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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
TERSELY TOLD.
(By Z. r. Petherick.)

Friends are good things to have in re-
serve, if you can depend on yourself
for the present.
The boy who never told his mother Il
lie was left an orphan before he learned
to talk
The foolish man Chases after a woman
and generally loses her; but the sage
sets trap and coolly smokes his pipe
until she falls into it.
Kickers are to political party what
onions are to soup-a wholesome flavor
er, but very poor foundation 10 under
take to build the whole dish on.
And old bachelor resembles nothing
quite so much as he does lurnip run
to seed and touched BY an early frost.
People who drink to drown sorrow
soon learn that it floats.
The sins of the father are visited on
his children when he leaves them a
homestead mortgaged through his thrift
Iessness, and they feel under a moral
obligation to save the old farm.
NJ IitH ID % piodlSdI IhdL lIS NoSs
not try to economic on his childrens
shoes.
The man who supposes that subscrib-
ing for q copy of a newspaper gives him
a mortgage on its columns is as badly
fooled as though he had chewed a whip
lash instead of Wienerwurst.
Those who work solve labor problems
that would paralyze a philosopher
If mankind could only be persuaded
there was something wicked about 60
ing to church, what monster houses the
ministers would draw.
The reason why SO many brides blush
is because in their innermost conscious
ness they feel ashamed of having mar
ried such a silly man.
Humor is like healing plaster to the
wounds of life; wit, the surgeons knife
that would pare to the bone if essential,
while sarcasm is the caustic which may
eradicate an evil but leaves a scar be-
hind.
The only enemies religion need have
any fear Of are hypocrites' The out
spoken infdel like Ingersoll shines for
his brief day, disappears and is soon
forgotten, but the worm that saps the
core of the fair fruit seems to be i'm
mortal
The woman who is not trife jealous
Of other women is near enough to being
an angel to diNense with the formality
Of dying before flying away.
The most severe critics man has are
the fellows who tried to use him and
failed.
When loafer tries to spruce up he
calls himself 4 sporting man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
BOYS GET in LINE.

Any Of the following articles will be
sent prepaid on receipt of price. The
latest styles for '96:
The new high turn down collar 25c.,
Cuffs to match at 40c.
Full dress p in. high at 25c.
Long point roll at 25c.
Long point Hickadilly at 25c.
TIES.
The latest bow tie for the new turn
down collar, white, black and blue
polka det at SOC.
Green and light shaded band bows
Soc
Fancy puff silk scarfs all colors $1.OO.
Black satin puff very dressy SOC
De Joinvillo all colors 80.
New dress bows 10, 25c.
JEWELRY.
The latest style link cuff button Gold,
SOC. $1.U0, S1.25
Sterling silver dumb bells S1.O0.
Large pearl shirt studs 25c.
Small pearl shirt studs 25c.
Silver shirt studs SOC.
SuIRTS.
Small check colored front white body,
l pair link cuffs 81 40. Blue, black and
red colors warranted.
STIFF HATS.
No. l, black, Spring style, best silk
trimming very nobby $500.
No. ,, black same as above $500.
No. 3, black same as above $3.50.
No. +, black, Fat mans shape $500.
No. 5, brown, The latest S2.75.
SOFT HATS, FEDORAs.
No. 6, black, latest shape $500.
No. Z, black, very neat $3.50.
Ne. s, black, same style $40.
No. 9, gray same shape as No. 6, 80.
No. 10. brown hape of No. 6, 81. %.
No. j, brown small shape S1.50.
Always give number and size wanted.
Orders promptly filled.
T. A. WEIR,
455 Main st.
Stevens Point Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
ABRAHAM LINCOLN CELEBRATION.

1t was happy thought that inspired
the people of the Congregational church
to hold anniversary exercises at the
opera house Tuesday evening in honor
Of Abraham Lincoln whose character
we all love to emulate. A program of
fourteen numbers consisting of readings,
Rotations, songs and an address by the
Hon. Geo. R. Gardner. Every person
who took part acquitted himself with
credit. Members of the c. A R., Sons
of Veterans and Womens Relief Corp
attended in body and the opera
house was we'll filled with an apprecia-
tive audience who responded to every
sentiment offered in memory of the
beloved President Such meetings
cultivate reverence for the memory
of good honorable men of whom we
have too few
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
CHORUS CLASS.

On account OF difficulty in securing a
new leader, meetings of the Chorus
Class have necessarily been postponed
Indefinitely. Miss Florence Philleo,
who has been directing the class,
resigned being unable to give her time
to the amount of work incident to it.
Great interest has been manifested in
the singing exercises since organization,
meetings have been very largely
attended and it is to be hoped that
someone will take the matter in hand
to further the good work already ac-
complished. Those in possession of
books used will please leave them at
the Wood County National Bauk or at
the insurance office of TAYLOR & Scott
in Centralia. The Chorus Glass has not
been abandoned, but it is thought
another leader can soon be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
Five Mile Greek

Nearly everyone has bad cold at
present.
John k>ough and Inert Inertson have
been hauling poplar wood to Nekoosa.
Little Blanche Cornell is reported
quite i'll.
Miss Sophia Burmeister spent Satur-
day and Sunday in the city the guest of
relatives
Mrs. Thomas Chrystal and Mrs +. w.
Palmatier and children spent the
Sabbath at The home Of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. n. II. Potter.
Miss Agnes Finley closed her school
in District No. . town Of Saratoga with
4 nice entertainment. The large
attendance shows how the people
appreciated her efforts.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howe and little
son Tommie, of Grand Rapids, visited
Il few days last week at the home of
John Chrystal in Saratoga.
Miss Katie O'Connor, of Hancock,
Waushara Co, is visiting her grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. FIanl, Gallagher
Michael and Francis Finley are both
reported on the sick list.
The mild weather of this winter is
being taken advantage of by many of
our farmers III clearing up land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
NEW ROME.

Tie spelling contest held at Barnum
on Saturday evening last was again won
by the New Rome scholars. There will
be another contest on Feb -, the last
day of school in District No. >
The farmers from this vicinity and
Barnum, Spring Creek, are busy haul
ing poplar wood to Nekoosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ross, of Saratoga,
spent Sunday last with her parents
Mr., and Mrs. G. B. Burhite of this
place.
Mr.. d. Horton made business trip
to the twin cities on Friday.
The basket party at Mr. Webb's for
the Rev. Ford on Friday last was large
~ attended and all report pleasant
time.
MIR. L. Williamson of Spring Creek,
spent Sunday last at F. Craney's of this
place.
There must be some attraction at Ne
koosa for Mr.. Bert Harrison for he
started for Nekoosa on Wednesday and
has not returned vet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
SPRING CREEK.

Mrs. Pratt Dawes is very sick at this
writing.
A. w. Horton received a visit from
his father last week
Henry jefferson is home from the
plnery sick with lung trouble.
Mrs Geo. Homes, of Big Flats, visited
{. Taylor's family Saturday and Sunday.
The young people of this place en-
joyed a Leap Year party at j. Morse
last Thursday evening.
r. n. York preached at the Strong's
Prairie church last Sunday.
Miss Cora Beeston has gone to work
for Mrs. Doc Burhite
The Spring Creek Alliance has started
flour store with f. Williamson as
manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
VESPER.

Miss Minnie Nanderhei of Centralia
visited with her parents Saturday and
Sunday.
\ party Of the young people spent
Saturday evening at the home of Mrs
Damitz.
Ms. T. Hanitin and Miss Minnie
Rouhan visited at Mrs. Whites on
Sunday.
Mrs. NJ Perch was pleasantly sur
prised by number of her friends
Wednesday afternoon the occasion
being her birthday.
Arnold Nanderhei and Winnie Yeske
are noted among the sick this week
J. w. Cameron and Fred Stearns of
Grand Rapids were in this berg last
"Wednesday.
\ number Of his friends helped
Archie Rozelle celebrate his birthday
last week.
The house Of j. b. Pinsoneau caught
fire Saturday morning but was put out
before much damage was done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
Personal SIDE OF WASHINGTON,

General \. w. Greeley, of Arctic
fame, begins in the March Ladies Home
Journal, his articles on George Wash
ington. which are expected to create
considerable discussion: General Gree
ley has read over 1000 of Washington's
private letters, and he writes in frank
unbiased way of the personal side of
Washington. His first article will deal
with the loves and courtships of
Washington and his final marriage to
the widow Custis. General Greeley's
articles are not likely to confirm the
estimate of those who regard Washing
ton in an ideal way. But they are
truthful and admirably portray the man
as he was,-in reality
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted this
week to Wisconsin inventors, are re-
ported expressly for the Reporter, by
III. g. Underwood, Solicitor of Patents,
107 Wisconsin st. Milwaukee:
J. w. GEL, Hewitt, Baby Walker;
T. 6. Mandt, assgr. Stoughton, Whiff1e-
tree-hook, Running gear for vehicles !;
S. B. Secrist, Beloit, wheeled pillow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
RUDOLPH.

F. Philips left Tuesday last for Mil
waukee on business.
Fire started in the wood of F. Philips
yard Monday but couple barrels of
water got the best of it.
Remember Saturday night Feb. 18th,
your last dance before lent. Given by
J. II. Phillips and Frank Rinehart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
NOT READY FOR WAP

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-
slty of guarding our health. Nothing
equals DR.. Rays Liver-T as a 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, 1896-02-13
Teachers Institute.

\ Teachers Institute will be held in
Centralia. Feb. 21-22 aud in Marshfeld,
Feb. 2S-29. All teachers are expected
to attend the nearest one. Washington
exercises will be held on Friday even
ing Feb. q, in Centralia. Prof. Albert
H. Sanford of Stevens Point Normal
School will deliver lecture on
"Cbamplain and the French exploration
of America" in Marshfeld, Friday
evening Feb. IS. All are invited.
r. A. HAvENoR, Co. Supt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
YOU CAN'T COUGH

After taking doses of Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup. 1t is one of the most
wonderful remedies ever put on the
market for Coughs and Colds. Sold and
warranted by our popular druggist John
f. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13

The c., NJ. & st. P, Ry. Co. will sell
Homeseeker excursion tickets January
II and IS, February / l and March 10 at
about one fare for the round trip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-13
Notice to Creditors.

All persons indebted to G. H. Nilsson
d Co. are hereby notified that all said
accounts not paid IN cash or settled bv
satisfactory notes and security within
the next 80 days will positively be
placed in the hands of our attorney for
collection. We are going out of bust
ness and must have settlement.
Signed, c. H. Nilsson & Co.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08
GENERAL NEWS.

Harry Smith a we'll known base ball
player, and Rosa Ross. a belle of Masillon,
Ohio, eloped recently.
The Cubans seem to be winning SUBJ
stantial victories. 1t now appears as if
they we're bound to succeed.
1t is reported that Bishop Keane has
been removed by the Pope as rector Of
the Catholic University of Washington.
William r. Morrison has fatty refused
to take part in the Illinois campaign in
behalf of Altgeld and the silver democ-
racy.
Forest fires are raging throughout
northern Wisconsin. They have had no
rain in that section for some time and
everything IS as dry as finder.
There was some trouble in effecting
fusion between democrats and populists
in Wyoming. The electoral ticket now
consists of two democrats and one popu
list.
A railroad wreck occurred near Usage
City, Kansas on the Santa Fe road on
Sunday morning. Seven persons were
killed and several injured. One of the
passengers, who had been drinking heay
lily, being under the impression that the
train was attacked by robbers, as it had
been on the Friday preceding. drew a
revolver and shot himself, sending buI-
let through his brain.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

THERE is an impression that what is
known as toe wealthy men of the
country are the creditor class. This
is not true as the time deposit books
of every bank and the office of register
Of deeds will readily show. There are,
of course, some wealthy retired men
who loan their money. Business men
and manufacturers are borrowers.
Under normal conditions they find it
more profitable to invest their money
in business than to loan it. They
find it profitable to borrow money
with which to enlarge their business.
They borrow at banks where the saw
ings Of farmers and comparatively
poor men are deposited. The bank is
but an intermediary to collect small
savings and loan them out to business
people.
There is not factory or large
business concern in Manitowoc which
is not a borrower of money off and on,
and some are steady borrowers. They
borrow at the banks. The failure of
the two banks in this city a few years
ago showed who the creditors are.
They We're farmers and people who
had saved a little year by year. They
could not proftably invest this money
in business, because the sum each had
was too small for business purposes,
and so they did the next best thing,
loaned it. This fact is true of every
place as we'll as of Manitowoc, and
shows clearly who would be injured
by cheap money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08
AMONG FARMERS.

Cotton and flax are advancing quite
rapidly in price
The list of premiums paid by the Ag:i-
cultural Society was not completed in
last week s Issue rs was intended, but Is
concluded in this
The Manitowoc County Agricultural
Society is settling up It's affairs and finds
that it came quite close to being even, an
excellent showing for poor year.
The price OF pease went up consider
ably the last week, but dropped again a
little on Tuesday. The hay market is
dull. With the possible exception OF hay,
there is a good prospect of the advance
of other farm produce.
The price of potatoes promises to he
quite good this year. The crop is below
the average and reduced acreage was
planted TINS year. A good price for po-
tatoes will be a striking contrast to con-
ditions this spring when they were offer
ed simply for the removal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

4 very proper settlement of charge
that aldermen were using their posi-
ton to force employees at work on the
Home for the Feeble Minded at Chip
pewa Falls to vote for Mckinley, was
had at a meeting held at that place on
Monday last The charges were made
by T. j. Cunningham, former secre.
tary of state, silver democrat and
editor of the Chippewa Independent,
and by L. ". Grumm, a Palmer and
Buckner democrat and editor of a
German paper. The meeting was
public and both editors were sum
moned to be present. They were I'M
able to produce any evidence and
both, like the gentlemen they are,
promised to make retraction and
make all the PREPARATION in their power
to remove the impression created.
The proceedings were held before a
large crowd
This is the way to settle these mat
tiers and the proper way There is a
suspicion, and it seems to have some
ground, that the outcome of every in
vestigation where charges of this IA
ture are made, would not be so favor
able to employers There is nothing
more reprehensible than an attempt
to coerce employees in the exercise
of their rights of citizenship. If any
attempts of that kind are made there
should be an investigation as thorough
as that at Chippewa Falls and punish
ment should be meted out to the
guilty ones.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

ROBERT SCHILLIEG has not discarded
populism because of being the democratic
nominee for congress ard he is entitled to
credit for sticking to his text. He is
singing the same old song, and going hot
blocks for the national banks. The
national bank System certainly needs I'M
proyement, but the issue of these banks
constitutes far better circulating medium
than was the issue Of the old state banks
when supervision was not close. But 1t
is an easy matter to arouse prejudice
against banks and SchIlling isn't the one
to forego the advantage he may reap from
an appeal to prejudice.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

The Wild Steer" is the apt descrip-
ton given at tie Bryan headquarters in
Chicago of Tom Watson, the populist
nominee 'or vice-president. Watson is
making trouble as he wants the populists
to stand by their colors and he insists
the democrats shall fuse to the extent of
getting rid of Sewal. The middle of the
road popullsts were sold ont, notwith-
standing they had sought to protect
themselves by having the nomination for
vice-presldent made first. Watson Is a
wild steer. indeed, and Is in danger of
breaking things
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

ONE can never tell to what extent mis-
information, If not peryersion of facts,
goes in this election. In speaking with
a farmer this week the fact was disclosed
that it is believed the national banks are
furnished with the L. S. bonds deposited
as S, curity for the redemption Of the
bank notes they issue without cost. The
national banks are not in the issues of
this election, but they are beng brought
III BY speakers for the purpose of Great
ing feeling of prejudice against what is
called the money interest.
Now, the real facts of the national
banks system, in brief, are as follows:
The national government is in debt. The
war debt is not yet paid. Those who
served as soldiers and those who furnish
ed the war material are paid but the
government borrowed the money with
which TO do this. 1t issued bonds for
this money, which bear a certain interest,
Those who wish to start national banks
must purchase these bonds as security
for the bills they issue. These bonds are
deposited in the treasury of the United
States for the redemption of the national
bank notes, so that the holder of ma
tlonal bank note knows that il the bank
viii not redeem its notes, the government
Will with the bonds owned by the bank
which 1t holds for this purpose. This is
why national bank note is regarded as
absolutely good, because the bank is re.
CURED 10 place with the government the
means of redemption
Now, what is there wrong in this? The
old state banks had everything as a re-
serve for redemption, railroad bonds,
county bonds and other paper the value
of which it was difficult to determine.
With the national banks every one knows
the quality of the reserve and knows it to
be absolutely good.
This has nothing to do with free silver
except in so far as prejudice against ma
tlonal banks is used To discredlt the
present system.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

TRE statement of Comptroller Eckels
OF the cash held in banks July /, ID quite
interesting. The number of banking
houses ard trust companies inquired OF
was 1862 and Y clearing houses. Re-
ports were received from 5,723 banking
houses and 60 clearing house associations.
The total amount of cash held by the
banks reporting was Sab, ia, $40. The
amount Of gold coin held was s133,077,OOO,
gold certificates so, 481 1893. The total
cearings of the clearing houses on July
l, were 9227, 935, 464, requiring for settle
ment Of balances only S19,152,734.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

Gov. UPHAM predicts majority of
100000 in Wisconsin for Mckinley.
The governors estimate is worth as
much as that Of a base ball manager
of the outcome Of a game in which his
team is engaged He knows no more
Of conditions in this state than the
average farmer, who will at least base
his opinions on local conditions. Nc
Kinley Will carry the state by about
10000 unless there is slump, which
seems likely but upon which no one
can predict with any certainty. If
this takes place the majority will not
be much short Of 10000. This is not
probable, but it is possible.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

This habit some newspapers have Of
claiming everything for the particular
party they represent Is an absurd one,
and wholly without effect. TITS a species
OF lying which deceives no one and its
worthlessness Is only equaled b. its silli-
ness. Why do not newspapers say just
what their editors think, or If they think
this impolitic, keep quiet on the subject
on which it is unwise to speak the truth?
Newspapers must become more truthful
or there will be a scaling down of their
Influence. 1t Is twaddle to advertise that
Mckinley will sweep the country like a
cyclone or that Bryan is certain of being
electe1, unless there are facts given to
snbstantiate the opinion. Wild assertion
Is not argument.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

JOHN l.. MITCHELL is a great states
man and his mind runs in deep channels
on public questions. In the issues be-
fore the people today which are fraucbt
with heavy interest 10 every man. the
question which mainly claims his atten-
ton Is whether the gold democrats might
properly be allowed to caucus with the
sllyerltes. He gives 1t as his deliberate
opinion that they should not. Thai Is
one very important question settled.
1t reminds one of the astronomer who
was giving some mathematical facts on
this highest of all mathematical Quest
ions, being interrupted by listener who
said: That's al right. But how Is il
when you come TO add a column of fig
ures you must carry one for every ten?
II You don't the answer won't be right
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

Mr.. Bryan has formally accepted the
nomination of the populists. He pays
them the compliment of having been the
first party to urge persistently the free
coinage of silver. He INDUCES IN the
platltude of fighting a foreign monetary
system and closes by acknowledging with
gratitude &c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

THERE is well grounded belief that
England and the United States have
reached an agreement on the Venezuelan
question, though the terms have not vet
been made public. Just what the terms
are no one knows outside of diplomatic
circles though it is understood England
has made many concessions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-10-08

AND now it is discovered that the con.
dltlon of Italy is deplorab!e and that it is
due to the gold standard. Never did a
person travelling through Italy before 1t
adopted the gold standard, fail to remark
the squalor and poverty of the lower
classes of that country But now all
this is attributed to failure to coin silver
on private account free.