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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
WELL KNOWN IN TWIN CITIES.
|. S. Cohn Died at His WauSau Home Last
Friday Forenoon,

|. S. Cohn Died at His WauSau Home Last
Friday Forenoon.
From Wausau Central, June Il.
Leopold S. Cohn, one Of Wausau' S
most entcrpriSing and successful buSi-
ness men, died at his home at II
o'clock this Friday forenoon Of chronic
Brfght's disease of the kidneys, cauS-
ing acute dilatation Of the heart
Deceased had been aiIing for some
time, but his indiSpOSitiOn was not
thought to be serious. Last week
however, he returned from CranmoOr
where he and Mrs. COhn were to spend
the summer, and had since been con-
fined to his bed.
Leopold s. COhn was born in Prussia,
August -, 1913. He came to the
United States with his parents and
they settled at Berlin in 1856. In 1858
he moved to Milwaukee and after two
years went into the produce business
buying furs, wool, ETC., going as far
north rs Lake Superior. In 1869 he
engaged in the land and lumber busi-
ness on the Wisconsin river, his head
quarters being in Berlin. In 1872 he
was united in marriage with Miss
Idella Bick They moved from Berlin
to Milwaukee in 1876, where they lived
until October, 1877, when they came
to WauSau and have made this their
home ever since. Mr.. Cohn has had Il
prominent part in the development of
this section. He operated a mill north
of WauSau for time and did gen
eral land and lumber business. After
diSpOsing of this he became interested
in the local granite fields and did more
than any one else to develop the
QuarrieS at Heights. He was also
interested in a cranberry marsh at
CranmoOr, Wood county, and was
proprietor Of the famous Oak Lane
Mineral Springs at BearSs marsh. He
also owned considerable property in
Wausau, the Granite block being one
of his properties. Funeral
services were held at the late home on
Grant street at II o'clock Saturday
forenoon, conducted by Rev. Garechter
of Appleton. The body was escorted
to the 12:50 p. NJ, Northwestern
train by Forest Lodge f, and 4. NJ.
being a member of the Berlin lodge OF
that order and from there taken tC
| Milwaukee for interment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

War. Cne CT tile finest sent cut by the
i. Z. Bert publishing nouse. The
Offerings Of War, represented by Ed
gar Kellogg, were placed upon stacked
guns, while the Offerings Of Peace.
represented by Ruby ST. Amour, were
placed upon a beautiful white cross.
trimmed with Smilax and presented
a beautiful sight. The exercises OF
the evening were rendered by the older
members IL the school. assisted by
others, and consisted Of ouartetteS.
DUETS. solos. readings. Sc. They
were very much enjoyed.
The decorations were most elaborate
consisting Of flags and bunting. appr0-
Driately draped. Potted plants and cut
flowers i'll great profusion, altogether
having beautiful effect. Too much
credit cannot be given to the commit
tee in charge. and all who contributed
10 the splendid success Of both SER
vices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
PAT SMITH HELD.
Charged with Having Stolen a Cow at
Meehan.
stevens Point Journal:

Pat. Smith, the man who was az
rested at Grand Rapids some time ago
for stealing a COW from Milt. Munger
Of Meehan, had his preliminary exam
inatiOn in that city and was bound
over for trial in the circuit. An unu-
Sual circumstance connected with the
case is that the Wood county officials
should take upon themselves the task
Of prosecuting d criminal offense com
mitted in this county. Perhaps. how
ever, they have taken up Portage
C0unty'S burden in this respect. and if
so they are perfectly welcome to keep
right on III the way they have chosen.
probably cost the people Of this
county a couple Of hundred Of dollars.
Pat. Smith, above mentioned, was,
until lately, a resident Of Meehan.
He was caught on the outskirts of
Centralia with the stolen COW in his
possession. The complaint was sworn
to before a Centralia Justice Of the
peace. Thus it became necessary for
Wood county officials to have jUrisdic-
tiOn and that is the reason Sheriff
Vincent did not turn over to Portage
county officers. Smith was tried be-
fore Justice Gets on Monday and is
now in the jail Of Grand Rapids await
ing the October term of circuit court
and trying to get bail meanwhile.
Probably Pat felt that he could get
justice done in Wood county, when he
couldn't finG that commodity over in
Portage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Children s Dav.

Children's Day exercises were held
at the N. Z. church last Sunday. both
morning and evening. The church
was crowded at both services so that
some We unable 10 obtain seats.
The eEerci5-5 If the morning service
consisted Of aging and recitati0ps
by the children. and the presentation
OF the exercise entitled Peace and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Rucklen S Arnica SaLYa.

The best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands.
Corns, and all Skin Erup-
uons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price > cents per box. For sale bv
John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Trade with Cuba and Our New Possessions.

American producers are already find
inv an enlarged market in Cuba, Porto
Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. as
is shown by the figures of the Treasury
Bureau OF Statistics, which indicate
that the exports Of the fiscal year,
which ends with the present month
OF June, will show a larger expectation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

Dance at Grand Opera Hall Given by Local
Fire Department.

Large bill2- have been printed this
week annol ing a Fourth of July
ball in Opera House, Grand Rapids,
under auspices Of the Grand Rapids
fire department. Music will be fur
nished 10y Prof. Hirzy's popular
orchestra. and supper will be served at
fifty cents per couple in the Silber
building on Front street by ladies Of
Rebecca lodge Oar lircmen always
provide a fine dance entertainments
when they undertake such a party and
we are assured that they will not
allow their reputation to go unat-
tended this time, 50 prepare for q big
time at the coming Tuesday event.
Tickets for dance will cost $1.O0 per
couple, spectators in gallery % cents.
Don't forget the Fourth Of July ball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

Bad management keeps more people
in poor circumstances than any other
one cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead so that
when a favorable opportunity presents
itself he is ready to take advantage Of
it. A little forethought will also save
much expense and valuable time. \
prudent and careful man will keep a
bottle of Chamberlain'S Collie. Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy in the house.
the Shiftless fellow will wait until
necessity compels it and then ruin his
best horse going for a doctor and have
a big doctor bill to pay. besides: one
pays out p cents. the other is out a
hundred dollars and then wonders
why his neighbor is getting richer
while he is getting poorer. For sale
by f. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
REBEkAII.

Riverside Lodge, No. y, l. O. 0. +. Meets sec
ond and fourth Wednesdays of each month
in L. o. O. f. hall. Visitors are invited to
attend our meetings.
Mrs. ELLA MINNEHAN, n. G.
SARAH 7. CRAWFORD, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Wisconsin Central Line.
7. B. Scott Free P"bHC IbYGyV

CITY HALL, GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN,
HOURS-From $50 to and 6:3O to $50 p. m.
every day except Sunday; Saturday, s to u a.
m, 2;3O TO and $50 to S:3Op. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund money if
it fails TO cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. Is. Q. on each tablet. Fer sale
by F. L. Steib x Co, druggists. 9mar6m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
GRAND ARMY REPUBLIC,

Wood County Post, No. %. Meets every second
and fourth Wednesday evening of each
month in Post hall on Oak street
NJ. S. PRATT, Command r
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS,

Grand Rapids Lodge, No. 100. Meets every
Thursday evening in X. of Z. hall, Grand
Rapids. Visiting Knights most welcome.
ID. ID. CONWAY, {. G.
W. Il REEVES, X. of r. and S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
FRYE AND ACCEPTED MASONS-

Grand Rapids Lodge, No. 12S, Hold their
regular communications the first and
third Wednesdays of each month. Visiting
brethren are cordially invited to meet with
us. WM SCOTT, W. NJ.
4. B. BRuNDA = Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
wOODMEN OF THE WORLD,

Mondays of each month at Natwicks hall,
Ccntralia. JOS. BOGOGER, c.. c.
c. A. BooRMAN, Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
A. GAYNOR

Attorney at Law. viii practice in the several
courts of the state. All business attended to
promptly. OfCe in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
ORDER EASTERN STAR,

Rainbow Chapter. Meets on the first and third
Tuesday evenings of each month in Masonic
hall, Grand Rapids.
MRS. LILLIAN FoNTAINE, W. NJ.
Miss KATHERINE PARRISH, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
ODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA

Meets the second and fourth Thursday evenings
of each month in Natwicks hall, Ccntralla.
Visiting neighbors &re cordially invited to
attend. \. W. GITCHELL, Y. &.
II. GIESE, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
OfCcntralia and Grand Rapids. Meets second
Monday evening in each month ut rooms in
DAILY block, Centralia.
E. p. ARPIN, Pres.
{. f. KELLOGG, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

Grand Rapids Lodge, No. 81. Meets every
Tuesday evening. Visiting brethren are
cordially invited to meet with us.
J. A. COHEN, G..
A. b. CRAWFORD Secretary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

MAENNERCHOR SINGING SOCIETY.
Meets the first Sunday afternoon in each month
at , o'clock, ut their hall on Front street
near city building.
h. METZGER, President.
B. ToEPEL, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
I, w. COCHRAN,

Attorney at Law. Office over the Bank of Cen
tra2ia, Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

&. r. GOGGINS,
Attorney at Law. Office in Daily Bros brick
block, Centralia, WISCONSIN,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

Attorney at Law. Office in Gardner brick
block Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERs,

Court No. 496. Meets every first and third Friday
OF each month at their hall in the Spaford
block. Visiting brothers invited to attend.
WIN. H. CAREY, c. r.
JOHN f SCHNABEL, r. S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22

B. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-22
Increase Profits

Advertising reduces the per-
centage of selling cost and in
creaseS the business volume.
The times., 1899-09-24
A Clever Freshman.

1t is pleasing to note that in one haZing
case recently. one freshman had his wits
about him. The hazing habit is gradually
disappearing from all our colleges. and has
altogether vanished from many, principally
because the advent Of athletics gives youths
of overfowing energy something more i'm
portant to think about But when Hobart
College, Geneva, N. Y, opened not long
ago. freshman named McNish was select
cd for prey, and was accordingly visited
at two in the morning and ordered to get
Up and obey the commands of his visitors.
Much to their surprise the intruding sopho-
mores found that they could make no i'm
preston on him. He appeared to be in a
trance, or something. The students were
scared. They thought they had a case
OF apoplexy or heart disease on their hands,
and they did not wish 10 be called up be-
fore the faculty for letting a fellow being
die without medical assistance. So they
went post haste for that medical assistance
and for forty-five minutes physician sur
rounded by group of concerned students,
worked over that PROSTATE freshman. Stim-
ulants were forced between his teeth, and
a hypodermie injection made in his arm.
AT the end of this time McNish opened his
eyes and innocently yawned.
He had been playing opossum with all
the skill OF an accomplished amateur ac-
tor; and the sophomores took up a sub
scription 10 pay the doctor.
This suggests a bit-of advice which may
be offered at this season of the year TO
troubled freshmen. The best way to cir
cumyent force is by cunning. Let the vic
tim seek to turn the joke on his tormentors.
That will be a great deal better than try
ing to fight them. incidentally, this
method of defence works well in other
places besides college.
The times., 1899-09-24
Mr. LincoIn,s Hone.

Perhaps il is not generally known that
Abraham Lincoln found time. although
loaded down with the war responsibilities
OF his last months on earth. TO hunt up
place 70 which the American negro could
go, with a fair prospect of success and
happinessi In Central America he believed
that he had discovered exactly the proper
habitat for enterprising colored men, and
If he had lived, there is no doubt that
he would have pushed his colonization
project 10 q demonstration.
In the part OF the world 10 which we
refer there is a territory, rich in coal
and timber, with a fertile soil which will
produce al the tropical and subtropical
fruits. vegetables. and staples in profu-
sion. II includes two ideal harbors. is on
the highway OF the future world commerce.
and in every way is country attractive to
intelligeHt settlers. Mr.. Lincoln believed
thoroughly in its advantages and possibiii-
ties, and, before he died, had made con-
siderable progress in preparing the way for
6 large American negro colonization move
aent
What was possible in 1Ss4-5 is not less
50 now. As we have repeatedly stated,
no intelligent iust-minded American Is
capable Of coneeivIng OF an Afro-Americau
exodus, not strictly voluntary and obviously
for the benefit OF the emigrant. But if il
can be shown that It Is feasible for the
United States to provide a place where our
colorod citizens can erect q State OF their
own, under conditions promising health and
prosperity, a question is presented which
statesmanship and philanthropy should by
no means ignore.
No one is likely 10 suppose that the whole
negro population OF the United States will
ever leave IL. The desirability of such a
thing is as open TO question as its physical
possibility. Il is quite another matter TO
consider the advantages of a reasonably
nearby region IN which the enterprise and
ambition OF our coIored citizens could find
vent and opportunity for legitimate and
productive exercise.
Judging by what we hear from gentlemen
who are earnestly and humsnely interested
in the subject il is probable that some or
ganization VII be proposed within the next
few weeks 10 give effect to the wish and
purpose OF Abraham Lincoln. II means can
be found 70 accomplish what he dreamed
without at the same time opening the
doors for Spectators 10 walk through and
The times., 1899-09-24
THE SOURCE OF PETERS PENCE
The Pope"s Great Success as the
Maker of Fine Wines.
tFrom the Pail Mall Gazei


A very remarkable proposition has been
made to the Vatican, in which some ex-
ceedingly shrewd business men are con-
cerned, and also some high personages at
the papaI court. Readers of THE Pail
Mall Gazette" will perhaps, remember that
some years ago / announced that the Pope
was making a special wine from the vines
in the Vatican gardens which has a quality
all it's own, and is in high demand. partly
because of its really delicious flavor. and
partly because of the position OF its max
er. Leo XIII has now been approached for
the purpose of inducing him to exhibit this
wine at the Paris Exposition next year, eie-
gantly bottled, with labels showing pic
ture Of St Peters and the Vatican, and
setting forth that this is the famous Leo
nine wine of Leo XIII, in the twenty first
year of his reign. Besides this a company
would be formed with the privilege OF re-
producing this wine. which, If it did not
come from the Vatican gardens. would
practically be the same, half the proceeds
going to the company and half to Peters
Pence" Or II the Vatican did not wish
the trouble of locking after so vast con-
Germ the company would guarantee the
Holy See a yearly sum, about equal to the
present revenue from Peters Pence.
The Peters pence idea Is a subtle touch.
showing the finger of one who is yersed in
the affairs of the Holy See. and particular
ly in the susceptibilities OF Leo XIII. 1t
may not generally be known that the Pc
ter's Pence which at one time brought IN
great wealth to the Golfers of the church
in the year OF Leo's first jubilee S1 100000
was thus gathered in-has been declining
year by year, and that rapidly, much TO the
grief of the present Pnotin, who, though
economical to stinginess, never finds sufti-
cient funds for the projects, charitable and
political. of the church. But to the de-
spair of the promoters of the "Leonine
wine" scheme, who saw in il fortune for
themselves as well as riches for the
church, the Pope will not hear a word Of
it, and was. in fact. exceedingly indignant
What" he exclaimed. .go down to pos
terity as the wine merchant or the com
mercial Popei' I hope l know the dignity
of my position too we'll" 1t was pointed
out that Plus TX, for the good Of the
church, allowed, or at least winked at, the
selling of the straw on which he was sup
posed to lie as a poor prisoner, but all to
no purpose. Leo XIII said that he did not
wish to reflect upon the acts of his prede-
cessor, but must refuse any such business
for himself. fIE l3G
A few days later, while taking his accus-
toned walk in the gardens of the palace,
he wandered to the vineyard, and there
found his faithful gardener busy among the
vines. "Ah, Giovanni" he said, putting
his hand on the head of the kneeling SER
want, do you know that these vines are
worth millions. and that they say you and
are criminal in keeping them to our
selves?" and with a sad smile at the per-
picked face of the old man. he passed on
The times., 1899-09-24
The Latest Electrical Novelty.
(From the New York SUM-

tFTCm the New SUM-
A company has been formed under the laws OF
New Jersey to do business IN electric capsules.
According to the promoters of the enterprise. a
combination of chemicals has been invented to
be dissolved in the cell Of electric batteries This
new combination of chemicals is 50 powerful, ae-
cording to the company, that three-grain cap
sule of it, put into an ordinary battery cell, will
Weld enough electricity 10 run a lG-candle power
incandeseent light for one hour. 1t IS said that
the chemical can be sold as cheaply as calomel
1t is also said that the agent will not CON
s,Ime zinc in the battery as rapidly as the solu-
ton now in use.
The value of the chemical is kept secret The
members of the company say that there IS that
in the combination which makes successful anal
vsis impossible and that they will not therefore,
patent it. The capsules that to do all these
things contain a fine white powder. The company
savs that its capsules can be easily transported in
large or small quantities, and can be kept in
warehouses or country stores, for an indefinite
length Of time. The particular advantage to be
gained from its use. they say, viii be its APP
plioation to automobiles. The reeharging of stor-
age batteries viii be no longer necessary when a
battery can be started up al full strength by
merely dropping a capsule into it.
Every farmer, camper, yachtsman, aud house
holder can have his own electric light plant. The
capsules are not yet on the market. The stock
of the company that owns the secret, however, IS
The times., 1899-09-24
offs as a Missionary.

Under the present Administration all
things have 10 take seats in the rear OF
those occupied by political policy and
necessity. These considerations take the
place OF conscience with our governing
authorities. and for once 1t may be sur
missed that they are working for good In
fact we have more than a suspicion that
Otis is TO be offered up as q bleeding sacri-
fee to appesse indignation over his re-
ported Indifference to the sacredness of
churches and graveyards.
His answer to the Presidential enquiry
as 10 how much truth there was in charges
of desecration, looting. and things of that
sort in connection with the military occu-
patton Of churches and religious houses.
was not at all satisfactory to the Gov
ernment. and it is said that he has been
sharply admonished to try again The
truth appears to be that he has entangled
himself in the meshes OF a scandal which
VIII lead to his speedy removal. The facts
would not be likely to trouble the Admin
istration mind If they did not involve a
serious danger to the Republican party
IN the Ohio election. Everybody knows
that the Buckeye State contains q large.
influential, and intelligent Catholic popu-
lation. Letters from correspondents in
various Ohio localities assure US that the
exposures made concerning the action of
OTIS troops in disrespect OF altars, ceme-
teries, and converts in Luzon, have
created a feeling Of strong resentment
against the Administration, which can only
be appeased by the prompt recall of the
Governor General
Mr.. Mckinley viii probably unseat the
man at Manila within the next ten days.
although to do so Will be to incur the
enmity OF powerful influence in the party.
We think. however, that the action viii
come too late to save the day. There is
good authority for the statement that
dear Mr.. Dick considers Ohio as lost.
and, personally. is willing to concede the
election Of John R. Mclean as Governor by
3 round majority. But the cause viii not
be abandoned without struggle, and Otis
will. no doubt, be sacrificed. He has an
tagonized potential voting element That
would appear 10 settle IT.