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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
THE MOST WONDERFUL PILL.

They relieve where all others fail.
They are called Beggs Little Giants,
and are rightly named. Remember the
name and call for them at the best store
in town. John E. Daily keeps them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mrs. Geo. Hoskinson, Centralia, left
Wednesday for Green Bay to visit
among old-time friends Mrs. Hoskin-
son will go from there to Manitowoc
where she will be the guest of he1
daughter Mrs. Aida Platt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Messrs. Emil and Orestes Garrison
arrived home Wednesday morning
from Delafeld, for a two weeks
vacation, on account Of case of small
pox having been discovered in that
institution. The boys were in no
manner exposed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

O. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone at Office
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

The "Deestrick Skule" entertainment
in Singing hall'' Tuesday evening Feb
4th, proved great success. Receipts
at the door were SAL which Melted
the society $500. The ladies of the
society feel very much indebted to all
who SO kindly assisted them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. Ray Ward has opened tin shop
in Centralia connected with the hard
ware store recently started by Preston
Bros. on Front street. Ray understands
his trade, is a good workman and should
receive his fair share of patronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

81 residence y
A grand dance is advertised to take
place at Biron Feb. Sth, Saturday of this
week. No doubt big time will be had
as this is the first event of the kind for
Biron since the time of ''those good old
days"
The c., NJ. & st. ?. Ry. Co. will sell
Homeseeker's excursion tickets January
II and IS, February II and March 10 at
about one fare for the round trip.
The Sons of Veterans gave an inter
esting little dance party at their hall IN
the Pratt building Monday evening and
most of the members were present.
This was no exception to the usual
lively parties given by the order and all
report a good time
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. Z.
Church will meet with Mrs. r. W.
Lyon next Wednesday afternoon All
members are requested to be present as
the election of officers will take place.
Wisconsin is indeed a great, grand
state. Varied resources, varied indus
tries, varied productions and varied
climate. Some people kick on this
Kaleidoscope atmosphere but how do
you suppose we would get along with
some of them if it always remained the
same.
Beggs' Tropical Oil will cure Rheuma-
:ism, Sprains, Bruises and all deep
seated diseases where a powerful llni-
ment is required. Give it a trial and
you Will use no other. 1t acts like
magic. John E. DAILY has it for sale
and warrants every bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Y 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, 1896-02-06

For SALE-A house and lot in the
first ward on easy terms and one vacant
lot adjoining. For particulars enquire
of D. P. Morrill,, Grand Rapids, Wis
consin. 2W ..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

WOOD COUNTYPOST.N No. 22 GAR
Meets every second and fourth Wednes-
day evenings of each month in Odd Fellows
hall. e. MENNET, Com.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Oscar Winger left this week for
Madison to begin work at the opening
IF the second semester in the state
University.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
A LINCOLN CELEBRATION.

The Anniversary of\the birthday OF
Abraham Lincoln will be appropriately
observed in the Congregational Church
on Tuesday evening Feb. 18th at so
O'Clock, when the following program
will be rendered. The G.. A. R. Post
w. r. c. and Sons Of Veterans are
expected to be in attendance:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

HEO. 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, 1896-02-06

D. D. Conway came home from
Chicago Tuesday morning, where he
spent few days in the interest of his
health
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

St. Johns Military academy at Della
field, Waukesha county, was declared
closed Tuesday for two weeks because a
semi-small-pox panic prevails among
the cadets. Shortly after the beginning
of the present term Cadet Harden of
the first class, whose home is at Muk-
wonago, was sent home i'll, and bis
physician and the health officer at that
place have pronounced his symptoms
those of smallpox. Although it was
claimed at the school that there was
little danger of contagion among the
other students. it was thought advisable
to take recess of at least two weeks
and when this announcement was
yesterday made there was a general
exodus of students to their homes
which leaves the school practically
| deserted.-Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

That lot of ladies' fine shoes at $1.4e
ire gong fast, you will be wanting q
pair when they are all gone. Call now
md get fitted at Doud & Muir's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

I r. & A. M Grand Rapids Lodge No 12S.
hold their regular communications oil
the LIST and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Visiting brethren arc cordially invited to meet
with us. c. A SPENCER, w. NJ.
5. f. DURGA, Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. John Bell, who is assisting in the
sale of the Geo. w. Lyons stock at Bah
cock, spent Sunday among his friends
in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION,
of Centralia and Grand Rapids will hold
their regular monthly meetings on the seconG
Monday evening of each month, at the rooms OF
the association in the DAILY Block, Centralia.
G. j. JACKSON, Pres. +, OBERBECK, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. Will Liebe, who resides about
two miles south of this city, departed
Monday evening for Colorado, where
he goes for the benefit of his health.
People who 60 south just now to find
he proper climate, it seems to us, are a
little premature. What more balmy do
YOU wish than that we have right here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Don't fail to hear VIM. Hawley
Smith, the prince Of readers, at Opera
House tomorrow evening Friday Feb.
9TH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

The Grand Rapids Fire Co. was out
with the steamer" Tuesday afternoon
to make test of a patent leak stop for
hose, made by the Cooper Mfg. Co. OF
Minneapolis. 1t is simple device and
was found to prevent leakage to
perfection. 1t can be attached to the
hose anywhere and while the stream is
under full motion. It's dandy but you
can get wet around 1t SAYS H. H. Voss.
Mayor Baker ordered two of the leak
protectors some weeks ago subject to
approval on trial. The test was very
satisfactory to all fremen present and
it was decided to keep them. Price S25
each. The device is also very service
able in making couplings. 1t is often
necessary in shifting positions at a fire
to shorten or extend the hose by a
length or more; in the winter time
water freezes in the threads of the
coupling and makes it almost impossible
to connect. The new patent does the
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Messrs Sam Hlles and VIM. Downing,
of Dexterville, were attending to bust
ness transactions in the twin cities
Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE

all points in the United States and Canada.
Close connections made in Chicago with all
trains going East and South. For full intOrma-
tion apply 10 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, 1896-02-06

Two Orphans at Opera House next
week Feb. 18th and 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Messrs. Melvin Day, of Iron Noun
tam, Michigan, and Charles Day, of
Lake Mills, Wisconsin, brothers of Mrs
W. Pulver, are guests of herself and
family this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. Theo. Lipke is confined this
week with la Grippe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Gents, for $1.SS we give you your
choice of over 200 pairs of fine shoes
worth from $3.50 to $500, Doud & Muir.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Masked gentlemen 75c., masked
ladies' 25c., spectators 25c. admission at
opera House Feb. 18th. Two prizes
will be given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. John Dewitt, a Dexterville lum
Der dealer, was in town Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mrs. jeanette Balderston is recover
ing from a severe siege of pneumonia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
LOCALS.

Charlie Tibbits,. Of Arpin, Sundayed
in Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr. Archie Donnelly, of Merrill, is
in the city this week, guest at the
home of his uncle Mr.. George Howes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

and emptied it on the blaze: then he
ran for another tub and still another
before he succeeded in putting out the
fire.
One night Mrs. Hamilton seemed sad
and absent-minded, and would not go
into the parlor where there were visit
ors, but sat near the fire and played
backgammon for a while. When the
game was done, she leaned back in her
chair long time with closed eyes, as
if lost to all around her. Presently the
silence was broken by the murmured
words:
II am so tired; it is SO long. want
to see Hamilton!'
What thoughts must have come to her
from the past! For she had griefs be-
yond the usual lot Of women. Her old
est son. Philip, fell in a duel before his
father met a similar fate; and the old
est daughter, lovely young creature,
was so shocked by her brothers cruel
death that she became insane. Though
she lived to be an old woman, it was as
an inmate Of private asylum.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

The practice Of coin clipping is very
old one. In England, in the year 124S,
such mischief had been done that, ac-
cordng to an ancient chronicler, mo
foreigner, let alone an Englishman,
could look on an English coin with dry
eyes and unbroken heart" The OPP
portunity for dishonesty was very
tempting. The coins in circulation were
of many different issues, not milled ut
the edges. In the early part Of the
reign of Edward l. the deficiency in
the weight of coins was estimated at 90
per cent and the price Of commodities
rose to an alarming height. Trade be-
came completely disorganized, shop
keepers refused the money rendered to
them and the necessities of life were
withdrawn from the markets.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

At the recent colonial conference at
Ottawa, Canada, the following resoln-
ton respecting the proposed Pacific
cable was passed: THAT IN the opln-
ion of this conference immediate steps
should be taken to provide telegraphic
communications by cable, free from
foreign control, between the dominion
of Canada and Australasia; that the
imperial government be respectfully
requested to undertake at the earliest
possible moment, and to prosecute
with all possible speed, thorough sur
vey of the proposed cable route be-
tween Canada and Australasia, the
expense to be borne In equal proper
lions by Great Britain, Canada and
the Australasian colonies AS the
outcome of the conference it was de-
termined to hold a Pacific cable con-
ference in London, at which the whole
subject could be gone over by dele
gates from all parts of the British
dom;nions affected by the proposed
scheme. The Canadian cabinet has
appointed representatives who will sail
at once for London, attend the con-
ference as delegates and report to the
government as to results. Whether as
the immediate outcome OF the Lon
don conference, or of later movements,
there is little doubt that the proposed
cable will be laid at an early day. The
advantages Of linking together the
widely sundered parts of the British
empire by cable and telegraphic COM
munication are too obvious to make
enumeration necessary. AS London
paper recently remarked, apropos of
this scheme, the single word war
flashed by cable to Canada and Austria
liza and India might more than repay
the cost of the cable itself Great
Britain of late years has become firmly
welded to the notion that cable con-
nection via Canada with Australia
and swift communication by steamers
from British Columbia to Australia
may he day be of vast Importance to
her. and she has been taking steps
accordingly at Vancouver. The time
is ripe for the great cable, and doubt
less it will be laid in the near future.
Americans must realize how important
1t is for the United States to have ca
BILE communication of It's own with
the Hawaiian islands, Japan, Asia and
Australasia. Canadian enterprise
with British backing must not be per-
mitted to seize and control the trade
of the far east.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

The Rev. James Villa Blake, of the
Third Unitarian Church, Chicago, fur
nished commendable example on the
occasion Of the burning of his church
of the value of GOODNESS and good judg-
ment in time of danger. Just before
the services were to begin he discov-
cred that the church was on fire. In
stead of giving the alarm in a manner
to arouse sudden fear, thus increasing
the likelihood Of panic, he stepped
quietly into his pulpit and asked the
congregation to leave the church at
once by the rear door. He said there
was fire in the front end of the build
ing, but assured his hearers that there
was time for all to leave in an orderly
manner, which they did. A more
thoughtless and hysterical course Of ac-
ton on Mr.. Blake's part might have
led to panicky conditions, with pos
sibly serious consequences. The value
of GOODNESS and presence Of mind in
time of danger, slch as Mr.. Blake man
ifested is something which all men
who may be confronted with RESPONSE
bility in case Of emergency should learn
when occasion requires,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19
as in New York University and other
| institutions, will further raise the
standard Of professional proficiency.

A serious wreck occurred one re-
cent Sunday at Windsor station, near
ST. Louis, on the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco Railroad. AS is usual in such
cases, charges of specific carelessness
and blame attach to some one for the
accident, but the unusual feature OF
the case in question is that the railroad
oncials freely acknowledge the blame
and allow the public to know where
the responsibility lies. II railroad oftl-
Gals would always do this they would
receive much more sympathetic con-
sideration at the hands Of the public
when trouble occurs. 1t is extremely
irritating to feel that railroad com
panies are trying to suppress facts con-
corning accidents or endeavorlng to
evade responsibility for them. Those
who were to blame for the accident
should not escape punishment for
their carelessness, but the public will
feel much more lenient toward them
for the reason that there was no at
tempt made to suppress facts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

Mr. Greathead, the distinguished en-
gineer, whose death is reported from
London, was the originator of a meth
cd of constructive deep tunnels which
was first successfully used under the
Thames River. This tunnel was built
five or six years ago, and has been In
profitable operation ever since. 1t real
ly consists of two separate tunnels,
trains moving one way using one, and
those in the opposite direction the
other. Such tunnel can be construct
ed at any depth below the surface
SO far below as to cause not the slight
est interference with structures at the
level of the ground. Another tunnel
on the same system has been begun in
London, and, it is expected, will be
extended twenty miles This system is
also being successfully employed in
Berlin and Paris. When the question
Of underground roads for this city
was first under discussion, there were
those who believed that the Great
head plan could be employed with adj
vantage here, but, though strongly urg-
ed on the Rapid Transit Commission,
it did not meet with acceptance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19
ditions is only another example to show
that there Is some foundation for the
| Darwinian theory.
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton.


A writer in the Atlantic Monthly saws
that when she was child Of twelve
she knew Mrs. Alexander Hamilton,
then a charming old lady of ninety-five,
overlooking with "reminiscences. One
was Of great gathering of the Indians
of eastern New York, at Saratoga,
which was then only log fort. The
chiefs and greatest warriors Of the Six
Nations, dressed in barbaric pomp, but
with peace on their faces, stood waiting
the approach of a small group Of whites
-one or two officers in full uniform and
a tall, commanding man, in the prime
Of life, leading by the hand a slim girl
Of thirteen.
The tallman was Gen. Philip Schuy-
Ter, whom the Indians hOnored as they
did no other white man; and they had
met to offer him a tribute Of devotion.
At a sign from the great chief, their
ranks parted to admit Gen. Schuyler,
who advanced into the open space still
leading his little daughter. There, with
many ceremonies, the child was formal
ly adopted by the Six Nations, the
chiefs ending the sacred rite by laying
their hands upon her head, and giving
her an Indian name, meaning Zone Of
u.s." And Mrs. Hamilton was the little
maid.
One day the old lady was talking
about men of bodily strength, and she
told an incident which must have hap
pened soon after her marriage, for she
was at the time in headquarters with
her husband. Gen. Washington was
writing in his office, a room on the Sec
ond floor of a farm house. The farm
er's wife, who was washing clothes.
suddenly discovered that the shed roof
was on fire. She rushed screaming into
the house. and Washington came
bounding down the stairs, picked up
one Of the large. wash tubs full Of suds.
ran upstairs with it, got out on the roof
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19

A scandal from Rome reminds the
world that Italy, too, has nobility.
Luigi Crispi, his fathers son, cavaliere
seryante to the Countess Collere, was
detained on the charge of having in
troduced 4 bravo into his lady-loves
house to steal her jewels. He gave
leg-bail and tried to hush the matter
up. But at the trial it was developed
that the Countess had been ruined
gambling on the bourse with the min
listers son, and. believing Luigi had
stolen her jewels to refill his purse.
she had tried to black mail the senior
Crispi into buying some Etruscan
tombs upon her estates and crea ting
her lady of honor. The patricians
settled the case by sending the bravo
to Jail, but young Crispi has deemed it
best to retire to South America for a
time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19
QUEER KIND OF BUNNIEs.
They Inhabit the Lonely Fara1Ionc
Islands.

A peculiar rabbit inhabits the Faral-
lone islands The material difference Is
mat the Dummies Of the islands eat
raw fish and crabs, and have no spe-
cial desire for green things. However,
they do eat green's when they happen
to find some When the rabbits are eat
ing the fish they look very much as
they do when they are eating cabbage,
and nibble it in the same way. They
do not seem to be in the least particu-
lar as to the condition of the fish they
are eating. and will make meal off
one that has lain on the rocks week
just as soon as from one that has just
been washed ashore. 1t is interesting
to know that the rabbits that live on the
Farallones have contracted their pres
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19
Fragments of a So treasury note were

Fragments of 81 treasury note were
presented at the Sub-treaSury for re-
demption by resident in one of the
counties in Maryland. The note had
been burned lengthwise through the
middle, leaving the top and bottom
margins. The burned portion that was
missing Tcc,s from half to one and Il
hall i,In wide. The edges of the re-
naming parts were charred. The man
said his home in the country was re-
Gently struck by lightning; that the note
was in cupboard at the time, and that
the lightning entered the cupboard,
burning the note as described. The
number and seal on the parts or the
note were legible and genuine, and the
note was redeemed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-19
and in position on deck are shown.
THEW are from the Electrical Review.

and in position on deck are SHOWN.
They are from the Electrical Review
The ring of the buoy is normally IN
the plane Of the frame; when the buoy
is dropped into the water, the ring on
which the buoy floats turns so as to rest
ON it's side on the water, and on so turn
ing operates an automatic switch con-
trolling the lights in the manner de-
scribed below. At the lower end OF
the frame is the battery box containing
the cells. To keep this perfectly dry
inside, a moisture absorber is placed
there with the cells. The box cover is
easily removable and made water-tight
by a packing of rubber with wax or tar.
The framework passes from the ends
of the battery box upward, meeting to
form an arch over the ring. On top OF
this arch is the lantern, a glass globe
covering one or more pairs Of incandes-
cent lamps. Electrical connection be-
tween these lamps and the battery cells
is through the tubes of the frame is n
switch box containing the automatic