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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
ONE KISS BEFORE PARTING.
Request of Marchioness Which Aston
ished a Young Salesman.

Request of Marchioness Which Aston
ished Young Salesman.
A lady of fashion had been lettering for
nearly an hour in a fashionable music
shop recently. She had purchased copy
of nearly every piece of music that had
sentimental title, and had sent out to her
carriage a whole portmanteau full OF
''love''-going through every mood of
feeling, past, present or future-and was
following their example, when she paused
upon the step as if medltating whether
she would take it or some other step that
was evidently turning itself over IN her
mind.
The shopman, who had been somewhat
moved by the tender tone of voice IN
which she had asked him, ''Wilt thou love
me then as now?' watched her with an
anxiety that betrayed itself too plainly in
the adjustment of his shirt collar and the
arrangement of his hair. says the Shelf
field (Eng) Telegraph. Suddenly the
lady seemed resolved, as with one bound
she cleared the pavement and breathless,
pale her auburn ringets futtering In the
wind, stood once more before the admir-
ing shopman.
81 had nearly forgotten, she said in a
voice that seemed to veil her blushing
words; dear, dear! | cannot tell where
my head is to-day! / come back to ask
you if by chance'-nere she paused as if
to take new courage, while the trembling
shopman posted his two thumbs elegantly
on the mahogany counter and leaned his
body inquiringiy for ward-''to ask you 10
be kind enough to give me one kiss before
parting"
"M-a-a-a-d-a-m!' exclaimed the aston
ished shopman.
Il want you," repeated the marchio-
ness, ito let me have one kiss before part
ing-one will do if you please.
She raised her beautiful blue eyes upon
his and met them boldly and I'M
blusbingly. She then, without betraying
any emotion, repeated her question
adding as calmly as possible, 'If you
cannot give it to me now, will call some
other time. "
He could doubt no longer. Springing
over the counter, he sliced hold Of the
lady's far form and then and there
gave the kiss she so earnestly begged for
previous to departure. To his great aston
ishment, the only return the lady gave
was box on the ears. This was followed
by volley of blows dealt by her parasol
over his head which was accompanied with
an equal number Of shrieks that never
terminated till the police came into the
store.
The affair was carried 10 the nearest pO
lice court, but was soon dismissed upon It's
being explained that Zone Kiss Before
Parting" was the name of a song which
the unsophisticated shopman, bliSafully
green from his native fields, had never
heard of before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
A Bad Colt.

Don't spend much time or money on a
colt that has bad shaped head no mat
ter how good his legs and back are; be is
sure to disappoint you in bad place, and
that is when you need him most A colt
that has bad forehead has mark that it
can never outgrow and disposition is a
thing that should be kept we'll at the front
by horse breeders, whether breeding for
work or speed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasan,
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Aiver and Bowels, clesnses the sys
ssn effsotually, dispels colds, head
snbes and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
1aly remedy of its kind ever pro
1uced- pleasing to the taste and 40
ssptspls to the stomach, prompt in
10 action and truly beneficial in i4
Effects, prepared only from the most
aeslthy and agreeable substances, -
many excellent qualities commend II
% all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 5oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gistA Amy reliable druggist who
nay not have it on hand will pro
cure 1t promptly for any one wins
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
mhstitute-
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP CO
Sxx FzASossoo. oAl-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
Pure Blood.

Native ewes and blooded sires make
good foundation on which to build a ser
viceable flock. Every one should decide
for himself what pure blood he will use, as
being best suited to his section, locality
and farm. Many choices might be made
and many courses pursued in the light of
reason and common sense, and all be sue
cessful. 1t would be hard to make single
selection that would be better than all
others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
Be Honest.

The motto of DR.. Cuyler ought to be
written in letters of gold-"No one wa.
ever lost on a straight road. 1t is the
crooked road that leads men to trouble
Honesty in business makes a soft bed to
sleep Oh. A dying man referring to his
property, said: 1T is not much, but there
Is not dirty shilling in it," Men have
made piles of money, but how much dirty
money will Judgment find in it. Is your
money clean money? Let honesty be &c
and O'i-out and out. He that walketh
uprightly walk-tb surely" The man that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
ARIZONA NATURAL BRIDGE.

Beneath the Bridge are Numerous Caves
plored
Natural bridge of Pine Creek, in the
northern part of Gala county, is one of
the geatest curiosities in the United States
if not surprising, the Natural
bridge of Virginia. ltspans the creek at
the height of 200 feet, aud the walls of the
canyon rise above it on either side 700 or
800 feet and on one side from a perpen-
dicuIar precipice.
The bridge is of lime formation, and
the inside of the great arch, which is
some $50 feet across is worn by the water
as smooth as though chiseled by the skill
full hand of d stone mason. The arch on
top, is nearly, if not quite, 400 feet In
width, 1000 feet in length across the cany-
on, and at the thinest part only six feet
through, about the center Of the arch
is hole large enough to admit the body
of man, and through which one can look
down into the crystal pool of water 200
feet below.
The dixie which forms the bridge extends
in sweeping curve up the right side of the
stream, and, together with the bridge
proper, affords a surface area of about 100
acres of fertile land which has been con-
verified into fine farm. A spring issues
from the right side of the canyon at a
height to admit the water being easily
conducted to'any portion of the farm, and
the volume is great enough to fill ditch
four feet wide and two feet deeps and to
irrlgate Iluch more land than is available
for cultivation.
The climate at the bridge is exceedingly
equable, being warm in the summer and
much milder III the winter than that of the
surrounding country, and to this fact it
ascrlbed the wonderful variety of veget-
able growth, numbering some $50 pecies
Of trees, shrubs, vines and plants. The
vicinity abounds in numerous fossils and
shells, and where moisture percolates
through the caIcareous rock beautiful
staloctites are formed. Underneath the
bridge are numerous caves, some of which
have never been explored and which are
lined with these obaquecones resembling
huge icicles.-Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
Shade for Poultry.

For shade in poultr yyard, if a quick
growing tree is required, the plum or
peach should be preferred. It will be prof
liable to produce fruit and eggs on the
same location. The peach thrives wonder
fully in the poultry yard, not only from
the constant manuring it receives from the
drippings, but also because the hens keep
the grass down as fast as it appears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
An Incident in housekeeping

The Young Husband (thoughtfu!I,)-
eff am going to keep this garGen in any
sort OF condition | must get some nosa.
The Young Wife brightly with view
to economy}-"Ob, don't go to that ex-
pense Henry. have an old pair upstairs
that you can have"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
When 70 Begin to be a Man.


There is only one time to begin to be a
man, and that is before you get to he a
man. You will be and do after you get
grown up, just what you begin to be and
do before you get grown up An apple
tree does not suddenly begin to be an ap-
pie tree after it is a dozen or fifteen years
old, but is an apple tree after that time
because it had begun to be one before that
time. and all the way from the start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Well preserved women, when consulting
their mirror, see beside their satisfied re
Election the calm and earnest face of Lydia
E. Pinkham. They can tell you why.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
Established 1S56

Dresses, Gcnts's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pictch's Dye Works, PIG
W. Water St, Milwaukee. Send for Circu-
Tor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
The HOUSEHOLD
A HoniIy


The humblest and frailest grassy blade,
That ever the passing breezes swayed
Is of Beauty's palace green arcade.
Akin to the uttermost stars that burn,
a story the wisest may never learn,
Is the tiny pebbles the footsteps spurn.
In each human heart potential dwell,
Hid from the world and itself as well,
Heights of heaven, abysms of hell.
The core of the earth is fiery young,
No matter what can be said or sung,
With a weary brain and wailing tongue.
Soul! self-pent in a narrow plot,
Langing each morn for some fair lot,
Some bounteous grace which thou hast not.
Dull thou must be not to understand,
And blind thou art not to see at hand
Thy dreams by reality far oHtspanned
For wonder lies at thy very door;
And magic thy freside sits before,
And marvels through every window your.
Woven the wings of the swift hours be.
Of splendor and terror and mystery;
One thing is needful-the eyes to see!
Magaze
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

On Monday Secretary Gsrrard, of the nli-
nois Board of Agriculture, sent warrants of
500 each to eighty three counties, on ac-
count of fairs held in 1890.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

The Central bank, of Kansas City, Kan,
and the Merchants National bank, of Fort
WORTH Tex, failed on Monday. Heavy
Withdrawals of deposits caused the disasters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Postmaster-General Wanamalzer has APP
pointed q commission to visit the principal
postofiices of the country and report upon
their needs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

E B. WALTHALL & CO., Druggists,
Horse Cave, Ky, say: "Halrs Catarrh Cure
cures every one that takes it." Sold by
Druggists, 75c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Indian Commissioner Morgan has ordered
that operations against the intruders in tie
Chickasaw nation be discontinued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Representative Boutelle, of Maine, has
asked Secretary Foster to send q revenue
cutter to New England to protect American
fishermen from Dominion vessels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

The Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, are giving away beautiful illustrat-
ed book, Guide to Health and Etiquette"
Ladies should send their address and stamp
for copy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

The celebrated DR.. Powell, formerly of
Lacrosse, has permanently located in St.
Paul, Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

F1TS.-All Fits stopped free by DR. KLINKs GREAT
NERVE REsToRER No Fits after first day's use. Mar
veons Treatise and 81 90 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline. 9sl Arch St. Phila, Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

cheats and defrau6s and takes short cuts
will sooner or later come to grief. and he
ought to.-Selected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

President Harrison has committed the
death penalty in the case of Edward Belden,
OF Kansas, to Imprisonment for life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

GALL Is not gold that glitters," but The
brightness which illumines any howe or
kitchen cleaned with SAPOLIO IL worth
more than gold. Try cake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Edward Taschereau, Of Quebec, nephew
of Cardinal TaSchereau, died in New York
recently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Chinese theatricals in New York having
proved a failure, hall has been rented by
number of wealthy celestials where profess
sionaI story-tellers will be heard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Best, easiest to ass and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists Soc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
Pleasant People,

Some men move TIN ough life as a band
OF music moves down the street. hinging
out pleasure Oh every side through the air.
to everyone far and near that csn listen
Some men fill the air with their presence
and sweetness as orchards in October days
I'LL the air with perfume of ripe fruit
Some women cling to their own houses
like the honeysuckle over the door. yet like
1t sweeten all the region with the subtle
fragrance of their goodness. They are
trees of Righteousness which are ever drop
ping precious fruits around them. There
are lives that shine like star-beams, or
charm the heart like songs sung upon a
holy day. How great a bounty and a
blessing it is to hold the royal gifts of the
soul so that they shall be music to some
and fragrance to others, and life to all!
1t would be no unworthy thing to live for
to make the power which we have within
US the breath of other mems Joy; to scat
ter sunshine where only clouds and sha-
dows reign; to fill the atmosphere wher
earth's weary toilers must stand with a
brightness which they cannot create for
themselves, and which they long for,
enjoy, and appreciate. Selected,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
The Only One Ever Printed-OSc You Find
the Wordf

Each week different three inch display
is published IN this paper. There are no
two words alike in either ad., except One
word This word will be found In the ad.
fer DR.. Harter's Iron Toaic, Little Liver
Pills and Wild Cherry BitterA Look for
SCresceRt" trademark Read the ad.
carefully, and when you find the werd send
IL 30 them and they will return yoz book.
beautiful Autographs and sample freq
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

When boy starts out from his country
home to try his fortune in a great city, he
needs most of all a good stock of princi
pies with him. He must brace up his
courage as if he were going into battle,
for he is sure to have fight of it, and he
will need all his moral fortitude to stand
out against the temptations which will
wreck his career beyond peradventure if he
yields to them. What he seeks he cannot
get except in the fierce competition which
results from the struggle of many thou.
sand to obtain the same prize. If be
slips, there are multitudes around him to
take advantage of his n,ischance and to
leave him far behind in the chase He
must keep himself always in training, both
moral and physical, and waste none Of his
resources. He will require every BIZ
of his energy and every atom of prin.
ciple there is in him will be put to the
test. He must be prepared to help himself
for he will get very little help from any
body else.
The first thing for boy coming to a
great city to do is to take pains to start
with right associations. In every such
town there are inuumerable circles of So
ciety. The community is too large for
everybody to know each other; ard, there
fore, 1t divides up into many circles, of
common acquaintance, and in each of
these the members are as we'll known to
another dis are the inhabitants of vii
lage. There are good and bad, evil in
their influences and injurious in their tone
and spirit, or salutary and helpful.
Where, then, shall the country boy go
for society? The best place is a church.
In these days a city church is the centre
of many social no less than religious &C
tivities. 1t is life of industry in which
men and women engage, so that some
thing is going on ceaselessly, something
to interest and to give scope for the abil-
ity of young fellow, and to satisfy his
social instincts and demands It is
community in ITSELF, and nobody can be-
long to it for any considerable length of
time and exhibit sympathy with its ambl-
tions and projects without fitting into
some place where he can display his capac-
tiles and win due consideration because of
them. He will make friends, and useful
friends. He will have the social life and
the social surroundings necessary for him.
He should go to church from the first and
regularly, make himself known to the
pastor, and then, without putting himself
forward, take hand in all the underaid
ings of the parish. If be is patient the re-
ward will come
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

Elk CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM L. SCOTT is
seriously i'll at his home In Erie, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13
BARABOo WATER WORKS.
New superintendent Chosen to Succeed w
- RpaGr

New Superintendent Chosen to Succeed w
$. Reade.
BARABoO, Wis, Aug. 7.--Baraooo has
new water works superintendent in the
a young man of about a years, has held
the position since his fathers death and
ascertained Mr.. Reade was for two years
works and it is thought some difficulty
there was the cause of his removal.
When the chickens are large enough to
roost shut them in a house and leach
them to stay there every night. They
should never learn to roost in b, xeS or on
fences
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-13

DIR. G. W. Merrlman has been elected
of the Beloit schools.
The Press., 1891-09-03

nRY SLAB WOOD For Sale at $2. 75 lJ per Cord. k w, BROOKS.
The Press., 1891-09-03

walls. Always pictures of lovers in every conceivable attitude of adora- tion. Lovers kneeling at the adored ones feet, serenading her to the tinkle of the light guitar, tossing flowers to her over walls, slipping letters into her hand while sleepy duennas nodded be- hind open fans. sailing with her. skat- ing with her, kissing her beside silver fountains-a store of chromos and col 1Ored photographs which Maisie had been collecting for years, and which were her choicest treasures; but she did not glance at them tonight, nor did she even heed the gay reflections of her satin smooth hair, her golden pins and crim- son ribbons in the myriad little mirrors in all the hooks and corners where mir TOTS were possible. One thought filled her mind. She had cast the spell, how would it act? What would it do to Eugenie2 Would she be old and ugly all at once, or would she find her power gone without knowing why? How would the beauty she so feared departi Never for moment did she doubt that something would happen. The words of an old ballad came into her mind. As she walked to and fro she repeated them to herself: ~ A heavier weird will her reds
 Than ever fell upon vile woman.
 Her nails shall grow sharp. her teeth shall grow
 lang,
 And on her four feet she shall gang.
 "Ah," whispered Maisie, "the step. mother changed into fiery dragon Eugenie is worse than any stepmother, but I don't wish that she should become fiery dragon or even black cat only want her to let my Woy alone. and she can have anybody else in the wide world. I'd wother nothing vewy dwead- full happened to her; have only done what was necessawy." She seemed to address Chinese mandrin upon the mantelpiece, and as every movement that was made in the room set him to nod ding his head he now nodded it furious ly as if in reply.
 At this instant the street door rang violently, it's clang filling the silent house. The sound filled Maisie with ter TOT.
 At first she hid her head in the pillows of the bed. then she started up and joined Mir. and Mrs. Bunny, whom she found talking to little messenger boy in the hall below.
 ''Maisie. dear, it's message from Mrs Morgan," she said Miss Eugenie is missing"
 ''They are scared out of their senses, said the boy. ''I've been to twenty places. They thought she might be here"
 'She hasn't been here, said Mrs. Bun- ny. "Oh, dear. dear! She may be deady'
 "Deadi' cried Maisie shrilly. "What nonsense! It is much more likely she has been changed into black cat"
 The messenger stared, as we'll he might
 "It's poor time for testing. Maisie, love-" said Mrs. Bunny. "Your friend missing and all, it sounds heartless
 Maisie burst into tears and rushed up stairs, but in her own room she began to laugh again and to chatter to the man. darin.
 ''The chafm has worked she said "You and Know that l shall have my Woy back again. There can be nothing to attract him in black cat" Then she laughed softly to herself and began to sing the old ballad