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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
What Is Beauty?

"Question of Blind Man." replied
Aristotle. But Mrs. Sherwood says that
it is Dynamite" in her article which
opens the interesting pages of the July
COSMOPOLITAN. Beauty is always a
fascinating subject, and Mis-. Sherwood's
discussion is an specially interesting
one. That the July COSMOPOLITAN is a
midsummer number is shown in many
directions. Three short stories, includ-
ing enc of sport and adventure, two
travel articles, and other light matter,
make up 12S pages of charming summer
reading.
The July COSMOPOLITAN marks the
close of the first year since the reyolu-
tionary announcement was made that
the price Of that magazine, already low,
had been cut to one-half of three
dollars year. All sorts of predictions
have come to be unfulflled during the
year-it would be impossible to maintain
the rate-the quality would be lowered
the size would be decreased. But even
severe critics admit that with each
succeeding number there has been a
betterment in the quality of articles
and illustrations, and the size has
remained unchanged, except the always
growing advertising pages. The maya
zine printed, for the six months
embraced in Volume WI, one million
four hundred and nineteen thousand
copies, an entirely unapproached record,
and has doubled its already large plant
of presses and binding machinery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
School Entertainment.

The closing exercises of the Catholic
schools were held two successive nights
last week at which time interesting
programs were rendered, a large
number of children taking part. The
exercises were held in the substantial
new school building just completed
next to the church and an admission of
% cents was charged to be used for the
school. The attendance was good and
the sum of $4,000 melted. In one room
maps and other school handiwork of
the children were exhibited Of which
all were justly proud. Those who took
part acquitted themselves with honor
and the entertainments were in every
way highly successful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
NEW ROME.

Miss Lucy Harrison, of Centralia,
spent last week with friends and
relatives here.
Mrs. G. B. Burhite is slowly recover
ing from a serious illness.
Mrs. B. T. Graves, of Hancock, was
called home Saturday on account Of the
illness Of her mother Mrs. G., B.
Burhite.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. W. Horton, of
Bancroft, spent a few days last week
visiting his father Mr.. I. W. Horton.
Miss Maggie Howard, of Grand
Rapids, visited with her parents q few
days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Craney and little
son John spent Sunday in Grand
Rapids with his mother Mrs. J. Craney
The horse race at Spring Creek on
the +th was won by Howard Ranck's
Dexter. Those in the race were a
horse owned by S. w. Pierce Of Friend
ship and one by E. Williamson of
Spring Greek, both running horses.
Now, when farm horse wins the race
that Is doing well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
Over the Mystic River.

Over the river they beckon to me,
Loved ones who crossed TO the other side;
The CLEAN of their snowy robes see,
But their voices are drowned by the rushing
tide.
There's one with ringlets of sunny gold,
And ewes therefecIion of heavens own blue;
He crossed in the twilight gray and cold,
And the pale mist hid him from mortal view.
Mr.. Louis Van Slette, a pioneer
resident of Wood County and highly
respected citizen, died at the home of
his daughter in Centralia, Saturday
June Both. He had reached the ripe
age of y years when the angel of
death, dipping her golden oars,
summoned him to cross to the Fathers
home with the boatman pale and cold.
The news of his demise brought sadness
to the tireside of many an old settler in
the county who had learned to love
and respect him for his many manly
qualities, his genial, kindly nature.
Mr.. Van Slette was born in Chambly,
Canada, few miles from Montreal, in
March 1922. He passed the early half
of his life amidst the scenes of his
birth moving to this city with wife
and two children in 1855. Soon after
their arrival they took UP farm about
two miles out of the city and there he
has ever since resided-nearly 40 years.
\ sturdy, industrious Canadian be
turned the primeval forest about him
into verdant and productive pastures
and with the thrift and energy typical
of our old settlers made a home for his
family which was the pride Of his heart.
Here, surrounded and Comforted by a
devoted wife and loving daughters he
lived in peace and comfort as the locks
turned gray.
On the 23rd of February last he was
stricken down with paralysis in his left
side and from that time has been
utterly helpless. He was removed to
the home of his daughter Lille in
Centralia where his every want was
administered to but the iron frame
which had withstood the storms Of
years gave up at last and his soul passed
through GlOry'S morning gate to walk
in paradise.
Mr. Van SIette leaves a wife and four
daughters to mourn his sad departure:
Mrs. VertefeniIle, of ST. Guillanue, Mrs
Ruleau, Hancock, Mich, Mrs. Ben.
Hansen and Miss Lille Van Slette,
Centralia. The sympathy of the com
munity is with them all in this their
hour of sorrow
Funeral services were held in the
Catholic church Monday July 2nd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
China Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Schnable, of
Centralia, celebrated the twentieth
anniversary Of their married life at
their home last Friday III very happy
style. A good many friends and
relatives were present and the festivi-
ties and merriment were such as to
remind them very strongly of the
happy day long ago which they COM
memorated.
They were the recipients of many
pretty china gifts and also of words of
cheer and we'll wishes for long life of
continued and we'll rounded happiness
and prosperity. Mrs. J. Lutinger and
son, of Neenah, sister Of Mrs. Schnable,
were present and had a part in the
good time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
PiTTSViLLE.

Ralph Boynton is home on a visit.
T. S. Woodwork was in Grand
Rapids July eth.
C. E. Compton, of Grand Rapids,
was in the city last Friday.
Miss Leila Sinder, of Necedah, was
visiting in the city last week.
Mrs. Christensen and children, of
Necedah, spent the 4th in this place.
Jos. Kraus Jr., C. Miller and O. L.
Boynton were visiting at home last
week.
Geo. Clapper who Is working in
Thorpe spent the 4th of July at home.
The 18th of July passed off very
pleasantly although the crowd was not
as large as usual.
Edwin and Albert Dawes and J.
Blakeley went to Oakland, Minnesota,
last Friday where they expect to work
at harvesting.
Allie Stewart, of Hancock, was
visiting in the city last week.
Otto and Bertha Leu, Of Hanson,
spent the 4th in this city. They were
the guests of their sister Mrs. John
Landlord.
VIM. Herold and R. Keringham who
are working in Hogan were visiting in
the city last week.
Miss Lydia Dawes who has been
teaching school near Saratoga is home
spending her vacation.
Married at the residence of the
brides parents July s, Mr.. Allie
Stewart, of Hancock, to Miss Clara
Severns, of this place. They left for
Hancock Monday.
Married at the Congregational par
sOnage Monday July 8, Mr.. Frank
Stewart to Miss Jennie Robinson. They
left Monday for d short visit among
friends and relatives in Waushara Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
Bicycle Tournament at TIarinette.

The citizens of Marinette have
arranged for bicycle tournament, to
take place at Riverside Park in that city
July II and Is. Prizes to the value OF
over $1,000 are put up. The first prize
III nearly every race is a fifty-dollar
diamond or gold watch. These races
are open to all riders Of Wisconsin and
the northern peninsula of Michigan
The REPORTER hopes that the riders of
this locality will participate in the races
of this "meet," and bring home with
them some of the prizes. Marinette is
a large, live city and visit to that place
would be enjoyed. The c. & n. W. and
the c. NJ. & st. P. railroads will give a
special rate of fare and One-third for
the round trip, and all hotels in the city
will give reduced rates to bicycle riders
entering these races. This tournament
will be the largest held in the West this
season. The tournament is in the hands
of a committee Of twelve Of the leading
business men of the city, which is a
guarantee that the meet will be ably
and honestly conducted, and that the
prizes will be worth all advertised.
Send circulars and entry blanks to the
secretary, G. NJ. Fairchild, 171921 Main
St., Marinette, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
CORRESPONDENCE.
NEKOOSA.

After many vexing and unavoidable
delays in work the Nekoosa Paper Co.,
have succeeded in building substaE tial
Golfer dam around the slide. They
closed the dam and let the water
through % Of their IS water wheels on
Monday, the largest number Of wheels
ever set i'll motion at one time on the
Wisconsin river. The second paper
machine has been placed in position
and they are now at work piping the
mill. Prospects are very favorable to
an early opening of the entire plant to
activity, probably in about SIX weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
Half Rates TO Toronto.

On account of the Convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of Ameri-
ca the Northwestern Line will sell
excursion tickets to Toronto, Ont, and
return at rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale July II and IS
good for return passage until August I,
1894. For tickets and full infol nation
apply to Agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. Nv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
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 Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12

Fred Jorgenson, LOUIS Fritz, Nick
Thomas, Fred Billmeyer, Dan Hanra-
han, Cbas Gouger, Chas. Damitz, Z.
Lanoutte, Hagemeister Brewing Co., NJ.
]. Slatterr, J. Lutz Jr., Pabst Brewing
Co.
On motion the mayor was instructed
to make contract with Nash Bros. for /
arc lights to be placed on streets where
they will be of greatest benefit.
Under the suspension of the rules
the following bills we're allowed:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.

Are the most complete pill on the
market, besides being the cheapest, as
one pill is dose, and forty doses in
give satisfaction by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
RUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION,

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, Centralla.
G.. J. JACKSON, Pres.
f. OBERBECK, Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12

On MOTION mayor and clerk were
instructed to draw orders for city
officers salaries.
On motion the mayor reappointed
J. D. Witter, J. \. Gaynor and B. NJ.
Vaughan as trustees for I. B. Scott
Public Library for term of three
years.
On motion the Council adjourned.
GEO B. BRAzEAU. City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
odd FELLOWS.

Meet every Tuesday evening in
their hall, Pomainville's building.
B. SLIDER, n. G..
B. NJ. VAUGHAN, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12
WOOD COUNTY POST, No.22,G.A.R

Meets every second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings of each month in Odd
Fellows Hall.
NJ. S. PRATT, Com.
w. III. GETS. Adj.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-12

Meets I'd and 4th Tuesdays of each
month.
F. H. JACKSON, Regent.
J. r. CHAPMAN, Sec y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25
Game to the Last.

The pluck for which English people arc
noted is an admirable quality 1t has car
ried them through good many tough
matches at home and abroad. y sketch
of the late Lord Drayton shows us an
amusing exhibition of this national char
acteristic.
The author of the sketch was accom-
panying the earl, then So years Of age,
down the stairs TO see him safely into his
cab. On descending the stairs they were
met by CHEEKY old gentleman, little of
stature, Mr.. John Levien, who was slowly
ascending, hat in hand, hopping the dew
off his bald head with his pocket handker-
chief
The writer, knowing that both his
friends, strangers TO each other were
proud Of their ages, said TO them as they
met on the stairs:
Let me introduce gentleman Of So to
gentleman of So. -
'Eighty-two, sir!' echoed the earl,
slightly lifting his hat to Mr. Levien.
ON run you round the square for a flyer. +"
Some days afterward Mr.. Levien called
on the writer again and remarked slowly
and with much solemnity: I've been
thinking a great deal about that challenge
l wish l had taken It. youths Com
paniOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25
Tho Gcrnniun.

The geranium grows with all sorts of
treatment. viii thrive in any kind of soil
and stand dry air, drought and dust. 1t
blooms profusely through a large part of
tho season, and the flowers are Of great
beauty. But few if any plants show a
greater variety Of leaves and shades of
color. 1t is but seldom troubled with in
sects. The scalebug and aphis will
never touch it. The best soil for gera-
NUNS is rich loan, with one-quarter part
sharp sand mixed with it. An inch of
bits of charcoal in the bottom Of thepots
will allow the surplus water to run off
freely, and no matter how much water
you apply it will not be retained by the
soil sufficiently to injure the plant. Never
water a geranium until the soils looks
dry on the surface. Then give enough
to thoroughly saturate the soil. If you
want your geraniums to give a great
amount Of bloom, do not give them too
large pots. In large pots they will make
a rank, luxuriant growth, but there will
be more leaves than flowers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25

times dusty, and its continuance in this
state Of grace varies with the years.
sometimes six months. sometimes ten.
All that depraves a country road in
Iowa and renders it horrible TO contom-
plate and n source Of profanity both in
ternal and external is uncontrolled wa
ter. Speaking not now Of country roads
leading to cities, where there is q great
deal Of heavy hauling, but Of tho roads
for country use, all that is needed to
make road that Will be excellent from
six to ten months in a year, averaging
about nine, is to keep the water from
rising up under it and provide q way
for the rain to run off as it falls The
under waters are found whore roads
cross or follow sloughs. The wet spots,
where the most hideous mudholcs occur,
are on the edges or sides Of these slOughs
and arc caused by the rain soaking
down through the upper fertile soil and
striking vein of hardpan or impervious
clay, and therefore coming out laterally.
The remedy for this is under drain
age, either with tile or with rock laid
either under the roadbed or alongside Of
it, so as TO catch the water before it
reaches the bend. We have seen many
Of the very worst and most impossible
mudholes rendered dry and placed in
excellent condition in all seasons Of the
year, with an expenditure Of not over
SO in labor and material. After these
wet spots and seepy places have been re-
moved in the manner above suggested
the roadbed should be thoroughly plow-
ed, narrowed and rolled until il is re-
duced to the finest possible filth, then
graded so as to allow the water to run
off as it falls, and as often as ruts- are
formed by passing teams in wet weather
gone over with a road grader when it
becomes dry and kept in a smooth, well
rounded, oval shape.
To secure this treatment Of roads one
thing must be done-provision must be
made in the laws of the state that viii
allow the supervisor, or whoever is in
authority, to find drainage through adj
joining lands wherever necessary under
the law Of eminent domain. Unless this
is done narrow minded landowners will
effectually prevent by uuwise opposition
any effective road drainage, and hence
any permanent road improvement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25

MORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
Nj made in the conditions OF certain mort
gage made by Timothy IL. Bardwell (widowerl
to William III. Waldby and dated August LIST,
1885 and recorded in the office OF the Reg ster
of Deeds for Gratiot county, In Michigan, on
August eth. 1888, in liber AZ OF mortgages, on
page 10! on which mortgage there is claimed
10 be due at the date of this notice. hve nun
bred ana twenty six dollars and fortyfour
cents, and also an attorney fee OF fifteen dol
lars and no suit or proceeding at law or in
equity having been Instituted TO recover any
part of the debt secured by said mortgage.
Now. therefore. by virtue OF the power OF sale
In said mortgage contained. and of the statute
in such case made and provided notice is here
by given that on June 23rd, 1894, at one o'clock
in the afternoon. at the front door OF the court
house for Gratiot county, in Michigan, In the
village of Ithaca, in said county there will be
sold at public vendue to the highest bidder,
the premises described in said mortgage. VIZ:
The west half of the northwest quarter OF
section three in township eleven north OF
range four west, in the state OF Michigan. sad
mortgaged premises will be sold subject TO one
other mortgage on said premises, executed
and given by Sarah l.. Bardweil and Timoihy
n Bardwell TO William H. WI abby, bearing
date July 18th, 1879 ana duly recorded in the
office of the register OF deeds Tor Gratiot
county, afor esaid on the 2ist day OF July, 1879,
in lber % OF mortgages. on page 90.
Dated March 18th, 1891.
c. j, WILLETT. WILLIAM ii. WALDBY,
Attorney for Mortgagee. Mortgage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25
Profit In Roasters.

There Is more profit in roasting chick
ems that weigh, dressed, about seven
pounds 10 the pain than in broilcrs, and
an experience we had this season illus
trates 1t, writes the editor Of Farm Poui-
try. He says:
We hatchcdan incubator lot of chickens
of five on six varieties Feb. "a, and sold
10 Of them on June z at 30 cents pound,
live weight, they bringing $10.72. On
June 20 40 more were sold, they bring.
ing $tiG3. and on July al were sold
for $44.26. The two last lots fetched 90
cents u pound alive.
Here were 81 chickens sold for $99.31.
It isn't difficult to see a good profit there.
AS showing the better profits in roasters
than br0ilers. we find the market quota
ious Of July $40 to be: Spring chickens
.rOastcr55 80 TO 81 cents per pound, and
broiler chickens, II to 90 cents per
pound Not only is the last / ] to pounds
Of growth easier to put on, but it pays
the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

DROHATE OBDER;- state of Michigan,
4 county OF Gtatiot. SIS. Al a session OF the
Or. bafe CONT tor said county. scld ~ the Pro-
bate Cllce iu he yil age Cf Ithaca Cnthe 23rd
davuf May in tnc year one thousand eight
hundred and ninty-fOur. Prcst mt. John NJ.
Evefden. duCge of Prob re-. Ia the matter ot
tine estate OF Flora Marlborough, deceased
ON reading and filing the petition, duly verified
ot Daniel b8mbrOugh praying that this court
hy an order GdjudCdte aud determine who
are or were Gt thc tine OF her death the legel
hcirs Cf s8id deceased and entitled To inherit
the rc Cs tate OF said deceased. And the shore
or portion thereof that each Of said heirs was
eruuca 10 at thHt time ard the rRht. title and
interest that eV f OF them or their heirs may
now have tncrgiu.
TnIcupo nit is ordered, that Monday, the
iblh day OF june next ut tCuOciOck ia the
o. rrUOou. Doe essIFnCd fer the hearing OF said
petition. aud HIT the hCirs-at-iaw of said dc.
ctased. and an other pers ems mtcrt stCd N
id e. ere are required 90 appear az q sess on
Of said court, thcn 60 bc hollCn i'm the Probate
once in The village 90 Ithaca and show cause
% any there he, Why the prryc rof the petitioner
should not be grantee; and II IS further
ordered that said petitioner give notice TO tie
uersgns Interested iu said estate OF tho pen
dlrtrN of sand petition, and the hearing thereof,
hy Cau ing a copy Of this order e. bc published
in tbc ALMA III conn newspaper printed and
circulated h said county three successive
weeks previous go said day of hearing
"a truuCUpyb JOnN NJ EVEEDES.
lsEALL ,ol4w Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25

Il think that one great cause Of the
prosperity Of kentucky as state lies in
her excellent system Of roads, said
John Sinnott Of Paducah, Ky, recently.
1--WE utilize our convicts 10y making
them work upon our roads. Take the
city in which live, for instance, and
the good results Of this idea are appar-
ent. We have four big pixies or macad-
amized and we'll graded roads running
out from the city. On rainy day when
the farmer can't plow he'll hitch up
his team, put hogshead of tobacco or
a load Of corn on his wagon and come
TO town. In most sections Of the United
States he couldn't get to town on a rainy
day with loaded wagon on account Of
the mud. AS it is, in our country he
saves a whole day, saves his team and
his wagon and his temper, and the town
merchant gets the benefit Of his trade. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
M made In the conditions OF a certain mort
grge, made by John Peters and Elizabeth
Peters his wife to William ii. Waldby. dated
o ember twenty fifth, 1889, and recorded In
ne Office of the Register of Deeds for Gratot
county. state of Michigan, November twenty
fifth. 1889, in iber 80 of mortgages, page All,
the power OF sale therein contained has become
operative. here is claim ed TO be due and I'M
paid on said mortgage at the date of this
notice, as interest. the um of fifty dollars and
siXty-seven cents, also fifteen dollars provided
by statute as an attorney Zee in case of fore
closure, and no suit or proceedings at law or
in equity having been instituted to r, cover
any part OF the debt secured by said mortgage,
therefore, by virtue Of the power of sale there
in contained and of the statute in such case
made and provided, notice is her, by given
that on the twenty-first day of July, 1894 at
one o'clock in the afternoon, at the front door
OF the court house, in the village of Ithaca,
Michigan, that being the building in which the
circuit court for Gratiot county IL held there
will be sold at public vendue, to the highest
bidder, the premises described in said mort
gage, viz: the east half of the southwest quar-
ter OF section thirty five, in township eleven
north OF range two west, slate of Michigan.
said sale will be made subject to the principal
sum in said mortgage and interest thereon
since November twenty NTH, 1893
Dated April 25th, 1904.
WILLIAM II. WALDBY. Mortgage.
G. j. WILLE1T, Attorney for Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-25
stone Versns - nonlls.

No appeal was ever made for road inn
provement without bringing out q CORE
spending plea FOR tho old fashioned dirt
road. For genuine pleasure in riding
or driving no road can discount such q
one so long as it is kept in repair and
the elements protected from the two OK
tremes of dust and mud. If these fca-
lures could be regulated, all agitation for
good roads might end at once, so far as
the pleasure Of the thing is concerned.
But the talk just now is business. One
horse can haul as much over a properly
constructed stone road as three can haul
over the average dirt road Of today. Any
one with head for arithmetic can figaro
out the difference. kansas City Times.