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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Friday Evening March 2nd.

The above is the day and date which
all should bear in mind. 1t marks the
time set for the presentation of the
much mentioned drama Michael
Strogoff" by home talent, for the
benefit Of the High School piano. The
Amazonian March with its beautiful
costumes, the grand choruses of sc
voices, and the 20 charming dancing
girls are features that will not fail tc
please everybody. The Rohlfing piano
secured expressly for this occasion from
Milwaukee arrived Wednesday. Watch
the REPoRTER next week for complete
details. This week We publish the cast
as follows:
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
IVAN OGAREFF........a disguised Russian Traitor
E. H. LAVIGNE.
BENJAMIN F. .BLUST....~American Correspondent
W. A BRAZEAU.
BoNAPARTE LAIDLAw...... English Correspondent
JOHN n. BRUNDAGE.
Gh4EP Gh,E PT0TAE pgAE OF BokHARA( " wHrr,,x
GENERAL kISSoFF
TELEGRAPH OPERAToRl
Post AGENT STHEODoRE TYLER
TARTAR CHIEF
CAR OF FRUsSIA.................~DEA A. B. CRAWFORD
MICHAEL STRoGoFF.. .................E ELLIS KRONER
NADIA FEoDoR......--MIss GRACE E. MINAHAN
MARIA STRoGOFF......MIss ELLEN L. MINAHAN
SANGAREE.-Gypsy Woman~MIss HELEN KRONER
MADAM GoGAL ...........--..MIss MABEL GARDNER
Fugitives, Arabs, Soldiers, Peasants, Followers
of Emir, Chorus Girls, 20 Dancing Girls, etc.
The scholars of the school now have
tickets and are circulating through
the city. Reserved seats may be
checked at the post-office. Buy your
tickets at once if you wish good seats.
Admission, reserved seats 5Oc., general
admission 35c., children 15c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Man

Ought to have regard for his personal appearance Nothing
adds SO much to genemens looks goodhtinp suit of
cohes and now that have prices down
you careless ought obge and please your wife calling
on us at once and procuring of our Bargains.
Men awoo Suits round and square to $1,000
Mems hne Clay Woed Suits nicely bound only
$500 We do say and they cannot be duplicated
for $500 elsewhere.
Were glad to have consult Wife your Sweetheart your
Sister about the merits of our clothing Bring the ladies
time They better judges of brics they about
tailoring rule than folks do. You wouldn't us
urging the ladies to here we sold the ordinary
Clothing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Sleigh Ride.
unanimous

The following gentlemen members of
the l. O. O. F. Lodge at Stevens Point
drove to this city on Sunday the 18th:
Ferdinand Stietell, Ernest Viertel, L.
D. Aphol, Geo. Julier, Louis Post, Chas.
H. Roescke, Geo. Ortel, and Geo.
Urban. They were entertained for
dinner by Messrs. Jacob Lutz and
brother, and had supper at the Central
House the guests Of B. Silber. Before
leaving they reported a very pleasant
time and extended an invitation for a
return visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
MARRIED..

\ very happy company gathered at
the home of Mrs. Anne knuteson near
mile Greek. on Wednesday evening,
to witness the marriage of Mr.. Ole
Bergerson and Miss Nettie Johnson
The principals are well known in that
locality and a large number were
present to enjoy the festivities and wish
the new couple good luck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Cut Prices on odd sizes and broken lots of Mems
and BOYS Overcoats and Suits.

We are noted for having the ceanest stock the Twin Cities The
that mark odds and
them We fit every in these odd lots
Will geta bargain time don't anything look
them and may be the of saving from
Suit Overcoat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Her Valentine.

She hoped she'd get some valentines,
She hoped she'd get a lot,
And when she reached the postofice
This is what she got:
My souls on fire
For you MariIy-
I'm all amire--
My heart is rend.
Ny love is hieSer
Than any spire,
Like a wagon tire
1t has no end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Notice of Removal.

Owing to my removal TO Milwaukee
in few weeks. my Office will be closed
on and after March 18th. Those
wishing dental work done should call
early for an appointment.
D. A. Teller,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
WANTED.

10 or 50 acres of Wild land with creek
running through it. Two miles from
town. Give lowest cash price. Address
Box 22l, Grand Rapids. 3w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Literary Club.

The second regular meeting of the
Literary Club will be held in the High
School room tomorrow (Friday) even
ing. A large attendance is desired. Let
all members be present as some special
business will be transacted. Following
is the program:
bleS lllAD
Roll call, with response from Tennyson.
Alfred Iennyson
Rev. VIM. kilburne.
Chorus Glee Club
Paper. .Rudyard Kipling
Miss Harriet J. Richardson.
Reading from kipling g.......-Miss Pearl St.AmouT
Recitation. Miss Mayme Richards
Chorus ........... Glee Club
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22

is 10000 barrels; they own and
control 100 elevators thus en-
abling them to buy their wheat
a year ahead. It is conceded by
all experts that Old Wheat Flour
is MUCH THE BEST. In point
of economy it surpasses them all
making from 45 to go pounds
more bread to the barrel than
any other flour. Being located
in the heart of the greatest
wheat producing center in the
world, they can manufacture
-four cheaper than small mills
who have to pay transit and
otherwise work at a disadvant-
age.
We are selling our best
Minnesota xxx Straight
at $3.50 per barrel.
We are the Grocery Criterion.
WE MAKE THE PRICES, some
competitors attempt to follow
them, others can't touch them.
We quote you a few prices this
week. Remember we have bet
ter bargains which we do not
quote.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
W.GrOSS
6 Co.
The right priced Grocers.

We have just unloaded at our
warehouse No. 2, the largest car
of Washburn Crosby Cos cele-
brated Gold Medal Flour ever
brought to the twin cities. We
shall continue to sell the same at
the popular price of 1886 per
barrel, special price on 5 barrel
lots.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
White Goods and EmbgoideYies,
In our Curtain and Drapery Department

We showing complete line of goods Plain and Fig
ured China Silks Medras Imitation China and Surah Silks the
different ns with fringe match Lace, Chenille and
Irish Point Curtains Creones, Double faced figured Draperies
Roller Shades in plain and figured Curtain Poles, &C.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22

Subscribe for the REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Boys OVercoats and listers,

Ranging in price from $500 to $500,
all good values at original figures
have been cut in price for broken
lots to $3.50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22

1t is fact beyond dispute that
small Wisconsin mills cannot
compete with the large mills at
Minneapolis, for instance, Wash
burn Crosby Cos daily capacity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22

We have not the time space mention the details goods all
other departments such Handkerchief Ladies and Gents
NeckWear Ribbons, Upholstry Goods Muslin Underwear
Stamped Linens Patterns Laces Gloves Dress Trimmings
Silks and Velvets, full line of Belding Bros Rope Etching
Wash Twist and Flo Silks in the many difeend coors Car
pets Oil Cloths Ladies and Gents Furnishings, Hats Caps
Boots Shoes and Rubbrs Staple and Fancy Groceries, Flour
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Our Dry Goods Department

Our Dry Goods Department
Is one of the largest the northwest We showing
novel things in DRESS GOODS than ever
BEFORE such Matelasses Serges Meang Henettas Tamse
Cashmeres and many other
In Wash Goods
We the popular line shown Marss
Crepons Fine Imported Zephyr Gnghams Irish
Lawns Pongees, a-woo Chales, Pecaes Sanes Silk Warp
Zephyrs, Wash Silks, &c.
White Goods and EsnbgoideYies,
Never before have shown such goods
at present India Linens Mul Nansooks, Apron Novelties
&c. &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
Children's Suits and OVerooats,

4 to II years, odd sizes, have all been
marked to clear them out at bargain
hunters prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-22
NeckWear.
Suspenders.

Mems fine French web Suspenders,
nickle-plated buckles and drawer
supporters, regular so cent value at
% cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28

The supreme comnandery at its last SEES
sion created the Office of supreme instruct
or, and Supreme Commander Sir w. j
Rugh, NJ. D., has appointed Sir George H
Pierce, P. S. c., to fill that Office.
Sir ". T. Folline, past supreme com
mander, has left Philadelphia to make his
home in Los Angeles, Cal.
Sir Charles Gomber Of Jordan comman-
derry, 1922 has been appointed deputy
grand commander of the Twelfth Penn
syIvania district.
Reports from organizers all over Penn
sylvania indicate that there viii be a larg,
incr sase in the number of new comman
deries as soon as business improves. Sew
eral large lists have been secured, but will
not proceed with institution until better
times have come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28

MRS SARA NEVILLE lie speakers, Mrs.
Neville has no desire to vote. "A WON
an that is clever gets all the rights she
IS entitled to- is the suffrage plank in
Mrs. Neville's platform She has pow
erful but musical voice, and when she
was queen of the fairies in ''Benamela, =
a big New York ont of door perform
ance, the II, 600 people in the amphi-
fbeater could hear her distinctly.
Chairman William Brookheld Of the
New York Republican state committee
has promised to give Mrs Neville
trial, and she is now hard at work on
the tariff question When she is fully
primed with facts, she proposes to I'M
chain her wonderful voice and endeavOr
to oratorically hypnotic the voters. At
first she Will say what she is told to
say, but later, when she has mastered
the political situation, she will make
speeches that are exclusively her own
If she is a success in New York state,
she viii stump the country for the Re-
publican party during the next presi-
Dental campaign
Mrs. Neville IS a good looking wom-
an of the brunette type, with a well
rounded figure and a graceful, attractive
presence. She was born in Worcester,
Mass, was educated in the south and
received her dramatic training in Eu-
rope and New York She has always
possessed an extraordinary voice, but
systematic training has largely increas-
ed its volume and strength For many
years she exercised her voice for eight
hours each day. Her enunciation is per-
feet, and she believes her dramatic
training Will enable her to present every
pertinent fact with telling effect. She
does not fear that her voice will break
down, for the more she uses it the stron-
ger it grows. With Mrs. Anna l.. Diggs,
Mrs Mary =. Lease, Mrs. Marion Todd,
Mrs. Helen NJ Cougar, Mrs J. Ellen
Foster, Miss Anthony and Mrs Neville
in the field al stump speakers no one
can truthfully say that woman is not
getting into politics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28

An eastern female college has intro
duced into its curriculum q systematic
study Of manners 1t is to be hoped
that other institutions Of learning
pecia1ly public schoo1s-will take up a
like course As a nation we are sadly
deficient in this respect. In attempting
to avoid elaborate and often absurd
ceremonies Of European polite life, we
have gone to the opposite extreme, and,
as a consequence, sometimes Americans
of the most refined nature appear rude
and uncouth- We need to know more
Of the conventionaities Of elegant So
ciety, without going into the hnica1
questions Of etiquette that are bother
some and unimpOrtant- Teach our
young men and women the politeness
delicate perception.-Wo kind.
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pleadings, for Guiteraz is president of
Salvador, is in complete control of the
country and is endeavoring to have the
United States surrender the fugitive
vice president, who is charged with
murder. arson, robbery, embezzlement
and malfeasance in Office If he goes
back to Salvador, he will be executed
in short order by the men who owe
their lives to his sweetheart s pleadings.
Miss Wright is about 20 years of age
and a tall, handsome girl of the blond
type. She belongs to an old Georgia
family and is a very accomplished and
intelligent young woman. She was ed
ncated IN France, speaks French, Span
ish, German and Italian f1uently, and
her soft southern accent is very fasci-
mating. After leaving school about two
years ago Miss Wright and her mother,
Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright Of Allan
Ia, made tour Of Europe and then visit
ed La Libertad. Salvador, where she
met General Ezeta- Both could talk
Spanish when they met, and it was not
long before the conversation turned to
love Their betrothal followed. and the
marriage was to take place in October.
When it was announced that General
Ezeta had escaped to the Bennington,
Miss Wright pleaded with the state de-
partment at Washington not to land
her lover in Salvador, where he would
be put to death. Her plea was success
1ul, and Ezeta was brought to the Unit
ed States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28

II Makes Home Life Just as IntoIsrabl
Lack OF System

Il Makes Home Life just as IntolsrB6l9
ms N Lack or System.
A house In which there is no orderly
routine is a very uncomfortable place,
no doubt, but too much order may be
equally disagreeable and wearing, the
nerves Of the family being rasped as
were those Of people who lived with r
Wilfer's wife
People to whom order is not the
means to a desired end, but the end
itself, give themselves and others a
great deal Of needless trouble A chair
or book out Of place distresses them.
A blur on the window pane drives
them to distraction, unless they can at
once remove it. A meal slightly de-
1ayed beyond the appointed hour loses
for them its SAVIOR
Order is their fetch In vain their
friends beg them to be philosophical,
to try elasticity as a sort Of buffer
against annoyances. They shake their
heads YEARLY, and keep on fretting-
And the fretting marks their fOreheads
and indents their lips and writes its
record on their faces, while husbands
and children sigh for a little cheerful
happy-go-lucl1y disorder. The daugh-
ter of the over orderly mother is often,
by the law Of reaction, an absurdly I'M
systematic nage.-Uarper' Bazar.
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REDUCED RATES TO WASHING
TON.
Grand Encampment OF the Knights Of
Pyshlas sFths World.

Grand Enoampment OF the Knights OF
Pythia~ oFthe World
The biennial encampment of the Su-
preme Lodge and grand encampment Of
the hnig hts Of Pythias Of the world will
be held at the National Capital August
9th to Septem 9th.
For this occasion the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Co. will sell round trip tickets
from all points on its lines, August 22nd
to Goth inclusive. valid for return trip IN
til September SJh; further extension Of
time TO Septembs 10Th can be secured
provided the ticket is deposited with the
joint agent at Washington, D. &, on or
before September 9th.
The round trip rate from Chicago will
be $3.50, and spondingly low rate
from other points. Tickets will also b.
sold at all principal points throughout the
west and northwest. No matter where
you start from, ask for tickets via B. & O.
For information in detail, Address Is
Allen, Asst GenI Pass. Agent, 2. & 0.
r. r.. Grand Central Passenger DePoI.
Chicago. Ills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28
MASONIC.
The Duty of q Master Mason to the Frater-
nity-ChiPs From the Temple.

The Duty of 3 Master Mason to the Frater-
nity-Chips From the Temple.
Every Master Mason should belong to q
lodge. In many jurisdictions he must. 1t
and main tenance of the fraternity, for the
Great Light says, I" If there be any among
you who would not work, neither shall he
eat He may delnit or withdraw from
one lodge to unite with another He may
ap. y to whatever lodge he pleases, at
homo or abroad, only he must belong to a
lodge. He can resign from his lodge. but
not from FreeInasOnry. The vows he has
voluntarily assumed he cannot absolve
himself from, nor can another do that
which he cannot.
Illinois is going to follow the good ex-
ample of the royal craft in New York
and form fraternal union Of anointed
high priests
The triennial convocation of the general
grand chapter, which was to have been
held July IS, at Topeka, and which was
postponed on account Of the railroad
strike, will be held Aug. % at Topeka.
The principal officers of n chapter in
y Pennsylvania IN 1914 were known as first,
second and third chiefs respectively. The
present titles were adopted by the grand
chapter in 1924
Keep the membership clean. See that
no unworthy person crosses the threshold
of your lodge, and if any such should
manage DF NJ Jt>crlS.s or iul5re presentation
to get inside let him know at once that
a change of character or change of rela-
tionship IN ust be made
The order Of the Eastern Star can no
longer be styled an infant, for here and
there arc celebrated the anniversaries that
indicate it has reached its maturity.
Such scurrying through the degrees as
is permitted in some Scotch lodges is a dis
grace to ancient and honorable frater-
nifty
To organize a lodge the charter mem
bers must be Master Masons, and they
must convince their brethren OF the lodge
nearest to the point at which it isproposed
to locate it that they are capable of con
ferring the degrees in proper manner.
NJ. w. John Hodge Of Lockport, grand
master of Aasons Of the state of New
York, has notified Secretary Booth of the
Commercial Travellers Home association
that he will accept the latter's invitation
to lay the cornerstone Of the Travellers
home in Binghamton on Oct. 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28
HOMEMADE BOOKLET.
As Pretty and Dainty as Any Purchased
Article Could BE.

As Pretty and Dainty Any Purchased
Article Could BE.
The little book shown in the accom-
panying illustration can be made at
home, and will be as pretty and dainty
as any purchased book could be, be-
sides having the additional recon-
mendation of being constructed with
ones own fingers and stitches. The
poem may be original or selected from
Whittier or some other favOrite poet,
and may be written upon the type
writer or written in ones own hand
writing Heavy, unruled paper, with
a rough surface should be chosen for
the pages. The cover is ce1luloid, and
may be of white or some delicate tint
It is perfectly plain on the edges, and
has eyelet holes at the back, which ex-
tend through all the pages within a
ribbon passed into these holes forms all
the binding needed, and is tied IN a
careless bow on the front cover A
dainty Christmas or birthday card is
fastened to the cel1u1oid with tiny bows
of baby ribbon at alternate corners. If
one is gifted with his brush OF pen, the
card is doubly pretty if ornamented
with an original design bit Of land
scape In sepia or water colors, or a
cluster Of flowers dropped upon it. In
this case the greeting will be in orig
inal lettering Merry Christmasl'' or
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SHE PLEADED FoR THEIR LIVES.

Now Miss Wright Doubtless Wishes Gem
eral Ezeta Had Not Spared His Enemies.
General Antonio Ezeta, the fugitive
ex-vice president Of Salvador, who re-
Gently arrived in San Francisco on board
the United States warship Bennington,
is in his present predicament, it is said,
because Miss Ida Dent Wright, an
American girl to whom he is engaged,
prevailed upon him to spare the lives Of
men Who are now thirsting for his
blood Until very recently General
Ezeta and his brother Carlos were in
complete control Of Salvador. Carlos
was president and Antonio vice presi-
dent.
About a year ago. while Miss Wright
was living in Salvador, General Rafael
Guiteraz and others started Il revolution
to overthrow the Ezeta government
Guiteraz and nearly a score of other con-
spiratOrs were captured and sentenced to
death The day they We're sentenced
Miss Wright became the betrothed of
General Antonio Ezeta and pleaded so
hard for the lives of the conspirators
that they were set free. Now Ezeta is
very sorry he listened to the fair ones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28
knights of the Golden Eagle.

In Philadelphia there are so castles.
9,0S3 members, an average Of ia.
A reunion of the castles and comman-
de-ies of the Juniata valley viii be held
Sept. at Altoona, Pa.
During the past year 81 castles were in
stituted, As being under the Jurisdiction of
grand castles.
At the recent session of the supreme
castle the laws relative to the eligibility
of women to mem bership in the ladies'
branch Of the order were changed 50 as to
admit any white woman, thus removing
the limitation hitherto placed upon mem
bership requiring the applicant to be
relative Of a Sir Knight In good standing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28

'sWe were married thirty-seven
years." a man said who had lost his
wife, land in all that tine she never
gave me a cross word But I shall
never forget the first time scolded
her. One morning when we had been
married about two years, I found a
button off my shirt / threw the gar
nent at her and said, in 4 rough voice:
Sew button on She got a button
and sevved it on, saying: Forgive me,
husband, I had a great deal to do yes
terday and I forgot it, but it shall
never happen again Her gentle words
almost broke my heart. I could have
gone down on my knees to ask her for
giveness. She made different man Of
me, and the world has been a different
pl4ce since she died.
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Seal proposals will be received by the
School Board of Valencia. Kas., at the
Office of H II. Hadley Architect Topeka.
Kans., until o'clock p. m. Wednesday,
Septem Der 9th for furnishing the mater
iaI and building a school house ~ miles
south of Valencia, Kans. Plans and spec
ificatiOns can be seen at the Office of the
architect on and after Wednesday, Aug.
29th. Each bid must be accompanied
with certified check for S25 as a guar
antee of good faith that the successful
bidder will, at once, enter into contract
and furnish a good aud satisfactory bond
The right Is reserved to reject any or all
bids. WA PURDY, Clerk.
By order Of the Board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-28
UNION PACIFIC ROUTE

For the Grand Army and Navy National
Encamplnent, PIttsburg, Pa, sept.
10, H and 12- The Union Pacific
Offers the very low rate $21. so for the
round trip. Special Coaches and Sleep
ers will leave Topeka via the Union
Pacific, Saturday, September Sth, RAT
D. m, arriving at Pittsburg Monday
morning, 1870 a. d. Tickets on sale
Septem Der z and 8, good returning up to
and including Sept %, 1894
Secure your tickets and reservations
early. and 90 with the crowd.
A III. FULLER, City Agent
525 Kansas avenue.
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For instance, Mrs. Chas- Rogers. Of Bay
City, Mich, accidently spilled scaldng
water over her little boy. She promptly
applied De Wits Witch Hazel SAlves,
giving instant relief, It's a wonderfully
good sAlve for burnes, bruises, sores, and
a sure cure for Piles. J. Is. Jones