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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
ROMANCE OF A GLACIER.
How a Man Was Restored to His Wife
After a Separation Cf Forty
Years.

Many years ago I read a pathetic
story which is constantly recalled to
mind as the duties of this compilation
compel me to read the re:co,r ds OF the
past years, and reperuses tn long
closed letters of my beloyedt and live
over again the happy days y hen we
were all in all to each other. do not
remember all the details of the il lcident
which SO impressed me, but the chief
facts were these: A married C oupIe
were crossing one of the great glaciers
OF the Alpine regions, when fatal &C
c1dent occurred. The husbf md Tell
down one of the huge crevassCs which
abound on all glaciers-the rop e broke,
and the depth of the chasm was so
great that no help could be rendered.,
nor could the body be recovered. Over
the wife's anguish at her loss we must
draw the veil of silence. Forty years
afterward saw her, with the guide who
had accompanied them at the time of
the accident, staying at the nearest no.
tel at the foot of the glacier, waiting for
the sea OF ice to give up it's dead; for,
by the well-known law of glacier pro-
gression, the form of her Iong-lost hus.-
band might be expected TO appear, ex-
PEELED from the mouth of the torrent,
about that date. Patiently, and with
unfailing constancy, they watched and
waited, and their hopes were at last re-
warded.
One day the body was released from
its prison in the ice, and the wife
looked again on the features of him
who had been SO long parted from her!
But the pathos of the story lay in the
fact that she was then an old woman,
while the newly-rescued body was that
of quite young and robust man, so
faithfully had the crystal casket pre-
served the jewel which it held so long
The 40 years had left no wrinkles on
that marble brow. Times, whitening
fingers could not touch h i'm in that
tomb, and so, for few brie moments
the aged lady saw the hust and of her
youth as he was in the days which were
gone forever! Somewhat similar has
been my experience while preparing
these chapteIs.-C. 81. Spun geon's Au-
photography.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
BUILDINGS IN PUERTO RICO.
Some Fine Structures That Will Come
Into Possession of the
United States.

When the Spanish troops evacuate
Puerto Rico the United States will
come into possession of a large number
OF commodi"us buildings in San Juan
which are now used as offices by the
various royal, provincial and munici-
pal officials. Some Of these are pre-
tentious in the extreme, and all of
them are eptionaIly well built.
Among the structures used by the Off
Gals Of the Spanish government the
palace of the captain general is easily
the most beautiful. Like most of the
buildings in the city, it is constructed
Of brick, coated on the outside with
cement, and tinted rich cream color.
1t stands near the sea, at the head of a
narrow street, on hill just south OF
Moro castle. The offices of Capt. Gen.
Macais and his secretaries occupy the
lower floor, and the upper floors are
used as living apartments by the COM
mander and his staff.
Fronting the Plaza Alfonso Doce on
the west is the Intendencia, and on the
north is the Alcaldea. The former is
the treasury of the province, and the
latter corresponds to the municipal
buildings in an American city. Both
are handsome structures.
In the Marina, or shore district, are
two public buildings of more than
usual interest. One of these is the
Presidio, where prisoners who have
been convicted of major offenses are
confined. The other is the arsenal,
which, as the name implies, is re-
pository for arms and ammunition for
naval vessels. 1t is also the headquar-
tiers for the commander of the naval
station.
Of the Notifications, MORO castle is
perhaps the best known, especially
since the bombardment of May ~. Be-
sides the MORO there are two other
forts, or, as they are called, castles
which add greatly to the strength OF
the city's defenses. The more i'm.
portant of these is the castle of San
Cristobal, which is within the city
gates, and about half mile east Of
MORO. It is a massive structure, oc,
cupying the crest of a high hill, and il
IS used as the headquarters of a regi
ment of artillery. The fort Of Sa1
Geronimo is the easternmost of the
city's Notifications. It stands be-
tween the Atlantic ocean and an inlet
Back on the hill near MORO is tbs
Insane asylum, a long structure which
while 1t is not an importa ut addition to
the city's architecture, is most use
full and well-equipped building.
While the cathedral will not become
government property, it us such an in
teresting building that it is vel
worthy of reproduction. It is one o
the oldest structures in the city, anc
its interior decorations, especially tn
Providencia, or Shrine of the Virgin
are superb.
The Curatel Of the Guardia Civile i
small though interesting structur'
where the gardes civiles make thei1
headquarters.-N. Y. Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

"At length, one day, Professor Bowman,
our instructor in natural science, came to
me and advised me to try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills FOR Pale People. They had cured
him Of an illness similar to my own.
II resolved to take his advice.
"The first box of pills did me good.
The second box gave great relief, such as
had never experienced from the treatment
OF any physician.
Six boxes of the pills cured me. feel
setter and stronger than for years. ! GER
tainly recommend the medicine"
To strengthen his testimony in the eyes
Of strangers the professor made affidavit to
its truth before Lyman J. Scudder, local
Notary Public.
The cule of Professor Barnaby was ef-
tected by restoring tone to the nervous sys-
tenn, the weakness of which caused his in
digestion. and was the reason for his break
down. The pure, powerful vegetable in
gradients of the pills supply the elements
necessary to build the wasted nerve cells, and
by purifying the blood, assist in the cleans
ing and upbuilding Of the entire system.
The almost miraculous power of the
pills has been exhibited in thousands of
cases like that of Professor Barnaby, prov
ing them to be natures specific for the ner-
vouS breakdown so common among hard
workers.
All druggists sell Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, and count them
among the most valuable medicines that
scientific research has ever revealed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
Death of Ezra Letwon, an Old Settler


Mr.. Ezra Letwon, aged 81 years, and
one of the early settlers in Wood coun-
ty, died at his home in the town of
Sigel, three miles from Vesper, last
Thursday night after an illness of just
two weeks with kidney and heart
trouble. Funeral services were held at
the Catholic church in this city Saturday
forenoon.
Mr.. Letwon formerl, lived in Contra
liza, at one time owner Of the property
now known as the Geo. A. Corriveau
homestead. Twenty four years ago Mr..
Letwon moved his family to the farm
on the Vesper road where they have
since resided. He was the father of
ten children. A wife and nine children
survive him, viz: Mrs. w. H. Miller of
Tomahawk; Mrs. Joseph Ebocher of
Sherry; LOUIS Letwon of Rudolph; one
girl and five boys at home ranging
in ages from 10 years to 81 years.
He also leaves brother, Henry, at
Port Edwards, one in Indiana and one
in Canada. All the children were pre-
sent at the funeral rites. OF deceased
it may be written that he so lived that
all his neighbors accord in saying: A
good man has gone to his reward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Professor Alvin P. Barnaby, President of
Huntsville College, at Huntsville, Ind, has
learned the method by which professional
men Or business men, or anyone whose
dutes are too much for their strength, may
repair their shattered health.
Graduates of the college in ali parts Of
the world viii rejoice to learn that President
Barnaby has fully recovered from the break
down that threatened to end his useful career.
He Is a new man, mentally and phySi-
cally; energetic, enterprising, tell OF vitality.
He tells his own story.
To begin at the beginning" he said, II
studied too hard while at school.
"After completing the theological course
accepted the charge of a United Brethren
Church at a small town in Kent Co., Mich.
"DIisent work and study finished the
breakdown Of my constitution, which be-
gan at school.
any chief trouble was indigestion this
with other affections, caused nervousness.
"Ny physician sent me away for rest and
change of scene and improved somewhat.
"Soon afterward | came to the college as
professor in physics and chemistry. My
nervous trouble returned.
81 suffered complete prostration.
"Another long course of medicines and
physicians, and managed to get back to my
work. Twas elected president OF the college
and the increased work soon told On me.
"Then followed total collapse. Icalled
In several doctors bot none could cure me.
"My health seemed to be permanently
impaired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
Palms mt Kew.

While acres of fertile soil are Gov.
cred with all the plants that can stand
the English climate, there are others
from more sunny climes that must have
the protection of glass and heat. This
Farmhouse, which accommodates the
ferns and palms of priceless value, is
S62 feet long, 100 feet broad and sc feet
high. 1t is the largest and most ele-
giant structure of It's kind, fitted up
with all the modern inventions to make
plant life strong and vigorous. A spiral
staircase conducts the visitor to high
room or platform, where all the ex-
quisite greenery and graceful forests
Of plants can be viewed. The view is a
glimpse of fairy land-a veritable iHu-
sion of the senses-a midsumme r
nights dream.-Lippincot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
Sea Birds Persecute a Land Bird.

A very singular thing happened on
the last trip of the Kennebec to Boston.
The steamer was off Cape Elizabeth,
when dove, similar to common doves
In the street, few aboard. He remained
there for some time, but was soon
frightened off. Whenever he left the
boat he was followed and chased bv the
sea gulls following, until obliged to
again alight. At last, thoroughly tired
out, and when night was approaching,
he settled on the deck, crawled under
one of the lifeboats and there remained
until Boston was reached, when he few
off none the worse for his ride.-Kenne-
bee (Me.) Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
DID YOU HEAR THEM BELLS
A Ringing Out the Happy Marriage Days.
Two NuptiaIs This Week.

A very quiet marriage mass was SOL
emnized at the Roman Catholic church
in this city Monday afternoon at
O'Clock, Rev. Van Rossmalen officiating.
The principals in the event were Hugh
Boles, shipping clerk and right hand
man for the Centralia Pulp & Water
Power Co. at South Centralia. and Miss
Clara Gilman. The couple began house
keeping at once in home fitted up by
MIR. BoIes for their reception at South
Ceniralia.
Miss Ottman has for many years
resided in Grand Rapids. She is a
graduate of the Howe High school,
| class of '94 During recent years she
| was employed as clerk in the dry goods
department of Spafford. Cole & Lipke's
store, later holding a similar position.
with Corriveau & Garrison. She is al
estimable Young lady, with all the quail
tiles of character and grace necessary
| to make her new home happy one.
Mr.. Boles is one Of these. quiet, thor
ough good fellows whose acquaintance
everyone desires. He is prominently
and we'll known in our cities, has long
been identified with Centralia and it's
interests, was member of the common
council fer one term, and has host of
friends who will join with the REPORTER
in best wishes to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Boles, long life and prosperity.
AT 10 O'Clock this bright Thanksgiving
morning pretty home wedding oc-
| Cured at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Z. Stevens. Rev. F. A. Nimts
of the NJ. E. church tied nuptial knot
uniting in marriage Miss Myrtle S.
Stevens and Robert Garrett Rowland,
both of this city. Miss Marion Row.
land acted as bridesmaid and Guy
Stevens was best man. The bride was
attired in handsome costume of light
blue silk, overlaid with white china silk
and lace. Her maid wore gray sublime
silk with pink silk trimming, The
utCOIdliOuS CT
and evergreens.
Only immediate relatives were pres
ent at the wedding. A sumptuous din
ner will be served at noon, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland will board the
Green Bay & Western passenger going
east for short honeymoon trip to
Green Bay. On their return they will
pass few days at the home of the
brides parents, then take up house
keeping in the house owned by Robert
near the Howe High school,
Robert &. Rowland is junior partner
in the firm Geo. I. Rowland & Son,
groceries and dry goods, 100 South
Front street. He is young business
man respected by all, with clear title
to steadfastness, honesty and truth
Both Miss Stevens and Mr.. Rowland
are so favorably known in our commun-
ity that further words in their behalf
are unnecessary. We join the hosts of
friends in saving, "a world of happi-
ness and usefulness be your lot for all
time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
Family ResembIan q. IS.
This is Mr.. Highbones, i's j not?"
"Yes, ma'am,"

THIS IS Mr.. Hlghbones, ~ not!
'Yes, ma'am.'
"I should have known you by your
resemblance to your little daughter
/ am Miss Billings, her tea cher"
GLAD TO know you, Miss billings
Yes, / am often told tina Kitty is re
markably like me-"
., regret to have to tell your Mr.
Highbones, that she doe sn't learn wei
at all. I doubt if she will be able tt
keep up with her class
81 am sorry TO hea r that. I wa:
about to say, Miss ] Billings, that il
many respects Kitty tkes after IN.
wife's people."-Chic ago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Messrs. L. NJ. Nash and ", w. Mead.
went to Sherry Sunday morning where
they joined MIR. Fleischmann, reside Mt
of that place, in deer hunt during the
last day of grace. And it was a sue
cessful last day, Two deer were killed,
one by Mr.. Fleischmann, and zoe
pound buck by Mr.. Nash. L. NJ. had
his quick eye with him and he brought
his handsome trophy to ground at a
distance of thirty-seven rods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Centralia High school football team
went up to Stevens Point Saturday and
PLAYED return game with the High
school of that city. The Centralia boys
report that there were many Normal
school men in the contending lineup,
hence they Centrally suffered defeat
by score Of Is to 0. The game. how
ever, was closer than the score indi-
Gates and Houston made some star adj
vances for Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

The play of "Old Farmer Hopkins
is as pure as breath of mountain air.
Not single Objectionable feature car
be found throughout the performance
Here is play to which you can take
your mother, your sister or your sweet
heart with the assurance that they will
thoroughly enjoy every moment of the
entertainment. The date is Saturday
evening, Nov. &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
Taken from the LAX.

An extraordinary feat has been &C.
complished in the recovery OF 600 tons
of copper from a wreck in Lake Huron
at depth of 165 feet. The wreck bad
lain there 80 years.-Cincinnati Ed
nuirer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
japanese EconoAy.

japanese economy is ere of the causes
Of japanese prosperity. Even the char.
coal dust is saved and nodded into balls
with chat OF straw for fuel.-Philsdel.
mia Press - - --- :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Last week Monday it was Thomas L.
Mullen and this week it was Atty. w.
E. Wheelan-the lucky members in the
Kruger 4 Cameron suit club drawings.
1t beats ten strike to get SO suit for
81 OF for IS, and the prize is still worth
winning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Mrs. n. Thomas disposed of her resi-
donce property in this city the past
week TO John DAILY, the iumberman, on
a consideration of $500. The property
is already rented to Geo. II. Smith who
will occupy it at the expiration of his
term of office as sheriff. Mrs Thomas
and family expect to leave Monday for
Los Angeles, California, to join her
husband who has been there for several
months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

\ company oftwelve ladies paid Mrs.
Andrew Hanson of Centrala surprise
Saturday afternoon, it being her birth
day They were cordially received and
very pleasant afternoon was spent.
Refreshments were served and gen.
erai good time enjored.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Persons whn have business with the
county clerk, should remember that
Immediately after the session of the
county board the clerk has more than
he can do, and 1t is impossible for him
to serve everyone on call. Be patient
and abide YOUR time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Will Martin, our expert house decor
ator, completed q nice job Wednesday
at the new residence Of f. l.. Rourke
in Centraia. All apartments, reception
hall and stairs on the first floor have a
hardwood finish throughout; the rooms
on the second floor were treated to var
nish gloss finish Chas Podawiitz was
assistant decorator on this job. Mr..
Martin did two spare chambers with
pretty effect, one room in blue and gold +,
another in pure white and gold. In its
entiretv Mr. and Mrs Rourke have a
handsome and pleasant home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

The canvassing boards official state
ment of the election in Wood county
will be published in our next issue. We
did not have time to complete the set
ting IN time for this issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

DR.. H. de Grandpre's home is made
more pleasant on account of the arrival
of son weighing s pounds born to
them Thursday night November II.
The doctor acts about ten years
Younger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Nels Larson Strom of Centralia de-
parted for the vicinity Of Irma, Lincoln
county, the past week where he has q
small tract of stnmpage and will get out
few logs during this winter. Mr..
Strom was accompanied by his daughter
who will be camp cook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Is your house numbered! If not, call
at the Reporter office and get ii number
for So cents and be up to date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Many men and women 60 about face
to face With death. Bad liver, kidneys,
constipated. Rocky Mountain Tea will
bring back strength and health 81
cents. For sale by John l.. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

We are pleased to note the improve.
ment in Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. n. Wood
condition both of whom have been very
sick the past two weeks. They are
both gaining slowly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Don't allow yourselves to neglect
having your house numbered when it
only costs So cents. We can tell you
what the number should be, if you
don't know.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

DR.. r. H. Sweetman. Grand Rapids,
Wis. Office in +. l.. Steib < Co.. s drug
store building. Telephone No. So or 10,
Residence No 147.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

DR.. D. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Will be out of town
every Monday and Tuesday. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

The Western Horseman, published at
indianapolis, Indiana, at 81 90 year,
and issued every Friday, stands at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

FOR SALE-A tract of choice land--in
all about II lots--centrallv located in
the city of Centralia. For terms and
particulars enquire of VIM. Scott or A..
l.. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Mrs. VIM. Scott entertained the
Woman's club at her High street home
Monday evening, and the NJ. w. X.
club on Wednesday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
1t Looked Had.

Football Captain fceldly)I hear
you stood near the head Of your class
last month?
Half-Back-Yes. capita in-b-but-
"Oh. don't say but VIII atyou are al
right as yet-but lit looks bad; it looks
just as if you were neg. lecting your
training. "-Puf X,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Schools in Centralia and Grand
Rapids closed Wednesday afternoon for
the rest OF the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Wit, humor, pathos. music, delight
fully blended make "Old Farmer Hop
kins" the success it is. See it next
Saturday evening. Nov. 26.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Mrs. Emile c. Rossier, Centralla, has
been able to be about this week after a
short siege of sickness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
The beginning Of 1t.

He-1ou ] ook good emo ugh to eat
this mornln & Ethel.
She-1nd eed! Why don't you eat
me, then?
He-My doctor told me- to avoid
'Eeets.- fHarper'E Bazar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

DIR. H. deGrapdpre, Office on Center
Street, Grand Rapids, Telephone No.
l55. Nov. Il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

The first twenty days of November
are gone and with them ends the priv.
lege to take, pursue or kill by any kind
of device or contrivance whatever, OF
pursue with intent to take or kill, or to
worry any deer, buck. doe or fawn.
Provided, that during the first five
days after the close season Nov. 2lst to
% inclusive) parties have the right to
purchase, sell and transport any deer
in their possession. After next Friday
its all over,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Mrs. Chas. q. Oberly of Nekoosa
submitted to a serious surgical operation
Sunday forenoon, performed with APP
parent success 10y DR.. O. L. Hougen of
this city, assisted by his brother, DR..
Edward Hongen OF PittsvilIe. Mrs.
Oberly, we are pleased To state, is gain
ing nicely at this writing