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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Caught While
HeldiI1g in Colorado
GIung 10 Him While Commercial Traveller in The Middle
V.es Notwithstanding all Efforts 10 Get Rid OF IL
Hot Springs Of Arkansas, Of no Avail.
From the Chronicle, Chicago, III.

Mr.. William Clement, of Freeport, Hi
noiS, is a well-known commercial traveller,
and represents the large Chicago house of
Reed, Welsh & Lange. In his early life Mr..
Clement migrated to the breezy west and be-
came a cowboy in Colorado. After doing as
much at COW punching as he desired, he
turned his attention to mining, the exposure
from which and his life on the plains under
mined q once strong constitution, and rheu-
matism, liver and kidney trouble and dropsy
made their unwclcome appearance.
The Hot Springs of Arkansas were visited
in the hope Of relief bat he was disappoint-
ed, and so he took up his residence in Hi
nois and obtained employment as a drum
mer for q large house in Chicago that has
long since gone oct of business. Physicians
were consulted both at home and while or
the road, with only pecuniary benefit to the
doctors, for Mr.. Clement grew worse instead
of better, and constantly had to lay up for
weeks at a time.
1t was then that the sufferer conceived the
idea of trying DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, and did so.
81 thought" Mr.. Clement said to the re-
porter, "that fifty cents would not be much
expenditure, so | bought a box of the pills
and began taking them according to direc-
tons.
q did not have many days to wait before
I found marked Improvement in my condi-
ton, so I kept on with the treatment. First
my kidneys began to do their work thorough
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Rise of the MuStaChe.

A young woman who has made a
study of mustaches says the wearing of
them is so universal that one would
suppose they never served a special
purpose. However, they originated
several centuries ago and had highly
significant meaning for while. For a
long time the MoOrs were in possession
of Spain, but were finally driven out by
the Christians. The Moors believed in
Northumberland, and, having made
many converts, it was not always easy
to distinguish Il Mobammedan from a
Christian. There were constant con-
flicts between both sides and the latter
decided to adopt sign by which they
could be readily identified. They let
the hair grow on the upper lip and chin
in order to produce, as near as possible,
the form of cross, and in that way
they were able to recognize each other
at all times and flock togetherin periods
of danger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
To the Voters of Wood County.

Gentlemen: A few years ago a petit
ton was sent for a farmers institute
to be held at Grand Rapids, the county
seat of Wood county. The late W. A.
Morrison, superintendent of farmers
institutes, had his doubts in regard to
the success and propriety of holding a
farmers meeting up in the pineries of
northern Wisconsin. Deeming discre-
ton the better part of vaIor and de-
slrous of putting his mind at rest on the
subject, he wrote to some of his conf
dental friends living at Centralia and
Grand Rapids asking what they thought
of the matter, and their reply was eX-
tremely gloomy and discouraging,
prophesying dismal failure and point
ing to the experience of the managers
of our county fair as an example-and
YOU all know how disastrous were the
financial results of the Fair association
at that time. The institute was held
and it was a grand success in every
respect. Now the object in writing this
is to recall to your mind why this en-
terprise did not meet the fate of its
wish to mention one of the parties, J.
A. Gaynor, who did as much if not
more than any one else. The ripe ex-
perience of years of laborious study
were at our command and following his
suggestions the foundation of success
was laid. Local talent at that time was
in demand. No one had any eXpe-
rience in this work and all shrank from
it, but our friend Gaynor was again
pressed into service and | do not eXag-
gerate When [ say his talk was the
cream Of the institute. And in further
proof | wish to state that he then
acquitted himself with so much good,
practical common sense that we have
not held an institute since without Mr.
GaynOr's name being on the program.
At the meeting of the semi-annual
State Horticultural society, held here
one year ago, he was again in demand
and pressed into service. Now all work
on the part of our friend has cost him
good deal of study and time. Other
members that comprised the institute
force were paid; Mr.. Gaynor has not
received single cent of pay for his
services and in fact he would consider
Taxing this view of the matter it is not
a debt we can pay in money. Now we
have an opportunity TO do him a good
turn and cancel part of the obligation
we honestly owe to him. AS you are
we'll aware he is a nOn-partisan candi-
date for county Judge. He is qualified
to discharge the duties of the Office
no one can question. Let us do our
part as farmers and citizens by making
him our next county Judge. See that
his name is on the ticket we vote. He
has served us faithfully, let us treat him
honorable and [ will guarantee we will
make no mistake, and | assure you he
will perform the duties of the office
conscientiously and III justice to all
parties interested. Not only vote right
yourself but see that your friends I'M
derstand fully the true situation and
the results will take care of themselves.
A. S. ROBINSON,
EX-President Wood Go. Local Insti
tute Force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Long Run by a Mouse.

A very strange accident that befell
a mouse is thus reported by the AL
bany Express: \ wheelman hung his
bicycle from the ceiling of his cellar,
not far from a swinging shelf on which
food was kept. A mouse jumped from
the wall to the tire of the front wheel,
evidently hoping thereby to reach
the shelf. The wheel started, and the
mouse naturally ran toward the high
est part of it. 1t was able to stay on
the top of the tire. but couldn't get
enough of a foothold to jump to the
wall. When found next morning it
was very much exhausted, though
still running. The cyclometer showed
that it had travelled over twenty-eight
miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Hardware, Stoves and Repairing.

desire to call attention to my new
Planet Universal Range, Stoves, Tin
ware, and excellent facilities for repair
ing of all kinds. The Planet Range is
the finest, most convenient and
desirable range now on the market and
gives the highest and best satisfaction.
[ am prepared to store stoves for the
summer, trade and exchange stoves,
and do any kind of repair work. If
you have an old stove and want a new
one for it come in and exchange with
me. Also agent for the Univeral
Stoves and Ranges.
FRED H. NORTON,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
/" Uncie JOSH

The funny play Uncle Josh Spruceby
will be at the opera house. Grand Rap
ids, tomorrow evening.
The company this season numbers
thirty people, carry two bands. special
scenery and an orchestra of twelve
pieces.
New songs and dances are introduced
and the realistic saw-mlll scene is still
shown. Uncle Josh has been here be-
fore and he will no doubt be greeted by
a large house.
The big street parade of the two
bands takes place at noon tomorrow.
Reserved seats now on sa lie at John
son, Hill & Co.'S Drug store, Centralia,
and F. L. Steib & Co., Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Boys Body Recovered.

Shawano, Wis, March 29-Altred,
the only son of \. Wipperman, aged 10
years. who mysteriously disappeared on
January 10 in the afternoon while out
with crowd skating on the Wolf river,
upper mill pond near kast dam When
found he had his skates on and all his
clothing was on, the same as when he
left home for the river. The search for
him has been almost continuous since
his disappearance.
\ Wipperman is a brother of our
townsman, II. Wipperman of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
The Value of Good Roads.

On an ordinary dirt road, according
to THE Philadelphia Record, :" "a horse
can draw three times as much weight
as he can carry on his back On a good
macadamized road the animal can pull
three times as much as on a dirt road i,
while on an asphalt pavement the
power of the horse is multiplied TO
such degree that he can draw eleven
times as much as on a dirt road, or
thirty-three times as much as he can
carry on his back. What the road
traffic of cities owes to the street rail-
ways is illustrated by the computation
that on metal rails a horse can draw
one and two-thirds times as much as on
the best asphalt pavement; four times
as much as on Belgian blocks, nine
times as much as on cobblestones,
twenty times as much as on an earth
road, and forty times as much as on
sand" And then the L. A. w.
Bulletin adds pointedly that:
\ smooth hard road so lessons space
1t isn't far to any place,
But roads of sand, or mud, or clay
Make everywhere seem far away.
Good roads leading to towns like the
twin cities, increase business for
those towns. It is time some thought
and perhaps expenditure should be
put on our country roads. 1t is a sug-
gestion for the business mems associa-
ton. Keep out of the mud by keeping
the mud out of the roads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
WITTER HOUSE,
Friday, April 10Th.
Returning every four weeks
for one year.
HE HAS CURED OTHERS. HE CAN CURE YOU
Consult him while the opportunity
is at hand.

Consult him while the opportunity
is at hand
DIR. REA is president Of the Southern
Medical Institute, Louisville, Ky, with
established Offices in some Of the best
cities Of the United States. Incorpor-
ated under the state law in 1888.
DIR. REA has no superior in diagnos-
ing and treating diseases and deformi
ties. He will give $50 for any case that
he cannot tell the disease and where
located in five minutes.
All durable medical and Surgical dis
eases, acute and chronic catarrh, diseas-
es of the eye, ear, nose, throat lungs,
liver and stomach treated and cured by
modern methods. Dyspepsia, cOnsti-
patton, rheumatism, chronic female dis
eases, neuralgia, sciatiCa, dizziness,
nervousness, slow growth in children,
and all wasting diseases in adults cured.
Determines, club feet. curvature of the
spine, diseases of the brain, diabetes,
paralysis, Bright's disease, heart dis
eases. eczema, varicocele and hydrocele
properly treated. Cancers, tumors,
wens, birthmarks, red nose and super
fluOus hair on the face or neck removed.
Epilepsy or fits cured. Young, middle
aged ana old, single or married men,
and all who suffer from lost manhood :,
nervous debility, spermatorrhoea, sem
inaI LOSSES. sexual decay, failing mem
DRY, weak eyes, stunted development,
lack of energy, impoverished blood,
pimples, impediment to marriage; also
blood and skin diseases, syphilis, erup-
tons, hair falling, bone pains, swellings,
sore throat, ulcers, effects Of mercury.
kidney and bladder troubles. weak
back, burning urine, passing urine too
often, gonorrhOea, gleet, structure re-
ceive searching treatment, prompt re-
lief and cure for life Both sexes treat
ed confdentiallv and privately. Plies,
fistula, fssure and rupture cured by our
new methods.
Consultation in German and English
free. DR.. REA & co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr. Orrin Gray informs us this week
that he has decided to cast for fortune
in far away Alaska and expects to de-
part thither the last of April Mr.
Gray will take his son "Oney" with
him. He has a son, Albert GRAY. al
ready among the gold fields of that
northern region and favorable letters
from him and promising accounts in
the newspapers has turned the old man
Alaskaward. Well, Orrin, when you
start YOU may carry with you the sin
cere wishes of the REPORTER that YOU
may get nuggets in abundance, and big
ones too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Base Ball Meeting.

A base ball meeting is to bein held w.
H. Getts Office, Centrala, Monday
evening, April 9th, to which all lovers
of that popular game are invited to at
tend. The question of organizing a
local team for the coming summer will
be up for discussion. If thought wise
an organization will be perfected. All
are cordially invited to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
To Parents.

1t is to be hoped that all primary pu-
pills intending to attend school during
the coming term will be on hand in
Miss Reeves or Mrs. Voss' room Mon
day morning, April 9Th.
New classes will be organized and
started at that time, and pupils who
come later will lose much
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
City Supt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
500 Reward 500,

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreadful disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to the med
ical fraternity. CataTrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system thereby destroying he foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The prOprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, f, j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, O.
Rg7S Sold by Druggists, 75c. Sept3mOl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Local Politics.

From the election notice in another
column it will be seen that there is
some opposition to city convention
nominations. While there is opposi-
ton it is in good spirit and not of an
ugly and indicative nature. The re-
ported cause for opposition to the pres
emf administration is upon the high
taxation and unequal assessment.
Whether this position is fully justified
or not, is not the purpose of this article.
We believe Mr.. Baker and his able
corps of assistants have tried 10 do the
fair and just thing from their stand
point. If they have succeeded they
should be reelected to their respective
offices, and if they have not in the best
Judgment of the voters, they should be
defeated. The work commenced upon
Main street is creditable to the present
administration and should be completed
this summer no matter who is elected
and it probably will be. Let the contest
be carried on in friendly spirit so that
when election is over there will be left
no sore spots on either side. Either
Mr.. Baker or Mr.. Davis will make a
good mavor and work in harmony with
the common council.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
II. e. Social.

A social will be held at the Methodist
parsonage next Wednesday evening,
April I. The following program will be
rendered after which refreshments will
be served. Admission Is cents.
Guitar and Mandolin Duet Observation-Disclosures.
...........MesSrs. John Steib and Milton Miller
Recitation, The Songs that Mother Used to
Sing............-... Granger
Music, Choice selection Pumpkin Hill Band
Violin and Guitar Duet.
...............Richard Wipperman and NJ. Mill er
Reading F. Achila
Song, Selected. Misses Bunge
Recitation, Easter Morning Lacey Horton
Quartete Selected
Recitation, The Little TOrment......~Earl Achila
Guitar and Mandolin Duet. ...........
Messrs. John Steib and Milton Miller
Recitation. The Henshpecked Husband.......
............... ....................JohnB elanger
Closing Hymn. ....................God be with You
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
Horse Clipping.

Anton Anderson desires to give
notice that he is prepared to clip horses,
clean harnesses. file saws, ETC., at the
shop of James Welsch, on the bank Of
the river near Woods block. Prices
made known on application. Mch.18w3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mrs. j. w. Cochran delightfully."-
entertained at whist in the pleasant
Centralia home Saturday evening. Six
tables were used. Mrs F. J. Cameron
captured the ladies' first prize, Mrs.
Geo. Corriveau Jr. the consolation
token. Mr.. Geo. Corriveau Jr stood in
the lead for gents prize and J. r..
Chapman had to be satisfied as low man.
A happy evening is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

BsS@ DR.. V. P. Norton, veterinary
surgeon and dentist, Office at A. J.
Hasbrouck's livery, Grand Rapids,
Wis. Residence telephone No. 115 If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

WANTED-SEEERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
lished house in Wisconsin. Salary $50, payable
SIS weekly and expenses. Position permanent.
Reference Enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velOpe. The National star Building, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Brother Paul Fontainc surprised us
all by stopping off unexpectedly at
the old home Wednesday noon. He is
on his way home to Minneapolis from
Milwaukee where he has been steadily
during the last four months. Paul
kee in the near future. He will leave
the twin cities Friday or Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

I. ]. Cooper is out of the race for the
Centralia assessorship. He filed his
withdrawal papers with the City Clerk
SATURDAY. last. Since then nomination
papers have been circulated for B. G..
ChandOs, who is now in the assessors
field with r. Mcfarland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. P Hambrecht
went to Tomah Saturday evening
where they are spending the vacation
week among relatives and friends.
Mr.. Hambrecht will return in time to
assume school duties Monday morning
nNNt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

If you are thinking about a new car
pet, call and see Johnson, Hill 4 Co. S
line They have the largest assortment
at the lowest cash prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Grant White, of Green Bay, was
visiting among friends in the twin
cities the fore part of this week. He
was on his return to business after a
short vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mrs \. NJ. Gordon desires to an
nounce to her patrons and friends that
she has secured the services of Miss NJ T..
Nelson of New York as trimmer, and is
now prepared to furnish her patrons
With advanced styles direct from the
east. Miss Nelson comes highly recon-
mended as an artistic trimmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Last week we made mention of hav-
ing seen our first robin, "Wednesday,
March 9th and today we will perhaps
surprise some of our friends by telling
them of the appearance of several
grasshoppers which we picked up Sat
urdav, March 2Ith, and examined to
make sure, our eyes did not deceive US.
Truly, this seems extraordinary, with
snow still on the ground in some places
4 President never assumed office who
had more fully the confidence and good
will Of the people than has President
Mckinley The temper Of the public
toward him is not critical, it is friendly
and hopeful 1t knows Mckinley 10 be
sincere in his convictions and hopes
that his policies will work out results
which he predicts. They are ready to
wait and see what will happen, and
render honor where it is due.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr. Chas. Eberius, accompanied by
Mrs Henry Giese and Miss Louise
Giese made Il pleasure trip to Armenia
Juneau county, Sunday where they
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. Harr
ing. They returned on Monday report
ing 4 Jolly time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mrs. VIM. Davis of Grafton, North
Dakota, is in the city, a guest of Mrs.
Louise Young.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Attorney j. w. Cochran passed few
days in Stevens Point this week on
legal business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr.. Nels Johnson departed Tuesday
evening for Colorado on business bent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.

4. [. FONTAINE, Editor and Proprietor
GEO. A. DELAP, Foreman Job Rooms.
Entered at the st Office at Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, ccond-class mail matter
Thursday, April I, 1897,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

BSg@O. t. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

The many friends of Miss BeuIah
Demarais Will be pleased to learn that
she is getting along nicely with her
hospital work at Chicago, and likes it
more and more Drs. Lucy Waite and
Robinson are very much pleased with
the young lady and expect to make
capital nurse Of her in a short time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mems suits from 1925 to $500, and
the largest assortment in the county to
select from, at Johnson, Hill & Co.'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

DAILY, the druggist, wants to show you
bargains IN pipes, stationery, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Everything in paints, oils and var
nishes at Days Drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr.. n. Gerard of Stoughton reached
Centralia this week via Green Bay and
is visiting among his many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Mr. John Bush of Oshkosh, father of
Mrs. w Gross, died Wednesday, March
81. Mrs. Gross leaves to-day to attend
the funeral
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Young ladies made strong, bright
eyed, rosy-cheeked, by taking Rocky
Mountain Tea. Wonderful medicine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

The ice in the Wisconsin river is well
broken up to-day and may go out dur
ing the night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Editor r. n Kernighan, of Pittsyille,
was in town Friday and Saturday last
on one of his periodical trips to the
twin cities Dick made a pleasant call
at The REPORrER office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

All the new things in dress goods and
trimmings To match at cost prices at
Johnson, Hill x Co.'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

For bargains in furniture call on NJ
a. BOgoger. Mch .25w2.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

The weather was most delightful
Monday, March %.