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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
PUBLIC DEBATE.

Resolved, That a tax on real estate
alone would be preferable to our
present system of taxation" was the
question debated last Friday night by
J. \. Gaynor, on the affirmative, and J.
D. Witter, on the negative. The
prominence of that question with the
public to-day and the popularity of the
speakers in the Twin Cities were the
means Of filling the Howe High school
room with attentive listeners. Messrs
F. j. Wood, L. NJ. Nash and DR.. A. B.
Crawford were appointed as members
of the jury. The discussion was opened
by Mr.. Gaynor, who advanced many
convincing arguments in favor of the
single tax. He was followed by Mr..
Witter who admitted many of the
truths advanced by Mr.. Gavnor. Mr..
Witter stated that he would advance no
argument against the single tax except
what he believed to be true as the
result of his convictions. Both speakers
showed in their arguments that they
had made thorough study of the ques-
ton and for one hour and q half
entertained their audience greatly. At
one time Mr.. Witter digressed from the
question and delivered what might be
termed a good sermon. At the close of
the debate the jury decided in favor
of the affirmative by vote of to l.
The discussion was interesting and
profitable.
At this meeting literary society was
organized and the following officers
were elected for 1894:
President-W. H. Luehr.
Vice-president-E. H. LaVigne.
Secretary-Miss Harriet Richardson.
Treasurer-W. A. Brazeau
Meetings will be held every two
weeks. The next regular meeting will
be held Friday evening Feb. 9th at 1880
O'Clock in the High School room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
New Postmaster.

The change of Postmaster took place
Monday morning January 29th. The
office was moved from the Gardner
block to the Kroner block on Sunday.
4 new outfit was purchased containing
all the modern Improvements in such
service. While the building is smaller
and things more crowded than they
were in the other block everything is
new and more inviting. In a building
OF that size nothing else but the post
office should be allowed. The change
is acceptable and in some respects a
great Improvement over the old place
Mr.. Burt will assist the new postmaster
until such time as he has the red tape
of that Office mastered Geo. Brazeau
occupies the front part of the building
with his fruit and confectionery stock
where he hopes his customers will
continue to find him. While his room
Is curtaiIed he will try and serve his
patrons with promptness as heretofore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
She FIeeS With Her Lover.

An elopement which is causing con-
siderable talk took place at Loyal last
Thursday evening, the parties being
Miss Lizzie Christman, daughter of B.
Christman, wealthy lumberman, and
Harry kilbourn, formerly station agent
at that place. The parents of the young
lady stoutly objected to the marriage.
On the evening in question team was
seen approaching the house and sudden
ly leave in the direction of Unity.
When search was made for the young
lady she was gone. A messenger gave
chase, but too late, as they were married
on their arrival at Unity and had taken
the first train for parts unknown be-
fore their interceptors arrived. Miss
Christman is well educated and was
engaged as book-keeper for her father
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Marriage Of Hiss Mia Scarf.

The following item was taken from
the Waushara Argus:
The marriage of j. E. McGinty and
Miss Mia Searl, both of Wautoma,
occurred Oh Thursday January 4, 1894,
at Neshkoro, Rev. Francis W. Geier
officiating. These young people are
we'll and faVorably known in this
section having been reared in our
midst, and all sincerely wish them a
life of happiness and prosperity. The
groom is q prominent farmer OF
Wautoma and has recently erected a
beautiful new home in which to take
his bride. The bride is an accomplish
ed young lady who has been successful
teacher in our schools. They start in
life with the brightest prospects, and
the Argus JOINS their large circle oil
friends in the hope that no clouds will
appear to mar the bright promises of a
life begun under such favorable condi-
tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Fine Skating

For several days the past week the
ice has been splendid for skating young,
middle aged, and old men have been
enjoying that exercise. The ice was
covered on Saturday with men, women
and children and together made the
most of that pleasure. Several of the
young men rode their bicycles, babies
were pushed in their sleighs, and the
boys played 'puIl-a-way." Al were
happy, light hearted and gay, The
exercise of skating is excellent and the
pleasure envlable. The snow of Sun
day covered the ice, but the boys have
overf1owed the ice again and have good
skating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
School Report.

The following IS a report of School
District No. 3, Town Of Grand Rapids
for the month ending Jan. %, 1894
No. of days taught 19; No. of pupils
enrolled %; average daily attendance
233. The following are the names o1
those who were not absent or tardy
during the month: Harvey and Walter
Rowland, Sophie and Carrie Timm
Bertha and Henry Gallerman, Willie
and Arthur Pribbanow, Chas. and
Herman Bearndt, Edward Arndt
Joseph, Frank and Toney Ienisheweski
Walter Burmeister and Otto Hommon
n. Fl. ROBINSON, teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Death of Herbert J. Eager.

Mr.. Eager, was the husband of Emma
Searls who formerly lived in this city
and is we'll known to many readers of
the REPoRTER r. We append his obituary
notice taken from the Waushara Argus:
Again it is our painful duty to record
the death Of another respected citizen.
Hebert J. Eager died at his home in
Oasis at S O. clock Friday morning, 5th
inst
About the 20th, of July he was taken
with 4 her norrhage Of the lungs and
since that time has gradually grown
weaker day by day until he passed
from this life into Eternity. During
his illness he suffered great pain with
Ou'y a mUr mur.
Four diff ierent doctors were consulted
Out no bel p could be had. At the very
last he pa ssed away so peacefully ii
seemed IL at he had fallen asleep, but
it was an eternal sleep only to wake in
| the arms of Jesus, about the last words
/ he uttered were Jesus is with me, y
| that being, d consoling thought for those
! left to mourn.
Herbert was born at Oasis, Dec.
! ,, 1860, where he grew to manhood
greatly esteemed and respected by all
and has always resided there with the
exception of few years of his life
being spent at Mitchell. S. D. He was
married to Emma Scarf, Dec. 6, 1854,
who survives him. He leaves three
children to mourn a loving fathers loss.
The funeral was conducted by Jacob
Lane, at the Adventist church in Deer
field, Jan. Sth, c. w. Tripp officiating.
Some beautiful selections were
rendered by the choir, Miss Maggie
! McKeague presiding at the organ.
| The pail bearers were four of bis
school mates, Robert and Herbert
Searles and Almond and Lyman Lane
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
AN OBJECT LESSON

On percentage-for instance:
Our price Starches and Saleratus is cts the old
line price is s cts, only cts difference you say!
yet we save you 53B per cent Is this not worth
saving?
Our price on all kinds of Yeast, Soap Powders, Etc,
is cts, old line price is cts, the difference is Is
per cent.
Our price on German Sweet Chocolate is 8 cts, the
old line price is cts The difference is only 662i
per cent in our favor
That isn't much reader, still you would hardly be
willing to pay 6625 per cent for loan of money for
50 days. Why pay it for the privilege of getting
credit for so days The above is merely an OBJECT
LESSON. Had the space we could enumerate
much more as we CUT the price on everything in
Grocery line. We have just unIoaded a car of
MINNESOTA FLOUR the finest that can be made
which goes at our CUT prices. Don't pay $3.50 a
barrel for Flour, at the price hard wheat is selling
\ The VERY BEST flour made can be bought for
\ $500 per barrel at Wholesale Don't pay other
dealers 81 50 barrel when you buy it of US fo1
$685.. A profit of 90 cents per barrel -four is
eHhorbant, we satisfied with 20 to 25 cents
thanking you all for the liberal patronage ex
tended in the past we hope by our Lower prices tc
merit the same in the future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
w. c. T. u. Worker.

Miss Lois Russell, the state organizer
of the W. G. T. T., contemplates visit
ing this city in the interest of that
organization about Feb. 10Th. The lady
comes here highly recommended as an
earnest worker and talented, broad
minded lady Of culture and attainments.
Doubtless the people of our cities who
are interested in the temperance work
or who like to hear a bright speaker
whatever the subject, will be glad of
the chance to meet and hear Miss
RUSS H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Gone to WauSaa.

A. T. Marccau, one of our honest,
energetic and upright young men has
left us with his family to make his
future home in Wausau. We are sorry
to lose this excellent little family. He
goes to larger field in which to ply his
art as an expert paper hanger and
decorator. He did some Of the best
work in the twin cities last year and is
capable and thorough in what ever he
undertakes. We take pleasure in
recommending him to the good people
of Wausau as young man of good
character.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Stockholders Meet.

The stockholders of the Grand
Rapids Paper Co. met in the First
National Bank last week in annual
session and elected the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Pres.-Nel8 Johnson.
Sec'y-C. F. Kellogg.
Treas.-J. D. Witter.
Directors-Henry Sherry, c. w.
Howard, J. w. Cameron, G. s. Biron,
C. F. Kellogg, Nels Johnson and j. d.
Witter.
The question of building their plant
this summer was discussed and the
general opinion was TO build if the
times and money market will warrant
the investment. If our good democrat
times continue the prospects are they
will not 90 ahead, but if a return OF
republican prosperity should come II
will be erected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Excellent Logging.

The weather recently has been the
best for logging purposes yet had this
winter. Mr.. John Daily Is authority for
the statement that teams of the John
Arpin Lumber Co., are averaging
$1,000 feet of logs per day each on a
mile haul, and making two trips day.
An average of 5000 feet of logs per load
is considered excellent. Work in the
woods logging is progressing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Amount of Pension Paid Quarterly.

Curiosity prompted us to obtain the
amount paid out to the old soldiers in
the twin cities and vicinity. Through
the kindness of the bank officials in
these cities we find that the amount
thus paid out every quarter is much
larger than we expected. This last
quarter the following named banks
cashed checks to the following amounts:
First National 81, POS OC
Centralia Bank ........ 2,229 O(
Wood Co. Nat Bank k......................3 ,23S 0C
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
CALL nSETING.

A meeting of the incorporators of
the Business Mems Association is called
for So'clock, Monday evening Feb'y p,
at City Hall Grand Rapids.
@. J. JACKSON
7. A. TAYLOR
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01

Multiply the above amount by 4 and
you have the whole amount paid out
every year from this center to the
soldier, S3O.68S. This amount is paid TO
class of men who spend it about as
fast as they GET it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
Reccs, Cherry Cough syrup.

The greatest and best Cough syrup
It will relieve cough quicker, surer
and more efectHally than any thing Oh
the market. Sold and warranted by
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01

8syF For Sale at this offic full line
of Wisconsin Legal Blanks. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01
FIRST
CAPITAL $4,000.
SURPLUS $4,000.

I'D. WITTER, Pres't. E. 7. HARMON, Cashier
J. w. CAMERON, Vice President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-01

IN response to the call about fifty OF
the business men convened at the City
Hall Monday evening at 7:30 On
motion G. ]. Jackson, Of Ccntralia, was
elected temporary chairman and T. A.
Taylor, of Grand Rapids, temporary
secretary. The articles of incorporation
were read by the secretary and adopted
as follows.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
REACTION IN WHEAT
Liberal Exports and Light Re-
ceipts Caused a 1-2c Advance.
Strength i'm the Leading Cereal Helped
Both Corn and Oats. but PrOvis-
ions Declined Materially.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-After a weak OPEN
ing, caused by heavy foreign cables, wheat
advanced to-day on liberal export clear
ances, light receipts and light foreign ship
ments, and closed 1kc higher than yester-
day. May corn gained Ac, May oats sc,
but provisions suffered heavily from the
increased movement of hogs.
Wheat started at a decline. May opening
sc lower. at 6fAc. The cause of the early
depression was the discoui aging aspect of
the foreign markets and the subsequent lib
eral offerings. The export c~learances put
an end to the decline and started an ener-
getic advance. Clearances from the sea-
board included $4,000 bushels of wheat and
5000 barrels of flour, equal to !00,O 900 BUSH
els of wheat. The offerings. which had gone
begging at the opening, Immediately found
takers, and May soon scored an advance
of &c. Receipts were moderate. Chicago
got 1876 cars, compared with us cars a year
ago, and Minneapolis and Dulut reported
351 cars, as against $50 or the correspond
ing day last year. Smaller Eastern, Eu-
ropean. South American and Australian
shipments caused further firmness, which
continued until Bradstreet's visible sup
ply was received. 1t showed an increase of
1877, 900 bushels east of the Rockies, a de-
crease OF 2S3,O0 bushels west, an increas Sc
in the stocks afoat for and in Europe of
$4,000 bushels, and an increase of 256,G00
bushels in the entire visible supply of
wheat, exclusive of Australia. On this show
ing prices declined for a time, but at the
close a slight rise in the price of wheat
and flour was reported from Paris, and re-
ports were circulated of heavy shipments
from St. Louis of wheat for export. This
resulted in a rally, which landed May at the
end of the session but 1bc below the top
advanced &c, lost &c, advanced Ac, lost
&c. advanced CSC. and reacted &c to close
at 655sc.
Corn was helped by the strength in
wheat. Depressed by heavy receipts. May
opened 1sc lower at 3SAc, but with the bulge
increase in the visible supply of corn caused
a reaction of Ac, but with the closing
strength in wheat, May advanced Nc and
closed at 3S1ac, or 1sc below the top figures
of the day.
Oats were quiet but firm, influenced by
the strength in wheat and corn, by Brad
streets small increase in the visible supply
| and by a decrease In the stocks of contract
oats in store. May opened Bc lower at Boise,
| declined 6c, advanced 1&c and reacted bc,
to close at 3Ossc, or bc from the top figures
of the day.
Liberal hog receipts started the provision
market at a decline, and liberal offerings
caused a further decline. Little buying
brought about a temporary reaction. but
free selling started prices down again, and
Compared with last night, May pork is
2211c lower, May lard .121ac lower and May
| rios .15c lower.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow are:
Wheat, 81 cars; corn, 42O cars; oats, 12O
cars; hogs, 1000 head. Leading futures
II ro nund n G fnllnNrcs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04

1-s2. per 1000. 81: lie. 1915: y, $3.50; u.
s2$5O, Extra charge d for p p lndn. No. 2 tubs.
sL6Od1G5; 2-hoop pals. sL35d1.4O; double
washboards. $2.2562.75; common wash
boards. sl-5Oq1S; clothes pins. 5OaSSc per
box.
Straight grades. s: fancy grades S-S %
q3.l5: patent flour. sS.5Oq4; low graoes' SN''
Iron and Steel.
Bar iron, L70Q1.s0c; horseshoe bar, 40
&c; nail rod, &c: pillow slabs, SC; American
cast steel. &c: tire steel. 22sQ3c; spring STEEL
Nails and Horseshoes.
Steel cut nails. s1.3O; wire nails. $l.6O rates;
horseshoes. per keg: q; mule shoes per
keg. s.; horse nails. S4q5.
Leather.
Leather-Oak sole. 2s9ssc; hemlock sole.
22q2Sc; harness, 26G38c; skirting, S]uozc,
single strap. 41c; black bride, per doz' $50
55d75c; French kip. s5c6s1.10; city. calf
skins, S5c@S1; French calfskins, SGl.@.
Oil Cake.
Oil cake. SOS. Is per ton: oil meal. s25.S.
Produce, Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-Northern spies, Baldwins ana
greetings, No. l. s5q5.5O; No. 2. s46OqS per
Cranberries-Cape Cod, s79s per bri;
Jersey. s6G7 per brl.
Celery-25630c per bunch.
Cabbage@s1. 25G1.50 per brl. ..
Sweet Potatoes-Easterr Jerseys. $a.7594;
Golden, sS:!5; Virginifs. So per bri-
OnionS-S per bu or $2 per Drl.
Grapes-Malaga, s5Q6 per keg according
Potatoes-s2a2.2 per bril-; from car. 600
CSC; from store, 65Q70c.
Florida Pineapplss-Sl5OG2 per doz.
Bananas-$125@l.75 per bunch, according
to size and quality.
Lemons-Choice, $3.50 per box; fancy. 80.
Cheese@New York full cream.
Skins, SAFE per 10.
Florida Oranges-$2. 25G250 per box, &C
cording to size and quality:
C~ider-Duffy brand. S2-gal brl. 50: legal
brl. s..
Provisions.
Bacon-Clear sides, 80 lbs average, 9Ac;
80 to 40 lbs average. 9Ac; 20 to 80 lbs aver
age, 10l9c; clear bellies. is to 20 lbs average
&c; 16 ms average. 9l4c; II lbs average GMe
u to 20 lbs average, 10c; light, 3 lbs aver
Shoulders-English cured. II lbs average.
91ac; 10 lbs average, SIC.
California Hams-Sugar-cured, 10 to IL lbs
average, 7Ac.
1OA@101Ac; Is lbs average. lie; 12E lbs aver
i SSsi Ice ~ IDS average N'' O'O'~ 'A'
Boneless Hams-Sugar-cured, size.
Picked Pork-Bean pork. clear. per br',
200 TBS, SIS; family pork, SIG; rump pork,
breakfast Bacon-Clear, English cured.
Lard-Kettle-rendered. in tierces. lOc; In
diana, SAC.
Seeds.
Clover - Choice recleaned, 60-fb bu, SD
5.25; prime, $685.; English, choice, $5Q
So; Alsike, choice, $.50QS; Alfalfa, choice
S.5546. Timothy-45-fb bu. choice. S2q2.15;
\ strictly prime. $1.S5G2. Bluegrass-Fancy
14-fb bu, s1.15@1.2 20; extra clean, S5@90c. Or
| chard g~rass-Extra, s.35Q1.50. Red top
Choice, 5OQ60c; extra clean, 3S44Oc. En-
glish bluegrass, 24-fb bu, $2.4092.5o
Timers Supplies.
Best brand charcoal tin &c. 10x14, 14x20
12x12, $Q7.50; TX. 1Ox14, 14x20 and l2x12, $9d
$50; &c, 14x2O, roofing tin. s6q6.50: &c. 2OG2S
Sl2a12. 80; block tin, in pigs. 25c; in bars, &c
Iron-27 B iron, &C.: c iron, 4c; galvanized
20 per cent. discount. Sheet zinc. 5Ad6c
Copper, bottoms. zoe. Planished copper 24c
Solder, 15Q16c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04

A large number of Pennsylvania farmers
feed steers in winter, procuring them in
low condition from the stock yards, fat
tening them and marketing the lot as
S on as they make sufficient gain in weight.
1t is not always done with a view of secur-
ing a profit from the steers, but TO use the
food so as to sell it in the shape of beef
and to gain the manure. Straw and corn
fodder are too bulky to be proftably
shipped, and by the use of steers there is
a saving in that respect. Experiments
were made at the Maryland agricultural
experiment station (the details of which are
too lengthy to be given), in order to test
the advantage of feeding steers on a full
ration. balanced as nearly as could be
done. and feeding another lot on a ration
less costly.
In addition to the use of foods produced
on the farm. cotton-seed meal and bran
were purchased, while fine crushed corn
and cob meal, turnipS and cut corn fodder
were also allowed. With both lots the cut
fodder was moistened, and the grain mixed
with it one feed ahead, the turnips being
and a sprinkling of salt given. The ration
of lot No. 1 (the well-fed steers) consisted
of corn and cob meal. cotton-seed meal
and BRAN, in proportions of four parts
cotton-seed meal, fifteen parts corn and
cob meal and two parts bran, with nve
pounds of cut turnips and a half
Lot No. 2 received simply the corn
and cob meal. turnips and mo-
lasses. but soon grew tired of the latter,
which was discontinued. Lot No. 1 received
four pounds of the cut fodder to six OF grain.
in mixed feed, and lot No. 2 received four
pounds of the cut fodder to five of grain.
No record was kept of the amount of food
consumed by individual steers, they being
fed according to the demands of appetite.
Lot No. l consumed nearly $50 pounds more
grain and 246 pounds more fodder than lot
No. 2, or an average of 8S pounds of grain
and 81 pounds of fodder. Lot No. l made n
daily gain, in the second period of feeding
of Az pounds, and lot No. 2 gained 2.Sl
pounds daily.
1t was demonstrated that for fattening
steers a well-balanced ration ts very much
more profitable than a poorly balanced ono.
and that for the whole period of feeding
the well-fed steers gained us pounds daily
and the others Ito pounds. or more than
double the gain for the well-fed lot. The
increased profits from this test showed a
difference of $7.6 per steer in favor of the
well-balanced ration. That Is. the farmer
can buy bran and cottonseed meal, and
clear a profit by so doing. 1t is believed
that with a well-balanced ration as good
daily gains can be made with cut corn fod-
der as with hay. This is an important point
in favor Of the farmer. Ninety days IS suf-
ffcienu to feed a steer for market. The use
of cut corn fodder in feeding cattle may
make the difference of a profit instead of a
loss. What is one OF the most important re-
suits. in addition 10 the clear gain of sT.G
in favor of the well-balanced ration. Is the
fact that 80 per cent. more manure was
made from the steers receiving ii than from
the second lot, and the manure was much
richer in plant food.