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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
VIM. r. SkeeI Passes Away.

On Tuesday morning, January IA, at
| his home on Main street on the west
side, VIM. Z. Skeel died at 1870
O'Clock, surrounded by his wife and
children with the exception of his
daughter Addie E. Skeel who is teach
| ing at MOSinee and his son Jasper W.
Skeel who lives at StratfOrd, Wis.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Shaw and Peterson Thursday morn
| ing at the home and the remains were
removed to his old home at Pine River
Waushara county, for interment.
For more that quarter Of century
Mr.. Skeel has been familiar figure in
this city, coming to Centralia or the
west side in 1874, since which time he
has made that his home. He was a
man of most exemplary habits and
kindly nature, and enjoyed the
respect of all and the love and esteem
Of familiar acquaintance. He leaves
wife and six children who mourn his
loss. The children are Robt. W. Skeel
of CranmOOr; Alfalfa E. McIntee,
Bancroft; Jasper W. Skeel, Stratford:
Horace A. Skeel, Bancroft; Addie e.
Skeel. Mosinee; and Mrs. A. c. Otto of
this city.
The deceased was born in
Chautauqua county, N. Y, Sept. 16,
1925. When six years of age he
removed with his parents to Haytield,
Crawford county, Penn. He was
married to Miss Margaret E. Williams
of Meadyiile, Penn, on April "a, 1850,
and ten children resulted from their
union. In 1855 he settled at Pine
River in Waushara county, this state,
where he engaged in wagon making.
In 1874 he came to Centralia where he
has since resided and engaged in cram
berry culture which he supplemented
by work at his trade in the wagon
shop of T. J. Moore where he was
constantly employed until two years
ago. when he was taken seriously i'll
in October, 1900, with cistitis, caused
by enlargement of prostate gland, and
from which he never recovered, he
being great sufferer during the last
few months of his illness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Striking Paper Makers.

There is great strike on among the
paper mills of the Fox River Valley
and the mills at Neenah and Menasha
are tied up in consequence. The mills
at Appleton we understand have
granted the demand of the strikers.
Interviews with the prominent paper
manufacturers of the Wisconsin
Valley mills indicate no uneasiness
among them on this subject 1t
seems that the mills of this valley
have always payed higher wages to
their employees than those of the bal
ance of the state; the men as d rule
are the most skilful and rapid work
men in the state and many of them in
this city and at Nekoosa own their
own homes, SO they would probably be
as great or greater losers by such a
move at this time than the mill men
would. We are very glad that there
is no indication of a strike in this
valley, as would mean a great deal
of decentralization to business in all
the paper making towns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
A COMING EVENT.
One OF the improvements in Grand Rapids for
1902 10 be Stone Wall.


Last year there was considerable
talk for a time of building a stone
wall along the river front on the east
side from Herschleb's bakery to the
wagon bridge. Many of the property
owners along the river front were in
favor of undertaking the enterprise at
the time, but owing to the objection
of few the scheme had to be dropped
temporarily
The consent of all the property
holders from Herschleb'S corner to
Geo. W. Davis restaurant has finally
been secured and that much of the
proposed walls is an assured fact for
the coming summer season. and the
making Of this valuable improvement
may induce all the other property
holders as far south as the bridge to
join in Tie undertaking. The wall will
be Is feet in height. six or eight feet
wide at the base and four feet wide on
top and will cost in the neighbOrhOOd
Of S12 or Sl3 per lineal foot, or a total
for the $50 feet from Herschleb's to
Davis of about $1,000.
This is only the preliminary work
to other and greater improvements in
the way of building. and it may result
in demolishing a number of old wooden
| rOOkerieS along Front street at this
point and fine, permanent brick blocks
substituted for them. J. A. Cohen
expects to build on his lots and it is
believed that others will also replace
their wooden buildings with larger
and much more valuable brick
| structures. If Cohen builds it will be
double front store, fifty feet in front
and one hundred feet in length, two
stories in height, the upper stories to
be done off into neat office rooms.
Moses Blair of Rudolph has been
engaged to haul the rock for the wall
and he will begin hauling this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Death of Mrs, Fred Seaman,

Mrs. Fred Seaman, one of the old
residents of this city. died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Wheeler,
on Wisconsin street Monday morning,
January Ii, 1902, at the advanced age
of 50 years. She was born in Germany
February IA, 1913, and came to the
United States and to Grand Rapids.
Wis, in 1862 with her husband and
family, where she has since resided.
Her husband died about eight years
ago and she has since made her home
with Mrs. Wheeler Out of a family
of ten children only four daughters
survive her, viz, Mrs, Henry Poda-
Wilt Of this city; Mrs. Hannah
Schenk of New Rome, Mrs. David
Meyer of South Centralia and Mrs.
Ben Wheeler of this city. The funeral
occurred on Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock at the German Lutheran
church, many old-time neighbors and
friends being IN attendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
The Wisconsin Central Railway
Maintains a daily train service

Maintains daily train service be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, Manito-
VOC, ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Ashland
and Duluth, reaching Eau Claire, Chip
pewa Falls, Marshfield, Hurley, Iron
wood and BesSemer as well as the
principal points of Wisconsin enrOute.
Connections with roads, running South
East, West and North are made at
terminal points. Pullman Sleepers
are attached to all night trains and
meals are served A La Carte. Any
agent of the Wisconsin Central Ry.
will be pleased to give you further in
formation. furnish tickets and reserve
sleeping car accommodations.
JAS. c. POND, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
If. Milwaukee, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Cooking School,

One of the features of the Farmers
Institute held at Marshfield on Jan.
30-31, 1902, is cooking school con-
Quoted by Mrs. Jennie A. Jamison,
teacher Of cookery, Neenah, Wis.
The following lessons are given:
FIRST LESSON 1:30 P. NJ.
Pot Roast
Stuffed Potatoes Scalloped Celery
Cereal Doughnuts
Coffee
SECOND LESSON-1:3O Pm.
Celery Soup
Beef Pie Meat Balls
Coffee CuStard
Caramel Sauce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

my child is worth millions to me, y
says Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg,
Pa, yet [ would have lost her by
Group had l not purchased bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure" One
Minute Cough Cure is sure cure for
coughs, Group and throat and lung
troubles, An absolutely safe cure
which acts Immediately. The
youngest child can take it with safety.
They all like the taste and remember
how often it helped them. Wood
County Drug Co. or Johnson & Hill
Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
The Randsomest Calendar.

Of the season lin ten colors) six
beautiful heads ION six sheets, 1Ox12
inches, reproductions of paintings by
Moran, issued by General Passenger
Department, Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway, will be sent on
receipt of twenty-five cents. Addres,
F. A Miller, General Passenger Agents
Chicago. 2-3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Il was troubled for about seven
years with my stomach and IN bed
half my time" says E. Demick. Som.
erville, Ind. II spent about $1,000
and could get nothing to help me
until 1 tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure /
have taken a few bottles and am
entirely we'll" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
does the Stomach's work by digestine
the food. You don't have to diet,
Eat all you want Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures all stomach troubles.
Wood County Drug Co. or Johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Ar 0nnortunitY.

To visit Florida during February in
private car at lowest rate offered for
the season, going via Louisville,
Mammoth Cave, Nashville, Chat
tanooga and Atlanta to Jacksonville,
returning via Savannah, Charleston
and Washington, making stops at
important points. For further in
formation address J. VI. Turner,
Special Agent, Wis. Cen. Ry., 400
East Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Q-iW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
New Wnman's SneiefY.

a mum Der Of the ladies of the West
side met at Mrs. c.. H. Browns on
Friday night and organized a society
for mutual improvements. 1t was
decided to call the society the
Entire Nous club.
The following officers were entered:
PreSident.-MrS. Geo. Corriveau,r
Vice president,-Marion Ellison.
Secy. and Treas.-Katheryn Murray
The club will meet every Wednesday
evening at 7:30, For the present
Russia will be studied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Excursion Rates Via the Wisconsin Central.

The Wisconsin Central will sell on
Jan. to p. Feb. 1 to Is, homeseekers
tickets to points in the north, west
and south at fare one way plus two
dollars for the round trip tickets good
p days from date of sale. For further
particulars apply at ticket office.
G. W. HoDsoN,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Puts gray matter in your head.
Brings a rosy glow to faded cheeks.
Restores vim, vigor, mental and
physical happiness. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea will do, 80 cents
John z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Constipation and health never 90
together. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers promote easy action of the
bowels without gripping or distress.
Are safe, sure, gentle. thorough.
Purely vegetable. Wood County Drug
Co. or Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

VIM. Compton has purchased of
Walter Smith his engine and wood
saving attachments. Parties having
wood to saw can leave their orders
with William and he will give them
prompt attention. Telephone number
267. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded. John E. DAILY or
johnson & Hill Co. Nov. 1m6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

What would you think of your
grocery man if he sold you sand for
sugar? What do you think of a drug
gist, who offers you a substitute for
the Madison Medicine Cos. Rocky
Mountain Tea. John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at
Dixon House If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

of cost profit and the cold
should
and those who have not bought their winter clothing
tai to attend SALE Our still
have bought large stock of Spring Goods Expecting
OF month
sale Spring and call and con
vince yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Would you like to use the best?
Then use Maple City White Soap. For
sale by all grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
GRAND RAPIDS MARKETS,

local dealers for Thursday, Jan. 16,
1902:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

UNDERWEAR.
Mems fleece lined under Or on.
wear price so, Csc, now. 20, 0JC
Mems all wool under EE or
wear were 90c, S1.25 nowOC, OOC
Ladies' underwear fleece ~ in.
lined So, 45c, to close out.l 4, ISC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
CURES DYSPEPSIA
Instant Relief for Collie, Sour Stom-
 ach, Heartburn, Etc.
HELPS DIGEST FOOD, CURES
 SICK HEADACHE.

It has remained for an Atlanta (Ga.) doctor and specialist to find a real cure for chronic dyspepsia, and that is Dr. Tyners Dyspepsia Remedy Taken in a glass of very hot water, after each meal. Tyners Dyspepsia Remedy will greatly aid digestion-especially the digestion of the lower bowels-and if this treatment is persisted in for two or three weeks 1t will positively cure the worst dyspepsia the kind that has hung on the victim for years Tyners Dyspepsia Remedy is perfectly harmless and a delightful tonic, even for very young children. For sum- mer complaints, collie and teething. Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Is superior to any other medicine. For sour stomach and heartburn 1t gives instant relief, and a final perfect cure is promised if Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy is used long enough. Try this cure. It has been used by Dr. Tyner for past 15 years in Private Prac- tice, and always with the happiest re- suits. Cost 50 cents bottle at all Drug stores Trial bottle free for cents to pay for postage. TIMERS DYSPEPSIA REMEDY CO.,, Atlanta, Ga.
 (D su-wed.
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wandered for three hours, leading his Jorse in and out among the trees of the crest. At last he saw a dwelling before i..n and hailed the occupant. Soon a .rtling spectacle appeared before him: Nth head uncovered and pistol in hand ,..I scanty covering on his body, his dark i-ule silhouetted against the dim back cound, Mitchell straightened up to
 Itch the next movement of his foe. {, that moment a bright flash of light .;uG illuminated the scene. In the same ., tion calmly stood the hermit, as if to fy the added wrath of the clements .te man of medicine stood riveted to the ,,ot, overcome by the weird sight. and ,iltchell broke the deep suspense by de G,lding G to know his night errand. .:ought to his senses, the physician poke with a diplomacy never called
 rth in his professional practice, and ilr old man directed him. 70 the road md commanded him to go without delay. snich he gladly did.
 The name "Groundhog' is appropriate :, applied to Mitchell, whose little abode Ras neither windows nor doors and where all within Is as dark as an un- dcrground habitation. A low, narrow pasageway leads into the living room. she only one he occupies, which is a dark. musty place four feet wide and six
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self leading the steer, while his dog sat in the cart near smoking kettle of coals which Mitchell had provided to keep the animal warm. At that time he carried two large horse pistols. but now to make the solitude more supreme he keeps no animal friends and is ab- soluteiy alone in his strange mode of ex- iStence.
 About his early life Mitchell is very uncommuncative, and the romance or mystery connected with it is deep se- cret. Sometimes to the select few he talks, and his conversation indicates a man of intelligence whose mind has been shattered by some stupendous event. He calls himself the Great King and Key Prophet" of Alabama, and declares he can unlock things that have never been solved before.
 Some of his words are suggestive of different past. In his takative moods he intimates that he is no ordinary man, and that he has associated with philos- ophers and students. In his conversation he almost invariably refers to one of two subjects-the evil propensities of men. CT some scientific matter. It is evident that some cause exists for this lack of trust in others. and his frequent allu- sions to astronomy 1nd religion are doubtless from a mind al some time in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
For Legal Reforms.

Philadelphia Record.
 A score of Chicago lawyers have formed. a society apart from the Bar Association for the purpose of promoting legislative legal reforms Among the specified aims is the raising of the limit of indemnity for a human life tnow S5 COO, the revision of Government by injunction the selection of better men for the Judiciary, theN uplifting of the character ot the bar by having unworthy members dis barred. etc It is to be hoped that in time this or some other body of lawyers may see its way clear to the beginning of movement to abolish some of the absurdties. inconsis- tencies and uncertainties of the methods of procedure. including the rules of evidence. To the intelligent person who joins the crowd of idly curious people in a court room during a criminal trial the contentious of the opposing counsel over the admission of evidence must be a source of wonder and bewilderment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
"GROUNDHOG' MITCHELL
 AND HIS PECULIAR LIFE
Man Who IntimateS That He Formerly Associated With Scientists and Philosophers
 Now Hermit.

Florence Ala, March 22.-(Special Cor respondence. .)-In one of the most remote and inaccessible portions of Lauderdale County, Ala. is the hut of ''Groundhog'' remarkable characters that ever led the life of a hermit
 Mitchell occasionally wanders from home. and his unusual appearance and pression. His big navy six-shooter, which is always in his right hand or in plain view on a belt, his characteristic costume of ragged clothing made from like Joseph's raiment. of many colors. and his white, unkempt hair and beard and stern countenance give him the ap- pearance of a venerable patriarch of the ly. with shoulders bent and uncertain tread. his figure is familiarly associated with the scenes and incidents Of a vague and remote past.
 wild hog abounds and the only road is the cow-trail, Is nestled the hovel or Mitchell. Seldom does neighbor or any one invade it, and even then their iap- ance. The greeting given the visitor is always the same-he Is required to LOOK into the open barrel of the big navy six shooter. If the visitor can allay the her withdrawn, but otherwise it follows him as shadow. Mitchell Is seldom to be seen about the place. He is always in the dark recesses of his den. and the visitor must call him from 1t. When hailed he answers with a gruff response, and soon his weird figure emerges from the opening. With his right arm. deh- antly raised and the hand tightly clutch ing the pistol. and his wild. grewsome look he peers forth to confront the in, truder, who is held non-plussed and speilbound by the ghastly figure creeping out from the debris before him. the whole scene appealing strangely to the beholder. and portraying itself as viv- id,y m his mind az an encounter with a supernatural being.
 Some time ago a physician travelling over the country roads at night became lost in the woods. In the darkness he
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turn around. There is not the least suR- gestion of a window, and the sides are rudely covered with rags to keep out the light. Nothing peryades the gloom lamp and the light radiating from the stove as he prepares his simple meal of Wild meat or corn bread.
 The outward aspect of the place Is in perfect harmony with the hermit's at- tachment for the strange and the un- natural, and in no way Is there mant- Tested any regard for the softening fn- fuences of civilization. Not a fowl nor animal is to be seen, and about the place solitude remains supreme. The little tilling of the soil he does is with rude implements of his own manufac- ture. and it is hard to imagine a more secluded life. For food he depends upon his own supply, water he gets from the streams. and his abode serves only as Q place where he can sleep at night and be shielded at all times from curious eyes.
 No one has yet been able to solve the mystery of Mitchelfs strange mode of life. For more than twenty years past that Is known has he lived thus, and whenever seen h!s pistol snd his manifest aversion to association with men have been his insep1rable companions. Un- doubtedly there is Indian blood in his veins, as is shown by his long, bOny frame and high cheek bones. as well as his vindictive character. He never for gets the good deed of friend, and all ways maintains enmity toward foe. Mitchell has appeared in court several times and declares that lawyers do not villify and degrade enough, and argues that when a man is mean everyone should know about 1t.
 Mitchell has a fierce manner and dis position and his general appearance and well known reputation effectually protect him from molestation. That he will shoot Is proven by his attempt on the life of a policeman who arrested him some time ago when the cap snapped and the pistol failed to go off. In his earlier years Mitchell was called Savage Dan"
 Some years ago the old hermit was perhaps even more striking in appear ance than now. With two young oxen and a cart he would come to town. him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
A Baby Found the First Diamond.

Mir. Howard Hensman. in his new bio- graphy of Cecil Rhodes. tells the follow ing story of the first diamond found in South Africa:
 Tn 1865 diamonds had been discovered in the region to the north of the Orange River This discovery was made acci- dentally. A Boer farmer one day saw a native child gleefully playing with small pebble that glittered and corus- cated in the sun with unusual brilliance. He took the stone from the child. exam ined it, and carried it home with him: He could have had but little Idea or what the stone really was, for probaoly the only time he had ever heard of dia- monds was when he read the Old Test ament: but Boer has always keen eye for business and thinking that the stone might have some commercial value. the farmer showed it to British trader named O'Reilly. O'Reily seems to. have recognized the stone immediately as diamond, and bought 1t of the Boer-after considerable haggling-for 70 pounds. Next he submitted 1t to Dr: Atherstone of Grahamstown-an authority on mn eraIogv-who unhesitatingly declared 1t to be a diamond of the purest water. The diamond was then shown to SIT Philip Woodehouse. high commissioner at the Cape. and was bought by him rom 0 Reilly for 500 pounds
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was quito reader. but at one time all his belongings were destroyed by fire. and now he leads typical groundhog life. his only inspiration being his com apart from men. His eyesight has also become weak and he can no longer read.
 A few years ago Mitchell came near losing his habitation, fwhich. however humble. he considers home. He owns forty acres of land. possibly by, pro- III health, he failed to pay the taxes on the place and it was sold. After two years the purchaser got 8 deed and went out to look over his property. but was rewards related. saw what he thought was a cannon thrust into his face. and he was requested to vacate the premises. which he proceeded to do in as short order as possible. The tax purchaser ser in possession of the property. One Of the leading lawyers of the State volunteered to aid Mitchell fight the case. and the result ended in the tax purchase being declared void. and Mitchell is still the proud possessor of home.
 Mitchell is very aged and as the years weigh heavily upon his mind and body he seems to become more stern ana set tied as a recluse, and the mystery Of ms his hermit life he Is a picturesque land- mark of a storied~past, but with him
 'aThe light of other days has faded,
 And all its glories past,
 And perhaps he could not now tel tne rouance of his life even If he would. Tn the same wild, weird manner that ne nas lived will he die. and in the depths or the woods his death in the solitude or his mode of existence may not be dls- dust. w. M. Bunting