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The St. Johns herald., 1894-04-19
A MAN OF FEW WORDS.
The Novel Expee;ient of Dun-Ridden
 Debtor.

Debtor.
 He was a man of few words and fewer dollars, says the Chicago Post. He didn't like to be disturbed, and he didn't like to enter into lengthy ex- planation. When q man came in, took seat beside his desk and asked if he could settle that little account it wearied him to say: Really, Tn sorry, but haven't got the money to-day. !" And when the man suggested that it had been running a long time it wearied him still more to have to say: ''Yes, know 1t, but 1 have been very shert. I'll try to have something for you next week. There was too much chance for man to get pressing and annoy him by stringing out the inter view. He tried keeping away from the office at the hour his creditors usually came, but they changed the hours of their calls, and he was still bothered and annoyed by their impor- tunities just when he was busiest. Then he hit upon 6 brilliant scheme. He put in a day puttering around his desk arranging things, and the follow ing morning was ready when the first creditor arrived. He never looked up from his work as the creditor began: Could you" He simply pulled a string and a placard appeared which read: 'sNo!' The creditor walked sad ly away without finishing the sentence. He even forgot to ask when he should call again. For three weeks now no creditor has received verbal answer and the young man says 1t is a great relief He can answer their questions without stopping his work, and the placard has discouraging effect that makes them leave the sooner. His only mistake has been when Q man entered hurriedly and began: "Would you like" He pulled the placard into view and the man replied: ''Oh, very well; am in no hurry, if you are not. 5 He looked up just in time to see that it was man who owed him five dollars, but it was too late to catch him.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-04-19
Very Strange,

The Somerville Journal has story of little Dorothy, six years old, who, like other children, is born egotist. She went out for horse car ride with her aunt. She had her new purse with her and was very desirous to pay her own fare. but her aunt said no. ''You are my guest" she explained to Dorothy, ''so must pay your fare, but you may takethe ten cents and hand it to the conductor, if you like" So Dorothy took the dime and when the conductor came along she handed it to him in the most dignifed manner. He gave her quick look, and estimat- ing that she was under the fve-year limit, he rang in only one fare. and handed back 1ive-cent piece, which Dorothy took without word. Wasn't it strange" she asked after she got home, ''the conductor took my fare, but he didn't charge Aunt Alice any fare at all?"
The St. Johns herald., 1894-04-19
BADLY FRIGHTENED.
The Tragic End Of a Peculiar Ghost Phe-
 nOInenon.

The Tragic End or q Peculiar Ghost phe-
 nOmenon.
 Inrumerable experiences prove that all "ghost stories" have rational ex- planation, and that some natural cause can be found for any seemingly super natural socurrenee. Sometimes it re- quires great coolness and self-posses- sion to remember this, but the effort to do so is worth making, for it may save life or reason. A striking illustration of this was the tragic experience of a Dutch painter, named Penteman, who lived in the eighteenth century.
 Pcnteman had Q commission which required the portrayal of skeletons, death's-heads and other objects in- tended to inspire contempt for the frivolties and vanities of the time.
 In order to have models before him he painted his picture in an anatomic- al museum. One day he had been sl1etching the ghastly objects which surrounded him, when he fell asleep.
 Suddenly he was awakened by an extraordinary noise. He was mortified to see all the death' 's-heads holding and grimacing and the skeletons dane ing about, and waving their 1eshless arms madly in the air.
 Penteman fled from the frightful scene, and escaped into the street. He was picked up unconscious and half dead with fright.
 As soon as he was rational, it was explained to him that there had been an earthquake, and that that had caused the comnotion among the an atomical specimens, but the shock had been too severe, he died in a few days
The St. Johns herald., 1894-04-19
To w. K. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager, A, T. & s. F. R. Or, HENRY F. GARRISON,

Ur, I1ENfSl F. UIAIEhoON8
 Immigration Agent, A., T. &S F. R. R.
 623 Rialto Building, Chicago, III. This railway passes through twelve states and territories, and having no lands of it's own sell has no object in advancing the interests of any speci al locality, or in giving any other than ab sOlut ely reliable information. 1t realizes that the prosperity of the farmers of the great south west means prosperity to itself also, and is thus naturally willing to aid the immigrant as much as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
VIII Gov. Peck Pardon Rose Zoldoske?

The above question is on a thousand
lips; we may safely say on ten thousand
lips. Nearly ten thousand people have
joined in petition to the governor asking
her pardon. The Minnie Braddock
confession; DR.. Mitcaell's silence; the
frantic efforts of the crazy mob at
Richland Center; the fool case trumped
up against the editor of this paper, in
which an old woman is persuaded to
prosecute for slanJer of the dead,
foolishly and wickedly charging malice
where none could possibly exist; the
fact that no positive proof was ever
found against Rose: that Mitchell was
the only one who was proved to have
poison in his possession; that his wife
died under mysterious aud suspicious
circumstances; that the child of Minnie
Braddock resembles the doctor so
plainly that people at once recognize
his looks in the child; that the truth of
the Braddock letter has been shown by
the doctor who attended her, by the
nurse who nursed her, and the county
court that bound the child to Peter
Emo; all this brought to bear on his
excellency, and still the pardon is
delayed. Why? we do not know.
The plea of those who are interested
in keeping Rose in prison is that what
we call facts are all myths and fables.
Have they convinced Gov. Peck? 1t
looks that way, and still we do not
believe it. Gov. Peck is too sensible
man, and indeed the questions involved
are OF so grave and important nature
that even the governor would be
justified in making personal investiga-
ton. Surely if Rose is innocent it is far
more credit to the governor to pardon
her than any act of his administration.
We do not wish to show impatience, but
every day that girl stays in prison is
day added to the disgrace of Wisconsin
justice and the wrong of every citizen
Torch of Liberty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Potato Culture.

The man who plants field of
potatoes has already, in labor and seed,
involved himself in considerable
expense. He has to this extent at
least, placed himself under obligations
to give the crop good and prompt care
With the potato crop in these days
promptness is more important than it
is with almost any other, or than any
other one thing is with it. A single
days neglect may cause a loss of
several dollars al acre. We understand
now that both the size and quality of
the potato depend upon the foliage. 1t
is through the leaves that the carbon
which in the juices of the potato turns
it to starch. Beetles ana their larvae
may be killed tomorrow, or next week,
but after the foliage has been half eaten
up the crop cannot be expected to
amount to very much. Some loss is
inevitable where entire reliance is
placed upon poisoning the beetles.
They must eat some Of the foliage in
order to get poison enough to kill them.
That is why the most careful cultivators
prefer hand picking from the beginning
Of the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Condition of Trade.

The strike of bituminous coal miners
will end Monday, wherever the
authority and advice of their general
organization can end 1t, and there is
little room to doubt that the coal famine
will then begin to abate. But the
agreement seems to be angrily rejected
by most of the miners in Ohio, and by
some in other States. and it is in terms
conditioned upon its general acceptance
in Western Pennsylvania, where some
Of the operators reject it. Probably
local struggles may continue, but the
miners will gradually see that they
have little chance of getting more than
their committee has secured. Some
time must elapse before supplies of fuel
will enable all works to resume that
have no other reason for suspending
production. Meanwhile the demand
for products is so slack that it seems
questionable whether as many hands
will find employment before the end of
June as were employed in April Dun s
Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
TlOnOna Lake Assembly.

VIII convene at Madison July oath
and last until August Sd. From the
MOnona Lake Quarterly we take the
following:
The early and frequent inquiries
made concerning the Assembly indicate
an interest in 1t that is most encouraging.
From many points we hear of parties
forming, and planning to attend during
the whole session. This is gratifying,
and encourages us to prepare iberally
for their entertainment. We have given
a program somewhat different from that
usually provided. By ommitting the
choir, time has been gained which we
have utilized by substituting other
useful and interesting work. We have
added the school of methods in
temperance work, classes in elocution
and physical culture and course of
lectures on Biblical literature. The
persons at the head of these depart
ments are eminently qualified for their
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
A. G. McComb r1arried.
The Oshkosh Northwestern gives the
following account of it:

The Oshkosh Northwestern gives the
following account of it:
The marriage of Miss Ella G. Wilson
to \. c. McComb took place to-day at
high noon at the Congregational
parsonage on Church street, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. E.
H. Smith. Immediately after the
ceremony the couple took the 12:45
train on the Northwestern road for a
trip to Chicago and St. Louis where
they expect to visit for a week or So
Soon after their return Mr.. and Mrs
McComb will occupy a beautiful
residence which Mr.. McComb is having
built at SIS Main street and where they
will be at home to their friends after
July 20. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Wilson of this city
and is a we'll known young lady of many
charming qualities and has large circle
of friends. The groom is one of the
most promising young men of the CITY
and has been engaged in the real estate
! business here since 1892, having come
here after residence of some little
time in Montana and other points in
| the west. Mr.. McComb is a graduate
| of Lawrence university at Appleton,
and engaged in teaching for some time
before engaging in the real estate
business. In this he has been very
successful. A striking feature of the
wedding was the fact that the wording
of the marriage ceremony was the work
of the groom, he having prepared and
written it out himself for Mr.. Smiths
use. 1t is SAID to be quite original and
impressive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
WISCONSIN WEATHER SERVICE
BY Chas E. Linney, Director, for the Week end.
ing Tuesday, June 10, 1884.
Bulletin No. 10.

Bulletin No. 10.
The drouth was broken on SATURDAY.:
good soaking rains are reported from
all parts Of the state, which have been
beneficial to all crops. The rain has
been of great benefit to corn, hay and
pastures. The hay crop was consider
ably injured by drouth, and a hight crop
is expected, except in the eastern
portion where an average crop will
probably be secured. On the whole the
present conditions are very favorable
for good crops. A few counties report
local storms with high wind and hail,
but no great damage resulted. Corn
has not been materially injured by
drouth, and the extreme heat of the
first part of last week caused a very
rapid growth. Rye and wheat are in
fine condition. Potatoes are doing well
and good crop is indicated, although
potato bugs are reported in some
sections. Tobacco plants are being set
out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
rIrs. Bakers Lecture.

The lecture given by Mrs. G. O
Baker yesterday afternoon at the Y. NJ
C. A. auditorium was one of the fines
ever listened to in the city. All presen
expressed themselves as being more
than pleased. Mrs. Baker is pleasing
ready speaker and carries conviction
with every sentence. The subject
''The Four Seasons of a Woman's Life,
was handled in such graceful name:
that every lady felt glad of the oppor
tunity afforded to listen.-Peoria Daily
Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
A Prompt Company.

Joe Adams, who died May ?, held a
policy for 81 100000 in the Federal Life
Insurance Co., Of Davenport, Iowa.
The company paid Mrs. Adams the
cash, through the Merchants State
Bank, on the Sth of June. 1t was a
pretty prompt payment and the COM
pany deserve full credit for it. The
Federal Life is no stranger in this
section, as it has done business IN this
part of the country for years.-Rhine-
lander New North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Half Rates to the SeaShOre.

On account Of the Annual Meeting Of
the National Educational Association,
which will be held at Asbury Park, N.
j., July 10th to 18th, the Northwestern
Line will, on July 9Th and Sth. sell
excursion tickets at practically one fare
for the round trip, thus offering an
exceptionally favorable opportunity to
teachers and the public in general for a
visit to one of the most delightful resorts
on the Atlantic coast. For tickets and
detailed information apply to Agents
Chicago q Northwestern R'y. 4w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Water Works.

Work is progressing slowly upon the
water works plant. About fifty men
are employed and doing good work.
The power house is under way and
located next to the river just above the
old Darling homestead. The water
main is laid down as far as o. Dennis
residence. At or opposite McKinnon's
residence they met with quite a ledge
of granite rock which had to be blasted
and retards the work. The mains are
laid about six feet deep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
To Lake Emily.

A very large crowd left on the excur-
sion train this morning to spend the
day picnicing at Lake Emily. 1t was a
beautiful June morning, with cool
breeze astir, and a model outing day
The Twin City Band was heard quite
early in the morning and the train
departed on time-7:2O. The second
annual picnic of the Modern Woodmen
Association will surely be a crowning
success in every way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Half Rates to Cleveland

On account of the Convention of the
United Societies of Christian Endeavor,
the Northwestern Line will sell
excursion tickets to Cleveland, Ohio,
and return at the exceedingly low rate
of one fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale July 9th and 10th, good for
return passage until July 31st. For
detailed information apply to Agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y. 4w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
biologists Taking an Outing.

Prof. D. P. Nicholson, alumni pro-
fessor of natural history of Lawrence
university, Appleton, accompanied by a
party of students of the college, are
out on a geological expedition down the
Wisconsin river and to DEVILS Lake.
Returning the party expects to 60 by
the way of the Fox river to Appleton
Bara hoo Democrat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
Cut Flowers.

Mr.. W. L. Scott has made arrange
ments with Milwaukee house for cut
flowers and can furnish them OH short
notice at cheapest prices. He also has
on hand complete line of house
plants. Call on him for flowers.
2W w, l.. SCOTT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
PROTECT YOUR EYES.

Mr.. n. HlRSCHBERG, The wellI-known Eye Ez-
pert of 80 E. Street York and 629 Olive ST. St. Louis
Mo has appointed Daily Of Grand Rapids, and Cor
riyaau Garrison of Cenaaa agents for his celebrated
ChangeabIe Spectacle and and every par
necessary mo matter how scratched the lenses they VIII
furnish with pair OF Glasses free OF chage
John DAILY and COrriyeau Garrison have full assoTt-
ent invites all who wish satisfy themselves OF the
great superiority these glasses any and all others
in call and examine them at the stores OF
John E. Dalv Corrveau Garrison, sole agent for
Grand Rapids and Cenralia Wisconsin None genuine
unless stamped Changeable. No Pcddlers Supplied
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
S2.75 to S20.00~..,,.

Are our starting and stopping prices on
MEMS SUITS. Between these name your
own and let us show you the best garments
your money will buy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
EllM.INMI IL@.IEM&@G..I
We have

100 Knee Pants SUITS, odds and ends,
ages 4 to IA, which we will sell Friday and
Saturday only at HALF PRICE-$2.O 90
suits for $1.OO $500 suits for $3.50.
$500 suits for $500. $500 suits for So so.
$500 suits for So co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21
E.SSIIS.IMsN&sMJ
S1.00 to $780,

Are our starting and stopping prices on
BOYS SUITS. Between these name your
own and let us show you the best garments
your money will buy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-21

We have just opened large line Can Goods prices
heard Of Below are but few of the many bargains have
offer:
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1894-08-27
BaunscheIdtlsm.

Reception, Assimilation. Exer-
tion." In these three words the sum-
mary and very nature Of the genuine
Baunscheidtism is expressed.
The following is one of many testi.
monials that have been voluntarily
given:
To lDhOm 1t mGU concern:
This is to certify that in the winter
of 1SS6-S7, when was in Syria as a
travelling missionary and having con-
tracted, by getting wet and cold, a
very bad tooJhache and earache. Mr.,
Fred Kaile, then in Jaffs, Palestine,
and now in Provo city, Utah, relieved
me of my sufferings within few hours
by an application of his resuscitator and
oleum Baunscheidtii, so that l had
no toothache for many years.
l will further say, that after working
in the mountains of Idaho and Utah,
exploring, prospecting, developing
mines and being exposed to heavy
storms, sometimes being out all night,
was laid up with rheumatism and
neavy backache. L went to Provo to
Mr., Raile for relief, and after one
single application MAY 1892 L was
cured completely of my pains and en-
Joy full health and vigor again. | give
this testimony to Mr.. Raile out of
Ghankfulness, recommending him and
his science to all the sufferers within
his reach. JACOB SPoRl
LOGAN. Utah.
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1894-08-27
Wanted

Wanted
To buy 10 to 20 acres of land adjoin
ing city limits. See
Phil SPECKART,
112 West Center st
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1894-08-27
Provo Mall Service.

MAIL TRAINS LEAVE.
o. P.-Going South. ....... 9:2Oa. m
R, G. W.-Going East. :. 1926 a. m.
R. G. W.-Going West. :. 1l:55 a. m.
Y. P.-GoiDg North. 4.32 p. 10.
Salt Lake and salina East 3:55 m,
Salt Lake and Salina West 4:I5 pm.
MAIL TRAINS ARRIVE,
U. Prom Salt Lake. 80. 9:20 a. m,
r. @. W. From the West. 1925 a. m.
r. @. W.-From the East. 11:55 a. m.
Salt Lake and Salina West 1855 D. m.
Salt Lake and Sslins- East 4:l5 D. M.
y. 2. Mail from South. 49,. 1882 o, m
OFFICE HOURS.
The general delivery. stamp and reg
istrY windows open at a. M, and
close at $50 p. m.
The money order window opens at 9
a. M, and closes at 4 p. m.
On Sundays and legal holidays the
general delivery and stamp windows
are open from II N. to Up. m.
Mail pouches close thirty minutes
before the arrival of trains.
w. D. ROBERTS,
Postmaster.
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1894-08-27
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