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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
BASE BALL 1EETING.

At meeting of the Wausau Base
Ball club, last night, it was decided to
try and arrange with the Grand Rapids
club, for another game in this city to be
played next Sunday. The Grand
Rapids boys are two games ahead of
our boys, having defeated them in a
game last year and one this year, and
the home club are IN shape now to meet
them again. Should a game be arranged
which will be announced later, the peo-
die can feel satisfied that a first class
exhibition will be witnessed next
Sunday. The largest audience of the
year would, no doubt, be present.
Wausau Pilot.
This game has been arranged and
Twin City will play at Wausau Sunday
next Aug. t. Our team is considerably
broken UP now, four of the old players
are away-but those that are left will
dc their best to interest Wausau, with
what new assistance can be picked up
We hope our northern city will not be
disappointed in hot contest whichever
way the wind blows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Bicycles to he Cheap.

Notwithstanding the phenomenal
demand for bicycles this year there has
been no drop in prices and the "bike"
of to-day costs almost as much at retail
as it did a year ago. The principal
reason for this is that all factories are so
far behind in their orders there is no
necessity for lowering prices. But the
time is coming-and is not far distant
when the bicycle that now costs $10O
can be bought next summer for $50 or
$50. A report has been in circulation
for some time to the effect that a
syndicate is being formed for the pur-
pose of putting on the market on or
before April l, 1896, 100000 bicycles,
which are to be made at SIS each and
sold as low as $50. This bicvcle is to be
as good, for all ordinary purposes, as
the 500 wheel of to-day. The rumor
gives as the projectors of this enterprise
?. E. Studebaker, tie big carriage
manufacturer of South Bend, Ind, and
Chicago, and Alexander HI. Revell, of
Chicago, already a dealer in but not
a manufacturer of BICYCLES The
erection of a ten-story factory in
Chicago is part of the plan. Elk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Has Made a Record.

T. A. Taylor has disposed of his
Victor bicycle to the three Brazeau
brothers, Edward, Theodore and Irving
This is the fourth exchange of the
wheel in as many years and it has not
known an idle moment since the first
opening of the bicycle season in 1892.
1t appeared in our cities at that time
the envy of all wheelnlen. At least
twenty-five different persons were
taught the art of riding on this wheel
the first season, and great many since.
1t has stood all kinds of knocks and
hard strains, and is to-day one of the
most perfect riding second hand wheels
to be found Bicyelists don't scoff at
weight and gray hairs but doff your
cap in respect to age and service, for it
has proven and will still show the
''stuff7' its made of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Don'ts for Cyclists.

Don't ride "head down."
Don't ride on your sisters "bike."
Don't ride on the sidewalk. 1t may
cost you So.
Don't carry an extra load One is
enough for wheel.
Don't try to pose: Bicycle riding is
not "cake walk
Don't carry fiaskin your hip-pocket.
1t looks bad, and is likely to be lost
besides.
Don't 90 out on bicycle wearing a
tail coat unless you enjoy making a
ridiculous show of yourself.
Don't attempt to ride on one wheel
and lead another until you have prac-
ticed the feat for many weeks in secret.
Don't smile at the figure others cut
sstride their wheels, as it is not given
you to see yourself as others see you.
Don't dress immodestly Or in the
costume Of track Splinter. Sweaters
worn like Chinaman's blouse are
almost indecent
Don't take any twenty-five or thirty
five mile ride that is not paralleled by a
railroad or steamboat service, as
accidents will happen to the best
regulated wheels.
Don't despise your fellow-man be-
cause he rides a 1913" He may be
astride ''96'' next year and give you
the dust as you pedal painfully along on
your antiquated "95."
Don't think for moment that the
dryer of carriage has no rights. They
have as many as you have, no more, no
less
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Down With the Fences.

It's with pleasure that we are able to
note a few more homes this week that
have been improved in neatness and
metropolitan appearance by the re-
moval of the old fence that marked the
limits of yard and lawn. Those III line
since our last issue are D. E. Carey,
Nick Reiland, J. r. Chapman, Peter
Christman, Orrin Gray, Fred Weaver,
Geo. B. Brazeau, Methodist parsonage,
John Codding
Many others are to follow soon and
we trust the good work will continue
until the fence in Grand Rapids will be
as unusual sight as it was to see yard
without an inclosure two weeks ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
New Enemy to Agriculture.

A special poster bulletin from the
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment
Station was received at the post-office
in this city this week showing plate
specimens of the Russian Thistle, a
most pernicious weed that has recently
appeared in various parts of Wisconsin.
That owners and occupants of land in
the state may fight it from the beginning,
figures and descriptions Of the plant,
with the best known methods of
eradicating it, are given on the poster.
Mr.. T. w. Burt raised one of the weeds
in his garden and has the same
exhibited at the post-office. The
Russian Thistle comes to us from the
far west and northwest, it grows from
seed every year and one plant will
furnish from 10000 to 10000 seeds.
These seeds mature from about August
25th to the time of frost. The color Of
the plant is light green in summer,
grows from to feet high and branches
profuselv from the base. Specific
descriptions can probably be obtained
by addressing E. S. Golf, horticulturist,
Madison, Wis A strong appeal is made
to farmers and all to unite in keeping
this weed from gaining a strong foot
hold in Wisconsin.
In addition to above, probably the
first real Canada Thistle that has ever
been found in Wood County, was
picked Monday by B. NJ. Vaughan in
the rear of the Gardner Block. In the
southern part of Wisconsin, where this
| weed was negligently allowed to spread,
thousands of dollars are spent every
year in combating it. A small amount
of attention now given to these two
thistles, the greatest pests known to
the farmer, would prevent them from
ever gaining a prominent growth ii our
county. Step into Nisson's store and
see the Canada Thistle there exhibited,
that you may know it hereafter.
EFO. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
| Daly's Drug store. Telephone at Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Wood County Teachers Examination
for 1895.

According to the requirements of
Section 46l of the School Laws, Wood
County is divided into three inspection
districts:
lst Dist. Towns of Lincoln, Rock,
Marshfeld, Richfeld, Auburndale,
Milladore, Sherry, Vesper, City of
Marshfeld and the Village of Auburn
dale.
2nd Dist. Towns of Sigel, Rudolph,
Grand Rapids, Saratoga, Port Ed
wards, Seneca, Cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia, and the Village
of Nekoosa.
Sd Dist Towns of Remington and
Wood, and the City of Pittsville.
Examinations will be held as follows:
Pittsville, Aug 9th and 10th.
Centralia, Aug. 10, Is and II, a. m.
Marshfeld, Aug. 10, 20 and q, a. m.
Work to begin at 9 o'clock first day
and at o'clock on the other days. No
allowance will be made for tardiness.
A fee Of one dollar, now required by
law, will be collected from each appli-
cant before commencing the examina-
ton, to be used as a teachers institute
fund
INSTITUTE.
A Teachers Institute of three days,
commencing August 26, will be held in
Marshfeld, conducted by Professors D.
McGregor and Arthur Burch.
Pres. t. B. Pray, of Stevens Point
Normal School, will address the people
of Marshfeld Aug. 9th.
1t is hoped that all who intend to
teach in this county during the coming
year will be present.
Bring your manual and other books
necessary for the preparation of lessons.
A cordial invitation is given to all
interested i'll the work of schools to
attend.
f. A. HAvENoR, Co. Supt.
Centralia, July 81, 1895. 2w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01

We solicit any business connected with
banking, and promise prompt and
careful attention to every interest
entrusted to u.s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Centralia, July 24, 1895. 2w.
NEKOOSA VS.. CENTRALIA.

Picked mines from the above places
have twice met on the ball field at
Nekoosa and each time the result has
been disastrous to Nekoosa. But there
are no faint hearts in the paper mill
town, and defeat has only stimulated a
stronger desire to win, and so, we are
told, game has been arranged for $40
side to take place at the Fair Grounds
in this city Sunday. Lots of scores and
lots of fun for all who witness the game
Centralia is confident it can easily win
the third one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01

R@O. T. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone at Office
81 residence H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01

The population Of Wood county in
1890 was 1927. An estimated report
from Nekoosa gives it about 500 souls
and Remington 5 years ago had 427
Taking these figures as basis the total
for Wood in the last enumeration will
be very close to 21,S05 an approximate
increase since 1890 of 367S. Exact
increase next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Amateur Ball Games This Week,

At Waupaca
New London q, Waupaca Il.
Stevens Point is, Waupaca 8.
At kaukauna
New London II, Kaukauna II.
At Manitowoc
Manitowoc y, Kewaunee l.
At Wausau
Saturday-Wausau 81 New London IS.
Sunday-Wausau 33 New London ,.
At Nekoosa
Centralia 36 Nekoosa 9.
At Stevens Point
Stevens Point II, Mosinee IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01
Souls Numbered.

Surrounding cities show population
by late census returns as follows:
Wausau 11013; Stevens Point 9OO4;
Merrill S59S; Tomahawk 2293; Waupaca
2S17; New London 24S4; New Lisbon
1910; Merrillan $50; Marinette 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01

COUNTY CENSUS.

The following official figures of the
population of towns and cities in Wood
County were taken from the returns in
the Office of County Clerk Ksycki. The
list is not quite complete Nekoosa,
and Remington still to be heard from:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-01

Anyone who Is suffering from Consti-
patton or Indigestion, would do we'll to
try Beggs' Little Giant Pills. They give
perfect satisfaction. Sold and warranted
by John (. DAILY your popular druggist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

Call and see Henry C. Leydorf if
you want an Artesian well drilled.
Price 40c per foot. sod cow
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

Mrs. L. E. Obllnger and son Roy
visited in Haskins Wednesday.
Capt Len. Bliun, of Iowa, called on
old Perrysburg friends this week.
Mrs. Thos, RAIDER is visiting
friends in Lansing, Mich, this week.
Mrs. Barton and Miss zlnger are
spending their vacations in Perrysburg
e. f. Wolfrum of Cincinnati, was
was the guest Of Miss Maym Bof this
week.
Treasurer Fred Yeoger of Bowling
Green, visited j. O. Yeager aud family
this week.
Miss Lottie Scott of Toledo is the
guest of Misses Carrie and Maggie
Rhoda this week.
Miss Hazel France OF Toledo, was
the guest of the Misses Crook the fore
part of the week.
The remains of Mrs. VIM. Cooley
OF Haskins we're brought to Perrysburg
for interment Sunday
&C. Finkbeiner and family of Bowl
ing Green, spent Sunday with Art
Finkbelner and family.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Evangelical church will hold their
next social at the residence of r. Zingg
on Friday. April 5. All invited.
Misses Donna Lawrence and Anna
Ciegg visited in B. G. this week, and
Misses HELEN Lawrence and Jessie
Ross enjoyed visit with Toledo friends.
Solomon Smith and family will
move to Jerry City on Monday. Since
his very serious accident by which he
has been permanently crippled, he has
felt desise to return TO his farm.
Many Perrysburg friends will! regret
their departure.
The M. E. church Ladies Aid Soci-
ETY. will give an ''old fashioned supper"
in their church parors Friday evening
April 8. After the supper reward
will be offered the successful competitor
in a spelling contest. Anyone may en-
ter the contest who desires.
&C. A. Hampton received message
on Tuesday morning announcing the
death OF his father, Joseph Hampton,
at his home three miles north of b. G.
He had been slightly i'll for few days,
but fatal results were not anticipated,
his death being sudden, a failure of the
hearts action being the cause. Mr.. H.
was SO years OF age, and had raised d
large family, all of whom are highly
respected citizens OF our county. Since
the opening of the oil business in Wood
county he has reaped rich reward
from several wells on his farm. His flu
neral will be held Friday at 10 q. m. ut
his re sidence by Rev, Osborn. Inter
ment at Union Hill cemetery.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30
Navigation Notes.


At last the Maumee river is again
open, although the banks are strewn
with dirty ice which must melt away
unless we have rain or heavy east
wind to cause the water to rise and
float the dirty stuff out to the lake.
1t has been many long years since the
ice has remained in the river until it
has gradually melted away and people
living along the banks of the beautiful
old river regret that there has not
been the usual Spring break Up.
Just exactly what will be done in the
steam boat line this season is hardly
known, although there is every reason
to believe we will have at least two
boats here.
The G. B. Wallace has received new
patent wheels, and as soon as the river
is clear OF ice she will make trip for
the purpose of giving them trial, and
it is expected she will commence reg :
ular trips the first of May.
The Valley City will also run to this
place commencing on Decoration day.
The steamer Idler wifi run from To-
ledo to Point Place, The Point will
be very popular resort this season
and the Idler will undoubtedly do IL
good business.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30
Tenchers, Ccrtiiicates.

The following Is the result of the examina.
tion of teachers, of March 9th: For five years
+ W Toan, l. Challeu. For three years Henry
II Hughes, J VI Bandeen. For two ycars-Casse
For one year-Trenton Copus, Lena Bowers,
Edna Muir, Gertrude Graham, Jennie Brook,
+ Smith. Cora Henning, Nellie Cotterman.
Stella Hanson, Latham, Mrs Hugh Roper,
Nellie Goodeii, Lizzie Grote, G II Dewitt, Frank
Dewitt, Grace Swope, Jennie Jones, Cora Car
penter. Mrs Florence Gill, Kinda Truman. Sarah
bye. II Ward. Laura Hudson, Daisy Ovitt. Lo-
duska Ryder ]. E. Kelly, Number OF certif-
Gates granted. 81; failures 80. Total. 81. Next
examination April H. for pupils under BoNwell
law. Teachers examination April Is.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30
Marvellous ResuIts.

From letter written by Rev. j, Gun
derman, OF Diamondnle, Mich, we are
permitted to make This extract: IL have
no hesitation i'll recommending DIR.
Kings New Discovery, az the results
were almos, marvellous in the Case of
my wife. While was pastor Of the
Baptist church at Rives Janctlou she
was brought down with pneu monia sue
ceeding LaGrlppe. Terrific psroxysms
of coughing would last hours with little
interruption and IL seemed as If she
could not survive them. A friend re
commended DR. Kings New Discovery
it was quick in lis work and highly sat
isfactory in results" Trial bottles free
at A. 4. Champney's Drug Store. Reg
ular size SOC and 81, 90.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

Miss Lila Ward is spending her
vacation in the country, the guest o
Miss Nellie Kohl.
Miss Gertie Hufford of Dayton and
Miss Ella Huiford spent Friday with
the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Herman.
The father, mother and SIX child
rem of "a German family in Toledo are
suffering from the terrible disease
Trichinosis, caused by eating summer
sausage made from Chicago pork, in
which the meat is not cooked but mere
ly smoked. Their sutferings are said
TO be terrible.
On Thursday night last George
Hoffman, butchered fine hog and
left it hanging in the slaughter house.
The next morning when he went to
take the meat to the market, he found
that during the night someone had
entered the slaughter house and cut
off the head and strips OF about three
pounds each of the side pork. No
other meat was taken.
The members OF the fire depart
ment will confer the oriental degree
on two candidates and hold lodge of
sorrow next Saturday evening. Come
and drown you" sorrows. A full at
tendance is desired. II the candidates
can get tick, they will have an elabor-
ate banquet to honor the occasion. The
foreman desires every member 20 be
present.
"A divorce case in Probate court is
entitled Hattie Yerkeson against VIM.
S. Yerkeson, for gross neglect. 1t will
be remembered that Vim. Yerkeson
was at one time L. & O. c. R'y agent
at Dunbridge and was sent to the pen
for embezzling a small amount OF
money. He was d cripple, having lost
one leg, and previous to his arrest had
been regarded with much favor by the
people OF that locality, many OF whom
offered him assistance which he de-
cined, claiming that he was ready to
suffer for his wrong doing. His wife
now wants divorce, bit of news
which may be very gratifying for him
to hear.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

Miss Lucy Clovgh has gone to Pal
myra, Mich, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Bert Clark OF Toledo called
on Perrysburg friends on Monday last
Mr.. Whitcomb expects to open his
new restaurant about the first of April.
Don forget the Sunday School
convention to be held ut Weston,
April "A and %.
Mrs. Feathers Of Grand Rapids, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. FL. F. Nc
Allister, this week.
Mrs. e. w. Merry of Bowling
Green visited Perry sburg relatives TIE
latter part of last week.
Gus johnson, the 1eweler, will 30
found at Champney's drug store every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Watches, clocks and jcwelry repaired
in tirst-class manner.
Willie Herman spent Saturday in
the country with his grandpa, j..
4ufford.
Ada Merry and Mabel Williamson
of Bowling Green, were guests of S.
Merry and wife this week.
Miss Gene Buclihouse has returned
from Alpine, Mich, where she has
been engaged in teaching school for
several months past.
Joseph Armhruster did the work
OF moving the Hoffman, building.
They say Joe could move the Maumee
river if he could get the contract.
C. G. Hum has just returned from
Pittsburgh, Pa, whittier he had gone
to attend the funeral of his brother, j.
w. Hum, who died on Sunday, March
18th.
Carpets at 10 per cent above whole
sale prices at Witzler's.
The building occupied by Tru-
deau's barber shop and owned by G. A.
Hoffman,, has been moved to the
north side of the lot and adjoining the
Rheinfrank block, thus giving space to
erect new room to be occupied as a
feed store.
Thursday night last as Dan Meeker
and wife were about to retire they were
surprised by the arrival of about forty
friends who came prepared to celebrate
Mrs. Meeker's birthday and 10th we'd
ding anniversary. They remained all
night and enjoyed q royal good time.
Many Perrysburg friends will he
pleased to learn that Miss Kate Eastell
of Sidney, formerly of Perrysburg, was
married TO an influential business man
OF Indianapolis, Ind, a few days since.
The happy couple will reside in the
latter city. Miss Eastell was Il highly
educated and accomplished young lady
and large number Of friends will ex-
tend congratulations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30
ART FlNEBEIIlNER.
Joseph Lindsay and wife OF Toledo,
were in Perrysburg on Monday last.

Joseph Lindsay and wife of Toledo,
were in Perrysburg on Monday last.
Mrs. c. F. Ryder of Lime City,
entertained her sister, Miss Lawrence,
over Sunday.
&C. Coke and wife of Toledo, were
the guests of NJ. Mann and wife on
Sunday last.
commissioners knight, Gibson and
Gundy were in town Saturday and
gave the JOURNAL u pleasant call.
George w. Hoffmana went to Buff
alo on Saturday with j car load of fine
hogs for the eastern market.
See Henry G. Leydorf for Artesin
wells. 40c per foot. sod cow
Alex Fuller has gone to Cincinnati
to purchase goods for the popular
Williams & Fuller dry goods house.
-Chas. G. Lampman of Buffalo, was
home for short visit with Perrysburg
relatives. Many friends were pleased
to greet him. He is still in charge OF
the Minnesota coal dock and is doing
we'll.
Sam Wagner OF Stony Ridge, was
in town Saturday. He brought in IL
load of fine hogs which were sold to
Hoffman,. Since Sam has received
the appointment of second assistant
Postmaster General of Stony Ridge he
is now regarded as a great prophet in
his own country and when he says
there is oil in the Luckey well, the
people are expected to believe it, even
though there is not enough grease in
the hole to lubricate sc jumping jack.
The only good well is an Artesian.
and Henry G. Leydorf is the man to
drill it Prices 40c per foot. 50l cow
One OF the mysteries: How a wo-
man can manage to sit bolt upright
and not change her position, looking
| neither to the right nor to the left,
during sermon in the church, passes
understanding. A man can sit on a
rail fence all the afternoon and watch
a base ball match, but put him in a
church for three-quarters of an hour
and he will wobble all over the seat, sit
cross legged and finally drop off to
sleep. Watch aud see.
Every time you curse the town and
country you live in, and swear you
have given your last cent to public
improvement and invested your last
dollar in property, you show yourself
to be social anarchist and ought &c
be expelled from the community. But
every time you speak we'll of the town
and country and have an encouraging
word for the poor man who is strug,
Cling to get u home, you are public
benefactor and any town should fee
proud of your presence.-X.
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

The well known place known as the
"Morse Farm, situated a few miles
east of Perrysburg, on the Stone Pike,
will be sold by the Sheriff under parti-
tion proceedings, on April %, 1895, at
the Court House IN Bowling Green.
One-third cash, balance in one and two
years.
This is splendid opportunity for
anyone desiring a small farm, well i'm
proved, with good buildings and all
convenienccs necessary for II comfor-
table homo. Appraised at $3754.OO
Title perfect.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30
C.H. * ID. r,. Is. Time card.
Trains pass Perrysburg

t6O. .9:l2 Il. m. Sundays only.
y Daily. / DAILY except Sunday
] Sunday only.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

II you want to buy d piow, drag, roll
er, cultivator, drill, seeder, disc har-
row, spring tooth, corn-sheller, feed
cutter, mower, tanning-mill, buggy.
wagon, cart or harness go to VIM.
Schlect. To anyone wanting thresh-
ing rig | can give the lowest price on
best rig made 1.-The Huber"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-30

i can save you big money on car
pets, baby carriages and sewing ma
chimes. CHAS. WrTzLER.