Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The secretary of war has recon-
mended Communication of the death
sentence imposed by court martha
upon soldiers in the Philippines con
victed of asSaulting native women, tC
| twenty years imprisonment. Among
the soldiers convicted is supposed to
be William Scarborough, who served
with the Stevens Point boys in the
| MarShtield company.
e. p. Arpin, president of the
business mems association, and Ernest
Oberbeck attended the directors
meeting of the Wisconsin Valley
| Advancement association in TOma
| hawk on Tuesday. In consequence
| the public meeting to have been hello
in Centralia that evening was no 60
as the gentlemen were not here tC
offer their reports.
A thoroughly up-to-date comedy
drama which is said to have nc
superior, presented by artists Of q
national reputation, and interSperSed
with Spccialties such as are seen in
the best metropolitan vaudeville
houses, and much more is promised at
the performance of "a Black Heifer, .
at Opera house on Wednesday Deem
Der 9th.
The order of Modern WOOdmen OF
America has rented the POmainville
hall in Centralia to be used as its
future meeting headquarters. They
have Sublet the rooms to the Royal
NeighbOrS and expect to Sublet to
other societies ALSO The transfer
from NatWick's hall will be made
January 1St.
Horse Owners. You cannot afford
to be without remedy to use fol
your horses in case of accident and fo1
collar and saddle gals, and sores of all
sorts. This remedy is to be found in
Coles Veterinary Carbolisalve which
will cure any abrasiOnS of the skin
whatever. Sold by John E. DAILY.
Amial Boetcher brought six skunk
hides to town Wednesday forenoon
which were sold here to drive away
diphtheria, as the Old sentiment runs.
These animals were killed by Mr..
BOetcher on his farm in Sigel during
two days of this week. Whew!
If your skin is too dry, and presents
a Scaly, wrinkled appearance, use
Coles Carbolisoap at night, followed
by good cold cream we'll rubbed in.
If the skin is too oily, presenting a
greasy appearance, use Coles CarbOli-
soap, without the application of cold
cream. Sold by John E. DAILY.
y. c. Bennett, writing to this Office
on Dec. 10 from Los Angeles. CalifOr-
MIA, says: I'VE are somewhat diSap-
pointed in this country. After three
years of drOuth they are now getting
rain. rain. rain..n' Mr.. and Mrs.
Bennett expect to stay in the vicinity
of Los Angeles for some time.
Mrs w. H. Carey was taken sud
denly i'll at her home in Centralia last
Saturday night and has been confined
all week with slight attack of intlam-
nation of the bowels. She was UP
for short time yesterday and we are
pleased to say is improving nicely at
present writing.
The second social dance party given
by the knights Of PythiaS took place
in their hall Tuesday evening Dec. 10,
and proved another enjoyable time for
those who were present. Twenty five
members have pledged their support
for series of six parties.
Skating has been excellent all week
Although the river is not frozen
across, good stretches extend out fol-
some distance from either bank. The
absence of snow has given our young
folks all opportunity to enjoy the
sport unhampered.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn, 101 South
| First avenue, mourn the loss of al
infant daughter that passed away
with diphtheria this week. The
deep sympathy of all friends is
extended to the Saddened parents.
1t starts the week right, and il
starts the year right-siXth annual
dance party of Centralia Fire Company
at Opera House. Grand Rapids
Monday evening, January l, 1900.
The NJ. A. Bogoger undertaking
rooms are being finished in oak anC
grain work this week by Ward Pulver
to change the former interior trim
mings of black and white paint.
Don't forget that you can dye al
kinds of tibers, COTTON, wool or silk al
| the same time. in the same veSse
with Putnam FadeleSS Dyes. Sold by
| f. L. Steib & Co.
DR.. D. A. Teller dentist. office ovel
! Wood County National bank, GRAND
Rapids, Wisconsin. viii be out O.
town every Monday and Tuesday.
1
1t is rumored that our resident anC
merchant, Edouard B. de NeverS
contemplateS moving back to hi
eastern home in the near future.
Furniture renewed and polished
efficient work in all lines of decorating
Ask for W. Suhr, Reiland block, "
stairs. 2w
Don't fail to examine the diamond.
in A. 2. Hirzy's window display, anC
ask for bargains, and we will make
you special price.
DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, offic,
and residence in de Grandpre building
No. Ill Center street. Telephone No
246.
If you want a ''BiSselr' carper
sweeper you can find it at Geo. W
Bakers
A large line Of art squares and rug
at Ge6. W. Bakers furniture store.