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The herald., 1895-08-18
DRUGS BEHIND THE BAR,
Mixed With Other Stimulants and Served
to the Customers.


Nowadays the bar in cities has become,
with regard to it's stock and the character
Of its concoctions, almost as complicated as
drug store. As a matter of fact, most
of the bars about New York have in way
gone into the drug and prescription busi-
ness Behind their mahogany counters
and lined up in front of the French plate
and ranged upon their shelves are to be
seen hundred different liquors and cor
dials and drugs. Jars and bottles and
bromides and bitters and powerful drugs
of various descriptions decorate the side
boards. All of these enter into the daily
consumption of those who more and more
often seek the saloon rather than the drug
store for their medicinal remedies. The
prescription business of the fashionable
bar Is very big and growing business.
Men with headaches, stomach aches colds,
coughs, consumption, that tired feeling,
loss Of appetite, lassitude, etc., rely upon
the bartender rather than upon the doctor
or drug clerk. The implicit confidence is
often amusing to the bartender himself, as
we'll as to those who are drinking for the
fun of it. Anybody who has ever patron
ized bar for beverages must have seen
and heard the men who approach it for
their medicine.
II feel miserable right here placing
his hand on his stomach, perhaps. "What
ought to drink?'
"Oh, I'll fix you up says tho bartend-
CT, grabbing a small bottle in the rear.
Ho pours little into a glass; then he
grabs another bottle and pours something
else on top Of 1t, and squirts in a jet Of
bitters and jet Of absinthe, and stirs
them up in glass Of ice and strains the
concoction of into cocktail glass.
Meanwhile the customer pays little or
no attention to this, but promptly swallows
1t when it is ready. He doesn't know
what 1t is or whether it is injurious or
beneficial to him. But the powerful stim-
ulating quality Of the mixture probably
"sets him up in few minutes. In the
middle of his conversation he is conscious
Of this, and when the next round is or
dered he promptly says he will take an
other of the same sort.
"That stuff seems to make me come
around all right" he remarks. "What do
you call it9''
"Oh, don't know" responds tho bar
tender, with n smile. cts pick me up
we're on to-" And ho straightway pre-
pares another Ho knows it is not a bov-
erage, but his customer asks for it and tho
responsibility is at once shifted He will
mix half dozen Of them and see them alb
sorbed with that calm Indifference which
is tho habit of his professionals is tho
other fellow S stomach and brain and ncrv-
GUS organization.-Pitts Dispatch.
The herald., 1895-08-18

resulted in any startling increase in trade.
A druggist on State street has been en-
gagged in the war which has troubled his
trade for some years. Driven to extreme
measures, he has inauguartcd cut rate
sale of porous plasters and expects in
few days to have all his competitors
forced out of business. Another druggist
who has store on the North Side is
waging war with a candy store near by.
duction in tie price of chewing gum to "
cents package and an offer to sell soda
water with ice cream accom- paniment for
four cents. Still another druggist has re-
duced the price of tooth brushes so far
below the normal that he is sure he will
be able tc double his prescription trade.
Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1895-08-18

er fiippant limitations. 1t is absurd to
suppose that charms can be created by the
gross, and it is sheer want of reverence to
expect to purchase them for 25 centimes
each.
"All kinds of magic are out Of date and
done away with except in Ipdia," writes
Rudyard Kipling, "where nothing changes
in spite of the shiny, top SCUM stuff people
call civilization"
An Indian silver amulet, "unnunt," Ia
worn by womon to secure the accomplish
ment Of their wishes. This is not the first
time that we have heard Of feminine
charms insuring that effect
The herald., 1895-08-18
WORK OF INCENDIARlES-
An Early Blaze on ingrshsm Street This
forming

An early Blaze on ingrshsm Street This
forming
Tho unfinished house of Mr.. Davidson
at 1043 Ingraham street was totally de-
stroysd by fire shortly after 2 o'clock this
morning. The adjoining cottage at 1899,
occupied BY Frank S. Graham and family
also caught and was partly burned.
Ono of the first to discover the fire was
Major W. c. Furrey, who resides across
the street. He telephoned to the depart.
menv and then sent in a seco nd alarm
from the box at Seventh and Bixel streets.
When he noticed the house it was all
ablaze on the inside, and by the time tn 9
department arrived was blrnt to the
ground. Mr.. Graham and family escaped
but most of their furniture ami effects
were ruined by water.
There was no one living in tho David.
son house, and the fire is believed to have
been incendiary. The loss is probs bly,
in he nighborhood of $4,000.
The herald., 1895-08-18
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
ONLY $l.50 A PAIR.

To show the genuineness OF the sale a
dozen or so pairs of crutches are dis
played IN the window as though to tempt
people to break their legs so that they can
tlke advantage Of the great bargain.
Not far away Is another dealer in the
same line OF goods. He has his window
filled with appliances used to straighten
crooked legs. Not to be outdone by his
rival be has put up sign announcing
that duriu. the summer months he will
sell his goods at % per cent discount for
cash. So far his generous offer has not
The herald., 1895-08-18
HIT WITH A COUPLING PIN
A Crib Woman Nearly Killed LAST Night
0iscreant Caught.


niscreant Caught.
Richard Woodward, young man, was
arrested last night about 80 o'clock by
Police Officer Fay and Deputy Constable
Charles Kon and charged with assault
to murder.
Woodward visited the crib at 1912 Ala
media street accompanied by a French
woman named julie Durant. They were
walking into the rear room, she being in
front, when without any warming, he
struck her over the right side OF the
head with coupling pin, and inflicted
q wound about four inches IN length. The
woman turned and he knocked ner down.
She bled very profusely from the cut and
screamed loudly for help. Woodward
started for the door and ran away, but
was caught at the north end Of the street
by Mr.. Kon. who turned him over to the
other officer.
Woodward would give no OK xplanation OF
his act.
The herald., 1895-08-18

test meeting, which will be participated
in by visiting speakers and mediums
assisted by local talent. The evening
service will be opened with a brief ad-
dress by the popular young medium, Mrs.
Maud Freitag of San Diego, who will be
followed, for their last appearance, by
Mrs. Cowell of Oakland and DR.. Schlesin-
ger of San Francisco. Ben Barney and
others will also give tests. This will be
the closing meeting of the congress, and
the last opportunity of hearing some of
the best mediums in the state.
The herald., 1895-08-18
Birds of Brilliant Plumage

There are few birds whose plumage is
80 variable as the ptarmigan. Three
times in the year its plumage changes; 1t
has separate coats for spring. autumn
and winter. At the beginning ot Novem-
ber it puts on the last costume Of the sea.
son. Its spring brown and Summer gray
serve we'll to hide it among the scanty
herbage OF its haunts from the keen eye
of the soaring falcon.
The herald., 1895-08-18
Unexpected Victory for Silver

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE returns from
county con inventions today indicate an unex-
pected victory for free silver. Some conven-
uons adopted resolutions condemning Senator
Brice's financial views. Some counties that
selected free silver delegates ind orsed Brice.
ana nearly all indorsed James E. Campbell for
governor; Since the. returns are in the silver
but the erios men do not eoncsde 1t,
The herald., 1895-08-18
THE TRAMP SHOT
But Tie Was Himself Well Filled With Dose
Of Lead

But Tie Was Himself Well Filled With q Dose
Of Lesd
TOLEDO, o., Aug 17.-Threc tramps gave
the police q two hours chase and q pitched
battle today. Policeman shatfer was shot
through the right shoulder and Policeman n
smith in the right hand. For some time ira ps
have been making a rendezvous under the Oak
street bridge over the Lake Shore road. Patrol
man Shaffer ordered the gang to leave. Part
did SO, three defying him. He called Officer
Smith to his aid and proceeded to drive them
out, when Clarence A. Smith. a sailor from Ne W
York. drew a pistol and wounded both. The
patrol wagon was summoned and after two
hours chase the three we're captured after
Smith had his legs from his knees down filled
with buckshot from q dOuble.barreled shot.
gun fred by an officer.
The herald., 1895-08-18
Pharmaceutical covnclj

DENVER, Aug. 1.-THE delegates 10 the
American Pharmaceutical associations con.
vention discussed scientific subjects at their
meeting today. The papers were of great SCI
entitic value but of little interest to the pub
lie. The council has elected tho following of.
hcers: Chairman, William g. Thompson
Washington; vice-chairman, william c. All.
pers, Bayonne. N. j.; secretary, w. Kennedy,
Po. tsville, Pa.
The herald., 1895-08-18

run homo the Vigilant set her spinnaker,
with which she had covered half the
seven miles and it drew very we'll.
The two or possibly three races which
will be held this week will prove m ore
cconclusively than any meeting the yacbt is
have yet had, the true differences be-
tween the boats. When they come to-
gether OH Tuesday next they will be more
highly keyed and faster afoot than at
any time during their careers.
The herald., 1895-08-18
The spirItuelists. Con .ress

Today will close the spirituaists' con.
ventien which has oeen IN session during
the last five DAYS. The exercises yester.
day were of an interesting and nstruc-
tive character, and we're enjoyed by large
and appreciasive audiences. Today's pro.
gramme will consist OF two services. At
2 p. 'm. there will be a conference and
The herald., 1895-08-18
A Sky Scraner

BAN FhANCIsCo, Aug. l7.-Claus spreck.
els the sugar king, has let contracts for the
construction in this city OF the tallest building
west OF Chicago. The structure will be stu-
ated at the corner OF Market and Third stree Is
and viii be fifteen stories high. The estimated
cost 10 81, 900. 600.
The herald., 1895-08-18
BARGAIN COUNTER IDEA RUN STARK MAD

The:bargain counter idea has spread un-
til now it has reached the dealers in sur
gicai appliances and similar goods. Over
on Washington.street is a store whore u
cut rate has been inauguarted in crutches.
In the window is q sign reading:
The herald., 1895-08-18
commsuder Watson Rapidly Recovering

WASHINGTON. Aug. ia cablegram was
received from Lieutenant Harris at Guayaquil
today stating that Commander Watson was
rapidly recovering and would soon be ready to
assume command of the Ranger. Nothing was
said about the recent engagements between
the government and the revolutionists in
The herald., 1895-08-18

about 760 per cent short of an average
this year. owing to cut worms. This
deficit means good deal in a state
where everybody eats cove oysters with
catsup.
The herald., 1895-08-18

Georgia has a queit, harmless Seventh
Day believer in the chain gang for . year
for working on SUNDAY.
The herald., 1895-08-18

Tom Eek and John S. johnson are
talking about getting up big profession
al race meeting IN Minneapolis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
Another Railroad Scheme.

The Milwaukee Sentinel is authority
for the following railroad scheme in
which the Twin Cities and Wood county
is interested in:
Berlin, Wis, June 23.-There is much
speculation in Berlin concer ming the
new railroad line from Oshkosh to Ber-
lin for which surveys are being made.
The idea that it is an independent road
for local trade only, does not meet with
very ready belief. No one believes
that such road would pay well enough
to warrant its construction. The fact is
regarded as peculiar that Mayor Wood
some days ago recei, el a letter from q
Chicago railway contracting firm asking
about the width of Fox river at Berlin,
whether boats run or not and how the
people would regard new road tc Grand
Rapids.
1t is surmised that short cut for the
Wisconsin Central is being planned,
starting from Oshkosh over the new road
and proceeding by an extension to
Wautoma, Plainfield and Grand Rapids,
and thence over the Centralia, Port
Edwards q Northern Ca small indepen-
dent road that the Central could easily
obtain) to Marshfield and thence over
the partially completed short cut to
Chippewa Falls. This would shorten
the distance between Chippewa Falls
and Oshkosh considerably and give the
line number of good towns, tapping a
now almost railroadless section. This
would give the Central almost an air
line from st. Paul to Manitowoc, a
shorter line to Chicago and large
addition to its local territory from which
to draw business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
State of Wisconsin-County Court
for Wood County-In Probate.

In the Matter of the Estate of Henry Buss
Deceased.
Letters of Administration with will annexed
on the estate of said Henry Buss, deceased
having been granted and issued to Albert BUS
ON the 10th day of April, 1895, it is now at this
special term of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Henry Buss
deceased, do present their claims for examina-
ton and allowance to this court on or before the
3rd day of December, 1895, which time is hereby
allowed and limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the reg ular terms thereof to be
held at the probate office in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on the first Tuesday,
being the 9Th day of November, 1895, and the
first Tuesday, being the 3rd day of December,
1895.
AND 1t Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands will be received, examined and adjus-
ted as aforesaid, and of the time limited for
creditors to present their claims, be given by
publishing a copy of this order and notice for
four successive weeks in the WOOD COUNTY
REPORTER, weekly newspaper published at the
city of Grand Rapids, in said county, the first
publication 60 be within ten days from tie date
of the order.
Dated April 16th 1895.
E. C. PoRs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
State of Wisconsin-County Cour
for Wood County.
IN PROBATE.

In the Matter of the Estate of Matthew
Wallock, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
Matthew Wallock, deceased having been
granted and issued to Johanna kubisiak on the
Is day of June, 1925, it is now at this special
term of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Matthew
Wallock deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this Court on or
before the 9TH day of January 1896, which time
is hereby allowed aud limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and
demands of all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular term thereof to be
held at the probate Office in the city of Grand
RAPIDS in said County, on the first Tuesday
being the 3rd day of September, 1895, and the
first Tuesday being the 9TH day of January,
1886. -,
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That
notice of the time and place at which said
claims and demands will be received, examined
and adjusted as aforesaid, and of the time
limited for creditors TO present their claims be
given by publishing copy of this order and
notice for four successive weeks in the Wood
County Reporter. a weekly newspaper published
at the city of Grand Rapids, in said county, the
first publication to be within ten days from the
date of the order.
Dated Grand Rapids, June 18th 1895.
By the Court,
E. C. Pogs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending Monday, June
"A, by S. G. Emery, Director Weather
Bureau, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulletin No.
IL.
The weather during the past week
has been more favorable than during
any previous one since the beginning
of the crop season. The drouth in the
extreme southern counties has been
partially broken by light showers,
which caused a general Improvement in
crop prospects IN that section. The
distribution of rainfall over the remain
ing portion of the state has been
uneven, though nearly all sections have
sufficient moisture for present needs,
and crop prospects grow brighter each
day, except in regard to hay, which is
found by those who have commenced
to cut, even lighter than was expected.
Corn is making a remarkably fine
growth. The crop is reported in
excellent condition throughout all sec
tons. A majority of reporters say the
prospects were never better at this date,
Cut-worms and other pests are present
in some fields, but this trouble is
growing less in most sections. Potatoes
are coming on rapidly, and though the
yield would be increased by more rain,
as the roots are just setting, the general
condition of the crop could not be
greatly improved upon. In Lincoln
county they are still planting potatoes.
The condition of winter wheat and
rye is extremely varied, and ranges
from a good average crop to a complete
failure. These grains are best in the
west and northwest counties where a
good yield is looked for. One difficulty
regarding rye is the heads have not
filled, owing probably to the May frosts.
Oats are generally reported in splendid
condition. They are now heading out
and though the straw is short and IN
some fields the heads also, the general
outlook is good. Pastures throughout
the south half of the state are poor and
as a consequence the milk supply is
falling off considerably. In Lafayette
county the pastures are dead and some
farmers are cutting green oats for feed
Those extreme conditions are believed
to be local, but many farmers are sowing
millet and in many ways preparing fol-
short supply of feed.
Cranberries are doing well, the vine:
making good growth and some of the
marshes promise a fair crop. Straw
berries about all picked, the yield bein:
about half the usual amount. Rasp
berries and blackberrjes will b'
plentiful. Apples probably half al
average crop. The present outlook TO
corn, potatoes, oats and barley is mos
promising; garden truck will b.
plentiful, and should the month of Jul.
furnish good supply of moisture Their
will be no lack of fodder The presen
conditions do not favor dry spell, bu
on the contrary, frequent showers ar
indicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27

The July MIDLAND (Des Moines) is
out. Its pictures delight the eye and
its contents please. If its ''Types of
Midland Beauty can only sustain the
high standard Of the July number "a
full-page picture of Des Moines young
LADY, that feature will become very
popular, for everybody delights in
beauty. ''The Spirit Lake Massacre, -
the most tragic event in the early
history of the Northwest, is vividly
described by Ex-Governor Carpenter.
Abbie Gardner Sharp, sole survivor OF
the tragedy, tells thrilling tale of her
experiences while captive among the
Indians. Frank Russell, naturalist,
continues his adventures in northern
British America. Senator Allison
estimate of James F. Wilson's career,
with tributes from the dead senator's
personal friends, Major Byers, ex-
Minister Conger and Editor Junkin
will command a wide reading. The
stories, sketches and poems of the July
MIDLAND make delightful summer read
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
Claims an Estate of SI,ooo,ooo.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, June Pc.
E. Mcmahon, who claims to be the only
heir to the estate of Lord Alfred
Mcdonald Granville, is in the city
taking dispositions to establish his claim.
Mcmahon claims to be the son of Mrs.
Mary Bensley, deceased, formerly of
California. If he can prove his claims
an estate worth more than $1,000, 900
awaits him.
Mr. Mcmahon will be remembered
by many of our citizens. While living
here he claimed to be a nephew of Mrs.
Bensley. In the light of the revelations
made by the San Francisco Examiner
shortly after the lady's death, it would
seem as if his chances of succeeding
to any property by reason Of her being
the widow of Lord Granville rather
remote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
Married in Chicago.

News reached us this week of the
marriage, in Chicago, of Miss Gertrude
Tyler, formerly of Centralia, and Mr..
Albert Stanford, a jockey and steeple
chase rider from the great Stanford
farms Of California. The young uple
arrived in Centralia Tuesday morning
where they will pass week or ten days
with her mother and family, after
which they will return to Chicago and
thence to California where they expect
to make their home. Miss Tyler is
we'll known in the Twin Cities where
she resided many years and was always
regarded as an estimable and refined
young lady, having a strong religious
character. She went to Chicago some
time before the Worlds Fair and has
been there ever since, excepting a
Christmas visit paid athome in 1894. Of
Mr. Stanford we know little, but we
commend to him the young lady he has
found as wife, and the best wishes of
the REPORTER 90 with them wherever
they may be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27

d. D. Conway, a member of the law
class at the State University for the
past two years, graduated on Thursday
June Goth. You will please address
him hereafter as attorney-at-law. He
came home Tuesday morning and has
already entered Geo l.. Williams law
office as a partner. Dennis is one OF
the most genial hard working young
men in the Twin Cities. He served
the county two terms as Clerk OF
Court in which capacity he made an
excellent record and many friends.
We join with his host of friends in
extending our best wishes for future
success in the law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27

Persons throwing boxes. paper and
other refuse in the Wisconsin river
would do much better if they got rid of
it by burning. The river is natural
drainage of water through the country
which it flows but there is a law against
making it a dumping receptacle for all
kinds of rubbish. Most Of this rubbish
floats to the banks in our city limits
and looks badly. We hope this hint
will be received kindly and the practice
stopped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-27
LEGALS.

Wood County Court-In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Marian L
Bensley, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Bertrand
G. Chandos Administrator of the Estate OF
Marian L. Bensley, deceased, representing
among other things that he has fully admins
tered the said estate, and praying that a time
and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account of his administration, and that the
residue of the said estate be assigned to such
persons as are by law entitled to the same;
1T is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at my office in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 9th day of August, 1895, at II
o'clock a. M
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice Of
said application and hearing be given to al
persons interested, by publication of copy O.
this order for three successive weeks in the
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed
in said county, before the day fixed for sale
hearing.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1885,
BY the Court,
E. e. PoRs County Judge