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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15
HER INVITATION.
II r.

Were | the wind, my darling,
And you blushing flower,
I'd sigh with love forever,
And play around your bower,
And I would come and kiss you
And bring the fragrant flower,
And | would talk in whispers
That you could understand,
And the perfume of your petals
I'd spread all Ger the land,
Were I the wind, my darling,
And you a blushing flower.
SHE.
Were you the wind so wanton,
And I blushing flower,
You say you'd sigh forever
And play around my bower,
And that you'd come and kiss me,
And bring the fragrant shower,
And that you'd talk in whispers
That I could understand,
And the perfume of my petals
You'd spread all Ger the land
Let's play that your the wind, and
That I'm the blushing f1oweri
cleveland Leader
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15
CURRENT FUN,

Overheard at the Ball.-Parker-
What! That your mother? Why, she
doesn't look old enough to have a
daughter asa ahem-as-er-as
young as you.-Harlem Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

What has become of the old fashion
ed woman who used her we'll for a
refrigerator?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

AS Ieople grow older they find that
the Sundays are not long enough to
rest them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

We were shocked today to hear a
newly married man say he liked
bakers bread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

At the seashore.-Mrs. Comeyns-
Mabel, why is it that you never want
to put on your bathing suit and go
down to the beach?
Miss Comeyns-HUmph I don't be-
lieve there's man within twenty
miles of this detestable place!-Cleve-
land Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

The more thriving a woman's plants
look, the better housekeeper she is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

A jury never believes man is crazy
until after he has killed some one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

When a woman gets after a man he
s only safe when in bis bath tub.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

Violet-How did Mr.. Bigher come to
accept the doctrine of reincarnation?
Roosevelt, you know he always
had an impression that the world
couldn't get along without him, and if
that is so it stands to reason that he
will have to come back-New York
Truth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15
ATCHINSON GLOBE MAN.

There is no such thing as having
nothing to do.
Don't say of a woman that she is
that" say she is delicate"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

He-I met you on the street yester-
Gay afternoon and received only a
stony stare.
She-Well, you see, I was feeling
rCcky.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

It'll tell the people who talk about
employing you that you are incapable
Of falsehood!" said the warm friend
Thank you ever so much; only ex-
press it carefully. There's a good
deal of difference, you know, between
saying that man cannot tell a lie
and declaring that he has no dip1o-
macy Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

First Tramp read about dat trial
an de judge told him he needn't ter
say anything dat would incriminate
him.
Second Tramp-Well. I s'pose dat
was becuz dey had enough evidence to
send him to Sing Sing widout any
assistance from him.-Brooklyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-15

A woman in humble life, returning
from church, was asked if she had
understood the sermon. "Wud I haze
the presumption she simply replied
London Tit-Bits.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

Washing ton, D. C., April 9-Corgre1-- man Peter J. Ot:y has distinguished himself by active and honorable service in the house of representatives, where he was sent fr1lm tIre Sixth district of Virginia On the fOcr-of The house and in the committee room he IS a c0nspicu- ous advocate of measures for, the ad- vancemeInt or good government. .Iniwhat high honor Paine's celery compound is held in the family of this distinguished legislator appears from the following le't ter:
 Dear Sirs: For years have been a great sufferer from neuralgia and during the past winter was advised to- try your PalnaAs celery compound, and I used two bottles of it with great benefit was so much pleased with it, tha. persuade d my brother, J0lhn Floyd, to use it. He had been having a. bad form of nervous dyspepsia, ard HOW after using tha com pound for two mor,ths, is so much im- proved that we feel sure a third bottle will complete his cure. Every one has spoken of he marked change for the bet ter fin his appearances. Respectfully,
 Mrs. Medlfe Floyd Otey.
 Tihis is Cne of some fifteen or twenty letters from United States congressmen or members of their families, thathave re- csntly appeared in the newspapers shere, heartily recommending Painehs celery compound. f..-s .rt
 Or'a of the most eminent physicians in the city, being interviewed by one of the papers, says:
 "Paine's celery compound marks a tre- mendous stride in the cure of diseases.
 ''No remedy has ever succeeded in driving out the underlying causes of ner- v'oaIs and organic troubbs so surely and rapidly. No remedy represents so com
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
POOR PREACHERS.
Greater Birmingham Not FittingIv Ron resented-But They Are Good
 People As a Rule.

In metropolitan city of the import ance or Birmingham, city made up of all classes, races and nationalities. n city being critically watched and meas ureo-slzed up, so as to spsak-by the outside world, upon whose favorable opinions depend so much for the citv and section, each calling and profession should be represented by men who maas- ure up to the highest standard of ex- cellence.
 IL sounds strange here in Birminebs IT, put there are numbers of good p.ople Who' While they are so tied up with debt that they cannot change themselves wftb- out having the constable after th-m for the balances they owe the old style s- n- gle line dealers, yet advise their more for tunat fri=nds to buy everything they need at the great department stores of Dran- nen & Co. This is poor preaching. but of course, under the circumstances thew are not to be blamed They do not ren- resent the city, or the intelligent free and happy thousands who are so circum- stanced as to be able to take advantage Of the new system of business of the department stores. They sell everything. Th=y sell the best of everything. They sell at the lowest prices, and strive earn estly to represent the very. highest type or progressive merchandising A
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

prehensive a knowledge of nervous ex- hau;tion. It cures where other means have been tried and found futile.
 There ia less hesitation nowadays among intelligent people in attending to I1e b-girrlngs of p-lor health. It is well known hat din.ase is progressive aud cumulative easy to drive out at the start, but menace to life when allowed to en- trench itself in any organ of the body. If peopAa would consider headaches rheu- natism, neuralgia, s1eeplessness, indiges- tion and languid feelings in their rue light ard as seriously as they deserve to be and make a siblnd against them at pound, there would be a wonderful dimirrItion in the amount of kidney liver and heart disease"
 Any one who reads the heartfelt. em- r'aatic letters thet have appeared h=re from men and women who owe their health and often their lives to Paine's celery compound will be impressed by the sincerity in every line
 "Thta great modern scientific invigor- al or and health-nraker is doing an enormous amount of lasting good these spring days. Its success in making peo- De we'll has had no parallel in the history Of medicine. It has cured thousands of carts of rheumatism ard neuralgia, many of long standing that have been despaired cf by friends and physicians.
 "Compared with other remedies, its permanent cures S1nnd out as a noun- tain does beside a mole-hill. If all the men and women who have entirely got rid of nervous debility, threatened nerv- ous exhaustion, slaeplessness and such organtc troubles as kidney liver and stomach diseases by its help, during the past year alone, could be brought to- ge.ner, what an army of grateful people it would make,'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
EDWARDSVlLLE.
City Putting On New Life and Every thing Is Moving Smoothly tg the
 From;-New Postmaster Appointed.

Edwardsville. April 17.-(SpeciaI Corre- spondence.)-Our Little city is rapidly coming to the front. Since the establish ment of free school at this place every thing seems to have put on new life. Several new buildings have beep1erecrsd and old ones remode1ed. Work has be- gun on the new school buildingt which will be completed by Sep,sembartl:x xt
 Owing to the continued rainssfarmers have dome very, little towards planting. However, a few have begun planting cot ton seed. Fruit has be;n very badly damaged by the late frosts; peaches are all killed.
 Your correspondent made a visit 10 the gold fields in the southern part of the county 3 few days ago, a,nn was, highly pleased with. tfia mineral outlook A few deals have already been made and others will probably be rnade at an, early date.
 News las just reached here that MT. J. M. Tyler has been appoin,ed posanas- ter at this place. There were several applicaf'ts, for the position and all seemtd to thank their chances, good for securing fhe lhtt1e plum. AiFh Tyler is a republican and a, Christi D gentleman. and will make an ideal postmaster
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

a = A Ts#- chased jeautifui new hehdes ak west r l and moved there for the summer. The place is delightfully."- located and is truly an ideal summer residence. The many friends of this popular couple will journey there. often during the long and suitry heated season. %a
 MT. Dunham Tylee. chief clerk in the Carolina and Georgia railroad at Charles ton. S. C., arrived in the city last night to attend the Haylow-Donovan nuptials next Wednesday afternoon.
 Each god on Olympus dwelt on a sep arate peak and lived apart. Every god dess dwelt in the valley below and locke up to the gods. The new woman lives on the peak and the men look up to her She is more aspiring than a goddess. The following card has: been received by friends and relatives of the contract ing parties in this city: s@&s
 Mrs Joseph Gustave Lallande
 requests the honor of your presence
 at the marriage of her daughter,
 s' Caro- 1.t
 MT Anthony Aloysius Smith, Wednesday. April the twenty-eighth' eighteen hundred and .ninety-seven,
 at twelve o'clock, pE
 St. Peters, Catholic Church,
 New Iberia Louisiana. At home, lAs are
 after May the third, " 2131 11th avenue, W #,sHi North Birmingham.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
TERSELY TOLD.

MT. Jesse Yam, of Gurleysville, Ala, is prospecting in Birmingham. MT. Vann has been doing business for Shif- man & Co.,, in Huntsville, Ala, for twenty years and is one of the most popular business men in Madison county.
 We have reduced the price of Jules Le- raux Et Cie fine old Cognac Brandy to $1 PER BOTTLE. H. Barnard, Third avenue and Nineteenth street. sole agent for the We Cicquot Pensardin) Cham pagne and "The Gin Cucurbita Co. 's'' Watermelon Gin for kidney trouble. Tel ephone 467. &
 Miss Emmie Johnson has recovered her lost time piece which she dropped on the Avondale macadamized road a few days ago. It was found by MT Eugene Watson. of, the Hood machine shop, and returned to Officer Johnson, her father, yesterday morning. ,1SIt was somewhat damaged as it had been run over by a vehicle of some kind .
 F Just received, 1 900 pairs Canister Russia calf and yfoi kid in all the new styles, all shades, sizes 5 to Il, last A to E. We are receiving large shipments Oxfords and button shoes. These goods are from the, best factories in the coun- try and selected With great care to style and wear.9 TIC. King, 2026 First avenue.
 The fire department responded to a call from box 25 yesterday morning at 11:1O O CLOCK. Ineyf -Went sto-Slxth alley, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets and found the roof of a servants house in the rear of Mrs. Otto. Stolker's resi- dence on fire. AJ It was caused by a spark from the chimney but no damage was done. -s~2 s,stf <
 From it's annual catalogue for 1897, just received, from The Rose Polytechnic School of Terra Haute, Ind, we are pleased to note that it carries we'll ur the record column the name of bright studiouse young man of, Birmingham We refer. to MT. Roger M. Newboid son of Superintendent Newbold, of the Louisville and Nashville,
 ANHEUSER-BU BREWING ASSO.
 s$ifAsS CIATFON.s ss e3 Recommends the use of fhe greatest oi all tonics, Malt Nutrine," and guaran. tees the merits claimed for it. For sale by all druggists. @S
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

Scrofula. .l l" After suffering from a sore leg for 25 years, four bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla have made a complete cure. My leg would infame as soon as dog days would come, and con-. tinue to be sore until spring. Then the sores would heal little and break out again. 1 tried doctors and every remedy that 1 could hear of, but all failed until I heard of Hoods Sarsaparilla. One bottle helped me so much that took four bottles and am perfectly cured. 1 recommend it highly as blood medicine" MRs. NJ. J. HARTLEY, Lovett, Ga.
 " Hoods Sarsapariila cured me of scrofula eruptions on my head and back" J. T. PHILLIPS, Cleveland, o.
 Salt Rheum. "My wife and myself have been wonderfully benefited by Hoods .Sar- saparilla. She was afflicted with salt rheum on one of her limbs for five or six years. It itched intensely and the skin scaled off. Last spring she began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and when she had taken six bottles the humor was much better; in a short time it entirely disappeared. I have used Hoods Sarsaparilla for rheu- matism in my shoulder, which was so severe that I could not sleep at night. I took several bottles and found myself entirely cured of the rheumatism. Hoods Sarsaparilla has certainly proved itself grand medi- cine in our family" JAMES HARDEN, Rochester, Indiana.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
BEWAREes~'g~.

Of Ointments for .Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney 6, Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure. be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally, and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J.~Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Dyspepsia.

gro Dyspepsia.
 "For three months I have taken Hood's Sarsapsrilla for dyspepsia and neuralgia, and as a result 1 am enjoy singca good appetite; no distress after eating and am free from neuralgia. l have taken no other remedy, nor va- ried diet or habits during the past three months, and have gained three pounds. So that I know Hoods Sarsaparilla has benefited and given better results for the amount of cost than any other rcm- edy I have ever taken. consider that 1 can do no greater kindness to friend than to offer Hoods Sarsaparilla as a positive relief for dyspepsia" W. B. BALDWIN, 164 Oak Street, Bingham ton, N.rY.+
 Sour Stomach.
 .. "I have been troubled with dyspep- sia and sour stomach for long time. I have taken one bottle of Hoods Sar- 'saparilla and have been so much bene- fited I believe that I shall soon be as well as ever. I have also used Hoods Pills and find them mild and effective" " LAURA P BOILER, Boonville, Missouri.
 Headache and Backache.
 "I was troubled with sick head ache, loss of appetite, nervousness, biliousness, and a stomach trouble. l have taken four bottles of Hoods Sar- saparilla and it has given me great relief. It has done wonderful things in my case" Mss NORA COMER, Perry, Illinois.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Nervousness.


 ssBecause of great suffering from stomach trouble I became nervous, but without energy. Had such pains in my stomach and bowels I could not work nor even stand. My life seemed gloomy and hopeless. My husband advised me to take Hoods Sarsaparilla, as he found it the best medicine he ever used. The first bot tie did me great deal of good. l continued with it regularly and have now rcgained natural weight, nerve strength, and am doing nearly all my houscwork. l gladly recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to everyone I hear complaining of not feeling we'll" MRS. KINDA CRoCKER, Gladstone, Ala.
 In Advanced Years.
 "Since my folmer communication in which Ifeportcd the benefit which my wife had derived for liver and stomach troubles from Hoods Sarsa- payilla, we have both derived great benefit by taking this medicine. We. arc old people and we need frequent help to oil up the old machinery and keep it in running order. If we go away from home on a visit, bottle of Hoods Pills is always with us. ? We do not think of being without Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills. We are ill much better health since wG began the usu of these medicinesA HIRAM HERvEY, Blissfield, Mich.
 N. B. If you decide to .takes Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be inss duced to buy any other.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
SUMTER CHAPTER.

The Gen. Sumter Chapter of the D. A. R. will hold it's regular. monthly meeting Wednesday. April 21, 10:30 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. Charles IT. Reid South Twentieth street. s,. s-f Sts
 MRS. WILLIAM ESTES,
 5at3tis SecFefary
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
PEOPLES. agElMPLE.

Reopening of Peoples Temple today at NiIiJa street and Third avenue. Dr. C. L. Mann will preach a. Il a. m. The edifica has been remodeled and refur- nished until it is a beautiful tribute to the noble workers in the society. The evening service at 7:30 will be devoted to the childrens and the programme by them will be most happy feature. Mu- sic of the children and the birds will blend in harmonioue praise and make glad the hearts of all. ~ -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Clocks, Bronzes and Art goods, very low prices; suita- ble for wedding, presents. H. 0. Abbott & Bro., 12l 2Oth st.
INTENTION, sTR KNIGHTS!

Cyrene Commandery. Mo- 10, Knight Templars, will attend the Easter services at St. Mary's church this morning in full uniform.i All sir knights are. Feauested to meet at the asylum at 10 a! nl.,a ,aas the mogul special will leave Second avenue at 1o:3o a. m. All visiting sir knights, uniformed,, are cordially. invited:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Cures ] ''I ell the Story,
testimonials for Hoods SarSapa|a Prove POsiVG Merit
 and Convince the People
That is Why Hoods Sarsaparia is the Leading Medicine,
 in Fact the One True Blood Purifier

reading Sarsapa1a wade column line of facts They tell in simple convincing below and then need Spring Medicine bod purifier appetizer builder stomach remember Hoods Sarspila the medicine for
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
CHURCH NOTICES.
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.

 Church eff the Advent, Rev. John G. Murray, Irector. Ea.s-er Day services s: Cefebra.ion of Holy Communion, a. m. :; Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning prayer and celebration of Holy Communion, Il a. m.; Sunday school Easter Day festival .7:30 D. m. All offerings will be used for liquidation of mortgage debt, unless oth- CT disposition be specially requested by donor. , +l EASTER PROGRAMME FOR ST.
 MARY'S.
 1. Hallelujah chorus for organ. ?. Professional hymn; No 996. 3. ChoruS-FChrist, Our Passover" (Sihilling).
 f. Ckorus-'Te Deum" (Shelly). 5. Chcrus-"Jubilate" (S. P. Warren. 6. ChcfrC-'FAs Sleep Takes Flight" (SIhelly).
 '. Kyrle-(sheppard)
 8. Chorus-"On the First Day. Nyens) 9. Offe;t tiory-"Easter Tide" (MarTo)-- Mrs. E. G. Chandler te
 10. "Nunc Dimi.tis." Chorus-(Nevin) Il. ReceBsioral hymn.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
EASTER PROGRAMME FOR ST
 MlARY'S.
MISSIONARY.

Rev. Thomas J. Beard, missionary. Easter and Easter week: Avondale, holy communion, 6 a. rn.; Besremer, holy com municn, 10:45 a. m. Woodlawn, holy communion, 4 D. m. Tuesday and Wednes- day, 2ceh and 21st, St. James, L king ton; Friday the 23d Coalburg.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
CUMBERLAND CHURCH.

Cumberland Presbyterian church, cor rsrr of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth stfeet.s Suhdeet feis Airor 1i11g- hour, Il a. m.: ''Neglecting Christ" Subject for evening hour. 7:45 D. m.: Divine Prov idence." Good music. All invb.ed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

GERMAN LUrHERKN CHURCH.
 Corner Talley avenue and Mortimer street near Elyton cemetery, Rev. A. Mosller, pastor. Preaching in German at 10:30 a. m., and in English at 7:30 D. m Everybody invited.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

Your little fellow cannot help but look pretty if you dress him up in one of our stylish Suits. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 and 1914 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Gladnessa.Co1ne.ss $

With better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before propsref- forts-gentle efforts,Apleasante effof' f'ts- rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due tolany sachlall dis ease, but simply to a constipated cqndi. tion of the system, which the pheasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs proinpt- ly removes. That is why it is the pnly remedy with millions of families andis everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. It's beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which, promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order. to get it's, hene- ficial effects, to note When you tpur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cIe, which is manufactured by the Cali. fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
 all reputable druggists. X If in tho enjoyment of good health, and the system is. s.regular, laSatives oi. 2 other remedies are then not needed If afflicted with any actual diseases one may be commended to tlfn most skilIful, , physicians, but if i1 need of 6 laxatiye,l : one should have the best, and with the :. wcll-informed cverywhere;s Syrup ofl Figs stands highest and is most largely used andgives most general satisfs sctions
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18
Hoods SarsapariIlas

sold by all druggists. Price six for s. Prepared only by Blood
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-18

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-18

9 Nay ls,-I,odge No. 1853
a. Daughters of Rebekah,
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w The Oldest lodges iu the
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Han's for membership I.
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s ceremonies were conduc-
N pdee No. 10. of Decatur.
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l''r the lodge was insti-
o. officers was held 10
Salng June 30. which re-
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Y Ats Matte Daniels.
a.. eers were installed into
=, oulces and the business
~ , AZ exchange of fraternal
N'Ai good time was had.