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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
SAM RICKETTS, WASN'T in.
And His Amiable wife Gave Good
Reason For His Absence.

Reason For His Absence.
81 ran a newspaper once at the county
seat Of backwoods Pennsylvania coun-
ty," said Colonel Jim Bah of Potter
county, "and one day started out
among my patrons in the outlying town
ships on collecting tour. In the course
of the day | came to clearing to which
had been directed as the domocile of
one Samuel Ricketts,, TO whom l was
anxious TO present my autograph at the
bottom of receipt for S2.25. | Knocked
at the door of the Ricketts, residence,
and by and by sharp faced woman
with snappy eyes and her sleeves rolled
above her elbows responded to the knock.
"'Does Mr.. Ricketts live hereT l
asked.
"'Sam RickettsT snapped the woman,
who l rightly guessed was Mrs. Rick
etts.
"'Yes, maam,' replied.
"'He has the name o livin here said
Mrs. Ricketts,, with fine scorn, but tha's
darn little life in him.
II pretended not to notice the irony OF
my patrons amiable helpmeet and as
sumed anxiety,
"'He isn't sick, is hep asked.
"'No,' replied Mrs. Ricketts,, he amt
sick
"'Is he imp l inquired.
"'No, he amt i'm was the answer
"'ls he about the placer | asked.
"'Yes, he's about the place! said Mrs.
Ricketts,. The last | seen o him he was
h'istin hisself up the ladder to the hay
NOW, lettle faster than I've seen him
move in n coon's age, an he's scroochin
in one corner o. the NOW now,
shouldn't wonder
"'Will he be back to the house soonT
l asked.
"'Meanin this afternoon said my
patrons wife.
"'Oh, yesl Certainly | replied.
"'No, he won'tr exclaimed Mrs. Rick
etts, with positiveness that satisfied
me that, although the deed for that clear
ing might be in the name of Samuel
Ricketts,, he wasn't the boss of it. |
stood a moment undecided what to say
or do next when Mrs. Ricketts, snapped
out:
"'Would you want to know why Sam
Ricketts, won't be here soonY
II said that would
"'Well,' said she, Sam Ricketts, had
the snoopinist, sneekinist, humliest old
yaller houn' that ever licked platter,
an l got sick an tired o. kickin it out o.
doors. | hate dogs wuss'n p'ison any
how. 'tickelly houn' dogs, an so | up an
told Sam Ricketts, this mornin that If he
didn't take that houn' off an sell it or
give 1t away I'd knock it in the head an
him, too, maybe. So Sam'l he took the
dog away, an long about IN hour ago
he come back An what do you think he
had done? He had traded that dog off
fer two darn straddlin coon dog pups an
fetched 'em home! That's the reason
Sam Ricketts, hustled up that ladder to
the haymow so student an pulled the
ladder up after him. An that's the rea-
, son why he won't be back soon. He
won't be back till after I'm gone to bed
an asleep tonight, Sam Ricketts, won't,
an you kin bet yer boots on it,
Il didn't see any point in waiting to
see Samuel Ricketts,, and | heard a
month or so later that he was wondering
what in thunder that editor stopped his
paper for."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
He Caught Her.

Miss Jinks was out walking with an
admirer on each side. A storm came on,
accompanied by lightning. Jones said he
was frightened.
Brown thought it capital opportunity
to show off his superior courage before
the adored one.
What are you frightened at? am as
cool as a cucumber"
"Yes, should not fear" replied
Jones, 'if you and l were alone, but /
am afraid of Miss Jinks in this lightning.
She is so attractive"
Brown is still a bachelor, but Jones is
not.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
An English Pun.

A pun so good that it was not only par
doned, but enjoyed, was once made in a
reply to Lord North. 1t could not have
been made outside of England, where a
clerk is invariably "clark."
Lord North had just begun to make his
annual budget speech in the house Of
commons when a dog, which had wan
dered in. lifted up his voice in a series of
lively yelps.
by what new opposition am attack
ed now?" inquired Lord North facetious-
ly.
II think, my lord" replied a voice well
known to most Of the hearers, ''it was
the member from Barkshre. youths
Companion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
THE NEW MONARCH.

Oh, what care for her sweet smiles
Who charmed me long agoS
I've grown beyond her and her wiles,
And you may tell her so.
She is my dearest sisters child;
My fond heart used to throb
Whene'er she looked at me and smiled
And called me "unky Bob"
Yet let her hunt some other out
To buy her sweets and furs;
Her sway DER me is put to rout,
But through no fault Of hers.
A little boy has come to town
The sweetest, brightest tad!
And at his basket, kneeling down,
Am /, his doting dadl
Chicago News
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
No 0mcehOlder.

did you ever hold an officeT' inquired
the new arrival at Eagle Eye.
WAL, not exactly, stranger" replied
Amber Pete. when we had the cyclone,
| tried to hold the postoffice, but the
thing just slipped outer my hands and
rarted for the stars. guess that's bout
.he last office | tried to hold, stranger
Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
A BInR.

'Rehfuse meh proffered love, proud
gerrul," cried the heavy villain, "and by
meh halidome I'll dash yeh over yondeh
beetling cliffr'
The girl gazed in the direction desig
mated by his grimy fOrefinger.
"Huhw she cried. That's only a
bluff"
For she was mp in Topography as well
as some other things Standard and
Catholic Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17
Having "A Great Run on Chamberinin's
Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
store informs us that he is having great
run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He
sells five bottles Of hat medicine to one
of any other kind, and It gives great satis-
faction. In these days Of la grippe there is
nothing like Cham nberlains Cough Rene
dy stop the cough, heal upthe sore throat
short time. The sales are growing, and
all who try IL are pleased with its prompt
action.-SOuth Chicago Daily Calumet.
For sale by all druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

Cooking school? Emph! suppose
you've learned everything except how to
bake bread, young woman?"
"Yes, sir. We don't bake bread at
cooking school,"
"Oh, you don't?"
"No, sir. We bake the dough. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

Miss Annie L. Cunning, Tyre, Mich,
says, "I suffered long time from dys-
pepsia; lost flesh and became very W ak.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured
me-" 1t digests what you eat and cures
all forms OF stomach trouble. 1t never
fails to give immediate relief in the worst
cases. Heath & Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

81 was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors, visited mineral springs, and
grew worse. 1 used Kodel Dyspepsia
Cure. That cured me-" 1t digests what
you eat. Cures Indigestion, sour stom-
ach. heart burn and all forms of dyspep-
sia. Heath IL Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

When Chinaman takes walk, he
likes TO take along a cage with a canary
bird, hang it up on tree and listen to
the song which the surroundings inspire
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

Under the laws of China the man who
loses his temper in discussion is sent TO
Jail for five days to cool down.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

Mr.. j. Sheer, Sedalla, Mo-. saved his
child's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. It's an infallible cure for coughs,
colds, grippe, pneumonia, bronchitis and
throat and lung troubles. Relieves at
once. Heath IL Killmer,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

1t takes but a minute to overcome tick
ling in the throat and to stop cough by
the use Of One Minute Cure. This rem
edy quickly cures all forms of throat and
lung troubles. Ha rmless and pleasant to
take. 1t prevents c consumption. IA
nous remedy for gri ppe and its after ef-
fects. Heath & Killn1er.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

DeWitt's Little Early Risers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate the
system. Famous little pills for constipa-
ton and liver troubles. Heath Il Kill
mer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

want to let the people who suffer from
rheumatism and sciatica know that Cham
berlain's Pain Balm relieved me after a
number of other medicines and doctor
had failed. 1t is the best liniment have
ever known OFF. A. Dodgen, Alpharet-
ia, Ga Thousands have been cured of
rheumatism by this remedy. One appli-
cation relieves the pain. For sale by all
druppists
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

The Sires photograph gallery will be
open for business on Saturday OF each
week. Don't forget the day. II
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

zone Minute Cough Care is The best
remedy ever used for coughs and colds.
1t is unequalled for whooping cough.
Children all like it," writes II. n. Will
Jams, Gentryville, Ind. Never fails. 1t
is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. Cures coughs, colds,
hoarseDess, Group, pneumonia, bronchit-
early use prevents consumption. Heath
q Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-17

Hopkins sells the clothing and shoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
Claims of Creditors

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of Eugene LaDew,
deceased
Letters of administration on the estate of said
Eugene LaDew, deceased, having been granted
and issued to George Hamm on the 5th day of
June, 1900, it is now at this regular term of
this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Eugene
LaDew, deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this Court on or
before the 10th day of December, 1900 which time
is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mandS of all persons against SAID deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular, special terms thereof
to be held at the probate office in the city of
Grand Rapids, in SAID county, on the second
Tuesday being the 18th day of December, 1900.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be received, examined and adjusted
as aforesaid and of the time limited for creditors
to present their claims, be given by publishing
a copy of this order and notice for four success
sive weeks in the Wood County Reporter
weekly newspaper published at the city Of
Grand Rapids, i'll said county, the first publica-
ton to be within ten days from the date of the
order.
Dated at Grand Rapids, June 9Th, 1900
By the Court, JOHN A. GAYNOR
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
NEW IN RURAL SCHOOL LIFE.

We notice in Bulletin No. 5, issued
by State superintendent l.. ID.
Harvey, the first of the year, an inter
Transportation Of Rural School Pupils
at Public Expense. Some Is states of
the Union are trying this experiment
with results that preSage a revolution
in rural school life. The plan embraces
the idea Of a large central school, with
Il high grade Of teachers and superior
school furniture and pariphernalia
Some of the advantages of the system
are summarized in the following
paragraphs:
The health of the children is better,
the children being less exposed to
stormy weather, and avoiding sitting
in damp clothing.
Attendance is from % to $50 per
cent. greater, more regular, and of
longer continuance, and there is
neither hardness nor truancy.
Fewer teachers are required, so
better teachers may be secured and
better wages paid
Pupils work in graded schools and
both teachers and pupils are under
systematic and closer supervision.
School year is often much longer.
Finally, by transportation the farm
again as of old becomes the ideal place
in which to bring up children, enabl-
ing them to secure the advantages of
CenterS of population and spend their
evenings and holiday time in the
country in contact with nature and
plenty of work, instead of idly lOafing
about town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21

Brown and Miss Thompson back next
fall and again let the good work go on.
Miss Ella Rhode. who has been
attending the high school at East
Troy, Wis, for the past two years re-
turned home Wednesday evening.
Miss Rhode is a graduate of that
institution and has concluded to make
teaching her future vocation.
Henry L. Whitney was called to
Stevens Point last week, on account
OF his brother being seriously i'll with
malaria fever. He has again returned,
however, and reports his brother as
rapidly improving.
Mrs. Geo. Fl. Smith.of Grand Rapids
drove up to accompany home her little
daughter Kitty, who has for the past
three weeks been visiting with Mrs.
Geo. Wetherly.
The home of P. 7. Syms was struck
by Tightening last week and burned to
the ground. AS it happened at mid
night his family barely escaped with
their lives.
There will be Sociable given at the
school house Thursday night for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Sunday
school. Every one is cordially invited
to attend.
Rain would certainly be a blessing
to this section of country. The
farmers are praying for it: and unless
it comes soon the crops are in great
danger.
Mr.. AndertOn of Milwaukee is in
town and is having his summer cot
tage put in readiness for occupancy in
the near future.
Mary +. Bever, who has been teach
ing in the department school at
NekOOSa has returned home for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cameron and
little son Adrian gave this berg a
pleasant call Tuesday.
Bert B. Bever of Grand Rapids
wheeled up Sunday to spend the day
at his old home.
Miss Zoletta Lindsey of Marshfeld
is visiting with her grandmother, Mrs.
John Bever.
Mr.. and Mrs. RoulIe and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lenard drove to Marshfield
Sunday.
MI. HUI mas moved his family out
on his farm about two miles from
| town.
Restores vim, vigor, mental and
physical power, fills your body with
warm, tingling life. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 35c. John
E. DAILY.
Martin J. Bevcr came over from
Arpin to Sunday at home.
John Bever made several business
trips to Arpin this week.
Mr.. Witherly is remodeling his
| house.
Men may differ on politics, religion
or finance, but all who have tried
Banner Salve are agreed as to it's
worth for cuts, burns, sores. piles and
skin diseases. It's the most healing
medicine in the world. Wood County
Drug Co. and John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21

For SALE OR RENT-A two story
frame house, 24X50 feet with high
ceilings. Ground floor consists Of
large Office, dining room, kitchen and
two bed rooms. Second floor consists
of sitting room and s chambers. Large
stone cellar. 2Ox24 feet. The whole
property fitted out specially to accom-
modate boarders with all c0nveniences
for that purpose. 1t is located near
the Green Bay depot upon two lots,
6Ox136 feet. For terms and particu
lars enquire of Mrs. Vim. AyShfcrd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
Judge Webb in Oshkosh.
rom Oshkosh Times.

From OSHKOSH 1lnGS.
Judge Webb, the well known iuriSt,
is at the Athearn. He is one of the
best known men in the state, having
been for many years Judge of the
Seventh judicial circuit of our state.
He ran against Judge Newman for
Judge of the supreme court: but was
defeated. He had the proud SatiSfac-
ton, however, of being the unanimous
choice of the bar of the entire state.
He afterwards declined an appoint
ment upon the supreme bench. He
was a strong candidate for United
States senator when QuarleS was
chosen. He has been mentioned for
governor on several occasions. He has
hosts of friends in Oshkosh and else
where and is very popular with all
classes without regard to party. He
is here trying some cases which arose
in this county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
HARD TIMES AND PROSPERITY.

There is nothing SO frequent nova
days as panaceaS. There are panaceas
galore, for every i'll that flesh is heir
to. Here are two brilliant samples on
the subject of economy. The BabtSt
and Reflector of Nashville says: st
is stated that there are, in this
country, 100000 bar-keeperS and
SaloOn-keeperS. They are paid each
year about 81, 100000. DO YOU
wonder that we have hard times when
we drink up our money!" In answer
to this appeal for a more economical
drink habit, the Appeal to Reason of
Girard Kansas says: when one set
Of men pay $40 a gallon for drink that
costs only 10 cents gallon to make,
they are impoverished. If men could
get liquor at the cost of production
and drink gallon of whiSkey per day
(Which nobody does he would not
spend One-tenth of his salary as a day
laborer for drink. But it now takes 4
days labor to get enough to make him
feel it," The implied economy of the
Appeal to Reason is to abolish the
WhiSkcy trust. AS Il matter of fact
there would be more economy in the
Baptist prohibitiVe ideas, but a great
waste of eXhiliratiOn, while on the
contrary it cannot but be admitted
that with whiSkey at 10 cents a
gallon, according to the Appeal to
Reasons Idea, there would scarcely
be limit to the eXhiliratiOn that the
man OF ordinary means might indulge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21

Mrs. John Mercer of Wausau has
been the guest of Mrs. f. J. Edwards
several days the past week. Mrs.
Mercer was resident of Port Edwards
| tWenty-eight years ago and notices
| many changes in our village since
| that time.
Cycling has it's ups and downs After
| the downs, use Banner Salye if you're
cut or bruised. 1t heals the hurt
quickly. Wood County Drug Co. and
John E. DAILY.
Mrs. VIM. Edwards of Grand Rapids
was a guest at the home of her
| daughter, Mrs. w. A. Brazeau, last
Saturday where she enjoyed visit
with her old time friend and neighbor
Mrs. John Mercer of Wausau.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Frank Noel
entertained the following Grand
Rapids friends: Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. La
Madeline, MeSdameS Jos. Demroe and
Whitrock and Miss Hawbeck.
L. NJ. Alexander and children and
Miss Button of Milwaukee arrived
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Alexander
returned on Friday, but the others
will remain several weeks.
The ladies of the Catholic church
held lawn social at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Verbunker last
Tuesday evening, and a neat sum was
realized for their society.
Messrs. Herb. Cleveland, l. n.
Brazeau, Fl. Vachreau and Misses
Vachreau and Cleveland attended the
commencement dance at NekOOSa last
Tuesday.
Miss Emma Frazer, who has been
employed as counter in the mill here
for some time, departed Saturday for
her home in MenomOnie, Mich.
Mrs. E. Cleveland of Grand Rapids
has been renewing old acquaintanceS
here the past week. Her children
accompanied her.
Mrs. E. Wendland and family have
gone to their old home at Kaukauna
to spend several weeks visiting rela-
tiveS and friends.
O. w. Dodge was confined to his bed
on Monday, but DR.. Ridgman's skill
has brought him around all right.
There's no beauty in all the land,
That can with her face compare.
Her lips are red, her eyes are bright,
She takes Rocky Mountain tea at night
John E. DAILY.
MeSdameS O. Denis and S. II. Smart
of Grand Rapids called on friends
here Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Witter of Grand
Rapids were callers in the village
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs John Brundage were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Brazeau
Tuesday.
Mrs Chas. Kruger of Grand Rapids
visited at the home Of Mrs. Frank
Noel on Friday.
H. L. Vachreau is spending a few
days in the big city of Chicago.
If your sight is blurred with specks
and spots floating before your eyes, or
you have pains on the right side under
the ribs, then your liver is deranged.
and you need a few doses of Herbine
to regulate it. Price 80 cts. Johnson
& Hill Co.
E. c. Burrows is the possessOr of a
fine new chainleSS Columbia.
H. Vachreau has been entertaining
his sister from MOSinee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for
any case OF liver complaint, dyspepsia,
sick headache, indigestion, constipa-
ton or costiveneSS we cannot cure with
Liverita, the Up-to-Date Little Liver
pill when the directions are strictly
complied with. They are purely
vegetable, and never fail to give salts
faction. Csc boxes contain 100 pills,
10c boxes contain 40 pills, sc boxes
contain Is pills. Beware of subStitu-
tions and limitations. Sent by mail:
stamps taken. Nervita Medical Co.
Cor Clinton and Jackson SITS. Chicago
I'll. For sale by T. L. Steib & Co
druggist, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
SHERRY.

Miss Louise Brown of Grand Rapids
and Miss Mary Thompson Of Manawa
have finished very successful school
year here. Both young ladies have
shown much ability and have taken
great deal of interest in advancement
of the school. not only in giving the
children the best of things for their
immediate use, but by bringing the
parent and child and teacher together
as often as possible. In order that the
child may learn he must know that
there is someone interested in him.
Therefore | say. Parents visit the
schools. 1t is of much Importance to
your son or daughter and will take
'Only small portion Of your time"
We would be very pleased to see Miss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
02SGS0S2

Remember our goods are all
new. Every item guaranteed.
We handle a full line of Gents
Furnishing Goods, Dry Goods,
Shoes. Every article in our store
will be sold at greatly reduced
prices. Bear this in mind and
visit our store and convince
yourself.
Our place of business is i'll the
]. w Freeman building, oppo-
site the First National Bank.
r. NJ. LEVIN, Proprietor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
In Probate.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,,

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY OF WOOD. %
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the county court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city Of
Grand Rapids, in said county, on the 4th day
of September, A. D. 1900, at 10 o'clock a.. IA
the following matter will be heard and con-
sidered
The petition of Constantine Davigot to have
the heirs of Peter DavigOt, deceased, formerly
of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin,
determined.
By the Court, JOHN 4. GAYNoR,
3w County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21
PORT EDW ARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of Grand Rapids. 1t has
population of about 800 people and favored
with two railroads., the c. NJ. & st. l.. and
Marshtield aud Southeastern. The John
Edwards Mfg Co.'S Pulp & Paper Mills are
located here