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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
CARL BRIGGS LITTLE BILL.

George Hiles is bound to be kept be.
fore the people of Milwaukee, in litiga-
ton, if in no other. Here is Briggs bill
against him for services: A complaint
was filed this morning, III a suit brought
against him in the circuit court by Carl
W. Briggs to recover $l3, $50 for services
alleged to have been rendered. Mr..
Briggs alleges that from January 1, 1888,
to March l, 1890, he was Mr.. Hiles
attorney, and during that time rendered
services In defending and prosecuting
actions, drafting papers and executing
various business matters, valued at the
amount named, no part of which, he
says, has been payed. Attached to the
complaint is copy of his bill for
services rendered to Mr.. Hiles. 1t is
long and interesting. The biggest
charge is $1,000 for defending the
Hoyt-Treat suit against Mr.. Hiles to
recover 100000 for alleged breach of
contract. For his services in the Carter
breach of promise suit he wants ST. 900,
and like sum for drawing contracts
and deeds on the Gates Florida land
deal. For services outside of the mat
ters specified he asks $1,000, and for
work in connection with the Nebraska
Land and Improvement Company
81 800. A bill for $3.50 is rendered in
the Hiles-Catrer suit about Northern
pine lands, and three $500 charges are
made, one Of which is for drawing
"drawing elaborate amendments to
articles of association of U. S. Labor &
Traffic Company, settling up involved
affairs, and getting you out of company
successfully. Another is for divorce
case in Nebraska, where Mr. Briggs says
he was employed for Mr.. Hiles' brother
James, and the last for a certain "trip
to Baldwin, Wis, in trade under stip-
ulation Tor $500 compensation if trade
was consummated." Another interest.
ing item is "Brown VS.. Brown, suit
brought for divorce by your daughter
case at issue, ready for judgement
500. There are numerous little
accounts ranging from $50 to $3.50 fol
all kinds of services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
In THE SOUP.

Mr.. H. D. Pulcifer, U. S. Post-office
inspector was caller at this office the
past week. After introducing himself
he asked us if we knew that we had
committed a great crime-that of
defrauding the post office department
out of postage. We inquired how? and
he replied ''by running W. L. Woods
wall paper advertisement" We
admitted that we were guilty, also
ignorant of such law. However, a
newspaper man is supposed to know
everything and we should have been
posted. We inquired of him how he
learned of this trespass and he gave US
to understand a good friend of ours had
reported us to Uncle Sam. We picked
around until we believe we know the
party. We certainly appreciate their
thoughtfulness in behalf of Uncle Sam,
and when positive of the person will
bestow suitable medal for efficient
services. However we are sorry that
brothers Humes,. of the Marshfield
News, and Brundage, of the Centralia
Enterprise are also in the soup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
DEATH OF Mr.. FREDERICK CLosUIT.

Another old settler has been obliged
to lay down his implements of labor
and 60 to his final rest. Death is no
respecter Of person and no one knows
when they may be summoned. While
Mr.. Closuit had been poorly for year
or SO, he had not been what might be
termed dangerously sick until he was
taken to his bed last Saturday, from
which time he gradually grew worse
until death released his suffering
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. He
died from the results of lung and heart
disease.
Mr.. Clos,lit came to this city in an
early day and was always a hard
worker. He followed the avocation of
cook on the Wisconsin river for lumber
men and worked in the woods winters
in the same capacity. Late years he
kept a saloon near the Green Bay
depot, and has accumulated a nice
property. He was man of good
habits, kind to his family and friends,
and good citizen. He represented
the first ward on the Common Council
for many years where his judgment On
public matters was always needed. He
was a member of the Free Masons and
an Odd Fellow in good standing.
Mr. Frederick j. Closu1t was born
December 9th 1882, in the village of
Vallais, Switzerland. Came to this
country in 1854, and stopped at Two
Rivers, this state, one year. Prom
there he went to Milwaukee and
remained two years thence to this city
in 1857, where he has ever since resided
He was one of family of thirteen
children and leaves three brothers,
Joseph who resides in this city, Eugene
and August; and two sisters, Josephine
and Elise, who live in the old country.
He also leaves wife and seven child
ren, Mary Pariseau, Mrs. Fouzer,
Emma, Jeanette, Fred, Bennie and
frankie, who were present at his bed
side when he died.
Mr.. Closuit was married in this city
the Sth day of January 1864, to Miss
Mary Sweeney, who survives him.
The funeral service took place
Wednesday afternoon at the Opera
House, Rev. Rowland officiating. The
Masons and Odd Fellows had charge of
the exercises which were largely
attended The usual ritual service was
performed at the grave. The flowers
were many and beautiful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
DOG ORDINANCE.

We understand there is a movement
on foot to pass an ordinance compelling
owners to pay a tax on their dogs. 1t
appears to us that the passing of such
an ordinance would be folly. Our
sister city Centralia has such an ordi-
nance and not one-half of the dog
owners pay any tax. The first year
this law was enforced quite rigidly, but
since that time the dog tax has been
alegle-ted Gentlemen don't spend the
oity's time and money in passing such
an ordinance, for it Will prove like
many other ordinances on record, of no
usefulness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
REV. BITTNER.

''It is remarkable how tenacious the
hold burnt cork minstrelsy has upon
the amusement loving public. Seasons
come and go, but there is no decline in
the popularity of minstrelsy. The fact
is owing to there being in existence
such companies as Haverly's and Beach
& Bowers, both of which played to
crush business last night in Omaha
The latter company opened at Boyd's
to one of the biggest audiences of the
season, and laughter and applause
greeted almost every act presented
The programme was new and original
from the rise to the fall of the curtain
all the old, time-worn business being
abandoned, and replaced by pleasing
innovations in Minstrelsy.-Omaha
Daily Herald, Dec. 15." They viii
appear in the Opera House in this city
Thursday May 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
For ENuMERkTORS.

The man who is ambitious to become
census enumerator should carefully ex-
anime his qualifications before asking
for an appointment. The work is
laborous and particular, and there Will
be good deal of it. After the appoint
ment he cannot refuse without subject
ing himself to fine and imprisonment.
In 1880 five thousand appointees
resigned, which gave the government
so much trouble that fine and imprison-
ment have been fixed this time to pre-
vent recurrence of the trouble and
vexatlons of re-appointments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
WATCHES AND CLOTHING STOLEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cochran arose
Monday morning to find his clothing
stolen which was resting on the center
table, gold watch and chain belonging
10 his wife valued at $3.50, and other
xaluables which would amount to $100,
had been taken some time during the
night. They gained entrance through
the pantry window and were not
discovered. Mr.. Cochran is pretty
positive he could put his finger on the
guilty parties but the evidence is not
strong enough vet to convict. They
await deyelopments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
THE TWO ORPHANS.

This beautiful piece will be presented
at the Opera House this city, Monday
night May 5th, by the Wilson Two
Orphan Company. The manager of
the Opera House has been very fortu-
nate IN securing this strong Company
for an engagement, our citizens should
appreciate the efforts Of our local mana
ger, VIM. Scott, Jr., in bringing strong
attractions into the city. Good
companies cannot be induced to come
here unless they are well patronized
This company carry special scenery,
new and elegant wardrobe, and every
thing required to produce the play in
regular metropolitan style
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

In almost every neighborhood
throughout the west there is some one
or more persons whose lives have been
saved by Chamberlain's collie, cholera
and diarrhea remedy, who have been
cured of chronic diarrhea by it. Such
persons take especial pleasure in
recommending the remedy to others
The praise that follows it's introduc-
ton and use makes it very popular. 25
and 30 cent bottles for sale at Woods
drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
THE YANKEE Boy.

Is a fine trotting Bred Stallion owned
by Jessie Turner of this city. He will
keep the horse for service at his stables
on the fair ground Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday of each week. Prices
S. to insure, Sc for the season and S. for
a leap. All accidents at risk of owners
Bills payable by the first of March 1891
Weight 1150 pounds.
JESSIE TURNER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
NEW RAILROAD PROGRESSING.

At the meeting of the stockholders of
the Port Edwards, Centralia & North
ern railroad on the % inst the directors
were authorized to contract with W. A.
Scott, of Merrill, or any other person,
the grading, tieing and ironing of said
road from Port Edwards to Marshfeld
at a price not to exceed $4,000 per mile
payable in bonds and common stock.
There is no doubt now, but what the
ears will be running on this new line
before snow flies this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
SEWER PIPE.

We received a car load of sewer pipe
Tuesday from Wausau and will open
a yard in Centralia for the sale of this
pipe. We have now on hand several
hundred feet of 3, l., and s inch.
If the reader intends putting in a
drain of any kind he can save money
by putting in this drain tile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
OVER KILBOURN DAM.

The kilbourn .Mirror-Gazette thus
describes The passage of raft over the
dam at kiIbourn,. The RATS and lumber
mentioned were consigned e Prentice
and Mohr of Portage, and have reach
ed their destination. The Gazette saws:
''The lumber which Arpin Bros, of
Grand Rapids, brought down the river
more than a week ago was run over the
dam Thursday. They had laid here all
of that time trying to sell the lumber
because they said they weresafraid to
'runthe dam, finally going over when the
water was even less favorable than it
had been during the week. A few days
before two men started to bringsseveral
pieces together down to a landing at
High Rock. They missed the
landing and were swept
on down toward the dam.
Owing to there being but two men,
and the pieces not in shape to handle,
they were thrown against the rocks,
one crib upset, others loosened from
insecure binding, andin this condition
were carried over the dam. And vet
they went over safely and would have
got over with no disadvantage had the
lumber been in proper condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
DRESSMAklNG,

Mrs. Northrop has moved into rooms
over Mrs. John Hamm's store. She
respectfully solicits dressmaking and
will guarantee satisfaction. Work
quickly and neatly done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

On April 22d and May Goth. the G. 3.
w. & st. P. r. R. will sell excursion
tickets to points in Minnesota, The
Dakotas, Montana and to all points
west of the Missouri River at one fare
for the round trip. For further infor-
nation apply to any agent of the above
named company or to
J. B. LAST,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agent, Green Bay Wis.
4W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
Free Public Library.

The libraIg rooms are opened every evening OF
the week, except Sundays for reading room
and social purposes. The library room is open,
on Wednesday FROM to o'clock p. M
Saturday from to and to o'clock p. m
GRACE BALDERsToN, Librarian
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

Rev. M. J. Robinson and daughter,
of Marshfeld, spent the Sabbath in
this city. While here he made this
office call and exhibited sample of
his patent shoe buckle. It's dandy
and will soon be the only buckle used
on shoes and arctics. We hope there
will be millions in it for him as few
preachers ever get to the front in
wealth.
We received a letter from Miss
Hannah Weinzeriel the past week. She
is now making her headquarters in
st. Paul, Mimi, and reports nice
business. Her sister Lydia is with her
and attends to the duties of the office
They wished to be remembered to their
friends in this city.
Tie Windmill patented by Mr.
Eugene Duncan, has been on trial for
the past week in Centralia, and has
convinced the owner and those inter
ested, that the principle npon which
Vic NllCCl 10 COllStI uCttu 10 bLlt pIoDtI
one. While the present arrangement is
not large enough to gain sufficient
power for the purposes required by
Mr.. Moore, the windmill and wheel
work perfectly.
"The Beach & Bowers minstrel party
played to a crowded house at Turner
Hall, Saturday evening last, standing
room being in demand. Never was a
company SO well received in this city,
and everybody was more than well
pleased with the performance, which
was not of vulgar nature, as is most of
minstrel shows. In every instance the
appreciative audience sent up roars Of
applause showing its appreciation of
the entire programme The Mystics of
this city have re-engaged them, and
they will return here in about three
weeks" p Menorainee Mich, Herald.
They will appear in this city May 1st.
A representative of Gun Wa, the
famous Chinese physician, who is
permanently located at 3OO Grand Ave-,
Milwaukee, Wis, was in the city this
week, and paid this office pleasant
call Gun Wa is successfully treating
patients from all parts of the country,
and he devotes four hours daily to his
mail correspondents. which be conducts
with promptness and confidence. With
his Chinese remedies he is performing
the most wonderful cures, and he
never undertakes case, unless he can
guarantee cIsre. He solicits CORES
pondenee, charges nothing for consutta
ton or advise, and is glad to hear from
the afflicted at any time.
For RENT-The store building in
Centralia owned by Mrs. E. Fontaine
For particulars enquire at this Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

A $4,000 will be furnished on 80 days
time to the first responsible agent who,
applies for it, with a guarantee of $50
profit in four weeks or no pay. EXclu-.
sive control of your county given.
Something new and with great possl-
bilities. We prove our responsibility.
Address at once, with stamp, A. b.
JARVIS q CO., Racine, Wis.
Jund3dw13
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure is sold us on a guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. For sale at Woods
drug store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

The Negrotto Theatre Co., come Mon
day May 5th, appearing in the beautiful
comedy drama-Fire Brand. Showing
in their new dramatic tent on lot next
to the Opera House. Monday giIglt is
ladies night &:Change-of program night
ly the entire week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

p1~ Announcements Of BnzhS,
Mar7yQges inserted free. Lasts Of
z0edd1ng presents, obituary notices,
and b0ety, and cards Of thanks
zoiZ be charged for Gt regular
S1d0ertisGRg- rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

Rg Nothing makes a man appear
any better than fine fitting suit of
clothes. Brazeau is the tailor to DO.
that.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
STRaYED.

From my premises a spotted white and brown
pointer dog with white prevailing, on the Sth
inst. suitable reward will be given for his
return or any information as to his where,
abouts. viii come or answer to the word of
Bird.
]. F. MOORE, q;
Centralia, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

Some of the Grand, Army boys may
be interested in the following from
Alex. B. Pope, A. D. G. Commander,
Dept Tenn. and Ga. He says: eve
have had an epidemic of whooping
cough here, (Stewart, Tenn.,) and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been
the only medicine that has done any
good" There is no danger from
whooping cough, when this remedy is
freely given. It-complete1y controls
the disease. 50 cent bottles for sale at
Woods drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

That Hacking Cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee
it. dec26m3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
C. q. w. g. ST. p. r.. r.
c M. h ST. PAUL R, r.

Departure of trans from Centrala ana u. "
leave going north No. l, Pass....... 9;4S a. M
1" No. 5. way freight 1925 a. m
' No. 9, accomada.~ 12:45 a. m.
!" /" No.7, 7:55 p. m.
Eseave going south No, 2, Pass-........ 6;Co p m.
" No. 6, way freight las = m.
" No. 8, accomada... 9:15 p. M.
No. 10, 12:45 q. m.
Tickets to all points in the United States and
Canada >,,-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
LOCAL NOTICES.


NIcholl's Blackberry Balsam never
fails. Try it. sept26m6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

The North Star Lung and Throat Bal
sam is'a sure cure for coughs and colds.
Sept26m6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
Rates for Advertising.

Q9ne Column one year-.......... 90
0ne-half Co1umnon 1000
One quarter Column one year................, 2OM
One-eighth Column one year...............-.1 1000
one Inch one 5OO
business Locals cts. per line each insertion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01

The Smith, Ewald & Co. minstrel
show which appeared in this city
recently busted" at Stevens Point the
day following. 4 good thing, such
shows ought not to be allowed to
impose on the general public.
Mrs. Ella Schultz went to Merrell last
Thursday for the purpose OF organizing
music class. She succeeded in getting
fifteen scholars. Mrs. Schultz also has
a large class here. She teaches Har-
mony and Theory.
For SALE.-A small forty acre farm in
the town of Rudolph, SW4 of NEf Sec
ton 10 Township %, r. east, with
good log buildings, excellent well water
and about miles from Centralia For
particulars enquire of A. L. Fontaine.
Fashionable people are greatly troub-
led sometimes as to how to mask for a
masked ball. There are great many
people who would never be recognized,
if they would put on an honest counten-
ance once.
We heard man say the other day
that just as fast as we educated the
masses they became dissatisfied with
their lot and caused trouble. He be-
lieves in keeping the masses ignorant
1t is that kind of talk that sinks human
nature in the estimation of fair mind
ed man several degrees below ferocious
brutality.
For the meeting of the German
Catholic Benevolent Societies to be
held at Milwaukee May 25th to 2Sth
excursion tickets will be sold at one fare
for round trip. Tickets on sale May "a
to 26th inst. Return coupon good until
May 30th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-01
j. w. PATTIsoN,
Agent G.. M. & st. P. R'y Co.

Agent T.. M. q st. z. R'y Co.
Mr.. Nels Johnson, of the firm of
Johnson, Hill & Co., left Monday
evening for Chicago, to select new
goods for the summer trade. Mr..
Johnson's taste in selecting goods is
superb and can't be beaten. Watch for
the new invoice of goods.
Mr.. H. P. Chase is looking and feeling
better since his return from the Hot
Springs. Brother Rossier in his last
correspondence speaks as if Mr. Chase
was still there. He has been home for
two weeks.
Ba Mrs. Donaldson returned from
Minneapolis and St. Paul Monday
where she purchased fine line of the
latest styles in millinery goods. She
invites the ladies to inspect her goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
The young people presented "The
Confederate Spy" to small audience
in Pittsville last Friday evening. They
report excellent treatment ON the part
Of Messrs. A. B. Cotey and Charles
Compton, to whom they extend their
thanks. One of the boys was put in
the Guard House.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
MOtheFSs

Remember that Castoria does not contain Nor
phine, Opium. or any other narcotic substance, in
any quantity. shape or form 1t is entirely vegef-
able, pleasant TO take positively effective, and per
fectly harmless. 1t is not secret remedy; the
formula is printed on the wrapper. Your physician
will recommend it. Paregoric, Batemans Drops,
and many so-called soothing syrups, are composed
principally of Opium or Morphine in any quantity
they stupefy, and in large quantities are deadly
poisons Castoria assimates the food and regulates
the bowels diarrhGa. allays feyerishness and
fretfuness sooths the pain in teethng, relieves
stipaton and kills 1t brings refreshing and
natural sleep to the child. and gives rest to the
mother.
"Castoria is 20 well adapted to infants and child
rem, that recommend il superior to any other
known remedy" Dr. H. A ARCHER,
III s. Oxford ST., Brooklyn. n Y.
March g. 1887.
From personal knowledge and observation can
say that Casscria is an excellent medicine for child
rem, acting as laxative and relieving the pent up
bowels and general system very much. Many
mothers have told me of its excellent effect upon
their children. Dr.. q. c. OssooD,
Lowell, Mass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

LITTLE, subsidized republican
sheets like the Register of this city
were last week full of alleged quota
lions from Governor Robinson's speech
before the alliance convention at
Topeka August 18th, quotations which
are only quotations of machine-made
buncombe. probably manufactured by
the republican state central committee
and sent out to the one-horse organs in
sterotyped form. They are of no weight
whatever. and are but SOFT of cam
campaign literature that, used by such
papers, will make Governor Robinson a
still stronger candidate for governor.