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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
PRETTY AGED.

At Junction City one day last
week, while waiting for the north
bound train, a Wausauite made
the acquaintance of an old gentle
man whose age he supposed
bordered on three score and ten.
Their conversation was upon vari-
Gus topics and very interesting, O.
e. began to tell of things which
happened in the time of Washing
ton-when that notable was Pres
ident; when he was inaugurated in
1880, at New York, ETC., how he
had voted for grandpa Harrison
and also his grandson. This vast
personal knowledge Of matters
pertaining to America and covering
50 many years was rather startling
to our townsman, who is a repub-
lican and somewhat of a campaign
+ prevaricator himself. From the
+ conversation carried on, he figured
out that the old mans age must be
over 100 years, and in sort Of
fippant manner accused him Of
imposing on his credulity, and to
his astonishment the venerable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

A bargain for somebody. Mrs. o. @.
Neeves' residence and four lots on high
street for sale cheap. Apply of A. L.
Fontaine.
FARM FOR SALE.-In the town of Mon
roe, Adams County. 1S4 acres of land
with 90 cleared and under cultivation.
For further particulars apply at this
office A bargain for somebody.
For SALE.-Four forties of wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this Office.
Seven hundred dollars will buy 3
house, barn and three lots, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms
This is the best bargain we now have OIL
our list
-Four hundred and fifty dollars vii
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence in the second
ward. For sale bv A. L. Fontaine.
For RENT.-The building opposite the
Wood County drugstore owned by Mr.
NJ. Bogoger and formerly occupied bJ
furniture store, is now for rent OF
reasonable terms. For particular:
apply of the owner or at this office.
FoR SALE.-A pleasant little home il
Centraia on Cranberry street at .
bargain. For particulars apply of 4. L
Fontaine, agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

We invite you to visit us, and
see our great bargains in cook
stoves, heating stoves, tinware,
coffee pots, pals, pans, crockery,
glassware, lamps. A full line of
groceries, teas, sugars, spices, &c.
windows and doors. Kerosene
the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

gentleman brought forward &C
quaintances who said he was IL
years of age. His name is VIM.
Watterson and his home is in
Wood county. He was born in
Newport, Rhode Island, in 1867,
and strange to relate; ever since
he can remember he has used
tobacco and strong drink. Mr..
Watterson looks hale and hearty
and as if he might 1--we to see
several more presidents elected.
Pilot and Review.
If the above article has referance
to Mr.. VIM. Waterman, of this
city, we can assure the Wausau
Pilot and Review that he is IL
years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
PICKING UP.

One Of the time consuming
cares of every housekeeper may
be described under the general
head of picking up. She picks
up after her husband, after her
girls, after the babies in the
nursery. The latter strews the
nursery floor with their blocks,
toys and picture-books; about one
baby in a hundred being taught to
put its little properties away when
done with them, while the other
ninety-nine are diligently instruct
ed at an early age in the art Of
being waited upon by their elders.
Giris come in from their pleasant
excursions here and there, flushed,
dimpled, sweet as the rose which
laughs in the hedge, but sweet as
they look they are thoughtless
beyond belief in the matter OF
making work for their mothers.
A parasol on the piano, pair OF
gloves on the music-rack, a hat on
the top of cabinet a wrap thrown
carelessly on the back of an easy
chair, and the young women drift
languidly into the dining-room,
quite obvious that it will take
mamma or the maid a good
quarter Of an hour to " tidy" the
apartment which they have SET
awry. Doubtless their intention
is to carry their things to the
proper places themselves, after a
period of rest, but she who
procrastinates in such an affair, is
lost. In putting away ones
outdoor clothing, ones letters
ones books, it is the first moment
of decision which counts, the
primary INDIGESTION which i;
fatal. What the young person
lazily or thoughtlessly imposes OF
somebody who is older, and BY
reason of her added years les:
able to bear the strain, may b.
just the traditional straw, beyonl
which strength and vigor vii
endure no more.
For the good man Of the hous,
we have always the most elasti
liberation, yet we think that to,
often he binds a burden on tn
shoulders of his wife, which fret
unwarrantably, though she make
no sign of complaint. m,
husbands progress through tn
house" said matron "is marke
by a litter Of hats, coats, slipper:
newspapers, phamplets, book
boots, corkscrews, inkstand:
reports, collars, handkerchief;
ETC., etc" He is forever saying
Dear, do you remember wher
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
Electric BEtters

This remedy Is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, viii
remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood.
Will drive Malaria from the system
and prevent as well as cure all Malarial
fevers.-For cure Of Headache, Con-
stipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded-Price 80 cts. and
$1.00 per bottle at W. L. Woods drug
store. D
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

you put such or such a thing Of
mine?" and wondering why his
wife has so inconvenient habit
of clearing things up.
1t needs only a glance to show
that if everybody were of one
mind about putting articles at once
where they belong, picking UP
would be reduced to a minimum
and one labor Of the housewife
greatly simplihed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
GOV. HOARD AND FAMILY

GOV. HOARD AND FAMILY.
On Monday, January 7, 1889,
William Dempster Hoard will go
to Madison and be sworn into
office as governor of Wisconsin.
It is said that Geo. Burchard will
be private secretary to the new
governor, but it is not likely that
any selection has been made.
In Mrs. w. D. Hoard, the wife
of the governor-elect, Madison
society will receive most charm
ing addition. She is a lady of
high degree of intelligence and
culture, and is admirably fitted to
adorn the high social position she
has been called to. She has how
ever, been seriously out of health
for some years past, and was
strongly opposed to her husband
accepting the nomination, fearing
that in the probable event of his
election she would not be able to
attend to her duties as hostess III
the gubernatorial mansion.
Mrs. Hoard's birthplace and
early home was Lake Mills, in this
state, her maiden name having
been Bragg, and her father, who
was one of the most respected
citizens Of that town is a man of
that peculiar gentleness of DISPOSE
ton which sees the bright and
good side of everything, and is
never willing to impute evil to any
one, and this trait he has trans
mitted in an eminent degree to his
daughter. Both of Mrs. Hoards
parents originally came from
Vermont, her mother having been
a Miss Edgerton, and in the Green
Mountain State the Braggs and
Edgertons are family names as
we'll known as the Aldens and
Standishes in Massachusetts,, or
the Sewells in Maine.
A lady of medium height and
middle-age, Mrs. Hoard might at
first glance be thought to be older
than she really is owing to the
fact that ill-health has rapidly
whitened her hair. Her eyes are
a blue-gray, and her whole face
is expressive Of the kindness Of
her disposition.
The immediate family Of govern
or-elect and Mrs. Hoard consists
of three sons, two of whom are
married, Herbert, the eldest,
having married Miss Charlotte
/ Jones, of Milwaukee, and Arthur,
the daughter Of a prominent we'll
TODD farmer in Fort Atkinson.
Both ladies are accomplished
beautiful women, well fitted to
assist Mrs. Hoard in her duties at
Madison, or to relieve her entirely
of the task of entertaining
Frank, the youngest son, is
unmarried, and it is probable that
with his brothers he will remain in
Fort Atkinson and assist in taking
care of his. fathers business
interests. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoard
have three grandchildren, two the
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Hoard, and one of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Hoard, and their frequent
! presence will serve to enliven the
somewhat gloomy gubernatoriaI
mansion. milwaukee, Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

For SALE.-A house and part of three
as the Bender property. Easy terms.
For further particulars apply of A. L.
Fontaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
Is Cnnsurnn Curahieo

Read the following: Mr.. C. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess Of Lungs, and friends and ply
sicians pronounced me an incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. King S
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle, and able to
oversee the work on my farm. 1t is the
finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
Chad it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption [ would
have died of Lung Troubles. Was given
up by doctors. An now in best of
health" Try it. Sample bottles free
at w. t. Woods Drug Store. 5
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Persons having either kind of
property for sale or rent, will re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of Pen
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

Are you made miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of
Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vital
izer is a positive cure. For sale at
Woods Drug Store. 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
, 1888-09-29

upon his medical adviser, and, in answer
to questions as to how he was getting on,
said that he felt rather worse than before
and that he was much afraid that "the
nasty cigar had done it ALL" He had ne
yer smoked before in his life. Are the
doctors qnite sure that the cases of throat
disease which they have discovered have
been provoked by smoking Oriental to.
baccO mingled with poisonous Ingredients
May not "the nasty cigar" have had some
thing to do with that mischief the eXiS-
tence of which we are not III Il position to
deny. The cOllOquial saying warns us that
we must eat a peck of dirt before we die
and the admirer of the pipe or the Ciga-
rette in preference to the cigar may con
tend with some show of reason that the
latter has par Sc a dark suspicion of mas
tineSs hanging to it. Do we really know
how our chance cigar was made, and by
whom between whose palms., III a tro-
pical climate, it was rolled and what We
getable rubbish turks beneath the rich
brown, glossy, OdOriferouS outside leaf i'll
the receSSes OF what SpaniardS term elias
tripaS"-the 'innardS'-Of our regalia or
our LOndreS ? There are, of course, choice
cigars made Of rare and fragant tobacco,
dellcately cured, SymmetriCally rolled, sci
oItlhcdllN HHlSneu, ualntlIy packed, ana
these cigars are worth all the money that
the most expensive tobacCOniSt can charge
Tor them Yet is it undeniable that Eng
land and the Continent OF Europe are
deluged with vile cigars, composed, we do
not doubt it, in most eases Of some kind
of tobacco, but which absolutely reek
with essential oil which is an acrid and
irritant poison. Will the doctors kindly
tell us which component is the most peri
lous to life and health-the slight quaint
ty of opium or some unclasSifed alkaloid
which may be mixed in Egyptian and Tur-
kish tobacco, or the horrible oil which
pOiSons the inferior cigar Z? 1t is, perhaps,
for the reason that thoroughly good cigars
are so difficult to obtain that even polite So
ciety has of late years taken to smoking
briar- wood pipes in the country and ciga-
retteS in town-Dajly Telegraph.
, 1888-09-29

live it will hardly add to the halo surround
ing his memory to say that he traces his
ancestry on the mothers side to the
Counts de Latour his grandfather on the
fathers side having been Governor Gene
raj of the Danish West India Islands, the
principal of which is that of his nativity.
Ere concluding this brief sketch of the
deceased's career, the writer respectfully
begs in behalf of the community and him
self to convey to the bereaved widow and
relatives their sincerest expressions of deep
and heartfelt sympathy, feeling assured that
long shall we vainly seek for one so uni
versally popular to fill his place.
For he was ga man, take him for all in
all we ne'er shall look upon his like again"
SANTANA, Sto. Domingo, August 18th 1883.
, 1888-09-29
Cigarettes

The last note of alarm, and one which
will strike with formidable resonance in
the ears of timid, nervous, and fanciful
people who are given to smoking tobacco,
has been sounded in the columns of a con-
temporary by a medical correspondent,
who states that, having found in the course
of his private practice and that of the
hospital to which he is attached a marked
increase in cases of malignant throat dis
eases, he, together with some of his
colleagues, have made some very careful
, 1888-09-29
The work of High License.

St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 29.-High license
in Minnesota has entered upon its second
year in almost every county of the State.
AS is well known, this law imposes q min
imum liquor license of 81 900 in all cities
of over III, 1000 inhabitants and of $500 in
all other places, and makes it optional
with the local auth, rites to make it larger.
When the law went into effect, July 1,1SS7,
saloon keepers had no means of knowing
what its effect upon their business would
be. Doubtless some, whose past business
would hardly warrant the payment Of the
new license, took licenses out in the hope
that the decrease of the whole number of
saloons consequent upon the enforcement
Of the law and the |Stricter regulations
thrown about the liquor trade would in
crease their business sufficiently to make
up the difference in the cost of the permits
sion to sell. Doubtless others considered
it impossible to pay the license and abau-
dOned the business, when a knowledge of
subsequent affairs would have kept them
in it. Therefore a comparison Of the num-
Der of licenses in force Immediately after
the commencement of the operation of the
law might not Indicate the true effect of
high license as well as figures taken after
at least a year under the new system.
Accordingly the Pioneer Press has sent
circulars to the county seat of every
county in the State, asking for the mum
Der OF licenses before the law of 1887 went
into effect and the number now. Replies
ave been received from more than 70 Of
the 80 counties, giving the data asked.
The counties from which no replies have
been received are largely those in the
northern wilderness of the State, where
there are no means of enforcing the law or
knowing of its violation. In the others a
careful estimate has been made, based on
figures previously received.
These replies show the law has effected
a decrease of about 1000 in the number
of saloons in the State, or nearly One-half
of the whole number under low license.
This, in the face of the growing pOpula-
ton of the State, in the cities, towns, and
villages, is a remarkable showing for the
high license system, and this fact alone
would justify the wisdom of the policy.
This, however, is but one feature of the
beneficial effect of high license. The re-
ports from almost every county show that
the rigid provisions of the law are feared
by saloon keepers and are generally OBJ
served by them. Sunday selling has
greatly decreased. "Blind pigs" are al.
, 1888-09-29
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

New York, September 26th.-It is report
ed that the resignation of Admiral Krantz-
Minister of Marine, is imminent in cOnse,
quence of the Budget Committee insisting
on the reduction of the Naval Estimates
by 5000, 900 francs.
Considerable dissatisfaction exists in
France owing to the delay to kilograms,
which is attributed to the wages conflicts,
but is really due to atmospheric causes.
General Grenfell has been ordered to
proceed with reintOrcements to Suakim,
where the rebels are threatening.
Dispatches have been received in Lon
don announcing that Colonel Graham
has totally defeated the Tibetans, and cap
tured the camp at Jalapa Pass.
The diary OF the late Kaiser contains
revelations Of the Emperor Napoleon'S
designs against England, but the ex. EN-.
press Eugene declares them unworthy Of
notice. Another suggestion was to make
King Leopold of Belgium X ne of France.
The United States Sen tie Is ready To
offer a new tariff bill, in which it is pro.
posed to reduce the sugar taxation fifty
per cent.
london, Sept. oGh-Sugar in stock on
the 22nd inst. was 1866 600 tons. Last year
Isl, 600 tons.
New York, Septr. 27th-The excitement
in the American wheat market is sub>ldlng.
London news states that ut the inquest
on the body OF the woman recently mardrr-
ell in Whiteehapel, the coroner men'ioncd
a possible clue to the murderer.
The curator of the Pathological Museum
has been requested by an American author
to provide Il large number Of Anatomical
specimens, fer which large prices are
offered.
Mr.. Michael Davitt has apol0gized for
his recent attack on the Liberal Party'S
apparent Indifference with regard to the
Irish evictionS.
Mr.. John Redmond, NJ. P. for the North
Western Division Of Wexford, has been
sentenced to FIVE weeks Imprisonment an
der the Crimes Act.
AdviceS from Suakim report that the re-
belS have been heavily repulSed.
The French Grain Congress reports that
the crops are likely to result beyond eA-
pectatiOn.
The German Government has prohibited
further republicatiOnS OF the late KalserS
diary. Prince Bismarck. it is understood,
is preparing aH answer to certain MISTAKES
New York, Sept, 28;h.-Berlin news
states that Prince Bismarck has indicated
many inaccuracies in the late KalseTS dla
~, and asked the EmperOr'S permission TO
institute IL State prosecution OF the Publish
erS. The permission has been granted.
NJ. de UaSSagnac has created a sensation
by charging some members of the Chamber
with stealing bank notes from the VI
coiute de Kermenguy in the writing room
ofthe Chambers.
A London despatch states that medi-
cal experts discredit the pathological cura-
tors explanation of the Whitechapel mur.
der.
Chicago spectators have raised the
price of wheat to one twenty five per
barrel, and it will probably reach two
dollars before Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-22
An Amusing Incident.

1t is too amusing to see the look of doubt
and smile of incredulity on the faces of the
ladies and gentlemen who come in to see
TIE Harrington Piano, to be used in the
Davis Bros. Piano Club. The questions they
ask, the arguments they use; but invariably
before they 90 out, they say; "Why, Mr.
Davis, that's the easiest, fairest thing | ever
heard about; let me sign my name on the
list, and | have several friends whom
shall bring right up; save places for tlem. "
Our membership now includes the names
OF some of our most prominent lawyers
doctors, merchants, contractors, mechanics,
laborng men, musicians, and in fact, some
from every representative occupation in
this city. The ease with which these names
have been obtained is a testimony to the
reliability and trustworthiness Of the en-
terprise. One gentleman who did not come
to inquire about the club, but on entirely
different business, when asked if we could
show him the piano and explain the modus
operandi, refused at first to have anything
to do with it, said he didn't like the piuno,
didn't like the payments, didn't like the
drawing, and didn't like ANYTHING con-
nected with it. After we had Fl i,hed with
him, his views had entirely changed, and
he placed his name on the list Tor one piano
for his own residence, and one for his
daughter-in-law's. He further remarked
that there was no one in either house who
played, but for the satisfaction of owning
an instrument and as parlor ornament, he
knew of nothing that would fill the bill so
nicely and on such easy terms (see "adn on
this page. Don't let the grass grow under
your feet" Somebody is going to get left
\ word to the wise is sufficient.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-22
IN YACHTING CIRCLES.
Regatta at Thunderbolt Next Wednes-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Cruise.

Regatta at ThunderOOlt Next w eoneS
day-Reminiscences of the Cruise.
The dead calm which brought the Fourth
Of July regatta at Thunderbolt to a close SC
ingloriously, has resulted in another race,
which is to be sailed Wednesday, open tc
entries as il the last regatta had never beer
sailed. Prizes are offered in five classes as
follows: Cabin yachts, u feet and over,
$50; under q feet, $40; open yachts, over y
feet and under q feet, $25; % feet and
under, SIS; shad boats and bateaux, $40.
The tug Cynthia has been chartered for
the judges and members of the club. In
vited lady and nonresident gentlemen
guests will be admitted TO the club house
grounds Music will be provided for dances
at the club house pavilion and hall
Commodore Demere says that the Isle OF
Hope regatta has not been abandoned, but
will come off in August, and over the Mont
gomery course. Here the big yachts will
have full sweep to show their heels to the
little fellows.
The commodore was regretting Yesterday
that the Flirt, the Carolina yacht, did not
overtnke the Savannah yacht club cruisers.
The Fllrt only went as far as ST. Gather
ines, and turned back. If she had sailed
twenty-five miles further, she would have
met the Savannah cruisers which went
on to Egg island, where the yachts
men had a gala time. They failed
to find the bass they were looking for
there, although they angled diligently for
three days. They caught plenty Of small
fish, such as sheephead, trout and whiting,
but the bass seemed to have gone to other
waters, as none were taken. The Glance
and the Ocean Queen cruised a week at
Warsaw sound before joining the Savan-
nah Yachts