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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Death Of 8. F. RaHyan.

Among the unpleasant duties of an
editors life is the necessity of writing
an obituary Of an old friend, citizen or
neighbor. Thus handicapped we are
often called upon to perform that duty
even tho it brings sorrow to the heart
In noting the facts Of the life that has
just gone out we feel that he would
have us quote the following words from
Robert Burns, where he says:
80 DEATH the poor mans dearest friend,
The kindest and the best
Welcome the hour my aged limbs
Are laid with thee at rest
The great the wealthy, fear thy blow,
From pomp and pleasure torn;
But, oh, blest relief to those
That Weary-laden mOurn!"
Mr.. Runyan has been poorly and
unable to perform manual labor of any
kind for the last seven years, though
| he has never been confined to the bed.
During his service in the late war he
received sun stroke from which he
never recovered and the results of
which was the cause of his death
During this time he has been failing
and the last year he failed quite rapidly
until his life closed on Monday August
18th.
Benjamin T. Runyan was born in
Herkemer County. New York, June 30th
1886. Came to Wisconsin when a boy
in 1911 and settled in Richland county
Was married to Miss Susan S. Hazard
in the town Of FRANKLIN, Sank county,
prior to coming to Grand Rapids in
1872. He has lived here with his family
ever since except two years that he
went South. He enlisted at Lone Rock,
Wis, into the Sixth Artillery under
Capt. Henry Dillon for three years and
served his time. He then re-enlsted
into Company H, 44th Regiment, Wis
consin infantry and served one year
He was first Sergeant At the time of
his death he was drawing $24 per
month when he should have had total
disability pension of So for the past
seven years, had he received his Just
deserts. He was carpenter by trade.
A member of the @. A. r. and 10. O. F.
A man of peculiar characteristics, but
honest, upright and just.
He leaves devoted wife, one daugh-
ter and one son to mourn his death
Also two brothers Messrs. j. J.
Runyan, of Ithica, Wis, and r. W.
Runyan, of Spencer, Iowa. His son H.
c. Runyan, is railroad man with head
quarters at Franklin, Louisiana, while
his daughter Mrs. Irene Bernier is
living in this city with her mother.
The funeral service took place at the
house Wednesday afternoon Rev. VIM.
Kilbnrne officiating. \ large number
Of his friends paid their last respects to
one whom they had learned to love for
his manly qualities. The G. A. r. and
Sons of Veterans formed in line and
accompanied his remains to their last
resting place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
NEKOOSA.

Our new school house is showing up
IN fine shape. We are going TO have as
nice building for its size as there is in
any village
The Gospel Tent Meetings are calling
large crowds The services of last
Monday night, especially for the old
soldiers, were we'll attended and all
seemed to enjoy Tie meeting. They
will continue these meetings through
the week.
H. R. Roberts. of Waupaca, was here
last week with two gentlemen who are
talking of renting his building here and
putting in stock of goods. They seem
to be rustlers and are well pleased with
the outlook.
Mrs. A. Fourman is on the sick list.
Miss Mike Curtain has sister making
her visit.
There is to be grand dance in the
unfinished school house Saturday eve
ming. Music will be furnished by
Herrick Bros. and Nining. Take the
three together they are hard to beat.
The R. r. Co. are building their share
of side walk on their right Of way.
Fires have been rather close here the
last week but no damage done to the
village.
The paper company have several
experts putting in electric light this
week. We have had occasion to talk
with several experts here in the last
month and they all acknowledge that
this is the finest plant they ever saw.
I Mrs. W. Wilson and son Win were
here last week from Westfeld.
Mrs. Pete Huber has two sisters from
Friendship making her a visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
"Majestic" Steel Range.

Steel is superseding cast iron IL all
structural work requiring strength of
material. Bridges, Office buildings,
steamships and all other construction
work requiring resista nee to strains and
stresses, are now made of steel.
Following this idea, "MAJEsTIC" STEEL
RANGES are made of cold-rolIed steel
plates, riveted mot bolted) to frames of
malleable iron mot cast-iron), thus
preventing the opening Of joints by
contraction and expansion Tor loosenIng
of bolts. Without doubt this is the
strongest and most durable construction
ever presented to purchasers, as is
evidenced by the immense sales of
" MAJESTIC" RANGES. An appreciatiye
public is not slow to commend an
article that has strength without too
great weight; that does its cooking with
out waste of food or fuel; that supplies
an abundance of hot water without a
forced fire or interference in baking;
that economies time and saves labor;
that requires no repairs; in short,
Range that has the compound qualities
of greatness without glitter. Such is
the "MAJEsTIC" now on exhibit at
Centralia Hardware Store. Kitchen
open to the inspection of ladies from
a. m. to 8 p. m. No souvenir, no gift
enterprise. but the most delicious
"Maiestlc" Coffee, with four minute
biscuit baked in majestic" Range,
will be served in the majestic" parlors
to all PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. Special in
ducements are offered to purchasers
during this exhibit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
SABBATH SCHOOL PICNIC.

The children connected with the
Moravian church Sabbath School were
treated to fine picnic dinner at the
fair grounds Tuesday. They marched
through the two cities about 200 strong
all wearing badges indicating that they
were members of that school. They
were treated to the good things
including ice cream, fruit and confec-
tionery and they all put in very
happy day. Tis well that the children
are made happy with the good things Of
this life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
AUGUST nEETING.
The Wisconsin State Cranberry
Association in Session on Tuesd'y.

The attendance at the summer
meeting of the Wisconsin Cranberry
Association which was held in this city
Tuesday was not large, due from the
fact that forest fires are raging still and
marshes cannot be neglected. The
President being absent the Vice Presi-
dent, Mr.. Seth Spaford. presided at the
sessions. We noticed the following
gentlemen from outside: Messrs. J. H.
Treat, Secretary, of Meadow Valley;
A. c. Bennett, of Chicago; W. E.
Carpenter, of Waupaca; and Mr..
Walker, of Green Bay. Quite a number
of local cranberry men were present at
all sessions.
Reports were received from all
points in the state which represent
about 10th of a crop or about 10000
barrels. A few of the growers organized
themselves into company which will
be known as the "Wisconsin Cranberry
Trade Co." with a capital stock of
$4,000. The object of the association
will be to sell and dispose of the crops
belonging to its stockholders at the
highest price irregardless Of the Chicago
and other commission merchants.
We cleaned from the different
reports that about two-thirds of the
wild cranberry marshes of the State
have been injured and in some
instances wholly destroyed by fire.
Only a small per cent. of the planted
marshes have been burned. This
destruction has all occurred in the last
twelve months and will require many
years to replace.
The local cranberry growers in the
twin cities entertained their outside
friends with a good cranberry dinner
served at the Central House in Mrs.
Gays usual creditable style. A very
profitable days session was had.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
LAWN SOCIAL.

The young ladies of the G. S. c. in
Centralia will give Glover Social on
the grounds belonging to Mrs. H. w,
Jackson, corner French and Cranberry
Streets, on Wednesday evening Aug. %,
the proceeds to be used for the benefit
of the Sabbath School Library of Unity
Church. Ice cream and cake will be
served from until 10 o'clock, price ten
cents. AS practical experience for a
series of years has demonstrated the
fact that social on these grounds has
always been followed or accompanied
by rain, therefore all are cordially
invited to attend that benefit may be
derived from all directions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Gaining in Favor.

The Twin City Brewing Company,
located in this city, have placed upon
our market an excellent quality of beer
which cannot be surpassed by any
foreign make. Under the management
of Mr.. Jacob Lutz, jolly gentleman Of
long experience in the brewing bust
ness, the home product is rapidly
gaining in favor. 1t is pure, strong and
healthy-a royal beverage of the Gods
that everyone should test.
Mr. Stahl, the circulating agent fol
the company, is well and fayorably
known in this community and takes
pleasure in filling all orders correctly
and promptly. 1t is the duty of cit,
zens to give home industries liberal
patronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
RUDOLPH.

Miss Lima Christensen, of South
Centralia, was caller here one day last
week.
John Reiter Jr left here last Thurs
day for Rhinelauder where business
calls him.
Rev. Van Sever goes to Babcock next
Sunday. There will be 10 mass here
on that day.
Mrs. \. R. Oster, of Milwaukee, is
dangerously i'll, at the home Of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Bratton.
DR.. Ridgman is attending her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore Livernash and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Akey were among
the eXcursionists who went from Grand
Rapids to Lake Emily last Sunday.
Mrs. F. Phillips and Mrs. P. Akey
went to Fond du Lac Tuesday, called
there by the illness of their father.
Miss Julia Johnson, who has been
with relatives at Lowell, Mass, for
about year, returned to the paternal
home last Saturday. Many friends
welcome her home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Cong'l Church.

Services Will be resumed next
Sunday, when the Pastor, Rev. ".
Kilburne will preach morning and
evening. Mr.. Kilburne has enjoyed a
pleasant vacation of three weeks and
returns refreshed by his trip down the
Wisconsin river and drives through
Adams Co. where he visited many
friends and assisted his brother
ministers in their work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16

Ladies you are all cordially invited by
the Centralia Hardware Co. to attend
at their store display during fair week
of the Majestic Steele range and enjoy
warm biscuit and cup of coffee. Don't
forget 10 avail yourself of this oppor-
t1DitV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Wait for Prof. HirSCllberg.

Do not trife with your eye-sight, but
consult Prof Hirschb the recognized
New York and st. Lou. eye expert who
vii! be in Centralia, August 9th and
2Sth at the store of his agents, Corriveau
& Garrison. Consultation free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16

Mrs. T. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga,
Tenn, says: ''Shiloh's VitalIzer' SAVED
MY LIFE I consider it the best
remedy for debilitated system | ever
used" For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kid
ney trouble it excels. Price IS cts.
For sale by II. H. Noss. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Bepps' Little Giant Pills

Are the most complete pill on the
market, besides being the cheapest, al
one pill is dose, and forty doses il
each bottle. Every pill guaranteed t
give satisfaction by John +. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Valuable Information.

Valuable information to all wearers of
glasses. Prof. Hirschberg of world wide
reputation and fame will be in Grand
Rapids, August 9th and 25th, at the
store of his agent John f. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Valuable Information

to all wearers of glasses. Prof. Hirsch-
berg of world wide reputation and fame
will be in Centralia, August 9th and
18th, at the store of his agents, Corriveau
d Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16

SHILOH'S CURE is sold on a guaran-
tee. 1t cures inciplent Consumption
1t is the best Cough Cure. Only one
cent dose. % cts, 80 cts and $1O0
For sale by H. H. Noss. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Piles Can be Cured.

The greatest pile remedy ever discov
cred is Beggs' German Salve. 1t
relieves at once, and effects permanent
cure in an incredible short space of time
Also excellent for Cuts, Scalds, Burns
and Bruises. Every box warranted by
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
A Rare Chance.

Prof. Hirschberg, the recognized New
York and st. Louis eve expert, will be
in Central1a, August 9th and %, at the
store of their agents, Corriveau & Car
risOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
Yellow, Dried Up and Wrinkled.

Is this the way your face looks? If so,
try Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker. 1t not only purifies the blood,
but reneWs it, and gives your face a
bright youthful appearance. Sold and
warranted by John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was { lid she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
business MEMS ASSOCIATION,
(wHOLEsALE.)

CENTRALIA and GRAND RAPIDS
Will hold their regular monthly meet,
ings on the second Monday evening OF
each month, at the rooms of the Assocl-
alton, in the DAILY Block, Centralia.
G.. j. JACKSON, Pres.
+. OBERBECK, SeCy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
ATTORNEYS.


IL Il. GOGGINS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
District Attorney
OrFlCE:-Pomainvill Brick Block.
CENTRALIA. WISCONSIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
odd FELLOWS.
MODERN WOODSMEN of AMERICA
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

Meet the I'd and 4th Thursdays of
each month.
II. C. TIMM, V. {.
II. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
E%NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
WOOD COUNTY POST, No.22,G.AR.

Meets every second and fourth Wed,
nesday evenings of each month III ODD
Fellows Hall.
NJ. S. PRATT, Com.
w. II. GETS, Adj
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-16
GARDNER & GAGNOR,

GARDNER & GAYNOR,
ATTORNEYs-AT-LAW.
VIII practice in the several courts of
the state All business attended to
promptly. Office in Gardeners Block.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR.
All legal business promptly attended
to. Office over First National bank.
GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN.
4 w. COCHRAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAw.
Office over the Bank of Centralia.
CENrRAIIA, WIS.
se NJ. VAUGHAN,
ATToRNEY-AT-LAw.
Office in Gardner Block.
GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN.
The herald., 1894-01-16

By J. P. Widney asking that the side
walk on Adams street, between Flgue-
ros and Main streets, be made the
proper width.
BY J. NJ. Dunsmoor and other prop
erty-owners asking that 4-inch water
main be laid on Bridge street and fire
hydrants be placed at the intersection OF
Gillett. Enchanda. Bailey and State
streets.
By G. +. Day and others protesting
against sidewslking First street between
the river and Boyle avenue.
By Miller and Herriott asking for the
establishment OF the grade of Union
avenue between Ninth and Eleventh
streets, West Beacon street between
Ninth and Eleventh streets, and Tenth
street from Union avenue to the west
side of the Fitzgerald tract.
By s. G. Smith presenting bill
against Mansfield & Grant for $47.50 for
work on the outfall sewer.
By A. B. Whitney and others asking
that sn ordinance of intention to sewer
be not enforced as far as relates to Grii-
fin avenue from Grandin street TO
Downey avenue.
BY Amanda Lebler asking that 81. 80
paid on personal property be refunded
to her.
By James G. Ksys, offering $75 for a
claim against lot on Centennial street.
By A. @. Hiscock, asking that Mateo
street between Seventh and LIE Grand
streets be roaded up.
By Charles NJ. Smith and others, ask
ing that Hinton avenue between Beau
dry avenue and Pearl street be graded
and sewer constructed, the work to be
| H.. i u l.
By W. w. Lord, asking that the top
of a manhole on Lennon street be
lowered and the surface of the street be
graded down.
By Stoddard Hammond, asking for
the cancellation OF tax sale certificate.
By @. G. and Alice McComas, asking
that action be taken to remove a pond
of water collected at Pacific avenue and
San Benito street.
CITY PRINTING TO BE READvERTIsED.
The finance committee reported rec
ommending that the bids for city adver-
tising be returned to the council with
out recommendation.
Mr.. lines moved that the bid of
Ayers q Lynch be accepted.
DR.. Campbell moved as an amendment
that all bids be rejected and the clerk
readvertise.
The motion was lost; ayes, 5 noes.
The motion to award the contract to
Ayers & Lynch was lost; ayes 3, noes 5.
Councilmen Innes, Nickel and Pesseil
voting in favor of the motion.
! Mr.. Pessell moved to accept the lowest
bid. Lost-Ayes A, noes 4. Messrs.
Campbell, Pessell, Rhodes and Strohm
voting in favor of the motion.
On motion of Mr.. Strohm the clerk
was directed to readvertise for bids, bids
to be received until Wednesday up to
O'Clock.
Adjourned.
The herald., 1894-01-16
A BANK In A QUANDARY
A CASE WHERE MONEY BECOMES
A BURDEN.
An Unusual Application Is Made to
Judge York Yesterday by the
Farmers and Merchants
Bank.

Mrs. Anah E. Mansfield, through her
attorneys, Silent & Campbell, filed de-
murrer yesterday in Judge York'a
court to the complaint filed by the
Farmers and Merchants bank praying
for an order of court enjolning both, or
either Mansfield, or Mrs. Goodspeed.
from bringing suit for the $4,000 de-
posted at present with the bank and
claimed both by Mrs. Anah Mansfield
and Mrs. Lucy Goodspeed.
Mr.. Shankland, who appeared for the
bank, said:
1T is very seldom that a bank steps
in and asks that contending factions be
made to litigate their claims in court,
instead of behind the bank doors, but
the bank did not feel warranted
in this case in assuming the
responsibility of deciding the claim
against Mrs. Anah E. Mansfield, that
she had fraudulently appropriated the
moneys of an insane person, and we
offer to deposit the money In court now
and await the decision OF the court"
Judge Yorke stated that he would
decide upon the demurrer today, and
would overrule all objections raised by
Mrs. Mansfield by demurrer, except per-
haps that Mrs. Annis A. Pratt might
have to be made a party defendant.
Charles Hanlon appeared ior K. L.
Campbell during yesterdays proceed
inQ5.
The herald., 1894-01-16
THE POULTRY SHOW.

1t VIII Open Today at New Music
Hall.
II any Los Angelefios are troubled
with sleepiness, they now have the op-
portunity OF their lives to be cured
This glorious chance can be taken only
during the present week. Moreover, it
is by no laying on OF hands that the cure
will be effected, nor is it to be accom-
plished by any "specialist" whose name
appears in another part of the paper.
The cure has been discovered by one
OF the members of the HERALD staff, and
is recommended as sure, safe and in
fsllible one.
1t s this. Take % cents tonight and
attend the fifth annual poultry show OF
the Los Angeles County Poultry $3.50
citation, which opens at the Music hall
this afternoon.
Ii the Growing of the cocks, the
squeaks OF the guinea fowls and the
melodious trumpetings of the pea fowl
will not awake you from your perigrinat-
ing slumbers and make you think that
sunrise is at hand and getting up time
is near, your case ia hopeless. In fact
you will be similarly situated with the
spirit of Hamlet's father: Doomed
for certain term to walk the night and
for the day confined to fast in fires" :.
From time immemorial the rooster
has been recognized as the bird of in
dustry. 1t is we'll enough for orators and
candidates to point with pride at their
respective cities, all erected within a
short time, and attribute the growth to
the industry OF mankind and incident
ally to the intelligence of their constitu-
ents. But, insincere creatures that they
are. they never look beyond the simple
fact itself. The cause is entirely
ignored.
But the HERALD, with it's accus-
toned enterprise, will be the first to
present the cause to the public. The
roosters, the cocks OF the barnyard, are
the direct and positive cause of the in
dustry of mankind from which springs
the growth of the world. The high
pitched falsetto OF the male biped
arousee mankind from his early morn
ing slumbers and acquaints him with
the fact that another daq has dawned
and he must be up and about.
In the coed old days roosters were
The herald., 1894-01-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement ar
tends to personal enjoyment whe
rightly used. The many, who live be
ter than Others and enjoy life more, wit
less expenditure, by more prompt
adapting the worlds best products {
the needs of physical being, will atte
the value to health of the pure liqm
laxative principles embraced in Il
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presentir
in the form most acceptable and plea
ant to the taste, the refreshing and trul
beneficial properties of a perfect la,
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and feve
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions an
met with the approval of the medic
profession because it acts on the XII
neys. Liver and Bowels without veal
ening them and it is perfectly free fro
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all dru
gists in SOC and ST. bottles, but it is mai
ufactured by the California Fig Syrr
Co. only, whose name is printed on ever
package, also the name, Syrup of Fig
and being well informed, you will NJ
accept any substitute if offered.