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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

to the rescue. We robbed "bub's" bed
of its neither sheet and spiked it to the
wall, unseen by her who made the
sheets--souzed it with suficien water
to make gloss, using a choice piano
buster for the baptism--the sheet might
have been done without further souzing
and then arranged the battery SO as
to throw about washtub of moonshine
upon the warp, and asked for compli-
mentary. "No, SIR" blandly replied
the young showist, 'Admission one cent
to see the shoe aud perfect order re-
quired." This was what took US down,
as we replied that Gin all probability
there would be one sent for to see a
puppet dance in the kitchen after the
performance; and then we were jostled
out of the way by a bakers dozen of
one centers, who varied in size from a
four-bit doll to an Aztec pigmy. There
was Hattie and Belle, and Eddie No.
|. and Eddie No. 2, and frankie, and
"Earnie," and Charlie, and Deanie, and
Nabie and Johnnie, and at least trun-
dlebed full more of ie's-all rushing in
like one cent for, and finally we-crawl-
ed under the canvass.
Now for the Grand North American
Panorama. The pictures were beauti-
full O.. The first was goose flying
off nest, exposing one egg as big as
six geese; then came the longest horse
we ever saw, if it was all one horse;
then a dog with part of his tail in the
next picture and then a ship on
mighty sea, that sailed pretty lively
when it came to the place where club
had wet the sheet and-we can't tell
half, all for one cent. Now for our
opinion We warn the community
against this swindle. The press gene
rally will collect all printing bills in
advance, and ask for no compliments
ries. Where Herr Phil next proposes
to show, we don't know. There has
not been in century SO much pent-up
happiness let loose from dozen little
hearts as escaped and shouted for joy
last Friday night. God grant that such
flowers may bloom all along the river Of
life, even to the mighty sea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
Our Small Change.

Regular trains are now rnnning.
The winter term Of our school
commenced it's session. last Monday.
The "Amateurs' gave another
entertainment on Saturday evening.
Plenty Of snow falling. Our East
eastern cousins are having double the
snow We are enjoying.
See Time Table Of G. B. & L. P.
r. r. at the head of Local Column.
We are indebted to Mr.. Dousman for
the same.
The sAmateurs have given two
entertainments to good houses. They
Give another entertainment on Wednes-
day evening next.
Read Mr.. Houston advertisement
for partner wanted. Without desiring
to be officious, we will say that the OPP,
portunity offered is good one for an
enterprising man with limited capital
The mercantile business, connected with
the milling. cannot be other than sue
cess in Mr.. Houston S settlement. Mr..
II. is widely known as a man Of the
strictest integrity, sound, practical and
energetic, and will make capital part
ner in any business in which he may
embark.
Mr.. Job r. Barker, who formerly
lived in our city, is canvassing agent
for a new work, entitled Sights and
Sensations of New York work de-
scriptive of the City of New York in
all its various phases-its splendors and
wretchedness; it's high and low life; its
marble palaces and dark dens; its at
fractions and dangers its rings and
frauds; its leading men and politicians:
its adventures; its charities; its mys-
teries and crimes We have seen a
copr OF this work, and are satisfied that
it is all it pretends to be. The work
Will aid to any library, and is chock-
full Of eneravings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Where's Reuben !-Echo answers,
where , Now, Reuben was not exact
~ nice young man, for certain per
son charged Reuben with burning his
hay, whereupon Rube was placed in
Dwance's liai, sometimes known as
Compton 5 muchly termed a jail
Rubc was last FRIDAY called upon as a
witness III a certain case, and after he
had got through witnessing, he slid out
just as a score OF others have done in
times past. We don't blame Reuben :;
We, d have done the same. What seems
funny is, that prisoners can't be secur-
ed in Wood County. They tumble out
Of jail like water out Of a sieve. Ii
We had time We d publish Supplement-
containing the names of ir-breadth
escapes the past ten years. 1t seems
rough that chap must fall out into
the cold on such night as last Friday
gave US. Come back, Reuben. and our
authorities will glue you in, where you
will be as snug as bug in rug
Come back, Rube. Come back, my
bonnie boy; at any rate, come back and
stay with us o nights. You can shell
out IN the morning Just as easy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
G. II. S l.. r. Raiayv

On and after December 80. 1872 Passenger
Trains will arrive at ANA depart from Grand
Rapids station as follows:
=GGING WEST-No. /. GOING EiST-No. 2
q Arrive lis ?. NJ. Arrive oo2 A. n;
Depar, BIS p VI. Depart 100 \. VI
Frcghts will be received at and Forwarded
d. NJ KELLY, Supt.
". : MELLEN. Gcn1 Freight Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Fire. The residence Of Erie Nc
Kay, On t'ae Pert Edwards road, just
below Centraila, took fire on Friday
evening last, and would have been con
sumed only for the energy Of Mr.. j.
@. Emery and Henry Rablin, who,
coming from below, observed the light
and crowded their horses to their high
est speed, arriving in season to subdue
the flames The building was slightly
damaged,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
That New Bus. W iiley, he VIII

That New Bus. W iiley, he who
does the livery business, is the proprie-
tor of the neat and tasty bus which is
destined to convey passengers to and
from the depot. Mr.. Wiley will re-
.eeiye orders and cafl fer and deliver
passengers in any part Of the city and
SCentralia also in connection
with both hotels The first trip took
eight passengers from the Rablin House
for the eastern-bound train last Mon
.day \. ".
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CzsarssgzE DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CArIlOLlC.-Rev: r ioNGUAY.-
S.ry;res every sabbath morning 81 10 o'clock
Tstechis!n 7. VI. Ncspers Z. VI.
C6NGREG ALTON AL.-Rer. +. NJ WEBSTER
Services every sabbath ut 10 = \. NJ, and ! l.
p VI. sabbath school ut l. II. Prayer meeting
w ednesday evenings.
Il METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-Rev. J. D. COLE
Services every Sabbath at IL II \. NJ, and ! IL
p NJ Sabbath School at \. N. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
New Years Dinner. We acknoy

New Years Dinner. We acknowl-
edge the slowing away of a goodly
quantity Of food at the Rablin House
dinner table on New Years day. Mr.
Freeman gave US not only permission
50 to do, but insisted upon it, and we
felt obliged somehow to comply. 1t
tasted good to an editor, YOU bet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
How to Go West.

This is an enquiry which every one should
have trGhfpHy answered before he starts on hi.
quincy, and little care taken in the examine
ton Of Routes will in many cases save much
trouble time and mpttSs
The &C, b. il Q. r. r. running from Chicas 90
through Gaiesburg to Burlington, hns achieved
splendid reputation in the last two years a.
he leading passenger Route to the west. At
Burlington it connects with the great Burlington
Route which runs direct through Southern Iowa
to Nebraska and Kansas, with close connections
to California and the Territories, and passengers
starting from Wood County, on their way west
varsl. cannot do better than to take the c.. B. {
O.. and Burlington Route.
This line has published a pamphlet called
How to go Vest which contains much yalu-
able information, large correct map Of the
Great West, which can be obtained free o.
charge by addressing the General Passenger
Agent Is. &. NJ r. r. Burlington, Iowa
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WE PU Blush THE BEST
Dictionary Of the Bible.
Ia the English Language.

81 II IT. NNITII, J. l.. D.
Il IS written by 20 OF the most distinguished
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Or. Smith own hand. 1t is illustrated with
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We want agents for these works in all cities
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missions aud give exclusive territory. For cir
eulars and terms address the publishers. Sam
pie copies of any of our books sent to any ai
dress on receipt of price
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Lecture. Rev. R. NJ Webster will
deliver the first lecture of the home
course at the Methodist Church on
Tuesday, the 9TH inst. We hope to
see good house, filled early and the
enthusiasm kept up every week for TIVE
,months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

4 pleasant surprise. The many
friends Of Rev r. NJ Webster con
@regated at the home of r. c. Wor-
thington last Wednesday evening with
er Mr.. ". was invited, and presented
him with cash and good things to the
amount of over tfiy dollars. The
cash amounted to $780, Lack of
space necessitates briee mention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Copies Of the Reporter for mailing
may be procured at Davidson's News
Depot, or at the Office of publication
five cents.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

At his residence in Lat;range, Ind, on Satur-
day. December II, 1872, Mr.. JOHN KRONER, aged
- years, months. IS days.
The deceased is Mr.. Lenuel kromer's father,
of this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

$. S. Meetins.-Roth churches uni.
tss6T Sabbath Schoel meeting at the
Congregational Church last Sabbath
evening. Addresses were made BY
Rcv's Cole and Webster and Mr., J. Q.
Emery. An earnest enthusiasm was
manifested, and the Sabbath School in
terest materially furthered. We think
one or two points were neglected by all
the speakers in their addresses, viz:
Non scctsrianism in Sabbath School
work, and the advantage to be gained
by the uniting Of oHcreeds and denomi-
nations in the study of Scripture, CLEAN
ing truth here and there as made mani
fest by careful and attentive perusal,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
Sad Case Of Freazing.-On Satul

Sad Case Of Freezing.-On Satur-
day last man was discovered in one of
the box cars of the G. B. & l.. 2. r.
R., with both feet frozen Examina-
ton elected the following facts; The
man, James Murray, had been in the
employ of the construction company,
and on the completion Of the line TO
Mcmillan, returned to our city seeking
work. Being typo, he applied to the
Reportcs' Office for ''sit," but there
being DO vacancy sought labor else
where. The weather becoming extreme
" cold, he imbibed freely of liquor, on
Friday, intending to foot it to Dexter
vile in the evening on the railroad
grade. lie says that feeling tired he
thought he would rest a little before
starting, and clambored into one of the
box cars, when he undoubtedly became
droWsy from cold and the effects of the
Alquer. He awoke at about o clock
III the morning, but for some unaccount-
able reason did not make his condition
known till noon Of Saturday, when he
was carried to the residence of Mr.
Ayshford, where his boots were cut from
his feet, his feet and ankles being frozen
as hard as a stone. After three hours
OF diligent rubbing with snow, they be-
gan to assume their normal condition.
and there is now great hopes that he
may fully recover without material dam
age or Disagreement of his person.
Judge Woodwork, by direction of
Mayor Lunt, took his testimony on
Monday. He stated that he obtained
his liquor at the Roche House bar. =
We have here another illustration of
the beauties of the liquor traffic. We
trust that if there be virtue in the Gra-
ham liquor law, that our authorities
will see to it that it be tested
2. S.-Death relieved the unfortu-
nate of his sufferings, at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning, and he was buried to-
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Old Iron.

Brass and Copper wanted at the Grand Rapid
Foundry and Machine Shop.
IT, ROBB ( RABLIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Sash and Blind Factory.-The
sash, blind and door factory of Nessrs.
Butler & Smith will soon be in opera
fion. Advertisement next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Fresh Eish-at pcirce's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
Knots United.

AMERICAN DETECTIVES.
We want agents for this book. It tliscloses al!
the mysteries Of the Detective System Il is .
record for the past 70 years Of the most skiiliul
detectives of this country. in which the crafts OF
Bank Robbers. Thieves, Pick pockets. Lottery
Men, Counterfeit Money Dealers, and swindlers
of all classes, exposed and brought to justice
agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

Cole sells : lbs, English currants
for 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02
GRAND NORTH AMERICAN
PANORAMA.
III Err r PHI T, 60

+ r II | L 0
VIII give one grand entertainment at
Pki!leo Hall on Friday evening, when
will be presented the grandest selection
Of Magic Lantern Pictures ever shown
in North America, etc, etc. eve
can't give the whole bill without issu-
ing an Extra, so desist } Children,
One Cent; babies in long clothes, tuo
for a cent
After tea the grand exhibition began
to attract the crowd, which came from
up stairs, down stairs and from the La
dies chamber-it not being necessary
to go outside the garden-gate to get a
good, appreciative house.
OF course, the brass band had tc
show off, and so the crib became a char
lot, the clothes horse and sundrv chairs
spanking team, and they pranced and
snorted till the clothes horse threw
himself all round the square, or the
squares were thrown all round the room,
we don't remember which; and the
music--we can't describe it--Christ-
mas furnished the instruments, and the
little ones the wind, till their faces
looked like lot of cranberries in a
chopping bowl, and we had to blow 'em
all up to keep the police away. Then
came the GRAND NORTH AMERICAN
Personal---very. dub couldn't shoot
it off, so the Press we shall say more
about this by and by, bub-was called
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

lamps and glassware are cheap
I cole's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-02

for 81.
, 1873-03-19

Tho Chicago produce markote vorc generally
dnll yoptorday. MosH pork wns quiet md go
por brl lowor. closing Mt 414.40 onsl1, and s1475
@14.8O Bollor May. Lard was quiot mid n sLado
htgllor, cloaing Mt s7.so@7.s6 per 100 lbs, cash,
and eso5@s.0711 soller n1ny. Meats woro dull
and shado easior at 10 for shoulders; 011@o3so
for short ribs o9G@o>9o for short cloar; and
91l@12o for evcot pickcl hnmH. Lako froights
worc stoady, mud moro acttvo Mt 19c for corn to
Buffalo. Highwlnoa woro 1uict and firm ut 87o
por gallon. Flour was dull and oasier. Wheat
WAS moro active, and 10 lower, closing ut e1.18}a
caHh, s11e]>5 seller April, and 1.2s>a acllor May
Corn was loss active, and ]6@11o lowor, closing
ut 81]l@32N cash, md 9511 sellor
May. Oats woro moro active, aud 1@Ao
lower. closing ut 2o@2e96o cash. and 2o114o seller
May. Ryc WAS quiet and castor at o4@e5c' Barley
was quiet, aud 2@3o lowort closing at 7oo tor
.aoller tho month or seller April. Tho grain in
storo in this city is reported nt O. 49, 4e0 bu Wheat
5,o14,292 bu corn, 322,0o1 and BIT do aloat,
1,7oo,oe1 bu oats, so4 al bu ryo, md 842 17o bu
barley. Live hogs wero in light demand, and
priccs wero weak and Hover, sales dragging at
94.75@520. The cattle markot was quiet and
weak. sheop wero fairly active and flrmor.
, 1873-03-19

porntivo duty Of tho Legislature to make othor
disposition Of tho property without lclay, md It
ought, by good rights, to be granted to tho City
OF ohicngo It will novor 10 to 1onvo this prop
orty to be 1nno Tho football Of succeeding Legl8-
laturos. bill granting this BANJO outer l,arbor
to private company without any reservation as
to chargoa for wharfage mud dockngo, mud with
out providing for tho payment Of any percentage
into tho stato Troaaury, WIS rasnod through ono
brnnch Of tho Legislature In 1867. II tho proaont
Legislature adjournB without tlolicating tito out
or arbor to tho city, to which it Justly belongs,
a ring will DO formed to got control Of 1t in tho
noxt donoral Assembly, md tho next, and tho
noxt, on 1oas favorable terms to tho public than
those Of tho prosont act. 1t Is atogothor improb-
ablo that tic slato Of Illinois will oyor tax iaelf
to build eystom Of docks for Chicago. This
oxponHo should bc borno by tho cily, and tho pro-
Goods enjoyed by tho city. Wo hopo that tho NOM
bors Of tho Legislature from Cook County vii,
800 to 1t TINT MI amondmons Ia added to tho Re-
poaltng bill granting tho outor harbor to tho
City of Chicago, and prohibiting tho city from
ever alionating IT or granting lonsoa for moro
than limitod period. As regards tho rates to
bo ohnrged for wharfage and dockago, 1t will
always bo for tho intoroat Of tito city to mako
them as low as possible in ordor to attract and
retain commerce.
, 1873-03-19

Con. Fremont has published n long communf-
cation, in tho Now York papers, in which ho do
fonds himself from tho charges mndo against
him in connection with tho negotiation Of tho
bonds Of tho Memphis & Ell PnBo Railroad in
Paris, which tho French Courts havo recently
mndo n srbjoot Of investigation. Tho main
negotiated ~ 1oast nlno months before ho be-
camo President Of tho road, and that whatevor
misrepresentation wore mado concerning them
originated in Paris, and wore not made by him
or mon known to him. With m abiding faith in
tains that tho bonds orc good,-a point, how
ovor. which tho French holders fail to appre-
risfn
, 1873-03-19

at 20 conta por b,lsol. Tho whole ocrop Of corn IN
tho Untod statos, in 1872 was 100, ,0oo,ooo' aha
to pay this bounty to tito 1go oaBaoh-
tito manufacturers Of cotton, iron md stooi'
silk, woolcu, and pnper alono--takos noarly two-
thirds of tho whole. Farmers who want to
know wl,at boconou Of tho llfforc1lco bot"ooh
tho prico thoy reooivc for thoir corn nna 'tno
prico paid for It by tho consumers will hnd tlo
answer In Mr.. Burchnrd'a tlguroa
Tho amount Of wheat sold by tho oight Morrill,
wcstorn Btatos in 1870 WAS 81, 100000 buslo'B.
and tho surplus iii 1879 was about 1o0,ooo,ooo
bushels. It will be soon TINT tho tax on thoHo
tlvo claaseu OF goods alono il doublo tho average
yaluo Of tho ontiro wheat crop ut tho place of
growth. In othor words, tho far1aors give
their entire surplus wl,oat, aud nearly
all their corn, to pny tho tux on those
ilvo articles. When. however, thoro como,
In addition, tho malsor Of glass, Of salt, OF cop
por, Of orookory, Of paints aud oils, OF boots,
shoes, harnoas, Of wagons, of linon and 1uto
goods, and thcir various compounds, tho farmor
can havo no difficulty In knowing where hlH corn
and wl1ont 60, and why It ia that he hna no
money loft to pay 1oca1 taxoe, to improve Ills
farm, or increaso his stock. Ho will discover,
also, that ho is laboring tho year round to pay
tho privileged olaaBeH tho bountloB secured to
thom under tho tariff Law, and not for tho bon-
oft Of himself and family.