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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
MEDICINAL.

Family cares and duties do not weigh
down the we'll woman, and the children
are never In her way. But when the
womanly health fails, and there is con-
slant struggle with weakness and pain,
household duties are burden almost
past bearing, and children are cease
less annoyance and worry.
Weak women are made strong and
sick women are made well by the use OF
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription. 1t
establishes regularity, dries disagreeable
drains, heals inflammation and ulcera-
ton and cures female weakness.
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. All correspondence
strictly private and sacredly confidential.
Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
rI had been ailing some time, troubled with
female weakness writes Mrs. VIM. VI. Johnson,
of Avondale, Chester Co. Pa. "Every month
would have TO lie on my back. tried many
different medicines and nothing gave me relief
until l began Dr. Pierces medicines, using two
bottles Of Favorite Prescription and two OF
Golden Medical Discovery These medicines
have cured me. When began your treatment
i was not able to do very much, but now do
the work for my family OF nine, and feel better
today than ! have for year. thank you.
doctor from the bottom Of my heart, for well
do know that you are the one who cured me-"
oFavorite Prescription has the testi-
mony Of thousands Of women to its COM
plete cure of womanly diseases. Do not
accept an unknown and improved sub
stitute in its place.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
best laxative for family use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
AIsxaaasia &snstts.
PUBLmHxD DAILY AED TRI-wxxKLY AZ
Gazette Building. $40 D s12 Prince st
TERNB,

p~1o I01
In advance.
Contract advertisers win not BE- allowed 10 az
csed their space unless the exceu Ia paid for
al traDlent rates, and under no circum'
stances viii they be allowed 10 advertise
other than their Legitimate buzinsu In the
Epace contracted fo7.
Marriage and death notices must b paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions doptod BY socistiss
or perEons, unless Of 1ublio ooncern, win
only be printed In th popsr a. advertise
mcnt1
The GAZETTE ofics is connected wfta the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, Or
dcTs IT, the paper, news or any information
OF business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexandria, Virgin.
Is, 80 second class mattoI.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Reduced Rates to Cleveland.

On account Of the Thirty.ffth Annual Er-
csmpment OF the Grand Army OF the Rerub.
lis, 10 be held at Cleveland, Ohio, September
10 to Ia. the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
psny will sell excursion tickets to Cleveland
from stations on its lire, st gre ,tly reduced
rstes Tickets will be sold and good going
September to II, inclusive; bat by de-
posting ticket with joint agent ct Cleveland
prior to noon OF September 10, and the psy-
msnt of so cents, return limit may be ex.
tended to October 3, inclusive. For further
information apply to ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

To ACCOMMODATE III Jee Who are partial TO
the use Of s'om'Esrs IN applying liquids into
the psssl pas ages for catarrhal. troubles. the
proprietors prepare Ely's iquid CIesm Balm.
Price including the spraying tubs 10 10 cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid embodies
the mel ciual properties OF me solid prepsrs-
ton Cream Balm Is qui,ky absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the secre.
tions but changes them to q nstaral and
healthy character. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

George W. Lane, Pewamo, Mich. writes
"Your Eo1ol Dyspepsia Cure is the best
remedy or II digestion and stomach trouble
that ever used For wears suffered frtm
dyspspss, at time, compelling me to slsy 10
bed sni causing me untold agony. / am
completely cured by Kodol Dyspepsis Cure
In re. ommending it t, friends who suffer
from indise tion l always offer to pay for II
IL it fails. Thus far have never p i'd" Fer
sale BY F. g. Leadb ste- h Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Reduced Rates to Indianapolis.

For the meeting Of the sovereign Grand
Lodge, o. o. F., at Indsnspo is, September
Is t, 21, the Psnnsylvspia Railroad Com
psny wi / sell round trip tickets to Indian
apoiis from eli points on it, lines at rate OF .
single fare for the round trip Tirkeis vii he
sod September ~ to Is. inclusive shd will
be good TO return, Having Iudisospolis no.
earlier than September 16 nor later than
september %. By deposifing ilcket with
Joint Agent September 15 10 % and rp,n
pay mont OF fifty cents an extension of the
return limit may be secured. to leave IT.
diannpolis to October z, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their chill
dfen while teething, with perfect
success 1t sOOthes the child, softe $
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Dl:
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold ut once. Conquer Groups,
Whoooing Cough and Messle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hosrseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Afes-
ticn,. Gives quick, sure results. Prico Zoo
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggista-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

Many physicians are now prescribing Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure regularly having found that
it is the best prescription they can write BE-
csu.o it Ia the one preparation which contains
the clements necessary 70 digest not only
some kin is of food but all kiucs and 1t there
fore cures Indigestion aud dyspepsia no mat
ter wba. its cause. For sale by Z. =. Lead
beater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Cheap Excursion Rates.

Commencing Saturday, Msy i1tb, and con
tinuing each saturdsy and Sunday thereafter,
SO 'thern Railway ticket sgeBts at Alexandra
will sell round trip tickets to Somerset, Hsr
risonbuTg and Bluemopt and intermediate
roin,s IT rate Of one fare; tickets limited for
return to the Monday following date OF sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
$ w A N Bros
424 and 426 King Street.
ODD AND END SALE.
ONE PRICE
ONE PRICE.

One lot Hamburg, 8, 10 and 12lhc
quality. Beduced tc........... ........ ..-..6;
One lot Hamburg, 8 and &c quality.
Reduced to....-.. '.'...--. DC
One Let Lace, odds ard EMS. Reduced
to.-...... '..''.zc
36 pair Mems Zoe Fancy Socks. Re
IL Ladies' Corset Covers, $50 quality
Reduced to....... ...........-.........ooc
Crash Shirt Waist, 39e quality. Re
ouced to......" '..'..Soe
2 Crssh Skirts, Toe quality. Reduced
to....., '.....1oo
10 light Percsls WrspoeIs. 81 and
$1.19 quality Reduced to..-.-"..69o
1 Undeukirt, 81 quality Reduced
to.-.."... "'..4oc
Pun Bounets for ladies Reduced
from 25c to....................-...
3p'eces Covert Cloth, 12lac quality.
bedu'et o....,".."..... -.."."."."s'....oc
email lot Mems Blue UndershiTs, soilei.
Reduced from 25c t,.........."....--.16c
Lot Mems Negligee ShiitJ. Je1uced
from QUO tO.."....... ......zoc
Lot Ladies' All Linen Handkerchief,
25c quality. Reduced to...........-..15 &c
Children's B's-k and White Lace Socks.
Reduced from 26c to....................,. &c
One lot Lsdies's Fancy Hose. Reduced
fSm QUO to,..,....'.-... ........-.'....-..'ooc
% BoSt Negligee Shirts Reduced
from 39c to............- ...-...."....-..."....2o Zoe
1 lot Mems Imperial Ties. Reduced
from 25c to......--.. .........-"...- -~..1bc
IA American Lady Sum ner Corsets.
Reduced from 81 to.............. .69c
All OF the 50c Summer Corsets reduced
to....s...s .s'..-'s ..'.."'O
Al Linen Window Shades 25c quality.
Reduced to"~.... ..........'......... .....ioc
One lot Mems Blue 0veralls, sizes "a
only. Re iuced to. .,-..-.".." ..... 35c
lot Pillow Cases, 12lhc quality. Be.
/ lot OF Mems 10c Socks reduced
to.... .'''.' .''.'.'s.''c
Ladies' stock Collars, 6Oc quality.
Reduced to...-.--.......-....... ......'........Zoc
Ladies' Stocks left, zoe quality. Re-
duced .s...- ''.'.'ooc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
EDUCATIONAL.

OHOkTHAND.- standard system thor
y oughly taught by graduate two best
schools in America. Twelve years PRACTICAL
experience az smsnuentis and court aud
special reporter. Sixth annual session in Al.
ex .ndria will comm rec OCTOBER 7th. All
should start together. For terms, &C, apply
at 423 N. Alfred street-F. sHOOL1S
tan6 2t#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

1 lot Crash Toweling. Go q1ality. Re-
dutet to...... ........-....ss....1Do
lot Linen Finish Toweling. Reluced
to..... ...-. 40
10 p'sse, Satin Ribbcn. No. so, a
inches wide. Reduced dto........- -....2lo
43 Ladie,' White Waists, soiled. Re.
dueed from Toe and 800 to...--.--..29c
i piece Hamburg Insertion, 2oc quality.
IL lad e. Pocket Books. Reduced
from Poe to.......-.......s-. s-..".-...s"....AIc
2 Underskirts, 900 quality. Rsduced
eco. ..s.'.....''.....'.''|0o
90 dozen Is ysrcs) Black velvessen
Fac ng. Reduced ~...s "....i1c
4 doz,n Ladies 200 Balbriggsn Hose,
size 8 only. Reduced to-..-.... loo
s dozen MEMS Tan imported Socks
25c quality, reduced ito......"."."....-loc
IL Nursing Corsets, size % only, 70
duced from sos to.-..."s... ......... ....-.3oc
One case Best Apron Ginshsm (Lan'
caster) reduced to..~..... ...".........-.-.oc I
20 pieces Blue Csicoss reduced to...4lc
The Mems 500 Bslbriggsn Shirts aod
Drawers are reduced dto.....-.-..-.-....Soc
The Mems 25c Bslbrlggan Shirts and
Drawers ere reduced to.--.....-~-.....loc
One pea Unblssched Table Dsm.sk,
sli linen, reduced "....-.-...4Sc
10 Children's 75c Null Caps len re-
duced TO '.-'-s~''ooo
8 Children's $3.50 Caps left, sizes 10
and 10, reduced to-..- ..'....-. ss.''''....ooc
Mems 800 Neglisee shirts reduced
to......- ....''.'' ss... ''''''''ooo
s Ladies' White Aprons (soiled) 26o
quality ie iuced to..-...- ........s'..-...ss LOG
One lot LadisS White Aprons. 16c
quality, reduced to..~..... ........- ......'..llc
Ono piece White p. e, 10c quality, re-
dufef to.........
81 yards Blsck Figured Mohsir, Doc
quality, the remaant........ ........-....Yl.l lie
25 yards Black Storm Serge, 600 quality,
III, remnsnt...... ......... ...ss... .sss.'...ooc
II yards Bl.ck Mohair, Doc quality,
the Temnsnt....... .....s.s. ..ss..sss .s'ss' oOo
21 yards All Wool Blue Cashmere, 6Oc
auslity, the remnant...... ......... .........Soc
81 ysris Blue Cashmere, all wool. 6Oc
quaiity, the remnaht-~........ ........Vl.lS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
COLD lN HEAD

CREAM BALM is placed into the nostrils
spreads over the membrane and is absorbed
Relief is immediate and cure follows. 1t Is
not drying--does not produce sneezing. Large
sise, Soc st druggists or By mail Trial size,
10 cents by mail. ELY BkOTHERs,
66 Warren stveet, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
INsnRANCE AGENCIES.

WYE KEEP A FULL SUPPLY oE THE
w CELEBRATED KRET0L REMEDlEsA
for the cnre of Ecxenia, Dipatheria, HAN
Tonic Velvet Lotion. Bath Solution and "a
tsIrh Cure. WARtIELD HALL
Garner Prince and Fairfsx strset
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

ICED TEA-Tes blended Just right-6Oc
i and 6Oc lb.-for making ICED TEA, By
J. @ MILBURE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE.

J. M. YOUNG, 307 Prince St,
ia now prepared to furnish FIRST CLASS
OYsTEks, delivered promptly to eli parts Of
the city. free OF charge, A trial order 10 re-
specially solicited.
IN yOITNa. 3O7 prinee street..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

TNNE WINTER-cURED HAMs-Cox &
~ aordon's Sugsr-cured Hams, small sizes
us< received by q hILBnRh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Nasal
Catarrh.

In all its stsges
Ibere should be clean
Iiress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
POTOMAC ACADEMY

No 212 Torth Washington Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
full classical and mAthematical course
taught. Also French, German, Spanish,
Boob keeping and Typewhting. Pupils have
M sde excellent record st the University OF
virginia, West Point and United States Naval
Academy. A few bosrdsrs taken. The 3Srd
session begins September IL, 1901. For cat
s.ogus giving full particulars, Adde'S
JOHN o. BLACKBURN r.
aug5 eotsep11 t.lr PrincipeL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

SN CENT TEA.-Five half chests exeep'
OO ticnslly Fine Moyune Gunpowder
Tea to sell at SOC, lust received by
]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

cleanses. soothes and
heals the diseased
membyane. 1t cures
catarrh spd drives
awsy q cold in the
head quickly,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

Also few odds and ends of rem
nants of various kinds, on which a
specia ly low price will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

Pretty Fine White Striped Lawns,
India Linons, Organdies, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

J.M. YOUNG, 3O7 Prince street.
ap3 Ivy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
Excursion Rates Via the G. B, & w.

The G.. B. & w. will sell excursion
tickets &c points and on dates given
below.
To Algoma, Wis, Aug. q to %, one
fare.
To Amherst Junction, Wis, Sept.
II to 20, one and one third fare.
To Arcadia, Wis, Aug. 81 to %, one
and one third fare.
To Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept. 16
to 10, one fare.
To Eau Claire, Wis, Oct. to 7, one
and one third fare.
To Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. 26 to 30.
one and one third fare.
To Green Bay, Wis. Aug. 27 to 30,
one and one third fare.
To Hamlin, Mimi, Aug. 81 tC Sept.
7, one fare.
To La Crosse, Wis, Sept. % to 2S,
one fare.
To Merrillan, Wis, Sept. 3 to 6. one
and one third fare.
To Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. : to Ii,
one fare.
To Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. to %,
one and one third fare.
Tickets sold Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays during time given.
To New London, Oct. l to 4, fare
and one third.
To Seymour, Sept. 26 To %, fare and
one third.
To Stevens Point, Sept. p to 30, fare
and one third.
To Winona, Sept. 9 to Is, fare and
one third.
Cali up the ticket office for further
information in regard to these eXcur-
sionS. Telephone SO or 134.
A. d. HILL,
Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
First Train Over the New Bridue.

While the new Northwestern bridge
is not yet completed-in fact none of
the iron work for the steel structure
has yet been laid-yet the Su5Struc-
ture was completed SO that train
passed over it Saturday night for the
first time. 1t carried a number of
cars filled with stone for the constr uc-
tion of the piers which are not yet
completed. The train was in charge
of Yard Master Hines of the Green
Bay road with Pete Love, engineer:
McGraw, brakeman. 1t was neceS-
sarily attended with some danger
because of the untried temporary
structure, but the train moved slowly
across without a remarkable incident
to distinguish the occasion. The IL
loaded cars were left on the track laid
on the east side of the river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
A Visit to C. E. Lester & Co.'S. Marsh,

In company with Mrs. Fontaine and
our daughter Ruth we spent Friday
of the past week as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. T., E. Lester at their pleasant
home in the town of Port Edwards.
A more reStful and refreshing day we
never spent anywhere. Their house
is located upon mound or high eleva-
tion of land from which they have a
beautiful view of the surrounding
country for miles. e. E. Lester & Co.,
growers of cultivated cranberries, own
nineteen fOrties of land most of which
is marsh. They also own one-ha.f
interest in 4 other forties, also one
quarter interest in % fortieS more.
Of this about 65 acres are planted to
vines One-half of which are bearing
this year, from which they hope to
gather 5000 barrels of berries if
nothing happens between now and the
first of September to prevent. We
visited the cranberry part of the
marbe. $ and were astoniShed to see
aClSco of vines loaded to their limit
with beautiful large berries that
actually formed carpet over the
vines. To realize that perhaps one
nights frost might wipe them off the
earth is enough to make mans hair
turn gray during the same time. To
gather this crop Mr.. Lester informed
us that he ought to have at least 300
pickers. for whom he would have to
furnish house room. For this pur-
pose he is adding a new cranberry
house 16X36 feet with a lean-to of Tx
36 feet. While the handling and
looking after SO large marsh requires
an experienced person in charge,
Charley appears to have no trouble in
looking after the companies large
interests to their best advantage. We
sincerely hope that Jack Frost will be
delayed this year long enough Sc that
all cranberry growers will be able to
safely gather the largest crop they
have ha0 in many years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
PICKLES TO BE EXPENSIVE.
This Years Crop Less Than Third What |.
Should Be, and Prices Go Up Like
Balloon

This country is face to face with
one of the greatest shortages in the
pickle crop known in recent years, and
in all probability a month later
pickles will be selling at an advance of
from so to 100 per cent over the same
prices year ago, says the Commercial
Bulletin.
During the week just ended pickles
have advanced 81 a barrel, and there
is every prospect that another advance
will be put into effect the early part
of next week. But this will probably
not be the end.
Many pickle manufacturers are un-
able to obtain supplies of cucumbers
for their needs, owing to the short
production all through the pickle
growing district this year, and as a
consequence these packers have been
obliged to withdraw prices, and are
not putting out quotations on futures
at the present time.
The crop of pickles this year will
probably not be a third of the crop a
year ago. This means a reduction of
over 60 per cent in the total pick of
the season, or, in other words, some
thing like 80 to 30 per cent of the
quantity put up in ordinary years TO
supply the demands of the trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
PROF. MEYER TO MARRY.
Assistant Instructor in Sociology at State
University to Wed Miss Alice CarIten.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 17-Dr. Baltha-
sar Henry Meyer, assistant professor
of sociology in the university, is soon
to be married to Miss Alice Carlton.
The marriage license was issued
yesterday from the office of the county
clerk in Milwaukee. DIR. Meyer was
graduated from the university in 1894,
studying particularly under Prof.
Richard t. Ely, and afterward took
graduate work in Europe He has
devoted himself to investigation along
the lines of sociology, economics,
banking and insurance, and is an
authority upon these subjects. Miss
Carlton was once student under DIR.
Meyer, entering the university with
the class of 1897.
The parties mentioned above both
have acquaintances and friends in
this city who will be pleased to learn
of their contemplated marriage. Miss
Carlton was teacher, the past year,
in our public schools where she made
many warm friends with whom we
join in congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
Tax Commissioners at Grand Rapids.

The special commissioners appointed
by Judge Webb to investigate the tax
levleS in this county have ceased their
travels about the county and are
settled for the week in this city,
where they hold daily sittings at the
court house TO hear any last words of
advice or information that the various
towns Of the county may haveto offer
on the subject of taxes. As a matter
of TACT but little information is
brought to or taken away from this
body of distinguished gentlemen from
neighbOring counties who are here to
set us right on the subject or taxation.
They tell us they do not themselves
yet know what their findings on the
subject will be, consequently their
labors and minglings with the tax
payers of this county are as peaceful
and harmonious as mans family
relations usually are in honeymoon
time. In fact the work seems to
agree with the dispositions and health
of the commissioners. Geo. W. Gocha,
the member from Waupaca is actually
growing "fat and sassy" as the saying
goes. and is looking and feeling his
very best, and he never did look nor
feel very poorly. Among others who
have been before them this week are
Mayor Volmar and City Clerk G. S..
Vedder of Marshfield, representing
the kicking district in this investiga-
tion. The work of the commissioners
here will be concluded this week, but
it will probably take them sometime
to prepare their findings. There will
be some curiosity all over the county
to know the result Of their labors but
we are satisfied it must result in a
much better adjustment of taxes and
consequently will be pleasing to all
fair-minded people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers' never thought of using
anything else for indigestion or
biliousneSs. Doctors were scarce, and
they seldom heard of appendicitis,
nervous proStration or beart failure,
etc. They used August Flower to
clean out the system and stop fermen-
tation of undigested food, regulate the
action of the liver, stimulate the
nervous and organic action of the
system, and that is all they took when
feeling dull and bad with headaches
and other aches. You only need a
few doses of Green's August Flower,
in liquid form, to make you satisfied
there is nothing serious the matter
with you. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Johnson & Hill Co. or Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
Father of the Cultivated Cranberry in This
State

Lack of space last week prevented
our mentioning the fact in connection
with the write-up of the cranberry
meeting that Ralph Smith of the
town of Seneca was the first man in
this state to undertake the culture of
the cranberry. This was way back in
1873. Mr.. Smith had been engaged in
the cranberry business at Berlin before
coming here, but had only handled
the wild cranberry. He concluded he
could get better results by cultivating
the cranberry vines, so he hired some
men to scalp five acres for him in II
or '72 on his present marsh in Seneca,
and he had this ground all planted
and growing nicely by 1878. He after
ward experimental in sanding his
marsh and in all other known means
for improving the product and today
ne has one of the most productive
marshes in the state, although it is
small, being only 16 acres in extent.
Mr.. Smith is one of the veterans in
the business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-22
Men to Patronize.

DR.. o. T. Hougen, NJ. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone 18.
Dr.Chas. Pomainville. Dentist, Office
over Cohen'S. Telephone No. 2l6.
DR.. f. Pomainville office at Steib's
Residence west side. Tel. No. 248.
DIR d. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phone No. 60, residence No. 130.
DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
in Wood Block, over drug store,
telephone No. 81, residence No. 246.
A. B. Crawford, Dentist. Office
in Reiland building. Grand Rapids.
High grade service at reasonable fees.