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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
'La Toilette in the Field"

AC LlIoNOIlu hcCOTu
The city papers are authority for
the statement that Robert NJ. La
Toilette, the brilliant Madisonian,
will again enter the race for Governor
of Wisconsin subject to the action of
the Republican convention at Milwau-
kee. This fact will be an important
factor in the contest. Probably a
score or more of prominent citizens of
our great state have already been
mentioned in connection with the
gubernatOrial nomination. Many of
these are largely a complimentary
expression of local pride, others will
take some delegates 80 t}~c convention
but have no real hope of carrying away
the prize. La Toilette, however,
embOdieS the essential characteristics
demanded of aSpirantS for the office of
chief executive, besides he is a scholar,
a silver-tOngued orator, an aStute cam
paigner, and of unblemiShed personal
character. Above all, his name is a
household word in every nook and
corner OF our great commonwealth.
La Toilette will inject ginger into the
campaign and no mistake, and if the
fact of his candidacy is true as re-
ported, it behOoves the republican
party to give his claims careful aUten-
tiOn.n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Notice of Foreclosure and Sale,

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Ger
tain mortgage dated the 18th day ofOctober, 1880,
the First p Plesbyterian church of Auburndale,
Wood county, Wisconsin, conveyed to the Board
OF the Church Erection fund of the General
Assembly OF the Presbyterian church in the
United States of America IA corporation) the fol-
lowing described real. estate situated in the
county OF Wood and state Of Wisconsin, towit:
That parcel fland bounded as follows: Begin
ming at the South East corner of Lot number
seven ~ of Block number two (2) of PrattS Sur
vey of the village of Auburndal , Wisconsin,
thence North parallel with line "f said survey
on hundred and fiftv H51 feet. thence West fifty
(50) feet thence South parallel with the East line
Que hundred ard fifty (150) feet, thence East to
place of beginning. being the premises formerly
occupied by said mortgageor.
Inat said mortgage was recorded in the office
of theRegister of Deeds ofWood county, Wiscon-
sin. on the 2nd day of November, 1880, at
O'Clock, a M i'll volume G of mortgages on page
296; that default has been made in the payment
of the said mortgage and that there is now due
on !, he said mortgage from the said First Presby-
terian church of Auburnd. lie, Wood county,
Wisconsin undersigned the Board of the
Church + 49, fund of the General Assembly
of he PreSbytel church in the United tates
of America, the owner and holder thercofat the
date hereof for principal and interest the sum OF
eleven hundred thirty one and eighty FIVE
hundredths dollars (Sli31.So) an0 that no action
has been commenced at law or in equity to
recover said sum so due or any part thereof.
That said mortgHged premises will be sold at
public auction sale to the highest and best bid
der at the front door of the court house in the
city of Grand Rapids county of Wood, and state
of Wisconsin, on the 10th day of May. 1900, at
one o'clock in the afternoon of said da'a~
Dated Aprilt 1900
THE BOARD OF THE CHURCH ERECTION
FUND OF TAE GEN ERAL ASSEMBLY, OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ORLANDO E. CLARK, MOrtgagee.
Attorney for Mortgage. Apr.5,w we
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
LEGALS.
Notice of Sale.

State OF Wisconsin-In County Court Fond iu
Lac C0unty-In Probate
In the matter of charles L. Enckins deceased
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and j..
pursuance OF an order ot license made in said
matter by the county court of Fond du Lac
county, on the 7th day of March, A. I 1910. the
Undersigned Louise Enckiug, admin Itratrix
of said estate. will on the 9th day of April A. n
1900 at three O'Clock m. at the front steps OF
the court house. in the city of Grand Ra pids in
Wo"d County, offer for sale at public auction
the following described land, situated in the
county of Wood, towlt:
IN THE TOWN OF MILLApoRE.
The south half ~ of the southeast quarter
20 OF section twenty eight t2S), except about
acres sold heretofore and that part of the north
east quarter 20 OF the northeast quarter 60 OF
Wisconsin Central railroad right of way, sub
lect to school house lot, sll in township twenty
hve (25) range five (5), east.
The northwest quarter 60 of the northwest
quarter 90 of section thirty-fcur, township
twenty-five (25) range FIVE (5), east
The north half (is) of the northwest quarter
"a section twenty (20, town twenty-five (25),
range five (5), east.
IN THE TOWN OF AuBURNDALE.
The south halfC.) OF the northwest quarter
60 of section twenty-five COY, township twenty
five (25), range four (4) east
IN THE TOWN OF SENECA
The east half G5) OF the northeast quarter 60
OF section twenty-one (2D, aud the northwest
quarter 60 of the northwest quarter G4l of
section twenty-five COY, township twenty three
(2S), range four (D east.
IN THE TOWN OF sIGEL.
The southwest quarter 90 of the southwest
quarter 70 OF section five (5), township twenty
three (2S). range five t5). east.
The terms of sale will be made known at the
time and place of sale.
Dated March s, A. d. 1900.
LOUISE +. ENCKING,
G1FFIN 4 SUTHERLAND, Administrative.
AttyS. 15mch4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05

retorted by alleging consigneeS only
cared for the commission realized and
pushed sales irrespective of value:
hence is born the idea that under a
trust the evils would be cured. con-
,umers would also be benefited by
Detter grading and packing. and under
economy and efficiency of manage
ment, prices would not be raised.
while growers would receive remunera-
Iion for the product. The future
welfare Of the industry, to the state
of Wisconsin, makes the matter an
important one"
In the secretary'S report submitted
at the annual meeting last August,
Mr.. Fitch emphasized the necessity of
growing larger varieties. or at least
uniform berries as the Wisconsin
growers are a. a disadvantage when
entering competition with the eastern
fancy berries. The time is at hand
when the cranberry industry needs
quality more than quantity. The
average price received for cranberries
the past season was scarcely above the
cost of production and nothing but a
superior article will bring profit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Married

At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Thorn, in Grand
Rapids on Saturday, March 81, 1900, al
3 o'clock, p. M, Miss Daisy NJ. Thorn
and Ascanio A. DutriSac of TOma
hawk, Rev. Benz. Ray of Nekoosa
officiating.
The groom is the manager OF the
Fairfield store at TOmahawk and a
promising young business man, and
the bride is one of the fairest and most
beloved young ladies of Grand Rapids.
Only near relatives of the contracting
parties witnessed the ceremony. They
took the evening train for their future
home in Tomahawk, followed by the
best wishes of many friends in this
city for their happiness and success in
life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
SPRING ELECTION.
The Result IN Grand Rapds-A Little
Opposition in the Fifth Ward.


The straight caucus ticket was
elected in Grand Rapids with the ex-
ceptlon of W. Otto in the Fifth ward
VINO won out as candidate for alder
man for two years term, his vote
belng 6O to 90 for his opponent, Carl
Anth0fer. The vote in the city was
very small and but little interest was
manifested, it being foregone con-
cIuSlon that the caucus ticket would
have small opposition. There were
426 votes cast for the head of the
ticket. The following is the vote:
For mayor, B. r. GOggins received
423 votes to votes in opposition.
Ireasurer-Frank Stahl, 420, OppOSi-
ton l.
Justice of the Peace-T. J. Cooper,
80: W. A. Gets, 152.
Police Justice-Jasper CrOtteau, 404;
opposition, 2.
First Ward Alderman, F. j. Wood,
36. Supervisor, E. P. Arpin, 36.
Second Ward-Alderman, Nicholas
Reiland, "a; B. Metzger, l. Supervisor,
Herman BOetcher, "a.
Third Ward-A lderman, John
Parrish, Al: VIM. Gross, l. Super
visor, VIM. Scott, ~.
Fourth Ward-Alderman, Marcus
5: Pratt, g. Supervisor, VIM.
Wheelan, "a.
Fifth Ward-Alderman for years.
w. Otto, 60; Carl Anthofer, so.
Alderman for l year, s. Quasigroch.
Al: II. Wadke, AZ. Supervisor, G. w.
PauluS, 65.
Sixth Ward-Alderman for two
years, Chas. f. Kellogg. 60. Alder
man for one year, Ernest Oberbeck,
81. Supervisor, j. W. Cochran, 63.
Seventh Wark-Alderman for two
years, John Schnabel, 49, Alderman
for one year, Emile RosSier, so.
Supervisor. L. NJ. Nash, 40.
Eighth Ward-Alderman for two
years, H. Boles, 32. Alderman for one
year, G. NJ. Hill, 32. Supervisor, W.
J. CONWAY, 80.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
GRAND RAPIDS AND CENTRALIA.
What c. L. Powers has to say of the Twin
Cities as he used to Know Them.

FROM Milwaukee Journal.
The cities of Centralia and Grand
RAPIDS, on opposite sides of the Wis
consin river, have joined in one cor
poration, ending the rivalIieS and
JealousieS of years by coming together.
The new city with an old name, Grand
Rapids, is to be congratulated. All
effort OF both sides can now be devoted
to common end. They have started
out with enthusiasm let off in grand
celebration: they have sealed it in
action by forming a business mems
association and getting at work with
the Wisconsin Valley association for
mutual help. These cities, beg pardon.
this city, is at the southern limit of
the former pine region and the lowest
OF the magnificent rapids which char
acterize the WiscOnsin's upper course.
Ii has some time since passed through
the agOnieS Of the change from a lum-
Der town to a manufacturing and
agricultural center. 1t has shaken off
the old shell and grown to loftier
field and purpose.
For a generation the prosperity of
the two cities was hampered by con-
tentiOnS over everything which cities
could quarrel about. The magnificent
water power was wasted: agriculture
was not regarded as a fit employment
for man and nothing but pine tree
had virtue, and that was of no account
till the tree was down, dead and on
the way to the saws. All this is
changed and there is other timber
whose value is equal, after all the
wastage of the past, to the pine which
has been taken from that region, left
to be marketed and when it is removed
every foot of cleared land adds agri-
cultural wealth.
Rafting down the rapids was
picturesque sight, as we'll as danger
Gus business. From the eddy to still
water took but a few minutes, but in
them was crowded days excitement.
Fortunes were made or lost over those
waters Now their boiling currents
are tanned: Spinning Wheel rock has
no terrOrS and weary men no longer
gig" for another trip The path has
grown over and disappeared. But a
new and higher life has come and the
united city must prosper as "they"
never did,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
A Political Deal.
From Green Bay Gazette.


The situation in this congressional
district S somewhat more complicated
than has been the case in several cam
paignS but the politicians from the
eastern counties believe that they have
solved portion, at least, of the causes
which led up to the present situation.
The one unanimous conclusion that
members of all factions reach is that
Dr. Tanner, jolly good fellow that he
usually is, has fol once allowed himself
to be led aStray and that at the present
time he is being used as a decoy duck
to draw votes away from certain candi-
dates to throw them to another who
would be unable to secure them on his
own merits. Certain it is that DR..
Tanner has no expectation of securing
the nomination himself. He stands
no show whatever in any but his own
county and friends of the other candi-
dates assert that he cannot carry that.
The frgica conclusion, therefore. is
that he Intends to capture Out agamie
county and deliver it to Senator Hat
ton who hopes to carry Waupaca,
Wood and Portage counties and thus
secure the nomination.
That such combination has been
hatched there is little doubt. 1t is
even asserted that a meeting was held
in Milwaukee recently attended by
about ten persons at which Waupaca
Outagdmie and even Brown counties
were represented as we'll as the state
capital. At that time this combina-
tiOn was formed but it is believed by
those who know that it will be found
impossible to ccnSummate the deal.
All the goods cannot be delivered at
the critical time. Outagamie county
will not go to Tanner under such d
cheap trick and even Waupaca county,
1t is claimed, will not give her dele
cation to Hatton without a protest.
There is not a remote chance of Brown
being found in that column and as a
result the combination bids fair to
prove a dismal idifure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Eighth Annual Opening Sale.

Eight years ago the tenth of
this month Muir. The Shoe
Man, opened up a large shoe Store in
the Wood County Bank building, a
great many of our people, 1--WE among
the rest" had our doubts that an ex-
tensive line of this kind would pay in
a town Of this size, but to see the
stock he is now carrying and the large
trade he is enjoying in his handsome
new store in Reiland'S new brick block,
shows that we were mistaken. TIC
celebrate his eighth birthday here he
will give grand annual sale Of shoes
on April II, -, Is and II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
TRUST IN CRANBERRiES.
Last Resort to Maintain a Profit TO
Growers.

Growers,
From Milwaukee Sentinel.
The low price of cranberries has led
to discussion of the causes and means
to obtain adequate returns for the
growers. In the East there is more or
less talk of a trust" to control the
product. The Wisconsin State Gran
berry Growers association has given
much attention to the conditions
controlling the market and in a letter
to The Sentinel. Secretary Fitch says:
u have not seen articles in eastern
papers anent a cranberry trust. and
know of no concerted movement in
the West along the lines indicated.
Il send you, under separate cover. d
copy of our January report. from
which it will be seen that among
thoughtful growers progressive COM
mercial methods are believed to be
desirable and the Cranberry Growers
union is step in that direction.
The cause of low prices this season
may be stated as having been
occasioned by the trying weather in
October which affected. not only cram
berries. but apples, potatoes. etc.
Commission men also complained of
immature and improperly packed
fruit being sent them, while growers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
MonkeYed With a Circle Saw,

John Tomcheck of Sigel met with
an accident Monday that came almost
within a hairs breath of costing him
his life. He was running a portable
circle saw for saving wood, and
to adjust the machinery in some way,
he got beneath the saw. When
through he withdrew a little and
raised his head and the saw caught
him on the back and side of the head
and cut through the skull to the
brain making a wound almost eight
inches in length.
DR.. Looze of Grand Rapids was
called to care for the wounded man.
The pulsation Of the brain could be
easily seen through the wound in the
skull, but fortunately the saw did not
penetrate deep enough to work much
injury to the brain. and it is thought
if he has no bad luck he will recover.
He is a man about 80 years of age 1t
was a desperately narrow escape from
having the top of his head cut off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
lust Before Easter

You'll want to consult a good wall
paper stock. Without pretty walls,
no matter how artistic the home
furnishings. the charm is lessened.
The advantage in buying is that you
get the newest styles-the fashionable
spring of 1900 paper, but there's no
hint of it in the prices. You'll be
pleasantly surprised, when you note
the handsome quality and designs that
you secure for such reasonable prices,
and you'll cheerfully place the order
here. VI. A. BogOger. Wv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
A Musical Hour.
From Stevens Point Journal.


An interesting program of music
was given Friday evening at the home
of E. H. SchulhOf on Center street by
bis little daughter, Irma. Ten num-
berS were selected from her repertoire,
which were given with unusual con-
fidence from memory, for the pleasure
of her music classmates and friends.
Miss Rood as teacher. and Miss Irma
as pupil. are both to be congratulated
upon the success of the hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
CHUNKS OF GOLD.
Rich Specimens Brought From Lake of The
Woods Mines.
Yours Sincerely.
W. D. HOARD.

Rich Specimens Brought From Lake of The
Woods Mines.
From St. Paul Dispatch.
MesSrs. A. Campbell and n. Higbee
of Rat Portage, arrived in st. Paul
Wednesday, bearing with them
some remarkable specimens of gold
bearing ore from the Lake of the
Woods mines. Many st. Paul people
have become deeply interested in the
rich gold fields of that region, and
since experience has proved the fallacy
of the old idea that the rock was too
hard for successful development there
has been so much more widespread
interest taken. That the country is
ricn in good paying properties is
demonstrated by the returns from the
SuItana, Mikado and other mines, and
the outlook is declared to have been
never brighter than at the present
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
What W. D. Hoard Has to Say of E. S
Minor,

Washington, d. c.. March 20, 1900
My Dear Fontaine: | learn that there
is some diSSa tiStactiun in the eighth
district wit III Congressman Minor and
that there is d movement on foot tC
prevent his denomination.
[ have been here now nearly a
month looking after certain legisla-
tiOn against OleOmOrgerine and have
had most excellent opportunity tO
note who are the strong men in Con-
greSS. / esteem Mr.. Minor as one of
that number in a clear and unmiStak-
able sense. His straightforward and
earnest manner of work has created a
profound impression on his fellow
members and would most certainly
esteem it a miSfOrt une to the agricul-
tural and commercial interests of
Wisconsin and the nation if he was
Supplanted by man who had no such
experience and influence
He took hold of the Shipping Sub,
sidy Bill and completely changed its
provisions for the better. He con-
vinced such men as Senator Hanna,
Senator Frye and many others who
were friends of the bill that several
greatly needed amendments in the
interest Of the people must be added
and they were added. This he did in
way that at once was tactful and
comprehensive. | find also that Minor
is tower of strength to the dairy
cause. 1t seems TO me that the far.
merS of the eighth district, if they
know when they are well and efficient.
ly represented, will insist on cOntinu-
inU Mr. Minor in CONGRESS- T feel like
saying to you and all other friends
Of Mr.. Minor TO work your very best
to secure his denomination.
Yours Sincerely,
W. d. HOARD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Old Settlers Ra-Uni0n.

Plans for the coming annua reunion
of old settlers at the Opera House in
this city Thursday night, April 10, are
about perfected. A very pleasing pro-
gram of interest and profit will be
rendered. 1t is sincerely desired that
all those who have resided in Wood
county twenty years will be present.
The time was fixed in April so thai
the weather would be more favorab bic
for he old settlers to get out. As far
as perfected the program will be as
follows:
l. Orchestra selection.
2. Grand March
3. Invocation.
+. Banquet
5, Address by President Mcfarland
6. Orchestra.
7. Roll Call of members.
s. Paper by Chas. Lemley.
9. Orchestra.
10. Dancing.
Supper VIII be served for 80 cents a
person. 1t is the wish of The officers
that all persons who have pictures of
departed members bring them
to the hall on Thursday morning
that they may be hung upon the walls
for inspection. The ladies will have
charge Of the decoration and you can
depend upon it that he Opera house
will have more the appearance of a
home on this occasion than a public
play house. Reader you are cordially
invited to attend if you have resided
in the county 20 years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Does Ibis Strike You2

Muddy compilations, nauseating
breath come from chronic constipation.
karl's Clu.1r Root Tea is an absolute
cure and has been sold for fifty years
on an abSOlut" guarantee. Price p cts.
and 30 cts. Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Noted Healer In Town.

The greatest healer of modern times
is Banner Salve. for cuts, wounds, sores,
piles and all skin diseases. Guaran-
teed. Wood County Drug Co. and
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
Literary Program.

Entertainment to be given Thurs
day, April II, 1900, by Columbia
Literary society of the West Side
High school:
PROGRAM.
Chorus
Piano Viola Garrison
ecIama, ,ion-Aristotle Studlas Elocut1on
Miss Georgia Kellogg
Debate-Resolytd. T at the English are not
justified i. making war against the Beers
Affirmative Negative
James Hamilton Len Smith
Edgar kellogg Robert Nash
Piano Solo Miss Nellie Steib
Oration-Cuaracter of Lincoln. .....
.....MiSS Alice Alter
Piano Iona Johnson
Address-Theodore Roosvelt.-.H L Van Dusen
Chorus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
OUR PRICE
s cents per can.

LEMON SOAP-Last call. Just
one more week and the deal will be
off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
TROUBLE OVER CRAP GAME.
Lee Clements Fires a Revolver at
Clayton MITCHELL

Lee Clements, colored. twenty-five years
old, was arrested yesterday by Policemen
Mullen and Bean of the sixth precinct sta
ton On a charge Of having attempted to
Kill Clayton Mitchell, also colored. The af-
fair is alleged to have happened Saturday
night, between IL and II o'clock, at the cor
ner of 4th and K streets northwest. One
bullet from Clements revolver lodged in
Mitchell's neck, but the wound inflicted was
not a serious one.
Mitchell was taken to the Emergency
Hospital and Clements escaped. Yesterday
the police learned that he was in hiding in
a house near Massachusetts avenue and
I'd street northwest. With Acting Lieu
tenant Byrnes the officers went to the house
and Clements was found beneath a bed. He
admitted he had shot at Mitchell, and said
he did 50 because of trouble in a game of
crap in Majors alley Saturday night. Dur
ing the game, he said, Mitchell called him
a bad name and he went home and got his
pistol. Then he went to 18th and X streets
and waited until Mitchell appeared. The
prisoner vii be taken to the Police Court
tomorrow.