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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
The Big Reduction in the Price of Fun erals will be wei come news to the People.
The New Move which the Wa terbury Furniture Co. is mak- ing on East Main Street.

When the Waterbury Furniture com pany started business many years ago prices were very high in the furniture trade. The first move We made was to do a little figuring and we thought if we could increase the volume of trade by re- ducing the prices which then prevailed it would be a good thing for the public and our net profits would not be decreased. We did so. and how we'll we have sue ceeded the public know. Now in our new quarters on East Main street, We have been looking the field ever again. We find that we have plant several times larger than the one we formerly occupied. and the cost of running it is less by several thousand dollars a year. The cost of hay ing ten men working on Field street load ing and reloading goods from the depot to the storehouse and then again to the stores, madr an endless amount of expense and kept our help constantly divided. All this Is now done away with. In our present quarters we use just what room we need to carry on our business, and the rest is rented for livery business, storage, etc. All our help are working together. and when We need a man We don't have to go two blocks away to get one. We see now where 1t will not cost us any more to run our Undertaking business than it does to run the Carpet. Crockery. Stove or any of our other departments. It will cost no more for help, for horses, for rent, and our new quarters give us this advantage with out any extra cost. Now, what We have done in the Furniture We can do in the Un- dertaking department. and we propose to run 1t at the sane margin of profits as Carpets, Crockery. or Stoves, etc. This is q move which no house has ever made be- fore, and WE HAVE PLUCK ENOUGH TO MAKE THE VENTURE. This plan will go into operation at once. The big reductions in the price of funerals will be a welcome boon to the people. The Dis trict Telegraph Office will answer all night calls at East Main street, and we will re- SD md quickly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
THE ELMIRA HEARING.
Evidence In the Rcformatory InyestIgatIor
 Nearly All Tn.

ELMIRA. N. Y., Aug. l.-Unlcss tho unexpected happens the bulk of tho evI- donce in the Elmira reformatory hearing will be in nt the end of tho week.
 Being asked as to how the caso compar- cd with the case presented by the state board of charities at similar stage of the proceedings, Isaac White. for the pros ccution, said: Il think our case stronger than the case presented at the board of charities hearing. We have had stronger inmate testimony
 On the other hand, William $. Twins, for the defense, said; The case presented by the prosecution Is very weak up to date. The cross continuation has chan xctl the character of the evidence as compared with the evidence at the previous hearing. in many respects side lights and explana- tions being thrown on many points. Be sides their caso rested upon permanent in- jury proved at the previous hearing. At this hearing every case of permanent in- jury has been broken down under the crOss examination or expert testimony"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
RAID ON A BANK.
riuclSy Citizens of Chandler. O. r.. Put the
 Cook Gang to Raut.


 GUTHRIE O. T., Aug. I.-Another bank robbery. with nll the trimmings of Dal- ton raid, was enacted near here. Asarc- suit one citizen, L. NJ. Mitchell, a barber, is dead, and one of the outlaws, who gives his name as Ernest Lucas, Is dying Lu- cas Is 2l years of age and said his com rades were the members of the notorious Cook gang that has rcccntly given terri tory officials so much trouble.
 Soon after 1 o'clock Tuesday morning armed men rode into Chandler from the east They dIsmounted back of tho Lin. coin County bank, and three rushed in- side, while two stood guard at the door with winchcsters.
 Two men covered the president, Harvey Lee, and his brother, the cashier, and do manded that they turn over tho cash pretty - quick. '' while a third rushed into the private office, where Teller Hoyt was very sick, and compelled him to walk to tho safe and attempt to open 1t. Though a winchester was pointed in his face, ho could not stand long enough. but fell to the floor, and the robber kicked him and shot at him, but missed fire.
 Tho men on guard called out that it was time to 20, and the three men grab bed between $20O and $500 lying on the counter and ran out to the horses. In the meantime the guard at the front door had shot and killed J. M. Mitchell. a barber, who attempted to give the alarm.
 The bandits had scarcely passed out of the city when posse was mounting and starting in pursuit. Twice were the horses shot from under the fleeing men, but they compelled farmers coming to town to give up their mounts and wont on.
 Finally n battle was fought for nearly lj minutes, when one of the robbers wat shot through the hip. and the others seat tered and disappeared in the hills of the Creek country.
 The wounded robber gave his name as Ernest Lucas. aged 2I and said the oth- CTS were the notorious Cook gang and he had beGn with them but a week The names of tho escaped bandits arc given us Bill and Tom Cook, leaders of the gang; Jack Starr and Tulca Jack, and number among the most desperate in the territory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Hawaiian Commissioners Arrive.

wAsHINGTON, Aug. l.-The Hawaiian royalist commission. consisting of Messrs. ]. A. Cummins. H. A. widcman, Samuel Parker and Major Seward, have arrived hero.
 Before the commissioners retired to their rooms Mir. Parker said to n reporter that the object of their visit was to obtain President CIcveland's answer to the TO. quest for thu restoration of Queen Liliuo. kalanL. They hoped for n favorable an swer from he president, whom they ex pccted to call on today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
senator yoorh... ac,t.r.

wAsHINGToS, Aug. l.-Senator Vocr- hecs' physician said that thorc had been . marked improvement In tho senator's con- dftion. Mir. Voorhees, friends, who be- came somewhat alarmed. now exprcsE hopes of his speedy recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
,hot Inv paIIer,,.n

LoSs BRANCH. Aug i.-wllliam Bark allow wns seriously wounded by Police Officer Bennett. Barkalow was arrosecd for driving his horses upon the sidewalk. He started to run. Emmett shot at him three times. Ono bullet entcred his back near the spine and ano ncr was bniicd In his Ter. lSennelt was arrested and locked up visi,o.a. bsnds-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Indian Bill DeadIocked.

WAsHINGToN, Aug l.-Conferecs on the Indian appropriation bill have como to n deadlock over some of the most inn portant items inserted by the senate. All though 12O amendments were made by the senate, an agreement was reached upon all but 2I of them, tho senate rcceding in seven cases from its items, while the house conferecs accepted the remainder. The principal disagreement was over the amendment to ratify the agreement made with the Yankton Sioux Indians of South naEofa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Feud Ended In Murder,

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1.-Mr. w. G. Randolph, parish treasurer of East Baton Rouge, was shot and mortslly wounded by Dr. King Holt. Holt received a bullet through the leg. Randolph died soon after. The shooting was tine result of an old faIIH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Iicl,tninr struok a Iinrn.

FLEMINGToN, N. J., Aug. IA severe thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, prevailed hero. The big barn of Ross Jones at Packer island was struck, Three horses. all the crops which had been gathered and all the farm implements were destroyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
.InIx Wn. Scorchcr.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l. - The past month was one of the flvc hottest Julys on record in this city and had less rainfall than any July on record, 1t aggregating but three fourths of an inch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Charged With stu-der.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. l. - Bert Byrnas, n nonunion engineer on the East ern Illinois road, was shot tO death while on his engine the other night at Danville, Ills. John k. Brennan has been arrested hero charged with the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Baseball.

National League Gamcs-New York, I; Boston. 3. (First game) Cleveland, I; Louisville, l2. (Second game) Cleveland, 12; Louisville 10. Pittsburg, II; Cincin- nati, 10. Philadelphia, l5; Brooklyn, c. Baltimore, II: Washington, 3. Chicago, s; St. Louis, I.
 Eastern League Games Binghamton, ?; Buffalo, :. CFirst gamel Springfield, 12; Syracuse, |. (Second game) Spring field, l5; Syracuse. l2. Providence. 10; Troy, l. Erie, :; Wilkesbarre, 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Tobaceo Crop Ininrc,l

HARTFORD, Aug IA sharp electric storm destroyed many acres of tobacco and other crops in the neighbOring towns of wethersfleld and Glastonbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Rurnr,l tn Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-Mrs. Joseph B. Sheppard. widow of wealthy local merchant, was burned to death at her res idence in Chestnut Hill by her clothing catching fro from a coal which fell from a stova
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Harm. Struck by Lightning.

TRENTON. Aug. I.-During n heavy thunderstorm hero several barns In the vicinity of the city wcro struck by light ming. one of them being burned to the urnund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
rInnhsh hrnCInudhnr.t.

HILLS, Minn., Aug l.-Tho territory four miles west of here near the Dakota line was visited by terrific cloudburst. Water stood four feet on the level and did great damage to grain in the shock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Cut III. Tl,roat.

SPENCER, Mass, Aug. John B. Mennrd, aged 65, committed suicide by cutting his throat from ear tn ear. The net was undoubtedly induced by continued i'll health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON. Aug. l.-The fourth class postmasters appointed were: Connecticut-Woods NJ. H. Will Hams.
 Pennsylvania-Sawycr City, A. D. Holt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01

SAN JosE, Cal, Aug. IA forest fire is raging on the north side of the Lick ob-
 servatory. All the professors and residents of tho neighborhood arc fighting the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
CURTAINS
 Great Annnal
 Clearing Sale. SP'fs;:l s:l THURSDAY,

At Sc. 10 pieces fast black ground OrgAndies formerly sold at I2Ac bargain day. 5e
 At 12sc. 10 inch jet black Armoure suiring. for merly 2se bargain day. I2Ee
 At Sc. Large size honey comb towels. formerly lOe bargain day. Sc White India lawn. formerly Iagc bar gain day. Sc 40 inch wool dress goods. formerly 35c bargain day. I5c Dotted Swiss musIins. formerly Isc bargain day. 1Oc
 At4Ic Yard wide heavy brown sheesinc. for meriy 6le bargain day. 3Ie
 Al I0c Extra large size Turkish towels. rood value 2oc bargain day. Toe
 AtSc. Crash tOweling Sc bargain day, Se
 Atl2lc.
 
 formerly 25c bargain day. I2Ie
 At37c best hght eAmbrics. formerly 6c bAr- gain day. S.c
 AtI5e. Ladies heavy ribbed vests. long sleeves. high neck. former price 25c bargain day. I5c
 Al 1c. White handkerchiefs. former price 5c bargain day. Ic Fast black Farmers sateen skirts. for meT price Sl-25 bargain day. 79c
 Al SSc. 26 inch umbrellas. former PEiee 6ec. bargain day. 59e Hamburg braid. in navy. cardinal and white. per bunch. bargain day, 5c
 Al 37le. Mems lAunhered neglige- shirts. separate collar bands. bargain day. 37gc
 Al 5c Children's ribbed hose. fast black,
 Al 2se. French bAlbEiggAn unisrEesr. .A variety Of fancy shades. regular price soc bargain day. 2ac
 At 69c. Mems bathing shirts. in Jsrsey cloth, bargain day. 67c
 As 59c. Ladies night gowns. with turned over collar. trimmed with pink and light blue. former price s5c bargain day. 59c-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
70 Brothers Hanged.

CANTON, Miss, Aug. l.-william and Frank Scott (colorcdD were hanged hero for murder. The brothers met death firmly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Gax.rnor Rich R.nomIn.,e.i.

GRAND RAPIDS. Aug. l.-GOvernor Rich was rcnominatcd by the Republican con vention. Mayor Pingrcc's namo was not presented
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
Bros.
 Are showing the following bargains this week in
  OxfOrdS.

One lot of Ladies Dongola ONfords at 73c, regular Sl.30 quality.
 One lot Ladies OXfords 39c.
 One lot Ladies Oxfords 59c, regular Sl quality.
 One lot Ladies fine Russia Calf Oxfords, at 9Sc, good val JIG at $2.00.
 One lot Patent leather OK lords at 9Sc, regular $2.OO quality.
 One lot Ladies Shoes slight ly soiled l5c.
 One lot Ladies Shoes, Don gola Kid, patent leather tips, $l.l9, regular price 8.
 One lot Ladies Lace Shoes, $l.39, regular 8 quality.
 One lot Mems Brogans, 69c.
 One lot Mems Lace Shoes, 9Sc, regular $l.75 quality.
 One lot Mems Congress and Lace work shoes, regular $l : 50. only $l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01

KASsAs CITY. Aug. i.-The drought In Kansas and northern Missouri was broken hy heavy rains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
re Gold Shipments.
Kan.n. prorrht nrokrn.

NEW YORK, Aug. l.-It Is estimated that about sa, 900. 900 in gold will be ship pod on Thursdays steamer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
The Strike Iuvc>tisation.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. I.-The labor com mission appointed by President Cleveland to investigate the causes of the recent strike will hold its first meeting at the postoflice building in Chicago on Aug. 15. and requests railroads, labor organizations and citizens having personal or patriotic interest in the right solution of the ques- ton to be inquired into and who cannot attend the public hearing 10 present their views and suggestions in writing to the commission prior to ths public hearing.
 Messrs. Herman and Worthington left the city immediately after the meeting. Both gentlemen will bC engaged in doing some preliminary work before tho invcsti- gation actually begins. Mir. Herman in tends to visit Now York city to secure necessary information desired by the com mission. and Mir. Worthington will spend some time in Chicago making arrange ments for the meeting of the commission and gathering data to he used in the in- vestigatiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01

Democratic House Conferecs Say That the Senators Are More Inclined to Meet Them Half way-senate Confcrces Do Not Ad- init That the Situation Is Unchanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-01
The Trolley

Cars running on So. Main Street clear down to Naugatuck have proved n success right from the start Every car that left Exchange Place on Saturday was crowded to its uG- most capacity. This shows plainly how quick the people of Waterbury are to ap- preciAte anything that is for the public's good The same can be said of the basi- ness of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04

The 'front.' spiece of the October
Review of Reviews is reproduction of
a photograph of William Cullen Bryant,
taken shortly before his death, and
now published for the first time. The
centennial anniversary of the poets
birth is the occasion of the appearance
in this number of the Review of an
appreciative article on Bryant's place
in our literature from the pen of Mr..
William r. Thayer. The Review
commends to our public schools and
other institutions the celebration of the
anniversary day, November s, or
Friday, the I'd, if more convenient, as a
proper tribute of respect to the memory
of the Nestor of American letters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
for Wood County.

In the Matter of the Voluntary Assignment
for the benefit Of Creditors of Abraham Green
berg.
Upon reading and filing the application of
Abraham Greenberg asking that the said appli-
cant be discharged from his debts under the
provisions of Chapter S0a of Sanborn and
Berryman's Annotated Statutes.
And it appearing from said application and
from the Voluntary Assignment of said Abraham
Greenberg on file in the office of the Clerk of
this Court that said assignment was made and
filed with the Clerk of this Court on the 3rd day
of April A. D. 1894.
That the name and postoffice address of the
said Clerk is D. D. Conway, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin, and that the name and
address of the assignee in said assignment is
Fred H. Jackson, Centralia Wood County. Wis
And to-wit on the 3rd day of September,
1891, at the Office of the Circuit Judge at
Chambers, in the Court House in the City of
Grand Rapids in said county.
IT IS ORDERED That the creditors of the
said Abraham Greenberg show cause before me
at my chambers in the Court House at the City
of Grand Rapids in said County on the 18th day
of october, 1894, at O'Clock in the forenoon
of that day, if any they have, why the said
Abraham Greenberg should not be discharged
from his debts.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That a copy of
this order be published in the Wood County
Reporter, weekly newspaper published at the
City of Grand Rapids in said county for six
successive weeks prior to the day of said hear
ing.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That a
copy of said application and of this order be,
within five days from this date, deposited in the
postOffice postpaid, directed to each Of the
creditors of said Abraham Greenberg whose
address is known to him.
CIV. CHAs NJ. WEBB, Circuit Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04

a prominent young society lady was
recently afflicted with a troublesome
boil which was located more or less
above her right knee. 1t grew so bad
she thought it necessary to call in a
physician. She had formed a dislike
for the family physician, SO her father
suggested several others, and finally
said he would call in the physician with
the homeopathic case, who passed the
house every day. They kept a sharp
lookout for him and when he came
along he was called in. The young lady
modestly showed him the disabled
member The little man looked at it
and said: why, that's pretty bad. y
"Well," she said, "what must I do?"
eff I were you" he answered, ~
would send for physician. 1 am a
piano tuner. "-EXchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
PERSONAL.

/ DR.. John Phillips was in the city
yesterday.
Albert and Delbert Miller entertained
a party of friends Friday evening.
Mrs. R. A. Burss, of Thorpe, is the
guest Of her sister Mrs. l. A. Smith
Mrs. Geo. W. Davis is home again
after three weeks absence in Sparta.
Mrs. E. NJ Hecox, of Centralia, is
seriously sick at the home of Mrs. S.
Darlington.
Floyd Palmer, of Centralia, is quite
sick with typhoid fever. DR.. Hougen
in attendance.
Miss Hattie Aerhardt left Wednesday
morning for Detroit, Mich, to spend
the winter with her brother.
Mrs. W. c. Witter, of Nashville, is
the guest of her friend Miss Belle
Mathews.
Mrs. Munroe who has been visiting
Mrs. l. A. Smith returned to her home
in Thorpe Wednesday.
Mr.. j. 5. Beringer who held the
contract Of painting the Nekoosa school
house has completed lis work and did
a good job.
Mr.. Moses Burns, photographer,
remembered by many here as an old
time resident of this city, died of cancer
last Monday at his home in Eau Claire
Nels Johnson left Sunday evening for
Chicago to select the Fall and Winter
stock of goods for Johnson, Hill & Co.
Nels always exhibits good judgment in
his selections.
Mrs. Akey and Miss Belle Mathews
who have opened dressmaking parlors
III the Sweeney building are ready for
business. They solicit your trade and
make speciality Of cutting and fitting.
DR.. Deane Perry, Of Blenker, was in
the city Friday with Louie MaDgold
who was a candidate for sheriff on the
Democratic ticket. They called at this
office and renewed their subscription
for the REPORTER.
Mrs. c. O. Baker WAS in the city
Monday. She came from Northern
Michigan and left Immediately for
Milwaukee where she will have head
quarters hereafter.
Walter Gardner has been busy in the
town of Sigel for several weeks building
a new house for John Coulthart one of
the successful farmers of that town.
The upright is 1Sx24 feet, two stories
and wing is 1926 feet. When finished
he will have a model home
Paul Juneau, of the town of Rudol phi,
was in the city Saturday and renewed
his subscription to the REPORTER. We
presume that there are only a few
people IN this county who are aware of
the fact that he is a nephew of the
pioneer, Solomon Juneau, whose monu-
ment stands in Juneau Park, Milwaukee,
Paul is II years old and remem-
bers his uncle well. He told us that
Solomon taught him how to smoke
when he was mere boy and he has
| followed it up ever since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
l-EGALS.

Wood County Court-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WOOD COUNTY. IS
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the Court House in the City of
Grand Rapids, in said county, on the 10th day
of October, A. d. 1894, the following matter wi
be heard and considered: The application of
Mary a. Stout to admit TO probate the last will
and testament of Catherine Cummings. late of
the Village of Babcock in said County, deceased
Dated September 18th, A. D. 1894.
BY the Order of the Court,
E. c. PORs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
The Stevens Point Journal is author

The Stevens Point Journal is author
ity for the following about the
"Kirmess" THE entertainment is
pronounced by all the most successful
one ever produced by local talent in
Stevens Point, not only as a social
success, but financially as well. The
gross receipts for the three nights
were $7771.75, which after paying all
expenses and allowing Prof. Speedy his
share of the proceeds, 335 per cent. of
the gross receipts, will leave the ladies
of the Episcopal society about $4,000
to add to the church fund. The receipts
of each evening were as follows: Tues
day evening $2l5, Wednesday evening
S2S475, Thursday evening 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
BEGGS' GERMAN SALVE.

The Great Pile Remedy. It 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 by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04

For SALE.-A good farm in the town
of Rudolph, six miles from Centralia,
fifty acres with buildings thereon all in
good order Can be purchased on easy
terms. For particulars enquire of A.
L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04
participants.

The Wood County Horticultural
Society had a picnic at the home of
Mrs. VIM. Miller yesterday. Her large
and commodious house furnished ample
accommodations, the weather being
unpropitious for out door gatherings.
The society is progressing finely. The
library is free to all and contains books
of information OH all subjects relative
to plant life. Mr.. Byrde Vaughan, the
librarian, has done more in the few
months since the society was organized
to build up a fine library than others in
the state have done in as many years
The Republican County Committee
met at the Witter House in this city
Monday and substituted the name of
Nick Berg, of the village of Auburndale,
for treasurer in place of Bruce Kelley
resigned. Mr.. Berg is German and
runs a store and hotel in that village.
He is reported to be very popular and
strong among all the people on the line
of the Wisconsin Central railroad
between Junction City and Marshfeld
If elected he will make an able and
efficient treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-04

The Republican club of the 4th ward
held large and interesting meeting
Tuesday evening at the fair grounds.
Their next meeting will be held on
Tuesday evening the 18th.