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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
BEARSS MARSH.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.. Bennett, of
Fremont, have been the guests of their
son Mr.. A. E. Bennett during the past
week. He left Tuesday morning to
attend the Association Cranberry meet
ing at Grand Rapids.
Mrs. John r. Phillips, of Joliet, who
has been visiting at the home of Mr..
Chas Lester for the past few weeks
left for home Sunday evening.
Mr. J. Smith, of Tomah, has been
with friends on the marsh during the
week.
A trip to the river was INDUCED in
by party from the marsh including
Mr.. and Mrs. Whittlesey, Mr.. Founs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lester and family,
Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Fitch. Misses
Harriet Whittlesey, Augusta Schott,
Caroline and Susie Fitch. Messrs.
Charles and Harry Whittlesey, Henry
and Joe Fitch. A most enjoyable lunch
was extended to the party bv Mr.. VIM.
Quin.
The home of Mr. A. E. Bennett was
the scene of a most enjoyable gather
ing Saturday evening, the occasion
being Mr. Benefits birthday. The
house WAS most tastetulIy decorated
WIN mowers ana Terms. Inc dancing
hall made brilliant with many lanterns
and with excellent music dancing was a
pleasant feature of the evening. After
supper was served the company dis
persed wishing Mr.. Bennett the
heartiest of congratulations on this
pleasant occasion. Among the guests
present were Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
Bennett, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gaynor, Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Whittlesey,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Fitch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lester, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Searles, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Potter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Warner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene Warner, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Rein, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Potter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kreuger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Foley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Skeel, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Searls, Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Searles, Mr.. J. Smith, of
Tomah, Mrs. Phillips, of Joliet, Mr..
and Mrs. Trahern. The Misses Harriet
Whittlesey, Dorothy Fitch, Myra
Kreuger, Ada Potter, Maud and Mamie
Searles, Caroline Fitch. Lily Warner.
Augusta Schott. Messrs. Charles
and Henry Whittlesey, Henry and Joe
Fitch, Andrew Bessett, Gus. Johns,
Willie Trahern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
In Cupid'S Realm

DR.. j. D. Gutter, of Tomahawk, and
Miss Helen Philleo, of this city, were
united in the bonds of continual associa-
ton Wednesday noon by Rev. VIM
kilbourne. The Immediate members
of the family and very few friends
were the only ones present-a quiet, i'm
pressive wedding. Miss Stella Belanger.
Grand Rapids, and Mr.. J. Wilson, of
Tomahawk, assisted in the ceremony as
witnesses. After being seated to a
sumptuous wedding feast the bridal
couple boarded the east bound passen-
ger for Green Bay, whence they will
probably take boat trip on Lake
Michigan.
Miss Philleo is born and bred
Grand Rapids girl, graduate of the
Howe High school. She had many
sterling qualities, and numerous friends
at home. For the past two years she
has been teaching in the Tomahawk
schools where she formed the acquaint-
ance of DIR. Cutter, now her husband.
They will make their future home at
Tomahawk where the Doctor has a
large practice. He was for long time
superintendent of schools in his CITY
and is a man of business integrity and
worth. Best wishes of all their friends
follow them wherever they 90. May
success and prosperity attend them in
their new relations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending Monday, Aug
y, by s. G. Emery, Weather Director
Bureau, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulletin No.
80.
The past week has been an ideal one
as far as corn, potatoes and fall feed are
concerned. Heavy and frequent show
ers occurred in nearly all sections of the
state, which have soaked the soil to a
depth of three to six inches, and this,
in connection with the greatly increased
temperature, have caused decided
improvement in crop prospects.
The exceptions to the above favorable
conditions are to be found in Lafayette,
Green, Iowa, and few scattered local
tiles in the southeastern portion of the
state where the rainfall is deficient, aud
crops are suffering for want of moisture.
In many sections Of the state, however.
the rainfalls Of the past week were the
heaviest in years, and while some
damage has been done it is more than
counterbalanced by its beneficial effect
on growing crops. Potatoes are growing
finely and the prospects are favorable
for the largest yield in years, as the
acreage planted was probably never as
great as the present season. Oats are
harvested in all except the northern
counties and those threshed are gener-
ally turning out better than was expect
ed. The frequent rains have delayed
the threshers and in many cases the
stacked grain is heating badly. Barley
is proving one Of the best crops of the
season. Buckwheat is also remarka-
bly, fine crop and an unusually large
acreage has been sown to that
cereal, Mlllet shows a heavy growth
since the rain and this will 90 far to-
ward helping out the short hay crop.
Pastures are considerably improved
which is causing an increase in the milk
supply. \ very few find it necessary
to feed COWS, but the number of such
is decreasing.
Garden truck of all kinds will be I'M
usually plentiful and of good quality.
But little fall blowing has yet been done
as the farmers are busy stacking and
threshing. The general tone of CORE
spondents' reports are more cheerful
than upon any previous week this
season. and unless frosts are unusually
early, the season will prove a prosper
Gus one to the Wisconsin farmers in all
except the short hay crop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Death of l.. E. Hitchcock.

From copy of the Cortland, n. Y,
Standard we learn of the death of
Lewis Z. Hitchcock, so long q resident
of Grand Rapids. MIR. Hitchcock will
be remembered by all the old settlers
as man of integrity and honor who
was well liked here and greatly
respected He possessed many friends
here who will be panied to learn Of his
death and join with the writer in
extending sympathy to the widow and
her children The Standard contained
the following account of his death:
Mr. Lewis E. Hitchcock died at his
home on South st. in this village at an
early hour Thursday morning August S.
Mr.. Hitchcock was born in TruXtOn in
1926 and until 1857, when he moved to
Wisconsin, he lived in this county.
Five years before moving west the
deceased was married to Miss Julia
Grey of Geneva, \. Y. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hitchcock resided in the West until 81
when they returned to this village
where they have since resided. For
four years past Mr.. Hitchcock has been
an invalid from paralysis which yestel :
day resulted III his death The
deceased leaves wife and two children
Theo. A. Hitchcock and Mrs. c. Barnes,
both of whom live in the west. Mr..
Hitchcock's funeral was held from his
late home this afternoon, Rev. w. S. H.
Hermans officiating. Interment was
made in Glenwood cemetery. The
deceased was lifelong member Of the
Congregational church and in former
years an ardent Christian worker in
the church of which be was deacon.
He was also Mason. The deceased
was brother Of Mr.. J. ?. Hitchcock OF
this village and the late Oliver Hitch
cock of Cortland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Wonders of Yellowstone Park.

Mr.. O. NJ. Hanscom, of Minneapolis,
has been engaged by the Womens'
Relief Corps to give his popular
lecture at the opera house in this city
Saturday evening August 18th, on the
above subject. His lectures are illus
trated with the aid Of stereopticon,
He comes highly recommended and
will without doubt interest his listeners
with an account Of the Yellowstone
National Park, one Of The most beauti-
full and interesting places in the United
States. Go and hear him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted this
week to Wisconsin inventors, are re-
ported expressly for the Reporter, by
H. G. Underwood, Solicitor of Patents,
10Y Wisconsin ST. Milwaukee:
Harvey Fraser, Beloit, Planer; large
G. Maudt, Stoughton, Neck-yoke center;
Bruno V. Nordberg, & G. E. Shadall,
Milwaukee, Apparatus for producing
motive power; Chas. H. Phelps, Sharon
Watchman's time recorder; Chas. L.
Tolles, Eau Claire, Rut-cutter; Henry
A. Weeks, Lake Geneva, Gas-engine
Sylvester \. Wood, Manitowoc, Chin
ney-cleaner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Hard on The Cow.

An exchange tells of Il man out in the
western part of the state who went into
his COW stable the other night and by
mistake mixed the COW up a nice mash
in box full of sawdust instead of bran.
The COW merely supposed the hard
times were the cause of the economy,
meekly ate her supper, and the man
never discovered his mistake until the
next morning, when he MIXED the COW
and she let down half gallon Of tur-
pentine, quart of shoe pegs and a
bundle of lath'-Middleburgb, n. Y.
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Condition of Trade.

Business continues unusually active
for midsummer, and though there is
perceptible relaxation there are no
signs of reaction. The one change of
great Importance which the past week
has brought is eminently helpful-the
amicable settlement betwecn coal
miners and employers in Western
PENNSYLVANIA, Ohio and Indiana. II is
sad that about 100000 men will have
their wages increased after October LIST
by this adjustment, and while the
enlargement of purchasing power is of
consequence, it seems even more impor
tant that chronic cause of controversy
has been removed by the new agree
ment as to company stores. There is
no important change in crop prospects
and at this time no news is eminently
good news.
The outgo of gold continues, and
eXcites some comment, because it is
felt that the bond syndicate could arrest
the movement at once if it pleased by
reducing the rate of exchanges. But it
is quite generally believed that return
of part of the bonds originally taken
for Europe is one cause Of gold exports.
and although the international bankers
have been negotiating other American
securities in large amount, the ship
ments of domestic products are likely
to be much delayed and smaller than
usual. Interior movements are not of
much significance, and there is less
disturbance than usually attends prepa
rations for moving the crops. The
demand for commercial loans is still
comparatively narrow for the season.
Dun's Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Will TIOYe to Milwaukee.

Mr.. /. NJ. Alexander, of Port
Edwards, has rented a handsome
residence in Milwaukee where he will
move his family in the near future. He
also has taken an option upon the
property and may decide to purchase
At least he will spend the winter there
and may decide to locate permanently.
Mrs. John Edwards will occupy the
home at Port Edwards and continue
to reside there unless she gets too lone
some.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Correspondence.
NEW ROnE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Craney spent
Sunday last at Spring Greek the guests
of 7. Williamson and family.
Mrs W A. Harrison is on the sick
list this week.
James Craney makes frequent calls at
Biron; there must be something quite
attractive for him up there. James,
what is it,
VIM. Anderson made business trip
to Meadow Valley the latter part of last
week.
Messre. Floyd and Elmer Rank left
on Tuesday last for Illinois to join their
parents there. They are going down
by boat. Walter Horton went down as
far as the Dells with them.
Miss Jennie Cranev left Saturday last
to visit friends at Waupaca.
Messrs. r. NJ. Burroughs and II.
Monroe made q trip to Nekoosa on
Wednesday last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
ALL FREE.

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Discovery know its value, and those
who have not, have now the opportunity
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Send your name and address to H. Z.
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sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, Free, as we'll as copy of Guide to
Health and Household Instructor, Free.
All of which is guaranteed to do you
good and cost you nothing at j. E. DAILY s
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15

Murilla Sta, Ont, Jan, 10, 1894.
The W. H. Comstock Co.
Dear Sirs.-Have been selling your
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pills for the
past eight years; they are the only Pill
for the people. After having used them
once, they always come back for more.
Yours Truly,
JNo. MCLEAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Excursion to the DellS.

The c. NJ. & st. Paul Rv. will run an
Excursion train to the Dells leaving
Centralia August 18th at $50 a. m.
Fare for the round trip including ride
on the boat $500. 3W.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
OUR ABILITY.

To be of the greatest service to Won,
depends to some extent on your cOnferr-
ing with us. Our Line runs practically
through the center of the State, and we
desire to aid III improving the business,
OF the community. at the same time
beneftting our Road.
If those who read this will see what
our freight and passenger facilities are,
they will be sure to make more use of
our Lines. Our passenger trains are
run to accommodate the travel, and our
freight trains bk :>sss,s are not ex-
mpt handi i }ss.sss and and !" ra p5El
delivery. We zsssIISilss want to build
up our manu- ssSss Issspasss Sfacturing in
s 'fsss5S; a9 Il S T Ti55 Of ts #
kinds Pine, Hemlock, Birch, Eastwood,
Maple, Oak, ETC., Tan-Bark, together
with Granite and Lime Stone Quarries,
Clay Beds for Brick, and our unlimited
supply of Iron Ore, with general proxi-
nifty to markets, these facts should be
Of interest to all intending to locate
manufactures.
Correspondence is solicited from all
who want to do business with us.
W. II. kILLEN, G. L. WELLINGTON.
Industrial Commis'r Traffic Nor.
H. F. WHwCoMB,
General Manager.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
A LOVELY HEAD OF HAIR,

Is something that every woman should
be proud Of and is something that every
person can have if they use Beggs'
Hair Remover. \ positive guarantee
with every bottle. Sold by John E.
DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15
Excursion Rates.

The G. M. & st. P. Ry. will sci
excursion tickets to following points
For further particulars apply at office
Boston, Aug. 26 and so.
Louisville, KY, Sept. 10 and II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15

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Best calfsl1in, dongola tops, solid
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Each pair contains q paid-up Acct
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so days.
Wear Lewis Accident Insurance Shoes
once and you will never change. The
insurance goes for "full measure"
Talk with your dealer who sells Lewis
Shoes.
Sold by GEO, W. LYONS,
WISCONSIN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15

g@PO. L. Hougen NJ. D., Office oven
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81 residence u.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-08-15

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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-02-16

food for our creative imagination,
that power within us which If prop.
erly trained furnishes us with the
most exalted joys of earth. Again,
If we desire to select intellectual
food for the highest faculty OF the
human soul, that comprehending
power called reason, the border line
between man and the brute world,
where better than in ancient history
The person that has properly stud
led general history can never be
narrow minded. Here is the widest
field for generalizing.
The second use for ancient his
tory is the increased pleasure we
may receive from the wide field of
general literature. 1t has been
truthfully said that the library
today is the university of the world.
Every first class literary work is
rich with illusions to ancient his
tory. If we should ask any person
who was unacquainted with gener-
al history or ancient literature to
read Charles Summers noted speech
in the senate "Crime against Kan
sas," which is a very important
part of our own state history, how
very little would they appreciate
it's true merits? The same is true
of the thousands of works that have
become American classics.
Another use of ancient history to
every teacher. You cannot proper
" teach United States history with
out a knowledge of general history.
II is our opinion that no teacher
should be allowed certificate I'M
til thoroughly versed in general
history. 1t is an axiom that an
cient history is necessary to pre-
pare one to thoroughly understand
any special history. With thor
ough knowledge of the history of
the world your own knowledge OF
special history is vitalized and thus
you impart living thoughts to your
pupils. As you thus become cul-
turcd you impart culture and
breadth to those around you. 1t is
not how many pages in any branch
you lead your pupils through, but
how much of the subject matter
they have assimilated and what has
been its effect upon the mind and
character of each pupil. Here we
reach the end and aim of all our
work in the school ROOM. citizen
ship. And here we must conclude
by saying no branch taught in our
public schools can compare with
history, when properly taught, in
developing true citizenship.-E. o
Noble in Western Educator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-02-16
THE REWARD OF THE TEACHER.

Much is said about the improve
ment of the teacher, and no one
will dispute the fact that no teacher
can teach successfully unless he is
constantly making progress. But
the arguments adduced to prove
this are often falla cious. c. A.
Lewis is reported in the Western
School Journal as saying: "As long
as the baseball player receives a
greater compensation for his work
than does the teacher for his, and
the stage clown is better paid
than the minister in the pulpit, so
long will there be room for pro-
gress.'
Room for progress" for whom?
The teacher or the patrons.
The president of Harvard Uni
versity receives a smaller salary
than the chief cook of the Revere
house., Boston. Shall we infer from
this that the President of Harvard
must improve his methods, or that
the people must learn to appreciate
intellectual labor above that which
ministers to our physical wants!
II Is said that one of the Vanderbilts
paid his cook $4,000 year, but no
Vanderbilt ever paid $1,000 year
salary for a teacher of his children.
The people of Boston paid Fanny
Ellsler $4,000 "a week for dancing a
half hour each evening, an amount
equal to the life income OF some OF
the best teachers of the state. WhyF
Not because she performed her
duty more faithfully or more skill
fully than many teachers, but
because men will pay less literally
for the education of their children
then they will to see woman dance.
The base ball player, Charley Ben
nett, who was crippled in a railroad
accident in Kansas last winter, re-
ceiyed from the Boston Base Ball
club n benefit amounting to $500.
Are there not teachers in Kansas
as well qualified and as faithful to
their duties as Charley Bennett'
Whoever heard of a teacher receiv-
ing a benefit for being disabled on
the railroad or elsewhere? A saloon
keeper can make more in a year than
teacher can in ten. 1t is not the
fault of the teacher.
There are good reasons why a
teacher should study to improve
his methods and qualify himself
for better work, but they are not
based on expectations of higher
salary or with the hope that by so
doing he will be able to compete
in salary with that class which adj
ministers simply TO our amusement
or TO our physical pleasure. One
and the highest reason is duty.
Another is self respect. he has too
high a regard for himself TO fail to
prepare for his work. The true
teacher viii thus prepare himself