davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21

members, several new instruments
have recently been purchased individ-
ually, and their summers outlook was
fair and promising. They have gained
for themselves a more than local
renown worthy of the commendation
and esteem of all.
But this week it is with regret that
we are called upon to note the p .rtial
dissolution and probable disband lent
OF this organization-now known a the
Twin City Band. On Tuesday morning
Prof. White, the leader, and Wallace
Demeroe, one of the band, left for
Wausau where they will play with the
celebrated Dana Band, so well known
in this city. Mr.. Carl Bandeline, one
Of the Clarionetists, has also been
engaged by Dana and will soon leave
also. This has brought encouragement
upon those that remain and unless
some support and assistance is given by
our citizens this band will no longer
exist. There is plenty of good material
still left, but what is now required is
good leader to take the place of Mr..
White. We would suggest that some
competent and interested citizen or
citizens take hold of this matter and
try to get one, who undoubtedly could
be induced to come if given position
here and if necessary small fee in
addition. We even think that under
similar conditions Mr.. White could be
re-secured for he was proud of his band
and went away from them with a
lingering regret. The boys had planned
to give open air concerts about once a
week during the summer and have of
late. kindly played for entertainments,
socials and given us other free concerts,
which they would gladly continue to do
in the future. They are great benefit
to the twin cities and serve as an
advertising medium that cannot be
surpassed The surrounding cities
recognize this fact and partial engage
ments had already been made for the
summer. At this time Of progressive
ness and prosperity in the twin cities it
seems too bad that so worthy an
organization should be broken up, and
it is the hope of the REPORTER that
some action Will be taken to give the
Twin City Band the support it so richly
merits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
CORNER STONE LAID,
Interesting Services held in DedIica-
ting tile neaO BrezOe,y.

Wednesday morning April Goth
a large company of gentlemen
assembled to witness the laying of
the corner stone to the new brew
cry which is in course.of construc-
ton IN the first ward. Messrs.
Scheibe lnG Stahl, owners and
proprietors, invited their many
friends in Wood County to be
present and large number from
Marshfeld and the twin cities
responded. Geo. L. Williams, of
Grand Rapids, L. M. Nash, of
Centralia, E. c. Pors and J. P.
Hume, of Marshfeld all made
remarks suitable and appropriate
to the occasion. A small box
containing various articles was
deposited in the corner stone
under the supervision of Mr..
Chas. Damitz who had charge of
this part Of the exercises. The
foundation for the new brewery is
rapidly approaching completion.
Beer was on tap, free to all, and
social good time was had. Every
body present wished the proprietors
success in their new enterprise.
The stone work is in charge of
Mr.. Dahlke and the carpenter
wor1. under the supervision Of
Mr.. Joseph Cola. The work will
now be pushed to early completion.
The proprietors appreciated the
kindness shown them by those
who took part in the program.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
HISTORY OF CONG'L CHURCH.

The following paper was prepared by
H. B. Philleo in the spring of 1880, and
read by him at an anniversary meeting
of the Church and society:
In preparing history of the First
Congregational Church of Grand Rapids
and its no less important adjunct, the
Sabbath School, I find it exceedingly
embarrassing to give strictly correct
and wholly impartial recital of its
vicissitudes, enCOuragements and its
discouragements during a period en-
bracing nearly a quarter Of q century.
The inability to present Il correct
statement of matter so full of interest
to those who worship together, and
whose interests are centered in the
society we so dearly cherish arises from
two causes. First, the records of the
church were unfortunately destroyed
in the fire which consumed the stock
and business of H. B. Philleo & Co. in
1872. Second, of the old residents and
members upon whom devolved the
pleasurable, though onerous, duty of
organization, and from whom it were
possible to procure reliable data and
valuable information, not one now
remains in our midst. They are gone
some have FALLEN asleep" and others
are removed from us and are devoting
their energies to the Masters work in
other fields.
l have thought best in presenting
this interesting subject, to go back to
the first ministerial labor performed in
this then uninviting field, which may
not inappropriately be termed the
foundation. The first service held in
what is now Wood County was in 1913
Rev. VIM. Hurlburt preached in that
year at four points-at Mrs. \. b
SIMPSONS residence, but where the
family resided | am unable to deter
mine; at Robert Wakely's at Point
Bausse; at Grand Rapids and Centralia
then one town; and Mill Creek. He
received his pay in lumber and ran ii
down the river at opportune seasons
Rev. Haywood followed Rev. Hurlburt
in 1850. He resided at Plover and ot
course his services were irregular. In
1858, Rev. Holmes followed Rev Hay
| wood and in 1854 Rev. Annas preached
short period. He was followed by
Rev. Edwards in 1856. Mr. Edwards
! held services in LaNigne's hall, q
commodious building standing on the
ground now occupied by the First
| National Bank, once in four weeks
This is the first service we attended
having arrived from the East that wear
The hall was divided by partition near
the entrance-way in the rear, which
extended nearly to the ceiling. The
| rooms back of the partition were
occupied as sleeping apartments by
Canadian French, who made it point
to be late to bed and late to rise
especially on Saturday evenings anC
! Sabbath morning. 1t was not unusual
| to hear the snore of lusty sleeper
| mingled with the ''amen" of the
preacher; nor was it unusual to heal
the High, low, jack and the game
uttered in broken English over game
of cards during the progress of the
sermon. Tobacco fumes, and plus
tobacco at that, were redolent through
out the hall. Such was the experience
of the early efforts to plant the STANDARD
Of the Cross in Grand Rapids As th,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
TWIN CITY BAND.

4 few years ago there was started in
our midst Juvenile Band composed of
young men of the twin cities. They
were an enterprising, music loving and
ambitious set of boys who took pride in
their organization and worked zealouslv
and faithfully to upbuild it and to
perfect themselves on the different
instruments. Quietly and earnestly
they continued to work and their
progress was slow but marked. Their
main drawback and difficulty seemed
to be in finding a good leader. They
were called out occasionally to play
upon our streets for some special
occurrence or to assistin the celebration
of some national holiday, but on the
whole they received but little assistance
from the citizens and have been left
almost entirely to their own resources.
In time they purchased new and tasty
suits and other necessities and now
have well equipped and expensive
outfit, all of which is due to their own
individual efforts. About six months
ago they secured as their leader Mr..
Grant White. Grant was q good
musician and an earnest worker, looking
out for the interests of his band, and
has proven the right man in the right
place. Under his lead and direction
the boys rapidly progressed until last
week we could say that outside of
Wausau and Milwaukee we had one
of the best bandsin the state. Unusual
interest was centered in the band by its
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
ESPECIAL

Will Gross & Co., the wide-awake
hustlers of Centralia, never allow an
opportunity to escape them by which
they can save their patrons money.
We bought at a big reduction and
will open on Friday and Saturday:
doz. Ladies' fine Dongola Patent
leather tipped shoes, sizes. . to e at
81. 80 per pair, regular price $500.
doz. pairs same as above, opera tips,
81 As, regular price S1.75.
Also limited number of Ladies'
cloth top Oxford Walking Shoes at
S1.15, regular price $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
ARE YOU BUILDING !?

Our specially is everything IN the
Sash & Door line. Store Fronts, Frames
and all odd-work orders filled promptly
and at low figures. We guarantee oul
goods and solicit correspondence and
trade. Office and Factory, west end o.
the Wiscosin river wagon bridge
Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
STEVENS POINT MFG. Co.
By G. S. RoDD, Manager.
Mch3lW6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
Rucklen,s Arnlca Salvc /.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores, litter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns, and all skin eruptlons
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale bV
John +. DAILY and Johnson, Hill X Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
LOSS By FIRE.

Mr. Joseph Hall lost his dwelling
house by fire Thursday afternoon April
18th. The fire caught from the
chimney and soon enveloped the small
house. All the household effects were
saved The property was insured for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
WAI 7.

In fews davs we will be able to
show YOU the choicest line of patterns
in carpets ever brought to the twin
cities. If you want any it will p lay
YOU to wait.
Z. G. ST. AMOUR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
To The LADIES OF GRAND RAPIDS.

Mrs. A. L. Vreeland will give a talk,
subject, "Woman" at Epworth Hall
Friday afternoon, at half past two
O'Clock. You are cordially invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21

Rev. Norris was followed by Rev.
John Rowland, who remained with Us
for five years. He was very popular
with the masses and did good work for
the society. This was his first pastorate
upon coming to America from Ireland.
In 1886 the society called Rev. \. L. P.
Loomis, a highly educated and most
devout Christian, who labored earnestly
and faithfully with the society until
MAY. 1890, when he resigned and our
present pastor, Rev. VIM. kllbourne,
was called.
Mr.. Philleo was obliged to resign and
relinquish his active and efficient work
as Superintendent of the Sabbath
School and Chorister in the early spring
of 1881, on account Of failing health.
He died in December of the same year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21

Beggs' Little Giants are the most
effectual pill on the market. Safe, sure
and certain. Sold and warranted by
II. II. Eoss & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21

For SALE.-A house of seven rooms
and two lots in Centralia, owned by
Thomas McGrath, at bargain. For
particulars enquire at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

New business written in 1891, 1888, ,664,-
$500.
Insurance in force, S614, 924, 1890.
John A. Mccall, President. Henry
Tuck, VicePresident.
For information apply to J NJ. Thorn,
special agent, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
AND THEM!

Our elegant Neckwear-No
such variety, no such styl-
ish stock of Neckwear any
where else in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
!.!k About Low Prices!

Think of selling a fine quality,
warranted all wool panta-
looms for s2.75, regular
price $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
Fred ". Kruger & Co.,
Twin Cities Greatest
and FljRNl!S!H!!E!RS,

We have the largest and most
complete line of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-04-21
A New Spring Suit!

A new Spring Suit is now the
order of the day. There is little
wisdom in going to tailor for one
when we can fit you with suit
the equal in every respect to a
tailor made suit for 25 to 50 per
cent. less than the tailor will
charge.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26
borrowed cash for theater tickets, do youi

borrowed cash Tor theater tckets, DO your
Life.
Swiggs-Noddle has done some writing
that viii carry his name far and wide.
Diggs-Has he written q booki Swiggs-
No, he wrote his name on his umbrella
Chicsgo Inter Ocean.
A Rochester lady has trained orickets
thst sing in the ruff1es of her dress sleeves.
All she lacks now Ia o trained cockroaeh
to turn flip fops on the bridge Of her nose.
Burlington Hswk-Eye.
The new Century dictionary contains
the words Observation-Disclosures and pals-
topharingeolsryngeal. They signify that
any person who can pronounce them is
perfectly sober.-Boston Herald.
A friend of ours attending lecture not
long ago heard scientist utter the follow
ing passage: "All along the untroddsn
paths of the past we can discern the foot
prints of the unseen hand. ."-Tid-Bits
A Chicago Irishman who enjoyed din
ner with his friend remarked, with rich
old brogue emphasizing his thsnkfulness.
"Ah, Charley, there are few people in the
city of Chicago who have got such good
dinner as this-thsnk GodI"-Siftings.
"I suppose" said the fellow who had
been studying up physiology-"I suppose
this is called boarding house because II
helps the lumbar region" ''No," said the
: -facetious boardsr, ''it's because one pines
for more" "And I tell you," said the
landlsdy grimly. otis because you've got
to plank down or you'll be fired. ."-Prince-
ton Tiger.
John Jones recently passed his examina-
tion and is now member of the New
York bar. His strong card is in getting
the truth out of witnesses. The follow
ing is sample of his system of cross
examination: care you married manP'
'sNo, sir; am a bachelor" "Win you
please tell this court and jury how long
you have been bachelor, and what were
the circumstances that induced you to be-
come one2"-Texas Siftiugs.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26
4rmruaI aud Gumrtsr.
The Oldest Daily Paper Pab-
I1shed In Connecticut.
THE TOBACCO TAX.

AAN AvDASOO AAs
It will be remembeSad by those who
take pains to remember such things
that the Democratic State convention
held at Hartford declared with abund-
ant generosity that the Connecticut farm
ers were "entitled to all the favorable leg
islation which has been or may be adopted,
whether it refers to tobacco or other
products" This was the voice of Brother
Burr and some other shrewd. Democrats.
Some who did not agree with this view
declared that the Connecticut tobacco
grower was entitled to the best fertilizer,
and that he was not entitled to any other
kind Of protection. 1t will be interesting
to see which of these opinions will
prevail in the Democratic congress.
Tobacco growers and tobacco buyers
would like to know which it
will be. Congressman Sperry of the First
district, who Is one of those who believes
in protection in spots, and looks upon
his district as one of the spots where it
is needed, does not think that the tax of
50 pound on Sumatra tobacco will be in
any way modified by this or the next con-
gress. He points out that the government
is in need of even more money than can
be got under the present tariff. The re-
suit of the present tax on Sumatra has
been to bring nearly twice as much money
into the treasury as has been previously
realized from that tax at the old rate under
the tariff of 1883, except in 1890, when
the importation was exceptionally large, in
contemplation of the increased tax under
the Mckinley bill. If the Democratic
party should reduce the tax on Sumatrs
tobacco 1t would be necessary for
it to increase the tax on some other
commodities to make up for the loss of
revenue resulting from the decreased tax
on Sumatra tobacco. And he adds: If I
correctly understand the Democratic posi-
ton on the tariff, it is that they will lay
taxes as heavily as possible on tobacco,
liquors and luxuries of life, in order that
taxation may be as light as possible upon
the necessities of life. In view of the fact,
therefore, that the treasury is in very
great need OF money or increased revenues;
in view of the fact that the present high
rate on Snmatra tobacco has afforded a
handsome increase in the revenues, and in
view of the position of the Democratic
party on tariffs, I do not believe that the
present high rate of duty on the import
ationqof Sumatra tobacco will be reduced
for many years to come.
It remains to be seen whether the Demo
Gratis in congress will agree with MIR.
Sperry, Brother Burr and the Connecticut
tobacco growers. If they only will there
will be a chance to "point with pride"
If they shouldn't happen to good many
Democrats in Connecticut would have an
unpleasant illustration of the fact that
pride goeth before fall.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26
COACHED.

To be successful on the stage one requires
a good deal of coaching. Courier.
Marie-No man should kiss me unless he
was engaged to me. Claire-And no man
should be engaged to me unless he kissed
me.-Detroit Free Press.
'sNo matter what subject you talk on,
nv friend Bilkins has the matter at his
fingers ends" "Is that sol" "Yes-he's
deaf and dumb. It'll Bits.
Husband Ito wife from Boston)-You
never find any blue stockings in the Prince
of Wales set. Wife (strong minded)-No,
blue Is not fast color.-Life.
Miss Antique am SO timid, really
am afraid of my own shadow:
Plainspeech-Well, don't blame you
for tbat.-Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The old fool has this advantage over the
Young fool: He will never be young fool,
whereas the young fool may some day be
an old fool.-Boston Transcript.
A little turkey is dangerous thing at
Thanksgiving dinner. The bigger the
family the more danger there is that II
won't go around. Breeze.
Not in Boston-"She's fine girl. No
aummery. A straight up and-down philan.
thropist." "But don't like these straight
up. and down girls. They're bad forms. '
Puck.
She-Why do you never take me to tht
theater, Georgei He-Mabel, you certain
| II do not expect me to spend ny hare
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26
FROM GLORY TO GLORY.
Woman ia cprtain1v ont tn win as II

Woman is certainly out to win, as they
say on the race track, and she is as Ger
tainly winning. What she can do was
well illustrated the other day when the
homestead grants in the Bay de Urquette
region were assigned. For forty-eight
hours before the government Office opened
at Marquette, Michigan. where the aliot-
ments were to be made, there. were fifty or
sixty men and women in line. A snow
storm came down to blind these waiting
homesteaders, and the thermometer slowly
dropped to twenty degrees, but they kept
their positions and at last obtained the re-
ward of their patience. A Miss Alice
Salter, twenty years old, and graduate of
the Marquette high school, WAS first in
line, and though offered $1,000 for her
place refused to yield her prospect for that
sum. A man was next her, but little
further down the line six other women
were waiting, and all obtained the quarter
sections that were of their own selection.
This shows what Woman can DO in the
way of waiting. What she can do in the
way of working has just been illustrated
in Elmira, New York, where Mrs NJ K.
Darrin has been crowned victor in long
time piano playing contest, in which her
opponent was Mr.. J. NJ. Water bury. This
was most interesting affair. Mrs. Darrin
wore an evening dress. Mr.. Waterbury
played in his shirt sleeves. The lady wss
at one time very sick from having eaten
some raw oysters, but pluckily stuck to
her task. Occasionally she would kneel
on the floor or stand up, or chat pleasingly
with those around her, without moments
interruption in her playing. Mr.. Water
bury was also scciable, and accom-
panied his music with running fire
of sparkling conversation. Numerous peo-
pie dropped in from time to time for
the purpose of seeing the contest and
enjoying the music. At the end of eighteen
hours Mr.. Waterbury's endurance gave
ont and Mrs. Darrin was proclaimed the
victor. Her antagonist at one time accused
her of taking an unfair advantage of rests
| in the music, but the referee was unable
| to perceive anything wrong, and the
plucky woman's triumph was complete
She continued to play for an hour after
Mr.. Waterbury had withdrawn, and ex
pressed determ ination to keep on unit
she had beaten record of twenty fv'
hours made by that gentleman on pre-
vious occasion, but finally desisted b,
order Of her physician. 1t is gravel,
asserted that she was as fresh at the enc
of her performance as at the beginning
which looks quite reasonable.
Proud Man has been taken down a goo'
many pegs lately, and the indications ar
that he will finally be down where he be
longs. It will not be surprising if by an
by the Vassar football team takes th
championship away from Yale. 1t is evi
dent that no male football team can do il
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26

and down every curb as you cross streets;
the length that means cold, wet aud soiled
shoes all the time; the length that Is so
ugly that 1t is sure to develop some sort of
hustle or looping to give 1t character and
an excuse for holding itself SO swkwardly
just clear of the ground. And If bustles
and reeds and all those abominstions are
to come back, am going out where all
the carriages will go by and see, and am
going to lay me down and die. 1 know q
lot of other girls who are going to do it,
too, and by sending in your names and
addresses any of the rest of you who feel
there must be an end to some things some
time, will bs notified as to the date and
the line of march.
Oh, why not leave us in those beaute-
Gus, graceful long skirts, so long as they
are easily gathered into graceful folds, 30
light and soft that they are no weight to
carry either in the hand or on the groundi
Secure in the modesty of our petticost, we
can hold up the gown as high as ever we
want, or as is convenient, and that same
petticost is ever SO much shorter than we
would dare to have any dress. So we sail
serenely over puddles and curbs, and our
shoes don't get untidy from draggled
skirts, and we are happy and dressy and
pretty to look at, too. Oh, if men would
only let us alone when it comes to decid-
ing what we are really most comfortable
inl FLoRETTE.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26

Now fat turkeys sigh.
And roost very high.
And pumpkin pie waits
On millions of plates,
While under the skies
Each morning doth rise
From homes high and low,
Wherever you go,
The aroma sweet
OF Perfection BuckWhedt,
Served up hot and light
By housekeepers bright
To those who prize health,
To whom time is wealth,
And who by thus living
heep constant Thanksgiving
S. n. STREET & co.