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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
No. 100 Al
published March 81, 1895.
CHAPTER 50.

Nc 100 Al published March q, 1895.
CHAPTER 50.
AN ACT to amend section l, of chapter 30, of
the laws OF 1898, entitled, a act to author
ize Bertrand G. Chandos and Geo. E. Hoskin-
son, their associates and asgigns, to build
and maintain a dam across the Wisconsin river
at Grand Rapids"
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represent
ed in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Section /, of said chapter 30, of
the laws of 1898, is hereby amended so as TO read
as follows: Section l. Bertrand G. Chandos
and George E. Hoskinson, their associates and
assigns, are hereby authorized to build and
maintain a dam across the Wisconsin river at
Grand Rapids, at such place on said river as
they may elect on lots four, seven and
eight, in section eight, in township twenty
county, for the purpose Of utilizing the
water power created thereby, and for the
purpose of improving the navigation of said
river; provided, that said dam shall not exceed
twenty feetin height, and shall be so constructed
and maintained as not to obstruct the running
Of lumber, timber or logs down said river and
over such dam, and that q slice shall be con-
strEcted and maintained in said dam at least
two feet below the general height thereof, and
not less than forty feet in width, and that the
same be constructed in accordance with the
laws of this state. And for the purpose afOre
said the said Bertrand g. ChandOs and George
E. Hoskinson, their associates, neirs and assigns.
are hereby authorized TO overflow and set the
water back upon, and hold II upon all such
lands as shall be necessary for keeping up and
maintaining such dam, and TO acquire title to
such lands for such purposes by purchase, lease
or condemnation; and i'll case said Bertrand g.
Chandos and George I. HOskinsOn. their heirs,
associates and assigns, are unable to agree with
the owners Of such lands SO necessary for said
purposes, for purchase, lease or Use thereof, and
the right of foWage thereof, or as to compensa-
ton TO be made for taking or flooding any such
lands then they the said BertrandG g.. Chandos and
George E. HoskinsOn, their associates, heirs and
assigns, may acquire the same by proceedings
OF condemnation. III the manner provided and
set forth in section III, OF the revised statutes
of this state. as amended by chapter SIS, of the
laws of 1852, the provisions of which said sec
ton and chapter are hereby made applicable
for the purpose of acquiring any such lands,
for the purpose aforesaid, under this act.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March %, 1885.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Mr.. n. ]. Bouncher, C~entralia, moved
his harness shop this week from the old
quarters on Front st. into a neat little
shop erected as an addition to the large
building recently moved by Fred
Jackson upon French st. The location
is a good one and will be handler to the
farmers as they drive into town. Mr..
Boucher has put in a fresh stock of
goods and everything about his place
looks bright and clean. He desires to
meet all old customers and many new
ones in the new place of business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
We are having delightful spring
weather.

Lemense & Getchal have opened a
general repair shop in the Fred jackson
building on French St. which has been
transformed by the carpenters from a
barn into a business place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
Wood County Court-In Probate.

'fOCN OOoI1Ns NcbIl III ODdl
STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
WOOD COUNTY,
IN the matter of the last Will and Testament
Of Q Schnabli, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of John
schnabli, deceased, late Of The Town Of Grand
Rapids in said county. has been fled in this
Office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Herman Boetcher, the executor named therein,
praying that the same be proven and admitted
to PROBATE, according 10 the laws Of this state,
ana that letters testamentary begranted thereon
according to law;
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at the probate office, i'll the City OF
Grand Rapids. Wis, on the 18th day Of April, A.
d. 1855, at 10 O'Clock IL. IN.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice Of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested,
by publishing a copy Of this order for three
weeks successfully. in the WOOD COUNTY REPoR-
TER, q newspaper printed in said county,
previous to said hearing.
Dated March 18th, 1895.
By the Court,
&c. PoRs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

You have noticed, perhaps, that the
bill for the creation of a State Water
ways Commission has been indefinitely
postponed by the Assembly. This
means another two years of trouble for
the paper mills on the Wisconsin River.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

1t is difficult to say what is to be the
outcome Of building the big projected
dam this year. We hear Of new
difficulties but they may be smoothed
out in the early future. The dam ought
to be built this summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

You will have to put a collar and
license tag on your pet canine hereafter
or the dog catcher will have him. Read
the Ordinance in another column of this
issue to that effect. Worthless ours
must 90 and its good thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

For SALE CHEAP.-A few GOOD building
lots in E. J. Lyons auditionin Centralia.
For prices and particulars enquire of
Theron Lyon, Centralia, Wis. 4wk.
An exchange says it is one of the
mysteries of life, that the man who
knows exactly how a newspaper should
be edited, is always engaged in some
other business.
We understand two motor bicycles
have been ordered by Wausau parties.
We would like to see the "things" in
motion.
The Burns Hotel, of Nekoosa, vas
sold by the sheriff Monday to Henry
Ullrich, of Milwaukee, consideration
S145O. Mr.. Burns will vacate the prem
Uses soon.
Beggs' German Salve is the most per-
feet Pile remedy ever put on the
'market. Cures where all others fail.
A positive guarantee with every box.
John E. DAILY your popular druggist
keeps it.
The city of Marshfield has purchased
a rock crusher from The Western
Wheel ScraperCo. of Aurora, III. They
are going to use it in crushing rock for
road purposes.
DR.. 0. 7. Hougen was made a Knights
Templar in Crusade Commandry No. II
Stevens Point Thursday evening.
Messrs. John Parrish and Geo. n.
Wood were present to guard the
doctor.
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup relieves
that soreness and s%mothering sensation
in your lungs. Safer, surer and quicker
than any medicine on the market.
Every bottle guaranteed by your popu-
lar druggist John Z. DAILY.
April FOOLS day was attended with
many p~leasantries. Among the many
who were fooled Mrs. L. Fournier came
in for her share. You are referred to
her for particulars.
The Protective committee of the
Green Bay, Winona & st. Paul railroad
announced that the time for depositing
securities under its plan of reorganiza-
ton has been extended to April Is.
For SALE OR EXCHANGE.-Farm of 10
acres, % improved, new Is room house,
good barn, and splendid water located
at South Centralia. Will sell or trade
for property in city. Enquire of ". \.
Peso, Centralia. If.
The Stevens Point Journal in its
correspondence items says that a car
load Of pike and bass caught in the
Wolf river will be put in Lake Emily
this spring, through the efforts of N. S.
Murat, of Amherst. Our fishermen
will please take note.
Governor Upham has appointed May
Sd as Arbor day, and recommends that
all public schools, colleges and other
educational institutions, and all the
citizens of our great state, do observe
the same i'll an appropriate manner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
BEGGS' GERMAN SALINE

The Household remedy. Every
family should keep it for Cuts, Burns,
Bruises, and Inflammation of all kinds.
John E. DAILY keeps a full supply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The Aid Society of the NJ. E. Church
will meet with Mrs. r. w. Lyons.
Wednesday afternoon all the members
are requested to be present as there is
business of great Importance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Messrs. Lyon 4 Smart, of Port
Edwards, have their factory building
nearly completed and expect to COM
mence operations next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
Circuit Court-Wood County.
HATTIE JOHNSON, Plaintiff,

NELs JOHNSON, Defendant.
The State Of Wisconsin to the said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this ummOn
exclusive Of the Gay Of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case Of your failure so to do, judgment will
be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint: Of which a copy is
herewith served upon you.
J. W. COCHRAN, Plaintiffs Attorney,
CIV. P.O. Address, Centralia. Wood Co., Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Milwaukee Telegraph: There is not
a soldier, not a patriotic man or woman
in Wisconsin who will not thank the
legislature for passing the bill which
provides for displaying the American
flag upon or in all of the public schools.
The bill has passed both houses and of
course the patriotic governor will
approve it. For years the soldiers have
been asking for this law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The pleasant weather of the past few
days has brought out lovers Of boating
who are enjoying themselves on the old
WlscOnse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

For SALE.-A fine residence property
centrally located with a new house and
barn on easy terms. For particulars
enquire of A. L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Rube. Welsh, a resident of W~ausau,
was brought down from a lumber camp
near Choate, Mich, Tuesday last where
he had been badly injured by a falling
tree. DR.. Taugher, who has charge of
the case, reports that two ribs of the
injured man were fractured and that he
had been otherwise hurt, but not
dangerously, and hopes to soon have
him around again.-Wausau Central
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

All kinds of Wisconsin legal blanks
at this Office, % cents per dozen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Go to DAILY the Druggist for all kinds
of fishing tackle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Fishing tackle of all kinds at Daly's
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

For SALE.-One hundred acres of
land, with water power and Touring
mill, personal property with same cheap
and on easy terms. For price and par
ticulars address W. A. Harrison, New
Rome, Wis, or A. L. Fontaine, Grand
Rapids, Wis. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Confirmation services will be held in
the Moravian church next Sunday fore
noon April 9TH at ten O'Clock in the
German language. In the afternoon at
$50 o'clock in the Scandinavian Ian
guage. All are invited to attend who
understand these languages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

hsg%O. t. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone at Office
81 residence u.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Never before in the history of the
white man has the ice in the Wisconsin
river at this point known to have gone
out so quietly as it did Monday April 1st
Two weeks ago the ice was 8 feet thick
but the continued winds during this
time rotted the ice even tho they were
cold and it just melted away. The
water in the river is extremely low.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

All kinds of house paints at Daly's
Drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

If you want a bargain in secondhand
bicycles 90 to DAILY, the druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The Hair is the browning beauty of
woman and is something every woman
should be interested in. If your hair
is dry and brittle, falling out or turning
gray. try Beggs' Hair Remover. 4
positive guarantee with every bottle.
Price IS cts. Sold by John E. DAILY.
druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Large township plats for sale at the
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER office. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

For RENT.-A desirable farm a
Nekoosa. Enquire of GEO. n. WooD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
LOCALS.

Bicycle to rent at Daly's Drug Store.
The home of Thomas Rein, Rudolph.
was burned to the ground Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
TX NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Meets every second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings of each month in Odd
Fellows Hall.
G.. J. JACKSON, Com.
/. j. COOPER, Adj.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.
BeogS' Little Giant Pills.

Keep the name in mind when you
want a perfect and honest pill. 40 pills
N each bottle. All others have from %
to 30. Sold by John E. DAILY druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

For SALE OR EXCHANGE.-Farm of 10
acres, 25 improved, new Is room house,
good barn, and splendid water located
at South Centralia. VIII sell or trade
for property in city. Enquire Of W. 4.
Peso, Centralia. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
Wisconsin.

An invitation was received at this
Office this week to attend the commence
ment exercises of the Chicago College
of Dental Surgery Tuesday April 2nd at
the Schiller theatre Chicago. In look
ing over the list of those who are to
graduate we noticed the familiar name
of Russell Lyon, to whom we are
indebted for the invitation. This item
of news will be pleasing to Russel's
many warm friends here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

We understand two motor bicycles
have been ordered by Wausau parties.
We would like to see the "things" in
motion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

THE PREVENTION OF DOGS RUNNING AT
LARGE M LICENSING OF THE SAME WITHIN
H CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The Protective committee of the
Green Bay, Winona & st. Paul railroad
announced that the time for depositing
securities under its plan of reorganiza-
ton has been extended to April Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Some people always look fresh and
Young, while others look p~rematurely
old, with skin-dried y and wrinkled.
The only difference between the two is
the loss of vitality in the blood. People
using Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker always look fresh and healthy.
Sold and warranted by your popular
Druggist, John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

An exchange says it is one of the
mysteries of life, that the man who
knows exactly how a newspaper should
be edited, is always engaged in some
other business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

Governor Upham has appointed May
Sd as Arbor day, and recommends that
all public schools, colleges and other
educational institutions, and all the
citizens of our great state, do observe
the same in an appropriate manner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04
Wall Paper at Daly's Drug Store.

For SALE CHEAP.-A few good building
lots in E. J. Lyons alditionin Centralia.
For prices and particulars enquire of
Theron Lyon, C~entralia, Wis. 4wk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The Stevens Point Journal in its
correspondence items says that a car
load Of pike and bass caught in the
Wolf river will be put in Lake Emily
this spring, through the efforts of N. S.
Murat, of Amherst. Our fishermen
will please take note.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

The Burns Hotel, Of Nekoosa, was
sold by the sheriff Monday to Henry
Ullrich, Of Milwaukee, consideration
$145O. Mr.. Burns will vacate the prem
Uses soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-04

April FOOLS day was attended with
many pleasantries. Among the many
who were fooled Mrs. L. Fournier came
in for her share. You are referred to
her for particulars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-12

traders claiming Improvement, but stable
parcels still offered at old figures. Yellow
butter grades, 271aG2Sc.
Coffee-Options opened steady and un-
changed to points net decline. ruled duh
and rather heavy under lower market ana
generally Indifferent foreign news and closed
dull at points net decline. Sales, 500
bags, including March, 1850: May, l4-l0q
1475c; September, a. 7od14.75c; October, IA; 7sc;
No. Rio, 1880. Rio-Strong. Receipts. 5000
cleared FOR the United States, l2,eVo bags
cleared for Europe, 1000 bags; stock, l2S,-
600 bags. Warehouse deliveries from New
York yesterday 4S70 bags: New York stock
to-day, 190.3S7 bags; United States stock,
242, 40 bags: afioat for the United states.
17So00 bags; total visible for the United
States, 420. 10 bags, against 462,fss bags
last year.
Sugar-Raw firm; fair refining. 11-l6c:
centrifugal, So test, &c. Sales, 1883 bags
centrifugal, 50 test, at &c; 5000 bags centrl-
fugal, IS test, at 2 3-16c; 5000 bags concrete
So, at 23-16c; $50 bags muscovado, Sy at
11-16c; 1853 bags molasses. 50, at t-l6c I;
late Saturday 1886 centrifugal, 80 at
&c. and 500 bags molasses 2t-lec.
Refined firmer; No. 6, 3s-l6c; No.
z, 8 7-l6@3ssc; No. s. S5-16g31zc: No. 3;
G3 5-l6c; No r. 1-16qSAc; No. 10. &C.; off
A, 3a4@37sc; mold A, 3-l6q44sc' standard
A, 8 3-16QI4c; confectioners "A, 5.ltqg4c ,
cut loaf, 49-1664%c; crushed, 49-l6@4ssc :
powdered 4 3-16u4sse; graduated, lo-l6u
41kc: cubes, S-l6M43sc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-12
Week Opens with Trade slow, wealth
err Conditions UnfavorubIe.

Week Opens with Trade Slow, wealth
err Conditions unfavornbIe.
Trade opened little slow yesterday, bur
still good deal was doing In the filling
Of orders brought in on Saturday by the
travelling statesmen. who seem very con-
hdent that there is to be an active healthy
spring and early summer trade. Retail
merchants have light stocks and no back
bills to worry them, as a rule, and the
conditions generally favor trade In price
yesterday nearly all lines carried a steady
and firm tone and changes in values few
and slight. The provision market is ac-
tive and prices strong at the revised quo
tations of Monday. The hide market is
more active. but prices rule weak. In the
vegetable and fruit line strong prices pre-
vail and are likely 10 continue through
unfavorabIe reports Eggs are weak, East
ern markets becoming overstocked. Poul-
try Is steady. In other lines there is moth
the tendency to higher prices of some of
the staple groceries.
The local grain market is rather quiet.
There was some better attendance on
Change, but the bidding lacked spirit the
day closing with track bids ruling as fol-
wheat-.-No. red, 5sAc; No. 3 red. sic;
wagon wheat, SIC.
42c: No. 3 white mixed 42c; No. vel.
z
42c; No. mixed. 42c; corn. 41c.
Oats-No. 2 white. 331ac; No. white, 32c;
No. 2 mixed, S0lkc; No. mixed. 29c; re-
Rye-No. :. 45c for car lots. 4sc for wagon
rye.
Bran-s13.
Hay-No. l timothy, So; No. 2, So; No
prairie. $3.50; mixed, $3.50; clover $3.50 per
ton.
Poultry and Other Produce.
prices Paid by Shippers.)
Poultry-Hens. &c per lb chickens. &c;
cocks, Sc; turkeys, toms, &c per ID; hens, &c
per Id; ducks, &c per Id; geese, $4.S0Q540 per
dozen for choice
Eggs-Shippers paying 11c
Butter-Choice, 10Q12c
Honey-1Sc.
Feathers-Prime geese. SOQs2c per Id:
mixed duck. zoe per lb.
Game-Rabbits. 60Q65c: na1lard ducks,
$3.50 per doz yenison, per pound. 15@16c.
|. Beeswax-20c for yellow; 15c for dark.
Wool-lMedium unwashed lie: fine merino
unwashed Sc: Cotswold and coarse comb
/ ing, 10a12c; tub-washed. 16q1Sc; bury and
understandable. &c less.
HIDES TALLOW. ETC.
Hides-No. / green-salted hides, sac; No.
2, 4Ac.
Calf Skins-Green-sal No. /, &c; No.
2, &C.
Grease-White. 4kc; yellow. SIC; brown.
Tallow-No. j. &c; No 2, 31ac
Bones-Dry, $12@13 per ton.