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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
A VERY BUSY CONCERN.
Common Sense Harrow 90. Manufactured
$4,000 HarroWs the Past Year.

The importance and value Of any
manufacturing enterprise to the COM
munity in which it is established is
not wholly measured by comparative
estimates of the magnitude of its
buildings nor the number of acres
those buildings occupy. Several wide
awake small establishments, con-
Quoted by liberal guaged business men
with regard to every detail that indi-
Gates character, soundneSS and pro-
gresSiOn, will often do more good to a
good town, employ more labor, dis
tribute more money in that town than
will the big shop or extensive plant
with invested capital equal to all the
smaller ones together Each has its
sphere as a power in commerce and
the upbuilding Of a town, both are
needed, the one as well as the other.
The Grand Rapids Foundry Co. is
not the oldest, perhaps, nor the largest
concern in this vicinity but it is safe
to say that since the time it began
the manufacture of the Brown Com
mon Sense harrow one year ago as a
speciality it has been one of the busiest.
Few individual enterprises in the twin
cities have grown in extent more not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

charge Of all forgings. The machine
with which he bends iron is another
product of the genius of Mr.. ROenius,
and, like the first, was built at his
own foundry. This device will turn
rods of metal in ten different shapes,
it is easily regulated, requires only one
man to run it and is simple, useful
combination Of power and mechanism
that has attracted much attention in
its line.
Certain connections on the steel
harrow made of cast iron require
moulding. Andrew Cypress attends
to this work, assisted by Chas. Karnitz
Drilling and fitting of cast iron parts
is handled by John Mahoney. Will
Love runs a bolt or thread machine
and assists Ed. Kline in putting the
steel harrOWS together.
Ben King, master mechanic Of the
shops, has pair of firstclass bowers
in the persons of Clarence Vaughan
and J. Velk. This trio keeps all tools
in working order, look after the gen.
eral jobbing, and turn all the other
finer tricks of the trade which the
rest can't do. The RoeniuS machinery
was made by them and is credit to
their workmanship.
Otto ROenius is clerical manager of
the harrow department at the foundry
the books, tends to shipping
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

their style of instruction suits said
pupil. Answers occasionally follow
that this teacher or that one is no
good, that their system of dissemin-
ating knowledge is not effective, is
partial or etc. Now, if you are truly
interested in these questions and
really want to know the truth as to
the ability Of our heads of depart
ments, don't approach some preju-
diced yOungSter Or inaugurate a quiz
as to the movement of United States
troops. Rather, go to the school
building at any time during school
hours and you will be welcomed in
any department. Then you can draw
your own conclusions. fair and right.
Mr.. Pease gave an interesting lee
ture on botany in the High school
laboratory Monday evening. His talk
was illustrated with different kinds
Of plants thrown upon canvas by
magic lantern, the slides for which
were the clever construction of Mr..
Pease himself. Following this lecture
he went into the subject of zoology,
tracing development from the lowest
form Of animal life up to the football
team.
There is considerable talk of
basket ball meet to be held at Opera
House between Howe High school and
the Centralia High school teams. If
anything of this kind takes place we
hope that our people will give the
teams better patronage than they
have heretofore received.
Program for Forum society, tomor-
row evening March 10:
Music, c,............ Violin. Mandolins, Guitar
Ethel Yout, Mr.. Steib, Mr. Burrows.
Mrs. Hambrecht.
Nimitz
Debate, Resolved that United States Senators
should be elected by popular vote.
Affirmative Negative.
Fred Bunge Otto Wipperman
Louise POdaWiltZ Ed. Pomainville
Guitar,
Ethel Yout, Mrs. Hambrecht
Defamation. Katie Mccarthy
Essay y............. Guy Wood
Newspaper-Ed. Mccarthy Assistant, Arvilla
Demarais
STUDENT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
THE MERCURY IN Ohio.
J. H. Lang Sends Another Interesting Note
For the PeruSa of Old Settlers.

Wood County Reporter: The cold
est weather ever know in this region
has just passed. Thirty days of unin-
terrupted cold with zero weather most
of the time and p below zero at the
coolest point. But while Ohio has
some things not found in Wisconsin.
she cannot come up to it for extreme
cold. About the year 1860, I received
a letter from a resident of Cincinnati
requesting me to examine tract Of
land owned by him in town twenty
February Of that year l started out to
make the trip and examine his land.
The snow was about three feet on a
level and the weather cold, but in
that country we did not let cold or
snow interfere with business. The
road was pretty fair for the first ten
miles, but from the ten mile mills to
Dexter was through unbrOken forest
and the road little broken SO that my
progress was slow and by the time |
had reached a logging camp about five
miles north of Dexter night was upon
me. Here | obtained accommodations
for myself and horse and in the morn
ing started out to 60 to the land about
five miles west of the camp. Being
compelled to follow a blaZed line
through three feet of unbroken snow,
my progress was necessarily slow. My
plan was to go and examine the land
and return to camp the same day,
but by the time | had accomplished
my mission night was upon me and |
dare not undertake my return trip. l
had neither axe nor blanket and the
outlook for the night was rather dis
cOuraging. / looked about and found
a large pine, broken and shattered at
the root, and spent the rest of the
daylight making fire and gathering
fuel for the night. After treading
down the snow, | made floor of bark
on which [ stood through the night,
turning round before my fire like a
turkey on spit. The cold was so in
tense that [ dare not lie down and so
spent the night as best [ could. |
need not say that this was a long
night, but morning came at last and
when daylight came I started on my
return trip. Before I reached camp
[ met a delegation from the camp 60
ing to look for my frozen body with
no thought that I could live through
the night. / found my horse we'll
cared for and returned to Grand
Rapids the same day. When | reached
home ! was informed that the ther-
mometer marked fifty degrees below
zero the night I spent in the woods.
This, I think, was the coldest weather
ever saw in Wisconsin, and even to
this day [ shiyer when | think of my
narrow escape from perishlng from
cold and exposure. j H. LANG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Spreads Like WiIdhre.

You can't keep good thing down.
News of ii travels fast When things
are "the best" they become "the best
selling" Abraham Hare, a leading
druggist of Belltville, O. writes: "Elec-
trio Bitters are the best selling bitters l
have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience." You know why? Most
diseases begin in disorders of stomach,
liver. kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric BitterS tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purlties the blood, STRENGTHENS
the nerves, hence cures multitudes of
maladles. 1t builds up the entire
system. Puts new life and vigor into
any weak. sicklv, run down man or
woman. Only 80 cents. Sold by John
Z. DAILY, druggist, guaranteed. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Homeseekers Excursions.

On February I and u and March !,
y the G. B. & W. r. r. Co. will sell
excursion tickets to points in states
named below for one fare plus $500 for
round trip minimum selling price will
be $500; tickets good y days from
date of sale. Tickets sold to points
in Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Oklahama. Wyom-
ing, Colorado, Utah, the DakotaS.
Minnesota, Iowa, also to points in the
Southern states, also Texas, Arizona
and New Mexico. For further infor-
nation please ring up the ticket
office telephone , or ask us to call at
your office or home.
A. D. HILL, Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Rumors of a Change.

A persistent rumOr is in circulation
to the effect that the G. NJ. & st. Paul
R'y Co., will move its division from
BabcOck to this city during the COM
ing summer and that a new round
house, additional side tracks and a
large new depot will be erected here.
This rumOr cannot be traced to any
railroad official, but it comes from a
source which entities it to considerable
credence. Aside from this there are
many reasons why the railroad CON-
pany would serve its own interests in
making the change and there is every
reason. to hope that this will be done.
The move would be gratifying to the
people of WauSau and a source of
profit to the business interests, for
quite an additional number Of train
crews would then make the city their
homes, as well as the train dispatcherS
and other officials. The people of
Wausau would also appreciate a new
u6pOU--Oll6 vi OOlIllAS StI1dllS dPpCo'I dhCC
and which would be a credit to the
city. The St. Paul people have the
reputation Of being huStlers and of
taking a back seat for no one and even
if our hopes are not realized now, it is
only a question of time when this i'm
provement will be made. Then look
out for a structure which the small
boy will call "beaut. Wausau
Central.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
FOR RIGID QUARANTINE.
CentraIia Health Board viii Enforce a
Vigorous Application of the Statutes.

vigorous Application of the Statutes.
To The Public: The spread of diph-
liberia in Centralia and Grand Rapids
led the common council and board of
| health Of Centralia at the meeting
there of Monday evening to consider
measures for stamping out this con-
tagious disease.
1t is thought best, as a preliminary
step, to call the attention of citizens
| OF these two cities, to a few Of the
main provisions Of the law relative to
contagious diseases.
The term dangerous and conta-
giouS disease" as used in the statutes
includes smallpox, diphtheria, scarlet
fever, ASiatic cholera and such other
diseases as the state board of health
shall designate as contagious and
dangerous to public health"
1t is the duty, under heavy penalty,
of every practicing physician to notify
the board of health within q hours
after the discovery by him of any such
dangerous contagious disease.
If there be no physician attending
such patient the head of the family is
held under like penalty to the duty of
giving such notice.
The board of health is given the
necessary power by law to enter all
buildings and homes for the purpose
of examining into and destroying,
removing or preventing any nuisance,
source Of filth or cause Of Sickness" "
There is in Centralia a regularly
organized and acting board Of health,
with duly appointed health officer
DR.. c. a. Boorman. AS above indi-
Gated, the law requires that all cases
of diphtheria should be promptly re-
ported to the board of health and
thereafter all matters pertaining to
quarantine and the prevention of the
spread Of the disease, disinfection
and the like, are absolutely under the
power and control of said board.
Up to the present time the prOviS-
ions of the law have not been we'll
followed here, and it is believed that
such looseness has contributed to the
spread of diphtheria.
Notice is therefore given to all
practicing physicians, heads of fami-
lies and other persons made RESPONSE
BILE, that notice of such cases must
promptly be given as required by law
and that derelictiOn in this respect
will result in prosecution Of the
offender.
That no card sign of such disease
shall be taken down from any Quaran-
tined premises except On direct order
Of the health officer and that quaran-
tine of infected families shall be
raised only on the order Of such
officer.
This means that children or grown
people in quarantine must remain at
home and will not be allowed to
mingle with others until the period of
quarantine is past and until the
premises have been thoroughly disin-
fected by authority of the board of
health, and then only upon the order
and with the permission of the health
officers. Persons violating quarantine
regulations will be subject to arrest
by the city marshal. Signed,
Roam OF pTrRTIC HEATTH
FOR CENTRALIA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
His Life Was Saved,

Mr.. j. E Lilly, prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder
fnl deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with typhoid fever, that ran into pneu-
monia Ny lungs became hardened.
| was so weak | couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. | expected
to soon die of consumption, when I
heard of Dr. Kings New Discovery .
One bottle gave great relief. | con-
tinued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong, [ can't say too much in it's
praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the
world for all throat and lung trouble
Regular sizes 80 cents and 81 CO. Trial
bottles free at John E. Dalv'5 drug
store; everv bottle guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
No Right IO UglineSs,

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper Will alwavs have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. If she is weak
sicklv and all run down, she will be
nervous and irritable: 1t she has con-
stipatlon or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pImples. blotches, skin
etuptions and a wretched complexion.
Electric Ritiers is the hest medicine IN
the world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. II
gives strong nerves. bright ewes, smooth h
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make good-looking, charming woman
of run down invalid. Only 90 cents at
John Z. Daly's drug store. ,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

Centraiia High School.

The last basket ball tournament of
the season will be contested between
three teams from the Centralia schools
and a like number from the Grand
Rapids schools at the opera house in
Grand Rapids, Thursday evening,
March 18th, at 7:30 Both athletic
societies are in debt and it is hoped
that they will receive from the citi-
Zens of Grand Rapids and Centralia
the patronage deserved. In our twin
cities there is no lack of societies,
clubs and Cth51- entertainments for
the grown ups. Our young people,
however, are not SO fortunate. The
exercise and entertainment obtained
through athletics is a very pleasant
and profitable relief to this mOnotony
and should be encouraged. Turn out
Thursday evening and encourage the
young people.
School closes March II for a vacation
of two weeks.
The subject of penmanship was dis
cussed at the teachers meeting We'd
nesday evening.
The Seniors will have full charge of
the literary program Friday afternoon,
March I7th. Many Of them will de-
liver their first oratiOns. An inter
esting program is promised.
Superintendent Geo. P. Hambrecht
and Mr.. Burrows of TOmah were
visitors at the High school Tuesday
forenoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Notice to Builders,

Bids Will be received for carpenter
and mason work on the new Catholic
parsonage in Grand Rapids until
March 18th, when bids will be opened
at p. m. at the parsonage. Plans
and Specifications at Centralia Hard
ware com mrany's store.
J. L. NASH,
JOHN SCHNABEL.
Building Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Rurch Prnnertv for Sale.

The Burch property Of 240 acres,
three miles south Nekoosa in the town
of Port Edwards is for sale at a bar
gain. Good buildings thereon and 10
acres of land under cultivation and 50
acres of timber land. A reaper.
mower, corn shelter. tanning mill and
straw cutter on the place. Easy
terms. Apply to A. L. Fontaine. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Cohen Bros, consisting of Max
Cohen and Joseph Cohen, proprietors
of the Milwaukee Cheap store. Grand
Rapids. Wis, has been dissolved by
mutual consent and that the business
will be continued by Max Cohen who
will assume all liabilities and assets.
Dated March f, 1899.
MAX COHEN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

For SALE-One lot 62x120 feet. with
a six room house, in the first ward
owned by G. w. Bowen. House and
premises in good condition. Must be
sold right away. A bargain for some
body. Call upon A. L. Fontaine fol
particulars. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
Keeping

Eyerlastingly at it brings
success. That is the only
way to advertise. Try it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19
FiScuS.

Clint Ross shelled corn last week.
Threshing is about all done in this
neighborhood.
r. M. Dickey returned home from
Dakota Sunday.
There will be preaching at Liberty
school house Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Forest Whitfield has been visit
ing with her parents the last few days.
Met and Cal Davidson have engaged
husking corn this fall for Wilson Fis-
Gus.
Hal Dickey will start for Oklahoma
next Monday where he has purchased
80 acres of land.
Jason Fiscus who is working for
Charlie Tunnels was out in this To-
cality last Sunday.
William White, merchant of Fiscus
has purchased the Huxter wagon of A.
j. Corbin. Will thinks he will peddle
some.
There was quite a quilting at Mrs.
David Sroufe's Thursday. Mrs.
Leonard, Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Emma Fis.
Gus, Mrs. Ada Ross and Mrs. Maggie
Hight were the quilters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19
Melville Items.

Corn gathering is again on the pro-
gram.
G. E. BRENNAN was calling on vot-
ers in Melville Wednesday,
F. A. White and family spent Sun
day at the home of r. A. Thomas.
The Ladies Foreign Missionary So
ciety met at the home of Mrs. Nc
Cain, Saturday.
Fred Coleman, resident of Nebras
ka, was visiting friends and relatives in
Melville township last week.
Dick Thomas and family, Ward
Hoyt and wife, Miss Orpha Baxter, Joe
McFadden and wife all went nutting
last Saturday.
E. Mallory, the store keeper at Lar
land has purchased Chas. Stemm' s
farm. Charlie has purchased the
Coffman place.
Jack Campbell has rented three
hundred and forty acres of land for the
coming year, just double what Jack
farmed before he was married.
Quite number of our farmers went
to hear the Silver Tongued Orator,
Hon. William Jennings Bryan, who
spoke at Carroll Saturday eve.
We hear it rumored that Win
Browning and family will soon move
to Cass county. These worthy people
will be missed by their many friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19

During the winter of 1897 Mr.. James
Reed, one of the leading citizens and
merchants of Clay, Clay Co., W. Va,
struck his leg against cake of ice in
such manner as to bruise it severely.
1t become very much swollen and
panied him so badly that he could not
walk without the aid of crutches. He
was treated by physicians, also used
several kinds of liniment and two and
half gallons of whiskey in bathing it,
but nothing gave any relief until he
began using Chamberlain Pain Balm.
This brought almost a complete cure
in weeks time and he believes that
had he not used this remedy his leg
wonld have had to be amputated.
Pain Balm is unequaled for sprains,
bruises and rheumatism. For sale by
A. III. Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19
Gray.

Mrs. Jensen was a Manning caller
Wednesday.
Mrs. A. G.. Forsbeck was an Audu-
bon visitor Sunday.
The new J. F. Schroeder house is
now nearing completion.
Mrs. Shelley was reported quite ill
the fore part of the week.
F. G. Hepp was in our county cap
ital on business one day this week.
The Welty building is now being
repaired and will be used this winter
as hall.
A Number of Grayites attended thew.
J. Bryan lecture at Carroll last Satur-
day evening.
Lewis Groteluschen, our hustline
hardware man was transacting bust,
ness in Omaha this week.
Emerson Shelley started Friday for
his uncle's. near Battle Creek, where
he will visit for few weeks.
The Hon. Smith Mcpherson passed
through our little village Thursday
evening on his way home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19
Hamlin Station.

David Thomas lost fine horse last
week.
Lille Crees is getting along nicely
with her school.
S. A. Heath has sold his 200 acre
farm for $3.50 per acre.
Uncle I'd. Coonrod will beS1 years
old Monday, October 20.
Mrs. Cecilia Connrardy spent Sun
day with the Geo. Smith family.
Jas. Blake, over in Greeley, has built
a substantial fence around his big farm.
Geo. Smith enjoyed visit the first
OF the week from an uncle from Neb-
raska.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith will soon
leave for q visit with relatives at Sac
City.
p. H. Harris has sold his 80 acre
farm to brother of j. w. Phipps for
$4,000 per acre.
W. D. Stanley went to lama county
in response to a message announcing
the death of his father.
The census taker will find one more
in the family Of Robert Mullinger
when he comes-a boy.
Mrs. Will Mcclure is at Audubon
most of the time at the bedside of her
sick mother, Mrs. Murphy.
Wheat Soc; oats 49,; corn 22c. :;
butter 13c to 15c.; eggs Ice. apples
scarce and high, potatoes plenty and
no sale at the station.
S. d. Coonrod was hurt quite badly
Saturday returning home from his fish
sale at Audubon. He fell out of the
wagon and struck on the wheel.
The Blue Grass creamery received
the following amount of milk this
season: June, 34S, $50; July, 253, 675;
August, 90, 276; September, 1O5, $40.
The patrons bought 1176 pounds of
butter for their own use.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-10-19

Viola Center.

Mrs. A. J. Lamn is quite sick
Grant Cashatt is visiting his brother,
Osa.
Miss Ida Smith was in Audubon Sat
urday.
Miss Bertha Smith spent Sunday
with her parents.
William Jordan is visiting at the
home of his parents.
r. l.. Jones and wife spent Sunday
at the E. NJ. wager home.
J. C. Bonwell and G. C. Browning
were in Audubon Saturday.
George Bickelhaupt was in Audu-
bon on business Thursday.
Miss Oda Bonwell spent Saturday
and Sunday in Coon Rapids.
G. G. Browning purchased some
nice hogs of Lon Reed Monday.
Mr.. Booten, of Sac City, is visiting
his sons and daughters in this vicinity.
The school house in district No. s
was papered by Glenn McCuen Sat
urday.
James Wager expects to erect a new
house on the land he recently pur-
chased.
Mrs. Taylor and Mrs, Dewey, of
Coon Rapids, passed through the Cen
ter Saturday.
Fern Anderson, our next sheriff, at,
tended the public sale at Frank
Booten's Tuesday.
Ray Shockley, Iwho has been in
South Dakota for several months
returned to his home Thursday.
DR.. Beebe left last Thursday fol-
West Side, his future home, and his
family followed Wednesday of this
week.
The hall dance Friday evening was
social success. A goodly number
were present and all enjoyed them
selves.
Mrs. A. W. Bowman, of Coon Rap
ids, is keeping house for her son
Edward, while the latter's wife is Wis
iting her parents in Nebraska.
Charles Beck and family moved
Wednesday into the house recently
occupied by DR. Beebe ans Mrs. A. j
Lamn moved into her new home, the
old Fickess building.
Willie Weaver is assisting Frank Fen
| ton with his duties at the SibSOn Bros
store, Viola Center. Messrs Weaver
and Fenton are keeping house in the
dwelling south of DIR. Beebe's house
We are unable to learn which one
acts in the capacity of cook.