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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
CHANGES OF A QUARTER CENTURY.
The Business Princes Who Advertised in the
January Reporter, Year 1874.

January Reporter, Year 1874.
4 quarter OF a century is only
twenty-five years: only Il brief period
which at its longest is but mere
breathing spell in the worlds history.
The young man and the young lady
who have grown up in our community
are not very old in the public eve at
their tWenty-tifth or tWenty-SiXth
birthday. Yet hold let us stop to
look backward. What Il change that
brief period called quarter century
has wrought in business and COM
mercial circles since this boy and this
Girl were born. Who were the
merchants and the tradeSmen of that
other time in our towns?
The writer calls into evidence the
WooD COUNTY REPORTER. issue of
january /, 1874, and finds the list of
business advertisements as it appears
below. Mark you. how few of those
names are noticed among our adYer-
tiSing columns today. The prominent
business houses of Centralia and
Grand Rapids and their captains in
1874 were:
Attorneys-at-Iaw- George r. Gard
ner & Henry Hayden. office in rear
First National bank: ChaS. NJ. Webb
- u W. NNIilIdIl, OltlC6 ON6I bdIh.
p, q. Cassidy, Office over bank: L. p.
Powers, law, land and tax paying
agent, Office in Neeves' row.
PhySicianS-G. ". Whitney. ply
Siclan and surgeon, office in Grand
Rapids at Wood county drug store,
and at McClatchie < Clark'S drug
store in Centralia: G +. Witter. NJ
D., office in DR.. Writer'S drug store
Main street.
Pastors Rev. +. Tonguay, Roman
Catholic church; Rev, r. NJ. Webster,
Congretat;onal: Rev. J. d. Cole.
Methodist Episcopal.
Merchants-T. c. St Amour.
fashionable clothing and cloths.
tailoring department, store near the
bridge, sign of white banner. O. C.
Neeyes. dry goods. furnishing goods
and select groceries. north store in
the Neeves' row. O. Garrison < Co.
proprietors of the Centralia mills,
manufacturers and dealers in lumber,
lath, shingles. picketS. also general
merchandise for ready pay; Office and
store on Main street in Centralia.
L. b. Warner. hardware. tin
ware stoves and cutlery. John
Rablin. general merchandise and
lumbermen'S supplies, store at 81
Water street, opposite foundry island.
W. ). Miller. proprietor Cheap Cash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
Mail Hours.

For the information Of the patrons
at the Grand Rapids postotfice we
publish the following letter recently
received from headquarters in Wash
ingtOn:
Dec. IS, lS99,-The Postmaster.
Grand Rapids. Wis. Sir:-You are
informed that the office hours for
Grand Rapids, Wis, have been fixed
from a. m. until s p. m. on week
days, and one hour on Sundays. which
hour should be selected by you after
the arrival of the train at 11:30 d. m.
| will suggest that from l. O'Clock to
l o'clock on Sunday would best meet
the demands Of the public.
Very respectfully,
GEO. NJ. ALLEN,
Acting First Assistant Postmaster
General.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
A Great Run on CGamberIain's Remedy,

Manager Martin Of the Pierson drug
store informs Us that he is having d
great run on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles of that
medicine to one of any other kind. and
it gives great satisfaction. In these
days of la grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop
the cough, heal up the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within very
short time. The sales are growing and
all who try it are pleased with its
prompt action. Chicago Daily
Calumet. For sale by f. L. Steib &
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
Notice of Cranberry Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the WiscOn-
sin State Cranberry Growers ASsOCia-
tiOn will be held at the City Hall in
Grand Rapids, Wis. Tuesday the 9th
inst, 9 O'Clock a. m. \ large attend
ance is expected, many matters of
Importance will be discussed.
w. II. FITCH,
Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
EnnSumnti0n Cure,

Warmers White Wine of Tar Syrup,
the best coug;5 re medy on earth, cures
a cold in one day if taken in time. %
and 20 cts. John E. DAILY. druggist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

ferson Hotel. And this he did solely
because of his love for Richmond OF all
men I have ever known, it seemed to be
his greatest JOY.
..-ro scatter plenty DER a smiling lanes
And read his history in his peoples eyes"
TO those public-spirited citizens who
nave brought this carnival to its
complist,ment we all owe q debt of graft
tude Among the numerous examples of
what may be gained by working together,
This is at once the most recent and the
brightest instance.
Richmond throws open her doors to her
neighbors and invites them TO partaske of
EleI. festivities. She remembers that he
bears the palm who can mix the useful
with the pleasant and that the homely
nhrase is still true Of people both in mass
and as individuals .'All work and no
play makes Jack dull boy.
She desires that Richmond shall be
sweet and pleasing and harmless resort
for those who would for while cast
away the carSing cares of life
She therefore welcomes her friends-she
gives the freedom of the city.
When Mr. Bryan closed his remarks,
little Miss Thompson, daughter of SUI
nerintendent ". II. Thompson, of the
richmond Fire Alarm Service, and
Daughter OF the Electricians of America,
was lifted up and with her dainty fin
gers plucked the GROWING bud from
nyramid of flowers. This threw the
switch which started every ben in the
CITY to ringing and the whistles of the
MANY factories were blown. thus opening
the Carnival with a grand burst of noise,
wbsle the bands stationed along Broad
Street Joined in with grand concert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

imposing ceremonies. AS time wore on
the crowd was increased by thousands of
others. A low estimate to put on the
number who witnessed the coronation
would be 12,GOO persons, all loyal subjects
OF His Most Gracious Majesty, Eenry l.,
of the House of Valentine.
The hour appointed arrived. The crowd
still continued to increase, and the more
impatient they became The combined
bands, numbering in all forty-five pieces,
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues and
the Fourth Artillery Band, of Fort Mon
roe discoursed choice music, under the
direction of Prof Iardella, and liberal
applause rewarded them. One of the Sc
lections, .fBravura March" by Cornetist
voelker, member of the Blues Band,
was most enthusiastically received.
1t was well on to 8 O'Clock when Colonel
John S. Harwood. vice-president OF the
Richmond Carnival Association, came
forward and announced that the combined
bands would play the Carnival March,
the composition which had won the prizes
in the contest The rendition of this COM
position, which will undoubtedly prove
decided Chit evoked round after round
of applause. At the conclusion the curtain
rose on magnificent court scene
Two hundred Knights Of the Order OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
the Golden Horseshoe, royal body guard,
stood gathered around the throne OF His

the Golden Horseshoe, royal body guard,
stood gathered around the throne of His
Majesty.
Then entered the heralds. who with the
blare from their trumpets announced
the arrival of His Gracious Majesty.
Then followed the Royal Guards, who in
turn ware followed by the Esquires.
The Keeper of the Court of Jewels en-
tered in turn, preceding the Cardinal,
who appeared with his crown bearer and
pages.
The Kings arrival was then announced,
and Henry l., House of Valentine, APP
peared wearing his royal robes, followed
by his pages.
Amid Impressive silence. the Cardinal,
Mr.. Robert IeCkY, Jr., advanced 10 the
throne
Your royal subjects said he, "have
chosen you from many to be their King,
and L crown thee King Henry I, Of the
House of Valentine.
Long live the King
The choice of his loyal subjects then
arose, descended from the throne, when
the Cardinal placed upon his head the
jewelled crown.
The lord Mayor, Hon. Richard Taylor,
was then presented to His Majesty, and
delivered the keys of the city. His
Honor said though the reign of King Rex
would be short, yet the freedom OF the
city was his, and his will was supreme
The keys of the city We're received by
Keeper Julian Bryant
Rising, King Rex thanked his subjects
for their expressions of allegiance and
devotion, and had the Royal Scribe Hon
S. Il. Kelley read theedict, announcing
the week one of merry-ma king and ga1ety
and ioy. Six knights of the Golden
Horseshoe were then knighted. They
were Colonel G. Percy HAYES, COM
mander-in-chief of til. knights; DR..
Charles Z. Seigel commander of the First
Division. Dr. John H. Hinchman, COM
mander of the Second Division: n. S.
Raves. commander Of the Third Division;
Cantatn +. w. lockwood, Jr., commander
of the Fourth Division: T. NJ. Worsham,
commander. of the Fifth Division. These
were elevated to the rank Of knights
of His AIaiesty's Court, and the jewelleds
order OF Rex was bestowed upon them.
They were also declared aspirants to the
throne. 49,
The Court Jester, Edgar S. Freeman, was
then arsghered in, and with him came six.
teen of his coterie Of nerryrnakers. boys
from Mrs ellis School. An exhibition
was chen given for the emit rtatnmentSoss.
His Majesty and his court, which was
thoroughly enjoyed, and brought great
outbursts Of applause, The curtain fell to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

Foushee and Broad Streets, the lady
school-teacher who has taught continuous
" in one school the longest period OF time
will receive one pair of the American Lady
corsets, valued at 81.
P. MI Nv. Buck will give to the
finest appearing couple from out OF town
one dozen ski photographs; second prize
one-half dozen.
$50 p. M-Jacobs & Levy will refund in
cash the price of the railway tickets of all
those living within sixty miles OF Rich
mond who purchase $50 worth OF goods
of them. To those living within forty
miles OF Richmond, who purchase so
worth of goods of them; and twenty miles
so.
p. M.-Harry Marks will give one hat
to the man with the largest head present.
ing himself at his store on the 10th day
of May; hat TO be valued at 50.
2:3o p M.-Ihe Southern Clothing Com
panv will give one suit of clothes Serge,
valued at SIS. to the Oldest mayor OF any
city to register at their store on the lotn
day of May
:; p. M.-The Cohen Company Will give
to fine gyage-earner or the man employed In
any capacity, who will give the pest rea-
sons why 1t is advantageous to buy at the
Cohen Company's store, 50 in gold lRea-
sons in writing should be left at the DOOM
of the Cohen Company
P. M.-The WaIthaI Printing and
Southern Tobacconist Company, NO. los
South Twelfth Street, will give premium
of $40 in printing for the best accepted and
original article written by a practical
planter or tobacco dealer on Dark Snip
ping Tobacco Culture in Virginia" Send
to their office.
p. NV. H. Culiingworth, Eighteenth
and Broad Streets. will give one-haif cord
of wood to the bearer of the best pan OF
light rolls, presenting herself at his ONCE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

Light Infantry Blues and band, GoVefnos
of Virginia and staff, Virginia Polytecnnlo
Institute and band.
Alexandria Light Infantry and band,
Walker Light Guard Company 81. Old Do
rninion Guards Company ID, Anderson
Light Infantry Company ds)-fornlsns i
battalion under Captain King
Monticello Guards. Charlottesville, Va,
and band: Vance Guard, Henderson, N
C.-forming q battalion under Captain
Peyton.
Jackson Light Infantry and band. Nor
folk City Guards. lee Rtfies-forminG a
battalion under Captain Nottingham
Company I, Franklin. Va. and band:
Peninsula Guard, Hampton, Va: New
port News Light misunderstanding bat
talon under Captain C. c. Vaughan, Jr.
Fishburne Military Academy and bard;
Locust Dale notwithstanding q battal-
! ion under the ranking officer.
| Naval Reserves and band
| Artillery battalion and band
| Cavalry.
| Ambulance corps
| Any other military organizations which
. may report later will be assigned TO po-
! sitons by the chief marshal.
| Aides to the chief marshal viii report al
| the corner of Grace and Adams Streets
| promptly at fO:15 a. NJ.
/, All organizations will report to the chief
| marshal al Grace and Adams Streets al
| 1920 A. NJ. sharp. for assignment to po-
| sit:on.
| Leaders of bands not attached to bat
| talions will report to the chief marshal as
| the same time and place.
| 1t is important that all report promptly.
for the column viii move at II o'clock
f! A. NJ sharp G.. PERCY HALVES.
Chief Marshal.
| ]. w. LOCKWOOD. JR-,
Chief of Staff.
LINE OFF MARCH
! Broad from Madison 20 Nineteenth
Street TO Main. to Sixth. to F'rankli:2. 10
| Monroe Park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
THE PROGRAMME.
The Features Which Are to Be Put on
TODAY

The features of to-day's Carnival exer-
cises will be the launching of the torpedo
boat Thornton at the yard of the w. r.
Trigg Shipbuilding Company in the after
noon, and the grand F'airyland parade at
night.
The launching of the boat will take
place at o'clock sharp. The ceremonies
will he very simple, and no speeches will
be made.
Little Miss Thornton Davis. of Worces-
ter Mass, viii break the bottle OF wine
over her PROV as she takes the water.
Several bands, which will be furnished by
the Carnival Association, will play before
the launching takes place.
The grand Fairyland parade will take
place at $50 o'clock sharp. This viii con-
sist of the King in his royal car. surround
ed by his court ieralded by advancing
couriers, guarded by armed outriders. all
handsomely costumed, amid the spiendor
of the beautifully illuminated streets
This car will be followed by nine floats
representing the different stages of the
Prince in his adventure In Fairyland:
Car. No. Royal Car.
Car. No. THE Prince Meets the Wick
ed Dragon.
Car No. s.-The Court of Satan.
Car No. THE Pit of Despair.
Car No. 5-The Rescue by Fairies.
Car No. 6-The Fairy Queen.
Ear4No. THE Butterfly Dell.
Car No. S.-Discovery of the Princess.
Car No. 9-The Betrothal.
Car NO l0.-The Merrymaking.
All the floats are OF the most magnifi-
cent and artistic workmanship. and Will
be a revelation to Richmond, in float build
ing.
1133 iaaL-sAt the Meyer Store booth, corner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
lie inspiring strains Of Dixie

-
The coronation was one of the most
imposing scenes imaginable. Amid the
splendor of the court, gorgeous costumes,
trimmed in silver and gold, which with
the magnificent Eight effects, made the
scene one of rare beauty and spiendor.
The prize cake-walking by Mrs. Gill's boys
proved most acceptable feature, and the
whole reflects great credit upon all those
connected with the occasion,e especially upon
Dr. Henry C. Jones, chairman of the Com
mittee, and Mr. George D. Benson, direc-
tor-general of the great Richmond Car
nival.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
LONG LIVE THE KING.
Henry I. Crowned Amid Scenes Of
Em $50 Splendid.

II enry I. OFUW Hctf 1tfftfe1 7o'7''o'' VI
gsa $50 Splendid.
The King. The King! Long live the
King! I!
Rex now reigns The crown adorns his
noble brow, the sceptre now he waves.
The Cardinal, in his gorgeous robes, Of
scarlet and of ermine, has crowned the
monarch. The keys of the city have been
given him Twelve thousand of his loyal
subjects cheered TO the echo their choice
as their monarch was crowned. His
Majesty's will is supreme; dis Majesty, S
word is law.
With imposing ceremonies and amid
great splendor Henry l., OF the House OF
Valentine. was last night crowned King
Of the Carnival.
The coronation ceremonies were setNfor
S o'clock but long before the hour ap-
pointed thousands found their way lead
ing to the Auditorium, the scene of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
Carnival Notes.

Pending the completion of the work at
Tenth and Broad Streets, where the
streets of the world are to be located
this week. the inhabitants of that COM
urehensfve section of the sphere made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
MILITARY PARADE.
COMPANIES That Will Parade and the
Line of March.
nv .,,.;. c,a,araI order EXPLAINS IT.

Richmond. Va, May II, 1880.
General Order, No l.
The following will be the order OF the
military parade Of Thursday, May II. 1860.
Chief marshal and staff. Ricarnond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

Broad from Madison 20 Nineteenth
Street TO Main, to Sixth. to F'rankli., 70
Monroe Park.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
COSMOPOLITAN STUDENTS
CURIOUS PHASE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO
NIGHT SCHOOLS.

The Chinese quarter is not the only curious phase
OF foreign life in San Francisco The night schools
among the most interesting sights. There are
eleven OF these, with about twenty-nine hundred
pupils. ranging in age from fourteen years to sew
enty and nearly nation earth has its rep
resentation.
An Austrian restaurant keeper sits beside
Swiss house painter Italian fruit vender. A
japanese house servant exchanges friendly glances
with Mexican carpenter, and a French baker
glances over the book of Chinese laundryman
In the women's rooms Chinese girls from the
Presbyterian Mission House, Italians Mexicans
Spaniards colored in all shades. white in every
tint.
Funny incidents occur constantly. A scholar
q Swede. for instance. said that he knew Eng
lish. The teacher took the first reader and led
through the alphabet, then read the words in
simple lesson. Her apt pupil read the lesson through
without difficulty and Italian muttered: He
resda hrsta TINA! Bigga bluffa!"
mftted the schools. and often try to evade the
rule that under fourteen shall be allowed
TO attend the night classes. Almost every school
has least woman who play the
piano and sing. Some remarkably good voices are
found, and the singing exercises popular part
Mexican girl of eighteen. who is called the Patti
OF the class, and whenever she can be induced to
sing. the others listen in boundless admiration.
In many instances the pupils are men OF fairly
good education, and come TO the schools merely TO
acquire the English language. Many of the teach
meagre returns OF law medicine by the salary
$50 month
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Surprise party of the Daughters home OF
Mrs George B. Woodward. No 14S Riverside Drive
from TO p.
Meeting Of the Women's the Society for
Ethical Culture al the Tuxedo. Madison-ave and
Fiftyninh-st $50 p Lecture by Miss j. Adams
OF Hun House, Chicago, Democracy Social
Ethics ~
Reception of the officers of the Haarlem
PailhaTmonic Society at the home Of Mrs. Thomas H
Twenty-fourtf-st.. from until 6 p m.
Lecture by Mrs Ruutz Buddhism at the home
Of Mrs. James NJ. Townsend. No. 31s West Seventy
ffth-st. II a m.
Readings from the English poets under direction Of
Miss Katharine Hilard, in the library OF Normal
college, at SiXty-eighth-st. and Park-ave, a m
Lecture by Miss Florence Mcfarland at No 226 East
Twenty -serenth-st, at p. m Subject Wagner the
Musical Genius"
Lecture The Un!fying Influence Music" at No l2
North Moore-st, by Miss Kate S. Chittenden D. m
Free lecture by Miss Linder assembly hall of
Public School No. 81 at Seventy -seventh-st.
Arnsterdam-ave p m Subject. The Short Story"
Public meeting of the womans National ALL
at its rooms. No. 156 Fffth-ave, IL a. m. De
votional meeting. 1913 a. m.
Regular monthly social Of Professional Woman s
League, at the clubhouse. No 1909 Broadway 3 D. m
Lecture by Miss Mary V WorseI the Young women's
Christian Association. No East Fifteenth-st, at s
p. Subject, The Yosemite Valley"
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

thought that II would be a good idea to put the
chickens in the brooder for while in order TO
keep them warm but she was called away in the
midst OF the preparations. and the chickens were
hustled into willow baskets and deposited in the
oven of the kitchen stove Bret to caution
John Chnaman not to build n fire without first
removing the precious cargo Unfortunately the
memory of the watcher was tickle, and the fire
was started. To make matters worse, when Johns
back turned. Rags entered the kitchen as
was his habit If not watched. and of course Nc
Ginty followed
Rags marched to the oven: McGinty did like
wise. The former cautiously placed his saucy little
nose inside to investigate the contents of the
basket, all of which were in various tages Of
roasting. McGinty grew impatient at the delay.
for he wanted to see too he gave Rags a push
that almost sent him into the oven. The latter
brayed nightly and John Chinaman was soon on
the spot. McGInty escaped but poor Rags was
punished severely in spite of his burned nose and
IN the general melee the oven door was shut with
Wbsn 9Wang; tho ,,s,+ors arr,,.0s ,,, ,,o so, .,o
Chlnaman stood in the middle of the floor picture
aster and his share in the mischief. It only took
an instant to inform him, but he merely remarked,
wagging his head very gravely, Heap solly,
o bpets re 81 m3thSr made no reply until they were
voice of patient endurance that She was "a heap
So sorry too Later in the afternoon they all went
peared as it We're from the face of the earth since
ingenuously used her belt for a halter on Rags
while Bret got astride McGinty bareback and
ship. Without waiting for the burro to stop. the
Lad slipped from his perch ard insisted on the
guests riding but they preferred to wait until sad
dies We're provided, much to the boys dsappoint-
ment, and probably to the burro's we'll Finally
fhe saddles were adjusted and the guests mounted
Rags ana McGnty for a ride up to Browns grave
ana peak Bret and Tatters the dog followed on
loQt Al nrst the burrOs baked and insisted on
SolnS IN the opposite direction How much the lad
i4 naq TO 90 with this is not known, for ne a
picture OF innocence and sobriety: however, there
seemed 70 be a perfect understa andfng between the
Bret. 9N' -o0''i''' anu
r,a When N.t they reached the topmost peak Rags
PIdnted MS hoot on the ground and brayed until the
earth fairly trembed. Then the burr0s went AT a
Dreakneck pace down the steep incline that looked
a!HiCSt perpendicular from the top, through mes
below. ~ 'ie ioo'pd'H
The city girls clung on for dear life but they
neached the bottom safely. Nevertheless i'm a
livte tion afterward they confessed that
II was an experience they would not like to have
aTfpTated AS to the perpetrators of the Joke they
an looked as meek as lambs especially Rags. h,,t
IT INN you % never can judge by appearances particu-
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
DIR. PETERs'S P4sTOR4TE CLOSED

The Rev Dr. Madison c. Peters appeared yes
terday for the last time pastor OF the Bloom
ingdale Reformed Church. He has parted with
the church on question OF doctrine and in future
will be of the Baptist sect He has made no ar
rangements to assume pastoral relations with any
church. After the sermon yesterdayamorning J. E
Marstin, of the Board OF Trustees. made short
address. in which he voiced the regret of Board
in parting with DIR. Peters, and explained that
only the impossibility OF reconcing the doctrinal
differences had compelled the trustees to consent
10 DR.. Peters's resignation.
Before beginning his sermon DR. Peters read ,b,.
statement:
Yesterday / received letter from one Of our
pew holders, who is a Baptist, and IN 1t he said:
When hrst met you, about four years ago YOU
mentioned that II you should become anything but
Presoyterian II would be a Baptist, you firmly
believed in immersion" quote this 10 show that
the step l have at last determined upon has been
long IN contemplation. Between my love for this
onurch land ana the happy relations with for so
many years ana what my duty Is to my own con-
victions, have had a hard struggle and those
who know me know that nothing but a sense Of