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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
A SENSIBLE SUGGESTION.

The Los Angeles Times thinks it
would be easy to resent French hOStil-
ity to American fruits and other prod
ucts by setting up the tariff on French
wines and Partisan geWgaWS. The
suggestion is sound and practicable,
For example, if the duty on French
wines were double the present rate it
would increase customs receipts from
this source, for a large proportion of
wine drinkers would doubtless con-
tinue tC let the foreign label and not
the real question of quality and merit
control their palates, but the largely
increased selling price necessitated by
the higher duty would set sensible
people to thinking whether it was
worth while to pay for French wines
three or four times the money for
which an equally good article of
American wine could be bought. And
it only needs that sensible people
should give the question of relative
quality and merit a fair amount Of
consideration in order to reach the
conclusion that American wines of
standard brands are good enough for
anybody; in fact, are great deal bet
ter than the bulk Of imported wines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

not nave torun certain course. Cure
1t quickly and efiectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good. For sale by Wood County Drug
Co.
Our school is enjoying the usual
hollday vacation. Unusually good
work has been done this term
and the patrons are we'll pleased with
Mrs. Passer's methods of conducting
the school.
Cupid has been sending his arrows
among our young people with deadly
effect. His successful archery is pro-
badly due to the brightness of the
moonlight these evenings.
The masquerade held Monday night
in Nesper hall was pronounced sue
cess. Every one had a good time and
went home happy in the ''wee sma'
hours"
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe
to take. Sold by F. L. Steib 4 Co.
A larger congregation than usual
gathered at the hall to listen to the
Christmas sermon by Rev. A. A. Mar
tin of Pittsville.
Contrary to last winters predictions
considerable wood is being shipped
from Vesper and vicinity.
George Otto came home from Marsh
held for visit with his parents On
Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
SENATORIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Rev. JudsOn Ellsworth of Ply
mouth church, Milwaukee, delivered a
discourse, last Sunday evening, On the
proper qualifications for a United
States senator, which is reported to
have caused some sensation among the
politicians. If, as alleged, his design
was to promote the chances of a par
ticular candidate and to impair the
chances of others, the propriety of
his address may be questioned, as it
is hardly the function Of the pulpit to
boom this or give black eye or bloody
nose to that or the other campaign in
behalf Of an individual. But without
undertaking to explore the motive of
the discourse, it is we'll to take note
of its essential points. Mr.. Ellsworth
spoke Of the use of money in the past
as means of influencing senatorial
elections in this state and of the
scenes Of debauchefy which were en-
acted at Madison as a partial conse-
Quence. He further said there is dan
ger OF a repetition Of former scandals
at the ensuing election. If these OBJ
seryatiOns have been resented, as
reported, it is probably because of the
truth there is in them. Let us hope
that the danger which threatens will
be leSsened because it has thus been
publicly adyerted to.
In the course of his remarks Mr..
Ellsworth describes the qualifications
which, in his opinion, a senator should
possess, as follows:
First, he ought to be a man of high
intellectual attachments.
Second, he should bes O diifigent
student of history. and familiar with
the course Of mems dealings with gov
ernmental and political subjects in
other times and nations.
Third, he should be man gifted
with the power of eXpression-the
more eloQnent the better The senate
has been historically the arena within
which the nations most honored ora
tors have gathered and where they
have won their greatest renown. Wis
conSln, IN the days when such things
counted for more than they do now,
when the vaulted ceiling of the senate
chamber was yet echOing the eloquent
tones of Webster and Clay and Cal
hOun, not so long departed from it,
Wisconsin had sons in the same cham
Der Of whom she was justly proud for
their elOQuence sake. She is fairly
represented in the senate now by one
Of the men whom she has sent, if the
old qualification of eloQuence is to be
regarded as of consequence
Fourth, he should be man Of I'M
blemished character of unchaIlenged
whOlesomenesS of life.
Fifth, he should be a man of indie
pendent opinions and oSSpartan cour-
age to express his opinions upon ques-
lions which concern the national life
and welfare. He ought to be no mans
man, but Gods only"
a senator thus endowed would in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
VALUE OF EXPERIENCE.

Soon after the enactment of the
Dingley tariff bill was completed it
was attacked from democratic quar-
tiers because of its assumed favor for
the sugar trust. Experience has proven
that the Dingley bill contained no
such favor. Since the Dingley bill be-
came a law two great competitors to
the sugar trust have appeared in the
market, and the home manufacture of
sugar from beets will soon destroy the
power of all the trusts and combina-
tions in the sugar market. There is
more value in one year Of experience
under a republican tariff law than in
all the democratic free-trade and free
silver theories ever formulated.-Cad-
lilac Mich. News and Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
CRANMOOR.

On Saturday evening, Miss Dorothy
Fitch gave an entertainment and
Christmas tree for her Sunday School
class. Fifteen of the scholars took
part in appropriate songs and pieces.
Among the parents and friends pre-
sent were, Mr.. and Mrs. Rein, Geo.
Scott, Kruger, Foley, Robt. Scott,
Skeel and Lester.
Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One
Minute Cough Cure. It is so good
children cry for it. 1t cures Group.
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases. For sale by
Wood County Drug Co.
Miss Harriet Whittlesey, who is
teaching school near Nekoosa, and
Charles Whittlesey of Lindsey are
home for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Bennett and
family are spending the holidays in
Chicago, guests of Mrs. Benefits
mother, Mrs. Clinton.
Mrs. Robt. Skeel left Saturday for
a two weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bertram. at Wau-
paca.
Miss Lillian Warren who is attend
ing school at Merriam is home for
two weeks vaca ton.
Timothy Foley made a trip Ito
Armenia the first of the week.
School closed Friday for the usual
one week mid-winter vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The school under the leadership of
the teacher, Mrs. Passer, united with
the Sunday School in giving a Christ
mas entertainment here Saturday
evening. The program consisted of
recitations, songs and dialogues.
Much merriment was afforded by the
ludicrouS presents that Santa placed
on the tree for the boys and girls.
]. J. Hciser and family of Sigel and
F. W. Merrill and wife ate Christmas
turkey at j. Q. Rote's. 1t was a fam
lily gathering and all the children
were present with the exception of
Mrs. Rife, who is missionary in
Micronesia.
T. W. Merrill has moved into his
new house on his farm northwest of
town and Mr.. Dunken has moved into
the house. vacated by Mr.. Merrill.
John MurgatrOyd hopes to be able to
move out on his farm west of town
soon.
Word has been received from Harry
Merrill that the fine weather at An
niStOn, together with the better loca-
tion of the camp, has made a decided
improvement in the health of the
soldiers at Camp Shipp.
Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pareS man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. For sale by
Wood County Drug Co.
Mr.. Mathys is 10 better and very
little hope is entertained of his recoy-
cry. The family have the sympathy
of all in their trOuble. Mr.. Vannatta
is recovering and hopes soon to be
about again.
Harry Landphair and John E. Rote
are planning to visit their old homes
in Warren, Ill. They will take adj
vantage of the good roads and make
the trip overland.
Robert Lewis and family came down.
from Sherry to spend Christmas with
George Hamilton.
A cbugh is not like fever. It does
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
PERSONAL.

E. E. Wltherel of GAINESVILLE is in
town today on business.
E. P. Arpin spent last Friday in Chi
cago, returning home Saturday morning
James Reyes was noticed among the
visitors at bone in Grand Rapids this
week.
Miss Victoria Fish of Madison is being
entertained by Grand Rapids friends
this week.
Mrs. DIR. S. Miner of Waupaca Wis
consin, is spending the holidays with
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Carey.
Miss Branscombe of Chicago is the
guest of her brother, Rev. C. H. Brans-
combe, In Centralia this week.
John Gregg of Madison and Harvey
Williams of Milwaukee, are guests of
Glenn H. Williams this week.
Mrs. Mark Martin and baby, of
Marshfeld, are in the city guests of
Mrs. Geo. n. Wood and mother.
Mrs. J. E. Perry of Tomah and her
son, Alfred Perry of Lucerne, Mo-, are
guests this week at the home of Drug
gist H. H. Voss.
DR. J. c.. Commit, the Centralia den.
fist. enjoyed yuletide festivities among
friends at Mosinee, returning to his
office work on Monday.
Miss Mary Dougherty was down from
Stevens Point for Christmas, guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Miller.
6lS North Milwaukee street.
Miss Dot Meacham, stenographer in
the law office of B. r. Goggins, Contra.
liza, left for La Crosse Saturday noon to
visit with friends few days.
Miss Mamie Corcoran from Oshkosh
Normal school and Miss Anna Mcmillan
from Stevens Point Normal are at 6heizl
respective hbmes The frmei ID Grand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

ufacture of machinery for the American
Cotton Company. Chicago Heights is
just one hours ride from the big city.
Stephen Brazeau, teacher at Bailey's
Harbor. Michigan, came home last
evening for short vacation.
Guy S. Ford, former superintendent
at Howe High school, is expected in
the city tomorrow morning to visit
friends.
Katherine, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Lipke, has been
quite sick this week, but at present
writing shows signs of improvement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Williams and
daughter. Miss Califern, came home
Saturday morning from shopping tour
of one week in Chicago and Milwaukee.
E. Oberbeck of Centralia is on the
sick list this week suffering with Ia
grippe. We are sorry to think that
Ernest must miss the ball tonight and
we are sure he is sorry too.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Luft and Miss
Kathryn ,Luft of Madison are being
entertainments at the home of Atty. D d.
Conway in Centralis this week. Misses
Mamie and Nellie Kelly of Milwaukee
arrived Tuesday evening and are now
visitors at the same home.
Jessie and Katie Parrish, daughters
of lumberman John Parrish, are prac-
tically recovered from short illness
with diphtherla. A little daughter in
the family of VIM. Knoll is entirely
well from the same disease, and as
much can be said for the little son of
II. C. Timm. A three-year-old child at
the home of John Knipple is reported
quite sick with diphtheria. The II year
old boy of Louis Fritz in Centralia is
improving.
Samuel F. Grover, assistant to photo
grapher Mcneil here last spring and
companion workman with him during
the summer, came from Msnitowoc Sat-
urday evening. Mr.. Grover is an artist
IN his line. He will again take hand
in work at the Mcneil studio, making a
specially of stamp photos and flash light
plates. We are glad to find Samuel
back among his friends, particularly in
good health, since he had hard siege
of sickness while at Manitowoc.
Oscar Hathaway is now landlord of
the leading hotel in Grand Rapids-the
Witter House. He purchased. the
interests of his father in said hostelry
on Wednesday. Oscar has been con-
nected with the Witter hotel for many
years. He knows how to please the
fitting knights of the grip and is one
of'those accommodating, thorough going
business men who is certain to win
when he puts his shoulder to the wheel.
We are glad to know that Oscar will
remain with us and he has our best
wishes for unbounded success as head
of good house. We will probably be
able to give full details of the trade
next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
Millions Given AWAY,

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous 10 the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of. DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles Of
this great medicine; and have the salts.
faction, of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarsness, and al
diseases Of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on John E.
DAILY, druggist, and get a trialbottle free
Regular size, sue. and ST.. Ever bottle
guaranteed, or price refunded. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The Christmas entertainment at the
new school house last Saturday eve
was grand success. A fine program
consisting of recitations, music and
tableaux was given after which Santa
Claus appeared, and, followed by all
the children and then the grown
folks, repaired to the other room
where there was a beautiful tree
laden with presents. Santa assisted
by several others, distributed the
presents and made every child present
happy with some gift, besides an
orange and bag of candy and nuts for
each. At late hour the festivities
ended. The, only feature to be
regretted was the lack of room to
accommodate all whOscame.
Mrs. L. M. Alexander entertained
the M. w. K. club Wednesday after
noon. Those present were, Mmess.
B. r. GogginS, VIM. Scott, A. L.
Ridgman,> F. J. Cameron, Arthur
Miller, j. D. Witter, R. Mcdonald,
W. A. Brazeau, E. Rossier, F. Nimits,
Geo. Brazeau and Misses Bell, Norton,
Witter and Alexander.
A man that wants his wife to tremble
with pleasure and delight at his home
coming should be strong. Rocky Noun
tain Tea brings new life to weak men.
For sale by j. E. DAILY.
Mr.. Theodore Brazeau was the
guest of his brothers on Saturday and
attended the Xmas entertainment.
Mr.. Earl Ridgman was in town a
couple of days this week working I'D
interests of the Chicago Record.
Mrs. Jno. N. Brundage and little
son were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Brazeau on Tuesday.
Mrs. E. H.. Stoddard has been i'll
with the grippe the last few days.
Mr.. E. Eichstedt is entertaining
his niece at his home this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

deed amount to a realization of the
ideal. 1t perhaps Dot too much to
say that all of the candidates in the
field possess some of these qualfica-
lions but the one man among them
who most nearly measures up to this
standard is, IN our opinion, Judge
Charles NJ. Webb.-Appleton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
.LEGALS.

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STATE OF. WISCONSIN-County Court for
Wood County-In Probate.
Inthe matter Of the Estate of Esdros Leten-
deere, deceased, t. ..
Letters OF administration under will on the
estate of said Esdros Letendere, deceased. hay
ing. been granted and issued to Emma Letendere
on the 9th day Of December, 1885, it is now at
this special term of this court,
ORDERED, That all creditors of said Esdros
Letendere, deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this court on
orr before the 3rd day of July, 1899, which
time is hereby allowed and limited for that pur-
pose.
ORDERED FURTHER, That the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at a special term thereof to be
held at the probate Office in the city of Gland
Rapids, in said county, on the first Tuesday,
being the 5th day of July. 1899.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands will be received, examined and ad.
justed as aforesaid, and of the time limited for
creditors to present their claims, be given by
publishing q copy of this order and notice for
four successive weeks in the Wood County Re-
porter, weekly newspaper published at the
city of Grand Rapids, in said county, the first
publication to be within ten days from the date
of the order.
Dated Dec q, 1895.
By the Court.
JOHN A. GAYNoR,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Sat peace with all the world and
with each other. what can stand in
the pathway Of our progress and pros
perity?" asks the president The
century is ending with bright pros
poets for the American people and
their form of Government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The Portage Register has been get
ting postal card expressions from
republicans in Columbia county as to
their preferences for senator. The
result shows that Judge Webb has
many warm supporters down there
Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

A favorite free trade theory is that
nation selling much abroad must
also buy much abroad. The foreign
trade of the United States this year
is hard on the Cobdenist school of
political economy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

COPY for advertisements should be
handed IN moi later than Tuesday erendng
and matter for publication not later than
Wednesdaq ereninq Of aceek Of publication
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The Dingley bill is proving itself a
revenue producer despite smaller i'm
portations and irrespective of the war
tariff. The conclusion from which is
that it should be let discreetly alone.
Chicago Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

A physician says the best way to
avoid the grip, and the diseases that
resemble it, is to dress warmly and
keep the feet dry. The simplicity of
the advice does not impair its value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Down in the south, where free-trade
had its stanchest advocates, protection
has secured a strong foothold because
there are industries now there which
need protection. Free-trade is a the
DRY and will not stand the test of a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
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 institu-
ton and promising village
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Maine ship yards are crowded with
work to their full capacity. The boom
in islands is quickly followed by one
in American ships.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

One of the sanitary lessons Of 1898
is that science has not yet mastered
typhoid fever and grip, both prevent
able diseases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The presidents expansion march
through Georgia has ended the charge
that he had not made up his mind
about the Philippines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

In his speech on returning home Mr.,
Bryan said: Il had five months of
peace in the army and resigned in
order to take part in fight" He will
get all the war he wants in dealing
with democratic factions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The balance of trade in our favor
for 1898 will be considerably larger
than the cost Of the war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Mr.. Bryan can make another point
by advising senators not to oppose the
1OOC dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Within a year President Mckinley
has been east, west, north and south
without finding the enemy's country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The merits of the American pillow
are said to be dawning uDon the Rus
sian farmer. Our exports of grain are
a testimonial to our agricultural ma
chinery that cannot be disputed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Cuba is lucky to begin its new era
with Mckinley tariff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The Nicaragua canal would shorten
the journey of war-ship from the At
lantlc to the Pacific forty-siX days.
In both military and d commercial
sense the canal is INDISPENSABLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

practical application. = Wilmington
Dell News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The idea that the president was re-
served on the subject of expansion
has been dispelled. And his question
concerning the flag. "Who will haul
it down." remains unanswered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

In the last eleven months in Havana
the deaths numbered 9,4S0 and the
births 2,22S. The figures are another
proof of Weyler's efficiency in the
work for which he WAS selected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The United Science is liable to eX-
pand as long as there are American
soldiers and sailors and men of Dew
ey's type to lead them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

a millionaire who died in Boston a
few days ago directed in his will that
no one owing him less than $4,000 be
required to pay. 1t was an extensive
and unexpected Christmas gift.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29
VESPER.

A thriving agricultural village of several humid
red inha bitantS, ten miles northwest ofthe twin
cities located on the {. NJ. & st. P. and the NJ
& Sc. railroads. 1t has a creamery, saw and
planning mill and is surrounded by a fertile
farming country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

Several of the regiments that fought
at Santiago in July will be at the
Philippines in February. The inscrip-
tions on their flags will put girdle
round the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-29

The president has ordered imme-
diate relief supplies to be sent to
Havana. AS soon as the Americans
get to work the extraordinary NOR
tality in that city will decline.