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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

COUNTY OF WOOD.
In the matter of the Estate of Amelia Hunt
ington deceased.
On this 18th dav of October \. D. 1899 upon
reading and filing the petition of Dwight NJ.
Huntington of Grand Rapids, Wood County.
Wisconsin stating that Amelia Huntington of
Grand Rapids, Wood County Wisconsin died
on or about the 18th day of October. 1899. hav-
ing first made he- last Will and testament and
praying that said will be proved and admitted
TO probate and that letters testamentary be
granted thereon according to law:
IT Is ORDERED That said application be heard
before me, AT the probate office in the city of
Grand Rapids in said county on the 10th day of
November \. D. 1899. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
AND IT Is FURTHER Ordered, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all perrons interested
by publishing a copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the Wood County Repor-
ter, a newspaper printed in said county. pre-
yiOus to the time appointed for said hearing
BY the Court, JOHN 4. GA1NOR
B. NJ. NAUGHAN, County Judge.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26

A lady who with her husband,
SoJourned with US a few days last
week, was heard to remark that this
town would be a great place for a
widow. This must have been aimed
at our old bachelors. One of these,
whose knowledge of widows is probab-
ly gained from the elder Weller hopes
lin the name of mercy that the
opinion of the good lady above may
not become widely known Another
"a hardened old sinner-says let the
wilder come providing she is accom-
panied by fortune, bad cough and
no membranes.
Tom Tyler is painting and decora-
ting number of rooms on the second
floor of the store building for e. S.
Bailey. Whatever do you suppose a
single man can want of a half dozen
rooms? And cook stove too? He is
one of the last men whom we should
expect to do the bachelor hall act.
During Sunday and Monday fierce
fires ragged in the vicinity of the village
and some concern was felt for it's
safety. Happily no damage was done
to property though Bob Lewis new
house had a narrow escape. On the
whole the fires were of much benefit
in clearing up the land.
a doctor who was looking for place
to locate was in town Tuesday and
looked us over physically. He seemed
to think us to tough physically for
his purpose and yet we need a
physician. We have no cemetery and
doctor could aid us materially in
starting one.
Emil Schneider had an auction sale
OF live stock and farming implements
and farm products Tuesday. Ed. S.
Bailey being the auctioneer. Mr..
Schneider will return to Monroe,
Green county, from whence he came
about year and a half ago.
We owe and hereby make apology to
the public for a gross error with
reference to the ''army social" We
were explicitly told that the date was
as we stated and when too late to be
recalled learned it should have been
Tuesday instead.
\ party of four or five young men
drove out TO Grand Rapids Sunday
evening, and from the fact that they
returned at a fairly reasonable hour
we Judge that the Grand Rapids
police are not as faithful to duty as
they might be.
J. G. Rote and family will leave for
Union Grove, Racine county, during
the week and will locate on Mr. Rote' S
farm near that place. This family
have made many warm friends here
who will sincerely regret their
departure.
C. II. GoldSworthy is having the
blacksmith shop moved back from the
street and will put up in its place a
new building to which the old one
will form an addition.
We are informed that the NJ. W. A..
contemplate series of social enter
tainmentS to be given at intervals
during the fall and winter.
Jason Boynton arrived home Friday
afternoon, an absence of a year and a
half in Minnesota. We are glad to
have him with us again.
The ball given by the big Four
Orchestra of Grand Rapids at NJ w.
\. hall on Friday evening was a
tiuke financially.
Geo. Hamilton is completing the
building which he recently bought
! from Mr.. Peterson.
Miss Nettie Birmingham of Shulls-
burg spent the week with her father.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
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 a popula-
ton of about 800 people and favored with two
railroads, the c. NJ. & St. p. and Marshfield and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Co.'S
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
NEKOOSA.

Is village of eight hundred people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. NJ. ~ st. 7. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The NekoOsa Paper COM
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institu-
ton and a promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
VESPER.

A thriving agricultural village of several humid
redinhabitantS, ten miles northwest Ofthetwin
cities located on the e. NJ. & st. p. and the NJ.
Il Sc. railroads. 1t has a creamery, saw and
planning mill and is surrounded by fertile
farming country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
PLAlNFIELD.

Walter ID. Corrigan, our popular
district attorney attended the
wedding of Frank r. Springer and
Miss Lottie NJ. Wood at Lone Pine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
The Banner Pile Cure,

Is Banner Salve. 1t gives imme-
diate relief and will soon effect a cure.
John E. DAILY and Wood County Drug
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
7 axe Notice..

Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that my wife, Mrs.
Ella Derinick, left my bed and board
several weeks ago in the town of
Rudolph and | hereby give notice that
| will not be responsible for any debts
she may contract.
NICK DERINICK.
Oct. Is, 1899. Rudolph, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
Y OIL

ought to know that when suffering
from any kidney trouble that safe,
sure remedy is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Guaranteed or money refunded. John
e. DAILY and Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, ! 80
COUNTY OF WOOD &c
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
sosToN FOOD FAIR.
IAN around them and below
Tha .nand ~ ha n, tueYa bkaw 4


The sound Of hammers, blow on blow"
pressges, not 'The Launching Of the
Ship" In this instance, but the Launch
Ing of the Great Food Fair OF 1899, about
which all New England 10 talking. From
the very first Il was known that the
policy OF the management would be one
Of progressive enterprise and open-hand-
ed llberality In securing the very best
features and talent In the line OF demon
strAtiou and entertainment. With
Sousa, Godfrey, Reeves aud Missud 1t
the head OF the musical programs (;
Nellie Dot Rancho In charge Of the
womsn's Department; The New Eng
land Sportsmsh 10 control OF the
s'Sportsman's Paradise" and Caterer
Bow OF Norumbega fame presiding In
the cafe, 1t can be seen that the 80 Food
Fair has many pleasures In store for
visitors. Then, too, may be mentioned
the Romany Rye gypsy queen and her
suite of dark-eyed attendants; the Pc
nobscot Indians In their picturesque
dresses OF embroidered buckskin; the
.sJudgment of Paris" startling 10 Its
realism; the "Chargc Of the Red Brig
ade" and host Of other attractions.
The booths, with their varied decora-
lions and brilliant illumination and bevies
Of pretty girls will suggest . glimpse
OF fairyland, many OF the exhibitors
having prepared beautiful electrical
surprises. Three thousand silver s0uve-
Mrs will be given away each morning by
the management, and . new system Of
distributing these gifts 90 a. 70 avoid
crowding and delay has been adopted.
The entrances this year are also ar
ranged 80 40 to prevent confusion In sd-
hitting the throngs Of visitors, and =
special entrance for members OF the
press, through the managers Office, has
also been provided.
The doors Of the exposition will be
opened to the public Monday, October 2,
at 10 A. ~, and the inaugural exercises
will occur 1t SPIN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
MEXICO.

Fred Noble, our barber, went TO
Rochester, n. H., last spring. The
prospect for an increase OF business
here led him 10 return, and we now have
sn up-to-date barber sgain.
Freeman b. Smith has horse &c
years old. Last year he was fast road
er and sprightly "a colt. Last winter
he Loaf strength, became poor feeder,
and Ia now unfit for work or driving
Mr.. Smith cares for him tenderly, and
dislikes TO kill him.
Mrs. Lizzie Stockbridge from Colum-
bis, y. a.. Is here caring for her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Quigley, who Is i'll.
There has been q dangerous place ut
the north end Of the Swift River bridge,
near r. A. Porter's, for many weeks.
Monday, Sept 18Th, Henry Lsdd's
wagon dropped into it and upset-Ar.
Lsdd under Ii. One Of his ribs was
broken, and be wss otherwise injured
During the following night he suffered q
psrslytic shock, affecting one side TO
quite an extent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

In China the sun and moon are
brother and sister. The moon Is the
elder brother. who looks after his raih-
er silly sister. the sun. This Is exactly
the reverse OF our legends. which make
the sun the day king and the gentle
moon lady VI the night.
Que day In China. SO the legend runs.
the sun asked the moon II she couldn't
so out al night. The moon answered
very sternly: mo. You are young
lady. and Il would he improper for you
to go out after dark" Then the sun
said. But the people keep looking at
me when go cut In the daytime" 30
the moon told her TO take the golden
needles that she wore In her hair and
stick them iuio the eyes OF people
when they stared nj her This Is the
reason why no one can look nj the sun
without pain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
auneoRp eAllA.

Rev. Mr.. Hoyls Il away on . thrss
weeke' vacation.
Qsite . psaber Of Our cltixens took 10
Canton fair.
There seams 70 b good many stran-
gera In our village.
ford Falls d taking new lease Of busi-
ness life.
Goodwill Douglass has moved into the
Frank Richmond house.
Rev. Mr. Purrington h holding extra
meetings 10 Dix6eld village.
Hon. Waldo Pettengill has bought the
l.. l. lincoln house. His SOP Oliver Will
occupy it.
Mrs. waldo from Vermont has moved
into Fred Abbott's house on Knox Street.
Rev. Mr.. Hannaford officiated II
Dwight Hewey's funeral In Andover,
Sept. 93d, and at Richard Estes' funeral
Ia East Bethel, the 9th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
ssowNF,sLp.

Mrs. Sylvia Fitzpatrick, who has been
spending few weeks ct North Conway,
has returned TO her homo In this village.
Miss Edith Swan 10 visiting her broth
or Charles.
Mr.. Charles GraiIsm has sold his house
on Church Street to Mr.. Grover OF this
town.
Mount Cedar Lodge did not confer the
degrees on candidates - Was stated In
East BrownHeld items last week.
The degrees were conferred on two
candidates Tuesday evening, Sept. 10,
by Pearl Rebekah Lodge, No. 90, Brown
6eld.
Mr.. W. Warren 10 ct home from Boz
ton on visit to his parents.
Brown6eld Was we'll represented at
the fair ct Fryeburg this week.
Mr.. Oren Davis ID very sick. DR..
Fitch ID In attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
EAST eRownFlElo.

An earthquake shock was plainly felt
here last Thursday morning, Sept. 2lst
about 6 80 Al
According to the returns made u
Mr.. Msrston, Superintendent OF Schools
the number Of scholars registered for
the fall term are LIS.
Warren Slower has bought the Charles
GRAHAM set Of buildings and will re
move them and 10 their place will build
a large boarding house to be ready for
another seasons business.
Last Monday the new signal on the
u. c. X. X. went into effect. In place
Of green and red, green and white will
be used.
Joseph Wentworth has sold his house,
stable and two acres OF land, situated In
Denmark, TO Alonzo Wentworth.
Last Monday, Simeon Eaton went with
a car load Of mixed stock to Brighton,
The New Boston cottage colony have
closed their houses and departed for
their homes in WstertOwn and Boston,
Mass.
A large string OF cattle passed through
here last Monday morning bound for the
Fryeburg fair.
Mrs.. Lydia A. Billings, who has been
spending few weeks with her sister
Nrs. Bradford Cole, has returned TO her
home In Canton, Mass.
Mrs. z. A. G.. Stickney and Mrs. Julia
Bean went TO Portland ~ delegates from
this place to the w. c. T. u. Convention.
Fred johnson OF Walthsm, Mass, gave
a gramophone entertainment In Brad
bury's Hall, last Saturday night TO q
good audience.
Almon +. johnson the jeweler went
from here Sunday to visit his parents at
Waltham, Mass.
Guy Hazeltine shot and killed an eagle
last Wednesday that measured over 5
feet from tip to tip.
The steps and platform OF the Con-
gregational church have received much
needed painting.
A large number went from this station
Thursday to the fair at Fryeburg, while
quite few avalled themselves Of the ex-
curslon rates through the notch IS far -
Fabyans.
A hearing was held at the grammar
school by members Of the school COM
mittee last Tuesday afternoon ~ COM
plant had been made that the teacher,
Frank Marston, was concerned In the
trouble Of the morning before. After
hearing the evidence of both sides It was
taken under confederation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
NORWAY LAKE.

Mrs. S. A. Stevens has gone to Au-
burn to stop with her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. Dame, through the winter.
Mrs. j. c. Billiard OF Cambridge,
Mass, IL the guest Of her cousin, Mrs.
james Crockett.
Rev. Mr.. Rideout Il TO deliver his lect-
ure, ''Idiosyncracies Of People" at the
school house Monday evening, Oct. I'd.
A small admission fee will Do taken at
the door.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Flood Of Farm
iugton are visiting ct David Floods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

A Rev. Mr.. Rand preached at Out
school house Sunday afternoon. He ID
put OH to take Elder York's place.
Rev. Mr.. Graham gave his Illustrated
lecture on London Monday evening. Ths
weather Was threatening and the audi
ence sss not so large ss at his lecture or
Scotland.
Partridge hunters are much more In
evidence than are the birds.
Our school IL taught BY Mrs. John
Richsrds OF Mexico. Wallace Taylor II
teaching 10 No. Z, where he taught In
the summer.
The rains have raised the river so that
Holds Ion at the Chapman place can rur
his mill. He has quantity OF bircf
already cut for saving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
OXFORD.

Mrs. Diana Tewksbury, widow Of the
late DR.. Samuel Tewksbury, died 10 Port
land, Thursday, Sept. II, sged 80 years
her birthday occurring on the same day
rs that of Queen Victoria. Mrs. Tewks.
bury WAS 4 native Of this town and lived
here until after her marriage with Dr.
Tewksbury. She leaves no family; he'
only child, little boy, died In infancy
Mrs. Fisher went 70 Portland TO a.
tend the fuueral Of her sister, Mrs
Tewksbury.
DR.. Harry Farris has opened an Office
and is practicing here.
Mrs. Hancock Of Harrison Waited heI
sister, Mrs. Stuart, Thursday.
DR.. and Mrs. Hersey have been TO Bos
ton 10 visit their daughter.
Married Sept. IS, by Rev. B. 8. Ride
out, Mr.. Arthur d. Cummings Of He
hron and Miss Nettie Mae Richards Of
Oxford.
The wheel for the power house hal
been nut In.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
Fpuitless.

Maria, at last IL has come"
The hitherto careworn face OF the
middle aged husband had taken on q
new brIlliancy. and his whole attitude
was expressive Of some sudden Joy.
YES" said he triumphantly. after
a lifetime passed In ceaseless endea vor
for your sake am ut last rewarded.
My invention has been sold and q
fortune awaits me. Think. Maria. of
what this means to you! You will new
er have to make me another shirt or
cravat rs long rs you live"'
His wife looked at him with re-
proachful glance.
James," she said tenderly. 81 hope
shall never be too proud for that. No
matter. james, how rich you shall be
II will always be my greatest pleasure
and privilege to make your shirts aud
ties
Her husband did not reply. but few
moments later. alone In his own room.
he bowed his head over his claspcd
hands and muitered In bitter anguish:
Alas. the labor OF lifetime spent
for naughtw-Town Topics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
MASON.

Thsi presiding elder, Mr.. Lsdd. preach
ed here last Sunday evening. He stayed
at Douglas Cushing's all night.
Addison Bean is building an ell and
csrrisge house.
Annie Morrill, IL visiting friends at
South Paris.
Clement Bellefountaip IL working for
Ernest Merrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hutchinson are
visiting In Harrison this week.
Geo. Bennett Ia working for Nathan
Mills
F. Bean went 10 North Waterford
with load Of goods for Elwood Sawyer
one DIV this week.
George VI. Brown Of Iowa is the guest
OF Chs. Brown this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
wlI SONS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Parker, professional
cooks, OF Colebrook, are now running
the victusling department At the Axis
COOS House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Sturgis OF New
York passed through here on their way
20 Parmacheenee the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Pickett went to
Newry the a0th 10 take charge Of the
Bear River Club House.
Mrs. Eliza Wilson and daughter have
gone as far as Enrol on their homewsrd
journey.
The circle Of Kings Daughters met
at the home Of their leader, Sarah 5.
Bennett, Wednesday.
c. T. Fox and wife have been TO Cole
brook to visit friends.
A. c. Twining Of Asbury Park, n. j.,
accompanied BY his wife and daughter,
vent through here to Camp Meadows
Saturday.
Cold and stormy At present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
NosJuwesT BETHEL.

School In this district began Sept. -,
Miss Edith Douglass, teacher.
Mrs. Susan Perkins OF Massachusetts,
recently Visited her cousin, Miss Amy
Bean, at this place.
Mrs. T. A. Chapman and daughters OF
Milwaukee, Wis, are spending some
days here AZ guests At the Homestead. !"
Mr.. Geo. Palmer has moved his family
20 Shelburne, n. II.
Mrs. Percy O'Brion Is stopping with
Mrs. Len Sumner at this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
BRYANT POND.

Although pretty cold Saturday morn
ing, there were q good many went to
Camp Dewey to enjoy field day OF Frank
lin Grange and TO all appearances every
body did enjoy the games and picnic
dinner. The afternoon Was much
warmer and considerable excitement was
displayed during the game OF ball,
which WAS played by the Bryant's Pond
nine and Oxford nine. The score stood
10 10 IL In favor OF the 0xfords.
Mrs. Lizzie whitman has been quite
alex so as TO be under the care OF DR..
Hill OF Bethel. She is some better at
present. Mrs. Whitman and her father,
Stephen Rowe, went to Norway short
time ago and stayed week with friends
there. They reported nice time; said
they epjoyed every minute they were
away. Mr.. Rowe is somewhere 10 the
eighties but Is still smart and active. He
owns hne stand here which he keeps In
such good order and neatness that Il 10
one OF the most attractive residences In
the village.
Ex-Governor Perhsm and wife were 10
town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Small have been
visiting their relatives here for the past
two weeks.
Soc. Newell, Charles Swan, and
Bert Bean lost their positions here as
section hands on Wednesday.
Mrs. Z. Emery visited her daughters,
Emma and Ola, on Sunday.
Work IL still going on at the railway
station and when finished the station
will be convenient and greatly improved.
The Weber party from Boston, who
were here last season, are stopping at
Camp Cohasset for the present.
j. l.. Bowker received on Thursday,
from Superintendent Stanley OF the
Auburn Fish Hatchery, two thousand
lsndlocked salmon, which were put into
Christopher Lake.
Frank Small has had new pump put
into his store for pumping kerosene oil.
The Masonic building 10 undergoing
extensive repairs. II has been newly
shingled, and two large Gothic windows
put In, one on each side OF the hall. The
steps aud large platforms In the end OF
the hall are being removed, leaving more
room for the work. The hall is to be
newly carpeted, and other much needed
changes made.
Mrs. Kingman Perham IL very sick.
Her recovery Is considered doubtful.
Mrs. Ella Sweetser met with bad &C
cident Friday, Sept. %. While holding
their horse by the reins ss she stood on
the ground, the horse ran, pulling her
down, tearing the ligaments Of her leg,
and injuring 1t severely. DR.. Yates was
called TO attend her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
ANDOvER.

The committee sent here by the court
on the Swsin's Notch road matter gave
q hearing last night. The road has been
under fire several years. and / predict
the end Il not In sight yet.
Dwight Hewey died OF typhoid fever
at his fsther's Sept. FL, aged - years.
Tom French IL sick with the same
disease, but Is not considered dangerous
" sick.
Noble Small has been confined to the
bed for two weeks, but is reported gain
ing slowly.
The new church IL well up and board
ed-sn odd bu, good looking building
when completed.
Harvesting il shout over, and good
crops Of hay, grain and potatoes have
been gathered.
Kimbsll, the postmaster, has resigned,
and Harry Thomas appointed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
HEBRON

Judge Bonney Was In the place one
dsy this week.
Mrs. Dudley OF North Bridgtou IL
visiting at Prof. Moody's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Bumpus spent
Sunday az Mr.. Rowe's In West Poland
with their daughter, Miss Grace Bum
pus, who IL teaching At Poland Spring.
A. J. Turner has Just bought q fine
music box. Price go.
There has been some light frost In this
vicinity, although none on our own
place or that Of Rev. 5. ID. Richardson.
We mean TO be truthful, but "lapse''
of memory last week caused 8 mistake
in regard TO the height OF Mr.. Hibbs'
corn. II should have been Is feet in
stead OF IA Part Of the corn had ears
on IL that we could just touch with the
finger tips by reaching up-the lower
ears we mean, and this Is no "fish story"
We are indebted TO Rev. 5. ID. Rich
srdson for two OF his Flemish Beauty
pears. They are beauties too.