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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Slocum druggist in 1899. and formed the
partnership of John L. DAILY 4 Co.
In January 1891 he sold out and went
to Portage City short time. and theme
to Escanaba, Michigan, where he re-
manned six months. He then returned
to this citv and purchased the stock of
Crugs belonging to the w. L. Wood
estate IN September 18th 1891 and has
been III business ever since. As soon
as the new Wood block was completed
he secured the center store and now
has, without exception, one of the
finest equipped drug stores in the
northwest. He purchased an outfit of
fixtures equal to the best. His store is
heated by steam, lighted by electricity
and carries 4 complete line Of drugs.
medicine, toilet articles, stationery.
perfume, china ware, plush goods.
books, leather goods. fancy articles and
holiday goods of all kinds. ''Johnnv'
as he is familiarIy called attends strictly
to business and can always be found at
his headquarters. His progress is COM
mendabie and he is deserving of great
credit for giving the patrons of his
place as fine drug store as can be
found any where in the northwest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
j. II. CHAPMAN.

-N' @'-'' -'A-A-''
Was born in the town of Fond du Lac,
Wisconsin, December 10th 1860. He
received common school education
there and at the age of II years bis
father died. His mother moved into
the city of Fond du Lac and gave her
son the advantages of a higher education
Here they remained four years after
which they moved back upon the farm.
He conducted the farm for years. He
then went to Kansas City, Missouri, and
learned the jewelers. trade. From
Kansas City he went to Hurley, Wis.
where he engaged his services to A. X.
Lord x Co., with whom he remain two
wears. Here he Was married to Miss
Lillian NJ. Hubbard, of OakfeId. Wis.
September lst 1887. From Hurley he
went to Duluth and formed co-partner-
ship with j. II. Marshal under the firm
name OF Marshal 4 Chapman who
carried on general ieWeIry business
At the end Of one year they sold out
ana Mr.. Chapman moved to Milwaukee
and entered the employ of Lord Bros
us watch maker and cngraver. He
remained with them two wears. when
he severed his connection and in com
pany with one of the brothers went
into the jeWelry business on Grand
Avenue, opposite the Plankington
House, at No. 134. At the end of the
first year he bought out Mr.. Lord and
moved to Grand Rapids November 14th
1891. On his arrival here he opened up
III store Ill the Wood County National
Bank building where he remained until
the new Wood block was completed.
He now occupies the west rooms in the
new block where he has fitted up one
Of the finest jewelry stores in Central
Wisconsin. 1t is provided with large
vault, heated by steam and lighted by
electricity. He carries a large line OF
diamonds, precious stones, Jew eIry.
5Ilyerware, clocks, fancy china ware,
stationery, novelties, leather goods. and
does fine engraving. He makes a
speciality Of fitting glasses and carries a
tull line. He IS all expert watch maker
and engiavcr, first-class business man,
possessing excellent taste, affable and
genial i'll his WAYS, and popular with all
classes. His success is gratifying and
commcndablc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
Unpleasant Experience.

\ few evenings ago Charles Smith,
an employee of Jacob Savard's camp
three miles from Flambeau, left for his
home. With 40 moon to light the path
he experienced considerable difficulty
in finding the way through the dark,
dense forest. He had fell to musing
about the loved ones at home when
from the underbrush burst forth Il bark
that has caused many brave heart TO
quail-that of hungry wolves.
They charged upon Mr.. Smith but he
being as nimble as a squirrel was soon
,mong the uppermost branches of Il
giant pine The rapacious beasts, after
perambulating around the tree Tor some
time, gave vent to dismal howl Of
disappointment and skunk off. Think
ing they had become discouraged he
ventured to descend, but no sooner had
MS foot touched terra firma than tie
carnivarOus animals dartcd again at him.
In a moment he was once more safe III
the tree Here he remained somewhat
.Ongcr than before. Becoming be-
numbeI with cold he came to the
conclusion he would make another
attempt for freedom from his lofty
perch. This time he was not mOIestcd
~ the hungry pack and reached Flam-
oeau in an exhausted condition.
Merrill Advocate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
Centralia Manufacturing Company

Is the embryo name of movement
on foot to organize another stock
company for the purpose of manufac
turing dimension stock for chair facto-
ries. The principal movers in the
enterprise are Messrs. s. Smart, of Port
Edwards, and Theron Lyon, Centralia.
They are decided upon starting the
plant and the only question now to be
settled is that of location. They have
made this proposition to the city of
Centralia. They will locate the factory
there if they raise bonus of 500, the
plant to employ not less than twenty
men to start with. This we believe
fair proposition and should receive the
encouragement of every business man
who has the growth and prosperity of
the cities at heart. Let no block be
laid in its way and give us the new
industry. We want more of them.
The amount asked for is small and
within reason.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Is a Badger" was born in the town
of Liberty, Manitowoc county, Wiscon-
sin, September 22nd 1862. He was
reared upon a farm and enjoyed the
advantages Of rural life until he left
home to attend school in the city of
Manitowoc. Having received all the
advantages common school could give
him he continued his education at the
State Normal school in Oshkosh for a
period of four and half years. In
the mean time he taught school some to
obtain means to complete his education
Was principal Of the high school at
Stockbridge, Wis, one year. In 1885
he went to Chicago to study medicine
and entered the Northwestern Medical
school from which he graduated in
1888. He commenced to practice in
Hilbert, Calumet county Wisconsin.
He was married to Miss Hattie A.
Humphrey April 4th 1888.
He came t o Grand Rapids in the fal
of 1889 and took charge of the practice
left by his friend DR.. T. B. Robinson
who is so highly thought of in the twil
cities. He occupied an Office over thu
old Wood County drug store ano
Immediately assumed, zarge practice
The Doctor is one of those affable
genial and social characters, that mak'
every acquaintance a friend. He wa>
greeted by DR.. Robinson's old friend
as an excellent substitute. His practice
has grown with his acquaintance unit
he now stands at the head of his pro-
fession in Wood county.
Since the erection of the new Woo
block he selected Il suite Of rooms Owes
John E. Daly's drug store, with Whicl
he is connected, and fitted them III
elegantly. He is Il great student and
keeps in touch with all the recent
treatise and Improvements in medicine.
He has large library and is constantly
Increasing it. He was county physici; II
Tor several wears in which he gained 1t
vide acquaintance. He is an efficient
member Of the Northwestern Medical
Society and is often chosen to present
his ideas on leading questions of the
day in Medicine. He owns beautiful
home, has held many positions of trust
and at present is member of the
School Board in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
A Wicked Runaway.

The heavy delivery team of the +.
Macklnnon Mfg. Co. got away from
their driver, Mr.. VIM. Pribbanow, on
Friday last while he was at the Grand
Rapids foundry and went tearing down
Water and Front streets at terrific
rate. In front of the old Grand Rapids
house the big wagon to which they
we're attached separated and only the
front wheels and axle remained with
the horses. Passing the John Arpin
mansion they frightened the horse of
Mr.. Geo. a. COrriveau which had been
tied there but few moments before, SO
that he ran way around the post which
held him pulling it from the ground.
With Il whirl he started after the
running team tipping the buggy and
smashing it up complete y. The buggy
dragged a short distance in the mud
and stopped the Corriveau horse, but
the maddened team continued on clear
through the business street. AS they
tried to turn the corner at the Wood
Co. Bank to 90 onto the bridge one
horse slipped and fell on the sidewalk
in front of f. W. Kruger q Co.'S and
the other horse tumbled over him
pushing the display goods back.
Fortunately nothing was broken here
and no one hurt. It, is said, however,
that If the horse had not fal an they
would have gone straight into kruger's
ore-certainly uncercmonious and
unexpected customers. 1t was
wicked runaway and it is lucky it did
not result more seriously.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Is the 5, ni"r member of the firm OF
+. W. Kruger < Co. He is Il native II
Germany but came to this country witt
his parents when a boy of nine
summers They first settled III Penn
svlyania where they remained only
about a year AMI proceeded west tc
Chicago This city they did not fancy
and moved to Grand Rapids, Wis, i
1874. After a residence Of two years
here his father purchased farm in tn,
town of Grand Rapids, Wood county
where he still resides. Fritz" as he is
Familiarity called did not like farm life
SO lie came back to the city and engaged
his services to 7. c. St Amour as clerk
in his general merchandise store. He
was then SIXTEEN years old. He
remained with Mr.. St. Amour three
years when he went 10 work for the
firm of Spatford 4 Cole lie remained
with them three years. In the fall OF
1887 he formed a o-partnership with D.
B. Philleo and entered into the grocery
business in this city. This lasted but a
few months when they sold out to n
Johnson < Co., Mr.. Kruger engaging
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

This was the home of what was known
as the woo GN~ ~ Drug Store for
many years-in fact since Geo. A.
Neeyes failcdin the seventies. The stock
of drugs changed hands many times,
but the property has been owned by
Mr. f. J. Wood ever since he first
purchased it. The stock of drugs is
now owned by John L. DAILY and has a
place in the new block.
The Wood block, a cut of which we
produce in this issue, indicates the
Improvement made on this lot better
than our pen can describe it. While it
is not building that would call forth
great compliments in a city like Milwau-
kee, it is the largest and most imposing
structure of its kind in Wood county
therefore we are all proud of it. IT.
extreme dimensions are 7oxSO feet, two
stories and basement.
The basement walls contain 1873 cord
of rock and it is partioned off as
follows: Printing office room l9XSO
feet; Barber shop 2SX40 feet; cellar for
drug store 23X30 feet: Furnace room
2Sx3O feet; Dark room 23x36 feet; and
back hall #. wide full width of base
ment.
First floor consists of three stores,
that of F. w. Kruger < Co. is 3OxS0
feet; John f. Daly's 24NSO feet; and j.
r. Chapman's 20xSO feet with vault
6x7 feet on the inside built from the
ground to the roof.
Second floor is made up of five suites
of offices, main hall and stairway, and
*. p. Lodge room, armory and recep-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

in a general store until he left for
appleton this state, in October 1877.
From Appleton he moved TO Grand
Rapids in February 1873 where lie has
resided ever since, with the exception
of two wears when he was obliged to
live in Wausau 10 attend to his lumber
ing interests. When he first came here
he entered the employ of Wharton
Bros who were then operating at
Nesper. He took charge of their Office,
yard and planning mill in Centralia,
remaining with them five years until
they sold ont their Vesper plant which
was the source of supply to the
Centralia ward. He then bought the
planning mill and yard and op, rated it
for Years when he sold out to J. L.
Ingraham in 1887. He then entered
the employ of the Wilbur Lumber Go.
as travelling salesman and manager, and
is now one of the company. He has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

pleasant Office quarters in Woods
block where he serves the people as
Mayor and attends to his large office
business. He has held many offices of
trust and honor, as member of the
common council and an active worker
on the School Board.
His family consists of wife, three sons
and one daughter. His oldest son Fred
is travelling in the old country-now in
Lusanne, Switzerland His second son,
Heber, is in Milwaukee in the employ
of the Wilbur Co. Charley and Maude
are at home attending school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
ton room.

ton room.
1t is heated by steam from two
furnaces, lighted by electricity, and
plumbed throughout. A large II foot
cement sidewalk adorns the entire
front. The basement has cement floors,
the first store floors are laid with hard
white maple and the upper floors in
red oak. Its walls are plasterea with
adaman:, the woodwork is finished i'll
oil. The front is faced up with St.
Louis red pressed brick and trimmed
with galvanized iron cornice and
window caps. The body is red brick
and required 29O,UO0 to lay the walls.
The lumber and inside finishing was
furnished by John Parrish, the Grand
Rapids lumberman. The hardware,
lime, and cement WAS furnished by r..
Parrish & Bros. The brick was pur-
chased of H. Lessig 4 Sons, of Rudolph.
The plumbing and roofing was done by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

book-keeper and remained with them
until 1887 when he, in company with
his present partner, took a trip in the
northern part of this state with a view
to locating. They found no good open
ny and returned to this city. February
9TH, 1888, he formed a co-partnership
With +. w. Kruger and entered into
the grocery business. Mr.. Kruger had
charge OF the store while Mr.. Philleo
entered the First National Bank as
oook-keeper. He has remained in
their employ ever since except few
months in 1890. he acted as cashier for
the John r. Davis Lumber Co. at
Phillips, Wisconsin. From this time
his business career has been similar
and in company with his partner f. W.
Kruger an account of which can b,
found i'll another column. Mr.. Philleo
was married July 18th, 1894, to Miss
Grace Minahan, of Oshkosh. These
young men are in perfect unison and
get along nicely together. They pride
themselves i'll keeping up a tirst-class
store containing such merchandise as il
constantly in demand. Their success
has been remarkable.
JOHN L. DAILY.
Is a native of this city. Born il
Grand Rapids. Wis, July 21st 1868
Received high school education. In
1885 he entered the drug store of 7.
Wood & Co. 10 learn the druggists trade.
Followed it for three years then went
to Madison and took the pharmacy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

his services as head clerk and went TO
work for them in what is now known as
the City Cash Store. Mr.. Philleo
re-entered the First National Bank as
boOk-keeper. The first of March 1891
the young men ma lie their second
attempt by entering into the confection-
cry and fruit business in the Gardner
Block. Here they did 4 successful
business and soon added Il stock of
Gents clothing. Their trade continued
to grow so fast they finally sold out the
confectionery and fruit business to \ g.
w. Rumsey and rented the >ilber block
in 1892 and stocked it up with nothing
but Gents furnishings. They remained
here until last October when they
moved into the corner store of Wood 5
new block which is 3SxS0 feet. They
now have the finest store in either city
and carry the largest and most complete
line of Gents furnishings of any firm n
Wood county. The store is heat by
steam, lighted with one arc and twenty
two incandescent electric lights and
contains all the modern improvements.
Their show windows are the most
attractive and elicit many compliments
from the passer by. This firm have
built themselves up from 4 small
beginning and it has been accomplished
by fair dealing, small profits and hard
work. Mr.. Kruger, who gives his
entire time to the business, is a great
pusher, believes in handling only the
best articles and selling them right.
They pride themselves on selling only
the best goods and guarantee all of
them. The members of this firm are
both popular and well known, having
been raised from childhood in our
midst. When you purchase of them
you may rest assured you are buying
right.
ID. i. PIIILLEO.
Is native of this city. Was born in
Grand Rapids, Wis, the Goth day of
January 1864. He received a High
School education such as was possible
here in his time. At the age of is
years he entered the employ of J. E.
Ingraham & Co. as clerk in their store
Of general merchandise. He remained
with them three years. He then
engaged his services to Jones q Nash as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

At present Mayor of Grand Rapids,
Wis, was born of good old English
parentage September 18th 1916, in the
village of Andover, Province of New
Brunswick. He worked on his fathers
farm and received common school
education (all that was considered
necessary in those days. until he
reached the age Of y. Before he left
his native place he was married to
Miss Charlotte Street in 1867. Worked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
BEGGS' GERMAN SALVE.

The Great Pile Remedy. 1t has
cured thousands and will cure you if
you will give it a trial Also equally
good for Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores, Etc.
Price % cts. Sold bv John Il. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

the Centralia Hardware Co. The stone
was furnished by Fred Gahler and laid
bv him and his assistants. The
carpenter work was done by Messrs.
John Martin, George Conley, Lucian
Berard. J. V. Carle, f. Stillwell, George
Miller, F. BeadIe, John Podawilz and
Henry Ticknor. The contract for
painting and finishing was given to w.
c. Martin whose reputation as an
excellent artist is we'll known. He was
assisted by Peter Dessaiut, C. H.
Ellwood and John Dolan. They did
excellent work. The contract for
plastering was taken by Frank Howe, a
young man who was raised in this city
and is fine workman. He was assisted
by Messrs. Geo. Moulton, of Centrala
and Otto Commodohr, of Milwaukee.
The tenders were Frank Wagner and
Fred Brunkey. The contract for LAYING
the brick WAS taken by Mr.. r. Brehn,
of the town of Sigel who was assisted
by S. Smugge. w. S. Patterson & Co.,
of Appleton, had the contract for
putting in the furnaces and fitting the
building throughout with steam fixtures,
This fine structure stands there as a
monument to the industry of local
capital, labor and skill, which is not
surpassed by any city in the State. All
those who have had part in its erec-
ton will meyer be ashamed to acknov-
ledge the fact for 1t is creditable in
every way.
Miss Louise Lord occupies a suite of
rooms in this block in which she carries
on her fashionable dressmaking There
are still three suites of offices to rent
and the most choice quarters in the city.
They will not remain vacant long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Mr.. +. J. Wood having great faith in
the future possibilities of the twin
cities and owner of large tracts of real
estate he conceived the idea of erecting
solid brick block that would not only
be source of revenue to its owner but
would make valuable addition to the
business blocks of the city, and provide
a comfortable place in which large
number of business men could find
excellent quarters. He owned a block
of land at the east end of the twin city
bridge 75xSO feet upon which he owned
a two story frame building a cut of
which we here produce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
MARK MARTIN,

The architect and builder of the Wood
block was born in the British Province,
July 9th, 1865. He came to Grand
Rapids with his mother in the fall of
1867 when only about one year Of age.
Received a common school education
such as was possible in our public
schools. At the age of Is he commenced
to work at the carpenters trade with
his father and has followed it ever
since. He has been an ardent student
in architecture and building. He has
been a hardworker and grown gradually
in his profession until now he stands at
the head IN this section of the state
He can be proud of his handlwork as
indicated in the elegant residences OF
Geo. l.. Williams, John DAILY and now
this fine business block He is entitled
to great credit for its substantial con-
struction and fine architectural beauty
The ability and talent he possesses has
been acquired here and under disad-
vantages that would not be met in
larger cities. 1t will stand for many
years as a monument of his efforts and
good taste.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
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Dr.. ". D. Harvie, office at Voss' dru
store. Telephone 30. Night calls
Witter House, Grand Rapids, Wis. If
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
WESTON.
PERSONAL CHAT,


 The infant child of MT and Mrs Joseph Moore died on Saturday, aged 16 months. Miss Nina Downs of Bridgeport is the guest of Miss Lizzie Adams.
 The Aid society of the Norfield church held a sociable at the residence of Mrs Ephraim Fitch, on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs M. B. Hill has spent a few days in Bridgeport.
 Miss May Brotherton is very ill with typhoid fever.
 Miss Louise Coley has entertained Miss Bradley from Westport.
 MT and Mrs Lane entertained a large number of guests, who gave them a surprise party, last Thursday evening. Oscar Budd is gaining record as a snake killer, having disposed of B ad. ders in one day, recently.
 Miss Alice Gulick returns to her school duties in New Jersey, next week. Miss Pitkin, who has been the guest of Mrs Lane, has returned to Chicago. Messrs John Gulick. Albert Williams and Charles Perry spent a day at Put nam Park, in company with their best girls, last week.
 Luman Mead has accepted a position on the dairy farm of w. B. Hurlbutt, Jr.. of Cannons.
 Miss May Hamilton is visiting her cousins in NOrwalk.
 Miss Evelyn Sturges of Ridgefield is visiting Mrs John Lockwood.
 Miss Lucia Van HoOsear of Norwalk has visited Miss Ida Colev.
 James Mahoney died, last week, from cancer, aged 66 years.
 William Williams, who suffered a paralytic stroke, last week, is still ser iously i'll.
 Miss Jennie Hoyt of Ridgefield, who is visiting her sister, Mrs Vanderbilt Godfrey, fell and severely sprained her ankle, one day, last week, (which has since confined her to her room.
 George Allen has been appointed agent for the Humane society for Weston.