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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING MEMORIES.
The Blessed Annual Family Reuni or
nny.

How dear to us all they are-Thanks-
giving memories, the Thanksgiving
days in the dear old home when we
were all together No other day in the
whole year is such a family day as the
annual Thanksgiving. Blessed indeed
are those who can still go home to the
old homestead and gather around the
table where father and mother glorify
it with their loving presence. But
there are very few old homesteads now;
we have become a migratory people.
The majority OF us do not stay long
enough in a place to have those hal
lowed associations about it that the
dear ones of long ago did. To many
of the present generation Thanksgiv-
ing has lost much of its significance
just because we have become so mi
gratory. But do let us preserve it in its
full import if we possibly can this year
Let every one of US try to keep up the
old-time sanctity of the day set apart
for special thanks to God for all our
mercies, and for the gathering together
around the table of the dear ones.
Some of the dear ones have gone out
from our homes since last Thanksgiv-
ing, and we think of the vacant places
with heart-heaviness. Some little chill
dren who loved US and made our homes
bright with sunshine have gone from
our arms to the loving arms of the
blessed Jesus who cares for them and
blesses them continually. Their tiny
life torches filled our home with light
that does not go out, but fills our lives
with sweet remembrances, and bids us
minister with sweeter ministries than
ever before to the little ones Of earth
who need our love and care
Then there are others who glorifed
the home loves and the home ties for
many, many years who have gone to the
Father.
AS Lucy Larcom beautifully says:
1--WE feel that much of our life has gone
with these dear ones. Gone? No,
translated, lifted up with them to their
new estate"
1t is the love of the ALLOWING One
that brings Us closest together in fam
lily ties. We cannot love each other too
much, and we are still Joined to the
dear ones who are gone, and the light of
their new light enters into ours. In
thanking God for the many blessings
He has given us this year, let us stretch
our well-flled hands to the needy.
When we gather around our table to eat
our Thanksgiving dinner let us have the
cn+ eco =
of our thoughtfulness and considera-
ton others are having a good dinner
who without our help would have
missed the sustaining powers of a real
Thanksgiving.-N. Y. Evangelist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25

Miss Carrie Miller was in town Tues
day taking orders for books.
Miss Anna Parrish was the guest OF
Mrs. w. A. Brazeau Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dokka spent Sun
day with relations near Rudolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. H. Edwards,
Misses Josephine Barker aud Blanche
Barnum and Mr.. Irving Brazeau dined
at the home of w. A Brazeau Sunday
last.
Miss Jennie Thorsen is visiting her
sisters and friends in town this week.
The Bourgord family has moved from
its old home into John Jarvis house
and the house is now occupied by John
B. LaVigne and family.
Misses Emma Olson and Anna Lund
are learning TO cut and sort paperin the
mill.
Charles Halvorsen, one of the star
players in the Howe High school foot
ball team, had one of his legs badly
bruised in last Saturdays game and has
been unable to use it since. We trust
he will soon be out again. He and his
sister, Miss Ida. have been absent from
school this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Christensen were
guests of Rudolph friends Sunday.
All the work that is to be done on
the new road this fall is completed and
ii is now passable and the road around
by the depot is closed. 1t is very
pleasant and will be especially so in the
summer season.
The machine room in the mill was the
scene of very sad accident resulting in
MIR. And. Christensen having his left
hand severely cut and bruised and Mr.
Peter Bresboy getting his thumb on the
left hand cut and broken until it was
hanging on by the skin alone. Mr.
Bresboy was held fast and had to stand
it until one of the men pried the cvlin-
der up enabling him to draw his hand
out. The men were sent up on the
Port Edwards train and DR.. Hougen
dressed the injured parts. The doctor
thinks he can save Mr.. Bresboy' s
thumb. 1t will probably be several
weeks before they can 60 10 work again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25

evening last, at which time the question
as to whether Armenia would be again
attached to Strongs Prairie or not was
decided in the affirmative, with the I'M
Outstanding that Rev. Balentine should
preach on this work
1t is rumored that wedding is soon
to occur at this place, We will publish
the names of the contracting parties
later on provided the rumor proves to
be true.
The Rev. Houlk, pastor at Strongs
Prairie, talked to the people of this
place on Monday evening. Nov. Is, with
view to uniting Armenia with Strongs
Prairie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25

Mrs. fuckers residence caught fire on
Wednesday, the 18th inst, through a
defective chimney aud damaged the
roof and furniture quite badly. Loss
about $50, which was adjusted by Geo
\. Wood.
Garrett Arther Mason, little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Mason, died Satur-
day, November 20, with typhoid fever,
aged three years and six months. The
funeral service took place Sunday, at
the Catholic church, Grand Rapids.
Miss Sue Beeston is better from a Sc
we're attack of quinsy.
Miss Sarah Anger of Necedah is here
this week with a stock of millinery
She has them displayed in John Nicol's
residence.
Mrs. Henry Young and daughter, who
have been guests of Mrs. kleberg, de-
parted for their home in Neenah on
Saturday.
Miss Edith Scott, teacher in the pub
lie schools, was greatly surprised the
past week to learn that she had lost
control of the left side of her face. DR..
McGregor was called and is now treat
ing her for facial paralysis.
Miss Nellie Nash Of Centralia was the
guest of Miss Sue Beeston on Friday.
Messrs. Frank Boles, Elmerand EN-
cry Taylor of Nekoosa and Geo. Fenner
of Westfeld were party of deer hunt
ers who returned Saturday from Black
river with five deer as the result of
their labors. MIR. Fenner killed three
of them in two shots.
John Nicol will give a turkey shoot
on Thanksgiving. Target inches in
diameter, 80 rods off hand. Price 10
cents shot. This is an opportunity to
get turkey.
Brooks 4 Murray have shipped six
carloads of potatoes and have about six
more on hand to ship as soon as orders
are received.
Robt. Wakely and party killed four
deer on Black river the past week.
The Port Edwards grade is now com
pleted into Nekoosa and carpenters are
busy framing the timber for the bridge
across Moccasin creek, when the bed
will be ready fer the ties and iron.
Trains will be running into Nekoosa
over this line by Nmas.
Messrs. Joseph Thomas and A. F.
Lansing were out serenading their
friends at the Herrick House and A. +.
Lapham's residence Saturday night.
They had attended the football game at
the Rapids that day and received such
inspiration that they could not forego
the pleasure of imparting some of 1t to
their Nekoosa friends. The sweet mel.
odles still vibrate in the minds of some
of the young ladies' who board at the
Herrick House.
T. j. Wood was here on business with
the company Monday.
Thomas Mullen, travelling salesman
for Joannes Bros, Green Bay, makes
Nekoosa every two weeks. He enjoys
fine trade and is we'll liked
w. A Scott of Chicago, president OF
the Port Edwards railroad, and w. e.
Wood of Milwaukee were here Tuesday
looking after business matters.
The Port Edwards railroad depot will
be located near VIM. Hooper's business
place.
Remember the Thanksgiving ball to-
night.
On orr way to Nekoosa Tuesday we
went via the new wagon road along the
river from Port Edwards to Nekoosa
and found it In pretty good condition.
It's quite saving in distance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
Try Grain-O! Try Grain=O!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you
a package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without IN
jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
it, like it. Grain-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. !
the price of coffee. Is cents and %
cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Services for Sunday, Nov %, will
be as follows:
7:30 a. m. Holy Communion.
1880 a. IN. Morning prayer, Litany
and Sermon.
800 a. III. Catechism.
$50 p. m. Choral Evensong and ad-
dress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
ThanksSiyinE.

The treasures Of the harvest time
Are heaped in goodly store;
Earth lays her tribute at our feet
In righteousness once more.
The hearth is swept, the board is spread
For friends from far and near,
And loving hearts are hasting home,
Perhaps in many year.
Oh. it's the true Thanksgiving time
When round the old hearthstore
We greet the loved Of other days.
And clasp hands with our own.
Eliza beth 4. Davis, III Golden Days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
PORT EDWARDS

Is located OH the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of the twin cities OF
Grand Rapids and Centralia. 1t has a popula-
ton of about 300 people and favored with two
railroads, the c. NJ. & ST. P. and Marshfield and
Southeastern The John Edwards Mfg. Co.'S
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25

For SALE OR RENT-House and two
lots in 3rd. Ward, Grand Rapids, near
Methodist church, owned by Mrs.
Frances Compton. For terms call on
or address Mrs. w. L. Jones, Centralia,
Wis. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25
NEKOOSA

Is 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 Oh
Lisbon 10 TOmahawk The NekoOsa Paper Com.
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and It's thriving institution
and promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-25


twenty million prepared upon scientific principles by men who
dresses whene and
neither alum other substance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
POINTS, ABOUT PEOPLE.

Grace Darllng's only surviving brother Is
a pauper in North Sunderland parish
A German army lieutenant. Baron Max
Won Schrader. poisoned himself at Ostend
after losing 100000 francs at the gaming
tables there.
DR.. Samuel Jobnson's walking stick is
exhibited In book store In Cincinnati,
and is the property Of Mr.. John Thorndick
OF that city,
Mrs, Annie Besant claims to have es-
tablishod more than hfty branches OF the
Philosophical society in this country during
her present visit.
The Archduchess Maria Theresa OF Aus
tria Is one OF the strongest women in the
universe. and 10 said to be capable OF
lifting a man in the air with one hand.
She is fond OF athletics and is great cy-
cllst. .
Tho daughter Of the car OF Russia, the
little Grand Duchess Olga, is said to be
| the richest baby in tho world The week
she was born s5,OO0,O00 invested In Eng
liah nnd French securities. was settled
upon her.
| b, lay Mills, the evangelist, who has
| been drifting away from a belief In con-
servaltve theology for some time, makes
a public statement OF his present ballet
which shows that he Is largely In SYM
patty with unltariansm.
Hugh o. Pentcccst is to 20 back &c
preaching again, opening sunday services
at Carnegie hall, New York. Since leaving
the pulpit he has been socialist egltntor
editor Of u radical weekly. lawyer and as.
sis'ant district attorney OF New York.
New South Wales Is TO be put to III,
expense of another long Tichho nc trial. ,
lurRtlc, named Crcswoli, now In an insan,
hospital near sydney, having been ldenti
hsd as the missing Sir Roger by persons
who have influence enough TO set the law
! machinery In motion.
Bret Harte is golf hend; Mira. Burto,
Harrison likes country life, GARDENING
boating, travelling; Sarah Grand reprove
frivolous persons by finding recreation II
sociology. music and country life; Mari
Corelli finds reading sufficiently dlyertine
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
TEXAS POLITICS.

San Antonio Light (Rep): Joe Sayers
seems to have the inside track by a large
margin for that gubernatorial nomination
Somehow the State has given him the right
OF way by general consent. At least 1t
squints that way
Hillsboro Herald: The people of Texas
should not permit themselves to be de-
ceiyed. There is a struggle on now-and a
most determined struggle, though the
methods are shrewd and the purpose in
geniously concealed, to undo all the work
of the past few years. by which the State
mas been enabled to regulate the railroad
corporations and compel them to deal hon
estiy ana fairly with the people. The at
lacks that have recently been made upon
the railroad commissioners and the attor-
ney general tending to discredit them with
the people form part of the scheme. all
though so cleverly disguised that MANY ara
apt to regard them as being inspired by a
patriotic concern for the public interests
before giving credit to such attacks unon
puoiic servants who have always proven
islth1ul and trustworthy, it is we'll for
tne People to investigate carefully as To
the source from which they emanate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
soMH P0sTsCRIPTs.

The Amazon Indians use q bfowpipe,
with which they throw an arrow 200 yards
with wonderful precision.
The pope In 1856 prohibited the cross
bow as barbarous. and threatened cross
bowmen with accommodates.
The United Kingdom has 1000 fac
tory operatives, France $50 900, Germany
1890 900, and the United States 2.75o.o00.
The Philippine Islands have 100000 in
hebitants. OF whom 1000. 900 live in the
mountains. and refuse allegiance to Spain.
Great Britain and Ireland contain $50
banks. the most important being the Bank
Of England. which has a capital Of $780,
900 900.
In the third crusade, single stone
from ain English engine killed twelve
Turks. and. after the truce, was shown to
Saladin as curiosity.
The British own $4,000 sailing vessels
and 10000 steam vessels. The annual en-
tries Into the ports OF the United Kingdom
are 100000 vessels.
Austria is the country most lenient to
mnrderers. In ten years over 500 persons
were found guilty OF murder. OF whom only
twenty three were put to death.
England has 5000 miles OF canal. Ireland
6oo Scotland $50. They carry In year 49,
100000 tons Of traffic, yielding more than
sIoo,o0o.O00 revenue
Each inbabItant OF the United States
consumes In year 1000 pounds OF coal;
each Briton 1900. each Belgian 1900. each
German 2S00 and each Frenchman 1000.
In the early days OF the Eighteenth CEN
fury the consumption of beer in England
amounted 10 forty-three gallons per In
habitant In 1888 the proportion stood at
twenty seven gallons.
The yearly value of the Industries OF
the United Kingdom Is estimated as fol-
lows: Manufactures, 81 1901 00. 900: COM
merce, S,700,0 900, 900; agriculture, 81 $780,
100000; transport, 5G5,OoO,OOO mining,
$50 .0OO. 900.
Helmets In the Fourteenth century were
surmountcd by extravaganza ornaments;
feathers, flowers. Images OF dragons birds,
beasts. the hgures OF women and OCCASION
ally the bust OF the knight himself, adorned
tho crest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
HOUSTON. THURSDAY. SEPT. 30.
TIE N p A. Ct ES
STREET LIGHTING IN CITIES.

or the convention OF mayors and coun-
cilmen OF cities now In session at Co
lumbus. Ohio, the reports In yesterdays
Post had great deal TO say with refer
ence to the lighting OF cities. No less
than one-half the papers read were on
this subject OF street lighting.
When we come down to 7ensible and
practicable contemplation Of the question
Of street lighting In city OF $4,000 or
moro inhabitants. there lie no matter OF
more Importance unless II be good water
Even good transportation is Of less real
value to the people. or course. In great
town. stretching over miles OF territory in
oyery direction. the transportation, or
street railway problem, is OF su-
prcme Importance, but In an ord
mary city Of limited population no
matter Is of more immediate interest
than the lighting of the place at night.
Light at night decreases crime and insures
tho safety of the citizen; II enables the
citizen to prosecute many lines OF bust
ness at night and 1t gives confident feel
ing that could be obtained In no other
way. Al the papers read and all the del .
erates present appeared to recognize the
paramount importance OF the lighting
problem.
great many towns have settled this
question by taking hold OF the problcn
themselves and establishing city plants
whore as many lights as could be desired
have been established. Others continue e
grant the lighting franchise 10 prlvat,
companies and, necessarily, to limit tn,
...-...,as ,tuA.. 70 Ia, - .a,.,,
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KILLING THE TEXAS FEVER"

A few days since The Post took editorial
notice OF the experiments that were to be
made in cattle dipping at Fort Worth and
expressed the hope that the result OF the
experiments would DO 30 pronounced and
satisfactory that tho fear OF Texas fever
would be largely removed to the north OF
US and the hurtful quarantine against
Texas cattle either be raised or modified
Since The Post took notice Of tho pro-
POSED experiments they have been in
progress In Fort Worth and tho results
are OF such an encouraging and satisfac-
tory nature that the hope formerly ex-
pressed Is more than likely to be realized.
Tho reports from the experiments show
that IS per cent OF the ticks have been
killed BY the clippings 80 far and the re-
llainder are confidently expected to fall
on or die in period OF from two to -four
days. This tick which It Is sought 10 kill
by this procedure 10 at the basis OF what
IL termed the Texas fever. 1t fastens It.
ssk upon the cattle and muitlplles SC
RAPIDLY that II exhausts the cattle and
produces fever and any cattle with tbs
tick 4 liable to transfer 1t to any othel
cattle with which It comes la contact. TIL.
result Il what L. known " the propagation
u the Texas fever aud against this dis,
esse strict quarantine il established /,
such an extent that our cattle are not onl,
tisd up, season after season. but arc dis
credited in all the big cattle markets.
~ set rid Of the Southern tick is /,
m I'd Of The Texas fever" and It is no
= s.Atter for surprise. therefore. that al
~ Texas cattle men are watching thes,
~ wsssh Rpsrimsnts with the kecnes
ln1sssst ~ cstaIs are driven through
IA = ~ ~ vAsn thex como out Ii,
1 ~ 1seiSeyes Or e. nearly 20 tha
rs ~ = - ~ = ~ 1911 multi.
III (16G to1alb1s : sseosk
nlD = ~ ri w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
Resolutions ON Judge Kiigore.

Kilgore. Texas. September 27.-At a
meeting of the citizens Of Kilgore, Texas,
the following preamble aud resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas. Having learned OF the demise
OF Hon. C. B. Kilgore. an old settler and
citizen Of this place, and in honor of whom
the town was named, a former congress-
man from this district and at the time Of
his death judge OF the United States court
in one Of the districts of the Indian Ter
ritory:
Resolved. /. That we deeply regret the
death OF this distinguished citizen in the
midst Of a career Of so much usefulness.
2. That we extend our sympathies to his
bereaved companion and distressed daugh-
ters and commend them to the care and
protection of our Heavenly Father.
B. That we request the publication of
these resolutions in The Houston Post. the
Times Clarion and the Dallas News, and
that copy be sent to the family OF the
deceased. j. 3. Hall, Chairman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30

destroy an veriges Of the Objectionable
parasites.
1t Is gratifying to learn that DR.. Nor
gard has no doubt "as to the finsi sue
cess Of the experiments and thinks that
the important question Of wiping out Texas
fever has virtually been solved" To settle
this question means millions Of dollars to
this state and the further prosecution OF
the experiments in this State in the direc-
ton indicated will be watched with un-
common interest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30

plunged through that hole and seizsd his
gun. Before they recovered from their as
constituent Buck" roared out: Madam.
you just flirt the gravel back home. and
as for this gentleman he and / will flirt
gravel to the office OF the provost marshal.
he is the deserter / have been after for a
week"
There was shoot In Bucks" eye now.
The woman left. Buck recovered bis
dollar. ate the chicken and before midnight
surrendered his prisoner to the provost
marshal 1t was worth a journey actss
the continent to hear Buck" tell the
story" Savoyard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
Knew 1t Wasn't Limbprser.

Inc following comes from Chicago
daily; The Bertram (Texas) News SAYS:
We are for populism straight from alfalfa
10 omega" Hay, Rube!
Greek is not taught in the Bertram col
lege but there are lots OF things the Yanks
uoht Know. We remember showing a
new Yorker an open boil OF cotton. which
ne examined closely, smelled of t, then
saia. ITS mighty pretty blossom, hut
II hasn't got bit OF scent"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30

ent, but she didn't care for that. for her
kind and loving husband, With becoming
patience tclied to keep the embers burn
ing and to stir be~ while she boiled. Her
sSxious neighbour came -abcut. and raised
a merry ain, but her husband was too
busy, and he wouldn't let them In. But
he kept the pot q stewine and was fairly
oyerjoyed when her bones were In solu-
tion save one little sesamoid.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30
Plant Figs.


Figs solo in Beaumont the past summe,
at from 10 to 25 cents per gallon, and tho
supply was insufficient to meet one-tenth
q the demand. Just think what one acre
q iigs would yield at such a price! Even
at AZ cents gallon this crop would Weld
. nanosolne sum. Plant figs. If nothing
10y, srow enough OF this delicious fruit
friends p'u' 'or 'our
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30

The brand new babe at
A tiny little chap .,.s that
VIII have SO many uties
They'll sadly overlap axt n ~
He's Blanford's marquis
Then Earl OF Sunderlana, onrn,
Then Earl again CT Mart1o
Then Baron Spencer: any ROM.
A prince, you know. OF no's
A Prince Of Mendeineim, a.
A baron Of the Churchin p.
And other things 10 ums 80
And yet he's such Q tenos
So very, very small. - -
That folks will wonder ncw !.
He's going TO hold 'em ~ Nh, ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-30

OF Sam McGary, the we'll known newspaper
correspondent OF Beaumont. There were
very few miscellaneous Of facts. and 1t
was decided scoop" over the report
OF the Galveston News. which, as usual,
got lost in the shuttle. 1t was q hne
stroke OF newspaper enterprise.