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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Vesper Correspondence.

Editor Wood County Reporter.-In
volume 40, No. 7, Thursday, February
10, 1897, | see in the local items from
here something about Vesper. | am a
new conner here, having located here
recently with my little family. We all
like the place but realize that many i'm
provements are necessary. Perhaps we
will have them when the robins nest
again, then Nesper will look much
better.
was very much pleased with your
paper that came into my hands to-day.
| have been accustomed to reading the
weekly papers around Cumberland,
Wis, and consider your paper excellent
compared with those [ have been read
ing. We know through your medium
what there is going on around us. [
notice in tie Vesper items local about
changing the name of Vespcr to Har-
lem. understand that the correspond
ent here for your paper is young lady.
l want to say that think it very nice
occupation for a young lady. | desire
to ask your correspondent what she has
against the name of Harlem. That
name is taken from one of the finest
cities in Holland. Any person making
an European trip and visiting Holland
will be sure to see Harlem. This city is
where Lawrence Roster, the inventor
of printing, was born. Harlem is known
all oyer the world for her cheese mar
kets, and possesses the largest wagon
factory in the world. 1t is noted city.
Will the Vesper correspondent be
kind enough to explain whether
Nesper is an American or Latin name?
| think Vesper is Latin word and is
taken from a religious mystery. The
first, or morning service III church We
call the "mass;" the afternoon service
we call ''vespers." | think Vesper is a
very fine name. 1t reminds me of my
holiest duties, but Harlem is preferable
becaue it calls back to memory many
pleasant recollections Of great city in
Holland. Therefore | am in favor Of
changing the name Nesper to Harlem.
Yours respectfully,
c. \. NERNEULEN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Mabel Engral1am Tlarried.

1t will be pleasing to Miss Mabel's ole
school girl friends in this city, where
she was born and raised to woman,lood
to know of her marriage in London
England, recently. The MilwauF &c
Sentinel and Journal contained the fol
lowing items about her:
Mabel Ingraham, only daughter of J
E. lngraham of DAILY, Wis, was married
Wednesday at the Church of the An
nunciation, Buyanston square, London
Eng, to Arthur Sadlier Leighton OF
Ipswich. The brides father, James E.
lngraham, was for many years one of
the owners of the Wood County Re-
porter at Grand apids.-Sentinel
Mabel Ingraham, only daughter of J.
E. Ingraham of DAILY, Wis, was mar
ried Wednesday at the Church of the
AnnunciatioD, Buyanston square, Lon
don, Eng, to Arthur Sadlier Leighton
of Ipswich. The ceremony was as quiet
as possible. Mrs. Iugraham gave her
daughter away. The HONEYMOON will
be spent on the continent. This Amer
lean BRIDE of Briton is the daughter of
a former Wisconsin newspaper man.
James E. Ingraham was for many years
one of the prOprietors Of the Wood
County Reporter of Grand Rapids, his
brother-inlaw, H. B. Philleo, being the
editor, while another brother-in-law,
"Jack' Brundage, himself a former
owner of the Reporter, conducted the
Tribune. Ingraham & Philleo sold out
their paper to the Fontaine brothers,
who had learned the business in the
office, about twenty years ago, and
abOut the same time Brundaop trans
fprred his Office to his son. Brundage
and Phileo went to North Dakota to
take up homesteads, and have both died
within few years. Ingraham engaged
in cranberry culture, numbering, etc,
and has added to his fortunes since he
went out Of the newspaper business.
The little town of DAILY, where he lives,
is on the Wisconsin valley division of
the st. Paul road, in the southwestern
part of Wood county, in the midst of
the most famous cranberry region of
the state, town built among marshes
which in good seasons produce thous-
ands of barrels of berries.-Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Texas and presentation of silver service
to the ship.
Badge of the n. Z. A. admits YOU
free 10 eyerything.)
OFF TO NENICO.
Start tonight on the Mexican trip.
1t will cover a distance of 5000 miles
from Galveston. Will travel directly
across this great state of Texas to Eagle
Pass, thence 60 out of the United States
into the Republic of Mexico, over the
international Ry. Returning, travel by
way of Mexican Central Railway. Stop
four days in the City of Mexico and on
Sunday next will witness a genuine
Mexican bull fight. Probably fifty or
more cities in the land of mystery and
romance will be visited 4 special train
of Pullman palace sleepers will carry
the party and stop-overs are to be made
whenever they desire. Shall not write
more until l get home. Uutil then au
revoir.
Sincerely your brother,
c. EDMoNDE LANIGNE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Death of Frank L. Raymond.

\ telegram was received here Tues
day from Lake Benton, Minnesota, an
nouncing the death of Frank Raymond
the eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Raymond of this city Monday. 1t gave
no particulars as to cause of death and
at this writing 10 letter has been re-
ceived giving particulars. Frank left
here in 1887, for Lake Benton, Min
nesota, where he has ever since resided.
Owned a farm and worked it all these
years. Was married out there and
leaves a wife and three children. He
was 81 years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Death of rIrs. Emma Voyer.


Like thread of gold in this web of strife
is our trust in heaven and future life
A patient, loving, Christian mother
has gone to her reward after II years of
poor health as a result of consumption.
She was resigned and anxIously await
ing the summons. Had made every
preparation to meet her God and was
perfectly willing to go. Death was well
come to her. She was devoted Chris
tian while living and did not fear DEATH
but met it bravely and resiguedly. She
passed away Monday morning, at 8
o'clock, in the presence of her children
and near relatives.
Mrs. Emma Eoyer was born in Orbe,
Switzerland, August 81, 1871, and was,
therefore, 80 years, months and %
days old She came to this country
with her sisters in 1850 and settled in
St, Louis; came to Wisconsin in 1857;
was married to Mr.. Severe Noyer in
Centralia, on the 11th day Of July, 1859,
where she has ever since resided.
Mrs. Voyer leaves two sisters-Mrs.
E. Dutruit of Merrill and Mrs. E. B.
Rossier of Centralia; and two brothers
Capt. Z. Mennett, Centralia, and
Adolph Mennett of Las Vegas, Mexico.
Also six children, three boys and three
girls-George, Emanuel and Severe, and
Mrs. Emma Jones of Ishpeming, Mich
igan, Mrs. Laura Carroll of Doom, Iowa,
and Miss Belle who has been living
with her mother in Centralia.
Mrs. Noyer was confined to the house
and some Of the time to her bed for the
last two years, and at times suffered
greatly. She was a member of the
Congregational church and a devoted
Christian.
The funeral service was held Wednes-
day afternoon in Unity church, where
she had always found comfort in her
devotion, Rev. F. S. Wheeler officiating.
A large congregation were present to
pay their respects to the departed and
follow her remains to their last resting
place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
{. \. ' ERMEULEN.


Stevens Point Gazette: The editors
of the Stevens Point Post and Grand
Rapids National Zeitung have been de-
voting columns to personal and profes-
sional write-ups Of one another during
the past three months or more, and now
the Grand Rapids man announces that
he will start German paper in this
city about March 18th, to be known as
the Stevens Point Herold. If he does
this to get revenge out Of the editor of
the Stevens Point Post, the Post will
get the best of it. In other words, one
German paper in Stevens Point is a
grand suficiency-for the publisher.
Yes, it's disgusting to read the edi-
torial comment in both papers and the
editors ought to be ashamed of them
selves. The readers are disguised with
the slanderous matter in both papers.
If true it would be awful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to F. L.
Steib & Co. for the latest and best of
everything in the drug line. They sell
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures of bad colds, Group and
whooping cough. When IN need Of
such medicine give this remedy a
trial and you will be more than pleased
with the result.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

The city has paid all the Indebtedness
of the association amounting to 81 $40,
and has received deed of said pro-
perty from the officers of said associa-
ton. 1t will now be held by the city
for public PURPOSES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Fair Grounds now Owned by the City
of Grand Rapids.

Ats meeting of the stockholders of
the Wood County A. and NJ. association,
in which l ,130 shares of the l 1,49l were
represented, the city of Grand Rapids,
through the common council, made the
association the following proposition:
RESOLVED, By the common council of
the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin:
That said city offer, and does hereby
offer, to purchase from the Wood County
Agricultural and Mechanical assO-
citation what is known as the 8" Fair
Grounds" of said association, situate in
said city of Grand Rapids, being the
northeast quarter of tie southwest
quarter of section17, township %, north
of range east, except such part thereof
as has been sold to other parties; and
to pay therefor the sum of 81 600, or so
much of said sum as may be necessary
to pay off the judgments and debts now
existing against said association, buC not
In all exceeding said sum. In addition
to said consideration said city offers to
allow said association the right TO use
said grounds for the purpose of its an
nual county fair for the term of five
years from this date
PROVIDED FURTHER, If the said sum of
81 500 shall not be sufficient, after pay
ing ali the debts that are liens on said
lands, to pay all other debts, then said
debts that are not liens shall be paid
pro rata by said city
Attested: GEO. w. BAKER,
GEO. B. BRAzEAU, Mayor.
City Clerk.
After a spirited discussion of the
above proposition a vote was taken upon
the adoption of said resolution, which
resulted as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Fresh Lake Perch at
4 cents per lb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

1000 pounds Of salted Lake
Trout at
5 cents per lb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

A full line of Choice Family
Flour and Mill Stuffs of all kinds
at bottom prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Extra Diamond Drips table
sirup, smooth, light color at
p cents per gallon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Ginger Snaps at
5 cents per lb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

All Package Coffees at
Is cents per lb.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

Asbestos formerly IN use now has a
formidable competitor in she blue as
besto- of South Africa The latter "a
less than half as heavy. and furnishes
finer and longer hbres, which have
been worked into webs but little in
ferior % those made Of vegetable fiber,
are absolutely hreproof. and resist
most known chemicals. corrosive va
pors, and atmospheric influences.
A blue asbestos rope, three fourth,
Of an inch In diameter. was weighted
az one end with 22O pounds. aud ex-
posed 20 a constant fame from a large
gas Jet. So that a considerable portion
90 It's length was surrounded bv fire
IL only broke after twenty two hours.
The asbestos rope has only two-thirds
the strength of a new hemp rope. hut
IA they grow older the proportion
changes in favor of tAe former, since
II Is bat little affected by the atmos-
phere The blue asbestos fiber IL
also worked iato mattresses for hospi-
tails. which are cooler IA summer aud
warmer IN winter than those IF ami
NAL hair or vegetable fiber A. an
experiment hremen's apparel "a be-
Ing manufactured from the fiber -
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

At the last congress Of German vine
yardists Professor Workman reported
that he had found living bacteria in
wine which had been bottled twenty
five 10 thirty years.
1, il said that the patterns on tho
finger tips are not only unchsngeable
through life, bat the chance Of the fin
ger prints Of two persons being alike
IL less than one chance in sixty-forr
billions.
Among the animals which surpass
man n the ratio If brain weight 20 body
weight are the following. Among the
Rodeatia squirrels and mice. among
the Primates many old ani new world
monkeys.
Air can not be easily liquified. hut
according - the American Nachinist.
the difficulty Of putting IL 20 any prac-
tlcai use lies IN me fact that IL must bs
stored and transmitted AZ tempera-
ture q more than 200 degrees below
zero.
II - reported that commercial oils
are 20 have another addition. In China
u Il stated that a ssiccesSfui extraction
Of tea-seed OIL has been obtained. 1t
IL said 80 be slightly pungent but edi-
BILE. anil also OF consistency which
makes IL a valuable lubricator for ane
machinery.
Colonel Davidson. Of Edinburgh.
~ho. besides being the inventor II the
elonr tel bullet with cona'urea. u
telescope sights for sporting guns. and
~ the method II laying guns and NOR
fnr4 i- fha .nIffrta.nr ,...a -. ~ -.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

cables operating through The cylinder,
aided by n mechanism greatly resem-
bling that portion of an umbrella which
comes into action when the umbrella
Is opened. BY means II this mechan-
ism the gigantic arms are raised until
they are horizontal. the cars IN the
meantime being carried outward and
upward until they reach point $50
feet above the ground. the diameter Of
the huge circle formed by the sus-
pended cars being also $50 feet. When
the highest point has been reached an
other mechanism comes into play and
the suspended cars ara swung slowly
around IN a circle. after which they
are lowered % the ground. The sides
of the cars are OF glass. SO that the
passengers may secure an extensive
view OF the surrounding country.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

residence of the Countess of Camper
down. The accompanying illustration
is published in the Gardeners Maya
zine. Mr.. Masterson, the gardener at
Weston House, writes that 1.-The tree is
admired at all times of the year, but
more especially when covered with
large handsome clusters of flowers.
In autumn, when laden with quaint
ties OF big fruits, it also presents an
attractive appearance, and there are
many who also admire the tree when
the stems are bare. and. certainly at
this season it is interesting, "a the
training is very remarkable. The tree
seldom fails to ripen a heavy crop of
fruits, cropping right down to the
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

There is "a new kind OF fish on view
IN the Aquarium. II comes from Ber-
muda aud Is called the trunk fish.
Three specimens are on view.
With "A little stretch of the ina gina
tion the fish looks somewhat like a
Saratoga trunk IL has triangular
cross section. its belly being Hat and
iSs sides rising from a sharp angle to
sharper edge along the back. Along
these edges are queer flaps tina. re-
sem6le the rufles on sofa cushion.
The scales are thick and hard When
viewed head on il looks remarkably
like pig without legs It's tail does
not seem 10 fit at all. The body seems
10 cut off abruptly sone distance from
where the tail should be aud the
caudal appendage stuck on wherever
it would go.-New York Herald.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07
COLONEL TOM ocHlLTREE.
The National Character who Tested ITiA
rili- Through Congress.


rili- Through Congress.
Colonel Tom Ochiltree became
national character few years ago
when be cameto Congress as Repre-
sentative from Texas. He was con-
spicuous 10 look upon. and ne rarely
said anything that was not consp.c-
uOus. Tie made friends md ne was SO
good -natured 70 his enemies and so
quick with his Wit that the men who
were opposed 20 him were anxious &C.
get over their tits He was pointed
ont ON the floor of the House a. the
first native Congressman from bic
state. IL was also related thar has
district was wider and longer than
many Of the States Of Europe. reach
Ing over u territory Il twenty seven
counties. and running from the gulf O.
Eagle Pass. ON the bio G-nnle This
area comprised $1,000 square miles
ochiitree was practically the king oi
II. re was the only man n the lis
trict when power was ~ confederation
Ochitree went 60 the top OF capital
favoritiSm az q single bound he was
prince If .tory-tellers. The beauty
81 his humor WAS that it hit no one So
hard as II hit him -eif He was "a Joke
20 himself. lie rarely appeared upon
the floor ~ the Forty eighth Congress
That he did not put the House into O.
furore If laughter. The country mem
hers used 10 declare that he was more
fun than the iainstrels. His bills anc
appropriations wee TESTED through
tie Jest always bearing strong argu
ment why Texas and Texas harbor-
should be the especial care Of the
country. He called himself the Red.
headed Ranger from Texas. and ia,
ttle was enough 90 get hum a hearina
before tho business committee. Itwa>
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

Last summer an ingenious woman
found an ornamental use for an old
umbrella frame. A large nail was
driven in the end of the wooden han
die, SO it would press into the ground
with more ease, the frame was opened
and the handle planted in the middle
of a round flower bed. \ pretty trail
ing vine that had white blossom was
placed where each wire rib of the um-
brella came and twined around. Low
towering plants were placed around
the remaining portion of the bed 10
keep it in good form. York
Journal
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

than anything else which might bs
mentioned. The part corresponding
TO the stick of the umbrella is an i'm.
mense cylinder, thirty feet in diameter,
constructed of steel plates firmly
riveted, making a standpipe which
rears its head $50 feet above the level
of the ground. At the extreme top OF
this cylinder are fastened twelve long
arms. resembling the ribs of an UNI
brella. These are steel trusses, reach
ing almost to the ground. Atthe lower
end of each of these ribs IS suspended
q car for carrying passengers, each car
having a capacity for twenty persons.
These monster ribs are raised by by.
draulic power. actinS bv means of steel
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

Switzerland has always been fore
most ia the cause of charity. Recently
a society has been formed which has
most commendable objects. The State
subsidies and the police authoritiss
assist the operations Of this society.
which has been founded for the purpose
of aiding poor travellers. In the canton
of Aargua refugees are now provided on
the main thoroughfares az regular in
tervals. where bonafide travellers on
foot, VINO are seeking work or who are
passing through the country for "a lcgi-
innate purpose. can obtain refresh
ment and a nights lodging. The
Berne Consul says the beneficial "
suits # the scheme are likely TO cause
is extension throughout Switzerland.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

The Maharaja OF Durbangab. q
small State in India, is advertising
two somewhat unusual wants. One
is for al elephant doctor on a pay of
S15 month with allowances. The
other is for an experienced chef dc
cuisine" proficient in teaching the Gu
linary art in all its branches. The
wages for the Hindoo cook are not
stated. The Mahsrsja being of the
highest caste usually cooks the food
for his own consumption with his own
hands.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

roots have penetrated considerable
distance and come into contact with
the stable drains, thus deriving the
nourishment required by SO large "A
tree. The fruits are seldom thinned.
as the tree - 40 vigorous "a 10 he capa-
BILE ~ carrying very large crops. and
yet the fruits weigh from half pound
% one and a half pounds each. The
totai weight OF the crop last year was
two hundrelweight Many first prizes
have oeen won from tins tree. includ-
iny iirsts az the Crystal Palace IN 1894
aal lSgJ."
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

Fletcher 4 Co, of San Diego, have
been bothered with rats Recently
Mr.. Fletcher took 20 the store one of
his pet eats; huge fellow. apparently
we'll able 70 take care of himself
When the store was locked up for the
night, pussy was prisoner. When
the clerks opened up in the morning
pussy was still prisoner, but he was
hanging by his claws aud teeth from
the ceiling; there was considerable
hair missing from his back, and one Of
his hind legs was badly chewed.
Forty rats, each the size of one kitten,
were too many against one cat the
size of two kittens. Hence pussy's re-
treat 10 the roof.-San Diego Gal
Tribune.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

his custom 70 send in word 70 an inn
portant session of close -mouthed
and dignifed committee that the
Red headel Ranger FROM Texas" hal
a few remarks he would like o. make
covering a few points Ia measure the
august body had IN It's pigeon-holes.
The admission of Ocniitree meant "A
good laugh-a long series Of good
iaughS-end 1t Is part Of Legislative
tradition that the Colonel stories have
done for him what plain, unvarnished
and prosaic logic failed 10 90 for others
Chicago Times Herald.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07

25S. 81 .125 chickens and 26. 73S. 3l5
othor fowls. ia that year the Ameri-
can hens laid 9,S3G. C74,992 eggs.
There are now $50, 600, 900 chickens.
which viii lay this year 1890. 600. b.
600 eIgs. These eggs are worth
Sl6J, OO0, 900, and the poultry meat sold
daring the year will bring Si2j. Ooo. 900.
which gives $500, 900. 600 as a very low
estimate of the e.~nings of Mrs
American Hen for one year OF the
great depression.
The $50. 600. 600 hens are worth
sos. 900. 600 Of any mans money, but
we VIII not consider that. but take
simply the earnings of the hen. The
average length OF an egg Is two and
oae-half inches. The 1880. 600. 900
eggs Will. therefore, make a chain
542. Iailes long, while the total
weight of this production of hen fruit
Is at least S53. l2j tons
Does any reader Of the World real
ize what this immense production of
eggs and meat means 10 the country2
Here are few figures for comparison
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-08-07
oMAHA's IMMENSE UMBRELLA.
when Raised II VIII Ec $50 Feet Above
the Earth

The last Paris exposition hal IFS Eff
Eel tower. Chicago had as Ferris wheel.
Nashville has Is giant see-saw. The
department Of concessions Of the Oma-
ha trans-Mississippi exposition Of lS9S
has also received an application for
space sor the erection If novel me-
chauical device. II resembles the
framework OF a gigantic umbrella more