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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21

Wax Work. Miss Gleason, a
young laly and nov a resilient of
our city has presented US with beau
tiful boluer, the composition Of which
is wax. Miss Gleason proposes giyin-
instruction IN wax WORK am IS prepar,
el to receive limited number of p1-
pills at her rooms on High Street
nearly opposite the residence OF T. b.
Scott Her price for fill AM CON pIcte
instruction sufficient to perfect boquets
is eight dollars AMI material f1rnishe |.
The pupil can easily dispose Of the be-
quet for near this, or even larger SUN,
bringing the taisjoa at a merely nomj-
ati & .ure, Miss Gleason is unable t.
assist herself, having beel cripple
ever since she was a chill. Any as
slo.a1ce She my receive in way Of tu;-
ton viii De most gratefully appreciate |
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21
4 Word to Working People of

Bot, Sexes. Mechanics, artisans,
factory hands, and people who labor
for a living, find it very difficult if not
impossible to keep the hands free from
stain Hand Sapolio will not only re-
move every particle of stain, and what
is called grained in dirt" but it will
also keep the skin soft and pliable,
rendering the muscular action a quick
and easy as is the case with those who
do not perform hand labor. 1t is only
10 and - cents a cake, according to
size. Every mschauic should use it
constantly in place of all other soaps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21

L Bishop Armatage
.,ri.a at the Metho-
|. .,.aips. Bear 1t IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21

Mr.. Ba'comD's Concert. The
eighth public rehearsal of Mr.. Bal
combs was given at Music Hall last
Tuesday evening to a large and atten-
tive audience The music lovers in
our community seemed to all have turn
ed out to give the young aspirants for
musical fame, cordial greeting. In
viewing the audience of last Tuesl Law
evening in contrast with those accus-
toned to assemble decade ago, we
could discern the unmistakable marks
indicating progress. There was less Of
crudity end more of refinement that
comes from acquaintance and contact
with society. 1t was a cultured au-
dience. The rou-hnes5 Of former times
was not manifested, ana through the
whole entertain ment the s:rictc.t de-
coruni was observed. which speaks OF
a decided change for the better. one all
orderlovins people will gladly hail as
betokening progress and moral advance
ment.
We 'Tould like to give an extenie /
notice Of the concert, and say a word
Of cheer for all the little ones, as well
as words of commentator and praise
in behalf Of the older pupils who ac-
quilted themselves SO grandly last
Tuesday evening.
The younger pupils did remarkably
we'll, eyincing scarcely any embsrrass-
ment ~; but we can't particulsrize.
Part Second, embraced heavier class
Of compositions The Misses Scott
and Compton cvincel remarkable tai
ent. Their execution was very fine
and ELECTED frequent applause. NJ lster
Alec Zenicr as usual manipulated the
keys with wonderful skill, and with a
grace that far older persons might envy.
There are others it were our duty to
mention most favorably and to do 50
would be a pleasure. The concert was
a success and had it, been intersperse
with vocal music it woulI have been
far greater. The Cornet Band cxccut
cd several fine airs. They have made
material improvement since last we
heard them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21

N .WT1 andT hosM cfn,yrs
Prot L.
O'CLOCK THE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-21

\ VI. LaNadeline is
/ Baa, building near the
|, d: The bridge. From
i ale Of the river it
r fine appearance.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

AN ANECDOTE OF HORACE GREELEY
As almost everything relative to
Horace Greeley has become a matter of
public interest, the following anecd0te
may now be in order. just four years
ago, about this season, he was seen to
o the Fulton Ferry to the New
York side, Il rather bleak afternoon,
The ladies' cabin, in which Mr.. Gree
ley was seated, for a wonder CHANGED to
be occupied almost exclusively by Ia
dies, and, just as the boat was about to
start, a poor, thinkly clad and evidently
suffering woman, with q baby in her
arms, tOttcred into a seat. When the
beat arrived at its destination, the ele-
gantly attired LADIES passed out with
out o. kind look or word to their suf-
to move. MI. Greeley lOitered behind,
went to the woman, spoke to her for a
minute or two, and then assisted her to
rise, placed one of her arms in his, and,
taking the baby under the other, passed
out. And SO they walked down Fulton
street, the passers by WOnderingg and
sometimes jOstingly observing the aWk-
ward, lOng-haired, ~big-brained man
stalking along, Indifferent to appear
ances, and intent only Oh his GRAND of
mercy, and his strange companions, a
baby on one side, as if it was Il book Or
parcel under his arm, and a poor, tot
tering Woman OH the other. He placed
them on board q street a at the AstOT
House, and giving some money to the
woman, he spoke a few words Of direc-
ton to the conductor, and SO they
/ passed their respective ways, whether to
| meet again in this world can only be
known at the last great day.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

INSURANCE AGAINST ARRIAGE.-The
climax of novelty in the insurance bust
ness has been reached in Austria, where
a company recently proposed to insure
people against getting married, At
least that was about the effect of the
arrangement, which was. in other words,
that the company would pay a certain
sum to the policy-hOlder whenever he
took to himself a wife. Upon a little
reflection, it does not seem that there is
anything absurd in this plan. A man
can make provisions by which he will
be compensated for the destruction of
his property by fire, or the loss of a
limb by accident, and by which. his
family will be compensated for his re-
| mova by death. Why, then, should he
not be able to provide against another
very common California contingency?
But it would be interesting to know
how the tariff of rates was calculated,
though it is probable that the charge
was adjusted, by some mysterious pro-
cess, to the age, personal appearance
! and susceptibility Of the policy-holder
tt would be gratifying to report the
success of the Austrian experiment, but
the fact will not permit it. There were
numerous policies issued, and the bust
ness seemed to be in a thriving condi-
| ton, when the officers of the company
all got married at once and absorbed
| the assets, leaving the. outsiders to be
preyed upon by handsome females with
out any hope OF pecuniary consolation.
aS -. @s--,,zZ .#.t - ny.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22
HOW SMALL POx SpppAn

How SMALL POx SPRRADs.-A dis
tressing strory reaches us from Walnut
creek, on the Shreveport road. Astran-
ger called to stay all night some days
ago at Mrs. Bailey's. The gentleman
was taken in and lodged for the night
and left next morning for jefferson, his
home. He had been East and had q
fever at the time he was entertained
by Mrs. Baily. In a few days two of
the lady's children went to bed with the
fever, and shortly that terrible disease.
smallpox, began TO develop itself. Mrs.
Bailey also took sick. Her two children
grew worse, having no. attention, and
died. The corpses lay in the house two
days when Mrs. Baily erept to the road
side and hailtng the stage related her
piteOus story to the driver. He made
known her condition to the people of
Arcadia, who secured q nurse and sent
to the poor wOman's relief. Her hus-
band was absent in Texas. The sick
stranger proceeded to Shreveport, and
there, it is said died, but not before he
had written back to say he was ignO-
rant OF the character of his sickness and
to express his regrets for having been
the means OF spreading the lOaths0me
disease.
Mr.. John FrOst's family, in jackson
parish, is afflicted with the small box,
one of his sons having gone home from
louisville with fever which termina-
ted in that disease. The extent of the
disease at louisville, has Fl been some
twelve cases with two deaths,-COua-
chita Telegraph,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Why Endure What il Durable 2-"What
can't he cured must be endured says the pro-
verb; but indigestion can be cured, and there
fore it is the merest stupidity to endure it. Dys-
peptics have certainly q right to continue dys-
peptics to the end Of their days if they choose,
but as it is not supposed that any rational being
prefers physical torment to ease and health, the
probability is that if all sufferers from indiges-
remedy for their complaint existed, they would
with one accord resort to it. We most emphat-
ically declare that such a remedy does exist,
and that its name is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. The record Of Its success extends over q
period of more h a twenty years, audit is fear
lesSly alleged that during the whole of that
time it has never failed to afford permanent re-
lief in any disorder or arrangement of the stOm-
ach that was not organic, malignant, and incur
able. The testimonials that go to establish this
important fact can be counted by the thousand.
Stomach complaints that had been aggravated
by a total disregard of all dietary rules, and in
tensifed and rendered chronic by medicinal
treatment or drastic purgati0n, have in hund-
reds OF instances been cured within three months
by the systematic use Of this celebrated stOm-
achio and Alternative. It should be remembered
that weakness of the digestive organs involves
many other ailments. Biliousness, headache,
nervous debility, spasms, palpitatiOn of the
heart, rush of blood to the head, nausea, vertigo,
and sleeplessness are amohg its concomitants
and results; and for all these the great vegeta-
BILE tonic is a specific. It acts first upon the Sc
general effect being always genial
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

ABoY's JoURNAL.-Dorry, a boy six
years old thinks he will do aus other
men have done: r.
"March 19.-Haye resolved to keep a
journal.
andeabage and potato and appel sawse,
and rice pudding. I do not like rice pud-
ding when it is like ours. Charles
Slaek's kind is rele good. Mush and
strip for tea.
"March 19.-Forgit what did. John
and me saved our pie to take to schulz.
.March 91.-Forgit what did-gridel
cakes for breakfast. Debby didn't fry
enuf.
March 24-This is Sunday. Corn
befe for dfnnir. Studied my Bibel les
son. Aunt Tssy said I was greedy
Have resolved not to think so much
| about things to etc. Wish | was a bet
| ter boy. Nothing pertikeler for tea.
"March 25.-Forget what did.
"March 27.-Forgit what did.
"March 29.-Played. a.
"March a.-Forgit what did.
aAprl 1.-Have dissided not to keeL
aiurnaT emmy more,n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22
The Origin of Scandal.

--
Said Mrs. A.
To Mrs. J.,
In quite q confidential way
"It seems to me
That Mrs. B
Takes too much-sOmething-in her tea.
And Mrs. ].
To Mrs. K.
That night wasOverheard to say
She grieved to touch
Upon it much.
But Mrs. Z. tOOk-such and such!"
Then Mrs. K.
Went straight away
And told q friend the Self-same day,
"Twas sad to Think
Here came a wink
"That Mrs. B. raj fond of drink"
The friends disgust
Was such she must
Inform O lady, (Which she nussed,"
"That Mrs b.
At half-past three
Was that far gone she couldn't sect"
8 This lady we
Have mentioned, she
Gave needle-WGrk to Mrs. B.;
And at such news
Could scarcely choose
But further needle-wQrR refuse.
Ehen Mrs. B.,
As you'n agree,
quite pr0pefiy-sne Sd1d, SAID Slet
That she would track
The scandal back
To those who made her look so black
Through Mrs. K.
And Mrs. ].
She got at last to Mrs. A.,
And asked her why,
With cruel lie,
She painted her so deep a dye?
Said Mrs. A,
In sore dismay,
no such thing could ever say
l said that you
Had stouter grew
On TOO much sugar-which you do !"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

CAUSE OF Power IN THE RIGHT
HAND.-In a paper read before the
Chirunical Society of London, DR.. 0gie
states it as his belief that the superiority
strength and skill, is not due merely to
custom and usage. His reasons for this
opinion are that the superior power of
the right side is not confined to the arm,
but extends to the leg, and that it COM
mences in the arm before use or educa-
tion begins, and continues in spite of
all effoTts to resist u divert it. This
superiority has q resemblance to some
malformations, inasmuch as it is her
editary and is met with more frequently
In the male sex, not only in men, but in
apes and parrots. The author further
asserts that the left side of a right
handed man is greater than the right,
and vice versa, and he suggests that
this greater development of the left
side is due to the greater quantity of
blood which it receives.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

We have received another letter from
our Kuklux friend. This time he signs,
but we are unacquainted with the name,
and must decline to publish it. If, he
wants these letters published, he will
have to let US interview him first. II he
will make an appointment somewhere
about town, we will meet him and dis
cuSS the matter.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

A clever writer hast to say Concerning
Dress: ITO come to the conclusion of
the whole matter: TO be weIl-dressed
requires, first, to be neatly dressed
next, TO be appropriately dressed; last,
but not least, to be dressed within ones
means. The costume that is unpaid for
is not Il becoming costume to anybody
and rohbing Peter. to pay Paul is poor
policy ut best
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Our neighbor, the Courier, has resumed
publication. An edition was issued last
Tuesday, and we understand that it will
apDear again to-day.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

We are indebted to q friend for the
compilation of the statistics giving the
population of the cities in Europe and
America, of 10000 and upwards.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Al number of the planters of this par
ish have adopted the share system in
securing labor for the current year,
while others still hold TO the plan of
paying laborers monthly WAGES a
resident of the New River district in
forms us that all the planters in that
section have adopted the share system
as the only safe method of running
their places, being at 0nce advantageous
to the planter and most acceptable TO
icing beneficial results from the inarl-
guration Of this observation-disclosures
vile Chief.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22
THE OPELOUSAS JOURNAL.
OPELOUsAS,2 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1873.
LOCAL ITEMS.

The Mother-in-Law came in too late
to get Il place this week. She will ap-
pear next week.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Ominious-The man at the cornerh has
just seen a letter of o life-pillproprietor
to one of his best customers, which was
ominiously signed ."Yours till DEATH
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Seasonable, Very.-What is the diff
ference between eGa-de-eis and cold
weather? One tips the nose, and the
other nips the toes.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

How TO CHOOSE A WIFE.-We ven
ture to give the following recipe for the
selection of awife: A place for every
thing and everything in its place" said
an old man to his daughter. Select not
a wife, my son, who viii ever step over
d broomstick." The son was obedient
to the lesson. Now" said he, pleas
antly, ON a May day to M Of his COM
panfons, Il appoint this broomstiek to
viii not step over it shall have the offer
of my hand.n They passed from the
splendid saloon to the grove. Some
tumbled over the broomstick, others
jumped over it. At length o young
lady stopped and put it in it's place.
The promise was fulfilled. She became
the wife of an educated and wealthy
young man, and he the husband OF apru-
dent, industrious, and lovely wife. He
brought q fortune to her and she knew
how to save me-. 1t is not easy to de-
eide which was under the greatest obi
legations both were rich, and each en-
riched the other.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Remaining at the POst-Ofice at OpelOusas, on
January LIST, 1873, which If not taken out
before March 1st, 1873, will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, at Washington, I. c.
Afford, j. W. HelmCr, Caroline
Abraham. John Holmes, Mrs. S,
Adams, Mrs. Winney Healn, 7. G.
Adams, William A. Hilton, Jacob
Andrus, Mrs. Mary A. Jerry, Mrs. George
AndrUs, Nesims Jones, Mrs, Charity
Buker, Mrs. Harriet Johnson, Henry
Blanc, j. Jones, Forrest
Black, Allen JagtOn, Osper
BOudreauX, Celestin johnson, Annette
Bellard, Pierre JOubert, Joachim
Baldwin, A. n. LanclOs, Alexandra
Brewer, Mary Ann Lester, Orelia
Brown, Susan Landre, Rev. r,
BlalF, Ellen Leerti0wer, WOrltOn
Balltrd, J. L. Lamls, Alexandra
Brooks, Thos. & Geo. Landry, J,
Baily, jaime J. 9 LOfter. Miss Minerva
Bertrand, AlGide L. LGdGnX, o. Q
B3ndreanx, O.: Landry, Mrs. we Henry
Blanc. Henry b. ~ Mitchell, Charles
Bird, Miss Judy Neville. PoTTois r
Butchee, Mrs. L. A, McDavis, Robert
Brown, Mrs. E.. MOutOn, James
BreWer, W. I. 2 MOutOn, Andre
Brewer, Pinke Narcotic, fills
COrmier, Alexandra Price, Easter
CeLestln, JOSette PiersOn, =.
Gasey, L9nh Peter, Napoleon
CauseyI Cnarlle FfoSser, Miss Hattie N,
ozark, III. Pawde, FeriO
laws, LNuGlhaa Petre, Sylvester
Dufrene, Prof. A. r. Reams, Fl. M. .
dorsey, Rev. James Rankin, Edward
Davis, Madeline Roberts, W, H.
DdWsoh, MRS. Safan Sede Monsieur
DOnoVant, L" $. Smith, Miss CIemcntinC
Desbrest, Louis SureZ, Jordan
| Dixon, Ned Soi1Iean. lemon
Exayler: Francois Soloman, jacques
Emile, Mr.. Smith, ]. +.
Eglen, Patrick Stevens, r. A.
Eugene, Tailleurl Smith, j, r. .
| FaUsthOr, Madanra Suffice. ;J0spnh .
Fontenot, Julia G. Spears. Mrs Il,
FOntenRt, Henry Shuford, T. n.
Green, Isaac Truman {, T.
Galard, e. Tyler, Charles
/ Gros, Mrs. Marie T0mandIim Nh.
Gay, George 3. T0enk. William
Green mary Thayer, Luther C..
haynes, J. X. Taylor, J. J.
Aafton, Susan Wells, Alexander
heard, Willis Walthus, Henry
nancy, +. j. Watson, LOudOn
| Haynes, George W. Winfrcd, Mrs, Marc
+. A.. KING, Acting Post Master.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

NOsarial Acts of sales with wife's rcnuncia,
ton English and FRENCH, and Magistrates
blanks, for sale at this ofice-eheap.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Encouraging.-An affected singer at
a Dublin theatre was told by a Wag in
the gallery to "oOme out from behind
his nose, and sing his song like other
neOnle.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

Company Notwithstanding the
servants before your party.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

APPAcGOn'S Journal is nOwcnlarged to tho
extent of four additional reading-pages. while =
cover enclOseS it. In this form it takes more
definitely its place as a weekly household
magazine. It will continue to present healthfuI.
sound, instructive, entertaining, and animated
literature. 1t will cOntine itself, as a rule. to
one serial n0reI at It time: it will contain the
best short stories attainablc; it will give
picturesque descriptions of places, and stirring
narratives Of travel and adventure; it will have
highly entertaining papers upon various subjects
that pertain to the pursuits and recreatlons of
the people win give portraits and sketches Of
persons distinguished in various walks of life;
will present lively, social sketches, having in
special view those things tho knowledge of
which will contribute to the welfare and
happiness of the household; it will describe
phases of life in all quarters Of the globe; it
will discuss the more important events of the
time, aud the advances made in art, literature,
and science; 1t will tndeavOr to reflect all the
Ideas, movements, and developments of society
and, while hOpingtO e%nlighten, will strenuously
aim to entertain, with large abundance Of
material, all who resort to its pages for intellec-
tual pleasure. 1t will employ illustration suffi-
GENTLY to give variety and animation to its
pages; but we shall seek rather to make it a
journal of popular high-class literature than
merely a vehicle for pictures. D. Appleton e.
Co, Publishers, New York.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

To NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. many carats
go to q moderately-sized gold turnip2
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT HAVING
HOTEL.-A bill has been introduced in
the Legislature (Mechanics' Institute)
to abolish the session of the Supreme
Court at this place. twill probably be-
come q law. One of the reasons assigned
for doing away with it, is, We under
stand, that there are not sufficient hotel
accommodationsin Opelousas for judges
and attorneys. This is not very compli-
mentary to our town; and verse still, it
is the truth. There is good opening
here rahotel, and any energetic, prac-
teal man could make money at the bus
mess. When the jury and witnesses
were in attendance at the present term
of our District Contributing thatbittel
cold weather-they could find no lOdg-
ing but in the Courthouse, with bed
clothing borrowed or broughtfrom home,
VIII not some stranger come here and
keep hotel, for the sake Of country
people when they come to town, and fol
strangers who often come here on bust
ness, by stage at night, and have to &C
on six miles further to Washington, tt
find q place to sleep, and return next day
Mr.. Trainor's hotelin Washington Isl
first rate place to stop at, but it is rather
out. of the way for people who come K
Opelousas. II there wasa railroad will
cars running every hour between the tive
places, the case would be different; ever
then a hotel would pay here, if properly
managed, and the town should feel il
disgrace for not having one. f The
Courthouse was not here people would
not come here to starve and find nc place
to sleep, and Opelousas deserves to lost
the Courthouse for treating or rattle,
~mistreating her guests So. Some othe,
loss will follow that of the Suprem'
Court, if this hotel business is not al
ranged.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

A Mental Morsel.-A bit of ones
mind.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-02-22

NOaice.-The Rev. G.. R. Upton Will celebrate
Divine Service in Opelousas, on the first and
third Sundays of each month in Washington,
on the second and fourth Sundays; at Bayou
Waxia, on fifth Sundays. Services in each
place at II o'clock A. NJ, and at 4 O'clock p. NJ
Sunday School at 81 o'clock \. NJ. CatecheticaI
Instruction at 100 o'clock 4. N.