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Evening star., 1896-02-19
She Was Fined.

Mrs. Lizzie Kressen. who conducts
secondhand store on 4 1-2 street south
west in her husbands name, was a pris-
oner in Judge Miller's court today on
charge of receiving stolen property, silk
skirt worth $15. belonging to Miss Laura
Pyle. Mrs. Kressen's husband has not
been seen about the place for a number
of months, although the business is con-
Quoted in his name. When she bought the
silk skirt, as she says, from a boy, she re-
ported the purchase of g silk dress worth
forty cents. No attention would have been
paid to the report had not Detective Proc
tor seen the skirt in the store, and then
Detective Lacy brought the case into court.
During the investigation of the case Mrs.
Kressen was told that she would be given
81 If she would cause the arrest of the
thief, but she promptly told the officer that
it was his duty to catch the thief. Judge
Miller heard the proof and fined Mrs. kres-
sen $25 or thirty days in Jail.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
For DfNOrcc.

Adelaide Thompson today filed a petition
Tor divorce from Malcomb E. Thompson Of
Fairfax County. Va. The parties were mar
ried at Fairfax Court House, Va, June 2,
1870. They lived together in Virginia for
some time. and then removed to this city.
Here they lived together, says Mrs. Thomp-
son, until March, 1884, when her husband,
she declares deserted and abandoned her,
since which time he has, she charges. failed
to in any way provide for her. Mrs Thomp.
son asserts that her husband beat and
abused her for years. and, after stating that
he Is a prosperous truck farmer, she prays
that he be required to pay her counsel fees
and alimony. Three children, boys were
born to them, two OF them having reached
their majority.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
Liquor Gases.

Three liquor cases were disposed OF in
Judge Millers court yesterday afternoon.
Mary Dougherty, who keeps a saloon at
Virginia avenue and Sth street southeast,
was defendant in one case, the charge
against her being selling liquor to minors.
Samuel Thomas, the alleged minor, said
he was eighteen years old. but his -ela-
t1ves showed that he was more than twen-
ty-one. The jury returned verdict Of
not guilty. In the case of James Jamison,
colored, charged with a similar offense, a
nolie pros. was entered.
George Seymour, charged with selling
Liquor In the mile limit" was convicted
and sentenced TO pay a fine OF $3.50 or nine
ty days on the farm.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
SUES FOR DAMAGES,
Mr.. Mason Denies That He Has Negro
BlOGd in His Veins.

There was marriage last spring between
Chastaine Mason and daughter of Thomas
Sampson. There was filed today a suit by
Mr.. Mason against Mr.. Sampson, in which
100000 damages are claimed, because as
the plaintiff alleges. the defendant falsely,
wickedly and maliciously libeled him by
saying: My daughter married coon. He
is Of negro blood. He has negro blood in
his VEINS" etc.
Mr.. Mason says he was born of white
parents and of white ancestry, and has no
negro blood in his veins He claims that
Mr.. Sampson, who was, it is said opposed
TO the marriage. not only made the COM
piained-of remarks. but also caused to be
pCbnshed IN a newspaper similar state
ments. His good name reputation and
standing has. says Mr.. Mason, been thereby
damaged to the extent of $4,000.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
Was Challenged by Pryor.

John F. Potter, Wisconsin's famous ex-
Congressman of ante-bellum days, has been
seriously injured while exercising in his
room at Milwaukee, Wis., and as his health
is very feeble his friends are apprehensive
of the result of the shook to his system.
Mr.. Potter was a national figure just be-
fore the war, when Roger A. Pryor chal.
lenged him to a duel and he named bowie
knives as the weapons.
Evening star., 1896-02-19

E. c. Benedict, the Presidents intimate
friend says that the President will soon
distinctly announce his position regarding
third term.
Rev. c. o. Brown of San Francisco.
charged with certain relations with wo-
By a church council yesterday.
Senator John ]. B. Bond OF Calvert
county, Nd. died at Annapolis last evening
after five days illness. This leaves the
democrats with but one majority in the
Maryland senate.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
TO PREVENT POOL SELLING.
A Bill Introduced ut Annapolis Aimed
at Race Track People,

A Bill Introduced at Annapolis Aimed
at Race Track People,
Senator Scott introduced by request in
the Maryland Senate yesterday a bill
prohibiting gel eral pool selling in Mary-
land. The bill is designed to prevent the
Virginia race track people from attempt
ing to settle in Maryland, in case the Vir-
ginia legislature enacts laws preventing the
conduct of their business in that state.
Columbian University Athletics.
At meeting IF the students Of the Column
bian University last evening it was decided
to form and maintain q track athletic club
Mr.. Barrett was elected temporary chair
man. The advisability and necessity of
forming such an association was ably treat
ed by Messrs. Ewing, Cockrell, Fred Schade
Don Fugitt and several others. After some
spirited voting, during which Mr.. Schade
and Mr.. Cockrell both declined the honor of
being captain Of the team, Mr. Charles T.
Cabrera was unanimously elected. Mr. w.
r. Ward was elected manager, and the ex-
ecutive committee will be made up of these
two gentlemen, with Mr.. Cockrell.
Stewart in the Lead.
Another 200 points were played in the pool
match between Stewart and Rogers last
evening at Scanlon's billiard rooms. Stew
art overcame Rogers lead and jumped to the
front himself. There was large attend
ance of pool players. The last 200 points will
be played tonight Following is the score by
innings:
StewartA4, 8, II, 6. IL, Z. ii, Z, IA, 1s, s, t.
Is, IA, 10, r. g. 3, 8, g, 8, Q, II, II, T. S-Total
226: grand total, 4O5
Rogers-11 IL, 4, 8. 3, 8, 4, 8, !, 2 IL, 4, o, l,
8. 3, Z, 13, Z, II. .. g, 4, 4, 8, Total, 159;
grand total, 3G6.
Coming League Meeting.
The reconvened annual meeting of the
National League and American Association
Of Professional Base Ball Clubs will be
held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York
city, Monday, the 9th instant, at IL O'clock
noon. The national board will meet at the
same place and day at o'clock am. sharp
Latest Base Bali Contracts.
President Young Of the National Base
Ball League has promulgated the following
contracts for 1S96:
With Pittsburg-L. Bierbauer, J. Meme
fee, F. w. Fly. E. E. Smith. ]. Beckley, w.
H. Merritt, F. Killen, William F. Clingman,
J. Sugden.
New York-William Gleason, J. Meekin.
st. 1ouis-W. F. Hart.
Cincinnati-William Schriver G. J. Smith,
Kansas Cfty-E. B. Lynch, II. Hines, w
B. Hallowell, J. Barnett, J. Weithof.
Evening star., 1896-02-19
international Chess.

Lasker, Steinitz, Tsch.gorin, Tarrasch and
Pillsbury have entered the international
chess tournament to be played under the
auspices Of the German Chess Association
at Nuremberg.
Evening star., 1896-02-19

Below is list OF those who
sell the ''1235:"
]. H. Reeve, 622 F st. NV.
E. c. Reid, OIL 18th st. NV.
S. S. Shelley, 1921 9TH st. NV.
w. ]. Reilly, 36 H st. NV.
R. l.. Lamb, Catholic University.
w. NJ Becker, Arlington Hotel
news and cigar stand.
]. w. Reed, 9th and D sts. NV.
]. Edw. Mattern, 436 9TH St NV.
G. H. Sparks. COZ F st. NV.
w. r. Ramsey, 48o Pa. ave. NV.
Quigley & Hart, 9th & c SITS. NV.
Newman & Walker, 3o1 sd st. s.w.
Geo. w. Murray, 2oI D st. s.w.
L. II. Harris, sd St, cor F NV.
r. F. Plummer, 315 F st. s.w.
T. A. T. Judd, 524 9TH st. s.w.
The Post Dining and Lunch
Room, 18th and E SITS. NV.
w. B. Holtzclaw, 1905 Pa. ave.
H. Hoyle & Co, 4th & E. Cap.
Ball & Pollard. Hamilton House.
A. McLaine, 600 N. Y. ave- NV.
Augustus L. Taylor & Co., I'd
and Md. ave- ne.
w. B. Becker, I4oo N. Y. ave.
Toledo Lunch Room, 9TH & Pa. av.
John Linder, 62I G st. NV
w. B. Wheeler. 733 9TH st. NV.
w. f. Halleck, 5th and II sts NV.
las. Green, 9Th and X SITS. NV.
Edw. Norman, So7 5th st. NV.
Wagner Bros, 5th ST & N. Y. ave.
d. K. kaufman. 9th & K SITS. NV.
S. L. Willett. o3o F st. NV
Z. L. Yewell, 9th and NJ sts. NV.
T. A. Dobyns, I'd and Pa. ave- Sc.
E. V. Rice. LIS B ST. Sc.
n. Z. Webb, IIoI Pa. ave. Sc.
M. Dietz, 23O New Jersey ave-
John Denhaln, 9th & Pa. ave- NV.
X. l.. Ouigley. 2Ist and G SITS.
Thos. Barr. 3I5l Pa. ave. NV.
t. C. Barr. POI Pa. ave NV.
T. c. Barr. Pension office.
]. H. Leonllardt, Post building.
+. p. Weller, 9Th and | SITS. Sc.
Pavette & Moore. Wash. L. and
T. bldg. news and cigar stand
Columbia Athletic Club, 1871 G St
VIM Hoare. 2I2I Pa ave. NV.
Roland Wallace. Q3o 9th st. NV.
F. z. Cisscll, 10th st. & n. Y. ave.
Jas Owen. 1905 Pa. ave. NV.
c. ". Scllell, 1928 9TH st. NV.
Felix Heley, 9th and P sts.
]. II. Purdv. 9TH and Q SITS.
II. s. Haight, 1898 Vt. ave.
p. G.. McConas, VT ave. and S st.
F. NJ. Criswell, 9TH and T SITS.
las Smith, 1904 9TH st.
T. B. Haskins, Cairo pharmacy.
Mrs. Deakins, 3S4 9Th st. ne.
J. c. Hays, zoo Fl st. NV.
w. A. Joyce. 700 18th st. NV.
]. I. Lacy, 6oO 9TH ST. NV.
American Cigar Store, Io7 Pa. ave
W. W. DAILY, Center Market.
]. w. Werner, 2oo6 l st.
w. 2. Herbst, 25th and Pa. ave.
p. r. Mallon, 1904 14th St,
Offutt & Blumer, I4th and L sts.
Geo. W. IIurlebaus & Co, 18th & V
w. { .Downey & Co., the Portland
pharmacy.
@. q. {. Simms, 18th and N. Y. ave.
A. F. Hendershott, 9Th and F SITS.
+. w. Sharpless, 321 Pa. ave.
I. f. Kelly, 1915 Pa. ave.
Whiteside & Walton, 1921 Pa. ave.
A. NJ Hoover, o32 Pa. ave.
J. Hall Semmes, 18th and H sts.
Hutton & Hilton, ed and L sts.
NJ. McNulty, 1896 18th st.
r. T. Warwick, AIS 18th st.
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SMOKE CUBANOLA &C. CIGAR. THERE Is NONE
better. Stld by every first class dealer
RICHARD CO.. 62S Pa. ave NV,
fe10-lm Wholesale Denot
Evening star., 1896-02-19

Easter steeplechase-Rroad Hollow stable,
Mill Boy. April Fool and Wheeler; Blemton
stable. Firebrand; Mr.. Chamblet, Duke of
Abercorn and Tidman Gate Hazel HilD: W.
c. Daily, DAILY; Erie stable, Richards: ]. q.
Foilansbee. Runyon; Goughacres stable.
Poteen and Delay; s. S. Howland Luck
now; G. Leary, May Blossom; G. w. New
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Notice to the Citizens and Electors of the City
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Common
Council OF said city of Grand Rapids, held at its
council rooms in said city on the Srd day of
August, \. D. 1896, the following ordinance was
introduced, tO-Wit:
An ordinance to adopt the provisions of Sub
division Nineteenth of Section 81 of Chapter
$50 OF the Laws of 1889, entitled IAN Act divid-
ing cities into classes and providing tor their
incorporation and government" us amended by
Chapter SO of the Laws of 1898, in addition to
the provisions of the Special Charter of the city
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
The Common Council of the city of Grand
Rapids do ordain as follows:
SECTION l. The provisions of Subdivision
Nineteenth, of Section 81 Of Chapter 326 of the
Laws of 1889, entitled An Act dividing cities into
classes and providing tor their incorporation
and government" as amended by Chapter Sl2
OF the Laws of 1898, which said Subdivision is in
the words and figures following:
Nineteenth. To provide for licensing the
Keeping OF dogs at rate of not less than one
dollar nor more than ten dollars a year for each
dog; and to provide for badge or token to be
carried by each licensed dog; and for tie secure
muZZllng of such licensed dogs" are hereby
adopted and made part of the charter of the
said city of Grand Rapids, in addition TO the
provisions of its Special Charter, to-wit: in ad-
d1tlon to the provisions of subdivision 18th" of
Laws of 1869, entitled can Act to incorpor ate
the city OF Grand Rapids
SECTION 2, This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
And Whereas said Common Council at said
meeting duly ordered that said ordinance be
considered and acted upon at the next regular
meeting thereof to be nald at its said council
room on the 18th day of september \. D. 1896 at
$50 O'Clock p III. and also further ordered that
SAID ordinance, together with a notice of the
time and place when the same would be consid-
cred, be published at least once in each week
tor three successive weeks, in the Wood County
Reporter, the official city paper of said city, be
fore the day fixed for the consideration Of said
ordinance, and that such notice be signed by
the Mayor and Clerk of said city.
Now therefore notice is hereby given by viz
tue of and pursuant to the foregoing orders of
said Common Council and of the provisions of
Section 267 of Chapter 326 of the Laws of 1889, as
amended by Chapter 80 of the Laws of 1898, that
at a regular meeting of said Common Council to
be held at its said council room on the 18th day
of September A. d 1896 at $50 o'clock p. m. said
ordnance Of which the above and foregoing
ordinance is a true copy, will be considered and
acted upon by said Common Council
August 3rd 1896.
Attest: GEO. W. BAKER, Mayor.
GEO. B. BRAZEAU, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Circuit Court-Wood County.

Joseph Hesser, Plaintiff,
Horace Wickham and Summons.
Mary Wickham, his wife,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE SAID
DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of this
summons, exclusive of the day of SER
vice. and defend the above entitled &C
zion in the court aforesaid; and in case
of your failure so To do, judgment will
be rendered against you according to
the demand of the complaint; of which
q copy is herewith served upon you.
GARDNER x GAYNoR,
Plaintiff ATTORNEYS.
P. 0. Address Grand Rapids, Wood
county, Wis.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO SAID De-
PENDANTS HORACE WICKHAM AND MARY
WICKHAM, HIS WIFE:
Take notice that the complaint in the
above entitled action was duly filed in
the Office of the clerk of said circuit
court at Grand Rapids, Wis, on the
18th day of july, 4. D., 1896, and re-
mains on file therein.
GARDNER & GAYNOR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

My little boy, when two years of age,
was taken very i'll with bloody fux. l
was advised to use Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiaTrhoea Remedy. and
luckily procured part of a bottle. 1
carefully read the directions and gave
it accordingly. He was very low. but
slowly and surely he began>to improve.
gradually recovered, and is now as
stout and strong as ever. / feel sure
it saved his life. l never can praise the
Remedy half its worth: l am sorry
every one IN the Worid does not know
Hinton, Grahamsville, Marion Co..
Florida. For sale by F. L. Steib &
Co. August.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
State of Wisconsin-County Court
for Wood Countv-In Probate

In the matter of the estate of Anna Stena
SwensOn, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
Anna Stena Swenson, deceased, having been
granted and issued to f. NJ. Kronholm on the
4th day of August 1896, it is now at this August,
1896, term of this court,
ORDERED, That all creditors of said Anna
Stena SwensOn, deceased, do present their
claims for examination and allowance to this
Court on or before the 2nd day of March, 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 term thereof to be
held at the probate office in the City of Grand
Rapids. in said county, on the first Tuesday, be-
ing the LIST day of December, 1896, and the first
Tuesday, being the 2nd day of March, 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 of the time limited for credi-
tors to present their claims, be given by publish
ing a copy of this order and notice for four sue
cess1ve weeks in the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER,
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 August 4th, 1896.
BY the Court,
E c. PORS
J. W. COCHRAN, County Judge.
Attorney for Admr. Aug13w4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

George William Downs and wife, of
Troy, New York, have been pleasant
guests Of his sister and family, Mrs. S.
n. Whittlesey, at Bearss, during the
past two weeks. George will be re-
membered by many of the young men
who were his associates while in the
twin cities in the seventies. He left
here in the spring of 1880, for Troy,
n. Y, where he settled down, married,
and holds a prominent position in one
of the leading department stores. His
many friends here were glad to see
him and renew their acquaintance.
This office acknowledges d pleasant
call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
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 season-is the neces-
sity of guarding our health. Nothing
equals DIR. Rays Liver-T as health
guard, in regulating the bowels and
warding off disease. For sale by J. E.
DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Excursion Rates.

c., NJ. & st. P. R'y will sell excursion
tickets to following points. For further
apply at office
Kansas City, Sept. to ID
St. Joe, Mo-, Sept. 6 to y.
Davenport, Ia, Sept. to II.
Rochester, Mimi, Sept. s to u.
Sioux City, Ia, Sept. II to 49,
Milwaukee, Sept. y to Oct. Il.
Oshkosh, Sept. II to IS.
Milwaukee, Sept. q to 26.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept q to 26.
Yankton, S. D., Sept. % to Oct. ,.
Kansas City, Oct. 5 to 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Wood County Court-In Probate

y" OOu NOullly NOuIl-In 1fOGdle.
sT4 coEx OF W W W6G1s }ss.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Dora Nisson
deceased.
On this Dist day of July, A. D. 1896, upon read
ing and filing the petition of c. II. Nilsson, OF
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, stating
that Dora Nilsson of the County of Wood, died
intestate, on or about the 30th day of June, 1896
and praying that c. H. Nilsson, husband of said
deceased, be appointed administrator of the
estate of said deceased.
1T IS ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office in Grand
Rapids, on the 18th day of September, \. D.
1885, at 10 o'clock a. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy Of this order for three weeks
successfully in the WoOD COUNTY REPORTER, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
the time appointed for said hearing
By the Court,
L. c. PORS,
Aug13w3 County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

The crack Modern Woodman initia-
ton team of Centralia, consisting of
Gus. Otto, Ben. Hanson, Will Gross and
others, went to Nekoosa last night to
aid in the initiation of several candi-
dates. After the ceremony of adop-
tons Ross Loveless served twenty-five
pound fish chowder for the hungry
crowd to which the boys did ample
Justice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

Miss Emma Turley, after an extended
visit with friends at Merrill and Toma
hawk, is again at home in this city.
Miss Turley will return to the Stevens
Point Normal az the opening of the fall
term.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between +. f. Murray and
W. J. McCallum, sole proprietors of the Model
Steam Laundry. Centralia, has been dissolved
this day by mutual consent. W. J. McCallum
will continue, in the business, will settle
all accounts against the company and is
authorized to make all collections for same.
Dated at Centralia, Wis, Aug. s, 1896.
w. J. McCALLUM.
Aug13w3. f. f. MURRAY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

Hon. Geo. E. Hoskinson, chairman of
the Republican County Central COM
mittee, has called the members of that
committee together for Friday, August
DIST, for the purpose of calling a county
convention for the nomination of a
member of assembly and a county
ticket 1t is generally conceded by
Republicans that H. Wipperman will
be re-nOminated for the assembly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

A very pretty and impressive service
was held in the Congregational Church
last Sunday morning when the Rev. H.
w. Carter, of Beloit, baptized Caroline
Bell, the young daughter, and William
Goudie, the son, of Rev. and Mrs. VIM.
Kilburne. Mr. Carter's remarks on
infant dedication We're YerY forcible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20
Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance

A neatly polished shirt front is essen
tial to the socially polished gentleman s
attire. Have your work done at the
Model Steam Laundry, Centralia, and
get the best finish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

1t was pleasing to all attendants of
the Congregational Church Sabbath
morning to see Mrs. Whitney and her
son Max, of Cookville, Tennessee;
Mrs. c. H. Slocum, of West Superior,
and Mrs w. d. Common, of Marshfeld,
all former worshipers in this congre-
CATION back again in their accostumed
places. 1t is pleasant to renew old asso-
Citations and dwell together in unity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Chapman, Miss
Emma Biron, Geo. N. Wood, Mrs. A. L.
Fontaine and We editor are out chicken
hunting to-day. The workings of
well-broken dog is a pleasure anyone
can enjoy. A pleasant days outing is
expected, with our share of chickens.
We will report in our next issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

B. G. Chandos sold his interest in the
Centralia Meat Market to Mr.. Chas.
Daily. Mr.. Mike McCarty has been en-
gagged as manager and is in charge.
The transfer took place on the 10th of
this month. There Will be no change
in the help for the present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

A. E. Bennett, while in the city Tues
dav left samples of cranberries grown
upon his cultivated marshes with Geo.
n. Wood who has them on exhibition
in his window. They are exceptionally
fine berries, we'll advanced, ard a Curl
will be gathered in Wood county this
year compared with former wears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

Home Forunites, please remember
that next Friday evening is the regular
meeting, and an unusually interesting
program has been carefully prepared
These meetings are growing in interest
each month, and those who are not
present miss a rare treat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

The Catholic Order Of Foresters gave
one of their nice little dance parties
Wednesday evening i'll honor of the
guests of Mrs. NJ. A. Bogoger, Mrs. \.
Reiland and Mrs. w. H. Carey. 1t IS
reported as an ENJOYABLE affair.