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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
Vesper Locals.

FeRper is making strides to the front
having Sunday train, full fedgcd
Base Ball Club, and are now contemplate
ing having nice ] mile race track
The Vesper Nine played Il match
game with the Hansen Nine on Sunday
afternoon the score stood TO 1 in favor
Of the Vesper boys.
Mr.. Henry Sherry, of Neenah, and a
couple of his business friends were here
during the past week looking over the
mills, yard, &c.
q. II. Slocum, of Grand Rapids, and
Sam Young, of Pittsville dropped in on
us on Friday last.
Mrs. Pat Starr is visiting friends at
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Madden, of Wakefield, Mich, is
spending a few days awith her sister,
Mrs, S. w. Smith.
Mr.. P. J. Cirkel, of Boyd, spent
Sunday with his.wife and daughter.
Mr.. VIII Cirkel, of Cadott, spent Sun
day with his father j. w. Cirkel.
Heber Tibbits is spending part of
his vacation with his cousin Frank
Cameron.
Mrs. E.. Fontaine hes returned to
Centralla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Keefe lost thoir
infant child. The funeral took place Oh
Saturday
| Geo. Gray is patching it, while his
wife is visiting friends ct Grand Rapids
Misses Louise and Nina Lord made
this berg a pleasant call on Monday
last
Gus Wesenberg's little boy has got
the measles.
Miss Daisy B1sbee ana her brother
received quite a fright the other even
ing by running across a large bear while
out in search of berries.
| The bowery dance still continues tc
draw good crowd, but the managers
did not award the prize to the hand
soonest lady on Saturday night last, ~
advertised, doubtless owing to the fact
that there were SO many pretty girl
present, they were unable to decide K
whom it rightfully belonged.
A few of the young people had /
social hop at the residence of Herman
Behrant on Saturday last.
DR.. G. F. Witter was summoned t.
attend Mrs, Frank Wesenberg, whC
was taken suddenly i'll on Friday last
Mr.. L. a. Burgess, Vice-prest., anC
travelling salesman, of the Ripon Knit
ting works made this berg a busines
call last week, and while here sold II
Sherry & Co., nice bill of winter socks
mittens, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
DO Be- WISE.
And get the benefit of lowest prices
SOAPS

| Magnetic per bar SC
Telephone bar &C.
Centennial for
Our own brand bars for 25c
Albion bars for 25c.
Big gun bars for
BE and let help your bird
Hemp seeds per lb 7c.
Canary seed per lb 7c.
Or have lbs of
guarantee it the very best in the market.
Do Come and the fine silver we give
away free with every American Family Rakno Pow
der We sell also the Pearl the from 2ocs up Il
has been demonstrated that flea an inch can np
twenty inches hundred and twenty times its own eno The
common rabbit jumps nine feet clear level ground these
wonders nothing the properties of our
powders Which two small spoonful will raise baking Of
biscuits, which thousand times itsssize
Do and you have any cleaning polishing around
home to do buy pkg of Sapoo Our price only others ask
you 10 cts
Do and the thing you to come and see US
for what groceries you
Our are the best
Our cofees the purest,
Our sarchs the finest;
Our sugars the sweetest
free from guscoe sand Fine granuated enough for orr
customers.
Beware of losing your enthusiasm you ever glory in some
thing and strive to reen admiration for all that will ennobe
interest in all that will enrich your life but
DON'T BE FOOLISH.
and would be foolish hard without
knowing getting full value for the
extremely good value white goods lawns handkerche fans and
embroidery.
DON'T and would buy pair of Gloves
mts hose without first seeing what you Corner
Don't BE FOOLISH and five dollars for ane paraso when
sell the for S3.75
DON'T and miss buying $500 fne embroidered
white robe closing out at ST. 50 it money
DON'T and go hunting for trying
our honest clothing and honest prices What the average
husband that he is his wife knows big man as he
wants the world to think he IS but he foolish also
know that our clothing will multitude of the average
faults.
where are the poo Let him be wise and the oeoy the
Vesry and he will say where are the rch7
TT. 9. ST. AMOUR,
Grand Rao1c1S, wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
BASE BALL.

The game between Grand Rapids and
Merrill Sunday was close and well con-
tested, although but seven innings were
played in order that the Grand Rapids
boys might get home on the train. The
outsiders had Kipp, an alleged profes-
sional pitcher with them, and they were
very confident of downing our up-the-
creeks. Their catcher was Mullen. The
Merrill battery consisted Of Bob Stack
and Nels Noel. Good play prevailed
all through the game. The score stood
3 to 4 in favor of Merrill. Burns, of
Junction City acted as umpire. Merrill
News.
The return game of base ball between
the juvenile Pittsville and Grand Rap
ids mines, took place last week at the
fair grounds. Our home club did up
the visiting brethren to the time of 24
to 10. The boys on both sides enjoyed
the fun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
Centra1ia Locals.

Miss Grace and Minnie Gets with
their cousin Lille Gets, of Oregon
Dane Co., and Miss Julia Smith and
others, enjoyed themselves by having q
picnic party and excursion trip to Wau-
sau and Merrill last week.
Tramps have been quite numerous OF
late here. They have been encamped
in the woods west of the depot and been
prowling around in the night time.
E. l.. Mathews a resident of Grand
Rapids and Centralia, who went away
from here Is years ago this fall and was
located at Leroy in this state, died some
time last month at his home. He will
be remembered by great many. He
was blacksmith by trade.
Ed Favels wife and children are down
with the measles and mumps.
Quite a number of our citizens attend
ed Barnum's show at Wausau Monday,
and report having had good time.
r. E. Mcfarland departed Monday
evening for his old home in Penn.
About four o'clock that day he received
a telegram that his mother was very
sick and not expected to live, so he
thought it was his duty to go and see
her once more as she is past ninty
years Of age.
Charles Stoll's oldest daughter is very
sick under the care of DR.. Witter.
Clark Lyon, proprietor of the Lyon
house, attended the show at Wausau.
Our old townsman, Chas. d. Lemley,
is busy fitting up the basement at the
school house prior to the commence
ment of our school, which will add
another department for the accommo-
dation Of the scholars
1t is whispered around that some
partiessare skirmishing around already
for young chickens. Take warning for
you are watched, the law does not ex-
pire until the first day of September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
MONONA LAKE.

Last Friday Monona Lake Assembly
closed lis eighth annual session. The
grass was never grecner, trees brighter,
weather more agreeable, or exercises
more enjoyable. The Normal class
work under Dr Hurlburt was exceed
ingly interesting and valuable. No
Sabbath School teacher can faithfully
pursue this course without having high
er ideas of his worl, and being better
fitted therefor The Childrens class and
Youths Palestine class also did valuable
work under the direction Of Mrs. A. ID.
Kennedy. The members of Abe P;tles-
tine class who successfully passed the
examination received with their certif-
cate card printed for the purpose in
Jerusalem. The lectures heard by the
writer during the last four days were
of very high order, particularly the
literary lectures by Prof. Freeman. on
''Chaucer,' ''The rise of the Novel; and
the Wonderland of the Yellowstone" Z"
Bishop Warren raised his audience to
sublime nights Of thought as he spoke
of ''The possibilities of Culture, "The
Celestial Empire and ''The power of a
Sunbeam" Dr. Richards gave rose
colored view of "0ur Nation" and Gen.
Prentice ut the age of 20 years, while
describing the Battle of Shiloh" man
ifested more enthusiasm and vigor of
thought than most men in the prime of
life. Chautauqua day was a grand sue
cess, So received their diplomas one
with eight seals. Bishop Warren de-
clared the evening camp fire the most
beautiful hc had ever seen. The bur
lesque Of the ghosts which followed
awakened peaIs of laughter and let us
down finely from the tension of the day.
Good music was Il prominent feature of
the Assembly, there being musicale
or concert every afternoon and evening.
The Mauston Ideal Band showed us how
brass instruments could be played
gracefully and sweetiy. The Stewart
Concert Co., of colored singers elicted
much applause, while Prof. Palmer
with his large chorus class displayed
much skill in the variety of his enter
tainmcnts. lie WAS remembered as
was also DR.. Hurlburt with valuable
testimonials Of regard from his class.
A. L. Z. Loosus.
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.NoTlcEoF SALEM FogEcl os,,pe

STATE OF WISCONSTN,-CIRCTJT COTrRT
FOR WOOD COUNTY
Edward Euban, Plaintiff
Against
Geo. a. Neeyes as sole executor of the loe+ III
ana testament of Mary Nceves deceased, Geo A
NeeVes ana Ann h. Scott, as dc yisCgs under sd
Will and VIM. b. Neeves and Alice 8 Nervae bjs
wife, Defendants 10 ''A'
Notice is hereby given that bv virtna of and
pursuant TO the judgment of force cloqrlre and
sale rendered entered, and docketed in the above
entltled action on the Goth day of July 1897, In
sild circuit court of Wood county I, Frank
Stahl Sheriff OF said county of Hued will ofFt,
for sale and sell at pubic auction Z, he hinhmf
bidder tor cash at the front door of the court
! mousse IN the city of Grand R;,utds in said
county OF wood on the 18th t;.y Cf Eeptcmbpr
a. D. 1850 al ~ o'clock in the forenoon Of TINT
| day all Inc following dccTibed real estate
mentioned IN sad JudgmCui, viz All the
| following described tracts Of land fitunte living
ana being in the county of Wood in The stntc ,Jf
Wisconsin, tO-wit. 4 part Of fractional lot five
! (3l OF Sec,loli Eighteen in Township Twenty-Five
~, norm oI faIlge SIX (G) East, commencing at
westerly extension Of High Street In the city of
Grand Rapids 1S1 feet from the South easferly
corner OF IL tract heretofore conveyed to Wm. D.
NeeVes and now owned by Geo r. Gardner
| running thence south westerly along said cx-
| tension of High Street $50 feet thence at right
angles with said High street North wegtcTlV ia
HlShWay Known as extension Of front street
Ihence North easterly parallel with said line on
Hlgh street 32O feet, thence south easterly to
place OF Beginning; being The homestead of said
Mary NeeFcs. Also lot Number two ~ of Block
number two ~ Of Neeves Ist, and 2nd. addition
! to said city OF Grand Rapids
Dated July 3lst 1883.
| FRANK STAHL,
| Sheriff Of Wood County, Wis
| GARDNER GAYNOR, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

Aug. 7th 1888.
The Common Council met in special
session per order of his Honor the
Mayor Henry Kuntz
Alderman present, Closuit, Lutz,
Schroeder, Kammeran, and Baker.
Absent Pomainville.
Minutes of last meeting read:
The clerk reports that no order or
ordinance is on record in regard to
street other than that in City Charter
which require all real estate owners to
build and keep in repair their own
sidewalks.
On motion the clerk ordered to give
public notice by publication in the city
paper, to property owners that they
must look after their sidewalk and keep
the same in repair.
Street committee report the street al
the foot Of J. f. Woods hill in bad
condition.
l. On motion said committee ordered to
repair the same as needed forthwith.
Committee on petition of Carl Manske
and others report that a street can be
opened for their convenience by paying
S. A. Spaford $50. for so feet rs right o.
way.
On motion, the city Attorney was
instructed to procure an Abstract of tn {
NV /, of Sc /, of Sec. II, Township 2:
north of Range 6, E, and make a plat o
/ the same.
0nmotion the following amounts were
ordered to be levied as taxes for 1888 to
wit:
On salaries. SOC. .0(
On fuel and lights. 300.0C
On incidentals.. l ,400O1
! On Howe High school, ............. 2,500.G
! On motion the council now adjourned
2 W Burt, Citv Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09

| Ifyou would like fine Cady hat call
at Fogo Bros, store in Centralia before
| they are all gone. You can get one
very cheap.
Miss Ina Lynn's concert takes place
| Wednesday evening the 18th inst, at
| the Opera Hall. Tickets now on sale at
| C. H. Slocum's drugstore. Prices 35, 25
and Is cents.
''Inordinate curiosity is what gets us
into half our quarrels. If a man would
Ijust mind his own business, and let his
neighbor's alone, the amount of broth
erly love in the world would be doubled
in week"
Our time is like our money When
we change guinea, the shillings es-
cape as things of small account; when
we break day by idleness in the
morning, the rest of the hours lose their
importance in our eyes, [Sir Walter
Scott.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Witter and family,
left Monday evening for Chautauqua
Lake, New York, to be present at the
closing exercises of the graduating
class. Before they return they will
visit with relatives at Grand Rapids,
Mich.
B. Silber's store building has been all
painted inside and out and new hard
wood floor put in. On Monday he
moved his stock of goods and now has
us neat and tidy looking store as we
| have in the city. He is enterprising
and likes to have his business place
attractive.
Next to the folly of cutting prices to
defeat or injure competitor is that of
taking work, without computing the
cost, in a haphazard, careless way,
either through shiftlessness or ignor-
rance. A great many good things have
been said and written of late on the
cost of work and the necessity of taking
a careful account Of every possible item
of expense. These should be needed.
There must be something beyond
man in this world. Even on attaining
to his highest possibilities, he is like
bird beating against his cage. There is
something beyond. 0, deathless soul,
like sea shell, moaning for the bosom
of the ocean to which you belong!-|
Chaplin.
A series of Revival services under the
auspices of the NJ. E. Church directed
by Evangelist n. P. Peterson, of Osh
kosh, will commence in Opera Hall
Saturday evening at 7:30. Services at
the same place Sabbath morning and
evening also each evening during the
week except on Wednesday evening
when the Lynn concert takes place.
If men living in the morning twilight
of the gospel obey the new law, rever
sing the old law of selfshness and
brutality, it is because they have begun
to learn something of the Spirit of God. |
And if with God weakness is power,
then how broad and firm is the basis of
faith!-[ Philip Brooks.
The executive committee of the State
Editorial Association, of Minnesota,
have deemed it advisable to change the
date for the annual meeting of the as
sociation from August 29th to Septem-
Der 9Th. The date for the laying of the
corner stone of the new Masonic
Temple has also been changed from
September 5th to September 4th. These
occur during the Minneapolis Exposi-
ton.
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Renews her Aout N.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co. Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched for
by the residents of the town: Il am 73
years old, have been troubled with
kidney complaint and lameness for
many years; could not dress myself
without help. Now | am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able TO do ali
my own housework. l owe my thanks
20 Electric Bitters for having renewed
my vouty, and removed completely al
disease and pain Try a bottle 50e and
81 at X. L. Wood & Cos. drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
IN PROBATE.
MOOD COUNTY COURT-IN PR

WOOD COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the Estate Of ATon Anderson
deceased.
on reading and filing the petition of B. A.
Johnson representing among other things that
he has fully administered the said estate, and
praying that q time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of his
administration, and that the residue Of the said
estate be assigned to such persons are entitled
to the same;
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at my office, IN the city ot
Grand Rapids on the 18th dayof August, 1888, al
10 o'clock, A. NJ.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice Ot
said application and hearing be given to al
persons interested, by publication of a copy o.
this order, for three successive weeks, in the
WOOD COUNTY REPORPER u newspaper printed
in said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing
Dated this 31st. day Of July, 1888.
By the Court,
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
County Judge,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
1T COSTS.

If every reader of a county newspaper
realized the cost of each paper, and how
many a publisher has been crippled
because each subscriber has thought his
delay in paying could make but little
difference, as the amount was small,
publishers would not be looked upon,
as they too often are, as an impecunious
set. Reader you are reminded that in
this copy Of the Gazette that you now
hold in your hand, every inch of paper,
and every inch of type has cost the
publisher cash. Every revolution of
the press that worked the paper, has
cost something, the fuel that fed the
engine that runs the press costs some
thing, to say nothing of the return for
money invested in the machinery, etc.
1t all costs, and that same paper i'll
your hand represents just at much IS a
pound of cheese, half a yard of cotton,
half a pound of sugar, or bit Of cam
phor, and yet what would the farmer,
the druggist, groceryman, dryGoods
dealer think if you made your purchase
in Titles, and days, weeks, months, yes
and years went by without any return
other than the conc1onsness that they
had been "patronized." 1t might grow
wearisome, if not worse. Perhaps you
had not thought of it fairly in that light
before; it is to be hoped for the future
you will not forget, whatever else you
may, that it COSTS TO Run a NEWSPAPER
Estate Gazette.
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Electric Alarm System.

The Grand Rapids Fire Company
have purchased the .. s. Fire Alarm
system and are placing the poles this
week. There will be twenty-five alarm
boxes, one in each members house.
This viii be valuable addition to the
convenience Of the citizens in case of
fire and is creditable on the part of the
fire company who are making this i'm
provement at their own expense. It
will cost when complete about four
hundred dollars.
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TT. g. ST. AMOUR.
Grand Rapids, wis
Notwithstanding.

Mr.. w. III. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City. Fla, was taken with severe Cold
attended with distressing Cough and
running into Consumption in its first
stages. He tried many so-called popu-
lar cough remedies and steadily grew
worse. Was reduced in flesh, had
difficulty in breathiDg and was unable
to sleep. Finly tried DR.: Kings New dis,
immediate relief, an after usuing about
half dozen bottles found himself well
and has had no reurn of the diseass
No other remedy can show 50 grand &
record of cures, as DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Guarantee
to do just what it claimed for it.-Tria
bottle free at w. L.. Wood& Co.'S, drug
store
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List of Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending July 30th., 1883.
Andurv, Miss Mary Kidder, VIII E.
Gokey, John Miller, Miss Miller
HIM, Martin Wites, Mrs. Frank
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised"
p. McCamley, P. NJ.
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HTTD SEA WONDERs exist in thousands Of
utL of Invention Those who arc in IN need
Of profitable work that can be done
WhIIe living at home should at once send their
auufess 10 HalIet d Co, Port land, Maine and
receive free, full information how either sex ~
all ages, can earn from s. go per day aIG rip-
wards wherever they live. You are started Iree
IapltaI not required. some have made over
$50 in single day at this work Ansucce.n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
BURGLAR

Last Thursday evening the saloon of
Dahlke 4 Damitz was burglarized of
over sixteen dollars in money, besides
helping themselves to some refreshing
drinks. They gained entrance from the
side window breaking pane of glass
and unlatching the window. The burg
lar was recognized by certain citizen
and he is reported to be young man
who resides in Grand Rapids.
Sunday night burglars attempted to
enter Slocum's drug store from the rear
door. They had an auger hole bored
through the door when Chas. Scott was
awakened 10y the noise. He arose and
asked who was there when the parties
left. He failed to recognize them.
Slocum wonders what they expected to
get there. He says there was nothing
there worth while taking unless it be
they were in need of Ayers pills or a
good drink of old rum. Money, he
says, is the scarcest article in his store.
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NEW STORE.

Mr.. VIM. J. Prettyman, of Aurora,
H., will open a drygoods and boot and
shoe store in the Gardner block the
coming week. He viii occupy the store
lately vacated by Mr.. Silber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
BnrLSIen5s Amin sA,un-

Tie best salve in the world for Cuts,
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by w,
L. Wood q Go.
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Tsz s--@

Stevens Point Journal: NJ. Strope
and his son Benjamin, had narrow
escape from serious injuries, last Mon
day afternoon. The top buggy in which
they were seated in front of Andraes
block, was run into by Frank kluck,
who was driving lumber wagon loaded
with timber. The carriage was tipped
over and Mr.. Strope fell under it, and it
was some time before he could extri-
cate himself. The buggy was badly
broken, but fortunately the horse was
prevented from running away. hluck
was arrested by Chief of Police Knaufi
and will probably have to pay the dam
ages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-09
Teachers Institute and Examinations

Notice is hereby given that teachers
institute for Wood Co., beginning Aug,
18th, and continuing two weeks, will be
held at Centralia, in the school house.
Profs I. n. Stewart and w. L. Morrison
will be the conductors. Both gentle
men are well and favorably known to q
great many Of our teachers, who, with
others are expected to avail themselves
of this opportunity for self-improve'
ment.
Examinations will be held as follows
AT Centralia, Aug. 9th and 28th.
At Marshfield, Aug. Both and 31st.
At Pittsvjlle, Sept. Sd and 4th.
The exercises will begin at 8:45 a. m.
of each day.
Applicants will please come prepared
with pen, ink, blotter and legal cap
paper.
Grand Rapids, Wis, July 25. 1888.
GEO. 7. ROWLAND,
Supt. of Schools, Wood Co, Wis.
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LEGALS.
NOTICE..

Ny wife Kittie NJ. Shea having left my bed
and board, without just cause or prOvocaliOn.
hereby give notice to all persons not to harbor
or trust her on my account az will not be
responsible for any debts she may contract in
my name after this date. w. j. SHEA.
Remington, Wiz. July 31st. 1883