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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
FIRST SHIPMENT.
Tie Grand Rapids Furniture Fac
tory making daily slzbnzents.

The Grand Rapids Furniture Com.
pany made its first shipment Thursday
December Sd, to parties in Kewaunee.
The factory is now running regularly
and turning out patent rockers, center
and extension tables. They have large
orders ahead of them all the time, vet
they are shipping daily. They make a
fine article and have all they can do.
They keep adding extra hands and will
continue to do so until every machine is
running to its full capacity. The build
ing is heated by steam and is kept
comfortable. Mr.. Adolph Wipperman
has charge of the finishing room and
gives 1t his personal attention
When you want a patent rocker, a
center or extension table, tell your
dealer you want one that is manufac-
tured right here at home. Patronize
home industry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
VESPER ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lynch were visitors
in the village last Tuesday.
Mrs. c. F. Kellogg returned Wednes-
day from Neenah, where she has been
visiting since Thanksgiving.
John Wolf, who was butcher in the
Centralia meat market and later in the
shop here, has moved his family into
Goldmaster's house.
Mrs. E. I. Bisbee returned to Vesper
last week after an absence of about one
month.
Miss May Bisbee is around after a
short illness.
Mrs. J. W. Cameron returned from
Delafeld last week. Frank Cameron
will be home to spend the holidays.
Mrs. w. Bramer and children are
going to Watertown this week, to be
absent month or more visiting
relatives.
The people in our little village are
generally we'll provided for and there is
plenty of work for those who are willing
to labor. Il am sorry to say, however,
that a few cases has come under our
notice where children are in actual want
of necessary food and clothing. The
children are not orphans either, and
their fathers are not broken down with
working too hard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
GROWING, NOT BOOMING.
THE Tam Cities Making Steady
Strides Fo7zva1a but not
Booming.

Merrill News: E'Robert Weiss spent
a few days in Grand Rapids and Centra-
liza last week visiting friends and old
acquaintances and incidentally took
time to look over the different paper
mills and manufacturing establishments
in the twin cities down the river. To a
reporter of the News Mr.. Weiss said
that Grand Rapids and Centralia were
enjoying a boom. There are two pulp
mills and one paper and pulp mill in
the vicinity of these cities with an
invested capital of over $500, 900, and
which yearly uses up'large quantities of
spruce and other wood in the prepara-
ton of the pulp and paper and give
employment both in the woods and
around the mills to large force of
labor; yet pulp mills do not employ as
much labor as like amount of money
invested in other manufacturing estab-
lishments would, as every thing is done
by machinery. A large furniture factory
is IN course of construction, while a
smaller one is and has been in operation
for some time. AS result of these
new industries real estate in these two
places has nearly doubled during the
past year"
While the above is all true, we will
say that there is in prospect another
paper mill, and two or three manufac-
turing industries. Every house in both
cities is occupied by tenants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
HE WEARS DIAMONDS

Late Monday afternoon a very pleas
ant little event occurred at the office of
the Van Nortwick paper companies in
the Odd Fellows block. 1t was the
presentation to G. F. Steele of valua-
BILE diamond shirt button by his associ-
ates in the offices and the institutions.
Mr.. Steele's capacity of general manag-
er Of these institutions has brought him
in close contact with all, and the rela-
tons have been so agreeable that it is
with most general regret on all hands
that he departs. The presentation
speech was made by John S. VanNort-
wick in a happy strain, and at its
conclusion Mr.. Steele expressed his
thanks briefly but feellnglv. The affair
was an entire surprise to him, for which
he was wholly unprepared. Represen-
tatives of all the different establishments
were present to say goodbye and give
best wishes for the future. Mr.. Steele
departed Monday morning for Madison,
Maine, where he is to be employed in
future by the Manufacturing Invest
ment Co.. -[Appleton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
BIG ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT.

The plant of the Ironwood Electric
Light company furnished material for
many a funny paragraph in the range
papers when it was in it's infancy, and
our suburban friends at Hurley poked
all manners of fun at what they were
pleased to call Ironwood's white ele-
phant." But the company went about
it's business in its own way, and has to-
day not only the finest electric lighting
plant i'll the upper peninsula, but it is a
dividend paying concern as well. The
|" funnyisms were not confined to our
envious neighbors, either, for right here
at home it was ridiculed by many who
knew it Wonld never pay dividend" )"
and the NeTs-Record has in mind half
dozen Of the original shareholders
who have sold out at figures much less
than par. Of course, thev are sorry
now that they were so foolish, and when
they reflect over the matter in private,
it is fair to suppose that they undergo a
vigorous process of kicking them
selves" There were times in the early
days Of the company, when tall hust-
ling" was necessary to make two ends
meet, but the turning point was reached
and to-day the company is prospering.
1t has paid two dividends this year, the
second of which will be received by the
stockholders within few days. In
Supt. Cochran the company has an ex-
cellent official, to whom much of the
company's success may be ascribed.
While on this subject, it would not be
amiss to state here that Mr.. F. n. Bos-
son, who installed the above plant, is
now putting in an electric plant for the
Calumet & Hecla mine that is claimed
will be the largest private electric
lighting plant in America. 1t will gen.
crate electricity for 800 arc lamps. The
machinery for this mammoth plant
has been ordered.-[ Ironwood News
Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
DEATH OF EDWARD KEENAN,.

The death of Edward keenan,. OF
Dexterville, was quite surprise to his
many friends and acquaintances in this
city. On Sunday. November the 29th.
he was taken suddenly seriously sick
with an attack of pneumonia. Rev.
Beyerle, the Catholic priest, and DR..
Hougen, of this city, were summoned
that night and they ieft immediately by
hand car for his bedside. They both
remained with him until Tuesday morn
ing when they left him feeling quite
comfortable. However, deaths grip
had fastened upon him and he sue
cumbed to the inevitable Thursday
afternoon, December the 3rd inst.
Edward keenan, was born the 18th of
March, 1855, he was therefore 36 years.
months and Is days old at the time of
his death. He leaves wife and three
little children to mourn his departure.
The remains were taken to Lebanon,
Waupaca County, his wife's home, for
burial. The services were held on
Sunday.
Mr.. keenan, was well liked by all
those who knew him. He had a kind
heart and was always doing for others
His wife and little ones have the heart
felt sympathy of his friends in the twin
cities. His life was insured in the
Washington Life Insurance Company
for $1,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
METHODIST CHURCH.

The second quarterly meeting for this
conference year will be held next Sun
day. At the morning service there will
be reception of members, sermon by
the Pastor, and the administration of
the Lords supper. The Epworth
League will meet at $50 led by Miss
Ella Whitney. The League has just
purchased a quantity of Bibles for its
use in Bible Readings, and these will be
used for the first time. At 7:30 very
service will be held, consist
ing of singing, an address by the Pastor,
and the distribution of beautiful vol
umes of the scriptures earned by
scholars of the Sunday School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT.

An exchange fittingly gives this valua-
BILE advice: "Grit, push, snap, vim,
energy, churches, schools, academies,
morality, enterprise, harmony, cordial
ity, cheap property, advertising,
healthy location, talk about it, help to
improve it, patronize its merchants,
faith exhibited by good works, honest
competition in business, help all public
enterprises, elect good men to office,
speak we'll of its public-spirlted citizens,
and be one of them Yourself Remem-
ber that every dollar invested in per-
manent local improvements is that
much of interest. Always cheer on the
men that 60 in for improvements. By
following this receipt you are sure to
have live town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

At the Hustler's," 36 pairs Ladies'
fine Dongola opera toe button shoes.
Regular price So so, our price $1-75-
$50 buys a Standard Woven Wire
Spring. A carload in stock and more
coming for Geo. w. Baker.
gaya For RENT-One good large room
in N. J. Boucher's residence, Centralia
Enquire of owner.
The engineers on the Green Bav rail-
road get standard pay beginning Dec.
LIST, 1891. They did not have to strike
to get it either.
Dollsl Dolls!! Biggest line in the city
Prices way down. Call and see them
at Wood County Drug Store.
Big Clearing Sale of Toys at Wood
County Drug Store. Prices way down.
Hagermester Brewing Co., of Green
Bay, will erect beer depot adjacent to
the Green Bay railroad depot for the
accommodation of their trade in the
twin cities.
line of Christmas cards in their show
window. Nothing like them ever
brought to the city.
A visit to D. P. Morrill, & Sons meat
market will convince anyone that Scott
Morrill, is on to the latest ways in
ornamenting and arranging market so
as to make it attractive. The building
is kept just as neat and tidy as can be.
Call and look this market over and
leave your order for anything in their
line. They deliver to any part Of both
cities. Special attention given to the
retail trade
Bss~ NJ. A. Bogoger has the largest as
sortment of furniture of every descrip-
ton that was ever brought in Grand
Rapids. Give him a call.
From December 4th 1890, to Deem
Der 4th 1891, Mrs. John Albee was in
attendance at the birth of forty-two
children and she says business was not
very good this year either. The last
birth she attended occurred on Decem
Der the Sd at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Seamose Crotteau, in the town of Ru
dolph, which was the 18th boy and 18th
child born to this family.
great many persons, who have found
no relief from other treatment, have
been cured Of rheumatism by Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Do not give up unit
you have tried 1t. 1t is only so cents
per bottle. For sale by John E. DAILY
and johnson, Hill & Co.
Judge Webb, now holding court in thi,
circuit, is model Judge. He is urbane
good looking, highly dignified in bear
ing, a good lawyer, and with such
knowledge of the rules of evidence tha
the most knotty questions as to tn
admissibility of certain points or test
mony are solved by him with ease am
uniform orrectness.-Stevens Poin
Pinery. Add to this that he is one o
the best story tellers on the bench
and an all around good fellow, and tn
picture is complete.-[Waupaca Post.
Yes, and where he is best known he
mostappreciated His intimate friend
here at home are those who have know
him for years and they never find hiI
wanting in those traits of characte
which make a, kind neighbor, tru
friend and a good citizen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
THE EXPRESS OFFICE.

Charles Quinn has been appointed as
regular agent of the American Express
company for Merrill, and will make
some changes which will be benefit to
the citizens at large. A west side de-
livery will be established. All express
be delivered to r. j. Collie, who in turn
will deliver to the people. The main
office will be made more pleasant by
putting in coal stove and other new
furniture = Merrill Advocate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
A NEW TAILOR SHOP.

In this issue our readers will find A.
c. st. Amour's advertisement, who has
recently moved to this city from Chicago
and opened merchant tailoring estab-
lishment in rooms IN John Wagner's
block He has rented Mrs. Bezoir's
residence and moved his family therein.
He comes with fine stock of goods and
is prepared to do only frst-class work
in his line. He has had many years
experience in some of the largest
tailoring establishments in Chicago. He
invites all those who are IN need of
winter clothing to give him an early call
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

An honest Swede tells his story in
plain but unmistakeable language for
the benefit Of the public. One of nv
children took a severe cold and got the
Group. l gave her teaspoonful of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, and in
five minutes later | gave her one more
BY this time she had to cough up the
gathering in her throat. Then she went
to sleep and slept good for fifteen min
utes. Then she got up and vomited !;
then she went back to bed and slept
good for the remainder of the night
She got the Group the second night and
l gave the same remedy with the same
good results. | write this because
thought there might be some one in the
same need and not know the true merits
of this wonderful medicine. Charles A.
Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. 50 cent
bottles for sale by John E. Daily and
Johnson, Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
A TRAVELLING MANS MISTAKE.

A certain travelling man who sold con-
fectionery to F. w. Kruger & Co. made
a great mistake. Instead of sending $50
pounds of mixed candy and 100 pounds
of chocolate creams, he sent by mistake,
2500 pounds of the mixed candy and
1000 pounds of the chocolate creams.
On this account they are enabled to sell
frst-class goods at low prices. Now
is the time to put in your holiday supply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
TAX NOTICE..

The tax rolls for the city of Grand
Rapids are now in my possession for the
collection of taxes. I may be found in
my office in the City Hall every day
from 9 A. NJ. until P. NJ. beginning Tues
day, December 18th; 1891.
WM. ScorT, JR.,
City Treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

~WARNING: Look to your health
and keep your blood pure by taking
Downing's blood purifier, the best med
lclne eXtant. Sold by H. H. Noss & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

RsSDo not fail to call and see J. R.
Chapman before buying your Christmas
presents. Store in Wood Co. National
Bank building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

"A furnace is the latest Improvement
made at the Lyon Hotel
To arrive this week at Will Gross's
one car York State apples at $2.15 per
barrel.
Everything is active round and
about DAILY & SIMPSONS planning mill
and lumber yard.
Be For fine single or double har-
ness, or a first-class job of repairing,
call On N. ]. Boucher, Centralia, Wis.
Duncan Bros have a new store
building nearly complete just opposite
Bandeline's saloon in which they will
soon display fresh stock of groceries.
H. H. Voss & Co. will sell their entire
line of glassware and china, Is per cent.
discount below the regular price.
Mr.. and Mrs E. Dutruit, of Merrill,
were in the city few days, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Rossier. They
are the same genial friends Of yore.
Remember we are still "in ito on
tinware, glassware, hardware, special
ties, notions, laces, ribbons, dry goods,
hosiery and shoes at the Hustler"
Mr.. Geo. McMurphy, who came up
from Illinois with two span of heavy
draft horses for sale, has succeeded in
disposing of them among our lumber
men at reasonable prices, and we hope
will be induced to try the venture again.
When you have more of the genuine
article to place on the market, don't
forget our neck Of the woods.
Holiday furniture at M. A. Bogo-
gers's. His displays are vast and
brilliant, all bright, new and dainty
styles in handsome colors. Polished
frames and an elegant line of upholster-
ed goods. Prices way down.
The Ladies of Rudolph will give
box sociable on Saturday evening next,
Dec. 18th, to which all are cordially in
vited. The entertainment will be held
at LeVaque's Hall and a good time is
expected. Music and refreshments
during the evening with dancing.
Miss Bessie Robinson departed on
the 3rd inst, for Port Byron, ILL.,, where
she will commence the study Of pbar-
macy in the Office of her uncle, DR.. J.
M. Bruner, and, If her health admits,
will take the full course, and in three
years hopes to return a full! fledged
druggist. May her highest ambition be
realized.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

E9What makes a finer Christmas
present than a nice gold watch. J. R.
Chapman has full line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

BgO. 7. Hougen NJ D., Office over
Woods Drug store. Telephone at office
"a. at residence 4.
From six to eleven freight trains are
required daily now to do the freight
work that is being done over the Green
Bay railroad. They are talking of add
ing another freight crew which is
necessary to handle the business.
w. E. Pouse, who has been running a
railroad yard on the Canadian Pacific,
in Canada, has been engaged by the
Green Bay railroad company to run
their yards in this city. He has moved
his family to this city.
BS@G Geo. N. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10

ENrSTOP THAT COUGH by taking
Downing's Cough Elixir. It never fails
to cure when every other remedy has
failed. Sold by Voss & Co. = months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-10
CENTRALIA ITEMS,

"A furnace is the latest improvement
made at the Lyon Hotel
To arrive this week at Will Gross's
one car York State apples at $2.15 per
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-17

TO THE EDIroE or TIE TINES: lIav-
ing noticed an editorial in yesterday
mornings TIMES entitled Baseball in
Roanoke, thought it would not be
amiss to offer few suggestions. Roam
okc certainly has the material for max
ing one, if not the best, club in the
State, and why should she not have
one? With very little trouble and OK
pense they could have splendid grounds
in Ninton, and nothing would please
the citizens of our town better than for
Roanoke to select the site here. People
can ride on the dummy within one nun
drcd yards of the grounds, and am
sure the street railway and the citizens
of our town will lend helping hand to
secure them here. Lux.
VINToN, June 16.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-17
ONE CENT a. WORD COLUMN.

Persons at a distance desir-
ing to insert advertisements in
the One-Cent-a-Word column
can count the number of words,
reckon at the rate of one cent
a word for each of the first
two insertions and half a cent
a word for each subsequent in
sertlon, and remit accordingly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-17

NEW York, June l6.-ISpCcial THE
great Suburban has been run and will
pass into history as the greatest turf
event Of 1891. Never before has such !,
crowd witnessed horse race in this
country, and this despite the fact that
this is the hottest day ever known in
the vicinity. a conservative estimate
places the number Of persons present at
10000 to 10000.
The race itself proved very sensa-
tional, as Tenny, who went to the post
the hottest favoritc ever known in tho
Suburban,was not only dcfca ted for first
place but finished in the rear.
The second choice, Tea Tray, finished
about last, but Major Domo, the third
choice, managed TO get the place by Il
length from Cassius. The winner turned
up in Loantaka. the ) year old son of
Sensation and Peggy pawdlc. who was
a long SHOT in til" betting, there being
as much rs 10 to l against him.
The Judges summoned the horses to
the post III i:lj o'clock, at which time
they soon appeared. They then paradcd
past the grand stand ana back again
After little manouvering they came
down to the starting line. Down went
the flag and with 4 mighty roar OF
"They're or the race was on.
Major Domo vas the first TO break the
line He came towards the stand Il
head the best OF il. while Cassius was
second Il length before Banquet, who
was L length IN front of Demouth. who
in turn was a head before Isaac II
Lewis, with tho rest punched. Tenny
Tea Tray /. | n n a 1,r;
up the rear. Tea Tray was sulking
and Notwithstanding Snapper Garrison's
great effort. refused 10 run when the
back stretch was reached. The ord cr
was about the same. and Murphy tried
to improve his position on Tenny, but
little sway-back could not gain ward
as they approached the upper turn,
Major Domo had thrcc-quarters of a
length the best Of it while Dcmuth was
two lengths in frontand with Fitz James
next, followed by Tcnny, who was get
ting the whip.
The interest at this period was in
tense, and a shout of dismay arose
"Tenny is beaten" cries the backers of
the Wavcrilics, and it was true for not
outstanding Murphy's vigorous work,
Tenny could not improve his position.
AS they ran INFO the stretch Ma ior Domo
was the first 10 show Il head before De-
muth who was head before Cassius.
while FitZ James, I.oantaka and Tcnny
came in with Tea Tray, thanks to his
ugly temper, bringing up the rear.
They ran in this order down to the
last furlong when MartZ Bergen cut
loose with Loantal:a and it was all over
With space killing strides he passed
horse after horse amid the plaudits of
winners and losers alike and won a
length and Il half from Major Demo,
who beat CassiUs a length for the place.
Then came Fitz James, Banquet Tcnny,
Riley DcmIth, Isaac Lewis and Tea
Tray in the order named. The trac-
tional time OF tic race was: Quarter.
0.23 Is: half, $50: three quarters, lis;
milo. la: mile and quarter, 2.0-.
The starters, jockeys and last bcttiug
~
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

'JNHE GLOVE CONTEST AND RACES
l. are over. No excitement whatever pre-
walls. So. settle down to cuisines advertise
HOUSE. corner Jefferson street and First
avenue $. T.. will inform the public where you
are located. and without the aid of news
lat d-anl ut such Il small cost. Tell the people
who you are. and what you have. The busy
ncrhnntS can wire lis their orders by calling
up phone Isl: in II few moments Il mcsscn-
ger will deliver work completed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-17
BASIC CITY NOTICE.
We have been selling SO many lots
of the
Waynesbof o and Basic City Land

Company on the usual Basic City terms,
Is cash, balance and II months, that
we had decided to make no further sales
on the installment plan. But at the
urgent solicitation OF many who could
not otherwise purchase, we will continue
the sales for u limited time, at not quite
the old, prices, but on the old terms,
TWENTY EQUAL MONTHLY PAY
MENTS. We are so convinced of the
rapid increase in the value of this prop
erty that We have secured 600 lots ad-
joining it, which VIC will olfer as soon
as we can get tho necessary plats, ETC.
One of the cosicst homes on Church
street ut q fair price.
n. w. CROWL Real Estate Co.,
Roanoke, Va.