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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
I visited some brick yards recently

L visited some brick yards recently
and was quite interested in the nicely
with which work of such outward
crudeness as burning earth is conduct
ed. Whether making common brick, or
CONSTITUTIONAL or architectural terra
Gotta, the bricknan must pay minute
attention to every step in the process.
Horses or small engines haul the mud
up an inclined track to the disinte
orator. This machine consists OF two
rollers, the smaller Of which revolves
at very rapid rate and throws all
hard substances, such as pebbles, off t
tangent against az iron grating.
The purified clay is thrown by huge
steam shovel into the tempering ma
chine. Here it is mixed with water
and thoroughly mashed by spiraIly-set
knives. The feeder in the front of the
machine forces the mud into molds
holding - bricks each, meanwhile
sprinllling it with sand. AS soon as
one mold is filed it runs forward and is
replaced by an empty one.
All the work is also still done by
hand. The so-called moIder takes a
piece of prepared clay, throws it with
considerable force into the mold and
scrapes it into proper shape by means
of a plain board. The filed molds are
carried off in wheelbarrows and are
dumped in a sunny clay field covered
with sand. After few days, when
fairly dry, they are ''balled;" that is,
placed in upright walls almost four feet
high. While bricks are drying con-
slant watch must be kept lest rain
should get upon them.
I'VE don't want rain-washed bricks
all the time," said one foreman, "and
SO I've got to get up whenever it looks
Ike rain and cover my brick"
In many yards, the season ends in
September and does not reopen until the
1st Of May, but the use Of artificial dry
houses has made it possible to run all
winter. The fresh brick as it issues from
the tempering machine is placed by an
automatic attachment upon pallets
which are hauled off to huge drying
chambers filed with moderately heated
air.
When quite dry, the bricks are ready
for the kiln. They are stacked $4,000 to
100000 at a time in long wall II to IL
feet high, about three times as broad,
and over 100 feet long. First series
of arches of bricks projecting enc over
the other is constructed. Above these
the bricks are stacked loosely enough to
permit the passage of the heated air,
This done the kiln is encased by a wall
OF old brick and mortar and the fire
is started in the arches. / was stand
ing On a ladder looking over the top OF
a burning kiln, and the intense neat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

tie affected by the advance of modern
Industrial improvements. The mud
cake of the later pyramids and of the
c!oaca maXima was manufactured by
essentially the same methods employed
two decades ago.
Then the change to the use of ma
chinery began. England brought out
the first improvement, but the mid
die west of this country, especially
Indiana and Illinois, soon took the
lead. It is true that many small yards
both in the west and in New England
are still making brick by the hand
process, but the larger plants have in
troduced improvement upon improve
puent; every year has brought out
more and more elaborate machinery,
simplifying step by step the work OF
brick making, until to-day the clay is
dug, disintegrated, dried and burned
almost without being touched by hui
man hand.
Not only have we in America made
the greatest progress i'll the direction
of improved machinery, but we are
also prominently the brick-using peo-
pie. The beautiful stones and marbles
that ornament European cities are lux
uries in which we rarely indulge. Gram
tie has been used in the larger build
ings, but this, too, Is being crowded
out of the market by an ever-increas-
ing demand for brick work. Terra
Gotta, especially, term now given to
all refined bricks, has trebled its out
put in the last few years.
THE building business is at present
in q transition stage" remarked
prominent Boston architect, speaking
on the subject.
1.-THE old-fashiOned method of build
ing cumbrous stone wall backed by
brick, the strength of which is de-
pendent upon the adhesiveness of the
mortar. is fast giving way to what is
known as skeleton construction. Struc-
lures are now ere cted to the height of
IS and 20 stories in skeletons of iron
bars. Then the walls of terra Gotta and
fire brick, held firm on all sides by the
iron, are fitted in. The lightest brick is
the strongest, as it exerts the least
pressure upon the lower strata of the
wall. So the bricks are made hollow and
of late a porous variety has come into
use. While the younger architects are
fast adopting the new system, many Of
the old and conservative men still pre-
fer the stone"
Fashions in brick have also been sub
ject to many marked changes. The
craze for "kancy" styles began some
five or eight years ago. In order to OBJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
MODERN BRICK MAKING,
Improved Machinery Used in
Yards Near Large Cities.
The Process of Manufacture Described
and observation-disclosures Gotta and
All Kinds of Fancy Brick Are
in Steady Demand.
Especial Boston Letter. I

Brick-making is very ancient in
dustry. In the earliest periods of his
tory-at the time Of the Egyptian
pyramids-clay was nodded and burnt
for building purposes, and the prac-
teal Romans who recognized the adj
vantage of brick and mortar over the
beautiful but expensive and unpli-
able stone, used the former in all their
architecture. In the modern world
brick is found almost everywhere.
1t is peculiar fact that the brick
business was until recent years but lit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
The Voice of Envy.

Mrs. Bricktop (bursting with pride)
How do you like my new carpet. Mrs.
Crosseye?
Mrs. Crosseye bursting with envy)
-lt's-er-very nice, indeed, Mrs.
Bricktop, for-for Brussels. BY the
way, nearly forgot what came for.
l wish you would lend me your lawn
mower 8 few moments.
Lawn mower? Why, certainly.
But what on earth can you want with
a lawn mower at this time of the year,"
Il desire to thin down our velvet-pile
carpet in the nursery q little; the chill
dren are always losing their marbles III
it."-Tit-Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Her Irish NnS Hin.

"What did the lawyer say to you,
Bridget"
"He aXed me did I know there was
brass enough in me face to make good
sized llittle; and tould him shure thin
there was sauce enough in his tongue
to fill it, the ould haythen. Bay City
Chat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
He Died for Her
-Ould die for vOu!" he said.

81 would die for you'll" he said.
But she refused all of his entreaties.
He was too old and gray.
A week later, however, she learned
that his hair was no longer white; it
was chestnut brown.
Then she became convinced that he
had dyed for her-N. Y. Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
ALWAYS Great.

Hes a small man-everything about
him is small"
you never took him out to lunch or
you would except his appetite. Bay
City Chat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Quite the Reverse.

ITS highway robbery" stormed the
customer, and he flew out of the door.
The coal baron adjusted his glasses
and looked carefully at the scales.
NO he said, softly, to himself, sit
isn't highway robbery Y. World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
in the Near Future.

Mrs. Jones-I can let you have a pair
of old shoes.
The Tramp-T'an ks, lady, an mebba
yer have an old wheel wot yer don't
want. Yer kin see ne machine is all
wore out.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Rnurht IT Too ChPan.

Mrs. Jones Ito her star boarder, who
is literally helping himself to butter
the second time)-Mr. Thompson, that
butter cost 40 cents Il pound.
Mr.. Thompson-It's worth 50.-N. I.
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Evidence.

Farmer-I bIieve there's been some
body fishing in our trout stream behind
the barn.
Farmers Wicklow do you know?
Have you found line and hooks?
Farmer-No. found a whisky flask.
N. Y. Dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
ALI ENnInineH

Mrs. Twickenham Ito Mrs. Slimson)
OF late we have had our meals sent
in by various caterers.
Willie SIimson Ito his mother)-
Mamma, is that what you meant when
you said that Mrs. Twickenham didn':
know where the next meal was coming
from ?-Broolzlyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
s Friends Onininn.

Louise, did L sing Home, Sweet
Home with the necessaryexpresslon?"
Eyes, indeed, Isabel; the way you
sang it made everybody in the room
feel like going home. "-Chicago Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
The Rising Kind.

OF all the batters of . sporty might,
That never fails to rise for gIory's sake,
Give US the kind that waits on appetite
The mix that makes the luscious buck
wheat cake.
Buffalo Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
10 Sharnan Him,

why is it that all the boys seem SO
anxious to get a grind on poor Rob-
SOM"
ooh, he's so dull, you know" Chi
caoO Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
No DoubE kbOut IT

She-1ou are man of the world,
Mr.. Kohlspring; what do you consider
the most desperate form of gambling?
He - Getting married. - Buffalo
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

''Your kiss, bold sir" the maiden cried,
Did Of assurance truly smack"
eff you are vexed," the youth replied.
81 shall be pleased to take it back"
no ia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
ChoIlv,s Contribution.

CAV, Miss Feighr," asked Chawles
Aigernawn Chapp, dye know why il
is think you are like mirror?"
"Give it up"
"Well, y'see, you're a-aw-a good
looking lass."-Cincinnati Commercial
cial Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
A Lovers Compliment.

"a pretty thing in gloves" she said,
81 wish to get a perfect glove"
1.-THE prettiest things in gloves" said he,
Are those white hands of yours, my
love-
Boston Courier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Young Men & Middle Aged Men

as the result of SeIf-Abuse in youth or excess IN
mature years and other cases, producing some
of the following affects: Emission, Blotches,
Debility, Nervousness, Dizziness, Confusion of
Ideas, Aversion to society, defective memory
and sexual exhaustion, which units the victim
for business or marriage, should call and see
DIR. kEA and get his OpiniOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

He Drew the Line.
IT love your she sighed;
I'll ne'er love another"
When wilt be my bride?"
when you can provide
For six" she replied,
Including dear motherv'
II love your" 1 cried;
I'll be your-big brother"
N Y Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
a Little Boys Reason.

Algy-I don't want you to wash my
face!
Grandma-Why, I've washed my face
three times a day ever since I was a
little girl.
Algy-Yes, and just see how it's
shrunk it!-N. Y. Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

x +. & a. M Grand Rapids Lodge No. 128
~ hold their regular communications on
the LIST and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet
with us. L. b BRUNDAGE, w. NJ.
S. +. DURGA, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
DISEASES or WOMEN

Treated by our new home treatment, thereby
saving the patient the annoyance and embar-
rassment OF local treatment.
Blood and Skin Diseases treated. DR. REA
frankly tells them whether or not he considers
the case durable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Grand Rapids,
WITTER HOUSE,
Friday, Feb. 5th.
CHRONIC CATARRH.
From s a. m. until 8 D. m

Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung
diseases including Early Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Asthma Constitutional Catarrh, Pleur-
isy, etc. Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. Stomach
and Bowel Troubles, Brights Disease. Diabetes,
Kidney, Liver, Bladder and Chronic Female
toms of Dizziness, confusion of IDEAS loss of
sleep forgetfulness, etc. Indigestion, Nutrition,
Slow growth in Children and all wasting dis
aoc in 1111t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
Very Pathpti

do you call this an emotional
drama?"
Yes; the attempt of the leading lady
to play comedy is very pathetic, III
deed" bay City Chat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
ALI That WAS headed.

She had been asked to sing, but pro-
tested that she was not in good voice
that evening.
Really, you shouldn't ask it of me"
she said. Il don't feel equal to it to-
night"
'Oh, you can give us one little song"
persisted the hostess; lust enough to
get everyone started talking. Chi.
cago Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Oak
Camp No. 10. Meet 2nd and 4th Monday
of each month, at Natwick's Hall, Centra1fa
G. NJ. DILLON, C. C. A.H.WALwoRTH Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION,
of Centralia and Grand Rapids will hold
their regular monthly meetings on the second
Monday evening of each month, at the rooms of
the association in the Daily Block, Centralia.
L. j. WOOD, Pres. f. OBERBECK, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21

SONS OF VETERANS, Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, meet 2nd and 4th Mondays of
each month in Pratts Hall.
JOHN D. CAREY, Capt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
NOISES nv THE EAR

Catarrhal Deafness, Chronic Diseases of the
Eye, Ear, Throat, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys,
Bladder and Urinary organs, Hemorrhoids
piles treated without the knife. No pain and
no detention from business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
The Athlete at Hon1e

The Athlete at Home.
Fer boy hab sech contrariuess,
Hits cla' beyond control;
He wants de bigges' du1nbbell an
De smalles' hod O. coal.
washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-21
4 Soft Answer,

He (tenderly)-No; I've got oo-oo-
now, duclIy; oo-oo!-Pick-Me-U
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
WHOLE NUMBER 22O8.

The San Jose scale, which first made
its appearance in California, is now
known to have gained a lodgment in
twenty counties in this state, imported
with diseased nursery stock. IL is death
To the trees unless the most vigorous
measures be taken. Fruit growers will
gladly cooperate with the state board
of agriculture, under the provisions of
recent statute, in the destruction of
this pest
DR.. Geo. Covert of Wisconsin and
daughter of Chicago are visiting at K.
Covert's near Paw Paw. The doctor is
a well known physician of southern
Wisconsin, having been a resident
practitioner there for upwards of forty
years. He has the honor of having
been president of the National Medical
association and is prominent medical
writer. He has been lecturer in
Chicago medical college for the past
four years.
They had a big time at the South
Haven celebration without doubt. The
Tribune says 1900 people were in at
tendance; the Messenger claims from
5000 to 10000; the News says 10000
flat, in big letters and is not disposed
to drop single one, while the truth
full Sentinel, with its G. Washington
hatchet, and its commendable habit of
sticking closely 10 cold facts, omits to
estimate the number saying only that
the livery yards were packed with car
riages, the Central train brought 900
people and S. H. & f. 1900. At all
events it was big crowd and a big
time.
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
Notice to Claimants for Pension.

G.. F.. Foote, the we'll known pension
attorney at Kalamazoo, Mich, is doing
an immense business in his line. All
kinds of applications for pension and
restoration of pension are being sent to
him by the hundreds from all over the
United States. His long experience in
the pension office and as pension at
torney has given him wide reputation.
Those who are in trouble relating to
their claims or have been unfortunate
in employing incompetent attorneys
would do well TO correspond with him
or call at his office. Consultations with
him are free and he is glad to give in
formation at all times. Special atten-
ton given to claims where pension has
been dropped or reduced. soft
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
Latest Railroad Developments.

According to previous arrangement,
parties representing the proposed
changes in the S. H. & f. r. K. met
with the business men of Paw Paw last
Wednesday evening for the purpose of
having a conference in reference to
railroad matters. The pending design
seems to be convert the entire line into
a standard gauge and, if the people of
this village and vicinity give sufficient
encouragement TO the project, to bring
the depot to the north side of the river
near the site it formerly occupied. This
is proposed to be done by leaving the
present line near where it now crosses
the west branch of the river and enter
the village on the line of Berrien street
Gust north of the big milD and, leaving
the depot, run east along the same street
for three or four blocks and then bear
ing southerly, strike again the line of
the present track. They ask Paw Paw
to aid this project by giving $4,000 to-
wards its completion and the right
of way along the streets. There is also
some talk, but, as yet, no definite prom
ise of an extension of the road so as to
make more desirable connections. The
promoters of the project promise that
the road, if changed as suggested,
which changes they are ready to make
in the near future If they meet with
sufficient encouragement, shall be laid
with heavy L rail and abundantly equip
ped with all needful rolling stock. No
definite conclusion was reached, but a
committee consisting of Messrs. L. j.
Cavanaugh, G. A. Sherrod, G. w. Young,
e.. w. Longwell and +. S. Briggs, was
appointed with instructions to canvass
the matter and report at some future
meeting.
Concerning this road, the Benton
Harbor Palladium says "The officials
of the Milwaukee, Benton Harbor and
Columbus railway company admit the
correctness of the report that they have
acquired controlling interest in the
narrow gauge railway that runs from
South Haven via Hartford to Lawton,
and that the line will eventually be-
come part of their system.
This important extension of their
plans together with the fact that the
new company has already paid out
quarter of a million of dollars towards
the construction of their line from here
to Napanee, Indiana, including the
purchase of the valuable terminal
grounds in Benton Harbor, and the
building of a costly steel bridge over
the st. Joseph river, are evidences of
the great value to this community of
the entire enterprise. More develop
ments are promised soon that will open
the eyes of our citizens"
Additional Local on 9Th page.
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
Money to Loan
Notice TO Fruit Growers.
Local Department.

The cannery is about ready for busi-
ness.
Advertised letters: Mr.. w. II. Lewis,
Rev. Nj. +. Mcclure.
l.. II. Titus was at Kalamazoo, Mon
day, on legal business.
A. h. Tuttle of Hartford was in town
Tuesday, on business.
Prof. and Mrs. H. G.. Wilson have
gone to Ridgeway, Mich.
Officer j. H. Stocum of Hartford was
in town yesterday on business.
Regular meeting of the International
Congress, Tuesday evening, July 90.
H. c. Waters & Co. have interesting
matter for cyclists in their new adv.
The Modern Woodmen now hold
their meetings in the Oddfellows' hall.
Fred Smith of Chicago spent Sunday
with his Chicago friends at Lake Park.
Broughton still continues his attract
i've bargains. See his new half page
adv.
Rev Grigsby, Presbyterian clergy
man from Hastings, was in town Mon
day.
Two cents a pound will be the cost of
having berries dried at the evaporating
works.
Look out for the excursion to be given
by the Presbyterian Sunday school to
Macatawa Park.
!. b. Conner has fine new cement
walk in front of his residence premises
on Gremps street.
f. II. Harvey is in attendance at the
national meeting of republican leagues
in the city of Detroit
Mrs. Lena Pritchard and Harry have
gone to Ohio for a months visit with
relatives and friends.
A new sidewalk has just been laid
along the east side of Chan. Ocobock's
premises on Niles street.
Hon. George Merriman of Hartford
made the Northerner a very pleasant
visit Thursday afternoon.
Freeman Phillips, who has been camp
ing at Lake Park, returned to his
home in Chicago, Monday.
A much needed job of graveling has
been done on Elm street between
Niles and Gremps streets.
The recent rain was the salvation of
the berry crop to say nothing of the inn
mense benefit to other crops.
Ray Chappell has gone to Allegan,
where he has position with the Har-
rison Electric Light company.
Avery's space is altogether too limited
to enumerate all his bargains. You can
find the balance at his up-to-date store.
Paw Paw Oddfellows have "work"
pending for the near future, if the
weather does not again get too hot for it..
The newly organized lodge of KS of
p, which meets in the Maccabee hall
has work" TO do at nearly every session.
Mrs. Eunice Benjamin of Kane coun-
ty, Ills, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
.. w. Rowland, and other relatives in
this place.
The service at the Baptist church
Sunday evening, will consist of service
of song followed by fifteen minute
mature talk"
w. G. Cadwallader, from the Office of
Osborn, Mills q Master Of Kalamazoo,
was in town Tuesday looking after
business in the probate court.
Haying was well advanced and much
of the crop secured in fine condition
before the rain came. II Is reported as
being Of fine quality and abundant
yield.
The true northerner., 1897-07-14

club. The visitors were first at bat and
the first inning gave both teams a big,
round goose egg, but in the I'd the
visitors got two long credit marks on
the rafters of the grand stand, while
Paw Paw was again blanked The Sd
added nothing to either side, but in the
4th three of the Paw Paws danced a
jig on the home plate. Allegan made
one in the 9th, tying the score. Another
tally in the 9th for the home club, one
for each in the 7th, two for Paw Paw in
che 9th with additions to the nest of
eggs for the visitors in both Sth and 9th
left the count Z to in favor of Paw
Paw, with the last half of the 9th not
played.
Eollowinu Is the SCORE.
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
Gardner A Van Fleet. MiIiiners.

fancy goods, and invite the ladies to
call and inspect them. We have a
large line of goods and are receiving
more. Artistic trimmingi is always striv-
en- for.
The true northerner., 1897-07-14
Paw Paw savings Bank.

Capital 100000 F. w. SELLIoK, Pres,
j. j. WooDMAN. Vice Pres.
JOHN w FREE, Cashier.
Board of Directors,
J.J. WooDMAN DAVID FISHER,
JOHN W. FREE, w. X. SELLICK,
F. w. .SELLIcK. WILLIAM j. SELLIoK,
john LYLE.
Interest paid On Certificates OF De-
T2044ly