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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Miss Louise Brown returned Tues
day noon to her studies at Hamlin
college, between ST. Paul and Mime
apoliS, Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Louis Bernier of MOSinee was down
to spend New Year at the old home
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Guy Stanton Ford visited among
friends in Grand Rapids four days
during the past week, returning to
Madison on Monday night Mr.. Ford
expects soon to attend college fra
ternity convention in Boston, when
he will incidentally make a short tour
of the east, stopping at New York
city, at Yale town, and at the home
of the Compton's in New Jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
WAR ENTHUSIASM COOLED.
Their Friends Gave Them Such
Wonderful Eareyve IL They De-
cided Not to Go.

In small Virginia own two ven
turesome young negroes, dazzled by
the war-glory talk of the enlister,
made him verbal promise to meet
him at the depot on certain day and
sign their papers and go away to the
camp which he represented. The day
came and huge crowd Of their people
went to the depot to see them off. The
two lads were the heroes Of the hour,
and bore thems elves with much swag-
gering jauntiness, until preacher
called The crowd to order that they
might all pray for their departing
brothers.
In that prayer he held out no hope
Of return, but resigned them wholly
to death and the Spanish bullets. ooh,
Lord, desc boysis been NIGH ty dancin' :.
banjo-piclin' young uns, but, oh, Lord,
when de shells is a-bustin' round 'em
sabe dey souls, even if dey bodies is
gwine down to de black pitt" The ex-
citable crowd caught the spirit of the
prayer, and began tt wall as if already
at death scene. Funeral hymns took
the place of jests as in solemn process
sion they fled past the two heroes and
mournfully babe them farewell for
ever, at the same time loading them
with messages to departed friends.
"Good-by, Jim, eff you does happen
to go to Heaben an you sees my man
Oar, jes' tell her howdy fer me-"
Farewell, Dick, farewell; we gwine
to miss you considerable when de pos
sums gifts fat; am when we's eatin'
watermillion we gwine wish we could
drap a leetle of de juice onto your
burnin' tongue way down yonder in
torment"
The ordeal was too severe for the
would-be sons of Mars. They wept as
loudly as anyone over their suppose
tious death and punishment, and gazed
longingly back the way they had just
come. Under the wailing admonitions
military honor lost it's charm; a sud-
den beauty budded about their cast
off hoe-handles and haloed their for
saken plows; and SO, confessing the
error of their recent choice of an oc-
cupation, they turned their backs on
the tented field, and went instead to
the cotton patch. The chagrined en-
listing officer, having no signed papers
to hold them, was forced to submit to
their latest decision.-Chicag Times
Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
When Mark Twain Felt embarrassed.

When Mark Twain Felt En-, barrassed.
When Mark Twain was first intro
duced to Gen. Grant the latter shook
hands in a perfunctory manner and
Immediately relapsed into his Gus
tomary attitude of reticenee. There
was an awkward pause; It grew long
er and longer as the humorist tried to
think of something bright to say.
Finally, as if in sheer desperation,
Twain looked up with an assumed air
Of great timidity, and said: ''AIr. Pres
ident, II feel a little bit embarrassed.
Do you?" The president could not
help smiling, and Mark took advantage
Of the chance the incident presented
to give place to others.
Ten years later, when statesman
and humorist met again, Gen. Grant,
with twinkle in his eye, said, before
Twain had the chance to utter a word:
ssMr. Clemens, I don't feel at all en-
barrassed. Do you? ''-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

E, B. Fritzsinger, the Centralia
dealer in real estate and insurance,
went to Babcock Monday evening on
business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

DR.. r. II. Sweetman, Grand Rapids,
Wis. Office in f. L. Steib & Co. IS drug
store building. Telephone, office No.
SO, residence No. 147.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

LosT-A pair of gold ribbed eye
glasses Thursday December 29th. Re
ward to the finder by leaving at this
office,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Frank Pomainville returned tt
Chicago and Rush Medical College
Monday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Miss GuSSie NoetZel has returned to
New London, to resume her duties as
teacher after spending the holidays at
her home in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
SMALL CHANGE.
Picked Up A'RambIing. Contribute When
Pass Your Way.

DR.. Frank r. Houston, dentist, late
Of Klondike experience, more recently
Of Wausau and always of Centralia,
has decided to go to Green Bay next
week where he will locate and open
dental parlOrS. Mr.. Houston will carry
with him the best wishes Of many
friends and the endorsement of all
our business men as frst-class gen.
tleman. Frank is competent dentist,
a graduate of Chicago College of
Dental Surgery, having held the
position Of demonstration in the oper-
ating department Of that institution
for some time. He is a practical
workman, has had Zeal Of experience
in his line. hence the REPORTER is
pleased to recommend him to the
good people Of Green Bay as a young
man of his word socially and profess
sionally. They will find in him also
a musician Of more than average
accomplishments.
Fire at Rudolph station Sunday
night burned the one story saloon
building OF Ferdinand Phillips to the
ground. Bar fixtures, card table and
all liquid refreshments therein were
also consumed. No insurance. Mr..
Phillips was away IN Fond du Lac
and the person having charge of the
place had closed up few hours before
for the night leaving only shoulder
fire in the stove. Flames broke out at
the rear of the saloon about II O'Clock.
1t is not known what started the
blaze, but it is said there was a hot
time in Rudolph for a few minutes
that night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

E. E. Ramsdell drove over to our
City from Sherry Wednesday afternoon
accompanied by Jas. w. Cameron of
Milwaukee. Mr. Cameron left for
Neenah this afternoon and E. E. drove
home this a. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Rev. F. S. Wheeler came to Grand
Rapids Monday evening from Apple
ton and has been visiting friends dur
ing the week while packing his per-
sonal effects for shipment from the
citV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society of the NJ. E. church will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. L. NJ.
Alexander in Port Edwards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Geo. w. Meade of Rockford, ILL.,.
has been guest at the J. D. WitteI
residence in our city this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Hundreds of young ladies and gen.
tlemen, who are now employed as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

In this issue of the REPORTER will
be found, under head of council pro-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
Don't
Get
Married!

To one store. There are bar
gains in the jewelers. trade at
the we'll known Hirzy establish
f11ent on Front street.
No Wife
Overlooks our Useful, economi-
cal articles in Gold and Sterling
silverware because they are sold
right.
Special
reduction on watches and rings
warranted. All kinds of re-
pairing promptly attended to.
| have
all kinds of jewelers. goods in
large and pleasing assortment,
and the best quality at lowest
prices.
-ANTON.HIRzY
200 North Front st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The Wood County REPORTER and
weekly Milwaukee Sentinel one year
for 81 so if paid in advance. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

A batch of new music to the amount
of $50, latest popular and up-to-date
selections for the dance hall, was
received by Prof. Anton Hirzy the
past week for his orchestra and the
members Of that organization have
since been hard at work in practice.
Prof. Hirzy is ready to give prices for
all kinds Of parties and can furnish
two pieces or dozen. His music is
pleasing the patrons of dances and
the REPORTER hears but one COM
ment-"Hirzy's' dance music is
O. k
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

BORN-To DR.. and Mrs. W. D.
Harvie, on Sunday night January 1,
ten pound daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Full moon on January Goth, the
first ''full'' of the new year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

DR.. J. G. Commit, dentist, office over
Centralia Drug store. Centralia. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burt of Rhine
lander are visiting at the old home
stead this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

A dance party in the Pomainyille
hall, Centralia, Tuesday evening was
attended by about twenty couples.
Prof. Hirzy's orchestra furnished
good music and the event was an in
formal, ENJOYABLE one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Rev. G. III. Branscombe, rector of
st. Johns Episcopal church, Contra
liza, is visiting in Chicago this week.
The ladies aid society of the NJ. E.
church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. James Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

DR.. 0. T. Hougen, NJ. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Mrs. Willis B. Raymond, who has
chargelof the I. B. Scott free public
library, went to Chip pewa Falls Tues
day noon in which city she will
attend session of the West Wiscon-
sin Library association held to-mor-
row. Mrs. Raymond is deeply inter-
ested in the subject of libraries and
modern methods of managing the
same with view to their maximum
usefulness. She devotes much time
to this work and is proving one of the
most efficient librarians our town
ever had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The Ladies Foreign, Missionary
Society met with Mrs. Garrison, Cen
tralia Tuesday afternoon of this week.
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: Mrs. W, E. Little
President, Mrs. F. Garrison, Mrs. Fl.
w. Lord Vice Presidents, Mrs. A. L.
Fontaine Secretary. A most interest
ing afternoon was passed at the
pleasant home of Mrs. Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Landry Bros, harness makers, and
L. Zimmerman, the shoemaker, are
now nicely located in their Joint store
building on Cranberry street, DAILY
block, Centralia. Moving off the
little side street where they used to
be is like coming to- town from the
farm and the above dealers are now in
touch with the people that buy. They
are highly pleased with the new
quarters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Miss Ellen Minahan, teacher in the
schools at Scofield, near Wausau, has
been visiting in Grand Rapids this
week. Miss Minahan has resigned
her position at Scofi9ld and will de-
vote five days per week hereafter at
Oshkosh Normal, passing Saturdays
and Sundays with her mother in Green
Bay. Miss Minahan makes this
change in response to the wishes of
her mother who is aged and in feeble
health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Carl Bandelin of Centralia went up
to Wausau Friday and on that even
ing assisted the Wausau orchestra in
producing sweet strains for the Elk's
ball, the swell affair of the season in
that city. Mr.. Bandelin says the
musical organization in the northern
town is of a superior kind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

There will be no service in StJohn's
church on Friday next epiphany nor
on Sunday at 7:15, on account of the
absence from town of Rev. c. II.
Branscombe. The other services will
be as usual. Morning prayer, 1890;
evening service, 7:30.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

W. e. Little, late deputy sheriff
under George II. Smith, has accepted
a position as freight and baggage man
at the Centralia station of the Mil
waukee road. Our former under-sher-
if is big man with ''little" name
and he has the muscular training of
a Sampson. The railway people al
ready realize they have the proper
gentleman in the right place for we
note that friend Little lifts the
freight cars over from one side of the
depot platform to the other to save
switching,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The union installation of officers in
the Masonic lodge room Wednesday
night by Rainbow Chapter No. 81,
Order of Eastern Star and Grand
Rapids Lodge No. 12S A. E. and A. NJ.
was largely attended considering the
extreme cold weather. After the in
stallation services were over, the
members and guests were seated to a
spread in the l. 0. O. f. lodge room
that was elaborate and delicious.
Many were present from outside the
cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Stephen D. Brazeau, home from
Baily's Harbor, Michigan, for the hol-
idays is quite sick at present with la
grippe. Stephen expected to return
to his school duties this afternoon
but will be Obliged to remain a week
longer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
Bogoger's Livery

Stables. Call and examine his
equipment. None finer in the city.
All orders will receive prompt at
tention. Careful driver furnished
when desired. Gentle horses for
ladies. Calls attended day or night.
Bear this in mind when in need of
a livery for business or pleasure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Miss Viola Garrison entertained a
few OF her young friends with games
Friday evening at the T. Garrison
residence, 226 Main street, Centrala.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Miss Lillian Smith has resigned her
position as teacher at CranmOor in
order to care for her mother who is
seriously i'll at her home in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
.eedings." detailed report of the

ceedings," a detailed report of the
joint committee on the matter of
consolidation. This report is submit
ted without recommendation to the
councils of Centralia and Grand Rap
ids respectively. Itshows the amount
of property owned by each city, bond
ed Indebtedness OF each, salaries of
two sets of officials, assessed valuation
of property, population, etc. The
figures should interest every citizen of
the twin cities. Compare them
carefully, sleep on them, work them
out with view to an intelligent
understanding Of the pending question
and then see to it that your aldermen
are urged to proper action in the
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The Ladies Aid Society of Unity
church held its tenth anniversary
meeting at the home Of Mrs. C. A.
Boorman as previously announced.
A carefully prepared literary and
musical program was carried out after
which nearly fifty persons were seated
and served with an elegant supper
fruit to ice cream included. This very
enjoyable session closed with duets
beautifully rendered by Mrs. T. A,
NimitS and Rev. T. S. Wheeler This
society will hold its annual election of
officers next Wednesday afternoon at
the residence Of Mrs. F. Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Misses Mamie and Nellie Kelly,
guests at the ID. D. Conway home in
Ceutralia. returned to Milwaukee
Monday afternoon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Mrs. NJ. Mccarthy will entertain a
company of her friends at whist in
the Centralia home this evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Chose of High
street were benefciaries in a very
happy gathering at their home Friday
evening. Seyenty-two friends sur
rounded them at their residence when
they least expected it, and made the
surprise complete by bringing SUBJ
stantial gifts, pretty lamp and
lounge. Mr.. and Mrs. Chose in turn
provided good things to eat for the
big crowd and gave them the freedom
of the house. Host and hostess will
long remember the good cheer distri-
buted and marks of esteem extended
to them with the closing hours Of the
old year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

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, 1899-01-05

Miss Maurine and Iona Johnson
entertained at the spacious home Of
n. Johnson, 713 South Front street.
Centralia, on Saturday evening.
About twenty Young people were
present. The early hours were given
to whist playing, five tables in use.
Refreshments were served just before
midnight and the old year was ushered
out with musical selections inter-
mingled with social converse and the
exchange of many Happy New Years.
Little 800 says he found happy COM
pany at the Johnson residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Grant Beardsley, the obliging right
hand man in the Mrs J. Hamm store,
is visiting his parents in Waupaca this
week,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

DR.. R. G. Flagg, President of Ripon
College will occupy the pulpit at the
Congregational church in this city
morning and evening January Sth. A
large attendance is requested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
NJ. A. Bogoger,

Telephone As. t10 Vine Street.
w. M. BIRCHAL Manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
bookkeepers and stenographers in the

bookkeepers and stenographers in the
best offices throughout the Northwest,
obtained their business education at
the Stevens Point Business College.
This school is now located in its new
rooms which are equipped with all
the Improvements such as steam heat,
good ventilation, new furniture, etc.
All students receive individual in
struction. Write for catalog to, W. E.
Allen, Prin. New College, Stevens
Point, Wis. 2w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Twin city students at Wisconsin
University returned to Madison Mon
day evening, accompanied by John
Gregg and Miss Victoria Fish, guests
at the Geo. L. Williams home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-13
POSTS 500 FOR MATCH.
King Willing and Anxious to Match Dlns'
dale With LawIer.

John F. Dinsdale is going around with
chip on his shoulder and he is en-
couraged in carrying it by his hacker,
George P. King. He is row looking for
a match with John ]. Lawler.
If the match can be arranged it will
be the biggest event in the boxing line
that ever took place between Worcester
men. Dinsdale has evidently determined
that career in the ring is cut out for
him and that such a following is the
only one open to him.
Lawler is resting quietly, making no
talk about boxing except to say that
he is out of the business for keeps.
There is hardly any doubt, however,
that Lawler would go in the ring again
at the solicitation of his friends, and he
will have many when his opponent is
Dinsdale.
Talk of a. match between these men
approached a warm stage yesterday,
It began at the Eyrie where Joe Fla
herty is boarding. Flaherty talked a
great deal yesterday concerning the
fight Lawler put up against Sweeney
and also concerning Dinsdale's ability
in the ring. He didn't know he was
talking to friends Of Lawler and was
promptly called. LAWYERS friends
didn't hesitate to express their opinion
that Lawler can whip Dinsdale as east
" as he did when he was training for
his battle with Sweeney when Dins-
dale acted as his sparring partner.
George P, King got riled a trif1e when
he heard Of the talk of LAWYERS friends
and wanted to make a match right
away. King thinks Dinsdale can whip
LaWler. He called at The Spy office
last evening to say he desires to make
a match. He has 800 posted with The
Spy for a match with Mike Sears. He
said last evening he will allow the Law
Ter men to cover that money to make
a match for $3.50 a side.