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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
Don't read Don't think |!
Don't believe Now. are you
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Don't believe! Now. are you
better?
You women who think that
patent medicines are a hum
bug, and DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription the biggest
hunbug of the whole because
It's best known of all docs
your lack-offaith cure come?
It's very easy to "don't " in
this world. Suspicion always
comes more easily than con-
hdence. But doubt = little
faith = never made a sick
woman we'll = and the Fa-
vorite Prescription has cured
thousands of delicate, weak
women, which makes us think
that our Prescription is
better than your don't bellows
We're both honest. Let us
come together. You try DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
If it doesn't do as represented,
you get your money again.
Where proofs SO easy, can
you afford to doubt ?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
Old MuZZle-Loaders.

A Yankee in Mexico writes to Forest
ard Stream that lie was greatly amused
at the equipment of three Mexican
sportsmen. whom we met one day 60
ing out for a days shooting. One was
armed with a French shotgun of
twenty-four gauge. four-foot barrel.
muzzle-loading The second one car
ried twenty-fve-pound German tar
get rifle. which, though an excellent
weapon to shoot with from a rest at a
soldier a mile distant, would be rather
clumsy if aimed at a jack-rabbit on the
run.
The third of these sportmen had an
old Spanish firelock which had been
changed into percussion gun.
But another correspondent, writing
from Florida, relates facts which prove
that the old muzzle-loader can do
thorough work, when held at the
shoulder of hunter:
No sketch of St. Augustine would be
complete without some account of
james Ponce. Familiarity called Jim,
the famous guide and hunter, to whom
every trail and lurking place of deer,
bear and other game, for many miles,
are as familiar as his own QOmiclle.
Indeed, this intimate knowledge of
the country extends over great part
of eastern Florida. Mr.. Ponce is
about fifty years of age. He still uses
a muzzle-loader, with the old powder
horn and shot pouch slung over his
shoulder, and there is yet to be found
the sporting tourist, with his elegant
breech-loader, who will bring home as
much game as the hunter with his
rusty muzzle-loader, which he always
carries ready for use on his Mexican
saddle in front
His record now shows over one
thousand deer, and of bears nearly
four hundred. Mr.. Ponce can initiate
the call of any bird or animal so per-
fectly that he always gets an answer
from the forest dweller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Rebccca Schwab of Bradford. Pa.
was standing in the cloak -room at
school, and was engaged in removing
her ruDbers, when she slipped and fell
to the floor. As she went down her
hair, which was braided, caught on one
of the hooks on the wall. and one braid
OF her lnNuriant tresses was pulled from
the SCALP.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

An immense double watermelon attracted
attention in Georgia grocery. Double wa
termelOns are exceedingly rare, and all who
saw this, including a southern darkey, who
has seen many melon patch, declared it
the first they had ever seen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

A South Carolina darkey recently hitched
his mule, with a bale of hay on its back,
near neighbours bee hive which he knew
was about to swarm. AS he supposed, the
swarm settled on the bail of hay, after
which he led the mule home and hived the
swarm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

The long distance telephone is making its
way rapidly everywhere in Europe. Lon
don and Paris are shortly to be united by
telephone, and Prague and Buda-Pesth are
already united. Brussels and Paris have long
been in telephoning correspondence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Among the seven prisoners recently re.
ceived at the Walla Walla Penitentiary was
McCoul, the robber of the Seattle relief
fund. He was so fat that the tailor was put
to work at once TO rig him in a suit of bed
ticking cloth. He is in for seven years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
act like magic on Weak Stomach

There is very curious stone about which
very little is ever heard. 1t is called the
"Alexandrite," in honor of Alexander, of
Russia, who was very fond of them. In the
daytime they resemble an emerald, except
that they are somewhat darker, but al night
they are deep purplish red.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

There is a real floating island in Norway
Lake, Me. 1t has an area OF one and one
eighth acres, formed of a quagmire made
up of mass of roots, weeds and fibers and
growth of small trees. 1t has for years
been breeding place for hens, ducks and
other birds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Little but active-are DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Best Liver Pills made; gen.
tie, yet thorough. They regu-
late and inVigorate the liver,
stomach and bowels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Two preachers, named Pershal and Clutch
field, have been tried in Sprague, Wash, fol-
settling dispute about land by cunning
The latter was severely wounded, when be
pulled knife and attacked Pershall, who
took to his heels
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

''HE that has thriven may lie abed till
seven" Those who use SAPOLIO need not
work long hours. Sapolio is solid cake OF
Securing Soap. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

A young lady of Altoona observed by the
roadside wild rose, upon one of the branch
es Of which was growing small bunch of
burS, healthy and perfect in every particu-
lar, as was also the rose branch to which
they were singularly attached, a freak of
nature which is uneXplainab!e.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
Emin Pasha and Stanley.

1t is evident from Emin PaSha's re
marks that not only was he ali unwili
ing companion of Stanley to the coast
but that Staniey's going to his succo.
was the cause of his loss of heart an,
of many of his disasters. For tel
years he had managed to keep ortie
and authority in his province and there
is no reason why he should not hay,
maintained himself for ten wears O
even fifty years more had he received
the kind OF Succor he wanted and a>ke;
for. But Emin hail to be d.'ar ="
away from his province to prevent hi.
masking alliances with Germany au:l /:
make thrilling chapters for Staney
p2OU, 900 book. N !. StHn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

DON'T urge children to take nasty worm
oils. They enjoy eating DR.. Bulls Worm
DestrOyers and will ask for more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Rich! fragrant! fine. are the expressions
of those who smoke "Iansiirs Punch &c.
Cigar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

No opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Soap? 1t don't cost much for you to get
one bar of your grocer, and see for yourself
why it is praised by so many, after "a year. S
steady sale. Be sure to get no imitation.
There are lots of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

J. A. JOHNSON, Medina, N. Y, says.
''Ealrs Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by
Druggists, 75c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced ON
tho first appearance of the agreeable liquid
I nit remedy, Syrup Of Figs. few years
ago, has been more than conf med by the
pleasant experience of all who have used it.
and the success of the proprietors and
manufacturers. the California Fig Syrup
Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

Persons living near the sulphur
prin-S of Uwehiand, Pa, have lost
their sense of smell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24

The late John Brougham, wit, humorist
and comedian, was the owner of a grey
African parrot of many lingual accomplish
ments. The bird appeared to be natural
cynic, and, although he could talk fluently
on occasion. he usually uttered his dark
sayings in laconics. When a caller had
engaged the genial Broughan in converse
ton for a considerable time the bird would
rouse from silence, gloomily remarking,
Zoo much chin This saturinine though
slangy utterance was repeated at long IN
parted in the condition popularity describ-
ed as ''all broke up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
ANorweeian Wins $4,000.

Ticket No. 59,S43 drew the first capital
prize of $4,000 in the June 18th drawing of
The Louisiana State Lottery. Hearing that
Ole Anderson, of Chicago, held one-for
tieth of the winning ticket, a I1ageler re-
porter was sent to interview Mr.. Anderson.
lie was found at his home, 259 w. Erie
street, and in answer to the reporters in
quiries said: 81 was born in AgerOcn, near
Lllesand, Norway, and came to America
fourteen years ago. [ am painter by trade
and have made very poor living for myself
and family 1rom my small wages. Last month
| invested one dollar in lottery ticket,
which was Onc-fortieth of SO, S43. That num-
Der drew 5000, 600 in the June 18th DRAWN g
of The Louisiana State Lottery, and my one
fortcth - 81, 000-has been collected and
paid to me by the American Express COM
pany. This is the first time | ever bought a
lottery ticket and naturally l am rejOced at
my good fortune. | shall at once buy a
comfortable home and will continue at my
trade as before" Mr.. Anderson seems a
very worthy man and it is certain that for.
tune has this time bestowed her favOrs in
the right place. - Chicago Qlls.) A1kansaD
TldyeleT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-24
DEPENDENT PENSION BILL

has become a law. ssI2 PEER MONTH to ali
honorably discharged Soldiers and Sailors of the late
war who are incapacitatcd from earning support.
Widows the same, without regard to of death.
Dependent Parents and Minor Children also inter
ested. Over 20 years experience. References in all
parts of the country. No charge if unsuccessful.
Write at once for Copy of law blanks and full in
structions ALL FREE to rs. HcA ELgSFEH az
co. Successors to Vim. Conard Coz, r. d. Box
S15, w ashineion. ID &.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

gust, TO prevent him from killing jus
ticc Field. After the shooting Neagle
was arrested at stockton, Cal, by tho
state officers. but was released on .
writ OF habcas corpus, based on the
ground that Neagle. who was acting nm
der instructions. had merely performed
his duty as an officer Of the United
States. The case came before the SUI
prcme Court here ON an appeal from this
order.
The opinion OF the court was deliv-
cred by Justice Miller. IL states that
the evidence cfore the Circuit Court in
the habeas corpus case produced the
conviction Of a settled purpose on tho
part OF Terry and his wife. amounting
to conspiracy 10 murder Justice Field.
and adds that IL Neagle had been .
friend Of Justice Field travelling with
him, and aware OF the previous rela-
tions OF Terry to the Judge-as he was
he would have been justified in what
he did in defense Of Fields life and
possibly Of his own. After a long dis
cussion Of the questions OF law and fact
involved in the case, the opinion con-
cludes as follows:
The result 20 which we have arrived upon
this examination that in the protection OF
the person and the life OF Mr.. Justice Field
while In the discharge of his Official duties.
Ncagle was authorized TO resist the attack
Of Terry upon that eminent judicial officer.
That he was justified in the belief that with
out instant action on his part the assault Of
Terry upon the Judge would have ended in
the death OF the latter That such being his
we'll founded belief. he was justified In TAX
Ing the life OF Terry as the only means OF
preventing the death Of the man who was
Intended to he his victim. That In taking
the life 81 Terry under the clrcum-
stances. he was acting under the authority
Of the law OF the United states and was
justified in 80 doing. and that he II not LA
bic 10 answer for murder TO the courts ~
California on account Of his part in the
transaction. We therefore affirm the judy
ment OF the Circuit Court authorizing his
discharge from the custody Of the sheriff of
San joaquin County
Chief Justice Fuller AMI Justice La
mar dissented from the decision. JUS
tice Field did not take any part in the
decision.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

The Weslcyans have nfty-ono
shapcls and other preaching places IN
Italy. and eighteen in spain and Portu'
gal
There Is a plan 70 found . scholar
ship bearing the name 81 the late Dean
Rachel Eodley. OF Philadelphia. IN Ram
abai's Hindu school.
The trustees OF tho University Of
New York have decided 20 establish .
school Of pedagogy ~ an equal footing
with its department OF law. medicine
and theology.
The Methodist Book Concern's new
building In New York has been Q d
.ated. II cost 81. 900. 900. The business
was started about a century ago with =
sapital Of $500.
"A Now York publisher Is shipping
every year fifty thousand American
school books for the schools Of Japan.
The English classics arc daily read in
countries OF which Shakespeare and
Milton never heard.
The men teachers in the element. ~
schools Of France receive from loo
francs 10 ., 0oo francs per annnm, deter
mined BY the length 81 service. The
women receive from 1000 70 1900 francs
Tho principals get from 200 70 400 francs
extra
A clergyman. In opening a sermon
70 his people. said 10 them that the two
great questions before the human mind
are the What and the WY and then
added that the latter OF these questions
takes precedence Of the other in tho
order Of Importance. The added re-
mark was a very silly one. The first
question is always the What, and after
il comes tho WY. II is more important
to know what is than to know why II is
Independent.
1t is stated that John Wanamaker
proposes TO transform Bethany Church,
Philadelphia. into a mission church
equal in size and influence to any in
America. Mr.. Wanamaker is on the
lookout for a largo farm adjoining the
city. on which he intends TO build q
large honse to be used for delicate and
sick persons connected with the church
and Sunday-school. lie has also under
consideration the establishment Of an
institution for training deacons.
There was lately organized in All
Souls Episcopal Church. New York. OF
which Rev. X. Heber Newton Is pastor.
c society OF Christian Socialism" Its
objects are 70 call. upon the clergy "a
preach the gospel OF wealth" until the
m~oney-making power shall be held 70
its true responsibility as a social func'
ton; to call upon the churches to en-
list their members in the study Of social
Problems: to act as occasion demands by
mediating between classes; to aid In ed
ucating society on this subject, and u
work for special measures Of reform a.
may be practicable.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

BALTIMORE, Md, April IA quiet
marriage ceremony was performed at
st. Luke's Church in this city this after
noon. The contracting persons were
Mr.. Albert II. Candy, manager 81 tho
Francis Wilson Comic Opera Company,
and Miss Jessie Quiglcy, 81 Chicago.
The happy pair will return to Philadcl-
phia tomorrow. On May 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Candy will sail for Europe on thu
ste amer Umbria. In London they will
b. Joined by Mr.. Wilson, who sails from
New York on the steamer Lain on MAY
Z, and the party will make ~ extensive
A1ur through Europe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

Tho small town Of werda. in the king
dom Of Dahomey, is celebrated for its
Temple Of Serpents, a long building in
which the priests keep upwards Of ono
thousand serpcnts OF all sizes, which
they feed with birds and frogs brought
to them as offerings by tho natives.
These serpents. many Of them Of emo
nous size, may be seen hanging from
the beams across the ceiling. with their
heads hanging downward and in all
sorts Of strange contortions. II often
happens that some Of these b
make their way ont ~ the temple into
tho town, and the priests have great
difficulty in coaxing them hack. TO Kill
q serpent Intentionally Il a crime nun
ishable by death, and II a European
were TO kill one the authority II tho
King would scarcely suffice to save him.
Many Of the monsters in the Scrpcn,
Temple arc large enough 70 cnfold 4
large OK IN their coils.--Ss Louis 10
public.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

ToLEDo, o., April 1.-THE captain
and thirteen OF the crew Of the stcan
barge Chenango arrived here Saturday
evening. Thursday At III a. m. a small
blaze was seer issuing from the top Of
the boiler. The hose was scrcwcd 70
the pump quickly, but the flames
spread, and the Chcnango was headed
for shoal water. The beats we're
launched and the steamer Ward picked
up the men and brought them TO Mau-
NEE Bay and transferred them TO the
tug Dexter. which brought them here.
They took a train for Detroit SATURDAY.
uight No one was injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25


ssmucl .. Randall. tho uonorea son -
renn-yivania. finally Gives ~ the ~.
eauai struggle with Disease mad f>ssrs
Awav-us~ >uuerlnE~ were Great. p"s
H. Kept ~ = Nanfal right 20 the LAST
autographed.
WASHINGTON. April is.-congrcss'
man samuel j. Randall died attcn min.
utcs past live o'clock this morning q
internal cancer. after . long and pain
ful illness. lie was surrounded by his
family his devoted wife and Affection
ate chilircn-in his last moments Mr'
Randall came to Washington early IN
last November a sick man, but With
hopes 81 Improvement. lie expected 70
be able 70 take his seat In IN" House
when Congress met in December. But
when Congress convened he was unable
10 leave his home. subsequently tho
oath Of Office as a Representative was
administered az his residence ~ Speak
or Reed. and Mr.. Randall was ads
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

An Iratc Citizen Tells the Editor why
They Must 60.


They Must Go.
lin a plain North American citizen,
md I've got a North American fit Of
mad on mel, he announced. as he burst
through the door and stood in the cen
ter Of the room. waving q newspaper
clipping in his hand.
The editor looked up.
my grievance is this: When the Pres
ident Of the United states gives > din
ner to his Cabinet | want him 70 feed
them North American dishes. and l
want the names Of those dishes printed
on the bill Of fare in plain North Amer
lean words. Is that un~reasonable?"
Not at ALL
..Of course not. When the President
OF France gives > dinner docs he write
the bill Of fare In tho United States
language? trow not
The editor also trowed not.
..Here is a list Of the dishes fed by
the President to his Secretaries and
other people. On it / see such things
a. .Potage.' .Poisson,' 'Pommes Duc1esse.'
'Hors dourre.' sFiAf he beg| a IA jar
diaiere.' and others which ! cant pro
nouncc. Now. l submit. these paupcS
dishes Of cffete Europe have no business
competing with the infant food industry
Of the United States"
The editor submitted, too. lie was
helpless.
There ought 10 be . prohibitivc
tariff on French words imported TO this
country for use on bills Of fare, and
thus crowding out our own toothscme
and juicy photographed combinations
This patriotic movement should be.
gin in the White House. The Presi'
dent Of these great and glorious States
my dear sir. when no gives . dinner,
should give US North American dishe.
that North Americans can understand
something like these: Cabbage soup
Cincinnati style;' Roast Ribs Of Reef
Chicago stvle;' Spare Ribs, Kansas CITY
style;' ~'Scrapple. Philadelphia style
II do not pretend 70 exhaust the "
culiar American dishes. sir, in this brleI
enumeration. but merely indicate tho
reform ! wish to institute. The food
products OF this country afford an end
less variety Of vegetable and ANNA
food; and the names by which they ar,
known are As appetizing as the article,
themselves. To you. my dear sir. be-
longs the duty Of prcmulgating these
views cditorially in your valuable ant
influential sheet. Good morning.
And the editor promulgated.-Wil
lam II. Sivitcr, in Puck
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25
PREPARE YOUR ANSWERS.

QUESTIONS which Every Head OF q Family
will be Required 10 Make Answer to
when the Census Enumerators Call Upon
Him-Rcad them Carefully and be Pre-
pared to answer.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-The form for
enumerating the population and for so
cial statistics for the eleventh ensus
has Just been issued, and is a large
sheet. headed schedule No l. which will
be sent TO the head OF each family TO
have properly filled out with names,
etc. OF every other ~inhabitant in he
house. The following are the inquiries
on the form. which the law requires TO
be fully answered:
/. Christian name in full. and initial Of
middle name. snrname
2. whether a soldier. sailor. or marine dur
Ing the civil war UNITED states or Confed-
eracy), or widow 81 such person.
3. Relationship to head Of family.
4. Whether white. black. mulatto. quad.
room. o%ctoroon, Chinese, Japanese. or In
dian.
s. Sex.
& Age ct nearest birthday. II under one
year. give age In months
Z. whether single. married., widowed or
divorced.
D. IttItI IHHIIltA NuIluk ~ ttNt
June 1. 1859. 20 May 81. ls9Ol.
3 Mother ~ how many children. and mum.
Der ~ these children living.
10. Place OF birth
n. Place Of birth or father.
IL. Place OF birth OF mother.
Is. Number Of years In the United States
H. whether naturalixed.
Is. Whether naturalization papers have
been taken out.
1G. Profession. trade or occupation.
II. Months employed during the census
year fJnne I. 1859, to May 81, 1880.
IS. Attendance az school Gin monthsl dur.
Ing the census year tJune J, 1859. 70 May 81
$500.
~ Able 10 read.
10. Able 10 write.
n. Able to speak English. n not. the Ian
guage or Dialect spoken.
q. whether suffering from acute 81
chronic disease. with name OF disease and
length OF time afflicted.
%. whether defective in mind, sight. hear
Ing or speech, or whether crippled. MANNED
or deformed. with name Of defect
"a. Whether a prisoner, convict, homeless
child or pauper.
%. Supplemental schedule and page.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-25

Bos1ox, April ia memorial serv-
ice in commcmoration Of the twenty
fifth anniversary Of Abraham Lincoln's
death was held here yesterday after
o under the auspices OF the Boston
Turnverein. Addresses paying fitting
tribute TO the character, ability and
work Of Lincoln were delivered BY Carl
Ebcrhard in German, and by Rev. Solo,
mon SCHNEIDER in English. The former
commended the recent action Of the
many German societies throughout the
country in declining TO institute q spe-
cinc German national holiday her 9.
holding that the German population OF
America should celebrate only Amcri-
can National holidays.