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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
START NEW TRAIN NEXT MONDAY
Prayer of the Wisconsin Valley People Is
Granted by Milwaukee Road.


The petition and demands of patrons
of the Milwaukee railway, Valley
division, have at last received hear
ing: they have not only been heard
but needed. The circulating papers
requesting two trains daily each way
over this line that went the rounds
last fall in every town from New Lis
bon to the northern terminal. and
were literally signed in each place.
are about to bear fruit.
Next Monday morning, May l, a
new passenger carrier will start south
ward from TOmahawk, made I'D of
three carS-a firstclasS coach, smoking
car, baggage and express car combined.
This train, in the language of the
railroad man, is to be made up light
and will run faster than the regular
passenger we have had all along. 1t
will make connections with east and
west bound trains on the main line
and provides proper service for a lot
Of deserving folks. This improve
ment is permanent one, the train to
run daily but not on Sunday. A par
lor car is promised to be added later if
patronage warrants it. Above official
information came to Agent Fries at
the Centralia station last Sunday
morning by telegram from Supt. P. G.
Eldredge. Amen to it.
The new train going south will
reach Centralia at 1888 noon. Leaving
at this hour our citizens will be able
to get into Milwaukee near supper
time, Chicago about 9 p. M, St. Paul
and Minneapolis between and s
O'Clock p. m.
Coming north the new train will
start from New Lisbon upon the
arrival of the regular main line train
from Milwaukee and will reach here
at $50 o'clock in the afternoon.
Localities can thus have a day ride
home from Chicago or Milwaukee
whenever they desire after May 1. See
revised time card in another column
of this paper. The old train will
continue to run on it's present schedule
except Sunday morning, when it goes
north at 1908, sixteen minutes earlier
than now.
We sincerely hope that Mondays
first train, the starter, will be loaded
in a way to show the G. M. &. ST. P.
people that we appreciate the change
and are willing to do all possible to
push the good thing along.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
MAY Wedding.

The following item taken from the
Chiffon Times will be pleasing news
to Miss Margaret Goggins many
friends in the twin cities:
The Times takes considerable pleas
uTe in announcing to it's readers that
TWO well known and popular Chiffon
young people will be married at Grand
Rapids. Wis, on May II next. The
contracting parties are Frank l.. KerS-
ten, the second son of Hon. Theo
Kersten and Miss Margaret Goggins,
daughter of Hugh Goggins, Esq, Of
Grand Rapids. Both of the young
people have been absent from this
vicinity for few years, but have a
large circle of friends who will take
great pleasure in reading this an
nOuncement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Married In St. Johns Church.

A quiet nuptial serEice in St. Johns
Episcopal church, Centralia, per-
formed by Rev. j. J. Wilkins of
La Crosse at O'Clock Wednesday
morning, April 26, united in the
bonds of matrimony Miss A. NJ
Meacham, stenographer in the law
office of B. R. Goggins, to J. O..
McGrew of Monmouth, Ill. The
bridal couple departed on the Green
Bay & Western passenger at II 80 a. NJ.
for Monmouth, where they will visit
at the home of the groom's parents
for one week. They will then 60 to
La Crosse to be sat home" to friends
after June l, where Mr.. McGrew has
business interests.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Who expect to graduate in 1900.

who expect to graduate in 1900.
The athletic teams are making slow
progress. but it is hoped that things
will take a different turn before long.
We ought to show the people that all
our enthusiasm did not leave the
school with our Hercules football
wonders.
Prof. Blynd is now able to talk
bicycle" as fiuently as he does
French. German and the several other
languages of which he is master.
Professor would perhaps start class
in bicycle. but some of the men,
bers of the school board might fear
that he was trying to introduce some
new course.
Students of the American history
class are now studying the different
presidential administrations. begin
ming with Washington. They will
perhaps continue to McKinley's second
administration.
The senior program for commence
ment is partially arranged and will
appear in this column about MAY 4.
The graduating exercises will be held
on Friday, June 2.
Scholars who ride bicycles to school
would be pleased to see a place fixed
up in the basement where wheels can
be stabbed during study hours, as the
hallway is too crowded and the bikes
are liable to be broken. This kind of
an arrangement is as much a necessity
in these days as is a place to hang
hats.
Mr.. Pease, assisted by his eighth
grade pupils, will give a literary
entertainments and magic lantern ex-
hibition in the high school building
tonight, Thursday April q, at 8
O'Clock. Ice cream will be served.
STUDENT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous 10 the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles OF
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, B1ohchitis, Hoarsness. and all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on John E.
DAILY druggist, and get trialbottle free.
Regular size, SOC. and 81. Every bottle
guaranteed, or price refunded. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Rheumatism Cured.

My wife has used Chamberlain S
Pain Balm for rheumatism with great
relief. and / can recommend it as a
splendid liniment for rheumatism and
other household use for which we have
found it valuable. w. J. Cuyler Red
Creek, n. Y.
Mr. Cuyler is one Of the leading
merchants of this village and one OF
the most prominent men in this
vicinity. w. G. Phippin, Editor Red
Creek Herald. For sale by F. L. Steib
& Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
MiIWaukee's Great Carnival.

The citizens of Milwaukee have
already subscribed in cash, S45,00O.O .OC
for the Carnival to be held from June
y to June 30. In addition to this it
is considered that the citizens will
directly spend in the participation in
the various features, at least 100000
more. Milwaukee is certainly doing
things in grand shape, and it is GER
tain that the visitors to the Carnival
this year will witness the greatest
Carnival that has ever been given in
America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

Morantown, Kan. Sept. 20, 1898:
For many years / had been suffering
with nervousness and each day |
would be overcome with smothering
sensations. tried many physicians
and different medicines. but in no
way found relief. At last / was per-
suaded to try DR.. J. Fl. McLean's
Liver and Kidney Balm. By the time
/ had finished the second bottle | was
completely cured and have enjoyed
good health ever since. Mrs. VIM.
Conrad. For sale by F. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Died..

Katie Weiland. daughter of Nicholas
Weiland. died of consumption, Sun
day, April %, at her home on Sixth
street, at the age of 19 years. She
had been in poor health for about two
years. The funeral will be held from
ST. Joseph's church Tuesday morning
at 9 o'clock.-Appleton Post.
Miss Weiland was sister of Mrs.
n. Reiland and Mrs. John Arpin in
this city: she had made frequent visits
here and won a host of friends who
will be deeply grieved to learn of her
sad and untimely departure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Howe High School,

The report cards given out to all
pupils in the departments show that
work done during the past six weeks
has been very good There were very
few failures. those who fell short be-
ing the regular candidates that are in
the habit of having similar record
each half term.
The Juniors held a meeting Tuesday
evening foEthc purpose of class organ
iZation. There are twelve in this class
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

CONTINUED on eighth page.l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

Advertising reduces the per-
centage of selling cost and in
creaseS the business volume.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
Agents Wanted,

The Oldest and largest nursery in
the West. Everything for the orchard
and grove. Three plans Of work and
the year round. Pay weekly. Write
for terms. The Jewell Nursery Co..
Lake City, MINI. apr27w6
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
A SCOTCH FEAST
Is Enjoyed by the Members OF TIT
CaIedonfan Quoting Club.

The old saying that II takes the Scotch to
have a good time was demonstrated at the
rooms Of the Indianapolis Caledonian
Quoting Club, last night. when a banquet
was spread in honor 4 Alexander c. Gal
loway. One glance at the menu was enough
TO show that those who sat down to the
banquet were we'll pleased. but the incident
that led up TO the feast is an interesting
story. Mr.. Galloway is the w~ell-known c..
II. & ID. railroad man and is a member Of
the indianapolis CALIFORNIAN Quoting Club.
the leading Scotch society Of the city. While
in Cincinnati recently he conversed in
French with several Scotchmen and the
matter was reported to the indianapolis So
ciety. Charges were preferred against him
and the question arose as TO whether he
was a Frenchman or a Scotchnan.
His trial occurred last night and after the
evidence was duly considered. the verdict
OF the jury was. Guilty, but not proven"
The club members, with several invited
guests. then sat down 10 the banquet. the
menu being printed in French and Scotch.
President James Somervflle was the toast
master and the response was made by
Charles Bookwalter. Other toasts. were de-
livered by John A. McGaw. DR.. A. Grand
jean and John d. Gauld. Songs were rem
dered by Andrew Smith. John n. L. Kerr,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
"NATE" u ARRESTED
On n Charge of Buncoing Nathan
Burton, of Ohio.

Nathan Burton, who lives near Marietta,
o.. because of his trustfulness in human
nature and English as she is sometimes
spoke at early morning hours" lost $50 yes
terday morning, and after reporting the
matter to the employees of the Union sta
ton and the police, left for his home.
He was en- route to Cleveland and wait
ing between trains. A we'll dressed stranger
of affable manner sat near MIN in the Union
station and finally proposed they go for a
walk. When near Capitol avenue on Wash
ington street another well dressed stranger
stopped Burton's new acquaintance and said
he had some luggage in the Masonic block
which he wanted TO take with him and could
not get II without paying the charges. A
check purporting to have been drawn on
Murphy, Hibben & Co for $50 was produced
and Burton, without much hesitancy, ad-
vanced $50 and held the check, waiting in
front Of the block for more than an hour
for the men to come back.
Last night Detectives Kinney, Wilson and
Splann arrested Nate" Crume on the
charge of lettering and being a confidence
man. He is supposed to be the individual
who induced Burton to hold the worthless
check. Crume is a ~reat-appearing fellow
and was flush with money. as $3.50 in
United States money, $40 in Mexican s.
bills and thirteen Mexican half dollars were
found upon him.. He was implicated In a
swindling scheme in this city last ummer,
and his appearance here at this time led
the detectives to believe that they have
caught the man who swindled Burton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
ON THE BALL PARK
THE TEARING DOWN OF THE OLD
GRaND STAND BEGINS TO-DAY.
c. Il. Benjamin In the City to Confer
with John II. Cos
sip and About Clubs.

Work was commenced yesterday on the
grading of the new baseball park on East
Washington street, and the contractors will
rush things right along until the ground is
made level for the sodding. AT present there
Is a house on the ground, and this will have
to be removed at once, as it occupies the
highest part of the new park, and 1t is nee
essary to cut the ground at that point in
or,er TO make the necessary fills. To-day
carpenters and laborers will be put to work
tearing away the grandstand at the old
East Ohio-street park. The heavy lumber
in this stand will be used for building the
bleachers at the new park.
A. Steffen. who owns the valuable tract
OF land TO be used for the new park, stated
last night during a conversation with Mr..
Watkins that he had held the property on
last Washington street for five years,
knowing that it was only a question of time
until the baseball magnates would abandon
the East Ohio-street park and move far
Their away from the central part of the city.
Mr.. Stef1en knew that he owned just the
piece of ground that would be desirable, and
he has steadily held onto IL with the ex-
pectation that was finally realized. He has
also held onto the property in the immediate
vicinity OF the new park, for he said that
with the ball grounds located in thai neigh
borhood he would secure a better price for
HIS property than he would otherwise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Mr.. Albert Metzger has returned from
st. Paul, Mimi, where he went on bust
ness.
An interesting entertainment was given
at Masonic Hall last night by Queen Esther
Auxiliary.
DR.. Rebecca Rogers George will read a
paper tonight before the Marion County
Homeopathic Medical Society on "Perineal
Lacerations."
An invitation will probably be extended
to Admiral Dewey, by the Commercial Club,
to visit Indianapolis, on the occasion of his
visit to Chicago, in May.
r. b. Coleman, the local agent for the =.
l. Case Thresher Company, says Theod IRE
S. Brown, who recently achieved some no.
toriety, is not working for the company.
There will be a pound party and reception
pect street, for aged women, Thanksgiving
evening. Money and provisions will be
thankfully received.
Early last evening fire broke out in the
two-story building at No. 2N West Pearl
street, occupied by NJ. Bumper, and used
for a hay storage. 1t burned fiercely for
some time. causing considerable loss. The
cause is unknown.
In the show windows OF the When are 10
be seen twenty-five of the children from
the indianapolis Orphans Home. The object
of their presence is to increase the dona-
tons Of the annual Thanksgiving day OFF,
erings by securing the attention and sym-
pathy OF the passers-by.
Invitations have been extended Colonel
Hogeland, the newsboys' friend, to speak in
some of the factories. Yesterday on the in
vitation of Mr.. G. b. Cones of Cones x Son.
Col. Hogeland addressed the $50 employees.
His subject was Boy and Girl Life"
The occasion was an enjoyable one. The
address was followed by an informal recep-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
LOUISVILLE CLUB RUMORS.
Mr.. Watkins Would Like to See an
American League Club There.

There has been a great deal of talk pro
and con about the National League drop
ping Louisville, together with other cities
in the circuit, and there has been other talk
about the Louisville club being purchased
by other clubs. If either should be done it
would leave Louisville without any League
baseball. but Hoover, a ~well-know base
ball man. has already applied for a fran
chise in the American League for Louis
vile. President Watkins, Of the Indian
apolis club, stated last night, in answer to
an inquiry concerning Louisville, that he
believes the Kentucky metropolis would
make a strong addition to the American
League, and If there is any possibility of
that city being represented in the league it
would be a good thing for all clubs con-
cerned. II has been stated that John II.
Brush has been figuring on buying the
Louisville club. 1t has also been rumored
that 1t would be a good thing If the players
of the Louisville club, or. at least, part of
them, could be consolidated with the New
York club, providing there is any eruption
in the big League. There are several men
on the Louisville team who would strength
EN- the New York team, and the baseball
world would not be greatly surprised If
some of them are under the management
of Freedman next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
THE SESSION.
New Members Are Present, but Moth
ing Important Is Done.

The meeting of Mayor Taggart and his
abine yesterday afternoon furnished but
little results other than the opportunity
Of the new members to have a general hand
shaking and TO talk about the bears at
Riverside Park. The two animals received
more attention than any other subject.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Tag
CART, VI. A. Downing. n. J. Hyde. b. J.. T.
Jeup, W. S. McMillen, DR.. ]. F. Benham,
W. Scott Moore, c. c. Roth and C. E. Coffin.
The members of the various boards an
nounced that they had no recommends
tons TO make. c. L. Coffin, of the Board
OF Park commissioners, stated that the
work on the parks was progressing rapidly
as a result or the favorable autumn
weather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29

AT an early hour yesterday morning oc-
CURED the death OF Mrs. Francis A. Wilson
at the home of her brother Z. NJ. Johnson,
1917 North Meridian street. Mrs. Wilson was
Ill but ten days. first being stricken will
typhoid fever and then with pneumonia
which proved fatal. Mrs. Wilson was the
widow OF w. W. Wilson and the eldest
daughter of Sylvester Johnson, OF ~Irvington.
She was fifty-four years OF age and was
born at Dublin. Ind. Her husband died
seven years ago and her daughter Blanche,
three years ago. Mrs. Wilson and her son
Robert, went to Honduras about two years
ago returning home during the summer for
a temporary stay. The funeral will be held
this afternoon from the home OF E. NJ.
Johnson and the interment at Crown Hill
will be private.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
BIG FOUR CONFERENCE
Employees Held N Meeting Here Yes
terday.

The regular bi-monthly meeting OF the super
intendents. trainmasters and engineers OF MAIN
tenance OF way OF the Big -Four system was
held in the Offices OF the company I'm this city
yesterday. Superintendent Blizzard. of the Mich
igan division, in discussing the work done at
the meeting at the Grand Hotel last night, said
il was not such as would interest the public. he
said he was positive that no arrangement had
been made TO confer with the employees OF the
road to-day. as. although the conference would
be conducted by the general officers, the divi-
sion executive officers were always informed OF
the prospect of such conferences. As he had not
been notified Of any such meeting. either by his
employees or by the general officers OF the road,
ne felt sure, therefore, that no conference would
no held
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29

Numerous union Thanksgiving services
will be held tomorrow morning. At the
First Presbyterian Church the churches
of that denomination with a few of other
denominations will hold services conducted
by Rev. NJ. l.. Haines. Several churches
will unite at the Central Christian Church
and the sermon will be delivered by Scot
Butler. president T the Butler College. He
E Mn u Tuaheran ucbbyyrcnh I,Tnion seryices I'M q
be ~ in the Woodruff-avenu Church.
The sermon Will be by the Rev. A. ID.
Perry. The Meridian-street Methodist
Church and the Raberts Park Methodist
Churches will unite at the Meridian-street
Church. Rev. w. A. Quayle will preach the
sermon. The Central-avenue Methodist
.urch, Third Christian Church and the
College-avenue Baptist Church will unite
at the Central-avenue Church. The paster
I the College-avenue Church will preach
fne Sermn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
FIGURING ON
President Watkins VIII Give Atten-
ton to that Matter Now.

w. H. Watkins. having completed all ar
engagements whereby he secured the owner
ship of the indianapolis club. and having
made his contracts for the work necessary
to construct the new park, Is now giving a
little OF his attention to the team that will
represent Indianapolis in the American
League next year. One question which is
agitating his mind inst now is what man
to pick from the Wheeling club. When
Charles Babb was transferred to Wheeling
last season it was with the understanding
that the Indianapolis club should have the
pick of the Wheeling players at the close
of the season. Babb went to Wheeling,
where he played a few games and was re-
leased. He then went to Fort Wayne,
where he finished the season. putting up a
good article of bal. The man Watkins has
club is Dobs. Wild played center field for
that team last season, and who is about
the fastest man On the Wheeling team. He
stood t~wenty-fourth in batting, with an av-
erage of .293, and a fielding average of 1858.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
HELD AT JEFFERSONvILLE.
william Johnson, a Colored Man, IL
Under Arrest There.

came from Jacksonville last night
of the arrest OF a colored man who is supposed
to be wanted In Indianapolis for the murder OF
his wife. The man gives the name of william
Johnson. and when arrested made a desperate
attempt to cut a police officer with a knife.
Superintendent Quigley yesterday received q
telegram from the Jacksonville police announce
ing the arrest of johnson. The superintendent
wired the Jacksonville authorities to send a
photograph OF Johnson. Superintendent Quigley
says the man wanted is Robert Johnson. who
killed his wife at their home near Haughvflle.
The murder occurred in the summer OF 1855.
johnson managed TO escape, and the Indianapolis
police have been unable to capture him II Is
thought that his photograph will be recognized
here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
G. f.. BENJAMIN IN TOWN.


c.. E. Benjamin, well known in the base
ball world, is in the city and is stopping at
the Bates. Like nearly all the other "big
guns in the Baseball contingent, he will
not make his business known, but the fact
that he is anxious to see John T.. Brush
and will secure an interview. and probably
two or three with that Napoleon Of base
ball." before he leaves town, is significant
that something Is on. Mr.. Benjamin is
from st. Louis and has been connected
with many baseball ventures in both a
uuiet and prominent manner. He is spoken of
as one OF the members who will figure III
the new league. the American Association.
If 1t ever started. His visit TO Indianapo-
purposes. but the fact that certain eruo-
lions are threatened in the National League.
and also the rumor that the new league
does not want 10 be at daggers' points
with the major organization may have a
great deal to do with the interview.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-29
Five Men Return to Work.

There was a break in the ranks of the
strikers who walked out of the cooperage
shops OF Albert Minter and Frederick
Brandt Monday afternoon. Yesterday five
OF the strikers returned to work in the
Minter shops. The prOprietors of both
shops site that they would like to give the
men the advance of 8 cents a barrel they
demand but that they cannoI afford TO do
so. There are nearly sixty men out In the
two shops, but IL is hoped that there will
be a settlement OF the dificulty In a few
days.