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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
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Mr.. and Mrs N. B. Wood and a lady
/ friend of theirs from Chicago. were
guests Of Mrs. Ferguson on the Fourth.
Mr.. A. D. Grignon, of Pound, Wis,
and three brothers FROM different places
were III the city visiting their parents
over the Fourth.
Miss Ella Starr returns TO her home
in Washburn this week after a very
pleasant visit among relatives in this
city.
We are under obligations to Mrs. "A.
s. Robinson for a fine sample of their
La Crosse radishes. They are elegant,
try them.
Miss Mary Edwards is home from
Ripon on her summer vacation. She
reports herself we'll pleased with Ripon
college.
Rev. kilbourn went to Minneapolis
this morning to take part in the Y. P.
S. c. i. convention now being held in
that city.
Miss Carrie Pride and Miss Pinnie
Trahern, of Appleton, were guests at S.
\. Spatford's residence in this city on
the Fourth.
Mr.. Edmond Rossier came down from
his homestead near Eagle River the
past week to spend the Fourth with his
many friends.
Miss Hattie Wall, of Waupun; and
Miss Allie Freeman, of New London,
were the guests of Miss Celia Compton
on the Fourth.
Mrs P. c. Schmidt and daughter.
returned, to their home III Duluth,
Tuesday morning, after several weeks
visit with her parents in this city.
Mrs. c. ". Briggs and daughter, of
Grand Rapids, arrived here Wednesday
and are guests of the formers brother,
Mr.. Chet. Fraser.-Portage Register.
Mrs. Chas Quinn and two children
are in the city visiting at the old home
stead. Mr.. Quinn came down Sunday
night and met with few Of his many
friends.
Miss Jennie Hasbrouck, Miss Lucy
Woodwork and Ed. Morrill, were
among those who left on Tuesday to
attend the Y. p. S. G. E. convention in
Minneapolis.
c. j. Carman has commenced the en-
largement of his family residence. He
will add second story and otherwise
improve his premises. VIM. Davis has
charge of the carpenter work.
B. NJ. Vaughan, and Prof Luehr and
brother, left the city by boat on Tuesday
morning for the Dells, near Kilbourne
City. Before coming home Mr.. Waugh
an viii go to Milwaukee on business.
The following persons left on Tuesday
morning for Minneapolis as delegates
to the National contention of the Y. P.
S. c. E., held in that city this week and
next;-Mrs. L. G.. KetChum, Celia
Compton, Nellie Baker, Will Brazeau
and Oswald Menzel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

down.
Centennial soap we sell at starving
profits.
Cook Stoves, the best, sold at small
margins.
Decorated Cuspidores, a fine line, be-
low cost.
Badger Soap, right there we are the
most giver.
Polka Dot Water Set, charmer,
below cost.
Chinese Laundry Soap, another labor
saver.
Masury Mixed Paint, the best and
warranted.
Boots and Shoes, Slippers, Rubbers,
Overshoes, etc. You viii find them
fresh. New goofs from the leading
manufacturers.
Johnson's Pure Soap, daisy. lum-
Der pile for 25c.
Raisins, Currants, Peaches, Apricots
and fine groceries, and all goods, as we
sell for cash we can make prices to suit
these hard times.
Adieu, an plaisir de vous revoir.
G. E. PARISEAU.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
CENTRALiA ITEMS.

Miss Lenora McMurphy, of Hillsdale,
H., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. 5.
Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenyan, of Tomah,
spent the Fourth in this city the guests
of Mrs. kenyan's mother.
a large number of the business places
in both cities were highly and appro-
priately decorated on the Fourth.
The clerks in Johnson, Hill 4 Co.,
had their show windows beautifully
trimmed with red, white and blue bunt-
ing On the Fourth.
Married, July 4th, 1891, in Centralia,
by the Rev. Chas. Madsen, John Mag
nus Magnuson, of Hesselhort, Oneida
Co, Wis, to Miss. Anna Friedricka
Peterson, of Centralia.
Married. Isaac II. DeLong, of On
tario, Iowa, to Mary I. Peterson, of
Centralia; on the 7th inst at the
residence of the bride, Rev. j. Churm
officiating clergyman.
AT Ihe school meeting Monday night
W. a. Peeso was elected clerk in place
of B. R. Goggins. 1t was decided to
have nine months school and tax of
S2500 was ordered raised for the coming
school year.
Married at the residence of the
Brides parents in this city July 9th,
1891, by t. j. Cooper, Mr.. Grant Bah
cock, Of, Ashland, and Miss Alice
Blanchard, of Centralia. The newly
married couple will make Ashland their
future home.
ls5@I extend a cordial invitation to
the citizens of Centralia and vicinity for
a fair share of their trade. I keep a
full supply of all kinds Of meats. Shop
next door to G. A. Corriv veau's store.
Yours Resyectfullv,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending June %, 1891.
Briggs, Nina I. Reirson, Herman.
Dennis, 5. r. Riesch. Frank.
kidder, Mrs. VIII. Wuasch, Ida.
July 9th.
Brandt, Louise. Peteeson, Sicily.
Booth, J. r. Steen, Mrs. 0. 4.
Cline, Edwin. Squire.
HoldersOn, Louis. TomlinsOn, Mr. c.
Huguet, Alphonse. Unnasch Ida
Mcintyre, Amos. Zuge, w. VI.
Nelson, Julius.
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say 'adyertised''
T. w. BURT, Postmaster.
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g. 3. w. & ST. p. r. r.
c. M. & ST. PAU. r, r.

Departure of trains from Centralia and G. r
TRAINS NORTH.
No Pass. daily except Sunday.......... $40 a. IN
No. So Pass. Sunday ,only..............ll:2S a. M
No. way freight daily except Sunday 1905 a m
No. 7 accommodation " 1O:4o Il. m
No. 9 " "' Saturday 910 p. nj
TRAINS SOUTH.
No. Pass. daily except Sunday............S2S p m
No. 56 " Sundays only y....................S2S p III
No. way freight daily ex. Sundays....G:30 p m
No. accomdation .7:O0 D. m
No. 10 " q" ....l:45 IN
Tickets to al points in the United Stntes and
Canada.
J. NJ. PATTISON, Local Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

A delegation of 500 from Stevens
Point and Plover, 800 off the Valley
railroad, and about so off the Port
Edwards railroad came to this city on
the morning Of the Fourth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

II. Edwards & Son moved their livery
effects back into the stable on Friday
last. Their stables were we'll patronized
on the Fourth, every available horse
and buoov was in usn'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
-uyzsfR~b-e-<-9yED.-

For SALE.-The property known as
the Grand Rapids House. Four lots and
large frame building all in good con-
dition. For particulars enquire of Mrs.
NJ. Slattery. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

The Appleton district Camp meeting
will be held at DePere, Wis, commen-
cling Thursday evening July 9th and
closing Sunday night July 10Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

We are pleased to note that decision
was reached in the cases Of B. G. Chan
dos VS.. several Fire Insurance compan-
les the past week in Oshkosh, in which
Mr., Chandos is allowed again as much
as the board of arbitration allowed him.
This decision gives Il Judgment of nearly
the full amount of insurance carried on
pulp mill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

A new wire fence adorns the lots of
Mrs. Frank Belanger's family resi-
dence.
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A very interesting program will be
rendered at the dedication services of
the NJ. f. Church next Sabbath morn
irg and evening. Want of space
prevents us from publishing it in full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

The frame work on D. NJ. Huntington's
new store building is rapidly assuming
proportions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
pS1aN aNpninr NIicc

Tuesday evening Miss Laura Reeves
departed for Baraboo to visit Miss
Southland. After a short visit in
Baraboo she will be accompanied to
Devils Lake by Miss Southland and
there joined by Miss Perry where the
three will rent rooms and spend the
summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

DISBJ RSEMENTS.


ESFO. T. Hougen NJ D.. Office over
Woods Drug store. Telephone at office
81, at residence 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

No one could ask for more beautiful
and perfect dav than the one which oc-
cured on the fourth day OF July. 1t
was bright and warm with a cool west
wind blowing Just hard enough to keep
the warm rays Of the sun from burning
or being uncomfortable. The beauty of
the day seemed TO inspire everyone
with the strongest desire to cele-
brate Long before thctime set for the
parade the streets Of both cities were
crowded with people. Old and young,
rich and poor, lame and feeble, all
turned out to enjoy the festivities of the
day. All appeared to be possessed with
that warmth Of patriotism which gIeam-
cd from every countcnance and had
its favorable effect upon one another.
Mr.. G. ]. Jackson was marshal of the
day and was in command Of the process
sion which formed near the city hail
site in this city 1t was organized as
follows:
Twin City Band.
Old Veterans.
Sherman Bummers.
AF'lllefy' a.
Gardner Rifles.
Industrial Parade
tltlzenS III CARRIAGES
IN 'hls ofner 'heE marched 'hrouSh
The principal streets of both cities to the
school house grounds in Ccntralia where
the necessary seats an" ntltlorm ha1
hcch 'Fce'e" iof dll7 "c'''SS'e". iiio7e
VINO oceoPIed 'he ii"''"fi'l were Nie9SIS'
Geo. l.. Williams, chairman; T.. y. Nady,
speaker OF the day Rev. }. Chulm, Nj.
+. Charch pastor and Prof. W. II.
LueiT, who read the declaration OF IN
dependence. The exercises were open
"d with music by the band. After
prayer by Rev. Churm, Prof. Luehr
read thc Declaration of Independence
III II clear distinct tone of voice which
was easily heard by the large cOncOurse
Of people.
ADDRESS nY HON. y. A. CADY.
In ononipr his address, Mr.. Cady
,,oaa tho rnn,rIz ..that hn did mot
nrof,s. ia lao = npbIir sneaker and
therefore asked the audience to be
lenient in their criticisms" After
talkino one hoDr and = half the laroo
onaionca wos of ono oninion and thot
VIC th,t tho snoach ,vos o~coIlon+
rhnv onioved his remarks very mnob
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
DANCES IN TIE EVENING.

In the evening q dance was held at
the Opera House, to which 81 tickets
were sold, also q dance in Pomainville's
hall, Centlalia, to which II tickets were
sold. At each place those who attended
report fine time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

pF AHR0HncemeHtS of Bnths,
Marriages inserted free. Lists of
7OeddIng RrrScnts, obituary notices,
and poetry, and cards Of thanks
zOW be charged fer at regular
ad0efzlSiRg rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09
It. B. Scott Free Public Library.

The Library rooms are open Wednesday from
TO o'clackP P. NJ; Saturday from . to and
to O'Clock P. ".
GRACE BALDERsToN, Librarian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

The committee who had charge of
the program is entitled to special
praise for the efficient manner in which
every feature Of the day was carried
out and for the financial results. We
append statement of receipts and
disbursements as accurate as they can
be furnished at the time of going to
nrHSS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

titled to first place. However the
judges gave the black the race. Purse
$1OO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-09

Fly Paper,
Fly Traps,
Bird Cages
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
Old CheStnuts.

We should all work together. Uanimity
In sentiment and action Is all.important."-
Extract from the letter of"M."
1t seems to US that We have heard some
thing like this before. It Is generally used In
futile attempt to allay opposition TO the pro-
ject Of levying big debt on lhe properly and
business interests OF this town. for no better
purpose than that Of giving aid to the con.
struction of railroad which would be o.
doubtful value If built, and which has disap
pointed the public at every turn.
This newspaper has never thought the
bonding OF this town TO build a railroad to
Edgef1eld was good investment. Our chile
objection Is, however. to endangering our in
tercsts for the benefit OF strangers, Of whom
we know very little. and who have never met
our people face to face, and have, with sIngu
lar consistency, evsded the binding Of them
selves 10 do anything.
This town, therefore, can never be Of one
mind as long as there Is sentiment here
which favors the giving OF ourselves away y
to strangers who have, az far as we are In
formed, never promised 10 do anything. and
as fur as we believe. never intend TO do any
thing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
should AbbeyiIle Have an Arch {?

:. Attention Is asked to the letter OF our es'
teemed friend and fellow. citizen, Captain j. l..
Parks. ills a patriotic letter aad breathes
: the enthusiasm of q public spirited citiZen
Z who Is deeply impressed with the correctness
Of his opinions.
E Speaking for the Press and Banner, we SIM
cerely wish Columbia we'll, and we trust thaI
the centennial may be all that the most ar
dent and enthusiastic workers for Its success
! may desire.
But we don't see that Abbeville is called
Gupon to erect an arch in thatcity.
s It's Columbias entertainment Aooe-
Eville's.
Y IT, however, anybody desires TO erect one or
more arches we have not the slightest o6jec-
ton.
But with convictions like these 1t would
Abe impossible for us to urge our people to do
10.
In connection with this, and In reference 10
1he remarks Of others about the counties
4 " hich lack an arch, we desire TO ASK, II the
bui,di pg oil an arch is q condition precedent
to. our welcome to the city? We presume
that our people desire to participate in many
of the festivities aud pleasures OF that occa-
sion, but II we are any the less welcome be-
cause We fall to see the Importance Of build
ing an arch, we would like to know It, Able
willie is ready and will join heartily In the
celebration, but If her presence is to be con.
sidered any the less desirable because of our
: failure to build an arch, we should know the
8 fact.
2 We should be glad to have our people join
their brethren in centennial where all
should be harmony and good feeling.
5Ir our welcome to the city is TO be measured
by the heignt th or breadth or the number OF
our arches, we hope that our respected con-
lemporaries at the capitol will say SO at once
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
Death Of Miss Nellie Hill.
"Too pure for earth,
Iuut rina for hoo Won i"

Rarely, If ever, has this. community been
called upon to mourn the death OF one 80 fair,
so beloved. and whose prospects In life were
'i'f The deceased was born January %, 1874, and
died April tho 3Oth 1891 at ll:3O o'clock +. NJ,
she was just II years OF age and In one short
bride, but in the providence OF God she was
transported 10 higher and fuller joys, that are
eternal in the heavens.
Her untimely and sad death should be SOL
emn warning 70 all !eaHdhing 1s de sha' sbe sbe
had only lived In this community few years.
yet by her amiab!e disposition, and gentle
HAD THH ses OF er
but to love her."
Her life was pure and spotless, and as such
she gave 1t back TO God. The deceased was a
young lady, OF rare musical accomplish;
inents, possessing many virtues Of head and
heart, which beautifully adorned her daily
life
She Joined the Methodist church early In
| life, and gave her heart to God; and up to
the day OF her death, was consistent mem.
| Der, and an earnest worker In the Masters 9
| vineyard. She was also faithful and pune
tual teacher In the Methodist Sunday School,
and although young in years, she exertcd
| every energy TO bring little children" to
Christ and was never happier than when do
! ing something for Jesus: She was promi.
nert member Of the Methodist choir and her
| heart and soul were filled with music which
she delighted TO chant forth In hymns OF
sweetest melody to the honor and praise OF
II i'm VI no blessed her with such a talent Her
| "vacant CHAIR draped In white, adorned
with.beautIful flowers. and surmounted by u
white dove with extended wings, were en-.
bematic OF that purity OF life. and reciitude
earth. These all speak In rnournful silence
OF her sweet voice now hushed forever on
earth, only to begin In heaven where she
will join that innumerable host In singing
| the song of the redeemed throughout eterni-
1ty. Let all emulate her noble traits OF char.
acter and like her, "be ready when the Bride.
groom comes"
The very high esteem In which she was
held by the people OF Abbevllle was partially
shown by tho nunoerless offerings OF
beautiful flowers, sweet mementoes OF love
and affection, and silent tokens OF respect.
| Her funeral services we're conducted In the
Methodist church on Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock by Rev. Marion Dargan. Many OF the
stores were closed and a large congregation OF
! friends with sad hearts, and fearful eyes, AS
| sem bed 10 pay their last tribute OF respect.
| AS her remains were being taken from the
| church the choir rendered most touchlngly
| that beautiful hymn "Sweet bye and bye"
| The funeral services were concluded at the
grave and just as the departing day was fold.
| ed to rest her body was gently laid In the 81.
| lent tomb, her spirit having winged Its flight
| to God who gave 1t.
Her family and loved ones have the sympa.
| com forted by the thought that
| Lovely upon the shore
| or Jordan's stream she stands,
| Who gave her life to God, and bore
| His witness In her hands"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06

3 According to advertisement, some OF the
frien ds Of the Cumberland Gap road met In
{ the court house last Friday night. We MADE
effort to get the facts in reference 10 the
smatter, but beyond the fact that committee
appointed to find out what was expected
(, or ns. or to elicit some definite information,
we learned but little.
We really don't know what was done. Az
any rate there seems certainly to be but lit
!. tie for the public eye.
The object OF the meeting Is not clear TO
our mind, as for instance, we learn that dele
gates from Anderson and Bolton were here
their interest being diametrically opposite.
* We do not know that Mr.. Potts has now
a-any more money or any more idea OF oniiu'
ing the road to Abbeville, than he had years
ago.
We do not understand how he coquetS win
(. Green woed while seeking Abbevilles bonds
The feet is, we don't know anything about
Il. and IL there Is or ever has been anything
!, In the proposition 10 build the road. we have
not found II out.
We have so often had our hopes raised, and
have been so often disappointed. that, besides
knowing nothing we believe hothing, except
that Mr.. Potts would like for AbbeVilie to Is
sue her bonds. We believe that.
For some reasons, we don't care if they are
issued. Their issue will most probably yindi'
cate or justify the opposition OF the Press and
Banner 10 an injudicious surrender OF our
3 selves and our property to an Intangible cor
Z poration.
AS we understand, the peopie-the grea
mass-have never heard any definite propo
thn
builders. We have received but little infor
Z nation. except as ii may have been filtered
out to US through the proper channels, and II
properly gauged doses.
II will thus be seen that what we don
/. know or the Cumberland Gap would about I'll
big book.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
Prize Essays.

The Abbeville Press and Banner makes the
following offer for Prize Essays on the value
; of the country newspaper as an educator and
a teacher OF morals. Competitors are en-
pected to show the necessity OF bringing the
krocal newspaper into every household ano
10 present the advantages which news
papers furnish as aids to the parent, TO the
school teacher and to the preacher, and aisc
to present the disadvantages under "hicn
. families labor because of having been de-
prived OF newspapers.
For the first best article IS will be given.
e For the second best article S. will be given
= For the third best article one years SUD-
scription to the Press and Banner Will oe
given.
Competitors to exercise their own Judg
ment as to length OF article.
The award to be made on the first OF Jun
by an impartial committee.
Put the name Of the author In separate
envelope, not to be opened until the award Is
made.
April 81, 1891. IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
NOW OR NEVER.
AbbeviIIe Should Have an Areh In
CoIumbia...Our Friends Fears, ana
the Editors Wrong Doing.
GREENWOOD g.


Editor Press and Banner: no.,
DEAR SIR--I have engaged room In Col
umbia during the Centennial but If A6DeViile
County In not TO be represented feel ike de-
clinine 10 90 for fear some one VIII ask from
what county came, and should have TO re-
ply from the county that gave birth TO Cal.
houn. McDuffle, Wardlaw, Peti2ru. Benct
and others. When we cease to keep abreast
with other counties then we should cease 10
bray OF our ancestry and traditions. l love
the State of Solth Carolina and Aooevii!e
County and | want Abbevlle represented at
the Centennial. =,
think you, my friend, have done wrong In
Opposing Il small expenditure IN erecting an
arch for Abbeville.
As yon are the Editor OF The leading paper
In the county 1t Is expected lin the absence OF
a leader that you Will from time to time take
the inialIve In such improvements ana new
enterprises as will elevate our people 10
higher plane.
county, lei US then have an arch In Col
ulnbi9 at the Centennial worthy OF Abbeville
County aud call on Greenwood for her share
Of the cost. When Is Judge MCGOWAN and
Judge Cothran going to put the ball In motion,
and let her roll.
If IL IL determined to have the Arch, send
q committee TO Columbiaat once or II VIII be
too late. j. 1. faitN".
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-06
Abbeville Seems TO he on the Road
to Prosperity. =

The trade of the merchants OF this town Is
unprecedented.
Every day last week our public square "at
crowded with vehicles and animals, and ev-
cry store was full OF customers. Some stores
had TO employ additional clerks
We hear that one OF the largest firms in
town sold more goods last Saturday than they
had ever sold in one day before.
This good result has come about in the le
sitimate way Of keeping first class goods and
then always giving a dollars worth for dol
lar.
We have often said that Abbeville had as
good merchants as there Is in South Carolina
and we have always contended that the peo
pie would find 1t out after awhile.
The trade OF the country seems TO be under
going change.
The cash trade at this season has usually
been very small, but now the farmers are
paying cash, and get the best of bargains.
:. The banks have let out all their money, ant
still the demand is for much more. The cap
ital stock will have to be increased this com
ing winter if they would supply the demand
for money next year.