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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15
DIR. R. A. M0SELY
Returns From the Capital and Talks Freely-Hughes 10 Be Confirmed--
 Birmingham Center of Attraction.

Dr. R. A. Moseley who paid visit to Washington last week to look over the field and see how the land lies, has re- turned. He was seen by State Herald reporter yesterday afternoon and talked quite freely of things i'm general, and pol ftics in particular.
 "I suppose began the doctor. "you wan: to hear what has become of Dr. Hughes case?"
 T would like to know that, and also what else of interest you found out about The capital"
 You can find out almost as much at home by reading the papers as you can sn Washington. My opinion Is Dr. Hughes will be confirmed this week. In fact nm almost certain that he will be con- firmed. Some very ugly charges have been filed against him, but are of such a character and arc from such a source tnat they will not be considered
 "I had a pleasant chat with Secretary Gage. The secre 'ary is doing considera- ble thinking now, ard hs is a practical
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Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-2S-t
CHEAP SUMMER TOURIST RATES

CHEAP SUMMER TOURIST RAI Eoi Via Southern Railway and Alabama
 Great Southern Railroad. Beginning June l, the Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell cheap summer excursion tickets to all summer resorts.
 Summer schedules are now in effect, and all points are reached at convenient hours. We have the most attractive list of places ever offered Elegant trains carrying handsome Pullman drawing room sleepers.
 For detailed informa ton call at passen- ger office, No. North Twentieth street. Phone 846 J. P. BILLUPS.
 Traveling Passenger Agent.
 c. M. aBILLHE1MER,
 Traveling Passenger Agent. 5-2S-3Ot.
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! REGATTA NOTICE.

The ladies in charge of the regatta at East Lake shave arranged with the Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company to have the chair car Electra at the Flor ence hotel at 4p. m. June 15, to carry the sponsors, maids of honor, judges and others who are to take part in the re- gatla,s to East Lake. All parties inter- es ed. please be on time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15
The Alabama Home Building and Loan Association, <. s.4.a i CASH PAID IN s4Oo, ,oOo.oo.

3 e- WIII Iil The Association Is now selling some Paid Up Stock This stock pays a cash semi-an- nual dividend. Shares in the accumulated surplus Is secured by non-negotiable first mortgages and has convertable cash with- drawal value at definite periods of time Before making any investment call at the office and let us discuss the matter.
 W. V. M. ROBERTSON, Gen. Mgr 5-30-tf 2009 First Avenue,
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NEW NJ s:s ' SLEEPING CAR LINE.

Beginning Monday. May 17. the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad company will run a local sleeper on trains Nos. 1 and Between Birmingham and Nash ville!.-. Parties wishing to take the 12:30 a. m. train can retire at D. m., and ar irving 'onlthe $40 a. n train can remain in sleeper until a. m.
 R.. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15

Grand Fire Works Display East Lake. Jnne 15. sannef the auspices or ladies CT Fl. E. church. A professional from a distant city will manage the display. 6-Io-,d
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15

Rowing .n contest at East Lake, June Is. Contestants will be- some of Birmingham's biggest men, physically, so- cially and intellectually.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15
WIFE MuRpNRER HANGED.

Sing Sing, IN. r., June 14.-Howard A. Scott, colored. was electrocuted here to- day at Il: 10 9. m. for wife murder He was declared dead at 11;121a.
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Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15

Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. 4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15

Regatta and fireworks, East Lake June Is, by ladies of the First M. E. Church. Be sure to be on hand.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-15

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
ARMENIA.

D. c. Woodruff, from near Pittsville,
visited at the home of Henry Stringer
a few days last week.
The I. O. G. 7. will hold open lodge
on the Sth of June. We expect there
will be an interesting programme.
Some of our farmers are receiving
packages Of sugar beet seed from the
agricultural department at Washington,
through our representative in Congress,
requesting them to send sample
of their product in return; and to fur
Their this end the department has ar
ranged with Uncle Sam to carry such
samples from October 1st to November
Both without postage.
Pat Wells had a blowing bee one day
last week.
A. e. Bennett, S. A. Warner and Mr..
Clinton came over from the marshes
one day last week in search of some of
the finny tribe. The water was too
high and the fish too near the bottom,
so they said.
The Ladies' Aid met at the cemetery
some time ago, and while there they
must have buried the Society as we
have been unable to find anyone who
pretends to be member since.
The Rev. E. Casper, in company with
julius Otto, drove over to Strongs
Prairie on Thursday last, for a short
visit with Samuel Casper who is suffer
ing great deal with dropsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. 7. Trickev spent Sat
urday and Sunday at Barnum. While
there they attended a quarterly confer
ence of the M. E. Church which was
being held there.
Frank Lewis has rented his farm for
this season to Mr.. Rowland who re-
Gently moved to this place.
A cold wave struck this place on Sun
day, just about such a wave as is eX-
pected in the months of December and
January,
Henry Stringer has purchased of Mr.,
Finley an imported Percheron stallion.
Decoration Day was observed in an
appropriate manner under the manage
ment of Mrs. Emma Brooks and Mrs.
Nell Short.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
Bicycle Path.

Work has begun on a bicycle path
from Nekoosa to Centralia and Grand
Rapids along the west bank Of the Wis
consin river, near the wagon road, pass
ing through Port Edwards and South
Centralia, a distance of eight miles.
The estimated cost will be about $3.50.
The path is to be built by subscription.
Subscribers are giving from 80 cents to
$500. Those who wish to help the
good work along may leave their offer
ings with A. E. Lapham, Nekoosa; w.
A. Brazeau, Port Edwards; Geo. NJ.
Hill, Centralia, or Geo. N. Wood, Grand
Rapids. The list of subscribers, to-
gether with expenditures, will be pub
lished in the local papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
A NEW DEPOT.
St. Paul TO Commence its Erection
in Centralia This Month.

Upon information from F. W. Crap
sey, local agent for the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway company, in
Centralia, the REPoRTER this week is
authorized to make a pleasant announce
ment as indicated in above heading.
Every twin city patron of the Valley
road has long wished for the improve
ment now officially assured, and this bit
ofnews will be received with greatest sat
isfaction by them all. Plans and speci-
fcations for the new building have not
yet been received, but We are promised
a thoroughly modern station, with two
waiting rooms, etc. Work will COM
mence thereon about June L, or as soon
as the railway carpenters have finished
new depot which they now have in
course of erection at Nekoosa. We were
entitled to a new depot and recognition
of the fact has been given. SO much
for the concerted efforts of tue Business
Mems associa ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart, en-
ployed in the finishing department of
the paper mill, went to Stevens Point,
Monday, and he returned to-day. Mrs.
| Stewart, who is just recovering from a
serious illness, will remain at her par
ents' home at the Point until fully con-
yalescent.
Mrs John Scbnabel and Mrs John
Steib of Centralia spent Tuesday here,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs, John Steib, jr.
F. NJ, Stern has been unable to do
work for the past few days due to a cold
| he caught which settled in his sore
hand.
Cloro Miller who hoe boon in tho on-
nlov of Mrs 2 M Stern left Mondav
for bar home IN the town Of Grand
Ran;dS
now orob is boinc oroo+od an +ho
oast Side IF r NJ Stnrn,s boarding
| bonsa =
Miss Nellie Steib and Miss Nellie
Schnabel of Centralia rode 20 this vii
lage, Saturday, upon their wheels. They
spent 'he gay Will rela'lves'
Ihe dance gwen by +. M. Stern, Sat
urday night, was we'll attended, thirty
tickets having, been sold; The Mando-
lin orchestra furnished the music and a
good time was had. Mr.. Stern fur
nlshed tree lunch which was greatly
appreciated. The following persons
were present from the cltles; Mr.. ana
Mrs. L. j. cameron, MI ana Mrs. Will
Leo Czarwinski, Floyd Moore, Ludwig
Gross, Fred Hoffman, Misses Leona
Mahoney and Maude Pulver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES.

Memorial Day was fittingly observed
in the twin cities Monday May 31st.
All business places were appropriately
trimmed with national stars and stripes
in memory Of departed heroes, though
the retail houses were kept open for
trade during the day. Early dawn
brought furry of snow, few were up
early enough to see it, and then a clear,
bright sky. A chilly atmosphere next
settled about our cities and prevailed
until night. Cold winds, however, had
no frosting effect upon patriotic enthu
siasm and sentiment nor did they
prevent carrying out any part of the
program planned as honored demon
stration for "Old Glory" and the brave
soldiers who fought under it.
In the forenoon one hundred iftyfve
Centralia school children from the High
and Ward departments formed in line
and marched to the city hall, Grand
Rapids, where they joined the 6. A. R.
and citizens in carriages. Prof. Kyes
led the scholars, accompanied by Ebert
kellogg as standard bearer, while the
children were Differed in squads by
their lady school teachers on bicycles.
The pupils and instructors in our sister
city are entitled TO highest commenda-
ton for the good will shown and the
active part taken in the duties of this
day. Perhaps none appreciate their
cheerful assistance more than the
Grand Army Post.
At the city hall long procession
formed, and to the beat of drums in
the hands of VIII and Carson Burt,
proceeded direct to Forest Hill Gene
terry. Grand Rapids school children
were particularly noticeable by their
absence in line. Too bad they could
not find inspiration in the moment.
Mayor Geo. W. Baker, mounted, acted
as master of the parade and NJ. Pratt
commanded the veterans. In Forest
Hill the ritualistic service Of the Grand
Army took place over the grave Of
comrade Joseph Hannah. Sweet flow
ers, pure and fragrant, were streWn as
tribute upon the last camp ground Of
every old soldier in either cemetery,
and never before did these cities of the
dead look more beautiful in profuson
of plants and blossoms, or indicate
greater attention from sympathetic
hands.
In the afternoon a large audience
assembled at opera rink where the
usual exercises were conducted. Rev.
F. S. Wheeler and G. S. Ford made the
principal addresses.
Following is a list Of names of the
soldiers inferred in each of the GENE
teries of this city:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday, June 6,
1897.
Morning worship, 1870 a. m.
Sunday School, - O'Clock; subject of
lesson: "Sins Of the Tongue. james
3:1-13.
Junior Endeavor Society, 8 p. m.
Y.P. S. C. E., 6:45; subject: "Bible
Men and Women that Used Their
Tongues for God. Matt. 1O:1620.
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Mis-
sionary meeting under the auspices of
the Ladies' Missionary society.
DURING THE WEEK.
Thursday, May 20, 7:3O p. m.-Mid-
week prayer and conference meeting.
Subject for thought and discussion:
"The Testimony of the Spirit. Rom.
S:9-2S; John 15:12-27.
Saturday. 80 p. m.--Choir rehearsal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

B. r. Tarbox, of Pittsville, county
surveyor was in this village the past
week, running out some lines for par
ties here.
Messrs. F. J. and Geo. n. Wood came
down from the Rapids, Decoration day,
on their wheels and took dinner here.
John Brennan, with the paper com
pany here, was at Star Lake the past
week on business for the company.
John has full charge of their wood and
yard and looks after that branch of their
business.
Gus Buhlgreen will soon commence
the erection of building two stories
high, 24X30, upon his lot adjacent to the
Grand View hotel. He will also erect q
large barn for the hotel property.
August Bentz will give public dance
in his hall at the Sherman house, Sat
urday evening, June 10. A good time
is promised all those who attend.
The young man who made himself
too previous in this village recently and
then suddenly departed with too many
shirts on was obliged to disrobc soon
after
The new Herrick house is all enclosed,
rooted, lathed, and is now being plas-
tered by Berry Bros. of Plover. When
completed Mr.. Herrick will have a
modern and convenient house.
Elmer TAYLOR has his new house all
enclosed and ready for the plasterers
1t will soon be ready for occupancy.
\ certain fellow living not very far
from Nekoosa viii be more careful here
after about the free use of row boats
and not try to work in bluff. AL.
Smith wont take it.
Mrs. ]. McLain is visiting friends in
Centralia this week.
Mrs. John Zerfuh is confined to the
house this week ON account of Sickness
Biueberries were badly damaged here
abonts by Monday nights frost.
Charley Gureen has opened tin and
repair shop in the rear end of A. H.
Kleberg's hardware store where he will
do all kinds of work in his line.
Jacob kuther, while handling bundles
of pul p in the basement of the paper
mill, Monday, was badly bruised by a
tier of said pulp, thirteen bundles high,
falling upon him. When extricated he
was found almost snffocated and badly
bruised, but no bones broken. He will
recover.
A new depot is in course of construc-
ton here. 1t will be 24x4S feet with
14-foot posts. The plans indicate two
waiting rooms, an office, bay window
and large freight room. The Nekoosa
people are very much pleased with this
Improvement
Mrs. F. Oswald of Chicago is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. R. Schiebe.
Walter Ellis is confined to his bed
with inflammation i'm his left limb
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
How to Treat a Wife.
(From Pacific Health JournaI)

First, get a wife; second, be patient.
You may have great trials and perplex-
tiles in your business, but do not there
fore. carry 10 your home cloudy or
contracted brow. Your wife may have
trials, which, though of less magnitude,
may be hard for her to bear. A kind
word. tender look, will do wonders in
chasing from her brow all clouds OF
gloom-To this we would add always
keep bottle of Chamberlajn's Cough
Remedy IN the house. 1t is the best
and is sure to be needed sooner or later.
Your wife will then know that you
really care for her and wish to protect
her health. For sale by F. L. Steib &
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

Miss Retta Cleveland came home
Saturday morning from her school at
Babcock to spend Memorial day, re-
turning Monday evening.
Mr.. Peter Hostwet and son. Hans,
were down from Centralia, Saturday,
bidding goodbye to old friends. Mr..
Hostwet and his son left Tuesday night
for four months visit at the formers
old home in Norway.
Among those who spent Memorial
day in the cities We're John Christen-
sen and family, John Dokke and family,
Retta Cleveland, Mrs. E. Cleveland,
Mrs. John jacobson and Mr.. Burk.
Miss Lizzie Cleveland has been spend
ing the past week in Centralia, the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Mason.
The Misses Conner, Barker and Inns
day spent Saturday as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. W. A. Brazeau. Misses Con-
nor and Barker wheeled down, while
Miss Linsday, who is quite pedestrian,
came on foot and made very good time
too.
Mrs. E. P. Arpin, Mrs. w. Buckley
and Miss Nelly Bell were calling on
friends last week.
Mrs. Geo. Brazeau is in Grand Rap
ids this week at the home of Mrs. H.
H. Voss. She has been suffering from
an attack of tonsilitis and is being cared
for by her sister.
Mrs. H. Halvorsen spent Friday in
the twin cities.
Mr.. VIM. House has moved his moth
er and sister to Grand Rapids, where
he has obtained work
Mr.. 7. A. Taylor was down, Thursday.
He brought with him very fine pict-
ure of the company's plant done on
celluloid, the work of the Imperial
Camera Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

For every quarter in mans pocket
there are dozen uses; and to use each
one in such a way as to derive the
greatest benefit is question every one
must solve for himself. We believe,
however, that no better use could be
made of one Of these quarters than to
exchange 1t for a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhma Rem
edy, medicine that every family should
be provided with. For sale by F. L.
Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
Statesmen Wanted.

To sell the largest stock of Northern
Grown Fruits, Shrubs, Ornamental
Trees. etc, in the west. Steady work.
Pay weekly. Three plans. Write at
once for terms.
THE JEWELL NURSERY Co.,
Sw Lake City, Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

| carry special line of good shoes in
tans and blacks at prices that are sure
to give satisfaction to the buyer. Call
on me for footwear. I. Zimmerman,
shoemaker, Centralia. Wv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
UNITY CHURCH.

Services for Sunday next.
p. m. Sunday School.
p. m. Preaching by Fred. S. Wheel
II.
Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
'Ib|R0N

Is located on the east bank of the Wisconsin
river, three miles north of the twin cities of
Grand Rapids and Centralia. 1t has popula-
ton of about 800 people and connected with the
Green Bay and Western Railroad. The Grand
Rapids Pulp & Paper Company is located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
NEKO0SA

Is a village of over five hundred peopl situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centrala in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. NJ. & St p. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The NekoOsa Paper Com
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institution
aud promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

HgO. [. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
PORT EDWARDS

Is located on 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 800 people and favored with two
railroads, the c. N. & st. p. and MG-shfield and
southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Co.'S
Pulp IL Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

We solicit any business connected with
banking, and promise prompt and
careful attention to every interest,
entrusted to us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
DIRECTORS:

F. Garrison, Centralia, Wis.
T. E. Nash. Centralia, Wis.
L. NJ. Alexander, Pt. Edwards, Wis.
E. Roenius, Grand Rapids, Wis.
T. J. Wood, Grand Rapids, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-03

Aleck White of Centralia who has re-
Gently moved to Nekoosa has pur-
chased lot from the company and will
build house upon it Immediately.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-10

was born in Bayon Sara, La, April 1,
1862. coming to Fort Stanton, N. M, in
1879. The death of his father, soon after
the close of the civil war, threw the bur-
den of life upon his shoulders almost be.
fore he was old enough to realize the loss
his mother and himself had sustained. He
remained with his mother until her death,
which occurred at Dodge City, Kas., in
1879. Upon reaching the territory he se-
cured employment on ranch on which
he remained for six months, aud in 1880
went with Dowlin & Delaney as clerk in
the post-traders store in Fort Stanton.
In 1882 he went to Ration, where he re-
msined for three years, returning to Lin
coin county in 1885, taking the manage.
ment of the mercantile business con-
Quoted by Mr.. Jas. j. Dolan.
Mr.. Curry began his public lite in 1886,
when he was elected county clerk of Lin
coin county. Since then he has held the
offices of assessor and sheriff, and in 1894
was elected to the council from the Ninth
district, and at the opening of the Thirty
first legislative assembly was elected
president of that body. During 1895 and
1896 he was clerk of the District court of
the Fifth judicial district, resigning from
that position about six month ago. Every
official position 80 far held BY him, has
been filled with ability, efficiency and
honesty. In 1896 he was reelected