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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
4l6j,oss Il Fire.

On Monday last, at noon, the dwell.
ing of A. L. Snyder, (alios Shanghai
caught FIRE on the roof, from sparks
settling among the accumulated rub
Dish about the scaiTolding left after
Singing.
Through the exer,ions # re neigh
hors ,he building was saved with tsi.
fling damage. A few moments later
and the whole structure would have
been consumed, as fresh East wind
was blowing at the time. We are
not Informed rs to insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
To Nebpdska. Catifor,.iH, ana
Kansas, and the h. &c NJ. II. II,
L0Hds.

The " Burlington Route" so called
Ties right in the pat. Of the Star Of
Empire. 1t runs almost Immediately
in the center of the great westward
moyeemcnt Of emigration. Crossing
IlIifois and Iowa, ii strikes the Mis-.
souri, river at three points. ..
These three points are the gate.
ways into three great sections OF TIC
trans-MiSsouri region.
Tie Northern gate is Omaha, where
the great Pacific road will take you to
the land of gold and grapes, sunny
mountains, and perpetual summer.
The middle gate is Pattsmouth,
which opens npon the south halt OF
Nebraska, south of the Platte river, a
region unsurpassed OH the continent
for agriculture and grazing. Just
here are the B. & Nj. Railroad lands,
concerning which Geo, 5, Harris, the
land officer at Burlington, Iowa, can
give you al. information, and in the
heart Of them is Lincoln, the state
Capitol and present terminus Of the
road.
The Southern gate leads to Kansas,
by connections with the st. Joe Road
at Hamburg, running direct 10 st. Joe
and Kansas City. !,
The trains Of the Burlington run
smoothly and safely, and make all cox
ncctions. l, runs the best Of coaches,
Pullmans Palace and Pnlmans din
ing cars, and shouI! You take the
journey Tor the journey sake alone,
You will be repaid /; or take it to find a
home OF farm, and !on cannot find
either better than among the b. q NJ
ands, whore You can buy on ten years
sine and on credi..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Our Exchanges.

The Milwaukee Sentinel now takes
the front rank Of Wisconsin Journals.
In Typographical appearance it is sec
ond to none, while its allie editorials
and general readinr, commend it alike
to all thoughtful rcAd, z people. For
a family paper the " eekly is super
excellent.
The Leader, I.a Crosse Lutte Tay.
lor's paper, comes to US like Gods
sunlight To a sick room, full of good
things, aud oftentlmes with choice
bits OF wisdom from Lute's pen---real
gems of thought, rich with true poe.
try. we can't Do without the Leaf
er.
The Mirror. Kilboarn City, we
Thought few weeks ago to have the
most beautiful dross Of ably paper in
the STATE, aud the Strength Of our
opinion said what We thotgh' To.
day the Mirror comes 10 as with the
beautiful Mirror" shivetaa, and a
great black looking glass usarping its
place. The new heading don't add
to the general appearance of The liy.
-1-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
s. s. Concert.

" Which we wish to remark the
concert by the Congregational School
last Sabbath evening was decided
success. Everything passed off pleas.
antlv, the little ones acquitling them
selves crcditably. Mr.. Spau'ding is
entitled to credit for the pains he has
taken to make these occasional con,
certs entertaining. The house was
crowded to its utmost capacity.
And our language is plaln,'--
We don't like one thing at ALI. e.,
taking Up q contribution at the close,
We noticed ffee Concert in the Re
porter, and we supposed it SO to be.
1t was d great oversight, We think
though we attribute blame to no ons.
If it is thought best 10 give concerts
for pay, on Sabbath evenings,
wouldn't it be well enough 10 first
wipe ont the Sd Commandment, and
make some other little changes, viz.
erect dove stands-etc. The al
mighty dollar is a good thing To have
in family, but let's get it In a more
comnendable way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Uisard OIL.

This valuable remedy, is.dcstiaed to
have another big run. The adveltis
ing wagon of the proprietor has been
in our City The past week. 1t is a
fine affair, and carries with it a min.
strel band which discourses as good
music as one generally hears. The
mode of advertising is novel, and we
should think successful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
BdEeyU ana COHfecttO1erH.

We take pleasure in recommending
The establishment of Mr.. p. Ward,
in the Sweeney building nearly oppo-
ste the bridge. Everything from a
ginger snap toa wedding outfit can
be procured on notice. An institu.
ton long needed, is just what Mr..
Ward has established. Let him he
encouraged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Musical .SOciety's GJf Concert,

!. Only few days remain before the
holding Of the grand Concert of the
Musical Society of Milwaukee,, and
The drawing Of the prizes. The prizes
arc all valuable, being all grce,a5acks.
The Society wish to cancel the debt
which hangs over and cripples it, and
therefore offer inducements to the
people to give aid and encouragement
TO worthy cause Buy a ticket
See list Of prizes in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Big U'0rE.

Whipp,e's mill, in Sigel, cut in one
day last week-twelye homs-torjY-
one and one,haT Mo4sdna sMing1es,
and 206 thousand during the week.
The machine used is Lows. The
sawyers were Jos. and VIM. Squircs!
If We arc not mistaken this is the
largest work by two thousand ever
reported to have been done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Free Lunch.

With this issue we get up Free
Lunch" for our readers, proposing to
set before them such it,bits Of wis.
dom and gems of literature as will be
ser.icable and paatable, where the
literature ep,cnre can find dishes rare
and 7teHdone, and always Of acharac-
ter not prelndicial to mental diges,
ton. Several Of our State JOURNALS
have adopted this plan, and we find
that it gives universal satisfaction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
PidnO-FOite.

We forgot to mention the very SD.
perb piano-forte recently purchased
by Geo. A. Neeves, of the mannfac
turers, Ilallet & Davis. tits a beau.
ty, of fine tone, exquisite, finish, and
represents he honor of the manuiac.
tnrers better than any agent, in its
clear liquid tones and general work.
manship. 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
May Puty.

A glorious little gathering of the little
folks was had Or Saturday last in the
edge of the woods opposite the school
building, to celebrate Nay day. The
day fortunately was fine and balmy,
and the little hearts were full of I'm.
alioyed happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Gir.iiing Trees.

Some scapegrace, who ought to
have thorough threstihg, has been
girdling shade trees in the Second
Ward. Any one cognizanl of the
fact onght TO report the miscreant,
that justice might be meted out to
him, and reparation made to the pub,
lie rs well as the owners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
OIL PAINTING 4 PENCIL DRAWING.

The undersigned having lately finished a
course Of study qader The tailiop Of Mr.. HFl
Of Chicago, who, "a al artist sianas IL the
bead Of the proiossion III tht wasr.@ viii
organize classes in art At Grand Rapids on
or about the Goth of Ma
Tcrmi,Peneil Drawing, 20 lessons s..
Oil Painting, s per lesson
MISS tlHBIf G0ODuTE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

u Marshal Balderston wants all the
3 laxes due, this month, and is collect.
~ as fast as possible. Mr.. y. pro.
oses to do his duty rs public Off.
so "coihd down" if yod dou't
Hnt William to " come mp" and sec
~ with a-khat is it ?-an attach.
r. 50, 81 introduce yoar peck
ettbook ID William
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

A large quantity has co'ne over the
rapids since the river began to fall
Shonld the river not drop too sudden
ly there will still larger quantity
pass; manyaheets being en- troastt this
side OF Wausai,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

JEWELLERY! JEWELkY

Wishing 20 close out my entire stock,
consisting Of Watches. Clocks ara J.~eiry,
| hereby offer The SANE a cosl price for tho
mex, thirty DAYS from dale, giving those who
wish anything in nv llne rare opportunity
Of getting good goods e, cost.
This il positively no huHbug No wish TO
close ont my entire stock SO call early
for good bargains
&. Z. wARRNEg. Js-eles.
; GfsaYYspaa L5r3 10 1871
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Choir Concert.

The Choir of the Congregational
Church propose giving a concert Of
sacred music, interspersed with cho.
ruses. quartettes, glecs, &c., &c. The
proeeedsto be appropriated to the
purchase of music, books, etc, for
the use of the Choir and Society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

The Congregational Choir have de-
cided to give their concert Oh Thurs.
day evening the 25th inst The Sc.
lecti6hS will be of fine order, and
We predict for the organization a
good Mouse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Improvements.

Oar enterprising townsmaa, Hon.
.os "oa' has repaired What has
oeen known as the =" old yell6w
honse," making it look like new. We
would say 70 the Judge ba, okc fb,pg
Is lacking 70 make II indeed a fine
ttructure5 i e, take oat the homo.
Iy,-cross-eyed, horizohial-ligh ed
aonbly.irrtended, barlesq,ie doors over
the plata, and insert simple. tasty
one, witlrlishts looking upwards IN
stead Of sndsays, and the institution
VIII De complete. We know the
Judge will do 50, fot be is a man Of
:as,e end knows when q house looks
~ci
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Shade.

We hope to see a thousand shade
trees OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES The city linn.
its this Spring. A little time and
trouble will be compensated for in a
few years, by such beauty as We
scarcely can conceive off,.
Don't waste any time--the buds
are bursting, and the foliage will soon
be too far advanced to allow OF their
removal with safety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

Crowther Is 'mTakfint so III: q the
best photos ever executed in our
City. His gallery is crowded, and all
60 away satisfied. CrowtAcr takes
pictures in eithercloudy or clear
Weather, giving the best Of salts.
fiction at all times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

sg That papsr and sab cosor
which renders your hair SO conspieu,
Gus, can easily be remedied by using
a bottle or two of Nutare's liar
Restordtice. eg 81 an
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Fruit

Lelnuel, the KRONER, is in receipt
of choice 'ir'nt---oranges and lemons,
&c. We knew Lem knows We love
oranges, but then We can't cat 'em on
account OF our health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
On the Pier.

On the Pier
On Monday last pieee game down
broadside upon the pier, leaving
everything high and dry above tide
mark Fortunately it broke apart,
thus making i. easy work to raft off.
No lives were lost. aa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
oCricIAL DIRECTORY
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

C0NGREG ATIONAL Rev. r NJ. WEB
STIR. Services every Sabbath at l0l A. NJ,
and Il p. NJ. Sabbath School at IL NJ,
PRAYER meetings Wednesday evenings
METHODIST EPISCOPAL--Rev, J. d.
,CoLK. Services every Sabbath morning at
,1oA o'clock A. NJ, and at u o'clock in the
evening. Sabbath School ate A. N. Prayer
Meeting ever, Thursday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
xfgricniturut Society.

Don't forget the meeting next Satur-
day afternoon. Important business
will be brought before the Society,
and all Interested should attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

IcciUeHt.
\ German whose name we arc un.
able to learn, was drowned on Ed
wards dam last Wednesday morning,
Mr.. A. Scribner also came near
drowning, being badly bruised by the
lumber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

IDV " NVVN"
AT Phillco e Cos.
NelD Stores.

Neae Stores.
L. B. Warner has just received a
large lot Of the celebrated Extension
Stoves, which he is selling low for
cash. The Extension is acknwol
edged to be the gem, by housewives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Boarding..

Boarding.
Mrs. VIM. Arnold Is DESTROYS Of
getting two good boarders.
Abiiah Pierce is prepared to ac-
commodate a goodly number Of male
boardcrs with good accommodations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Squads.

A squad is a pfgeoA that has not
passed the line Of occoitnta5slity.-
Squads ave said 10 be good to eht. -
They are plenty as counterfeit curren.
cy at circus door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
,Jast Received at Ihilieo &c Co.'S.

a zine assortment of Stereoscepic
Views, also Envelopes and Stationery,
together with a fine stock Of Bird
Cages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
Organs.

ANY kind manufactured can be pro-
cared OF II. g.. phheo & Co, at very
short police, and on terms that will
not fail to suit almost anybody that
expects to have cent to invest In
music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11
IIof.eS 1
The mercury is now up to the nine
ties almost every day.
TAINTED.

TAINTED.
A good girl. Enquire at Wood
Co. Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-05-11

High Wafer.
The riveris Up booming higher
than ever though gradually falling
this p. NJ .M ~ a a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-10-12
PHILADELPHIA.


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1i.-Seventeen
police officers were before the court this
morning, charged with Obstructing the
polls. The cases were postponed.
A colored man, who witnessed the kill.
Ing oil Cots, yesterday, says that the
deceased, wher attacked jumped on a
street car and was pursued by the assail-
ants, and ran through the car and jumped
of the front platform, when the fatal shot
was fired.
During the riot, Barnard Duke, white
man, was shot In the shoulder by George
West, white. An unknown man, white,
was killed at the corner Of 7th and LON.
bard streets. George Redding is not eI-
pected to live. Several minor afTrayS oc.
CURED. Pistol firing was frequent.
Only a few scattering returns have
been received from the interior OF the
State. The Republican majority VIII
reach 1900. ,....,-.,
A cali for meeting has been signed
by a large number OF the leading Re
p1biicans TO express Indignation at the
brutal murder Of negro Colts The chair.
man of the Republican State Central
Commit,ee has offered reward Of 81 600
for lho arrest and conviction Of the mur.
1prprg
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE clerks and
oher employees Of the Interior Depart
ment have contributed $4,000 for Chicago.
The Government has sent special
train from Philadelphia with blankets,
which will reach Chicago on Thursday.
The following was telegraphed 10 Bos'
ton to-day.
.... EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1871. !
Hon. Samuel Hooper, Boston:
Would II not be well for tho good peo.
pic of Boston to dispense with the cere.
mony and expense Of public reception
on the occasion of my visit to your city,
and appropriate such portion Of tho fund
set apart for that purpose as Is deemed
advisable for the reliet Of the sufferers by
tho Chicago disaster2 am sure such a
course would please me.
[Signed1 U. s. GRANT.
The President today appointed Irving
Todd, collector Of internal revenue for the
second district of Minnesota,
Col. A. II. Markland, Assistant Super.
intendent OF the railroad mail service Tor
the 4th district, with his headquarters at
indianapolis, in addition to his usual and
ordinary duties, was to.day specially ap.
pointed by the Postmaster General inspec-
tor at large of post Office buildings.
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SIT, louis COMPANIES.
Pennsylvania ELECTION.


PITTSBURGH, Oct II.
The election returns never came In so
slowly before. Every Republican member
and both Senators In Allegheny county
are elected. Dilworth, Repu blican, tenn
perance candidate for County Commits.
sioner, Is probably defeated.
Westmorelandco county, 1 900 Democratic
majority.
Armstrong county, 300 Republican mai.
Indiana county, 1,4O0 Republican maj.
Lawrence county, Stanton's maj. 1900;
Butler, 900.
Washington county, 300 Democratic
mai Small Democratic gain over Geary
Beaver county, Stanton's mai. $50.
Yenango county, 800 Republican mai
Small Republican gain.
PHILADELPHIA, October II.
In twenty. one Wards the Democratic
net gain is only 1856 on the vote for mayor
Carbon county, Republican gain 30j.
Ilerks county, G000 Democratic mai.
York county, Democratic maj. 1900
In Philadelphia the Citizens Reform
ticket polled $500 votes.
The Republican majority for Mayor ii
this city Is 1902. The State has gont
Republican by at least 10000. The Re
publcans gain two members Of the Legis
iature in Philadelphia; four in Luzerne
also two Senators, giving them a ma
jority in both houses. The majority for {
State Convention Is overwhelming.
The complete returns Of the city make
Stanton's majority for Auditor, 10,346
Stokeley's mai. for Mayor, 9,201. Tit
State Legislature will probably stand
Senate, IS Republicans and 10 Democrats
House, 90 Republicans and ii Democrats
Democratic majority in Northampton
county, 5000. ll
Westmoreland county, Democratic ma
oriiy 100.
Green county, Dem. mai. 1900.
Beaver county, Rep. maj 500.
Indiana county, Rep mai. 1900.
Armstrong county, Rep. mai. 450.
Cambria county, the whole Republican
ticket Is elected by from $50 to 45O maj.
Somerset county, Rep mai. 1850.
Huntingdon county, Rep. mai 600.
Washington county, Dem. mai; sSO.
Allegheny county, Rep. maj. 5,WO., "
the State ticket Dilworth is defeated 10
! Commissioner
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LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 11.-A gentle.
man who has just made a trip over the
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Rail.
road, says the prairies and woods fires are
raging along the line between New Alba.
ny and Lafayette, on the north end oftht
road, and through Prairie and Kankaket
counties II was one broad blaze of de
structive flames. These fires have swept
away miles of fences, hay and grain in the
stack, corn in the fields, and not a few
houses, barns and corn pens, ant
yesterday were still burning. Many
towns along the north end Of the road
have been compelled TO turn out all theiE
inhabitants to fight the fire. In Clay
county the woods were on fire In many
places Monday night and Tuesday. The
town Of Brazil was seriously threatened
and the greatest alarm prevailed among
the citizens
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million five hundred thousand; Halnlin
Hale & Co. eight hundred thousand. The
new Pacific Hotel had one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars on the building, all
of which was held by creditors as collat-
eral. The Chicago companies are bank
rupted by the fire, All the banks in the
city will with scarcely a doubt be able to
resume business. A number Of bank
vaults have been opened, and without ex-
ception everything has been found in q
state Of preservation. Loans OF the banks
are made largely to that class OF business
men who have suffered the least from
the disaster. Every bank in the city
claims that in time it will be able to
pay every cent of its liabilities. The alb
stract firms in this city succeeded in
saving all their books which contain an
allusion by index to pending suits, every
Judgment and nearly every execution.
They have also preserved their maps,
showing all the recorded additions and d.
visions in these books Of original patents,
nearly all the copies OF abstracts they
have ever made, and their tract hooks
showing the present owners. These
books, which were saved, establish
all the facts of the ownership The other
four hundred which were lost only cx.
planned the facts and were not essential.
Tho authenticity OF these records of the
abstract forms can be established, and
they will be made the basis for the resur'
vey of lands. -..
The police continued to capture thieves,
burglars and incendaries. They gener.
ally deal with them in u manner to pre-
vent them ever playing their vocation
again.
The two eight cylinder presses Of the
Chicago Tribune are all right and are
ready for use as aoon as steam can be
attached. ..
About 5OOpeople escaped from the North
side on barge, which fortunately lay in
one of the slips on the north side, and
floated out and down to the pier, when
they Joined one of Goodrich's steamers
and q tug, towed them out into the lake,
where they lay till yesterday morning.
Among the persons who escaped on tho
barge was Mr.. Baxter, Of the well kwnno
firm OF Webster s. Baxter.
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rtinI OF Btigham Young.

SAtT LAKE, October 1O.-The counsel
Of Brigham Young continued their argu.
ment today to quash the indictment or
compel the prosecution to select one Of
the sixteen counts upon which TO try the
case. Fitch Tor the defense concluded
this evening and tomorrow the Court
will give its decision. The principal At.
torneys are Buskin and Maxwell for the
prosecution and Hampstead and Fitch for
the defense. The Hawkins adultery
case Is next on the docket, There Is con.
siderable excitement in regard TO the
Ogden TIN Mines