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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
AUSP|C|OUS BEGINNING,
The Grand Rapids Furniture Fac
tory IN Operation.

The above factory started regularly
Monday November End, 1891, and is
now one of the new industries in our
midst which will help develop the
natural product of our forest. 1t prom
ises bright and successful future, not
only for its own financial welfare, but
for the good of the community in which
it is located. Mr.. Chas. Wipperman,
the principal stock-holder is greatly
pleased with his plant and looks
forward to a growing and prosperous
business. At present he is employing
only nine men but as soon as sufficient
rough material is furnished and pre-
pared, he will continue to add
employees until every machine is
presided over by an efficient workman.
When this is done the number
employed will reach about fifty. Time
will be necessary to bring this about as
it requires considerable material to
keep all machines running at their full
capacity. Mr.. Wipperman informed
the writer that every machine run with
such nicely and accuracy that no
changes were required nor an. break
ages occurred. The factory is fixed
institution. Ali the subscriptions are
paid and the citizens of Grand Rapids
who contributed towards it's establish
ment will never miss or regret the few
dollars they invested as an inducement
to establish it here. May success
attend it is the wish of the REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

now owned by Gen. W. H. Jackson.
He is son-in-law of the late General
Harding, whose family have owned the
farm for several generations. The
owner was not at home, but his substi
tute, who is familiarly known as "Uncle
Bob," answered the purpose. This
colored gentleman is one of those.
typical darkies you read about. He was
here on this plantation ''before de wa"
He has lived on this farm with the
family for sixty-eight years. He said
he was "boss' when Massa was gone.
Several hundred blooded horses are
cared for on this farm, and the most ex-
pensive ones were exhibited. "En-
uuirer" an English bred animal was
purchased at cost of $4,000. Giro
, ouois" an American bred horse was
purchased at cost of $4,000. Several
others known as fremont" "Blind
Tom," and "Inspector Bee," ranging in
price from $4,000 to $4,000 each.
sLuke Blackburn an American horse
raised in Kentucky and purchased at
! S25, 900 has record of winning twenty
races out of twenty-five entered. These
horses are all we'll cared for. They
have separate barns for each, with
about five acre fields enclosed with
each barn for exercising ground. This
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.

The District Conference, of the Apple
ton District of the M. E. church will be
held at the Methodist church IN this
city on the 18th and 18th instant The
opening sermon will be preached by
Rev J. Schneider, of Fort Howard.
Among the subjects to be discussed are
the following
"Condition for good revival in our
churches" "The condition of Roman
ism in Italy to-day" ''The church and
the masses-1. The responsibility Of the
preacher to the masses who do not
attend church services-2. The respon-
sibility of the pew to the great crowd of
non-church goers." "The Ecumenical
conference at Washington, D. C.-1.
Some of its great men, and its great
thoughts.-2. It's benefit to Method
ISM" We will give full particulars
next week. 1t is expected that about
twenty-five ministers will be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

interest in looking through it. 1t stands
on one of the sightliest bluffs in the city
from which we gained an excellent view
of the battle fields lying round about.
Here we were accorded a cordial well
come by Adjutant General Norman,
who extended to us the freedom of city
and state. His remarks were earnest,
cordial and eloquent and made every
one feel that he was sincere and meant
every word of it. He was responded to
by Mark H. Barnum, on the part of the
association, who lost nothing in COM
parison with the General. Mr.. Barnum
is an eloquent speaker who shines forth
with credit to himself whenever you
''touch the button" From the capitol
grounds we retrace our steps to the
electric cars and are taken to Fisk and
Vanderbilt Universities, 2 of the thirty
nine universities, colleges, academies
and seminaries, from which this city
has been fttingly called the "Athens of
the South"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

Nashville. Night found us back again
in the palace cars we had now already
learned to love for they were home to
us with all its attendant surroundings.
Our stay in Nashville was delightful
one which we will ever cherish in last
ing remembrance of kind, hospit-
able and generous people.
We left Nashville for Chattanooga,
over the Nashville, Chattanooga & St.
Louis railroad, and reached the latter
named city in the morning in time for
breakfast. AS before we were unable
to see or appreciate the scenery along
this historic railroad In time of war
it was used to convey the armies be-
tween these points, also over which
supplies were transported.
While in the city of Nashville we
were very much interested in studying
the traits of the colored people. Almost
the first face we would see on alighting
from the train would be that of some
colored individual, and the last sight
before taking our departure would be
that of some darkey. They appeared to
be very plenty and apparently ''grew
up like Topsy'' without any object in
life. The most of them are dirty, rag
ged and perfectly "shiftless'' My trip
south, SO far as 1 was able to observe,
has changed my opinion as to the treat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
AS USUAL.

The best line of Dry Goods, Notions,
Trimmings, Fancy Goods, Cloaks, Men,
Ladies and Children's underwear,
Ribbons, Mitts, Comforters, Blankets
and all sorts of novelties. Also shoes
and fine line of staple and fancy
groceries can he found at The Fair
Corner. We are daily opening new
goods which for style, quality and low
prices Can Not be Excelled. We want
your trade and if you are IN IT we
cordially invite you to give usa personal
call. No trouble to show goods.
Yours to serve
T. G. ST AMOUR,
Centralia, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

Next Sunday at the Methodist church
there will be class meeting at $50, led
by W. C. Baldwin. At 1870, L. NJ.
Alexander will lead a song service.
Rev. J. Churm will discuss the question
1.-THE struggle between the American
and foreign Sabbath" At $50 the Ep-
worth League will be held. At 7:3O the
service will open a song service. Subject
for consideration ''The little yellow
man in our country"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
DEATH OF MRS. F. M, WEST.

We are panied to announce the death
of Mrs. Fanny NJ. West, of Appleton,
mother of Mrs. Geo. L. Williams, of
this city, Wednesday Oct. 2sth. Mrs.
West was a frequent visitor in Grand
Rapids and had formed many warm
acquaintances who will be saddened by
the news of her death. Her daughter
was with her a great deal during her
recent sickness, yet death came unex-
pected. AS long as there is life we have
hope.
Mrs. West was born in New York
April 18th, 1918, and was therefore in
her 73rd year. She has resided in
Appleton upwards of 80 years. She
leaves one son in Chicago besides Mrs.
Williams. The funeral service took
place from her residence in Appleton
Wednesday November 4th. Judge
Williams and wife are in Appleton
attending the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
NASHVILLE.
Il Beautiful and Enterprastng City
Of $4,000 People.

On our arrival in Nashville, Tennes-
see, the city known in the north as the
Gateway to the Great South,'' we
were met by reception committee
made up of newspaper and business
men, who led the way by electric cars
to one of the best kept hotels in the
South-the Maxwell House. After
breakfast the party were each present
ed with badge bearing these words
nicely printed on blue ribbon, "Our
Guests, Nashville, Tennessee, 1891" "
This gave us the freedom of the city
without expense. We first visited the
residence of ex-Prest. Jas. K. Polk, in
front of which is his tomb and where
recently the remains of his widow were
inferred Thence on to the Capitol
building. The building is an ancient
looking structure which gave us much
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
49, -1-
LAND DEAL.

Messrs. Geo. n. Wood and G.. S.
Biron purchased 7. B. Scott's half inter-
est in eight lots on the island with Geo.
R. Gardner and four whole lots, one
lying adjacent to the business place of
MIR. Will Gross, on main street. They
purchased these at fair figure and we
bespeak for them a nice proht in the
near future. We look forward to q
good healthy real-estate boom in the
twin cities in 1892 Now is the time to
buy residence or outside property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
ANOTHER TRANSFER.

On Monday of the past week Mr..
Will Gross, of this city, purchased the
stock of merchandise owned by Mrs.
w. D. Bailey, of Centralia. He took
possession in the afternoon and assures
the citizens of Centralia that he will
offer bargains at his stand for the next
sixty days. He purchased the goods at
a bargain and can offer to sell them at a
reduced rate. He expects to add fresh
line of confectionery and fruit and con-
tinue to carry fine line. He will also
put in we'll assorted line of holiday
goods. When settled he invites every
body to call and see him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
ULE BROTHERS.

The Ule Bros, of Stevens Point, first
class brick layers who took the contract
of laying the brick on the new city hall,
and Wood Co. Natl bank buildings,
have completed their jobs and returned
home. In leaving they left behind them
an excellent record as first-class work.
men. The particular work of laying
the expensive red pressed st. Louis
brick on the new bank building proves
them experts in their line. They will
hereafter be sought after for like work
in the twin cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
TAKE NOTICE..

Your attention is called to the Cow
Ordinance which provides that any
COW found on any of the principal
streets of the city from the first of
November to the first of the following
April will be subject to impounding
under the general laws of the Revised
Statutes. Readers will please bear this
in mind and save themselves trouble
and expense. The Marshal will take
up all cattle found OH the business
streets of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

ment of the colored race by the white s
Of the south. I believe they receive
just as fair treatment from the whites
down there, as they would from the
whites in the north under like circum-
stances. Education is their only REDEEM
ption. Take a human being either
white or black, who has neither ambi-
ton or regard enough for himself to
labor, keep himself clean, dress well,
live well, observe the laws Of the muni-
cipality, state and nation in which he
lives, will lose the respect of those who
do. We are heartily in sympathy with
the southern people on this question,
in so far as we were able to see and read
them.
THE cuts of Mammoth Cave which
should have reached us last week we
publish in this issue as they will give
you more correct idea of the looks OF
some parts of this wonderful cave
HIT Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

We are pleased to note an improve
ment in the health of Miss Lima
Hasbrouck. After confining illness of
about three weeks with throat trouble
Miss Lima is again apparently well and
resumed her duties as book-keeper and
cashier in johnson, Hill & Co.'S store
Wednesday morning. The patrons of
this establishment, as well as her
employers, are glad to have her at the
old post again as she is all obliging and
efficient accountant. She has a cosy
new Office in the new store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

which gives correct description of this
city's location and advantages which we
quote:
Nashville is situated on beautiful
sloping hills along the banks of the
Cumberland river, in the center of the
''Great Central Basin" of Tennessee.
This stream is now navigable north and
south, and the federal government has
begun the construction of a complete
system of locks and dams in both
directions, which will give the river the
finest navigable qualities of any
in the South. The basin covers an area
of over 5000 square miles-as rich ter
ritory as the broad land can present. It
is in a state of high cultivation, and its
agricultural products and cattle interests
are more extensive than those of any
area of equal size in the land. The
neighboring Belle Meade, Maplewood,
Richland, Kennesav, Hermitage, Cliff
Lawn, Buenaventura, Melrose and
Ewell establishments are noted the land
over as the homes of thorOughbreds
and trotters In this favored region
immense yields of cereals, tobacco,
fruits and grasses, sttest fertile soil
and genial cline. To the east of this
basin lie the Cumberland Mountain coal
and oil fields, covering 5,400 square
, miles, which railroads now traverse,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

Mr.. F. Pollard is in the city represent
ing the Chicago Herald, who will call on
the business men and citizens generally
in the interest of that valuable journal.
This office has been the recipient of
several social calls in which we found
HIM a most agreeable gentleman. He
follows Mr.. Clover who was here last
week writing up the twin cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

The new furniture for the Wood
County National Bank arrived on Satur-
day and was placed in position. The
counters and ratings are elegant with
Tennessee marble and plate glass finish
ings. This Office will be one of the
richest furnished places of business in
either city. The officers and employees
of the institution will have delightful
May success attend them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
GRAND CLOAK OPENING.

BSOn next Thursday. Nov. 9Th a
grand cloak opening will take place in
the cloak parlor of johnson, Hill & Co. s
new brick store
This will be the finest line of cloaks
ever opened here, and the ladies of
Grand Rapids and Centralia are cordial
ly invited to calland examine them, and
have their fancies suited in quality, fit
and price. Don't forget the day; Thurs
day Nov. 9Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

BT@A $I50OOO stock will be sold
during the next go days by Mr.. Will
Gross in the building opposite Johnson,
Hill & Co., Centralia, at the Lowest
cash prices. Farmers and citizens will
do we'll to call and get bargains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

farm has 116 blooded brood mares.
Set apart on these premises is deer
park of 400 acres in which there are
about 800 deer running wild. Uncle
Bob ordered three of his darkies to
drive some of them up in sight for the
visitors. They went out on horseback
and in course of half an hour they
drove into full sight about IS beautiful
deer. This to us was the grandest sight
yet seen on the farm.
While the residence and out buildings
on this farm were not as magnificent as
some you can see in Wisconsin, they
were attractive and interesting on ac-
count of the rustic and beautiful loca-
ton of them. The residence was old
fashioned, spread out over good deal
of ground with deep porches. The
yard was well kept and covered with all
kind of Southern plants and shrubbery.
NASHVILLE.
While waiting in the hotel for our
supper we picked up little pamphlet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05
FISK UNIVERSITY

Is pretty well known through the
North, made so by the Fisk Jubilee
Singers, who have travelled all over the
country The work of founding Fisk
University was begun in October, 1865,
under the auspices of the American
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

Missionary Association, Of New York
City, and the Western Freedman's Aid
Commission, of Cincinnati At the be-
ginning of the enterprise, the purpose
of establishing for the colored people of
the South university that should ade
quately provide for them the advantages
of Christian education, to whatever ex-
tent the capacity and energy of the race
should in the future demand, was dis
tinctly announced The University was
incorporated under the laws of Tennes-
see, August %, 1867. The first class was
graduated from the College Department
in May, 1875, ten years after the found
ing of the school. This university aims
to be great center of the best Chris
tan educational forces for the training
of the colored youth of the South, that
they may be rightly disciplined and in
spired for leaders in the vitally import
tant work that needs to be done for
their race in this country and on the
continent of Africa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

When in need of carpets remem-
Der M. A. Bogoger is the place to buy!
Assortment the largest in the city.
Prices way down give him call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

WANTED-From two hundred to three
hundred cords of poplar pulp wood.
Length IL feet 10 inches. For particu-
lars inquire of PIONEER WooD PULP Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

0. 7. Hougen M. d., Office over
Woods Drug store. Telephone at office
"a, at residence a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

Have you seen those handsome
pictures in M. A. Bogoger's show win
dow, if not, call in and see them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

BaE Old popcorn that will pop at
Will Crosses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-05

The school was in session when we
called and the three hundred students
sang as only those can who are receiv-
ing special training. 1t was a pleasure
to visit these grounds and buildings and
! to realize that the coming generations
of that race were to be SO well provided
for on these premises.
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
| Owes its foundation to the munifcience
of Cornelius Vanderbilt, of New York,
who, on the 9th of March, 1873, made
donation of $5O0,OOO. This was subse-
quently increased until the entire dona-
/ ton amounted to one million dollars. 1t
is beautifully located on rolling ground
and consists Of five separate buildings,
Main building, Wesley and Science
halls, Observatory and the PRESIDENT IS
residence, all fine edifces. This col
lege in every respect is similar to our
State University.
In the afternoon the noted Belle
Meade stock farm of 1000 acres was
visited by rail. 1t lays in beautiful
valley few miles out of the city. 1t is
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-01
The Clam and the oxster.

A clam is considered as the emblem of
stupidity and callousness, but you will
make great mistake if you put the
oyster in the same category. The oyster
is SO strong of muscle, as we all know.
that no human fingers are able alone to
open the doors of his domicile if he
chooses to keep them closed; liver and
stomach and digestive organs he has, all
as sensitive as ours; respiratory organs
as complicated as the human lungs; ma
chinery for obtaining his water supply
and for preventing an overflow, and
wondrously contrived mechanism for
the trapping Of his food.
Finally, he his heart whose pulsa-
tions may be seen after his house has
been torn from him. With this very
Limited understanding Of the anatomy
of the oyster it is not difficult to compre.
hend how cultivation and care may not
only improve its outward appearance
and augment its lines of beauty, but
how they also cause the quality Of it's
meat to surpass that Of the natural"
or uncultivated oyster, as much as grain
fed poultry surpasses the product of the
barnyard. Edward l.. Wilson in Scrib-
ner's
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-01
Tho Antiauitx Of Chess.

The origin of chess is shrouded in
mystery. There is but little doubt,
however, that its birthplace was in In
dia, and that it is an offspring of game
called chaturanga. which is mentioned
in oriental literature as in use fully 200
years before the Christian era. From
India chess spread into Persia, and
thence into Arabia, and ultimately the
Arabs took it into Spain and the rest of
western Europe. The game was in all
probability invented for the purpose oi
illustrating the art of war.
The Arab legend upon this point is
that it was devised for the instruction oil
young despot by his father, learned
Brahmin, to teach him that king. not
withstanding his power, was dependent
for his safety upon his subjects. The
Greek historians credit the invention OF
the game to Palalnedes, who, they claim.
devised it to beguile the tedium of the
siege of Troy during the Trojan war
Detroit Free Press
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-01
How the Kafiir sews Furs.

A professional Kafir kaross maker
takes two pieces of fur, places them to-
gether hairy sides in and edges just
matching He repeatedly passes the
long needle between the two pieces, so
as to press the hair downward and out
Of the way. He then bores few holes
in line with each other and passes a
sinew fiber through them, casting a
single hitch over each hole, but leaving
the thread loose Two or three such
holes being made and the thread passed
through, he draws it tight so as to pro-
duce a sort of lockstitch, perfectly safe
and neat. Finally he rubs down the
seams so that the edges lie as if one
piece. Professor Frederick Starr in
Popular Science Monthly.