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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

WHEREAS, It has seemed good to the
Supreme Commander to remove from
our midst our late worthy and esteemed
comrade, G. S. Warren, and
WHEREAS, The intimate relations long
held by the deceased with the members
of this Post render it proper that we
should place upon record our apprecia-
ton Of his services as a comrade and
member of this Post
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, That we deplore
the loss of G. S. Warren with deep feel
ings Of regret, softened only by the
thought that he is now resting from his
labois here on earth.
RESOLVED, That we tender to his
afflicted relatives our sincere coincidence
and earnest sympathy in their affiiction
in the loss of our late comfade
RESOLVED, That a copy of the fore
going resolutions be transmitted to the
relatives Of the deceased,
T 7 COOPER Comm mitfee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
IN THEIR NEW OFFICE.

The law firm of Goggins & WipFer-
man, who have been occupying rooms
in the Pomainville block in Centr&lia,
recently moved in their new suite of
rooms, specially prepared for them in
the Wood County Bank building in this
city. They now have as fine office
rooms as can be found IN either city and
in a convenient place to be reached by
clients from either city. Their rooms
face Water and Bridge streets with front
entrance on Water street. The wood
work is finished in oil and the rooms
nicely furnished. This firm have the
best wishes of many friends, with whom
the Reporter joins in wishing them a
successful business future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
RUDOLPH NEWS.

Doud's mill has suspended operations
for the time being.
Mr. T. Atchey, of Central7a, visited at
this berg last Sunday.
The school teachers of this vicinity
spent Thanksgiving at their respective
homes at Grand Rapids.
Miss May Schaw spent few days at
Grand Rapids returning home Sunday
morning.
The dance at LaVaque's Hall, Satur-
day night, was largely attended. Ali
report good time.
Miss Ellavene Livernash who has
been visiting friends at Merrill and
Mosinee, for several weeks past, re-
turned home last Thursday evening.
Mr.. S. L. Van Etten, of Lacrosse, who
is factory inspector under Gov. Peck,
made his visit here last week. He re-
ports everything in good running order
Miss L. Potter left last week for Yer
mont, where she will visit with re-
latives.
Maude Crotteau, who has been under
the doctors care for two weeks past, is
again able to be out and around.
Miss Lille Crotteau, after spending a
few days with friends at Mosinee, re-
turned to her home last Thursday
evening.
Rev. Allen, of Wausau, was among US
last Sabbath
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
CENTRALlA ITEMS.

Mr.. F. MacKinnon is away on busi-
ness at points in Iowa and Illinois.
ggB@H. H. Voss & Co. will have their
holiday goods on display next Monday.
Miss Mollie William is back from
her visit among old friends in Amherst.
gsg Look over the excellent bargains
at Mrs. A. E. Donaldson's millinery
shop.
Mrs. F. MacKinnon is spending the
week in Appleton, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ramsey.
ngEWhat makes finer Christmas
present than nice gold watch. J. R.
Chapman has full line.
Miss Smith, teacher in the Sherry
schools, was the guest Of Miss Harden
on Thanksgiving day.
Read L. NJ. Nash & Co.'S new adver-
tSsement in this issue then 60 and buy
some of their fresh groceries.
"A. P. Parsons, attorney-at-law will
L
building recently vacated by Goggins &
Wlpperman.
Do not fail to call and see J. r.
Chapman before buying your Christmas
presents. Store in Wood Co. National
Bank building.
A. &. st. Amour has moved his fam
lily to this city from Chicago where he
will open merchant tailoring establish
ment.
gsP WARMING: Look to your health
and keep your blood pure by taking
Downing's blood purifier, the best med
icine extant. Sold by H. III. Voss & Co
BI@ Remember that NJ. A. Bogoge1
carries fall line of Smyrna, Moquette
and Fur rugs, also, latest and choicest
designs of elegant parlor carpets.
We are panied to note that Miss
Millie Gordon, the only daughter o.
| Mr. and Mrs @. Gordon, of this city, is
constantly failing with an attack O
consumption.
AsF Money loaned on approved rea
estate security, at the Bank of Centralis
at per cent. per annum. No commits
sions charged. 11-19w4.
The Misses Nash, who recently
came from the East, have rented the
Corriveau house opposite j. F. Moore'l
in which they will keep house and dc
all kinds of dressmaking. They come
highly recommended as artists in thei
line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
JOHNSON, HILL & CO..
Tie Largest and Most Prosberos1s
Firm Gu Wood County.

This firm is made up of Mr.. Nels.
They have two large store buildings in
Centralia, in which they transact all
aheir business. The new brick block Is
a modern structure, 60x90 feet, two
stories high, containing all the modern
improvements necessary to do prompt
and efficient mercantile business 1t
has the best shelving and counters;
they use the Barr cash system; it is
lighted BY electric lights and is heated
by furnace In this building is confined
the dry goods, gents furnishing goods
and clothing, boots and shoes and fancy
goods. Mr.. Nels. Johnson who has a
business, has personal charge of this
department. He is q man of social and
pleasing qualities who is universally
liked by all those who enjoy his ac-
quaintance He has excellent taste in
the selection of goods and always keeps
enough of everything you are pleased to
call for The following persons assist
alim as clerks in this department:
Messrs. Ben Hansen, III. Z. Mmm, d.
M McKercher, and Miss Mamie Whit
tlev. Miss Lima Hasbrouck is book
keeper.
In the other building can be found
groceries, drugs, -four and feed, shelf
and heavy hardware, stoves and ranges.
Geo. NJ Hiil, the second member of the
frm has personal charge of this store
WhlRe he is the youngest man IN the
frm he IS known as the "hustler." He
has those traits Of character which
make him popular with everybody. He
is keen and can always drive a good
bargain He has been drilled IN all
agnes of trade and makes an excellent
running mate with his partner, Mr..
Johnson He also has some excellent
assistants in the persons of z. Mccain
Gey, who has charge of the hardware ;
a. C. Otto, druggist; f. ?. Alter, timer;
Aasper Skeeis, W e. Bateman and Mr..
thompson in the grocery departments
Miss Laura Houston as cashier and
Matt Carey who drives the delivery.
The third member of the firm is j. ID.
Witter, who is reputed to be the wealth
lest man lii Wood County. His thous-
ands back the concern and his excellent
judgment is often brought into requisi-
ton by his partners in making large
deals A stronger firm is seldom
organized and the result is they do a
big business. 1t runs up into the hun
dreds of thousands.
They now have an elegant line of
goods for the holiday trade and invite a
careful inspection of this stock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
TWIN CITY STEAM LAUNDRY.

Mr. Joseph Boheim, of Milwaukee,
an experienced laundryman, is in the
city and in company with Mr.. Jos. Rick,
with whom he has formed co-partner
ship, are re-modeling the creamery
building in CentralIa, SO that it will be
suitable for the operation of a frst-class
steam laundry. They will soon be ready
for business and respectfully solicit the
patronage Of the Twin Cities in their
line.
They guarantee their work as being
fast-class. Mr.. Boheim is pleasant
gentleman and has moved into house
IN the first ward of our sister city.
When in need of work in their lif1e,
remember the place in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
The BANQUET TO JUDGE WEBB,

WAusAU, Nov. 29-The Marathon
county bar will give a banquet in honor
of Judge Charles NJ. Webb, who, owing
to the formation of a new judicial dis
trict including this county, holds bis
last term of court here next month.
The banquet will be held at the Bells
House on the evening of December 7th,
and will be an elaborate affair. Dana's
orchestra will furnish the music. Among
the guests who will be present are
Judge Alban, of Rhinelanter; Judge
Cate, of Stevens Point; B. w. Pulling,
of Marshfeld; Judge c. Y. Bardeen, of
this city, who will preside over the new
district comprising Marathon, Lincoln
and Oneida counties, will take part in
the reception. Judge Webb retires
from this circuit with the goodwill and
esteem of the entire bar of Marathon
county, he having proven most cour-
teous, painstaking and fair-minded mag
sstrate.--[Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Tie Thanksgiving Ball a Social
and Pleasant affair.

The Gardner Rifles have won for
themselves the reputation of never do
ing things by halves, and when they
undertake anything they invariably
make a success of it. Their last under
taking was therefore social and fnan-
cial success. The opera hall was nicely
trimr3ed with the American colors and
artisfically arranged guns taken from
their armory. Dana's orchestra, OF
Wausau, was present and discouTsed
excellent strains of music for the drill
and dancing. The fore part of the
evening was given to an exhibition
drill in charge Of Captain Crawford who
gave his orders in a clear and distinct
tone of voice and the company execut-
ed them with promptness and accuracy
The company were in full uniform and
made fine appearance. They were
heartily encored at the close of the
drill The opera house was crowded.
The ball was opened by the grand
march led by Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Craw-
ford, which was followed by waltz in
which nearly every one took part. A
special train from Marshfield brought
Is couple who came to partake of the
festivities, among whom we noticed
Captain Ames, Lieut.. Scott, Corporal
Upham, of the Marshfeld Light infan-
try; J. P. Humes, Of the News; and
others with whom we were not acquain-
ted. There were also several from
Wausau and Stevens Point
The Gardner Rifles netted about 81
from the proceeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
CONCERT SERVICE.

The Epwotth Leag1e will give a con-
cert service next Sunday evening in the
Methodist Church, commencing at 7:30,
TO which all are cordially invited. Fol-
lowing is the program:
Opening Hymn standing on the Promises"
PRAYER Pastor
Duett.............. Lottie Lynn and Pearl StAmour
Bible Reading Topic 'The Bread from Heaven
Singing, Help Little"
Recitation, "Its asleep now .......... Laura Hall
Reading, "Save the Boys, "....-~~Bell Padgham
Solo, "HOme at Last" ................. Mrs Churm
Recitation ITO a sad little girl, Laura Emmons
bedullS Mamie w olIuey
cOAO, ..LOyl yllG Lynn
Recitation, 1.-The Philosophers Scale ..... Edith
Martin.
Eeading, "a Noble Boy Richard Wipperman
Singing, meet Me There"
Recitation, THE Captains WelT,"... Grace Hall
Reading, "Going Onward" Willie Granger
Singing 80 to thy Saviour
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

From Appleton Post:--Julius Klug, Of
Grand Rapids, and Hon. Thomas G.
Nash, of Centralia, were in Appleton
Monday Mr.. Frank Pearson and
Miss Krause, both of this city, were mar.
ried at St. Joseph's church Wednesday
morning at o'clock.-Mr. and Mrs
B. Ramsey have gone to Chicago where
they will enjoy several performances ot
the Grand Opera now at the Audi.
torium.-AIiss Maggie BesEah and
Will g. Harshaw, both of Oshkosh, were
married Thursday night. Miss Besnaf
has many friends in the CITY to whom
this item will be pleasant surprise
A. ]. Lunt, the noted baseball twirlel
who is now practicing law at Omaha
Neb., is visiting friends at Racine and
will probably call on his friends here
before returning home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We desire to call your attention to the
fact that December is here and with it
the close Of the year. Stop and think
and see if you are square with the
printer, if not, call and settle. Remem
Der that 81 80 is small in itself, but when
several hundred persons are owing that
amount it makes quite sum. We hope
this gentle reminder of your small OBJ
legations will be sufficient to bring about
our desired end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

Mrs. S. A. Spafford while in Abbots-
ford visiting her brother met with an
accident, in which she received several
bad bruises including cut on the head.
While riding, the team ran away and
threw the occupants OUT of the buggy
resulting in above injuries to Mrs.
SpaforG. She arrived home Saturday
and is improving under T. Hougen's s
treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

An honest Swede tells his story in
plain but unmistakeable language for
the benefit Of the public. One of my
children took a severe cold and got the
Group. l gave heE a teaspoonful of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, and in
FIVE minutes later / gave her cne more.
By this time she had to cough up the
gatheEing 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
| gave the same remedy with the same
good results. / write this because i
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. 30 cent
bottles for sale by John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

With pleasure we make note of the
marriage of two more young people OF
this city-Grace A. Beadle to Robert A.
Dunaven. The ceremony took place
Thanksgiving morning at the home of
the brides parents in this city, Rev.
Kilbourn officiating. After the wedding
breakfast, the newly welded couple
took the train for Winona, where they
will visit relatives Of the groom. The
bride is the second daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. T. Beadle, so well known here,
and has wide circle of friends. The
groom, though formerly a resident of
Plover, now lives in this city. He has
more good humor in him to the pound,
than any other man in Wisconsin, and
has hosts of friends. We understand
that the young people intend to make
their home among US permanently. The
Reporter extends congratulations and
a hearty welcome to them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

The laws of health are taught in our
schools; but not in way to be of much
practical benefit and are never illustrat-
ed by living examples, which in many
cases could easily be done. If somei
scholars, who had just contracted colo.
was brought before the school, SO that,
all could hear the dry loud cough, and
know its significance; see the thin white
coating on the tongue, and later, as th8
cold dovelopes, see the. profuse waEsrT
expectoration and thin watery dischargs.
from the nose, not one of them would
ever forget what the first symptoms of
a cold were. The scholar should then
be given Chamberlain Congh Remedy
freely, that all might see that even
severe cold coulp be cured in one or
two days, or at least greatly mitigated,
when properly treated as soon as the
first symptoms appear. For sale by j.
f. DAILY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
|. 0. 0. r. OFFICERS.

At the last regular communication of
the Odd Fellows Lodge No, 81, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
4. G.-Geo w. Baker.
Y. G.-Wm. Kilbourne,
r. S.-A. B. Crawford.
P. S.-Seth Reeves.
Treasurer.-John Parrish.
This order will remain in their
present quarters and not move to any
other rooms as has been reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

The following is a report of Schoo
District No. 8, Town of Grand Rapids
ror the month ending Nov. 81, 1891
Number of scholars enrolled 81; mum.
Der of days taught, Is. The following
are the names of those who were neither
absent nor tardy during the month";
Olive Potter, Sophia and Edward Arnott
Sophia Goldberg, Carrie Timm, Chas
Timm, Jos. and Antoine Jenishewesk1
and Emma Buss.
n. II. ROBINSON. Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03

/ Andrew Martinson, the First ward
hunter, killed 4 fine deer on Railroad
Greek Monday.
| For RSALE.-HOrses, wagons and sleighs
cheap for cash or exchange for stock.
For particulars enquire of D. P. Morrill,
We understand that DR.. Simonson is
going to leave Pittsville and go to Wau-
sau to locate where he hopes to increase
| his business.
Mr.. viii keenan,, baggage agent at
New London Junction. was in the city
Monday on his way to DeXterville to
see his brother.
Bas= Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
insurance.
Mr.. Lee Ticknor, who is with the
Wilbur Lumber Company, at Rhine
lander, was home with his parents in
this city the past week.
For SALE.-Ice business, including all
tools, 2 wagons, ice houses, and one
team of horses. For further particulars
enquire of Mr.. Ed. Ketchum.
AgM. A. Bogoger received on Satur-
day last, one carload of bedroom suites
which he will sell at bargain during
the holiday season.
Mr.. R. E. Powers, of Wausau, who is
connected with the Central Wisconsin,
was an attendant in this city at the
Gardner Rifles Thanksgiving ball.
IA STOP THAT COUGH by taking
DOwning's Cough Elixir. 1t never fails
to cure when every other remedy has
failed. Sold by Voss & Co. ? months.
Mr.. John Rablin, one of the early
settlers in this county, was taken sick
last Wednesday. At present writing he
is better and was down town Tuesday.
8sY@ Get prices from all competitors
then 90 to NJ. A. Bogoger and he will
convince you that he is lower than the
lowerst for frst-class furniture.
We had occasion to call at the resi-
dance of Mr.. H. Ticknor on business
recently, and wac much pleased to find
Mrs. Ticknor enjoying better health
than she had for many years.
Mr.. Nose Dugas left this city on the
25th Of November for New York Citv,
from which place he sailed on the 28th
for Vera Cruz, Mexico. He has accept
ed the position Of boss cantassman for
Orrin Bios. Circus.
A 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 until
you have tried it. 1t is only 50 cents
per bottle. For sale by John E. DAILY.
Hs9% Purchase your furniture now
while my stock is complete. I will de-
liver them any day you desire in
December. Yours,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUSAU, WISCONSIN.
November 26th, 1891.

Complaint having been eutered at this office
by Gilbert c. Ingrahan against james F. Brady
dated Nov. 24th, 1884. upon the NWI, Sec u,
TIP 20 North, Range6 East, in Adams County,
Wisconsin, with yiew to the cancellation Of
said entry the said parties are hereby summoned
10 appear at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, Grand Rapins. Wis, oil the 8th day Of
January, 1892, at l O'Clock p. m, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnment -
Hearing VIII be had at local office on the 18th
day Of January, 1892, at II O'Clock a. IN. go,
E.B. SANDERS Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-03
NJ. A. BOGOGER.

Comrades Wood County Post, No %,
G.. A. r., you are hereby notified that
at the next regular meeting of the Post,
which occurs on Wednesday, December
9th, election Of officers will take place
By order of Geo. w. Baker, Commander
Ia NJ. A. Bogoger has the largest as
sortment of furniture of every descrip-
ton that was ever brought in Grand
Rapids. Give him call
Mr. Ed Keenan,, of Dexterville, was
taken seriously sick Sunday afternoon
with, pneumonia and DR.. Hougen was
summoned. The Doctor remained with
him until Tuesday morning at which
time he left him quite comfortable.
Rev Beyerle was also in attendance.
Hsg=Holiday furniture at NJ. 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.
Mrs. C. O. Baker, "At Home, -
Monday and Tuesday-Class in Oil
painting, hours-9 to y a. m.-2 to p.
m. Thursday 2. NJ, 3 o'clock, ''Parlor
talks" on physiology and hygiene, and
matters pertaining to health. Friday
Free consultation day. Saturday A. NJ
Drawing class, hours-9 to r.
I DIR. EDWARD EVERETT. has recently
returned from a long course of study
and practice with the leading specialists
of New York City-in the EYE, EAR
NOSE AND THROAT. He has permanently
located in Portage, Wis, office over City
Bank. Madison, Mondays at Capital
House.
Mr.. Theodore Barker, one of the old
residents of Wood County, was in the
city one day the past week. Mr.. Barker
has lost the sight of one eye and Is
losing the sight in the other quite
rapidly. He lives entirely alone on his
place. south of this city and is an object
Of curiosity.
Mr.. Scott Morrill,, of st. Paul, Mimi,
surprised his many friends in this city
the past week by making his appearance
among us. He says he will winter here
and we hope he will find inducements
to remain with us permanently. He
has assumed charge of the Bittner meat
market until his brother Frank arrives
Mr.. J. NJ. Thorne, agent for the New
York Life Insurance Co., spent the
Sabbath with his family in this city. In
conversation with him we learned that
his company through his agency had
taken $4,000 risk on Mr.. L. NJ
Alexander, of Port Edwards His
company is reported to be one of the
best in the country.
The old Methodist church building
has been moved the past week from its
old place adjacent to the new church
edifce, upon lots recently. purchased by
that society of Mrs. Worden and Mr.
Robt. Lyons Said lots are just oppo-
site Mrs. I. L. Mosher's residence
This old church building will be used by
/ that society for all appropriate enter
taipments.