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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

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Or mixed astigmatism or any
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from patients whom l have
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Up to date. County Clerk Renne has
issued 535 hunters licenses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Judge J. A. Gaynor was absent
several days the past week in Winona
and other western cities looking for
cranberry pickerS. He was successful
in hiring about 200 whom he gave free
transportation over the Green Bay &
Western Railway to the marshes. All
cranberry growers are short Of pickerS
this year in spite of the fact that the
prices paid are higher than usual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Bargains in toilet soaps at our drug
department. See ad. in this issue.
Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

We are pleased to know that our
friend, F. J. Wood of the Wood County
National Bank, in his usually thought
full style, remembered the boys of the
Northwestern construction force on
Wednesday. When they reached town
Mr.. Wood had several boxes of good
cigars on the ground to give all the
smokers of the crew an idea that he
at least remembered them. 1t is
needless to say that all the boys will
remember E. J..WOOd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

James Chamberlain has begun a
new residence on his lots which he
has SO nicely prepared on French
street, just south of the c., NJ. & st.
P. side track that runs down town.
The new building will be 5Ox3O feet,
two stories in height. 1t will cost
about $500. Mark Martin, the archi-
tect, has the contract for the building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

See our line of foot ball goods. Best
in the city Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

A number Of the young people en-
gagged the Italian band, which visited
Grand Rapids early in the week, to
play for an impromptu party and
dance at the opera house Monday
evening. a delightful time is
re nQrtpd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

The many friends of Mrs. John
Cline of Hortonville, formerly of this
city, will be panied to hear of her
untimely death, which occurred last
week after lingering illness of sew
eral months
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Mr.. Burgderfer's repertoire is SO
large and we'll chosen that the two
hours are gone before you know it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

The new crepe paper Crystal Crepe"
all shades 10 cents roll at Johnson &
Hill co. Drug Dept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

If you enjoy hearty laugh. do not
miss the Burgderfer entertainment al
the Opera House, Friday evening
Sept. 20.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
Itching and Burning.

Eczema, letter, piles, no cure. no
pay. Boro-Carbol Salve absorbs the
tumors, allayS the itching at once,
Acts like poultice, and gives instant
relief. Boro-Carbol Salve is the only
remedy for eczema, letter and piles,
Sold on positive guarantee-No cure,
no pay. Price % cents per box. For
sale by John E. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Regular quality crepe tissue at
cents roll at Johnson & Hill Drug
Dept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

A new and large discovery of gra-
phite has been made in the vicinity of
junction City. shaft 20 feet deep
has been sunk and good body of ore
uncovered. The location joins the
land now being worked by the Wis
consin Graphite company, the stock
holders of which were formerly
Stevens Point men, but now the
stock is owned by Pittsburg capitalists.
The owners of the new discovery are
Stevens Point business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

T OST-Betve cen John Gardens residence and
II Spafford Cole & Cos. store one share OF
Wood County Telephone Stock No. 1y1 The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving the
same at Spafford Cole & Co.'S. store. Dora j.
Wood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

The citizens of Grand Rapids, and
particularly those who reside on the
east side Of the river, will welcome
the day that closes the work of laying
the water mains on the various streets
of our city. The disturbed condition
has tendency to make a man feel
just as he does when they are house.
cleaning at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Burgderfer's large repertoire con-
tain selections, that suit the most
varied audience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

John T. Dalton. representing Dali
ton Bros. of Waupaca, was in the city
today looking up location for first
class restaurant. Through the agency
of E. B. FritzSinger he has submitted
propositions to secure the SLIDER
building on the east side and if they
are accepted the firm will open this
restaurant the first of next month.
The idea of the projectors, SO we are
told is to give Grand Rapids a swell
cafe. run on strictly modern STYLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Do you know that the Milwaukee
Cheap store has the greatest line of
fall and winter underwear in the city.
1t has, and the variety is SO compre-
henSive that all classes of people can
find just what they want in this line
at this store. This is the store where
prices are always satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

G. L. Burgdefer is an entertainer of
exceptional ability and should be met
with a crowded house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Sam l Pope, aud his several crrws OF
men and teams, are progressing
rapidly now with the laying of the
water mains. The 10th of November
will probably see the work accom-
pliShed as provided in the contract.
We sincerely hope there will be no
appointments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

7. MuIrOy and family Of ShaWanO.
who have recently purchased the
Commercial House on the west side,
have arrived and taken possession of
the property. They find a surplus of
custom in their new hotel, which is
always pleasing to landlord. Mr..
Mulroy has all the earmarks of a sue
cesSful Boniface, and he and his family
will find Grand Rapids one of the
most social and best towns in America
to live in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
WAN TED.

This column is for the convenience of those
who have anything for sale, to rent, or who
want to buy. Also for the advertising OF lost OF
found articles, help or positions wanted. Rates
Advertisements not exceeding five lines % cents
per week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

The most unusual and interesting
sight in this country is Charles
Gouger's thrifty orange tree, loaded
with luscious looking fruit, which for
some time has beautitied his pretty
yard fronting High street in this city.
Many paSSerS by have admired it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Rev. W. A. Peterson went to Sey-
mour Tuesday morning to attend an
M. E. church convention Of ministers
Of the Appleton district. He will
present a paper to the convention
entitled ''Hinderances to Our Church
Progress"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

J. A. Gaynor went to Winona the
latter part of last week. intending to
hire five or six. hundred cranberry
pickerS, but owing to the fact that
schools have commenced and a big
street fair is being held there this
week, was unable to secure but a few.
He went to Green Bay and Oneida on
Wednesday of this week with the
same object in view. Nearly all the
growers are short of pickers and are
anxious to get several hundred more
to distribute among the marshes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

We are glad of the information that
the preliminary work of the new
Chicago & Northwestern railroad
bridge is perfectly safe for the regular
transaction of business, since the
track is now laid to this city. The
passenger and other trains will have
to cross and recross in the daily dis
charge of traffic and we are delighted
to know that 1t can be done without
danger. The railroad employees will
hail this information with delight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Norris Silver. North Stratford, N
H.: Il purchased a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure when suffering
with cough doctors told me was
incurable. One bottle relieved me,
the second and third almost cured.
Today [ am a we'll man" Wood
County Drug Co, or johnson & Hill
Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Mr. Burgderfer's rendition of 'iSilly
Sam" an original compassionate
which he initiates perfectly upwards
of twenty different animals and must
Cal instruments, is alone worth the
admission fee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Don't wait until you become chron-
ically conStipated but take DeWitt'S
Little Early Risers now and then.
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order. Easy to take. Safe
pills. Wood County Drug Co. or
johnson & Hill Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
LEGALS

NTANTED-Two hired girls wanted at once
Wv the Commercial House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

Hear the great impersonator G. L
Burgderfer at the Opera House, Fri
day evening, Sept. 20.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the pOstoffice at Grand Rapids.
Wis, Sept. y, 1901.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17

turned home after spending a few days
with relatives in Aldenville.
B. A. Kelly will leave the latter part
of the week for a stay at the Pan
American exposition.
Prof. Whittemore. of the Buck-Whit-
temore Business college. was Car
bondale visitor on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mannaton, of
Aldenville. spent Monday with their
son, Anson, on Canaan street.
Mrs. John Reynolds returned to her
home in Scranton, after spending few
days with relatives in this city.
Mrs. Abbey has returned to her home
on Terrace street, after two weeks
visit with relatives in Aldenville.
Leo Burke, of South Main street, and
James Burke, of Cottage street, are
spending their vacation ih Dunmore.
Mrs. Martha Halafas and Miss Helen
Newman. of New York city, are visit
ing at the home of their cousin, Mrs.
Henry Carter, on Canaan street.
Miss Lizzie Whalen, of Shenandoah,
who has been visiting the Misses Little,
returned\to Scranton today, where she
will visit before going to her home.
Mrs. John Tuttle returned to her
home in Wilkes-Barre after a few
days visit with her parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Bernard Sontag, on Jeffrey street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Mrs. John Lesco, of Forest City,
Struck by Bolt During the Storm
Last Evening-Her Brother Also
Shocked

A tragedy of the elements marked
the storm that passed over this section
last evening. but with greater severity
in Forest city, where Mrs. John Lesco
was instantly killed by a bolt of light
ming, and her brother stephen, pain
fully burned by the same stroke.
Mrs. Lesco lived on Hudson street.
near the Polish Catholic church The
house has a basement and this is
where the woman was standing when
tho bolt entered the dwelling. Mrs
Lcsco's brother lives with her and
had entered the house before the storm
came up, between and o'clock
He was washing himself after his
days toll in the breaker and Mrs, Les
co was handing him a towel when
have been killed instantly for there
were no signs of life when her brother,
after recovering from his shock, turned
to give her attention.
Mrs. Lesco had her hand on his back
when the destructive bolt struck her
and the shock was communicated to
him, the lightning running down his
side, and the flesh along the spot OF
contact was fearfully blistered.
The house was slightly damaged by
the bolt.
The storm also disturbed the tele-
phone wires between that city and
points north.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
WAVERLY.

The following persons are boarding
with Henry White: Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Blair, Miss Alice Blair and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Platt.
The following persons are also beard
ing with Mr.. Sanford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Silliman, Mr.. and Mrs. Griffiths and
family, r. +. Watson and family.
An unusually large number of Scran-
ton people are here this season.
Rev. Mr.. Bundy of Virginia filled
the pulpit at the Baptist church last
Sabbath.
The automobile from Florey e. Brooks
passed through here last Saturday on
the way to Buffalo.
d. L. Doty has rented his house for
the season to some Scranton parties.
Mrs. Meutchmore of Philadelphia is
visiting her mother Mrs. DR.. A. Bed
ford.
The large number of people who take
the trains at Glenburn, Monday morn
ing is quite suggestive of a popular
summer resort at Waverly and vicinity.
The entertainment given by the
Mems Union of the Methodist church
on the church lawn the evening of the
third was a success. 1t is now pro-
posed to erect the tent which has been
loaned the union for the summer by
the Evangelical Association. and TO
hold gospel meetings is being planned
for a week in August.
Secretary Mahy, of the Scranton Y.
NJ. c. A, will give the first address in
the tent on Sunday evening, July 81
Special music will be arranged for thi.
opening service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
OLYpHANT.

The various societies of st. Patrick 5
church are making arrangements for
an excursion to Mountain Park Satur-
day. July q. A return ticket the Pan
American exposition and a gold watch
is offered to the person who sells the
largest number of tickets. A hand
some gold watch has been donated by
Harry Spatt, the jeweler on Lacka-
wanna street, which will be CHANGED
off on August Is.
Mrs. Elizabeth Beddel, of Moosic, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Catherine
Thomas. of Delaware street.
Mrs. Ivor G. Perry, of Hyde Park,
spent yesterday with Mrs. Annie
Evans, of Lackawanna street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Longacre and fam
lily. of West Scranton, who have been
spending the past week here, returned
home yesterday
Miss Lucy Moran, of Providence,
spent yesterday with friends at this
place.
The members of the Presbyterian
Sunday school enjoyed a days outing
at Nay Aug park yesterday.
Mrs, c. n. Patterson and daughter
Genevieve, are the guests of rela-
tres in town.
Miss Alice Flynn. of Pittston, is Wis.,
| iting Miss Mamie Hoban, of Dunmore
street.
! There will be a special meeting
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Elmer Gritman will leave today for
Buffalo.
B. Mendelssohn. of Mayfield, was in
town yesterday.
Arch. Ball has returned home after
a weeks VISIT in New York.
Miss Name Dougherty, of Olyphant,
Is the guest of friends on the West
Side.
Mrs. George MILAN, of New York
city, is the guest of relatives in this
city.
Mrs. Frank Ball, of Jeffrey street,
spent yesterday with friends in Way
mart.
Mrs. ]. f. Bigart and family are
spending several weeks in Wayne
county,
Rev. Father Holmes. of Hazleton,
was visitor at the Parochial residence
yesterday.
Misses Anna Hurd and May Fautz
are spending a week with friends in
Honesdale.
Miss Bridget McAndrew, OF Cottage
street, spent last evening with frienGS
on the West Side.
Miss Laura Chapman, OF Jeffery
street, is spending week with rela-
tives in Honesdale.
Miss Aida Corsen, of Wilkes Barre,
has returned after short visit with
friends in this city.
Miss Name Gallagher, of South
Scranton, who has been The guest OF
Mrs. J. F. Mannion. on Pike street. has
returned home.
Mrs. Charles Schuster and daughter,
] Gertrude, and son. Irving, have re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
TAYLOR.

The Taylor Prohibition league held
very interesting meeting last evening
in Van Horns hall, which was quite
we'll attended. Rev. C. 3. Henry ad-
dressed the meeting and gave an inter-
estins talk. The programme as an
nounced yesterday was carried out in
excellent manner. The officers of the
league are: President. Miss Sarah j.
Price: vice president, Mr.. Deibler; sec
retary, f. a. Drabler; treasurer, Ben
jamin Evans.
The funeral OF Mrs. William Andrews
will occur from her late home on Storrs
street this afternoon at p. m. Ser
Wees will he held at the Calvary Bap-
tist church, Rev. DR.. II. VI. Harris
officiating. Interment will be made in
the Forest Home cemetery.
The Taylor Hustlers accept the chal-
lenge of the Lilacs, also of this town,
tc game of ball for s. a side on the
school house grounds for Saturday af-
ternoOn. The Hustlers are composed
of the following players; Charles
Hammond. NJ. Day, d. Evans. Will
Powell John Inglis, w. Herman, Fred
Stone, Edgar Stone, Sidney Lewis and
Henry Powell.
myn No. mine, had an experience
on Monday which nearly cost him his
life by being run down by a trip of
runaway loaded cars. His injuries con-
sisted of a broken leg and other in
juries.
Henry Coombs, of Washington street,
Is spending weeks vacation with rel
atives in Dover y. j.
roir nf
Pythias. will meet in regular session
this evening.
The Misses Lydon and Miss Mary
Day, of Main street, are home from
their visit to Wayne county.
Minooka tribe, No. 247 Improved Or
der of Red Men, will meet in their hall
this evening, when a degree will be
| conferred on several applicants.
Foreman p. s. Decker, of North
| Scranton. was a caller on relatives here
| or Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Richards, of
| Colorado. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Llewellyn Evans, Of Taylor street.
Mrs. William Thomas, of North Tay-
| lor, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
| Charles Davis, at Cleveland, Ohio
Mrs. Richard Davis. of North Main
street, attended the obsequies of the
late William May, at Clarks Summit,
| yesterday.
Miss Gertrude Simmons, of Rend-
| ham, is spending her summer vaca-
tion '>Ith her parents at Marion. Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Howells, OF
| High street are sojourning at Atlantic
| City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Humphrey, of
| Bloomsbury, have returned home after
being the guests of the latters brother
Operator George Ritter,of Grove street
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kelley, of North Main street, died
| yesterday morning and will be inferred
! in Minooka Catholic cemetery this af-
| ternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
Between Two Well
Known Youths End in a Quarrel
That Came Near Being Marked by
Disastrous Consequences - Gregory
Higgins the Assailant of John
Peel Arrested and Held in Bail.

Differences between two well-known
youths of this city, Gregory Higgins.
of the South Side, and John Peel son
of Mr.. and Mrs, William Peel, of wy
ming street, led to an assault late on
Monday night, which came near to
having a tragic ending. Higgins struck
Peel on the side of the head with
stone with such violence that it pro-
duced severe shock of the brain,
necessitating the calling of two phys
icians, Drs. A. +. Gillis and w. ].
Lowry, who when they examined Peel,
marvelled at the narrow escape he
had from fracture of the skull Peels
stout straw hat was what deadencd
the force of the blow and preserved
him from dangerous injury.
Yesterday Higgins was arrested at
the instance of PeelE father Peel
himself was unable to leave his bed.
The charge was one of felonious
wounding, the information setting forth
that Higgins did feloniously, willfully,
maliciously, and with intent to kill,
lay in wait for John Peel depononts s
son, and did strike him with stone
in the head and did him serious bodily
harm"
Constable Neary arrested Higgins,
who waived a hearing, and entered
bail in the sum of $500 for his appear
ance at court. John Higgins, of Cam
aan street, an uncle of the defendant
became his bondsman.
Accordind to the stories of witnesses,
companions of the young men, Higgins
took offence at Peel whisting after him
while in company with young lady.
When Higgins returned he took Peel
to task and asked him to step behind
the Anthracite building to settle the
affair of honor. Higgins at the time
had the stone, a small CObblc which
fitted his hand, a circumstance that
was observed by Peel for he shouted
something about it to his companions
as he left them to accept his adver-
sarys challenge. Just as soon as
Peel came within striking distance of
Higgins, the arm of the latter shot
out, dealing the former a terrific blow
with the stone on the side of the head.
Peel fell under the blow and was un-
| conscious when his friends reached
his side, The blow landed on an acute
ly sensitive part of the head, and be-
| side rendering Peel insensiblc it caused
| the blood to gush from his nose.
When Peel rallied from the shock
he was supported to his home, where
his sufferings increased and TO the ex-
tent that Drs. Gillis and Lowry were
called.
Last night Peel was yet suffering
from the violent shock, but he was
considerably brighter than the night
before, and the physicians believe he
| will recover from the ordeal with no
permanent injury.
Both young men are members of
prominent families and the unfortunate
| happening is generally deplored.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-17
MOSCOW.

Mrs. Frank Posten returned home
Sunday after spending three weeks
with her parents at Homlnton.
Miss Hattie Kelly of Wilkes-Ba
is visiting friends here.
Mrs. Thatcher is i'll with pneumonia
at the home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Yetter.
Mrs. Mayo of Scranton spent sun
lay with her children, who are spending
the summer at William Ehrgoods.
Myrtle and Rena Yeager of Dale
willie spent a few days with their aunt
Mrs. j. b. Yeager.
Mr.. Albert Hathrill is visiting his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Hathrill
DR.. and Mrs, Laubach and children
who have been boarding at William
Edhgoods returned home last week,
Margaretta Senberg of Scranton is
visiting her aunt Mrs. G. j. Brown.
Mrs. Watkins and son George of
Scranton, are the guests of the formers
sister Mrs. Gearge Shaw.
Miss Bessie Lancaster OF Moosic is
visiting friends here