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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
THE ALBUM CRAZE.

The "Confession'' Album, the ''SiIhouett0~
 and Dozens of Other Kinds.
 ''The album craze has about reached it's height. I don't see how it can go much fur ther," said the manager of enc of the largest fancy stationery and book houses in the city. "Anong the young ladies there is no end of albums, and they are of all sorts imaginable The confession album is very popular just now. It has on euch page list of questions to which the young lady's friends write an- swers in the blank places opposite them, tell ing what are their ideal virtues, their favor ite authors, their favorite flowers, their idea of beauty in art, in nature, and all that sort of thing. It is supposed that when friend has answered his list of questions the young lady has pretty good idea of his chal acter, but, of course, most of the young men try to be funny, so the book becomes practically use- less for the purpose for which it is intended.
 Another album is one in which young lady pastes on the white page black silhou- cite of each of her friends. A piece of white paper is tackled to the wall, 6 bright lamp is set upon the table near it, and the friend is seated between the lamp and the paper, so that the shadow of his profile is thrown upon the paper. The young lady then traces the outline of the shadow and af- terward cuts out the picture. This makes the pattern. The picture then only has to be cut out of black paper and pasted on the white page of the album. These are ire quently pretty good ikenesses, the only flaws l in them being usually accounted for by the subjects inability to sit still enough.
 Then there are dozens and dozens of other kinds of albums. There are those in which the shapes of young mems heads are kept. The young men have impressions taken by their matters and send them to the young la- l dies. Others are for recording the shape and size of young mems feet as furnished by the ! shoemakers. Still others contain imprints of hands, or photographs of merely the eyes, or the nose, or an ear, mustache, a chin, a forehead, or any thing else that the young lady's ingenuity may suggest.
 ''One young lady, living on Prairie avenue, has @ very large collection of imprints of thumbs. She got the idea from the Chinese method of identifying criminals. Chicago 1 Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The Valuable Kettle.

The nettle is among the substances which science has put to use during the past few years This weed is even being cultivated in Germany, it's fiber having proven valuable for variety of textile fabrics. In Dresden thread produced from it is so fine that a ength of sixty miles weighs only two and Q nalf pounds.-New Orleans Picayune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Colored Peoples Benefit Association.

A great many colored people belong to a benefit association known as the Brother aood," an organiza jon which is understood to ra1nify throughout the south, it's chief om- cer residing at Natchez, Miss. The object of the association is the insurance of it's mem- bers, it being conducted on that plan. A ben. eft of S400, besides S25 for funeral expenses, is guaranteed to the family or other benef- ciaries at the death of each member. In the the event of sickness or disability from any. other cause the disabled person is allowed sS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04

Now that passementerie is so much the rage, ladies may spend their leisure econom- ically, if not 2rofitably, in crocheting handsome ornaments For Scr spring gowns and wraps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04

A New York state Yankee proposes to make railroad car entirely of wood pulp. He claims that it will be indestructible either by fire or by shock. Such g car is needed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

explanations are so far offered The
author would offer, from his own
observation the following: The surface
of the earth receives and absorbs the
heat of the suns rays all day. All night
the earth radiates its heat into the air.
This creates current from the earth
outward through the atmosphere.
Now, the malarial germ is lighter than
the air and therefore is carried from
the ground to float in the atmosphere,
and the inhabitant of the malarial
region breathes more germs than he
would in the day time.
Moisture to certain amount is nee
essary to the generation of malaria
Slight rains on hot, parched, malarial
breeding places increase the disease.
Heavy dews enhance its action. The
explanation of this is similar to the
other. When the rain and dew evapor-
ates the germ is more carried through
the atmosphere to be breathed.
Still another element in the produc-
ton OF malaria exists. Observation
shows that after we have the germ, the
proper soil, the suitable moisture and
prolonged high temperature that a
certain time elapses before the disease
appears. This Is called the stage of
incubation, the germs simply hatch or
develop. 1t requires thirty days for the
malarial germ under the above condi-
tions to become an active agent in the
production of disease. From the
above statements it appears that the
germs of malaria is governed by the
same laws as other vegetable germs
and exists under similar conditions.
Second. How does it enter the human
system?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Dexterville Items.
WILLIAM J. PRETTYMAN.

Mrs. Geo. Hiles and daughter Mrs.
Phoebe Brown, returned Monday
morning, from short visit with friends
and relatives.
Miss Hattie Hayden is teaching
school few miles from Pittsville. She
began on Monday.
DR. NJ Wood, of Pittsville, went to
Milwaukee last week to purchase
a large stock of Christmas goods, to be
on hand for the holidays.
A special car arrived from Milwaukee
on Friday morning last bringing Mr..
and Mrs Geo. Hiles, Mrs. Phoebe
Brown w. G. Collins, and Mr.. Kinny.
The above named gentlemen took a
trip over Mr. Hiles railroads, viz: the
w F. & s. and NJ ID. & n. returning to
Milwaukee in the evening of the same
day.
Married, /, at the residence of her sister,
Miss Anna Hermish te Mr.. Herman
Frenzel, by Justice NJ. f. Hubbard, of
PittsvIlle They are both from Wausau.
Geo. Swenson, representative of the
Oliver & Chandler Steam Logger, stopp-
ed at the Downing House, while on his
way TO Newtown to put in order one of
their Steam Loggers. This new inven-
tion of Mr.. Gliver's has been in opera
tion for the past three years in Michi-
gan, and has proved very successful. 1t
consists of large frame set on heavy
runners. On this is placed an upright
engine of one hundred horse power,
with boiler of proportionate size.
Behind this is placed two friction
wheels four feet in diameter, and two
feet wide each with friction teeth. This
propells the machine. In front is
placed pilot wheel to steer it with.
The machine is able to draw from four
to five loads of logs at the rate of four
miles per hour. The lumoermen are
hailingthis new invention with joy, as it
saves large expenses in keeping horses
to draw the logs to the banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Vesper Locals.
spent.

Henry Sherry & Co. started up their
Mill on Monday, December Sd. Their
supply Of logs comes in daily via. r. r.
1t makes lively tunes for the mill and
train boys as well as for those in camp.
Sam Smith, Joe White and others are
making the most of the favorable
weather skidding logs, cutting roads etc.
Mrs. Smith, nee Denny, is visiting
Mrs. ]. W. Cameron.
The roads in the country are getting
quite smooth, that together with con-
tinued moderate weather makes 1t a
grand time to get around.
The good people of Sherry gave an
entertainment and Oyster supper on
Saturday evening, to raise funds for
their pastor. Henry Sherry & Co. fur
nished free transportation for all the
Vesperites who wished to attend. The
conductor was quite surprised to find so
large a crowd awaiting his coming when
he backed his Palace Car down to the
station. Geo. Hill of Centralia came
out to join the merry throng, and while
returning met with the misfortune o.
loosing half his coat tail-bnt his girl
didn't go back on him for all that. c.
F. Kellogg was transformed into q
tumbler, some of the boys thought he
ought to be made ornamental as vel
| as useful. One feature of the enter.
tainment was a fsh-pond, which was
stocked with nice variety of religious
| fish. While it is wicked to go fishing
on Sunday, still no crime is attached
to fishing on Saturday night for money
to put into the contribution box or
Sunday. 1t seems strange that what
you need most, Will come to you, fol
one of the boys who contemplates
matrimony was successful i'll fishing out
two baby dresses and the Methods
pastor of this place who is young mar
came home the happy possessor of {
nursing bottle. Financially the enter
tainment was a success, netting S53.
Much credit is due the denizens o
Sherry for the kind reception given
and generous hospitality bestowed
upon their visiting friends.
Mr.. C. F. Kellogg and family spen
Thanksgiving at Neenah with friends
and relatives. Mrs. Kellogg and child
rem remaining for few days visit.
J. w. CirkeI who went to Minneapo
lis to brace up his shattered nerves
after the result of the late election wa
announced, has returned and look
quite like his former self after week
soiourn with his family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
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HIT OR MISS.

The dew of compassion is tear
byron.
Mrs. John Hamm is noted among the
sick this week.
Try California Pear Cider at Crosses
it's immense.
Doubt is hell in the human soul =
TGaspian.
DR.. G. A. Boorman, Centralia. Office
over Johnson. Hill q Co.'S store IT,
Mr.. Jos. Dugas has purchased new
delivery horse.
DR.. Robinson was called to Meadow
Valley several times the past week.
A full line of Weather Strips
for sale at Geo. w. Bakers.
Buy your holiday goods at the jewelry
store in Wagner's block
Silence is the severst criticism
Charles Buxton.
DR.. Boorman was called to Beaver
professionally last Saturday.
Who wants any nicer weather than
we have been enjoying the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Phillieo are happy
over the arrival of daughter Tuesday
morning.
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately re-
lieye Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. Sold at Woods Drug
Store. IA.
The world itself is too small for the
covetous.-[Seneca.
For the. next 10 days only, Gross
offers so barrels first quality York State
apples 9 200 per barrel.
II. Pearson & Co., have neat Santa
Claus headquarters. At night when
Illuminated it makes very attractive
sign.
There are remedies for all things but
death.-[Carlyle.
Mrs. Donaldson and son Carl were
called to Waupaca Saturday last by
| telegram on account of the serious
illness of Rev. J. w. Donaldson, pastor
of the Congregational church there.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-A positive
cure for Catarrh, Diphther1a and Can
ker Mouth. Sold at Woods Drug
Store. II.
For the next twenty days | will
sell Velvet Carpet Platform Rock
ers for $50 each. At Geo. w
Bakers.
MIS-. Donaldson will have an elaborate
line of the Peerless patterns in a new
method of stamping for painting or
pushes for this work call in and see hel
novelties in Christmas goods.
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
is unequalled for old chronic sores
Many cases have been permanently
cured by e. For Sale at Woods Drug
/ Store.
| Faith builds bridge across the gull
of death.-[ Young.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
MARSHFIELD NEWS.

From Marshfield Times:-The Times
has it, not from any personal knowledge
but from reliable information that
already there are two or three petitions
in circulation by aspirants for the post
office in this city, and that several more
will soon be in the field.
The Upham Co.'S logging train is
engaged in hauling rock from the
granite quarry, on the Wisconsin Cen
tral extension, and propose the coming
summer to erect two large warehouses,
one at the store and one at the grist
mill from the rock.
Since the last meeting of the County
board there has come to light six bonds
of $1,000 each, issued in 1873 by Wood
County in aid of the Green Bay railroad.
The bonds are coupon bonds, payable
in thirteen and twenty years and no
interest has ever been paid. They now
amount to S13 200 principal and interest.
Spectators have been trying to negoti-
ate for the bonds but the scheme has
been headed off, and it is very likely
that now whatever discounts are made
the county will receive the benefit Of
Wednesday night of last week the
Hardware store of Theo. La Budda,
hotel and saloon of Jacob Schafer and
the postoffice at Maple Works was
burned. Mr.. Marsh, the postmaster,
succeeded in saving the mail, but all the
books and records of the Office were
burned. Mr. LaBudda carried stock
valued at $1,000 which was a total loss.
Partially insured. Mr.. Shafer's loss is
about $4,000. Insurance unknown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Bankrupt Stock of Japanese China
Ware
III. L. PEARSON & Co., Prop

A very choice and rare stock of Jap
anese Goods will be offered for sale at
the Cheap Store in the Gardner Block
the last of this week, consisting of:
Dwarf Bowls, very fine.
Dwarf Rose Jars.
Imari Cups and Saucers, very rare.
Dwarf Vases.
Kishin Bowls.
Imari Vases.
Imari Soup, Breakfast and Dinner
plates.
Dwarf Boxes very prettily decorated.
Kishin Vases Oriental style.
Satsuma Cups and Saucers.
kanZan Vases.
Kaga Teapots handsome decoration.
kobi Rose Jars, very rare.
Kioto Mustards Oriental style.
Sagwai Vases Bottle shape.
Saigi Cups and Saucers.
DwarI Plates.
Kimari Custard Cups.
Oriental Enameled Knives, Jeweled
All of the above ale very rare and
costly goods that people do not have an
opportunity of buying at their own
door more than once in lifetime.
All of which will be sold at less than
sifty cents on the dollar of their actual
value All of these goods are decorated
by hand In gold and fine colors. will
also during the week receive a large
addition to my other stock of general
merchandise.
WILLIAM j PRETTYMAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Death of Mrs. John D. Carey

Another old settler in our sister city
Cen tralia has been called by death to
her final reward Mrs. Hannah Carey,
wife of John Carey, died on Saturday
December the Sth, 1888, of heart failure
the result of Bright's disease of the
kidneys. She had reached the ripe age
Of 68 years, months and % days. She
was one among the old settlers OF
Centralia having lived there since 1857.
She was born in the Parish of Kilkim-
mon county, Kerry, Ireland in the
month of May 1887 Her maiden name
was Hannah Morarity. She was Joined
in wedlock to Mr. John Carey at
Cabbetsville, Hamden county, Mass.
She was the mother of nine children
five sons and four daughters, of which
four sons and four daughters with her
husband survive her. The father, three
sons, one daughter and two grand
children were present at her bedside
when she died.
Mrs. Carey had been ailing for several
years but the last year of Der life she
was poorly most of the time and at
times suffering great pain. She was
conscious up to the last and died with
her trust in God. She was an active
working member in the Roman Catholic
church.
The funeral service took place Tues
day morning at the Catholic church
Rev. Beyerle officiating. A large
number of the old settlers and friends
of the family followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
lEGALS.
NOTICE OF SALE ON FORECuO-


NJ ICE OF SALE ON FOREClO-
SURE.
State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court for Wood
! County.
T. C. ST. Amour, Plaintiff.
Against
Florence A. Cary and Augustus g. Cary.
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that BY yirlue of and
pursuant TO the judgement of foreclosure and
sale rendered and entered in the above entitled
action on the S0th day of October 1887 in said
circuit court of Wood county, l. Frank Stahl
sheriff of said county of Wood viii offer for
sale and sell at public auction TO the highest
bidder for cash at the front door of the Court
House in the City of Grand Rapids in said
county of Wood on the Goth day of December
A. D. 1883, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that
day all the following described real estate
mentioned in said judgment viz:
The undivided onehHlf of the West three
fourthS of the East one half of the south west
quarter of Section Twenty six (26l and the west
three fourths of the north east quarter of the
north west quarter of Section Thirty-five (S5) in
Township Twenty-Five COY North of Range four
(4) East or much thereof as.may be necessary
to satisfy said judgement with interest and COSTS
And in case the proceeds of the sale Of said
mortgaged premises above described shall be
insufficient TO pay said amount, shall pursuant
TO said judgment at the time and place aforesaid
offer for sale and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash all the right title and
interest of the said defendants or either of them
in the following lands and the option to
purchase the same mentioned and described In
The SW14 of the SW1z of Section "a, the SE14 of
SE14 of Section 2S. The S15 of NW14 and VIZ of
the SW a of Section 26. The VIZ Of the NW1@
Section So. The E15 of the NEl4 of Section
81 and E1% of the SEI4 and the SE14 of the NE14
of Section 27 Township Twenty-Five COZ North
of Range four East in Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated this 1st day of Nov, A. d. 1888.
FRANK STAHL,
Nov1w7 Sheriff of Wood County,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Musicale Entertainment.

The Cong'l Church Choir will give a
concert at that church next Monday
evening for the benefit of that church.
This entertainment promises to be quite
a rare musical treat. Outside of our
home talent Mrs. d. Foster, formerly
of Grand Rapids, Mich, but now OF
Merrill, with fine suprano voice has
kindly consented to assist. Admission
35 cents, children % cents. Let there
be large attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

The Amherst correspondent in the
Stevens Point Journal gives US the fol-
lowing item of interest to our readers
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hearted lost their only
son by death Tuesday. He was fifteen
months old and was sick but three days.
Cholera Infantum was the cause of his
death. They have the heartfelt sympa-
thy of this entire community. They
extend their thanks to their kind
friends for aid and sympathy in their
great loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

School report for district No. three in
the town of Grand Rapids. Total num-
Der of days taught 10. Whole number
of pupils enrolled 80. Average daily
attendance 40. Names of pupils neither
absent nor tardy:-Lizzie Rowland,
Walter Rowland, Richard Rowland,
Rosie Yetter, Mary Yetter, Renold
Timm, Charles Timm, Theresa Timm,
Fred Brahmstedt, Herman Kickoff,
Henry Kickoff, Fred Behrend, Henry
shumtosky, Herman Arndt, Rosie
Zaniszewsky, Joseph Zaniszewsky,
Frank Zaniszewsky and Henry Reimer.
WALTER BURT, Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Dry Goods

This is no Milk and Water way
for us. How cheap we can sell
you reliable goods is our only aim
this only goes to the root of honest
trading, of course after we make
sure of reliability the price is to be
met. We're not afraid of any COM
petition and we'll give you better
goods at lower prices than any so
called cheap john store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Evening Social.

W. B. Neeves' beautiful new residence
on High street was illuminated last
Saturday evening1n honor of an Gwen
ing Social" given by the hostess. About
fifty guests responded to their invita-
tions. It was the occasion for consider
able dress and the ladies present were
conspicuous on account of the elegant
costumes worn. We heard a lady
remark that it was the ''most dressy
patty she had attended this winter" {"
Of course the gentlemen of the twin
cities are always in full dress and were
not conspicuous on that account. An
elegant supper was served in the latest
style of the art in which none of its
parts were omitted. At each plate was
a card bearing the persons name on
one side and a conundrum on the other.
The conumdrums were the occasion for
considerable repartee. Some of the
answers were witty yet none correct.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Neeves, Mrs. Geo.
A. Neeves, Mr.. and Mrs Dr. Mosher
and their daughter Bell were untiring
in their efforts to please and make the
evening pleasant one. Dancing and
card playing was partaken of by those
who enjoy these methods of entertain
ment while others enjoyed themselves
in social converse. Those who attended
all speak in the highest terms of their
entertainment and the pleasant evening
Epppt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
n. E. Emmons has one of the

n. E. Emmons has one of the
largest stock of Watches, Clocks,
Silver and Silver plated Ware,
Gold Chains, Pens, Gold and
Roll plated Jewelry, and every
thing pertaining to the Jewelry
business that has ever been placed
before the people of Grand Rapids
and vicinity. All of which will
be sold cheap to all old patrons
as we'll as to all new ones that will
favor him with a call for anything
they may need in his line. Now
is your opportunity to get your
self or your friend a Christmas
present cheap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

Walter L. Wood the Druggists, desires
to inform his patrons that he is agent
for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the
best and most reliable medicine in use
for coughs, colds and Group. No one
suffering from throat or lung trouble
can use it without benefit. 1t will cure
a severe cold in less time than any
other medicine or treatment; it is the
only known remedy that will prevent
Group.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
CITY OFFICERS.
Santa Claus Head Quarters.

Buy your Holiday Presents at Santa
Claus Head Quarters. Tie cheapest
place in the city to buy.
Photograph Albums.
Autograph Albums.
Scrap Books and pictures.
Cloth Bound Books.
Juvanile Books.
Diaries.
Fine Stationary.
Stereoscopes and Views.
Fancy Cups and Saucers.
Building Blocks.
Wooden Toys.
Tin Toys.
Games &c, &c.
III. L. PEARSON & Co., Props.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

Mr.. 0. Gordon one of the best sur
veyors in Wood County and one of
Centralia's most respected citizens was
a welcome caller at the REPORTER office
last Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

By letter we learn that Mr.. c. T.
Purdv is now in Chicago, in company
with Messrs. J. II. Danforth and c. G.
Wade. The style of the firm is Dan
forth, Wade & Purdy, Civil and
Mechanical Engineers, Chicago, Ill.
Room 9, 166 Washington Street. May
success attend the new firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

We were successful in closing a con-
tract this week with Mr.. Chas. Briere
for the o. c. Neeves' homestead in this
city. He will probably fix it up in the
Spring for home for his family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

The editor of the REPORTER expects
to publish a few articles on malarial
fever whose merits must speak for
themselves. The editor would respect
fully invite careful perusal of the same
by the "bad water" men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

I. G. st. Amour's store in Centralia is
nicely decorated for the holidays.
Messrs. Aleck BezailIon and Roy Pritz
have shown good taste in the decoration
Call and make your selections.