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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-18
Working for the Convention.


Mrs Marion B. Baxter, financial agent.
needs no introduction to the people Of Sc
attle, where she has been spending several
weeks with her daughter. With all defer
ence to those who have co-operated with her.
it must be said that the bringing of the
next convention to Seattle is chiefly Mrs.
Bakers work. She had started to the con-
vention at st. Paul, but after getting as far
as Walla Walla an overpowering conviction
came upon her that she ought TO return to
Seattle and stir up the interest necessary
TO secure A suitable invitation to the con-
vention to meet here. She came back on the
next train and went to work. At that time
there was scarcely thought OF asking the
convention 10 come here. Mrs. Baxter at
first met with scant encouragement. When
she laid the matter before the local union
the members did not believe the convention
could possibly be brought to Seattle. When
she went before the Chamber OF Commerce
and suggested the Endorsement Of that body
and the raising Of 4 guarantee fund OF s.. 500
she did not meet with very prompt re-
spouse. The chamber voted the invitation,
but was skeptical about the funds
Not until Mrs. Baxter herself was
by courtesy added to the committee did the
movement take on life and the hope OF sue
cess. though she has been ably aided by
other members OF the committee. particu-
larry by +. A. Nadeau and l.. ]. Colman.
Mrs. Baxter has not sought to thrust her
self forward. In fact, she prefers to keep
In the background as far as is consistent
with active work. THIS has been character
istlc Of her in all her connection with the
W. c. r. L.. which has been a long and
useful one. She delivered her first lecture
when she was only 20 years old. Except as
a lecturer. however. she has never held any
orice until the position which she now occu-
pies was created for her three years ago.
and she accepted 1t at the instance Of Miss
willard. OF whom she was an intimate per-
sonai friend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
ARMENIA.

Benona Taylor, Thomas Lewis and S.
L. Brooks drove over to Dexterville the
early part of last week, each bringing
back load of lumber for the parsonage.
Considerable trouble was experienced
in crossing the marshes with their loads.
The social held at the home of
Thomas Lewis on Wednesday evening
of last week for the benefit of the
preacher in charge, was we'll attended
and all present report pleasant time.
Guy Warner is seriously i'll at his
home, while bis father is slowly improv-
ing.
Rev. W. G. Balentine and family have
moved into the house purchased some
time during the early part of the winter
but recently fixed up to be used as a
parsonage.
Schools in the Harring and Joslin dis
tricts will open on Monday next, April
4, with the same teachers that taught
the winter terms.
Leonard Joslin closed deal on Satur-
day last whereby he sold, to Supt. Dodge
of Port Edwards, a horse, for what
purpose we do not know, unless to be
used as driving horse by George Scott
who has charge of Mr.. Dodge's cram
berry interests at Saranac-Well, George
needs one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
New Church For SigeI,

The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Bethesda congregation in the town of
Sigel some time ago purchased a
building site for new church adjoin-
ing Martin Hanson's farm. A build
ing 26x46 with steeple will be erected.
Building and subscription committees
are at work. The subscription solic-
iting committee, authorized to re-
ceive moneys, consists of John Lin
dahl, Claus Johnson, Gust Ogren,
John Peterson, Martin Ohlin, August
Olson and Rev. G.. A. ROsander.
Other parties have lately solicited
funds for new independent church,
not belonging to any church body or
synod
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
VESPER,

Mrs. P. Flanagan spent last week
visiting with her parents in Centralia.
viii Smith drove out to Vesper
Sunday.
The stormy weather of Sunday night
did not prevent George Otto from going
south. What attraction is there,
George?
There will be a dance in the Nesper
Opera House on Friday, April 10. A
good time is promised. All attend,
George Otto made flying business
trip to Grand Rapids Friday.
G. Goldsworthy of Union Grove is
here attending to business interests in
this vicinity.
Jim Short, who has been logging here
this winter. moved his family back to
their home III Armenia.
Little Ella HasseIer entertained her
young friends Sunday in honor of her
seventh birthday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31

school which will meet Sunday after
moons at 2:30, E. H. Stoddard was
elected superintendent. 1t is hoped
that the re will be good attendance at
the rst meeting next SUNDAY afternoon.
Rev. Nimits of Grand Rapids has
kindly offered his services and the first
church service will be held Friday
evening to which all are invited.
Join Christensen who has been
employed here during the past eight
wears, has moved his family to Centralia
where they will hereafter reside. He
expects soon to leave for the state of
Washington to seek employment. We
wish him success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Ordinance No. 81,

An Ordinance providing for the annexation of
certain territory to the City of Grand Rapids.
The Common Council of the City of Grand
Rapids do ordain as follows:
SECTION l. The following described territory
adjacent to the City of Grand Rapids, Wood
county, Wis. is hereby annexed to said city, to
wit The West half of the South West quarter
and the West halt of the North West quarter of
Section sixteen; the West half of the South
West quarter and the West half of the North
West quarter of Section uine, all in Township
twenty-five north. Range six east, in said Wood
county, Wis.
SECTION 2. All of said territory in Section
nine is hereby annexed to and made part of
the First ward of said city. The West half of
North West quarter of said Section sixteen is
hereby annexed to and madea part of the Sec
ond ward of said city, and all of the remainder
of said territory so annexed to said city is hereby
annexed to and made part of the Fourth
WaId of said city.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect
from and after its passage and publication.
Attest: GEO. w. BAKER
NJ. W. NJ osIIER, Clerk. Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Easter Millinery Opening.

The Misses Schmitt desire to announce
that they will hold their millinery
opening at their parlors in the Wood
County Bank building on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, April I, and 9.
They have large variety of trimmed
hats in the latest style of the art, with
an exquisite selection Of feathers, rib
bons, and ornaments. They keep th e
best stock for the least money. They
are pleased to announce the re-engage-
ment of Miss Blanche Barnum who was
with them the last season and whose
skill in the art of decoration is well
and favorably known. A. Schmitt & Co.
extend cordial invitation 10 the ladies
of Grand Rapids, Centralia and vicinity
to call on their opening days and
examine their display of hats and
bonnetS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31

and shall be changed from time TO time in such
manner as said common council shall direct
SEC. 3. The said Twin City Electric company
in consideration Of the passage of this ordi-
nance and the privileges hereby granted.
release the city OF Grand Rapids from any and
all claims for damage which may arise or be
the firemen of the city in the performance of
their duty during fire OF by mobs, riots Or
other civil connexions, and does further agree
at all times to protect said city from liability
from accident or injury 10 any person or prop
erty, public or private, caused by its said poles
posts or wires or the operation of its said plant
and save said city harmless from all judgments
obtained against II by reason of the erection.
existence or operation of its said poles, posts
wires and appurtenances.
SEC. 4. During fire in any building con-
nected with or adjacent TO, the active electric
wires OF said company, said company shall
upon demand of the mayor, or acting chief of
the fire department, disconnect its electric eur
rent in such wire or wires during such fire.
SEC. B. Further, in consideration of the fore
going privileges herein granted, it is hereby
demanded and made condition. obligatory
and binding on said Twin City Electric com
pany that ii shall never issue more shares of
stock than the number of incandescent lights
that 1t rents, or Its equivalent i'll arc lights or
power lone share of stock being s. o. and
arc light of 1000 candle power or one horse
power. and 1t shall always so regulate its stock
that any citizen or corporation of this city shall
have the right to purchase Of said company, at
par, as many shares of its stock as he or il rents
incandescent lights or their equivalent in arc
lights or power, and that ii shall be ready TO
furnish lighting service to this city and its citi
zens within one year from the passage of this
ordinance.
SEC. 6. The rates charged by said company
for light and power shall be actual cost-actual
cost to include, besides current repairs and
expenses, a reasonable reserve fund for future
construction and reconstruction, not exceeding
per cent of its gross annual earnings, and a
rate of interest or dividends its capital stock
not exceeding u per cent per annum.
SECT. The city of Grand Rapids or its legal
successor shall have the right or option to pur-
chase the entire plant of said Twin City Electric
company at any time after its completion at its
fair cash value, the franchise herein granted to
be thereby terminated ano not 20 be included
In such cash value, the value to be determined
on the motion of said city or its successor by
the usual methods of arbitration.
SEC. s. The substantial violation by the Twin
City Electric company of any of the conditions,
requirements or restrictions imposed on it by
this ordinance shall be and operate as a for
fixture of the franchise and privileges herein
granted.
SEC. 9. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and pub
lication.
Dated this-day Of, A. D. 1898.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Ticket in CentraIia,

Nomination papers continue to take
the place of caucus and convention in
Centralia for the selection of candi-
dates in municipal elections. At l.
o'clock Monday night the time allowed
for filing said papers had closed. City
Clerk Rourke has given us the names
of the following nominations filed
with him:
For Mayor-F. E. Kellner.
For TreaSurer-T. j. Cooper.
For Assessor Clark Lyon and Rufus
E. Mcfarland.
For Marshal-James L. Gibson.
For Police Justice-W. III. Gets.
FIRST WARD.
SUPERVISOR. W. Cochran.
Alderman-A. n. Palmer.
Justice of the Peace-T. S. Cooper.
SECOND WARD.
Supervisor-L. NJ. Nash.
Alderman-C. Fdmonde LaVigne.
Justice-W. II. Gets.
THIRD WARD.
SuperyisOr-JOhn Schnabel, ST..
Alderman-Geo. NJ. Hill and Chas.
Mobiles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
LEGALS.
Ordinance No. SIS.

An Ordinance relative to the establishment,
maintenance and operation of an electric
Rapids. and granting certain franchises to the
Twin City Electric company to operate the
same.
To the Common Council of the city of Grand
Rapids do ordain as follows:
SECTION I. Permission is hereby granted to
the Twin City Electric company, for period OF
fifteen years from the date of the passage OF this
ordinance, TO place, erect. maintain and use all
the necessary posts and poles, and all the nee.
essary wires, fixtures and appurtenances In the
streets, alleys and public places of this city go
far as the same may be necessary for the pur.
poses OF furnishing to its patrons IN said city
however, said company shall set said poles and
posts, and place the wires thereon in such man
ner and in such places as not to Interfere with
travel on the streets. sidewalks, alleys and
public places of said city.
SEC. ?. The height and points of location OF
the poles set by said company, and the height
of all wires used 10 tragspnit electric sDagy
shall be determined by the Common council,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
A Handsome Interior.

viii Martin, the expert decorator,
is drawing toward completion hand
some piece of design work in colored
painting on the steel ceiling and steel
walls of the j. e. DAILY drug store.
Will has got circle of cupids to
make along the frieze-panel around
the walls and then his job will be
ready for critical inspection. When
this paintingis completed our drug
gist John E. DAILY can, without fear
of contradiction, lay claim to the
richest and most attractive interior
of any business place in the twin
cities. It's Il beauty and no mistake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31

Mrs j. B. Morrisey returned Friday
from visit with her parents at
Appleton. She was accompanied home
by her sister.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
Cleveland has been very i'll the past
week. DR.. Harvey in attendance.
j. Is. La Nigne who has been in the
employ of the John Arpin Lumber CO.,
at Arpln during the winter returned
home the past week.
John Scott and wife have moved to
Bearss Marsh, he having secured work
on the section there.
Mrs. 0. w. Dodge and Miss Alma
Allen were visitors in Grand Rapids
Saturday.
). D. Brazeau is visiting his sons,
George, Will and Irving, this week,
Geo. Zenier was caller in town
Tuesday.
T. Cleveland is in Milwaukee this
week in company with his brother +.
Cleveland who has been in health for
the past year and is there for treatment.
Mrs. Olsen and family of Centralia
have moved into the house recently
vacated by John Scott.
Q. W. Dodge is the possessor of a new
driving horse, but since the animal
made \ grand leap over gate, In which
the rider and road cart also participated,
our friend has not been seen driving.
VIM. Weigan of WATERFOWL and Miss
Mary kranke of this town were married
on Wednesday of last week at the
Morayian church. Centralia A we'd
ding supper at which fifty guests were
seated was given at the home of the
brides parents and all report jolly
time. This young couple have the best
wishes of the entire community. They
have gone TO reside on the Fuller farm
recently purchased by Mr.. Weigan.
Rev. IL. L. Edmunds, working in the
interest OF the Baptist society, was in
town the past week and held services
Friday eve and Sunday afternoon and
evening at the schooihouse. A gooc
crowd assembled to bear him. He was
influential in establishing Sunday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
MortIIarv.

Mrs. William Thornell, resident on
Water street above the Green Bay
depot and near the Eddy" died at
her home Wednesday morning at )
O'Clock after painful illness of sew
eral months. Her husband has been
employed in the paper mill at Biron
practically since it started. She was
member OF the NJ. E. church, d
thoroughly good woman, kind neigh
Der and true aforementioned in
highest terms of admiration by all
who enjoyed her acquaintance.
Funeral services will be held at the
NJ. E. church, Friday, at p. M, Rev.
Nimits officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Order for Hearing Petition for Administr alton.
State of Wisconsin-County Court
for Wood County.

In the Matter of the Estate of John Flike
Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Franz
krzewinor of the Town of Rudolph, Woo
County, Wisconsin, representing among othe
things that John Flike an inhabitant of Woo
County, residing at the Town OF Rudolph, sale
county, on the 10th day OF January, A d. 1898
at said town of Rudolph, died intestate leaving
estate to be administered within said county.
That the petitioner Frank krZewinor is the
father-in-law and creditor of said deceased
and praying that administration of said estate
be granted to him, said Frank Krzewinor.
On motion of said petitioner, by b. r. Goggin.
his attorney,
1T is ORDERED, That said petition be heard a
the regular April term of said County Court, tC
be held in and for said county, at the cour
house in the City of Grand Rapids, said county
on the 9Th, being the first Tuesday in April, 4
d. 1898, at the opening of Court OH that day OF
soon thereafter said petitioner can b,
heard.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That motto,
thereof be given all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for at least three
weeks successfully, previous to the time ap
pointed, in the Wood County Reporter, a weekly
newspaper published at the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county.
Dated March s, 1895
By the Court,
JOHN A. GAYNOR,
Mar.10W4 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink GrainO when you please
and sleep like top. For Grain-o does
not stimulate; it nourishes. cheers and
feeds. Yet 1t looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the per-
feet drink. Made from pure grains
Get package from your grocer to-day
Try it in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Great Oaks

From little acorns grow, SO also do
fatal diseases spring from small be-
ginnings. Never neglect symptoms of
kidney troubles; if allowed to develop
they cause much suffering and sorrow.
DR.. j.. II. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Balm is certain cure for any disease
or weakness of the kidneys. A trial
will convince you of its great potency.
Price sl,00 a bottle. For sale by F. L.
Steih.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Surprise on Mr.. and Mrs, F. A. Nimits.

The NJ. L. parsonage was the scene
of very enjoyable surprise party last
Saturday evening, the occasion being
the 18th wedding anniversary of the
pastor and his wife. The second divi-
sion of the Ladies Aid society of the
church planned and executed the sur
prise and were successful enough to
satisfy the most enthusiastic Rev.
Nimits and wife, who are greatly
admired and respected by not only the
members of their own church but by
people generally, were presented with
a handsome polished birch center Ia bic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
farmers, Farnarsi,

Come running or run coming to see
our line of Seeders, Cultivators, Spring
Drags, Flows, Wagons and other nipple
ments. No such prices ever made
before in Wood county as we can give
you. Call on
THE CEsTRAI1A HARDfwARE CO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
NEKOOSA

Is a village of over FIVE hundred people situated
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 a promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
ST. JOHNS.
Lenten Services.

Lenten services,
WEDNESDAYS.
Holy Communion, 7:l5 a. III.
Evening Prayer and Instruction, 1870
p. III.
FRIDAYS.
Holy Communion, S:45 a. N.
Evening PRAYER, 4:45 p. m.
OTHER WEEK DAYS.
Evening Prayer, 4:45 p. In.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.
Holy Communion, 7:15 IN.
Holy Eucharist with Sermon, 1880 a.
m.
Sunday School, 1900 N.
Evening PRAYER and Sermon, Z 80 I'm.
SMITH SUNDAY IN LENT.
Holy Communion, 7:l5 a. m.
Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon,
l0:30 a. m.
Sunday School, 1900 NJ.
Evening Pray erand Sermon, 80 p. m.
Rev. Father Weller will give the We'd
nesday evening instructions on the
chief things of the Christian faith. All
seats are free and unappropriated and
the public is cordially invited to attend
all services.
St. Katherine's Child will meet with
Mrs. Geo. P. Hambrtcht, Grand Rapids
every Friday during the month Of
March.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Reduced Freight Rates for Settlers.

In order to encourage the movement
of settlers and land buyers from Him
dis, Wisconsin, Iowa and the eastern
states to Western Minnesota, South
Dakota and North Dakota, the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Ry. Co. has very
materially reduced its carload rates
for emigrant movable, SO that farmers
who have purchased lands in Western
Minnesota, South Dakota and North
Dakota can take all of their belongings
with them to their new homes at small
expense, which inducement upon the
part of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST..
Paul Ry. will no doubt be greatly ap-
preciated by those who are thus bene-
fitted.
For further information apply to any
agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Ry.. or to J. H. Hiland, General
Freight Agent, Old Colony Building,
Chicago, Ill,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
Mar.10W4
SHERlFF'S SALE.
State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
Wood County.

State Of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
Wood County.
Dayton r. Burr. plaintiff, VS.. Daniel NJ. Rein
and Floy Rein his wife, and Nels Johnson
Geo. NJ. Hill, J. ID, Witter, A. C. Otto, c. F
Kruger and d. McKercher, partners under
the firm name of johnson, Hill & Co., defend
ants.
JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE.
By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment oil
said Circuit Court in the above entitled action
entered on the 18th day of December, A. d
1896, shall expose for sale and sell at public
auction. for cash. to the highest bidder. on the
23rd day of April, 1898. at o'clock lin the after
noon Of said day, NJ the front door of the Court
House in the City Of Grand Rapids, in SAID
county and state, all the following described
mortgaged premises, to raise the amount due to
the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs
together with the disbursements of sale and
solicitors fees, and taxes, to wit:
The North Half of the North West quarter OF
Section twenty (20), Township twenty-three (23)
Wisconsin, and the appurtenances thereunto
belonging.
Dated Grand Rapids. Wisconsin, January 25
A. d. 1898.
GEO. Fl. SMITH,
Sheriff of Wood County.
JOHN A. GAYNOR,
Atty. for Plaintiff.
Dated at the sherif's office in the City OF
Grand Rapids, this 3rd day of February, A. D.
1898. GEO. H. SMITH,
II. WIPPERMAN, Sheriff of Wood Co., Wis.
Plaintiffs Attorney Feb 3W7