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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
Untimeiy Death of Tlrs. c. IL. Nilsson.
Fall, fall, thou withered leaf!
Autumn sears not like grief,
Nor kills such lovely flowers;
More terrible the storm,
More mOurnful the defOrm,

Autumn sears not like grief,
Nor kills such lovely flowers;
More terrible the storm,
More mOurnful the defOrm,
When dark misfortune lowers
The above words are appropriate to
head this article. A poor sick woman
takes her life while in delirium;
deranged mind brought about by illness
and hard work. She was not herself
for several weeks but no one suspected
that she would take her own life. She
preferred death to a miserable exis-
tence. Forgive the act for she was not
accountable IN the condition she had
been IN for two weeks.
Mrs. Nilsson has not been a real we'll
woman for several years. She was of
nervous temperament. She showed no
signs Of breaking down until her
return from Chicago two weeks ago.
Since then her husband had noticed
that her mind was failing and that she
had no interest in her business and was
suspicious of his every act. She
appeared to have but one thought, and
that she was meditating upon contin-
ually. She desired to be left alone and
was always i'll a pensive mood. On
this day Mr.. Nilsson ordered the family
to watch her closely and not allow her
her sister at Eau Claire to come and
help care for her as Mrs. Nisson's
condition was alarming him. At six
o'clock Tuesday, while supper was in
preparation and the girl was busy, Mrs.
Nilsson slipped out the side door, walked
to the Wisconsin river just back of
their home, and threw herself in. She
was soon missed at home and a search
was Immediately instituted by husband,
family and neighbors. 1t was fully
half an hour before her body was
discovered in the river lying with the
face downward. She had chosen
shallow water, it being not more than
three feet deep. She was carried to
shore by Mr.. John Codding. Doctors
Hougen and Harvie, assisted by Mr.. j
A. Gaynor. labOred hard for half an
hour trying to restore her to life, but
it was too late; she was dead.
Mrs. Dora E. Nilsson was born at
Summit, Waukesha county, Wis, Feb.
a, 1860. Came to Centralia in 1880 and
started millinery store. Was married
to Mr.. G. H. Nilsson the 18th dly of
June, 1882, but continued in business
on her own account until her death
-Four children were born to them and
all are living except Percy 4. who died
several years ago. The three surviving
daughters are Eva NJ. aged y years;
Ethel Amelia 10 years; Julia Irma
years. She also leaves a father, w. II.
Lyons, of Chicago; four brothers-JOhn
J. Lyons, Rockham, S. Dakota Geo. W.
Lyons. Babcock; James l. Lyons,
Chicago; Edward r. Lyons, Babcock;
and four sisters-Mrs. Mary E. Gardner
of Eau Claire; Mrs. Mary I, belong,
Ontario, Iowa; Mrs. Amelia A. Nilsson,
Centralia; Mrs. Julia L. GammeII Of
Chicago.
Funeral service took place to-day at
the NJ. E. Church at 2:30 O'Clock in the
afternoon, Rev. J. R. Reynolds officiat-
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
Saturdays Bal! Game.

And now we can say something fairly
good for Marshtield's ball chasers. An
organization came down from that city
Saturday last and met Twin Civ three
better on the diamond. 1t wasn't the
first nine Of MarshtieId, so we were
told, that appeared here, but an aggre-
CATION claimed to be better than the
best from up that way They were
a gentlemanly set of fellows anyway
and the makeup Of the team included
Messrs. DesbroW, BandeIin, Adams.
Sherle, Semmes, Lang, Baxter, Harkins
and Balkey.
Twin City was materially weakened
by the absence of first baseman Nash,
Captain Demitz, and pitcher Bandein,
the latter having joined NIarshfeld
ranks on salary and threw against his
old team IN this game. The home nine
however showed up with the following
players: Delap, Podawiltz, Tcknor,
Tom Mullen, Gotchev, Corcoran,
Lubbock, Snyder. H. Demitz.
The game was nothing snappy or
particularly filled with bright plays,
but it was decidedly interesting because
Of the equality Of the two conteSting
forces. 1t was played up to the last
half OF the seventh inning and then a
heavy rain storm made everyone
hustle for shelter. Marshfeld had
been seven times at bat and scored
runs. Twin City was up for six
chances and secured four runs. They
were just at their seventh trial with
the stick, PodawiItz had got around tc
third bag and Ticknor at bat with none
out, when wind and wet put an end tc
the fun. Lubbock pitched a strong
game for the home team, and surprised
his friends, striking out thirteen
Marshtielders in seven innings. Bande.
lin didn't find our boys as easy; he
succeeded in tanning four. Oscar is 3
ball player all round. Umpire George
Grignon declared the game a Sin
inning contest, score 7 to for Marsh
field. Score by INNINGS:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
KRUGER s. OLSON.

Judicious advertising pays and those
who follow it are successful. The new
firm Of Kruger & Olson, clothiers, be-
lieve i'll advertising and therefore have
a three column advertisement in this
issue Of the RzpoRrEI. Mr.. Olson is a
new conner among us but everybody
in Wood county knows T. w. Kruger,
because of his liberal advertising in the
past. They also know that he lives up
to his advertisements. Everything he
says or promises is always carried out.
This firm keep only the best goods
and sell at the best living cash prices.
Try them with an order and have this
statement verified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02

vention and have it regular until we
know when the Congressional Conven-
ton is going to be called. There is no
call yet for the Congressional Convention
issued by the Committee. We do not
even know, at least, l do not, where
the Congressional Convention will be
held; we do not know, at least, do
not, how many delegates this county is
entitled TO in the Congressional
Convention. This being the case, we
cannot legally issue the call for that
purpose until we are apprised of that
fact. Now, if | am wrong on this Bro.
Wood, and the position | take in this
matter, just call me down. 1t is bearlv
possible that we may be obliged to call
the second convention simply for
Congressional purposes. but if 1t is
called as late as that, then we could
unite that convention and the county
convention in one call.
No, l have no desire to mix county
matters with Congressional and State
whatever, although | do not see how
you are going to divorce them.
Very truly yours,
JOHN F. COLE.
The above correspondence is in
evidence Of the fact that Mr.. Cole knew
that the majority of the county central
committee wanted him to make the
county convention call early and prior
to his departure for st. Louis. He did
not do 1t, therefore we took the
responsibility upon ourselves and
believe We were justified under the
circumstances in so doing We are
willing that the Republicans of Wood
county should pass judgment upon our
action.
Respectfully yours,
T. J. WOOD,
L. NJ. ALEXANDER,
F. S. WoODwORTH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
MONONA ASSEMBLY, 1896.

Monona Lake Assembly opens it's
seventeenth annual ep,campment at its
beautiful grounds near Madison July q.
A splendid programme is offered. Art
lectures by Prof Charles Sprague
Smith, lectures on flowers by Git son,
naturalist and Sha kespearan lectures
by Homer B. Sprague. John @. WoolIv,
DR.. Mcintyre, Madison c. Peters, Chas.
F. Aked, of Englar d, George R. Wend-
ling and others will give popular adj
dresses. Polk Miller, the famous
deIineator Of the negro an d of life on
the plantation appears wo evenings.
Alba Haywood imperson ator with his
Peerless company Occ1 Ipy another,
Madam Bishop and Kath ryn Bruce as
vocalist, A. H. Knoll and Marie Mcneil
with cornet, Mr.. and NJ iss Trimmons
with harp and flute an the SIayton
Jubilee singers will f II the other
evenings. On the two c losing days the
famous Iowa State band will be present,
thus gloriously ror.ndin out the must
cal features Of the assembly. If
speakers Of Rational fame can be
engaged, one day will be devoted to
the discussion of political questions.
Persons des Iring further information
concerning this now famous gathering
should al dress James Z. Moseley,
secretary Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02

for the purpose stated in the call,
should, on second thought, be recog-
nized and respected by Chairman Cole
and the Marshfeld Times, as there can
be 30 doubt it will be by the Repub-
licans of the county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
NOT READY FOR WAR.

The present crisis finds the United
States totally unprepared for war, and
impresses on US strongly the necessity
of guarding our seaports. a matter Of
far more importance to us however
during this sickly seasons the neces-
sity Of guarding our health. Nothing
equals Dr.. Rays Liver-T as a health
guard. in regulating the bowels and
warding off disease. For sale by J. L.
DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
CAUTION,

All instantaneous cough cures contain
opiates and are liable to dry up the
phlegm and mucus in the bronchial
tubes and lungs, thereby causing con-
geston. We guarantee Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup against this danger. John
Z. DAILY has If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
Republican County Convention.

To the Republican Electors of Wood County,
/ Wisconsin:
| \ Republican State Convention having been
| called to meet at Milwaukee on the 9Th day of
August, A. d. 1896. at y O'clock NJ for the puT-
! pose of nominating a Republican State Ticket
to be voted for at the general election in Novem-
! Der next, and to transact such other business as
| may properly come before the said convention;
! And Republican Congressional District Con-
yentlOn for the Sh Congressional District Of said
State, being soon to be called TO be held at some
! appointed time and place for the purpose of
nominating a candidate for congress to be voted
for at said general election, and to transact such
other business as may properly come before the
! SAID convention. Therefore
| Notice is hereby given that a Republican
| County Convention for Wood County will be
| held at the Court House in the city of Grand
| Rapids in said county, on the 22nd day of July,
\. D. 1896, at one o'clock p NJ. of that day, for
| the purpose of electing seven ca delegates to
represent Wood County in said State convention.
| And also to elect delegates to represent Wood
| County in said Congressional convention, and
| cast her vote therein, as determined by the call
| therefor when made, and for the transaction of
! such other business as may come before the said
| County convention.
All voters without regard to past affiliations
! who believe in Republican principles and en-
dorse the financial and protective policies of the
National Republican Party, are cordially in
vited to unite under this call in sending dele
gates to said convention.
| The attention of the Chairmen of the several
| Republican Town and Ward Committees is call
ed to the fact that all Town and Ward Caucuses
must be called on notice of not less than ten
| 10, days.
The several voting precincts of the county will
| be entitled to representation in this Convention
on the basis Of one delegate for each fifty, 80,
! Republican votes, or major portion thereof,
cast at the last general election each voting
precinct having at least one vote.
| The following is the appointments:
AuburndaIe
Auburndale Town.
Cenralia, First
! second war
| y
Grand Rapids First ward
| second ward
| Ihlrd Ward.....................
| fOurtn Ward.................. ...........l
/ 1OWL ....
RudOl phi
HcII '''''.'.'
T&IalOSa'.''..'..
YES
Marshfeld First ward
NcCOIlu NdFQ........ -
Ihlrd
Fourth ............2
! - Fifth ward. ...... 2
Sixth
$500 -
MllIadOre
NekoOsa Nlllage.........
| Port Edwards. ........ . , 2
Pittsyille, First ward
1Cconu wal u.........
Ihlrd
| 4S
| seneca .......................2
Total So
f. J. WooD,
L. NJ. ALEXANDER,
| +. :. WOODWORTTI,
Republican County Central Com.
|
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
FACTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

Out of the 4,65O,OO0 boxes Of Beggs'
German Salve sold in 1895, only three
boxes were returned as unsatisfactory.
This seems almost incredible as every
box has positive guarantee accom-
panYing it. John E. DAILY sells 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
Tornado Insurance.

year 20 cents per $500.
years so cents per 500.
5 years so cents per $1C0.
In frst-class company, forty-fiye
years old, with more than O-ne Million
Dollars cash capital.
GEO. \. W,OoD. ACT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02

BI0TCHE8, PIMPI4BS, SCR0FULUS SORES
and all humors of the blood and skin
will succumb to Beggs's Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker. 1t positively has no
equal. Every bottle guaranteed. Ask
your popular druggist John E. DAILY for
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
SCHOOL CENSUS.

The result of the school census shows
no gal n in children of SC aool age in this
city during the past year, but to the
contrary a loss of four The total
nun her of school age in 1895, was 733.
This year 729-males, 3S1, females, 34o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
EYE, EAR, NOSE, THROAT.
AND CHRONIC DISEASE
SPECIALIST.


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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02

- PGeo. \. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02

Send in your bills for estimate A de
scription Of the Hodag accompanies
each estimate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
Very truly yours,
JOHN T. Coli

Mr.. Wood replied to the above letter
as follows:
June 9, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-15
a GREAT PICNIC.
Enjoyable Excursion Down the River Il
Fort POpham.

About 80 persons went down the
river, yesterday, to Fort Popham, on
the annual picnic arranged by the
Methodist and Baptist churches OF
this city
Every body had a good time. The
day was perfect and things went off
smoothly and right on time.
The Islander, black with people,
started at : O'Clock, with the Windsor
band aboard There was a great cheer
ing. as the boat left the wharf, and the
band played. The saw mill blew its
whistle. and everyone was merry. All
the way down, the scenery was en-
joyed, and the people on board waved
to those on the shore; while the people.
on the shore waved back
The party arrived at 10 O'Clock, and
did not leave until $50 giving ample
time for the cXcursionists to see every
thing and enjoy the place. Sports We're
carried on, a. II. Johnson. a. H. Nc
Master. II. Hall, L. Rice, II. Johnson
and Fl. Folsom being the winners.
The sail home was delightful, the
boat returning at 7.45.
Many of the prominent members of
the respective churches were present
in large numbers. and the younger
people were, of course, present in full
force. Rev J. NJ. Wyman. pastor of
the BAPTIST church, was present Rev
Mr.. Cummings Of the Methodist
church, however. was unable to b.
there, much to the regret of all, as on
an occasion of this kind, the genial
pastor is right in it with the young
people, especially, from the start.
The affair was thoroughly success
full.
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STATE NEWS.
washington.
CfIERRNFIEID.

CIfERRyFIELD.
The Pine Grove Cemetery Assoca-
ton has recently received as gift
from Hon. William NJ. Nash a deed oil
two acres of land.
COLUMBIA FALLS
The Eastern Division of Bucksport
District Ministerial Association met al
Columbia Falls, July 6 TO s. Presiding
Elder Norton was in charge Many
good papers were read on the different
topics. The Church in Politics" was
discussed by Eevs. Carter Wright
Timing and others. and was very in
teresting: also The Relation of the
Ministers to Municipal Reform" The
Duty of an American Citizen" and
Fasting as Il Means of Grace" TIL
meetings We're well attended and very
interesting.
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TWO OLD TREES.
All That Is Lett Will Be Chopped Into Kind
ling.Wood.

There was great Chopping of old
trees eyer on Willow street. near the
Gannett x Morse Concerns establish
ment, yesterday. IT made one sad to
ANONYMOUSLY cut into bits for kinling
some vulgar fire.
The one opposite the buildings sit
uated on the Bridge estate is known
to be at least 200 years old. it having
been traced back as far as that by the
Bridge family. 1t was recently blown
down. Comrade Levi Nj. Poor, who has
charge of the outside work for Mr.
Gannett. did the work with great skill
and grace. and the sound Of the chop
per's axe was in the air. The old will
low stump on the Concerns land was
also dug out and will be taken away.
Walter ID. Stinson, seeing the digging
going on, went to see if he could find
something curious to add to his col
lection Of the ancient and remarkable
relics, from the Fort Western Gene
terry, which formerly stood on the site.
He was soon in it with both feet. and
with sturdy blows chopped off great
root
He found a suitable piece of an old
head stone placed there in loving re-
membrane by some of the early set
tiers of this beautiful valley. He at
once tried to decipher the inscription.
which, it is to be regretted, is nearly
effaced by time. But as a relic it is
still valuable.
Some years ago the old cemetery was
dug up and the bones of many an old
settler piled in together and laid away
at the cemetery at Pettingilrs corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-15
BOARD OF REGISTRATION CHOSEN.
Work Has Been Commenced on Lists fol
Coming Election.

The terms of office of the Republ-
can and Democratic members of tho
city board of registration having ex-
PRED. the following have been reap
pointed by Mayor Choate to serve three
years: Leslie A. Dyer. Republican:
5. 5. Lancaster, Democrat Col A. S.
Bangs was appointed by Governor
CleaVeS, some time ago, as chairman
of the board. making it the same as
before.
The board is now at work preparing
lists, which are to be posted 80 days
prior to election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-15

AS the hot weather and it's attendant
evils approach, bear in mind the old
adage: "A stitch in time saves nine"
IT is we'll known that dose of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy taken in time is better than
nine doses when prostrated with
cholera morbus or diarrhoea 1t
should be kept in every home, ready
for instant use. The % and so cent
sizes for sale by City Drug Store,
Hallowell. m,w,f, folrm
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AdIniniStratO Sale b%.
Auction.

The homestead of the late Warren Tur-
ncr situated in Randolph Maine on
of a large lot of land with room for a
large garden, a double tenement house
and ell with q large stable and shed at
tached. The lower tenement has double
parlors. dining room, bed room. kitchen
ana pantry. Seven finished rooms on
the second floor and one finished room in
attlc. The stable has three large stalls
and a harness room. City water in house
and well water on premises. This prop
serty Is within three minutes walk of
" alter street in Gardiner, and desirable
for occupancy or an investment
The sale Will take place on the prem
lses, Tuesday July 2st. at o'clock r.
Terms for SALE. Two hundred dollars
cash on day of sale and balance in thirty
days ON delivery of deeds.
For particulars inquire of Geo. w. Hes
elton, administrator Of w. j. Turner. or
NJ a. HARADEN, Auctioneer,
july15, div
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STATE HOUSE.
Various Returns on Domestic AMI
mails Made by Assessors.
New Room Tor Superintendent Of Buildings.
Other Capitol Items.

AS the vacation season deepens, the
number of visitors at the State House
increases They always find someone
ready to show them around, and point
out the interesting features to be seen.
The summer girl, making short
stay in Augusta, or some neighboring
place, is among the number, and in
variably is much taken with the at
tractive views which the State House
affords of the surrounding country.
For attractive as the State House is in
its interior, it is doubly so in it's sur
roundings of trees, with the striking
scenery stretching far before it.
Bicyclers, on their way through Au-
susta, on their iourneyings, never fail
to stop. They put up their wheels in
the yard and come in without knock
ing, for they Known that everyone is
welcomed who visits. 1t is a cool place
too. and gives them a good chance to
cool off.
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The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
auC16eodS- wkvfOlrm
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Clerk Plummer of the board of State
assessors is at present engaged in
getting into shape the returns from
the city and town assessors. on the
valuations of cattle, sheep and other
domestic animals. 1t is surprising, the
variance that is noted in the returns
OF course, the animals vary in their
intrinsic values in different parts of
the State. Horses from one place are
much better than horses from another:
so it is with COWS and oxen.
The following returns from three
towns in Cumberland county, taken at
random show in some cases examples
of the yarience.