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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Two Poirted Questions Answered.

What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you can
not get better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better
so that while our profits may be smaller
on a single sale they will be much
greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought promin.
emily before the public both are certain
to be tried and the public will very
quickly pass judgment on th EN- and
use only the better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are certain
to return to the one remedy that they
know to be reliable, and for coughs
colds and Group there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Fol
sale by F. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Gone, But Will Return.

DR.. Peeso, the dentist, who has had
an office in rooms in the Alfred Mellin
tailoring building, departed on Saturday
evening for his home at Centralia.
When DR.. Peeso first came here it was
his intention to remain but week, but
he remained FIVE. His work was SO
satisfactory that it was impossible for
him to get away. DR.. Peeso is not only
a first-class dentist but a very pleasant
gentleman to meet. He expects to
return to this city on Monday, Dec. 5,
at which time he will be ready and
pleased to meet all who may need work
in his line. Merrill News,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Thanksgiving for the Poor.


Many needy families in Centralia en-
joYed a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner
last week through charitable, efforts of
the school children. 1t has been GUS
tom for the last two or three years to
have a central distributing committee of
teachers at the High school building
and one at the ward building who take
said matter in charge. The school
children make collection of substan-
tial foods, sweetmeats, etc., at their
homes and bring them to headquarters
for general distribution. The commit
tees in turn learn where such delicacies
will be accepted and appreciated among
the poor and see that the feasts are
delivered where most needed. BY this
method the children are assured that
they are doing good to someone, with
out knowing who the benefciaries will
be and without pointing the finger of
poverty at any of their little mates.
The idea is good one. School children
have come to anticipate the event as
they do Christmas, conscious OF. a
mutual benefit-that there. is as much
pleasure derived from giving as from
receiving =.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Will CONWAY Makes a Hit,

Among the speakers at the big muster
out celebration of Company A in Marsh
field several days ago was young
attorney of the twin cities in whom all
are interested. He made few remarks
impromptu in place of another who
was booked for appearance on the pro-
gram. The REPORTER is pleased to SUBJ
NIT the following nplimentary criti-
cism from the Marshfeld News; "The
next pumber on the program was to be
an address by the recently elected dis
trict attorney, Dennis d. Conway of
Centralia. He was unavoidably absent,
bat his Younger brother, Will j. Con-
way, admirably served as his substitute.
Though young man, Mr. Conway is a
gifted and talented orator and ably sus-
tanned in his ten-minute address the
enviable reputation he acquired while
attending the state university" Mr..
Conway had for his theme ''The Greater
Republic"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Their Growth In Wisconsin Has Been
Very Rapid.

very hapiO,
The Second Biennial Report of the
Wisconsin Free Library Commission
mas just been issued. The statement OF
library progress in Wisconsin during
The past two years is a striking one.
New free public libraries have been
established in Appleton, Baraboo, Cum
| btrland, Durand, Hartland. Hillsboro,
Kilbourn, Mosinee, Neillsville, North
Milwaukee, Racine, Rhinelander, Rich
land Center, Tomahawk, Sheboygan,
Spring Green, Stevens Point, Thorp,
Viroqua and Wausau. These new libra
ries are more efficient as rule than the
older ones, but many of the latter are
rapidly improving their methods. In
the period under review the number of
travelling libraries has increased from
thirty-two to one hundred and eighty
nine. The library in Milwaukee has
been settled in its elegant new home
which cost $215,00O. The state has ex-
pended more than 100000 on the
splendid new building which is to house
the historical and state university libra
ries. The elegant new building which
E D, Smith has erected for Menasha
has recently been dedicated and the
building which Joseph Dessert is erect
ing for Mosinee will be completed in
January.
The list of gifts to our public libraries
is also a notable one and includes more
than $4,000 from E. u. Smith for a
building at Menasha and $4,000 for its
endowment; bequest of $4,000 from
the late j. J. Williams to Beaver Dam,
to which he had previously given a
building which cost $25 5000; a bequest
of $50, 900 from Mrs. Harris to Oshkosh,
supplemented by $25, 900 from Hon. Phil
etus Sawyer and $4,000 fir ON the city;
a building and lot costing $1,000 from
JOS. Dessert to Mosinee; 81 900 from J.
w. Ly brand to Richland Center; S., 400
by citizens to Racine; $1,000 by citizens
to Kenosha. The Milwaukee library
also received $40 900 from Mrs. Caroline
Metcalf, $4,000 from August Uihlein
and a bequest of 81 900 from the late
Guido Hansen. Quite number of
other gifts ranging in amount from 500
to 81 900 are also mentioned in the re-
port. In July and August the commits
sion sent about fifteen hundred pounds
of reading matter to the soldiers and
still needs good books for the Attn regi-
ment. 1t also needs many boxes of
recent magazines and children's peri
odlcals for its numerous travelling library
stations in Northern Wisconsin, for the
soldiers and the schools on the Indian
reservations.
The report contains some striking
Reprints of tie leading
articles may be obtained from the Office
Of the Commission at Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
CANDIDATES EXPENSES
Election Expenses Must Be Duly Chronicled
and in Proper Season.


Assistant Secretary of State Wander
cook has issued statement to the
effect that many who were candidates
at the recent election, or at the conven-
tions which preceded them, are in
danger of violating the election law.
The statute requires that every one
who was a candidate either in the
election, or candidate for party nom-
ination at the conventions. must file a
statement of his expenses with the
secretary of state. The law is sweeping
and covers all candidates for county
offices filing their statements with
their county clerks. and all candidates
for the legislature, whose districts are
wholly within county, doing the same.
Statements must be filed with the Sec
retary of state by candidates for state
Offices, members Of congress and all
candidates for the legislature whose
districts cross county lines. The penalty
for failures to file within 30 days after
election is not more than $500, nor less
than 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Germany's Cheap Labor.

Lower the tariff according to demo-
cratic ideas and American workingmen
will soon find the country flooded with
the productions of Germany's cheap
labor. Germany, Notwithstanding the
DingIey tariff, is actually forcing some
of her productions into this country be-
cause of the cheapness of labor. Our
tariff has not even stopped the sale of
German sugar to America. 1t comes in
spite Of all competitions. For the year
ending June 80, 1897, the sugar exported
from the Breslau districttm~unte to
sos, 300. The price was then 1928
cents pound. tits now sold at 1869
cents for raw, in addition to which the
manufacturer gets an export bounty.
This is matter that should be con-
sidered Immediately by the working
men of this country News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
A Saturday Wedding.

A pretty home wedding took place in
this city at high noon Saturday Novem-
Der 26 at the residence of Chas. Belknap.
Chas. Belknap Jr. and Miss Emma
Eckerman, both of this city were united
in holy wedlock Rev. James Miller of
Strongs Prairie officiating. Miss Hattie
Sweeny acted as bridesmaid and Anna
Ketchum served as best man. The
young people will go to housekeeping
at the home of his father. They have
the best wishes of their friends for
happy life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
CLOSE THE SEASON A'WINNING.
Grand Rapids Beats CentraIia 16 to O.
Merrill Game Declared Of.

No more football in 1898. Chill old
winter. frozen ground and blanketed
gridiron turns those VINO would follow
athletic amusement TO contests that can
be played indoors. Whether Merrill
High school or Grand Rapids High
school is champion of the Wisconsin
valley remains an unsettled question.
Both have equal claims for the honor;
Merrill because its team defeated Grand
Rapids by merry tune in the only
game between the two this season;
Grand Rapids because its eleven played
a larger number of games and in faster
company, winning everything but the
event aforesaid.
The last gridiron meeting of the year
in Grand Rapids occurred on Thanks
giving afternoon. Merrill was booked
to be here, bills and tickets were printed
in accordance. Jack Frost put in a
healthy appearance the day before
Thanksgiving and the local manage
ment decided that it would be too cold
for football, so word was sent Merrill
not to come. Then the weather turned
more favorable, a second message was
sent north saying ''come on but too
late, one-half of Merrilrs warriors got
to the depot at train time, the other
half didn't, and thus the prospects of a
hot contest to decide the championship
ended in disappointment all around.
Thursday noon, however, Centralia
boys were invited to meet Grand Rap
ids and the result was a fairly good
game attended by small crowd. Cen
tralia played pluckily, with Houston,
Clairmont, Kellogg and Pyruse promi-
ntnt in individual work. Centralia's
team, as a whole, lacked organization
and they were unable to score. Grand
Rapids was in its usual form and pushed
along handily for three touchdowns.
1t closes the season with total of 131
points made in nine games played,
with SO points made by all opponents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
The PeopIe of IongfeIIoW,

The Christmas Ladies' Home Journal
prints the first of a series of page illus
trations by w. l.. Taylor, picturing
some of the most notable people of
Longfellow. Minnehaha and Hlawatha
are given i'll the current issue, illustra-
ting Longfellow's famous poem, ''Hia-
watha." No other illustrator is so well
equipped as Mr.. Taylor to give form
and color to Longfellow's splendid
creations. The picture in the December
Journal is remarkably interesting and
entirely satisfying, and gives assurance
that the series Will be really great
achievement in illustration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Conditions of Trade.

Thanksgiving in 1898 means more
than for thirty years. The Harvest
Home" has never recognized larger
crops on the whole in this country, the
general prosperity is attesteG by the
largest volume of business ever re-
corded, the peoples verdict has given
reason to hope that the soundness of
the currency and the nations honor
will not again be in peril, and war not
matched in history for swiftness of sue
cess with smallness of loss has brought
more perfect union than ever between
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Contest Notice-Department of Interior.

{UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
| Wausau Wis, Oct II, 1898.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Warren j. Pinney, contestant,
against homestead entry No. S,439. made January
Is, 1897, for VIZ SE14, Section %. Township 20
north, Range 3 east, by Joseph Karbowski, con-
testee. in which it Is alleged tAat the said
Joseph Karbowski has not been on the land Tor
the last year; that he has made no improve
ments, not even having built a shanty; and
that his absence was not due to his employment
in the military or naval service of the United
States in time of war; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
November 28, 1898, before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Office in
Wausau, Wis.
EDGAR T. WHEELOCK,
Register.
HENRY G. MCCROSSEN,
Receiver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

North aud South, and closer bonds than
ever with "Kin Beyond Sea-" ending
with the most important increase Of
territory since California was added to
the Union. The year 80 exceptional in
magnitude and variety of blessings
draws near its end with yet another
good gift, marked increased of conf
dence in prospects for the year which
is to close the century.
The industries are doing remarkably
we'll, considering hindrance unit! of late
by unreasonable weather. With storms
and cold many branches now get larger
orders. There has been more liberal
buying of cotton goods, in part because
of last weeks reductions in bleached
goods, and the curtailment of produc-
ton in print cloths has caused an
advance of sixteenth, while the ex-
port demand supports heavy brown
goods, and all are helped bv the feeling
that cotton has probably seen its worst.
Yet wide sheetings are still irregular
ani some per cent lower. There is
slight improvements in recorders for
mems spring woolens, though neither
jobbers nor clothiers have yet been
buying freely. The bulk of the demand
is for medium plain fabrics, especially
serges and clays, but high grade goods
are quiet. More is doing in dress goods
but not enough for producers. Sales of
wool have been 35,975 900 lbs. for four
weeks. including about 100000 for
export, but mostly at concessions which
have been this week little increased
on fine unwashed fleeces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
What Need2

If under the Dinglev tariff we export
manufactured goods than we import,
what need have We of protectlon?-In-
quirer.
In order that we may export more.
Let's see, who was it that asked: ''If
we can do more carting with horse
than a goat, what is the need of a
horse?" Central Falls (R. IL Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than John E. DAILY,
druggist, who spares no pains to secure
the best Of everything in his line for his
many customers. He now has the val
liable agency for DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption. Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is creating such furor all over the
country by its many startling cures. 1t
absolutely cures Asthma. Bronchitis,
Hoarsness, and all affections of the
throat, chest an lungs. Call at above
drug store and get a trial bottle free, or
q regular size for SOC and $100. Guar
anteed to cure OF price refunded. )
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
FLAT BUILDING SOLD.

George A, Neeves OF Milwaukee Interested
in Chicago Deal,
The threestory fiat building at the
southeast corner of Fifty first street and
Lexington avenue, Chicago. has been
sold for 500, 900 to Clara M. Rotch and
Morgan Rotch of New Bedford, Mass,
and William Rotch of Boston by Chris
tian Londelius of Chicago and George
A. Neeves of Milwaukee.
The property is incumbered for 1884,
600. The building covers 109xS3 feet of
ground and is constructed of brick with
stone fronts. Evening Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
LEGALS.


Notice is hereby given that the report of the
Board OF Public Works of the City of Grand
Rapids determining the damages and benefits
which will accrue to each parcel of real estate
along Water street in said city from the south
erly end thereof near the City Hall to the track
of the Green Bay railroad by reason of estab-
fishing grade thereon. and by reason of the
work or improvement made on said street that
should be assessed under the provisions of the
city charter to each parcel of said real estate as
benefits accrued thereto by such completed
work or Improvement, is now on file in my office
i'll the city of Grand Rapids, and that the Com
mon Council will. at its regular meeting to be
held on the 9th day of December, 1885, at the
hour of o'clock in the afternoon at the council
room, consider said report and hear all objec-
tions which may be made thereto, and deter
mine what proportion of the cost of the i'm
provements, if any, shall be paid by the city at
large.
Dated Nov. 2S, 1898.
MILTON W. MOSHER,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
A Few Locals.

A pleasant surprise party was given
at the residence Of Mrs. B. O'Day
Monday evening in honor of her nep-
hew, Edwin Streblow of Fond du Lac.
About forty of our young people were
present and they assisted in providing
a jolly evening of entertainment for
Mr.. Streblow such that he will have oc-
casion to remember Grand Rapids
people for long time to come as among
the real good folks of earth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Notice of Application.
Wood County Court-In Probate,
STATE OF WISCONSIN, } 9
WOOD COUNTY. !"

WooD COUNTY.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Esdros Letendere, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last viii and testament of Es-
dros Letendere. whose name was also written
Ezra Letwan, deceased, late of the Town of Sigel,
Wood county. Wisconsin, has been filed in this
office;
AND WHEREAS. Application has been made by
Emma Letendere praying that the same be
proven and admitted to probate, according
to the laws of this state, and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according to
law;
IT Is ORDERED, that said application be heard
before me, at the probate office in the city OF
Grand Rapids, Wood county, Wis, on the 9th
day of December, A. d. 1898, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
AND II Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given TO all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully, in the Wood County Re-
porter, newspaper printed in said county,
previous to said hearing.
Dated this 18th day of November, 1895.
BY the Court,
JOHN A. GAYNoR,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
A ACard,,

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 5O-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded For
sale by John T.. DAILY and T. L. Steib &
Co. Dec1m6. :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIS.
October d. 1905

October 25, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at Grand'Rapids Wis,
on December 10, 1905, viz Mrs. Elizabeth Mitch
ell, who made H. Z. No. 6613 for the VIZ SWL OF
Section IS, and E15 SEA Section IA, TIP. p NJ R.
East.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
and Geo. W. Lyons, all of Babcock, Wis.
EDGAR T. WHEELoCK,
Oct27w6 Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Estrayed

From my premises Monday, Octobe
81, a bull calf five months old, color
black and white. Any information
leading to his whereabouts will be suit
ably rewarded by Peter Huber, Plover
road, town of Grant. Ny postoffice
address is Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

Gitchell & Lubbock, plumbers, have
been awarded the contract for placing a
hot water system in VIM. Scott's new
brick residence on High street. The
plumbers expect to commence work on
this job in about week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

COPY for advertisements should be
handed IN not later than Tuesday evening'
and matter for publication not later than
Wednesday eueniag of aceek of publication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Congregational church
will meet with Mrs. HI. w. Lord next
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6. You are
Cordially invited to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

The Milwaukee Weekly Sentinel is,
by special arrangement offered in con-
nection with the REPORTER for S1.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

The difference between the Thanks
giving belle and the THANKSGIVING tur-
key, as may have been noticed, was
that one was dressed to kill and tie
other killed to dress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

! +. A. M Grand Rapids Lodge No. 12S,
hold their regular communications on
he list and 8rd Wednesdays of each month.
Visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet
with us. WIN. SCOTT, W. NJ.
L. B. BRUNDAGE, Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

HRAND RAPIDS LODGE, X OF P.,
~ No. 100. meets every Thursday evening
in X. of Pythias hall Grand Rapids Visiting
Knights most welcome.
'D.B. PHILLEo, C. C.
w. II. REEVES, X of r. aud S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

of good stuff for the holidays and
aswe make the prices we should have
your orders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

WOOD COUNTY POST. No. 22, GAR.
Meets every second and fourth Wednes-
day evenings OF each month in Odd Fellows
hall. NJ S. PRATT, Com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

ORDER EASTERN STAR. Rainbow
Chapter, meets on he first and third Tues
day evenings of each month, in Masonic Hail.
Grand Rapids. MRS CARRIE JONES' w. NJ.
Miss CELIA EMMoNs Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

Edward Lynch was the lucky man in
Kruger & Cameron's suit drawing
Monday night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01
Remember

We have several thousand new price
lists-just from the press and if you
are interested in buying
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-01

HRAND RAPIDS LODGE, /. o. o. E.
~ 81, meets every Tuesday evening
Visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet
with us. n. NJ BERG, n. G.
A b. CRAWFORD. Sec