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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
JACKSON MILLING co. SOLD.
Their Grand Rapids Property Passes Into
Hands of Consolidated Water Power Co.

\ mOmentOuS deal in real estate
was consumated Saturday, March ,.
by The purchase OF all the real estate
and other holdings of the jackson
Milling Co. in this city by the
Consolidated Water Power Co. The
consideration in deal was $50. 900. and
the Jackson Milling Co. was given
until the 10Th of May to wind up its
affairs in this city.
We understand the sale to have
been agreeable and satisfactory to all
the stockholders in the Milling COM
pany. and is about the last of the
large purchases to be made by the
Consolidated Water Power Co, in
clearing the way for the erection of
the proposed great dam across the
Wisconsin river at this point. There
are in fact no other interests in the
Grand Rapids Water Power except
those of ThOS. E. Nash, now before
the supreme court for adjudication,
and the result of this suit will pro-
badly be known on the 10Th inst.
1t gives US pleasure to state that
the prospects are now very bright for
the building of the dam as well as a
paper mill and power plant, all to be
begun the coming season. 1t is hoped
that positive statement to this
effect can be made after the 10Th
inst, and more explicit description
of the plans now under consideration
given.
The purchase of the milling
property may remove from our midst
one of the most picturesque land
marks of the early days in Grand
Rapids. The Jackson Milling Co.
have until May 15 to close up their
business here and what will be done
with the old mill and its machinery
is not yet known. 1t may be removed
from its present location and rebuilt
and operated by some other company
in this city. 1t was first operated by
Geo. Weller under a lease in 1858 and
purchased by him from Ira Harris
Oct. 5, 1860, who gave ,000 for the
mill and y rods of ground on which it
was located. He continued to own
and operate the mill until 1874. On
January3 3, 1874, he gave bond for a
deed to Sydney B. Coleman and Alvin
S. TrOwe, and on the 11th Of the same
month he decided the property to the
parties named in consideration of
SO, 800 paid him. Trowe & Coleman
improved the mill and run it until
June q, 1876, when they sold a one
third interest in the business to
Gilbert J. Jackson for 1856. 66. A
trifie over year later or on September
Is, 1877, Trowe decided his interests to
j. D. Witter and the business was
conducted under the firm name of
Coleman, Jackson & CO. until 1887,
! when on May 10 Jackson & Witter
bought Coleman's interests and on
the Sd of June, the same year, the
property was merged in and decided
to the Jackson Milling Co. for $22, 500.
Every change in ownership witnessed
improvements in the property and it
had come to be regarded as one Of the
most substantial and best paying
institutions in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Owing to the fact that the scholars
were busy with examinations the
Forum was not held as usual last
Friday night. The program commit
tee has arranged a fine program for
ticial to every one who attends. The
principle number on the program will
be THE city of Chicago" A lecture
given by Mr.. Hambrecht illustrated
by views given with the aid of an
electrical SteriOpticOn. There will
also be a photographic concert which
will consist of reproduced pieces
played by famous bands and orchestras.
The admission will be 10 cents. 1t is
understood that this extra effort on
the part of the program committee
aud Mr.. Hambrecht is to create an
interest in the Forum among our
outside friends.
The class meetings of the Seniors
and Juniors are coming pretty regular.
The seniors have, several difficult
questions to decide One of them is
''Shall we have an outside orator to
represent the class as whole and
have class day exercises or shall we
select representatives from the class
to represent the class as whole and
have tue exercises for one evening and
not have a speaker from away"
Last week the examinations for the
fourth semi-term were held and this
week the scholars have settled down
to their steady diet Of the three RS
and there are few who will have TO
realize the necessity of good solid
work for the remaining two semi
terms.
The Juniors collect in different parts
of the room before school and when a
Senior arrives on the scene everything
is quiet and soon the Senior is left
alone All this has an air of mystery
about it. There must be something
in the air. WHAT'S it fair Juniors.
Mr.. Hambrecht attended the con-
yention of "The Department of
Superintendent" of the National
Educational association held at
Chicago last week. He returned with
many new and interesting ideas.
The Physics class has just com
menced the study of heat, having just
finished the interesting problems of
specific gravity.
The debates on class pins were hot
and numerous and after 6 weeks of
deliberation nothing has been accom-
plished.
Mr.. Fuller took part at teachers
meeting held at Hancock last
Saturday.
The track team is becoming anxious
for the warm spring days to arrive.
The Seniors have commenced the
study of Theory and Art.
Miss Goldie Short was a visitor
Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
Accompany Pastor to Port Edwards.

The NJ. E. choir, consisting of a
double quartette, accompanied Rev.
Peterson tn his Port Edwards appoint
mPnt Monday night and furnished
music for the service. After the
exercises were finished at the church
the Grand Kapids delegation were
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brazeau,
where an ENJOYABLE social hour was
followed by nice cup of coffee and
cake, before the singers ventured out
into the raweSt night of the season
for a drive home. Despite the un-
DruDitiOuS weather fair-SiZed
audience was present and none of the
visitors suffered from the exposure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
Stersopticon Entertainment.

The Forum Debating society Of the
Howe High school will give a
stereopticon entertainment at the
Howe High school Friday evening,
March s. 1t consists Of a lecture on
the city of Chicago, illustrated by 60
views and showing the most important
buildings, parks. depots, and busiest
streets. A graphaphone concert will
also be a part Of the program, con-
sisting of selections played by the
most famous bands and orchestra.
Admission 10 cents. This small
admission goes TO help pay the
expenses of the society. Patronize it.
The debating society is doing a good
work and needs this small encourage
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
The Wreck at PittsviIle Friday.

Friday forenoon wreck occurred on
the G. M. & ST. p. road between
Hansen and PittSyille, two miles east
of the latter town, at about II
O'Clock. A Car of lumber just ahead
Of the coach jumped the track and
ditched the coach, injuring a number
Of passengers on the train. The in
jured were Frank Smith Of Pittsville,
hip sprained and internal injuries:
Mrs. Shumway of Marshfeld, arm
hurt and collar bone broken: A. L.
Covey of Pittsviile, arm and side hurt:
Brakeman Fred Wright of BabcOck, a
number of scratches and slight
bruises. Mr.. ShumWay who was on
the train with his wife escaped unin-
jured but lost his pocket book contain
ing about S11 in money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
uiu., Wind SUNDAY.

The highest wind that has visited
this country in many a day occurred
it was accompanied by sleet and snow
and in open places resembled the
old-fashioned western blizzard. Trees
were blown down, and telephone wires
more or less demoralized and in the
city Johnson & Hills plate glass front
was so badly broken that new one
will have to be put in. This glass is
about 90x108 inches and will cost
something over 500. 1t had previ
rhe wind ctmp41ettd its festruttfon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07

noilo, Panay, Philippine Islands.
Jan. 10, 1901.-DEAR PARENTS: 1t
has been some t me since [ have
written to you and now will DO So by
giving you a description of my trip.
Myself, Bernhard Topel and good
many others of Uncle Sans boys left
Columbus Barracks, Ohio, Nov. II,
1900, and arrived at New York NOvem-
Der l3. We sailed from New York on
Q. S. Transport Fitzpatrick the same
day, passed Cape ST. Vincent Nov. %
and same day arrived at Gibraltar.
Here we got a pass and went on shore,
and going through the fort with our
lieutenant we had a nice time in
looking over this stronghold Of
England but | don't believe that any
nation il the world could take it and
there were also good many other
sights to see. the town of LemiaS with
the bull ring, Queen of Spain's chair
Oh top of mountain in Spain. We
passed the town Of Algiers (Africa)
November %, arrived at Malta and
November 20 arrived at Port Said,
Egypt. Here are living the dirtieSt
people that God ever put breath into.
Also went to Cairo with some Of the
boys and saw the pyramids of Egypt.
We rode all day on little ponies and
had guide with us. December we
went through Suez Canal and arrived
at end of canal December :. At the
town of Supz is some fine scenery to
see. Arrived at Colombo Cylune
Island. south of India, Dec. 20. arrived
at Singapore Dec. 30, and here on
account Of cholera we were not
allowed to go ashore and reached
Manila January 3, 1901. From here
We went to IlOilo island, south of
Luzon. and here are our headQuarters
and also where there is some lighting
to do up in the mountains and also
join our regiment, the Sixth L. =.
Infantry. 1t is nice country here
and lots of fruit. The boys hung d
rebel leader here the other night and
when they 60 fighting hem they shoot
everything they see. | am well and
hope this will find you the same. My
best regards to you and to all of my
Grand Rapids friends.
From your loving son,
ERNEST FL. YOUNG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
DISCUSS NEW RAILROAD,
Meeting of the Wisconsin Valley Advance
ment Association.

From Stevens Point Journal.
The February meeting of the
Wisconsin Valley Advancement
association was held Tuesday at the
Lincoln hotel at Merrill. The absence
of several prominent members pre-
vented the transaction of business,
but plans were discussed for the
projected electric railroad between
NekOOSa and Eagle River.
1t is said that New York capitalists
have made a proposition to furnish
the necessary capital, providing the
several towns along the proposed line
will pledge their support.
The next meeting of the association
will be held at Tomahawk in April,
the March meeting having been
cancelled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
Notice OF Judicial Election.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, ! .s
CoT-ETy pr Wonn 60

Notice is hereby given that at the Judicial
election to be held i'll the several towns, wards,
villages and election districts of the county OF
Wood, State of Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday
of April, A. D. 1901 being the second day Of said
month, the following officers are to be elected,
to-Wit:
A Justice of the Supreme Court in place of
Joshua Eric Dodge, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday in January, 4. D,
1902.
4 county judge for Wood county in place Of
John A. Gaynor, whose term of Office will expi-e
ON the first Monday III January, A. D., 1902.
Said election shall be held AID CONDUCTED,
votes canvassed and returns made IN aecorc-
ance with law.
Given under my hand and official seal a.
Grand Rapids. this fist day of March. A. D.,
1901.
S RENEE,
County lerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
A MIDNIGHT FIRE.
lanes WaIsh's Home on High Street Burned
Monday Night.

The big whistle at the electric light
plant startled the people of the town
Tuesday morning few moments
before | o'clock. 1t was desperately
cold and a very high wind was blowing,
and while nearly everybody got up to
see where the fire was few ventured
out to lend their assistance to the un-
fortunate victims of the flames fury.
The fire was located in the home of
James Walsh on High street, but
before any assistance could reach the
scene of the disaster, the flames had
reached such stage, famed by the
high wind, that only the escape of the
family with few articles of furniture
and clothing could be hoped for, and
that proved to be just the result.
Some bedding, chairs and clothing
were saved and the family were safely
removed from the bdrning building
and that was all. The flames soon
devoured the rest. The loss is esti-
mated at $1,000 or $1,000 with
insurance on building and contents
amounting to about 81, 900.
The fire is supposed to have caught
from the chimney in the upper story
and was discovered by the dropping of
plaster on the floor above his sleeping
room by Mr.. Walsh, who Immediately
gave the alarm and hurried to get his
family safely out of the house. Billy
Johnson and Charley Pomainville were
soon on the ground helping the family
and other neighbOrS soon came to the
rescue, but nothing could be done to
effect the progress of the flames.
The house was 20X30 in dimensions,
two stories and a basement in height.
1t was built in 1856 by Mr.. Cornell.
and was one of the first erected in
that part of the city. Lem Kromers
residence on Front street was built
the same year, and this house was
built at a little later date. 1t was
one of the landmarks and relics of the
early days in the Rapids. Mr.. Walsh
will rebuild as soon as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 80 cent
bottle OfGreene'S Warranted Syrup Of
Tar if it fails to cure your cough. We
also guarantee d % cent bottle to
prove satisfactory or money refunded.
John q Daly3 johnson 81 Hill GO
occr5m6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07

Are you nervous and irritable? Do
you feel that you need a toning up?
Blaud's Rubbed Pills will work
wonders: they'll make you we'll and
strong. 80 cts. box, 6 boxes for $3.50.
Johnson & Hill Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-07

Do you need bracing up? Do you
get up tired in the morning and feel
listless all day? If so, DR.. Blaud's
Rubbed Pills will make yon feel Like
new. For men and women. 80 cts. a
box, boxes for $3.50. 5Ofk1pD & Hin
Co.
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Have you a cough? \ dose of Bal.
lard's horehound syrnp will relieve it.
Price % cents and 90 cents. Johnson
s. Hiff Co.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-08

The Sigma CHS will give a party in their
hall, on Central avenue, next Monday even
ing.
Mrs. Arthur Johnson, of Mexico City. has
been the guest of Miss Emma Johnson for
several days.
visiting his daughter, Miss Ethel Wright,
on Ritter avenue.
Miss Jean Blair and Miss Jessamine Arm
strong spent Sunday at their homes in Mar
tinsville and Kokomo.
Mrs Longley, of Nobesville will this
week visit her daughter. Miss Edith Long
ley, at the college residence.
Mrs. S. G.. Nebeker, of Covington, has
been spending several days with her daugh-
ter Eva, at the college residence.
The Rev. f. S. Earl and family will leave
soon for Macatawa Park. Mich, to spend
the summer at their summer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Norris have va
Gated their house, on University avenue.
They will go in a few weeks to their sum-
mer home at Turkey lake.
The engagement of Miss Bertha Mason
of Asheville. ~. c., who graduated from
Butler in the class of 1899. and Mr. Albert
Hall. ex-'96. OF Butler, is announced. the
wedding to occur on June at the home of
the brides parents In Asheville.
The young ladies of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma fraternity entertained the young
men of the college informally Monday even
ing at the home of Miss Charlotte Powell
cards. The Kappa girls are Charlotte Pow
ell. Varna Richey. Edith Longley, Minnie
Wink, Mary Wicker. Essie Hunter, Marie
Martin and Helen Downing.
Mrs. Scot Butler received the college girls
yesterday afternoon at her home, on Dow
ney avenue, from until o'clock. The
house was uade fragrant with lilac bios
SONS and wild flowers. Miss Macy Cough
len read an original story.
The Irvington Fortnghtly Club will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Claude Shaffer.
THE Roman People" is the subject of a pa
per by Mrs. John r. Tomlinson, and The
Witching Power of Nomsdic Life" the SUBJ
ject of a paper by Mrs. p. c. Jacobs.
MIR. Sylvester Johnson, who was married
yesterday to Mrs. Eunice Harris at Mime
apolis. Mimi, Will return to-day with his
bride 10 his home In Irvington.
The Tuesday Club met yesterday after
noon at the home of Miss Jennie Jeffries,
on University avenue. Papers were read
by Mrs. j. NJ. Freeman, on Development
of the Telescope; Mrs Albert Johnson, on
Recent Discoveries; Mrs. Jesse Summers,
on Noted Electricians" Mrs. Wilson
Doan, on Niagara in Harness." and Mrs
j. @. kinssbury, on THE Scientist Phi
lanthropist"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

The highly sensational melodrama, THE
Fatal Card" will be presented by the Fer
ris company at the Park Theater to-day
and tomorrow at both matinee and evening
performances.
A New York paper is authority for the
announcement that Indianapolis theater-
goers are to have a single glimpse of VIII
liam A. Brady's production of Uncle
Toms Cabin which has been the reigning
sensation of New York for many weeks
past
Seats will be placed on sale at the box
office OF English's opera House tomorrow
morning for the single appearance of May
Irwin. I'm ''Madge Smith, Attorney at that
playhouse next Tuesday night. The seat
sale for the engagement OF Nat c. Goodwin
and Maxine Elliott. in THE Merchant of
Venice" next Wednesday night, will open
Friday morning.
Notwithstanding the extraordinary ex-
pense 10 which Mr.. Goodwin has been put
IN arranging the elaborate revival OF 1.-THE
Merchant of Venice" which will be brought
to English's Opera House next "Wednesday
night. the same scale OF prices will prevail
that Is always charged for a Goodwin Ell
lott engagement This means that the
best seats In the theater may be had
for 81.
The nimble Sa-Vans, in their unique aero
batic act, and Ralph Johnson, the sensa-
tional bicycle expert, are the strongest fea-
lures of this weeks vaudeville bill at the
Grand Jules Levy, cornetist. would re-
ceive more applause IL he should make I'D
his mind to give the best he has ''in stock 20
His exhibition of ventriloquial cornet- play
ing IL an intimation OF the kind of work
he could do if he saw fit.
The appearance at English's Opera House
tonight OF Richard Mansfield, in his bril-
liant revival of king Henry "" means
the assembling of one of those great au-
diences representing the city's culture and
wealth, such as are witnessed very rarely
IN Indianapolis. IL Is to be hoped that
all holders OF tickets will be in their seats
promptly at 7:45 o'clock, so as not to de-
prive themselves or others of the privilege
of enjoying the most remarkable production
OF recent years
Augustin Daily is credited with having
once said that May Irwin was destined to
become the greatest comedienne in the
world Whether that prophecy has been
realized or not. IL is certain that few
women have amassed larger fortunes
through their efforts to entertain the public
than has Miss Irwin. Her appearance at
English's Tuesday night of next week will
reveal the brilliant Coincidence in an en-
urely new farce. ''Madge Smith, Attorney -
OF course, the clientele OF Miss Irwin need
not be told that she will have a budget of
and catchy aOngS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-08
A CITIZENS MEETING.
Objection Made to the Location of the
National Glue Works.

Citizens living I'm the neighborhood OF the
National glue works, on West Fourteenth
street held another mass meeting at
Wards Hall. No. S1S West Sixteenth street
last night. for the purpose Of formulating
a plan OF action for having the glue works
removed outside the city limits. A commit
tee composed OF Thomas Tracey. j. r. Nc
Cormack. DIR. B. j. Morgan, Harry b. Gates
and Joseph A. Bristow was appointed to
confer with committee of officers of the
National glue works some time during the
present week.
IL was stated at the meeting last night
that il an AMIGA bic agreement could not be
reached between the citizens committee
and the committee representing the Ma
tional glue works a petition would be filed
with the Board OF Health declaring the
works TO be nuisance and asking for its
abatement The citizens in the neighbor-
hood of the glue works thoroughly in
earnest aud declare that IN they do not OBJ
tain relief from the Board of Health they
will carry the matter into court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-08
Northwest Mounted Police.

A squad Of the relocated police. the
famous protectors of the great frontier OF
Canada, has been secured and will appear
in the Wild West arena this season. A
band of Beers fresh from South Africa
will also appear, and the public will be
given a peep at these famous fighters.
One of the features of the war in South
Africa has been the high honors won by
the Canadian contingent, the famous
StrathcOna Horse, recruited from the ranks
of the Rough Riders Of the plains of North
west Canada. The King of England, with
his own hand, decorated each man with
a medal of honor when they passed through
England in February on their way home
A detachment of these famous Rough
Riders has been secured and will appear
with the Wild West this season. The show
will appear here May p.