disabled soldier to 81.
Zach Montgomery, about whom
there was so much talk at the time he
was nominated for Assistant Secretary
of the Interior Dept, has been con-
firmed after all. In fact, it begins to
look as if the Republican opposition
to unworthy appointments would not
amount to much.
The Committee appointed to investi-
gate the labor troubles were at work
during the week and had before them
Messrs. Powderly, Mcdowell and
Gould. 1t is hard to tell what good
will be accomplished, although it may
be taken for fact that this investiga-
ton will be likely to place all parties
in truer light before the public than
they have hitherto been.
w n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
Dissolution of Copartnership,

Notice is hereby given that the
copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, under the
firm name Of Fontaine Brothers, is
This day dissolved by mutual consent.
Paul Fontaine retiring from said firm.
A. l.. Fontaine will continue the
business, pay all partnership bills, and
will receive all due this Office on sub
scription and ledger accounts.
Dated this 9th day of April 1886.
PAUL FONTAINE,
A. L. FONTAINE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

Messrs. William, Edward and Walter
Goettry, of Stevens Point, were callers
at this office Friday. Mr. Edward
Gottery is editor and proprietor of the
Pine City Herald, Mimi, and is enjoy
ing excellent success. The young
men attended regular session Of the
Good Templar Lodge Friday evening
and returned home the following
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

FARM FOR SALE.-A small farm of
40 acres, with 20 cleared, located
in the town Of Rudolph, about three
fourths Of mile from the railroad
station. Also span of young horses,
two COWS and four yearling calves A
large frame house and barn, sheds
&c. For further particulars enquire
of or address, Damas Fontaine, Grand
Rapids, Wis. Ivy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
Gard Of Thanks.
| "

take this method of rendering my
sincere thanks to the kind friends and
neighbors, for their assistance and
sympathy during the illness, and at
the death of my beloved wife God
bless you all, I shall never forget your
kindness. J. &. CAREY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
List Of Letters

Remaining unoalled for in the post
Office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending Mar. %, 1886.
AnnesGn,, Andrew Patrick, George
Cary, L. U. Homeran, j. n.
April 5, 1886.
Blatehley, N. E, Mitchell. H. w,
Bonn, John Scaall, Gertie
Coon, VIM. Sprowl. VIM. L,
Gerard, Carrie E. Stone, Lucie
Grignon, Mrs,
April II, 1886.
Beck, Chas. Kruiser, Mrs Mary
HemSehemeger, D. Lord, Mrs. Saria
Kelley, J. E. Williams, j. l.,
April 10, 1886
Finney, Den Olsen, Mrs. Martin
H bLs Eltol w, ". Il; Storey y9hn,
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised"
2. MCCAMLEY, P. NJ.
E. w. BURT, Asst
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To the Readers and Patrons OF the
Reporter.

With this number of the paper a
change in the future management OF
the REPORTER takes place as an &C
complished fact, the undersigned
having sold his entire interest to his
brother A. L. Fontaine. Five years
ago we assumed control of the REPoR-
TER and promised the public that it
would be conducted upon business
principles and in defense of the right
and against the wrong.
This position we believe we have
faithfully maintained tho often losing
money and friends thereby. There
has been errors made it is true but it
has been our constant endeavor to
MAINTAIN a fearless and uncriuging
position before the people in all mat
ters desiring Independent thought and
action This we fully understood was
not the usual practice Of men Of
business. In seVering our connection
with the paper we do so believing that
it is our personal interest so to do.
Having served the public as best we
could while connected with their
interest we simply ask cur readers and
patrons to continue their liberal patron
mage with our successor who will spare
neither time or trouble to please them.
We return our sincere thanks to all
who have contributed to our success
and wish them one and all a God
speed to better things in the future.
Respectfully,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

James NJ. Smith, Plaintiff
VS..
AGNES s. Human Charles Fl. ShTiner, Jane
Vance, John Vance, Melanchton G. Vance,
John E. NJ. Vance, Chas. Ii. Shriner Jr. Moses
NJ Strong, Dennis Coughlin and Bernhard
kalb, Defendants.
The State Of Wisconsin to the Defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the Court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of complaint; Of which copy is here
with served upon you.
GARDNER { GAYNoR. Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. o. Address, Grand Rapids, Wood County,
Wisconsin.
The State Of Wisconsin to said Defendants.
Take notice that that the complaint IN the
a bove actien was fled in the Office OF the clerk
of this court on the End day of March 1886.
GARDNER < GAYNoR. Plaintiffs Attorney.
aprillw6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
PAUL FONTAINE.
TO OUR READERS

In assuming control of the WooD
COUNTY REPORTER we realize the
responsibility which will necessarily be
placed upon us. We expect to do our
utmost to give our readers a good
local paper, all that can be expected
from a weekly paper of this size. We
have no promises to make, but will let
our future conduct be our best recon-.
mend. Whatever mistakes we may
make we hope for charitable criticisms.
Yours in the future,
A. L. FONTAINE.
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Dynamite /!

Stumps of any kind, Rock, Log
Jams, anything immovable, can be
blown up with it, Send to or address
The WIS. WooD PULP Co.
Centralia, Wis.