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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Pittsv1lle Items.

From the Pittsville independent
Peddlers go in flocks these days. For
several weeks there has been a regular
ly organized band of these sharks
working along the Wisconsin Central
road. They meet every day or two
and report to the manager who travels
with them, but does not carry pack.
They start out together in the morning
on freight train, and at each station
one or two drop off and 90 to work
They sell a heap of goods and take
slathers of money out of the country
They pay no taxes, patronize no one
but the hotel and benefit no one. The
money that is paid to them is gone for
good; the goods they sell are shoddy
and their profits are large. While they
are reaping a harvest the home mer-
chant, who has invested his all in the
town, who pays taxes, who helps to
support your schools and churches,
who, when he has a dollar to spare
invests it at home, and thereby
improves the town, must stand around
and complain of the dull times. Under
certain circumstances suicide may be
justifiable, patronizing peddlers never
is. It is too much like free trade
Medford Star and News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
s-S-eEa1so----
Good News.

These are the times that try mems
pocket-books McCamley & Scott's have
just received a fine assortment of
pocket-books which they are selling at
prices that will enable the buyer to
have little money left to put into the
purse after paying for the same.
-----E.Iz~ ss7s -zs.a------
Merrill News:ssSssThe faithful in the
Ninth district aregbusy making up their
states and selecting men for the various
government positions. which in al
probability will, from force of circum-
stances, be vacant after the ascension of
Benjamin to the throne at Washington
on March 4th next. The government
patronage" in this district Is a large
one, aggregating in all abont 324 offices,
made up as follows:-227 postoffices
averaging about $1,000 each. One
deputy revenue collector 81 900 salary
and expenses paid. Two Indian agents
81, 800 and $1,000 salary with or 10
employees each. -Four land officers
$4,000 salary each. Twenty route agents
5000 to $1,000 each. Two government
timber agents 81, 800 salary each and
expenses paid. Eighteen census
enumerators 81, 600 to 81 800 each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Portage Register: The famous con-
gressional contest in the Ninth district
betweed H. W. Farley and NJ. H.
McCord in which money and charges of
corruption played an important part has
finally developed into legal contest.
The trial will occur in the Waupaca
court and is the outcome of Doodle said
to have been paid The Tribune, publish
ed in that county, to publish the affda-
wits relative to the alleged steal of
Indian timber. The Tribune, it is
alleged, accepted the Doodle and printed
the charges in manner which affords
the friends of Mr.. McCord and those
directly interested an opportunity to
bring the matter into the courts.
| Several able lawyers have volunteered
their services and when the case is
called, interesting disclosures will be
made in regard to the manner in which
| the Doodle was used on both sides to
acquire seat in Congress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27


Mr.. Tenniss, of Altdorf, is very sick
with fever.
i Toys innumerable at WI.
| Woods.
If you should happen to take walk
it is not necessary to return it.
Mrs A. c. Deringer is visiting with
her sister Mrs. W. E. Coats IN Sparta.
DR.. Robinson was called to Dexterville
and Pittsville this week.
A full line of Weather Strips
for sale at Geo. w. Bakers.
DR.. c. A. Boorman, Centralia. Office
over Johnson, Hill & Co.'S store If.
First good snow storm occurred on
Wednesday morning December 26th.
Hackmetack, - lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and 80 cents at,
| Woods Drug Store. 13.
A popular Spring novel for Republi-
cans: "Put yourself in His Place"
Miss Belle Mathews teacher of the
Remington school Is home for the hol1-
! day vacation.
DR.. Phillips, of Stevens Point, who
makes visits to this city quite frequently
was here again On Wednesday,
Arnold Falk, of Bloomer, Chippewa
Co. spent Christmas with his relatives
at the Central House in this city.
A Nasal Injector free with each bot
tie Uf Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
30 cents, at Woods Drug Store.
A fine line of candies and fruit Just
received for the Holiday trade at
McCamley & Scott's.
When you desire a pleasant physic
try st. Patrick's Pills. For sale at
Woods Drug Store.
Miss Ida Carman spent the Sabbath
with friends in Stevens Point.
Harry Burt, of Wausau, enjoyed
Christmas at the old homestead with
his parents in this city.
We take pleasure in wishing al the
readers of the REPORTER happy and
prosperous new year.
There are $1,000 Ohio men who
expect to hold office under the new
administration.
Geo. F. Witter is home for the holi-
days in the law class at the Madison
University.
Headquarters for russets and bright
oranges at Crosses. They are daisies.
Mrs A. L. Fontaine left Wednesday
morning for a few days visit with her
parents in St. Paul.
Rainy and Spring-like weather is not
common in this section, yet such it is
now.
A useful Christmas present is an
album. You can buy them from so
cents up to $1,000 at McCamley & Scots
To be wise buy your goods cheap.
Such place is the store of Mr.. VIM.
Prettyman in this city.
The man who feasted on dried apples
thought subsequently that he had eaten
not wisely but to swell.
Mr.. Mike Leslyoung, of Ironwood,
Mich, is home to spend the holidays
with his son and relatives
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. Sold at Woods Drug
Store. II.
Jay Gould says he favors peace on
earth, and that's .all right, but he seems
to want the entire piece.
Mr. Owen Love, of Merrill, was in
this city to spend Christmas with
friends.
Miss Nina and Grace Briggs are both
home on a holiday vacation. They
report their school work getting along
nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
First National Bank,

Notice is hereby given that the regu-
lar annual meeting of the stock holders
of this association for the election OF
directors for the ensuing year, will be
held at this Office on Tuesday the Sth,
day of January A. d. 1889, at two
o'clock P NJ of that day
2w F. J. WooD, cashier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

The Centralia lodge of Royal Arcanum
elected the following officers at their
last regular meeting:
Regent-R. C. Worthington.
Vice Regent. B. Gibson.
Past R.-F. Garrison.
Sec'y-G. NJ. Hill.
Collector-C. Lyon.
Orator-W. w Mead.
Treas-R. c. Worthington.
Chaplain-F. J. Wood.
Guide-F. III. jackson.
Warden-W. I. Jones.
Sentry-Theron Lyon.
Trustees Garrison, F. ]. Wood,
". 7. Jones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Grand Rapids Lodge No. 12S, F. & A.
NJ, elected the following officers at
their regular communication held on
Wednesday evening last
w. M-Geo. NJ. Hill.
S. We. B. Brundage.
J. W.-Geo. n. Wood.
Sec'y-R. G. Worthington.
Treas.-N. Gerard.
Trustee for three years-G. J. Jackson
Trustee for two years, vice N. Gerard
resigned-Daniel Rein.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE, WAUsAU, WIS.

LAND OFFICE, NATSAU, WIS.
DECEMBER 3, 1888
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention TO
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
said proof viii be made before the Judge or in
his absence the Clerk Of the Circuit court at
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on january %, 1889,
viz Henry Osterman Fl. e. No. 1862 for the s
He names the following witnesses 20 prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Edward Mahoney, Mark 8.
Pratt, Nathan Compton and Henry Eberherdt,
all of Grand Rapids, Wis.
S. e. THAYEB, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Turkeys

These shoots create quite stimulous
amoug marksmen and at the same time
give those who take part great deal
of pleasure. Invariably the man who
gives the shoot gets good pay for his
turkeys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Seeds and Reports.

The past week we received letter
from Hon. Isaac Stephenson dated at
Washington, requesting us to inform
our readers that he should send into
this county quite number of agricul-
tural reports for the year 1887; also
seeds. He says it will not be possible
to reach every one from his lists, but
that if he is written to for either that
the requests will be filled until the
supply is exhausted. The quantity of
seeds and number of books are limited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
TURKEY SHOOT.

Last Sunday Mr.. Eli Taylor gave a
turkey shoot in Centralia where the
following record was made at a six inch
target 20 rods distant:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

It viii pay you to go to McCamley &
Scott's for your Christmas presents.
They are selling goods at bottom prices
and are bound to close out their Holiday
specialties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Mr.. W. E. Morrasey, of Chiffon,
Wis, an old schoolmate of c. A.
Copeland was in the city the past week
to make his old chum visit. He
arrived too late to find Mr.. Copeland
at home as he had just left for Oshkosh
to spend the HOLIDAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
STRAYED.

A cow eight or nine years old red with crooked
horns came into my enclosure about the first Of
November in the town Of Slgel. The owner Is
requested to pay charges and take the same
away. NIKE IHPACEK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
STRAYED.

A yearling, Steer, with red head and neck
with white spot on forward shoulder and back.
came into my enclosure on the 8th inst at New
Rome. HERMAN POLEEsKY,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Turkeys
100

On Chistmas Cay he gave another
shoot in Mr.. Tom Nash's field at which
time large number assembled and
made the following record:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
] q Y S

Yes Toys. Whyl We never
forget the dear little ones. OF all
days, Christmas andSS New Year
should be a whole kingdom Of
happiness to them. Parents and
Friends: Do you know sswhat
wonderful children they are. With
eyes alight and cheeks aglow
awaiting the treasures brought by
Santa'S car.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
ZA'.jI /. ] Dp55ar } N2rche'

An elegant line Of Holiday
goods have been received which
are being sold cheap. Now is
the accepted time.
Why waste dollar when you
can save it.
Our counters are crowded with
bargain in every line. We place
our price close to cost, marked in
plain figures.
Consult your interest, use your
judgment and invest your money
where it viii do you the most
good. We solicit comparison of
goods and prices. Do not be a
blind slave to old terms, old prices
and old places, but think, look
and act for yourself.
We ask patronage on the merit
Of best goods at lowest prices.
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, 1888-12-27

Married by 7. J. Cooper, Esq,
at his residence in Centralia Dec.
18th 1888, Mr.. Rudolphus
Whitehall of Grand Rapids and
Miss Paulina Plumer, of Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Also, Plush Sacques, Mufs,
Silk Mitts, Muflers, Lace and
Silk Handkerchiefs, Jewelry,
Toboggans, Lace Curtains,
Slippers, etc. All suitable for the
holidays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Come and see us who are
anxious to please you by giving
you the cheapest Goods you ever
owned in that line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Miss Jennie Huban is home spending
her holiday vacation with her parents.
Now is the time TO take advantage OF
buying goods at very low prices as I am
closing out my entire stock Of Dry
Goods, Notions. Crockery, Boots and
Shoes preparatory TO moving to Mil
waukee.
WM. j. PRETTYMAN.
The entertainment given by the
school children il Centralia last Friday
evening was so largely attended that
we were unable to gain admission.
However we understand that those who
took part acquitted themselves credita-
bly,. The receipts amounted to $3.50.
Christmas cards at ". L.
Woods.
The attention of papas, mammas,
sisters, cousins and aunts is called to
the fine line of confectionery Just in at
Crosses.
11IC ll4OscO COOltOlI4lCdl IIi6D III AkaIlG
has been found. He will buy a small
load of wood and saw it six times to
save fire, make soap out of the ashes,
wash clothes with the soap and greese
his boots with the suds.
Married, by T. J. Cooper, Esq,
at his residence in Centralia Dec.
9th 1888, Mr.. Ole Skatteboe and
Miss Jennie Servisson both of
Merrill, Wis.
They have a good one just at present
on well-known Bangor lawyer who is
noted for his Observation-Disclosures. He
went up his own stairs the other day
and seeing d notice en- his door, Back
at 2 o'clock" " sat down to wait for him
self.
Wausau Central: G. D. Jones return
ed from Lacrosse, Saturday, whittier
he had been for the purpose of having
the executors substituted as parties in
place of r. c. Lyon in the case of w.
E. Mack ct al. VS.. Bensley, of Centralia.
Rev S. Smith spent Christmas Eve
at Dexterv1lle, where he addressed the
Sabbath School and citizens in connec-
ton with q Xmas tree. He reports a
fine time, with beautiful tree abund-
antly loaded with a rich profusion of
tokens of love an friendship.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-A positive
cure for Catarrh, Diphther1a and Can
ker- Mouth. Sold at Woods Drug
Store. II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Turn Aside.

When you are in the store and
look at our new line of Dress
Goods, Broadcloth, Tricotts, Hen
riettas, Pushes and trimmings to
go with same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
HOLIDAY GOODS

Before making a hasty mistake
elsewhere. We sound a bugle
note for our stock comprising all
theINOVELTIESi in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
An elegant line Of gold pens
at ". [. Woods.

We noticed that the Board of Regents
have appointed an institute to take
place IN this city March 18th and 10th.
Messrs. Thorn, Austin, Smith, Grover,
| Wylie, Foster and True are down as
speakers. The farmers ought to
prepare for an excellent meeting.
Mrs. Donaldson has had a good trade
so far in holiday goods, but she
takes pleasure in inviting those who
have not yet made an inspection of her
stock to call and see her Rose Jars and
Bread and Milk Sets, and other pretty
articles.
For the next twenty days I will
sell Velvet Carpet Platform Rock
ers for 4. 50 each. At Geo. w.
Bakers.
Miss Emma Czeskleba, who has been
employed IN Ritzman's tailor shop for
several months in this city is spending
the holidays with her parents in
Amherst.
Mrs. Eva Griffith will give "Chalk
Talk" at the Congregational church
Friday evening December 18th at the
usual hour. Let everybody turn out
and hear a good lecture. Admission 10
cents.
The Wisconsin State Cranberry
! Growers Association, will hold
their annual meeting at the Council
Rooms in the City of Grand
Rapids, JAM, 8th., 1880.
Why will you cough when shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cts, 80 cts, and 81. Found at Woods
Drug Store. II.
Married, by T. J. Cooper, Esq,
at his residence in Centralia, Dec,
22nd, 1888, Mr.. Morton Mosher,
Of Grand Rapids and Miss Lena
Knutson, of Saratoga.
This Office is in receipt OF an invita-
ton to attend a Masonic Party given
under the auspices of Pittsyille Lodge
No. 232 F. & A. NJ. at their hall in that
city Thursday evening Dee, 9th. We
wish the boys well bat we viii be unable
to partake of the festivities.
Mr.. C. T. Helmold, who is employed
in the Jackson Milling Co.'S. mill in
Centralia, moved his family to that city
from Wywega his former home. Mr.
Helalold and son called at this Office
Monday and subscribed for the
REPORTER. We are in hopes that they
will find pleasure in living in our
sister city.
The Milwaukee Sentinel contained
an item as follows: "Chilton, Dec. %
Barney Goggins, an old resident Of
this section, while returning home last
night, was thrown from his wagon,
while his team ran away, and was
instantly killed" On inquiry we
learned that the above item has refer
ence to the father of Mr. B. r. Goggins
who was professor Of our schools for
the past two years.
Mrs. Eva Griffith, of Whitewater,
delivers her celebrated Temperance
Chalk Talk to large audience at the
rooms of the Y. II. C. A. last evening.
The lady is state superintendent Of the
W. C. 7. U. Band Of Hope and is
pleasing speaker, retaining the interest
e Ior or1:a7,ca +I,-or,o,t,o7t tho aufi ra
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

Why waste a dollar when you
can save it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
HIT OR HISS.

Choice Malaga Grapes st Crosses.
Mr.. Tenniss, of Altdorf, is very sick
with fever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION.

Of the First National Bank at Grand Rapids, in
the state of Wisconsin at the close of business
Dee. 18th. 1885
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

The Rev. Geo H. Thayer, of Bour
bon, Ind, says:-"Both myself and
wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consump-
ton cure" Sold at Woods Drug
Store. O
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-08-16
AND WHERE sMTTHM, WEED

A good story is told OF the manner in
which Democratic ignorance in the
treasury department operates even
against the interest Of Democratic states
men. The story is related in Pittsburgh
dispatch to the New York Tribune. II it
is as follows:
Smith NJ. Weed has suffered severely
from the acts of President Cleveland's
subordinates. Some wise person in the
treasury department ruled that Swedish
iron butts could be admitted as scrap
iron.' Now scrap iron pays duty of
only SO. 80 a ton, while Swedish iron has
to pay duty of SEQ a ton. The Besse-
mer steel manufacturers knew that they
could use the Swedish butts just as
readily as the Chateaugay charcoal
blooms in the manufacture of Bessemer
steel and they began using them by the
hundreds of tons and by the ship load.
Smith NJ. Weed is a good business man
and he perceived that he was not getting
any orders for his charcoal blooms. One
day he met w. T. Howell, now proprie
tor Of the Wltherel House, but formerly
a special agent of the treasury depart
ment. Howell is a Republican and was
turned out of office because of that fact
Mr., Weed said to him:
4 can scarcely believe that the Penn.
sylvania manufacturers are making Bee
semer steel without charcoal blooms and
yet they are not ordering any,
Mr., Howell pointed out the decision of
the treasury department admitting
Swedish iron as scrap iron. Mr.. Weed
started for Washington by the first train,
There it was acknowledged that some
one had Numbered, but who it was could
not be:discovered. Anyhow, the deci-
sion of the treasury department was re-
versed, Meanwhile American laborers
and American manufacturers had been
deprived Of hundreds of thousands of
dollars and the Chateaugay Company
had lost an enormous amount of bus
ness
Recently Mr.. Weed met Mr.. Howell
and said to him:
We'll, you are out OF politics.
Yes said Howell, so are you, aren't
you ?
Mr.. Weed laughed and replied
Il am somewhat confused
The truth is, Mr.. Weed is reported to
be so strongly displeased with the action
of the administration that his words
have been carried to headquarters. This
is said to have caused so much indigna
ton that Mr.. Smith declared it necessary
for his health to take trip West last
spring when the Democratic State Com
mittee was called. When that interest
ing gathering had assembled. Mr.. Weed
was at Salt Lake City, or some other
place of suggestive name.
That was "a singular place for leading
New York politician, and one who had
been reported as great administration
man, to be at such time, but there Mr..
Smith NJ. Weed WAS, and not at Sara
toga.
1t would be exceedingly interesting if
MIR. Weed, IN order to protect his own
interests, should refuse to make the lib
eral contribution to the Democratic
cause this year that he has been accus-
toned to make in the past.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-08-16
AN EXPLANATION,

What is this "nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now to be afflicted
II you will remember few years age
the word Malaria was comparatively un,
known to day it is as common as any
word in the English language. yet this
word covers only the meaning of an.
other word used by our forefaihers in
time past. So it is with nervous diseases
as they and Malaria are intended Ia
cover what our grandfathers called
Biliousness. and all are cause by troubles
that arise from diseased condition OF
the Liver which in performing ITS func-
tions finding it cannot dispose of the
bile through the ordinary channels is
compelled to pass it off through the sys-
tenn, causing nervous troubles, Malaria,
Bilious Fever, etc. You who are suffer-
ing can well appreciate cure. We
recommend Green's August Flower
Its cures are marvellous.