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Portage Daily Register from Portage, Wisconsin • 3

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fiaily Register PARRY 1 MUIR professor of military -science and tactics in the University Wisconsin to sue- 1 ceed Lieut Jas A Cole Lieut Me- Grath graduated from West Point in 1880 and in 1883 was promoted to be first lieutenant of the Fourth cavalry A' Lieut Cole is still visitiug in Portage but expects to) rejoin his regi- ment in the west soon Dr Treatment Successfully Used at Lancster Charles Oates of Shullsburg was in town to-day working in the interest of and spreading information about the Keeley Institute of Lancster Wis Ocir Big all CLOAKS JACKETS Dress Goods Flannels nderwenr frioes lowest SPARRY MUIR Sept 1 Caledonia Sept 3 Large improvements are in progress on the Rietbrock farm in the northwest part of town Sufficient quantities of adjacent lands were purchased last winter and spring to make' the number somewhat over 900 acres abont equal quantities situated in each county Levels and surveys have been made with a view to the drainage of the lower Leech creek bottom fora distance of nearly two miles with a depth of 2 to 4 feet A small ditch has already been dug for the first mile and the contract has been let to a Baraboo man to enlarge the ditch and finish it for the whole distance The dry weather Is very favorable to this work The general water level being lowered three feet for instance will have the same effect as a lifting up of the surface so much as far the growth of grass or other farm crops are concerned The importance of this improvement will appear when we consider that formerly this bottom was an old lake according to the opinion of some state geologists and further it is the depository of the aluvium of the whole upper Baraboo valley above the narrows Its richness is proverbal and the drawbacks the lack of drainage and the Overflows of the two rivers the Baraboo and the Wisconsin The levee on the Wisconsin has made it practicable for Mr to protect this land from all waterflows by the construction of a high dam on the Baraboo side which is contemplated to be accomplished soon Last spring about four miles of wire fencing was put up enclosing between 400 and 500 acres of pasturage leaving yet a large meadow for hay It is estimated that about 250 tons of good hay was put up on this meadow this summer The buildings also have been well looked after The house has had new siding put on and also new roof besides adding a summer kitchen and a shed covering cistern and well ahd a large tank for surplus water to be conducted by iron pipes to the barn The mpiug is provided for by one of the viest and best of windmills the Aermotor The barn has been roofed anew and generally repaired A new double corn crib and tool shed have been also added to the buildings 3Iaster Adolph Rietbrock has been on the ground most of the time for the last three months overseeing the work Other improvements undoubtedly will follow and why should not' this section of the country so conveniently laid between two such good towns as Portage and Baraboo with two of the best railroads of the northwest running through them not look up and be properly appreciated think this commencement is encouraging Let the gook work go on The crops most of them have been more than the average Some are only middling Generally the late crops are the poorest notably corn potatoes and buckwheat Threshing is being pushed now around The steam rig of John Owen has been sold and moved to the neighborhood of Baraboo The pastures generally are dry and getting poor The Welsh church has been newly papered in accordance to latest style and is quite generally commended Another improvement not perhaps publicly noticed is the addition of the new made Portage window blinds They are answering their purpose first rate and between them and the papering the room has a noble look Maid of Erin Now roams on the beach of the proud exile of Erin While the spray of her thin suit beats heavy and chill And the many hued stunning bath garment wearing Her muscular form doth abundantly fill She heaves not a sigh for her Erin mavour-neen Her cries In loud gayety What a change 1 To be down here the doods by the ocean After roasting all year by the hot kitchen New York Herald SWt i A Match Safe or Cigar Holder or some of the FINEST TOBACCO IN THE MARKET I Smoking or Chewing Call and examlnolmjr stock Prices and quality guaranteed BRITT TIT Are you looking for a position VV in the West? We have vacancies for office work store clerks farm hands and other positions too numerous to mention Address enclosing stamp for reply JY Payne Co employment agents 1WH Union avenue Kansas City Mo Im-augl8d-w RAILWAY TIME-TABLES Chicago Milwaukee A St Paul Trains Arrive and Leave Pertage MAIN VIA WATCUTOWN I Going East Arrives Departs Passenger No 2 Passenger No 4 Passenger No 8 Passenger No 8 Passenger No 44 Fas all No 68 Going West 12:10 am 3:40 a 3 :40 11:35 am 1:40 am 12:15 am 3:45 am 11:40 am am 1:45 a Passenger No 1 Passenger No 3 Passenger No 5 Passenger No Passenger No 43 Fast Mail No 66 Freight No 67 11:00 pn 4:50 a 2:42 pm 8:00 8:05 am 4:55 a 2:47 11:30 Stop her 8:10 a 7:00 am NORTHERN VIA BEAVER DAM Passenger Passenger Freight 7:35 4:35 pm 6:35 am 10:30 a MADISON DIVISION Evening Sept 3 ar5y 101 KE1S BRIEFLETS Park3 and son of Rio visited tames (ountysesifo-day-1 if Houston of Cambria was an icr House guest last night Liaquist one of leading fpcnt last night in Portage Jas is Hulte ill This a she is reported better Evening service at St church Choir practice at 8 James Collins Jr i out from Mil-ee to spend week with his parents Eulberg and John fair at La Crosse yes Peter toh in the -hy Krs E- Maine and her daughter Maine have returned from their iiwn 'bit' j) Lloyd Jones of Stevens Point a attorney registered at the Ijler last night Icamhria News: Williams portage spent the week in town re-og home on -lion Wm1 Vilas was a guest at the jDg Wednesday night on his way to Madison from the west Jlrs Porter and daughter jfflie have arrived home from Tomah Je they visited the past week Sl -The Guppcy Guard will be paid -to at the armory for their ice at the Wisconsin Rifle Range -President Purdy of the Cobumbia anty Agricultural Society visited the State fair at La Crosse yesterday -Richard Murison on the road for of Milwaukee arrived in the 7 to-day for a few visit at home -The friends of Mrs Wisdom nee gave her a pleasant reception 1 at family home on West Cook street last mg -U Crosse Chronicle: -II Ibiis of Portage is visiting her broth Capt John Parks They have not each other for twenty-seven -Albert Crouch returns to Fall River Borrow and Monday will resume work 1 jolly young pedagogue Mr Crouch of the most popular and successful idem in the county -Matthias Hantz one of the speakers sgwl for labor day is expected from i Paul at noon to-morrow He will be guest of his friend President Me Far of the local union for a few to 1 -Sam Rowell of the Rowell Mfg ut Beaver Dam was at the Emder town route to theMinnesota state fair lie 1 be home Again in time for the Beaver a fair which will be unusually fine year he says -11 Spear of Pardeeville a well merchant was visible in Portage 4ay He Bays there was a frost about Vdeevillc last night but thinks it did rJe damage much of anything in the fields to be hurt -Cambria News: Roberts a aer Combria boy now of Colton Cal 1 renewing oid acquaintances In town -is now the proprietor of a livery stable 1 that prosperous western eity and in tu us that he is doing -Dr Brewer the welt known -uaston specialist who has periodically "sled Portage these twenty years and iio is a gentleman in the best sense as successful practitioner will arrive at Corning to-night and remain over nday -Hoo McFet ridge VV Shep-riF Rossman Lewis of Beaver Snider Geo Smith John II Snider II Marshall of iiboum were at the Corning last night attended last convocation Yiunebago Comm and cry If "Mr and Mrs Henry Little Mrs A Ttccher and daughter Mrs Bolting her guest Miss Bolte of Milwaukee Charles Ilaertcl and children Mrs lf Loisch and sister Miss Ellinghausen Milwaukee went to Swan Lake to-day a brief outing Messrs Sprecher 'ith and Bolting will join them to mor- 1 "Mr Giese of Caledonia Received teniay the sad news that his daughter ife of Ilev Pflueger of Ellisville cvaunee county- is very dangerously sick Jer sister Hulda went thither to-hi wait upon her May God re-'f6 Mrs Fftueger to health again is the and prayer of her relatives and 'ends a "Thursdays La Crosse Republican Leader: Editor Jones of Portage a of the state board of control was 1 yesterday- consulting with the boss relative to filling subordinate fu0Ds Uie state school for depends1 children at Sparta The institution run on ths boss plan and orders are i l-'a La The Salvationists were in bard luck gays The News: mem the Salvation Army from Portage 1 to town on Wednesday and got out Coe innouncing a Bong service at the gatbnal church in the evening As argtH an admission fee of 10 cents few were present and they tircy had stayed at home (d Mugh McGrath formerly of aifc has been formally appointed Baraboo Republic of Wednesday last says of the troupe to be ia Portage next week Theater Company playing Baraboo this week is furnishing excellent entertainments Miss Marble is star in any role and is supported by a generally strong company The talent as a whole is good and every play well put on With the company are several very fine singers whose contributions to each entertainment between acts are a very pleasing feature As a whole the company gives liberal return for the price of admission every The Berlin National Bank was organ- ized la that city Thursday afternoon with the following officers: Foster president Beilis vice-president Brown cashier Blackstone assistant cashier Evans Sr Taylor Middleton Foster Root Clark Beilis Joe Howard Bunce Brown and Blackstone directors The capital stock is $50000 The Register is pleased to note that success has thus crowned Mr untiring efforts and to commend him to the people of Berlin as a gentleman not only experienced in the banking business but trustworthy in the highest degree 1 Montello Sept 2 A Pratt and mother returned from the east on Saturday last 1 Mrs Anthony Quantius and children and Mrs Shepherd of Berlin spent the first of the week among friends here The ball game on Saturday last between the Montello and Kingston clubs came out 28 to 10 in favor of Montello Mr and Mr Axel Kehlet train for Chicago Miss Rose went to Waukesha on Monday to attend the marriage of her brother John and Miss Middleton She returned on Thursday The institute commenced on Monday last under the management of Professors Meisnest and Gillan 1 Bom to Mr and Mrs Mike Flaherty a girl on Friday last Mr 8 Pease returned to Madison on Monday after spending a few days with his mother and other relatives About fifty teachers are attending the institute at this place Mrs Keysar and daughter Birdie of Beaver Dam are visiting friends in this village The Dow Ilali company are entertaining thS people of Montello this week The drama entitled Danger played in this village on Wednesday evening to a good' audience for the benefit of the Mj church Miss Marcia Cook went up north on Thursday to teach school Dekorra Sept 2 Wm Reedaland family moved their household goods to Portage to-day They will reside in the city this fall and coming winter Mrs McKenzie and daughter Tina are in the city to-day Hunters are numerous but not much game in this vicinity Mr Will Harper and family of Milwaukee were calling on friends in the village on Monday Mrs John Wilson and Mrs McKenzie were calling on friends in Caledonia the thq first of this week Mr Frank Bull oue of substantial farmers purchased a thoroughbred Jersey from the herd of Wm Shanks in Caledonia Mr tfhanks delivered the animal on Monday jlast 31 Thomas Arnott was the guest of Wm Wilson of Arlington on Saturday ngiht and Sunday last Rev 3Iarshall took the train at Hartman on Thursday morning for Eureka Kansas to resume bis pastoral duties there after a three months' vacation Mr Wm Wisdom wife and family of Willow River Minnesota are the guests of 31 David Brown and family 31 Rudolph Rung and wife are vi ing friends in this vicinity This! We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Catarrh Cure CHENEY CO Props Toledo Ohio We the undersigned have known Cheney for the past 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to cany-out any obligation made by their firm West Truax Wholesale Dmiggisis Toledo Ohio Waldino Kixnax Marvin hole-sale Druggists Toledo Ohio Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Price 5c bottle Sold by all druggists DR EDWARD EVERETT has permanently located in Portage Wis Office over City Bank Hours: 9 to 12 a 2 to 6 7 to 8 and by appointment Treats disease of the eye ear nose and throat Glasses fitted to the eye The latest methods for treatment and operations A carload of farm wagons was received by Schulze Co to-day 1 writes Dr Keeley himself an outgrowth of my eleven experience at Dwight Illinois for the cure of the liquor and opium habits and has my hearty endorsement It has been established as a result of careful investigation by the parties interested as to the merits of the double chloride of gold remedies and the responsibility and earnestness of the gentlemen to be connected with the institute Dr A Barber for over twenty years a successful practitioner of Lancster will devote his entire time and skill to the interests of the institute as physician and general manager Dr Ber enters this exclusive department of medicine after personally visiting and carefully studying my methods of treatment at Dwight Illinois and I am confident that my remedies will be faithfully and properly administered to those placing themselves onder his "Tbps you said 3Ir Oates to a Register importer institute is regularly constituted Drt Keeley has had more patients than he could take care of at Dwight and to relieve the pressure has sold state rights Ours is one of them We have a fine sixty-room hotel at Lancaster which is fitted up in such style as our patronage demands A private office and special accommodations for ladies will be provided Cure is made without pain and nervous shock Course of treatment limited tothree weeks and costs only $25 per week besides board On their arrival patients make a financial settlement with the manager and select a boarding place Full freedom is accorded except that all are absolutely forbidden to visit saloons Stimulants are given in such quantities and for such time as the patient desires but must be obtained from the doctor in charge of the institute 3Iedicine is administered at regular intervals hypodermically and a remedy to be taken is also given Their formula is Dr secret Regularity in meals and hours of sleep baths and change of underclothing twice a week are insisted upon Thus the stomach acts naturally the whole body becomes invigorated Cpod is relished and quiet sleep takes the place of restless nights and more than that the cure is permanent is the effect of liquor on a cured queried the reporter I can tell replied the bright-looking clear-eyed young man was as hopeless a drunkard as anyone not long ago As a drug clerk I sucked the siphon too often A quart of whiskey a day was finally my average and I quit although an indulgent father tried everything he knew of to effect a cure The gold treatment was attempted as a last resort It was a savior to me as with others The craving or even moder ate desire for liquor is totally eradicated Even the odor of whisky induces nausea Beer is not so bad in its effect but has lost its every charm Absolutely no temptation to drink remains I can refer you to anyone in my own town if you Hampden Sept 2 Adrian Cole and 3Iisses Ellen Perkins Jennie Inglis and Florence Sowards are attending the Oshkosh Normal 3Irs Wm McBurnie and daughter Cora spent Friday at Wright and Chas Tillotson both have of late been answering to the name of Congratulations 3Irs II 3IcKowen of Slilwaukee spent part of last week with Mrs Hains 31iss Belle Sanderson and 3Iayme Clarke will attend school at Rio this fall 3Iiss Viola Hains returned to her duties at La Crosse this week Ida Ebert has returned home It is a fact beyond doubt that the wedding will take place at the fair grounds next Thursday afternoon The parties who are to be married -have written Schulze Co that they can depend upon them to be on hand for the ceremony A large stand has been erected for the occasion in open air so all will be able to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom and no one should fail to do so Plumbing Gas and Steam Fitting 1 Having opened a plumbing shop in the office of the Gas Company on Wisconsin street lam now able to attend to all plumbing gas and steam pipe fitting Shall keep on hand a stock of plumbing goods bath tubs pumps hose etc It will be to the interest of water takers to call and see me before making arrangements elsewhere II Daly Blankets are cheaper than ever at Sctmlze Cos They have a very large stock at 25 per cent less than last year prices Special sales and special prices all through the fair at Schulze The most complete stock of dress goods ever seen in Portage is at Schulze Schulze Co have received their new fall and winter slock All goods were purchased direct from the manufacturers through the Wisconsin Syndicate of Dry Goods Buyers thus enabling them to sell much cheaper as they save the profit 3Ionday and has gone to housekeeping Report has it that our landscape photographer is going to locate in Pardeeville in the near future Oats in this section turn out from 20 to 25 bushels per acre wheat from 6 to 20 bushelsj and rye 10 bushels 3Irs A 31 Pilcher of Portage gives a literary and elocution entertaiQinent this evening under the auspices of the'W1 Quite a number gathered at thp residence of 3Iandy Moore Wednesday afternoon fox a social time James Irvine was in town Wednesday Lcn Salisbury sold out his threshing machine to John and Clarence Vraden-berg the first of the week The Wyocena A will run the eating house during the fair Samuel Allen visited Rio Tuesday Sept 1 frosty morning Wm Palmer and lady have taken a trip to 3Iichigan made an extended visit John Gorman was in town Wednesday Worth Hundreds of Dollars 3Iy wife used only two bottles of before her third confinement Says she would not be without it for hundreds of dollars Had not half as much trouble as before Dock Miles Lincoln Parish La Write The Brad-field Regulator Co Atlanta Ga for further particulars Sold by all druggists Music School Mrs Dean has secured the rooms over drug store for a School of 3Iusic where she may be found after 31onday next Sept 7 Piano Voice Theory and Harmony will be taught and a thoroughly classical course given Those wishing to arrange hours will please call at music rooms on 3Ionday Terms: $500 for nine lessons practical and four theoretical or 50c a lesson Reduction will be made to two or more in family or to one taking both branches During the County Fair Schulze Co will sell the Studebakerfarm wagon complete at $4975 with three inch lire Regular price $6500 You can save money by buying- your feed at the Portage Roller Mill ALARY $25 PER WEE WANTED Good Agents to sell our general line of 3Ierchandise No Peddling Above salary will he paid to agents For fUftber information address CHICiGO GEHER1L SUPPLY CO No 178 West Van Btxren SL Iseptly CHICAGO ILL LEGAL STATE OF WI SCON IN VcOLU PIA COUN-ty In Probate lathe matter of the estate of Thomas Price deceased Letters of administration on said estate having been granted to Ann Eliza Pnce and William Price and from and after this date nntil the second Tuesday of April A 1892 being allowed for creditors to present their claims against said deceased for examination and allowance 1 Xofic Is htrtbw giten That the Judge of said County Court will on the said second Tuesday being the 12th day of April 1892 at 10 o-clock a of said day at the Probate Office in the City ef Portage receive examine and adjust ail claims and demands of all persons againiteald deceased I HARDEN County Judge Dated Sept 2 1891 5ecp-2uw4 6:16 a 3:50 11:30 am Daily Dally except Sunday Passengers make connections at Chicago for all points East West and South Tickets soli and baggage checked for all principal places in the United States and Canada A FLANDEKS Ticket Agent Wisconsin Central Railway Trains Arrive and Leave Portage 0011(0 NORTH DZFART Accommodation 5:20 0OIM0 SOUTH ARHITX Accommodation Daily except Sunday Passenger trains arrive and depart from C-M St Paul depot A (I FLANDERS Ticket Agent QEO Meat Market Fresh and Salt Meats Poultry tc always on hand Fresh FDb every Frtaay Eaat Cook St Portage Wia WARNER HARDWARE Wholesale and Retail Dealers in HEIYY AKD SHELF HARDWARE! Call and see our stock of the fallowing seasonable goods: Refrigerators Lawn Mowers Hose Hose Reels Gasoline Stoves Screen Doers Window Screens Paints Oils Etc Fresh Vegetables 1 EVERY DAY At A Thoughtful Girl She wears a veil to protect the rose Of her cheek bat I take it ill For it only reaches the end of her nose And aer lips are still Buffalo News Look at Schulze 75c natural wool underwear for men Same goods sold last year for $100 Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved From a letter written by 3Irs Ada Hurd of Groton we quote: taken with a bad cold which settled on my Lungs cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption Four doctors gave me up saying I could live but a short time I gave myself up to' my Saviour determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth I would meet my absent ones above 3Iy husband was advised to get Dr New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds I gave it a trial took in all eight bottles: it has cured me and thank God I am a well and hearty Trial bottles free at Drug store regular size 50c and $100 4 What It Docs Sarsaparilla 1 Purifies the blood 2 Creates au appetite 3 Strengthens the nerves 4 3iakes the weak strong 5 Overcomes that tired feeling 6 Cures scrofula salt rheum etc 7 Invigorates the kidneys and liver 8 Relieves headache indigestion dyspepsia 5 Good Looks Good looks are more than skin deep depending upon a healthy condition of all the vital organs If the Liver be inactive you have a Bilious Look if vour stomach be disordered you have a Dyspeptic' Look and if your Kidneys be affected you have a Pinched Look Secure good health and you will have good looks Electric Bitters is the great alterative and Tonic acts directly on these vital organs Cures Pimples blotches Boils and gives a good complexion Sold at Drug Store 50c per bottle 4 1.

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