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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-23
posT.I M.TTERs.-The report of

Postal Matters The report of
the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury
shows that the cost of the Government
mail messengers for the past fiscal year
is S463, 900. Under the head OF Mail
Messengers and Special Mail Carriers
in addition was S51, 1856. The special
agents Of the Post Office Department
cost $3.50, 311; the letter carriers
s1,3S5, 965; railway postal clerks and
route agents, 81, 569, 939. The mis-
cellaneous account amounted to $685.
Bal. The number Of mail messengers
in service june 80 was 3,0ls. The
money order business of the depart
meat has increased nearly so, GEO, 900
during the year. The aggregate
amount Of money orders issued and
paid, during the year, is $50, 432, COS.
The receipts Of the Post Office De-
partment for the year were 81, 915,-
426; the aggregate including revenue
and grants, increasing the amount to
$40, 909.176. The total expenditures
were 5000 1872, which shows a
profit to the government Of $3.50, gs4-
The total receipts from newspapers and
pamphlet postage were $3.50, $40. and
from letters and money, S345, 80.
The amount OF stamps and slammed
envelopes sold was $40, 900, 921 The
amount paid for mail transportation
was S15, 547, $40 The salaries Of
Postmastcrs amounted to S5,l2l, 765-
The amount paid for advertising was
s33, 112; paid for mail bags and
S191,11 The expendi-
lures Of the Department under the
head of mail depredations and special
agents reach s., $50. 253.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-23

Egs~ Not long since poor eyprlan
in New York was murdered by her I'M
Gle for refusing longer to share with
Kim the wages OF her sin. Several
clereyman were applied to in vain to
perform fer the poor creature the last
sad Of: ces that the living can beStow
On tie d..aI, vt length one with wider
shar:ty was found to give her burial,
who excused hsmsalf aud rebukea his
hretharp IN It's following words: when
he was called upon aud told that other
cloraylnen had refused 10 oEt'elato he
consented. for lie considered II az act
Of humanity IS vell as a duty TO initiate
the Master, and taere was nothing u.
- crss9 = p.eveat bin! S'"''>'e',
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-23

her way around it her hands at last
came to a doorway against which a
door bad been placed. SnmmoninS her
remaining strength she gave hard push
and fell senseless into the building.
The men promptly came to her relief.
and after vigorous rubbing succeeded
in bringing her to life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-23

After his nomination by the ILL.,
nois Republican Legislative caucus to
succeed Trumhun in the United States
Senate. Governor Oglesby made an able
aud eloquent speech. The election took
uiacG os he 2sst Ins'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-23
= BABY BORN TO DIE
1 FAMILY FROZEN

An eli nan named Tins, accompa-
MED By his son ard son wife, started
with :. mule team to 20 to tleig home
in EizabetiE, from Fergus Fails.
They got caught and locked up in a
drift The men took the mules and
started far assistance wrapping the
womsn mp in blankets and leaving her
in the sieigs. The men were dis
covered afterwards Oh the river banks,
both frozen to death. The woman
was found alive, but in a critical con
ditlon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26
DIED.

at this village, the 2Olh inst, JOINS MANI,
aged " years.
The subject of this notice was a ma.
tive Of Ohio; he came to this country
IN 1888, and made u selection of sever.
al hundred acres Of choice and very
valuable lands in st. Croix county, now
10 the town Of Troy, aud the place was
soon after christened, MANN VALLEY. ,
BY this name 1t will doubtless be known
Tor generations to come, and even pass
into all future history Of the VALLEY
At an early day he became ole OF
the uNcLEs Of the Valley, and he has
long been widely, as well as familiarity
known. as "UNCLE JoHN." From our
earliest acquaintance with him he was
steady, temperate, devout man, aud a
consistent chrl3tian He was long a
member Of the NJ L. Church, and bis
connection with it dissolved not TIL his
own dissolution.
Something over one year ago be be-
gan to fail; the iudrmities Of age crept
softly over bin, aud day by day his
wasting strength grew less. With a
devotion known only to the gentIer sex,
the companion of his youth, as well as
the help.mect Of his middle life, watch
ed tcnderly over him, kindly minister
ing to his necessities, and gently smooth.
ing the pillow ofage. Tine stole along
with downy feet, and, though changing
daily, it was still quito uppcrceived.
st length, however his hour came, aud
lies short journey closed. la the
evening Of ife-in the evening of that
day, he fell asleep to awaken in the
morning of that better life which
knows no sorrow, and which knows no
end
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

The Grange will dedicate their
new hall New Years evening by Civ
ing quadrille party. A pleasant
time is anticipated.
Andy Jackson is doing lively
business at his shop tins winter; he
has two good workmen in his en-
ploy. If you want a sleigh ironed
in the latest style, or your oxen or
horses sharpened up to their teeth,
give him a cali.
"A man from Minnesota on his
way to this burg with a load Of wood,
undertook to cross the river opposite
Jackson's shop; the result was both
horses were drowned. The citizens
turned out and rendered all the aid
II their power but Of no avail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26
-frnm niamnnd Bh9..

-Nlcssrs. Euglcy & Ralston are
doing smashing business in getting
out wood this winter.
&C. Ill. Grant Is manufacturing
some fancy slelghs this season; he
is jus. completing enc that will stand
close inspection.
The Grange met last Saturday
evening at their hall after initiation
of i've new members and transaction
OF other business. followed the cleo.
tion ofoflicers Of whom c. II. Grant
was chosen Master and &. r. Nero
speaker. The Grange is in a flour.
lsh'ng condition and has Just pur.
chased . new hall, which Will be in
readiness Fee their next meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26
Nom Grfnton.

Dec. 10. Our Post Office has
been changed to Mr.. Stones store,
and is supplied by the Diamond
Bluff mail carrier.
We have been having PRAYER
meetings during the evenings of this
week by Messrs. Price and Ross.
The Lyceum at the Nero school
mousse IS prosperlng; several attend
cd 1t from this place and some from
the village of Diamond Bluff.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

There will be meeting of the sur
viying Mexican Soldiers It Madison
January sixth, 1874, for the purpos,
OF electing delegates 60 the National
Convention at Washington on the 18th
OF January, for tly purpose Of submit.
ting TO Congress memorial for pen
sion to such surviving soldiers lnd s,il.
ors as served in the Mexican War.
To elect delegates to the State Co.
vestioa At Madison, there will be
meeting Of the surviving soldiers in N,
counties Of Pierce ST, Croix and PolL
at the Office Of Doctor HoYt, in Hudson
on the second day Of January next. a
ten O'Clock A NJ All those iutercste
will please to take due notice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

us. We will not do work for such So
cicties any cheaper than we will do
merchant printing, and when they are
wiling to give a fellow fair show for
a living we will be happy to entertain
them.
But in closing another short para.
graph, he gives them clncher. Here
1t Is:
"Open up your grips, you tight.fst-
ed, arisiocratic, bloated Changers"
How is that for high?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

We heard a man say the other day,
that he had but little confidence IN
ministers-uot az much as he formerly
had. We think that such is uniyer.
sally the case, since 10 former times
people reposed 50 much confidence IA
their ministers tia. they could sleep
quietly during the entire sermon. The
maps are shorter nova days, and. al
though the conilouce may 90 less. we
are Of the opinion that the ministers
prefer the wakeful' hearers those, Tor
instance, who do some thinking for
themselves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Our neigbbor OF the 81 Croir he.
publican rs rather rough on the Gran
gers. He responds u one OF them Who
made him bid log certain amount
Of printing, as follows
IL is all right to 90 on the cheap, bu'
we hardly ike to have Granger set a
agSsthJI d price on work aud tantaliEe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

There will be public installation of
the officers of the River Falls Grange,
p. II on the second day Of January.
at AgrIcolitan Hall, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ.
The public are invited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

That PoRKER the one recently
slaughtered by c. II Lewis OF Troy,
only Is months old, weighed, before
he was dressed 753 pounds, aud 672
afterwards. SO says Mr.. Lewis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

A little son Of Mr. 4 Mrs. S. Nelson.
OF this village, died last Monday even
log from the effects Of an injury re-
ceived while skating about two weeks
ago. BY fall his spine was injured to
such an extent as to cause his death
He was about ten years old
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

A loose team belonging to Clint.
Williams, made a lively time Of things
10 this village They soon dissolved
their connection with the sleigh, aud
came into camp without serious dam
age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

TuosE CHRoNos- from THE Chris.
tan III H0me, were duly received, and
the publishers will please accept our
thanks The Christian At Home Is
published BY II W. Adams, New York
and il is an Eeaageiicai paper in every
sense OF the word.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

A j Mckay is finishing one Of
the neatest family residences ever put
up in this village Upon a personal
examination, a day or two since, we
found Messrs. Cotton and Fussi'mau
busy upon it with their jaeknives
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

We have received No , Vol s of the
Minnesota Traeis- and Joasaai Of Education.
The Telelfr has recently been making ex-
lra efforts 60 secure the attention aud pat.
ronagc Of friends Of education, sni we
most heartily congratulate the publishers
aud editor upon their success. We know
Of no educational publication Of similar
character that presents a better .ypograph
zeal appearance. or more choice aud va
ried table Of contents
Prof Geo. VI Gage, Supi Of Public
school, in s. Paul, aud formerly Principal
or the Mankato Normal School is editor.
lessrs Ramalcy & Cunningham, ST. Paul,
are the publishers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

To Messrs Brown + Hotchkiss we
are indebted for the finest pair OF bucks
hams we have ever seen in the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Geo. Van Schoonhoven, Of Salem,
recently killed three hogs that weigh
ed when dressed $50, $50, and 1870
pounds respectively
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Oliver Gibbs is expected to deliver
his lecture entitled "Remembrances Of
Men and Things" or What he saw ia
Washington, within the next two
weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26
THE JOURNAL.
Tnun and Nalleg.

The Horticultural meeting will be
held on Tuesday, January sixth, in
syead Of Friday, as before announced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

JERRY RusK Is untiring in his efforts
70 discharge his whole, aud every duty
to his constituents; and he is uborne
faithfully TO secure the free circulation
OF newspapers in the county where the
same arc published We believe his
bill will pass both Houses, aud become
a law on or before the first day Of jan
uary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Make money fast aud honorably. ST. 30
per day, or $50 per week. by at once ap
plyins for territorial right, (Which are
given free TO agents, 10 sci, he hes.
strongest and most useful. anl rapid sell
ing Sewing Machine aud Patent Button
Hole Worker ever use, or recommended hy
families or boy one for your own use, Il f.
only - Sent free every whereby express
Address for particulars jerome. 3. Hudson
Co., Cor, Greenwich 4 Cortland Sls. n. ~.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

The sociable by the VI Il. Church
at Mr. Bowrons last Monday evening
was an entertainment Of the highest
order, Music. pianic, organic, and 70
cal was furnished by the several la
dies present 10 a manner truly charm
ing and in liberal quantities These
sociables should be better attended.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Thos h. Tubbs Is making ab ~ 80
cutters, ranging 10 price from $50 70
500. He wants in exchange $1,000
il greenbacks, also, 1900 #. pine lum-
ber, 5000 f. Eastwood logs, 1000 fl
extra oak logs for which The high st
market price will be allowed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

Ten acres Of tiubered land ca Sec
ton thirty two. aud ,eu acres on tven-
ty-two, in THIS town, Tor sale cheap, BY
a Mouse
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26

All persons indebted to m2 by note or q
account now due or past due are hereby
notified 70 ta'l and pay he same witho d
lelay.
G. Ar RoBERrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

One pair OF oxen aud two cows for
sale cheap, by Thos + Tubbs.
An extensive stock OF Boys Shoe
Packs. just received by d y. Day &
Co. Give them a cali.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-05-14
miscellaneous.
TO THE AFFLICTED!

M 4. WILSON, NJ. d.. GIVES
W. special attention to the treat
ment of
L. "
Fistula in Ano, Fissures of the anus,
structures of the Rectum, &c. His treat
ment is upon scientific principles, with
out the knife, and is invariably success
full. Inform your unfortunate acqualnt-
ances that they can be cured. Address !:
No. 49l Howard street, between Filth
and sixth. SAN FRANCISCO. m22
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Sealed Proposals

WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE or
w flee OF the County Clerk of Eureka
County up to and including the Sth day
of June, A. ID. 1873, for furnishing medi-
aid and attendance for the INDECENT sick
Of Eureka County, in and u of the Hos
pital, within the limits of the town of
Eureka. Said bids to be by the month,
for the term of one year from June 18th,
1873, to June 18th, 1874. None but prac-
ticing physicians are solicited to bid, and
each bid must be accompanied by the
diploma of the physician. from some
medical College, that he is a regularly
educated physician.
Bids will also be received 1t the same
time and place for the care and board of
each Hospital patient per day, which
must also include the keeping of said
Hospital and furnishing the same with
necessary fuel and other con veniences
for the comfort Of the inmates.
The Board of County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
F. H. HARMON, Clerk.
Dated this Sth day of May, A. ID. 1873.
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Reno Items.

From the Journal Of Saturday /:
Presentation. l.. II. Fox, of
Gold Hill, was in town Thursday.
Tom, As he is Familiarity called. is
mentioned as the probable next
Democratic nominee for Governor
Of Nevada. He is an honest man,
. good man, and would make it
very lively, if he should accept
the nomination, which is doubt
full, for the Republican candidate.
but we think we know of a man
In Washoe county that can beat
him, or any one else.
LYON VS.. WASHoE COUNTY
District Attorney Boardman went
over to Dayton last Monday to be
present at the meeting of the
Board Of County Commissioners
OF Lyon county, and attend to the
little difference between Washoe
and Lyon county, and the result
was that the Board allowed
Washoe county the sum of 49,
339 9o, being the original judgment
and interest on the same. The
money will be paid, it is expected,
some time in November. Storey,
we understand, is in for one-third
Of this amount.
DECORATION Day Arrange
msnts are being made for the pro-
per celebration of Decoration Day
MAY 3Oth) by the various organi-
cations Of the Grand Army of the
Republic in Storey and adjoining
counties. Judge Harris, a veteran
of the Army of the Potomac, who
was wounded at the battle Of Bull
Run, has been invited by the Nir-
ginia Post to deliver the annual
in memoriam address. before that
body.
SUPREME COURT DECISION
State of Nevada VS.. J. Bedford
Roberts. Judgment reversed and
cause remanded for new trial.
Opinion delivered on Thursday by
Belknap and concurred in by the
other Judges. This is the stage
robbery case from Washoe, where
the term of the court in which
defendant vas tried was begun in
Washoe City. 1t is held by the
SuRlCAIlS Souit ttiaU tllCIC really
was no term of the co lrt held, and
that therefore Roberts never had
q legal trial.
OFF FOR THE EAST.-JaS. Clark,
for the past twenty years a resi-
dent of Washoe county, left Reno
for a trip East last evening. He
has b EN- a hard worker dl ring all
this time, and now seeks rest and
relaxation, amid the orange
groves and rose-beds of the Mid
die. New England and Southern
States.
A FISH STORY.-An Auburn
New York, fisherman, a few days
siuce, while fishing through a hole
in the ice, caught a trout so large
that he could not be brought
through the oritice. The fisherman
however, gently played with his
fish with one hand while he chop
ped the ice with the other, until
the opening had been enlarged
sufficiently, then, with a skillful
jerk, he brought out a dead cat
with a brick on its neck, the entire
prize weighing over nine pounds.
The profanity that ensued caused
a heavy thaw for sixty rods in all
directions.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-05-14
TO THE
NEW REM DIES! NEW REMEDIES
DR.. GIBaON'S %DISPENSARY,

In. y OxOx G2NOkAAsA
MO. 623 KEARNEY STREET, a
IN corner Commercial, San kfS,I
Francisco. Private entrance on kaN.H
Commercial street. Established EH442aE3
in 1854, for the treatment of SeXu- GsA1.s2
al and Seminal Disease, such as Gonorr.
hea, elect, structure, syphilis in al! its
forms, Seminal Weakness, 1mpotency,
and liberated Legs, ETC., successfully
DIR. GIBBON has the pleasure of an.
nouncing that he has returned from Wis
iting the principal Hospitals of Europe,
and has resumed practice.
The Doctor has spared neithertime moi
money in seeking out new remedies, and
has returned with increased facilities for
the alienation of human suffering.
Seminal Weakness.
Seminal emission is the consequence
of self-abuse. This solitary vice, or de.
PRAYED sexual Indulgence, is practlced by
the youth of both sexes to an almost un-
limited extent, producing with unerring
certainty the following train of morbid
symptoms, unless combated by scientific
medical measures, viz SallOw cOunten-
ance, dark spots under the eyes,, pain in
the head, ringing in the ears, noise like
the r~ustling of leaves or rafting of chart
tOS, uneasiness about the loinS. weakness
OF the limbs, confused vision, blunted in
tellect, loss of confidence, difidence in APP
prOacllnE strangers, Il dislike 10 form
new acquaintance, a disposition to shun
society, loss of IN mory, pimpleS n va
ciOus eruptions about the face. hectic
hushes, furred tongue, fntid breath,
coughs, consumption, night sweats, mo-
nOmania, and frequently insanity. If re.
lief be not obtained, you should apply I'm
mediately, either in person or by letter
and have a cur effected by his new and
scientific mode of treating this disease,
which never fails of effecting a quick and
radical cure.
Cured at HOme.
Persons at a distance may be CURED
AT HOME. by addressing a letter to DR..
GIBBoN, stating case, symptoms, length
of time the disease has continued, and
have medicine promptly forwarded, free
from damage and curiosity, to any part
of the country. with full and plain direc-
tons for use, by inclosing $40 in coin in a
registered letter through the Postoffice, or
through Wells, Fargo Il Co.
a package of medicine will be forward
ed by Express I Oany part of the Union
IarsOns wrltingtOthe Doctor will please
state the name OF the paper they see this
advertisement in.
All communications strictly confiden.
tial.
Address, DIR. j. F. GIBBON.
Box 1857, San Francisco California.
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FOR SALE.

HOUSE AND LOT IS OFFERED
IA for sale cheap for cash. The house
contains two rooms, IL by II each, and a
kitchen 10 by II. Attached to the main
building are stable accommodations for
four or six horses, which can be used as a
wood or store house. This proper is
situated on Canyon street, and is known
as the Turner Place" 1t is within SO to
80 yards of the court House, and conve-
nlent to water. Any person wishing to
purchase, will find it to his advantage
to call. tor further PARTICULARS, on the
premises. mylO
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p r. Ley
CELEBR ATED
I < i
A most Efficient and Pleasant Tonic.
The Best Liver Regulator known.
A Sure Cure for Dyspep

"HESE BITTERS ARE PREPARED
Il from the most -hoice and whole
some herbs and reOts, and have given
universal satisfaction wherever tried.
Thousands of Dyspeptics have found re-
lief through their use, and physicians
recommend them for the cure of all di-
seases of the blood and liver, and irregu-
larities of the digestive organs.
Headache, BilliOusneSS and COnstirpa-
ton, General Debility and Loss of Appe-
lite, all are caused by the arrangement
of the stomach, liver and other function
aries of the system. The | X l. Bitters
have been successfully used and are war
ranted to alleviate the sufferer in all the
above cases.
Read Physicians Certificates attached
to each bottle.
EVERY FAMILY SHOULD HAVE A
BOTTLE IN THE HOUSE. Sold every.
where.
H. EPSTEIN & CO., Proprietors,
No. SIS Front street, a Francisco, Cal,
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Sealed Proposals

WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OF
w ce OF the County Clerk OF Eure-
ka County, Nevada, up to and including
the Sth day of June. a. d. 1873, for board
ing each prisoner in the County Jail, per
day, for the term of one year from June
18th, 1873, to June 18th, 1874.
The BOard of County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
F.. H. HARMON, Clerk.
Dated this Sth day OF May, A. d. 1873.
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Pioneer Barber Shop
BATH

First door north of the Pioneer Restau.
rant, North Main street. Eureka.
NHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING RE.
i Gently opened the above establish
ment, offers his professional services to
all who desire A frst-class physiognomi-
cal HAIRCUT or an ecstatic SHAVE.
Connected with the establishment are
several neat and elegant BATH ROOMS,
where Hot or Cold Baths can be had at
all times.
A share of public patronage is solicited.
au22tf JAMES NJ. NJ. MOODY Prop'r,