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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Alexander

through Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Alexander
and Mrs. T. J. Edwards. As arrange
mentS have been made with Rev.
Nimits of Grand Rapids for holding
services here every Monday evening
and we also have iourishing Sunday
School there will be no question but
that we will make good use of the
generous gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Stoddard and
daughters Liva and Della of Grand
Rapids took tea with Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. BraZeau on Tuesday and attended
the dedication ceremony in the
evening.
Chapped hands, cracked lips and
rOughneSS of the skin cured quickly
by Banner Salye. the most healing
ointment in the world. 25c. John E.
DAILY and Wood County Drug Co.
Rev. Groenfeldt of Centralia, pastor
of the Moravian church at that place.
held services at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chose a week ago Sunday. A
large crowd was in attendance.
VIM. Aucutt of Thorpe, Wis, d
| brother of our tOwnSman f. e.
| Aucutt, has moved his family here.
They are occupying part of one OF
S. Cleveland'S houses.
| Makes fat, blood, and muscles more
rapidly than any known remedy. Its
food for the blood, brain and nerves
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea is
John E. DAILY.
Carl Severtson, who has beer
making his home with Mr.. and Mrs
Chose during the past few weeks
departed Friday for his home il
La Crosse.
Mrs. Ole OleSon has been very
dangerously i'll but is now slightly
improved. Her friends trust she vii
soon recover.
E. Eichsteadt was up the line
several days the past week looking III
pulp wood for the company.
L. NJ. Alexander arrived Frida!
from Milwaukee to spend several days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
DOM PAUL.
BY Mrs. Fletcher Webster Jewell, Who Has
Resided Three Years in TransvaaI,

Resided Three Years in TransvaaI.
"Although | do not pretend to take
sides regarding the present conflict in
South Africa, do think that such
misrepresentation are unnecessary
and uncalled for. During my three
years residence at the TranSvaal |
became acquainted with President
and Mrs. Kruger and several members
of their family, and / must say that a
more delightful old couple than Dom
Paul and his wife | have seldom had
the pleasure of meeting. There is no
absurd OStentatiOn about them.
They are simplicity itself in their
dignitied cOurteouSneSS. and whoever
is the authority for the statement
that they are deficient in refinement
or that their house lacks appointments
cOnsonant with the dignity of their
position is either wilfully misrepresnt-
ing or absolutely ignorant Of the real
condition of affairs.
moreover | sincerely believe that
instead of rushing into war President
Kruger did all in his power to avert
war until he became convinced that
blOOdShed was inevitable"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The mission of these twenty-five
residents of our community is, then,
to draft new municipal paper, look
ing to the consolidation of the cities
of Centralia and Grand Rapids. that
will most nearly and perfectly meet
the requirements of all concerned.
And when this paper is completed and
its paragraphs agreed upon in every
detail, then will the whole be sub
mitted as an amendment to the
standing ordinance, in the way of a
substitute.
If all the business men above
mentioned take an active interest in
| this question and serve upon the
joint committee. their can be no
doubt of splendid results. The first
committee meeting will probably be
held tomorrow evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
An incipient wedding-sO to speak

An incipient wedding-sO to speak
has been frost bitten as 1T Were-a
stern and uncOmprOmiSing PARENT
having issued an ukaSe fOrbidding it.
1t is a rather unusual case as the party
enjOlned is the would be groom. Oh,
these krewel parents, Why will they
sit with a stern and unyielding visage
upon the rainbow tinted hopes Of
young love and squash them? Why will
they with hand of iron breathe the
wintry blast of their disapprOval upon
the tender clinging plant Of love? Oh
why doth they uncork an angry simeon
from their refrigerated hearts that
withers and ShrivelS up the hearts
fairest fruitiOns? Why. Oh why will
they tiendishly yank fond hearts from
Amaranthine bowers and rose StreWn
paths 'mOng gold lined clouds down
to the cold material earth with a
slckening and unSympathetic thud.
Why. Oh whyth-but our feelings
overcome US and we cannot say more.
John Matthews had the misfortune
to lose the end of his right index fin
ger and the two next fingers were
somewhat injured. We do not know
the exact manner in which the ACCT
dent occurred but it was while skid
ding logs.
Nit Maynard of Oshkosh, represent
ing Sprague Warner & Co. of Chicago,
made his first visit to our town in
three years. Mr.. Maynard is d
gentleman whom it is always a
pleasure to meet.
A ball is scheduled for Saturday
evening Dec. 80 at the new hall.
Disciples of Tupsichore are invited to
come and have a good time. Woodruff
orchestra will furnish the music,
John Nimm is having fun with a
felon. He nurses it as carefully and
watches it as closely as if he was
afraid it would get away from him.
The mill is again running with day
and night crews. Its CHEEKY and
musical hum is a great relief from
the quiet of the past few weeks.
John Murgatroyd and sons have
finished the plastering of the German
Lutheran church and it will soon be
ready for occupancy.
The late freezing weather has
enabled our lumbermen to make ice
roads and these are being daily
improved.
Fuel wood in great amount is now
being marketed. The little snow we
have making it possible to get it out
of the woods.
The John Arpin Lumber Co. shipped
car of lumbermen supplies to one of
their camps on the 500.
John Pospisiel drove over to his
farm in Sigel last Sunday. -
Martin Bever spent Sunday at his
home in Sherry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years Constant Use Without
Failure.

The first indication Of Group is
G0arSeneSs, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a sure
Sign Of the approach Of an attack. Fol-
lowing this hoarSeneSs is a peculiar
rough cough. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child
becomes hoarSe, or even after the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used IN many thou
sands of homes in this broad land and
never diSSapointS the anxious mothers.
We have yet to learn of a single in
stance in which it has not proved
cffectual. No other preparation can
show such record-twenty-tv years
constant. use without a failure. For
sale by Il. L. Steib and Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

+. b. Robinson, of Bingham
Sheboygan county Wis, who was
visiting NJ. L. Townsend in the town
of Saratoga, died Monday December
18th with consumption aged 43 years
His mother was here to accompany
the remains home where they will be
deposited in their last resting place.
HARPER Whiskey is rapidly becom
ing the national beverage. It's the
one thing all parties agree upon
Republicans, Democrats, POpuliStS
Even the ''knOw- nothing party knows
one thing; the merits of HARPER
Whiskey. Sold by Chas. Gouger
Grand Rapids, Wis.
The Modern Woodmen dance was
largely attended Saturday night in
Brooks Bros hall 81 numbers having
been sold. A fine time is reported
and the music excellent. In honor OF
the occasion the local band turned out
early in the evening and serenaded
the town.
Three young men from Hancock,
Wis. were in NekOOSa Tuesday doing
the town. They expected they could
accomplish it at a cost not to exceed
$1,000 but when they got through with
the marshal they contributed nearly
$1,000 apiece. Experience is Il great
teacher.
All the ball headed men in Nekoosa
are patronizing the lady barber in
South Nelloosa who applies Il hair
reStorer with persistency. The results
are not known.
Number ISq was successful in draw
ing the 80 10. bar of Maple City Soap
at Brooks Bros store. The pOSSeSSOl
Of that number is hereby notified TIC
claim property,
A Christmas tree will be the
attraction at the Congregational
church Christmas night for the
pleasure and delight of the young
people.
Frank Sweeney, Of Merrittsville,
was in the village a few days this
week. Frank has many warm friends
here who are always glad to see him
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cola are
rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter
born Friday. Mrs. John Wagner OF
Grand Rapids was in attendance.
Mrs. r. Scheibe has large beauti-
Iui DlOOllllS IllTISlllldS CACTUS UlldU II
pleasure to see. 1t is now nearly in
full bloom. Go in and see it.
Number 147 was the successful one
in drawing the 80 pound bar of Maple
City Soap on sale at VIM. Hooper's
grocery store.
\ daughter was born unto Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus. Detheir Sunday evening. AS
a consequence there is happy family
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Gotchey of
Butternut, Wis, are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. JOS. Lapine this week.
Miss Sue Beeston returned Tuesday
noon from Appleton where she haC
been for three days.
w. +. Kellogg, of Centralia was
down here Tuesday looking after his
business interests.
\ turkey ratle took place at Andrew
Iurtiuh's place Wednesday evening.
4. \. Carter, of Grand Rapids
spent the day Tuesday on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
To Cure La grippe IN "a Hours.

No remedy equals Warmers White
Wine of Tar Syrup for this terrible
and fatal disease. If taken thoroughly
and in time, it will cure case in "A
hours. and for the cough that follows
la grippe it never fails to give relief.
Price 25c and SOC. John E. DAILY,
drupOi ST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Wood County National Bank.

Notice is hereby given that the regu-
lar annual meeting of stockholders of
this association for the election of
directors for the ensuing year, will be
held at the office in the bank building
on the second Tuesday, being the 9th
day of January, 1900. FL. Wood,
Cashier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
kellogg. Nels Johnson, Gus. Nieman,
J. W. Cochran.

Mayor Wipperman called special
meeting of the Grand Rapids council
on Wednesday evening for the same
purposes as the meeting in Centralia.
4 like resolution for authority to
appoint a committee was presented
and adopted. The committee for
Grand Rapids includes Mayor Wiper
man. City Atty. Vaughan, Aldermen
Baker and Schroeder. Messrs. E. P.
Arpin, f. J. Wood, S. A. Spafford, E.
RoeniuS, J. A. Gaynor, Herman
BOetcher, /. A. Taylor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Society Elections,


Modern Woodmen of America, Wood
camp No. 1858, elected officers at the
Centralla hall last Thursday evening:
Y. C.-Will Palmer
W. A.-Robert G. Rowland
Banker-H. G.. Timm
Escort-M. G. Smart
Clerk-Gust Schumann
Watchman-F. BosSert
Sentry-John Margeson
Manager for years-A. W. Gitchell
Thursday in January, 1900, at the new
camp quarters in Pomainville hall.
This will probably be joint'initia-
ton with the Royal Neighbors.
Catholic Order of ForesterS. Court
No. 1876, met Friday evening Dec. Is.
Chief Ranger-Ray G. Love
Vice Chief Ranger-Dr. ]. c..
Commit.
Past Chief Ranger-W. H. Carey
r. Sec. E. Schnabel
F. Sec.-F. L. Steib
TreaSurer-N. Reiland
Medical Examiner-Dr. f. Pomain-
vile.
Trustees-Chas. Gouger, NJ. A.
BOgoger, George Grignon.
Installation on the first Friday Of
next month.
Woodmen of the World, Oak Camp
No. 10, elected officers in Natwick's
hall, Centralia Monday evening.
c. CT. Pillar
\. LA. II. KnutesOn
Clerk-C. A. Boorman
Banker-J. w. Natwick
EscOrt-AuguSt Stein
Watchman-Mike LemenSe
Sentry-Dwight Green
Managers years. Jos. Bogoger.
Installation will take place on the
second Tuesday in January, 1900.
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin,
Branch No. 104, met Tuesday evening
for annual election:
PreSident-Peter McCamley
Vice PreS.-N. Reiland
Rec. Sec.-Frank Stahl
Fin Sec.-John Steib
TreaSurer-David Lutz, Jr.
Sentinel-Nick Ernser
Trustee Moroz
Mr.. n. Reiland was chosen as dele
| gate to the state convention at La
| Crosse, to be held in July, 1900: John
Steib, ST., alternate delegate. install
lation of officers will be held on New
Year night, with j. A. GaynOr as
conductor.
Equitable Fraternal Union, No. 30
met Tuesday evening and named new
officers:
President-A. w. Gitchell
Vice Pres. Joseph BogOger
Past Pres.-Chas. F Kruger
TreaSurer-ChaS. T. Kruger
Walter Denis
AdviSory-Andrew King
Installation will be held in Nat
| wick'S hall, Centralia. Tuesday
evening Jan. Is. with an oyster supper.
Free and Accepted Masons, Grand
Rapids Lodge No. 12S, held it's regular
communication last evening and
named officials for the ensuing year:
w. ND. A. Teller
S. W.-Geo. P. Hambrecht
J. We. c.. Rossier
| Treas.-RObert Parrish
Sect. a. Taylor
TruStee-GeO. III. Smith
Installation second week in January,
special communication, date to be
announced later.
Grand Army of the Republic, Wood
County Post No. %, has elected
officers as follows:
COmmander-M. S. Pratt
Senior Vice.. A. Tenant
Junior Weed. e. Bailey
Officer of the DAY.. d. Gibson
QuartermaSter-D Kammeran
Officer of the Guard John Grignon
Chaplain-T. J. Cooper
SurgeOn-ThomaS r. Burr
Delegate-SilaS Payne: alternate,
Henry Pellersel
Trustee for 3 years.. d. Gibson.
Installation second Wednesday in
January, 1900, arrangements to be
made at next regular meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Paid Dear For His Leg,

B. ID. Blanton Of Thackerville. Tex,
in two years paid over 100000 to doc
tors to cure a running sore on his leg.
Then they wanted to cut it off, but he
cured it with one box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. Guaranteed cure for
Piles. % cts. a box. Sold by John E.
DAILY. Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
1t Hits The SPOT.

When suffering from severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore,
take a dose of Foley'S Honey and Tar,
when the soreness will be at once re-
lieved, a warm grateful feeling and
healing of the parts affected will be
experienced and you will say: "It
feels SO good. 1t hits the spot -
Guaranteed. John E. DAILY and Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Tuesday evening was a glorious
evening for us here in the dedication
of the new neat little chapel lately
completed from remodeling the old
school house. About $50 of the people
OF the village gathered to listen to
the dedication services. The NJ. E.
church choir were present and
rendered two anthems; Rev. B. E.
Ray of Nekoosa gave. a short address,
also L. NJ. Alexander and Rev. A.
Peterson. The Presiding Elder j. E.
Farmer closed the services with a fine
address. We are very fortunate here
in having chapel given free Of cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
NEkOOSA.

liz n village of eight 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
Lisbon to Tomahawk The NekooSa Paper com
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institu-
ton aud promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
C0nsUmnfion Cure

Warmers White Wine of Tar Syrup
the best cough re medy on earth. cures
ia cold in one day if taken in time. p
land 50 cts. John E. Daily, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
IN AND ABOUT ARPIN.

Is a burg of several hundred people all of whom
are employed by the Arpin Lumber Company
1t is located about Is miles from Grand Rapid
on the Marshtield and Southeastern Railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
PORT EDWARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of the twin cities of
Grand Rapids and Centralia. Ii has popula-
ton of about 500 people and favored with two
railroads. the c. II. & ST. T. and Marshfeld and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Co.'S
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
lust Saved His Life.

1t was a thrilling escape that Charles
Davis of Conversion, O., lately had
from frightfhl death. For two years
a severe lung trouble constantly grew
worse until it seemed he must die of
consumption. Then he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery and lately
wrote: 1T gave instant relief and
effected a permanent cure" Such
wonderful cures have for % years,
proven its power to cure all Throat,
Chest and Lung troubles Price SOC
and S1,00. Every bottl guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at John E. Days
Drug Store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

+. b. Robinson, of Bingham,
Sheboygan county Wis, who was
visiting NJ. L. Townsend in the town
of Saratoga, died Monday December
18th with consumption aged 43 years.
His mother was here to accompany
the remains home where they will be
deposited in their last resting place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

HAhFEh w H1Skty Is TdpIuIy DtCOII-
ing the national beverage. It's the
one thing all parties agree upon.
Republicans, Democrats, Populists.
Even the 'know-nothing' party knows
one thing; the merits of HARPER
Whiskey. Sold by Chas. Gouger,
Grand RAPIDS, Wis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-26

was not granted to congress to regulate
the number of pieces of coin. but TO regu-
late the weight and purity of these coins
only.
Money was coined by the government.
and the value and purity of the coin reg
ulated by congress from 1892 to 1873. with
out the exercise of or without congress
claiming the authority to exercise any
of these undelegated rights of the people
le is an important fact that after eighty
one years of established law upon the
constitutional powers conferred upon con-
gress, these reserved rights should be
claimed as a part of the power of con-
gress. Mr.. Webster said: Written con-
situations sanction and confirm great
principles. but the latter are prior in ex-
istence to the former
The right OF the people TO free and
unlimited coinage of silver is not a right
conferred by congress or by the consti-
tuition. Nor is IL any matter dependent
'on congress. 1t existed prior to the con-
stituTion and the right Of congress to
deprive the people of this power was not
granted 10 congress.
The Ufited States supreme court, u
5. vs.. Marigold. ninth Howard, said: To
coin money signifies the fabrication of
pieces nf coins. and such coins and pieces
are constitutional currency"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-26
-FOUR MEN, ARE KILLED
Collision On the Northern Pacific in
Montana.
MISTAKE OF OPERATOR
NINE HORSES WE'RE KILLED
OUTRIGHT.
A Substitute Telegraph Operator Let
Freight Pass-He Has Fled Into
the Hills and Has Not Been Heard
of since-Two Dead Tramps Un-
identified.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 25.-A special to
the Miner from Missouia, Mont, says:
By a wreck on the Northern Pacific
this morning about O'Clock, six miles
east of Bearmouth. four men were kill
ed and several injured. more or less
seriously.
The dead:
ENGINEER K B. RHEIM.
FIREMAN C. A DICKSON.
TWO TRAMPS, stealing a ride.
The injured:
Brakeman Wallace Mix, who was SER
iously scalded and bruised.
Engineer j. w. Bebee. and
Conductor L. A. Yake.
Other trainnen were injured, but not
seriously. The operator at Bonito al
lowed the freight train from the west
to pas, when it should have been held
on the siding. The train from the west
was a heavy one, in charge of Con-
at the throttleETAOI.,. onCMFWYMH
ductor Yake, with Engineer Rheim at
the throttle. The. westbound freight
was in charge of Conductor McEachen
and Engineer Besoee, and was a light
train a stock car containing seventeen
horses, and the caboose, making up
the train. Fireman Dickson and the
tramps were instantly killed Rheim
was fatally hurt and died this after
noon at the Northern Pacific hospital.
He was one of the Oldest engineers
on the road, and leaves a wife and four
children.
Brakeman Mix is son of Miles Mix,
prominent citizen of Missoula. He is
badly injured, and may not recover.
Conductor McEachen escaped with a
few light bruises. Engineer Bebee is
badly cut, but not seriously injured.
The cororer's inquest may reveal the
identity of the two tramps. The horse
car was smashed to splinters. and it is
inconceivable how any of them escaped,
but only nine were killed.
AS soon as the operator at Bonito
heard of the wreck he took to the hills
and has not been heard of. He was
a substitute. The wreck was not clear
ed away until late this evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-26
an EARTHQUAKE SHAKES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
San JacintO Almost Destroyed and Indians On Sa-
bOba Reservation Were Killed by Falling Walls.
Many Persons Rushed Wildly From Lodging Houses and
Hotels in the Early Morning at Hemt.-

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 25.-At AIS
o'clock this morning a severe earth
quake shock was felt over large por-
ton of southern California, the unduia-
tions lasting about twelve seconds. The
entire center of the shock appears to
have been at San Jacinto, a small town
in Riverside county. The business por-
ton of San Jacinto consists of two
blocks of two-story buildings, some of
which are built of brick. Ten or fif-
teen buildings were damaged, chimneys
being toppled over and walls cracked
and shaken The total damage at San
Jacinto and Hemit a small town near
by, is estimated at $780, 900.
The large tourist hotel at Henlit was
damaged, and the hospital at San ia
cinto also suffered The rear wall of
the Johnson block fell. The only loss
of life so far known was at the Sa-
boba Indian reservation, where six
squaws were killed by falling walls. A
number of Indians were seriously in
jured.
Other Towns Not Damaged.
The shock was heavy at Santa Ana,
Anaheim, San Bernardine, Riverside
and other places. but no particular
damage is reported except from San
Jacinto and Hermit.
In this city no damage was done, al
though the shock was particularly vio-
lent. The hotels here are we'll filed
with eastern tourists, and they were
in many instances terrified at the I'M
expected disturbances and rushed from
their rooms in fright.
Wild reports concerning the quake
soon spread like wild fire. and the tele-
graph and telephone wires between this
city and adjacent towns were kept busy
handling inquiring messages. 1t was
reported that several lives were lost
In the collapse of the hotel at Hemit;
another rumor to the effect that six
Indians had been killed at the same
place. but fortunately there was no
truth in these rumors of the loss of
life
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-26
AMERICANS AT MODDER RIVER.
Two Brothers of a Minneapolis Min
lister With General Methuen

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. ga dis
patch from London was received this
morning by Rev. c. F. Davis, pastor Of
the Bloomington Avenue NJ. f. church,
stating that two of his brothers wera
with General Methuen's forces and were
in the thick of the fight at Modder
river
No "details were given except that the
dispatch indicates that the worst is to
be feared as it emphasizes the fact
that the naval brigade, of which the
two brothers were members, suffered
terribly in the battle. Mr.. Davis stated
that the information had aroused the
worst fears for the safety of his broth
ers, as he had not known before today
that they were with that division of
the naval brigade engaged at Modder
river The only detail added to the
message is that the long march of
General Methuen before the battle
caused great suffering among the men
and was one of the most severe marches
in the recent history of the British
army.