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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
Alder d. Ora Y Married.

In the city Of San Francisco, Cal, on
Wednesday Dec. LIST, Albert d. Gray of
Graud Rapids, recently returned from
Alaska, was married to Miss Emily
Rible of California. The acquaintance
which resulted in the union of these
two young people was first formed at
Frisco while Mr.. Gray stopped in that
city to exchange gold dust at the mint
for $40 coins. He was then en- route to
Wisconsin from the Klondyke. Cupid s
arrows had made a lasting impression
and SO, after visiting a few weeks in
Grand Rapids with parents and friends-
Mr.. Gray went back to California for
the winter. The day before his depart
ure for the coast he limited his plans of
marriage to one or two intimate friends
here, but in general none were aware
Of his intentions. Miss Rible is %
years of age, Mr.. Gray is q,
Albert wrote from San Francisco on
the morning of his wedding day saying
that he was in good health and fine
spirits; that he was daily expecting
some authentic word from the Klon-
dyke to determine when he should
start back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
viii Close the Doors.

Postmaster f. B Brundage has made
it a practice for several months back to
leave the front door of the postofice
building unlocked all day Sundays so
that those having lock boxes were en-
abled to get mail from the Office at any
time before or after the regular hours of
distribution. This favor on the part of
our postmaster was certainly appre-
ciated by all patrons of the postoffice.
But lately gang of boys have made
this outside room a meeting place for
scuffling, smoking and other hoodlum
actions, whenever the postmaster was
absent. Mr.. Brundage has decided to
stop the nuisance by closing the doors.
Don't kick if you can't get your Sunday
mail as conveniently as you did hereto
fore, those awful boys are to blame.
The change will take effect Sunday
next. Hours, II to l. o'clock a. m,
6:45 to 7:30 p. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
RUDOLPH.

Pat Conway transacted business at
Mosinee Saturday.
VIM. Pfurd held the lucky number in
the horse rattle of John Reiter.
I. Hinkens returned from Depero
Friday after three weeks visit with
friends.
Miss Laura Provost, who has been
passing a time the guest of friends at
Mosinee, returned home last Friday.
Mrs C. 0. Hassel and Mrs. John
Meyers visited with friends at Port Ed
wards Saturday.
Mr.. F. Clark of New Rome spent
Sunday here with his son w. J. Clark.
A. H. Trotter, the up-to-date wood
chopper, is rapidly preparing cold
wood for the market.
John Omholt was business caller at
the twin cities Saturday.
Rumor says we are to have a mas
querade dance here Nmas.
Mrs. A J. Baldwin of Merrill is here
visiting with her parents.
On account of poor wheeling and
sleIghlng the buckwheaters of this
place have changed their occupation
from wood hauling to rabbit hunting.
The latter is believed to be the more
profitable.
Miss Inga Jacobson of this place has
left tor visit with friends at Port Ed
wards.
Sam Jones EXCHANGED glances with us
Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
PLAlNFIELD

John Tow nsend of Stevens Point was
the guest OF relatives here last week.
Henry Foreman transacted business
at Grand Rapids on Thursday and Fri
day.
Mrs. Chas. Harris, who has been re-
celvlDg medical treatment in Chicago
arrived home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Bovee leave next
week for Grand Rapids where thew will
spend Christmas visiting relatives.
Several from the south part of the
town attended the dance at Bancroft
last Friday evening. Thirty numbers
were sold.
William Summers, who has been very
sick for the past year or two, has been
feeling much weaker for the past few
days.
A. j. Rozell departed last week for
Grand Rapids where he is employed in
the REPORTER printing office. 4 good
place for good boy.
Fred Mitchell arrived home from
Minnesota last Saturday and is stopping
With Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Conable for
the present.
The Baptist Quarterly meeting, held
at the Harris school house from Friday
until Sunday evening, was well attended
Rev. Jones of Winneconne assisting
Rev. r. D. Sparks in the services.
The funeral of John w. Chamberlain
was held Saturday and was largely at
tended. He has been a resident of
this vicinity since 1858, and during the
early days was engaged in numbering.
Deceased WAS we'll known to many of
the older residents of Wood county he
having teamed to Grand Rapids every
winter for many years. He leaves a
wife and two sons. The widow and one
son, Irwin, reside here and Charles
resides at Milladore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
MEMS SUITS,

This department is very complete and com
prises the latest novelties in Dress and Bust
ness Suits
We offer Blue and Black Cheviot and Cassi1neres
handsomely made and well trimmed suits,
good value at Sc and 81 for 81 so and So 90
Strictly all wool worsted and Cashmere, worth
SO and So for 81. so to $1,000.
The very finest III Imported and Domestic Wors-
teds, heavy weight, satin lined, Sack or Frock
from So. 90 to $780,
Besides regular sizes also carry extra size suits
suits for short and stout men, also for tall and
slim persons, so we can fit all sizes and shapes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Here comes the bona fde slaughter on listers
and Overcoats. Our assortment is very large
MEMS OVERCOATS-S5.O 90 for stylish all wool
Overcoat. Right here is where we commence
to hit all would be competitors a hard blow
between the eyes These stylish garments
compare favorably with coats sold elsewhere
as leader for SIS. They come with silk velvet
collar. They're the greatest values in Wood
county. Our price only $500.
Here is another lot made of fine tight ,Kersev,
good enough for prince and at beggars price,
blue or black, any size, any quality. Can't be
bought for less than S12 anywhere. Our
price $1,000.
Take lot No. -Magnifciently tailored imported
Kersey Overcoats, edged, silk backs pure
worsted Innings in body, none better, few as
good. Coors black or blue, any size, regular
price everywhere $40. Our price $780,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SARANAC.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Bennett are en-
Joylng visit from Miss Mabel Griffith
OF Sleepy Eye, Mimi, a niece of Mrs
Bennett.
Fred Harlan of Rochester, Mimi,
who has been the guest of his brother
ln-laW, Mr.. Ed. Kruger, returned home
Sunday.
News was received here of the death
of Mr.. Jerome Burr at Berlin. Wis,
the only son of Mr.. D. R. Burr. His
many friends here and in the twin
cities will be panied to hear the above
as he was favorite and very popular
with all who knew him. Pneumonia
was the canse of his death.
Timothy Foley was Nekoosa visitor
Tuesday.
s. \. Whittlesey and son Harry made
a business trip TO Pittsville the first of
the week.
I. w. Callahan and J. J. Riley of
Babcock drove up here Monday. They
are both interested in the extension of
the telephone line to Babcock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GrainO, made of pure grains,
that takes the place Of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over / as much.
Children may drink it with benefit. Is
cents and % cents per package. Try it.
Ask for Graln-O. Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
Rock Wanted.

The City OF Grand Rapids will pur-
chase 800 cords of Rock suitable for
macadam purposes delivered at Rock
crusher the coming winter and will pay
therefor $500 for 5000 lbs. The city will
pay for weighing where loads weigh
5000 lbs or more.
By order Of city council
GEO. w. BAKEP,
3wk Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

In our Boys department we lack nothing, as
we have long pants suits in ages from 2 to
20 years at from So so to $780,
Children's and Boys Knee Pants Suits, ages from
3 to 10 years at your own price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Albums, toilet cases, manicure sets,
work boxes, shaving sets, fan boxes,
cuff and collar boxes, necktie cases,
crest wave ware, and great many other
articles too numerous to mention, at the
Centralia Drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SHIRTS

SHIRTS.
Our heavy working Shirts range from o. 35
to SO cents All wool Cassimeres from Is cts
to $3.50.
In Dress Shirts we handle Wilson Bros celebrated
colored soft front In colored open front,
short bosom the Elgins, and in white short
bosom the Monarch which are all of the best
fitting goods in the market
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

PANTS.
Being exclusive Clothiers and Furnishers we
can give you the very best pants at the lowest
prices
Extra heavy working pants in Jeans and Cotton
AIDES for SO cents
Fine all wool in Worsteds and Cassimeres for
81 so to $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
NECKWEAR,

In Nec1wear we have just received complete
assortment Of all the latest novelties Wecan
give you a nice silk tie for 1Oc, 25c and up
wards
Handkerchief and Mufflers in endless variety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SHOES.

Our Shoe department deserves mention, as the
same is very complete, We give you a good
Oil Grain shoe for $1OO to $1.25. In Calf
SIPS to $500. In Box Calf So 90 to $3.50
In Rubbers we handle everything. Mems imita-
ton sandals 35 cents. Alaskas IS cents
Buckled Arctics Is cents. Lumbermens from
81 90 to 81 60.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

In Underwear we have endless variety
Heavy natural wool shirt and drawers for 25
cents each
Fleece lined from IS cents up. All wool IS cents
to $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

1t will be well worth your time to ex-
anime the stock Of Xmas goods at J. r.
Chapman's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

STARCH
y three and without doubt starch invention Of the Nine
twenty million packages 1t prepared
furious to linen. and can be a baby powder
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Is a village of over five hundred people situated
on the west bank Of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. VI. d St. P. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The NekoOsa Paper Com
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institution
and promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

33wk
The record-union., 1897-05-26
TO IT'S Nights.
Johannes Brahms Climbed the Road to
Glory.
FfUt
The Programme of the Vocal Society's
Closing Concert-Interestin
r1uSiCal Events.

OF Johannes Brahms whose death
has plunged the musical world into
deep sorrow, DR.. Hugo Riemann, the
celebrated authority on music history
and esthetics, has this to say:
johannes Brahms was without doubt
the greatest of contemporary masters.
He was born May Z, 1888 at Hamburg,
as the son of a local musician who
played the double bass in the Munich
pal Orchestra His first instruction in
music young Brahms received from his
father later from Edward MaTXsen.
Robert Schumann's warm recommenda-
tions in his 'Neue Zeitschrift fuer Mu-
six in 1853, called the general atten-
ton to the young composer, who as
cended the arduous road to glory slowly
but surely.
After some years, which he passed
as the conductor of the princely orches-
ira at Lippe-Detmold, Brahms spent a
few years in eager study and musical
composition in his native city, which he
exchanged in 1862 for Vienna, the Aus
trian Capital, and this he made subse-
quently his second home. Temporarily
he visited other cities-Hamburg, Eur
ich, Baden -Baden-yet always returned
again to the imperial city on the Blue
Danube, the comfortable center and
seat of his creative activity. Nowhere
else his genius seemed to find the like
inspiration and 'Anregung' as in Wen
ma. His merits as a composer and pro-
moter of music were recognized by the
universities of Cambridge, England,
and of Breslau, Germany, which pro-
NOTED him to the dignity of a doctor of
philosophy hororis causa.
Like all men of great genius and
creative power, Johannes Brahms was
absolutely identified with his art. Take
it all in all. we shall never see his like
agan' What assigns him his place
among the immortals is the depth and
truth of his feeling, always manifested
in the exquisite form of expression; all
his works will gain more and more the
deeper one studies them. His harmony
abounds in novel effects and changes
which seems to render its appreciation
more difficult yet deepens and hightens
the interest of the hearer more perma-
nently.
''The rhythmic element in his compo-
sitions deserves to be called the direct
continuation of Beethoven's music,
since he returns from Schumann's sys-
tenn of rhythmicizing, more adapted by
its marked accent for minor forms OF
music again to more organic versatile
ty and figurative refinement in them
attic elaboration. 1t is with the skill of
the master that Brahms engages our
permanent interest. 1t is not only by
the somber and somewhat gloomy
groundwork which may be termed the
keynote of the serious art of the age,
which is at his absolute command, but
also the redeeming musical beauty, the
mild reflex of imperishable light, which
fills the soul with peace and raises it to
reverent contemplation.
THAT Brahms music is the issue of
his innermost heart, that it is not arti-
The record-union., 1897-05-26

fetal or the result of grasping after ef-
feet, Will be felt the more, when its
contrast with that modern descriptive
music becomes more striking and chal-
lenges comparison.
Brahms worldwide reputation may
be dated from the performance of his
'Deutsches Requiem opus 40, in 1868
This grand, yet so charming and lovely
work, opened many a musicians eyes,
who had heretofore considered Brahms
in the light of metaphysical dreamer
Ever since, every new work was await
And, indeed, they followed in quick
succession. There was opus 30 Ri
naldo,' a cantata for male chorus, solo
and orchestra: 'Schicksalslied,' by
Hoelderlin, for chorus and orchestra,
opus "a: 'Triumphal Song for double
chorus and orchestra, opus 80; 'Rhap-
sody' from GOethe's 'Hercynian Jour-
ney,' for alto solo, male chorus and or
chestra, opus 53; three string uuartets
and string quintet: orchestral vara-
tions on Haydn's choral St Antonin:
Academic Festival Overture by which
composition he returned his thanks to
the university of Bresleau for confer
ring the doctors degree upon him.
''The thematic catalogue of Brahms
musical works fills a small volume
These works We're the ripe fruit of his
later years, when the sun of his genius
was eliminating in it's zenith. Most
prominent among them are four SYM
phonies for orchestra a large number
of compositions for chamber music, the
piano and about fifty songs, as we'll as
many choral compositions Brahms
was undoubtedly one of the most pro-
life composers of our age: his applica-
tion, his indefatigable industry were the
wonder of his friends.
Very often the question was asked
in wider musical circles how it came
that Brahms and Wagner never came
to an understanding. There could be
hardly two characters more different
tnan these two great luminarieS of the
musical heavens. Each of them moved
in a sphere in which he ruled without
rival. Brahms found his absolute
satisfaction in instrumental and or
chestral music. In it he found scope for
the expression of his grandiose ideas.
Wagner's new doctrine of wedding in
strumental and vocal music to an in
divisible whole, to make orchestral
music subservient to the drama.
to weld orchestral and operatic mu-
sic into one and novel creation. the
music drama was never adopted by
Brahms in its consequences. He was
not of a debative disposition and while
he refrained from showing any animos-
ity toward the originator of the drama
of the future being a thorough gentle
man in the best sense of the word, he
showed his aversion to the new creed
and its advocates by never making any
advances to Wagner. Solitary, as are
all truly great men, Johannes Brahms
accomplished his great mission ad-
mired and celebrated by all true musi-
cans and a circle of friends whose
ranks widened more and more while the
creative and prolific fecundity of their
great master seemed to increase An
insidious disease. first hardly realized
by the physicians, quickly revealed it's
malignant character last winter-can-
Ger of the liver-and put a termination
to a life than which none has ever
developed richer frui. for music and
its admirers in the latter half of the
nineteenth century,"
The record-union., 1897-05-26
The Diana Vaughan Humbug.

A scandal which interests many
countries was revealed in Paris recent
ly. A man named Leo TaXi, by birth
a Marseillais, has for a long time past
been putting a woman named Diana
Vaughan, who he declared was the Sc
cret head of the Free Masons, who We're
alleged, in America at least, to be de-
voted to the worship of Satan. She
herself, under the auspices of General
Pike, an old and respected American
Mason, was married to AsmOdeus. a
devil of high rank This rubbish found
believers among some clerical and ig-
norant Catholics. Leo Taxil was re-
ceived in audience by the Pope and
the greatest interest was manifested in
Diana Vaughan, who was represented
as sincerely repentant, and a convert to
Catholicism, and to whom Cardinal
Parocchio, a candidate for the papacy,
actually wrote a letter of sympathy.
Taxil has now made a public speech
in Paris in which in the presence of
many priests he confessed that the
whole story was a gigantic hoax got
up by him out of sheer love of mystifi-
cation, Diana Vaughan being a type
writer of his acquaintance who knew
nothing of General Pike or AS
modeus either The audience We're very
much inclined to lynch NJ. TaXil, who
had to be protected by the police, and
whose motive for his discreditable i'm
posture they evidently doubted. He
was probably seeking cash. His stories
had a ready sale: and there are men
in Paris who would do anything to dis
credit the Catholic Church, which, no
doubt, is inclined by tradition to be
rather credulous about Free Masonry.
1t is probable that good many of
the stories about satanism in Paris
have been got up in the same way by
men who traded at once on Catholic
credulity and on the appetite for the
horrible and nasty.-London Spectator.
The record-union., 1897-05-26
WenStOCk Lubi7 C Co, 4OO-4I2 Street, Sacramento!
lsed-Kind to use-How to apply.

used-Kind to use-How to apply.
No. 45-'Some Insects Injurious to
Stored Grain" PIP. 81, figs. II. Con-
tents: Grain weevils-Grain moths
Flour and meal moths-Flour beetles
Meal worms-Grain beetles-The ca
delle-Parasites and natural enemies
Methods of control: Preventive meas
ures; insecticides and other destructive
agencies; the bisulphide of carbon
treatment; summary of principal reme-
dies.
No. 46-"Irrigation in Humid Cli-
mates" PIP. ~, figs. f. Contents: The
advantages Of an abundant supply of
soil moisture-The rainfall of the grow
ing season in the United States is suffi-
cient for maximum yield--Water only
one of the necessary plant foods-Ad
vantages and disadvantages of irriga-
ton in humid climates-Extent of irri-
CATION in the humid parts of Europe
The rainfall of Europe and the Eastern
United States compared-The character
and antiquity of European irrigation
FerriliZing value of irrigation waters
Lines along which irrigation should
first develop-Lands best suited to irri-
cation in humid climates-Waters best
needed for Observation-Disclosures of OBJ
tanning water for irrigation-The con-
struction of reservoirs-Methods of ap-
plying irrigation water.
No. 41-'Insects Affecting the Cotton
Plant" PIP. 80, figs. Is. Contents:
The cotton worm or cotton caterpillar
The cotton bollworm-The Mexican cot
ton boil weevil-Other cotton insects.
Of
PIP. Is. Contents: The draft of the
cotton plant upon the fertility of the
on the manuring of
cotton.
No. Sheep Feeding PIP. "a.
Contents: Feeding breeding ewes
Feeding lambs intended for breeding
purposes - Feeding rams - Feeding
lambs for market.
No. 50-"Sorghum as a Forage
Crop" PIP 20. Contents: General
characteristics and origin-Extent of
cultivation in the United States-Varie-
ties-Conditions of growth-Methods of
culture - Yield Value for forage =
Chemical composition and digestbility
Objections sometimes urged against
sorghum as a forage crop-Summary.
No. 51-"Standard Varieties of Chick
ems. fp. 4S, nSS. RI. EHulnefdleS, Oe-
scribes and illustrates forty-four varie
ties of barnyard fowls. popularity called
chickens, and recites their respective
points of superiority and general utility
No. 52-"The Sugar Beet PIP. 40,
figs. "a. Contents: Introduction-Cli-
matte conditions affecting the growth
of the sugar beet-The theoretical beet
sugar belt of the United States-Condi-
tions of precipita tion-Growth of beets
on irrigated lands--Varieties of beets-
Soil-Fertilization-P to be
observed in applying stable manure
Quantities of plant food removed from
the soil-Effect of nitrogenous manures
on the quality of the beet-Rotation-
Preparation of the land for planting
Planting-Time of planting-Cultiva-
tion-Position of the beet in the soil
Cost of growing beets-Harvesting
Siloing-Production of seed-Domestic
production of beet seed-Production of
commercial beetss from a single high
grade beet-Comparative value of do
mestic and foreign grown seed-Manu-
facture of sugar-Home manufacture
of sugar-Waste products-Cost of
manufacture-Cost of factory-Co-op-
erative factories-Statistical
The record-union., 1897-05-26
GI3lSSIl|SIl 5llal, ks3SIN
A Happy Thought.

1t was happy thought to add
to baby's comfort by putting rub
Der tires on Baby Carriages. We
have carriages so equipped as low
as 81 SO. We take special pride,
however, in the $40 Carriages.
They are great value.
A few of last years Carriages of
the finer sorts reduced to SII o5
and SIS IS.
The record-union., 1897-05-26
Mems Summer Suits.

Light tan Summer Suits for men.
Loosely-woven homespun cloth.
All wool, and long-flber wool at
that. A soft shirt, straw hat and
tan shoes will complete very COM
Portable and attractive outfit for the
next four months. Price of suit,
S. SO.
The record-union., 1897-05-26

Blood is life, If it is pure, rich and
healthy. 1t is disease and death if it
is loaded with impurities Hoods Sar-,
saparilla is the great blood purifier. Get
only Hoods, and do not be induced to
take any other.
The record-union., 1897-05-26
A r1ere rIatter of Words.

Clara-He called you dear right be-
fore all the folks.
Dora-Yes. 1t made me feel awfully
cheap-Boston Transcript
The record-union., 1897-05-26
(2l3lsE5lIl1I} Ii lllals s3SID
The 48 Men.

Some four dozen Mems Straw
Hats were not exactly as ordered,
and when they came in the makers
gave us an allowance rather than
have the Hats sent back. We
took this allowance from the retail
price and marked them 5Sc each.
The Hats are of White Straw,
yacht shape, black bands, and the
4S men who get them will not only
have good hats, but money in their
pockets for other things.
The record-union., 1897-05-26
Beautiful Organdies.

Exquisite patterns in Organdies,
sheer crisp finish, the very acme of
Summer dress goods loneliness;
25c yard.