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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

STATE OF WISCONSIN-County Court fol
Wood COunty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county at the courthouse in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on the first Tuesday
being the 5th day of September, A. D. 1899, al
10 o clock in the forenoon OF said day, the fol
lowing matter will be heard and considered.
The petition and application of John J. Hicks
to determine the descent of certain lands and
real estate situated IN the County of Wood and
State of Wisconsin and described in said petit
ton and heretofore owned by Andrew Hicks
late of the County of New Port, State of Rhode
Island, deceased,
Dated the 18th day of July, A . D. 1899
By The Court,
JOHN A GAYNOR,
FRUIT L GORDON, County Judge.
Attorneys for Petitioner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

CLAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, Wis
July II, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before Clerk OF
the Circuit Court at Mauston, Wis. on August
%, 1899, viz: Winthrop A. Rollins, who made
II. E. No. 6,9l2, for the SWL of Section 23
Township 20 \, Range east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz:
J. D. Hening, Arthur Wells, c. c. Nelson, P
s. Briggs all of Armenia, Wis.
EDGAR T. WHEELoCk,
July2Tw6 Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Notice of Hearing.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, -.
COUNTY OF WOOD.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the County Court, to DE held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city of
Grand Rapids in said county, on the 18th day of
August, A. ID. 1899, the following matter will be
heard and considered
The application of William Hooper to admit
to probate the last will and testament of William
Quinn, late of the town of Port Edwards, Wood
county, Wisconsin, deceased.
JOHN A. GAYNOR
4wk County Judge OF Wood Comfy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Would Have Cost Him His Life,

| have been using Foley's Kidney
Cure and take great pleasure in stat
ing it gave permanent cure of kidney
disease which certainly would have
cost me my life. / recommend it to
any one afflicted with kidney trouble.
OSCAR BOWMAN. Lebanon, Ky.
John E. DAILY and Wood County Drug
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Wood County Drug Go.
Ii. HI VOSS, Mgr.
| Wcod Block. Grand Rapids, Wis.
Was It a Miracle 2

The marvellous cure of Mrs. Rena
j. Stout of consumption has created
intense excitement in Cammack, Ind. =
writes Marion Stuart. a leading drug
gist of Muncie, Ind. She only weighed
so pounds when her doctor in York
town said she must soon die. Then
she began to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and gained 81 pounds in weight
and was completely cured" 1t has
cured thousands of hopeless cases, and
is positively guaranteed TO cure all
Chest and Lung diseases.
SOC and S1.00 Trial bottles free at
John E. Days drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
The Annette of a Goat

ISenvied by all whose Stomach and
Liver are out Of order. But such
should know that DR.. Kings New Life
Pills give a splendid appetite, sound
digestion and a regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great
energy. Only 25c at John E. Days
drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

with a population Of 100000 Hol-
land successfully conducts colonies
containing over 33, 900, 600 inhabitants
If we should cast the Philippines
adrift the rush for them in Europe
would be general
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Notice to TaxDavers,

Notice is hereby given that on the
3lSt day of July and the Bird day OF
1899, the assessment roll for
the city of Grand Rapids for the year
1899 will be open for examination by
the taxable inhabitants of said city at
the city clerks office in the city hall in
said city.
Dated July -, 1899.
NJ. W. MOSHER.
CitV Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

At a fire in Milwaukee on Tuesday
afternoon, forty hremen fell with a
burning roof, and all were injured,
some Of them seriously. One was
killed by the falling walls. The escape
from death Of the entire number
seemed almost miraculous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

The colonel Of the Oregon regiment
Just returned from Manila is confident
that the revolt will be put down dur
ing the next dry season. He knows
from observation that the work is
already we'll advanced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
-H1H4-&-eT

Soldiers leaving Manila complain of
the heat, and on reaching San Fran
cisco call for Oyercoats. Uncle Sam
can suit any taste in climate even in
july.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
-GzSs-c-s e

Dewey says that he had hoped on
reaching the Mediterranean to hear of
the end of the war by the acceptance
of the terms offered the Filipinos.
This view of the outlook is in strong
contrast with the pessimistic utter
anceS that have taken a fresh start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Il Saved His Leg,

p. j. Danforth of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with a frightful
running sore on his leg: but writes
that Bucklen'S Arnica Salvc wholly
cured it in five days For Ulcers,
Wounds. Piles it's the best salye in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
p cts. Sold by John E. DAILY, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Wall Paper,
Shades,
Paints and Oils.

We court comparison in stock, prices,
etc. Examine our statements whether
you buy or not. One thing. bear in
mind, that for JULY we will be in it in
Wall Paper and Window Shades if
styles and prices count.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

Most of the gold mined in the
Klondike comes direct to the minis Of
the United States. AS far as that is
concerned, Canadians themselves
grayitate in the same direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
'~CLSF--

The Eighth Missouri district will
have chance at the special election
next month to notify Aguinaldo that
it is not in revolt against the govern
ment, as he says is the case in several
states.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

To be shot with a gun wad or toy
pistol powder on the Fourth is appar-
emily more deadly than to be perfor-
ated with a MauSer bullet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

Bank clearanccS in the United States
last week showed gain of 81 per cent
over the Same week year ago. Of 102
per cent over the corresponding week
in 1896, of 80 per cent over 1894 and of
20 per cent over 1892. The prosperity
Of 1859 stands any test that can be ap-
piled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

Another estimate of the Fourth Of
July casualties is 80 killed, 1862 seri-
ously wounded and 5000 slightly in
jured. The theory that Americans
need more holidays will bear further
examination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

Gen. Warner, the silyerite, remarks
that the increased production of gold
has made the silver question less ur-
gent. The vote of 1896 had the same
effect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Thursday, July p, 1899,

Secretary Of War Russell A. Alger
of Michigan has rendered his resigna-
tion to the president, to take effect
August l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
$3.50 l1rx

y grape-growing association in a
central county Of Alabama IS shipping
grapes to the North from Il vineyard
Of 400 acres. The vines are three
years old and bearing handsomely.
Alabama is learning that other pro-
ducts than cotton are worth looking
after.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

Much of the clamOr heard just now
is intended to stop recruiting. But
the new regiments will be full in Il
short time just the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
PORT EDWARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of the twin cities OF
Grand Rapids and Centralia. 1t has popula-
ton of about 500 people and favored with two
railroads, the c. NJ. & s.. p and Narshfeld and
Southeastern The John Edwards Mfg. Co.'S
Pulp Il Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Z. 4 K. <. .PE]I,0D!E1.D!

You know, or ought to know. our
goods. They are guaranteed. In
Wall Paper, we have decided that for
July We will explode all previous
records. We have exploded the false
claims Of would be competitors, and
to demonstrate the truth of our as
Sertions, we only ask you to call, get
prices and compare our
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER
A. [. FONTAiEE, Editor and Proprietor

Entered at the Post Office at Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, as second class mail matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

For SALE-One second hand top
buggy, one saddle. Enquire at this
office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
The People Appreciate
A Good Thing when They See 1t.

When we make special inducements
in our lines of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Shoes, Ladies and Gents Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Tinware, Glassware,
Crockery, Notions, Etc, at such low
price that any shrewd buyer can not
restrain from buying them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
We Mark Them Low
To Sell Them Quick!

and the shrcwd buyer takes advantage
of the same. Please call and look
over our stock. We have a good
many bargains left. No question
about your being pleased with our
goods and prices. For anything in
the above line, at low prices, go to
THE STORE THAT ID ALWAYS BUSY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
Notice of Final Proof.

FRUIT i GORDON,
Attorneys for Petitioner
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
BON TON BAKERY.
l.. II. Huth, Prop'r.

For purity and quality OF goods no
establishment Of this kind in this sec
tion OF the state can excel the superior
products of Mr.. l.. Il. Huth, proprietor
OF the Bon Ton Bakery on Main street.
and it is seldom that such an excellent
opportunity is given to procure whole
some and fresh bread stuff. The store
Is commodious, neat and inviting and
his bake house is ample and complete
in all Its appointments. Several com
petent assistants are employed and a
first class assortment is kept on hand,
including besides his delicious bread
rolls, buns, etc, fresh daily plain and
fancy cakes of all kinds, pies, pastry and
choice confections, etc, and here can
be had the choicest oysters ever brought
to this city and always fresh and sold at
the very lowest prices. The products
from this bakery are supplied every
morning in the most prompt and reli-
able manner while parties, balls, pic
MICS, etc., are catered to in flrst-class
style at reasonable rates, and altogether
the establishment conducted by Mr..
Huth enjoys a very fine town and coun-
try trade which is fast increasing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
SEELEY. ALEXANDER & co.
Main Street.

One OF the most excellent features in
our industrial life is the superiority OF its
banking institutions, which are render
ed necessary because Of the volume and
Importance Of It's commercial and man
ufacturing interests. Prominent among
these, and one whose wise and conserva-
tive management has carried II success
fully through the worst financial panics,
Is this banking institution The men
comprising this banking institution are
our representative and wealthy citizens.
A liberal but careful banking business
is done deposits are received subject to
payment on demand. drafts are issued
on all the leading European and Amer
lean cities, exchange l. bought and sold
and collections are made on all available
points. The accounts of lumbermen,
merchants, professional men, farmers,
mechanics and individuals are solicited.
The marked ability, unimpeachable in
tegrity aud broad and liberal ideas, as
evidenced In the management OF this
bank. combined with its resources and
the added responsibility of its stock
holders, are the public's safeguard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
G. j. CORWIN.

Artistic Photographer--W Main Street.
This skilled Photographic artist en-
joys high reputation for his superior
work. He has had quite an extended
experience in this business and his
studio is fitted up with neatness and
good taste. The reception parlors aud
dressing rooms contain every conven-
ience and facility, while the operating
rooms are provided with all the latest
and most approved appliances known to
the profession. In addition TO photog-
raphy special attention is paid to life
size work and enlarging direct from
original negatives in any size. He is
continually receiving new scenery, thus
giving variety and beautiful effects to
his work and his flash lights and groups
are very interesting. All of his work
bears the impress OF the master artist
and 1t may be fairly said that In the
higher art Of the profession he cannot
be surpassed by any artist in this Sec
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
]. X. JOHNSTON.

Stylish Boots and Shocs-Nolan Block.
This representative house is the pop
ular headquarters for everything nobby
and up-to-date in foot wear in this vic
Unity. MIR. Johnston's elegant line of
goods contains the very best products of
the most celebrated manufacturers from
all parts Of the country and the close
relations sustained with the leading
sources Of supply explain the reason of
the excellent quality and low price of
the goods which have so long command
cd attention. The large stock embraces
everything in ladies', mems, boys and
children's boots, shoes, slippers, rub
bers and all the latest novelties of the
season as we'll as most excellent line
OF arctics for lumberman, coal miners
and footwear for all classes. These
goods are uniformly of the finest quality
and are very carefully selected, the as
sortment being at all times complete in
every department. The liberal dealings
and courteous attention to the wants Of
patrons which characterize this house
has added much TO its popularity, and
Mr.. Johston is determined to maintain
the highest standard Equality in every
case.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
GEO. NJ. MCDONALD.

Attorney at Law and Insurance Agent.
No intelligent man asks the question.
"shall insure or not?" but every wise
man asks. "with what agent shall in
sure?" In Reynoldsville the question is
easily answered by supplying the name
Of Mr.. Geo. NJ Mcdonald He does a
large business In insurance and repre-
sents the most reliable and strongest
insurance companies in the world.
Those insuring with Mr.. Mcdonald are
always sure of the fairest kind OF treat
ment. Patrons risks are properly
placed In sound companies and at the
lowest possible rates and in case of loss
their claims are carefully looked after.
He writes fire insurance only and his
Office has a Hattc ring record for claims
settled and is the popular place for all
the citizens OF Jefferson county to place
their insurance. He represents such
strong companies ms Niagara, Philadel-
phia Underwriters, Continental, Fire
mans Fund, OF San Francisco, Hartford,
Manchester and American Central, all
having wide regulations for soundness.
AS an Attorney Mr.. Mcdonald has won
some notable cases in this county and is
widely known all over the county. He
has had experience in almost all kinds
OF occupations and business, numbering,
clerk aud mercantile and was raised on a
farm, where successful men generally
come from.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
JOHNS g. THOMPSON.
Reliable Merchant Tailors.

The large percentage Of carefully
dressed people in Reynoldsville make
excellent merchant tailoring establish
ments a most important factor. Among
them, that conducted by Messrs. Johns
& Thompson are the recognized leaders.
They possess a peculiar fitness and an
accurate knowledge of the business and
never fail in making a stylish and be-
coming garment. Each season, and
especially this season, they present a
handsome stock of goods in the piece,
including foreign and domestic woolens,
cassimeres, cheviots, diagonals, etc., in
all the new and beautiful styles which
are well calculated to please all classes.
These goods are selected with great
care and through Messrs. Johns *
Thompson's connection with leading
metropolitan houses they are constantly
receiving new fabrics as soon as intro
duced and all who patronize their es-
tablishment are assured of receiving
we'll made and elegantly finished gar
ments cut in style after the hest and
latest fashions and guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every instance. Mr..
Thompson has had forty years exper-
ience In cutting and Mr.. Johns Is an
expert In his line OF business.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
HOTEL MCCONNELL.

Frank J. Black. Prop.-The Lending
Hotel OF The City.
This well known and highly popular
hotel is conducted by Mr. Frank J.
Black, aud under his able management
it has become one of the finest hostelries
in this part Of the state. The house is
not only well conducted, but is clean
and excellent in all it's appointments
and details The house is centrally lo-
Gated on Main street and with every
convenience for travelling and com
mercial men. IL is supplied through
out with all new and modern improve
men's, steam heat, natural gas, large,
airy guest chambers. hot and cold baths.
and large and attractive Office. The
dining room is II prominent and attrac-
tive feature and has the reputation OF
being uuexcelled in this city. The
cuisine is in charge Of an accomplished
chief and every dish is served in elegant
style. The large patronage enjoyed by
this house from both local and trans
cient trade Is strong evidence Of the
high class style in which It Is conducted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
DIR. l.. l.. MEANS.
Surgeon Dentst-Oiilce in J. Van Reed
Building

Surgeon Dentist-Oiilce In j Van Reed
Building
Prominent among the most successful
dentists In this community Is DIR. l..
H. Means. who occupies spacious par
lors. handsomely furnished. in the j.
Van Reed Building. DR.. Means posses
ses II thorough and comprehensive
knowledge Of all branches Of his profess
sion, and Is provided with all the latest
and most highly improved appliances
known. He has achieved wide popu-
larity and an enviable reputation for
his skill and the care exercised In all
operations. He enjoys an excellent
practice and is acknowledged to be
among the best. most reliable and care
ful In the dental profession in this
vicinity. His beautiful gold caps and
splendid crown and bridge work. and
the superior excellence OF his artificial
work generally, has given him Il wide
celebrity, while in the preservation Of
natural teeth aud in filling and extract
ing DR.. Means is particularly expert
His very excellent workmanship and
courteous treatment Of patients. com
bined with most reasonable prices. has
resulted In securing for him II high class
and steadily increasing patronage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
MRS. BUSSARD'S MEAT MARKET.
Main Street

Among the leading business enter
prises of Reynoldsville that branch de-
voted to the handling Of meats is most
important factcr. Among the accredit-
ed leaders here in this line is Mrs.
Bussard who conducts an extensive
meat business on Main street. She
possesses superior cold storage and other
facilities for the satisfactory conduct OF
the business and manages the affairs Of
her enterprise in the most careful and
successful manner He trade embraces
the choicest western and Estate beef
home salt, smoked and picked meats,
lard, bacon, sausage, bologna, chickens
and game In season. Mrs. Bussard's
market has been established here long
time and has since its inception been
conducted upon the most liberal and
conscientious methods. Patrons can
rely entirely upon the freshness and
purity of the products of this house and
everything is delivered promptly and
satisfactorily by courteous and active
assistants. This market enjoys a most
liberal and widespread patronae> which
it has fully earned through the marked
excellence OF fits service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
S. II. REYNOLDS.

Dry Goods, Notions Etc.-Star Building.
Conservative progression has been
the maxim that has placed the popular
enterprise conducted by Mr.. s. Il.
Reynolds in the front rank in its line In
this part OF the country and In Reyn-
oldsville no house enjoys more thorough
ly the confidence and good will Of the
people. Mr.. Reynolds has constantly
aimed to conduct his business upon the
highest principles OF mercantile honor.
handling goods only Of the best quality
and selling them at prices that will
reach all and his efforts have met with
merited appreciation. The immense
stock carried includes foreign and do
nestle dry goods dress fabrics, laces,
silks, satins, white goods, notions, fancy
goods, ladies' and misses cloaks, which
will be sold cheap to make room, and
the same way with mems overcoats,
corsets. ribbons, thread. etc. and Mr..
Reynolds close relations with the lead
ing importers and manufacturers ex-
plains the secret Of his extremely favor
able prices and the uniform excellence
of his goods, while he is continually
receiving the new colors and fabrics as
soon as they are introduced. Mr.. Reyn-
olds sees that all patrons get just what
they desire and this has had much to
do with his gratifying success
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
BRUMBAUGH & HILLS.
Successor to Hughes & kelsol
Furniture Dealers and Undertakers-
Opposite PostOfiice.

Furniture Dealers and Undertakers--
Opposite PostOfilce.
In every line Of business and in every
community there Is always the popular
lender whose representations are accept
ed by all with perfect confidence and
whose goods aud prices are everywhere
regarded with favor. Such "A house In
Rrynoldsvile Is that conducted by
Messrs Brumbaugh & Hills, whose care
fully and tastefully arranged windows
form an attractive feature. The spacious
building Is stocked to repletion with
the most unique and beautiful designs
H. furniture, including complete parlor,
bed room and dining room sets, chairs,
couchos, brackets, upholstered goods
and nm excellent line Of carpets, rugs,
etc. Mcssrs. Brumbaugh & Hills pay
particular attention to the undertaking
department, for which they are admir-
ably adapted. They always have ON
hand very fine lot of funeral furnish
ings caskels. robes, etc. and take full
charge, furnishing everything, together
with IA handsome hearse. These gentle
men have liberal and progressive ideas
whose constant aim has been to please
the public through their excellent
methods.