The Stevens Point Journal from Stevens Point, Wisconsin • Page 5

STEVENS POINT, NOV. 0, 1887. HERE AND THERE. --Fresh canned goods direct from the puckers at Broiison Son's. --M.

Clifford carries a full assortment Warner's, Ball's and Dr. Shilling's celebrated corsets. --Select New York state apples. Will keep all winter. Call and look them over ut Bronsoti Sou's.

--Ladies, if you want to see the best line of dress goods in all the latest styles and shades, go to Clifford's. --Our County Board will meet on the 15th. We notice that some of the Board aie to meet oil the 8th. --G. N.

Doty has just received a ear load of choice New York state apples which he is selling by the barrel. --Henry Kingnesu, who has been employed in the Water Works office forsev- eral months, is learning to draft. --Mrs. Aliniua Luce returned from Eos- coe, Dakota, last week and spent several days in the city visiting; her friend Mrs. --J.

Moss, contractor of this city, has built Knauf Leary's, A. Tlaim's and we believe two or three other new buildings at Tomahawk. --If you want to buy boots or shoes, go to J. P. Leonard's.

Remember he has a large stock of the best goods and is satisfied with small profits. --The ladies of the Baptist church will give a 25 cent "crazy tea" at the parsonage, Thursday, November 8th, to which all arc cordially invited. --Aguew Bros, have a neat new sign, placed in front of their jewelry store in Union Block. Sullivan Co. did the lettering, and made a very neat job.

--George Zimmer, right hand man in the JorKNAi. office, is enjoying a week's lay off visiting friends in Appleton, Green Bay and Waiibau. --Mrs. Sall.V Scott of Buena Vista received a jrension draft last week for $2,200.40. She received the pension a.s mother of Walter Scott.

--Mrs, Martin Corcoran received a draft last week for 82,000, being the amount of her late husband's insurance policy with the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. --MM. F. W. Cooley and little son left or.

Tuesday night for Cincinnati, where she will visit several weeks. From there slip will go to Eldorado, Kansas, to spend several mouths visiting with relatives. --J. P. Dorsey has been confined to the house for the past two weeks from the effects of a severe cold contracted while attending a funeral.

He is able to sit up a portion of the time. We hope to see him out again by the first of the week. --Thomas Hyde has been confined to the house nearly all the time during the past three weeks from the effects of a sprain he received by slipping on the walk. He is nearly himself again and is able to walk out occasionally. --J.

3. Malone, who now has charge of the Central's boiler shops at Waukesha, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of J. W. Dunegan. Mr.

Malone reports business good, and the number of men in his department constantly increasing. --Fred Peterson, who recently went from Amherst to South Prairie, Wyoming Territory, in ordering this paper sent to him at the latter place says: I would like to read the good old JOURNAL, it is equal to a dozen letters from home." --Mrs. D. R. Clements and daughters Kate and Belle have made arrangements to spend the winterat Biloxi, Mississippi.

They intended to go this week, but have deferred their departure untilalaterdate on account of the prevalence of yellow fever in that vicinity. --The Wausau Light Guards, Company Third regiment, Wisconsin National guards will accept the challenge of Company St. Paul, to drill in the latter city for providing the winners are allowed the admission receipts. The drill will occur some time about the middle of next month. --John Lutz, son of David Lutz of Grand Rapids, did at Oshkosh on Tuesday last.

He had been at work in that city for the past year. His remains were taken to Grand Rapids for interment. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of relatives from this city. The deceased was about 21 years of age. --To settle the disputes which have arisen about when the snow fell in '73, A.

G. Hamacker has looked the matter up and finds by his records that the first fall of snow that year was on the 22nd of October. On the 25th it commenced snowing again at 9 A. M. and continued for three days.

The snow remained on the ground until spring. --From D. Lloyd Jones, who was at Medford last Tuesday, we learn that according to the statements of Mr. Wheelock of the defunct Exchange bank of that village, the failure is not as serious as has been reported in the dispatches. He says that the nominal value of his assets consisting mostly of real estate, are $10,000, and his liabilities about --The preliminary examination of the parties last arrested for complicity in the Buelow murder, which was to have come off before Justice Carpenter last Monday was postponed until Tuesday of nex week, the 8th inst.

This was made necessary by the fact that the attorney! of both sides were engaged in the trial a criminal case before the Circuit Court --George W. Ghjca, who has been keep ing the Curran house for nearly three years, moves out to-day, his lease having expired. Frank Walker, brother of Mrs Curran, is to take charge of the house a manager. Mrs. Geo.

Spun- will tab charge, temporarily at least, as landlady It was Henry Curran's intention tx again assume the management on the ex piration of Mr. Ghoca's lease, but thi was rendered impossible by his seriou sickness. INEWSPAPERif New York stock. Sxcellont keepers. Sold by Branson Sou.

--Mr. aud Mrs. A. J. Euipey went to iVausau Friday, to spend a week with relatives.

--Aladdin parlor stoves are elegantly rimmed and are great heaters. Sold by iriswold Ghoca. --Buy your flour at Bronson Son's. They sell Jerome Nelson's, McDill's and tfinneapclis patent. worth of clothing to be ilosed out! See M.

Clifford's advertisement in another column. Get you a champion force pump of A. 0. Packard Vaughn. It has a solid jrass cylinder, it never wears out.

--Ladies go to Clifford's foryourshawls. has the latest styles in all qualities, and prices. Guaranteed the lowest. Sole agent in the city for California losiery and underwear. They are the wst goods made.

I. Brill's Son's. --Dr. Jesse Smith has added several modern conveniences to his dental office, the way of new tools and appliances. --The West Point stove has made for tself an enviable reputation as an economical heater.

John Rice Bro. sell hern. Go to the Palace Boot and Shoe store and ask to see Alfred Dalges felt shoes nd slippers. For comfort they have no --Charley Lutz, who has resided at Vausau for the past year, but who re- ently removed to Merrill, is down on i visit. --A.

Thum of Amherst, will be among he "old settlers" at Tomahawk in years 0 come, he having already started a tore there. --Choice New York state apples at G. Doty's. Don't buy your winter sup- )ly until you call and look over his fine vinter apples. -The ladies of the W.

C. T. U. will neet at the residence of Mrs. E.

J. Hilreth, Main street, on Tuesday next, at alf past two p. sharp. --V. P.

Atwell of the firm of Boyington Atwell of Coolidge, was in the city on hursclay. His firm will put in from ight to ten million this season. --John Harvey, a colored chimney weep, has been in the city during the week cleaning chimneys, cisterns, cess- and doingothersanitary work. F. J.

Frost of Almond, was in the ity on Friday. He drove up with an djuster, to adjust several small losses or parties who were insured in his agency. --The residences of E. L. Clark on 'hurch street, near the Baptist church offered for sale.

This a pleasant place wDl be sold reasonable. Inquire of L. Clark. -When you want a fine photograph all on H. N.

Richardson. Gallery corner 1 Clark and Water streets on first floor. Everything first class. Work warranted give satisfaction. --An unusual chance to buy wallpaper bed rock prices is offered at H.

D. Mc- 'ulloch's store. Everything in the wall a per medium and finest-11 dropped down to close out an over tock. --Miss Sarah Sutton of this city commenced the winter's term of school in istrict No. 3, town of Carson, on the 1st nst.

This will make three consecutive erms that Miss Sutton has taught in tiat district, which speaks well of her uccess as a teacher. --Samuel Knox -was in the city on 'uesday hiring men for the woods, inox Bros, will have in four camps as sual, one above Eagle rapids and three a Some and Spirit. They erpect to ank about the same amount as they id last season, ten million. --County Superintendent Heffron de- ires to notify the teachers of thecounty hat the first of the series of Teachers' meetings, to be held this winter, will be leld at Plover, November 2th, and the econd at Amherst, November 19th. He isks the teachers of these localities to be resent, without fail.

--The new city team seems to fill the ill. They have the strength and size and are working in well. City teamster iturtevant has already educated them run out and take their places when signal is given. They go about their work in a docile and methodical way. Altogether the "Judge" is well pleased with them.

--J. W. Evans of Belmont, wasacaller at our office on Thursday. Mr. Evans las leased his farm in Belmont and will shortly go to New York to take charge of a farm for his sister who has several arms near Holland, Erie county.

Mr. Svans raised 1000 bushels of marketable )otatoes on seven acres of ground this season. He says there are a good many potatoes still in the ground. --V. T.

Atkinson, State Veterinarian of Milwaukee, wasln the city on Monday and looked over a number of horses. He said there was no doubt that Monsel's horse died of the glanders, but ho saw no signs that his other horses were afflicted by it. Helooked atseveral other horses and ordered one of them quarantined until he should return and examine the animal again. --C. E.

Webster, as chairman of the county board, has recently received a communication from the Pension department, asking how many, if any, ex-soldiers are being supported at the expense of the county. He has made dilligent inquiries from chairmen of the different towns and is not able to hear of any thai are receiving public aid. A good many of the boys are poor, but they manage to get along without asking public aid. --Rev. E.

S. McChesney, the new pastor of the Methodist Church, and his family, were tendered a welcome reception on Tuesday evening at the residence o' G. W. Van Buskirk, corner of Brawley and Pine streete. "Upwards of one hun dred of the congregation were present and were introduced to the reverend gen tleman and his family.

Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable even ing was spent. Rev. McChesney was presented with $100 in cash, advance pay nient on his salary. --A 1,500 pound bell is to be placed in the tower of the third ward acboo? house. --Get your pumps repaired by A.

0. Packard Vaughn. All work warranted. --Nelie Davenport of this city started on Wednesday evening for Denver, Colorado, to enter a training school for nurses. --Are you looking for boots and shoes? If so go to Leonard's.

His stock is complete and is selling at bed rock prices. Call and examine his goods. --The lawyers have been pretty well occupied this week; Gate and Raymond at Merrill, Jones at Madison, and the home contingent trying the Poland Corners stabbing case. --Dr. A.

W. Guernsey of Almond was in the city on Thursday on a professional visit. Dr. Guernsey is a genial gentleman and a skilled physician, one whom it is always a pleasure to meet. --George Lutz has been laid up for nearly two weeks with a fever.

He was very low the first of the week. His condition is now somewhat improved, and the attending physician thinks he may recover. --The condition of Henry Curran, who has been confined to the house for the past two weeks, is still very critical. John, who has been spending the past three or four months in St. Paul, arrived Friday morning.

--Mr. Skinner, agent for the Central Company, says they are doing a rushing business all over the road. In fact they have more than can be handled conveniently. --Henry Reading and Arthur Benham will put hi logs on the Plover this winter. We don't know what part of the work Arthur will take.

He would make a good ox teamster. --The preliminary examination of the Brown boy, charged with stealing money from Mrs. Pepper's cellar, where it had been secreted, has been postponed until Friday of next week. --J. L.

Printice expects to start for California in a short time, and will probably spend the most of the winter in that state. Mrs. Prentice, if she is able to stand the journey will accompany him. of the city bonds issued for school purposes have been sold to our home people. They draw 5 per cent interest, and were sold at par.

More will no doubt be taken by our own residents, as soon as the money is needed. --James Meehan Milwaukee has been in the city for several days past. He is stopping with his daughter, Mrs. E. J.

Phffner. It must be a. pleasure to Mr. Meehan to visit here occasonally where there is no danger from burglars. --As intimated in our issue of last week, Harrison W.

Blake and Miss Emma B. Hingston were married at Buffalo, N. on Tuesday of this week. Wedding cards received announce that they will be at home in this city after the 10th inst, --For sale or rent, a bouse with sixteen rooms, and barn and lot. House convenient for one or two families, with large cellar.

Not necessary to go out doors to get to barn or water closet. One block west of court house. Enquire on the premises for particulars. --Charles M. Berriam of New York city, Samuel R.

Bullock's attorney, was in the city on Thursday expecting to meet Mr. Bullock here, but a dispatch was received that day that he had been detained in the south, looking after his interests at Paducah, Ky. --The infant daughter of M. E. Means about three weeks, died on Thurs- iay night, making the third child they lave lost within about four weeks.

Mrs. leans, who was down with diptheria at --Wanted immediately, a man who thoroughly understands the grocery business. Address lock box 3, city. --The largest line of handkerchiefs tliia side of Milwaukee is now shown at I. Brill's Sou's.

Plain, hemstitched and embroidered, from 15 cents to $1 each. --When you get ready to buy boots and shoes, do not fail togo to the Palace Boot and Shoe Store and look over their immense stock of desirable goods. --J. Iverson sells sewing machines on monthly installments of $5 each. Call and examine the various styles of machines exhibited at his jewelry store before buying.

--N. Aich offers his house near corner of Main St. and Strongs avenue, for sale or rent. The house is large, in good condition, and convenient to the business part of the city. Apply of J.

R. McDonald, on Clark street. --Have you seen the car load of sewing machines received at Iverson's this week. He sells the Domestic, Helpmate, New Home, American, Eldridge and other machines. Call and look them over.

--At a meeting of the Business Men's Association held on Monday evening the election of officers for the ensuing year was postponed until next Monday evening. Forty members had signed the paper which was circulated, agreeing to pay to maintain the organization another year and it is expected at least ten more will enroll their names before next Monday. --Mr. Claflin's people in this city, learned a few days since that upon the arrival of Claflin's family at Knoxville, their little son Ned broke his leg while playing in the school yard. He is almost well again now.

It will be remembered that Ned broke his leg about a year ago and it was probably too tender to stand the blow it received from a spring board on which the young chaps were playing. --John Knauf started for Tomahawk on Wednesday to open a general produce store. ames E. Leary, who formerly run a store on Third street is in partnership with lutn, the firm being Knauf Leary. Mr.

Knauf was in business in this city for eight years and his business course has always been that of a conservative, honest man. In his dealing he has always been fair and honorable. We hope to see the new firm do well, and they no doubt will as Mr. Leary is a competent, stirring young business man. --We learn from S.

G. Knox that Pat O'C'ounors, who some three weeks ago was shot through both legs by a set gun, is getting along as well as could be expected and will probably be able to resume work in a couple of weeks. Pat is foreman of Knox Bro's camp on Spirit. When the boys first went into the woods they put out a set gun. During the evening they heard a report and thinking they had captured a deer went out to explore.

Pat carried the lantern and although they had the trees marked where the gun was set he fell into the trap himself and received the bullet through the back of his legs just above the knee. It issafeto say that there will be no more set guns put out in the vicinity of that shanty this season. When you want a new carpetdon'tfor- get to go to carpet room. The largest stock this side Milwaukee, and prices lower than ever. --Great arrival of boote and shoes at J.P.Leonard's.

Thiaweek he hasreceiv- ed worth of boots, rubbers and artics. His stock is very complete and includes everything needed at this tune of the year in foot wear for men, women and children. He is determined to meet the lowest prices offered. --W. H.

Murdock, supported by Frances Murdock and a fine company of artists, occupied the boards at the Rink Opera Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The attendance was rather light on the first evening, but on Wednesday there was quite a large audience. The drama presented was Davy Crockett, the two leading characters being taken by W. H. and FrancesMurdoek.

Therendition was fully up to the standard of traveling troupes and the audience were well pleased. Should Mr. Murdock visit us again he would no doubt receive a more liberal patronage. --The Grand Army Post of this city has received notice from Washington that 11 headstones have been sent here, to mark the last resting place of deceased soldiers who have not been thus provided for. The Post made application for these stones several months ago, but at that time the appropriation for that purpose had been exhausted, and hence the delay.

The names of the deceased, and the regiments which they served, have been cut upon the stones. They will be set in the different cemeteries at the expense of the Post, except in cases where friends of the deceased prefer to do the work themselves. --J. L. Dille, who has filled the position of train dispatcher on the Central since the memory of the oldest inhabitant runneth not to the contrary, has been appointed agent at the Stevens Point station, and assumed the duties of the position Friday morning.

Heretofore he has held the position of chief train dispatcher and train master. The duties of these have now been divided, Geo. T. Sweetnam taking the position of chief train dispatcher, and W. B.

Walford that of tram master. Mr. Skinner, whose health has been poor since he came here, will probably resume the position of agent at Waupaca, where the duties are less laborious than here. --On Monday night the young folks were evidently out for a lark, or else the Spirits which are supposed to be abroad on Hallowe'en were quite busy. Gates were removed, signs displaced, door bells rung and numerous other capers were indulged in.

The sign board in front of Me Culloch's hall was suddenly anchored in front of Engine house No. 1. The JOURNAL sign was placed in the High School room andnumerous other smaller signs were shifted. On the following morning a resident of the Fourth Ward mounted Ms wagon and innocently drove off when he was suddenly prpripitatpd to the ground by one wheel coming off. Numerous other depredations of a like character were committed, making it very evident that some of the boysmusthave had a night out.

$25,000 What We Say. he time the child now dead was born, was reported to be worse on Friday morning. --If the county tax is no higher than it pas last year, taxes in the city will be lower thanforseveralyears. probabilites are that they will be ower than last year anyway, but with county tax the same as in 1886, they will not exceed on S100 assessed raluation. --If to-morrow morning is bright and ilear, get up at about 5 o'clock and be- iold the star of Bethlehem in the east, is a sight that no one now living, on this globe at least, will ever see again, after it passes out of sight this time.

Those who have seen it say it looks as arge as a man's Jiand, and is very jrilliant. --The city thinks some of buying a road grader for leveling the streets. They bP r1 the machine out on Thursday, and the mayor and others were well pleased with its work. The machine is bo constructed that the operator can readily adjust it to any slant, and the earth is worked to the centre of the street. In dry.

soft soil it will no doubt work well--On Saturday evening, Gifford's Big Five Minstrels will bo the attraction at the Kink Opera Hall. Admission only 25 cents, skates free. Skating until 9 o'clock, at which time the minstrei show will Bell Wright, formeily of this city, is one of the members of the troupe. Turn out and see the Big Five in their songs and dances and plantation melodies. The entertainment concludes with a laughable afterpiece, entitled "One Nightin a Country Tavern." --But little business was transacted in the circuit court after our paper went to press last week.

Ths jury in the case of John Welch vs. the Central railroad, gave the plaintiff a verdict for $96.76. In the case of Jane Alexander vs. the Continental Insurance Mrs. A.

obtained a verdict for ,379.19. Thos. Mason vs. Loren Bradley, and C. A.

Gunn vs. J. D. Curran, were continued. The verdict of the jury in Patrick Dunn vs.

estate of John Fleming, was set aside and a new trial granted. H. D. McCulloch vs. Fidelia Safford.

Judgment for plaintiff for $2.44 and $44.46 costs- W. Wolf, et. vs A. Fornellaet. al.

Judgment for foreclosure of mortgage. When we assert that we can save you from one to three dollars on every CLOAK OR BEAVER SHAWL Bought of us, over prices asked elsewhere, we mean just what we say. To prove this, go and look around, then come to us, and you will readily be convinced of the truth of this. Is a perfect beauty, you can't buy the same quality elsewhere for $8.00. Better qualities at corresponding prices.

Is a dandy ior the money, it must be seen to be appreciated. LONG NEWMARKETS From $4.00 up. All splendid values. Oiir $18 Plush Sacque Is a stunner can't be bought anywhere for less than $22.00. Better grades up to $40.00, Also Newmarkets and Sacques trimmed with Beaver collars and cuffs.

WORTH OF CLOTHING To be Closed Out During the next 60 days at CLIFFORD'S This will be the largest sale of Clothing and Furnishing Goods ever attempted in Central Wisconsin. This great sale will commence next week and will consist of all ray new fall 1 1 1 and winter stock of Clothing, OVERCOATS UNDERWEAR, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, And Seat's Furnishing Goods. Misse's and Children's Cloaks In the newest styles. We carry larger assortments of these than ever before. Come now and be convinced of the truth of this.

Very truly, I BRILL'S SON. Nov. 4, '87. Respectfully Submitted, M. CLIFFORD.

POINTERS FOR PURCHASERS. --Fresh fish at Monsell's. --New dress trimmings at Brill's. --Sig cut in wall paper at McCnllnch's. --Organ for sale.

Enquire of N. Aich. --Buy your shoes and boote at Leonard's. --Buy your pump of A. 0.

Packard Vaughn. --Childrens' pictures a specialty at W. C. Huff's. --The latest styles in Toboggan hoods at Clifford's.

-New toboggans, nobby styles, just opened at I. Brill's. --Good new milchs cow wanted. Enquire of M. Clifiord.

--Children's pictures a specialty at Eichardson's gallery. -Examine the West Point coal stoves at John Bice --Buy you an iron turbine windmill of A. 0. Packard Vaughn. --Puffer has just received a new stock of fine cigars.

Go try them. -Ladies Mikado silk handkerchiefs at 25 cents, all colors, at Brill's. --Pickelsby the pint, quart or gallon, all kinds, at Bronson Son's. --A full line of "Tarn O'Shanters" for children and Misses at Clifford's. --Artics of all kinds for men, women, misses and children at Leonard's.

--Have you smoked leading 5 cent and 10 cent cigars? Puffer has them. --The largest stock of white and colored blankets in the city at Clifford's' --Those desiring work in the woods, should call at Employment Bureau. --Mufflers and neckwear, new colorings and immense assortments at Brill's. --Try "our Phoenix" cigar at Puffer's, It is an elegant smoker for ten cents. --Call at the Palace Boot and Shoe store and see those warm lined goods.

--Gents, if you want the Litest styles in hats and neckwear, go to Clifford's. --Second-hand furniture and stoves bought and sold at Miller's Exchange. --Ladies' and childrens' underwear, cheaper than the cheapest, at Clifford's. --Go to Puffer's and buy one of those "Lola Montez" cent cigars. They're fine.

--A full line of colors in Spanish, Shetland and German knitting yarns at Clifford's --Warm meals served at all hours at Clark's restaurant, opposite JOURXAL office. worth of hate and caps in this fall's shapes, just received at Clifford's. --Have you seen the Brandon cook stoves at Griswold Ghoca's. They are favorities. --Overcoate and clothing of all kinds for men and boys at Brill's.

Cheaper than ever. --Fresh fish at Monsell's market fresh from the nool, healthful waters Lake Superior. --Guns and revolvers, a large stock at Griswold Ghoca's hardware store in Masonic Block. --Fresh fish, received by express direct from the cold waters of Lake Superior at Monsell's market. --Wanted at The Fair, a Norwegian sales lady.

Call at once. --For the latest styles in dress trimmings go to Clifford's. --Colored passementerie trimmings, all colors at I. Brill's Son's -Silk plushes for fancy work, all colors, at $1.25 a yard at I. Brill's Son's.

--Ladies, you can buy cloaks or short wraps at Clifford's cheaper than ever. --New invoice of glove fitting Jersey vesta and pants for ladies now opened at Brill's --Mitts and gloves of all descriptions for men, ladies and children infullassort- ments at Brill's --Fur trimmings from the common snowy to the finest lynx, can be found at I. Brill's Son's. --For Sale. A young, sound driving mare.

Gentle and a good roadster. Inquire of P. Collins. --Ladies felt shoes made without a seam, to hurt the foot, at the Palace Boot and Shoe store. --Brill's is theplacetogoforwarmfoot- wear of all kinds.

They sell as cheap as anybody possibly can. --For rent, small house near the business part of the city. Inquire at the Employment Bureau. --It pays to buy the best. Use North Star Mills patent flour and you will always have good bread.

--The Palace Aladdin parlor stoves are favorite coal stove this season. Sriwold Ghoca sell them. --Go to Monsell's Union Market for iresh fish from 5 to 10 cents per pound. Eeceived daily by express. --If you want a good job in dentistry, on Dr.

Jesse Smith, opposite Jacobs House. The best work only. --Buy one of those imitation seal-skin muffs, almost as nice as the genuine, at 83.50. I. Brill's Son have got them.

--Clifford in his carpet room has the best and largest stock of rugs, matts and iloor oil cloth ever shown in this city. --The West Point coal stove has ventilating flues and can be changed to a double heater. Sold by John Rice Bro. --All kinds of dental work done prompt' ley, neatly and well by Dr. Jesse Smith, opposite Jacobs Hause.

All work Tar- ranted. --Go to the Stevens Point Manufacturing Company when you want shearing lath. A big stock kept constantly on hand. --I! your teeth pain you go to Dr. Jesse Smith, opposite the Hoimr, who will extract teeth at all times, day or night.

--M. E. Monsell receives fifah fish almost daily by express. Bear thw (act in mind when you go nwrketins and hun a call. --Gente, for your wear, shirts, socks, gloves awl go to Clifford's.

He Uw bwt and lowest prices. --Great reduction in wall pftfvit Hk McCulloch's store. You the same grade of the figures now ofrwl. lEWSPAPERr.