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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

What are you d Ding for your home
town? Do you ever say a word in
its favor? Or do you stand on the
street corner and by the grocery fire
and enlarge upon it's drawbacks ?
Say, neighbor, do Won know the
value of a good word spoken when
ever opportunity offers, OF the quail
ties OF the town? Did you ever stop
to mediate on the number of good
words your home newspaper utters
every week Tor the town, Tor it's
schools, its business enterprises. it's
merchants and tspeople in general
Can't you understand that when you
help your home paper that in so do
ing you help your own town and
thereby your own personalinterests
The better support you give the edi-
tor, the better paper he can print.
A live prosperous newspaper reflects
a thriving, hustling town.-Ex.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

A religious note asserts that the
equation of our unconscious influence
appears to the best advantage when
one let's other folks discover that be
is a member of the circle designated
as warm people" But sometimes
other folks are SO plagued slow
about their discoveries.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

This is a stolen foater: 1t is re,
ported that there were recently is
sued at neighboring town invita-
tions to wedding which contained
a line ut the bottom announcing,
children not desired" An old lady
OF the place who received one of the
invitations was heard to remark
soto voce. "Well they may not
want 'em, but I'll bet cookie they'll
get 'em just the same"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

N exchange says that nowhere
does the lack OF good manners i'm
press q person more than in public"
So, when fellow is Off in the woods
by himself he can shove both hands
into his pockets and be supremly
happy with his necktie under one
ear.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Huron people broke the record by
holding q picnic on the Jim river
banks Saturday Jan. %. While
Pierre people are attracting atten-
ton by accounts of wolf hunts with
grey hounds, in which men and la
dies take part in carriages, horse back
and on bikes The capital ca m paign
is on.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

A couple Of Indianapolis chemists
propose to go up against nature in
an effort to manufacture pure dia-
monds. Get your labra tory filed
with sparkling gems and we will
match 'em with any South Dakota
night scene when the moon shines
and the frost is on the fox tail.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

All the state cash appropriated for
taking prisoners to the penitentiary
has ben used up, and prisoners will
now have to take themselves or stay
at home.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Work will soon begin upon Huron's
big opera house to remodle it into a
department store. That will leave
Miller with the best opera house up
on the Northwestern road in the
state.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

The strangest thing about South
Dakota's remarkable weather is that
it continued the same, even after
newspapers had gone to press con-
tanning glowing accounts OF it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Agricultural editors are advising
farmers not to waste their hay, even
if they do not feed it, but to keep it
over for another year. But farmers
are charitable and look upon agricul-
tural editors as a necessary affection.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

A bright scientific man orafakir,
claims that he can take grass, corn,
bran, ETC., and make butter without
the aid of forty dollar COW. This
science is getting to be great stuff.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Lost, strayed, or stolen, between
sunrise and sunset, everyday, one
golden hour, set with sixty diamond
minutes. 1t cannot be recovered, but
there are Others"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Eggs a-plenty, and only ten cents
Il dozen. All on account of the tar
no, the weather.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Upon the eve of taking his position
as register of the Huron land office,
editor Blake naively remarks Lots
of Sunshine this winter"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

There win be no more Borrowing
in old maid-dom when the Virginia
reform to tax dogs and bachelors be-
comes general.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Mems Russian buffalo, dog and
coon skin over coats at cost to close
hsm out u Co1u illette's.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

Illinois was the storm center of a
raging blizzard Saturday, stopping
traffic of all kinds, and extending
from Iowa to Ohio. Never touched
us.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27
subscription l.5O Year in Advance.

1t takes less capital to rua Il I[lon-
dixie in South Dakota than in Alas
ka.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-27

ASSETS OF COUNTY IN DETAIL.
Total Amount of School Money Loaned. Sc
cured by Mortgages and Bonds. .101D5 90
Ennaid Tax 1897 County Funds 1921 20
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
City and County taxes.

Our neighbors across the river in their
last issue of the Enterprise in a short
local on city taxes attempted to lay the
blame upon the Republican party. In
the first place we want TO say as Re-
publican, that the rank and file of the
party, don't approve of the action of the
legislature in discharging the judgments
against eX-treasurers and their bonds
men, yet that act alone is small atom
in the cause for high taxes in Centralia.
That may be ore reason why the state
taxes are higher but that alone would
make very little difference in Centralias
taxes. The great increase in the county
tag is the principal cause for high taxes
in Wood county and that is due to the
great expense incurred by the Lord &
Emery murder trial. Nearly SIS, 900 has
already 'eeu paid by the county and at
least S., 900 will have to be paid for the
last trial, and the end not in sight.
AeighboT count the whole cost don't Law
il all at the door of the Republican par
~. Local causes are the main reasons
for high taxes in Centralia and Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
THE NEW YEAR.

How well C. f. kellogg has expressed
the feelings of others when he wrote the
following about the New Year:
Perhaps, there is no period Of time in
which the mind is so much given to re-
Election as on the commencement OF a
new wear. 1t is natural for us ali III
passing from one period of time TO an
other to turn back the pages of he past
and see there how various have beenlts
changes. Although, perhaps, the past
wear has not been dissimllar TO years
that have preceded it, to many it has
been one Of disappointed hopes and
blasted expectations, proving the I'M
certainty Of all earthly things.
We never should expect a lasting du-
ration to human happiness. If we are
in the enjoyment of health today, sick
ness and death may come tomorrow.
Truly, the changes of time are full Of
mystery and wisdom.
Thousands who commenced the last
year in the vIgor of health and bloom of
youth, and with the fond anticipation OF
a long life of pleasure and happiness,
have passed rapidly down the stream of
time to the broad ocean of eternity.
How often have we seen the lovely
form, the picture or DealLn ana ndppl-
ness, suddenly snatched from It's loved
ones, and in few short hours laid away
in the cold and silent tomb.
Yes, dear reader, we have seen them
like the flowers offspring pass from this
mortal vision away, thus breaking the
ties of nature and leaving their loved
ones to lament their premature death.
But why mourn the dead! weep not
friends departed and gone to the land
of the Blest Better weep for those that
are living in the bondage Of Sin Cypress
ed"
This world seems but a vestibule 10
eternity, and this life but a shadow E
glimmering given Us to prepare for that
which is immortal And whether it will
be said to the one who writes this or tC
those who read it, "Thls year shalt thou
die" is only known to Him who beholds
the destinies of all creatures with one
eternal glance. Let US, therefore, who
have been permitted to hail the return
of the new year, turn back the pages Of
the past and see wherein we have done
amiss, and let it be reproof to the fu'
ture, and may our names be written or
the fair pages of the Book OF Life for
the good resolutions formed on the com
mencement Of this glad New Year. And
may it be crowned with prosperity, ano
may 1t be year of happiness to every
reader of this, is the sincere wish OF
&. +. KELLOGG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
New Year Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. kellogg and DR..
and Mrs. O. I. Hougen ushered in the
year 1898 in 8 social.way auspiciously on
Saturday afternoon by extending invi-
tations to their many friends to call at
the elegant nome of the latter II Cen
tralIa, at stated intervals during the
afternoon. The home was attractively
decorated with holly and flowers and
over one hundred and eighty persons
responded to their invitations. The re-
ception was conducted in the usual form
on holiday occasions and light refresh
ments were served. Those who were
able to attend are of one voice in ex-
pressing delight at the cordial way they
were received and entertained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Holiday Dance.

The dance given by the Centralia Fire
Company Thursday night was a great
success financially and otherwise. The
opera house was too crowded, but every
one present went into ecstasies over the
music and calling. Fisk & Weldon's
orchestra of Baraboo, known as Ring
ling Bros orchestra furnished the mus
ic ana without doubt the best dance
music ever supplied in this city. Mr..
Fisk's calling WAS. the comment of the
evening and joyfully received.
Another attractive feature of the eve
nings entertainment was the elegant
spread given by the ladies society of the
Catholic church from which the ladies
Melted $75. This dance party passes on
into history with another credit mark
for the Centralia Fire Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
rlaennerchOr Officers.

The Grand Rapids Maennerchor sing
ing society met i'll annual session in their
lodgeroom Sunday afternoon and elected
the following officers for the ensuing six
months:
Observation-Disclosures NJ Berg.
Vice Pres.-Emile Preisler.
Secretary-Chris BOershenstein.
Treasurer-Jacob Lutz Jr.
Janitor-Bernhard Topel.
Librarian-B. Metzger
COllector-JOhn Klein.
Trustee for three years-Peter Christ
man.
This order is in a fourishng condition
and has seventy members in sod stand
ing. They have rented the opera house
for Easter Monday at which time they
will give Il concert and ball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Wisconsin Second in the Produc ion
or Cheese and Fourth in Butter.

HoaTd's Dalryman is authority for the
following statement.
Wisconsin ranks second of the states
IN the production of cheese, and fourth
IN the production of butter. There are
in Wisconsin 95I creameries producing
1858, $50 pounds of butter per year,
1.57i cheese factories with an annual
output Of D, 4S0,Gl5 pounds. The great
butter producing counties are Dane.
with an annual production of 1921 1888
pounds; Walworth, 2,0S9,4l9 pounds:
jefferson. 1858, 81 pounds, and Rock,
Trempealeau, Dodge and Fond du Lac
each producing little less than 3,0OO,-
600 pounds. Sheboygan county leads
III the production of cheese with
9,949,379 pounds, followed by Green
with 7,797,249 pounds, and Dodge pro-
ducing $3.50, l25 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Grand Rapids Markets.

WHEAT, No. go cts. z bushel.
RYE-40 cts. z bushel.
OATs-20 cts. z bushel.
F.oUR-Silyer Leaf, S5.15 2 Dbl.
PATENT FLoUR-$5.2O z Dbl.
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY-S4 80 z bbl.
Rose BUD-$520 p Dbl.
FEED-S12,50 z ton.
MIDDLINGs-S11.50 2 ton.
BRAS-$9.5O z ton.
RYE FLoUR-S3.O0 z Dbl.
Bottled Corn MEAL-S3.0O z Dbl.
PoTA-oEs-3355-4 cts z bus.
TALLow-2 cts. z ID.
LARD-6 cts. z tb.
BEANs-S1.O0 2 bus.
EGGs-20 cts. 2 doz.
WHOLE HAMs-93 cts z ID.
GREEN HIDES Cts. T. ID.
SHEEP PELTs-25 a. 80 cts.
WooL-15 O. 20 cts.
MISS PoRK-$9.75 z BIOL.
HAY, Marsh-S4 90 2 ton.
HAY, Timothv-S6 90 T. ton.
BUTTER-l5 a. 20 cts. z b.
EAR CORN-s60O z ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Conditions of Trade.

Failures for the year which closed
last night will be correctly reported
next week, but have been smaller than
in any other year siuce 1892, IN number
smaller than in any year except in 1898,
and in average liabilities per failure
smaller than in any other year during
the last twenty-three except four. The
aggregate of all failures, commercial and
banking, was $3.50, 800 600, of which $25,
800, 900 was in banking. In Is, 1850 com
mercial failures the amount Of liabilities
was $154, 100000, of which $69,000,0 900
was in manufacturing, and $73, 700,0 900 in
trading, with So, 100000 in brokerage
and other commercial lines. The aver
age of liabilities per failure was only 81 )
$50, and in 1892 only $1l ops, but only
three years in the past % were rivals,
1883 with Sill ,595, 1886 with $l1 COL, and
1885 with $ll ,078. The report for the
full year by States will show most inter-
esting changes in certain sections. and
the statement by branches Of business,
also to be given next week, points de-
finitely to few lines i'll which large
failures have prevented much greater
decrease fer the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Good Times.

Just think of 1t, the county treasurer
n. NJ. Berg, informed US Monday morn
ing that the town of Lincoln paid her
state tax on the Goth of December and
the town of Seneca on the 31st, and he
wanted to know if that was not an in
dication of better times under the Re-
publican administration. The towns
have all the month of January in which
to pay their state taxes and such early
payment indicates that the condition of
the people to pay is far easier this Win
ter than year ago. Let the good times
continue is our sincerest wish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bles. So the womb, like the bladder,
was CT Gated for one purpose, and if not
doctored too much is not liable to weak
ness or disease, except in rare cases.
1t is situated back of and very close to
the bladder, therefore any pain, disease
or Inconvenience manifested in the
kidneys, back, bladder or urinary pas
sage is often, by mistake, attributed to
female weakness or womb trouble of
some sort. The error is easily made
and may be easily avoided. To find out
correctly, set your urine aside for TWEEN
ty-four hours; a sediment of settling in
dictates Kidney Or bladder trouble. The
mile and the extraordinary effect of DR..
kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
and bladder remedy is soon realized.
If YOU need medicine YOU should have
the best. At druggists fifty cents and
one dollar. You may nave sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention Wood County Reporter
and send Your address 10 DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, n. Y. The proprie-
tor Of this paper guarantees the genu-
ineEess of this offer. Apr.15y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Esy@ o. 7. Hougen NJ. D Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone Is.
Try Grain-O! Try Grain=O!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you
package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
Ihe children may drink it without IN
jury as we'll as the adult All who try
it, like it. Grain-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. /
the price of coffee. Is cents and %
cents per package Sold by all grocers.
Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
FOR SALE.

We have left, which we will close out
at low figures: Five colts from to COM
ing wears old, driving horse, s heavy
wagons, sleighs, spring tooth har
rows, l seeder, l mower, heavy har-
nesses, plows, chains, etc. A few more
blankets.
CIApr & Son
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06

Mr. E. Eichsteadt returned Monday
from visit of several days with his
brothers at Coloma.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Larson are rejoicing
over the arrival of Il baby boy at their
home Christmas morning.
Mr. L. n. Spencer returned Monday
from Chicago where he had spent the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs Lee Leitner have the
sympathy of the entire community III
the loss of their four months old baby
on Tuesday night.
Mrs. E. Eichsteadt is entertaining her
mother Mrs. Dubberstein Of the town
Of Grand Rapids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Old Sellers Re=Union.

On February Sd, 1898, the Old Settlers
Club will hold their reunion at the
Central House promptly at 6 O'Clock
supper will be served at Z. All persons
that have resided in Wood county for
% years and are over 80 years old are
invited to be present. There will be 10
sent out, County papers
nlnnsp cnnY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress, and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over as much.
Children may drink it with benefit. -
cents and % cents per package. Try it.
Ask for Grain-O. Sept.9vl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Take Mott e.

[ have arranged to have Dr.. Lambert,
the optician, visit my store once every
month to fit glasses. Watch for the
date OF his next visit in this newspaper
ANTON HIRZY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06

For RENT Seven room house, near
Green Bay depot in Grand Rapids.
Good water and good barn on premises.
Inquire of Frank Wuersch at the depot.
0u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
ONE OF TWO WAYS,

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, receptacle for the urine,
and as such it is rot liable to any form
of disease except by one of two ways
The first way is from imperfect action
of the kidneys The second way is
from careless local treatment of other
diseases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
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. NJ & st. P. and Marshfeld and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Coz
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
MEX ()()SA

on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia 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
and promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
Take a Knife
And Slash

into any stuffed furniture you get
here. You'll find it is made just
as we said. If we said it was
stuffed with hair-you'll find hair
NOT moss or excelsior. The
frame will be strong, made for
wear as we'll as for ornament. 1t
will be worth every dollar you
paid for it. 1t will give immense
satisfaction, and if it ever wears
out, you will come back for a
duplicate of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Room, Jan. 4, 1898.

Council Room, Jan. 4, 1910.
Council met in regular session, Mayor
Baker in the chair.
Aldermen present: Wipperman, Row
land, Nilsson, Hasbrouck, Briere, Huban,
Nash and Schroeder.
Minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved.
The street committee and city attor-
nev made tho following reports as to
the claims Of Frank uowes for damage
to his lots by grading:
To the Common Council of the City Of
Grand Rapids -Gentlemen: Report
inc upon the claim Of Frank Howes for
damage to lots Nos 3 and 4, of Block %,
of Woods addition to the City Of Grand
Rapids, (Sargent's Plat will say that l
have looked up the law and report as
follows:
First. That in my opinion Mr.. Howes
is not entitled under the facts as stated
to me, to recover any damage for the
so-calIed injury claimed in the second
paragraph of his claim on file.
Second. I further report that in nv
opinion, if the City of Grand Rapids
removed earth from Lot ?, Of said
block %, 50 as to deprive Mr.. Howes'
lot adjoining Of lateral support, and
caused soil to cave from Mr.. HoWes'
lot, he is entitled to be paid for his
reasonable damage caused thereby.
Yours respectfully,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-06
;. NJ. AUGHAN,
City Attorney

We, the committee on streets, to
whom was referred the claim of Frank
Howes for damages to Lots 3 and +, of
Block %, of Wood addition to the City
of Grand Rapids, lSargent'S Plat re-
specially report that, in connection
with the city attorney, we examined
into the foregoing matter, and concur
in his report above.
We would recommend that MI Howes
be given $1,000, for his damage claimed
in the third paragraph in his claim on
file, to be in full satisfaction of all
claimed by him against the City of
Grand Rapids. for said cutting next to
his lands aforesaid.
Yours respectfully,
II. WIPPERMAN,
Evening journal., 1898-12-22
chicL.r-rntinr snnir-e1.-

What are you shooting?" said man
at the old Meeler tavern in Union 70 o
couple of Newark gunners a few days
ago.
1--WE are out for gray squirrels" said
one of the NewarlSers.
II wish you would kill them all, said
the hotel man. "They killed "a Of my
young chickens this season."
Are you sure of that?' asked one OF
the Newarkers, 10 whom the fact that
squirrels are omniN erous was a sur
prise
Sure as shooting" the Union man
replied. I'VE climbed the trees and
found parts Of the young chickens in
the squirrels nests"
II is an undisputed and indisputable
fact that red squirrels eat flesh, and
gray squirrels have frequently been ac.
cused of the cat-like habit Of killing
and eating nesting birds, but this was
case where proof was found-New
nrl Sunday Call.