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Evening journal., 1890-02-15
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The trial of the Ferry win case was
continued in the Superior Court yester-
day afternoon Thomas r. Lally, who was
on the stand Thursday afternoon and
all Yesterday morning, was re-examined.
Patrick Neary was called. He identi-
fed the signature of John Ferry and
himself on the will MIR. Ferry signed
the will in his presence, and the witness
Witnessed 10 at his request On
CROSS examination Mr.. Neary said he
was also witness to the will dated
Deceaber 49, 1886 He knew nothing
about DIR: Ferry's physical or mental con-
dition between that date and February
IS, 1886, the date Of the last will, because
he had not seen him Mr.. Ferry was a
very sick man on February Is, when the
last will was signed. on the redirect
examination, Mr.. Neary said that after
the will had been signed Mr.. Ferry told
him that Mary (his wife, had all the
trouble with him, and was entitled to all
benefits, and she would take care of his
mother.
With this witness the defence rested.
Attorney General Biggs opened for the
plaintiff. He stated that John Ferry,
whose alleged will is at issue, was man
of 30 or So years of age. He died of con-
sumption, from which he suffered for q
long time before his death. AS gravel
roofer he had accumulated considerable
property. When in good health he had
said that he would provide amply for his
sister and also Mary Bartlett, his niece.
The plaintiff would show that Mr..
Ferry, according to the testimony
Of his physician, was in dying condi-
tion two weeks before his death. That
on February IS, when the last will was
made, he was so reduced physically and
mentally that he was not in that condi-
tion that the Law contemplated that q
man must be. to make will that is a
will. The plaintiffs would show that the
will at issue was not such a will as he
would have made when he was in sound
and disposing mind and memory that he
was in condition to be easily Influenced
and likely to do anything that might bC
requested or asked Of him.
After Mr.. Biggs had opened, the case
was adjourned until Monday morning
and the court until this morning.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
death of Young GRAY.

George E. Gray, the young boy who
was struck by train No 50, on the p, w.
& B. railroad at the Liberty street cross
ing, on Thursday afternoon. while at
play, died this morning at o'clock. He
was unconscious up to the time OF his
death. Coroner Gamble will empanel 3
jury to day. and an inquest will be held
TO morrow morning. st the boys home,
No. 300 Nancy street.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

A tramp, whose name could not be as
certained, had his right foot mashed at
the West Yard last night. He was steal
ing ride on freight car and. while
changing his position his foot was caught
between the bumpers and horribly
mashed. His injuries were attended to
by DR.. j. A. Draper, at the p w. q b.
hospital room, after which he was sent
to the almshouse.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

The Mearns Cornet Band, gave a
musical and literary entertainment in
Odd Fellows Hall, Highlands, last night.
A large audience was present The follow
ing program was presented. Selections
by the band; recitation, Harry Dooley
singing by quartette, composed of w.
Porter, II. Heatherton, R. Mearns and ).
Ainsworth; recitation, John Cornell
vocal solo, r. H. Mearns, dialogue,
Messrs Campbell and Sweeney: vocal
solo. John Braddock. A drill was given
by the Loyal Legion. Miss Lizzie Aims
worth was accompanist
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
For the Indians.

All persons who desire to send articles
for the starving Indians in the West, may
leave their contributions at No 1902
King street. Mrs. Charles B. Lore, Miss
Annie Hilles and Miss E. R. Zane were
appointed By the Indian Association yes
terday tossolict contributions. Money
and clothing are most needed.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

Company A, Hibernian Rifles, held It's
third annual reception in the armory Of
the Masonic Temple last night. The
grand march which started at 10 o'clock,
was led by John f. Brennan and Miss
Mary Z. Rodgers, followed by forty
couples. Professor Albert's Orchestra
furnished the music. Supper was served
at Gardeners restaurant.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
plnmond Pnper Rae companr.

The Diamond Paper Bag Company has
organized by the election Of the follow
ing officers President, Arthur L. Ste
vens; vice president, George w. Rem
ington; superintendent, John J. Satter-
thwait; secretary and treasurer, Henry
M Taylor.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

A good idea, good chew Of tobacco
and a good umbrella. Buy GOOD
Enough" tobacco. save so tags and gel
an umbrella. DUBsTEIN, East Second
street, wholesale and retail,
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

National Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
The National Guard of Delaware will
have a big fife and drum corps soon
Orders have been issued by General
Kenney that forty men be enlisted for the
corps and supplied with good instruments.
1t win be located in this city, in the
Masonic Hall. The organization will in
clude bugle corps Of nine pieces. Omar
termaster A. ID. Chaytor who holds the
orders will go to Philadelphia this after
noon to secure the musical instruments.
Tbs state will furnish regulation
uniforms and It is expected that the corps
will be ready for active duty in April OF
Nav.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
Honorinx . Church Mnrknr.

The memorial window in Brandywine
Chapel was erected by the Sunday schoolf
in honor of James T. Mullin, for his in
terest and assistance IN church work.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

To attend the Sheriff's sale Of furniture
at No 800 Shipley street on Thursday,
February 20, at 10 o'clock in the morn
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
Ths P.1Y. and Do Idle Wool lain

INe F1-KFs aHN Dc IUIo Wreck Tram
The P. w. s. B. wreck train has not
been in service since Sunday January 6.
In conversation with an EVENING jour
NAL reporter this morning, Conductor
Cameron who has the train in charge,
stated that it had been out but few times
during the winter. Three great improve
ments have been made, in the system.
that have caused us much less work. The
first Is the use Of the new three ply rail.
II is about two inches higher aud twice
as heavy as the old rail. The second is
the block signal system, which has been
in operation about one year, and the third
is the feature Of keeping the section men
closer together The train and appli-
snces are kept in excellent order BY the
conductor and his assistant. It LAYS at
Third street and Railroad avenue.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

s. Murphy Son have put telephone
No. $40. in their coal office, cornell
Water and Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

AL unknown Tramr nIaImed.

OF furniture at retail on Thursday, Feb
ruary 90, at No. 800 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15

Lunch tonight at McMahon's ss7
Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1890-02-15
Sons of Veterans.

This continually growing. patriotic
organization of our sons is destined to do
much good. l bespeak for it the foster
ing care of the Grand Army of this De-
partment. Soon indeed shall we all be
mustered out and the q. A r. will be NO
more Then on Memorial Day our sons
our graves with choicest flowers to per-
ever come when the starry banner, ''old
glory as we used to call it. should bs
assailed by foes, be they foreign or do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

Again the Fire Company's efforts
were crowned with success. The
attendance at the ball was large and
everybody seemed to enjoy the festivi-
ties. The Opera House was crowded
with sight seers and masqueTs, and the
excellent music furnished by the Lyon
Orchestra supplied what was wanting.
The costumes were largely of the comic
nature only a few appearing in rich
dress. The prizes were awarded to
the following persons:
First Prize-Miss Mary Douville,
fancy ladies costume.
Second Prize-Wllliam Kuntz, gents
comic costume.
Third PrIze-MIss Mary Whipple.
ladies comic costume
The awarding of the prizes to the
above named persons gave general
satisfaction. The receipts will foot UP
over $500. and the net receipts will
reach $125.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
It's A Mighty Cold Day.

In January when Pe-ru-na fails to
keep you warm. When the clustering
blasts of Winter envelop your body in
their icy embrace, and seem TO freeze
your very marrow; when you shiver
and shake with the cold chiIls that
creep over you and pierce you to the
very bone; then 1t is that you will find ),
if you try it, that there is nothing so
comfortably warming and so mildly
inyigorating as this same Pe-ru-na !.
sending a genial glow through your
chilled system, it will start your blood
-a-coursing throagh your veins, put new
life and vigor INTO you, and make you
feel altogether like new man. The
effect of Pe-ru-na in this respect is
wonderful, and is manifested by no
other medicine Az Stomach Medi-
cine and Tonic it has no equal, and
needs only to be tried to prove it's
efficiency. For record Of what Pe-ru-na
can do for ills peculiar to Ladies, send
for Dr. Hartman's ellis of Life" sent
free by the Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus, O. To keep the Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels regulated, Man
a-Iin should be taken at the same time
81 bottle For sale by ". l.. Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
DR.. J. Fl. OeMay, the noted Specialist and
Oculist, Of New York, accompanied by his
chemist, DR.. H. J. Crawford will be at the
CENTRAL HOUSE.
Grand Rap apids, Wisconsin.
from II a. m. Friday January 10th until
Sunday evening January 18th. Consulta
tion and examination free and confidential.

We the Bnkerho system of treating Piles and Rectal diseases
absolutely curing without pain loss of offered
of Piles We show you Thousands of @
monas from people who have been cured by this system
Eye Ear and Throat diseases specially Eye lids raised Sore
cured Weak strengthened people made beautiful Cross
Strengthened minute without the of chooom
We have hundreds of testimonials from people who have had
u operations performed their We make the
walk, the blind see and the deaf hear
Catarh Asthma and Bronchitis positively cured by and
original consumption prevented Rheumatism and Neur
aga successfully treated Cancer without the
of the knife.
We have the finest outfit of instruments and surgical apparatus
Wisconsin We call and for yourselves We
import drugs and prepare prescriptions large
OF Spcace Eye Glasses and Optical goods
low and all the latest and best instruments and lenses for
accurately testing the Eyes tested free We successfully
all types of Chronic diseases Skin and Blood diseases Nervous
diseases etc.
We have with practice of local doctors.
family physician don't Persons
writing treatment by mail must nclose stamp for reply Remem-
Der consultation and examination is free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
Triple Murder in Merrill.

News reached this city Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock that on the night
before, one, George Handler, who
resides in that city was crazy drunk.
While in Dave Sarvis' saloon he was
noisy and quarelsome and Mr.. Sarvis
was about to put him out when he drew
q revolver and shot him. Mr.. Sarvis
then started for Wakeland's drug store,
but fell dead before reaching there
Handler after shooting Saryis went into
another saloon. When Messrs. Robt
Trueaux and Peter Holtz, both police
men, entered where he was to arrest
him when he drew his revolver and
shot Mr.. Trueaux through the lung and
Mr. Holtz through the neck. The
former is not expected to live while the
latter will probably recover. The
murderer was finally captured and now
lies in Jail. Rumors of lynching are
rife,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

Mr.. J. D. Witter spent Sunday at
Appleton.
The Gardner Rifles are now assured
of success.
Mikado opera. complete at the Opera
House Monday night.
Jennie Gardner is noted among the
sick this week.
We wish you one and all happy and
prosperous New Year.
Mrs. VIM. Ayshford has been ailing
the past week but is now improving.
Miss Lizzie Heron, is down from
Merrill visiting at the homestead.
Mrs. Geo. E. Hoskinson left Tuesday
for Appleton on visit with friends.
The W. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
A. L. Fontalne next Tuesday evening.
Remember boys the Gardner Rifles
are to muster on the 9th of January.
Geo. L. Williams returned from
Green Bay last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lynch have one OF
the prettiest babies in town.
Mr.. c. A. Copeland is again on our
streets having spent Christmas week
in Oshkosh.
Misses Bessie Robinson and Ada
Skeels of Centralia spent several days
in Pittsville the past week.
NJ. S. Horton, teacher of the Dexter
vile school is staying at the, Dixon
House in Centralia.
Mrs [. L. Mosher is visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. Horton, in Pittsville
this week.
Geo. Brazeau is down from Auburn
dale, to spend few days with his peo-
pie in the city.
Mrs. Maggie Heron is home on a
vacation after a three months term OF
school near Remington.
Geo. f. Witter ate his Christmas
dinner with his sister Mrs. Connor. at
AubuTndale.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Heron are rejoicing
over the arrival of little daughter.
DR.. Witter in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Groskoff, of
Merrill, spent the holidays with friends
N this city.
It is reported that John and D. J.
Arpin sold their tract of pine in Oneida
County, to Oshkosh parties the past
week. Consideration $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
Week of Prayer.

The week of Prayer, Jan. 5-12 will
be observed in Grand Rapids and
Centralia by Union Meetings as follows.
Sunday and Wednesday evening in
congregational Church.
Monday and Thursday evening in the
NJ. E. Church.
Tues. evening in City Hall Centralia.
Fri. evening in Moravian Church
Centralia.
The topics for Prayer are:
Mon. Confessions of Sin and PRAYER
for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Tues. For Nations and Rulers, for
Temperance and other reform.
Wed. for the young. In the Home.
In the school. In Young peoples
Societies.
Thurs. for the Church at home, that it
may be devoted and efficient.
Fri. for the Church Abroad. Miss
ionsand the spread of Christ's Kingdom.
Christians of both communities are
earnestly requested to attend all these
meetings.
REV. A. L. P. LOOMS.
REV. G. MATsEN.
REV. FUNSTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

Merrillan Leader; The statement
is made that the Green Bay road is to
be used in forming new permanent
rail and lake line between Minneapolis
and the seaboard. The Green Bay and
Lake Shore roads will be used in Wis
consin, the Flint & Pere Marquette in
Michigan, and the Lake Shore and
Delaware & Lackawanna to reach New
York. It is asserted the distance
between the terminals will be thirty
four miles shorter than any other route
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

The Stevens Point Opera Co., consist
ing of Il people, will visit this city next
Monday evening by special train and
present the opera "Mikado"-at the
Opera House. This will be an excel
lent opportunity for those of our
people who have never seen this opera
presented. This Company presented
it in their city with great success and
we hope the twin cities will show the
people of our sister city the proper
courtesy by giving them packed
house. Don't fail to see the best
entertainment that can possibly visit
us in 1890.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

Mr.. Louis Biegel. who has been clerk
in B. Silber's dry goods store in this
city for the past two years severed his
connection Herewith on the 31st ult.
and was married on Wednesday,
January 1st 1890, to Miss Ettie Green
berg, of Milwaukee. Judge NJ c.
Woodwork performed the ceremony at
the Central House, after which the
young couple took the train for Green's
burg, Pennsylvania, where they will
make it their future home. May
success attend them is the wish Of
ye editor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

The undersigned having been
appointed by order Of the governor of
Wisconsin as mastering officer to
muster in, and perfect the organization
of Volunteer Military Company at
Grand Rapids, in Wo5d County, hereby
gives notice that meeting will be held
at the Opera Rink in Grand Rapids in
said county on the 9Th day of January
\. D. 1890, at Z 80 0 elock p. NJ. to muster
in said company and perfect the organiz-
ton thereof as a provisional company
of the Wisconsin National Guard.
All persons who joined in the appica-
ton to the governorfor such organization
are hereby warned and notified to be
present at this meeting.
Dated at Madison, Wis, December
%, 1SS9
T. l.. PHILLIPS, Major and Assist
ant Adjutant General of Wisconsin.
Mastering Officer.
1t now becomes the important duty
of each and every member of the
proposed company to take hold with q
WILL and work with might and main
for the interest of the company. Every
man should be on hand Friday evening
Jan. 5 and reproof himself for the
purpose of getting the muster roll as
nearly complete as possible for the
night of muster SO that time may be
saved on that evening. 1t is necessary
that the full sixty-fve, should be present
and be enrolled, the enrolment
includes name, nativity. age, occupa-
ton, color of eyes and hair, complex
ion and height; to make a memorandum
of all these particulars takes time and
should be very accurate.
There are quite number of our
young men in boil Centralia and
Grand Rapids who have expressed a
desire to join the company if it could
be d success, now is yeur time boys, for
to be mustered IN mems success. The
present members cf the company
extend hearty invitation to you to
be on hand Friday evening Jan. Sd and
enroll with them.
The two cities now have band that
they are very prou, oe and when we
add to that, d good military company
composed from among our best young
men our cup of happiness ought to be
nearly full. Through the efforts of
these two organizations many very
interesting entertainments can be
given which add so much to the pleas
ures Of living.
n. B.-The ninth of January is
THURSDAY, not Friday. It is desirable
that every member of the Company be
present at the meeting Of January Sd,
i. e. next Friday that their descriptions
(heighth, age etc. may be then taken
to facilitate muster on the evening of
January ninth.
a. B. CRAWFORD, Drill Master
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
French Union SocietJ fGc6rs.

At the last meeting of the French
Union Society the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
President-Chas. Briere.
Vice Pres.-Henry CIairmont.
Secretary.-N. j. Boucher.
Treasurer-Jos. Menier
Seargent at arms.-WiIl Clairmont.
Directors.-Zontique Lanouette,
Emile Lefevere, Val. II. Landry, John
r. Geryais, Louis Borette.
Receipts during year $127.2 .25. Expen-
ses for furniture, &c $3.50 Balance on
hand $3.50. This order is enjoying
great prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
CHRISTMAS
and
N eW Y G ar
The two days that are gems, and
make the
RICHEST PEARL

in chiidren's crown of pleasure.
All help to make them happy and
we will help you by giving you
the cheapest goods you ever had
or could expect to get for same
quality.
We have Dolls, Toys, Games,
Albumes, Easels, Lamps, Vases,
Water Sets, Rose Jars, Japanese
ware, Plush Toilet Sets, Manicure
Sets, Work boxes, Writing desks,
Violins, Toy piano, Smoking sets,
Mirrors, Safes, Thermometers, Ink
stands, Purses, Muflers, Silk
Mittens, and a fine line of fancy
goods too extensive to enumerate.
Also a new stock of Dress
Goods, Shawls, Plush Cloaks, etc.
Just received and sold cheaper
than the cheapest No trouble to
show goods. Call, examine and
be convinced that the cheapest
place to trade is at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
ANOTHER
T < I l.


Away below cost. We have
splendid line Of New, Fresh,
Stylish, all wool suits and Over
coats, in Mems and Boys sizes.
We will not move them, SO you
can buy them at your own price.
Women's cloaks at one-third
the usual price. Everything else
in dry goods and Foot wear at,
and below cost. Don't miss this
chance as it will not last long.
STAFFORD & COLE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

DR.. Michaud leaves this city next
Monday to locate in Merrill. He
regrets TO leave because he has made
some warm friends and many acquaint-
ances. and in leaving he desires to
express his thanks for the liberal pat
ronage he and his partner have enjoyed
while here together and asks a continu-
ance of the same upon his partner,
DR.. Grandpre. We take pleasure in
recommending him to the people of
Merrill as an upright and honorable
man in his profession and in business
matters. While we are sorry to lose
the doctor we realize that our loss is
Merrill's gain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

For SALE CHEAP.-A second hand
square piano in good order. Apply of
W. L. Wood.
Sleepless nights made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the Remedy for you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
TO BE MUSTERED IN.
MAJOR PHILLIPS, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN
ERAL. OF WISCONSIN TO BE HERE
ON THE 9TH.

Despite the very many discourage
ments that have appeared in the way of
having a good Military Company at this
place the boys are nov wearing broad
smiles, from the fact hat the following
notice has been received from the
Adjutant Generals Office at Madison:
Notice of Meeting to Organize a
Military Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02

Knowlton's horse liniment is boss.
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- s-~s@

A. B. Crawford, Dentist, New
Dental Rooms on Central Street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
C. H. SHAFFER, Local Agen
c. M. & ST. PAUL r. R.
MASQUERADE BALL.

]. NJ. PATTERSON, Local Ager
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-01-02
PERSONALS.

A. B. CRAWFORD, Drill Master.