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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Death of Mrs. Louise Smith.

1t is our sad and unpleasant duty to
chronicle the death of Mrs. Louise
(Dennis) Smith who died at her home
in Beloit Wednesday December 9Th, of
pneumonia. She had just returned
home from Centralia where she enjoyed
long visit with her parents and friends
in the Twin Cities when she was taken
with the disease which was the cause of
her death. A beautiful young woman
in the prime Of life with a husband,
two boys-one four years old and the
other Is months, and kind parents
everything to live for, cut down in a
few DAYS. We often wonder why life is
taken under such circumstances when
there is every inducement to live for
others and life is most dear. Perhaps
some one is to be taught severe lesson
by the taking off Of the most choice and
delicate flower. We are taught that
God knows best and does all things
well. We are not prepared to prove
the contrary. We find consolation in
the following appropriate verses:
God giveth quietness at last!
The common Way once more is passed,
From pleading tears and ingerings fond,
To fuller life and love beyond.
Fold the rapt soul in your embrace,
Dear ones familiar with the place,
While to the gentle greetings there
We answer here with murmured prayer.
o silent land to which we move.
Enough, if there alone be love;
And mortal need can ne'er outgrow
What love is waiting to bestow
pure soul! from that ar-off shore
Float some sweet song the waters DER;
Our faith confirm, our fears dispel,
With the dear voice we loved so well,
Mrs. Louise Smith was born in Cen
tralia October 18th 1866, and was
therefore only 81 years of aye. She
was married to Mr.. G. W. Smith
December Goth 1886, seven years ago.
She leaves her husband and two bright
little boys to mourn her sudden and
unlocked for demise.
The remains were brought here this
morning accompanied by her husband
and mother who had ministered to her
every want during her last hours. The
family Of bereaved ones have the SYM
pathy of the entire community in this
hour of trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
New Pension Board.

A new Pension Board has been APP
pointed in this county consisting OF
Drs. H. de Grandpre and G. F. Witter
Of this city, and Dr.. Doege, of Marsh
field. They will meet at the office OF
DR.. de Grandpre for organization on
Wednesday. 1t has been believed for
some time that DR.. Witter had allied
himself with the Democratic party, but
no public evidence had shown itself
until he accepted this small office. The
salary does not average over 81 week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Episcopal Churh Fair.

St. Catharine's Guild Of st. Johns
Mission Church (Episcopal) will hold a
Fair and Oyster Supper on December
10Th and goth, in Days new block up
stairs over Greenberg's store, at the
west end of the bridge All are cor
daily invited.
The articles for sale consist of linen
embroidery aprons, babies clothing,
dolls and toys and fancy work of every
description. Don't buy your Christmas
presents until you have visited the
Fair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Second-h and Furniture Store.

Mr.. James L. olnston recently came
to this city from Chicago and is now
waiting for a stoc5 of goods to open up
a secondhand furniture store in Mr..
j. 0. Hebert's building under the
photograph gallery on Front St. He is
accompanied by his wife and family and
an assistant, Mr.. G. B. Dickert. They
intend to do repairing of all kinds.
They are now boarding at the popular
hosiery in CeLtralia-the Commercial
Hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
interesting Lecture.

The people Of the Twin Cities will
have the rare pleasure on Thursday
evening of hearing one Of the abest
men who is now lecturing upon the
platform. DR.. G. P. Hard, who has
been attending the Ministerial assoca-
ton the past week will favor us with
one of his most popular lectures on the
'Princes and People Of India" whom
he has met Oh his travels in that coun-
try. Don't miss hearing him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
TAKE NOTICE.

On account of my frequent absence
from my Office, have made arrange
ments with Mr.. J. D. LaBreche, the
shoemaker to collect all my outstanding
accounts. He is hereby authorized to
receipt for same. Parties who desire
to pay their accounts and fail to find
me are requested to pay Mr.. LaBreche
DR.. H. deGrandpre, VI. D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
County Depository.

Under Chapter $50, Laws of 1898,
entitled-An act to provide County and
City repositories and regulate the
deposits Of public moneys therein-the
County Board at its recent meeting
selected the First National Bank in this
city as the County Depository.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
COHEN BROTHERS.

Have large display advertisement
in this issue of the REPORTER in which
they offer great bargains. If in need of
anything in their line it will pay you TO
look over their price list and then call
for what you need They do just as
+bay aJ va rtico
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

The house owned and occupied bv 4.
\. Cross and family at Babeock was
burned Monday, the 4th inst. Mr..
Cross was away at the time and no one
was there except Mrs Cross three
children and the hired girl The fire
caught on the roof and had made such
headway before ii was discovered that
only few things were saved. Insured.
The large number of loads of wood
and hay that stand on Center st. near
the Opera House every day of the week
and often obstructing the passage way,
are convincing proof that market
place should be established in our city.
The middle Of a principal thoroughfare
is not proper place for city market,
but the farmers have of necessity
resorted to Center St. as the best place
to sell their products. We would call
the attention of the city council to this
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

klen's arnlca Salve

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores, litter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale bv
John E. DAILY and johnson, Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
|. o. o. F. OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected by
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 81, l. 0. 0. F.,
Tuesday evening Dec. 9Th.
n. G.-B. SLIDER.
V. &C.. W. Davis.
r. S.-B. NJ Vaughan.
p SIS. Reeves.
Treas.-H. H. Voss.
Trustee, years--G. W. Baker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Take Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Breitenstein Bros. & Miller have this day
dissolved partnership and business will here
after be continued in their meat market under
the firm name of Breitenstein Bros. We have
made all settlements with Mr.. Miller and will
not be responsible for any agreement entered
into or any expense contracted by him.
BREITENsTEIN Bros.
Dated November II, 1928.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Regular services Sunday morning al
1890 O'Clock and 1870 p. m. Sunday
school at y noon. Epworth League al
$50 Sunday evening. All are invited
Epworth Guards will meet Saturday al
$50 D. m. in EpWorth hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
DON'T TOBAcco SPIT OR SMOKE YOUR
LIFE AWAY.

Is the truthful, startling title of little book
that tells all about NO-to-bac, the wonderful,
harmless Guaranteed tobacco habit cure The
cost is trifing and the man who wants TO quit
and can't run no physical or financial risk in
using mo tO-bHc." Sold by all druggists.
Book at Drug stores or by mali free Address
The Sterling Remedy Co., Indiana Mineral
Springs Ina. Sept II Y l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Mrs. t. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga,
Tenn, says: ''Shiloh's Vitallzer'S SAVED
MY LIFE | consider it the best
remedy for debilitated system l ever
used" For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kid
ney trouble it eXcels. Price IS cts
For sale by II. II. Voss. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Taken Up.

two year old steer came into my enclosure
| Saturday October 2Sth. He has been running
| with my cattle for about six weeks. He is red
| OF color with large whitespot on his forehead.
| The owner is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take the same away.
| Dated November LIST, 1898.
JOSEPH CIZEK. Town of Sigel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
A N ew Joke

On the liver. When it is out OF
order and YOU feel blue, try few doses
of Beggs' Little Giant Pills. Your liver
will appreciate the joke. So will you.
For sale by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

SHILOH'S CURE is sold on a guaran-
tee. 1t cures incipIent Consumption
1t is the best Cough Cure. Only one
cent dose. % cts, 80 cts and $I00.
For sale by II. II. Voss. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
The AruV Bill

Is not the one that worries us but the
doctors bill. Keep supply of Beggs'
Family Medicines on hand and reduce
your DOCTORS bill 90 per cent. Sold by
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

KARL's CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood Purifier, gives freshness and
clearness to the Complexion and cures
Constipation, 25c., SOC. Sold by H. II.
VOss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
A Little Tartar.

On your teeth will cause their decay
and will make your breath disagreeable.
SeXafroo will remove the cause of trouble
This favorite tooth wash is sold by John
Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Petition for repeal of Fire ordinance
presented and read. On motion the
petition was indefinitely postponed,
regard to persons burying their dead in
the Potters field read.
The committee on Stone Wall on
Water St., made their report showing
cost of Wall as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
LEGAlS.
Estray Notice.

Four hogs came into my enclosure on We'd
nesday, November 22nd; three boars two white
and one spotted black and white, also one black
and white sow. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and ia Ike the same away.
JULIUS HEIsAR,
Dated Nov. 25th, 1898 Town of Sigel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Taken Un.

| Came into my enclosure Nov. Is, 1898, on Sec
! 50, town of Pine Grove, Portage Co., Wis, four
| yearling heiers and one yearling steer one
black heifer having bell on. owner will please
call, pay charges, prove property and take the
same away.
T P BOVEE,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
A. BIC.

Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption
result from neglected cough or cold.
Don't neglect but cure promptly with a
few doses of Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup. Sold by John E. DAILY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

''Silver Threads Among the Gold,'
Are sign that your hair needs in
MIGRATING. Beggs' Hair Remover pro-
notes healthy growth of hair, pre-
vents its falling out or turning gray.
Sold and guaranteed by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Burns are absolutely painless when
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is prompt
ly applied. This statement is true. A
perfect remedy for skin diseases, chap
ped hands and Ii ps. and never fails to
cure piles. For sale by John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Total claim paid. .......S S,742
Total premiums paid. 1,S99
Return over cOst... 6

No other company in the world can
make such showing. You will under
stand that the profits of the Mutual
Life belong only to the policy holder
and is divided equally in proportion to
the amount of deposits made by each.
For plans and particulars apply of E.
3. Frltzsinger, special agent Centralia,
Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
Good Investment.

Ladies wishing to invest a little
money with security, protection and
profit provide an annual income or cash
capital for advanced age, will do well to
investigate the advantages offered by
the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New
York. The largest financial institution
IN the world. Contracts provide against
loss of deposit. Among claims paid last
week November 29th) an illustration
of what the Company is actually ac-
comprising will be of interest. Policy
No. III, Ia issued to Herman r. Blatz,
banker, New Brighton, n Y,
Amount of Policy.."...................S4 1900
Fronts. 4 TiD
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
A Puzzle

To many ladies is how to keep their
hair in curl on rainy days. The solution
is easy. Ask John E. Daily for Nonpa-
reil Hair Curler and the puzzle Will be
solved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

It's all the same, a slight cold, con-
gested lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
For sale by John f. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

GGHO. 7. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Woods Drug store. Telephone at office
"a. at residence +.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
DYNAMITE.

For old reliable Aetna dynamite at a
greatly reduced price call on the Wis
Wood Pulp Co. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
congregational Church.

SABBATH SERVICE, Dec. 10th.
EVENING PROGRAM.
1. Prelude..............AiIR eligeuN......C Chopin
?. Doxology
5. Invocation
+. Gloria Patri
8. Song Service.................. 49,. Congregation
6. Scripture Lesson.
a. Anthem Choir
s. Scripture Lesson
9.
10. Solo,. Forever With the Lord. Gounod
IL. Address Character and Destiny. Pastor
u. Offertory.
Is. Song ........ Take the name Of Jesus with You
II. Benediction.
Is Postlude.. Selected Organist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY Council Room,
Dec. 4th, 1893.
Council met, Mayor Taylor presiding.
Aldermen all present except Alder
man Hougen.
Minutes of last regular meeting read
and approved.
Alderman Hougen comes in.
On motion of Alderman McCarty II
was ordered that G. E. DAILY be paid 3-5
of S125 on contract So. AS
On motion the following bills were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

BeT For tirst-class printing at reason
able prices call at the REPORTER office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Those Wonderful Giants in Town! !
If you wish to see them call on John
Z. DAILY. and ask for Beggs Little Giant
Pills. Every bottle guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Early Risers. Early Risers. Early
Risers the famous little pills for consti-
patton, sick headache, dyspepsia and
nervousness. For Sale by JohnE. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

No better aid to digestion,
No better cnfe for dyspepsia.
Nothing more reliable for biliousness
and constipation than DeWitt's Little
Early Rjoers. the famous little pills.
For sale by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

Subscribe for the REPORTER.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-12-29

"Please don't look at the table. This
is cleaning day." she said brightly as she
gave me her hand-such a little hand,
indeed the very prettiest real hand ever
saw. ''This is my eyrie," drawing for
ward the most comfortable chair for me.
81 can't hear sound from the house,
but the murmur from the street is inces-
SAINT. and I like that. My pleasantest
hours are spent in this little ROOM"
It was pretty place-all blue and
white. The rug, the divan, the lamp
shade, the curtains all blue and white,
and beyond the wide window, with it's
frill of Chinese Grape, lay the housetops
and spires of the city, the smoke from
hundreds of chimneys curling into the
vivid morning sunlight.
And the ownerSof it? Her personality
was quite In keeping with, the restful
beauty Of the place. Kate Jordan is a
pretty, well bred, well dressed New York
girl. She looks about 90, and there is
nothing in her dress, manner or speech
to suggest that she is "literary"-in 9TH
er words, she is not unpleasantly labeled
with the mark of her profession. She is
brunette with white skin, frank, direct
eyes, with the dark eyekshes of the
Irish. and her lips and teeth are remark
ably pretty.
A Russian jacket of brown velveteen
was confined at her waist by dull, sill
yer belt, and long, straight skirt of
brown cashmere hung down from it in
graceful folds.
$50 this is being interviewed, and
am to talk about myself?' she asked,
settling herself among the pillows on the
diyan: "It's subject with which am
SO familiar, no wonder do not find it
as interesting as some others. To COM
mence, then, / am Irish by birth. Dub
lin is my native city, but left it when
baby. I have travelled very little, but
hope to see good bit of the world very
soon. have lived in New York all my
life, and think know it thoroughly"
"One has only to read The Kiss of
Gold to know that" ventured.
Dear New York" her eyes dark
ened with enthusiastically its differ
ent phases of life, its odd hooks and cor
ners, its people made up of every color
and quality, from every country on the
globe, like the samples in tradesman's
book. Yes, I know it. I love to study
its low life. frequently I take a car in
poor section of the city and let it take
me through streets where the miserables
horde, and the atmosphere is tainted,
and the languages Babel-like mixture.
My ambition is that some day, perhaps
afar off, may write successful story
laid among the poor of New York. in
full sympathy with them, as Dickens,
whom love, was with the London
poor"
"Have you written anything besides
The Kiss Of Gold and The Other
Houseg"
"nh ves-I have sent out a ton of man
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-12-29
A Queer idea Of Enjoyment.

i, know, or rather used to know, a
village in Devonshire in which every
able bodied man used to subscribe regu-,
larly to common fund. It was an an
cient custom and possibly still survives.
To what purpose do you suppose that
fund was applied To making every
subscriber-that is, every ablebodied
man in the place-dru,ik, dead drunk, I
fancy, but certainly drunk, on cider, on
certain appointed high days and hoh-
days. Talk of the temptation which
great city offers to a countryman to fall
into drinking habits? What singular
notions some folks seem to have!-An
the Year Round.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-12-29
KATE JORDAN'S WORK
SKETCH OF THE AUTHOR OF "THE
KISS OF GOLD"

Her Charming Personality How She
Served a Long and Silent Apprentice
ship-Stagestruck Once, but Now 1t Is
All Gone.
The charm that lies in story some
times defies definition. Wee it s'the
way story is told" just as we talk of
lhe expression as the pleasing quality in
a face. But it is more than that. 1t is
the magnetic personality of the writer
behind the words.
This is what felt as, with sigh, 1
laid down 1.-THE Kiss of Gold" The
beauty of it's diction still haunted me
its humanity that planted little ache
in my heart. and its buoyant description
of youth, love and success put, alas! to a
wrong use.
began to wonder about this new au-
thor, Kate Jordan, whose story had
transfgured dull afternoon for me. I
felt that she was young and had per-
haps poured out the story of her own
literary experiences in the great whirl-
ing life of New York.
Who was she? 1 determined to see.
A few days later I was mounting a
flight of brownstone steps in a quiet up
town street. and making known my mis-
sion was ushered into pretty, harmoni
GUS room, oriental in style. 1t showed
that an artistic taste had selected the odd
trifies that filled it. One right angle was
a deep divan covered with rugs and
heaped with the most inviting looking
pillows. Above it hung a piece of
tapestry, an excellent copy of Bouguer-
eau's "Two Loves" The mantel was
draped in Gshnet that looked as if it had
seen good service and was looped up at
one side by long fishing rod. japanese
mating and odd antique rugs covered
the floor. On the walls were many choice
water colors. But just above the piano
were some pictures that interested me
more-the original pen and ink sketches
of 1.-The Kiss of Gold," daintily framed
in white, and also an original drawing
Of Miss Jordan's heroine in her other
strong dramatic story, '"The Other
House,"
A very pretty violet eyed girl in blue
morning gown came in to see me.
''You want to speak to my sister," she
asked. ''She writes in room at the top
of the house, just as far away as she can
get from all Of us, and if you won't mind
going up two pairs of stairs I'll take you
to her."
I followed my guide up the stairs to
white door at the end of a narrow hall
under stained glass skylight.
Our knock interrupted the soft hum
ming of a comic opera air, and we went
in. Miss Jordan was sitting at the win
dow before a long oak writing table, on
which was heaped chaos of papers of
almost every color.