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

DR.. Chas. Pomainville, dentist, office
over the J. \. Cohen store, Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Shortly after printing time last
Thursday, word reached our office that
Floyd Jenkins, son Of tOwnSman
Allen Jenkins, had accidentally
broken his leg above the ankle while
skating on the river. Last evening,
Elmer Boyer of Centralia, son of
Mr.. George Boyer and delivery
boy at the steam laundry, had the
same misfortune. He was scutfiing
with one of his young friends, both on
skates, Elmer fell with his limb under
him and the other boy tumbled on top.
A broken leg, few inches above the
ankle, was the result.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

1t is rumored that our resident and
merchant, Edouard B. de Nevers,
contemplates moving back to his
eastern home in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

DR.. D. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Will be out Of
town every Monday and Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Furniture renewed and polished,
efficient work in all lines of decorating.
Ask for W. Suhr, Reiland block. up
stairs. Wv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

A large line of art squares and rugs
at Ge6. W. Bakers furniture store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The Ladies Aid society of the Catho
lie church will meet next week will
Mrs. ChaS. Briere, SO High street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

If you want s'BisselI" carpet
sweeper you can find it at Geo. w.
Bakers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

DR.. Frank Pomainville, Grand
Rapids, Wis Office over COhen'S
store. Telephone 2l6, residence phone
80, in CentraIia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The order of Modern Woodmen Of
America has rented the POmainville
hall in Centralia to be used as it's
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.
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 martial
upon soldiers in the Philippines con-
yicted of assaulting native women, to
twenty years imprisonment. Among
the soldiers convicted is supposed to
be William Scarborough, who served
with the Stevens Point boys in the
MarShfield company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

DR.. J. ]. LooZe, Grand Rapids, office
and residence in de Grandpre building,
No. Ill Center street. Telephone No.
246
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Diphtheria is reported at the home
of Siebert Johnson in the First ward.
There are three children in the
family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Druggist VoSS was kept indoors last
Sabbath by short sick spell, but was
able to answer roll call for duty
Monday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

A thoroughly up-to-date comedy
drama which is said to have no
superior, presented by artists of a
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.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

For SALE OR RENT-A good ten
room house and barn with cellar and
two lots. Located two blocks from
Green Bay depot. For particulars
enquire of Aug. Steiner, Mauston, Wis.
or Frank Wuersch of Grand Rapids,
Wis. 3W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Fred Bunge is the assistant clerk in
the Wood block drug store for the
holidays, on duty after school hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The ladies aid society Of Unity
church, Centralia, will meet with Mrs.
Ernestine Fontaine Wednesday after
noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Invitations have been issued for a
dancing narty in the POmainville hall,
Centralia. tonight. Thursday, Dec. u.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

George LaBreche, recently ap-
pointed local agent for the MetropOli-
tan Life Insurance company of New
York, distributed calendars this week
with very pretty picture study
thereon The REPORTER was
remembered with a favor. George
works the district including twin
cities, NekoOSa and Biron. He says
he is doing finely for starter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Sixth Annual Ball by the Centralia
Fire Company, Grand Opera House,
January l. 1900. Big holiday function.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The 1900 at g. ". Davis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Get your Christmas photos at
fuckers studio, in time to have them
done properly and in the latest style
and cheap as the cheapest. New back
grounds, chairs and the very finest
cards on the market can be seen on
display by calling at fuckers. 106
Front street, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Tickets will be sold by the Green
Bay & Western railroad for the holt
days to all points within 200 miles of
this station at one fare and a third for
the round trip. Date of sales Dec. %,
"a, %, 30, 81 and January l, 1900,
limited to return to and including
January 2, 1900 A. D. Hill, Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Stevens Point Journal-A. c. Cary,
city, where he will take the Crotte
treatment for consumption. About
two years ago the young man, who is
about a years old. while at work in
Montana, had an attack Of typhoid
fever. He recovered from this but
returned to work too soon. The
result was that he took a severe cold,
which eventually developed into con-
sumption. He has been under the
treatment of physicians here without
beneficial results and has undertaken
this journey to New York for the
purpose Of taking the above named
treatment as the last hope Of prolong-
ing his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
SPRAY OF THE RAPIDS.

When Miss Lutte E. Stearns, state
librarian, was in Grand Rapids some
weeks ago, she visited Howe High
school and promised a prize book to
the pupil of the High school depart
ment that would write the best essay
concerning the invention Of the steam
safety valve. Supt. Hambrecht re-
ceived fine copy on Wednesday Of a
book entitled Famous Inventions, =
which book was from Miss StearnS for
William Teller. winner Of the prize.
The gift of honor was duly presented
to young Teller.
The State, Madison-The Milwaukee
Journal is having a lot of fun with
itself guessing at the import of con-
ference recently had between Mr.. La
Toilette and an old time friend of his,
who, the Journal says, is also friend
of Hon. Isaac Stephenson. Nobody
objects to the Journals thus amusing
itself. AS the Scotchman said of his
little wife's banging him with the
broom: 1T dinna hurt any one, and
it seems to do her power o gude.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

The new telephone necklace which
went into effect Wednesday morning
with the new call cards, was received
into one home in Centralia at least
with much misgiving. This necklace
is in form OF a red card, printed with
black letters that say: This means
you. Call by new numbers II you
want prompt and accurate service.
otherwise you may be disappointed" .
But the widowed lady widow this
week at least was too much fright
ened by the red card to read its lines,
and so she hurriedly rang up her
telephone neighbor Mrs. II. with the
question: Say, have they hung up
the scarlet fever sign in your house
yet?" One fact is certain the scarlet
fever signs attracted the attention
desired and thus assured prompt
service for prompt requests under the
new order Of things.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
Testing CornstaIk Pith.

The American consul general at St.
Petersburg gives this account of trial
of cornstalk pith made by the Russian
admiralty board on the proving grounds
at Peligon, near st. Petersburg:
ga cofferdam feet long, 6 feet deep
and feet broad was packed with blocks
of cellulose made from the pith of In
dian corn stalks. The material was sup
piled by an American corporation. A
inch solid shot was fred through the
dam, striking it about 90 inches from
the bottom. The shot passed clear
through both the iron walls and the
cellulose packing. Less than half a
pound of cellulose was carried out by
the projectile. The water compartment
of the dam was filled, giving pressure
of nearly five feet of water on the per-
forated surface. In just half an hour q
moist spot began to show on the outer
surface of the dam, but it was evident
the moisture had come along the bottom
of the packing and not along the path
of the shot. In four hours no water had
come through the shots path.
1.-THE experiment conclusively dem
onstrated that ship provided with a
cofferdam packed as was the one used
in the experiment could be perforated
five feet below the water line without
the least danger of the entrance of wa
for
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
VENOMOUS SNAKES.
The Poison Machinery of the Rep
tiles and How 1t Is Operated.

The Poison Machinery of the Rem
tiles and How 1t Is Operated.
Some years ago physician undertook
a series of expert ments on snakes with
a view 10 extracting sufficient amount
OF their venom to form a basis for in
vestigation, in order, if possible, to dis
cover some antidote. His laboratory is
curious and somewhat uncanny place
and one from which those with un-
steady nerves instinctively recOil.
The apparatus for extracting the
venom is most ingenious and yet a
very simply one. A bit of channels is
tied over the top of funnel which
leads to bottle. Everything is secured
very firmly. The snake is caught by the
back of the neck and placed close to
this chamois. He strikes his fangs
through it, when tiny jets of venom are
thrown from the fangs upon the glass
sides of the bottle, trickling thence into
the bottle. Again and again the snake
is made to strike. If necessary, other
snakes of the same species are used un-
til sufficient amount of the venom is
collected.
The relative deadly qualities of the
venom of snakes have also been the sub
ject of experiments. 1t appears that the
diamond back rattlesnake is the most
to be dreaded. The next in order is the
banded rattlesnake, followed by the
copperhead and the water moccasin or
cottOnmouth.
The poison machinery of the snake
consists of pair of needle pointed
fangs which, when the creature is at
rest, are folded back in the roof of the
mouth. When it becomes angry, these
fangs are thrown forward, and in the
act of striking tiny jet of poison is
thrown from each. The poison is thin,
yellow fluid which upon exposure de-
cOmposes very rapidly. Snake poison,
if kept from the air or dried, retains its
full force for many years.-New York
Ledger
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS,
Some Ancient Instances of insurance
Can BE Easily Found.

Some Ancient Instances of Insurance
Can Be Easily Found.
Probably the first recorded instance
Of insurance was one mentioned by
Livy. During the second Punic war the
contractors for delivering corn into
Spain stipulated that the government
should indemnify them against loss by
the enemy or tempest. Cicero, too, aft
er his victory in Cilicia, seems to have
obtained security against the loss of his
booty during its transit to Rome. These
instances, however, are not regarded as
true cases of insurance by many author
tiles, who assert that only after the re-
vival of commerce in the tenth century
did it come into vogue. If this be so,
the first mention of insurance is the
establishment in 1910 at Bruges at the
request of the inhabitants of cham Der
of assurance.
1.-The contract of reciprocal insurance
was known likewise in Portugal in the
fourteenth century, and in the fifteenth
(Sept. 10, l436) King Edward of Por-
tugal writes from Lisbon that the mer-
chant vessels of the English, which had
been chartered for the Tangier expedi-
ton, had not been insured owing to
the fault of their proprietors, while
those of the Portuguese, even of the
royal navy. were, " 1t is probable, how
ever, that insurance came into use IN
Italy early in the twelfth century and
was by the Lombards transplanted into
those countries with which they had
commercial dealings. To them. there
fore, the invention of insurance, as it is
now understood, is generally conceded
Exchange.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
ADVER1IS ING TIES
The Silver Service Fund.
Courier Journal

Mr.. James F. Buckner, Secretary OF
the Board of Trade, who has charge of
the fund for the purchase of tie battle
ship Kentucky silver service, said yes
terday that the amount had reached
$1,000. The greater part of this is now
in Mr.. Buckner's hands. A small
amount is yet to be collected from per
sons who have subscribed various sums
It is desired that all who have not yet
paid the amount of their subscriptions
will do so at their earliest convenience.
The s., 900 includes the net proceeds
from Terpsichore's Carnival, which was
given for the benefit of the silver strv-
ice
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
''The Farmers New Ledger.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Courier
Journal, Maysyille Bulletin, Cynthiana
Times, and a number of other papers are
having fun with the Paris merchants
! and professional men who went up
against Nhe Farmers New Ledger
ADVERTISING scheme. The Times very
5tly remarks
y "The local paper is the place for a
merchant to put his advertisement, and
the home printer is the one for mer-
: chants to go to for their job work The
Hhe home grocery is the place to go for
your groceries. The local dry goods
merchants will treat you better and
wait longer for their money"
The Georgetown Times tells of a
smooth stranger who spent a day-and
about three dollars-in Georgetown, and
solicited advertising to the amount of
thirty dollars cash, 70 go on a card to be
tackled up in the rooms at hotels These
cards are never read, and the Times
argues that people who stop over night
at the hotel do not come to small cities
to shop, and when they do want any
thing they ask the hotel clerk where to
bug. Money spent on these fake adver-
thing schemes is money thrown away.
Helms baked beans in tomato sauce.
F. b. MCDERMOTT.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
FOu1-Snne11ing
Catarrh.

Catarrh is one of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid of.
There is but one way to cure it.
The disease is in the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe-
cifc cures Catarrh permanently, for it is
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood.
Mr.. B. P. McAllister, of Harrodsburg,
KY, had Catarrh for years He writes:
az could see no improvement whatever,
though was constantly treated with spraYs
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
New Train Service.

Commencing Monday, December 9Th
che Frankfort & Cincinnati Railway
will make several important changes il
train service from Paris.
Train leaving Frankfort at $40 p. IN
will run through to Paris, arriving al
$40 o. M, making close connection fol
Kentucky Central points.
A new train will leave Paris at $40 p
M. and arrive at Frankfort at 7:1O D. III
The morning train arriving at $40 Am.
and leaving at $50 a. NJ. will remain al
heretofore.
All of these trains will be strictly
passenger trains, and hereafter freight
trains will not carry passengers.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
Sure Cure for Dandruff.

Fifty or more patrons Of Crawford
Bros, barber shop have lately used the
celebrate Coke cure for dauuruff
with gratifying results sure
cure and is recommended by score of
we'll known Parisians Persons who are
troubled with dandrnff s..ould get bot
tie of Coke from Crawford Bros. and try
it once.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
w. s. Anderson,

of Peck, P. O., Pike Co., o, Recommends
Wright's Celery Capsules.
To the Wright Medical Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Gents:-I have purchased box of Wright's
Celery Capsules from James 7. Blaser, drug
gist, Waverly, o., and used them for Stomach
Trouble and Constipation. was unable to
do anything for nearly two years. Used
three boxes of your Celery Capsules and they
have cured me. For the benefit OF others 81
afflicted wish to send this letter.
Very truly yours,
w. s. Al DEKSIM.
Sold by all druggists at SOC. and$ per box
Send address on postal to the Wright Med.
Co., Colum bus, o., for trial size, free.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
In the Museum.

"How many dollars week does the
fat lady get?" inquired tie tattooed
man.
"H'm!" shifted the snake charmer.
"She's English, you know, and gets
paid by the pound. +"
SIS that so?" put in the living skele-
ton. "Thank goodness, I'm not English.
I'd stand a slim chance. "-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
Her View of Evolution,

When the late Professor Henry Drum
mond was giving a course of lectures on
Evolution in the Lowell institute, he
overheard two women, evidently much
opposed to his views, discussing them.
One of them said. MARY. if what he
says is not true, we can stand it, but if
it is true we must hush it up"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20


and washes, and differ
ent tnhaling remedies
in fact, l could feel that
each winter l was worse
than the year previous.
IF in a lily 1t was
brought to my notice
that Catarrh was a blood
disease, and after think
ing over the matter, 1
saw 1t was unreasonable
to expect TO be cured by
remedies viii CHI only
reached the surface. /
then dQoidad m tru
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
The Eagle King of All Birds,

is noted for its keen sight, clear and
distinct vision. So are those persons
who use Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve
for weak eyes, styes. sore eyes of any
kind or granulated lids. Sold by all
dealers at % cents.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

The barber pole collars which are
being worn by many Young men in Cen
trail Kentucky were knocked out in a
curious way in Chicago just as they
were catching on. The manufacturers
OF white. collars made up 900 dozen of
colOred collars of very cons picuous pal
terms and gave them away TO cOlored
men for Obvious reasons.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

Walker Whitesidts, an exceedingly
clever young actor, made a very favor
abb. impression at the opera house Tues
day night in the romantic drama "The
Red Cockade." The attendance was
small.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

The Rev Griffith Davenport" b.
Jas A Herne, author of ''Shore Acres, y"
has made hit in Washington, where it
received it's initial production Monday
night.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
Lung Irritation

is the forFrunner to consumption DR..
Bells Pine Tar-HOnry will cure it. and
give such strength to the lungs that
congh or cold will not settle there.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

Eliza Proctor Otis, who made such a
fin impression mere several years ago III
the character of Nancy Skies. has flied II
petition in bankruptcy in New York.
Her liabilities are $3.50, 1891.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20
SClNTllI-ATIONS.
An Interesting tumble OF News And
Comment.

An Interesting tumble OF News And
Comment.
The bartleship silver service fund has
reached $500
The Fourth Kentucky will be muster
IA out at once.
The Richmond Fair Grounds have
been converted iuto stock pens.
VIM. Miller, "A negro, will be hung ON
February 3, at LaGrange, for criminal
assault.
It is expected that the Battleship Ken
lucky will be ready to go into commits
sion about July 81.
The President has decided upon Sher-
man, Dewey, Otis, DENNY and WOrces
ter for his Philippine Commission.
A Cincinnati woman has had color
ed man arrested because she thinks he il
hoodoo doctor and has her husband
under a spell.
The Harrisburg Trust Company,
which has a mort. age on The j. E. Pep
per Co., has asked the courts to appoint
receiver for the distillery.
The name of the Protestant Infrmary
at Lexington, has been changed to Good
Samaritan Hospital. Its cost for build
ings and grounds is $40,0 900.
! President Mckinley will appoint a
Kentucky man one of the commissioners
t the Paris Exposition, if the delegation
at Washington can agree upon the man.
Gov. Bradley has left Frankfort for a
vacation of zen days or two weeks, dur
ing which time Lieutenant Gov
ernor Worthington will preside at the
Executive Office.
Hon. j. Campbell Cantrill, Of Scott
county, has announced for the Legisla
tire. He was member of the last
House and was the author of the School
Census Bill. He is a son of Circuit
Judge Cantrill
The committee which has been con-
sidering the cases of Gen. Wheeler, of
Alabama; Col Colson, of Kentucky, land
Col. Campbell of Illinois, has unani-
mously agreed that the gentlemen haye
forfeited their seats in Congress by &C
cepting commissions in the army, and
will so report to the House. The menu
bers affected are disposed to accept the
finding of the committee.
The President has ordered a court mar
tial to try Commissary General Eagan
for abusive and violent language toward
Mai. Gen. Miles, commanding the army,
Secretary Alger has been directed to
form the court. Maj. Gen. Merritt is
mentioned as the probable officer. If
convicted the penalty is dismissal from
the army, subject only to the clemency
of the President.
SENATOR DEBOE has introduced a
joint resolution providing for the ap
pointment of congressional commission
to decide upon the ACCESSIBILITY Of es-
tablishing a National Soldiers Home at
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

Elegant line OF Pictures and Room
Mouldings
Send me yonr cid furniture TO be re
paired.
Your furniture moved by experienced
hands
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-20

1t is said that there is in Sonora a
tribe of Indians with yellow hair and
blue eyes.