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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
Singer Sewing Machine.

For several months past Mr.. J. E.
Grady, general agent for the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. has made this city
his headquarters. He has been success
full with the assistance Of F. P Daily in
selling, on an average, twenty machines
a month. Those who are personally
acquainted with him will enjoy the
following local taken from the Stevens
Point Journal:-J. E. Grady, agent for
6. A. Slender's Singer Sewing Machine
agency at Grand Rapids, came over on
Friday of last week to attend the dance
and remained several days. Mr.. Grady
reports business good IN Grand Rapids
and vicinity. He says the singer speaks
for itself and makes friends for Grady
wherever it goes, and Grady makes
friends for the Singer, so together they
make strong team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
NEARLY COMPLETED.
Spafford, Cole s Lipke's New Brick
Block About Ready for Occupancy.

Among the elegant business places in
this city, the new brick block, the
property of Spafford, Cole & Lipke,
will take the lead 1t is modern in its
architectural beauty and stands as a
monument to the business enterprise
and prosperity of this firm. \ solid
rock foundation was obtained for a
super-structure and from this beauti-
full edifice has been erected. In its
construction nothing has been spared
to make it warm, strong and substantial
1t is forty feet wide and one hundred
feet long, two stories high. 1t may
properly be called double store, one
half of which will be used for dry
goods, clothing, ETC., the other for
groceries. 1t is finished with native
oaks and highly polished. The coun-
ters, shelving, and office furniture is
made up of variety of oaks and con-
tain all the latest improvements.
The building is heated by hot air
furnished from Boyington furnace
1t is supplied with cash system,
twenty-five electric lights and elevator
The upper floor will be used for the
display of carpets, curtains and oil
cloth. The interior arrangement is
unique, commodious and attractive
Heavy French plate glass windows give
plenty of light through which the
passer by may admire the many beauti-
ful articles which will be therein dis
played.
They expect to open the new store
on Wednesday, December the 14th, for
which opening they are making great
preparations. Extra decorations will
be made for that day at which time the
firm extend cordial invitation to the
citizens Of the twin cities to call and
see their new quarters.
In the new store, besides the resident
proprietors, Messrs. S. A. Spaford and
Theodore Lipke, the following clerks
will be employed:-Messrs. George
Laufer, Mat Anser, Fred Weaver, Paul
Menzel, Seth Spafford, Jr., and Misses
Jennie Hasbrouck, Marguerite Nash
and Mrs. Paul Bittner. On Saturdays
they will have extra help.
The old store building will be used
for flour and feed and warehouse.
Thus organized and equipped the
above firm will be prepared to wait up
on their customers with more efficiency
than ever before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
DEATHS HARVEST,
Come to me in your saving
oh! kindly and merciful Death!
Come to me in your soothing
Oh! tender, compassionate Death!
STEPHEN DEMARA1s. AGED 40 YEARS.

STEPHEN DEMARAIs, AGED 40 YEARS.
The last sad ceremonies over a life
that went out in unspeakable sadness
and in deep repentance, were per-
formed at the residence of the dead
mans father-in-law, Mr.. Lemuel Kro-
mer, at 2 p. N. last Sunday.
October 30th Mr. Stephen Demarais
fell a distance of thirty feet, from a
stone wall south of the Union depot in
Minneapolis to the railroad tracks be-
low, breaking numerous bones and sus-
tanning internal injuries. Limbs, hands,
face and body were terribly lacerated.
He was taken up unconscious and con-
veyed to hospital and friends were
sent for. Every care and attention
loving hearts could devise, and money
could furnish was given to the sufferer,
but after living nearly four weeks in
excruciating pain he died Friday, Nov
25th. His devoted wife went to him as
soon after the accident as possible, and
was with him most of the time until
his death, and with her son, Arthur,
and brother-in-law Mr.. Dolph Dema-
rails, of Minneapolis, accompanied the
body here-his home through all his
happy childhood, and erratic, ehangeful
manhood, for interment in Forest Hill
Cemetery.
The burial services were conducted
by Rev. j. Churm of the M. E. church
in an impressive manner. His remarks
were brief and peculiarly suited to the
occasion. He chose for his text the
words: ''Teach us to number our days
that we may apply our hearts to wis
dom"
Many friends joined the relatives in
showing respect to the memory of the
dead brother. The sympathy of the
community goes out to the widow and
fatherless in their saddened lives. He
leaves wife and six children.
To The two young sons, Arthur and
Jeppe, both in their teens, will the
little family look in the present and
future for maintenance and care. 1t is
a responsibility that while it will exact
rigid discipline, and much of sacrifice,
will develop manly qualities and true
princip iples Of filial devotion. 1t is to be
hoped the kindly disposed will be con-
siderate and helpful to the boys in their
efforts to carry bravely the heavy
responsibilities SO premature.y laid up-
on them. The family will remain in
Grand Rapids where their many friends
will be glad to extend sympathy and
aid as circumstances will permit. In
times of trouble we are safe among our
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
Family Reunion.

1t has been an eventful week at the
BaIderston homestead, Miss Balderston
and Miss Maud Thompson, daughter
and granddaughter of Mrs. Balderston,
celebrated birthday anniversaries, and
on Thanksgiving day for the first time
in twelve years, the whole family
assembled together around one table.
Joe, who has been west for number of
years, lately returned here to live,
bringing his wife and two fine boys with
him. Wallace returned to stay about a
year ago. 1t has perceptibly diminished
Mrs Balderston's age, and quite re-
stored her old-time interest in looking
after her boys to have them home again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
MRS. MAVERICKS CASE.

The Review of Reviews for November
devotes eight pages to a review of the
evidence and miscarriage of justice in
the case of Mrs. Maybrick, an Amer1-
can woman serving a life sentence of
penal servitude in an English prison,
for the murder of her husband, James
Maybrick by arsenical poisoning.
The testimony in the case goes to
show that the deceased was man of
dissolute habits, an habitual user of
arsenical drugs, sufferer from acute
dyspepsia, and that "the arsenic found
in the body of James Maybrick may
have been taken in medicinal doses
and probably was so taken" then, the
Home Secretary's finding was ~ doubt
whether James Maybrick did die of
arsenic" and yet after this finding re-
fused to alter the decision that she is
guilty of numbering man, who he
admits may not have been murdered
at all.
The reading public has been made
familiar with the incidents of the trial
and the private life of the doomed
| woman through the press, and will
| watch with much interest the outcome.
Gail Hamilton has espoused the cause
of Mrs. Maybrick and in the North
American Review for September made
a powerful plea for justice, and urges
that clemency to the prisoner that the
medical evidence of experts, and the
! fact that no proof had been adduced to
establish her guilt, or to prove that q
crime had been committed, demands.
She interested many in the signing OF
petition sent to the Queen praying
for grace "On behalf of our young
country woman Florence Maybrick g
widow, mother, fatherless, brotherless
wearing out in prison life sentence
of penal servitude." This petition was
drawn up under direction of the CHIEF
Justice of the Supreme Court anc
signed by the Vice President of the
| U. s., Cabinet members; Chief O.
Bureaus; Cardinal Gibbons; The Judge
Advocate General; the wife of the
President of America and the wives O
the ministers and prominent men and
women from all parts of the country
Lord Salisbury replies to this petition
in an exceedingly caustic and dis
courteous manner at which the Ameri
can spirit of dignity naturally takes
umbrage When English men Of note
and the English Press sounds a note o
protest in behalf of America, it is higf
time that we as nation stand firm il
the defense of the honor and dignity o
our people.
! w. T. Stead of the Pail Mall Gazette
and Review of Reviews, English edi
ton, takes the lead of Englishmen il
defense of right, justice and consid
Grafton to Americans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS.

We are in receipt of illustrated circu-
lars describing the Dairy Course and
the Short Course in Agriculture at the
University of Wisconsin. Prof Henry
writes us that already over 100 young
men have registered for these courses
which open in January next. Young
farmers who wish to learn more about
stock management, horticulture, veteri-
nary science, farm carpentry and black
smithing, should send for the circular
describing the Short Course in Agri-
culture. Young men who intend to
operate a creamery of cheese factory
should send for the circular describing
the Dairy Course.
These circulars contain Photographic
views of the buildings, students at work
in carpenter shop, Judging cattle and
horses, in the creamery, etc. They
give a clear idea of the practical work
being done at our agricultural college.
Send your name to Prof. w. A..
Henry, Madison Wis, asking fo1 circu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
Miscellaneous, Entertainment.
Yours respectfully,
A. l.. FONTAINE.

A miscellaneous entertainment will be
held in Epworth Hall on Friday even
ing for the benefit Of the Epworth
League. A program of musical and
literary selections has been provided
for, and this with the distribution OF
apples and peanuts will make it very
enjoyable hour for all. Recitations are
to be given by Misses Laura Emmons,
Myrtle Stevens, and Belle Padgham,
Readings by Misses Perle St. Amour
and Celia Emmons; while the choir
will render selections and Miss Mamie
Young will sing solo. The price of
admission has boen placed within the
reach of all, and the young people
expect large attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
METEORIC DISPLAY.

The cloudy weather of Sunday even
ing was a hinderance to seeing the
meteoric shower predicted by scientists,
to take place then. At times during
the evening the clouds would break
away and the larger planets and stars
would appear, but the air was at no
time clear enough to discern the phoe-
nomenon so anxiously looked for. The
Wednesday evening previous an extra
ordinary number of shooting stars
were observed in this and adjoining
towns, probably elsewhere. Thursday
evening there were also goodly
number observed, then the oncoming
storm put out the lights in the frma-
ment and we must wait thirty three
years for another November Shower
of MeteOrs."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
ABRAHA1 LINCOLN.

When leaving his home at Springfield
H., to be inaugurated President of the
United States, made farewell address
to his old friends and neighbors, in
which he said, ''NEIGHBoRs GIVE YOUR
BOYS A CHANCE"
These words come with as much force
to-day as they did thirty years ago.
How give them this chance?
Up in the Northwest is great empire
waiting for young, and sturdy fellows to
come and develop it and grow up with
the country" All over this broad land
are the young fellows, the boys that
Lincoln referred to, seeking to better
their condition and get on in life.
Here is their chance!
The country referred to lies along the
Northern Pacific r. r. Here you can
find pretty much anything you want.
In Minnesota, and in the Red River
Valley of North Dakota, the finest of
prairie lands fitted for wheat and grain
or as well for diversified farming. In
Western North Dakota, and Montana,
are stock ranges limitless in extent,
clothed with the most nutritious grasses.
If fruit farming region is wanted
there is the whole State OF washington
to select from.
As for scenic delights the Northern
Pacific Railroad passes through a
country unparalleled. In crossing the
Rocky Bitter Root, and Cascade
Mountains, the greatest mountain
scenery to be seen in the United States
from car windows is found. The
wonderful bad lands, wonderful in
graceful form and glowing color, are a
poem. Lakes Pend d'Oreille and Ceur
d'Alene, are alone worthy of trans
continental trip, while they are the
fsherman's Ultima Thule. The ride
along Clark's Fork of the Columbia
River is daylight dream. To cap the
climax this is the only way to reach the
far famed Yellowstone Park.
To reach and see all this the Northern
Pacific Railroad furnish trains and
service of unsurpassed excellence.
The most approved and comfortable
Palace Sleeping cars; the best Dining
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
GOOD NEWS.

The old settlers in the twin cities will
be pleased to read the following item
taken from the Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer in reference to a brother of
Robert and John Parrish of this city:
Hon, Wm. Parrish, of Asotin county,
will be the father of the house of repre-
sentatives in the next legislature. Mr..
Parrish is the only member of the
house who has been elected to the
First, Second and Third legislatures of
the state. AS may be imagined from
his having been twice returned by the
people of his county, Mr.. Parrish is a
strong man in his home and faithful
and creditable representative in the
legislative halls. He seldom takes part
in debate, but he is an earnest and
effective worker in committees.
and he is respected by his fellow
legislators as a man of sound
Judgment. His record as legislator is
an enviable one and those who know
his splendid business abilities and
earnest desire for the welfare of the
whole state do not doubt that his career
in the next legislature will be as honor
able to himself as his career in the First
and Second legislature has been.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
TO OUR READERS.

During our absence of two weeks in
the South with the Wisconsin Press
Association, Mrs. Ida Quimby, will
have charge of the editorial depart
ment of the WooD COUNTY REPORTER,
and Mr.. Geo. DeLap will attend to any
business matters left in charge of the
office. Any items of news left with
Mrs. Quimby or at the Office will be
thankfully received and greatly appre-
ciated. In the next two or three issues
we will give you our impressions of the
South, how we are received, and the
good times enjoyed.
Yours respectfully,
A L. FONTAINE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

December is here and with its close,
the year 1892 ends. We desire to call
the attention of all those in arrears for
the REPORTER to call sometime during
the month and square up so that we
may be able to pay those whom we are
indebted to. Its always best to settle
once year at least. Please bear this
IN mind and square up with the printer.
Yours respectfully,
2W. A. l.. FONTAINE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIS, Oct. 25, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice their intention
to make final proofs in support of their claims,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge OF Clerk of Circuit Court, at Grand Rap
H. E. No. 1927, for the SW fri Il, Sec. 7, fri q
NWA Sec. Is, TIP %, North r. ) Feat.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz:
Frank Graham, C. Nelson, Wilhelm Glide
meister, Isaac Schultz, all of Armenia, Wis.
ALSO, Frank Graham, H. E. No. 51S9, for the
NW1l Sec. II, TIP 20, North of r. East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz:
Manley t. Gotchy, c. Nelson, Wilhelm Glide
meister, Isaac Schultz, all of Armenia, Wis.
E. B. SANDERS,
Register
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LEGALS.
NOTICE.
L. s. LAND OFFICE, WAUsAU, WIS, !
November 1Ith. 1892

T.. LAND OFFICE, WAUsAU, WIS, !
November 11th, 1892.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Albert Vervoort against Herman Jaehing foI
abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 5503, dated
June 7th, 1888, upon the NV fri a, Section 19
Township q North, Range East, in Wood
County, Wisconsin, with a view to the cancella-
tion of said entry, the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at Office Of John a. GaynoI
Notary Public, Grand Rapids, Wis, on the 3lst
day of December, 1892, at l o'clock P. NJ, TO
respond aud furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
Hearing at Local Office January 10, 1898.
6W Z. 3. SANDERs. Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
NEW GOODS.

Mr.. Joseph Cohen returned from
Milwaukee Saturday morning. New
goods for the holiday trade are arriving
on every train as result Of his recent
purchases. He made a fine selection
and all the goods in their store will be
sold at rock bottom prices. Watch the
REPORTER this week for an advertise
ment giving prices for special sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01

cars that can be made; Pullman Tourist
cars good for both first and second class
passengers; easy riding Day coaches
with Baggage, Express, and Postal cars
all drawn by powerful Baldwin
Locomotives, make train fit fo1
rayalty itself.
Those seeking for new homes should
take this train and go and spy out the
land. To be prepared, write to
CHAS. S. FEE,
G.. 2. & T. A.,
ST. PAUL, MINI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
FOR SALE.

The stock of confectionery, fruits,
canned goods, fixtures &C., in the post
office building IN this city the property
of f. W. Kruger & Co. This is an
excellent opportunity for some wide
awake person to step right into a well
established trade. For particulars en-
quire of I. w. Kruger & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIS, Nov. 10, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of Circuit Court at Grand Rapids, Wis,
on Dec. 29 1892 viz: Wilhelm Gildemelster, H.
E. No. 5235 for the Sc Il NE Il Sec. "a, TIP. 20 N
RAE.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Frank Graham, Manly T. Gotchy, C. Nelson,
Isaac Schultz, all Of Armenia, Wis
Z. B. SANDERS.
Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
NOT A DEER STORY.

Messrs. Dan Wakely and the Ross
brothers, brought nine fine deer to the
city last Tuesday which they had killed
the week previous on Senator Villas
cranberry marsh southwest Of this city.
They were beauties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
TO SALOON KEEPERS.

You are hereby notified not to harbor
treat or sell, to my husband, Mr.. Fred
Hannaman, any spintous or malt
liquors. If you do, I will prosecute you
to the full extent of the law in such
cases. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. F. HANNAMAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
BEGG'S FAMILY MEDICINES.

Your troublesome cough can be re-
lieved in just five minutes by the use
of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and
one 80 cent bottle will effectually cure
any ordinary cough. Sold and warrant.
ed by H. H. VOss & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01

ggpO. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Woods Drug store. Telephone at Office
"a, at residence f.
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YWITTER HOUSE-L. hathaway, proprietor.
w Board by the day or week. Terms 81 per
day. The best Of Accommodations and table
service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
T.. b. Scott Free Public Library.

The Library rooms are open Wednesday from
, to 5 o'clock P. NJ; saturday from 2 to and 7
to o'clock p. NJ.
FnOY PHuLEo, Librarian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
JOHN MCELRAE.

Mr.. John McElrae, one Of the pioneers
of this section of country and for over
fifty years a marked character in the
history of Grand Rapids, died Monday,
Nov. 2Sth at the home of Mr.. Charles
Belknap. Several years ago the old
gentleman buried his wife here, and
having no children it left him alone and
the home was broken up. Since then
he has lived with various families. For
the past year he has been boarder
with the family of Mr.. Charles Belknap
at the teddy" where he has had kind
care and the comforts of home. He
was over eighty years old, devout
churchman, and leaves many friends
who respect his memory. He was
buried Wednesday at 2 p. m. from St.
Johns church, Centralia, Rev. R. H.
Weller officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
c. g. w. & ST. ?. r. r.
BUSINESS CARDS.

Federal Life Association.
For reliable life insurance, prompt payment
Of losses, call on or address
G. J. CARMAN,
Assistant General Manager,
Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01

gtENTRAL HOUSE-Mrs. r. Boguslawsky &
V Co., PrOprietors. BoaId by day or Week.
J. fITstClass Accommodations. ! er1ns 81 per day.
Sample rooms in connection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01

During this week and the month
Of September my mammouth stock
will be more complete than ever
before, consisting of elegant parlor
suits and Mclean patent swing
rockers in nunserous styles. In
fact a complete line of all styles Of
FURNITURE which | will sell at
surprisingly low prices. Please
call on me and be convinced that
what I say is true.
]. w. NATWICk,
P. o. Building, CENTRALIA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-01
AUGUSTUS PARISEAU.

Mr.. Augustus Pariseau, aged 81 years,
died at his home in this city Sunday
p. m. and was buried from the Catholic
church Tuesday morning. 10 a. M,
Father Beyerle officiating. He was the
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Pariseau
the well known merchant of this city.
He had been sick for several months
and his death was not unexpected.
He leaves a wife and three young
children to mourn his untimely demise.
To them, and the bereaved parents we
extend our sympathy.
MRS. HARVEY DUTTON.
The many relatives and friends of
Mrs. Harvey Dutton nee Ivah Rogers,
formerly of Plover, but now of Maine,
were PANIED to learn of her death
which occurred on November 23d. 1892,
of Bright's disease She was the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mr.. J. D. Rogers,
of Plover, who are well known by
many of the old settlers in the twin
cities. She leaves a husband and
three young daughters 10 mourn her
decease. Her parents have the SYM
pathy of their many friends in this
hour of bereavement