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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

James L. Gates, of Milwaukee, who
owns several thousand acres of land in
Wood county was in the city Tuesday
and appeared before the county board
of Supervisors and addressed them up.
on the Beat Sugar industry He was
anxious that the business men of the
twin cities and land owners look into
this subject with a view of establishing
a sugar refinery here. He addressed
the Board at considerable length and
shed considerable light upon the sub
ject At the close Of his remarks the
chairman was authorized to appoint a
committee of two to act with him in
presenting the matter in some form al
] the next meeting Of the Board in Feb
Sruary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Home Forumites, please bear in
mind that Friday evening is the date of
the regular meeting. Beside a fine
literary programme which has been
prepared, cake and coffee will be
served to refresh the inner man. All
are particularly requested to be pres
ent as there is to be several additions to
our numbers. By the committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

G. H. futile and his mother have
moved up from Nekoosa and rented one
of the Witter houses in CentraIia. They
will live here during the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

2 r. GOGGlNS, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Pomainville's brick block,
Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

SONS OF VETERANS, Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, meet md and 4th Mondays of
each month i'll Pratts Hall. G. B. MILLER, Capt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
LOCALS.

BGFO. T. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone is.
Ladies' Minstrels tonight, Reserved
seats % cts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
ATTORNEYS.

WILLIAMS & CONWAY, ATTORNEYS
AND COuNSELORS. All legal busl-
ness promptly attended to. Office ever First
National Bank, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

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, 1896-11-19

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, 1896-11-19

2 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, 1896-11-19

At st. Johns Episcopal Church next
Sunday there will be no services
held either morning or evening, be-
cause of Mr.. Branscombe's absence at
Stevens Point.
Glenn H. Williams went to Madison
last evening to remain few days among
University friends and to be on hand to
attend the big Wisconsin, Minnesota
football game which occurs Saturday
Nov. Dist. The University Athletic
Association is making preparation to
seat five thousand people at the field
and an exciting, hard fought contest
will surely be seen.
Mr.. n. II. Robinson, who for the past
year ran the HiIes creamery at Dexter
Vile, has resigned his position there
and accepted like one with the Missis-
sippi Cattle Breeders Association, at
Como, Mississippi. Mr.. Robinson is so
far we'll pleased with his new surround
ings at Como. Their cattle are of
very high grade, not a full grown ami
NAL among the whole herd that cost
less than 100 dollars. The climate
there is fine, grass green, and flowers
in bloom. A box of roses picked from
the garden of the secretary of the
association was sent home by Hubbard
on the 10th of Nov.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

New subscribers are constantly being
added to our list. We can stand more.
Who will be next?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Y G. UNDERWOOD, ATTORNEY AT
LAW & SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
10Y Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Fred Getty, of Springfield, Illinois, is
the guest of his old time friend Nash
Mitchell, CentraIia. We understand
that Mr.. Getty is quite a genius and is
the inventor of several very important
patents in the Printers Art.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

rEO. N. WOOD, REAL ESTATE, FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE. Office on east
end of bridge, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

James McCarty has been busy this
week laying a new walk in front of the
Wood County Bank building and a. NJ.
Muir's shoe store. 1t makes a fine
improvement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Invitations are out for a X. P. Club
party at their hall Saturday evening
NOvnu bpr 81 ST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Taylor enter
tanned a small company of friends and
relatives at whist Saturday evening
November 14th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

The statement of Mr.. Kaufman, of
the Kaufman Milling Co. of st. Louis,
Mo-, one of the largest exporters of flour
in this country, that the sales OF that
company III Cuba and Porto Rico were
$1,000 to $4,000 per month, before the
reciprocity treaties Were made, and
about $25, 900 per month during the time
the treaties were in force, whereas since
the repeal of the treaties they have fall
EN- from So 900 to 81 900 per month, is Il
conclusive argument in favor of the
party which established the reciprocity
policy and will restore it us soon as pos
sible
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
The Rabbits Lecture

Rabbi Louis Grossman of Temple
Beth FL, Detroit, lectured in the College
chapel Wednesday morning on The
Scientific Aspect of Philanthrophy.
He spoke of Sociology in its broadcast
sense, and of the abuse not only of the
He defined Sociology as the study of
man-as he is, as he ought to be, and
what he is likely TO become, under each
head treating man as a member Of so
ciety, and as to his environments The
subject was broadly divided into two
departments: Pathological and correct
i've. He spoke OF pathology as the study
of the diseased condition of society, and
philanthropy as the corrective treat
ment. He condemned indiScriminate and
injudicious giving as only IA make shift.
In treating social diseases we must 90 TO
the root of the matter. The Rabbi does
not believe in the theory that if we are
TO have the poor always with us we must
Of necessity have the attendant evils of
poverty. We should rather, by judi
cious treatment of the disease. be sooner
freed from the curse of crimes entailed
by extreme poverty. Charity as doled
ont by churches, and societies carelessly
organized and more carelesSly conducted
only protects our dependent popula
tion i'll weakness and incompetence and
permits perpetuation of the cause. All
charity should be organized and con
Quoted on scientific principles with one
object i'll view: the greatest good TO the
greatest number.
The lecture abounded in witty aphor-
isms and forceful argument, and the
Rabbi was frequently interrupted 10y
applause.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

comparatively trivial nature, and are
sometimes of mischievous tendency.
The trouble is not that so much leglsla-
ton fails, but that SO much of IL sue
ceeds which ought to fail. If the pro-
cess could be made to prevent the pas
sage of more than one bill week, the
country would be IA gamer rather than a
loser. The constant tinkering at the
laws is prolific source Of confusion and
embarrassment to the people in the
adjustment of their affairs. a session
of congress is regarded with general
uneasiness on this account, and it is not
unreasonable to say that if that body
should do nothing more than to pass the
necessary appropriation bills and a few
measures of exceptional interest in other
respects, the service would be entirely
sufficient
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Our Candidate for Congress

William 4. Leet was born in the
village of Ovid, Clinton county Mich,
March 9th 1861; he received his early
education at the high school in that vii
lage. Adversities of fortune compelled
him at an early age to begin the battle
of life for himself and also assist in the
maintainauce of his parents. At the age
of fifteen he began the painters trade,
at which he worked in the village Of
Ovid, until twenty-four years Of age.
His leisure hours were devoted to study,
attending the public schools every
winter. At the age of twenty-fOur, be-
leving that the west afforded greater
opportunities for the young, in Decem-
Der 1880, he moved to the state of Ne
braska, where he remained nearly two
years during this time he devoted his
entire attention to the study of the law;
and after being admitted TO practice,
feeling that there was no state like
Michigan, he returned aud attended col
lege until June 1883, when he was adj
mlUleu 10 Inc DdE DclOTt luc supreme
Court of Michigan, and Immediately
moved to Ithaca, where he has since
followed his profession. In 1892 he
was nominated by the Republicans of
Gratiot county for the Office of Prescott
ing Attorney and was elected by the
largest majority given any candidate on
the ticket in 1894 he was renOminated
and reelected by an increased majority,
and now holds said office He has been
the most successful prosecutor Gratiot
has ever had and ut less expense TO the
county. If elected to congress he will
bring to the discharge of the duties of
that important position the same ability
and untiring energy, by means of which
he has reached his present position, and
enabled him TO give to his constituents
such valuable service. In addition TO
his other qualifications he is fine
orator and has pleasing address.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
The Process of Legislation.

During the present session of congress,
so far, 1913 bills have been introduced
IN the House, and 2,6S3 in the Senate,
and the total by the time of adjourn
ment will probably be several hundred
more. large proportion of these
measures have no importance, of course,
and will never receive any serious con-
sideration. Every member introduces
such bills to represent his ideas of
craftsmanship. and such as he thinks
will promote the interests Of his CON
stituents, or increase his chances of re-
election. He does not always expect or
even desire them TO be passed and it is
well for them that he does not, since
the chances of securing final action upon
any bill are small and uncertain The
process of legislation is by no means
expeditions under any circumstances.
There is a long, circuitous, and tiresome
road TO travel from the point of intro
duction to the point of passage, with
many possibilities and disappointments.
A bill is first deposited in the bill box, "
then referred to a committee, considered
by subcommittee reported back to the
full committee, and thence to the House,
when it takes its place on one of the
several calendars, TO be considered i'm its
order. This means that its journey has
only just begun, as there are but few
opportunities to get it before the House,
and it is very likely not to be reached in
regular way before the end of the
session.
The delay that thus ensues is fire.
quently cited as proof of some grave
defect in our methods of legislation; but
there is reason TO believe that instead of
being a detriment, it is really public
advantage. As rule the House does
not pass over thirty bills in "a week.
This looks like a small product, com.
pared with the large number of bills
introduced, but it probably represents a
fair percentage in the matter of sub
stantial and practical merit. The best
use to which the most of these measure.
can be put is to let them remain in
committee pigeon-holes or in inaccessible
places on the calendars. They do not
stand for anything that needs to be
done, but relate mainly to matters of a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
w. G. T. u.

This department is under the control of the
w. e. II u, and the editor of this paper is not
responsible for anything that appears under
this head
About two hundred women in Pitts
burg, representing nine denominations,
have unanimously adopted resolution
pledging themselves not to use in their
homes any refreshments containing
liquor, and not to patronize any cater
ers that use liquors in their ices and
desserts.
The New York Tribune does not speak
too strongly when it says: "The liquor
traffic is today the heaviest clog upon
the progress and the deepest disgrace OF
the nineteenth century" The awful
work i'm Armenia is not such disgrace
to the century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
An Affidavit

walked to Melick' drug store on n pair
of crutches and bought bottlecf Cham
berlin'S Pain Balm for inflammatory
rheumatism which had crippled me up.
After using three bottles | am COM
pletely cured | can cheerfully recon-
mend it.-Charlcs H. Wctzel, Sunbury
Pa
Sworn and subscribed to before me on
August 10. 1894 Walter Shipman, j.
p. For sale at 30 cents per bottle by G..
+. Mahan, druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1896.


The state convention of the republicans OF
Michigan is called TO meet AT the Auditorium,
Detroit on Thursday, May ith. 1896, at noon,
for the purpose of nominating II presidential
electors and electing 4 delegates AT large and !
alternates 10 the National republican conven-
ton at ST. Louis JAMES MCMILLAN,
DENNIS 4. ALwARD, Chalrtlan
Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Ex-senator George a. Steel is candi-
date for state treasurer, and the leading
candidate at that. Mr.. Steel will have
the support of Gratiot county. He de-
serves it because he has earned it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Chas =. Guile Antrim; n. f. NanOrden
CbaIieyoix; : q Kirkbride Clare }. &. John
son, Grand Traverse; j. n. Mccall Gratiot;
s. Coutant. Isabella; A. K. Palmer, kalkaska
A 5. Johnson MCcosta; l.. NAnMelrr, MIS-
saukee: 4. q. l. isworth, NOntCalm; RObt. ii.
Allen Oscoda; A. A. Griffin, koscommon
4. G. ELLSWORTH, Chairman.
A. \. JOUTANT, Secretary.
Eleventh District kCpu lican committee,
Mt Pleasant Mich. March ,, 1896.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
His Hat.

1t is n pleasant European custom TO lift
the hat To gentlemen as well as 10 ladies.
Out of this practice arose the remark Of a
well known London halter, who met an
acquaintance who owed him for tho hat
he wore.
The halter, who was accompanied by q
friend lifted his hat To- ms debtor, but the
latter made no sign of recognition.
"Ilo does not salute your said the hat.
tcr's friend
"No, said the halter 81 think he
might at least touch my hat to mel
Youths Companion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
o. We Blind

If you could select the pure gold from
make the mistake Of taking any other
remedy than Foley'S Sarsaparilla for
blood disorders. Trial size. 50c
G. l.. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Unfortunate PeODIe

are they who are afflicted with pimpleS,
boils. carbuncles, running sores, scrofula,
cancerous or syphilitic affections, or any
blood faint whatsoever, and do not try IL
SOC. bottle Foley Sarsaparila.
&. +. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Foley's Sarsaparilla combines the
most searching remedies scientifically
prepared to extract their utmost value
If you need spring blood pur fer, be
sure and take Foley's Sarsaparilla. Trial
size, soc. G. f. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Have You Had the Grip?

If You have, you probably need re-
liable medicine like Foley's Honey and
Tar to heal your lungs and stop the
racling cough incidental 10 this dis
ease. G. l.. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Eleventh District Republican
DeleRate CONVENTION.

The Republican convention for the eleventh
congress sional district of Michigan is hereby
called TO meet at the court house in the city OF
Mount Pleasant on the nth day o. May, 1896,
at one O'Clock i'm the afternoon for the purpose
of eecting two delegates and two alternates
meet at ST Louis, Missouri on June Ii. 1896.
The several counties OF the district are en-
titled TO representation in said convention as
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Man never fastened one end oh acnain
around the neck of his brother that God
did not fasten the other end round the
neck of the oppressor. --Lamartine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Insolvent is long word used to describe
q short condition. --hxohsAnge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Keep This For Reference

7, ~ -
Beginning next week the whistle at
Tinlyor 4, Hannah mill will cound the
- - '''-- y 80 "
weather signals. at 10 local time
M. -,
Inc ClOch ~ tue Illu Has DceH ISpdlItu
and will record the time accurately
Below is the code of signales
The warning signal, to attract atten-
ton, will be long blast of from fifteen
to twenty seconds duration. After this
warning signal has been sounded, long
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
I'll You Have II Sick Child This i.
surely IL Messnwe ofHonp

This Is the best news for parents
Oh weakly or sicllly children. 1t is n
TACT that our people have heretofore not
hau the same opportunity for having
thelr children who suffer from chronic
or lingering complaints treated and cur
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diseases as do the residents of the grca
cities where such skilled physicians re-
sue. IN other words cur people have
been debarrcd from seeking Il cure for
lhcir children by the great physicians,
owing to the cost OF travel 10 the large
CITY ana the high fees charged by such
physicians
Here. therefore, is IL chance for the
cure of the children OF our community
which should not be lost DR.. Greene
OF 30 West i4th ST., New York City,
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Parents have the privilege Of consulting
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write letter fully explaining the trou-
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
THE US IN MEETING.
DeiiEhtfui Evening Spent nj the
Church OF Christ.

~ UNION meeting or the US was held
al the Freemason Street Church OF
Christ last night, and was well attended
a numbering of interesting and en-
couraging reports were rendered, the fol-
lowing being the list of them:
Frances Barnes Y, from December to
March. lS96-BusineSs meetings. &c; re-
captions. 2; entertainments, 3; 2.GSG pages
of literature distributed; increase In ac-
tive members, 6: honorary 9; visits to
the Retreat. 80; distributions TO the poor.
20; scrap-book given to Jail prisoners:
food delicacies and flowers distributed To
the poor. sick. and in prison, as well as
donations of bedclothing. etc. The soc!e-
~ has taken upon itself the education of
young girl who Is now at school,
Berkley Y-Flower mission report. Wis
Its to hospital, 2: sick, %; tlel!cacies o the
sick, &c: flowers 25; dinners, II; meals.
4: Cruel. 4: soup. G. food, 6; groceries,
l. baskets of provisions. 9; coats. =: old
garments. 81: dresses, .; Shirtwaists. / ::
hats, 4; slippers, pair; fioN, nrs for fun
eral /; money, 63 cents; liter ture. dis
tributed. Union Signals, u: tracts. :npics
of Young Woman, {; Youths Compah.ul
100 pages; pledge cards, t. Lookout Com
mittce: Visits TO members. 81: sick. 81:
new honorary, 6; active, o. Soldiers and
Sailors Committee just appointed; 1 copy
Young Woman taken and members are
getting up n club to take more: Flor
ence Critten ton mite boxes distributed;
narlor meeting last Monday night
Treasurer's report since January cleo
ton OF oflicers-Amount on hand. s372:
made at social. So; dues collected, 81 70;
donations, 30: total. $I352: State dues
paid, $l.6S: balance on hand. sl2ss.
Newport News presented by Miss An
ME Roatom--5 honorary and . active
members added: visits 10 the sick, 10;
meals to the poor, 9; money 10 THE poor,
twice: pair wool hose and dresses
10 the poor: literature, h62 pages: 10
leaflets. 1rcaSurer's report: Balance
December 13.lSs5, SEQ: collections. up to
March ,. 1896, $7.65; total. 1915; eXpendl-
lures, $6.45: balance. $3.50.
East Norfolk organized January 81.
lSgG)-lt active members and 1 homo
rary; . parior meetings. weekly meet
ings with the president $? sheets of lite
nature distributed; flowers 10 the sick.
twice: bundles OF clothing To the moor:
bright prospects.
Roth the Senior and Junior Atlantic
CITY VS. submitted excellent reports.
The latter has distributed 100 pages of
literature and done Il great deal i'm the
social line
These reports were enthusiastically re-
ccIved
The following delightful programme
was rendered and greatly enjoyed:
Hymn.
Prayer
riaho SOLO ... Miss Irene Lownsberry
Vocal Duet. Nothing but Clay"
Misses BERTHE Benson and Addie Scott.
Recitation Miss Cora Mcdonald
address. Miss Lee C. Cook
Piano solo .. Miss Iownsharv
tecilation .......... Miss Annie Roaton
Recitation . Miss AIcIntnsh
Piano solo Air. .Iomes w Caso,,
Tne District Convention of the w. G.
i. u meets in the same church al 10
o'clock this morning. The public is
cordially invited 10 attend.