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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Most of the literature published
for boys these days is unhealthy" -
know it, but unhealthy as it is there is
no killing it. IN. Y. Press.
u don't know what to do with this
old furniture. l don't want it, and yet
cant throw it away. Get a cheap
truckrnan to move you. He'll bust il
all to pieces. '-Harpers Bazaar.
Gould you make a water-color
sketch of me?' asked Mr.. Soal1er. "All.
but the nose returned Palette. 81
couldn't get that color in water any
more than you could. Epoch.
-Customer-"Tell you how you could
sell more Strawberries. ''How?'
Turn the boxes over and fill the other
end. Detroit Free Press
One for the Complexion,--Cora Otter
ary)-"Let us subscribe for magazine
between u.s." Dora-"All right" Cora
What one do you propose?" Dora.
with glance in the mirror
get powder magazine"
Then He Stopped. THE
parts of the body most in use are not
always the largest" Wife-"Don't you
think SOP" HusbaAd-"No. Take your
mouth, for example" Wife-"What
about it?" Husband-''Noth only
it isn't very large Yankee Blade
lie Had Heard the Lecture. Then
when you have finished your lecture"
said the professor of elocution and de-
pertinent to young Dulle, ''bow grace
fully and leave the platform on tiptoes."
why on tiptoes?" queried Dulle. 80
as not to wake the audience" replied
the professor.-N. Y. Sun.
A Difficult Task. - Dashaway -
Look here, did you go up in my room
last night and take the only clean shirt
had?" Travers-"Yes; | had to go to
ball" Dashaway - Then there is
only one thing | would like to know
How in thunder did you get it on over
your nerve?''-Clotl.ier and Furnisher.
Mr.. Bingo crushing in)-"The barn
is burning down! Quick, where is the
fire extinguisher?" Mrs. Bingo Tex
citedly)-''It's locked up in the closet,
and the key is in the pocket of my
other dress upstairs" Bingo (resigned)
Then let the barn burn. Cloak Re-
view.
A Summer Gag.-"That makeG me
hot" exclaimed an + street real estate
man coming into his Office and slapping
a package of papers on his desk. what
does?" exclaimed his partner, with more
or less alarm. That sunshine out there
on the street." responded the joker
with a grin at his partner. -Washington
Star.
Something Louder Wanted Don't
you think it is time for Miranda to learn
to play on one musical instrument,
Edward?" asked Mrs. sharpe of her
husband. as the notes of their daugh-
ter's voice fioated in from an adjoining
room. Yes replied Edward with con-
viction, Il do; but it should be some
loud instrument to drown her voice. -
Columbus Press.
Mrs. Peppercorn (reading)--" One Of
the idols most revered by the japanese
is that represented by the figure of
woman, seated, resting her chin in her
hand" Mr.. Peppercorn-"Very inter-
esting, my dear. Proves that the Japan
csc are among the wisest people of the
earth.' Mrs. Pillow so?" Mr.. p.
vely)-"Because they defy
woman who gives her chin a rest
PITTSBURGH Rullptin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

SAT the same moment the detective
sprang out upon the landing and found
the red-haired musicians friends on
their knees at the keyhole.
"Whack! whacki whack! came the
heavy stick on the shoulders of the I'M
fortunates. I'll teach you to brighten
women and children The eavesdrop-
pers, two great, hulking fellows, fed
bowling downstairs, where they ron
full tilt into the red-haired musician.
The latter was not much injured; but
no doubt he got wei sailed, for when
next saw him he had his face tied up
in handkerchief. OF course he has
threatened suit; but l told him two
could play at that game. don't be-
lieve spooks have any rights, anyhow,
which a court of law is bound to re-
spect. Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

forms of my wife and her sister and
heard the screams of my children over
came my timidity. l rushed into the din
ing-room. The ghastly wall, bloodhound
ling in its intensity, was dying away in
hollow cadences. l searched every
where for some hole or Granny from
which the noise might have proceeded,
and, finding none, lit lantern and
went down into the basement, search
ing the coal-bin and every place, in
fact, likely to conceal practical joker
The most careful searching, however,
failed utterly to throw any light on the
subject.
'"YWO days went by and we heard
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

the other end. Maybe it leads up
stairs-maybe down stairs. What time
is it?'
Half-past five
"'We have no time to lose. Let me
have some salt.
Then the detective took out his pis-
tol. and drawing bullet from one of
the cartridges carefully reloaded it
with salt. This done, we went to the
front window, and waited the arrival
of the red-headed musician. Peeping
cautiously from behind the curtain we
saw the fellow creep into the basement,
having first directed his friends to the
stairway, up which we could hear them
slowly creeping.
"'Give me stick whispered the de-
tective. Those fellows are waiting
outside your door to listen to the fun
Now you go into the dining-room. The
moment the spook begins just you place
this pistol to the mouth of the speaking
tube and pull the trigger
but it will kill him.
"'No, it won't 1t will only salt
him-and he's fresh enough in all con-
science
Il did as directed. Hurrying into
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10
Had Read About 1t.

The trombone-player was fitting a
mouth-piece to his instrument with
good deal of care, and "a young woman
was heard to ask, Mamma, what can
that man be doing?S
81 don't know, my dear" answered
the mother, as she levelled her glass
upon the musician in question. unless
he is winding his horn. You often read
of players doing that, You know
Washington Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

Mr. Wrightson said:
The experiment was frequently made
by throwing a piece of iron into melted
steel. They could see it go down, and
might think that it was on account of
the impetus which the iron had attained
in falling that height, but as matter
of fact, if the iron were put upon fork
and lowered, it would go down; but in
the course of a few seconds it came up
again, and kept on expanding until the
piece of iron was a considerable dis
tance above the surface of the metal.
Then it decreased in volume, and of
course became of the same volume as
the molten metal which it joined. Any
one could see by the distance that the
piece of iron went above the surface
that it was of considerably less density
than the molteS metal. - Scientific
American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

JIG FUUNSUIUateU with the JOuTlUI. Mr.
me Herrmans is son of F. Herrmans,
W. Esq, and grand son of Hon. Jas. c.
ubI McGrew, late U. s. representative
Mt, from West Virginia. We bespeak a
ii bright future for the two gentlemen.
go We wish Mr.. Dawson unb0unded
:. success in any thing he may under
,lal take.
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Sailing A GHOST.
Novel Way Of Disposing Of a
Bogus Spook.

Ohm Z. HART
WE'LL, a we'll
known Sout h
slider. who is en-
gagged as agent
for the Rock
well e Stanni-
f ord S t e a m
Packing c o M
pany, of New
Y o r k, during
the day, in an
evil hour was
persuaded by a
friend to give
up his comfort
a bl quarters
ON Waha Sh ave .
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

THE TEMPLATE liar having failed
both in his original mission and in
! that of his second choice. the con.
vincing of sensible public that a
i Treasury which was paying every
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10
FLOATING IRON.
Y the Solid Floats Upon the Molten
Metal.

his question, which has puzzled a
ID many observers, was satisfactorily
'lained by DR.. Anderson in a recent
yer upon steel read before the Iron
litute, London. When piece of
ID iron is thrown into a pot of molten
or steel the solid metal at first
IS, which shows that its volume is
than the melted metal. But soon
solid piece becomes heated, which
ses it to expand, its volume is in
Used, and it rises and floats on the
face of the molten mass. The action
he same both with iron and steel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-10

81 amt going to send any more
money out to the heather" said Willie
81 seen picture of one of 'em this
mornin', an as far as l could see he
didn't wear any pants, and SO hasn't
any pockets to carry the money in
Epoch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
A RIDE IN THE TOWN OF SIGEl

Through the kindness of Mr.. Pat
Rouhan, of the town of Sigel, we were
permitted to see that portion of that
town in which he lives. It is one of the
best towns in the county and is rapidly
being settled up. We also visited what
Is known as the Phiel farm, now owned
by Chas. Ekelund. Upon this farm is
located the Cheese Factory which is
owned by stock company made up
wholly of farmers of that locality. 1t is
a large roomy building containing all
the necessary machinery for the manu-
facture of that article.
Mr. A. L. Covill, of Hamilton, Wau-
shara Co., Wis, is employed as cheese
maker, whose reputation is that of a
tirst-class workman. Wewere informed
that this factory pays out $500 month
for milk which is distributed within q
radius of three miles of the factory. Sc
far this season about $4,000 pounds OF
American cheese has been manufact-
ured. The capacity of the factory is 30C
pounds per day. 1t will be operated
until about the 18th Of November, which
will increase the product Of this institu-
ton to sc. 400 pounds. The reader will
readily grasp the value this cheese fac
tory is to the farmers Of that locality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
CENTRALIA ITEMS.

Mrs. O'Brien, of Chicago, is visiting
her sister Mrs. John Nash.
School opens in this city Monday
morning September l4th.
Prepare to attend the dance to be
given by the Fire Company Thursday
evening September 9th.
The Hotel Lyon now has its own bus
to carry passengers to and from all
trains. Its beauty.
Esg@ If you want to buy Il suit OF
clothes or an oyercoat 60 to the City
Cash Store.
Mrs. Ernestine Fontaine left Tuesday
evening for two weeks visit with her
daughter and sons families in Mime
apolis.
The G. j. Jackson Milling Co. have
had d new office building erected
recently. 1t is located east of theil
elevator.
ia NJ. J. McRaith has received his
fall fashion plates and samples and
stands ready to fill orders for fall and
winter clothing,
A large number of cranberry pickers
left this city Sunday night for Bearss
and surrounding marshes. The depot
platform was crowded.
The store building Of Johnson, Hill
< Co., is being rapidly pushed to com
pletIon. They expect to occupy it by
! by the first OF November.
John Nash has purchased the lots
next to John Rablin's residence
property, of Mr.. James Canning, upor
which he will erect house mex
spring.
The foundation for the new furniture
factory is already commenced. The
| building will be G4X2l0 and three storiet
| high. Mr.. Chas. Lemley has been Ell
gagged to look after the construction 0
the building Material is already beiu;
! placed on the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
THE CASH SYSTEM.

The public will please take notice that
on the 18th day Of eptember, the under
signed will inaugurate the cash SYSTEM
and will thereafter "Collect on De-
livery" At the same time, we will
mark down our goods to the very bot
tom prices, and we will guarantee to
give our customers one hundred cents
to the dollar in merchandise
The cash system has many advantages
which are shared equally by the mer-
chant and the patron. "a tickle pen
ny" has made many a fortune, but not
on tick. Customers paying cash in a
cash store can rest assured that thev
are not being levied upon to make good
a long list of dead-head accounts.
In conclusion, we desire to extend
thanks for the many fayors we have re-
ceived from our old customers, and
trust that not only our old, but many
new patrons will come with us and reap
the dement's to be obtained under the
new system. Verv Respectfully,
f. E. hELLNER 4 Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10

Mr.. Heber Tibbits, formerly Of this
city. but now of Wausau, passed through
Centralia on the Valley railroad Sunday
evening on his way to Madison to re-
sumo his school duties for another year.
Mr.. A. /. Gross found a key i'll his
barn door lock which was probably left
there bv some one who desired to gain
an entrance. The owner may call on
Mr.. Gross and receive his proper re-
ward by doing SO.
Mr.. r. w. Lyon has won an enVlable
reputation as a shoer Of track horses.
He desires to announce that he Will
make a speciality Of that line Of work
during the coming fair. Horses that
interfere will be shod in such manner
as to cbviate that trouble.
Mr.. Hopkins, superintendent OF the
/ Port Edwards railroad, Informed the
writer that about October LIST. they
would make two trips a day over their
| line. One IN the forenoon and one IN
the afternoon. This will make it
convenient for those who do business
along the line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
kNOX-BRlGGS.

The marriage Of Mr.. w Hiram Knox
and Miss Grace E. Briggs occurred at
one o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. knOx's parents on
Franklin street The wedding was a
quiet one, only few intimate friends
and relatives being present at the
ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. Geo. Water, of the NJ. +. church
A sumptuouS wedding banquet WIS
served and partaken of by the assem-
bled guests, after which the newly
made couple departed on the afternoon
Lake Shore train for a visit to Milwau-
kee, Chicago and other points. On
their return they will go to housekeep-
ing at Knox Mill on the line of the 500
railroad, near Prentice.
Mr. Hiram Knox is the only son OF
w. H. Knox, Of this city, an extensive
lumbeYman. Hiram has spent a
considerable portion of his life here,
and by his kind, generous nature made
friends Of all with whom he had
dealings. He has spent the past yeal
at Knox Mill, where his father has
erected large saw mill, store, etc, and
owns much valuable timber. Hiram is
in the employ Of his father and Is
industrious and attentive to business.
Miss Briggs is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Briggs, Of Grand Rapids, and
is a charming young lady. She is {
graduate of the Howe High School O
Grand Rapids, and since leaving schoo
has held responsible positions as book,
keeper and stenographer in differen
places. She has spent the present
summer in this city, employed as
stenographer and type writer by the D
J. Murray Manufacturing Company
and while here has made many friends
The CENTRAL joins their hosts o
friends in wishing them long anC
prosperous life Of connubial bliss
Wausau Central.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

COURT HOUSE, |
Sept. 7, 1891.
Council met at the Court House in
regular session.
Present: Mayor T. J. Wood, alder
men Dessaint, Mahoney, Henry, Brun-
dage, Timm, Case and Parrish.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
Alderman Taylor comes in.
The following ordinances were intro
duced and on motion were referred to
the committee on ordinances.
An Ordinance requiring saloons to be
closed at certain hours, and prevent
violation thereof.
An Ordinance to prevent disturbance
noise, riotous and boistrous conduct
within the city of Grand Rapids.
A Communication from the Western
Union Telegraph Co., applying for GER
tain privileges was on motion laid on
the table.
On motion, the bill of D. w. Compton
for assessing was taken from the table
for consideration After discussion by
Mr.. G. L. Williams, the city attorney
and members of the conncil, on motion
the bill was not allowed.
On motion, the clerk was authorized
to draw an order on the City Treas
urer for $500 in favor of D. w. Comp
ton being the balance due him as asses
SOr.
On motion, the report of Geo. Y
Baker, in regard to the plating of the
city was received and adopted.
On motion, Alderman Taylor was au
thorized to have the plat of the city
made by Edward Sargent, placed OF
record, and make as favorable terms
with the Register of Deeds as possible
and to report at the next meeting of the
council what can be done in regard tC
securing copies of the City Plat.
On Motion, license was granted t.
Fred Jorgenson for the remainder O
the year for $137.4 Bond filed with n
Johnson and G. NJ. Hill as sureties anC
was on motion approved.
4 Communication from l. Z. Philleo
Chief of Fire Department, was received
calling the attention of the council tC
the inadequate water supply for fire
protection on River street, and suggest
ing certain remedies. On motion, the
committee on streets were recommend
ed to carry out the suggestions Of the
Chief of the Fire Department.
On motion, the following resolution
was adopted by full affirmative vote O
the council
Be IT RESOLVED by the Common Coun
Gil, of the City of Grand Rapids, Wood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
RUDOLPH NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. John Pospisiel paid a
visit to the twin cities Sunday.
Clark & Scott have just received a
new surfacer in their planning mill.
Miss Nellie Herschleb was a visitor
in this burg the fore part of the week.
While attempting to pass a rig last
Sunday John Omahaw was thrown from
his sulky and severely hurt.
School will begin in District No. on
Monday next Sept. Il. Miss Peeso, of
Grand Rapids, has been engaged as
teacher.
Geo. Conley will move to Centralia
the last of this week where he has
been engaged to work on the new
furniture factory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
DEATH OF SARAH JANE HALL.

After lingering illness of six weeks
duration Mrs. Sarah Jane Hall died
Saturday evening September 9Th, 1891,
of paralysis, at the ripe age Of 70 years.
She was the mother of ten children
eight living and all married, three sons
and five daughters. One son, Joseph
Hall, lives in this city; anoth er son
lives in Svmco and the third at Plain
field. Of the five daughters three live
in Iowa, one in Nebraska, and the fifth
in this city, Mrs. E. Whitman, with
whom Mrs. Hall was living up to the
time Of her death. Mrs. Hall came to
this city % years ago with her husband
and settled on four mile creek. Her
husband died in 1872. She was a
member of the VI. T Church on proba-
ton and highly respected by all those
who knew her The funeral service
took place Monday afternoon at
O'Clock Rev. J. Churm officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
LELAND j. W BIB.

The Hon. Leland j. We0b, ex-com-
mander-in-chief Sons of Veterans [. s.
A, of Topeka, Kas., and daughter
Mabel, were guests. the past week, of
Mr.. and Mrs J. D. Witter and Judge c.
NJ. Webb's family. Mr. Webb is a
nephew of Judge c. NJ. Webb, and
formerly lived in Grand Rapids twenty
three years ago. He noted many changes
in the twin cities and believed they had
bright future before them.
The REPORTER office was the recipient
of several pleasant calls from that gen
tleman al which time Mr., Webb related
his early day "reminiscences while here.
He told Of working in Francis Biron's
saw mill up river four miles, also that
of Mr. Garrison's in Centralia, and for
George Hiles, of Dextervill. He told
Of running the Wisconsif river when
the loss of life was a coms1on thing in
running the rapids at this point. He
related many little incidents which oc-
Cured in those days which gave him
much pleasure in calling them back.
Since he left this section in 1868, he
has won a high place in his profession
the law-which crowns him at the head
of that profession in Kansas. He is one
Of the most popular and shrewdist poll
ticians of that state. He has been hon
ored with many Offices of trust which
speak stronger than words of his integ-
rity, ability and worth. In his social
conversation he has many traits OF
character that are so marked in his
uncle Judge Webb.
He was on his return from the an
nual meeting of the Sons of Veterans L
S. A., at Minneapolis, the first of Sep
tember, at which time he delivered an
address rich in thought and full Of pat.
riotism. Had we the space we wonld
be pleased to reproduce ii in full, as il
is deserving the space in every news
paper in the land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10

Ey@The best line of boots and shoes
in town just received at the City Cash.
nSP Excursion rates to Minneapolis
Exposition and Minnesota State Fair,
also to Milwaukee Exposition and
Wisconsin State Fair over the Green
Bay railroad. For particulars call at
the depot.
The supper given by the ladies of the
NJ. f. Church on Tuesday evening was
largely attended and a pleasant time
had by all. Delicious refreshments
were served to "order' and partaken
of by the furnished ones. We were not
able to learn how much the ladies
netted but suppose it is a nice little
sum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
VETERANS REUNION.

The veterans of Marathon county will
hold a reunion September 10, the first
day of Marathon County Fair, at the
Shooting Park (adioining the fair
grounds). This reunion is not confined
to members of the G. A r. All those
who wore the blue between '61 and '65
are cordially invited. The old soldiers
of Wausau extend cordial invitation to
all veterans of Marathon and adjoining
counties. Speeches will be made by
Col. w. H. Upham, Dept. Commander,
and others. General assembly at Music
Hall at 10 \. NJ Line of march will
move at II \. NJ. Refreshments (hard
tack, pork and beans and black Coffee
will be furnished by the local COM
mittee.
Let all the boys turn out and We'll
Rally Round The Flag Boys, Rally Once
Again, shouting pork and beans for
ever. COMMITTEE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
UNJUST DECISION.

State uperintendent Wells made an
unjust decision when he decided to
change the boundary lines of School
District No. 5, in the town of Sigel,
Wood County. The school building now
stands III the thickly settled portion of
the district, and where the school of
that town has been located for the past
thirty years. The decision causes the
building to be moved about two miles,
OF intlicts an extra expense upon those
people who have already been assessed
the past year to build a new school
house 24x36 with y 1oI. posts. The
building stands on Il stone foundation
in the prettiest part of town. 1t is cen
trally located and convenient for all the
children of the district, with the ex-
ception Of a few children who do not
attend the public school. Another fea-
ture of the decision is that it is not in
accord with the town board or school
board of the district, neither is it doing
justice to the taxpayers of that local
:ty. The writer made a personal visit
to that town Monday and can assure the
State superintendent were he to visit
this locality he would readily see the
injustice of changing the boundary lines
of this school district. The decision
ought to be reversed and possibly will.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down. can't eat
can't sleep, can't think, cant do any
thing to your satisfaction, and yoC
wonder what ais you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking the
first step into nervous prostration. You
need a nerve tonic and i'll Electric
Bitters YOU will find the exact remedy
for restoring your nervous system to its
normal healthy condition. Surprising
results follow the use of this great
nerve tonic and Alternative Your
appetite returns, good digestion is
restored, and the kidney and liver
resume healthy action. Try bottle
Price SOC at Johnson, Hill K Co. and
Walter Woods drug store. 6