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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
A Young Mans "Wiid Oats -

So far as a young man "soWing his
wild oats" is concerned, writes Edward
w. Box in some editorials for young
men in the March Ladies' Home Journal,
it has always seemed a pity to me that
the man who framed that sentence didn't
die before he constructed it. From the
way some people talk one would imagine
that every man had instilled into him at
his birth certain amount of deyiltry
which he must get rid of before he can
become man of honor. Now, what is
called Sowing wild oats" is nothing
more nor less than self-degration to any
young man. 1t doesn't make man one
particle more of man because he has
passed through a siege of riotous living
and indiscretion when he was nineteen
or twenty; it makes him just so much
less of a man. It dWarfs his views of life
far more than it broadens them. And
he realizes this afterward. And he
doesn't know one iota more of life, y
except certain phase of it, which, if it
LAS Silttel 1Ol d1lAI III youtA; DCNohiCo q
repellent remembrance to him when he
is matured. There is no such thing as
an investigating period in a mans life;
at one period it is as important to him
to be honorable and true to the teachings
of his mother as at another.
No young man need seek the ''darker
side of life." The Lord knows that it
forces itself upon our attention soon
enough 1t does not wait to be sought.
A young man need not be afraid that he
will fail to see it. He will see plenty OF
it, and without any seeking on his part
either. And even if he does fail he is
| the gamer. There are great many
things which we can accept by inference
as existing in this world. 1t is not q
liberal education to see them. Too
many young men have burning itch to
see wickedness-not to indulge in it, as
they are quick to explain, but simply to
see it. But the thousands of men who
have never seen it have never felt
themselves the losers. If anything
they are glad Of it. 1t does not raise q
mans ideal to come into contact with
certain types of manhood or woman
hood which are only removed from the
lowest types of the animal kingdom by
virtue of the fact that the Creator chose
to have them get through the world on
two legs instead Of four. The loftiest
;1oo1c IF MON boo9 fbot q Io,,,rr no >,
can form in his impressionable days will
prove none too high for him in his
years of maturity. To be true to the
best that is within man means, above
all, to be an earnest believer in the best
qualities of Wonlanhood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
A two Seated Tricycle..

The tricycle. is built to accommodate
two riders side by side. The ordinary
tandem bicycle is open TO the objection
that the rider appears to be accompan-
led by groom. In the present machine
which is of French origin, each rider
actuates pair of pedals which are con-
nected with the wheels as in bicycles,
so that each of the rear wheels is driven
independently. Each rider helps to
steer with one hand, while the other
rests on special support attached to
the head of the tricycle.. This tricycle.
is 5 feet 10 inches long, 25 inches wide al
the level of the axles of the rear wheels,
and weighs 80 pounds.
The advantages claimed by NJ. Ma
tiere, the inventor, and NJ. Laverne, the
builder, Of III Rue des Boulets, Paris,
are ease Of management, especially as
regards turning, speed and great stabil-
ity, which is insured by the position of
the riders Scientific American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
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MCkanlass Concert Company.

McKanlass was born a slave in the
Cherokee Nation, |. T., in 1858; is self
made, and the first colored graduate
from the College of Music, Cincinnati,
O., studies being violin, voice culture
and composition of Music. The first
colored man appointed teacher ofmusic
IN the colored schools OF Cincinnati, of
which the School Annual Report says;
"The singing under McKanlass is some
thing superior" He has visited this
city once before and his concert gave
general satisfaction. Personal dealings
with him have shown us that he is a
true gentleman and his company gives
a high grade entertainment. Go and
hear him at the Opera House Friday
April 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Centralia City Offers.

At the first session Of Ehe new city
council which convened on Monday
evening April 9th, the folliwing officers
were elected for the ensuilg year:
President-G. J. jackson
Clerk-Archie Mcmillan
Attorney-B. r. Goggins
Commissioner-W CorriEeau.
Health Officer-Dr C.. \ Boorman.
Steps are being taken fd the placing
of water works. Soundinys have been
taken along the principal streets to
learn just where large builders will
prevent the laying of the rater mains
and how to get through then. A grade
will have to be established ,efore levels
can be obtained for the bying of the
water pipes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Seve1ty=Fiftll Anniversary.

The Stevens Point Lode of Odd
Fellows have made great Preparations
for the proper observance If the 18th
Anniversary of Odd Fellowship in that
city on Thursday April 10Th. The lodges
of surrounding cities have blen invited
to take part in the celebration and they
have all replied favorably. Our local
order will attend and all Odd Fellows
of the Twin Cities are cordially invited
to 60. They will leave on the morning
train at 20 April Goth. The people OF
the Point promise an excellent time to
all. Let there be large attendance
from our cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

lbs best Tea dust so cents.
package tooth picks 3 cents.
doz. clothes pins | cent.
l box Diamond axle greese cents.
| bottle mucilage cents.
quart cranberries cents.
| doz. extra fine pickles cents.
10 bars good soap % cents.
Package coffee % cents.
Best Evaporated peaches per lb Is cts
Pedeguer Raisins per Id cents.
Eyaporated Pears per Id Is cents.
Evaporated Raspberries 25 cents.
Dried Cur1ants per ID ) cents.
| bottle Cass farm Catsup is cents.
| bottle Wichart's S 20 cent pickles 10 cts
Extra fine Syrup per gal. 80 cents.
Cider Vinegar per gallon II cents.
Pure Apple Cider Ginegar per gal. 20 ct
pail Jelly 40 cents.
Mocha and Java Coffee 30>cents.
Yeast Foam and Magic Yeast cents.
Best kitchen brooms Is cents.
Best parlor brooms % cents.
Best warehouse brooms 81 cents.
Kerosene oil per gal. S cents.
All other goods at same rate.
Above prices are for spot cash only.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Principles of the A. p. A.

This association is being maliciously
placed fairly before the public:
l. Nationality is not bar to member
ship in the order. No man is asked
where he was born.
2. We interfere with no mans
partisan politics.
3. We attack no mans religion, so
long as he does not attempt to make his
religion an element of political power.
4. We unite to protect our country
and its free institutions against the
secret, intolerant and aggressive efforts
that are persistently being set forth by
certain religio-political organization to
control the government of the United
States and destroy our bloOd-bought
civil and religious liberty.
5. We are in favor of preserving
constitutional liberty and maintaining
the government of the United States.
6. We regard all religio-political
organizations as the enemies of civil
and religious liberty.
Z. 1t is IN our opinion unWise and
unsafe to appoint or elect to civil,
political or military office in this coun-
try men who owe supreme allegiance to
any foreign king, potentate or eCclesias-
tical power and who are sworn to obey
such power.
s. We are in favor of maintaining
the principle of ONE general unsec-
tartan free school organization, and Will
oppose all attempts to supplant it by
any sectarian institution
9. We are opposed to all attempts,
local or national, to use public funds for
any sectarian purpose.
10. We are in favor of laws taxing all
church property.
II. We are in favor of changing our
immigration laws in such manner that
they will protect our citizen laborers
from the evil influences Of cheap
pauper and criminal labor, which,
through the instrumentality of Euro
pean propagandist societies, and in this
country by the aid of strikes and the
subtle influence of priests, are rapidly
supplanting our free and educated
American citizens in every line of in
dustry.
u. We believe there should be an
educational qualification to the elective
franchise that will require every
American citizen" to be Americanized.
office honest and true patriots who are
the best qualified to fill the position,
regardless of political parties.
II. We are willing to be governed by
these principles in our future political
action.
Is. Our mission is to awaken the
people of free America from their
lethargy, Indifference and over-confi-
dence Eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty" yet the Protestants of this
Republic have ceased to be vigilant, and
in conscious strength are either intent
ly chasing the almighty dollar, or
quietly doing, while we swiftly drift
toward a more tremendous and terrible
crisis than this country has yet known.
Local A. P. A. Order
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Save this Advertisement.

To the Ladies of Grand Rapids:-If
you want to take advantage of the
especial Sales" of the great Dry Goods
Houses in Chicago, write naming the
article wanted enclosing stamp for
reply, in which will give full descrip-
ton and lowest price of same. Any
thing from a lace handkerchief to a
cookstove purchased with good
judgment and taste. Address, Mrs. A.
W. Daniels, 2251 South Park avenue,
Chicago, Illinois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Goes To St. Louis.

Mr.. Edward Whitney, who has been
employed as right hard man in the
Clothing store of F. w. Kruger & Co.
for the past two yeas, severed his
connections with the finn Wednesday
and will leave the first ofnext week for
Lacrosse. Here he willjoin his father
in trip down the Mississippi river on
lumber to st. Louis. He expects to
find employment there md if he does
will not return. No more steady,
square, obliging and trustworthy a man
than Ed. could be found anywhere and
Kruger & Co. have lost aclerk whom it
will be very hard to replace. AS a
fishing and hunting c'mpanion the
"deviP' in this office is Tery sorry to
lose him, but we wish lin abundant
success and heartily commend him as a
reliable and able person TO any position
which he may undertake b fill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Furnishing Goods.

I25 doz. mems seamless cotton
half hose. Hard time sale 5 cts.
90 doz. working shirts, all SO in.
long, large and roomy sale price
25 cents.
"a doz. mems suspenders, the best
on earth go at p cents.
s. doz. white cambria handker-
chiefs, large with colored bor-
ders 5 cents.
s doz. mems white laundried shirts
heavy muslin, linen bosom, well
made in every way go at 50 cts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
- s~s -~
WHIST PARTY.

Mrs. VIII Gross entertained a small
company of her intimate friends Friday
evening at whist. Their pleasant home
was made more attractive than ever on
this occasion and those present enioved
the evening greatly. Refreshments
were served that would aggravate the
appetite of Kings and make the Lords
rejoice with approval. These social
events are among the many occurrences
that make life more pleasant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Condition OF Trade.

Business improvement meets many
obstacles, and is scarcely as distinct as
it has been in recent weeks. Strikes
have checked the Improvement in
building and some other trades, and
scarcity of coke has caused closing of
some iron works, while a strike of all
bituminous iron workers is ordered, and
may prove serious. More favorable
crop reports than were expected, which
justify larger hope for next fall, have
arrested the upward tendency in prices
of products The renewal of gold ex-
ports occasions some disquietude. But
the gradual exhaustion Of goods in the
hands of dealers makes the consumption
of the people more distinctly felt, and
apparently larger, and this demand in
creases with the gain IN number of
hands at work. 1t cannot be said that
uncertainty as to the future has materi-
ally diminished, but there is an evil
dently growing impression that there
will be no important legislation on the
currency or the tariff, The impression,
whether erroneous or not, influences
the action of many. The proposal to
remove the tax on issues of State banks
is not by many thought to prevail. On
the whole, though progress is still OBJ
structed by uncertainties, it has not
been arrested.-[ Dun's Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Nj EMS SHOES.

We wish it to be distinctly un-
derstood by the remnant which
doesn't already know this fact that
our Shoe Department lags not one
lap behind our departments de-
voted to clothing and furnishings.
Mems working shoes 81 to SIPS.
Mems fine shoes sI.25 to $500.
Very respectfully,
F. w. KRUGER & &C
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Plants and Flowers.

You will find all kinds of plants for
the house and garden at ". l.. SCOTS s
green house. Pansies in seventeen
varieties. Verbenas in twelve varieties
in bloom. Tomatoes in inch pots
early and second early in four varieties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
MEMS SUITS.

A lot of we'll made Suits
formerly sold by us 60 IN
for S4.OO. -pA,OO
Another lot brown and blue
checks, just the thing for daily
wear, formerly sold by q n 00
us for S. and s6.-.--VI,OO
A lot of blacks, blues, browns
and grays, single and double
breasted suits, we'll made and war
ranted to please the wearer. The
goods were not made up to sell at
SO low price, but as F. w. Kru-
ger & Co. obtained these goods at
prices hardly covering the cost of
the cloth, we are enabled to hold
out price inducements like never
before in our entire experience.
Come Cor nf and and have fa3 "a. a Suit STAR
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
MI MEN'S PANTS,

Pants that you buy Of US fit per-
feet, no matter what use you put
them to-work or play. They
hold their shape in all kinds of
weather, the best on earth. Pants
for workingmen only Is cents. If
they rip in the seat or elsewhere
you can have another pair free of
charge.
If you want a Sunday pair you
can take your choice out of 700
pair. Price $50, $500, $3.50,
$500, $3.50, $500, $3.50, $500,
and 5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

These are not Auction goods,
nor Fire goods, nor Bankrupt
stock, simply frst-class merchan-
disc bought from hard pressed
manufacturers for Spot Cash and
offered at genuine hard time
prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Chiidren'S Clothing.

SO Suits, 4 to IA years, several
patterns, all neat, former price
$780, -----.-----.---.S 90
o3 Suits former price S225- $3.50
So Suits former price $500 -S2.25
1I2 Suits formerly $3.50, 81 $500
43 Suits former price S5..- $500
Despite these ridiculous prices
we still gi're a base ball and bat
with each boys suit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

Garry the News from
Mouth to Mouth.

GLADDEN. the hearts of the "out of
work" mechanic, of anxious par
ents, help the slim pocketbook,
and make the dollar of our
fathers worth two.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
How Call Married Women.

| The marriage of DIR. T. B. Robinson
to DR.. Lucy Waite who retains heI
maiden name for professional reasons
seems to have created considerable
comment in the Chicago papers. The
Chicago Evening Post has this to say:
Cards of invitation issued in Chicago
Yesterday inform the recipients that DR.
| f. Byron Robinson and DR.. Lucy Waite
| will be "at home' on such and
such days. AS DR.. Robinson and
DR.. Waite were married not long ago
this singular announcement means that
a new fashion has been inaugurated.
The idea is no means new, but this,
so far as we are aware, is the first time
| it has ever been put into practice in this
| city. It has manifest advantages for
the bride who has adopted it. She is
engaged in business and her name has
| become d sort Of trademark which
| possesses no little commercial value to
| her. But it has its disadvantages also
| disadvantages so evident that it is not
necessary to mention them.
The fact remains that as more and
more women enter the bread-Winning
lists on equal terms with man it grows
more apparent that there must be q
change in the system by which marriage
deprives women Of their identity. How
would it do to hyphenate the names Of
husband and wife? Would not DR..
Waite's purpose be served if she should
call herself Mrs. f. B. Waite-Robinson?
This plan would obviate all the difficult
ties that now confront her and would
give her all the advantages she desires.
The only trouble would be in the
next generation. If Miss Smith-Jones
married Mr.. Brown-Thompson she
might not like to call herself Mrs.
Smith Jones' -Brown-Thompson But
the women of to-day can't bother
themselves with the next generation S
troubles. They are thinking about
themselves only.
There is nothing II this world that
gives such perfect satisfaction for all
blood diso1d ders as Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker It dries up blotches
and pimples on the face, heals old sores
and eruptions, makes a yellow skin
clear and transparent and keeps the
bowels and liver in perfect condition
Sold and warranted by John e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
-" ~ ? eN4ssS 2 - -
JURY LIST.

The following is list of jurors
regularly drawn, to serve at the May
term Of the Circuit Court of Wood
County, Wisconsin, said term to con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
Served Exclusively to the

Matches exhausted
c. St AMOURS Fair Corner. Don't the opportunity of
lifetime for good genuine bargains
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
MEMS HATS.

For every day wear 80 cents.
A lot ofchoice stiff hats silk lined
were $3.50, $500 and $3.50,
hard time price $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

enc May IF, IoJ4:
Adler, Philip Mccarthy, James
Andrews, John Nelson, C. W.
Burr, Thomas Payne, Thomas
Bassett, Ira Polensky, Fred
Benson, Benjamin Rowland, Geo. T.
CorcOran, Vim. Ruse Jr., Peter
Cady, VIM. Rugney, Knute
Casey, James Rick, Joseph
Daily, Frank P. Ruplinger, NJ.
Gallagher Jr., Frank Schroeder, Louis
Gebhart, Anton Schultz, Fred
Hooper, George Sack, w. F.
Johnson, James c.. Severson, Barney
Jones, W. 7. Schroeder, Albert
Keifer, Adam Timm, John
Lindahl, John Timm, &. H.
Mcdonald, VIM. Voigt, John D. R.
Mersch, Thomas Warnecka, August
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

45 doz. Windsor ties, dark and
light shades, hard time price 5
cents each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

6 doz. boys yachting caps to go
at 25 cents each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19
W. CROSS & Co.,.
-THE-
Right X Priced X Grocers

We still continue to handle Washburn
Crosby Co.'S Gold Medal Flour which
we are selling at our customary low
prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

We are agents in the twin cities for
Chase & Sanborns famous Teas and
CoHees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-27
Holiday Excursion Rates.

The Santa Fe Route will sell tickets
to all points within distance Of 200
miles at rate Of one and one third
standard lowest first class fare for the
round trip. Dates of sale are:--Dec-
ember 22, 20, "a, 20 and 81, '94, and
Jan. !, '95, limit for return to and
including Jan. 2. The thirty-second
annual meeting Of the Kansas State
Teachers Assn. is to be held at To-
peka Dec. rs, 27 and 2S, '94. Presi-
dent Davidson has prepared an at
tractiye programme. Free lectures
are promised by Hon. A. 5. Draper,
of Illinois, and Rev. Robt. Mcintyre,
Of Colo. Twenty-minute papers will
be read by prominent educators, fol-
lowed by five minute discussions.
The musical feature promises to be
an excellent one. For the above oc-
casion the Santa Fe Route will sell
tickets at one lowest first class fare
for the round trip. Dates Of sale
Dec. 20 and &c, with final return
limit Of Jan. 2, 1895. For further
particulars call on or address
j. g. ROBERTS,
Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-27
KANSAS COUNTY CLERKS.


SALINA, Kan, Dec. e2.-The state as
ISOLATION Of county clerks last evening
adopted resolutions recommending that
the legislative committee be present at
the coming session of the legislature
and use Its influence to secure the pas
sage Of laws us follows Fixing the
term Of county officers at four years,
half to be elected each even year,
township officers TO be elected for two
years, ut the same time as county
and state officials; the revision Of the
Australian ballot law In such manner
that no more ballots will be printed
than are necessary; that declarations
Of nominations be filed fifteen days be-
fore election instead of eight as at
present; that the provisions requiring
the ballots TO be retained more than
one year be done away; that
the law be made palmer regard.
ing the printing of tickets, and
the publication OF the official ballot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-27

Marriage licenses: Paris T.
Hoffman and Lizzie 5. Engle, Abilene
]. J. Chambers, Of Hope, and Minnie
J. Callister, Of Carlton.
The Abilene National bank has
brought an injunction suit against G..
". Cowperthwait to prevent him from
collecting his judgment for damages
against the city.
-Herington Signal: The Abilene
REFLECTOR issued big rose-tinted
supplement Saturday running over
with big fat holiday ads Of the bust
ness men Of that city.
Speaking Of irrigation Elder
Samuel Zook shows some good results
Of 1t on Dickinson county soil. He
brought to Whitlaw's a bunch Of
celery 1Ol inches in circumference.
He irrigates his garden by a wind
mill.
Smith Center Pioneer: The Abb
lene REFLECTOR, one of the leading
papers in the state, came out last
week with Christmas number. 1t
was filled to the brim with good
things and better still it had extra
advertising enough to pay well for
extra work and material.