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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19

ments only the once precious form
would be nought but a cold, calm
piece of clay, all of its sufferings over,
all of the pains past.
Poppy" again came a whisper. so
weak that you or | would have thought
it only the sound of a gentle breeze,
but he, with his eyes almost starting
out from his head, bent quickly and
eagerly to the face of his child.
What, my darling?n he said.
81 dis want to tell you," came the
voice, ''that l dot comp'ny now, cause
mamma is here for me. Dood-by,
pop-py-dad-dy-I tome for you soon,
L" The sound died away and the
little head dropped on his arm, never
to move of its own will
The father slowly and reverentlv
raised the frail form and tenderly laid
it on the narrow couch, smoothing
back from the cold brow the tiny lock
of hair that hung lower than the rest
and that had been taught to twist itself
up in sweet little curl.
He mechanically closed the big blue
eyes, and then sinking to his knees
beside the child he cried:
''Oh, God! | can hardly stand it;
but thank Thee that she is at last
with the company that she longed
for. '-Att072td Consultation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
He Was Not Flowing.

The old story-books made US believe,
says the Memphis appeal, that April
20, 1775, Israel Putnam was blowing
in his field when a messenger arrived
in haste with news of the battle of
] exington, and that the hero farmer
unyoked his oxen and left them to
off to the north without so much as
saving ''good-by" to those of his
house.
And were we not brought up in the
belief that this line,
''They left the pIowshare in the mold
was inspired especially by his case.
And have not we, all of us, ever
since our childhood been familiar with
pictures representing him blowing,
clad in a frock as long as a night
gown, which no farmer could wear at
any kind of work without imminent
and unacceptable peril of being tripped
up at every step he took-to say moth
ing of turning furrow, when he
would be indeed fortunate if he did
not find himself under the plowshare?
And to know after many years that
there was no blow in the case-to find
out that that, too, is a myth
1t was, indeed, the day after the
fight at Lexington, In the morning,
and Israel Putnam was at work on his
farm in Pomfret, Conn, saws a writer
in Vide Quake. But he was building
a stone wall, with his hired men, and
he had on leather frock and apron
the frock must have been a short one;.
fancy one Of that material coming to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
A Big Fee Made in a Few Minutes.

Here is story of how the late S. L.
M. Barlow, the "big-fee lawyer" OF
New York, made $4,000 in thirty
minutes: Commodore Garrison and
a party of enterprising gentlemen had
made a contract with Gambetta for the
supply of quantity of arms for the
French government. The amount OF
money involved was $1,600,000 Be-
fore the contract was filled Gambetta
had fallen. Theirs came into power,
and thinking the price of the contract
exorbitant repudiated it. The party
who had contracted for these arms be-
came savage, and not knowing what
to do with them began to quarrel.
They were on the point of appointing
a receiver and selling out the whole
cargo at auction, when Mr.. Barlow APP
peared among them as the representa-
tive of a gentleman who had "a $4,000
interest in the concern. After having
heard what every one of them had to
say, he invited the whole party to his
house one evening, explaining to them
that their quarrels could not make
them any better off, and in half an
hour drew up an agreement which all
signed, few weeks later the arms
were shipped, and Mr.. Barlow received
S25, 900 for half an hours work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19

lights in 10 as against 81 in 1888, and
the eastward position" in $50 as
against 3O4 in 1888. In the same pc
Rod the number of churches in which
the communion is celebrated in the
evening has decreased from 2S9 to 272.
A photograph of an Arctic mirage is
said TO have been received at San Fran
cisco from Prof Richard D. Willough-
by of Alaska. 1t was taken at Glacier
Bay and represents mysterious aerial
city. In the foreground is graveled
walk, stone fence, a rustic seat and
child at play. Beyond the stone
wall are the roofs of houses and clumps
of trees. In the distance are the half
completed towers of a cathedral, to-
gether with several tall public build
ings, while far away, enveloped in
what appears to be cloud-like al
mOsphere, are tall smoke stacks and
the towers of churches. The STYLE of
architecture is decidedly modern Some
persons who see it denounce the pic
ture as fraud, but some of the best
informed people regard it as genuine,
Prof. Willoughby is said to be man
OF high character
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
The Spanish Sash.

The latest fad for the young men of
leisure and fashion is the Spanish sash.
They are handsome, effective, proba-
bly, comfortable, but tremendously
effeminate, and are hardly destined to
last longer than the craze of the same
class of blase individuals for bracelets.
The Spanish sash / saw was fully four
yards long and a foot wide. 1t was
made of the best black silk. and one
end was fringed. 1t was wrapped full
width about the waist of a wiliowy
young man, and, as he told me, ans
wered for suspenders as well as vest.
1t was pulled tight and fastened with
three pearl scarf pins. 1t looked easy,
but the creases were suggestive of
tight lacing. The sashes come in all
dark shades, and are high priced
enough to suit the most fastidious, but
the art of arranging them properly is
not to be readily acquired.-New York
GraDhtc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
Cool Homes.

If you cannot go away for the sum-
mer, or even for part of it. let the
summer rest come into your own home,
Just where you are. During the heat
of the day, close the blinds, so as to
keep out the burning rays of the sun;
and have the most airy curtains you
can afford.
knew lady of refined taste, but
slender pocket-book, who was three
weeks saving the money for scrim cur
tains for her dining-room window.
She saved II cents the first week, 9
cents the second, and Is cents the
third, having 80 cents, cost of 81 yards
at six cents per yard. She had no cur
tain-pole, but an old broom handle
with tack in each end, resting upon
two nails, took it's place. She put a
hem in the top of the curtains just
wide enough to slide over the broom
handle, and the effect was surprising.
But some one asks, How am l to
keep my house cool when | have such
small rooms, and must have fre?"
Buy an alcohol stove, you can accom-
plish wonders with it; and see if all
the family are not cooler for it. Study
the ventilation of your rooms. An
awning over a very sunny window or
door will add greatly to your comfort.
A piazza chair. and hammock or a
swing, together with few vines, will
make a charming place of your I'M
used piazza, or even of your porch.
Enlist the other members of the
household in your plans for family
comfort and GOODNESS. You will be
surprised at the happiness they will
feel, as from time to time they contrib
ute their share. perhaps a quaint or
rare fan, a japanese screen, or some
piece of bric-a-brac for Home"
During the warm days, try to have
at each meal, one very tempting, cool
dish. Fruit is best for breakfast.
Rice buildings, also those of tapioca,
or gelatine, which have been set until
very cold are delicious Decorated
with flowers, and green leaves, the Ia
BILE is far more attractive than if left
unadorned. Have some flowers in
each room if possible. 1t will rest you
to look at them.
Even a clean towel Gf you have no
light tidies) spread over the bright
cover of the rocking-chair, invites one
to take a seat, by its very suggestion
of comfort and GOODNESS.
Make the best of what you have, and
use everything to the best advantage.
Let home be just as cool and inviting
as you can make it; and ere you are
aware, summer with it warm days
will have passed.-G0Od Housekeeping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
Anorita.

Z seem to hear you singing in the murmur Of
the breeze;
I listen to your tear drop in the rain amid the
trees.
There's an echo of your laughter in the brook
let as it flows.
and feel your balmy breathing in the odor
of the rose.
EVERYWHERE sweet and fair,
In the earth and sky,
/ Hints of you thrill me through
Love me or die!
The blossoms by the wayside grows more fra
grant as you pass:
And brighter fash the dewdrops as they glirn-
mer in the grass.
The hue that tints the ruby to your curving
lip replies,
And from the distant stars catch the glory
of your eyes.
Let my song, 1.-the and strong,
Through thy lattice fly;
Ere the night wing its fight
Love me or diel
What were life without you? Oh, can not,
dare not dream;
'TWere worthless as q shatted leaf upon an
autumn stream,
Tossed upon the restless wave by every blast
unkind,
And driven down the turbid tide, heart-broken,
hopeless, blind.
Oh, my sweet, at your feet
Heed my lonely cry,
Grant relief to my grief
Love me or ] diel
Atlanta Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
How to Make Home Happy.

A bright Boston woman who abounds
in laconic wisdom not only asserts the
possibility of happy and ideal mar
riages, but ''lets" US into the secrets
of it in these crisp hints:
Let each allow the other to know
something.
Let each consult the others feel
ings.
Let each realize the fact that they
are one.
Let the husband frequent his home,
not the club.
Let his having to see a man" wait
till next day.
Let his latch key gather unto itself
rust from disuse.
Let him speak to his wife, and not
yell "Sayi' at her.
Let him be as courteous after mar
riage as before.
Let him confde in his wife; their in
terest is equal.
Let him assist her in identifying the
home.
Let him appreciate her as his best
partner.
Let him not worry her with petty
troubles.
Let her not narrate Mrs. Next Doors
gossip.
Let her not fret because Mrs. Neigh
Dor has a sealskin.
Let her make home more pleasant
than the club.
Let her dress as tastefully for him
as strangers.
Let her sympathize with him in bust
ness cares.
Let her home mean love and rest,
not noise and strife.
Let her meet him with a kiss not q
froWn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
Eating Raw Fish in Japan.

A correspondent who dined in Japan
describes wildly rhe sensation pro-
duced by eating raw fish: 1.-The whole
fish was there, his head and shining
blue eyes, his tail and fins, but at
touch the shape came apart and lay IN
thin slices upon the bones, miracle
of the carver's art. | took chop
stickful. The first taste of caviare
aad onions is an event in lifetime:
the unknown olive and pungent gar
lie have made episodes in every career,
bat to close the jaws on slice of
cold, raw fish and have the clammy,
rubber-like flesh culver and slip under
the teeth has horror peculiarly its
own. The sense of its being some
thing lately dead, something corpses,
is sickening. One slice filled me al.
most to overfnowing and I confined
myself to the garnish." j
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
DlSSECTiNG OUR LIFE.
Queer Statistics Deduced by a Man with q
Mathematical Head.

A man whose head is bullying with
mathematical problems has figured
out the disposition of every hour OF
the daily life of an average man, and
tells just how many hours a man of
fifty years has devoted to his toilet,
meals or newspaper. LET me as
sumo" said he to Philadelphia Rec
ord reporter, "that the sleeping hours
of the average man will number eight
daily. That is one-third of his time,
so in fifty years your man will have
slept all told sixteen years and eight
months. The man who is shaved daily
at 30 years probably had his face
scraped not oftener than three
times per week at % years. while DUR
ing his eighteen years a razor never
touched his face. Say that the semi
centenarian has averaged two shaves
a week for fifty years, and that will
give $500 scrapes in the half century.
At an average of fifteen minutes per
shave the time devoted to this one
small element of life will run up to
fifty-nine days and nine hours. If a
man should not shave in fly years,
and then attempt to make up his pro-
portion all at once, he would have to
shave night and day for nearly two
months.
1.-The average man, who is not linn
tied to twenty minutes for dressing,
breakfast and catching his train, con-
sumes about thirty minutes in getting
inside his clothing in the morning
Half an hour per day fo' fifty years
lunnId fn tiftnnn
days and five hours, so that if a man
should dress himself at the start in
life for the whole fifty years he
would pass two weeks beyond his
first birthday anniversary, and this
means working twenty four hours per
day. A bath should precede dressing,
however, and twenty minutes a day
for that purpose would put man in
the tub for eight months, thirteen days
and eleven hours out of the fifty years.
For other demands of the morning
toilet allow ten minutes per day, or
four months, five days and twenty
hour in half century. Why, just a
single minute every day spent in
hunting for a collar button means
twelve davs and fourteen hours in the
course of fifty years.
''Half an hour for breakfast, forty
minutes for lunch and an hour for
dinner amount to five months, five
days and nine hours of eating in fifty
years of life. The man who lives
away up in the Twenty-eighth Ward,
and spends an hour each day jogging
to and from business in a horse car,
may not realize it, but it is neverthe-
less true that in thirty years one year,
three months, one day and six hours of
his time will go in that way. When a
man reckons his time as worth so cents
an hour it seems rather rough to think
that it takes $685. worth every year
to get to business and back home
again every day"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
A Trif1ing Matter.
frown.

Wife: ''Did you find out what allied
the clock last night after / told you it
wouldn't run?" Husband: mo, | sat
up until nearly midnight and took it
all to pieces and l saw nothing wrong
with IT." Wife: ''Well, I've thought
what is the matter with it. l forgot to
wind it."-OnadhG World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19

his heels! He took off the apron, but
did not wait to change the check shirt
he had worn in the field, and was off
without delay. He rode the same
horse 100 miles in eighteen hours, and
reached Cambridge at sunrise the next
mOrninp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19
ST. Paul English.

Managing editor to new reporter:
.sSee here, Whites, we never use the
word skipped in our paper" Whit
fes: well, what term would be the
best?" M. E.: Say he skinned out. J"
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-19

There is an enormous profit in the
steamship business during the spring
and summer months, the gross receipts
froma single voyage frequently rising
above 100000.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03
pKRsoNA1s

We eeknoWledgr our obligation. 10 Alr. ,
II Bridges for Rt eoIhler
Weretnrn our d aEiss to ouf s,lgp8. ar 8,
W. Terrell, the Champion hunter, lor
/ piece Of very ine bear meat.
Mr. J. L. Moss made an assignment In
week, in favor OF his creditors. j. r. Sml;l
assignee.
Mr.. Rondolrh Gage made business trir
TO Memphis the hifst part Of the week.
To that generous gentleman andprinro o
good fellows, Max Ginsberger. we are in.
debted for a liberal supply OF extra fine oys.
ters.
Miss Estes Bridges, accompanied hy beI
cousin, Mr. Aylmer Winter, left yesterday
for fukn, where they will onter the Normal
College atlhat place. We wish them q pleas
ant and profitable sojourn.
Mr.. AT. 1nman, one of our most enter
pfising young merchants has changed mi.
base of operations, and will heuceforfh occu-
py the house on the South west corner Of the
square, formerly occupied by A. ". Whlta.
kef.
Mr. Jas. Prior has sold out bis stock Of
goods but says he has no nteuton OF leav.
Ing Grenada We are glad to know this gor
Mr. Pryor is ono of our gugi citizans nrd
one Of the kind that we do not want to lose.
Miss Mary Gage, who has been elected
Principal OF the Clarksd,yle school, came nj
10 spend the Christmas Holidays at home
,t,..s ia
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

St~ck Association.
The Association met in this cii.
yesterday, and was called to order Il
2 o'clock p. IN. by the. President, D.
G. w. Trimble. The regular tim
fixed for the Association to meet wa
Friday the 4th inst, but the unusuE
large number of entries, and arriva
of fowls, justified the lnanagemtn
in opening two days previous to tn
regular time. So far as the dtspia.
OF poultry goes, this meeting is far il
advance of any previous one. Th
display of-everything in the chicl:r'
line, from the gigantic Light Bra
mas, down TO the diminutive Gam
Bantains, is a perfect wonder to b..
hold.
There are chickens on sxhlbitlo'
ners now the likes OF which was beV"
seen before, aud there are more %.
irving by every tr,tin, There are n"
neruus checkers that are Larger lI'E|
an ordinary turkey gnbRieri and thee
| are turkey Eobhier7 that weigh 'ofI.
pounds each. 70 those admirers O
large faney breeds, there are But
Light aud Black Cochins, Plymott
| Rocks, and by the way, some OF ths
| finest we ever saw Then there Att
| Leghorns--both White and Brow
IN endless variety, There are al#
| Hindoos, biapk chickens e1th 'o.'
| menses white 'np-knots, Si!r'
Spangied Hambarghs, the Prellga
| chickens in the world, WSsndotts
| .nd vari,,us other kinds wih whic,
| we have no acquaintance. Aud i@s.
but hot least, Al ouFesclratt0A, ttt+t
| is as fine u displayed glmeN "a W.
| ever collected, and Of rray slFaias
4 The individual tnat 10 fahi Of aalck
1 en--in any other styl. save cnoked-
can have his desire gratlliaf hH Vislt
ling tllis poultry sl,ow. Eaere are a.
40 Bronze turkeys, au' White CAN
eaa and PeEin Ducks, ant Rone
geese, ai.l ppafrwls aud paf,ttS-- tsi''
can cus5 ili three Siaigu tSa8, aud %
nary birds, and, welt, We can't Y
member them all, but the rrnpt
thing Is to 80 aud see theml See 6
yourself! Don't take our word, by
20 and $40 them, and satisfy yot
curiosity.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

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as.E, ya,,, rf,-ar
w. =, ,ost =. 4 ,,al ,,p,,.,~,, ,Is1. ,t,t was
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The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Grenada County Alliance VII
meet at sparta on "Wednesday the yth
day cfJaii 1885 !. y MISREPRESENTATION
IA earnestly dsalfea, Is much business
of Importance will come before the
BODY 9, \, pEhoacHsse g y
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Parties desiring to make entries IT,
the colt show, to be held here next
month will apply to G.. B. Jones.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Officers elected by |. o. 0. F. f.
next term: Maj. Max Gins6urge
N. G.; Fl. C. Ormon, V. G.; {
Thomas, Sec; J. Lane Leigh, Trea
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

On Friday night . silver cup VI
be voted to the hauds0mest eXhlbi''
at the Poultry SHOW. Ladie9 OF.
nlioMed to vote
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Just received the fullest and fan
tiest line Of Millinery ever brought
10 this town. G. j. Austin & Co.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

=. You can buy $25 90 dress suit at
y. Calm g. Co.'S for Sis 90. Call and
hss them.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

\ large assortment of cloak9 and
.paf tit.A ii all gr,ies at
D,afa s Wright.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Ladies: Save money by buying
your patterns and making your gar.
nents. Every conceivable pattern
Vt G. j. Austin & Co.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Bill Heads, Letter Heads Not
Heads promptly furnished at the
GAZETTE office. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

=. rifst-class Assnftineht of Dry
hoods, Clothing and Shoes at bottom
prices. JAS. PRyoR,
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Don't forget thattho County All,
ance meets the 9th. inst, at Spar
Church.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

All kinds Of Job Work exeeuted
with neatness and dispatch, at the
GAZETTE office
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Get prices from ] !. B. Snider, agent,
II you want Gullet gin, cotton press
or ether farm machinery.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

From all reports the State Fair at
jackson, this week, Is a blooming
Success.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Best meals in Grenada for 35c at
Randolph Cages. Lowensten's OLD
stand.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

w. It. Hamilton, ,a the best shoe
hian in the State (at Roane & Coz
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

n I ~. Is the place to buy
So saues ipr man, woman Or child
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Roane & Co are receiving new
goods every week.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

W.G. Hamilton can be found with
Eoane 4 Co.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Look ont for holiday goods and
toys at Trimble & Gerard.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

90 to Roane i Son for cheap hard
ware.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Another Car Load of Wagons just
Received at Roane q Son.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

ROAN.& Co. ..sel Hamilton Brown
shoes.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

We will have an immense lot of
Toys for the Holidays.
TKIMRLE & GERARD.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03
For Roar

'"a' yaty desirable rsel !ence NOV
: Ha.1si2 Col W II. FltzGerald.
t'usse3slen given the tirat of January,
h.xt. ffof terms &c, apply to W. A
B.'lew, y Il ,t.l'asne. tt
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

The Milburn Wagonssolr, at Roane
4 Son.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

BETTE Office.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Ladies wool vest rs cts each at E..
CAIN &Cd. "
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

ROAM. .& Co. sell Shaw 81 alright
shoes.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Our Leader. A heavy woolhn rassi
mere suit at SO 95. E. Calm Il Go.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

WASTEiU--A frst class noIaTcd harbe
ApDly at once. HENRY JOHNSON.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

Alliance cotton bagging at Jas
fryor's.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

: The W. l.. DOUGLAS advertised
Shoes are widely kiown everywhere
Ms tn, best value for the money ofany
yet introduced, His celebrated $500
calf seamless shoe Is perfectly smooth
inside, no tacks or wax thread TO hurt
the feet, and as easy as hand sewed
shoes. 1t Is pleasure TO wear them.
Read his advertisement appearing IN
this paper from time to time.
Il. C.J. Austin & Co.. Sole Agent for
Grenada.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

2 Distilled from the richest Matted
Barley, Chase's Barley Malt Whisky
is full Of nutriment, mile and excel
lent and absolutely pure, w. n. Pass
sole agent for Grenada.
Call;and see our new Stetson 4
Dunlap hats, besides othernew and
stylish brands. Duncan \ Wright.
Another arrival tf Hamilton 4
Brown shoes. Ladies' and gents
children aud Misses, al styles. Dun
can 4 Wright.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03
/ RENADA GAZTTRE.
LOCAL LINES.

Prices DO TALK at E. Cahn,& Co.'S.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03
koR RENT.

The store room occupied by Miss
q. Cowles & Co. Possession given
January next, Apply to gs
DUNCAN & WRIGHT.
The Grenada gazette., 1889-01-03

! - r.",,4 .t,4 tGSt''I- 80 tAlN y St~'
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