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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
LEGAlS.
State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
For Wood County-in Probate.

In the matter of the estate of
James VIM. SeweIl deceased
Letters testamentary on the estate of said
James Vim. Sewell, deceased, having been
granted and issued to Emily Seweu on the 18th
day of December, 1896, it is now at this special
term of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said James VIM
Sewell, deceased, do present their claims for ex-
animation and allowance TO this court on or be-
fore the 4th day of September. 1897, which time
is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said deceased be
presented TO. received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular April and September
terms thereof to be held at the probate office il,
the city of Grand Rapids, in said county, on
the first Tuesday, being the 9th day of April.
1897 and the first Tuesday being the It'll day of
September. 1897.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of the
time and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be received, examined and adjusted
as aforesaid and ofthe time limited for creditors
to present their claims, be given by publishing
a copy Of this order and notice for four success
sive weeks in the Wood County REPORTER, a
weekly newspaper published at the city OF
Grand Rapids in said county, the first publica-
ton TO be within ten days from the date of the
order.
Dated December 18th, 1896.
By the Court,
L c. PoRs,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
Beware of ointments fer catarrh that co.,

as mercury VIII surely destroy the sense oil
smell and completely deTange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by T. J. Cheney Il Co.
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and AIKEN
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of The system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally ana is made in Toledo, Ohio
by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
Take New Man Gut OF You.

1t is possible to restore the vitality of
youth, to regain ambition, to enjoy life
through the use of DR.. Rays Liver T.
which by its tonic action on the liver,
cleanses the blood, aids digestion,
restores strength and vitality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
A delicious Tea.

One tablet of Dr. Rays Liver I, dis
solved in cup of hot water-sweetened
to taste-makes delicious cup of tea, a
dose for an adult. 1t is the most pleas
ant and efficient remedy on the market
for constipation and all liver and stom-
ach affections. For sale by J. E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
Foreclosure Sale
In Circuit Court-Wood County
Wisconsin.

J. D. Wltter, Emily L. Witter and Isaac
P Nitter, cO-paTtneTs, doing bust
ness under the firm name of The
Bank OF Ceutralia." Plaintiffs.
against
N. B. Coats and Mary VI. Coats his
wife, Defendants
Judgment of foreclosure and sale, dated July
LIST, 1895. Amount then due SD. 06.
More than one year having elapsed and default
having been made in payment, notice is hereby
given that by virtue of the Judgment and decree
OF foreclosure and sale made and entered in the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid,
will offer for sale and sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the front door of
The court house, in the city of Grand Rapids,
Wood county, Wisconsin, on the 9Th day of
January, 1897, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
that day, the mortgaged premises described in
said Judgment and decree of foreclosure and
sale as follows, to-wit:
All that part of the northwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of Section b, in Town
ship % north of Range . east which
lies south of the highway leading from
Seneca Corners TO Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. Also
the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter
and the southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of the same section, in same town and
range, being all in Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated Nov. 10, 1896. JOHN LINDAHL.
J. W. COCHRAN, sheriff.
Plaintiffs Atty.
GSg@ Geo. \. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
Farm Sold.

Herman Boetcher sold his so acre
farm in the town of Seneca, joining the
poor farm on the west, to party from
Illinois, consideration $1,000. This
piece of property should have been
purchased by the county which would
have added to the value of their pres
ent property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
Guild Party.

The ladies of st. katharine's Guild
will spare no effort TO make their party
on Tuesday evening next, at Pomaln-
vile Hail. a grand success. Lyons
Orchestra will furnish the music and
refreshments will be served at twenty
five cents per couple. Let all attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

1.-The kind of cloak you want for this season.
Picture attractvely in your mind you may, be
eacting in regard STYLE quality h and general desirable
ty you like and then to supply the reality
Well shirk the task and ten chances will send
you away smiling with garment satisfactory
than the of your brain would be- could you
and much hard work gather stock with which to back
up such challenge this but have it, and feel confident
of our ability please the most exacng Shall we have
opportunity to please you?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mr.. P. kerrigan, route agent for l. S.
Express Company. was in the city
Monday and checked up that office
here, and transferred the business from
Mr.. Lemuel Kroner, who had tend
cred his resignation on account of poor
health, to his son Ellis. Arthur Pepin
has been engaged to drive the express
wagon. Mr.. Kroner will soon leave
for a visit to his daughter in Minneap-
oils for a rest and vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

L. 3. Kelley, of Hartman, Tennessee,
surprised his friends here Tuesday
while on his way home from Michigan.
His many friends were all glad to see
him and learn of the fact that he has
decided 10 return 10 Grand Rapids to
live. Himself and family will be cordi-
ally received on their return by their
host of friends here who were sorry to
see them leave here when they did.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs Geo. P. Hambrecht
went to 1omah Monday evening where
they will remain for two weeks enjoy
ing the holiday festivities among their
MANY friends in that city. This young
couple have won a cordial place in the
social and bone circles of Grand
Rapids during their short residence
here, and as assistant at the Howe High
School no teacher is held in higher esti-
nation and respect, or better liked by
The pupils of the High Room attested
their regard for him at the close of
school last week by the presentation of
a handsome Christmas remembrance
a revised. new edition of Bryce's Amer
lean Commonwealth in Volumes. The
gift was greatly appreciated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

John Gregg, quarter back, and "Ikey"
Karel, the famous half back of Wiscon-
sin University football team are ex-
pected to visit friends in this city the
coming week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

The Wood County National Bank at Grand
Rapids, in the state of Wisconsin, at the close of
business, Dec. II, 1896
RESOURCES,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

John Lindahl, sheriff, will move his
family back to his farm in the town of
Rudolph, next week. He intends to
vacate the sheriff house and Jail few
DAYS before the close of his term SO as
to give bis successor, Geo. H. Smith,
time to move in before he enters into
the full discharge of his duties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

l. F. J. Wood, cashier of the abOve-named
bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. F. J. WOOD. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd
day of Dec, 1896.
w. A BRAZEAT,
Notary Public, Wood County, Wis.
CoRRECT-Attest:
T. GARRISON,
T. r. NASH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Entire Wheat Flour is pure and has
special nutritive qualities. Doctors pre-
scribe it for dyspeptcs. Mosher q
Whitney sell it in % and so h. sacks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

We wish all cur readers a merry
Xmas and happy and prosperous new
year. May 1897 prove to be more than
We can ask or think is the sincere wish
of the editor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

The cold wave is coming, now is your
time to buy your Gold Seal and Snag
proof rubbers at Geo. 7. Rowland d
Son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

A. w. Rumsey, the news dealer re-
ceived drop letter Tuesday containing
a small sum of money but there was no
directions therein indicating what
should be done with it. The person
who sent him the money probably in
tended to indicate what it was for but
neglected TO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

| was young, but l remember well as
can be when mother gave me Rocky
Mountain Tea. Daly's Pharmacy.
nao 1-n11
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

John E. DAILY has purchased 10 cord
of rock which are being delivered this
week upon the street joining his prop
erty. They will be used in foundation
wall for a new building he contemplates
constructing in the spring. More par
ticulars given later
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mrs. Geo. E. Hoskinson, Mrs. F.
MacKinnon, Mrs. A. NJ. Muir and Miss
Ida CarmaD, members of St. Johns
Episcopal Church, Centralia, were
present at the ordination services of
their new pastor Rev. c. H. Brans-
combe in Stevens Point Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

A travelling man was fined Wednesday
for fast driving over the twin city bridge.
This should be warming to those who
are making too liberal use of trotting
part way across the bridge before stop
ping. Hereafter the bridge will be
watched more closely for this purpose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Tomah Journal-Dr. c. A. Boorman,
of Centralia, was called here this week
to attend his mother, Mrs. Jessie Boor-
man, who has been seriously i'll with
throat and lung troubles. She is now
much improved and the Doctor left for
home Yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Things that Kill-Constipation, Sick
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, Rocky
Mountain Tea cures. Never fails.
Daly's Pharmacy. Dec 17m1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mr.. A. M. Christman, of Wapaton,
Dakota, is visiting his brother Peter in
this city and will remain during the
HOLIDAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

An easy chair, rocker, bookcase, par
lOr suit, bedroom suit, set of dining
room chairs, pictures, center tables,
any one of which will make an excel
lent xmas present. Call at NJ. A.
BOgOger's if you want a fine selection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Miss Kate McKercher did not come
home from the Oshkosh Normal to
spend the holidays. She Will graduate
January 9th, when she will return and
assume the duties of assistant in the
Centralia High School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew King, who're
Gently lost their daughter, feel grateful
to their friends and neighbors for
many kind acts received during the
illness ard death Of their daughter
Agnes. Specially thankful are they to
Miss Conner, her teacher in the public
schools, Centralia, who closed her
school and decorated the room and seat
formerly occupied by Agnes, in mem
DRY of the departed. These many kind
Offices will be held in grateful remem-
brance by the parents Of the deceased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Do not fail to see Palmer CoXey's
Brownies January 10th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

BaPO. T. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society Of the NJ. Z. church, Of Grand
Rapids, will meet with Mrs. Lampert,
Centralia, Saturday afternoon, January
2nd, instead of Friday, January LIST. A
large attendance is desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Harry Burt, Of Madison, was seen on
our streets this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Geo. w. DAVIS gives Four pounds Of
Mixed Candy for 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Be at the opera house January 10th
when the curtain rises upon the beauti-
full tableau, "Sunrise in Fairy Dell"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Trimmed hats at cost. Call on Miss
A. NJ. Gordon near the city hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Prof. @. l.. Ellis, one of Chicago's
leading eye. ear, nose and throat speci-
alists and opticians will be at the Hotel
Dixon, Centralia, Jan. p and %, and
at Nekoosa on the %. Consultation
free
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Maple City Self Washing soap works
perfectly in hard water. 1t bleaches
white clothes and will not fade fast
COlOrs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Albert Peters, of Milwaukee, is spend
ing the Xmas holidays with his friends
at Rudolph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Miss Mary Douville went to Stratford
this morning to pass Christmas day with
her sister.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mrs. B. O'Day is visiting her
husband at Harshaw, Wisconsin, this
week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

The Joint Debate at Madison which
was set to occur Dec. 22nd, has been
postponed until after the holidays OH
account of the sickness of one of the
debaters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

A few more ladies fine jackets left at
Geo. I. Rowland & Son. Will close them
out at wholesale prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Geo. Z. Rowland & Son handle the
famous High Tone and Albert Lea flour.
Drop in and get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Miss Alice King, Miss Mae Goggins,
Miss May Burchell and Mr.. Ray Love,
students at the Stevens Point Normal
school are in the city this week. Messrs.
Stephen Brazeau and Edmund Wheelan,
attendants at the Oshkosh Normal, are
also here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

The wife Of Mr.. D. Robinson, a
prominent lumberman Of Hartwick, n.
Y, was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking Of it. Mr.. Robin
son says: Chamberlain Pain Balm is
the only thing that gave her any rest
from pain. For the relief of pain it
cannot be beat" Many very bad cases
For sale at 80 cents per bottle by F. L.
Steib & Co. Dec
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

You take home + lbs. Mixed Candy
for 25c. when you buy of Geo. W. Davis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mrs. G. c. Herbst, of Faribault, Mimi,
is guest of her mother and family in
Centrala. Mr.. Herbst is expected for
Christmas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION.

OF the First National Bank at Grand Rapids, in
the State of Wisconsin at the close of business,
Dec. L. 1896
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Geo. +. Hoskinson left Tuesday for
St. Paul, Mimi, where he will meet his
daughter Mrs A. P. Mitten, of Seattle,
Washington, who is on her way home
for an extended visit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Mary Schanock, the four year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Schanock, Centralia, died very sud-
denly Wednesday morning at $50 with
severe attack of quinsy. She was
sick one day. The funeral service takes
place today in the town of Sigel, Father
Miller, from Junction City officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Chas. Pomainville, student at the
Chicago Dental college,; Emile and
Orestes Garrison, from Delafeld Mill
taly Academy, have joined the large
number of young people in return to
their respective homes for the HOLIDAYS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

DR.. D. A. Teller has been confined at
home for a few days, because of an I'M
lucky fall on slippery walk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Skates given away free with every /
ID. can Of Baking Powder for Scots by
Geo. I. Rowland & Son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Miss Lucy Woodwork, Of Pittsville,
was the guest Of Miss Cora Pratt over
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

August Wolf, of Whitewater, Wiscon-
sin, will spend the winter with his
uncle in Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

J. D. Wltter, Emily L. Witter and Isaac
P Witter, co-partners, doing bust
ness under the firm name of The
Bank OF Ceutralia," Plaintiffs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

The patrons of the local telephone
exchange are hereby notified that the
exchange will be closed Christmas after
noon to make few necessary changes
on the board and also to give the oper-
ators chance to enjoy their holiday. 1t
will be open all forenoon and at night
after o'clock. Christmas is no day for
business, hence few will be inconven-
fenced by these few hours of inoper-
alton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-24

Will Miller, travelling salesman for
the Duluth Boot q Shoe Co., is in the
city to spend the holidays with his
parents and friends,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-07-30
MLIMO, THE MATAbELE BUGABOO


No Man Ever Saw Him. but lie Gets
All That His Priests Want.
The following Is an extract from Il
rrivate letter lately received from u
young Englishman who was farming nj
Northumberland mt tho time Of the odt-
break
The Acknowledgements and Mhtoppo
uu districts. whore the rising CON
mcnccd, form IA very difficult country
The natives living in the hills there
were always nuisance to 10 Ben. ana
when the columns came III th"y woulH
not fight for them, The company
never digartncd these men or TOOK
their cattle. They hay" been great
trouble ever since. and the native com
missioner could never 20 out that way
without six or eight police with NM
and was constantly getting nrcd on.
twice IL was announced that large
patrol with big guns and Maxims was
going to knock them into shape ana
clear the hills, but 1t never came OH.
In the Matoppo Hills, In cave IN
Il kraal OF his own dwells the Mimp,
A Makalaka god and though the Mata-
belle heartily dcspised these people.
tleir slay.s. they feared their god very
much, though many protested to dis-
believe In him. He was always
thorn in the flesh to old 10 Ben ana
10 Mozelikatzc before him.
There IL not ! believe, any such
person AZ the Mlimo. It IL merely
swindIe, run by a circle Of men who
wear their hair long and call them
selyes hissons. No one, white or
black. has ever seen the M'limo The
method Of procedure Is that the sons
20 round the people and drum up
presents for the god to insure good
crops, etc. These presents, or offer
ings, are placed In the mouth OF the
cave and disappear He Is consulted
from the mouth Of the cave ana
whether II is n whispering gallery or
yentriioauism is used no one knows;
but the niggers are immensely impress
sed by receiving answers from an ap-
parently empty cave. Ever since the
occupation Of this country by US the
natives have attributed all their Ills
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-07-30

to us. They said We brought the To-
were here two years before, and so on;
hut what rolled them most was the
drought and consequent famine for
two wears past. They said we stopped
the rain by shooting the crocodiles,
The Milne then. who is at the bottom
OF the rising. had an easy task, He
told the people that when the white
mems blood was shed the rain would
come; that 10 Ben was alive and COM
ing with an impi from the north and
that he had made a spell which would
turA all the white mems bullets into
water He took advantage, too, OF the
eclipse of the moon short time back,
saying he had done 4 as sign to
them, rs also he had brought the rim
dNrNCSt, hut for some obscure reason
lie forbade the people to loot, The
rising was planned for the goth of
March. the day OF the full moon, The
l,lan was simplicity itself Every Mig
scr was to rise and murder his master
I, the night, hut the plan was spoiled
Ivy the marder OF native policeman,
causing the district | named before to
rise prematurely CAUTIOUSLY enough,
on tho goth the rain came AT last In
delugcs, Tho natives are grumhling
terribly about the Mlimo not having
kept his contract about the bullets
turning into water, and he replies that
they spoiled his spell Ivy looting when
he told them not to do ~. ST James
Gazette
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-07-30
CHAPTER VII.

Louise screamed loudly as Mr.. Phil
brick disappeared and a small torrent
or spray shot w from the pool at the
base OF the ledge. Amelia stepped
quickly to tire rail, placed both hands
upon it. and gazed irtently down. Even
in TIE excitement Of the moment. DIR ).
williams was struck By her act and at.
titude.