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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
Positive for Gold Standard Repub-
lican Money Plank.

The Republican party is unreservedIy
for sound money. 1t caused the enact
ment of the law providing for the
resumption Of specie payments i'll 1879;
since then every dollar has been as
good as gold.
We are unalterably opposed to every
measure calculated to debase our cur
rency or impair the credit of our coun-
try. We are therefore opposed to the
free coinage of silver, except by inter
national agreement with the leading
commercial nations of the world, which
we pledge ourselves to promote, and
until such agreement can be obtained
the existing gold standard must be
preserved.
All our silver and paper currency
must be maintained at parity with gold
and we favor all measures designed to
maintain invioIably the Obligations of
the United States, and all our money,
whether coin or paper, ut the present
standard, the standard of the most en-
lightened nations of the earth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
Production of Silver.

Do you know, We who have been de-
luded by the epigrammatic fallacies of
silver-tongued orators, that the produce
ton of silver increased from $1,000, 600
ounces in 1873 to 165, 900 900 ounces in
1895? DO you know that the Broken
HiII mines of Australia produced in
1898 over 10,000,00 ounces, at an average
cost Of 10 cents per ounce, and that mil
lions of ounces are taken from the best
mines in this country at an equally low
cost? In view of these facts. what do
you think are the causes of the decline
in the price of silver from S129 per
ounce in 1898 to about fifty cents per
ounce at the present time? Is it not
more reasonable to ascriba the decline
to the enormously diminished cost of
production than to trace ii to the alleged
"CTime Of 1S73?''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
A Political Forecast.

Mr.. Charles ". CIingman h&s made
a personal canvass of the men in the
wholesale house of Carson, Pirie, Scott
& Co.. and has personally ascertained
the political complexion of the place.
His report is as follows: Democratic
votes for Mckinley. 90: republican
votes for Mckinley, 1916; prohibition
votes for Mckinley, ,: democratic
votes for Bryan, 20: republican votes
for Bryan, L; prohibition votes for
Bryan, none; doubtful, p; total votes,
537.
Total for Mckinley. 1911: for Bryan.
p: doubtful, p. McKinley'S majority,
445. ChicNQ0 Dry Goods RcpOrter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
NOT READY FOR WAR.

The present crisis finds the United
States totally unprepared for war, and
lmpresses 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-
sity of guarding our health. Nothing
equals DIR. Rays Liver-T as 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, 1896-09-24

When William j Bryan was nomi-
mated, silver was worth SO cents per
ounce, and the silver dollar was in
trinsically worth 53 34-l00 cents. To
day the market price Of silver is 6444
cents per ounce, and the silver dollar
so 6-100 cents. Either the great spec
ulators of the world have little conf
dence in Mr.. Bryan's election, or else
they do not believe his statement that
in the event of his election silver will
be worth $1.29 per Ounce.-MadisOn
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
COUNTY CLERKS LIST.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, :,

WODl COUNTY. " Is. J
NOTICES HEREBY GIVEN, That the follow
y ing described lands were sold by the county
the taxes and charges thereon for the year 1880
and the same are yet unredeemed in this offic.
and the holders of certificates of sale of said
lands will be entitled to tax deed thereof /,
accordance with the laws of this state, unles.
redeemed on or before the 18th day of May 4.
dernption fees, are to be computed to the last
day Of redemption.
Given under my hand and seal at Grand Rap
ids Wis, this 18th day of August 1896.
PHILIP NJ. kSYCkI,
[SeaLl County Clerk Wood Co., Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
How They Feel up at I1arinette.

Marinette Eagle: If he is elected,
Bryan is pledged to the policy of free
lumber and free iron ore, as we'll as
free silver. This policy has closed
mines and mills. reduced wages and
thrown thousands out of employment.
The boys on this river don't want any
more of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
-<z4 -~S~,

In his letter of acceptance MIR. Ho-
bart observes for the benefit of those
who say that gold is not now in com
mon circulation: The foundation of
the house is not always in sight: but
there were no foundation" No one
will deny that the foundation will be
solid in case of Mckinley's election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

The advocates of free trade and free
silver who promise so much for their
theories. and blame 50 much on the
coinage law Of 1873, have frequently
been asked to explain the great pros
perity from 1873 up to the time the
Republican policy was set aside by
Democratic success in 1892. during
which time the country had neither
free trade nor free coinage of silver.
Major Mckinley has discussed that
prosperity in forcible manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

OF the eight congressman elected SO
far this year every one is a staunch
Republican. 1t looks as though a
Republican president would be sup
ported by a strongly Republican con-
gresS. This is what is needed to bring
about the return Of prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

Mr.. SeWall should have written his
letter of acceptance before the Maine
election. What he will say now is
awaited with some interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
ALSO,

\ member of assembly IN place of Herman
Wipperman, whose term of office will expire Oh
the first Monday of January, a. d. 1897.
county clerk in place of Philip NJ. Ksycki
whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January, \. d. 1897.
a county treasurer in place of Nicholas Berg
whose term of office will expire ON the first
Monday Of January, A D. 1897.
\ sheriff in place of John Lindahl, whose
term of office will expire ON the first Monday OF
January, \. d. 1897.
A register of deeds in place of Nash Mitchell
whose term of office viii expire on the first
Monday of January, A. D. 1897.
\ clerk of the circuit court in place of W. J.
Shea, whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. D. 1897
\ district attorney in place of z. A. Williams,
whose term of Office will expire on the first
Monday of January, 4. D. 1897.
\ county superintendent of schools in place
OF k. \. HayenOr, whose term of office viii eX-
pire on the first Monday of January \. D. 1897.
\ county surveyor i'll place of b. X. TarboX,
whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday Of January, a. D. 1897.
coroner in place of Andrew Sexton, whose
term of office will expire On the first Monday of
January, A D. 1897.
Given under my hand and official seal
at the Court House, in the city OF
SEAL Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, this ff-
tenth day of of July, a. D. 1896.
PHILIP NJ. KsYCKI,
County Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
Notice Of General Election.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK.
Mood Comfy NViSp0D

Pursuant TO the following notice from the
Secretary of State notice is hereby given that at
the general election TO be held in the several
towns, wards and villages in Wood County, Wis
cons1n, on the Tuesday succeeding the first
Monday, being the Srd day of November, \. D.
1896, the following officers are to be elected:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

I'd Ward,
Sargent's plat
subdivision SO
lW.............17
lots 2 and 6, blk
t.............17 10 %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
DEPARTMENT of State. g.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That at gen.
eTal election, to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts of the
State of WISCONSIN, on the Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday, being the Sd day of November,
\. d. 1885, the following officers are to be cleo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.

For President:
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
OF OHIO.
For Vice President:
GARRETT A. HOBART.
OF NEW JERSEY.
Congressman, 8th district
EDWARD S. MINOR,
OF DOOR.
For Governor:
EDWARD SCOFIELD,
OF OCONTO.
For Lieutenant Governor:
EMIL BENSCH,
OF MANITOWOC.
For Secretary Of State:
HENRY CASSON,
OF VERNON.
For Treasurer:
SEWALL A. PETERSON,
OF BARRON.
For Attorney General:
w. II. MYLREA,
OF MARATHON.
For Supt. Public instruction:
JOHN Q. EMERY,
OF DANE.
For Railroad Commissioner:
DUNCAN J. MCKENZIE,
OF BUFFALO.
For Insurance Commissioner:
VIM. A. FRICKE,
OF MILWAUKEE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

Free trade did not redeem a single
promise made for il. Free silver will
do no better.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

And now the west wants Big Tom
Reed to come out and tell how they
did it in Maine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

This is d year for big majOrities.
The harvesting has just commenced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

PLATFORM: Il Glance 10 earn
a dollar 70ith tile promise that ii
shall not be fifty cents,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
ALWAYS A REPUBLICAN,.
HOME AND SOCIAL LIFE.

In 1870 Maj. ScoticId married Miss
Agnes Potter Of OcOntO. Two sons,
George |, and Paul ID. constitute the
living issue of their marriage. \
daughter. Julia A., died in childhood.
Maj. Scoticld is an active member of
the E. r. Ramsey post, Grand Army
of the Republic, at OcontO. and of the
iScOnSin COmmandry of the Military
Order. Loyal Legion Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

#, thence south
30 #, thence west
II fl. thence north
20 # to place of
beginning, sec q 7 SO
1t Z, bl 7......14 ) Sc
1t ), bl 1......14 5 Sc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
Republican County Convention.

To the Republican Electors of Wood County,
Wisconsin:
Notice is hereby given that Il Republican
County Convention for Wood County will he
held ut the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on Tuesday, the Doth day
of September, ~ ID. 1896, at one o clock p. m. of
that day, for the purpose of nominating can
didate for Member of Assembly from this Assem-
bly, district, and nominating full Republican
county ticket for Wood County, to be voted for
ut the coming general election to be held NOvem-
Der 3rd, \. d. 1896, and if occasion require to
elect or re-organiZc the Republican County
Committee of Wood County and for the transac-
ton of such other BUSINESS as may come before
the convention.
All voters without regard to past affiliations
who believe i'll Republican principles and en-
dorsc the financial and protective policies of
the National Republican Party, are cordially
invited to unite under this call, in sending
delegates to said convention.
The attention of the ChairmCn of the several
Republican Town and Ward Committees is
called to The fact that all Town or Ward eau
Cuscs should be called on a notice of not less
than ten QO) days.
The several voting precincts of the county
VIII be entitled to representation i'll said con
vention on the basis of one delegate for each
fifty (50) Republican votes, major portion
thereof cast at the last general election, held in
1894, each voting precinct having at least one
vote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
In % z <

School Shoes and Boys Suits-special
effort to reduce stock at Silber's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
TIP. %, R. 8.
TIP. p, R. 8.

Ami
| 4 piece of land in
the Sc NV as re-
corded in Vol. y
! of Deeds on page
212, Wood county
records, sec %. 3 J
A piece of land in
the Sc NV as de-
scribed in Vol. 5
of Deeds on page
512, Wood Co.
records, sec .. 1 )
A piece of land
commencing S. it
west of ne NV,
running thence
west 245 #, thence
south 40ft, thence
east 245 #, thence
north 40 # to
place of begin
ming, sec % -. is 2
A piece of land
commencing q
rods west and Ii
rods south of the
ne corner of the
Sc NV, running
thence east 125
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

$50. 7. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21

rage is void alb initio, and it would be
wise for the couple to have the ceremony
performed again by the genuine minis-
ter. Section 1872 of the Code provides
that the consent Of a anale and female
person in the presence OF
an ordained minister OF any religious de-
nomination or of a Justice of the Peace,
and the consequent declaration by such
minister or officer that such persons are
man and wife, shall be valid and suf-
ficient marriage Also a marriage Ii
ccnse is directed to any ordained minis
ter of any religious denomination or to
Justice of the Peace
or course if such pretended minister
accepts a fee for his services, he would
he indictable for obtaining money under
false pretences, and it is probable that
the contracting parties would have civil
action for damages on account OF dis
grace, mental anguish, etc. But until
the Legislature passes a statute covering
such cases, the practical joker may per-
form the marriage ceremony without &C.
clcsiasticnl orders or fear of human iudg
ment"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21
THE SWEDISH QUARTETTE.

There is no doubt that the two Mr..
Sko0gs, Mr. Laurin and Mr. Mcpherson
sing about as sweet, mellow, tinkling
glees as any quartette that comes to
this part of the country. Most of their
songs last night were Of the college glee
club order, but they were sung in a
finished style that would put most col
lege clubs to shame. The Folk songs,
rendered in their native tongue, were
particularly attractive. The violinist,
Miss Bertha Webb, is good, very good.
Her best rendition, Spanish Dance"
by Sarasate, displayed excellent techni-
que, touch and feeling, and her encore
Of "Suwanee River" and "Way Down
South in Dixie" started the audience to
patting their feet to the time Of violin.
Miss Shoemaker in Delsartian exhi-
bition was wonderfully graceful. Her
imitation OF the school boys usual Fri
day afternoon speeches was clever, but
the singing recital, "An Old Sweetheart
Of Mine" ARRANGED by HERSELF was a
half-sung recitatiye monstronsity, with
piano accompaniment and sing-song in
tonation If, like the White knight in
Alice, cts her own invention" l sug~
gest that it won't pay her to put il on
the market.
The audience was ga lovely one;" a
fair gallery and every seat down stairs
filled, a great number Of them being in
full evening dress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21

1t is a fact that cannot be denied shat she.
So fest place in ! the world for money Is i'm
real estate. and whore care and good judg-
IA mt is used the most prOfitab @.
Then why no invest q few hundred dol
lar I'm Raj Ugh Real Estate; trere 10 no bet
ter place und the sun or any more sure TO
bring you satisfactory rSsu IS from tudk.
cious investment We have g Iii within the
last twenty davs several thOusan dollars
worth of choice inside city property, ana
haven't vet touche the crea n. Or 'ur lAss
we give just few of them: Park Place on
Blount street 1902 two large and Cora
modious dwellings room dwelling corner
BlOunt and Peace streets Groom dwelling
on Hillsboro street, S.T0om dwelling ON
Newborn avenue and Pc son street room
dwelling on Person street near Murphy
school, nice room cottage near Murphy
School SrCom horse on North w imtpgt0n'
street lot ll0X420. Groom cottages ON Saun.
der's treet. 7room modern dwelling corner
Salisbury and Lenoir str eet7 We have also
or sale quite q number of choice building
lots ON Nol tn " Wilmington. North BlOunt
and North Person str Gets ranging IA price
from $3.50 to $1,000.
]. M. BR0UGHT0N g. CO..
Real Estate and Fire insurance ACTS
Raleigh ~. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21

after Il aeta H. or course, IL these men
secure cnnttal OF the line they will dis
criniinate I'm favor Of it,even IL they have
Gu my higher rate. Tho books Of the
company show that per cent is the
highest net dividend ever paid. The pro
ipctors Of the lease claim that they can
so manage the property as to pay "a per
cent 10 the State and make Il profit for
themselves.
This "a rer cent, OF course, means
81, per cent on each share of the stock
or about per cent on the 800, at the
present price OF the stock Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad stock 81 now
quoted nj %, those In favor OF the lease
say. IL will jump up TO 40 IL the deal is
consummatel. but that IL It is not IL win
drop 60 10 or lower Their reason for
making the latter prediction, they say,
Ia that the evident purpose OF the Repub-
leans in lighting the lease, as announced
hy Major Grant and others, Is to keep
the road as political football, and when
that Is the case the question is not how
the road can he made TO pay, but how
the henchmen OF those In power can get
the most out of Il.
NO OTHER OFFER MADE.
Another objection that has been raised
is that higher rental has been rendered
and can be obtained than that offered by
the Goldshoro and Morehead City Rail
way Company. This the advocates of the
proposed lease deny. 1t is well known
that when the North Carolina Railroad
was leased TO the Southern Railway
Company Gov. Carr made an unsuecess-
ful attempt to have the Atlantic and
North Carolina included, Later he nego-
tiated with both the Wilmington and
Weldon and the Norfolk and Southern
with view to leasing the road to either
one OF these companies. The Norfolk
and Southern did not care gor il on any
terms. The Wilmington aud Weldon
ncoplc were for long time undecided,
but finally President Elliott made prop
osition To- lease the road for 80 years,
and for smaller rental than is now of
fered When the present deal was pro
posed it was reported that the Whining
ton. Norfolk and Newbern railroad were
anxious 10 lease the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad. Gov. Carr went in
person to see what truth there was in
the report. He talked with the manager
Of the Wilmington, Norfolk and New
bern road, but nothing more than an
uncertain verbal proposition was made
by that official. SO the matter rested
until the directors met in Morehead when
a telegram was received from Mr. Me
Intyre, owner of the Wilmington, Nor
folk and Newbern road offering to lease
the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
for 40 years for 225 per cent
rs against the % offered by the Colds
boro and Morehead Railway Company.
OF course such an offer, made in such
manner and at such time could not be
accepted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21
THE CAPITAL CLUB GERMAN.

TIE CApITAL CLUB GERMAN
The November german Of the Capital
Club was held last evening In tie clubs
large dance hall. The management al
ways succeeds in making these social
Affairs OF the club entertaining, and the
success of last evenings event was no
less marked than usual. Everything
possible was done by Bullet" aud Jack
son for the comfort and pleasure Of the
guests, and the two hours, from II to /,
VIXEN lhe orchestra played Home, Sweet
Home" flew on feet more nimble than
those that kept time to the puIsing Of the
music, stepping lightly through the mazes
OF The dance.
Among those present were: Mr. H. w.
Miller, Miss Pearce, OF Kentucky; MIR
Herman Decker, Miss Mary Saunders, OF
Richmond; Mr.. Henry Litchford, Miss
Hamilton, of Baltimore; MFR. Benjamin
Baker, Miss Julia Dewey, OF Portsmouth
MIR. James Litchford, Miss Tomlinson, OF
Durham; Mr. Carr MacRae, Miss More
head, of Durham; DR. Aver, Miss Mary
Johnson; Mr.. Henry King, Miss Sim
mons; Mr.. Robt Calling, Miss Kate
Badger; Mr.. a. T. Massey, Miss Crudup,
OF Mississippi; Mr. George Kuchne, Miss
Florrie Jones; Mr.. II. l.. Gray, Miss
Ship; DIR. n. G. Carroll, Miss Lizzie
Ashe; Mr. Vaughan of Richmond, Miss
Blanche Blake; Mr.. l.. A. Mailer, Miss
Ethel Bagley; Mr.. Il. f. Bush, Miss Liz
zie Taylor; Mr.. Victor Boyden, Miss Mary
Turner; Mr.. Malone, Miss Lulu Busbee;
Mr.. S. S. Bachelor, Miss Sophie Busbee;
Mr. Arhistpad Coward Miss Lille Hoke.
Mr.. George Snow, Miss Addie Snow;
Mr.. G. M. Pritchett, Miss Jessie Carroll;
Mr. Hal. Aver, Miss Lila Aver, OF Geor-
gia.
Stays: Mr. Lake, of Chapel Hill; MIR.
VIII Williamson, Mr. Malcolm Boyden,
Mr.. Perrin Busbee, Mr. e. Baneker
Smedes. Of New York; Mr.. George Cat
ling and Mr.. J. G. Carroll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21
CheneiiIe Portiers.

They who love their homes dzxrsrate
them. They who do not love thsra would
II they were made beautiful. Tle make
them so. use chenille curtains ana porA
tiers, table covers and lambrequEnx.
Cheniiie curtains IN new desSEnA nmE
popular colorings, length three wnTsEs- .
width 3S inches, at $2.4S the pair
Chenille curtains, very hands5use aaz-
signs and colOrings, length 81 xnnaR,
width ~ inches, at $3.50 the pair.
Chenille Dorticrs, in elegant aealsma
and coIorings, length 4 yards, wsggh Fg
inches, worth So, at s475 each
Chenille table covers, TriIBv ay@igns,
rs inches, at $125.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-21

One hundred and fifty new garments
on sale tomorrow. We have the capes
you'd be proud Of All the styles you
can stand, all the wear you want, all
the warmth of comfort, and we still sell
them lower than we ever have sold SO
good a cape. What's it made Of? How
much is the price? Come and see; there
are some things that can't be all told
about on paper.