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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Quite variety Of weather was af-
forded by the month just ended 1t
opened warm, became quite cool to-
wards the middle and closed pleasant
The extremes in temperature were not
as great as in September a year ago,
the maximum this year, Sept. I'd. be-
ing So degrees, and the minimum 45
degrees, on Sept. II. Northern Wis
consin suffered from frosts but little
damage was done in this section. The
mean temperature at the Washburn
observatory at a. M, was 57.9 de-
grees, at 2 p. M, 70.6; at p. NJ, 63.2.
The total precipitation for the month
was 2.43 inches. The prevalent winds
were from the south. Ten days were
cleary, rainy, cloudy and IL partly
cloudy.
September, 1897, beat the record for
warm weather. Not in twenty-seven
years, according to the records at the
Washburn observatory, was there in
southern Wisconsin such a continual
| ton of heat. During the first sixteen
days Of the month the maximum tenn
perature was over 70. During the
!
same period of time the minimum
temperature never fell below 81. On
twenty-five days the maximum
| temperature was never under 20 de-
grees. September was the warmest
| day of the month, the maximum tenn
| perature being 80. The coolest day of
the month was the 18th, when the
highest point touched by the mercury
! was 81. In September, 1896, the
warmest day was the I'd, sos degrees,
and the coolest the 10Th, SIP degrees.
The rainfall during September, '97,
was only little over third what it
was in the same month the year be-
fore. In SO it was 429 inches; in '97,
1881 inches. Curiously enough the
maximum precipitation during the
month occurred on the same date each
year, the 10th. In 1897 it was "a of an
inch, in 1896, So
Last year % days of September
were clear, 6 cloudy and l rainy. In
$50 only II days were clear, Is cloudy
and rainy.
A table of the maximum and mini
mum temperatures for three years is
subjoined:
/ II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
MORNING SHEET AGAIN.
The Green Bay Advocate Resumes It's
Old Field as Penny Paper.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept. 30.-The
Evening Advocate has been changed
to a 1-cent morning paper to be
known as the Daily Advocate. The
management will remain the same al
though an effort was made last week
by Raymond L. Bowling of GAINESVILLE,
O., to purchase the property from its
owners, Edward and David Decker. ].
E. Harris, formerly of the Green Bay
Gazette and later owner of the AL
gonna Record, will be in charge. The
Advocate is the oldest newspaper in
Wisconsin, it's weekly edition having
been established in 1916.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
MRS. VAUGHN TO MARRY

Ashland Wis, Oct. 1.-The an
nouncement is made that Mrs. E.
Vaughn, founder of the Vaughn libra
ry and one of the best-known women
in northern Wisconsin, being specially
prominent in the Federation Of WO
mems clubs, will be married Oct. 10
to DR.. Marquis of Chicago, member
of the faculty Of the Mccormick Theo-
logical school. Mrs. Vaughn will
take up her residence in Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
CLEVELAND A PALLBEARER.
He Is Asked to Serve at Funeral Of
Late T. F. Bayard.

Dedham, Sept. 3O.-The remains of
the late Thomas F. Bayard have been
embalmed and today they will be
taken to Wilmington, Del. The fam
ilv sent out a large number of tele-
grams including one to Former Pres
ident Cleveland, requesting him to
act as one of the pallbearers.
Ex-President Cleveland telegraphed
from his Buzzards Bay home that he
will act as one OF the honorary pail
bearers at the funeral. Others who
have accepted are : George l..
Rivers of New York; Thomas J.
Craven, Salem, N. j.; James Williams,
Smyrna, Del; E. w. Tunnel, Lewes,
Del; John R. Nicholson, Dover, Del. j;
DR.. J. A. Draper, l. G. Grub and H.
B. Banning, all of Wilmington, Del.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

London, Oct. A special dispatch
from Shanghai says kilograms from
Pekin have been detained two days.
The last telegram received, according
to this dispatch, announces that the
foreign ministers held an emergency
meeting. A German warship at Kaio
Chou, it is said, also started
hurriedly for Ia Ku the day before.
The Marquis Ito, who, it is understood
is visiting China for the purpose Of
arranging an offensive and defensive
alliance between China and Japan,
left Tien Tsin for Shanghai, owing to
the impossibility of prosecuting ne
gOtiations during the crisis. The
foreign ministers, it is stated, have
forbade any foreign residents going to
Pekin. 1t is expected at Shanghai
that the crisis will result in the joint
occupation Of Pekin by the powers.
The tsung-li-yamen has demanded
that Sir Claude Macdonald, the Brit
ish minister, shall surrender Kang
bellion in Sze-Chung province, has is
sued proclamation ordering the ex-
termination of all foreigners.
Mobs Attack Foreigners
London, Oct. 4.-The Pek1n CORES
pendent of the Chronicle telegraphing
by way of Shanghai says: 'Mobs are
menacing foreigners. The wife of an
Italian minister was attacked while
on her way to church, and several
Americans coming from the railway
station were wounded by stones. The
foreign ministers have sent a colIec-
tive note to the government asking
for suppression of these out
rageS and nuniShment of the culnritS u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
DISASTROUS PRAIRIE FIRES.

Denver, Sept. pa prairie fire,
probably started by spark from a
locomotive, burned over thousands of
acres of grazing lands between Kiowa
and Bijour creeks in Morgan county.
destroying thousands of tons of hay.
In Eagle county where the flames
seem to be spreading ranch property
has been burned and farmers with
stock have been trying to get out of
the path of the fires for week. One
large bunch of 5000 head of cattle is
row entirely surrounded by fire with
no chance of escape. Dispatches from
various points in the fire belt indicate
that the fires are spreading.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
DUNN FOR SHERIFF.

Milwaukee, Oct. 4.-The democratic
county convention, held Monday at the
west side Turner hall, was an unique
affair in that it made no declaration
of principles, but contented itself with
an indirect bid for the populist sup
port by referring slightly to previous
declarations '"of democratic princi-
pies" In place of a platform ex-Con-
gresham Peter J. Somers made a
speech when taking the gavel as tenn
porary chairman. He said those pres
ent were to assist in the reforms
which the democratic party is pledged
to carry out, but he went into no de-
tails as to the special reforms. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
MERRITT'S REPORT.
Details OF Manila Fight Soon to be
Made Public.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Merritt' s
report of the battle of Manila, re-
ceived at the war department, will be
made public in a few days. Along
with the report of Merritt, Gen.
Greene brought to Washington a re-
port of Dewey which is to be sent to
Paris for the information of the
American peace commissioners on
the Importance of the islands, char
acter of the people, and other matters
regarded as having a bearing upon
the disposition of the islands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
M'KINLEY SENDS CONDOLENCES.
Cables His Sympathy to the King of
Denmark.

Washington, Sept. 30.-The presi-
dert Thursday sent the following tel
egram of coincidence to the king of
Denmark:
ITO His Majesty, Christian TX.
King of Denmark, Copenhagen-I
offer your majesty my sincere con-
dolences in the bereavement you suf
fer by the death of your esteemed
consort."
Copenhagen, Sept. 30.-Last even
ing the court chaplain conducted brief
mourning services in the room in
which the body of the dead queen ley.
All the members of the royal family
were present. King Christian has or
dered all places of amusement closed
until after the funeral and that the
bells of the city be tolled two hours
daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

dams on Bear Island. A company Of
regulars from Fort Smelling has been
ordered in readiness to move on short
notice, in case it be needed to rein
force the squad of 20 soldiers now
there. Bacon has had long experience
with the various Indian tribes in the
west and has been successful in pre-
venting uprisings when the situation
seemed critical
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
DIR. GUILFORD IN JAIL.

London, Oct. 4.-Nancy Guilford, of
Bridgeport, Conn, the woman sus-
pected of being Doctor" Guilford, was
remanded at the Bow street police
court here Monday, or one week after
evidence had been presented proving
her identity with the woman who
landed at Liverpool last week, from
the steamer Vancouver. The initials,
N. A. g." were found on articles in
her possession. The prisoner listened
unmoved to the evidence presented
against her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
COLORADO POPULISTS.

Denver, Oct. 4-The state conven-
ton of middle-of-the-road populists
Monday nominated the following
ticket: Governor, Simon Guggen-
helm, Denver; lieutenant governor,
Francis Carney, Ouray; treasurer,
George II. Harvey, Denver; secretary
Of state, Elmer Beckwith, Boulder;
auditor, George Ash, Olathe; attorney
general, E. P. Campbell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

necessary to attract the fashionable.
Roads and bridges will be built, golf
links laid out, charming clubhouse
reared, and money spent without stint
to make it worthy abiding place for
the winter guests, whom the former
president and his partners hope to see
fiocking thither.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
NOMINATION TO BE CONTESTED.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 4.-Peter
Mengel will attempt to have L. A.
Lange's nomination for the assembly
declared illegal. Mengel was a can
didate for the nomination, but was de-
feated by Lange. Mengel declares
LANCE was nominated by securing four
of the five proxies in the convention.
These proxies, Mengel says, were il
legal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
MONITOR CONTRACTS AWARDED

Washington, Oct. 4.-Secretary Long
Monday decided to award contracts
for four coast defense monitors in ac-
cordance with the lowest bids, namely
one monitor to Lewis BiXtOn, at $685.
600; Newport News Co. at S860,000;
Bath Iron Works 1862, 900; Union Iron
Works S875,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
CAMBON TO GO TO MADRID.

Paris, Oct. 4.-The Figaro states
that County D. Aubigny, now French
charge d'affaires at Munich, will re-
place Cambon as minister to the
United States and that Cambon will
go to Madrid. These changes, the pa
per says, were decided upon at Mon
days cabinet council.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
EVANSVILLE ROAD RACE.

Beloit, Wis, Sept. 30.-David Van
Ward, Jr., aged 10 years, won the
Evansville-Leyden road race Thurs
day, covering the distance of eleven
miles in 81 minutes, establishing a
new record Van Ward was the
scratch man, but won both first and
time prize. This was his first race.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
TO IGNORE PROH1BS.
Canadian Government Will Not Notice
Recent Cold Water Election.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 4.-Judging from
the present returns on the prohibition
vote, barely one-fourth of those en-
titled to vote gave expression to their
opinions Thursday. AS consequence,
it is learned the government will ig-
more the whole proceedings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
RAILROAD BEATS PINGREE.
Michigan Central Co. Wins in 1t
Fight on Two Cent Rate.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 4.-Gov. Pin
gree has failed in his effort to compel
: the Michigan Central company to sell
family mileage books at rate of two
cents per mile. The state supreme
court Monday decided that the COM
pany's special charter confers the
right upon it to fix its own rate of
tolls, and that this is a vested right
which cannot be withdrawn by the
state without compensation therefor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Stevens Point, Wis, Oct. 4.-Joseph
Stoertzbach, Y years of age, has been
robbed of s15,6O0 in government
bonds and cash which he kept buried
in tin box III his woodshed. During
his temporary absence from home the
box was eXhumed and the contents
taken, together with a list of the bond
numbers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
BRYAN LEAVES WASHINGTON.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Col. William J..
Bryan left Monday after a stay Of ten
days, having recovered from his i'll
ness. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Bryan, who will go with him for
short rest in Virginia, then to Florida,
where Bryan rejoins his regiment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
INDIANS ON WAR PATH.
Situation at Leech Creek Is Serious
Gen. Bacon Going There.

st. Paul, Oct. 1.-The Indian stu
alton at Leech Lake is such that Gen
John M. Bacon, commander of the de-
partment of Dakota, will leave for the
scene today and give his personal at
tention to the conference with the In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

ticket nominated follows: Sheriff,
George B. Dunn; county clerk, S. ].
Henderson; county treasurer, John
Gavin; clerk of the court, August
kringel; district attorney, Thomas H.
Dore; coroner, John Zwernski; sur
veyor, Hans Reinerstein.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
WILL OCCUPY PEKIN
POWERS TO SEIZE LARGE CHINA
CITY.
MODS ATTACK FOREIGNERS

Several Americans Stoned and Wife of
an Italian Minister Injured-United
Demand Made for Suppression Of
These Demonstrations and for Pun
ishment of Culprits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
FANNY DAVENPORT BURIED.

Boston, Sept. 30.-The funeral ser
vices of Fanny Davenport were held ia
Trinity church here Thursday. The
interment was at Forest Hill ceme-
terry. Joseph Jefferson was one Of the
honorary pallbearers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Governor Scofield Monday sent the
following telegram to the mayors of
Oshkosh, Marshfeld, Sheboygan,
Plymouth, Port Washington, Grand
Rapids, Fond du Lac, West Superior,
Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, La
Crosse, Marinette, Wausau, Merrill,
Rhinelander, Oconto, Green Bay,
Washburn, Menomonie and Toma-
hawk:
by careful computation, there are
about 250 families rendered homeless
and entirely destitute by forest fires
in Barron county. These people need
Immediately, lumber, building hard
ware, furniture, clothing, provisions,
and money. l ask the people of your
city through you, to contribute furni-
ture, and building hardware for imme-
date use. Please let me know by
wire not later than tomorrow after
noon what you can furnish us"
Adjutant General Boardman and
Forest Warden Egbert Wyman re-
turned Monday from their tour
of inspection through the burned dis
trict. They estimate that 1000 per-
sons are left destitute as result OF
the fire and that their needs demand
immediate attention.
Victims of the Fire.
Cumberland, Wis, Oct. 4.-The
bodies of an unknown man and a boy
were found in the woods between AL
enema and Posin lake burned beyond
recognition. Several persons are still
missing Peter Ecklund was brought
here Monday in a critical condition
The four-year-old daughter of Ru
dolph Miller and the seVen-year-olC
son of Nels Swanson were found in the
woods northeast of Alemena SO badly
burned that they cannot recover. Mrs
Frank Henriechmeyer of Poskin Lake
died Monday from the result of ex
haustion. Relief rooms were opened
Monday for the starving families. The
first relief goods arrived from Su
periOr. The fire is still burning on one
side of this city, but the greatest dan
ger is believed to be over. Neal
Johnstown, Polk county, heavy losse!
of farm property was reported Monday
and the fire is still raging in tina
section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

New York. Oct 4.-Henry George
has declined the nomination for gov
ernor on the ticket placed in the
field by the Chicago platform demo-
Gratis and the committee having au-
thority to fill vacancies nominated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

COMMISSION anu CO TO ALABAMA.
Washington, Oct. 4.-Major General
Joseph Wheeler, who reached here
Sunday night was at the white house
Monday and had a brief interview
with the president. Gen. Wheeler
said that his only mission here was to
testify before the war investigating
commission today which had sum-
mOned him as a witness. After
being examined he would
leave Immediately for the
camp at Huntsville, Ala. Gen
Wheeler stated on leaving the presi-
dent that his future plans were not
finally decided, though he said he I'M
derstood that he would be sent to
Cuba with his army division to take
charge of Santa Clara province He
expected to be able to resume his seat
in congress early in the term, though
he said it was uncertain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
BRYAN ALMOST WELL.

Washington, Oct. Col. William
J. Bryan was out of doors Friday for
the first time since ne became i'll.
The fever has practically left him and
his physician permitted him to take
a carriage drive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Henry M. Mcdonald, lawyer of the
county of New York, for the place.
George in his letter says that by pur
suing interruptedly the duty of writ
ing his fathers biography he can do
more for the principles of freedom
than by engaging actively in politics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
MONDAYS BASEBALL SCORES.

New York 3, Philadelphia 0.
Cincinnati 8, st. Louis O; second
game, Cincinnati 7, st. Louis 5.
Chicago 2, Louisville 1; second
game, Chicago 3, Louisville 0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SENATOR QUAY ARRESTED.
With Others He Is Charged With Il
legally Using State Funds.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 4.-Senator
NJ. S. Quay, his son, Richard r. Quay,
ex-State Treasurer Benjamin ]. Hay
wood and Charles S. Mckee were ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
FOOD FOR STARVING
NORTHERN CITIES URGED TO
AID IN RELIEF WORK.
SCOFIELD WIRES MAYORS

Governor Telegraphs Heads of Dozen
Cities to Contribute Food and Other
Necessaries mmediately-Board-
man and Wyman Return-More
Victims of Fire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
AZ PER CENT SICK
MANY BADGERS IN PORTO RICO
ILL.
THIRD UNABLE TO MOVE

Gen. Ernst Establishes HIS neadquar-
tiers on Summit of Mountain
Range, but His Wisconsin Soldiers
Are too Sick to Follow and the
Command is PROSTATE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
WANTS THIRD HOME.
Gov. Scoteld Will Urge Mastering Out
of Regiment

AS soon as relief for the forest fire
sufferers is assured, Gov. ScofieId will
go to Washington to personally urge
the mastering out Of the third regi-
ment, now in Porto Rico. 1t is ex-
pected he will leave this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Manitowoc, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE demo-
cratic state campaign was formally
opened in this city last night by P. V.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Miss Nellie Reynolds, teacher in the
Oshkosh school, has notified Superin-
tendent Davis OF her intention of re-
signing in order to accept a position
in Montana school at a salary Of
$500 year. Miss Reynolds will be
the second Oshkosh teacher to go to
Montana, Miss Jennie Rollins being
located there. There are several Osh-
kosh teachers in Colorado, and the in
dications are that other teachers will
leave for western points, where better
wages are being paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
TEDDY" IN MADISON
POPULAR ROUGH RIDER Lee
1URED HERE IN 1898.
GUEST OF r. M. TOILETTE

Presidents and Men Who Became
Presidents That Have Visited Wis
consin's Capital City-All From
General Grants Times Have Been
Here-Garfeld's Great Speech.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
HENRY GEORGE DECLINES.

Son of Single Taxer Will Not Run
for Governor of New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Oshkosh populists endorsed H. I.
Weed for the state senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SEPTEMBER WEATHER
QUITE 4 VARIETY AFFORDED
DURING THE MONTH.
MORE MODERATETHAN IN 'o7

Mercury Ranged Between 45 and IS
Degrees-Total Precipitation 2.43
Inches-Frosrs in Northern Part of
State but No Local mage-Sept
81 Record Breaker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
AN OLD MAN ROBBED
THIEVES TAKE J. STOERTZ
BACH'S BURIED FORTUNE.
STEVENS POINT VICTIM

While He Is Temporarily Absent
From His Home, Unknown Persons
Dig Up a Tin Box Containing s15,-
900 in Government Bonds and Cash
and Carry Them Away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
DEUSTER IN MANITOWOC.

Milwaukee Man Formally Opens Dem
ocratic Campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
WHEELER IN WASHINGTON.

Will Testify Before Investigating
Commission and Go to Alabama.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
PERSONALITIES

The emperor of China has to fast ga
days in each year for the sake of re-
ligion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

H. W. Marden, editor of the Keno
sha Kicker, was publicly whipped by
F. R. Sheridan, uncle of Miss Margaret
Avery, prominent young woman
there, who was the subject of several
insulting articles in the Kicker re-
Gently. Marden finally agreed to send
a written apology to the young lady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Five is the sacred number Of the
Chinese, who have five planets, five
cardinal points, five virtues, five
tastes, five musical tones, five ranks
of nobility and five colors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Supt. E. B. Andrews, of the Chicago
public schools, is said to be contem-
plating a trip to Spain preparatory to
introducing the study of Spanish in
the schools under his charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Rev. Lorenzo Waugh Of the Howard
Street (San Francisco Methodist
Episcopal church, is 80 years Of age,
and claims to be the oldest Methodist
Episcopal clergyman in the world.