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Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
closed his speech with grand perora- ton and tribute to Masonry.

closed his speech with grand perora- ton and tribute to Masonry.
 s. A. Herman, of Winsted, spoke on Masonry of Olden Times" His speech was prepared to deliver to Ma sons, but as all present were not Masons he had to discard it and make a new one impromptu. Re mentioned incl dents that occurred 100 years ago, and then said: Masonry is not q secret society. The only secret that is secret or private is the methods of the work which enables Masons to recognize each other in day or night" He explained operative and speculative Masonry, and stated that the Pope recently declared Masonry to be one of the menancing op- positions of church and state. He read lengthy extracts from a volume con- taining the report of an Anti Masonic convention held in Philadelphia Sept. Il. 1880, but he stated that "notwith- standing all condemnations Masonry still survives" He compared Anti Ma sorry to the child who had attended Sunday school where one of the texts to be learned was: "Moses was an austere man, and made stonement for the sins of his people" On reaching home the child repeated the text in this way: "Moses was an oyster man, and made ointment for the shins of his peo- ple."
 Rev John P. Hawley, of New Hart ford, was called upon to speak. He said: "I have been listening until I want to be let alone until I determine where belong. I am a member of Western Star Lodge, but have been called a guest" In this connection he told humorous story about little boy whose mother made the youpgster a pair of pants, but the pattern was so peculiar that the boys father could not tell which direction the boy was travel ing, whether the child was going to school or coming home. Mir Hawley said: "I always did like veal, and if am coming home am willing to be the Prodigsl Son if you will kill the fatted calf. I was member of Western Star Lodge and held every office under the sun, and am still a member of the lodge" He then mentioned the excel lent work done in Western Star Lodge in 1861 when men took three degrees in one session before starting for the bat tie fields. He concluded by saying; "I might keep you here all night and tell you old stories from Puck, yet forbear, but will try and be here 100 years from now and tell you some fresh stories."
 Osing to the lateness of the hour sev- eral excellent speakers had to be omit ted.
 A vote of thanks was rendered Vest ern Star Lodge for the beautiful and bountiful entertainment of the evening.
 The intellectual feast of this memora- ble occasion was brought to 8 close by all joining in singing America" with orchestral accompaniment,
 The committee of arrangements, Brothers William l. Egleston, R. I. Cris- sey and J. D. Bassett, and their assist ants, deserve much credit for the way in which the affair was conducted in every respect and detail.
 Ia R I Crissey's historical address is given the names of tse original officers of the lodge. This newspaper report of this Masonic centennial celebration would not be complete should we neg lect to record the names of the present officers of Western Star Lodge. The
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
Nominated For the Senate.

BOSTON, Scpt. es.-At the Democratic convention of tho Sixth Suffolk senatorial district, James A. Gallivan, for two years a member of the house. received the unani- nous support of all the delegates This is the first tims for years that a Democrat 10 candidate has received the solid support of the party In this district.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
ArA.n... Election K.surp.

LITTLE ROCK, Sept. is.-An of the 76 counties in Arkansas have boon heard, and the election returns are in. Chioot county has not yet officially reported its voec to the secretary of state, but the returns given are correct The total vote polled on governor as l4f, i2o. Two years ago the total voto on governor was i2e, es6 In 1894 Clark's plurality was 4s, 724 and his majority 2s 7s2. In 1896 Jones plurality Is bb, bbs and his majority ii. iss. Follow ing is comparative statement of the vote: Democrat, 1894, 74,s0o; isoa. ei,- i24; Republican, 1894, 26,0S6: 1896, sb,- s7i; Populist, 1894, a4,b4i; 1896, is,ess; Prohibition, 1894. 1,e6i; 1896. TIA
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
svlo,a. of . oh,o.s. Mnlo.alr..

CHIoAeo, Sept 2s.-Edson Keith. millionaire merchant for 70 years one of the prominent and influential citizens of this city, threw himself into the lake at the foot of Thirteenth street. He was temporarily Insane as result of chronic dyspepsia and insomnia.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
rn.ian In IIIinni.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The last obstacle to the contemplated fusion on tho presidcn- tial electors in Illinois between the silver Domoorats and Populists has been re- moved and fusion finally effected.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
o.suIIivan |. wniiax.

BosToN, Sept. 2B.-The Journal today says, Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan of Lawrence has stated that If he were nominated for lieutenant governor by the Democratic state convention Saturday he would ao-
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
ru.lon In K.ntaolr.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. ss.-Major F. F. Johnston, chairman of tho silver Demo- cratic state central committee, and Joe A. Parker. chairman of the Populist state ex- eoutive oommittoo, met and signed an agreement whereby fusion on presidential electors is to be effected, the Populists withdrawing their ticket in return for two places on tho Democratic ticket. The Democratic candidates for congress will be supported by tho Populists wherever such an arrangement oan be made, the object as expressed in the agreement be- Ing to secure the election of W. J. Bryan for president and a congress in harmony with his views on the financial question Major Johnston says this makes Kentucky sure for Bryan
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
Es.A.emblymaa Patterson Dead.

GENEVA, N. Y, Scpt sS.-A. M. Pat terson, president of tho Waterloo woolen mills and ex-assem lyman, died here after a long illness. Hc was member of the Now York Union league and was promi- nent in Seneca county politics.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24
Nominated Tor Senator.

BOSTON, Sept aS-Joshua B. Holdon of the Eleventh ward was nominated for senator by the Republicans oi tho Ninth senatorial distriot
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. JouH B. RxxD, President DAHuH l.. Hnx1NAN, Vico-President 0ropau 8. FuIzxl, Secretary yoau1r V. Puxr. Treasurer George c. Tuller, 9eorge W. Oowdrey. D. L. Freeman, George L.. Parsons, ,. \. Underwood. George 8. Dunning.
 kuDITonsi O. V. Parsons William H. Camp
 OFFICE AT STORE OF
 FULLER & PEET.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24

Then this entry: "Paid of the above by visiting brethren, S5l l84."
 They were evidently much more strict in discipline than most lodges are at the present time. One brother ex- pelled for excessive indulgence in spirits, charges preferred against an- other for not paying his bills more promptly, receiving a sharp reprimand from the Master with the assurance that he would be suspended unless he re- formed in this matter. They had a temperance committee to look after and see that none of the brethren made im- proper use of liquor.
 The lodge was very prosperous. All regular communications were largely at tended and many specials were held. Propositions were very numerous, hard ly . meeting was held without several
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-24

against innovation in Masonic work. h conclusion he said; 1T assure you the Grand Lodge is worthy of a better speech than am able to give you"
 Bro. R. I. Crissey, of Norfolk, spoke next of the history of Western Star Lodge as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
Hebert Photo Gallery Leased.

Mr. E. I. Tucker, photographer Of
Niroqua, Wis, has leased the photo
graph studio and good will in the bust
ness of Mr.. J. 0. Hebert of this city for
a term of three years. The gentleman
was here two days last week and on
Saturday the transaction was closed,
Mr.. Hebert being induced to give up
his business on account of continued
illness. Mr.. Tucker is picture man of
experience having spent thirteen years
III the business. eleven years in large
Eastern galleries and the last two years
with L. r. Arlington at EIroqua. We
understand he comes with best of
recommendations and he stated that he
was confident he could turn out work
that would please in this locality. Mr..
Tucker returned to his home Saturday
evening and will take possession of the
gallery III Grand Rapids about the first
of the year, perhaps sooner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
State of Wisconsin-Circuit Cour
Wood County.
In tn matter of the Voluntary Assign-)
ment of George W. Lyons, of Bah

ment or George W. Lyons, OF Bah
cock, Wood County, Wisconsin.
On this 10th day of November, \. D. 1885, upon
the filing OF the application for discharge from
his debts of the above named George W. Lyons
praying that he may be discharged from his
debts, in pursuance of the provisions of said
Chapter 3S5, Laws of 1889, and on motion of Will
liams Il Conway, attorneys for said insolvent
debtor;
IT Is HEREBY ORDERED, III That all the
creditors of said George ". Lyons show cause,
If any they have, before the Judge of the Circuit
court OF Wood Co., at the court house or at my
chambers, to-Wlt: In the city of Grand Rapids
in the county of Wood, and state of Wisconsin,
on the fifth day of January, \. D. 1897, at 10
O'Clock i'll the forenoon OF that DAY, or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard, why such
insolvent debtor should not be discharged from
his debts under said Chapter 3S5 of the Laws of
1882 and why such other and further order
should not be made as shall be just and equit-
able in the premises; and
ri That copy of this order be published
once in each week for six successive weeks prior
to the day of hearing in the Wood County RE-
PORTER, which is a newspaper published at
Grand Rapids in the county of Wood, in the
state of Wisconsin.
81 That Il copy of such application and of
this order, be, within five days from the date OF
this order, deposited in the postoffice, postpaid,
directed TO each of the creditors of sIch insol-
vent debtor whose address is known to such in
solvent debtor.
This order is made under the Voluntary As
signment above mentioned which was filed at
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court on November 23rd \. D.. 1895,
which clerks name and pOStOffice address are.
W. j. Shea. Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wis
cOnsin. the name and the address of the
assignee therein are, c. II. Nilsson, Grand
Rapids, Wood county, Wisconsin. and that said
application for discharge was filed on Novem-
Der 11th 4. D. 1896 in the Office of Clerk of the
Circuit court, Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. this 10Th
day of November. A D. 1896
BY the court,
Novl9w6 CHAs NJ WEBB, Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
Foreclosure Sale.
In Circuit Court-Wood County
Wisconsin.

j. D. Wltter, Emily l.. Witter and Isaac
?. Witter, CO. partners, doing bust
ness under the firm name of 1.-The
Bank of Centralia," Plaintiffs,
against
NJ. B. Coats and Mary NJ. Coats his
wife, Defendants.
Judgment of foreclosure and sale dated July
LIST, 1895. Amount then due S461 81.
More than one year having elapsed and de-
fault in payment having been made, notice is
hereby given that by virtue of the judgment and
decree Otforeclosure and sale made and extended
in the above entitled action in the court afore-
said, will offer for sale at public auction and
sell to the highest bidder for cash at the front
door of the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wood county Wisconsin, on the 9th
day Of January. 1897, at 9 o'clock in the fore
noon of that day the mortgaged premises des-
cribed in said judgment and decree of foreclos-
ure and sale as follows, tO-Wit:
All that part of the northwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of Section 50 in Township %
north OF Range east, which lies south of the
highway leading from Seneca Corners to Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, and the northeast quarter
of the northwest quarter of the same Section in
same town and range, being all in Wood county,
Wisconsin.
Dated Nov. 49, 1896 JOHN LINDAHL
J. W. COCHRAN, Sheriff
Plaintiffs Atty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

The German Singing Society Of this
city made a social call upon Mr.. Frank
Stahl Monday evening and treated him
with a number of their fine choruses.
The visit was a surprise on Mr.. Stahl,
the occasion Of his birthday. However,
he proved equal to the emergency and
spread before his guests genuine ger
man luncheon. A jolly time is re-
ported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
In Circuit Court-Wood County
Mary c. Gibson
David c. Woodruff, George H.
I,nrrir-nn Il & Ern1,l. Gnrriunn

David c. Woodruff, George H.
Corriveau & Frank Garrison.
By virtue and in pursuance of the judgment of
foreclosure and sale rendered in the above ell
titled action at general term of SAID Court
held in the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. upon the It'll day OF
october 1885, 1 shall expose for sale and sell at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at
the North or front door of the Court House. in the
City OfGrand Rapids, Wisconsin. on the 18th day
of December, 1896, at two o'clock in the after
noon of that day the following described mort
gagged premises or so much thereof may be
necessary to satisfy said judgment, in the man
ner therein provided. to-wit:
The East half % of the Northeast quarter %
of Section number Twenty-One (2D, and the
Northwest quarterG4 of the Northwest quarter
%, of Section number Twenty-Five or all
being in Township number Twenty-three (23)
North of Range number Four AZ East, and con-
tanning one hundred twenty acres of land more
or less, together with all the buildings thereon
and privileges and appurtenances.
Dated October 10th, 1896.
JOHN LINDAHL,
Sheriff of W God County, Wis.
D. d. Sutherland,
Plaintiff rs Attorney Oct29WG
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
LEGALS.
Wood Coonty Court-In Pro
bate.

In the Matter of the Estate of john
Timm, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry G.
Timm, executor of the estate of John Timm, de-
ceased, representing among other things that he
has fully administered the said estate and pray
ing that a time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account of his administration,
and that the residue of the said estate be as
signed to such persons as are by law entitled to
the same;
IT is ORDERED, That notice of said applica-
ton be heard before me- al my office, in the city
of Grand Rapids, on the 4th day of January,
1897 at 10 o'clock, a. m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That notice of
said application and hearing be given to all
this order, for three successive weeks, in the
Wood County Reporter, a newspaper printed in
said county, before the day fixed for said hear
ing.
Dated this LIST day of December, 1896
By the court,
D3w3 E. c. PoRs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
Foreclosure Sale.
In Circuit Court-Wood County
Wisconsin.


p Witter, cO-partneTs, doing bust
ness under the firm name of 1.-The
Bank of Ceutralia," Plaintiffs,
against
NJ. B. Coats and Mary NJ. Coats his
wife Defendants.
Judgment of foreclosure and SALE dated july
LIST. 1895. Amount then due sos. O6.
More than one year having elapsed and default
having been made in payment, notice is hereby
given that by virtue of the Judgment and decree
of foreclosure and sale made and entered in the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid |
will offer for sale and sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash. at the front door of
the court house, in the city of Grand Rapids
Wood county, Wisconsin, on the 9th day OF
January, 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon OF
that day, the mOrtgaged premises described in
said judgment and decree of foreclosure and
sale as follows, to-wit:
All that part of the northwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of Section 80, in Town
ship % north of Range 5 east, which
lies south of the highway leading from
Seneca Corners TO Grand Rapids Wisconsin. Also
the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter
and the southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of the same section, in same town and
range, being all in Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated Nov. 10, 1896. JOHN LINDAHL,
j. w. COCHRAN, Sheriff
Plaintiffs Atty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Harry Rablin, who is attending the
Green Bay business college, was home
to enjoy his turkey under the parental
root Harry is recognized here as an
expert bicycle rider with an excellent
knowledge Of bike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
Wood County Court-In Probate.
State of Wisconsin, &.
Wood County,

NOOQ county,
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
James VIM. Sewel, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament Of
James VIM. SeWell, deceased, late of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, has been filed
in this Office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Emily Sewel widow of deceased. praying that
the same be proven and admitted to probate, ac-
cording to the laws of this state, and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according to
law;
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office, in the
City of Grand Rapids, Wood County Wis, on
the third Tuesday, being the 18th day of Deem
Der, A D. 1896 at 10 o'clock a. m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said ap-
plication be given to all persons interested, by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully, in the Wood County REPORTER, u
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated November 18th, 1896.
By the Court,
E. C. PoRs, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Willie Schultz, who is attending the
Pillsbury Military Academy, at Ovation
ma. MINI. was visitor at home in this
city Saturday and Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

The Aid Society of the NJ. E. Church
meet with Mrs. Granger Wednesday
afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Chas. Damitz is home from Lake
Geneva and vicinity where he put in a
few months in the employ of the Wis
consin Telephone Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

The Womans' Foreign Missionary
Society of the NJ. E. Church will meet
with Mrs. Ridgman Friday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Examine my 90 cent Underwear for
men, the best ever offered for the
money, at Muir's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

THE Progress Of the World" the
editorial department Of the Reviews Of
Reviews, touches in the December
number on a great variety of topics of
national and international significance.
After devoting several paragraphs to a
lucid and instructive analysis of the
Presidential election, the editor pro-
Ceeds to review the history of the
efforts. to obtain arbitration of the
Venezuelan boundary dispute with
Great Britain, which have finally re-
suited successfully, explaining the
attitude of the United States IN the
controversy; discusses the merits and
dement's of the Cleveland administra-
ton now drawing to close, criticising
with especial vigor the Presidents
Turkish policy; describes the latest
phases of the European situation, with
reference to the Eastern question and
the Franco-Russian alliance; comments
on Lord Rosebery's resignation and
the resulting complications in English
politics-making altogether a most in
teresting and valuable summary of the
worlds important dolngs for the month
just passed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

The best assortment of % cent neck
wear in either city, at Muir's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Geo. II. Smith, of Sherry, was in the
city Saturday and in company with his
friend Wipperman made several calls
in the town of Grand Rapids on that
day and attended dance in the even
inc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Tie contract between the Bell Tele-
phone company and the Western Union
Telegraph campany formally expired!by
limitation Saturday. Various stories to
the effect that the contract had already
expired have been printed during the
past few weeks, but as matter of fact
the instrument dated for a period of
seventeen years from November p, 1879.
1t has been officially stated by high
officers of the Western Union Telegraph
company that steps have been taken
looking to the extension of the contract,
and which has virtually been the main
stay ofthe Bell company and tits there
fore believed that the Western Union
proposes to go INTO the telephone bus
mess for itself. The development of
the next few months in this connection
will be awaited with interest by tele-
phone users throughout the country as
we'll as by the independent telephone
manufacturers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
UIecember 10, II, IL.

SWEEP from one end Of our great Clothing De-
partment to the other. GO-Go-Go Out-Out-Out
will be said to every garment in this department.:
Regular prices have already gone out, and will
stay out during this great three days sale. Our
stock must be reduced fully one-third before we
take inventory on January 81. These are plain
facts and many customers will profit by them.
Thursday Dec. 10. is the first day. and affords the
first choice. Here are a few examples Of our
Special Prices:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

Special cut prices on all kinds Of Shoes
and Slippers, from now until Christmas,
at Muir's the Shoe Man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03

The Marshfeld Times in its last
issue closed a two column article on the
Lord and Emery trial as follows: 1t is
expected that all this and part of
next week will be used up in the re-
hearing of the case which is on trial at
Wausau, but if there is justice, the
three men who now stand once con-
victed Of the murder of Peter Houston
will be returned to their cells at Wau-
pun. They should never been granted
a re-hearing. They are guilty of Il
cold blooded murder and justice should
not be cheated. The case has al
ready cost this county several thous-
and dollars and it is fair 10 suppose
that their re-hearing will foot up to
many thousand more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-03
SPRING CREEK.

Mrs. Frank Haven, from New York
is visiting at @. Wordens.
Edna Girth is sick with scarleteena
and school has been closed to keep it
from spreading.
Harry Hayes is home from farm
work at Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Beeston, of
Port Edwards and Miss Sue Beeston, of
Nekoosa, visited with their parents a
week ago.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Munroe, a
daughter on Thanksgiving day.
Will Walker took a load of buck
wheat -four to Port Edwards last week.
c. H. Schneider is at Friendship on
the committee to settle with the
County Clerk