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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-04
She RccnIied an In.tnnce.

''Mrs. Peddicord. said that lsdy's
husband. ''did you ever say anything
that you afterward regretted say ingS'
Certainly l said Yes once and
have been sorry for it ever since -
Detroit Free Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
RISE IN B. & M. STOCKS.

The advance of B. & NJ. to 1876 is at
tributed to a belief that in the near
future the dividend rate may be in
creased to z per cent. There has been a
decided change for the better in the
volume of traffic during the past few
months. All over the system mills and
factories are resuming operations or
increasing their output. Operatives
wages are being increased and this has
caused a genuine advent Of prosperity
in all the large manufacturing centres
on the system.
The heavy expenditures of the past
few years have probably reached their
height, although there are still several
Improvement projects afoot. The sum-
mer passenger traffic is rapidly in
creasing It would be an easy matter
for the B. & NJ. to show net earnings
far above the present. The company of
course, has in mind the ultimate alb
sorption Of its leased roads. although
nothing is being done at present in that
direction. Such absorption viii be more
easily accomplished if 3. & NJ. stock
is at a high level.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

giant, standing six feet two inches
in height, and weighing 1870 pounds.
William H. Hatch is a high jumper
of exceptional ability, and Of a quiet,
modest manner that makes him friends
wherever he is. He has cleared the
bar repeatedly at five feet six inches,
and. although he has no opportunity
for training, he can be always counted
upon to appear i'll good condition.
Besides these three men, there are
several others who give promise Of
doing well. In the sprints, Humphrey
will have as running mate James p.
Mccarthy, and they are without much
doubt the two fastest sprinters in town
today. James Cuddy, Frank J.. Maho-
ney and James Donavon are also show
ing good form in the dashes, SO that it
is unknown who the third Splinter will
be.
In the quarter, Noonan will probably
have entered with him John Manix,
who has heretofore been an unknown
quantity, but who is showing up well.
In the half. Patrick Conroy, an entire
ly new man, is taking to the course
like a dick to water. He improves
every day, and gives promise of being
with the leaders at the finish. Mat
thew J. Sullivan of the high school, a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
ARE ALL SPORTS.
Revival Of Interest in
Athletics at North
Brookfield.
COMING DUAL MEET.
Sketches of Some of the
Men Who VIII Contest
at Spencer.

North Brookfeld, May 7.-For the
first time in many years, great interest
is being manifested in athletic sports
and not an evening passes but a crowd
of young men can be found testing
their ability at running and jumping.
The great revival Of interest is due
mostly to the coming field day between
the Holy Rosary c. T. A. S. of Spencer
and the st. Joseph C. T. A. S. of this
town, which will take place at Myrick
Park, Spencer, Memorial day.
The best athletes of both towns are
included in the two societies, and the
meet win be practically a dual affair
between the two towns. At present it
is an impossibility to pick the winner
and present appearances indicate that
it will be hard, close contest and one
in which every athlete will put forth
his very best efforts to win points for
his society. North Brookfield expects
to win, so does Spencer, and the old
time rivalry between the towns is sure
to run rampant and lend interest to
the meet This afternoon the North
Brookfield athletes went to Oakland
Gardens, Brookfield, and put in good
afternoons work getting into shape
for the events. The local society is
somewhat handicapped, as the Spencer
boys have almost twice as large a
membership to select from, but what
material is at hand is considered good
and capable of capturing places in
their respective events.
On the North Brookfeld team are
three men whose athletic abilities are
well known to the Spencer boys and
who are counted on to do good work
this year. They are Thomas ]. Hum
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

er in North Grafton and Alexander Ma
Gill, 80, also of North Grafton, have APP
piled for naturalization papers. >
Milford has agreed to play ball with
the Grafton high school team on the
dates scheduled for the interscholastic
championship contests between the two
teams. The members of the former
team, when interviewed by a Spy re-
preventative, expressed themselves that
if Upton wanted to run the league, they
could, but Milford would withdraw.
They do not wonder at the local boys
righteous indignation over Upton at
titude ito just run things" and are
still more surprised to see the holiness
and fiuency of utter ignorance with which
they press their demands.
Rev. Benjamin r. ROBBIE today ten
dered to the congregation Of the West
church his long contemplated and ex-
pected resignation as pastor of the
church, to take effect August /. The
pastor and church fathers refuse to talk
of the matter, but it is surmised that
many of the truths of the Good book
have been presented in too forcible, ex-
pressiYe and truthful ways.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
CARRIAGES AND CARS.
How Compressed Air as Motive Power
Impressed Worcester Man.

A prominent Worcester man has
tested by actual experience the car
riages and street cars run by com
pressed air motors in New York.
On his way back from the Virginia
hot springs, William E. Rice stopped in
New York at the Waldorf-Astoria,
where he met Joseph H. Hoadley and
Henry w. King of the International Air
Power company, which has recently alb
sorbed the American Wheelock Engine
works of this city.
Mr.. Rice boarded the automobile car
riage at the hotel at 34th street and
rode to 104th street.
The party continued through the ave-
nues to Riverside drive, for a distance
of eight miles. On the return trip the
automobile was allowed to run at high
speed, making rs miles an hour with
ease. Everything was outstripped by
the automobile and such was the rapid
ity of travel that one of New York's
Finest warned the motorman not to
go so fast.
Mr.. Rice says the automobile is very
buoyant and easy. 1t glides as smooth
ly over the ground as over a way of
glass and not the slightest noise is made
Mr.. Rice also visited the power house,
where the air is compressed for the au-
tomobiles and the street cars. This is
situated at the north end of oath street.
The street car on which Mr.. Rice rode
! is in appearance like the ordinary cleo
trio car. And here, Mr.. Rice says,
comes in the great advantage of car
run by air over one operated by cleo
| tricity. The car run by compressed air
.fc y, fpc,Il
easily stand erect in a car without be-
| ing jostled in the least when the car is
started or when it stops.
| Mr.. Rice expressed himself as highly
! pleased with the wonderful progress
that has been made in compressed air
! processes in which the city of Wor-
! cester through it's inventors and engin-
GERS has displayed an important part.
The great difficulty in the problem of
the use of compressed air for motive
power, Mr.. Rice believes, is the ques-
tion of the wear and tear of the ma
chinery. Whether it would stand the
strain to which constant use would put
it, is still to be determined he thinks
Aside from this possible difficulty,
Mr.. Rice says without hesitation or
qualification, that compressed air Is the
best motive power he has ever seen.
The cars can be adapted to any track,
and the cost of operation, if wear and
tear of the machinery does not rise to
excessive figures, will be much less
When Mr.. Rice left New York the
Metropolitan Street Railway company
was operating several of it's air-pro-
PEELED cars over the 23d street line.
Drivers and motormen are now being
instructed in the use of air levers and
brakes, and thus far the cars have
been successfully operated without ac-
cident.
One of the characteristics of the cars,
as noticed by Mr.. Rice is that motor
men seem to have the most perfect con-
troll over the car. Within short time
the compressed air cars will be run re-
gularly, not only on the 18th and 29th
street lines, but as well upon West 23d
and East oath streets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

plucky little runner, is out for the half,
also, and will give a good account Of
himself. The next meeting of the joint
committee will be at North Brookfield,
Friday night, to choose officials and
make final arrangements for the meet.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

Martin Bergen, catcher of the Boston
Base Ball club, visited at his home here
today.
There was a special musical service at
the First Congregational church to-
night, the participants being Mrs. B.
Florence Reed, Miss Cora Fay, Harry
S. Lytle and E. A. Stone.
The fruit store of A. Cont was en-
tered some time early this morning,
perhaps about o'clock. The bur
glars succeeded in getting one dollar in
coppers and a few cigars. The money
drawer was left on the floor Entrance
was effected through a door in the Gel
lar that had been negligently left open.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
phrey, John N. Noonan and wiIliam

phrey, John NJ. Noonan and William
H. Hatch.
Humphrey has had more or less ex-
perience as Splinter and North
Brookfield expects him to be well near
the front in the 40. 100 and 220 yards
dashes. In practice he is running well
and the man who leads him to the tape
in the century run Will have to do a
fast piece OF running. Humphrey has
an ideal build for an athlete standing
six feet in height and weighing 1855
pounds. He is Is years Of age and has
been prominent for three years as a
runner foot ball and base ball player.
John NJ. Noonan, on whom North
Brookfield places reliance in the 40 and
$50 yard runs, came into prominence
as an athlete competing for the North
Brookheld high scnool at the annual
meeting Of the Worcester County South
Athletic association. He ran the 40
and $50 yard runs in fine form, captur-
ing second place IN both.
This was practically his first appear
ance. and he has improved much since
then. both in speed and endurance. If
Spencer has a man that can beat Moo
nan FOR half a mile. Myrick Park will
have a new record In this event Moo
nan is - years Of age, and in stature
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
THE SEASON OPENED.
Grafton Country Club Enter
tanned Guests-Rev. B.
A. Robbie RESIGNED.

Grafton, May 7.-Dr. C. w. Church
of MIlbury has reported a case of scar
let fever to the local board of health
at the house of G. o. Coffin.
The Grafton Country club opened
the season at it's club house on Brig
ham hill, Saturday, with the first of a
series of afternoon teas. Mrs. Charles
S. Barton and Mrs. Chetwood Smith re-
ceived and served the members of the
club The large number in attendance
played golf during the afternoon and
many of the scores were very creditab1e.
considering the early season.
Patient continuance in well doing, >"
was used as a topic by George Dupre in
leading the meeting of the b. Y. P. w.
this afternoon.
Several of the lady teachers in the
local public schools will give a hurdy-
gurdy dance in the town hall, Friday
evening
Saturday evening, at the home of
Mrs. c. c. Adams, 1873. Main street.
Worcester, the checker matches be-
tween Grafton and Worcester experts
were continued. The local contingent
Won Dy d margin u one game Inc re-
suit was; Kirby l, Elliott 1, drawn
/; Putnam-Costello. drawn 1; Fletcher
-Dennison. drawn 4; Newton, 2; Shea,
drawn 1. The contest win be renewed
here next Saturday evening.
A farce entitled "a friend in dis
guise," will be presented at the weekly
meeting of the grange. Wednesday ev-
ening, in which Fannie Stowe, Stella
Chaplin. J. E. Kerr. Flora Frost, Ida
Pratt. Ella Banister. Z. P. Goddard,
Henry Stockwel and Harris Stowe
take part.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

Avoid all drying inhalants and use that
which cleanses and heals the membrane.
Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy and
cures Catarrh easily and pleasantly. Cold
In the head Yanishes quickly. Price 50
cents at druggists.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and TO a great extent loss Of hearing. BY
the use of Ely's Cream Balm, dropping
Of mucus has ceased. voice and hearing
have greatly improved.-J. W. Davidson.
Attorney at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

Don't wait until you are sick before
trying Carter's Little Liver Pills. but get
vial at once. You can't take them with
Nnt hereft.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
Constipation

There are so many remedies offered fol
this complaint that We should be careful in
seiecting the right one. What you really
need is-not mere purgative which viii
require increased doses and finally cease act.
ing-but a well-seasoned medicine, which,
whileitcleanses, at 1.-THE same timestrengthens.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

At the morning service at st. Joseph's
church today, Rev. James P. Tuite read
a letter from Bishop Thomas d. Beaver,
relating to the recent law suit between
FIR Tuite and Lawyer Timothy How
ard, Bishop Beaver told FIR. Tuite in
the letter that he is perfectly satisfied
with the stand he took throughout the
difficulty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

address for the next three weeks will
be La Claire, Iowa, Ke0kuk, Iowa, and
st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. John Burns. landlady of Hotel
Burns. Merrill, and her son Charles.
proprietor Of the east side barber shop.
have been the guests of Mrs. Il. O'Day
the past week. This was their first
visit to the twin cities and they were
we'll pleased and fayorably impressed
with the places.
Miss Della Jones returned home the
past week from Milwaukee where she
attended the state fair in company
with her father. Mr.. Jones had
charge of an exhibit there for King
man X Co.. manufacturers of farm
machinery at Peoria. III. He is the
travelling representative for this COM
pany.
Mrs. Geo. L. Williams. Miss CalIafern
and Glenn II. Williams were pasSen-
gers out of the city on the SOuthbOund
Milwaukee train Monday noon. Mo
Their and daughter went to Chicago
for a visit Of three or four days. Glenn
went to Madison to resume his studies
at the University Law school and his
work as StenOgrapher in the office of
Attorney General Hicks. Miss Gala
fern will not return home with her
mother but will stop at Madison to
take course at the University.
E. J. Dean OF Waverly. Iowa. was a
social caller at this office Wednesday
morning. He has been spending the
summer in northern Wisconsin and
giving the Chicago Record the benefit
OF his observations in weekly letters.
He departed Wednesday noon for
CranmoOr to be the guest of ". H.
Fitch. While there he will inspect
the cranberry marshes, manner of
picking, boxing OF the crop and we
can probably expect an interesting
letter from him upon that industry in
the near future.
Harry E. Miller, who has been en-
gagged all summer as agent for the
Youths Encyclopedia in Jersey City,
New Jersey, came home Sunday morn
ing to visit with his parents for a
week. He will then go to Madison to
take up the study of lava five year
course, two years preparatory work
and three years regular. Mr.. Miller
intends to continue his engagement
with the book firm in the east during
summer vacations. Frank Ford and
". Curtis Green, both known here,
decided at the last moment to renew
their contract for year in the en-
plOy Of the same firm and they will
not attend Wisconsin university.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21
GOING AND COMING,

Henry HasbrOuck is down from the
north this week on his regular visit at
the old homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gross are in the
city this week paying their annual
visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Belle Laramie came home the
past week from Merrill where she had
made an extended visit with her sister.
Mrs. Polka.
Mrs. r. T. Doud, sister OF A. NJ.
Muir, and Mrs. Il. j. Willis of WinOna
are guests at the cosy Muir residence
on Milwaukee street this week.
J.B. Last, general passenger agent
OF the Green Bay railroad was in the
city Wednesday on business. This
Office acknowledges social call.
Misses Belle and Lettie Dixon of
Centralia have been spending a few
days the past week with their sister.
Mrs. J. w. Bird, in Stevens Point.
Mrs. J. c. Jacobson just returned
from a visit to her husband at Alexan-
dria, Ind. He is employed in the
construction of large paper mill
County Superintendent Otto J. Leu
and wife were visitors at the Normal
school in Stevens Point on Monday.
Mr.. Leu was formerly a student in
that institution.
Miss Leona Lambert of Wausau. a
guest at the t. J. Cooper residence in
Centralia last week. returned home
Friday. Miss Ella Kellner went with
her for a short visit.
Dan Hanrahan of Appleton, former
proprietor Of the saloon now conducted
by james Mccarthy, was in town over
Sunday. Mr.. Hanrahan is now on the
road buying hides for Chicago firm.
Miss. LOuella Fehley of Stevens
Point has taken her place as trimmer
at the Centralia millinery of Mrs. X.
NJ. karner and busy hands are now
putting up latest styles for the coming
opening.
Mrs. Jacob Searls Of Walker was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. F. w. Kruger.
on High street from Friday until
Tuesday noon. Mr.. SearlS has rented
the Mrs. E. X. Smith house and will
move his family therein at the close of
the cranberry season.
Edward J. Whitney left for La
Crosse Monday evening to join his IA
Their, Capt. Joseph Whitney, in the
last trip for the season with a fleet of
lumber down the Mississippi. Their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

An additional freight train viii be
run over the Green Bay & Western
railway hereafter between New Lon
don and Grand Rapids, beginning
Monday. Sept. %. 1t will leave New
London at a. H., reaching this city
about 1870 a. m.. bringing freight that
left Chicago at 1:20 the night pre-
yious. This addition to service viii
have tendency to place freight from
Chicago. Milwaukee and all points
south into our town twenty-fOur hours
quicker than heretofore. Increased
business together with an effort on
the part Of the railway company to
render perfect service demanded this
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

FOR SALE-tarm of $50 acres. three
miles northeast of Grand Rapids. One
hundred acres under cultivation. Rich
soil good pasture, large hay marsh,
ten room house. new stone cellar. large
barn and good water on property.
Buildings all in good order. Excellent
place for hustler with all modern ma
chinery necessary to work. Apply TO
or write Libbie +. Miller. Grand
Rapids. Wis. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

Miss Callie Gladys Kaufman of
Marquette, Mich. was married at six
o'clock Wednesday, Sept, 20, to Sa-
muel A. Morrison of Indianapolis, Ind.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. E. d. Daniels of La Porte, Ind.
Both parties to the match are wealthy
and of social prominence. The groom
is a banker in indianapolis, which will
be their future home. Mrs. Geo. Z.
HoskinsOn and Mrs. Z. Mackinn0n
of Centralia, were present at the
marriage ceremony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

Prof. Strassman departed Wednes-
day afternoon for Oshkosh where he
will remain few days then proceed
to Waupaca. While here he enjoyed a
good business and made many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

Clarke W. Jenkins Of this city has
been chosen as second assistant mama
ger Of the Normal School Press aSsO-
citation at Stevens Point. An inter
eSting publication is issued regularly
by the students at the Normal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

The city clerks minutes of proceed
ings at the last three meetings of the
common council will be found On page
eight of this issue. Important bust
ness was transacted. Read.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

\. B. Crawford, dentist, Grand
Rapids. Rooms 100 Center street.
Office hours, a. m. to y M: 1:15 p.
m to $50 p. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

y new covering Of paint, inside and
Ou+. has frightened the looks Of the
station and all buildings belonging to
the Green Bay & Western at this
point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

J. a. Cohen invites your attention
to his advertisement in this issue. If
low prices are any inducement to the
buyer Mr.. Cohen can suit you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

The Ladies' Aid society Of Unity
church Centralia will meet next We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. E. B..
ROSSier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

DR.. J. 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, 1899-09-21

DR.. r. II. Sweetman, Grand Rapids,
Wis. Office in f. L. Steib & Co.'S drug
store building. Telephone, Office No.
30. residence No. 147.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

The TOmahaWk-MrS H. L. Brooks,
who has been visiting friends at
Grand Rapids and Milwaukee returned
to the city this week. Mr.. and Mrs
Brooks Will reside at the Mitchell Ho-
tel this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

]. ". Zorn, a wholesale crockery
dealer in Milwaukee, has been a guest
of NJ. \. BOgOger this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

The Ladies' Aid society OF NJ. E.
church will meet next Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. A. G. Bennett.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

1t is reported that Frank Russell,
formerly of Junction City and we'll
known here, but now general manager
Of the Park Falls pulp and paper com
paDy, was assaulted by roughs at But.
ternut last week and in the struggle
his right ear was torn off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

Frank Stahl is in Green Bay today
enjoying the sights with the other
excursioniSts from Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

The Centralia Hardware company
have new inducements in their
announcement this week. Read it
over carefully and then call upon them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

Madison Journal-A smartly
lady met small urchin carrying a
birds nest with four eggs in it. not
long ago. YOU'RE a wicked boy" she
said. How could you rob that nest?
No doubt the poor mother is now
grieving for the loss of her eggs. ;"
"Oh, she don't care miss, " said the boy
edging away, "She is on your hat"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

At a meeting Of Grand Rapids
Lodge No. 81, /. O. 0. F., Tuesday
evening, Geo. p. Hambrecht was
elected and installed to the office Of
Noble Grand as successor to J. 4.
Cohen. resigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-21

For SALE-A chestnut mare weigh
ing 1,2O0 lbs about L years old in good
condition. VIII drive single or double.
Cheap for cash. Enquire at this office.