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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

manures are uncertain, especially in
dry seasons.
Lettuce, endive, celery and tomato
being seeds difficult in the separation
after threshing Of the good from the
bad, seldom have a vitality of over so
per cent
The market is seldom broken in
prices by good fruits or vegetables; it
IS the 1isshaDen and badly selected
products which injure the sale of the
better article.
a swamp, we'll drained and in good
filth, will grow strong celery. Muck
soil, that will grow a crop of onions or
potatoes, will grow succeeding crop
of celery the same season.
A strong, deep, rich, loamy soil is
most suitable for an c~:o1 cron. and
where very large 49, are desired, it
is indispensable. New land is es-
pecially adapted for the growth of
onions.-Western Plowman.
Seed the Lown in Fall.
The best time TO seed a lawn is IN
the fall, and l prefer the middle of
September if the weather is favorable.
See Jnat the grading is we'll done, and
if in any place the fill is several inches
deep it should be Se allowed to settle
and be regarded. Have the surface
fine and rich, but if stable manure is
used be sure that it has no foul seeds
IN It. / prefer 10 use commercial fer
tilizer and would mix fine raw bone
and high-grade super-phosphate and
apply at the rate of 500 pounds to the
acre and work it we'll into the soil. |
advise you not 10 buy the mixed lawn
seed that is advertised, for two rea-
sons: first, it will cost several times as
much as a mixture of blue grass and
timothy and will not be near so salts
factory; and second, there are some
very undesirable grasses usually put
in the mixed grasses sold. Buy the
best fancy cleaned blue grass seed and
pure unmixed timothy, and mix equal
bulk OF them and SOW at the rate of a
half bushel to the acre, which will be
quart of seed to 10 square rods. 1t
will be great help to the lawn to use
a good lawn roller on it in the early
spring, and the lawn mower is the only
perfect way to cut it-E. w. B.. in
National StOckman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
CHAPTER XXXVII.

BIest be Thy dew, and blest Thy frost,
And happy | to be so crost,
And cured by crosses at Thy cost.
For as Thy hand the weather steers.
So thrive l best 'twix joys and tears,
And all the year have some green ears.
Henry Vaughan.
Claude'S recovery was slow, Dut
there was no relapse; he had now
nothing out weakness TO struggle
against, and day by day he made real
and perceptible progress. 1t was not
for several weeks, however, that they
ventured to let Esperance come into
his room: they dreaded the excite
ment for both alike, and Esperance
was obliged to content herself with
her little blue-eyed baby, while Claude
was able to grumble to his hearts
content to Gaspard-the only person
allowed to come into his room except
the sick-nurse. He was the very
man to be with an inyalid-quiet and
ready, sympathetic and yet firm, and
Claude found some comfort in his
strong resemblance to Esperance.
One day, however, when they were
talking together, Gaspard happened to
say something in French; Claude
stared at hiCn-he could not under
stand a word. 1t was rather a shock
to both of them, but the doctor made
light of it, assuring him that in
time it would come back to him. 1t
was exactly the same in other things.
He took up a newspaper one day-the
first time he had been allowed, TO
move from his bed, to couch at the
other end of the room-but TO his dis
may, instead OF a refreshment it was a
serious la6or--in ten minutes he had
with difficulty spelled through two
or three lines-it was like learning to
read over again.
Every time the doctor came he was
besieged by impatient questions-HoW
was his wife, and when might he see
her? Esperance's recovery had been
very slow and protracted, and the
meeting was postponed day after day
till Claude's patience was fairly ex-
hausted. One morning he worked
himself up into such an excitement, II
! trying to prove how much better /;
would be for both of them TO see each
other, that the doctor Hegan to waver
/ Esperance had had a bad night, how
! ever, and was really not equal 10 any
/ exertion. Mr. Maclaren would moi
/ suggest it to her, but he asked If she
would spare the baby.
/ Claude was still talking fercely tc
! Gaspard of the folly and uselessness
/ OF such precautions, when his door
was opened and the doctor looked il
1 once more.
Mrs Magnay sends you small
deputy" he said with smile, ther
1 standing back he made way for the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

III her soft, brown eyes: while behind
them stood Marie, in her fresh white
cap, and little Noel with his bright
eyes full OF grave wonder On the op-
pOsite side stood Frances and Mr.
Henderson, Nine. Lemercier, using
her handkerchief freely-Gaspard
with an unusually softened expression
on his dark, handsome face. and Cor,
nelia, holding the baby carefully and
rather anxiously, with a womanN
| tenderness and love which she would
ionce have scorned. But, perhaps, in
all the little group there was no face
which arrested Lady Worthington' at
tention with such real pleasure as the
deans.
This yesterday was indeed one of
rejoicing to him. 1t was with mingled
humility and joy that he received
his sisters little grandchild in his
arms, and bestowed on her the name
which meant so much to him-"Amy
Esperance.
The short service over, the little
group dispersed quickly, Mrs. Mort
lake lingering to help old Mrs Pass
more into the carriage, and 70 hear her
comments.
"A most beautiful baby! the finest
l have seen for long time-and so
healthy, too,"
Yes, said Mrs. MOrtlake, "a nice
plump little thing, but scarcely pretty.
Just compare her with Bella at that
age! Bella really was lovely baby!"
Mrs. Passimore did not stay to dis
pute the point, and Mrs Mortlake was
recalled to the present by finding that
Bella was playing at snoWballs with
Maggie Henderson and the little
Worthingtons, to the great detriment
of her Sunday clothes.
There was to be no christening din
ner, for Claude was still too much of
an invalid to bear any more fatigue
that day; it was not indeed till the
evening that he was enough rested to
care even for conversation. but when
Esperance had brought him his tea he
revived.
1T has not been too much for your"
she asked, little anxiously.
Not the least. I wouldn't have
missed 1t for anything" he replied,
with sufficient energy to reassure her.
ut was worth a little exertion if only
for the pleasure of seeing the deans
face"
WAS it not bright and glad!" said
Esperance, smiling. "And he held the
baby so nicely! I could not help
thinking as he said her name, how
my mothers belief had really come
true, and all was being made right at
last. I wonder if in Paradise they
are allowed to watch the working to-
gether of things down here-whether
she and papa could see how the
poverty and suffering and the long
waiting were all leading up to the re-
union which they had so longed for?"
Claude did not speak for a minute
or two, but twisted her betrothal
ring round, and unused on the motto.
You naughty child" he said, play
fully, yet with a vibration in his
voice, "see how loose this thing has
grown,"
And with that he pressed the little
thin hand to his lips, and Esperance
smiled-her eyes full of happy tears.
The End
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
INFLUENCES FOR GOOD.

The regenerating influence of silk
for frock coat and an umbrella,
which are badges of responsibility, and
not only lead their possessor to associ-
ate with others similarly equipped, but
impel him to avoid disreputable folks,
who hold such attire in derision
Again, the ownership of silk hat, a
frock coat and an umbrella, all at one
and the same time, insensibly pro-
notes habits of neatneSs and precision,
and isl brief, a thorough reformation
is eventually effected from the ground
up. All this, as before observed, is
we'll known, but a Chicago man has
discovered that an elevator is an al
most equally potent moral agent.
For years." he said, Il never
thought of going to bed before /
o'clock, and the habit of idling away
the early night became almost a sec
ond nature. Naturally, it led to my
squandering a great deal Of money and
threw me into anything but desirable
company. Not long ago | rented a
room in a building that has an elevator
which stops at 10 p. m. sharp. If I'm
late I have several flights of very
steep stairs to climb aud | gradually
found myself dropping around on time.
Now | hardly ever miss the elevator.
The result is that I get up earlier, do
more and better work, and have drift
ed away from about all Of my old
nighhawk companions. Nothing like
an elevator to renovate ones morals,
my boy. It's very uplifting. Chi
cago Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

low CLEAN of the street lamps, while
above in brightest contrast, in the
midst of the beautiful grayish-green
haze, hung the morning star, large
and radiant, almost dazzling in its
/ brilliancy.
! Gaspards voice suddenly recalled
her.
! "Cherie, come here!"
/ She fastened TO the bedside The
heavy breathing had grown more
quiet, the arms were moved slightly.
/ the eyelids quiVered. Gaspard went to
summon the nurse from the adjoining
rocm Esperance waited, scarcely able
to breathe for the terrible suspense.
Was this a change for life or death
One minute more and the long, long
waiting was overt Claude's blue eyes
quiet, unchanged, recognizing, look
ed into hers! He smiled, and his
-'Esperance!"
The look, the smile, the one word
were all she could have-but she was
conTented. She let Gaspard lead her
from the room at once, and in few
minutes he had taken the news to the
deanery, and had brought Cornelia
Back to Esperance The recOncilia-
ton with the dean had long been eff
fected; but even had he not asked so
humhly for pardon, Gaspard must
have forgiven him all when he saw
the intensity of his thankfulness at
Claude's restoration. Even Mrs. Mort
lake gave a sincere expression Of joy
and Dean COllinson was SO much agi-
tated that it seemed doubtful if he
would be sufficiently recovered in
time for the morning service. He
went, however, and endured the long
New-year's sermon patiently. 1t was
twelve o'clock before the full service
was completed then he hurried off at
once to the hotel.
No one was in the sitting-rsom. He
waited anxiously for some minutes;
at last Cornelia stole quietly down the
passage with a Teassuring face.
"Claude?" asked the dean-he could
hardly speak for emotion.
HE is going on well-the doctors
Ill t 4uILS SdlIoICd -ohlN hS LhuoI DC
kept perfectly quiet" Then as the
dean turned away she continued With
a smile, But we have another New
years gift, father, to be thankful
for!"
The dean turned around half ap-
prehensible, What! they never oold
me-"
All has gone WELL" said uornelia,
in calm, glad voice" Esperance has
a little daughter!'
That day the dean exercised his pre-
rogative, and altered the anthem
chosen to the opening chorus from the
Hymn Of Praise"
Some people declared that it was an
unsuitable anthem for the New-year,
bur they knew very little about it.
Dean Collinson's head was bowed
throughout; people wondered that he
id not stand up, or show in some
way that he shared the spirit of the
words. "All things with life and
breath, praise ye the Lord" But per
haps there had never before been in
the cathedral praise more true, and
humble, and heartfelt, than that
which rose from the hoary-headed
dean, who shaded his eyes with his
hand lest any one should see the tears
of thankfulness which he could not
check.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
GREAT THOUGHTS.

Nature has no moods; they belong
to man alone.-Auerbach.
Trouble teaches men how much there
is in manhood.-Beecher
Where there is a mother in the
house. matters speed well-Alcott.
Morality will be very difficult for a
man who does not pray.-Haweis.
The manly part is to do with might
and main what you can do.-Emerson
A mothers prayers, silent and gen
tie, can never fail 70 reach the road 20
the throne of all bounty.-Beecher
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
AN INDIAN TALE.
just a Little Idyl of the Wild Woods
and Music.

The grandmother, whose name
meant sweet wild singer, was a patient
woman, and also remarkably industri-
Gus and active. Although she had al
ready lived through so years Of hard
ship, she was still wonder TO the
young maidens in the art of embroid-
ering with beads and porcupine quilts.
She showed no less enthusiasm over
Hakada than she had felt when she
held her first-born, the boys father, Ia
her arms. Every little attention that
is due to a lover child she performed
with much concern and devotion. She
made all my little and scanty gar
ments and my tiny moccasins with
great deal of taste. It was said by all
that | could not have more attention
had my mother been living. She was
great singer. Sometimes when Ha-
kada awakened too early in the morn
ing she would sing him something like
the following:
Sleep, sleep, my boy; the Chippewas
Are far away-are far away.
Sleep, sleep, my boy; prepare to meet
The foe by day, the foe by day!
The towards will not dare to fight
Till morning break-till morning
break.
Sleep, sleep, my child, while still tbs
night;
Then bravely wake-then bravely
wakel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

About three seconds are occupied in
transmitting a message from one end
of the Atlantic cable to the other.
This is about 700 miles a second.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

There is talk of reorganizing the
brass band. 1t ought to be done.
No. 3, went west in three larger,
sections on Wednesday evening.
The wagon shed of S. P. Hansen
was blown down on Monday, and his
delivery wagon housed therein, was
considerably damaged.
At the Congregational church next
Sunday morning; subject "What is
Truth?' Evening: "The Lost Sheep
The eighth in the Parable series.
No. 3, the Great Northern Alaska
limited is crowed daily, and not unfre-
quently is divided into two sections.
The rush for the gold fields shows no
abatement.
Roy Johnson, grands on of Mr.. Died.
rich, was kicked in the stomach by a
horse near the bridge, on Monday.
He was knocked senseless, and it was
some time before he recovered con-
seriousness. He is all right.
John Dudley met with severe and
painful accident on Monday. While
splitting wood his ak caught in an
overhead clothes line, SO diverting the
blow that he caught the force of it on
his hand, nearly severing the thumb.
The wound had to be dressed by a
surgeon.
Mrs. G. NJ. Sprague received tele-
gram this morning announcing the
death of her mother, Mrs. Lucinda,
wife of E. L. Wright, which occurred
at her home in c alifornia. She is we'll
known here, having been one of the
early settlers. Particulars have not
been received.
Alta Dodge ofMelrose, was granted
divorce on Saturday from her hus-
band, Frank Dodge, and also allowed
to resume her maiden name, Alta
Morehouse. The plaintiff alleged un-
faithfulness and the papers presented
in her behalf show state of affairs
that is deplorable. They were mar
ried in Washington in 1883, when she
was fourteen years old.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
ulia NARROW

is a new shoe for ladies, and the very LATEST
thing on the market in stylish footwear foF
them. The cut shows the gracefulness OF
its construction and the neat and natty APP
pearance given to it by its maker. tits the
popular shoe for the season and one much
sought after by the elite in every city. We
have them in all sizes. Call and see them
as we'll as our other styles.
BOSTON SHOE HOUSE,.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
81 was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately,a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters, and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made a decided
improvement. 1 continued their use
for three weeks, and am now q we'll
man. I know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim"
No one should fail to try them. Only
so cents per bottle at Scheldrup & Fies-
ler's.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver REM
edy and Nerve Tonic.

A famous remedy by famous
physician guaranteed to cure liver
complaints and nervousness. People
run down by sickness AMI overworked
should try it. If something else has
failed you that is no argument against.
this great medicine. Stop to reflect
This preparation is the prescription of
one of Americas most eminent physi-
clans and the first bottle is guaran-
teed by Scheldrup & Fiesler, to give
satisfaction or money refunded.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
LOCAL NOTES

DR.. Niven will be at the Sank Centre
house Tuesday and Wednesday, next.
New hardware store-complete stock.
GUNTHER HiLLERUD.
Lamps that cannot fail to satisfy;
the neweststyles, at VIM. SCHERFFIUs'
The Shoes of drills should be kept
sharp to insure light draft and perfect
work.
Lovaas Bros. did a fine piece of
work in repairing the large wheel
broken in the flume at the mill recently.
You are invited to call and examine
the elegant line of crockery at D.
Cleveland & Co.'S.
The first thunder shower of the sea-
son occurred on Monday. 1t rained
quite furiously for a short time.
Jashur T. Lewis of Grove Lake has
been granted an increase of pension
from $500 to $500 per month.
Our new carpets are the talk of the
town, if you are in need of one do not
fail to see our line and get prices. Mel
Billed.
Constipation neglected or badlytreat-
ed, leads to total disability or death.
Rocky Mountain Tea absolutely cures
constipation in all it's forms,
The Julia Mar1ow-the latest shoe
on the market. A favorite among the
ladies who wish to keep in style. For
sale at the Boston Shoe Store.
w. J. Whitefeld expects to go west
in few days to be gone for several
months. He has brother in Wash
ington whom he has not seen for
thirty years, and he will visit him dur
ing a part of the time.
The law partnership of Miner & Bar
to has has been dissolved, and Judge
Barto will remove at once to the
Offices in the Barto Block, over the
post-office. Mr.. Miner will remain in
the offices now occupied by the firm.
The facilities now enjoyed by the
HERALD for all classes of commercial
printing are unequalled. The best OF
material and competent workmen in
sures the best result. Send in your
orders for stationery, or other print
ing.
G. w. Lawson of Sank Centre will
lecture at the M. E. Church on Friday
evening it being the last of the schoo
course. He takes Rev. Nicholson's
place, whose illness prevents hin
from filling his appointment. "Days
in Dixie" will be Mr.. Lawson's sub
ject.-Long Prairie Leader.
Rev. C. w. Lawson, of Sank Centre
will lecture in the M. E. church Fri
day, March 18th, entitled, 'My TriI
Through Dixie.' This is the third o.
the series to be given for the schoo
benefit, and was to be given by Rev
E. II. Nicholson. Mr.. Lawson is 9
very Interesting speaker and all should
hear him.-Todd County Argus.
Gunther Hillerud of Chicago, o.
whom mention has already been made
has opened a hardware store in thu
Grundman building, west of the 81
monton & Bennett store, on Third-st
which has been very attractively fitted
up for his conye hence. He has pu
in new and complete stock OF hard
ware, making a specially OF sporting
goods, of which he will carry large
supply. He is thorough sporSsma.
himself and enjoys all the excitement
connected with it, and knows the
points of value in goods in this line
1t is his purpose to keep q stock up-to'
date in every particular, and solicits
public patronage with the assurance
OF giving complete satisfaction.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

From the present outlook Long Frai-
RE is to en- JOY veritable boom the
coming season. 1t is not mushroom
town, and it's steady, healthy growth
is NJ ling more than has been looked
for.-Argus.
Gov. Clougb has received letter
from G.. H. Roddis, a farmer of Leslie,
Todd county, stating that before COM
Ing to this state he served four years
as lieutenant in the Fourth Iowa in
fantry, and rendering his services to-
the state in case it becomes necessary
to raise troops. The novelty of the
application is that Mr.. Roddis is will
ing to serve in any capacity. This is.
the first application of this kind fled
st. Paul Dispatch,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
STEARNs COUNTY-ZION.


Supervisors Weber. chairman;
August Schultz and Matthias Mehr; Clerk. +.
c. Nehrng; treasurer. August Miller; asses
sor, William Arndt; justice. F. G. Nehring;
cOnStableS, GuStave krupke ana Andrew JOa.
SPRING HILL
Supervisors-A Stalberg. chairman "A. Kohl
and Math Hennen; clerk. Hon. II. ). Emmel;
justices, H. J. Emmel. Andrew Seurer; asses
sOr. Joseph Salchert; constables, Jos. Salchert
and John Waldorf.
ALBANY TOWN.
Supervisors-Geo. truth. chairman; ). r
WINNER, j.. b. Zimmerman; clerk, Joseph
WeitZel; treasurer, John Handle; assessor,
John BatZ.
ALBANY VILLAGE.
Presidential. F. Meyer; Council. Geo. NJ
Schaefer. A. Abraham, John Wertin; treasur-
err Albert BeSemann; recorder. ThOS. TOma-
SEX: constables VIM Walz and J. A. Lochlein;
justice, H. F. Meyer.
GETTY
SupervisOrs-G. F.. KOrf. chairman; Joseph
Miller. F. Schmeising; clerk, B. W. Needer
treasurer. Ben Laumer;' assessor, Barney
Schmeising; constables, Il. r. Flnhaven, Z.
kummerer
Supervisors-A. M. Stiles. chairman; Geo.
Cray, Tom kinSella clerk. James Love; treas
urer, F; o ). Bergman; assessor j.: W; barrie RE
| tices, John Mcguire. G. A. Trattles.
TOWN OF SAUK CENTRE
SupervisOrs-G. Cleveland, chairman; H.
Botz, John Hartly; clerk, A L. Hatch; treas
urer. H. Bergman; assessor. Henry Garfield;
justices. p. Stafford James White; cOnstables.
L. j. Irish.
VILLAGE OF MEIER GROVE.
President. Marthaler;Clem MeyerH. I'm
| dieke. j. Imdieke; recorder NJ. p. SchlitZ;
treasurer. Henry Imdieke. ST.; street com
missioner H. Meyer; justice, Henry Imdieke,
Jr; Constables, Fred kottki. John Pfpsen.
TODD COUNTY-KANDOTA
SupervisOrs-T. r. Barnes Chairman; Nils
Jacobson, Ole j. Johnson; clerk. A. H. Hem
Erickson: as 'ess or, G. X. GLADDEN.; constable,
Nils Peterson.
BIRCHDALE.
Supervisors--H. S. Doty. chairman; Garrett
treasurer, II. J. COrtner; Justice l.. Arm
strong; constabies. P. L. Brooks. ]. j. Grimes.
Infavor of restraining cattle.
WEST UNION.
Supervisors-P. Pischki. chairman; Chas
HOmm, A. B. Anderson; clerk, W. P. Chase;
treasurer, n. G. Johnson; constables. George
King. Martin Anderson. In favor of building
| town hall.
LITTLE SAUK.
Supervisors-J. s. Skuey, chairman; Oscar
| treasurer. Nels NicOlaisOn; assessor F. Fred
erickson; justice Andrew /. Johnson; cOnSta-
| BILE, Anton E. Minnette.
GREY EAGLE.
| Supervisors-T. d. Miller. chairman; T. J.
| Bass. Otto Carlson; clerk. Jacob BOvee; treas
urer. X. ii. Sitter; justice, G. W. Barry; con-
| stable, James Walburn. In favor of bonds.
| Against restraining cattle. In favor of Ii
cenSe.
ROUND PRAIRIE.
Supervisors-J. A. Davies, chairman; r. NJ
Johnson. Fred Faust; clerk Car HERMANN. ir. ::
treasurer, L. H. Henrionnett: assessor. CHas
LAWN; cOnstables, Paul Hansmann, John
MarkusOn.
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Lantern globes only &c. each at
VIM. SCHERFFTUS'.