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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
A PROSPEROUS COUNTY.
Reports of Banks at Grand Rapids and
MarshfeId Show Heavy Deposits.

From The Marshf1eld Times.
The reports Of the two national
banks at Grand Rapids published last
week show deposits amounting to
1851, ,542 81 at the close of business on
December second and the report of
the First National bank of this city
shows deposits amounting on that day
to S202, 711.53, while the report of the
German American bank shows deposits
of S158, $780, 81 at that time. making in
the aggregate 8943, ,093.95 lying on
deposit in the four banks, and belong
ing to citizens of the county. This is
financial showing Of which the
residents of Wood county may Justly
feel proud, and is substantial indica-
tiOn of the solid financial condition Of
the various business institutions and
the general prosperity of the county
enterprises. No more than three
years ago it was practically impossible
to get loan on anything but first
class real estate security, and now
while there are still opportunities for
lOaning, the securities offered are
good and nc difficulty is experienced in
getting money on very reasonable
terms. The rapidly increasing
deposits render money a drug on the
marketeven though loans are compara-
tivelv brisk, and the banks are
carrying from $4,000 to S35. 900 more
than last year at this time with the
deposits growing at the rate of nearly
$4,000 per month. That this abnor-
NAL amount of deposits is not due to
the boarding of money is plain from
the building and general imprC vemeDt
and investment which is going on
despite the uniformly high price Of
labor and material.
While the produce markets are not
unusually high, they are strong and
steady and the demand shows no signs
Of falling off, the prices for wood, beef,
pork, mutton, butter, eggs and other
supplies for local consumption being
especially good, which inSures good
times for the farmers in the immediate
vicinity of the city. Logs, bolts and
other raw material for woodworking
establishments bring unusually high
prices and there is no possibility of a
falling off in demand. Hay and feed
are strong and the extensive logging
operations in the northern woods will
maintain good demand and ulti-
mately raise prices to cOnSidera BILE
extent.
The Sign Men Wanted; which is to
be found in nearly every town is the
best evidence of the labor market, sup
ported by the conspicuous absence Of
the gravel-hitting work seeker, and
there is now no necessity for any man,
who has his share of physical or
mental ability, and is willing to work,
to go without a job at wages which
will amply support him and his family
IN comfort or even luxury.
The conditions would seem TO assure
the different classes making up this
community, the business man, the
farmer and the laborer, a prosperous
Mckinley winter followed by the
brightest spring, in d business sense,
that has opened upon this country in
MANY wears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
What PIeases a Woman.

She likes to be truly loved and to be
told so.
She likes some noble. honorable man
to be thoughtful of her, kind and
cOnSiderate of her welfare.
When we'll and becomingly dressed
quiet notice of it is always appre-
ciated.
A word of praise for nice dinner
often more than compenSateS for the
worry and hard work of preparation,
She wants her husband not only to
be her supporter, but her companion,
remembering that it is the kind,
thoughtful, appreciative word that
often brings her greater happiness
than a new set of dishes. though
presents like the latter are always
welcome.
She likes to be made to realize that
she is good for something beside being
mere household drudge and slave.
She likes to be petted occasionally
but not in public. The little private
pet names are very dear to a woman's
heart.
Gentlemen-If you don't believe it
practice the above and be convinced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
FOR WOOD COUNTY TEACHERS.
Gatherings at CentraIia, Marshfeld and
PittSViIe to Spread Art of Pedagogv.

FttSVllle 10 opread Art or Fedag0gy.
A call for experience meetings
among the school teachers of WooC
county, issued by County Superin
tendent Otto j. Leu, will name the
following dates and places:
MarShfield, Saturday, January 20.
Centralla, Saturday, January y.
Pittsville, Saturday, February 3.
All meetings will begin at $50 a. m.
At the Centralla meeting the pro-
gram will be as follows:
Class exercise in first grade reading
Jennie Mccoy: reviewed by B.
Matte Byrne.
Glass exercise in writing-Ina NJ.
Bunker: reviewed by Mable Hamilton.
The tables of denominate numbers
would teach ind hOw-CharleS Whit.
tlesey, Eugene Smith, Kate McKer,
cher.
Suggestions on Schoolroom decora.
tlOnS-Mary Bever, Lillian Smith.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Glass exercise in geOgraphy-JOsie
L. Driscoll; reviewed by Libbie E.
Miller.
History in the common schools
Nicolas B. Wagner, II. l.. Van Dusen.
The library and it's uses-C. L.
Hamilton, Geo. P. Hambrecht.
SchOOlrOOm ObSeryationS-O. J. Leu
All teachers are expected to attend
at least one of these meetings, and
every teacher should contribute gOod
thought to thea meetings. General
discussions will follow each topic. Nc
paper should exceed fifteen minutes in
length.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
A Rlack Haifar.

The above is the title of the latest
COmedyDrama, which will be pro-
duced at the Grand opera house for
the first time on Wednesday Decem-
Der 9th. A Black Heifer is play
which pOrtrayS in vivid manner the
true characteristics of New England
farm life. The part of ''Scraps," a
New York waif,'' so truthfully
delineated by Mae Wilkins, is per-
feet gem of dramatic construction, as
is good old ''Epn Cincebox of Swamp
scott Holler," one of the old time
down east gentry, whose sparkling
humOr. tender pathos, and quaint
sayings will never grow tiresome to
the most habitual theatre-gOer. The
surrounding characters, of whom
there are too many to mention in
detail are all true to life, and the
management guarantees two and one
half hours of the most startling
scenes, comical situations by grotes-
que characters, and an abundance of
refined Specialties which lave won
the hearty approval of the patrons Of
the best Metropolitan theatres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
There'II Be a Busy Santa Claus,

And no modern mechanism can
register his pace, if he distributes all
the pretty Christmas ideas we've made
ready. Still, We'll guarantee their
safe delivery, if you'll make selections,
for we've fullest confidence in his
ability.
Many choice ideas yet remaining
those that make splendid Christmas
remembrances, and yet the prices are
such reasonable ones. that you'll buy
them gladly. You can form no idea
of their beauty until you visit our
store.
4. 2. HIRZY.
Jnwp1pr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Brave Men Fail.
4. 2. HIRZY.
.JeMeler.

Victims to stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles as we'll as SwOmen, and all
feel the results in loss of appetite,
pOisons in the blood, backache ner
yousneSS, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's no
need to feel like that. J. W. Gardner,
of Idaville, Ind, says: Electric
BitterS are just the thing for man
when he don't care whether he lives or
dies. 1t gave me new strength and
good appetite. [ can now eat any
thing and have a new lease on life" !"
Only 30 cents, at John E. Daly's drug
store. Every bottle guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
lax Roll in Ireasurer,s Hands,

Noti e is hereby given that the tax
roll for the city of Grand Rapids will
be in my hands and taxes may be paid
to me. at my office in the City Hall of
said city, on and after Dec. Is, 1899.
from TO l. a. m. and from 1:30 to /
p. m. each business day.
Dated Dec, 13, 1899
FRANK STAHL.
City Treasurer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
Wood County National Bank,

Notice is hereby given that the regtl-
lar annual meeting Of stockholders of
this association for the election of
directors for the ensuing year, will be
held at the office in the bank building
on the second Tuesday, being the 9th
day of January, 1900. FL. Wood.
Cashier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
BOYS TOP COATS AND REFERS.

The Refers made of long nap blue Chinchilla,
with high ulster collar lined with fancy worsted
Innings Price So so, So 90, 81 CO.
The Top Coats of Coverts, Cheviots and
Friezes, with or without velvet collars, lined
with fine serge or fancy cashmere. Price $4.O
Boys Knee Pants Suits, ages to TO- Brownie,
Vestee and Sailor styles beautifully trimmed, in
fancy worsted Cheviots and Cassimeres. Price
50. so, $500, 400 to 5000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take WarTer's White Wine Of Tar
Syrup, the b"St cough remedy on
earth % and . cents. John E. DAILY.
druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

equal appearance THAT
retail at S1O They sold readily at $3.50 We close
them out and now offer them for $500.
Mems stylish Wool Suits, all the striped and
checked effects equal in make to the $40 and S25 made
order kind. Our price next week SI2.5O
Mems finest SemDress Suits made of the finest
domestic and foreign pure worsed fancy plain effects
cut in frock sack and double breasted styles made by
Americas foremost tailorS and guaranteed hold their
shape we'll your custom talor's $50 and $50 kind.
Take your pick of fine line next week for SI+. SIS,
SI6.5O
An exceptional lot of Mems Winter Caps, all shapes,
plain and fancy patterns, silk lined, and worth fully
double. next week 25C
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

No day passes but has some ops
}pOrtunity for effective ADVERTISE
}ing. The merchant who makes
}the most of these opportunities
tenjoyS the largest measure of
prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

Never cut the advertising eX-}
}penditure to 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
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
'HAasE-
spain's Last blockade

The Outlook gives an interesting
story OF the Spanish administration.
when. during our civil war. the EN-
peror Napoleon formed the ingenious
plan OF uniting European nations in
ing blockades. The admiralty law OF
the world at present extends the juris-
diction OF any nation for one marine
league from its shores. II. therefore.
any blockade runner could get within
three miles of Jamaica, Cuba or Porto
Rico. he was safe from any interfer-
ence from our blockading fleet.
Napoleon proposed that. instead OF
one league. the limit OF local sover-
eighty should be extended to three
leagues from shore. and he persuaded
the Spanish minister to come into his
plan.
Such an extension OF neutral limits
would have greatly hindered the opsr-
| ations OF our blockading fleets. All
the negotiations were conducted with
great secrecy. but orders were sent
from Spain to the West Indies. in
structing authorities there to extend
threefold the range of their dominion
oNCE thC bcd uCbc oiuClo hoo ~
ready gone when Horatio Perry. the
American secretary OF legation. got
wind Of the treachery OF our ally.
Mr.. Perry told his wife: she told the
duchess of Montpensier. who hated
Louis Napoleon. and the duchess told
her sister. the Spanish queen. Then
the queen sent for Mr.. Perry and ask
ed what 1t was all about.
You are injuring your best friends"
said he. after explaining the matter.
"at the solicitation of this intriguer
who you have reason to believe is your
worst enemy"
The queen sent for her prime minis
ter and Intercepted him. He replied
that her majesty had signed the order
on such or such a date
But no one told me what 1t meant"
said Queen Isabella. mo one told me
erican allies"
No one had told her! The minister
was sorry II her majesty disliked 1t.
but It was too late to help 1t. Why
| was 1t too late? Because a steamer
had gone to the West Indian feet with
| the orders which changed one league
| to three.
Then said Isabella: ut is not too
late for me to accept your resigna-
ton"
| But the senior don did not want to
resign and the other senores dons did
| not want to resign. So they found q
| fast steamer to take out orders re-
| scinding the other orders and the
blockade was maintained for the next
year.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
n. Earned HI. Medal.

Towards the end Of the year 1897 the
British torpedo boat Thrasher. with Its
mates Lynx and Sunfish, left st. Ives
on a passage to Falmouth. On the
way the Thrasher grounded on a point.
causing serious injury to the boilers
and the bursting OF the main feed
pipe.
The burst pipe instantly filled the
stoke hold with scalding steam. In 1t
were two stokers. Edward Lynch and
James Paul. All the rest of the boats
company were landed on the rocks,
but the doubling up OF the deck had
prevented the egress OF the stokers by
the starboard hatchway.
There was still port hatchway,
which was partially closed, and to-
wards this the two nien made their
way. Lynch in the lead. Directly un-
der the hatchway. and charging
through it, was the break in the steam
pipe Lynch rushed through 1t safely
and turned to help his mate Paul.
But an instant convinced him that
Paul was unable to follow. Then
Lynch lay down on the deck with his
face and head In the escaping steam.
seized hold Of the sinking Paul, and
by remarkable exercise of force and
tenacity drew him up on the deck.
Lynch then rose to his feet. but 1t
was observed that he was badly scald-
ed about the head, arms and upper part
of the body. The surgeons began to
apply oil and wool to his burns, but he
repelled the attention.
I'm all right" he exclaimed; 'look
after my chum! He's very badr'
He had said nothing about the way
he had rescued Paul. but his manly
conduct led the surgeon to investigate,
and 1t was ascertained that, In order
to rescue his comrade, he had plunged
the whole upper part OF his body into
what was practically boiling caul-
dron. More than this. 1t appeared that
Lynch had previously sacrificed his
own chance Of escaping from the stoke
hold the other way in order to stay
with Paul.
In recognition OF this act Of self
sacrifice and bravery, Lynch was pre-
sented with the Albert Medal Of the
first class, which is given primarily for
gallantry in saving or attempting to
save life at sea, and, In some cases, for
similar acts ashore.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
aioo Raxard. aloa

TAs readers Of this paper will be pleased 10
1oAyn shat there II NJ Least one dreaded diseAso
ehos science has BEEN able 70 cure In all Its
eeA6es and that II CAtarrh- Halls CAtarrh
medical fraternity. CAtarrh being . constitu-
t1onAl disease. requires . constitutional treat
mont Halls CntArrh Curo Ii takon internally.
ooetns directly upon the blood and mucous SUR
e1ses Of tho system. thereby destroying the
egandauon Of the disease. and giving the patient
oasistlng nature in doing Its work. The pro-
p4ietors have 20 much faith In Its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
eay case that IL fails to cure Send for list OF
CNstimouiAlk
Address F. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. O
Bold by druggists 7Sc.
Halls Family pills arc tho best
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
Con.ay and rr.s.ay.

II should die and 60 to my long rest.
Some friends no doubt would take the
useless pains
To place few fresh flowers on my
breast
And view my calm and diEniacd re-
They then would carry me with kindly
zcst
Out where the winter snow and sum-
mer rains
Would peit the earth o'er my defenseless
head
The saddest circumstance OF being dead.
Some few warm friends might drop q
"a common thing for all of US ! know
Or. maybe two upon my lonely bier
(They did that much for Edgar Allan
Poe):
But. In the merest fraction of year.
Not to exceed perhaps n week or so.
Ny friends would try forgetting me their
best
Or think of me as very much non est.
And so the man who struts along tho
With iordly tread and seitlmportant
air.
Who never deisns to glance toward his
feet
Bs:lmes to see II both of them are
there:
Who thinks the earth will be most In
complete
When he ut last Is laid away with care.
May never know. the while he walks the
earth.
How very triaing his intrinsic worth.
We sec the names of sages dead and
gone
Upon the page of hist'ry's smiling
face:
Full many thousand. since creations
dawn.
Have made great tracks that no one
can erase:
For each great corpse We sadly look
upon.
greater one is born to take his place.
As William Jennings Bryan. nothing
loath
To serve for Jefferson and Jackson both.
This is a stage of transitory things.
As unsubstantial as the snow that
drifts:
Grim death gets after common men and
kings
And every season life's great curtain
lifts.
And time before the atfui footlight
brings
shifts
In this pathetic. comic worldly strife
The drama and the tragedy of life.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
SENDING STEEL RAILS ABROAD.


tHvea RlAsgew Clanosp sTs the ADsrieaa
Peoduct.
The Maryland Steel Company, which
has large mills nt Sparrows Point. near
Baltimore. has just received several
notable orders for steel rails. They in-
dictate the drift Of international CON-
merce and illustrate the progress
which the United States has made in
the manufacturing world. The most
remarkable comes from Glasgow, Scot
land. for 1,OOo tons, and is accompa-
MED by an intimation that a much
larger order will he Forthcoming in
case the first Is satisfactory. A few
days ago an equally significant event
occurred. when u mill at Birmingham,
alabama, sent 1000 tons of steel ship
plates to a firm OF ship builders in
g Glasgow. These are the first ever sent
\ from the United States to Europe,
and the invoice of the Maryland Steel
Company will be the first American
&rails ever sent to Scotland. Another
significant commercial event was an
order received by the Maryland Steel
Company for 20.O00 tons OF steel rails
for the government railways in India
and $1,000 tons from the Russian gov
ernment for the Siberian railway.
Twelve thousand tons of rails are to
he shipped to Australia in few days.
This Is the third order from that sec
tion. the total amounting TO 81 900 tons.
Within the last few months the Mary
land Steel Company has sent rails to
China. Japan. Siberia. India. Austria
lia, South Africa. Russia. France, Ire
: land. Scotland. Mexico. the West In
dies. Brazil and the Argentine Re-
puhlfc
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
oh rhat Delloious CofY,e,

Costs but lc per ID. to grow. salxer has
the seed: German Coffee Berry pkg. i5c
erican Chicory he Cut this out and send
lsc for any of above packages or send
ooc and get all ; pkEs. and great Cata-
CO.. La Crosse Wis, Twn
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

natural qualities, professional
knowledge which must be constantly
advancing. a strong. cultured intelli-
eence. but. above all, the spirit OF re-
nection. OF calculation-in a word. the
philosophical spirit"
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

ihere was one queer thing about the
recent earthquake in Greece" ''What
xas thatg Although 1t was severely
.eit In the Peloponnesus and AT Kyparis sa
not letter was shaken out of the name
Oh either OF those places"
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

your husband looks sad and hagsard
iia:xteiy; "a what Is the the matter matter with him,
next to Georges takes eiocution lessons
and practices on Hamlet while at his
work u
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

All fabrics are left in the most de-
sirabls condition after washing with
Diamond &C" Soap.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

doctors say mental depression usually
arises from stomach troubles" That y
true: nothing makes n man so low-spirited
as not having anything to eat
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
family medicine with us since 1866. Il.
Madison, 2409 42d Ave. Chicago, Ill.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
Prodigy Of I<sarniar.

OF the early attainments of Robert
Peel nothing need be told to Harrow
boys, for do they not all know the i'm
mortal rhyme setting forth his classic
al prowess when among them?
Peel stood, steadily stood
Under the name In the carven wood,
Reading rapidly. all at ease,
Pages out of Demosthenes.
Where has he got to?" "Tell him not
tot"
That's the lesson for-lesson for
lesson for
That's the lesson for next JULY"
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

WAS 1t n swell AFFAIR."" NO; very
In the ball room"
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.

The FPsash O0eers-Oas Of the Hea-
tsrss That Mako the Army Formidable
-Spaia's lat Biockads-It Ocearrsd
Dsrtsg sAs Civil War.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
THANKFUL TO MRS. PINKHAM.
Earnest Words From Women Who Been Relieved Of Baca
-Mrs PinkhaIn Warns Against Neglect

DEAR Mrs h.vs been th.nkus thousand wrote
careay and feel Ike different Ny troubles
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

ache, headache, nervous tired
feeling, painful menstruation and
lcucorrh9a.
l took four bottles OF Vegetable
Compound, one boz Of Mver
Pills, and used one package Of
Sanative Wash, and am now well.
thank you again for the good
you have done for me.-ELLA q.
BRESNER, East Rochester, Ohio.
Great numbers Of such letters a.
the above are constantly being re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham from wo-
men who owe heirhealth and hap
piness to her advice and medicine.
Mrs. Pinkhum's address is
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is Of
fcrcd free to all suffering women
who are puzzled about themselves.
II you have backache don't neg
lect it or try hcroically to work it
down" you must reach the root of
the trouble, and nothing will do
this SO safely and surely as Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Backachc is accompanied
by q lot Of other aches and wear,
from the same source. Remove
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup
FOR children tccthing the gums reduces in6a
0Aftcn ailAys pain Wind collie. - csnts bottle
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

II hate to have John take long rides or
his bicycle before sunrise. do you
think they are injurious?" '.Of course;
always have to get up and get breakfap,
for him before he goes"
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

A boy Of Is thinks he is too old to
run errands, but after he is rs and
married he begins again.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

Richards Magic Catarrh Expellant Co.
Omaha. Neb. Write for pnrticulars.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

a catalogue of 800 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dia-
mond &C. Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works. South Omaha.
Nebraska
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

Maggie-"I see the Astors have a set OF
= china that Is worth $50. 000" Katie
1"Goodness gracious. wouldn't like to be
their girl for about twenty minutes!
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

We'll did that rich uncle of yours leave
you anything Yes: he left me to shift
Tor fnSapif
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11
An Economical RaiI.

Chief Engineer w. 7. Manning OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
invented a new rail that experts say
has many points OF interest to rail-
road owners. the principal one being
its economical feature. 1t is we'll
). known that rails wear rapidly on
curves and where these are short and
traf1ic heavy, the cost OF renewal is
very large. Manning has evolved n
section, which. he asserts, will reduce
the cost 81 per cent per ton per year.
eHe adds materially to the life Of the
rail by placing additional metal in the
head and on the side upon which the
wear comes. The new rail will be
given a thorough test on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. the receivers
having ordered 1000 tons from the
Carnegie Steel Co. The Pittsburs
& Western has also ordered 500 tons.
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-11

. rs that n new 80 wheei?" Yes" .l
haven't heard you brae about II any"
No. my wife and are ecoromizing this
year. and i don. care TO have her
notice IT."