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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine aud let it stand twentyfour hours;
sediment or settling indicates an I'M
healthy condition of the kidneys
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence Of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back, is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfils every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use Of liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant neces-
sitv of being compelled to get up many
times during the night to urinate. The
mild and extraordinary effect of Swamp
Roog is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If YOU need a
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention Wood County Reporter
and send your address to Dr.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, n. Y. The proprie-
tors of this paper guarantee the genu-
ineEess of this offer. Apr.l5yl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday, Sept. 26,
1897.
Morning worship, 10:3Oa. m. Theme:
''The Peace-Maker and Peace-Lover."
Sunday School, y o'clock. Review
Lesson.
Junior Endeavor Society, 5 pm.
Y. P. S. c. E., 6:45. Subject: "Eter-
nifty. John 5:i7-29.
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Theme
"Optimism-True and False"
The usual musical program. All are
most cordially invited to attend the
public services.
DURING THE WEEK.
Thursday, Sept. 80. $50 p. m.-Mid-
week prayer and conference meeting.
Subject for thought and discussion
"Church Endeavor for the Months to
Come. NAL. $40, 1918; II Chron. 10:
Oil; | Cor. l6:l-l4; Gal. CLIO.
Saturday. 7:30 p. m.-Quartet and
chorus rehearsal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

of the realm which was in their leans
on Saturday night had by Monday a. m.
shrlveled and shrunken to a remark
able extent. This we believe to be a
base lmputation on old Jack. 1t is more
likely attributable to ''hot time in the
old town" Saturday night and a conse-
quent lapse of memory.
A chimney pot hat of pre-glacial
vintage adorned the upper extremity
of our friend Mess on Sunday. Fred
into staid pater families and give the
boys a chance.
Fred Hassler has returned from his
harvesting and threshing trip to the
horizon bounded and blizzard swept
plains of North Dakota. There is lots
of climate, some wheat and a few zeph-
yrs out there but the excitement and
hilarity attendant upon fighting heas
all night in a straw stack after work
ing all day soon palled upon him and
Well Wood county is good enough
for Fred
A lot Of bad language in bad English
was Injected into the unoffending at
mosphere Tuesday evening by a couple
of angry men. For time it looked as
If the soil would be enriched by streams
of rich red human gore but happily the
affair ended like French duel.
Miss Carrie Raun, Of Marshfield, is
visiting with acquaintance here this
week.
The Pat Flanagan saloon burned to
the ground Wednesday night. The
origin is supposed to be of incendiary
nature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
NEK0OSA

Is village of over five hundred people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river ahout
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. NJ. 4 St. P. Ry running north from New
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its a thriving institution
and promising village.
Joseph E. Thomas is spending his
vacation in Appleton and Milwaukee.
An s pound son was born to DIR. and
Mrs. McGregor Monday Sept. 20. Both
mother and child doing nicely.
Mrs. Barney Pelot lost her Is months
infant was sick only "a hours.
Hugh Boyle, machine tender with
the Nekoosa Paper Co., and w. 7.
EARLY, with the Whiting Paper Co. at
Stevens Point. have exchanged their
positions. This brings Mr.. Early at
home in this village.
The family Of c. G. Oberly will break
up housekeeping and spend the winter
with her parents at Kaukauna. Mr.. A.
H. Kleberg and family will occupy the
rooms over the hardware store vacated
by Oberlys.
S. B. Mcfarland and Miss Josie
Rozinski, who were married in the
twin cities the past week, are keeping
house here in a new home recently
purchased by Mr.. Mcfarland.
Rev. A. L. McClelland, in company
with Rev. T. s. Wheeler of Grand
Rapids, is attending the Congregational
convention at Berlin this week.
Mr.. F. A. Hutchins, of Madison, and
Miss L. E. Stearns, who are to speak at
the Library Institute in Grand Rapids
October l ard 2, have been secured to
speak in Nekoosa Congregational church
on Thursday evening Sept. so. Mr..
Hutchins and Miss Stearns have been
very influential in cultivating interest
in the libraries of our state. They are
both pleasing speakers and have con-
scented TO come to interest us more
libraries and good reading. Come all.
The lecture Will be free.
VIM. Hooper's young son is critically
Ill this week. Mrs. Lydia Houston, of
Centralla, is here nursing him and it is
hoped she will aid in bringing him out
all right.
Emo Slagle, an employee in the paper
mill, is attending the Marquette county
fair.
Oswald Slagle, of Westfeld, has ac-
cepted a position with the Nekoosa
paper company.
W. H. Cook, carpenter, is away this
week in Westfeld on business.
The Congregational Sunday School
will observe Rally Sunday, on Oct. 4, at
1880 a. m. A special program will be
prepared. REGULATIONS will be given by
few of the scholars. A special address
will be given. Everyone who has been
connected with the Sunday School is in
vited as we'll as those who have not yet
joined the school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
W.
VESPER.

Civil Engineer Philleo is engaged in
plating village Of Vesper and boule-
wards, avenues, corner lots and other
things will become prominent features
of the landscape.
Sales of land are of daily occurrence
in this eighboorhOod. Many hundreds
of acres have been sold during the past
two weeks to actual settlers.
Farmers on the west side of the Hem
lock are in hard luck. The bridge here
is believed to be so unsafe that thresh-
ers will not attempt TO cross it with their
engines and how they are to get their
grain threshed is matter which is
troubling them.
Some law abiding citizen-someone
who loves bis eighbor-visited Keipe
brothers threshing outfit on the prem
Uses of J. Demitz, between Saturday
night and Monday morning, and with a
cold-chisel cut off a steam pipe.
Browns outfit, on the Bemish farm,
was also disabled during the same
period.
Mr.. Iehl, formerly of Spring Green,
has with his family located in the vii
lage and is doniciled in the house re-
Gently vacated by e. n. Vermeulen.
Mr.. 1ehl is a blacksmith and is doing
business in the shop formerly occupied
by the Sherry Cameron Co.
Frank Cameron, the clothing man,
was visible on our streets Saturday
Come again, Frank.
P. J. Flanagan transacted business at
the county seat Friday evening.
Will Cole of Chicago is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cole.
Mabel White came down from the
Stevens Point Normal on Saturday and
remained at her home over Sunday.
Miss Berard spent Saturday and Sun
day at the paternal residence at Grand
Rapids.
John Flanagan Of Grand Rapids Sun
dayed at his old home.
The cheese factory shut down Saturday
after short seasons run. 1t is to be
hoped that this concern will be more
fully appreciated and literally patron
lied another season.
A Kaukauna party has written some
of our citizens inquiring as to the posi-
bilities of business for a portable saw
mill at this place. We learn that the
replies have been favorable and hope he
may locate here.
Johnnie Vermeulen has been quite
sick, necessitating the attendance of a
physician. At present he is much I'M
proved.
Harry Whittlesey has been canvass
ing this neighborhood for a medical
work during the past week, meeting
with indifferent success.
Our ancient, annual and dreaded
visitor Mr.. Frost, famllially known as
Jack, came down from his hyperborean
lair and abode with us Sunday night.
If the old rascal is anything, he is i'm
partial. Even human beings bore
humpedup, shriveled-up, sere-and-yal
ler:leaf appearance after his visit. Com
plant is even made by some that coin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
Crop Condition.

The notable features Of the weather
conditions during the past week have
been the wide variation in temperature
ard the abundant rainfall. The week
opened with extremely warm weather
in all parts Of the state, the tempera
ture in many places being above 900 +,
and in some instances it exceeded the
high temperatures of the week pre-
vious. This condition was followed on
the 18th by very general and in most
sections heavy rains which thoroughly
soaked the ground. After the storm
the winds changed to northwest and
the temperature fell rapidly, reaching
the frost point IN many localities by the
morning Of the 18th and 18th. The
frosts were light and confined princi-
pally to low ground and except in a
very few instances no damage was done
not even to tender garden plants.
The interest in this state now centers
almost entirely in corn. The hot
weather of the past two weeks forced
corn forward to q remarkable degree
and as result the bulk of the crop is
now safe from frost. There are some
very late paintings which still require a
week or ten days to fully mature. Cut
ting is being pushed vigorously and at
the end of another week the greater
portion of the crop will be in the shock.
The crop is considered good both in
quantity and quality. Potatoes are be-
ing dug. In few localities the yield is
good but generally it is only fair. Pas
lures have been improved greatly by
the rains and only a few farmers are
now feeding stock. Buckwheat is nearly
all harvested and the crop is reported
as very good.
w. NJ. WILSON,
Section Director. Milwaukee,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
DR.. PATRICK HURLEY DEAD.

Another old citizen has gone to his
reward in the persOnof DR.. p. Hurley.
His life forms an interesting part of
the history of Centralia and this part
of Wood county. He came here in an
early day and was one of the promi-
nent men in his time. The first ply
stefan in these parts and conspicuous
in the council of city and county
affairs.
He was a man of character and in
tegrity, upright and honorable in all
his dealings. \ good citizen, kind
husband and affcetionate father. He
passed away Tuesday night September
2lst in his Goth year. He suffered
from no particular disease but died of
old age.
Patrick Hurley, NJ. D. was born in
County Cork, Ireland, March II, 1903,
and is son of Timothy ana Mary
(Swanson) Hurley, who emigrated to
America about 1925, and with their
family settled near Prescott, in the
Providence of Ontario, Canada, where
the father engaged in agricultural
pursuits until his death. which &C
cured a few years after his arrival.
His wife reached the advanced age of
more than ninety years, and died on
the old homestead at Prescott. Our
subject obtained the rudimentS of
his education in the schools of the
Emerald Isle, and further pursued
his studies after reaching the New
World. He has practiced medicine
from his youth. He seems specially
adapted for the profession, was ever
a close student of the science, and
spared neither time or labor to make
himself proficient in his chosen work.
DR.. Hurley was married February
%, 1882, to Amanda, daughter Of
and Laura (Church) Johnson, and
their children were as follows: Alfred
L. ~, born in Lee, Oneida county,
n. Y, December s, 1892, died Novem-
Der I, 1885: Alfred L. (2), born in
Joliet, Ill, December 9, 1887, died in
Baldwinsville, Edgar Co., ILL.,, April
%, 1852; Mary Ann, the only suryiv-
ing child, born in Baldwinsville,
September 6, 1910, and was married
in Centralia, Wis, November 20, 1861,
to John Collier, by whom she had
nine children.
On leaving Canada, DR.. Hurley first
located in New York, and from the
Empire State went to Joliet, Ill, in
1897. In 1889 he removed to Edgar
county, in the same State, where he
made his home until 1854, when he
returned to Joliet. The year 1856
witnessed his arrival in Wood county.
He cast his lot with the early settlers
of Grand Rapids, being one of the
| first to locate here, and for many
years he has been resident of Cen
tralia. He was long engaged in the
active practice of his profession, and
his skill and ability were recognized
in the liberal patronage which he re-
ceived, and which atteSted the con-
fidence reposed in him by the public.
In connection with his business cares,
he was always faithful and true in
the discharge of his duties of citizen
ship, and has held a number of local
offices, including those of justice of
the peace and supervisor, in both of
which capacities he served for some
years. In politics the Doctor is a
Democrat, and he and his daughters
family all attend the Roman Cath
Olic church.
The funeral service will be held at
the Catholic church Friday morning
at 10 o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
President Chas. G.. Miles.

The acquaintance in this city of
Chas. G. Miles, formerly student at
the Howe High School, will probably
be pleased to learn that the young
man has taken long strides toward
the front in educational circles since
leaving Grand Rapids. A letter
which he sent to friend this week
appeared on neat letter-head paper of
the Alt. Clemens Business University,
of Mount Clemens, Michigan, and up
in the corner with the official list was
found the name of c. c. Miles, Presi-
dent.
After leaving this city ChaS. pur-
sued a course of study at Valparaiso
Indiana, and on the LIST of September,
1897, opened Business University for
himself as above indicated. He start
ed auSpiciouSly with an attendance of
fifty. He conducts departments in
business, short hand, English and
penmanship. From the Michigan
Business Journal we clip the following
concerning locations:
The Mt. Clemens Business Uniyer-
sity occupies the entire third floor of
the new and elegant Barron block, at
the intersection of Walnut, New
streets and'Gratiot avenue. This is
the finest location in the city, the
rooms being lighted by electricity,
steam heated and we'll ventilated.
The street cars pass the door. Stu
dents from distance. or other
strangers, will have no difficulty in
finding the school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress, 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 Grain-O. Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
Grand Rapids Markets.

WHEAT, No. go cts. z bushel.
RYE-40 cts. u bushel.
OATs-1S cts. P bushel.
F.oUR-Silver Leaf, $3.50 u Dbl.
PATENT FLOURISH 40 u Dbl.
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY-$4.75 u Dbl.
ROSE BUD-$5.OO z Dbl.
FEED-$13.50 u ton.
MIDDLINGs-$11.50 u ton.
BRAN-$9.00 u ton.
RYE FLoUR-$3.00 u Dbl.
BoLTED Corn MEAL-$3.00 f9 Dbl.
PoTAToEs- cts f9 bus.
TALLow-2 cts. y tb.
LARD-6 cts. y fb.
BEANs-$1.00 u bus.
EGGs-10 cts. u doz.
WHOLE HAMs-99 cts u tb.
GREEN HIDES cts. u 1b.
SHEEP PELTs-25 (@ so cts.
WooL-14 @ 10 cts.
Mess PoRK-$11.75 u Dbl.
HAY, Marsh-$4.0O z ton.
HAY, Timothy-$6.00 T. ton.
BUTTER-129 a. Is cts. T. lb.
CORN-$13.OO z ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

c. '. Minor was here on the 18th
inst. in the interest of the Accident
Insurance Co. of Oshkosh, of which he
is agent.
The J. D. Witter Free Travelling
Library is now located at Mr.. J. A.
Steib's residence and all who desire any
reading matter please call.
Chris Olson is having an addition
erected to his house which makes a
great Improvement to his property.
Miss Louise Aberhart, who has been
visiting her brother Charles, was very
sick the latter part of last week, DR.. W.
d. Harvle was her offending physician.
T. Pomainville and w. Wheelan were
visitors at Biron on Tuesday.
Miss Brown, also Miss May Norton
and II. ?. Chase were visitors of Mrs.
J. A. Steib the fore part of this week.
Mrs. Joseph Fobert has been quite
sick for the last few days but we are
pleased to note that she is improving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
1t Saves the Croupy ChiIdrs en-.

SEAyIEw, Na.-We have a splendid
sale on ChamberlaIn's Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far and
near, speak of it in the highest terms.
Many have said that their children
would have died of Group if Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy had not been
given.--KELLAM & OURREN The % and
60 cent sizes for sale 10y T. L. Steib &
&C.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Services for Sunday, Sept. Goth, will
be as follows:
$50 a. N. Holy Communion.
1880 a. m. Morning prayer, Litany
and Sermon.
40 a. NJ. Catechism.
$50 p. N. Choral Evensong and ad-
dress,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
UNITY CHURCH.

Services for Sunday next.
Up. m. Sunday School.
3p. m. Preaching by Fred. S. Wheel
er.
Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting
and teachers meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
SPRING CREEK.

Mr.. Albert Gibson of Necedah is
working for A. w. Horton.
Miss Newland of Fairwater is visiting
Mr.. n. H. Westman.
Mrs. R. Gleason is visiting this week
at Hancock.
Rev. S. Ford is attending the West
Wisconsin conference at Plattville this
week.
Mr.. r. Gleason lost a valuable COW
the other day, cause unknown.
Richard Schneider and May Jeffer-
son are attending the Normal at Stevens
Point.
We had a very hard frost Sunday
night, the first that has done any dam
age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
Cranberry Crop.

The people of this section have rea-
son to be thankful that some of the
cranberry growers will have a partial
crop of berries. At the August meet
ing which was held on the 18th of that
month the following estimate was made:
A. c.. Bennett q Son...1 900 barrels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
BIR0N

Is located on the east bank of the Wisconsin
river, three miles north of the twin cities of
Grand Rapids and Centralia. 1t has a popula-
ton OF about 500 people and connected with the
Green Bay and Western Railroad. The Grand
Rapids Pulp & Paper Company is located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

Circuit court will convene in this city
Monday, Oct 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23


reached unprecedented
twenty million 1t prepared scientific principles by who
old whene
neither alum other substance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

Judge Webb is holding a session of
court in Waushara county this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

The new Central House is being pas-
tered and will soon be ready for the
furniture and fixtures. 1t will be first
class when completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

The Ladies Aid Society of the second
ward will hold their annual meeting
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. B.
O'Day. A large attendance is request
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

Mrs. MacKinnon, with her daughters
Ellen and Mildred, returned from St.
Paul last Saturday after a most delight
full visit of three weeks with Mrs. Platt
While there they attended the Min
nesota State fair and enjoyed the many
attractions offered by the state capitol
i'll the evenings during the week.
The Wisconsin Central lines are TAX
ing the lead in supplying the market
with one thousand mile book at popu-
lar rates. On October l, it will intro
duce a mileage book for which they
will charge $25, with rebate of S. for
the cover, if the mileage is all used
within year from the date of issue.
The Wisconsin Central people say that
this will meet a long felt want and will
90 part way at least toward answering
the wishes of the travelling man, who
complains that he has to keep large
amount of money invested in mileage
hooks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
w NJ Mr1c

Section Director, Milwaukee.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-14
HURON WINS one BOND SUIT
Important Case Decided in Favor of the
South Dakota City. 3j
ISSUE FOR BOOM PURPOSES Is ILLEGAL
Thirty-Scvcn thousand Dollars Sc
cured to spend I'm the Capital
Fight is Knocked Out
in Court. -.y

HURON, S. D., May ESPECIAL Judge
John E. Garland OF the United States court
has given his opinion in the cas,s of the
John Hancock Life Insurance company Of
Boston and the Second Ward Savings bank
Of Milwaukee against the city of Huron.
Both are important cases and have attracted
much attention. The insurance company
case involved the validity OF $37, 900 In bonds
Issued in September, 1890, for capital location
purposes but reciting upon their face that
they were issued for funding the floating in
debtedness of the city. In this case the court
held that the bonds are Illegal. The bank
case involved the validity of 5000 in bonds
issued on August 10, 1889. to fund warrants
issued both for legitimate expenses and for
capital purposes These bonds reclted that
they were issued for funding the floating in
debtedness of the city of Huron. In this is
sue the court held the bonds to be legal. The
conclusions of Judge Garland in the Second
Ward Savings bank case are at variance with
the conclusions of Judge Gaffy in the Chicago
National bank case
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-14
SIOUX CITY FIRM GETS IT
Contract for Rebuilding Gienwood Homo
for Feeble Minded Children.
MANY BIDDERS AND CLOSE ESTIMATES
state Board Decides to Have Fire
Proof structure Instead of the
One Burned Lust
Summer.

a great deal Of interest wss felt in The
award of the contracts tor rebuilding the
main portion OF that structure used for the
state Institution for Feeble Minded Chill
dien ut Glenwood. The bids were opened
at noon on Wednesday, but the results were
not known until yesterday. Estimates
called for both fre-proof construction and
construction in which wood was to be used
for floors and other finishing, making the
building similar to the one that was de-
stroyed by fire last summer. When the bids
were opened there was not enough difference
to Justify the consideration OF the nonfire-
proof construction and the state board de-
cided in favor of the permanent material.
Six of the bids were filed by Council Bluffs
builders, Wickham, Weaver, Hughes, Wind,
Herman Dc Brown and Jensen Bros. Follow
ing arp the buildprs' estimates.