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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Newspapers in 1888.

From the edition of Geo. P. Rowen
& Co.'S american Newspaper Direct
ory." published April I'd (its twentieth
year,, it appears that the Newspapers
and Periodicals of all kinds issued in
the United States and Canada, now
number 16,31O, showing gain of 500
during the last Il months and of Z ,135 in
10 years.
The publishers. of the Directory assert
that the impression that when the
proprietor of a newspaper undertakes
to state what has been mis- exact
circulation, he does not generally tel
the truth is an erroneous one: and they
conspicuously offer a reward Of 500 fol
every instance in there book for this
year, where it can be shown that the
detailed report received from 6
publisher was untrue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
IN PROBATE.
WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of Rosaha Szczub
Iewski deceased.
On the application Of John Colthart Of the
estate of Rozalia Szczublewski, late of Wood
county, deceased, no one having required the
appointment of commissioners on said estate;
IT IS ORDERED, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be received
examined and adjusted before this court at a
regular term thereof to be held at the Court
House in the city of Grand Rapids in said cOun-
ty on the 1st Tuesday Of each month during the
six months time hereinafter limited FOX the pre-
sentation of claims.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED, That six months from
and after the date hereof be, and the same are
hereby allowed, and limited to creditors to
present their claims against said deceased for
examination and allowance.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice Of
the time and place when and where said court
will receive, examine and adjust such claims,
be given by publishing thesame four successive
weeks in the Wood County Reporter, news
paper printed in Grand Rapids in said county OF
Wood and that the first publication be made
within ten days from the date hereof
Dated this 18th Day of February, 1888.
By the Court.
GEO. L. WILLIAMS, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
SUMMONS.

STATE OF WIsCONsIN-CIRCCIT CoUaT-WOoD Co.
NeIs Johnson, Plaintiff.
VS..
John Schmidt ard Sophie Schmidt his wife,
David Hammel and Frank Kubisach, Defendants
THE STATE OF WIsCoNsIN:-To the sold defend
ants: John Schmidt and Sophie Schmidt his
wife:
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 de-
Tnand of the complaint; of which a copy Is
herewith served upon yOu.
GARDNER GAYNOR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
P. o. Address Grand Rapids, Wood Co. Wis.
To said defendants: Take notice that the
summons and complaint. duly verified, in the
above entitled action were filed in the office Of
the clerk Of said circuit court at Grand Rapids
in said Wood County on the 18th day Of Feb'y
1885
GARDNER K GAYEOB,
mch8w6 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Their Business Boonin e :.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival of trade at W. L.
Wood & Co.'S, drug store as their giving
away to their customers of so many free
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Their traid is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and all
throat and lung disease quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by getting
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

The president of the council appoint
ed aldermen Schroeder and Kammeran
and the clerk as committee Of three
to check up and cancel orders with the
city treasurer and report at next meet
ing of the common council.
There being no further business
before the council they adjourned
subject to call of the Mayor.
a. L. FoNTAINE,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

STATE OF WISCONSIN, J

STATE OF WISCONSIN, J
WOOD COUNTY. COUNTY COURT
In the Matter Of the estate of Hippolyte Lefeb-
yTe, Deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having
been granted to Susannah Lefebvre sole execu-
trix and six months from and after the 3rd day
of April, A. D. 1888, being allowed for creditors
to present their claims against said deceased foI
examination and allowance:
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the said
County Court viii, on first Tuesday IN Jun 1885
and the first Tuesday in October 1888 &c the
Probate Office, in the city of Grand RI bids
receive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against the said Hippo
lyte Lefebvre, deceased.
Dated March 7th, 1888.
By the Court,
mch8w4 GEO. L. WILLIAMS, county Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Rrace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your
appitite is poor, you are bothered with
headache, you are fgity, nervous and
generally out of sorts, and want to brace
up. Brace up, but not with stimulants,
spring medison, or bitters, which have
for their basis very cheap, bad whisky,
and which stimulate you for an hour,
and then leave YOU in worse condition
than begore. What you want is an
alternative that will purify your blood,
start healthy action of Liver and
kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renued health and strength. Such a
medison you will find in Electric Bitters
and only 80 cents bottle at w. L.
Wood & Co.'S, drug store. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Miss Hannah Weinzeriel was in the
city few days the past week. While
here she packed her household goods
that were stored in the Pomeroy house
and had them shipped to Sauk county.
Miss Weinzeriel owns a half interest in
Schultz's German Compound manu-
factured at Beloit and is meeting with
excellent success. Her many friends
here Will be glad to learn of her good
fortune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

While Mr.. Isaac Turner was returning
from Stevens Point Tuesday driving W
B. Neeves young horse, the cutter was
upset near Frank Hamm's farm in
Rudolph and the horse ran away. He
came to this city without running into a
stump, vehicle or rig of any kind.
Every time he met one on the road he
would turn out and pass by. The horse
was somewhat scratched but not serious
ly hurt. The cutter was not broken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
School Report.

The following is report of school
District number 8 Town of Grand
Rapids for the month ending March q
1888. Number of days taught %. Num-
Der of days attendance SS5. Average
daily attendance. Number of visitors.
The following are the names of scholars
who were not absent during the month
Emma Helke, Mary Rowland, Paulina
Brahnsteadt, Rosy Helke, Walter
Rowland, Harry Rowland, Chas.
Eberhardt, Willie Eberhardt, Joseph
Jenisheweski and Rosy Jeinsheweski.
I'll. N. ROBINSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

The Exchange Store under the new
management have been masking great
improvements in their store. They
now have a fine double store with new
goods in one part and second hand in
the other. Call and look over our stock
and get prices j. Bogoger & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Death Of Mrs. Eloise LaBr eche.

The friends of Mrs. LaBreche were
surprised the last week to learn of her
peculiar sickness which finally resulted
in her death after ten days of a delirous
desease. While she did not sIlffer
excruciating pain she was delirous most
of the time not recognizing her closest
friend or relative. She was attended
by her husband, relatives and friends,
and had the best of care and medical
treatment, but all was of no avail, she
passed from this life on Saturday even
ing March 31st, 1888, at six O'Clock P. NJ.
Mrs. Eloise LaBreche was born at
Berthier, Canada, in 1871, making her
AZ years of age at her death. She was
married February 18th 1875, to Mr..
James LaBreche. This union was
blessed with four children, one of whom
died while quite young. Three children
all boys-and loving husband are
left to mourn her sad departure.
She was prominent member Of the
Catholic church where she will be
greatly missed. She was generally
known for her many womanly qualities
and was universally liked.
The funeral services took place
Wednesday forenoon at the Catholic
church Rev. Beyerle officiating. A
large congregation of relatives friends
and neighbors were present to pay their
last respects to the deceased.
Her life was insured in the Federal
Life Association of Iowa, for $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Telephone Conversation

Hello, Hello! Call No. $3.50,
Very well-go.
Is it you, Pariseau2
Yes it is me. What do you
wish p?
I want to know if you have that
early rising Baking Powder sold
with fine decorated ware presents2 ?
Yes a full car load just arrived
from headquarters.
Well we have trouble at home,
my wife has made bread, that at
the rate it goes wont raise the
height of an Esquimeau in a month
it is as fiat as pan cake, and she
declares that she will ask for
separation if 1 don't give her the
right thing. Then send me 3
boxes of Baking Powder the same
as Madame Swan got and one 10
inch decorated platter, one sugar
bowl and one oval Baker, all gilt
edge and restore the peace in our
family.
Yes friend Jones | am ready to
do all | can to reach so noble an
end.
Send also 5 lbs nice prunes ~
cents, IS lbs Standard Granulated
sugar for 500, Bobbins Soap 3
bars, I Large package Gold dust
Christal Washing Powder, send
change for S..
Thank you Mr.. Jones, you have
a noble soul.
Say tell me how those SKATES
suit? they suit frst-rate-we are
no Greenlander crank-good bye.
Genteel reader please cut the
above out and sew a FIVE dollar
greenback to it and send it 70 the
Bon Marche store by one Of any
of your nineteen children and the
goods will be at your house before
the messenger has his SKATES
off.
Jaime mon pere
Je cheris ma mere
Je loue Dieu
Je suis heureux
De mes freres ct sOeurs
J'ai grand soin
Ainsi que de mon argent
En- achetant
Chez PaTiseau
&c quill me faut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Mr.. Chas. Lemley is back from Los
Angeles, California. He reports all the
Grand Rapids people pretty well salts
fed, except it be Mrs. Ella Schultz and
her mother. They will probably come
back to this city in the summer. His
lameness is but little better.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
LEGEL-S.
NOTICE.

ngHlEg u REWARDED are those who read
Iii ii this and then act; they will find
is5e,ssl I honorable employment that will
So not take them from their homes
and families The profits are large and sure for
every industrious person, many have made and
are now making several hundred dollars a
month. 1t is easy for any one to make SIS and
upwards per day, who is willing to work Either
sex, young or old; capital not needed; we start
you. Everything new. No special ability re-
quired; you, reader, do it as well as any one
Write to us at once for full particulars, which
we mail free Adress Sttnson & Co., Portland
Maine. feb16ya
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Kate w. Howe.

Mrs. Kate W. Howe, whose visit and
entertainment in this city a few years
ago will be remembered by our readers
arrived at Portage, recently, says The
Register, accompanied by her husband
E. r. Howe. The latter is soon to have
/. court-martial trial before Frank Bart
lett Post, G. A. r., Los Angeles, Cal,
being charged with the disclosing to his
wife the secret work of the order. To
help sustain the case against Howe
several affidavits were secured from
Portage G.. A. r. boys some time ago,
to the effect that at the time of his wife S
visit she was cognizant of the secret
work, and claimed to be a member
of the Grand Army. This she now
denies, the minutes of the Rousseau
Post to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The object of the present visit of Mr..
and Mrs. Howe was to get counter
affidavits, if possible, but we are inform
ed that the result has hardly been
encouraging. A visit to Westfeld was
also made with a similar object we
underestimate [Wausau Central.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
To ha a hcolnfalM Cartair1

Of most things is difficult, but if the
united testimony of people in every
walk of life, for more than quarter of
a century, be good evidence, then dys-
pepsia, loss of appetite, headache,
wakefulness and debilitation, from
whatever cause, may be cured by DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Messrs. Ske1lls and McIntee of Grand
Rapids, $50 reported), have bought a
piece of land near the depot at Bancroft
and will build a store and put in a gem
eral stock of goods and also run gener-
al lumber yard in connection. We wish
them success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
Take Notice.

Messrs. StreveI & Webster, of Iowa,
have placed all bills due them in the
hands of r. w. Lyons for collection,
for the use of their Andrew Jackson.
Persons indebted to the above firm are
requested to call on Mr.. Lyons and
settle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

NrFH SEA WONDERS exist In thousands
II. J. II forms, but are surpassed by the marvel
iii of invention. Those who are in need
- @a of profitable work that can be done
while living at home should at once send their
address to Hallet & Co., Portland, Maine, and
receive free, full information how either sex of
all ages, can earn from So to S25 per day and up
wards wherever they live. You are started free
Capital not required. Some have made over
$50 in a single day at this work All succeed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Everything you want in the hardware
line you can find at Henry Lubeck's.
Cali on him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Miss Nellie KRONER and Mrs. A. L.
Fontaine were guests of Mrs. Rhoades,
Stevens Point, over Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
p outh Rock,
OF RTTSTNFSS MAVTMS
THIRD SERIES


THIRD SERIES
Question the veracy of friend.
You'll ahead n the end
In all your habits be temperate
Always respect the counsel of your parents.
Sacrifice money rather than principle,
And you will have solved good riddle.
Xend to every kind salutation,
And watch carefully your passion.
Venture upon the threshold of wrong
For real success morality be strong.
Zealously labor for the right,
OF occupying your couch at night
Go to bed early and keep your bowels open,
And you'll not have to yield to encouragement
1you be then and orderly,
You'll be happy, successful and healthy.
Providing you be 0. K your manners
And Literally paronise the Fair Corner.
This being the end, we make our bow,
and assure you: Our delight and duty is to
please both visitor and patron. We are
now receiving our new Spring Stock Of Goods
If you cannot buy of us pay us visits, you
may get interested, as we'll as posted on what
you should pay others for first class Goods.
Always the lowest.
at T. G. ST. Arnours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
CLERKS REPORT.

City Clerks Report of the Expenditures in the
several departments from April 1st, 1887, to
April 1st, 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
City OFFICERS,

JOHN G. LOVE, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
S15457.5S
n of which is respectfully submitted

All of which is respectfully submitted,
l. l.. MosHER, City Treas.
April 1st 1883
The report of A. L. Fontaine, city
clerk was read and on motion was
adopted and ordered published, as
follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05
GREEN BAY r. r.
c m- q ST. PAUL r. r.

F.A. H0EFs, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-05

Jaime mon pere
Je cheFis ma mere
Je loue Dieu
Je suis heureux
De mes freres ct soeurs
J'ai grand soin
Ainsi que de mon argent
En- achetant
Chez Pariseau
&c quill me faut.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-04-14
A Rubbing Pet.

Men have made pets of all sorts OF
creeping things. Even tleas have been
so domesticated as to work for their
trainers profit. A noted Frenchwo-
man seeks amusement in the society OF
a pet lion, who, beng young, is allowed
the run of her departments.
An Englishman, sojourning in
Northern Australia, found, one day,
a black fellow at his quarters, with
a young alligator in a sack, which be
was anxious the white men should buy
for pet. The "new chum, as strang-
ers are there called, first made inquiries
into the habits of the reptile when do.
mesticated, and received this informa-
ton:
''At first the alligator tries to bite and
lashes with his tail, but soon becomes
tame and fawns upon his master like a
dog; then the trouble begins
con hearing his masters voice, the
reptile, to show his pleasure, rubs
against him. The difference between q
rub from an alligator and that from a
crosscut saw is trifling."
The Englishman didn't buy much to
the disgust of the black fellow.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-04-14
Dry Lumber.

Having noticed that a large furniture
manufactory in Nashville is very partic-
ular in regard to dry lumber, remarks
the Southern Lumberman, we asked
the president and superintendent of the
factory to explain what he meant when
he saws he wants to buy dry lumber,
and told him we would publish it for
the benefit of those having dry lumber
for sale. A few days ago he handed us
the following;
Lumber dealers generally call lumber
dry when three months old. By this
they mean shipping dry. Manutactur-
ers call lumber dry or seasoned when
one year old, and all over II inches
thick should be one and a half to two
years old A good deal depends on what
time in the year it was sawed and wheth-
er logs had been RATED in the river or
handled green from the woods. (Rafted
lumber dries quicker.)
If air-dried lumber is taken from yard
to shop in winter or wet weather, it will
not make good work, and should first be
dried in a dryhouse. One inch and
under in thickness of yellow poplar, if
sawed in February or March, and put
on sticks in place where the summer
air has good chance to get through the
lumber piles, will be dry enough to
work in September or October follow
ing, but any hardwood lumber requires
more time.
Any lumber air dried, and afterward
put in dryhouse Tor reasonable time,
will make better work than lumber
Kindred green from the saa, or air
dried lumber, no matter how long it has
haan sau.a1
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-04-14
CHAPTER Ill
4 gruff' voice answered:
aIlTLs Al -. 90

4 grutf voice answered:
who's there?"
"A traveller in Distress" was the re-
ply. The stage met with an accident,
and I started to walk to the village
The rain has wet me through. / am
tired and hungry, and want to stay
till morning"
Il his amt tavern, was the re-
ioinder.
But you surely won't turn me away !!
1t is far to the village, and I must dry
myself and rest"
Mr.. Belmont heard O soft voice,
which seemed to be pleading for his
admission, though he could not hear
the words. A growl from the surly
voice cut it short.
I'm under no obligations to talk to
every vagabond that comes along with
a made-up story"
But | have money. / will pay you
we'll"
The last words were more per-
suasive.
Let him in, Jess, md We'll see what
he looks like"
The door was opened by girl.
The apartment and the two persons
that were thus introduced to Mr.. Bel
mont have much to do with our narra-
tive.
He saw a good-sized room, which, in
other days, must have been the cheer
full sitting room of some family circle.
4 broad fireplace was bordered by
pictorial tiles, now cracked and dis
placed. The rich paper on the walls
was patched and spotted. The floor
was unexpected; three plain chairs and
pine table, the latter now bearing the
remains of frugal supper, were the
sole furniture. A good fire blazed in
the chimney, and an armful of dry
sticks and branches lay by it. A tallow
candle was lighted on the table.
The girl who had admitted the guest
was not more than twenty years old
Her face was young in feature and
outline, but there was fixed pensive-
ness upon 1t that made it seem older
Her eyes We're gray, luminous and ten
der; her mouth was sweet in its lines
of sorrow, resolutely represSed Dark
brown hair ran and rippled in natural
curis over her shapely head; her brow,
her cheek. her throat were as fair as
the pond lily. Her dress was coarse
IN material, and without ornament.
1t was this beautiful presence that
moved usually ungracious Mason Bel
mont to an expression of politeness.
/ believe l should thank YOU, miss.