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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
CRANnOOR.

Secretary Fitch is now busy dis
tributing to the members of the State
Cranberry Growers Association the
report of the January meeting. for
which there is good demand.
Have not hidden We beware of some
thing said to be the same as Rocky
Mountain Tea, made by the Madison
Medicine Co.? If We are truly wise,
heed this warming. John E. DAILY.
Logging is being continued on the
Arpin tract in this district, although
as yet there has been very little haul
ing on account of the scarcity of snow.
George Scott was called 10 Armenia
by the illness of his mother who suf-
fered slight stroke of paralysis. At
last account she was improving.
Maude-Is 5 and 80 too old to hope
for improvement? / should say not,
Mountain Tea. You'll be blooming
fair at so. John E. DAILY.
Andrew Scott has secured employ
ment in the Port Edwards paper mill.
The position requiring alternating
weeks Of day and night work.
The Witter Travelling library is
greatly appreciated by our people
these winter months. A second case
of books has been sent for.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rein have
returned home after pleasant sojourn
of some weeks in Rudolph.
You do not have to dry goods in the
shade colored with Putnam Fadeless
dyes They are fast to sunlight and
washing. 10c per package. Sold by
f. l.. Steib & Co.
Rev. Jos. Baynton Of Centralia was
visitor at the Rein homes last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Messrs. Ed Boyle of this place and
Hugh Boyle of Grand Rapids, both
employed as machine tenders here,
were called to the bedside of their
mother at Hartford, Ind, last Thurs
day. Word has since been received Of
their mothers death after their
arrival there.
Miss Margaret Boyle, who has been
making an extended visit with her
uncle, Ed Boyle and family during
the past few weeks, has returned to
her home in Grand Rapids. Miss
Mamie Boyle is now visitor at the
same home.
II have always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine. and think it
the best in the world" says Chas.
Bender, a newSdealer of Erie, Pa.
Wood County Drug Co. and John E.
Daily.
Miss Blanche and Master Percy
Cleveland entertained about thirty Of
the little folks of the town last Thurs
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. Cleveland. A candy pull was
INDUCED in and all report fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs II. H. Voss and baby
and Miss Ella Perry of Grand Rapids
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Perry and
daughter Edith of Bidwell, Ia, were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Brazeau on Sunday.
Fatal delays are caused by expert
menting with cough and cold cures.
FOley'S Honey and Tar will prevent a
anl1 from paCl1ltinr n
Wood County Drug Co. and John E.
DAILY.
Messrs. Arthur st. Lones and Jos.
Shebotte, who are employed in the
woods this winter, spent sunday here
with their families.
Mrs. Allen was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. StearnS at BirCn, for
several days the past week.
Messrs. c.. A. Jasperson and 1. n.
Brazeau were twin city visitors last
Friday.
Editors Life Saved by ChamberaIn's Remedy
During the early part of October,
1896, contracted bad cold which
settled on my lungs and was neglected
until | feared that consumption had
appeared in an incipient state. [ was
constantly coughing and trying to
eXpel something which | could not. [
became alarmed and after giving the
local doctor trial bought a bottle of
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy and the
result was immediate improvement,
and after had used three bottles my
lungs were restored to their healthy
State.-P. S. Edwards, Publisher Of
The Review, Wyant. Ill. For sale by
Z. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
A Night of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burnham
of Machias, Me-, when the doctors
said she would die from pneumonia
before morning." writes Mrs. S. II.
Lincoln, who attended her that fear
full night, but she begged for DR.:
Kings New Discovery, which had
more than once saved her life, and
cured her of consumption. After
taking, she slept all night. Further
use entirely cured her." This mar
velous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all throat, chest and lung diseases.
Only SOC and S1OO. Trial bottles free
at John E. Days drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
Stood Death Of,

Z. B. Munday, alawyer of Henrietta,
Tex, once fooled a grave digger. He
says: My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. l per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters,
and he was soon much better, but
continued their use until he was
wholly cured. / am sure Electric
BitterS saved his life This remedy
eXpelS malaria, kills disease germs
and purifies the blood; aids digestion,
regulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
cures constipation, dyspepsia, nervous
diseases, kidney troubles, female COM
plants; gives perfect health. Only
SOC at John E. Days drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Saves doctors bills: When you feel
worn out, your system out of order and
in need of a tonic, don't run up a
doctor bill, but take bottle Of Blud-
bilder and get well with much less
expense and more effectually. Sold by
John E. DAILY.
The dance last Saturday night was
not a success financially on account OF
severe weather.
E. S. Huckins and wife spent Sun
day at Necedah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
How Is Your Wife?

Has she lost her beauty? If so,
constipation, indigestion, sick head
ache are the principal causes. Karl's
Glover Root Tea has cured these ills
for hslf century. Price 25 cts. and
so cts. Money refunded if results are
not satisfactory. Wood County Drug
Co. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
johnson & Hill Co.

Try the habit of buying your
Liquid Glue, Axes and Cross
cut Saws, Carpenters Tools,
Corn Shelters, Hay Knives,
Pals, Tubs, Wringers, Sand
WITCH Bread Bakers, Oil Heat
ers, and Fine Cutlery, ETC., at
this store. Always the best,
ARDWARE DEPARTMENT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
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 q pOpula-
ton of about 300 people and favored with two
railroads, the G. NJ. & ST. +. and Marshfeld and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Co. g
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
Preparing
Prescriptions

Is mighty important business. Quality in drugs
isn't everything; there must be absolute precision
painstaking care, consummate skill The drug
gist must put in just what the doctor ordered,
and just as he ordered it, or the desired effect Of
the medicine may be lost. We wish to say III
this connection that prepare prescriptions
strictly on honor. We give you the best-in
quality and accurate trained service You are
protected in every way. When you want to feel
real safe and sure about it, bring the prescription
to JOHNSON & HILL CO.,
Drug Department
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

These rings are genuine roledgold plate having the
appearance and qualities of solid gold and guarantee,
the makers to last two years with ordinary usage
patterns and very popular
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Cut strip of thick paper so that the ends will
exactly meet when drawn tightly around second
joint of the finger. Lay one end on this diagram
at the Q, and order the number the other end
indicates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
johnson & Hill Co.
Telephone 3-ee-lI3.


to buy your Canned
Goods. A large and
choice line on hand,
with prices cut.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
- knickerbocker" Watch.

~: A: A.: e. $, S. s; &: g
time keeper Solid ~
nickel-Silver case. with
mental back. FNrIETN
Nickel movements, EANo "
eScapemcnt fully StEis 81
jeweled The famous Wy, ~
" X II * erbo ler" NSsW
watch. ~@
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
He Was
-A Wise Man

who said: Leave nothing to luck and you
will generally be what is called lucky" So
in buying rubber goods-take no chances.
Leave nothing to luck, go to the drug store
YOU are sure Of
The hot water bottles, syrln1ges, atom
right-up-to-standard in quality and the
prices are easy. We bo,1ght these goods
right-got all the discounts-and we have
marked them down instead OF up.
JOHNSON & HILL CO.,
Drug Department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
OCTOBER WAS WARM.
The Highest Temperature Was 81
and the Lowest So.

The following is the climate and crop
report OF the department OF agriculture
for the Kansas section for October:
A very warm month. the mean OF SIS
degrees being next to the highest October
grees above the normal The mean tenn
perature for the current month is
lace but above normal over the rest of
the state. reaching an excess of S de-
and Riley: it ranged below normal from
the 18th to the 18th, but generally above
The first killing frosts occurred in the
northern, western and southwestern coun-
ties between the 9TH and nth, with light
frosts over the rest Of the state.
The precipitation OF 2.6S inches, is 0.57
of an inch above the October normal. and
was entirely IN the form OF rain, except
trace Of snow in Usage on the 31st- There
were three rainy periods covering the list
TO the close of the month; most of the
rain for the state falling during the last
period The rainfall was below normal
In the western third of the state, except
in Morton county; it was also deficient
in Barton. Riley. Pottawatonlie Chautau-
qua. Montgomery, Labette and Cherokee,
over the rest of the state il was above
normal; the greatest deficiency occurred
the largest excess from Wichita in Sedg-
wick to Burlington in Corey.
The mean temperature for the state was
bl-5 degrees The highest local monthly
mean was 65.7 degrees at Oswego; the
highest temperature was 81 degrees al
Achilles on the Sd: the lowest, y degrees
greatest daily range was 81 degrees at
Achilles on the 9Th.
The average precipitation for the state
was 2-65 inches. The greatest local MONTH
" amounts were ST inches at Wichita.
559 inches at Burlington $50 inches at
MADISON, and 90 inches at Lebo: the least
local monthly amount was 0.0S OF an inch
Wheat sowing has been nearly com
pleted. except in the extreme western
counties, and the wheat is coming up and
growing rapidly in all parts; the early
soWn being so high that farmers have be-
gun TO pasture it to prevent stooling. Al
IaIIa and grass are in fine condition, pas
south late forage crops are making a good
growth, while in the north they are about
al harvested. Corn is being rapidly crib
bed In Rice and Saline much of the
wheat IN stacks was injured by damp
ness and IN the southeastern counties
some corn in fields began to mold from
the same cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
Amateur Athletjc union

New York, Nov. 19.-The annual meet
ing of the Amateur Athletic union will
be held here today. Officers for the
coming year will be elected and the
changes in the rules recommended by
the metropolitan association of the
union at its meeting last week will be
considered and probably adopted. They
provide that an athlete must give an
adequate excuse for a failure to COM
pete in games which he has entered. for
bid his entering in more than one set
of games on the same day, and provide
that all entries must close one week be
for the date of the games. Several
minor alterations are PROPOSED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
MERRIAM BE SHOWN.
Names of People Omitted in the Cen
sus Will Be Secured.

Major Anderson has received the fol-
lowing letter from W. r. Merriam, d.
rector of the census. in Washington,
washington. d. c.. Nov. IS. 1900
COMMITTEE Commercial club. Topeka,
Kas:
-Gentlemen-I beg to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of the
both ultimo, in regard to the enumera-
tion Of the city of Topeka, and In re-
Spouse thereto would state that I have
no reason to believe that any mistakes
We're made in the enumeration of your
city, and viii not take any action in ref
erence thereto until you furnish positive
evidence that the enumerato1S We're
derelict in their duties, and have omitted
q number Of persons, giving me the
names and addresses Of the persons you
claim were omitted and furnishing pos
tive evidence that they were residents
of Topeka on June 1, $780, the date of
the enumeration
The comparisons made in your let
ter from estimates based on the city
directory can not be considered as evil
dence that the enumerators, the sworn
agents or this department nave been
derelict in their duties. You state that
the assessors returns that were re-
ferred to in our former letter are not
reliable, but can not agree with you in
this, as in many cases the work of the
enumeratOrs has proven that the as
SCISSORS work. while not absolutely cor
rect comes great deal nearer the pop
ulation than any estimate based upon
the city directory. the school census the
registration or the vote
Very respectfully.
Wv. r. MERRIAM.
Director
Efforts will be made Immediately to
secure affidavits from some of the many
persons whose names were omitted from
the official count and the evidence will
be sent to the director.
The chairman of the committee is al
ready in possession of a number of
names of people who were residents of
the city June I and who were not
visited by a census enumeratOr; but for
the purpose of making the list as large
as possible it is urged that all those who
their name and address to the chairman
of the committee, Mr.. s H. Downs, 304
Kansas avenue
Any one knowing of friends who were
not counted will confer a favor upon the
committee by reporting the name.
ENUMERATORS MEET
The complaint about the work of the
was forwarded to the director general at
Washington was the cause of meet
ing Saturday night of the twenty-seven
men who took the census in Topeka.
Col. Sam Radges complained to the
authorities at Washington His COM
plant was received and a communica-
ton sent to James e. Larimer superin-
tendent Of the census in Topeka, asking
for an explanation whether the men had
faithfully performed their work. IN
stead Of replying Mr. Larimer called the
men together and they made a state
ment Of their case, signed it and for
warded it to Washington The enume-
the faithful performance of their duty
has been questioned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
BUNCOED BY A FIJI KING.
TRobert Mackay. in Success. I

RQDeTL AIdckaX, IN success
The King-"You Merican, you you?'
I-"Yes. your majesty. I am glad to
say that I am an American citizen"
''Ya halajaa Ku flip" (IIOw do you
like Fiji?)
Your majesty. am most pleased
with this beautiful island. Like the
other islands of the South sea, it is an
earthly paradise"
You ketch him bacoco ?''-( tobacco.)
Yes, your majesty (deferentially), I
have plenty Of tobacco-some fine old
Virginia leaf. Maybe your majesty
would like some?"
You give me bacoco, I give you big
pearl
A pearl from the kingl The deal was
closed. Immediately dispatched a man
to the hut where my trunk reposed. and
told him to bring me all the tobacco he
could find But surely there was not
sufficient for kings pearl, a priceless
jewell 1 tried to demur-tO change his
it outherwise- Presently the man re-
it otherwise. Presently the man re-
turned with three large boxes of long
cut and a bunch of Manila cigars which
I had bought for moth determination.
The lot would have brought about four
dollars in the Fiji market, and reluc-
family passed it over to his majesty. VINO
took it with that cry of delight that
comes only from the breast of the man
who has found gold after years Of pow
erty. Then he uttered some uninteI-
lfgible words in the Fiji dialect and from
the deep confines of his coat brought
forth a thin ball of cotton He unrolled
it with a particular caution and picked
UP the pearl, white, dainty, supreme. He
held it between his thumb and fOrehnger
for a moment of admiration, and then,
with uncovered head, placed it in my
outstretched hand.
shall never forget how, many months
later. when I landed in London, / went
to the purser and got my cherished
pearl from his strong box. was going
TO have it mounted as a pin. I shall
never never forget how the jeweler
listened to my story. clapping a magni-
flying glass to his eye, looked at it closer
and closer and closer, and then said, in
a tone that pierced my heart:
My boy, this isn't a pearl; it is
fcf'S eveI"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
Strange Phenomena.

Now and then, though at intervals of
years. appears a person or persons pos
sessed of the wonderful power of heal
ing the sick by the laying on of hands
A power not the result of years of study
or labor. but a power born with the in
dividual- This mysterious gift Of heal
ing viii be publicly demonstrated by the
Russelle family, the greatest natural
healers OF modern times. At C. A R.
hall. Lincoln Post No. 1. every afternoon
at o'clock. beginning Wednesday,
Nov. 21- The sick and the suffering are
cordially invited to attend and be heal
ed without money or price. The public
Is also invited TO attend and witness
these most remarkable demonstrations
Admission to the hall and treatment is
free to everybody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
Col Darlington Back From Europe

New York, Nov. 19.-Col Ernest A.
Darlington, Z. S. A., inspector general
in the Philippines, was among the ar
rivals on the liner New York from
Southampton. He has been in Germany
since May. He will soon return to the
Philippines and resume his official du-
ties Referring to the state of affairs in
the islands, he said that he had been
away from his post so long that he was
unable to express any decided opinion
on the question. THE backbone of the
rebellion has been broken for some
time" he added, land the only trouble
now is to bring the bushwhackers and
malcontents to bay. As to how long
that Will take I do not know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
GRAHAM CLAIMS 1T.
lwson Says HIS County Wins
the Flag.


Graham county now enters the race for
the flag offered by the Kansas Day club
to the county showing the greatest Repub-
liean gain The following letter explains
the claim:
To the Editor of the State Journal:
Graham county will have to be recl>
oned with in the award of the Kansas
Day clubs silk flag In 1896 Mckinley re-
celVed 543 votes in Graham county In
1900 Mckinley received 557 votes a gain
OF IA or 81 1-3 per cent. The big counties
OF the east, with their thousands of votes
are not IN 1t when it comes to the per
cent of gain That flag will go to the
snort grass country. and. I fancy will
head the parades of the Hill CITY Repllb-
hcan club for the next year at least
JOHN S. DAWSON"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
New York Central Preparing to Alb
sorb Wabash and Erie Systems.

New York, Nov 19.-From a high Eng
lish financial authority, who is closely in
touch with American railway affairs, it
is learned by q Herald London CORE
spondent, that plans are maturing for
the absorption of the Erie and wabash
systems by the New York Central
William X Vanderbilt has been quiet
ly buying Erie in the open market, and
has also been gathering up Pennsylva-
MIA Whether the New York Central is
to acquire the Erie by purchase or by
lease is not yet known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
HARRIS GOES BACK.
But Will Remain at Vienna Only Till
March a.

washington, Nov. 19.-Addision G. Har-
ris United States minister to Austria,
reached Washington today on his way
from his home n dndiana to Xienpa rr Il
will resign though his resignation has
not been formally submitted 5i9 He Will ~
expects to remain until the fourth of
March next before retiring from the diplo-
Mr.. Hart. United States minister to Co
lombia, also is in Washington and called
Secretary Hay today to pay his respects.
He is on leave of absence from his post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
Sunday Players Arrested.

New York, Nov. 19-Rose Sartella and
Edward March. of the vaudeville stage,
arrested at the Grand opera house SUM-
day night, and John H. Springer, the
manager, were held today in $500 bail for
examination next Friday. The arrest
was on a complaint of the secretary Of
the New York Sabbath Observance So
ciety, that secular songs were sung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
Stock Brokers Fail.

New York, Nov. 19.-Harrfs & Co.,
general brokers and commission men, at
81 Broadway, made an assignment to-
day without preferences. to an attorney
who said the liabilities are estimated at
$50, 600 and the assets at from $4,000 to
500, O0O Harris & Co. were not members
of the stock exchange or the consoh-
dated exchange. Their customers were
for the most part out of town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
SNEEZE WOOD.
rFrom the Building News

TF'rom the Building News.l
Among it's many peculiarities South
Africa includes the ''sneezewood' tree,
which takes it's name from the fact
that one can not cut it with a saw with
out sneezing, as the fine dust has exactly
the effect of snuff. Even in planning the
wood it will sometimes cause sneezing-
No insect, worm or barnacle will touch
it. It is very bitter to the taste and its
specific gravity is heavier than water.
The color is light brown, the grain very
close and hard. It is a nice-looking
wood and takes a good polish. For dock
work. piers or jetties it is a useful tim
Der, lasting a long while under water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
ORDERED TO QUIT.
Breeders Mutual Live Stock Insur-
ance Company Must Stop.

W. V. Church. superintendent of in
surance. has ordered the Farmers and
Breeders Mutual Live Stock Insurance
associa ton of Kansas City to close up
its affairs and quit business.
This order is made because the super
tendent has been convinced by an ex-
animation, that the association is insol-
vent
The company has been managed by c.
S. Page. secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
al 10000 Blaze.

San Antonio, Tex. Nov 19-At 2
o'clock this morning fire broke out in A
B. Frank cOmpanyss wholesale grocery
store on Commerce street At 8 a. m.
the fire is under control and the loss will
not exceed $4,000. Two men were badly
hurt by falling glass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
TWO NEW TRAINS
Via "Great Rock Island Route" Morn
ing Train West. Evening Train East.

The Kansas City and Chickasha Ex-
press Leaves Kansas City 7:45 a. M,
Topeka $3.50 a. m, stopping at all sta
lions on main line through Kansas and
Oklahoma territory, arriving at Chick
asha 1880 p. m, returning leaves Chick
asha 6:15 a. m, Topeka no p m, ar
irving at Kansas City 900 p. m. con-
Meeting at Kansas City with train for
the south. St. Louis and the East For
full itinerary see local time card or call
sT3ho0e 2S4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-19
GEAR IMPROVES.
Progress Of His Disease is Full Of En-
coura cement


Livadia, Nov 19.-The car continues
to improve in health. The bulletin is
sued by his physicians today says:
THE emperor passed a good day yes
terday At O'Clock in the evening his
temperature was 1912 and his pulse r.
His majesty passed a very good night.
This morning his condition is excellent.
His strength is well maintained. At 8
o'clock this morning his temperature
was 1907 D11lse 6S.