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The herald., 1896-04-12

the decision Of the Supreme Court Of the State
tarily withdrew her name. In recommending
her to her present post. the president of the
ton that she was eminentiy fitted for the Place.
her previous record as secretary OF the County
Committee having been brilliant and salts
factory one,
The herald., 1896-04-12

There is great deal going on beside gam
bling and listening to gcoS music and eating
good dinners, says a woman writing from
Nice. There is pigeon shooting and racing
and yachting and tennis, and one has never
a moment to spare unless time lie stolen to
sit beneath the palms and dream while gazing
out over the smiling Mediterranean.
The herald., 1896-04-12
FAMOUS MONS DE PLUME.

@. W. NJ. Reynolds selected master Tim
othy" when writing his choice essays, which
bore the title "Master Tlmothy's Bookcase"
Thomas de- Quincy is better known as the
ence to the vice of which he was long the
The herald., 1896-04-12
shoulder FrinEes of Jet.

On black gowns the epaulets are o. Jet
with fringe falling over the arm. The style
Is much liked because OF the broadening
effect 1t gives to the shoulders, an effect which
II is needless to say, is much sought after at
present,
The herald., 1896-04-12

The Rev. George Ross wrote over the name
Of "Arthdr Sketchley." An Eastern magazine
says that 1t was the narns of a sch0olboy
friend.
The herald., 1896-04-12

Miss Bessie Marsh Of Pasadena. Cal, has
studied the French method of making can
can make a. $3.50 a pound. She herself raises
large quantities Of violets for the purpose.
The herald., 1896-04-12

Mrs. Lillian r. Pardec. although wife and
in many ways. She has the unique honor to
be secretary Of the Senate for the now State
of Utah. She is an ardent suEragist, and
WAS nominated for a seat in thu Senate. but on
The herald., 1896-04-12

The fashionable color Of the season in Lon
don Is purple. a touch Of which appears upon
almost every costume. Next in favor comes
mulberry. which Is most attractive in faced
cloth, velveteen and corduroy.
The herald., 1896-04-12

Eugene D'Albert was married recently to the
Grand Ducal Weimar chamber singer. Her
mine Fink. The ceremony took place in tho
Protestant Church of Gemsbach. In the Black
Forest
The herald., 1896-04-12

Miss Marie Van Zandt, the American So
prano. who has been singing in Paris. has
signed engagements in Brussels, Nice and
Bucharest. She may also 60 to Russia having
oeen invited to sing there
The herald., 1896-04-12

Sir Walter Scott's little known "Tales Of My
Landlord was published under the curious
nom de plume 'Jededah Cleshbotham.
The herald., 1896-04-12

John Ruskin published his early writings
under the per name "Gra 5uate Of Oxford" the
election being obviously Influenced by his
rlacc of education.
The herald., 1896-04-12

5etted Chantilly lace. and a nnisii Of black
anil white ostrich featkss trimming around
the neck and sie~ves. 10 charming.
For young iadiac WHO think this style Of
Dress too oid for their tender years there
is the dsiEticst !tttle gown OF iowered Lib
The herald., 1896-04-12

and I soft front below the yoke Of en-
broidered chiffon.
The herald., 1896-04-12
little Ideas.
THE LUCKY MANS WIFE.

LITtTC ideas.
Little ideas and big successes never go to-
gether.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Telephone Meeting.

The date of meeting for those
interested in the new telephone system
was changed from Wednesday to
Thursday evening of this week (to-
night so as not to conflict with other
events. Officers will be elected at this
time and action taken to proceed with
the work The committee has issued
the following notice to subscribers OF
stock:
Please take notice that the meeting
Of the subscribers of the Wood County
Telephone Company has been adjourned
until Friday evening, land now changed
to Thursday evening Jan. 10TH at S
O'Clock p. m. at the room of the Busi-
ness Mems Association.
1t is the hope that all the subscribers
will respond by their attendance, as
matters of importance will be discussed
in regard to the completion of the
organization and plans for the future.
Hoping that you will show your
interest by your attendance, we remain,
Yours truly,
J. A. GAYNoR,
E. p. ARPIN,
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
ERNEST OBERBECK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16

third stories is room known as the
turkeys ROOM 1t is connected with
both tiers of cells by saunders, by the
use Of which any conspiracy or mis-
chief can be detected at any time when
the turnkey is in the room. II is a
very convenient arrangement"
1t is lighted with electricity, and pure
spring water taken from the hill above
flows constantly giving them perfect
water system.
Mr.. John Lindahl, sheriff, has fur
nished the residence portion with be-
coming furniture, draperies, lace cur
tains, ETC., making the county residence
one Of the most inviting in the city.
Through the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
L;ndahl this place was thrown open to
the people of Wood county, Wednes-
day, January 18th, 1896, for an in
spection of its makeup. A great many
availed themselves of this opportunity.
The County Board, the building COM
mittee, and all those who had any part
in its location and construction can feel
proud of the product of their labor
and energies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Excellent Quotations.
(By E, r. Petherick,)

(By E. R. Petherick)
Tie sin that woman cannot forgive
in a man she loves has not been
discovered yet.
No man has SO lively an appreciation
of the pleasures of an occupation as the
fellow who has no knowledge of its
workings.
Gne of the most striking indications
of the effect of faith is when a man
imagines that dyed hair fools anybody.
Scandals are among the things that
can hardly be said to improve with age.
The man who is careless enough to
lose his temper ought not to be trusted
with other peoples belongings.
The worst reason for running a man
for office is that he needs 1t as a means
of livelihood
People who commit suicide have a
correct idea of their value to the world.
The most unpleasant thing about
being poor is to be reminded of it in a
patronizing way by some snob who
would have starved to death years ago
if his father had not been a worker and
known more in minute than his son
could learn during eternity.
With the past lost and the future
insecure, what's the matter with having
pleasant lime with the boys as we 60
along?
If ali the good resolutions made at
the beginning Of the year were carried
out to the end of it, an old resident
returning from foreign tour would
think he had struck the wrong country.
Mystery is as attractive to a man as
light is TO an insect, and generally as
dangerous.
Without personal ownership Of prop
elty mankind would sink lower than
the Digger Indians
The discontented servant makes the
hardest kind of a master if he eyer
gets chance.
Honesty of purpose is poor excuse
for inefIiciencv of performance.
Industry is more apt 10 lament that
more was not accomplished than to
boast of what has been done.
Children are not like tomato vines,
although they sometimes need a stick
to keep them straight.
If whistlers are allowed to go to
Heaven a second rebellion may occur.
People who judge their own actions
by the scale of justice and those of other
people from the standard of charity
come as near being right as is possible
in country where two glasses of beer
60 for nickel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Whist Party.

The X. P. club gave whist party at
their rooms in the Wood block Saturday
evening. Nine tables were in use and
sixteen games were playe at the close
of which it was found that Miss
Marguerite Goggins was winner of the
ladies' first prize, and Edward Whitney
the gentlemen's first prize. Mrs. j. n.
Brundage and Mr.. J. r. Chapman found
consolation in the second prizes.
The following persons were in attend
ance:
Messrs. and Mesdames, Geo. L. Will
liams, J. r. Chapman, S. T. Durga, d.
B. Philleo, w. ID. Harvie, VIM. Scott,
Chas. F. kellogg, w. F. Kellogg, H. H
Voss, J. n. Brundage, B. r. Goggins,
o. I. Hougen, w. II. Reeves, E. P.
Arpin.
Misses Marguerite Goggins, Jennie
Hasbrouck, Alice Whiting and Carrie
Briere.
Messrs. D. D. Conway, Wilbert Whit
ing, A. J. Hasbrouck, Edward Whitney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
WOOD COUNTY BANK MEETING.

The stockholders in the above bank
ing institution convened in annual
session in their rooms in that building
Tuesday January 18th 1896. All mem
bers were present and Cashier f. ].
Wood made report of the years
business which was both pleasing and
satisfactory. The present officers were
reelected as follows:
Pres.-F. Garrison.
Vice Pres.-L. NJ. Alexander.
Cashier-F. J. Wood.
Directors-F. Garrison, I. NJ. Alex
ander, T. E. Nash, Z. Roenius and F. ].
Wood.
An excellent years business was
shown and the stockholders well
pleased with their investments in that
institution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
OBITUARY..

Fred w. Millenbah departed this life
last Sunday night January II, 1896. He
was born in Germany and came to
America when he was twenty years of
age, settling first in Sheboygan county,
Wis. For many years past he has
resided in Siegel, Wood Co. Forty-two
years ago he was married to Maria
Slye, and the union was blessed with a
family Of ten children, all of whom,
with their mother, survive.
During the Civil War Mr.. Millenbah
enlisted. A complication of serious
ailments brought him to his death in
his seventyslx year.
The funeral occurred Wednesday
Jan'y 18th, Rev. J. r. Reynolds con-
ducting the services IN Unity church,
Centralia. The church was we'll filed
with relatives and acquaintances Of the
deceased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Meeting of the Wisconsin
Cranberry Growers Association.

The Ninth Annual Meeting of the
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers
Association was called to order Wcdnes,
day morning by the President. A large
attendance Of growers and those
interested in the discussions usually
brought up at their meetings were
present. The election of officers took
place which resulted as follows:
Presidential. 0. Kruschke, Berlin.
Vice Press. A. Spafford, Grand
Rapids.
Secretary-E. P. Arpin, GRID Rapids
Treas.-Arthur Bennett, Bearss.
Prof. F. II. King, of the State
University, Madison, delivered an able
and we'll prepared address on ''The
Possibility of Supplying Water for the
Development of Cranberry Marshes in
juneau, Monroe, Wood and Jackson
counties" The question of supplying
marshes with water raised by windmill
power or Gasolene engine power
occupied large share of the discussion
The discussions were spirited an6
Interesting. Among those present we
noticed the following gentlemen:
Messrs. f. II. King, Madison; j. \
Dickman, Babcock; ii. O. Kruschke
Berlin; w. S. Braddock, Mather; r. G
Treat, Meadow Valley; J. E. Ingraham
DAILY; NJ. II. Lynn, Port Edwards
Arthur Bennett, James Gaynor, S. n
Whittlcscy, Bears Marsh; III. w
Remington, Babcock; r. \. Kruger
Baskerville; John y. and James
Gaynor; Andrew and Jacob Searles; E
P. Arpin, Seth Spatford, Rueben Lyon
Geo. Mcmillan, VIM. SkecIs, jacob
Emmerich, T. j. Hoffman.
Before adiournlng the association
passed the following resolution:
RESOLVED, by the Wisconsin Gran
berry Growers Association that they
hereby extend their thanks to Prof
f. II. King and the department of the
State University that he represents, fo
his able address this day delivered
| before our association and for the
interest that department has shown IL
the development of the agricultural
interests of central and northern
| Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
CentraIia Pulp and Paper Co.'S Annual
Meeting.

The stock holders in the above com
pany held their annual meeting at the
company's Office, Centralia, Monday
afternoon january 18th. The years
business was very good considering the
the times and everyone was well
pleased. They contemplate further
Improvements the present year, that of
adding steam power to run the paper
mill during low water so that all the
water power can be used in running the
pulp mill. The present officers were
reelected for another year:
Pres. and Treasurcr-F. Garrison.
Secretary-L. NJ. Alexander.
Directors-F. Garrison, l.. NJ. Alex
ander, Nels Johnson, J. D. Witter and
+. J. Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16

this county needs. 1t is of sufficient
size so that there will be no occasion for
building a new one or adding to it for
great many years.
This building at Sparta was not built
by one person, it was divided up and
the contract was let to one person to do
the stone and brick work, another
person had the contract for doing the
carpentering, painting etc., and another
person had the contract for doing the
iron work, another for furnishing the
heating apparatus etc, and another for
the plumbing.
From conversation with the Chairman
Of the committee at Sparta, we think
that the plan adopted there resulted in
giving the county better work for less
money than it would cost to let the
whole construction and equipment to
one person.
We procured couple of photographs
of the building at Sparta which we
herewith submit.
We therefore after consideration of
the whole matter make the following
recommendations
FIRST. That this Board at once
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
In a Dead Faint.

A German laboring man who resides
in Centralia and who has been a reader
of the Wood County REPORTER for the
past year, read and heard great deal
of the T. w. Kruger & Co. clothing
store. He always did his trading in
Centralia, but finally after constant
reading s. that company's ad7ertise-
ments made up his mind the past week
he would call upon them for prices at
least. He entered the store and their
obliging clerk, Emil Schmidt waited
upon him. He wanted boys suit and
he selected a fine one which he ex-
pected he would have to pay about
$1,000 for, when he asked the price and
was told he could have the suit for $500
cash he threw up his hands in delight
and fell back upon the table of clothing
in dead faint. The first thing he said
when he came to was: "That is the
cheapest suit of clothes [ ever bought
for first-class quality of goods" This is
no '.josh'' but an actual fact which can
be verified at the store by the one who
waited upon him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Business Tens Annual Meeting.

A small attendance was present at the
annual session of the business men in
their room in the Daily block, Centralia,
Monday evening. The officers and
directors were all reelected as follows:
President-G J. Jackson.
Vice President-F. j. Wood.
Secretary-Ernest Oberbeck.
Treasurer-T. A. Taylor.
Directors for three years-Ernest
Oberbeck and L. A. Taylor.
On account of the small attendance
no action was taken in regard to uniting
the two cities.
Messrs. l.. NJ. Alexander, of Milwau-
kee, and T. c. Oberbeck, of Chicago,
were visitors at this session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
MR.. AND r1RS. T. F. STAT Terry.

The above is now the proper way Of
greeting a worthy young couple who
have heretofore been known as Thomas
j. Slattery and Miss Ida Bitter. A
simple ceremony in this city Wednes-
day morning cast the die which
sanctioned and completed the above
union of hearts, and they have launched
happily upon life's real journey
determined to share its pleasures and
its tribulations together-man and wife.
Only very few were present as wit
nesses at the nuptial altar and the
services were as simple and unpreten
tious as they were perfect and
impressive.
Thomas F. Slattery is one Of Grand
Rapids industrious and self-made young
men, esteemed for his manly qualities
by all who know him. He has a long
time pulled lever as engineer on the
G.. 3. w. & st. P. Ry. where he is still
employed, and the railroad boys know
'Tom" only for the good he has done
them.
Miss Ida Bitter, of Green Bay, is a
modest and accomplished young lady
who has already made numerous friends
in the twin cities on frequent visits
here. To know her is to say that Mr..
Slattery has chosen well.
To the bride we extend our best
wishes and to the bridegroom the
hearty congratulation of the REPORTER.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Slattery are
now ''at home" in this city with his
mother Mrs. NJ. Slattery, where they
will continue 10 reside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
Excursion Rates.

Winter Carnival st. Paul, Mimi, Jan.
q to 80, 1896. For the above occasion
the G.. B. w. & st. p r. r. will sell
excursion tickets Jan. 20 to 30th in
elusive at one aud one-third fare for
the round trip except on Jan. 2!-24 and
Both when the rate will be one rate for
round trip. All tickets limited to return
to Jan. 81. S. L. DURGA, L. A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16

extend the time between the notice
and condemnation not 10 exceed one
year.
1t would therefore seem from the
Ea addmted unla no Of ro onr
present Jail, that this Board must
seriously contemplate the problem of
building a new jail. In this connection,
of course, will arise many questions.
For instance what changes shall be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
SHERIFF HOUSE AND JnIL.
Handsome Building of Which the County
of Wood may we'll be Proud.
A BRIEF HISTORY, OF INTEREST," CONNECTED WITH
ITS ERECTION

To look upon this handsome structure,
now, as it stands entirely completed,
the passer by would not be impressed
with the fact that this building has
quite a history, one deserving of more
than passing notice. To acquaint the
reader with this history is the intention
Of this article.
At the annual session Of the Wood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-16
NElGHBORING NOTES.
Taken From Our Exchanges and Com
densed for Local Readers.
DROPPED A CAN OF NAPTuA.

At Marshfield Sunday morning last
severe fire destroyed much property,
including the drug store of A. L.
Backhaus < Son. The oligln of the
flames is explained by Max Szaliuski,
the prescription clerk, as follows:
While compounding a liniment over
an alcohol lamp, he brought five gallon
can of naptha from the cellar, and on
gaining the upper floor slipped and fell,
throwing the highly inflammable fluid
upon the flame. An explosion followed
blowing the drug clerk out OF the
| window. He escaped with slight burns.
The contents of the store were burned
to ashes. Insurance was ST 900 and the
spread to the store of G. Anderson,
adjoining, and it was completely de-
strOyed causing a loss of $1,000; no
insurance. The hardware store of
Knoll & Co. was damaged by smoke
and water, $1,000; fully insured. This
is the third fire that Backhaus & Son
have had in one month, their losses
| being over So, 900. Several of the fire.
men were overcome by the extreme
cold.
J. J. WILLIAMS APPOINTED.
Marshfeld Times: On Wednesday J.
u. w lllidulS Ol iIlS CltN received from
Labor Commissioner IIalford Erickson
his appointment as deputy factory
inspector, the office made vacant by
| the death of Hon. j. W. DeGrof. Mr.
Williams will at once enter upon his
new duties, and it will be Il great relief
| TO that gentleman when it is remen-
bered that he has been actively
engaged in the hardware business the
past twenty-five years. Mr. Williams is
Il courteous and friendly man TO meet
and The Times wishes him success in
his new office. Mr.. c.. S. Nedder will
take the place so long held by Mr..
| Williams in the Williams Hardware
! COS store.
| JUDGE WEBB DECIDES IT.
| Marshtield Times: A case that has
aroused more than local interest was
decided on Tuesday by Judge Webb.
The case in question was the cOntesting
of Il will made by August Oetke of
Stevens Point. He had a policy for
$4,000 in the Catholic Knights of Wiscon-
sin. By the terms of his will he
| bequeathed $500 Of it to Sr. Joseph's
church of Stevens Point, $500 to his
sweetheart, and $500 to his mother the
remaining $500 being set apart for
funeral expenses, etc. The will was
contested in behalf of the mother, who
| lives in Germany, and was the bene-
ficiary in the will. The decision of
Judge Webb is that the will was void
and that 81 500 be paid to the mother
and the remaining $500 be devoted to
the payment of the burial expenses
and the cost of litigation.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1896-07-29
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