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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
LEGALS.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.

Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
In Circuit Court-Wood County
Mary C. Gibson,
David C. Woodruff, George II.
Corriyeau & Frank Garrison.
By virtue and in pursuance of the judgment OF
foreclosure and sale rendered in the above en-
titled action at general term of said Court
held in the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, upon the 18th day of
October 1895, l shall expose for sale and sell at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash, al
the North or front door of the Court House. in the
City ofGrand Rapids, Wisconsin, on the 18th day
of December, 1896, at two o'clock in the after
noon of that day, the following described mort
gagged premises or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said judgment, in the man
ner therein provided, to-Wit:
The East half % of the Northeast quarter %
of Section number TWenty-one (2D, and the
Northwest quarterG0 of the Northwest quarter
90, of Section number Twenty-Five (22, all
being in Township number Twenty-three (23)
North of Range number Four az East, and con-
tanning one hundred twenty acres of land more
or less, together with all the buildings thereon
and privileges and appurtenances
Dated October 10th, 1896.
JOHN IINDAHL,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wis.
D. d. Sutherland,
Plaintiffs Attorney Oct 29W6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
sheriff's Notice of Sale on-.ForecIosure.
State of .Wisconsin-Circuit Court
For Wood County.

Dayton r. Burr, Plaintiff, |
VS..
Clarinda L. McDougal, T. Z.
McDougal, her husband, and
Mary Frederick, Defendants.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of
and pursuant to the judgment of foreclosure
and sale duly rendered and entered in the above
entitled action in said circuit court on the 18th
day of June, A. D. 1895, (more than one year
having elapsed since the entry of said judgment
and no part thereof having been paid and the
land therein described remaining unredeemed
therefrom( the undersigned, as sheriff, of Wood
county, will, on the 18th dayof November, A. D.
1896, at two o'clock in the afternoon of that day.
at the front door of the court house in the City
of Grand Rapids, in said Wood county, offer for
sale and sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, all of the following described
land situate, lying and being in the City of
Pittsville, Wood county, Wisconsin, towit: All
of Block thirty-two (32) of McDougal's Addition
to the City of Pittsville, Wisconsin, being the
same land described in said judgment OF fore
closure.
Dated Sheriff-s Office. Grand Rapids, Wis,
September 18th, A. D. 1896.
JOHN LINDAHL,
Sheriff Of Wood county, Wis.
GARDNER & GAYNOR,
Plaintiffs Attorney Sept17w9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
Wood County Court-In Probate
State Of Wisconsin Visions IS

In the matter of the last viii and Testament of
James VIM. Sewell deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
James VIM. Sewell, deceased, late of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, has been filed
in this office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Emily Sewell widow of deceased praying that
the same be proven and admitted to probate, ac-
cording to the laws of this state and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according to
law;
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office, in the
City of Grand Rapids in said County 10th day of
November A. D. 1896, at 10 o'clock a. m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said APP
plication be given to all persons interested, by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully, in the Wood County REPORTER, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated, October Goth 1896.
BY the Court,
ORRIN GRAY Register III Probate of Court,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

It is conceded on all sides that Wood
county never possessed a more ener-
getic, efficient and successful, cam
paigner than our popular member of
Assembly, Herman Wippermau. For
three successive weeks he spoke every
night either in German or English and
often had to travel many miles dav to
reach the place of meeting. Repubi-
cans are all proud of his work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

J. r. Chapman is back from Chicago
where he informs us that he purchased
the finest stock Of holiday goods ever
brought by him TO this city. He
selected the best he could find in the
lines that he handles and he feels con-
fident that his customers will be pleased
with the selections he has made Next
week call in and see them as they will
be on display.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Arthur N. Arpin departed for Red
Lake Agency, Minnesota, last Friday
evening to spend the winter months
among the Arpin lumber camps of that
region. Arthur promised to send US
Moose head and we hope he viii be
successful enough to keep his word
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
~ Geo. \. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance.

Mrs. j. D. Cutter is expected down
from Tomahawk this evening to visit
few days with her mother Mrs. II. B.
Philleo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Services will be held in ST. Johns
Church, Centralia, Sabbath morning
and evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Rintleman, of Muk-
wonago, are guests of their daughter
Mrs. A. L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. Joseph Whitney is back from
La Crosse to make his headquarters in
the CITY during the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Messrs. Is. r. Goggins and Geo. L.
Williams were in Wausau Monday to
argue Il motion demanding a separate
trial for Lord and Emery for murder.
The Judge decided that they should be
tried unitedly as they were upon the
former trial. The case will be called
up Monday November 10th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
OFFICIAL VOTE.

The Board of Canvassers practically
completed their work of compiling the
total number Of ballots from the sew
eral precincts in Wood county We'd
nesday evening and we submit the
total official vote for candidates and
their pluralities as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

We are pleased to note the constant
Improvement in J. O. Hebert's condi
ton. His recovery is necessarily very
slow as he was very sick man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

WTOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Oak
~ Camp No 10. Meet 2nd and 4th Monday
Of each month, at Natwicks Hall, Centralia.
q. NJ. DILLON, C. G. AH.WALwoRTH, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Miss Clara Bunge, teacher at Pitts
vile, visited her parents in this city
Saturday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mrs. S. T. Durga returned Saturday
last from an extended visit in the east.
Mrs Durga met Miss Lottie Lynn who
is attending the New England Conser-
vatory of Music, while in Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. Louis Fournier, barber, sold his
horse and driving outfit this week to
Mr.. Nels Johnson, Centralia. The
transaction was closed Wednesday
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

SONS or VETERANS, Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, meet md and 4th Mondays OF
each month in Pratts Hall Z. B. MILLER, Capt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Winter weather has set in early and
we are now enjoying the best of sleigh
ing. Snow storm reached us Monday
and Tuesday and Wednesday all
vehicles were upon runners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The County Clerk and Messrs. P. n.
Christensen and VIM. Bowden acted as
canvassing board for Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

John Rablin, one of our old respected
townsman IS in feeble health. He is
confined to the house a great deal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
CENTRAL LINE

Tickets sold and baggage checked through to
all points i'll the United States and Canada.
Close connections made in Chicago with all
trains going East and South. For full intorma-
tion apply to your nearest ticket agent or Jas.
C. Pond, General Passenger Agent Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION,
- of Centralia and Grand Rapids will hold
their regular monthly meetings on the second
Monday evening Of each month, at the rooms of
the association in the DAILY Block, Centralia.
G. ]. JACKSON. Pres. H. OBERBECK, Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

MODERN WOODMEN or AMERICA
- Meet the second and fourth Thursday
evenings Of each month in NatwiclIs hall,
Centralia. Visiting neighbors are cordially
invited to attend
A. c. OTTo, We. CHARLES PoDAWILTz, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

F.&A. M Grand Rapids Lodge No. 128,
Il hold their regular communications on
the list and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Visiting brethren arc cordially invited to meet
With us. G. 4. SPENCER, W. NJ.
5. Il. DUEGA, SeC'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

This is the time to invest your money
in good watch at Chapman's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

We think we have the fl nest line of
china and cut glass we ever had at
Cbapman's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

DR.. A. B. Crawford transferred his
residence and business lots in this city
to Isaac ID. Witter the past week and
has rented the DR.. de Grandpre build
ing on Center street in which he will
hereafter reside and have his office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

If you want your clothes to be clean
and white, use Maple City soap as
directed on the wrapper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Everybody must 60 to the Opera
House Nov 1S-19
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

GARDNER & GAYNOR, ATToRNYs AT
LAW VIII practice in the several courts
of the state. All business attended to promptly.
Office in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

z r. GOGGINS, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Pomainville's brick block,
Centralia, Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
ATTORNEYS.

WILLIAMS & CONWAY, ATTORNEYS
AND COUNSELORS. All legal bust
ness promptly attended 10. Ofice ever First
National Bank, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
c. NJ & ST. PAUL Y, z.

TRAINS NORTH.
No Pass. daily except Sunday. a. M
No % Pass. sunday only...............l0:2la IN
TRAINS SOUTH.
No Passenger daily p m.
No - Sunday only $40 p. m
Passenger trains No. and 22golng south make
connections ut New Lisbon with regular trains
going east and west.
Ali freights now carry passengers.
Tickets to all points in the United States ana
Canada.
f. w. CRAPSEY, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Miss Lucy Woodwork, accompanied
by her friend, Mrs. Charles Vaillen-
court, of Stevens Point, were in the
city Tuesday guests of Miss Helen
Kroner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Hear the latest songs, Opera House
Nov. 1913.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Y M. VAUGHAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Gardeners brick block Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Koeppel are rejoic-
ing over the arrival Of a son and heir
the past week. Meat will probably be
cheaper now. DR.. @. T. Hougen in at
tendance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. f. L. Bunge, formerly employed
at the Centralia Meat Market, went to
Babcock Monday evening to assist Will
McGlynn III a new market started in
that berg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Y w. COCHRAN. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office over the Bank Of Centralia, Cen
tralia Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

\ G. UNDERWOOD, ATTORNEY AT
LAW & SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
107 Wisconsin Street. Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The Chicago Chronicle, democratics
tariff, gold standard newspaper, speaks
of the business revival in its issue of
Nov. eth like this: ''There was a
marked improvement in the business
and industrial situation as soon as the
defeat of populism was assured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Large posters are out announcing
a Thanksgiving ball for Thursday
November 26th at the opera house in
this city under auspices of the Fire
Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The Ladies' Aid Society of Unity
Church, Centralia, will meet next We'd
nesday with Mrs. Frank Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

We understand that DR.. w. D. Har-
vie has rented the A. B. Crawford
building on Center street in which he
will hereafter hold his Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The new ward school building is now
occupied with Miss Ellen Minahan as
principal. Three departments have
been assigned to that building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maurer, of Biron,
are happy over the arrival of baby
boy Saturday November 9TH. DR.. o. T.
Hougen in attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Mr.. n. Gerard, of Stoughton, arrived
in the city Wednesday morning and
expects to remain week. He reports
his son and daughter we'll and con-
tempIating a trip to California this
winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Maple City self-Washing soap not
only saves the wear on your clothes be-
cause less rubbing is required, but it
saves fully half the labor. Sold by G.
/. Rowland & Son and in Centralia by
Johnson, Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

MISUNDERSTANDING Sunday next I
will keep my bath rooms open every
Sunday forenoon from until II O'Clock
during the winter months. Customers
please note. l.. FoURNIER.
The little three year cid girl of Mr.
Frank Buss, in the town of Grand
Rapids, while playing Friday fell in
such a way that she broke her right
arm. The fractured member was re-
placed by DR.. Hougen and the little one
is doing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E.
church will meet with Mrs. NJ. E. Stew
ems Wednesday afternoon. A large at
tendance is desired
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

DR.. 0. 7. Hougen purchased 26 forties
of marsh land from the Arpin Brothers
recently. The land is located just north
and joining the Villas lands near Bearss
station in the town of Port Edwards.
The morning times., 1896-04-21
GRECIAN MARRIAGE CUSTOMS.
The Bride Is Supposed to Behave
Very Humbly.
Neto York EueRing Post.

AT wedding feasts in Morea the bride
and bridegroom sta nd upon a sofa or a box
while the guests gather around singing
and making speeches in their honor. Rice
and cotton seeds are thrown after the
departing pair.
Upon her entrance to the ne W home, the
bridemust drink glass ofhoney aud water,
that her words may alwa US be sweet. Often
the door sill is smeared with honey.
In Rhodes the bridegroom, dipping his
fingers in nectar and tracing a cross on his
door. says to the bride: BE good and
sweet as honey" Then he crushes a
pomegranate and enters the house.
In some parts of the country when the
bridegroom enters the brides house, he
breaks stick on the doorstep to show
his power over his future wife. in all
parts OF the country the bride is supposed
to behave very humbly.
AT the feast she usually sits in a cornc
on a pile OF cushions. while her new lord
sits in the center OF the gathering. The
guests carry away small honey cakes or
little white satin bags of indy, which are
really very pretty.
In the Island OF Cyprus the groom is
carried to his wedding In the arms of his
friends. If he comes from a distance.
however. he enters on horseback, and the
youths OF the brides hamlet try to pull him
from his horse; but Ii is his aim to ride
proudly up to her door and bear her away
In triumph
Sometimes the shepherds pretend to
carry away their brides. but the resistance
Is only feigned. aud one who has seen all
these odd things says the mock resista nee
usually ends with the words. Drive on
and never mind my tears"
The morning times., 1896-04-21
POSTER Art ON A BICYCLE
Maze of Curves and a Sea of Color
at the Show.
Beardsley Out-Beardsleyed ana Rain
bows Run Riot In the Six
Hundred Designs.

The poster exhibit of the Pope Manu-
featuring Company opened at Washington
Light Infantry Armory last evening and
was promptly attended by large crowd
of those interested in the craze.
The hall was well lighted and the posters.
600 in number, hung with an artistic
discretion that gave the pleasures of COM
parison liberal advantage.
The display is marvelously original in
design and more than daring In color
Enthusiasts of blue, thrills of scarlet,
prophesies of sea green and triumphs OF
yellow, with ambitions in black and white,
mystic with curves, boast the glories of
the Columbia bicycle.
Mephistopbeles, ye blessed damozef, be-
wigged knicke rbockers, Japanese mus
meeS, fauns and mermaids, Mercury and
summer girls, harlequiDs and hign-kIcking
skirt dancers, IN as many tints as stormy
sunset shows, are there to do honor TO
the wheel of their pride.
The poster exhibit is Il striking success
and will doubtless attract the interest
and flattering criticism here that it has
III other large cities. In addition to such
posters as were awarded prizes and hon.
orable mention by Louis Prang, W. F..
Halsall, and Edmund Garrett of Boston,
artisls ana several other judges, es
pecially admirable works are by Charles
H Woodbury. of Boston, Miss Margaret
Wendell Huntington, daughter of Bishop
Huntington of New York, Miss Redmond
of Philadelphia, F, L. Fithian of New
Jersey. Miss Cora B. Timken of ST. Louis,
Miss Lowell OF Birmingham, Ala.
This display Is revelation OF per :
suasive outline and emphatic color that
| viii convince both the social and business
world OF the exceeding value of such a
passing show
The morning times., 1896-04-21
DIED.

KRAUSE-On April 19, 1896. at IL
p. M, Mrs. Anna S.Krause, widow of the
late Julius a. Krause. in the sixtieth year
or her age.
Funeral private.
CoNNELL-At Z O'Clock p. M, April 20.
1896. at residence of her parents No. 223
A ST. Sc, Mary c. Connell daughter of
Dennis and Kate Conneu. Notice OF fune-
raj hereafter
CLEMENTS-OnM Monday, April 20, 1896,
Selena Genevieye, infant daughter of
Thomas L. and Sarah l.. Clements, nee
Smith.
parents, No. 1859 Fifth street northeast,
on Wednesday, April %, at 10 O'Clock
Baltimore, Nd, papers please copy.
o'BRIEN-April 20, 1896, at / SO o'clock
q. NJ. William H, beloved husband Of Mary
Winand O'Brien, in the thirty-fourth year of
his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 3611 o
street north west, Wednesday, April %,
at $50 O'Clock a, m. Requiem mass at Holy
Trinity Church. Internent at Holy Rood
Cemetery. Item
ADAMs-on April is, 1886, al $50 a.
No., after long and painful Illness which
she bore with Christian fortitude, Lucille
B., beloved daughter OF Wesley and Isabella
and eleven days.
Funeral from Shiloh Baptist Church,
Tuesday, April FL, 1886, at u. m.
A precious one from us has gone.
A voice we loved is stiIled:
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
BY her MOTHER AND SISTERS.
TAYLoR--peparted this life on Friday,
street southeast, George A Taylor, be
loved husband OF Lucy Taylor and father
OF Bernard, Aunie and Mary.
1ses nstal sta aoo,as d,oesdssy m%orning, % April II.
where requiem mass will be said for the
rtpose of his soul.
The morning times., 1896-04-21
COSTLY ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS
The Astor Library Has $500 900
Worth of Them.
Nelp York World

There are $500 600 worth Of ancient man.
uscrirts in the Astor library, but the oldest
of these is the Evangel.sterium, which is
said to have been expressly exc cuted for
Charles the Bald. the grandson OF Charlie
magne. He was a patron of the fine arts,
and was especially fond OF embellished
manuscripts. This rare and precious manu-
script, which few people are aware is pos
sesscd by our city, is written on fine vellum
and is an oblong Quarto OF 400 pages.
The first four pages have splendid full
length miniatures of the four EvangelistS,
profusely Illuminated with liquid gold and
emerald green, shaded with red and white
on an empurpled ground, the pictures cover
ing the entire page.
This superb manuscript was secured some
fifteen years ago by the late Mr. AstOr
from the famous London bibiophile, Bernard
Quartrich, who catalogued it in 1885 at
$1,000. There are more costly manu-
scripts In the Astor Iibrary-for instance
the Antiphonaire OF Charles Y, for which
am assured the late Mr.. J. j. Astor paid
$4,000. But this old manuscript Of
Charles the Bald has, as an antique, no
rival.