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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07

George Thuering and Michael LAT
fey. Those who came from Marinette
were: EX-COngressman Isaac
Stephenson. Miss Lizzie Stephenson,
Mrs. Walter Stephenson, Mrs. |. b.
Duplim, Harry Brown and wife, H.
P. Chute and wife, n. B. Black and
w fe, Frank Page and wif2, ] A. Van
Cleve, Frank Ncyes, C. S. Brown
Nelson Ludington and wife, w. A.
Brown and wife. Besides Maj. and
Mrs. Scofield, the OcOnto party in
Guided the following gentlemen with
their wifes: w. H. Young, A. H.
Lucken5ach, Charles Hall, w. H.
Gunert, T. A. Pamperin, w. G. Oil
yer, George Boyer, J. w. Wagner
w. A. Holt, Peter Shufeldt, o. A.
Ellis, Ernest Funk, A. n. Martineau
M. P Bellew and w. K. Smith, and
Miss Ella Crawford, Mrs. Goodrich
Miss Flora Lawson, Miss Flora Will
cox, L. C. Harvey and Thomas Por-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07

into open war when Purroy and his
followers announced their bolt from
Tammany.
New York-The appellate term OF
the supreme court handed down a de-
cision to tho general effect that
husband, although living apart from
his wife. is responsible for detts con-
tracted by her for necessary articles
in the absence OF any agreement ID
the contrary. -
Chicago-John Hurth, a wealthy
Montana miner on trip around the
world. was robbed of 1880 in German
money, a collection of rare coins,
deeds to mining property in Butte,
Mont, and gold nugget worth 5000
by several colored women on the
levee. The police got them back.
Williamsport, PA desperate riot
occurred at Johnsonburg, which re-
suited in the fatal shooting of VIM.
Bergfn and the serious injury to
James McMinn, Charles Glover,
Charles WrathaH and several others,
members of the police force. The
trouble was begun by Italians ignt-
ing.
St Louis-Vice President and Mrs.
Stevenson and a large number Of so
ciety people from Washington, Balti-
more, Chicago, Bloomington, ILL.,, and
elsewhere, graced with their presence
the nuptials of Miss Julia Green
Scott of Bloomington, niece Of Mrs.
Stevenson, and Carl Vrooman of
Baltimore.
Louisville-Goyernor Bradley has
had several companies of the second
regiment of the state militia practi-
cally under arms for forty-eight hours,
| owing to the fear that am attempt
would be made to lynch Johnson
Howe, the negro being held at Paris
for the murder of Policeman Charles
Lacey at Cynthiana.
San Francisco-Captain Smith, who
| commanded the wrecked collier, San
Bonit1, and Chief officer ZolliDg, who
was OF the bridge when she struck,
have been deprived of their licenses
by the Uoited States inspectors CT
hulls and boilers. 1t was decided that
the loss of the San Bonito was due to
! careleSSneSS.
Cleveland, distinguished edu-
Gators from all parts Of the country
gathered in the auditorium of the
Western Reserve university, when
the annual convention of America
was called to order. The organization
seeks the promotion Of scholarly
work n critical and pathological re-
search in the modern languages.
Plattsburg, N. Y.-M. T. Murdoch
has been appointed receiver for With
erbee, Sherman & Co. The firm is in
no financial difficulty and has 10 in
debtedness. The partnership expired
| by limitation in September. The
property, consisting Of extensive iron
ore mines and furnaces at Port Henry
is valued at from two to three millions
of dollars.
Chicago-The prohibition national
| executive committee held secret
session at the Sherman house. The
matter Of union was taken up, and ii
was found impossible to line UP with
! the boilers. The !Eolters meet in this
city Friday. Chairman Dickie was
| instructed to prepare an official dec
laration to map out pulicy for the
next four years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
side of Judge Cassoday who occupied
the speakers chair on the platform.
The Oath Administered

When the persons composing the
official procession had become seated
Mayor Dye arose and raped for order.
In his hand he held a program of the
proceedings. When quiet reigned the
mayor, glancing at the program, re-
quested Gov. ELECT Scof1eld to come
forward and take his oath of office.
Gov. Upham led the major around
behind the clerks desk and stood at
the majors left, both being immediate
ly in front and very close to Judge
Cassoday who administered the oath in
an impressive manner. Then the
other state officers-elect and their es-
corts stepped forward in the same
order in which they had entered the
chamber, the officers-e1ect giving their
affirmation to the oath with low but
firm II do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
A POSER.

Father, are Generals brave mem"
asked Johnny of his father.
Yes, my son, as rule" was the
answer.
Then why does artists always make
pictures of EN- standing on hill three
through an opera-glass." Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
OCONTO MAJOR INVESTED WIT
POWERS OF CHIEF EXECU-
TIVE OF WISCONSIN. .
INAUGURATION CEREMONIES
IMPRESSIVE SCENES IN THE AS
SEMBLY CHAMBER. ~.
MANY sPEcTATORSPREsENT

Special Train Bearing the Major and
His Party Is a Little Late, Causing
Slight Delay in Proceedings-ln-
cidents at the Depot-Oath Of Of
flee nistered-Informal Recep-
tons After the State Officers Are
Sworn in-List of the More Promi-
nent Out-of-Town People-A Num-
Der of Appointments Made Public
Hot Contest Over the Speakership
-Jerre Murphy Gets Handsome
Diamond.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
Informal Receptions.

At the conclusion of tine simple
ceremony Mayor Dye announced that
the state officers would now retire to
their respective departments. The
procession was once more formed and
left the chamber in it's order of en-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
Some of the Spectators q.

Among others, excepting state SEN
ators and assenblymen, who came TO
Madison to witness the inauguration
and attend the reception and ball
were: James H. Agen and wife, E.
G. Mills, Superior; E. w. Vogel, A
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07

senator's and assemblymen in line. ex-
Senator Philetus Sawyer supported by
Congressman James H. Davidson of
Oshkosh leading this section.
Assembly Chamber Filled.
The assembly chamber was 50 dense
ly filled that it was almost impossible
to crowd another person in it. Seas
had been reserved for the state officers
elect their escorts, supreme and fed
eral court judges and other dignitaries
and their wives. Before the arrival
of the official procession the justices
of the supreme court were escorted to
to the chamber by Senator R. NJ :.
Bashford chairman of the general in
augural committee), Judge E. W.
Keyes and Frank NJ. Wootton
Speaker George B. Prrrows had per
formed a similar courtesy for Federal
Judge Romance Bum. Mayor Dye
and Col. HOLSTER took seats ON either
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07

lug
Scofield's Special Train.
George n. Wiswell Of Milwaukee
had charge Of the special train, and
Assemblyman George W. Taylor of
Marinette looked after the interests
of the governors party. In the alb
sence of Col. Boyle, A. P. Chapman,
Jr., of the St. Paul passenger depart
nrent, looked after the interests of the
guests. Among the Milwaukee party
were George n. Wisweu and wife, eX-
Gov. George w. Peck, Col. John NJ.
Ewing, City Comptroller W. J Fie-
brantz, Edward Mullen, Lemuel Ellis
worth. Miss Ellsworth, Mrs. Paine,
Mrs. Walter l.. O'NelH, Miss Minnie
| O'Neill, o. L. Rosenkranz, Henry
Fink and wife. H. J. Yorkey, Col.
]. A. Watr0us, Assemblynan B. A.
Eaton and wife, William H. Bennett
John G. Gregory, Christ Paulus, Aid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
SWEARING OFF.

Bilkeys-I'm going to swear off on the
LIST Of January.
Silkeys-Oh, pshaw! l thought you
were going to break all those bad hab-
its.-Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
Scofield's Appointments

Governor Scofield after being in
augurated announced the following ap-
pointments:
Adjutant general, Charles R. Board
man, Oshkosh.
Private secretary and military sec
rotary, William J. Anderson, Madi-
son.
Superintendent of public property,
William ] Scott La Crosse.
Executive clerk, Paul Scofeld,
Oconto.
Aides-de-camp M. r. DLyon, acting
paymaster, Madison; General Will
liam J. Boyle, Milwaukee; w K. COT
fin, Eau Claire; l. Watson Stephenson,
Marinette; Seymour HOLSTER, Osh-
kosh; A. c.. Keyes, New Lisbon; w.
H. Young, Oconto; Simon J. Murphy,
Green Bay; H. Coleman, Milwaukee;
o. G. Brumder, Milwaukee; w. A.
Brown, Marfnette, w. C.. Ginty, Chip
peWa Falls; Andrew L. Kreutzer, Wau-
sau; Col. w. l.. Buck, U. S. A, Mad
pewa Falls; Andrew L. Kreutzer Wau-
ison; j. w. G.. Brooks, U. S. A.,
Madison; Worthie W. Patton, assist
ant adjutant general; Allan F. Cald-
we'll, assistant quartermaster general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-07
ScOfield'S SneciaI Train

the big reception and bali in the even
iuC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
Married the Wrong Man.
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)

(St. LOUIS GlODe-DOiilNNi"''
A strange case of matrimonial duphci'y
has come TO light in the District Court vi
Voodbury county, la. woman Oh
sioux city discovered that she had Deeh
ioined in wedlock with the wrong man.
or. AT least, not with the man she sup
posed she was marrying.
In August. 1896, Emma y. Larson was
married in this city 10 a man whom sue
sunposed TO be f. j. Schultz she says
she was not well acquainted with MN
when she entered into the marriage CON
tract hut thought he was all right. She
aftarward learned that Schultz ana an
other man named julius Karash nVed at
Westfeld. y. Y, and were distant rela-
tives. Although she did not know Schultz
personally. she knew of him, and TINS pc
came known to Karash. The latter cams
to Sioux City, was introduced 10 MISS
Larson as Schultz. and finally married
her under that name. She lived with
him for several months before she FOUND
ont her mistake, and then threatened
him with legal process for his dupllclty.
He promptly left her, and she thlIlks he
has gone back to New York. However,
before he left, she says, he took 500 OF
her money, saying he would invest 1t Tor
her. a.
s;be now asks that she be granted de-
cree of divorce, and that she be permitted
IN resume her maiden name Of Emma b.
Larson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07

terday, ard preached morning and night
TO large congregations. At night he
preached a sermon of surprising power
and eloquence. and made a splendid i'm
preston upon his hearers. Christian
Life" was his theme. The discourse was
replete with valuable truths expressed
in beautiful language
Mrs. Ellen Finch, widow of b. O. Finch,
died yesterday afternoon at 1880 o'clock,
at her home on east Market street, after
an illness of two weeks. in the Goth year
OF her age Her death was due to
complication of diseases. She was a Miss
Kelly. and was born and reared in Steu-
ben county. Ind. in 1898. In 1864 she was
married. and twenty years later removed
TO Virginia. Her husbands death oc-
Cured about three years ago. Mrs. Finch
leaves two children-Mr. Herbert
Finch. who resides in California, and
Miss Dora Finch. of this city. The fune-
raj will take place tomorrow morning
at II o'clock from the Christian church,
of which she was a devoted member
The service will be conducted by the
pastor the Rev. =. Z. Smith.
Mr.. j. W. Porter the well-known
farmer and politician Of this county, wed
Saturday evening Mrs. Louise l.. Cut
Ter. of New York. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of r. b. Hop
kins i'm Washington. the Rev. DR.. Ed
ridge officiating. The couple arrived here
yesterday afternoon and were driven TO
"Kenwood." their future home. The
many friends of Mr.. Porter will con-
graduate him upon his good fortune and
extend to Mrs. Porter a cordial welcome
to her new home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
Hampden-sidncy Matters.

HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA, December 8.
Especial saturday night the second Sec
ton of the senior class delivered orations
in the Memorial chapel. and the occa-
sion was honored by the presence of a
few ladies', Notwithstanding the very in
clement weather. The speakers and their
subjects were as follows: Z. A. Kirk,
Roanoke, Va, citizenship; G. r. Lacy,
Sinks Grove, w Va, 1.-THE Poets-Lau-
reate"; d. c. Morton, Louisville. KY,
Initiative Crime; d. T. Stuart, Mobile,
Ala, Success; y. II. Thompson Peters
burg, Va, Some Effects of the Olympic
Games; \. d. Wanchope Hampden-Sid-
ney, Va, Love; ID. G. Wilson, Roanoke,
Va, Some Influences in the Formation
Of our Government" All the speakers
were listened to with interested attention.
but Mr.. Wanchope brought down the
house.
Much pleasure is felt here at the honor
conferred by the Legislature on Hon. j.
w. SOuthall in his election as Superin-
tendent of Education. He and three or
four Of his brothers are alumni Of Hamp-
den-Sidney. The late Professor Stephen
O. Southall of the University Of Virginia
(class 1880 was for many years valued
trustee and life long friend of the col
lege. He was a class-mate Of the late
President ]. NJ. p. Atkinson and of the
venerable Rev. William w. Wilson, d..
D.. of Lynchburg.
The College Hill Club was entertained
last week by DR.. II. =. Lacy. The sub
ject under discussion was Salisbury"
The presence of Rev. W. f.. II. Harding
of Farmville, gave increased Zest to the
discussion, in which he took an active
mart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
VA.KNIGHTSTEMPLAR
MEETING OF THE GRAND CON-
MANDERY IN PETERSBURG.
In 18TH Annual ConcIave-All the
Officers Present--A street Parade
Listen to n Sermon-rhe officers
EIected-Banqueted.

PETERSBURG, VA, December 6.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE Grand Commandry Of knights
Templar of Virginia met in seventy-hfth
annual conclave in Masonic Han. in this
city, this morning. with all the grand
officers and about fifty grand representa-
tives in attendance. The headquarters Of
the members of the Grand Commandery are
at the Imperial Hotel, where they were
met, and whence they were escorted, in
a march through several streets by APP
pomattox Commandery, No. 6, to the
Asylum, in which the session was OPEN
ed. In their handsome uniforms. the
parade of the Knights was strikingly at
tractive.
Grand Commander Edward Howe Miller,
of Danville, called the commandery to
order, and after the usual exercises. read
his annual report. This report is repre-
scented to have been one of unusual in
terest, and to have embraced important
recommendations. 1t was appropriately
referred. Committees were appointed
and the commandery went promptly to
business. Another session was held this
afternoon.
Tonight the Grand Commandery. es-
corted by Appomattox Commandery, at
tended Templar services in the Tabb-
Street Presbyterian church, which were
attended by a very large congregation.
The sermon was preached by the Grand
Prelate, Rev. f. Il. McFadden. The dis
course was one of great ability, and was
heard with the closest attention, setting
forth, as 1t did, the principles as founded
and practiced by this noble order.
After the services at the church the
Grand Commandery and local knights
Templar returned 10 the hall and par
took of a splendid banquet.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Eminent Sir John f.. Townes. Of this
city and was responded to by Right Emf
nent Sir j. =. Corbin, of Fredericksburg
The Grand Commandery tonight elected
and installed the following officers: Right
Eminent Sir James II. Capers. Of Rich
mond, Grand Commander; Very Eminent
Sir Z. T. Woodfn, of Old Point. Deputy
Grand Commander; Eminent Sir u. f.
Buchanan. OF Marion, Grand Generals
simo; Eminent Sir j. Il. Alexander. OF
Alexandria, Grand Captain-General; Emf
nent Sir Rev. +. T. McFadden, Of Lynch
burg, Grand Prelate; Eminent Sir Louis
p Ecker, of Richmond Grand Senior
| Warden; Eminent Sir John Il. Townes, OF
| Petersburg. Grand Junior Warden; Right
| Eminent Sir James b. Blanks, OF Peters
| burg, Grand Recorder; Eminent Sin
| George w. Poe, of Richmond, Granc
| Treasurer; Eminent Sir j. T. Lesueur. OF
| Bristol, Grand Standard Bearer; Eminent
| Sir j. w. Bryant, Of Crewe, Crane
| sword Bearer: Eminent Sir T. Il
| L nj mi
| nent Sir II. c. wilkinson. of Richmond
| Grand Captain of Guards; Eminent Si1
f. W. Cunningham, of Richmond, Crane
| Marshal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
SUFFOLK.
The New Methodist Minister-Other
Church Notes.


SUFFOLK, VA, December 6.-(Special)
Rev. w. r. Green, the new pastor Of the
Main-Street Methodist church, assumed
his pastorate yesterday, and preached TO
large congregations morning and night.
In his opening remarks he paid n high
tribute to his predecessor, Rev. II. G.
Cheatham, saying that he was one of the
best preachers i'm the Virginia or any
other conference. Mr.. Green Is very
pleasing speaker, and fine reasoner, and
his sermons were deeply spiritual, and at
times pathetic. He has won golden Opin-
ions on all hands, and his people are very
much pleased with him.
A change was last week made in the
appointment Of n minister TO the East
Suffolk church. Rev. II. 5. Baughan, VINO
received the appointment OF conference,
will remain at Benn's Isle OF Wight coun-
ty. and Rev. j. H. Kobler, who was APP
pointed TO Benns, has taken the East
Suffolk church, and preached his Iirst SER
mon there yesterday afternoon, before a
large congregation.
Rev. Frank StringfellOw, the famous
scout of the Army of Northern Virginia,
will deliver a lecture at Driver, Nanse-
mond county, on Tuesday night. Decem-
Der 18th, for the benefit Of the Glebe
Episcopal church.
The Methodist Parsonage Society held
its regular monthly meeting tonight ut
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. -.
Phillips, on Bank street The ladies will
Immediately put the parsonage in order
for Rev. Mr.. Green and family, who VII
move into it about Thursday.
Mr.. benjamin Buck who has been
living in Leesburg. o.. for about a year,
returned 10 Suffolk on Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
TOY BASEMENT NOW OPEN.
uuls MEYERS SONS 9Th AND BROAD. JULIUS MEYERS SONS 9Th AND sRola
DEATHS.

BYRD. Died, on Sunday, December 9TH.
at 50 Park avenue. New York, OF typhoid
fever. ALFRED HENRY. son OF George
II. and Lucy c. Byrd, IN the sd year or
his age.
Funeral services at the Church OF the
Incarnation, TUESDAY. December 9TH, at
2 y. NJ. Intorment on Wednesday at the
Ola Chapel. Clarke county. Va
RUDD.-Died. ut the residence OF his
father, 22i north Twentieth street. Mon
day. December 9Th. at 3:35 O'Clock, WILL
LIAM CURTIS, twin child OF Ruth Curtis
and Oliver j. Rudd: aged " months and
day.
Funeral from residence THIS CTuesday)
AFTERNOON at $50 o'clock. Friends
invited 20 attend.
FENDLEY.-Dled,S Sunday. December s.
1891, at 7:i5 p. NJ. at the residence OF her
husband. II. w. Fendley. In Chesterfield
county, BETTE T.. FENDLEY. In the
18th year OF her age.
The funeral will take place from the
residence at p. NJ. TO-DAY Tuesday.
December 9Th. Interment az Centralias
Va.
GAINES. ri Ocala. Fla, Friday,
December 81. j. BOLTON GAINES. son Of
John +. Gaines. in his 18th year OF age.
Interment at the above place.
MILLER.-Dled, at Bramwen, w. Va.
Monday morning. December 9Th. WILL
LIAM II. MILLER, son OF Captain and
Mrs M. A. Miller.
Funeral will take place TOMORROW
wednesday, MORNING In Hollywood
Cemetery.
OWENs.-Died. al the residence OF hc1
son-in-law. DR.. George ii. Bright. Sunday
morning. November 9Th, Mrs. cArHE'
RINE II. OWENS, In the ed year Of hex
age.
Funeral VIII take place from the above
residence WEDNESDAY MORNING at 4
O'Clock. No flowers.
WEISIGER.-Entere into rest. Dccen'
Der 5th. at O'Clock y. NJ. s. MERcHAN1
! WEISIGksR; aged "a years.
Funeral from Centenary Methodist Epla
copal church TO-DAY Tuesday,. Decep1
Der 7th. az T.. NJ. Friends Of the tamtlz
are invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
Wants n Big Dry-DocIl ut Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, December 6.-(Spe-
cial)-To the Dispatch correspondent
Congressman Young stated to-day that
he would fight the proposition of the
Newport News Ship-Building Company TO
construct a dry-dock capable Of holding
any vessel in the navy, provided the gov
eminent would use it. He said that ne
thought naval repair work should be done
al the navy-yards. which should be equip
ned for its execution. He favors the con-
struction Of the large dock at the navy
ward here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BRO
The Training of Children.

detroit Free Press)
"John." said Mrs. Wisely TO her hege
lord the other evening, II want to nave
a very frank talk with you. do you rea-
lie that the boys are old enough now ~
observe and are beginning TO form 'heii
characters
'Of course 1 do. Great boys"
eyes, and we want them TO De erea'
men. They naturally look up 10 you,
John, more than to anybody else 70.
their sakes you must be careful IN VIVA.
YOU do and say. You fell over cnaIr
the other day and used some very IN =,
proper language. heard Wine ,epe sn ~
when he stubbed his toe In the pacA
yard" ,.o., ot,,ok,ea
the father. ,,o
eyes. John. and they pretend TO smoke
cigars and pour drinks from an imaginary
decanter. can't you set them better eN-
amQle?"
"sav. little one. / heard Amy playing
keen house one afternoon lately. Wheh
callers were announced she sent out word
that she was not at home. When she did
consent TO receive any one she comDed
them down to beat the band before they
were admitted. One was an old erump'
another was an intolerable bore. and q
third better a good deal be at home
cleaning house or looking after her emil
dren. You couldn't have done 1t better
yourself"
81 see what you mean, sir. No use oi
rubbing It in. But wait, dear" In soitei
voice lets both do better. It's for
their sakes, you know"
"Ill go YOU" And they shock hands.
As John left that evening he slipped w
on the front steps and made the air pine'
Around the corner he III his c'gar: MT .
Wisely had some animated gossip VITA
neighbor. And yet the children seem 70
A. fv