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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Remington Ripples.

Mr.. D. Fritcher from Iowa is here
with a crew of men at work on his cram
berry marsh.
II. D. Girth's new mill Will start saw
ing next week.
A new ten pound baby girl is the
cause of those broad smiles at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Cleveland.
Quite number of our citizens was at
Grand Rapids courting last week.
James Hogen is again at the old stand
with Durfrey & Mcconnell.
Joseph Ham has purchased so acres
from Charlie Kruger and is building
him a home just a little north of the
old Law place.
Miss Emma Dugas spent the Sabbath
at home.
Mrs. Kanudtson, of Centralia, is
visiting her parents at this place
The early bird catches the worm
sometimes. Mr.. Bowden didn't last
Saturday evening.
We see Mr.. Mullet has hung out a
boot and shoe sign, which means get
your foot wear fixed and made at home.
Fred Remington has charge of the
telegraph office while E. j. Erickson
was attending court.
Mr.. Robert Slater, of st. Paul, Mimi.
is here looking after his cranberry
interests.
James McGlinn, of Aberdeen, Dakota,
came out last week as witness on a
law case.
Henry Rhodes is the luckiest man in
town, Uncle Sam has given him 5000.
back pension and an increase of IS. per
month making him $50 per month in
all
News was received here of the death
of Mrs. Patrick keenan, at the home of
her daughter in Lacrosse, where she
went some time ago to be doctored for
a cancer which was the cause of her
death.
Miss Maggie Heron spent Sunday in
! Grand Rapids
/ Charlie Kruger is now the papa of a
\ bouncing boy. Remington's eX-bach-
elors are not very slow.
UNoHoo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
SOLDIERS ATTENTION!

Under act of Congress, July 4, 1881
the agent or attorney in a claim for
pensions is not allowed to collect the
fees in advance. A fee of twenty-five
dollars in original pension claims is
payable when the claim is completed
and allowed. Fee in increase of pen
sionS is ten dollars, payable when such
claim is allowed. Postage and inciden,
tai expenses are payable in advance.
Claimants should call on Mr. Chas. J.
Alden, the most successful claim agent
in the United States, for circulars and
full instructions. Mr.. Alden makes a
speciality of old or rejected CLAIMS,
original invalid claims, widows claims,
minor heir claims, and increase and re-
rating claims.
Mr.. Alden san old soldier, was form
erly member of Co. II, 2lst Wis. Vols.
and was three years in the service, and
IS pensIoner He is alo member of
John w. Lynn Post, No. so, Depart
ment Of Wisconsin, g. A. r., and his
sympathies are with The old boys who
wore the blue, and you may rest
assured, should you place your business
in his hands you will never regret so
doing. His offices are in the Mcmillan
Block, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Co, Wis.
Mr.. Alden will be at the Central
House Grand Rapids, Wis. Friday,
June 2Sth, 1889 and Saturday June 29th
1889.
All persons having claim for Pen
sion, Bounty, Back Pay, or any other
claim against the Government, will find
it greatly to their advantage to call and
see CHARLES J. ALDEN, United
States Pension Claim Agent and War
Claim Agent. Do not fail to see him.
You can cosnult him free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Corydon II. Purdy Married.

The friends Of the subject Of this
short sketch will be pleased to learn of
the wedding of Mr.. c. t. Purdy to a
niece of Senator Hale-Miss Eugene
Cushing, of Turner, Maine.
The Lewiston Journal contained this
account Of the event:-At Turner,
Thursday, at the home of the brides
father, DR.. ]. T. Cushing, occurred the
wedding Of Mr. Corydon T. Purdy of
the firm of Danforth, Wade & Purdy of
Chicago, H., and Miss Eugene Cushing
a niece of Senator Hale and a lineal
decendent of John Alden and "Pris-
ella the Mayfower Of Plymouth" and
also of Rev. Charles, for whom the
town was named. Rev R. D. Osgood
Of the Congregational Church officiated,
using the ring ceremony. The service,
the wedding breakfast which followed,
and the whole occasion were exceed
ingly pleasant and long to be remem-
bered by all present. The many we'd
ding presents ftom friends far and near
were rich and beautiful. After a short
carriage trip in the State the bridal pair
viii visit friends in Portland and Ober-
lin as they proceed to their home in
Chicago"
1t gives us pleasure to chronicle this
event as Mr.. Purdy is an old school
mate of ours and altogether perfect
gentleman. His friends here are many
and they join with us in extending
hearty congratulations to this young
couple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Pittsvllle Items.

From Independent: NJ. Mosher, of
Grand Rapids, first-class paper-hang-
er, came over last Friday and papered
the office of f. S. Woodwork.
f. S. Woodwork, the newly appoint
ed postmaster, informs us that he will
assume the duties and responsibility
pertaining to the office on July 1st, at
which time the office Will be moved
into the building now occupied by him
as law office.
The ball game on the new ball
grounds last Sunday afternoon, between
the Grand Rapids boys, and a nine
made up of the ball PLAYERS OF this city
and DextervilIe, was one of the best
and most hotly contested games ever
played here The boys on both sides
entered into the sport with earnestness
and vim. each determined to win if
such thing was possible, but being
about evenly matched, there was not
much advantage gained on either side.
The score stood u to Is il favor of the
Rapids boys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

Grand preparations are being
made by the Management for the
Fourth Annual Exposition which
opens on August 2Ist for a season
of thirty-four working days. Gen
eral Manager Byron promises an
exceptionally fine display of the
Industries, Arts and Sciences and
judging by the record made by
this superb Northwestern Institu-
ton in the past, there seems no
reason to doubt but that the prom
ise will be fulfilled. AS usual the
music will be the best procurable,
the band being the Innes' famous
Thirteenth Regiment Band of
New York under the leadership Of
the Wizard of the trombone, Mr..
Fred Innes.
The Art display too will be
greater feature than ever; so taken
as a whole, visitors will have no
cause to regren the expenditure of
of time and money in visiting the
Big Show"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Lake Emily Summer Resort.

Stevens Point Journal: Dr. P. Arlund
of Jacksonville, is collecting the mater
ial for building a summer resort at Lake
Emily, one-half mile northwest of
Amherst Junction. It is his intention
to put boat on the lake as soon as one
can be secured and he will also erect a
restaurant and pavilion for dancing.
On the Fourth of July he will furnish
games and sports of all kinds and in the
evening there Will be ''nigger show
with fire works and dancing Lake
Emily is charming spot, and there is
no reason why a summer resort well
conducted should not pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The tenth annual commencement of
the Howe High School took place at
the Opera House, Friday evening June
9TH 1889, in the presence Of a large
audience The class Of 1889 consisted
of four boys and three girls as follows:
Frank Pomainville, JOS. u. Arpin,
Francis McRaIth, Heber L. Tibhits and
Rose E. Miller, May Z. Emmons and
Stella NJ. Belanger.
The platform was beautifully bedeck-
ed with evergreens and flowers; the
background was covered with large
flag bearing the colors of our country,
while the graduates, Congregational
Church Choir, Board of education, City
Superintendent and Principal Of
Schools occupied the stage. Suspended
from the drop curtain was the class
motto worked in evergreens and white
flowers, "More Beyond"
The program was commenced with
an anthem by the choir, followed with
prayer by Rev Smith Frank Pomain-
vile in his oration entitled "The First
Century of the Republic" took the
audience by surprise. lie delivered it
nicely and appeared perfectly at ease.
He was easily heard in the back part of
the hall and his pronunciation was
good.
Rose Z. Miller's essay entitled Joan
of Arc, the Maid of Orleans" was well
written and interesting. Her delivery
was hardly loud enough to be distinctly
heard in the rear end of the hall, but
her paper showed labor i'll its prepara-
ton
Joseph Arpin's oration on the
@'French Revolution" was heartily
received. His delivery was excellent
and be showed marked progress in the
delivery of this Grafton over his last
appearance before the public
May Z. Emmons read a well written
essay on "Cobwebs" She handled this
question with ability and converted the
usually unpleasant Cobwebs into the
fabric of life, taking very important
part. Her essay was we'll received and
commended as one of the best.
The gem of the evening was the
Grafton on Character" by Francis
McR&ith With very few exceptions
his delivery was excellent. lie has q
strong voice and with proper training
can become speaker Of great power.
The line Of thought in this oration was
of the best and if needed would do the
world great good.
Stella NJ. Belanger had an excellent
paper entitled "Out Of School Life, into
Life's School" The thoughts indicated
in this paper were superb and met with
hearty approval in the audience.
An Grafton entitled "Hannibal's S
Oath" was nicely delivered by Heber
I. Tibbits in his usual graceful tyle.
He had difficult subject but handled it
well.
The exercises of the evening closed
with the confering of diplomas by the
Superintendent, Mr.. J. \. Gaynor, who
presented them with few preliminary
remarks. During the evenings pro-
gram the choir furnished several very
fine selections of vocal music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
NOTICE.

Application having been duly made by six
resident freehOlders of the city of Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, praying that Plover and Seneca
streets in the first ward of said city be laid out
and extended until they shall intersect said
Ployer street being the PIOver street surveyed
plated and recorded in J. J. Cruikshanks re-
platt of the "TOwn of Grand Rapids'' as sur
veyed by II. Lang, A. D. 1857, and recorded in
the Office of the Register of Deeds, of Wood
County on pages, of "Platt Book Vol. ~ and
it being intended to extend said street through
and over lands owned by John Arpin and +. J.
Wood; and said Seneca street being the same
Seneca street surveyed, plated and recorded il
the platt of Woods addition to Grand Rarids
as surveyed and plated by c. B. Jackson, April
1886, and recorded i'll said platt book, on page l.,
il being intended to lay out and extend said
Seneca street through and over lands owned by
!. J. Wood; all of said lands being in lot 8, of
Section 8, il Township % north of Range 6
east; Now therefore notice is hereby given that
on the 2Sth day of June 1889, 1T o'clock in the
afternoon the common council of said city viii
meet at the council room il said city, thence TO
so and personally view the said premises and
decide upon said application.
Dated this 18th day OF June 1889.
G. F. WITCER, Mayor.
F. w. BURT, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
in PROBATE.

STATE T666 OF GI-t WISCONSIN ss Wood County Court
In the matter Of the last Will and Testament
of Alansou Blake Deceased.
on the application OF Sarah E. Vaughan
executrix Of the last VIII and Testament of
AlansOu Blake, late of Wood County, deceased,
no one having required the appointment of
Commissioners on said estate;
IT IS ORDERED, That al claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be received,
examined and adjusted before this court at a
special term on the y day Of July 1889 and 7th
day OF January 1890.
IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That six months
from and after the date hereof be, and the same
are hereby allowed, and limited 10 creditors to
present their claims against said deceased Tor
examination and allowance
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the time and place when and where said court
viii receive, examine and adjust such claims,
be given by publishing this order for four
successive weeks IN the WOOD COUNTY
REPCBTER, newspaper printed in Grand Rap
ids In said County Of Wood, and that the
iTsi publication be made within ten days from
the Date hereof
Dated his 49, h day OF June, 1882.
By the COuTI.
CTEO. l.. WILLIAMS. County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Remember Woods 1-4th off
sale on Baby Carriages, Carts
Etc.
EtC.
Medical .M.useum.

Scene-National Medical Museum at
Washington, 4. D., 1900.
Foreign Visitor-What is the mon
strosity in the immense jar? -
Attendant-That, Sir, is the American
liquor traffic. It's body was preserved
in the rarefed air of the Rocky Noun
tains. Whiskey wasen't allowed. Died
in 1892, sir, as you see by the label.
Foreign Visitor-Who is this peculiar
little old codger on his knees at the
bottom Of the jar?
Attendent That's the Democratic
party, sir. Died of old age; Worshiped
the monstrosity, as you see, sir.
Foreign V1sitor-On the other side of
the jar is plump, picked individual on
one knee.
Attendent = That's the Republican
party, sir, struck by political lightning
for following the bad example of the
other party, sir. They're kept here at
the National capital as an object lesson,
as YOU see. sir.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
TIE NEWSPAPER LIBRARY.
y EEwg PUBLICATION.

We have commenced the publication Of THE
NEWSPAPER LIBRARY. This pubtcatiea
will be printed in the form OF what has beoo
known heretofore as cur Free Library, and via
be published bi-monthly; each number wfl
contain a complete novel, biography or travels
end will be presented to every subscriber "a
the WEEKLY WISC0NSIT. The works TO n.
printed viii be original and select novels and
biography from the current literature OF tho
day. This method Of giving to the readers Of
the WISCONSIN z number Of serial storiea
during the year will relieve tho columns of
the main paper for other matters more
appropriately within the province o2 neT7s-
paper. II has become the custom Of many OF
the leading newspapers Of tho county TO
rubbish rom week 70 week. instruments Of
seriai stories IN the columns Of the paper.
'riIa WISCONSIN has not been fn the habit OF
publishing this kin.l Of literature; bat In ordsf
20 meet popular demand for this ctesa OF
reodi1g. re nave determined 1peE the pub
Ecation OF p work sl,h - w2 nave oooTe
Gsscrfoed. TIE NEWSPAPER LIBRARY, az
We propose 70 publish it in connection VIII
Fhe WEEKLY WISCONSIN, is 2 novel idea.
ard has never 20 our knowledge been unaer-
taken bv aay other publishers. Il practically
viii give TO the readers Of tho WISCONSIN,
two publications Tor the pTico OF one. The
first ruE.bor Of TIE Newspaper Librory, cUEr-
tanning q story cntitIsd The GAMBLER
translated expressly for tie Newspaper
Library frcrn the celebrated Russian author,
~EE0. DosToEKysKE. VIII be issned the middle
o9 Januarv. and thereafter the nnid4le o.
March Nay. July, September and November
six numbers. The price q the Newspaper
Library alone wiz be- 80 cents year, or 10
cents per number. Samples cent or reeslDt OF
cts. postage.
the Newspaper Library VII he cent FEEs
IN every 81 lscrf3er Of the WEEKLY WISCO9-
SI&, regardless # other pre.riurns-
GAMER, AIKENS & CEtANER.
Milwaukee,, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Centralia Locals.

The Scandinavians VIII hold picnic
at the School House grounds in this city
Saturday afternoon for the benefit of
the Moravian church. Ice cream, lem
onade, etc. VIII be served. Everybody
invited to be present.
Last Saturday a couple of our Rudolph
farmers came to blows over some
trivial matter. Some men never know
when they are well off. 4 few good
blows is often necessary to bring them
to.
A. H. Dustin has built some new
sidewalk about w. H. Cochran's new
residence.
Byron Darling, of Watersmeet, Mich
was in the city the past week visiting
with relatives.
Mr.. Fred Brasted, formerly of this
city, but now of Wausau, was united in
marriage to Miss Lille Gets. of Brook
lyn, Wis June % 1882 They arrived
in Centralla on the 14th inst and spent
few days with the brides uncle, Mr..
W. H. Gets and family. They are now
residing in Wausau where Mr.. Breasted
is employed as fireman on the G. NJ. &
st. Paul railroad.
Mrs. l.. P. Powers and daughter left
Monday evening for the east.
Geo. NJ Hill went to Milwaukee
Monday evening on business.
One of Mr.. Wits children was run
over Monday afternoon by team, the
wagon wheel passing across its stomach.
The child is getting along nicely under
the care of Dr. Ridgman. but it had a
narrow escape.
The person who hitched his team to a
shade tree last Saturday evening near
John Albee's residence and left them
there all night in the cold rain ought to
serve some time in Waupun. He was
arrested for cruelty to animals and fined
$1,000 and costs. Such treatment to.
the dumb brute is outrageous. There
are others who have been guilty of like
offences.
Mrs Lou Smith is visiting Mrs. A. NJ.
Pride at Tomahawk.
Mrs, Sophie Noel returned to her
home in Merrill on Saturday.
Chas. Stahl has sold his residence in
this city. Consideration 5000. It is
reported that he will open a saloon in
the Akey building.
Mrs. c. L. Duncan, the MarshaIs wife
has been very sick with an attack of
fever the past week
Unrully boys and girls viii not be
admitted at the closing exercises Of our
school unless i'll charge of parents OF
guardians. These exercises can not be
disturbed as heretofoI-.F
Frank Dudley and family are back
from Merrill He and Mr.. Hall have
opened d barber shop i'll VIM. Scott's
building.
Remember Woods 1-4th off
sale on Baby Carriages. Carts
Etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

Have you heard what Mr.. 6. L.
Weast, of Cambridge City, Ind, says of
Chamberlain collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy? If not, here 1t is:
During last summer I was troubled
very much with severe pains in the
stomach and bowels, and was induced
by friend to try this remedy. I took
one dose as per directions, and it gave
me almost instant relief l cheerfully
recommend it to the afflicted" % and
80 cent bottles for sale at Woods Drug
Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Teachers Summer School in
Centralia.

At the request Of a number Of
teachers the undersigned will open a
summer school for teachers and advanc-
ed pupils, in the Centralia school build
ing, July Sth, for term of six weeks.
The subjects taught will cover the
greater portion of the three grades of
County Superintendent's certificates,
and especial attention will be given to
advancing the standard of efficiency in
these branches, particularly of the
third and second.
Tuition for term five dollars to be
paid in advance. Good board can be
obtained at reasonable lates. For
further particulars address
C. S. GRoEsBECK, Prin. Centralia
Schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
PATENTS GRANTED.

To citizens of Wisconsin during the
past week, & reported for this paper by
c. A. Snow & Co., Patent lawyers, Opp.
Z. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. &.
F. L. G. Chapman, Stevens Point,
Axle; n. R. Doan, Stoughton, Vehicle
pole tip; K. Huber, Milwaukee, Soap
receptacle; o. E. Meyer, Milwaukee,
Sewage treating apparatus; Harry L.
Snow, Reesville, Printing machine; \.
O. Starks, Madison, Corn planter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

Rev. Loomis attended the Lemon
Weir Convention at Big Spring, Adams
County, the past week. He reports
one of the most interesting and well
attended meetings ever held since his
pastorate in this district. The general
church work throughout the this dis
trict has gained about one-third in
membership during the last yeal. The
convention have purchased large tent
which will seat 500; and under the
leadership of Rev. R. Cheney will
hold Evengelistic services III the
district. During this convention
revival services were being held in
this tent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
The Verdict UnaufnsOus-
THE
NJ {: w
VIBRATOR.

". D: Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cur
ed of rheumatism Of 10 years standing
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio
aflirms: ''The best selling medicine [
have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands Of others have added their testi-
mOny, SO that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseses
of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Onlv
half dollar a bottle at Woods Drug
Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, Wis, /
1000

LAND OFFICE At WAUSAC, WIS,
May IS, 1889.
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
or in his absence, the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
at Stevens Point, Portage County Wis, on June
22d 1882 viz: August Saeger, homestead entry
No 4107 for the SE1I Sec. 1S, NW14 NElZ and
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, viz: Ferdinand Saeger, Fred Schmidt,
Herman Saeger and Albert Saeger of Grand
Rapids, Wis.
ANY person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason. under the law and the
regulations OF the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed viii be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the Witnesses Of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttaI OF
that submitted by claimant.
s. F. THAYER, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

There is nothing uncertain about the
effects of Chamberlain's collie, cholera
and diarrhoea remedy. The fact, it is
the only preparation in the market that
can always be depended upon, and
that is pleasant and safe 10 take. 80
and % cent bottles for sale at Woods
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
CARD OF THANKS.

The class of 1889 of the Howe High
School hereby return their sincere
thanks to those who so kindly aided
them in decorating the Opera Hall and
to those who assisted IN the graduating
exercises
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

At the last session of the School
Board it was resolved by vote of to
, that no further home or local teachers
be engaged in the Howe High School.
This position was taken by the board
because they believe the best interests
of the school require it. Not because
of the local teachers unftness, but
because they were students in the
school
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
Twenty-Five per cent. off
on Baby Carriages, Children
Carts. Wagons. Etc. at Woods
N@sErse

RAFFERTY-GARDNER.- Married
at the home of the bride June 18th, 1889
by Rev. john Rowland, OF New London,
Wis. Mr.. Frank Rafferty,, Spring Valley,
Minn. to Bertie L. Gardner, OF Centra-
lin. Wis.