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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

IN taking us through the paper rooms
which are no doubt as fine as can be
found anywhere. Everything is freshly
painted, slick. convenient and neat as Il
lady's kitchen. The two big Beloit
paper machines one S6 inches, the
other 102 inches wide, are in place. A
90 foot wire is used, 10 foot felts extra
long, and each machine has eighteen IS
inch diameter dryers and two 36 inch
felt dryers. They are made with all the
latest improvements for fast running,
and as Mr.. Guie told us on the side,
expressly intended TO keep up with the
Whiting greyhounds at Stevens Point,
if not possibly to outdo them. One
machine has been put in motion every
day lately to smooth up the bearings
and break it in so that no trouble will
be encountered when paper is started.
The other will not be operated until
probably two weeks later than the first
Capacity to start will be about twelve to
fifteen tons of paper per day from each
machine. Will give steady employ
ment for about eighty men. The cutter
room is not yet in order but when all is
completed you should not fail to visit
one of the very finest paper mills in
the state-that of the Grand Rapids
Pulp & Paper Co. at Biron. The cost of
the entire plant has come within the
expectations of the stockholders and it
stands today monument to their enter
prise and handsome addition to the
little community of similar mills that
surround ne
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
J. H. CAMERON.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
March u. 1896,
PASTOR CoNG'L CHURCH GRAND RAPIDS,
WISCONSIN:

PASTOR CoNG'L CHURCH GRAND RAPIDS,
WISCONSIN,:
My DEAR BROTHER: l received yours
week since, and when | was il, a
hurry. l intended TO do as you wished
at once, bnt | mislaid or lost the letter.
and must now write without remember
ing exactly what you desired. But |
think You wished a picture of me, and
some words for your anniversary. |
enclose accordingly.
l remember with great pleasure nv
few years of life and service among the
people of Grand Rapids. 1t was time
of growth and progress with me, especi-
ally by reason of such minds as Mr.
and Mrs. Philleo, Mr.. and Mrs J. d.
Witter. Mr.. and Mrs. Weller, now of
Oregon, Mrs. Lavigne, (now Mrs. Fon-
taine) and her sons and daughters, Mr.
}. Q. Emery and others who were
thoughtful and inquiring and who
wanted good reasons for thing before
accepting it.
our shrewd friend, Witter-Jere, as we
| called him, and by his sister, Mrs. In
graham, though one pushed me toward
new things and the other pulled me
toward the more conservative view
1t was sort of transition stage with
me, and | was not able to do nv best
work, though [ loved the people, and
no minister ever had more loyal sup
port. Dear old Philleo! He has long
been among mis- friends on the other
side. [ love him as of old, and shall
find him full soon when [ get over
Jordan.
My friends there who remember me
will be glad to know that the years
have only strengthened my love for
Jesus Christ, ana my faith in His princi-
piles as the only finally practicable ones.
[ have come also more and more to
love my fellowmen-whoever they are.
| am entirely convinced that the only
right thing is to love men. 1t is always
the best you can do for them. You
may look the world through, and as
long as life lasts, to find some other
thing to do for them without that, but
| yon cannot find it.
| have had constantly growing and
very happy life all these years, and am
now pastor Of the Independent congre-
cation of Pasadena, not strong church
nor rich one, as the world goes. but a
| delightful one for all that. | have be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

The first church service held in what
is now Wood county was in 1913. Rev.
VIM. Hurlburt preached here at that
time. He received his pay in lumber
and ran it down the Wisconsin river to
market before he could get his cash.
Preaching of the gospel was continued
without the erection of church build
ing until 1864 when the present building
was erected, while Rev. j. H. Harris
was pastor. This society has fourished
and prospered ever since. 1t now
numbers thirtyfour years of usefulness
in Upbuilding the cause of Christ in our
midst, and the anniversary just held
was fitting commemoration of the
event.
The following letters were received
from all living pastors and will explain
themselves:
WooDwoRTH, WIS. March 10Th, 1896.
| went to Grand Rapids in the
summer of 1868. | was in the place
visiting friends, and the pulpit Of the
Congl church being vacant [ was
invited to preach on the Sabbath.
Monday morning [ was waited on by
the Committee and received q call
And so L escaped the delicate ordeal of
candldatlng. My term of service, |
think was about a year and half.
Not gathering as many sheayes as |
then supposed a reaper should in that
length Of time, [ sentin my resignation,
not realizing then as [ have since, that
L conferred as great favor on the
church as II was III my power to confer.
For 1t was not long after that, that
sheaves began to be gathered in
abundance. [ embarked in business
for short time in a small way, not for
the loaves and fishes, for the loaves and
fishes never saw. One night | was
burned out, and thus | was saved so as
by fire. took the hint-if indeed, it
was intended for hint, and went back
into the Lords business.
Paul had something to say about a
workman that needeth not to be
ashamed.
A consciousness Of shame now comes
to me when | think of the crudeness of
my service in that early time. But still
the remembrance and kindness of the
church towards me seem to SURVIVE. |
shall be we'll content if you will grant
my shadow place in the lower left
hand corner of your illustrious cabinet
1t has been my privilege to serve a
number Of churches, but [ will not
place the Grand Rapids Church in the
lower left hand corner of memories
tablet. [ would like to send greeting to
all the household Of faith by name but
that is beyond by power. AS an ex-
preston of my sentiment | would like
to refer you to the 10Th Chapter of
Paul's letter to the Church at Rome,
leaving out the 18th and 18th verses.
How many will read it?
A faithful, active christian church is a
mighty force in a community, not only
to beat back the ever aggressive forces
of evil, but to build up all righteousness,
TO purify and sweeten the moral
atmosphere.
J. II. CAMERON.
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POPLAR GROVE, ILL,
Mar. 10Th, 1896.

REV. WIN. KILBURNE,
DEAR BROTHER: Your kind note
telling Of the approaching Anniversary
was duly received. [ send my picture
and autograph. You speak of one who
has gone and of those who remain; and
l think of the many changes that the
years have brought, and rejoice with
you all in the love which you are show
ing for Christ and for his church.
Yours Fraternally,
j. NJ FOSTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
34th ANNIVERSARY Of THE.
ORGANIZATION OF TIE
ccNG'L CHURCH.
Letters from Former Pastors of that
Church Read.

The congregation at the Cor .rega-
tional church Sabbath morning as not
as large as it would have been for this
anniversary occasion, had the weather
been more agreeable and pleasant
However, fair audience was present.
Special preparations were made for this
occasion by the pastor, Rev. William
Kilburne, and the choir. Photographs
Of all the pastors of this church since
its organization had been secured and
nicely arranged in frame as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
WAUPUN, Wis, March II, 1896.

DEAR BRO KILBURNE: My connection
with the Congregational church of
Grand Rapids, Wis, was from July 18th,
1882, until April 18th, 1886. Perfect
harmony existed the entire time, and |
believe, We had much prosperity in the
special direction of arousing interest
among people outside the church. Ad-
dltlOns to membership were not very
numerous, still the growth was sure if
SLOW. Our recOllections as a family of
the constant kindness manifested by
the citizens Of Grand Rapids and Cen
tralia are vivid, and in our hearts we
love them sincerely.
My best wishes and prayers are for
the prosperity of the church.
Sincerely,
JoHS Il. ROWLAND.
WINDSOR, Wis, March 1, 1896.
To THE CoNG'L CHURCH OF GRAND RAP
IDS, WIS.
DEAR BRETHREN: Am glad to know
that you are soon to celebrate YOUR
thirtvfOurth anniversary, and trust that
it may be a very pleasant time for you.
[ gladly contribute my photo, according
to request, and would be glad to be
present III person.
| have pleasant remembrances of the
church and people, and have never
ceased to miss the beautiful view of the
Wisconsin river.
We have been enjoying a precious
revival here in Windsor. Seven have
already united with the church and
many more are to follow.
We hope sometime to see you all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
For Sale.

Or to trade for city property-S0 acres
good land, on good road, and in nice
neighborhood. seven miles from city of
Grand Rapids. Twenty acres to rye,
fifteen acres ready for Spring crop.
3w SPAFFoRD. COLE & LIPKE.
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OUR ABILITY.

To be of the greatest service to you,
depends to some extent on your cOnterr-
ing with us. Our Line runs practically
through the center of the State, and we
desire to aid IN improving the business
of the community, at the same time
benefitting our Road.
If those who read this will see what
our freight and passenger facilities are,
they will be sure to make more use of
our Lines. Our passenger trains are
run to accommodate the travel, and our
freight trains kASssssssssA are not ex-
Hslsd %pt hsggding eg Amy i'nf' and in rapid p5G
::s:s:..s ;:; y :$ ); $sss. sf If i: +
kinds Pine, Hemlock, Birch, Eastwood,
Maple, Oak, ETC., Tan-Bark, together
with Granite and Lime Stone Quarrles,
Clay Beds Tor Brick, and our unlimited
supply of Iron Ore, with general proxi-
nifty to markets, these facts should be
of interest to all intending to locate
manufactures.
Correspondence is solicited from all
who want to do business with us.
w. H. KILLEN, G. l.. WELLINGToN.
Industrial Commis'r Traffic Mgr
H. F. WHITCoMB,
General Manager.
Milwaukee, Wis.
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again. May Gods blessing be with you
all. Cordially yours.
A. L. ?. LOOMS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-23
It's Astonishing

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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-23
MUNYON
COLD and COUGH CURES
GUARANTEED TO CHECK A COLD IN A FEW
HOURS AND PREVENT GRIP AND
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Colds lead to coughs coughs to pneu-
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The Cough Cure positively cures bron-
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diseases where the lungs are not too far
consumed or covered with tubercles
If you are ailing step into the nearest drug
store and get a 25c. vial of one of Munyon S
Remedies. No matter what your disease, OF
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Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1905
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with free medical advice for any disease.
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On Trin1 for His Life.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, Jan. 23.-Franl
Wilson, of Lincoln, Neb., charged with
the murder of Henry Bonnecka,a wealthy
miser of Altoona, was put on trial in the
Blair county court yesterday. The muir
der was committed in Mr.. Bonnecka's s
home on the night of April g. 1895, the
victim being stranglod with a handkor.
chief The object was robbery and it is
believed the murderer obtained consider
able booty. 1t is alleged Wilson confessed
the crime to three detectives in New York,
who had been travelling as companion
crooks with him in that city. Wilson is
the chief of a gang Of thieves who have
been infesting this country for years, and
to whom fully a score of crimes can be
traced. Two of his pals are also in Jail
for murder
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sent you

LONDON, Jan. % "A Capetown dispatch
to The Times says that the trial of the po-
litical prisoners at Pretoria has been fixed
for April 81, and their preliminary exam
inalion is to be held within few days.
The Times correspondent had an inter
view with General Joubert, commander
in-chief of the Boor forces, in which he
said: "I think there is only one Drawer
man than DR. Jameson, and he is the
devil l would never have had tho cour-
age to break into another mans house as
he did Is Jameson barbarian, or did he
think us barbarians?"
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NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Peter Relypa, the undertaken who had
charge of Abraham Lincoln's funeral, died
i'm New York yesterday, aged 81.
1t is believed that the Hyams twin
brothers will be permanently released
from custody in Toronto tomorrow
At Altoona, Pa, n c, Buck, aged Is,
was accidentally shot in the hand by
Charles Hawksworth, companion, and
died a few hours afterwards.
Philip NJ Carnes formerly of Altoona
Pa, was crushed TO death between tive
cars of the Norfolk and Western railroad
at Norfolk Va.
A big shipbuilding company, with a
capital stock of S!,50O0O0, is talked of fol
South Boston, Mass, Benjamin Hoilings
worth and the Cramps are Interested.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-23
THE CITIZENS PRIMARIES

The Citizens primaries will be held to-
morrow evening, between the hours of six
aud eight o'clock, The official call will be
found in our advertising columns, together
with the time aud place of holding the same
in the respective wards.
Itis am important duty devolying upon
each member of the party to attend the
primaries just as much so as yotingat the
general election. The nomination Of un-
desirable aud weak candidates is generally
the result of the inactivity and want Of the
proper interest on the part of the party
voters at the primaries while ON the other
hand just the opposite is the case when the
proper spirit is shown at these political
gatherings.
Attend the primaries, and remember that
they are held tomorrow evening between
the hours of six and eight O'Clock. Not onlS
attend yourself, but bring your neighbor'
with you.
Your duty, however, does not end in merel,
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22.-Flour firm; win
ter supertine S2350250; do extras, $4,000
2.S5; Pennsylvania roller clear, 81, ,150325;
do do straight S33O0J40; western winter,
clear, S3l5G335 Wheat steady, higher, with
6934c bid and zoe. asked for January. Corr
quiet. firm, with 33l4c bid and 3316c. asked
for January. Oats quiet, firm, with 241ec. bid
and 2jc. asked for January. Hay strong;
good to choice timothy $l6. Beef and pork
steady. Lard steady; western steam, $3.50.
Butter steady; western creamery, l4920c.; do.
factory ,S0l516c.; Elgins, zoe. imitation cream
cry, l30l7c.; New York dairy, l00l9c.; do.
creamery, l46l9c.; Pennsylvania and west
ern creamery prints, extra, 20c; do. choice,
l9c; do. fair TO good, l56lSc.; prints jobbing at
21lt24c Cheese firm; large 714010l4c.; small,
7346lu34c.; part SKINS 3l4@jc.; full skins. "a
&c. Eggs dull; New York and Pennsylvania,
l716@lS16c.; ice house, l56lGc. western fresh,
l71Rc; southern. lG0l7c.
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HAMMOND IN PERIL.
Urgent kilograms from Friends Of the
American Prisoner in the TransvaaI.

Urgent kilograms from Friends Of tho
American Prisoner in the TransvaaI.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23-John Hays
Hammond, the American engineer is evil
IDENTIFY in serious danger in tho Transvaal.
Urgent cabegrams were received here
last night by friends The cablegrams
are dated New Castle, Natal, Jan. 22 As
New Castle is long distance from the
Transvaal, it is thought they We're Snug
gled through, and therefore better repre-
sent the situation than any previously re-
ceived here
The messages are signed by ]. J. Curtis,
who is son of George Y, Curtis, the
grandson Of J. Storey, once justice of the
supreme court Of the United States, and a
nephew of w. w. Storey, the sculptor.
A message addressed to II lrry Creswell,
city and county attorney III as follows:
Exert your influence to help Ham
mond. He is confined with sixtytof us in
the Pretoria prison. He has long been
taken as one of the ringleaders and unless
some radical measures are taken by our
government he will be made to suffer for
the sins of others, for which he is in no
way responsible"
Another message says
81 earnestly beg you to use your in1u-
ence to protect Hammond from the con
sequences of a mistake which has been
made by others in this unfortunate bust
ness. He is not guilty, has been wrongfully
confined in Jail for the past ten days, and
the Transvaal government refuse to admit
him to bail"
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FRANKFORT, Jan 23.-Relations between
the supporters of Blackburn and Hunter
are more strained than ever. Hunter camo
within one vote of election yesterday
and his opponents are said to be con
ternplating iilibustering or some means for
preventing decisive result until Wilson's
successor is elected, Hunter had sixty
eight votes, all the Republican votes ex-
cept Senator Siege who held out for viii
son, and was hissed as were all the Dem
ocrats who did not vote for Blackburn,
who got fifty-eight votes. Populist Poor
cast his vote for Hunter, while Populiat
Burlington voted for Blackburn
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-23

HARRISBURG, Jan. % The state board
of agriculture, at its annual meeting yes
terday, refused TO be legislated out of ex-
istence by declining the appropriation Of
81, 900 made by the last Legislature. Here
after the members will pay their expenses
in attendance on the boards sessions.
These officers were elected: President,
Governor Hastings; vice presidents, Louis
Piollett of Bradford, Samuel Downing of
Chester and e. G. Hutchinson of Hunt
ingdon; executive committee, J. A. Herr
of Clinton, c. Cooper of Lancaster, Ga
brieI Hester of Dauphin, j. j. Thomas of
Cambria, G. G. Hepburn of Delaware, ia
son Saxton of Montgomery and w. Shan
afelt of Clarion; secretary, Thomas j.
Edge.
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Ex-Leglslators Indicted for Dribery.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 23.-Throe ex-mem-
bers of the legislature have been indicted
on charges of bribery. True bills were
found against ex-senator John Geyer for
soliciting SiOO from w. f. Burdell, of this
city, for his influence in securing the pas
age of q bill in the interest of the Ohio
Savings Bank and Trust company, in 1893,
and against ex- Senator Gear for soliciting
$3.50 from ID. II. Gaumer, of GAINESVILLE, in
the Iden-Gauger election contest in 1899.
Three counts were found against ex-Sena-
tor l.. G. Oil, as follows: Soliciting $3.50
from ex-senator Iden in the Iden- Gauger
election contest, accepting $3.50 from Iden
in same, offering and promising to give
Senator Avery, of Cleveland, S166 for his
influence in holding up in committee two
bills in the interest of the Ohio State uni
versity. Gear and Geyer are Democrats
and Oil a Republican. 1t is said that
other indictments are probable.
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BROOKLYN, Jan. 23.-An Illicit distillery
at 100 Meeker avenue was raided yesterday
afternoon by secret service agents. The
plant was found in full operation, and the
surprise was complete. Five men were
found at work and placed under arrest.
r icy were Louis Raffiman, who says
he is from Bloomingdale, n j.; Moses
Weiserton, of New York, and Henry Schif-
fer Abraham Schiller and Marcus Slo.
ham, all of whom gave their Meeker ave
nue. address. A still of eighty gallons ca
pacity and another of sixty gallons, with
other paraphernalia, large quantity of
mash, and horse and wagon were seized.
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The I'd. Loul. molocaust.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23.-The bodies q
three flremen from which life had been
crushed by falling floors were yesterday
taken from the ruins of the A. 5. Aloe &
Co. building, at Ais Broadway. Three
others slightly injured were recovered dur
ing the night. This makes IA total Of three
killed and six injured as follows: Killed
John Stanton, aged 35, married, two chill
dren Nimrod Kaykerly, aged % years
married, three children; James Roddy
aged %, unmarried. The disaster was du,
TO the rottenness of the timbers which
held up the floors.
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MENDoNcA AND DEPEW.
The Brazilian Minister Crltirizes state-
ments OF the American Orator.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2j-Scnor Salvador
de Mendonca, minister from Brazil to tho
United States, in communication to the
Washington Post with reference to Mr..
Depew's speech before the New York Bar
association, writes as follows;
"NIr. Depew's fears that Venezuela or
Brazil would be willing to sell portion
of their territory seems to carry him to
the conclusion that protcctorate Of the
United States of America over its Latin
neighbors would become indispensable.
From his Ignorance of the actual condi-
ton of the Latin American nations he ex-
torts the argument that the only device to
keep such nations in good behavior to-
ward the European powers is to keep
thom outside of the protectorate Of the
powerful republic of the north.
"lf Mr. Chauncey NJ Depew were as
well acquainted with the Latin American
countries as he is with the financial rela-
tions between this country and Europe he
would know that at present there are no
dictators in South America, but presidents,
elected in accordance with the constitu-
tional laws Of the countries, and chat there
is as much security for life and property
either of ctizons or Foreigners in Brazil,
Chile or Argentine as there is in the
United States on England, and that no self
respecting Latin American nocion would
countona1rH the idea of "a pro,ectoratc,
even if OIoSAi to them by their best and
most powerful friend.
"The principal article of Mr. Depew's
theory is merely an absurdity When the
United States proclaimed, in 1923, the
Monroe doctrine, its population amounted
to 10000, 900, and at this time this country
had been twice victorious in foreign wars.
1t is not much to assume that a country
like Brazil, with population at present
of Is, 1900, 600 and after seyenty-four years
of constitutional government, never ag-
gressive but always peaceful and self re-
liant, would not require a protectorate to
maintain its sovereignty and indepen'
dence."