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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
DR.. and Mrs. d. A. Teller.

Ever since DR.. D. \. Teller, of this
city, has had pretty cottage in the
second ward furnished throughout for
housekeeping, it was settled that be
would soon take unto himself ''better
half" to look after his comforts there.
When he arrived here Thursday eve
ming from tie southern part of the
State and presented Mrs. Eva Teller to
his friends there was no surprise
but simply the expected had happened.
The marriage of DIR. D. 4. Teller, of
Grand Rapids, and Miss Eva /. Jones
took place at the residence Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Jones, at Mazomanie, Dane Co., Wis.
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 24th, the Rev.
Mr.. Meigs tying the nuptial knot. Miss
Jones is a sister of Mrs Alex Muir, of
this city, and of Mr.. VIM. T. Jones,
Centralia. Having resided here several
years she is well known and highly
respected. The Doctor came here from
New Lisbon about four years ago and
has conducted most successful practice
in dentistry. He is popular, well liked
and a good dentist.
The REPORTER joins with their many
friends in the twin cities in extending
ngratulations for long life Of happi-
ness and usefulness.
They are housekeeping in the cottage
prepared in advance for their occupancy
where they always be pleased to receive
their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Importance of Libraries.

The opening of a free public library
is a most important event in the history
of any town. While college training
is excellent and desirable, after all the
larger part of every mans education is
that which he gives himself, and it is
for this that q good library should
furnish the opportunity and the means.
'In library are the finest minds
giving US the best wisdom of present
and all past ages; there are intellects
ready to give us the results Of life-times
of patient thought; imaginations open
to the beauty Of the universe far beyond
that given US to behold; characters
whom we can only vainly hope to
initiate, but whom it is one of the
highest privileges of life to know.
There they all are, without money and
without price, awaiting the pleasure Of
the entire population; not merely Of
the student or professional man, but Of
the merchant, maChinist, engineer,
artisan, and, in short, of all Of every
age and of either sex who desire to
investigate any subject, either in the
works of information or inspiration"
There is still, in many communities, a
prejudice against taxing the people for
the support Of a free public library.
The public library is an essential part
of our system of education. The
~+, Il 1F II,
school system does not claim that the
schools do more for the masses than TO
teach them how to read intelligently,
and to give them the mere rudiments Of
arithmetic and writing. The school
starts the education in childhood; there
must be libraries to carry it on. Like
the school, much of the best work of a
library is done, not for present
impression, but for future result; th at
by the current Of reading and thinking
which its we'll directed efforts may
succeed IN introducing into the life of
to-day, it is silently contributing to
shape the civilization of the future
that by seeking to circulate good litera-
ture and to make the thoughts of great
men of all time a vital force in the
lives of the youth of to-day, who shall
be the adult public of the future, it is
really, like the school, a conserving
power, and like it has a claim to the
gratitude and interest of the public"
From an economic standpoint alone,
it should need no argument to prove
that reading matter can be gathered
and distributed better and more
cheaply through a free lending library
than in any other way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
<z,k3y
OBITUARY..
Clerk and Supt.

Hattie Viola House commenced this
life in Greenvill, Outagamie Co., Wis,
September 26, 1868. With her parents
she came to Centralia about ten years
ago. Her marriage 10 Mr.. E. B. Austin
occurred Dec. a, 1890. For several
months the family of which she was a
member has been severely afflicted, her
brother dying October 20, and her
mother Nov. 25, while her aged father
was also the object of her solicitude.
Mrs. Austin faithfully devoted her
time and strength to the cares devolv-
ing on her until her own fatal sickness
which terminated Dec. 81. The funeral
was held at Unity Church, Centralia on
Tuesday morning Dec, 81, Rev. J. R.
Reynolds conducting the service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Miss Vinna Blanchard rlarried.

The marriage of r. T. King, of
Cambria, Wisconsin, to Miss Ninna
Blanchard, Centralia, Christmas day,
was quite a surprise to their many
friends in the Twin Cities. A small
company of relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony. Mr.. King
formerly owned the harness shop and
stock III this city now owned by the
Fisher Bros. While heie he made
many friends who will be glad to learn
he finally chose twin city daughter for
his help meet through life Miss
Blanchard has been a successful teacher
of district schools in Wood county for
many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. King left Christmas
night for Cambria where Mr.. King
owns property and recently erected
new home for the reception of his
BRIDE. They have the best wishes of
their friends for a happy and prosper
Gus life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Fire Company Dance.

The Opera House was never more
crowded at dance party than it was on
New Year night when the Centralia
Fire Company gave their annual ball.
One hundred and sixty-fve tickets
were sold and nearly every gentleman
present was accompanied with one or
two ladies. Tie Dana orchestra lost
none of its popularity here on this
occasion. They were paid many
compliments during the evening, The
party was a success in every particular
and the Fire Company will net neat
sum out of the proceeds, to be used in
supplying necessary improvements in
the fire service IN that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
New Ice Firm.

Messrs. Andrew Odegard and O.
Evenson, of this city have associated
themselves under the firm name of
Odegard, Evenson & Co. They have
two ice houses already erected upon
the east bank of the Wisconsin river
south of the city and intend TO erect
two more in convenient places along
the river for the handling of ice to suit
their customers. and if necessary Mr.
Odegard has lots that he can use for
this purpose. The new firm intend to
supply their customers with the best Of
Ice at the lowest cash prices. The new
firm are now ready for orders for the
season of 1896.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
. Cling Insurance Paid.

Minneapolis Times: The New York
Life Insurance Company yesterday
paid over to William Henry Eustis, as
attorney tor Julia Cling, the $1,000 life
insurance on Katherine Gings life.
Harry Hayward, 1t will be remembered,
turned over the policies for this
insurance to his father, to reimburse
him for his expense during the trial.
The elder Hayward would have
nothing to do with the policies and
they were delivered to the Cling estate.
Yesterday morning Mr. Eust1s received
the s.. 600 and placed it to the credit of
the estate, and Julia Cling, the dead
girls sister, will be the beneficiary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Missionary Society Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the "Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society" Of the
Congregational church of the Twin
Cities will be held on Tuesday Jan'y
9TH 1896 in the parlors of the church at
3 p. IN. The presence of all persons
interested in missions is earnestly
requested In addition to the regular
order of business there will be the
election of officers for the ensuing year
and the distribution of books ordered
fol our missionary library. Atthe close
of their meeting the ladies will serve
supper in the parlor from to p. III. al
the nominal price of Is cents. \
cordial invitation is extended to all,
gentlemen being especially invited to
supper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Cranberry Growers Association

The ninth annual meeting of the
State Cranberry Growers Association
will convene at the city hall in this city
Tuesday morning January 14th. Prof
F. H. King, of the State University will
be present to address the association on
matters of vital Importance TO the
growers of the cranberry. The usual
annual business will come up for dis
posal. A large attendance is looked
for. Let all members be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Notice as to Pupils.

Owing to lack of room, the Board of
Education at a recent meeting decided
that it was necessary to enforce the city
charter provision for the balance Of the
year and exclude all children under e
years of age.
Parents are therefore requested not
to send any children to school hereafter
who are under six.
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
Clerk and Supt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Here's to 1896.

The Milwaukee Journal of the first
contained the following appropriate
lines which we republish:
May all its sorrows be forgot,
Its joys alone survive
Forgotten be the ills and woes
OF Eighteen Ninety Five,
Another bubble Time hath blown.
May Happiness afix
Her seal thereto, and smile on all
In Eighteen Ninety Six.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
The Ideal PanaCea,

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chicago,
says: II regard DR.. Kings New Dis
covery as an Ideal Panacea for Coughs,
Colds and Lung Complaints, having
used it III my family for the last five
years, to the exclusion of physicians
prescriptions or other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: 81 have been a Methodist
Episcopal Church for 30 years or more,
and have never found anything so
beneficial, or that gave me such speedy
relief as Dr.. Kings New Discovery"
Try this Ideal Cough Remedy now.
Trial Bottles Free at J. E. Daly's Drug
Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
Soldiers Relief Commissioners.

The county commissioners of the
Soldiers relief fund met at the County
Clerk office Monday December 3Oth
and elected the following officers:
Chairman-C. II. Doern, MarshfieId.
Secretary-T. J. Cooper, Centralia
They adjourned to meet again at the
Secretary's office in Centralia January
7th at 9 o'clock a. M
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
NEIGHBORING NOTES.
Talef. From Our Exchanges and Com
densed for LoCa. Readers.
rpuAM srocKIN .slILAND.

Superior LeaCer: Deputy Sheriff
Mcdonald of Ashland vas in the city
yesterday attending to 3 little business
and incidentally greett-..~ friends. He
is considerable of a Iilitician and is
reported as long si4ated prognosti-
cater in his section ,snr. Mcdonald
insists that Gov. Uphak would never
have the Ashland cOu.ttF' delegation for
a denomination. Nevertheless, Ashland
county is out with oandidate for the
place of State Factory Inspector John
W. DeGroff, who diel at Marshfield
Christmas night He thinks she will
succeed in getting 1t, toe, as the county
has had nothing from the administration
and he says they have q good man III
the field in the person of d. G. Samp
son, hustling real estate agent.
When asked who would control the
Ashland delegation at the next conven-
ton, he said that there would be but
one and that would be Rossman Of the
state central committee from the Ninth
district.
"On," he said, 9Th re is no use in
talking, Upham has @ade too many
blunders to ever IL nk of getting a
denominations His x ming the treas
urers bill was enough 30 kill him and l
guess that, with other things, will do it,
too"
NO ESCAPE tt fS TINE.
Marshfield Times: tuesday morning
deputy sheriff Mangoi0 with prisoner
well handcutfed, arrived here over the
Central from Millador His prisoner
was Matt. Prausa, " 10 is wanted to
answer to the chars of assault and
battery committed soue two month ago
in that town. At the time of the
assault he was arrested by the same
officer but gave him The slip and has
been in hiding since. Learning of his
whereabouts, Louis went down there
Monday and to preveLG another escape
put his man in irons, Prausa claims
that he was advised II run away the
first time by Geo. Hooper, who by the
way is an officer of th0 peace at Milla
dore, and he took his advice. and that
since his escape be kad went to Nh
Hooper on several different occasions
for advice as to whether he had not
better come to MarShfield and give
himself up, but on each occasion was
told to keep in hiding until the matter
blew over. Being a constable the
prisoner took his untirsely advice which
has made the case against him doubly
hard and Mr.. Hooper is receiving con-
Slu6fdDl6 CGuSuES F1Of Ills -DdlG Ill IIl6
deal. On Tuesday PrausasWNsis arraigned
before Judge Hirth, - the case was
adjourned until next Saturday, the
prisoner going to the seouaty jail until
that time.
Wausau Herald: ,Fhe Wisconsin
Telephone Co. got in some instruments
in business places last week that they
have since had to take out; the people
IL / L - -
those who allowed IT, old company to
put phones in their~ places free of
charge and later disc >vered it was not
popular nor wise move, are the Wausau
Steam Laundry, Pfeifer &, Klecker,
Wausau Excelsior x"a.z j. A Lamotte
and w. B. PhilbllcE: There will be
others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02

The finest stock of goods in the
country is to be found at John +. Daly's
He also has secured the sale of Beggs'
Family Medicines. Every bottle
warranted. They will give you salts
faction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-02
New Tin Shcp.

Henry Lubbock, recently from Chicago,
but formerly of Merrill, has located in
Centrala again and opened a tin shop
in connection with Preston Bros wagon
shop and hardware store. Henry is a
good workman and deserving Of liberal
patronage
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15

gayiy decorated wheels. After tho pro-
oesslon there VIII be military drill in
which the cvolntlong Will be given I'M
der the command and direction OF an
army officer. Then there VIII be races
OF all kinds An egg and spoon race
VIII be the most Interesting, tue COM
petitors being required to ride around
carrying an egg In spoon. There Will
be hurdle races also, In which obnta-
clos win be placed In the path. and the
riders must dlsmount, lit their wheels
over aud run ON TO the goal.
Tho pntronoaseRs OF the fair nre:
Afrg. Oincy, wife OF the secretary OF
state; Mrs Carlisle. vito Of the seere-
tnry of the treasury; LAZY Paunccfote.
wife OF the British Ambassador Miss
Herbert, daughter OF the secretary OF
the navy. and other fashionables. Lady
pauncefote has taken twenty seats.
ana az each In sold at 81 apiece. tho
profits ought TO be great. The soats
will be arranged around the arrn Nv In
a circus, and there will be handsomely
decorated boxes. After a contest "a tea
will be- given In the rooms OF tine old
Van Ncss mansion which ~ being Mt
ted M prcttily In honor OF the occasion.
IL N estimated that there VIII DC 400
wheelcrA In line, all of them swelis,
members of the diplomatic corps, cnbi-
not and wealthy resident circles, This
contest IL the frat Of It's KIND IN TINS
country, but Will doubtless be initiated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15

Many Intcr.stinE Developments ana
discoveries Hejortcd.

washington. March 1i.-tnited
states Connul-denernl DE Kay at Ber-
lin. has submitted TO the atato DEPART
mont a rspor, upon the X ray, accom-
nnnIed by pamphlet IN which Prof.
Roentgen explains his reHearcnes'
European experiments with the rays
have produced many wonderful results.
Among other things the Invention has
beon used TO detect false pearls ana
diamonds. a special photographic pa
nor haA been made for the direct re-
eeption OF the rayn and II IL now un-
necessary TO make NEGATIVE. Many
n,cpiros are taken at once In this innn-
ner by using packet OF the sentative
paper. as the rays penetrate al OF tna
lnyera. .a
rector Bender In Spies, has passed
10 rays through brass counter. NV
reyulting photograph showing me m
aeription on one side and bra u re-
lief on tho other. The length OF ex-
noa,ire Inns been reduced from ons hour
10 few minutes. u..n
European surgeons have discoVsreu
,bat IN placing a subject TO be exam
,naS before n screen faced with mix
t,,rc OF barium. platinum and cyhn'uin
md allowing the rays from tube ~
ainsed In n dark cloth To traverse inc
body the Impression can pc seen ny r ~.
eve on the surface OF the serrn, i ~,
ai,rgeon is consequently enabled "
nave lie subject freely bciore wy
screen and examine the Interior Oh INC
body.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15
CHINESE RAILROAD.
MIG CONCESSIONS GRANTED TO AN
AMERICAN
nai,road, to be mutt From nanow
10 Pekin, n Distance of 500
4 MiIes.

Shanghai. China. Feb, 7. 1896 = A
great railroad deal has today been com
plcted here by ~ II. Jefferds. civil en-
gineer OF New York. lie has becureu
the contract for building the trunk
railway from Hanlkow TO Pckin, as
tnnee OF more than eight hundred
miles, allowing for the necessary de-
tours. Mr.. Jefferds. who represents
strong American and EngliFh syndicate
has guaranteed to raise teD out OF the
thirty millions of taels required for thr
work. which II TO be done by joint
eiock company at the head OF which
N the Tno-tai Hsu-y ln-TFiang, WHO was
deputed by their Imperial HighneHsch
Princes Kung and Ching. 10 organize
and carry out the undertaking.
II * understpod that beyond NlND'B
The concession to Hau. tho government
viii have nothing TO do with the rail-
way. which ~ TO be n purely cominer-
ciai affair Hau IL n Cantonese OF high
standIug, Hla elder brother Is superln-
tcndeilt OF the imperial granarica In
Pokln, and was lately vice president or
the board OF revenue. The news thAt
Nj. Jefferds has won IN this gigantic
deal has created excitement among the
many railroad contractors who have
been working hard 10 get into the
SCHEME.
flsn leaves tonight for Canton. while
Mr.. Jnflerda goes In the steamer which
carries this 10 make the necessary ar
rungcinentH. Han only arrived here.
With a large retInue. from Pekin lhst
week. having travelled overland. Since
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15
Whit

fraud. our delegates ought to be men
who win keep the Chicago convention
IN session until election day before they
win submit 10 having the platform and
nominations forced upon Democratic
states by means OF fraud. II We send
that Kind OF men to Chicago, there IL
no more danger OF q gold standard
nomination and platform than there liz
Of Bob Ingcrsoll converting the Baptist
church 10 his iutidelity. We need
earnestly to impress u upon our poo
pie that our delegates ought To be men
who thoroughly understand the gravity
Of our situation aud WHO do not go to
Chicago for II holiday or with the OK
pectption of surrondering their prln-
ciples. II you succeed In !mpreesing
this View upon our party you VIII In
crease the obligation which It already
ewes you.
began this letter Intending to write
ynu only IN reference TO tho question
of representation IN the national con-
yention, and have drifted into Other
matters until | have burdcned you
with n long letter, In conclusion,
beg TO say that shall not be surprised
II treat political chnngos occur nils
year, und { am uncertain what these
changes will DC. and whether they VIII
he for good or evil; but there IN one
thing of which | am absolutely cer-
tain, and that Is TINT whatever else
may happen intend TO hold hard ana
FAST to the great fundamental prin-
ciples of Democracy, Very truly your
friend, j. W. BAILEY.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15

Union meeting that this movement was
for the middle artisan or wage-ea
Ing classes. placed 1t, so 1t IL held,
on decidedly higher plane than that
OF the organization from which 1t Sc
coded. He has studied the conditions
of the American people thoroughly
during the past few years and believes
there is u far greater field than any on
the Stun level where the Salvation Ar
my is working.
ut IL estimated" said the COM
mander yesterday, that Sc per cent
OF the American white population are
non-identifed with Christian institu-
tions. of this number 50 per cent
belong 10 the woge-earning or artisan
community.
at will therefore be seen at once that
the section OF the populacc which we
have chosen for our principal aim in
the United States forms in itself u wide
and responsible field"
The problem of how best to reach
this class is what B1llngton Booth and
his wife are studying in the light Of
their past experience. New methods
will be brought into play. Several in
novations have already been decided
upon.
one is an organization Of travelling
special evengelists OF eminent qualltl-
cations who viii go from center to CEN
ter and In addition to the regular meet
ings Of the organization. will be en-
ployed in conducting services in con-
nection with various churches.
Balllngton Booth is a musician and
the clashing tambourine and booming
drum OF the Salvation Army are not
harmonious to his ear. He intends to
make beautiful music a feature OF the
new work.
"Muslc has long been discarded by
some of the principal Christian organ
iZations." he said. Il see no reason
why that which is such n potent and
unquestloned power in the world could
should not be brought within the con-
socrated use OF the militant church.
Music has no moral quality in itself.
but 1t Is the use to which II is put
that distinguishes its character"
In his organization, therefore, while
the drum, tambourine and cymbals
Will be utilized to certain extent 10
attract the ear and eye Of the slum con-
tlngent. music OF n high class will
form striking feature OF the services
for the intelligent middle classes, AL
ready several excellent musicians have
volunteered their services for this fea-
ture.
Mr., and Mrs Booth are plannl1 n
tour of the leading cities of the coup
try to publicly present at large meet
ings their plans Of religious work, and
TO organize branches
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-15
SILVER is GAINING.
sUcoEsssEs COME ALL ALONG THE
LINE.
spccuIations In Regard 10 Dcmoc-
Desire. the Leadership.


ihe 'llne " sfoWlhB snort, YET tnnre
Is no nnneunced Democratic candidate
ior president Morrison IN the only
man VINO ~ allowing ms friends 10
10Y WIN ms name. Matthews OF In
dlanh ~ shylnB about and Nlce-Presl-
uehl stephenson ~ viewing the hltuh-
non with critical eye.
Carlisle ana olney are being meniion-
ca aH administration candidates, but
hhrewd ohHervers say ir MI. Cleveland
deems u advisable to offer M admin
ihtration candidate he VIII oncr nun
felf Jus, now he " devotlns ms et-
lor's- anu ne ~ haNlnG ms chplirt w
the same-townrd attempting to TX
things for the adoption OF gold pat
form.
lie has even been led TO believe that
u IL possible TO prevent Georgia send
Ing free silver coinhBe delegation 10
Chicngo. The Indians tell him they
can prevent ~
Carlisle Is 10 fix Kentucky md Jo-
giah Patterson has been delegated TO
get Tennessee In the gold line Ihat