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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

DR. d. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phone No. so. residence No. 100.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
in Wood Block, over drug store,
telephone No. 81, residence No. 246.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

DR.. f. Pomainville office at Steib's
Residence west side, Tel. No. 248.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

E. J. Clark, dentist, Office over
Gross & Lyon Co.'S. store, west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14
KELLNER.

Plenty of rain.
Potato digging is the order of the
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

DR.. 0. T. Hougen, M. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone 1S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at the
Dixon House. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-10-14
The Reporter $3.50.
MEN TO PATRONIZE

Dr.Chas. Pomainyille, Dentist, Office
In Pomainville block, West side.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28

Paris when Mary began to put her
plans In motion and unsettle things
generally. I could not but recall Hen
ry's sympathy toward Louis for the
young queen soon took 1t upon herself
to make life burden to ''the Father OF
His People," and In that particular line
l suppose she had no equal In all the
length and breadth Of Christendom.
heartily detested King Louis. large
ly, l think. because of prejudice abb
sorbed from Mary. but he was. In fact.
a fairly good old man, and at times
could but pity him. He was always
soft In heart and softer in head. espe-
cially where women were concerned
Take his crazy attempt to seize the
Countess OF Croy while be was yet.
Duke OF Orleans, and bis infatuatioa'
for the Italian woman, for whom he
built the elaborate burial vault-much
1t must have comforted her! Then his,
marriage to dictatorial little Anne of
Brittany. for whom he had induced
Pope Alexander to divorce him from
the poor little crippled owlet Joan. la
consideration OF this divorce he had
put Caesar Borgia, Pope Alexandersa
son, on his feet, financially and polit-
ically. think he must have wanted
the owiet back again before be was'
done with Anne. because Anne was a
termagant and ruled him with the
heaviest rod of iron she could lift.
But this last passion, the nickennx,
sputterinE fame Of his dotnge. was
the worst of all. both subjectvely ana
effectively, both as to his senile fond
ness for the English princess and her
impish tormenting of him. From the!
frst he evinced the most violent delight
In Mary. who repaid It BY holding him
of and evading him In n manner 70
cool, audacious and adroit that 1t
stamped her queen OF all the arts fem.
mime and demonlac. Pardon me. Ia
dies. II l couple these two arts. but voc
must admit they are at times some
what akin Soon she eluded him 80
completely that for days he would not
have u glimpse OF her, while she was
perhaps riding. walking or coquetting
with some OF the court gallants. whs
aided and abetted her In every way
they could. He became almost frantic
In pursuit OF his elusive bride. and
would eSpostulnte with her. when he
could catch her. and smile uneasily.
like man who is the victim Of a prac-
teal Joke of which be does not see or
enjoy the point On such occasions she
would laugh In his face, then grow
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28
When Knighthood Was In Flower

sobs: .'He tried to kiss me and to-mis-
treat me. when Wolsey left the room at
Bridewell House. may have been
used to detain him while Mary met
Master Brandon; but. If so. l am sure
she knew nothing of it"
And what did you doy
II struggled away from him and
niatched this dagger from my breast.
telling him that if he took but one step
toward me would plunge 1t in my
heart, and he said was fool"
God keep you always fool!' said
prayerfully. How long has this been
going onT'
"a month or two. But have always
been able to run away from him. He
has been growing more importunate of
late, so 1 bought dagger that very
day and had it not one hour too soon"
With this she drew out a cleaning lit
tie weapon that flashed In the rays Of
the candle.
This was trouble In earnest for me.
and l showed it very plainly. Then
Jane timidly put her hand in mine for
the first time in her life and murmured:
I'VE will be married, Edwin. IL you
wish, before we return from France"
She was glad to fly to me to save her
self from Henry, and was glad even
to be the lesser of two evils.
AS to whether my two friends met or
not that day at Bridewell l cannot say,
but think they did. They had In some
way come to an understanding that
lightened both their hearts before
Mary left for France. and this had
been their only possible opportunity.
Jane and l were always taken into
their confidence on other occasions. but
as to this meeting, If any there was.
we have never been told a word. My
belief is that the meeting was con-
trived by Wolsey upon Il solemn prom
ise from Brandon and Mary never to
reveal it, and II so they have sacredly
kept their word.
On the 18th Of August, 1914, Mary
Tudor, with her golden hair falling
over her shoulders, was married at
Greenwich 10 Louis de valois, De
Longueville acting rs his French mai
esty's proxy. Poor. fair Proserpina!
Note.-Maidens only were married with
their hair down. 1t was "the sacred token
of maidenhood. Editor.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28

Jane thought had gone stark mad.
ments that resuted In our marriage
next morning.
Accordingly Queen Mary and one or
two others went with us down TO n lit
tie church, where, as fortune would
have It. there was little priest ready
to join together in the holy bonds of
wedlock little Jane and little me-ey-
erything so appropriate, you see.
suppose In the whole world we couldn't
have found another set OF conditions so
harmonious. Mary laughed and cried
and laughed again, and clapped her
hands over and over and said II was
"like II play wedding" and. as she
kissed Jane. quietly slipped over her
head beautiful diamond necklace that
was worth full f10.OOo-aside, that is,
from the millions OF actual value be-
cause 1t came from Mary. "A play
wedding IL was, and play life II has
been ever since.
We were barely settled Mt court In
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28
IN XXI CHAPTERS.

Within day or two an opportunity
eGered, and she said to Henry: 81 am
ready to go to France any time you
wish. and shall do it decently and will
fngiy. but il l do so much for you,
brother, you might at least promise
me that when King Louis is dead I
will probably live forever. but let me
have at least that hope to give me what
Sheer 1t may while 1 suffer-
The ever present Wolsey, who was
standing near and heard Mary's peti-
ton. interposed: LET me add my pray
e to that of her highness. We must
give her her own way in something"
Mary was such a complete picture of
wretchcdness that l thought at the
time she had really found tender spot
A Henry's heart, for he gave the prom
re. Since then have learned, as you
will shortly, that it was given sim
ply to pacify the girl, and without any
Intention whatever of its being kept,
but that, in case of the death of King
Louis. Henry intended again to use
his sister to his own advantage.
To be beautiful princess is not to
enjoy the bliss some people imagine.
The earth is apt to open at any time
and Pluto to snatch her away to-the
Lord knows where.
Mary again poured out her soul on
paper-a libation intended for Brandon.
I made dozen attempts in us many
different ways to deliver her letters.
but every effort was failure, and this
missive met the fate of the others. De
Longueville kept close watch on his
masters rival and complained to Hen
~ about these attempts at communica-
ton. Henry laughed and said he would
see that they were stopped, but paid
NO more attention to the matter.
II Mary, before her interview with
Henry, had been averse to the French
marriage, she was now equally anx-
tous to hurry it on, and longed to go
upon the rack. in order that Brandon
might be free. He, of course, objected
as strenuously as possible to the pur-
chase of his life by her marriage to
Louis. but his better Judgment told
HMM fact, had told him from the
nrst-that she would be compelled
eventually to marry the French king.
and common sense told him IL it must
be she might as well save his life at
the same time. Furthermore, he felt
certain sense of delight in owing his
hfe to her, and knew that the fact that
she had saved him, that her sacrifice
had not all been in vain, would make
Il easier for her to bear.
The most beautiful feature of the re-
htdons between these two lovers was
their entire faith in each other. The
way of their true love was at least not
roughened by cobblestones of doubt.
however impossible 1t was from noun
tains Of opposition.
Ny inability to deliver Mary's letters
did not deter her from writing them,
and as she was to be married in few
days-De Lonsueville to act as proxy
she devoted her entire time to her let
tsrs and wrote pages upon pages, which
She left with me to be delivered "after
DEATH" as she called her marriage.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28
A Story of Love and Chivalry, by
Edwin CaSkOden.

At this time was called away from
court for Il day or two and when | re-
turned and called upon Brandon at the
Tower found him whistling and sing
ing. apparently as happy as a lark.
you heartless dog!'' thought 1 at
first. but soon found that he felt more
than happiness-exaltation
"Have you seen her?" l asked.
"Whow As IL there were more than
one woman in all the world for him.
1.-THE princess"
mot since left her ut Bristol"
l believed then, and believe now.
that this was a point blank falsehood.
| a very unusual thing for Brandon, but
for some reason probably necessary in
this case.
There was an expression in his face
which l could not interpret, but he
wrote. as If carelessly scribbling on a
scrap of paper that lay upon the table.
the words, BE careful" and 1 took
the hint-we were watched. There is
an unpleasant sensation when one feels
that he is watched by unseen eyes. and
after talking for awhile on common
topics l left and took a boat for Green
wich.
When l arrived at the palace and
saw Mary, what was my surprise to
find her as bright and jubilant as had
left Brandon. She. too. laughed and
sang and was 80 happy that she light
ed the whole room. What did 1t all
mean? There was but one explana-
ton. They had met. and there was
some new plan on foot-with fatal
ending. The next failure would mean
death to Brandon as certainly as the
sun rises in the east What the plan
was l could not guess. With Brandon
in the Tower under guard both day
and night. and Mary as closely guarded
in the palace, l could not see any way
of escape for either of them. nor how
they could possibly have come together.
Brandon had not told me, l supposed
for fear of being overheard, and Mary,
although she had the opportunity, was
equally noncommunicative. so l had
recourse to Jane upon the first occa-
sion. She. by the way, was as blue
and sad faced as Mary was joyous.
asked her if the princess and Brandon
had met. and she sadly said: Il do not
know. We went down to London yes
teIudS. anu uS We Eclulheu olopptu
at Bridewell House. where we found
the king and Wolsey. The princess
left the room. saying she would return
in few minutes. and then Wolsey
went out. leaving me alone with the
king. Mary did not return for half an
hour, and she may have seen Master
Brandon during that time. do not
understand how the meeting could
have occurred. but that is the only time
she has been away from me-" Here
Jane deliberately put her head on my
shoulder and began to weep piteously.
"What is the troubler asked
She shook her head: ~ cannot, dare
not. tell you"
.Oh. but you must. you must" And
l insisted so emphatically that she at
length said:
"The kingv'
1.-The king! God in heaven. Jane: tell
me quicklyr'
When urged, Jane said between her
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28

and knocked that Bacchus down.
Jane thought had gone stark mad.
and her eyes grew big with wonder,
but I walked proudly back TO her after
my victory over Bacchus and reassured
her-with few of Mary's messages
that l had still left over, II the truth
must be told. Then we made arrange
Cañon City record., 1904-01-28
CHAPTER Xxx.
DOWN INTO FRANCE.

DOWN INTO FRANCE
} 1t came to pass that Mary
was married unto Louis and
went down into France.
[Again the editor takes the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
EYER ON THE ISLAND :
Soon You Can Inspect BIack1CeIPs
Without Inconvenience.

For reasons that need no extended expIana-
ton. Blackwell's Island has been the least popu-
lar of New-YOrk's island resorts. although the
steady flow OF its public attendance has in point
OF regularity, at least. far exceeded that OF the
more pretentious COney Island. But the day Is
at hand when it will be possible for the citizen
Of Little Old New-YOrk to view the 'Is!and'
at any time without all the unhappy attending
circumstances Of being put away" as in the
past Already four massive stone abutrnents
which resemble severely plain, but impressive.
triumphal arches. have been reared on the
Island" and furnish notable new landmarks %
river travellers. AT best, however. it viii be
September, 1907 before the latest link between
Manhattan and Long Island is forged for moth
ing but the foundations of the BIackweus Island
Bridge have yet been erected.
This bridge will be notable as the first Of the
great city structures across the East River
which is not a suspension bridge. This newest
bridge will be erected on the cantilever system.
the most notable example of which is the Forth
Bridge, near Edinburgh, in Scotland Instead
of cables. stretched from tower to tower. as In
the Williamsburg and Brooklyn bridges, the
Blackwelrs Island Bridge will have steel work
for It's support, and it will have no connectin,
link between the two towers save the structure
OF the bridge itself The simplest Illustration
of the cantilever system Is that Of two trees
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Primary Elections.

A bill has been introduced which pro-
vides an amendment to the law govern
ing primary elections. The following
preamble to the bill shows the reason
for the amendment:
Whereas, it appears that many good
citizens of the State who qualify them
selves to and do vote in the primary
elections fail to register themselves for
voting in the general elections, by rea-
son whereof the State is deprived Of the
use and service of srch citizens as
jurors" Therefore for remedying this
evil this bill requires that each voter
who presents himself at primary cleo
tion shall, in addition to the regular and
prescribed cath, present and exhibit to
the managers of such primary election his
certificate Of registration. We are in
clined to favor this amendment, not
only for the reason given in the p, cam
BILE but for the further reason that the
vote given in the primary elections un-
der the present law, rules and regula-
tions forms no basis OF our voting
strength as does the vote in the general
elections, and in measure defeats one
of the main objects for which the regis
tration law was enacted,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
The Telephone Bill

The bill now pending in the legis-
leture, giving to the railroad commits
sion the same jurisdiction over tn e
telephone lines throughout the State
as that exercised over railroads, is
to our way of thinking a good meas
ure. The Bell Telephone Company
now owns and controls nearly every
line in the State. This company
has by purchase and otherwise created
a monopoly of the service, and the
public are at the mercy of this veal
thy corporation. We therefore deem
it wise and most expedient for our
legislature to take a hand in the
management, and clothe the commls.
sion with power to regulate rates and
otherwise control the service and
management of this corporation so
that it may conform to the best inter.
est of the general public. We do
not pretend to predict any great re
duction in rates by the commission,
but the people will feel relieved, as
we all know and fully realize that a
monopoly is dangerous commodity
in any community.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Valentine Party.

On Thursday evening, February
11th, Valentine Party will be given
at the West End Graded School, for
the benefit Of the new Methodist par
sonage. The entertainment will be
under the direction Of Misses Whit
mire and Whitlock, assisted by a
number Of their pupils. An interest
ing program .has been arranged,
for which an admission fee of fifteen
cents will be charged. Other enter
tanning features of the evening will
be guessing contest for q beautiful
doll. The one guessing the dolls
name becoming it's owner. The per-
SOD giving the nearest guess at the
number of beans in quart jar will
receive handsome prize. For five
cents any one may draw a valentine.
These valentines will be some useful
article Of more than the val ue Of the
drawing price. There will also be
postoffice, at which for the legal rate
Of two cents, you can mail valentines
to your wives, husbands or sweet
hearts. Doors will open at 7:BO
o'clock
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Letter to J. C.. Hunter,
Union, s. C..

Dear Sir: The cheapest thing in the
way OF sending anything over the world
Is postage stamp; and the cheapest
way to shed water is paint.
Not whitewash; paint. Do you hap
pen to know-it don't belong to your
business to know about paint, you
know-do you know that most of the
makers of paint stuff is out with lime
and clay and sand and water and all?
They do stuff it out in the can; but
not on the house. They make more gal
Ions to sell or to buy; more money to
pay for paint; more money for putting
it on; d good deal more money to pay
for putting it on; but no more beauty;
mole rust; decay; disappointment; loss.
DevOe is your paint, because it's all
paint, no sham, and full measure.
Yours truly.
+. w. DEyOE e Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
As to Journalism.

High class journalism occupies an
exalted position in the literary world.
1t is a deplorable fact that 80 few
reach the standard and that many
fall below it, lamentable that the lat
ter should take rank with the former
in the dissemination Of literature
through the medium known as the
newspaper. The latter class thus
occupies false position and pre-
sumes upon it, entertaining as it does
enormous ideas Of what constitutes
true journalism. Ethics plays NO
part in the conduct. Under the
guise Of prerogative, that boast of
tyrants. invades the sanctity Of home
and blazons upon the pages of it's
journal, the sacred, private affairs Of
thus injured people. Iconoclast,
with unblushing audacity, seeks the
skeleton in the closet TO expose, that
it wear the uneasy honors of a much
besm;rchea journalistic crown.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Almost a Fire.

Tuesday night the residence of Mr..
CIV. Going narrowly escaped destruc-
tion by fire. Miss Hill, the house
keeper of Mr.. Going, was sewing on
her machine, she had set the lamp
on the machine, and sewing rapidly,
the lamp fell off and set fire to the
carpet. Miss Hill attempted to ex-
tinguish the fame, but could not, SO
she ran out and screamed fire. Miss
Beatrice Hughes, who lives acr oss
the street from Mr.. Going, heard her
and ran to her assistance. Miss
Hughes at once took in the situation
seized quilt from the bed and with
it smothered out the FIRE. The pres
ence of mind and quick action of
Miss Hughes saved the house. Mr..
Going was not at home.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Local Laconics.
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST ABOUT TOWN
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Read the ad. of the Peoples Supply
Go: Now ready for business.
Union Shoe Co. has just received a
bi line of up-tO-date shoes and hats.
Mcclure Mercantile Company are Of
fering bargains in all classes of goods.
MIR. 2. jeff Davis called to see us last
week and renewed his subscription to
THE TIMES. Mr.. Davis was in very
happy frame of mind, he had just sold
his cotton at 159 cents. He is one of
our most progressive farmers and gen
orally displays fine Judgment in market
Ing his farm products.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
A New Opera House.

The needs of the public must be
respected even if it be at the expense
and sacrifice of individual invest
ments. The law of ancient lights
has become absolute, light and air
shut out by the walls of public de-
mands. We are not chronic grumb-
lers, but on the contrary endeavor to
make public such matters only as we
feel will subserve the common and
general interests of the people. When
we say that Union needs an opera
house we are assured that we but
speak the verdict of the entire peo-
pie, not only the play goers. but all
who seek and desire hall for public
entertainment, as the house now used
is not Sufficiently commodious ror
accommodating to satisfy the wants
of the people, and the peculiar con-
struction of the present building pre-
cludes any possibility of suitable
change or enlargement, we, conclude
the necessity for a new house, built
on the modern and approved plan
for safety, comfort and convenience.
While we are on this subject we deem
1t advisable to suggest that our city
fathers take a hand in the manage
ment and conduct Of the opera house,
in order that no indecent or disrepu.
table performance be engaged or al
lowed to exhibit on the boards in the
town,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Mr.. E. F. Vaughan Dead.

Mr.. E. F. Vaughan, an old and highly
respected citizen, died at his home in
this county last Saturday night at the
age of "a years. He was born and reared
In Union county and served through the
civil war with the rank of sergeant.
He suffered about year before his death
with rheumatism. His remains were
inferred in the Philippi church yard. He
leaves eight children and many relatives
and friends to mourn his death.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05
Duncan CIark's Female MinsfreIs

This troupe held the boards at the
opera house Tuesday night. There
was fairly good audience, consist
ing OF mon only, to witness this, the
most demorali.ing and unrefined per-
formance that was ever presented in
our city. The songs, as we'll as the
singers, were very old, and the Jokes
were con the bum" proper. Such a
troupe, with it's decepit and obscene
females, ought to be exiled from the
decent public. The manager says
this is his farewell tour Of the world
and it certainly ought to be, for If he
has many moro miles on his route
he will certainly have to recuperate
his present aggregation, as they have
"ssen better days"
The above was contributed, and We
want 1t distinctly understood that
the Editor was not present. We
would not publish anything about
this performance, but think it we'll
to expose such frauds as are by this
company being psrpetrated upon an
unsuspecting and innocent people.