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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
SELECTED THEIR GOWNS.

When the door of Johnson & Hill
Co.'S dry goods department, Centralia,
was opened by a clerk at 1890 o'clock
for Mrs. Jones entrance, she intended
to select simple gowns for her daugh-
tiers which could be worn at other
functions than the reception. Miss
Jones and Winifred, however, had
arrived at the store in advance Of
their mother, and already an atten-
tive clerk was displaying lovely,
shimmering dress fabrics, which
were greeted with expressions Of
rapture from the young ladies. Mrs.
Jones approved turquoise blue satin,
with chiffon, for Miss Jones, who is
of a blonde type, with brown hair,
gray eyes, and has Satiny white arms
and neck. For Winifred, Mrs. Jones
bought gown of white organdie. 1t
will be MADE simply, as Mrs. Jones is
one of the mothers who believes in
keeping her daughters as girls as long
as she can. Mrs. Jones also bought one
of LoOmer's steam moulded corSetS for
herself, several pairs of gloves and
some hose, and expressed herself we'll
pleased with Johnson & Hill Cos
elegant new stock of fall and winter
furs, cloaks, jackets and dress goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
from J. L. Clark's carriage works
Oshkosh.
JONES AND THE DRESS SUIT.

Mr. Jones had one more commission
to give before lunch, and that was for
a dress suit. He found exactly what
he desired at F. Wollmuth's custom
establishment, South Front street,
Centralia, and was satisfied that he
would make favorable impression
at the reception. Mr.. Wollmuth'S
line of Suitings, overcoatings and
trouserings and his prices were so
attractive, that Mr.. Jones arranged to
have Tom, Jr., leave his measure and
have the suit forwarded. Mr.. Woll-
muth can always furnish complete
line of suitings and overcoatings and
everything to be found in tirst-clasS
custom tailoring esta blishment. He
does repairing and pressing promptly
and satisfactorily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

yards are on Cranberry street. Centra-
Thomas jones new new house cs % as we'll as as
the sash, doors, blinds, ornamental
woodwork, interior finish, ETC., to
enter into it's construction. Every
thing is to be A /, and Gordon &
Kruger supply that grade. They are
fully equipped to furnish the materials
for large and artistic dwelling for a
small amount of money. Their en-
viable reputation for fair dealing
recommends them to the entire conf
dence Of Hon. Thomas Jones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
SWEETS 70 THE SWEET.

Miss Jones and Winifred made ar
rangements with G. W. Davis, 11C
North Front street, for their ices and
confections for the reception. They
disappointment. and samples OF
pistachio and vanilla ice cream, choco-
lateS and cocOanut bar candies were
eaten by the girls and pronounced
entirely satisfactory. They bought
for immediate consumption and to eat
on their trip east box Of Mr.. Davis
handmade chocolates, some put
candies and an assortment of taffieS.
G.. W Davis is prepared to meet all
demands for ice cream for weddings
parties, receptions, or families. His
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
HE Is AN EXPERT

Hon. Thomas Jones is d lover of &
good horse, and one of his hobbies is
the proper shoeing of horses. He
found man after his own heart when
he called on Charles A. Moser, the
expert hOrseshOer employed at B.
Metzger'S shop, on Baker street hill
Mr.. Moser has had many years eX.
perience in horSeshoeing, anC
thoroughly understands the proper
shoeing of horses. Mr.. Metzger manu-
factureS wagons and SleighS, does all
kinds of repairing and sells cutters,
and DolsOn & Sons make of carriages
with DolSOn'S Self-oiling aXleS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
stock Of fine fruits, including fancy
winter apples, was never better.
VIEW OF THE SUBURBS.

Mrs. Jones expressed desire to take
a drive and look at the twin cities
from the outside. Mr.. Jones tele,
phoned from the Witter Hotel to NJ
A. Bogoger's livery stable, on Vine
street near corner of Front, and fine
double carriage drawn by an elegant
span of bays and driven by a gentle
manly appearing man, was soon at the
hotel. The Jones family was driver
about the twin cities and then out or
the excellent country roads.
Mrs. Jones was pleased with the
twin cities and their surroundings
Mr.. Jones expressed surprise at the
very reasonable charge made by Mr.
BOgOger for the use of the carriage.
Mr.. BOgOger has an elegant line OF
new carriages for weddings, parties
receptions, drives or funerals. He has
two funeral cars. not surpassed in
good taste and elegance by the largest
cities. Telephone IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
JONES BUYS \ FINE CARRIAGE.

Anyone who knows the pleasure
there is in spinning along with a fine
turnout under the shady trees of the
Twin Cities, and on the fine country
roads, will commend Mr.. Jones for
looking about for the finest carriage
in the market. He went to the car.
riage repository of S. Preston, los
South Front street, Centralia. near
the Commercial hotel, and was sur
prised to get such an elegant carriage
at so'reason able price. He selected
one OF the finest carriages this enter.
prising, dealer had in stock. 1t was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
A Lima Mans Testimony.

| have obtained excellent results
from the use of Foley's Kidney Cure.
1t relieved my back-ache and severe
pain over the hips. 1t toned Up my
system and gave me new vim and
energy. | regard it as an honest and
reliable remedy for all Kidney diseases.
1t makes no false claims but does what
it says when given a fair trial. | GER
tainly recommend it. VIM. Finn. H
Elida Road, Lima, Ohio. John 4.
DAILY and Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
NEXT TO GOODNESS

Tom, Jr.. recommended Geo, Boyer's
new laundry, opposite the Commercial
House, Centralia, for family and in
dividual Washings. They will use
nothing at this laundry that will
injure the fabric, and their work will
be delivered promptly on time. They
make speciality of fine work, includ-
ing lace curtains, ladies' shirt waists
and collars and cuffs, and their charges
are moderate. Work called for and
delivered. >
Mr. Boyer has had II years success
full experience in laundry work and
has placed in his laundry the newest
and most improved machinery. Mr..
Boyer was former resident and will
be welcomed back to the twin cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
IT COUNTS.

Whether the familiar saying that
"clothes may make or mar the man, "
be true or not, there can be no ques-
tion as to the improving effects of a
modern hair cut or a clean shave.
The Hon. Jones and Tom, Jr., found
j. E. Brazeau'S shop, 800 North Front
street, opposite the First National
bank, the ideal place for hair cut and
shave. The furnishings of Brazeau'S
shop are all new and tirst-class, inclu-
ding the easiest of chairs, fine mirrors
and the sharpeSt of razors. Every
thing about the shop is kept scrupu-
lOuSly clean. For 32 years the Bra
zeauS have occupied this site as a
barber shop. j. E. Brazeau is a
worthy successor to his fathers skill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

themselves Of his ability by placing
him Oh the school board, clecting him
supervisor of his township, and send
ing him to the state legislature. Mr..
Jones is a graduate of the Michigan
Agricultural college, while Mrs. Jones
was educated at Olivet. They have
two daughters and one SOn-MiSs
Jones, Winifred and Tom, Jr. The
former are much given to music, a
taste inherited from their refined
mother.
1t is understood that by the death
of distant relative, who gained a
large fortune in Australia, the JoneseS
have come into a very tidy fortune
and mean to get all the good out of it
that money can secure.
The Hon. Thomas Jones has bought
desirable lots in Grand Rapids and let
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
HirZy supplies both Alaska crystal
and Australian brilliant lenses.
TOM IRIS SHOES.

Tom, Jr., had spent the forenoon
with much satisfaction to himself and
not without credit to his family. He
first made sure OF the new shoes sug-
gested by his father. Young Toms
tastes were for the substantial as we'll
as the ornamental. He selected pair
of the c. NJ. Henderson & Co.'S shoes at
$3.50. such as he had heretofore paid
$3.50 for and worn on Sundays only.
He bought them of Mrs. J. Hamm,
121-123 North Front street, with en-
trance also on Center street. His
attention was attracted to fine line OF
the celebrs ted Moore-Shafer ultra
ladies' shoes at $3.50 which he prom
ised to recommend to his mother and
sisters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
NSPECTS 4 MARKET.

Tom. Jr.. critically inspected \.
Reiland'S market from the outside.
Everything to be seen indicated clean
illness. Then he went inside. His
inspection here was satisfactory. too.
The plump yellow legged chickens.
tender looking steaks, well Drowned
hams, ETC., and the white-aproned,
cleanly-appearing men in charge con-
vinced Tom, Jr., that the family
could not C0 wrong in buying their
meats of \. Reiland. In about a
week Mr.. Reiland will be located in
his new brick block on North Front
street, across he street from his
present location.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
VISITS 4 RAKERY.

Although brought up on farm,
Tom, Jr., has we'll developed sweet
tooth, and next to visiting candy
shop he enjoys the privileges of a
bakery. He went into Herschleb'S
bakers, 200 North Front street, and
while slowing away nickel's worth
of jell roll inspected the stock. The
bread looked deliciously Drowned and
appetizing, the cakes were the acme
of housewives dream, and as Tom s
last mouthful of jell roll was put
where it would do him the most good,
he decided that H. A. Herschleb'S
bread and cakes were just what the
Jones family was looking for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
MRS. j. HAMM.

12l-123 North Front street, with store
entrance also on Center street, will
supply the carpets, rugs, curtains,
portierres and draperies for Thomas
Jones new house. But few carpets
will be used, as nearly all the floors
will be covered with the handsome
Dagestan, Smyrna and other rugs sold
by this firm. Mrs. Jones has selected
beautiful Renaissance and SaXony
Brussels lace and fish net ruffied cur
tains from Mrs. Hamm's beautiful
new fall and winter stock, and is es-
pecially well pleased with them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
DELIGHT OF WOMEN

Mrs. Thomas Jones is not hypercriti-
cal in the matter of dress, but every
thing she wears is selected with the
best of taste. An attractive millinery
display in the window of Miss A.
Schmidt & Co.'S store, in the Wood
County bank building, induced her to
STEP IN, as the hrm name M was familiar; t
half dozen pattern hats, and selected
a beautiful one of blue felt, with vel
vet and felt trimmings, steel orna-
ments and white paradise wings, a
white satin bow is caught at the side
with steel ornament. The hat has
the Alsatian effect. This is one of the
very latest creations in the millinery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
COULDN'T RESIST IT.

The Johnson & Hill Co.'S popular
sewing machine caught Mrs. Jones
eye in the window at their hardware
department, Centralia, and she went
in to examine them. The machine
was so great an improvement over hel
old one, and, it was SO moderate in
price, that Mrs. Jones could not with
stand the temptation to order a new
one of The Johnson & Hill Co. They
agreed to accept Mrs. Jones old ma
chine at fair price in exchange. This
machine catches attention of all the
ladies and is made specially for the
grim. 1t is named the johnson &
Hill Co."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

guaranteed to have everything needed
including the most desirable roses. as
we'll as many other rare flowers which
this greenhouse is 50 we'll prepared to
supply The stock of flowers displayed
at the greenhouse 100 North Milwau-
kee street, was a delight TO Miss
Jones. She bought and took with her
a large bunch Of fragrant roses and
carnations. Telephone 221.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
MRS. JONES VISITS 4 DENTIST.

Mrs. Jones sought DR.. D. A. Telfer's
dental office over the Wood County
National bank, and fora wonder found
the dentist at liberty. Mrs. James
Brown had an appointment with me
from 1l:30 to 1890" said DR.. Teller,
''but she sent note this morning say
ing she was too i'll to have the work
done. Therefore, can give you the
time" The filling took a little more
than half an hour Of DR.. Telfer's
skilled and rapid workmanship. AS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

the contract for building fine modern
twelve-rOOm cottage, to cost about
$500. The walls and floor of the bath
room will be covered with white tiles
and the floor of the vest ibule with
moSaics. Winifred and Tom, Jr., in
sisted that there should be bicycle
room and the architect readily evolved
one that will be used in many of his
future plans for modern homes.
On the completion of their new
house the JoneSes purpose giving a
reception, which undoubtedly will
prove notable society event.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
THE JONESES GO EAST.

The Hon. Thomas Jones and family
left Grand Rapids for Fulton county
n. Y, on the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul, at SOC Tuesday evening.
The family will return in about two
months, and some of Grand Rapids
best people have already decided to
give receptions in their honor. The
progress made in the construction of
Mr.. Jones' handsome house will be
watched with interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
A PERFECT PICTURE.

1t is a very desirable thing for a
family to have group picture taken
at regular intervals and oftener than
is usually done. Such a picture fire.
quently becomes cherished keepsake
beyond price. The girls had decided
that 0. p. Menzel was the artist to do
their work, and 2:30 O'Clock found the
family in the studio, 122 North Front
street. With the pleasure of possess
ing new bicycle shining in his face,
even Tom, Jr., managed to ''look
pleasant through what was to him a
trying ordeal. Mr.. Menzel pronounced
the negative fine one. Proofs were
to be forwarded, and the Joneses de-
parted from the studio we'll pleased
with having given their order to Mr.
Mcneil, and promising to sit for single
pictures on their return from the east.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
HON. THOMAS JONES
Will Come to Hustling Grand
Rapids to Reside.
Is A DESIRABLE ADDITION
To the City's Business and Social Circles,
Inherited Wealth.
HE WILL BUILD A HOUSE.
interesting GOSSIP Concerning the hon.
Jones Family.
IS A DESIRABLE ADDITION
HE WILL BUILD A HOUSE.
interesting GOSSIP Concerning the hon.
Jones Family.
Copyright, 1S98.189c, ty Geo. s. Scales.

TUUPy II5 IIIi Io9o-Io1' y VVV. . 0OtIIt5'I
The Hon. Thomas Jones, who is a
well-knoWn and successful stock raiser
and farmer, has sold his farm in Iowa
and will soon come to Grand Rapids
to reside in order to give his family
the benefit of the excellent social and
educational advantages for which this
city is noted. Mr. Jones has been
known in his community as a man
whose word is as good as bond, and
his fellow -tOWnSmen have ayailed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
JONES REMEMBERS THE CIGARS.

Landlord w. F. SanderSOn received
letter yesterday from Hon. Thomas
Jones, asking him to see d. E. Roberts,
III Maple street, Centralia, and en-
gage half a thousand "AtOriginal"
and "American STAR cigars for Mr.
Jones reception. He had tried these
favorite brands while at the Witter
Hotel and learned the makers name
He was sure they were all right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
Will Build Jones HOUSE.

A. f. Bllmeyer. the wen-known
contractor and builder. easily secured
the contract TO build Hon, Thomas
Jones elegant SS. 500 cottage. His
reputation for excellent. conscientious
work inSures Mr.. JOneSa satisfactory
job. The many fine public buildings
and residences erected by Mr.. Bill
meyer in the Twin Cities are enduring
monuments to his skill and ability.
Among few of his recent contracts
are two business blocks. a brick par
sonage, a $4,000 residence. besides
other public and private buildings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
WILL SUPPLY THE FLOWERS.

Miss Jones' ideas as to the quantity
of cut flowers, plants and other floral
embellishments for the reception
were very liberal. Her lady mother
she knew would be indulgent in this
respect. She wisely arranged to have
the rooms decorated under the super
vision Of w. L. Scott. he to supplythe
cut flowers, plants, etc. Mr.. Scott
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

art. A duplicate of this charming
hat can be seen in the show window
at Miss A. Schmidt & Co.'S. Mrs. Jones
was so well pleased with the stock
displayed, the low prices and the
courtesy shown her, that she volun-
teered to give Miss a. Schmidt & Co.
future orders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
GAVE JOHNSON & HILL cos DRUG DE.
PARTMENT A CALL

AS she. came to Johnson & Hill Co.'S
Drug department., Centralia, Mrs
Jones remembered that she wanted a
bottle of Czarina Carnation perfume,
and found it in Johnson & Hill Co.'S
fine line of perfumes. The girls pur-
chased a bottle of Mellocuti Cream for
the complexion. Tom, Jr., selected a
handsome brush and comb and
promised his mother to make trial
of getting his unruly locks into order.
The Hon. Tom took a bottle of rare
old California wine strictly for medici-
nal purposes, and Miss Jones bought a
bottle of Hills beef, iron and wine,
feeling the need of tonic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
MRS. JONES ORDERs.INvITATIONs.

Mrs. Jones ordered invitations for
the reception from THE REPORTER
job rooms. She thought 200 would be
sufficient. She was pleased with the
artistic samples shown her, and placed
her order with the date of the recep-
tion to be determined later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

Mrs. Jones paid for the work. DR..
Teller remarked that he would guar
antee that filling to remain. Mrs.
Jones said that the family would have
more work for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

WILL FURNISH JONES LUMBER.
Gordon & Kruger, whose office and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

CANVASS THE DAY.
The JoneSeS met at supper in the
dining room of the Witter and all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

Never cut the advertising eX-)
{penditure to a point that pre-}
vents the dissemination of news
(of store excellence to those whO}
}use what you have in stock orr
}who could be interested in the}
stock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

Lowest prices for the
very best work pos
sible. Call and see
our up-tO-date styles
of cards.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

In the days succeeding this conflict
Merritts command WIS in almost daily
collision with the forces of the enemy
down to April 10, when Lee surrender.
cd the remnant of his defeated army
Gen. Merritt was one of those present
at that memorable conference in Me.
Leans house which marked the prac.
teal end of the attempt to disrupt the
Union. He received the exceptional
honor OF Il brevet major generalshlp
United States army, for gallant and
meritorious service during the cam.
paign ending with the surrender of the
Army of Northern Virginia" This was
one Of the rare instances in which =
division commander was rewarded for
services during an entire campaign. At
the same time lie was appointed to a
major generalship of volunteers, with
rank from April l, 1865.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
Tagged and Forwarded.

''In charge of the conductor" chill
dren often travel on the cars, but ON u
recent trip the Cunard steamship Cam
pania carried ten boys and girls who
were taking long Journeys alone.
A girl of IA was going to her aunt in
Chicago; another, aged IL, to her step
father in North Dakota. A boy Of 10
and girl of 8 were consigned to two
small towns in Massachusetts. A
9-year-old boy was going to his aunt in
Chicago; an 11-year-old girl to her SIS
ter in Boston, and four children, rang
ing in age from to II, We're seeking
their father in Calumet, Mich.
1t was the largest party of unattend-
ed children that ever landed at New
York. All We're tagged with direc-
tons, asking those with whom they
came in contact to see that they were
sent on their way.
Counting the ocean voyage and the
long land Journeys, several of these lit
tie travellers covered more than 5000
miles-alone, except for the thoughtful
and kindly persons who may have no.
ticed and helped them.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
A Shining Mark.

A lady, grievously tormented with a
corn on her toe, was advised by one of
her friends to anoint it with phosphorus,
which in a weak moment she did, but
forgot to tell her husband before retir-
ing at night. 1t had just turned IL
when the husband awoke, and was star
tied to see something sparkling at the
foot of the bed.
He had never heard of a FREELY in the
locality, nor did he ever remember See
ing such terrible looking object as
the toe presented. Reaching carefully
ont of bed till he found one of his slip
pers he raised it high in the air and
brought it down with great force upon
the mysterious light.
A shrek and an avalanche Of bed
clothes, and all was over. When at last
he released himself from the bedclothes,
he discovered his wife groaning in q
corner Of the bedroom, but she had not
got that phosphorated corn.-London
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