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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
SOUTH RYEGATE.

Last Monday the eXcursiOnists re-
turned from Boston.
Goodfellow & Craigie gave their en-
tertainment at East TOpsham one
evening the last of the week. Their
entertainment consists of moving pic
lures, which was very interesting.
The social that was held at Oliver E.
.Boardway's last Thursday evening was
fairly well attended.
Murdo Mcdonald left here for Scot
land on Thursday last. He expects to
return in the spring. .ul
Edward Partridge has moved from
GrotOn into one of DR., Darling's tene-
ments.
Rev. George Scott, a missionary and
native of India. preached at the Re-
formed Presbyterian church last Sun
day. and will stop in Ryegate for a few
days with the Rev. S. A. Jackson.
James Craigie was in Bradford We'd
nesday arranging for his entertain
ment, which will take place next Tues
day evening.
II. T. Wheeler of Lowell, Mass,
was in town the last of the week visit
ing old friends.
Hon. w. w. Grout notified the two
candidates for postmaster in this place
to appear before him with their petit
tions on Saturday at the st. Johnsbury
House in st. Johnsbury. Miss Marion
Hall took with her to assist in the mat
ter Samuel Miller, j. ID. McAllister
and VIM. T. George; Mr.. Hubbard took
with him II. R. McNiece and Pringle
Gibson. The contest began soon after
they reached ST. Johnsbury and lasted
about four hours. Every inch of the
ground was fought over, and nearly
every patron of the office that had
signed either petition was questioned,
and the result was as follows: Miss
Hall had IS straight votes and in
doubt; Mr.. Hibbard had II and no
doubtful ones. The Hon. Mr.. Grout
then told Miss Hall that as long as she
was already postmaster it would not
be necessary for a new appointment.
We hope now the war is ended that
peace will prevail in South Ryegate
once more. "A
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
WELLS RIVER.

Mrs. DR.. Hickok OF Malone is visit
ing friends here.
Dr. Munsell has closed his Office and
has gone to Harwich, Mass, for two
weeks. 4S
Mr.. and Mrs. Amidon of Boston
were guests of K. Baldwin last week.
F. w. George went to Burlington on
Monday.
A41-2 pound girl was born on Mon
day to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest McCrillis
Rev. Wesley c. Haskell preached
his first sermon last Sunday. A re
ception will be given him on Friday
eveningat the ladies' parlors to which
all of the parish are invited.
We are glad to note that J. F. Hale
is doing well at the Burlington hospi-
tai.
James T, Dalton of Worcester, Mass.
is at home'for a few days.
The Orange Association of Ministers
held a meeting here Thursday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
To Cure Catarrh

Do not depend upon snuffs, inhalants or
other local applications. CatarTh is a
constitutional disease, and can be success
fully treated only by means of a consti-
tutional remedy like Hoods SarSaparilla.
which thoroughly purifies the blood and
removes the scrofulous taints which cause
catarrh. 1 lie great number of testimoni-
ais from those who have been cured of ca
tarrh by Hoods Sarsaparilla prove the
unequalled power of this medicine to
conquer this disease. If troubled with
catarrh give Hoods Sarsaparilla a fair
trial at once.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
Old PeODle.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intOxicants but acts
as a tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the bowels and stomach, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aidingNature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it exactly what they need.
A. Wadleigh's.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
COPPFRFIFLD.

There will be a flag entertainment
given by the Copperfeld school Satur
day evening, Nov 18th. No admission
will be charged. A collection will be
taken at the close of the entertainment
for the purpose of raising money to
buy a flag for the school building. All
are cordially invited to come and bring
their friends with them.
N. NJ. SARGENT. teacher.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12

Without pain or detention from business
with the new remedy, Neurotic Pile Oint-
ment. 1t not only Immediately relieves
but permanently cures piles. Hundreds
whom we have cured. Send SOC. for a
large box, postage paid and sealed. Our
physician, an eminent specialist on piles,
answers all inquiries cheerfully. Every
thing confidential and all correspondence
sealed. Write details of your case at
once to the Neurotic Oil Co., Burlington,
vt. A. Il. Clarke, druggist. has the rem
edy in stock.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
WEST NFWRJJRV

The sacrement of the Lords supper
will be celebrated next Sunday at the
Union meeting house at II o'clock by
Rev. r. H. AbercrOmbia.
The Lauies missionary meeting will
be held at Mrs James Minard's on
Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
THETFORD.

There will be a literary entertain
ment and chicken pie supperin Acad-
envy Hall this friday evening. All
are cordially invited to come.
Frank Clark and wife are stopping at
her fathers, A. Prescott. 79F1T
Minnie and Dan Coombs recently
visited relatives at Fairlee.
Mrs. Luther Warrington is visiting
her sister in Massachusetts,.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
WESTVILLE.
rving Emery is better.

Irving Emery is better.
R. T. Hewitt was in Topsham last
Wednesday.
A. Chase and William Clark are Wis
iting at Abner Goodwin's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Chase visited in
Wells River last week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
You had rather
have what you want


than to haze to take what you can
get when it costs you just as much,
hadn't you? Taking it for granted
that you had, why not look where
there is the largest variety to Sc
lect from?
| have the largest and best as
sortment of Ladies Furnishings,
Infants and Childrens Clothing,
Ferris Waists for Children and the
Oneita Union Suits in fleece lined,
wool and part wool, that / have
ever carried.
| shall be pleased to give you my
attention in regard to
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
Those Dreadful Sores
They Continued to Spread In Spite
OF Treatment but Now They are
Healed Wonderful Work.

Healed A Wonderful Work.
"For many years l have been great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of my
limbs My foot and limo became dread
fully swollen. When / stood up could
feel the blood rushing down the veins of
this limb. One day accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. 1 concluded /
needed blood purifier anu began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In a short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me so much suffering, began to heal. /
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. l cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. E.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.
ood's s1 psf'iia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12

Cold evenings are with Us
and do you want to warm
your par1or or bedroom? IF
you do; boy the
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12

For Sale!

The farm known as the John S.
George farm, situated ! 1-3 miles
south of Wells River village, con-
sisting of g acres of fine meadow
land and about 300 acres of pasture
wood and timber. This farm cots
about 80 tons Of hay, besides filling
a 100 tom si1o and about 80 tons
of other fodder.
The house is two-story 24x36, with L, barn
42xt00, horse barn 28x32; barns are equip-
ped with horse pitch-fork, running water at
house and barn; house has rooms and has
been shingled and painted lately. For terms
and further particulars apply to
F. w. GEORGE,
soft Wells River, Vt.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
Dinner n Sets

at 5000, former price $40.
In order to make room
for Our new stock of Wall
Papers, we have placed all
our small lots by them
selves and marked them
10c. and t5c. roll. You
will find in this lot paper
that retailed at 20c., 25c.,
Doc. to SOC. roll.
Have just received $500
yards extra quality 40-in.
Cotton at Sc. yard. Good
judges can hardly distin-
guish this from Lockwood
Cotton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
Mr.. William Hawley Smith.

Is best known to the public by his
remarkable story, "The Evolution Of
Dodd," which is doing more to remodel
the public schools Of this Country than
any one influence that has ever been
brought to bear upon them. This story
and his volume of essays, "Walks and
Talks" have given him national repu-
tatlon as an author, and as he has also
acquired an equally extended popularity
as platform artist, both by his own
individual work before the public for a
series of years, and more recently by
his association with the late "Bill' Nye,
whom he most ably assisted during
the whole of the last and most
brilliantly successful season of Americas
greatest humorlst. In this position
Mr.. Smith had the delicate and difficult
task of sustaining the roll that had
previously been filled so successfully by
such eminent artists as Mr.. James
Whitcomb Riley and the late Nh. A P.
Burbank, and it is no discredit to his
predecessors to say that the universal
verdict Of the public was that the "Nye-
Smith Combination" was one Of the
best and most satisfactory ever made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

cue her possessions. When he had
picked up the rolling dimes and pen
MES and restored them with the other
articles to the purse, he saw that she
was still uneasy.
rs anything missing?" he asked So
licitously.
''No. That is, nothing but penny"
Oh and lifting his hat, he walked
on, not having received so much as a
"thank-you' for the service. But then
she was very pretty.
There is climax to this story. When
the young woman had ceased looking
Tor lost property she went on her way,
and the street gamin darted across the
street from his post of observation
AID in a moment he had found that lost
penny under the stone where he saw
it roll, and as he walked away with
it hidden in his cheek butter wouldn't
nave melted in his mouth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
DYSPEPSIA PROOF.
The Eskimos Defy All Lava, of Hygiene
and Thrive.

Dely ah Lava OF tty SiGnG
and Thrive.
Much S said about American dys-
pepsia, but there is one native race of
America that is certainly not greatly
troubled by the modern curse, says Pop
ular Science News. The sturdy little
Esquimaux defy all the laws of hygiene
and thrive. The Esquimau, like the or
binary dweller in America, eats until
he is satisfied, but there is this differ
ence-that he never is satisfied while
shred of the feast remains unconsumed.
His capacity is limited by the supply,
and by that only.
He cannot make any mistake about
the manner of cooking his food, for as
a rule he does not cook it, nor, so far
as the blubber or fat of the arctic ami
NAL is concerned, about his method of
eating it, for he simply does not eat it;
he cuts it into long strips an inch wide
and an inch thick and then lowers the
strips down his throat as one might
lower a rope into a well.
And after all that he does not suffer
from Indigestion. He can make a good
meal OIL the HeSn ana SKIN OF the wall
rus, provision so hard and gritty that
in cutting up the animal the knife must
be continually sharpened.
The teeth of a little Esquimau child
will meet in bit of walrus skin as the
teeth of an American child would meet
in the flesh of an apple. And that when
the hide of the walrus is from one-half
to one and one-half inches in thickness
and bears considerable resemblance to
the skin of an elephant. The Esqui-
mau child will bite and digest it, too,
and never know what dyspepsia means.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
ARMENIA.

Rev. S. L. Brooks came up from
StrOngs Prairie, on Friday last, to at
tend the church entertainment given
the same evening, returning on Sat
urday.
Miss Matte StOwell closed sue
cessful term of school in the JOslyn
district on Friday last.
1.-THE entertainment. given on Friday
evening at the Rev. Brooks home.
was d complete success in every sense
Of the word, and one hard to beat in
almost any place. The pieces were all
well prepared, and the audience as
large as the room would accommodate.
After the exercises the tables were
spread with eatableS in which all
present shared alike: after supper was
served the Rev. Brooks spoke to the
audience on the welfare of the soul:
and thanking them for their kind
assistance in the up-building of God s
| cause, closed with prayer; after which
the crowd departed for their different
places Of abode.
Mrs. J. L. Warner is reported on
the sick list.
Rev. w. n. Smith conducted the
services here on Sunday last in place
of Rev. Brooks, who was unable to fill
the appointment on account of being
in the midst of series of revival
meetings at Strongs Prairie.
AS the spring election is drawing
near we understand there will be three
candidates in the field for the chair
manShip, Joseph Short, J. d. Harring
and Mr.. Gilman, either one of whom
we believe would serve the town we'll
in that capacity.
! The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Short died on Wednesday morn
ing last: cause unknown. The child
was apparently we'll up to the time of
its death. While Mr.. Short was
building the first fire in the morning
his wife called to him to come and see
what was the matter with the little
| one, and by the time he got back to
the bed it had passed away.
Springtime is coming and with it
will come the Inauguration of PreSi-
dent-elect Mckinley. What will come
next? If it is hard times. surely Nc
kinley will not be obliged to cross the
great waters to find them as did the
present administration.
The snow came thick and fast Sun
| day night, making glad the hearts of
many who were anXiOuSly waiting for
it to come. but how long it will stay is
another thing.
r Mrs. James Babb left Monday night
for an extended visit with relatives at
Fulton, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
BABCOCK.

Mr.. r. G. Herring made business
trip to Iomah Monday, returning Tues
day night.
Mr.. Robert Rogerson of Portage
spent few days here early IN the week
looking over his business interests. He
was the guest of his brother-in law, Mr..
Anton Brost.
Mr.. John Randall, the popular Maus-
ton stockman, has been in town and
vicinity for several days buying cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. F. Noltner left for
Oconomowoc Monday evening.
The Remington saw mill will COM
meuce operations in the near future.
quite large lot of logs are already at
the mill and more are being hauled
there daily.
The local branch of the Woodmen OF
the World gave a very enjoyable and
successful masquerade dance, on Wash
lngton's birthday, to the members, their
friends and residents of Babcock and
vicinity. Mrs. Severson was award ed
the first ladies' prize and Mr.. Ed Lyons
the gentleman's prize.
Mr.. George Ward came down from
Merrill, Tuesday, and stopped over on
his way to Colby.
Attorney Henry Fitch transacted
business here Monday and Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
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VESPER.

Leo Cerwenka of Sherry visited with
friends here on Sunday.
G. n. Vermeulen made a business
trip to Milwaukee the latter part OF
the week.
A. Cole and wife returned from theil
visit to Iowa on Thursday last.
Mr.. J. Searls of Grand Rapids took
dinner at the White house, Wednes,
day.
W. H. Birmingham visited with
friends at DeXterville on Sunday.
Winnie White and Mabel McCamley
of Grand Rapids spent few days at
the home of the former.
John Green and family will leave in
few days for Louisiana, where John
intends to work in saw mill.
Mrs. NJ. Adams is quite sick this
week.
P. J. Flanagan and sister Nellie
drove to Grand Rapids, Sunday, to
attend church.
G. n. Vermeulen left Wednesday for
Iowa, before his return he will visit
points in Michigan and southern Wis
cOnSin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
PORT EDWARDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Eichsteadt attended
church in Grand Rapids Sunday last.
Mrs. Ii. Halvorsen drove to Grand
Rapids, Friday, and was accompanied
home by her daughter, Miss Ida, who
is attending the public schools.
Miss Minnie Hansen is i'll with the
measles.
L. NJ. Alexander attended the Ep-
worth League convention at Appleton
on his way to Milwaukee last Friday.
Mrs. w. A. Brazeau is the victim of a
severe cold this week.
E. Eichsteadt arrived home Saturday
after two days trip in the pulp wood
districts IN the interests Of the company.
Work on the dam is completed and
the pond is well filled as consequence.
Miss Mason accompanied Mr.. Garri-
son on his daily trip, one day last week,
and looked through the new mill.
Miss Ellen Thorsen of Rudolph spent
Sunday as the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Chris. Peterson.
Miss Arvilla Demarais spent Feb. %
visiting our school.
Irving Brazeau was the guest of his
brother, Sunday.
Among those who took advantage of
the fine weather last Sunday to drive
down to our village we noticed Geo. n.
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Arpin, Miss
Myrtle Stevens and Robert Rowland.
Mrs. Frances Edwards arrived here
Tuesday evening from Wausau, where
she has been visiting Mrs. B. H. Smith.
The pulp mill is running full force
night and day, and the pulp is begin
ming to stack up pretty high.
1t is expected that the paper will
start in soon. 1t is being dressed for
the occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
MOLTkE AND THE CHURCH.
His wife Was an English Woman,

HIS Wife Was English Woman,
Moltke's wife was of English origin,
but in his criticisms on England Nine.
Nloltke's descent made no difference to
the general. When he had to be mount
ed for some review and the duke of
Wellington provided him with a horse
he wrote to his wife: The Lord in his
wrath made the duke of Wellington
master of the horse. He understands
nothing about horses, so he provided
NE with an animal that had run at the
last races. | never rode q more I'M
comfortable one" In Moltke's letter
to his wife and other relatives this de-
Scription of the service in an English
church is described:
"The prayers last for about an hour,
in the course of which clergyman and
congregation alternately speak. The
consequence is that one passes about
half the time upon ones knees, which
seems an easy task, seeing that one is
provided with good velvet cushion and
an easy chair at ones back, but in other
respects it is really a chastisement.
AICeI tIlcSe LHe cndpter OF the Olu IeSta-
ment was read which describes how
Gideon Stays the five Amorite kings,
puts thcm in cave and hangs them on
trees, and how many towns he had de-
stroyed, killing the inhabitants to
man, and other certainly not very edi
flying things of the same character.
The sermon comes last of all, quite as
an accessory-a rhetorical exercise
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WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.
Notice Of Judicial Election

State of Wisconsin 90
Department of State, 90
Notice is hereby given, that at the Judicial
Election TO be held in the several towns, wards,
villages, and election districts of the State of
Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday of April, A. D..
1897, being the sixth day of said month, the fol-
lowing officers are to be elected, to-wit:
Justice of the Supreme Court in place of
Honorable Roujet D. Marshall, whose term of
uary, A. D. 1898.
a Circuit Judge for the Tenth Judicial Cir
cult, consisting of the counties of Florence,
Forest, Langlade, Outagamie and Shawano, in
place of Honorable John Goodland, whose
term of Office will expire on the first Monday in
January, A. D. 1898.
A Circuit Judge for the Sixteenth Judicial
Circuit, consisting of the counties of Lincoln,
Marathon, Oneida and Villas, in place of Hon
orable Charles V. Bardeen, whose term of office
Will expire on the first Monday in January, A.
D. 1898.
A Circuit Judge for the Seventeenth Judicial
Circuit, consisting of the counties of Clark,
Eau Claire and Jackson, in place of Honorable
w. f. Bailey, whose term of office Will expire
on the first Monday in January, A. D. 1898.
A County Judge for every county in the state,
whose several terms of office will expire on the
first Monday in January, A. D. 1898.
Such Municipal Judges as are required by
law to be elected at this time.
Said election to be held and conducted, votes
canvassed, and returns made in accordance
with law.
Given under my hand and official
rsr17 seal, at the Capitol, in the city of
t'-1-'Dl Madison this first day of February,
a. D. 1897.
HENRY CAssoN,
Secretary of State.
To the County Clerk of Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
HER LOSS HIS GAIN.
The Small Gamin Was the Only One Who
Came Out Ahead.

Dramatis personae, a small street
gamin leaning idly against a tree. On
the opposite side of the street young
woman, carrying her pocketbooll in her
hand. Coming toward her the ubiqui-
t3us man who rescues damsels in dis
tress. just as these two met on the
muddy crossing, the young woman
dropped her pocketbooll in the mud
1t fell open and the usual assortment
Of thimbles, pennies, scissors, samples
and dimes were scattered broadcast,
says the Detroit Free Press.
ALLOW me- said the young man, and
the owner Of the pocketbook blusbed
becomingly and allowed him to go
down on his knees in the mud to res
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
SPRING CREEK.

Geo. Thurber, who has been sick
with pneumonia, is now better.
Miss Ina Jefferson closed a success
full term of school in the Eli District
last week. She has secured the
Dawes school for the Spring term and
Louise Bidwell. of EaStOn, will teach
in the Ely District the next term.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Rous and
daughter Winnie attended the mas
querade at Friendship.
Mr.. j. W. Cunning and W. Hopper
of Friendship passed through here on
a business trip to Barnum last week.
Mr.. c. jacobson, of Strongs Prairie.
sold his cheese-making outfit to
parties at Necedah Junction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25
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Eighty Years Old.

Mrs. Jane Sampson celebrated her
SOth birthday on Wednesday the 9th
inst. She was among the first white
ladies to come into this section of the
State coming here in 1888. Her son
Henry Sampson was the third white
child born in Grand Rapids, March
LIST, 1912. A large number of the
early day settlers were present to aid
in celebrating the event.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Several hearings have been held on
the new fish and game bill and numer-
Gus amendments have been suggested.
Hearings will also be held this week
but no report will be made on the mea-
sure for some time. AS with the bill
two years ago there are many objections
to various parts of it and the committee
has difficult job before it to come any
where near satisfying all parties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-25

Assemblyman Whites bill throwing
open for inspection converts and sec
tartan hospitals came near meeting Its
death in the assembly as the state af-
fairs committee reported it for indet-
mite postponement but it was given a
new lease of life by being referred to
institutions.