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TOR sALE-90 FEET ON WEST LAKE.sT,, 4
eornor. ob1ooks Host Of Just ounlde nro
limits good situation for b1ook of retail etqtos chenp
and easy tetus Apply Ia ownsr. NJ. HALL, EQ Full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
PLANTING Trees.

EVERY spring we are reminded @f the
various kinds of work which must be
done at this season, or we lose one year of
valuable tinse. After sowing seeds for the
purpose OF producing the neccssares of
life, tree-planting is probably next In i'm
portance, for trees give us fruits and tim
Der, and ado much TO the pleasures of
country and suburban homes.
The want of trees is felt by large pro-
portion of our people, including those who
reside in what is termed the timbered re-
giOns of the country, for there is really a
scarcity of trees, and we have not suffic-
lent to supply us with shade and orna-
ment, to say nothing of the more practica-
bic uses to which they are generally ap-
piled. In thinsy wooded regions, the in
habitants often suffer great inconvenience
in consequence of the scarcity of trees, al
though it is due in a great measure to
their own neglect of planting If those
who own land would make a beginning
in the way of planting trees as soon as the
need of them is felt, instead of waiting IN
Ill some more convenient time, the results
would be far more satisfactory to them
selves and others than uflder the present
and far too prevalent system.
Because a man cannot obtain large
tft3-S, VI tnt pest species dAiu Varieties, Nc
should not neglect TO plant any, as many
do, offering no better excuse than the one
we have named Make beginning with
the best that your position or means will
command is our advice to every one who
desires fruit or ornamental trees. If a
man is so poor that he cannot afford to
purchase nursery grown ornamental trees,
then he should 90 TO the woods and dig
those that are found there, and carefully
transplant them to the desired location
Our forests abound in choice species,
quite as valuable as the most costly eXot-
les. If the forests are too far distant to
admit of personal visit, then small seed
lings or even seeds should be procured
from some dealer in these articles, and
planted where they will be growing while
YOU are waiting for that convenient future
time No man who owns an acre of land
can truthfully say that he cannot afford to
plant fruit as we'll as ornamental trees.
Our nurserymen provide for all classes,
and propagate trees and plants especially
adapted to the wants of those who are
poor, or who reside in regions not yet pen
etrated by railroads or steamboats,, and
accessible to the public only through the
mails, which afford transportation for
small packages of plants and seeds at very
low rates. 4 man may obtain the nucleus
or foundation for large forest or orchard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
RECIPES, ETC.

Good Ginger Snaps-One cup mo-
lasses, one-half cup sugar, one
half cup butter or lard, one half cup
warm water, one teaspoon soda, one
teaspoon cTeam-ot-tartar, two tablespoons
ginger. Aid flour to make stiff, and roll
out very thin.
Scotch Cake-sDne pound of tin.
-four halfpound Of finely s5fted losit
sugar; n3x we'll in a paste, ro3I out an
inch thick in a square shape, pinch TIE
edges SO as to torfa small points; orna-
ment with cOmfits Snd orange chips; bsk Ike
in a quick oven. when of IA pale lemon
color il is done. This is easy made and
very nice.
-Orange Crea2n-Boil r7nd of an
orange very tender, beat it fine, put in it a
spoonful of brandy, the juice All orange
four ulnccs of loaf sugar, and yolks OF
four tggs-then beat altogether fo1 ten
minutes, Then sy degrees pour in one
pint of boiling cream, beat until cold, put
into sustard cups set in a deep DISH OF
boiling water, and let theK8 stand until
cold Put strips Of orange around the top
of eGlh.
To Stop Bleeding Of tn Nose.-It is
worth while to know how to stop the
bleeding from the nose WHEN it becomes
excessive. 1.-THE finger is pressed firmly
upCa the little'aIi cry whic b.supplies blood
to the side Of the face affected the result is
accomplished. Two small 2rtcriesbranch-
ing sip from tic main alSeries en- each
side of the neck, and passing over the out
side of the jaw-'sone, supply the face with
blood. If the nose bleeds from the right
nost-il for exaHas,le, pass the finger along
the edge of the right jaw tHl the beatin 9
of the artery is fit Press hard upon it,
and the bleeding will cease, Continue the
pressure five minutes until the luptured
vessels in the,nosa have time to5contraet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
Not Such a Silly Goose After All.

We heard of an amusing incideEt
which occurred in the Second Ward of
this city, which we think worthy of relat-
ing. A family residing at the corner II
Townsend and CataWba streets, like
the rest of their neighborss ARE in the
habit of keeping number of domestic
fowls, and small flock Of geese included
Some few weeks since the geese were
missing and all efforts to find them proved
| frcitless But one day this week the gan
der of the flock returned to the front gate
of the premises of its owner, and immcdi-
ately set up a loud scream, and would not
be Quoted, nor come into the yard FL
nally the owner came out and followed it
for d number Of blocks, until it entered a
yard at the rear OF which was an old
barn. On opening it the balance of the
flock were found, and were taken posses
sion Of by the owner. 1t appeared that
the gander had made its escape through a
hole in the floor of the barn, and then
started for home to give the alarm--Syrn-
cuse Standard
-Dvscnterv-The following simple
remedy has been known to cure the most
obstinate cases of dysentery when other
remedies had failed 1t has the merit of
being harmless and almost always effect
ual: Take one-fourth of a pint of hot wa
ter; vinegar, half pint Mix. Now add
common salt as long as it will dissolve in
the mixture, stirring it freely. Give for
an adult one tablespoonful every hour
until the bloody discharges cease, or until
it operates freely upon the bowels.
TO Drive off Rats.-Take bunch of
matches. and soak them over night in a
teacup Of water; then take out the
matches and thicken the water with In
dian meal to thick dough, adding a
spoonful of sugar and a little lard Lay
about the premises where the rats are, and
nothing will get it. 1t is decidedly the
best exterIninatOr eXtant. ~ -
A YOUNG New Yorker has obtained
twenty-seyen different card photographs
of future wives who are in store for him,
obtained from as many different sorceress-
es. There is nothing left for him now but
to join the MOrmons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

Doxi by all that's habolieal. ! fa
My husband, Mr. Jones, said the sweet
voicethat had so charmed him in the
morn nng, and SO fdiabolicany deluded
hms "a 40 ~ Af&
Jones rushed from the house with fer
vent curse on Jinglebones for not having
ended his woes by breaking his neck. Of
course Dox carried the district by ACCLAIM
alton, and Jones left to avoid being
laughed out of it. He went into shoe.
pegs, made a fortune, and now thanks his
stars at having escaped a poltician's fate.
The obliging relative, we forgot to ex-
PLAIN, was no other than the wretch who
sold sand in his sugar
Jones, we may add, lis still a bachelor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
BRASS DASHES.
LEADS,
SLUGS.

FER N.
Nonpareil and larger,
QUITO any length, 50 IS
Labor-Saying. put up
in fonts of % lbs,
and upwards, accu-
curately cut, from
4ems Plea upwards
including all sizes,
to Justify with La
2 bor-Saving Rule, 0 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

gar dog returned Bits dogs
n STARE, in kind,
euded to still more disturb
tanine's peace Of mind.
r. bri-tiing hair along
ri. he fierceiy frowned.
Aed his tail until it raised
ID feet from the ground,
Med his teeth and cooked hia ears,
&hergise behaved
hentiy. as dogs do
! instincts are dcpraved:
Il. hostile signs were met
h. a. hostile, quite.
Is dog felt himself compelled
HI. s2g.4v ar frlt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
THE VICTOR WASHER

Is reuiy adjusted to any sized tub easily operated
entire ~ supersedes the rubboard and is admitted hr
sl to pc the cheapest and best washer in Agents
wanted in every county Ill the L S to sell the Victor
For washers, or terms to agents, which liberal,
apply to THE VICTOR Co, FIyin, H.
Correspondence solicited. Circulars free
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
II h'kN0B DEBATE.

Zones and Didymous Dox were
yates Tor Congress in a Penn
o's'rIct. The district was
= the contest hot and
Al,er a rafting fire at
ioL more than amonth without
as resolved TO try the effect of
p ps contestants to close quarters !;
aoS' II was arranged that they
: afQ discuss the issues of the
Ph hnob, a central and access
@n 'Ae day before the election.
IFs IN looming their armor,
0''lE he should boast who tax
n MS friends were sure Jones
h. H. ana Jones and his were quite
''I box would never come to
nut II neither backed out.
sto' OF either would be left.
va, 10 he believed.
E a Of secret atfidavits to the
H. poA 5 wife's sister-in-law's
H. ~, VINO kept a grocery at
' rs, sod sand in his sugar, con
PAL feature in the Jones
~ VII VI, NE other hand, was sup
l. TTqoaliy convincing array of
H., JIp'IeS Stcpfather's uncle's
f. marriage, had a halt-sister
~. li5e should be. These mask
NY, 4sla carefully in reserve on
@a opened at the last mo-
/ o1.ao.a ,, expected by those
k = Ju'4 put a final settler on
|. u. being Tick-Knob became
'es5y i, interest; Everybody was
ILL.,. . GO, In the rcmotest cor
,,,,ct the din of preparation
o->,. %'f{aIls, buggies, wagons,
ai'f;.a "'aIes, saddles, Side-sad-
n. LUIS We're all in demand To
oI politicians worry each
y, ~, ..t@j too rare To be forccono
- 'lie erentful day was bright
n, -gfaIdcd. As Jones walked
rs; +;,l' rscenting the morning
Ing E ter the train to carry
5i .Nl9o and to victory, his rev
''oFoed by a touch on his
! found %, he saw an elderly gen
sa,Ia " can hardly say he saw the
amen, .g,nan, for on the latter's arm
had a,.o oL more surprising beau
"a cover ever before entered the heart
a>t sdg train, sir" the elderly
o5iect Without sba, removing his ewes
'''' MAT riyeted them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
CHEAP. FARMS
I'M. IOWA,

Upon application to the undersigned there Will be
mailed to any address, postpaid a new Railroad Map
Of Iowa and a pamphlet contaiping sectional map
the finest agricultural lands in the State.
These lands are near completed through lines of
railroad, between the important cities of Des Mones
and Council Bluffs. and in the midst of large popu
latiOn. PR
prices, and on terms to suit all classes.
EXPLORING TICK ETS, emitting purchas-
Company's ticket Offices at Chicago and other princi
pal stations. Address
j. l.. DREW, Land Commissioners,
Chicago, Roe k Island & Pacific II. II. Co.,
f Davenport, Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

u into that lookingglass
La lis might and main
~ chagrin, and broken glass,
bon few ont again.
fou Showed Bills dog that he
@gor into 4 scrimmage.
81 nairnation at the sight
D. oga hideous image.
how.edge of his aspect quite
toyed lis self-esteem;
b hideous reality
la>sgd his widest dream.
+, at once, all charm for him:
hoQrnfullv he steered
Rclghboring sausage shop
Eneytr reappeared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

0AI. " AAAA AAASs ST. LOUIS. MO.
engaged and most physician Of the age
Consultation OF pamphlet free. Call or write.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01

came down the street on
Et o,at for 1sg some other dog
Faol j. rub. " looking brute,
;.jon CHANGED to fan, ,oss
from from out looking - ia
El.aa l,. against the wall
T. .orveved that strange canine
I sinister regafd, oooo
pnhred if he'd ever seen
T. .G h. s9azed, the less respect
4 ! a%rm lrll. cross-gralned
fhang-dos looking cur
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-14
Fourth Of July Descriptive Rhetoric.

The following extract has been handed
to Us by the Rev. J. il. Johnson, who
thinks that such description ought to
be put in type. 1t relates to that part OF
Lake Tahoe, known as '.Yanks:''
EXoaDIUM OF THE 4Tu OF JULY GRAFTON
BT j. Z. DAVIS.
Ladies cnd Gentlemen: In appearing
before you or this celebrated occasion,
surrounded by the beautiful, grand and
sublime, l can scarcely command lam
snase to express myself. Could Nature
have unfolded herself .in more pictu-
rescue style? The calm Lake Tahoe
spread out before US, with its crystal
water, asitated by myriads of golden
fishes, darting about like sun-beams,
while the banks are fringed with moss,
and with long grass dipping in the clear
fluid, and myriads cf variegated and
delicate flowers are reflected III its
bosom; and bevies of birds are warblinS
their sweetest notesin the stately trees
which rise one above another until the
submits Of the snow-capped mountains
are reached.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-14

4 clerk in Maiden Lane made a bet, q
short time ago, that he would live on
strawberry short cake for week. lie
did so-and dicd-and is lerlied.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-14

4 Green Bayman called young lady
his precious darling little honeydew Of
n blooming rosebud" and then stood 4
breach of promise suit before he would
marry her
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-14

\ disgusted Teuton who resides in
Minnesota, puts it i'll this way: This
il a ID Of country. Nine months
winter, one month hood, and two
months muskcet and grasslop, don't it,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01
Erief JOttlugs.

The Payson Literary Society hold their rst
meeting, after their summer vacation, this
evening, at the Library Room, Browns Hall.
Meetings every Monday evening through the
winter.
We understand that Mr.. T. H. Whitman of
this State, the inventor of the Whitman Inn
proved Railroad Sleeper, has sold the right to
manufacture and sell for New England, to a
wealthy concern in Boston.
The Long Shore Boat CLUB holds special
meeting tonight at their boat house.
August was fervid in her adieu, and withal
cried a little at parting.
They gathered by the river" yesterday
Fore River, to see the manoeuvers of that
frog.
A public reading in aid of the Belfast suffer-
ers. will be given by Mr.. A. j. Monroe, at City
Hall this evening. Let there be full attend
ance.
Brigham Yonng's signature is to be seen at
the First National Bank. 1t is valued at $50.
Two to five cents gallon was the last week S
advance on molasses.
DR.. Gilman of this city, lost his pocket-book
containing money and valuable papers on the
train from Augusta Saturday Fortunately
there was an noneSG udu III euO olain, WIN
picked it up and returned it,
The tract Of land owned by the Boston and
Maine between State and Maple streets, is fast
getting itself ready to be railroad yard, and
is denuding itself of houses therefor.
Secretary Robson left for Washington Sat
urday.
The Boston Pullman was delayed nearly an
honr Saturday night by freight car which
Jumped the track at Biddeford.
Capt. A. j. Mcmahon of the Montgomery
Guards, who as SO severely injured short
time SINCE is so far recovered as to be able to
ride out.
On the 18th inst the Montgomery Guards
visit the Biddeford Light Infantry.
Camp-meeting John Allen says he has at
tended his 240th camp-meeting, and feels
as young and vigorous as ever. He passed
through the city few days ago ON his way
to East Livermore camp-meeting.
The Fall Term of the Catholic schools in
the city opens to-day.
The statement is made that 300 rum shops in
this city have United State licences.
A free fight took place on Washington street
about six o'clock last evening, in which one
man got severely bruised and several slightly
There have been twenty-four arrests for
drunkenness since Saturday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01
Arrest of an Extensive Forger.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. Boa few days ago
James l.. Bliss, Jr., clerk in a clothing store,
observed an advertisement in the Leslie illus
trated newspaper, Offering $1,000 reward for
the arrest of one j. HI. Horton, who in May
last passed a forged certificate of railroad
stock on bankers in Lancaster Pa. realizing
from that and simller transactions about $751;
900. The advertisement contained a descrip-
ton and wood cut of the man wanted. Bliss
having remarkable memory of faces, he rec
ognized the picture description as that OF man
who tried to purchase coat of him before. A
Waiting, he soon saw him again and tracked
him to his boarding place. Independent de-
tective Geo. A. Billings was then called on by
Bliss and the suspected man was arrested.
Pnkerton's detective agency, which advertises,
was notified Parties came on and fully iden-
titled the fOrger and he was taken to Pennsyl
vania. The news of the arrest was kept Sc
cret two or three days that efforts might be
made to recover $2S 900, over which the pris-
oner was supposed to have control. The in
junction of secrecy being removed this after
noon, it is presumed satisfactory arrangements
were made to secure the prisoner. Horton
was boarding with a respectable private family
on the east side and had succeeded in making a
good impression. He was much liked for his
social qualities and for his skill as an artist
with a pen. His principle occupation while
here was to visit banks, brokers and Board of
Trade and learn the condition of different stock
matters. He.was also in correspondence with
several New York banks under the name of 4.
A. Vaughan, which YVES the name he was
known by while here. Upon being taken to
the police station Horton was very Indignant,
but after aconversation, and finding that he
was thoroughly Gagged, he quietly inquired what
Mr.. Billings was to get for this operation, and
upon being told $1,000, held up his four fingers
asking, Show would that do and saying that
by writing to New York he could get the
money here by the next night. The suggestion
of course did not prevail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01

THE BELFAST SUFFERERS, PUBLIC READING.
1t will be seen by an advertisement this morn
ing that Mr.. Alfred j. Monroe will give pub
lie reading at City Hall this evening at . O'Clock
for the benefit of the sufferers by the Belfast
fire. Mr.. Monroe, former resident OF Bel
fast, is well known to many of our ciuzens,
and gives this entertainment at the request OF
the Mayor and other members of the Belfast
Relief Committee. He is an elocutionist OF
great power and has prepered novel and IN
teressing programme. We hope our cltlzeus
will give the entertainment full house. For
the accommodation of the residents on Peaks
Island, who desire to attend the entertainment,
Capt Beardslee has kindly offered the nse of
the steamer Blue Light, which will leave Ire
fethren's wharf at $50 o'clock p. M, and
Jones' wharf at p. M, returning after the
reading.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01
by TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.
Especial to Press.l
Accidents.

PENNINGTON, Aug. 9l.-Two brakemen on
the freight train were jammed between the cars
yesterday One of them, Charles w. Stoddard
had his index finger on the right hand terribly
crushed while coupling cars at North Leeds.
The other was injured in the arm at this sta
tion JACK"
ITO the Associated Press.
Drowned.
BRUNLwICK, Aug. 80.-Eugene Tucker, 10
fist clergyman residing here, was drowned this
afternoon while bathing in the river.
Sudden Death.
LEWISTON, Aug. 40.-Winslow Hicks, resid-
ing near Danvlle junction, while at tie juno
ton Saturday afternoon, became ill and stepped
into the house of a neighbor and shortly ex-
pired. He was between 60 and 20 years of age
and a citizen whom everybody respected.
Aid Belfast.
AUGUSTA, Aug 31.-At meeting of the
city government, held last evening, in response
to large number of our heaviest tax payers
$1,000 were appropriated in aid of the sufferers
by the late Belfast fire. This with voluntary
contributions already made will make the
amount of the city donation over $4,000.
Loss of n Maine Vessel.
NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-The brig James
Ratchford, from Windsor, N. S., arrived here
tonight, and reports that off Souah Shoal
light the ship came up with the schooner Caro-
line Grant, of Deel Isle, Me capsized and sails
all gone. She rescued crew and brought them
TO this mort
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01
WASHINGTON.
The Postal Cards.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30-The Morgan Envel-
ope Company of Springfield, Mass, now hold
ing the contract for furnishing postal cards,
having been notified that the cards were not in
accordance with the terms of the contract, will
be allowed few days to make good the def
ciencies Should there be no improvement the
contract will be taken from that company and
awarded to the next lowest bidder.
Financial.
The following is an official statement of Unit
ed States currency outstanding at this date:
Old demand notes SIS, 937. so; legal tender notes
new issue. $7S, 236, 55l; legal tender notes 6,s
1862 $277. 763, 49, one year notes, 1868, $S3 6f5
two year Lotes, 1863 $25, $50; two wear coupon
notes, 1864, $31 100; compound interest notes
$473,240; fractional currency, first issue, 81
349,64.46 fractional currency, second issue,
3d. 16l ,502.17 fourth ISSUE first SERIES $21, 6O2,
1908; fourth issue, second series, $1O,555,-
955. %; fractional currency, fourth issue, third
series, 81, 800; total $401 ,5S3, 43403.
COngressmen's Pay.
With one exception such of the members of
the House of Representatives as their term
commencing the 4th of March last as have
drawn their monthly pay, have taken full rate
under the new compensation law. The one ex-
cepted has drawn at the old rate
Maine Postal Changes.
Post Office changes during the week ending
Aug. Both, in Maine: Offices established, South
Etpa, Penobscot county, William H. Pitcher,
Postmaster; Postlnasters appointed, Llewelyn
Libbey, Albion, Kennebec county; j. S.,W.
Hewett, Fayette, Kennebec county
Sales of Gold and Purchases of Bonds.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The Secretary of the
Treasurer has directed the Assistant Treasurer
at New York that during the month of Septem-
Der he may sell $1,5O0,0O0 in gold ON each
Thursday, and buy 100000 in bonds on the
third Wednesday. In all sell &c., 00, 900 in gold
and buy 100000 of bends.
Internal Revenue Decision.
The reply of the Internal Revenue Commits
sioner to f. A. Boyd & Co., commission mer-
chants in New York, is to the effect that when
person ships spirits in bond for export he can
not after its arrival at the port of shipment ON
changing his mind pay the tax on tile spirits
there and be relieved from his export bond.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-01
DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS.
Receipts of Flour, &c,
GRAND TRUNK r..

GRAND TRUNK R. r.
Mari s. True. .........23 d Keazer. ........ 100
Total. .,.....,. 1913