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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
KOndensed Milk.

Men talk about drinking rum to drown
their sorrows. 1t IL cheaper, and a mulch
surer cure, to drown themselfs in a mil
pond.
IemtaShuns are necessary, a man kant
even tell whether he IL honest or not, I'M
till he haZ been tempted.
A perfektly natural man IL generally d
perfektly honest one.
Experience ackts on sum people Just az
it duZ on bull tarier, he don't fairly git
over one whipping before he goes in for
another.
Mummy will buy almost emmy thing a
man wants except virtew, helth, and kon-
tentment, theZe 3 artikles amt in the
market.
The CRATE excellence ov wisGum il to git
the greatest amount ov truth into the few
est amount Ov words.
Anger allwuss hurts us more than it duz
the thing we git mad at.
Avarice eats up every other quality ov
the harte good, bad, and Indifferent
To beleaf nothing IL just about az mulch
an evidence ov wisdum az to beleaf every
thing
Next to doing a man an injury, in point
of meanness, IL TO do him benefit, and
then continually remind him ov it.
When man finds fault with himself,
he expekts yu will kontradikt him, not
kOincide with him.
The man who haz the most merit IL the
quickest to see it in others
a good karakter il allwuss gained bi
inches, but IL often lost in one chunk.
To be strong a man should hav plenty
ov friends and plenty ov enemys; too
menny friends weakens him, and too
menny enemys makes him a vagabond.
Humility may not make what the
world calls a CRATE man, but it will make
what God calls good one.
l pity the man who cannot think; he
loses az mulch az a blind man.
1t takes very wise man to be thoroly
kontented; phools are ever as Uneasy and
dissatisfied az hornets are.
Mummy il responsible for most ov the
dirty work that haz been done in this
world.
Thare liz no one SO poor and mizerable
az to envy the mizer.
Thare IL no better company for others
than he who il good company for him
self.-N. 7. Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

GoDEY.-"A Happy Party" is the title
of handsome steel plate in the February number
of GOdey's LGdy's Book, representing company
of young folks enjoying themselves on the ice.
The other embellishments are q beautiful colored
fashion plate, Valentine engraving and q large
extension-sheet of the latest fashions besides the
numerous Illustrations in the Work Department.
Speaking of the beautiful chromo-"True to Ma
ture'-given to each subscriber to this magazine,
the Philadelphia North Afaerican says: when the
Book began, the most sanguine hope could not
have anticipated much merit in a premium
picture and it is very encouraging that the posi-
bility is reached" Published by L. A. Cooley,
Philadelphia, Pa, at $500 per year; four copies
$1,000, and the chrome TO each subscriber
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
DOMESTIC.

A statement was published on the 25th, from
which it appears that since March, 1867,
5S,61S petitions in bankruptcy had been filed
in the United States Courts. The number
of discharges granted were IS, 747. The total
expense of the proceedings was 81, S21, 7S4.
A Pottsville (Pa.) dispatch says that from
reports received on the 9th from various
mining points in the Schuylkill region, it was
estimated that about one-third of the collier
les had resumed work since the settlement of
the recent difficulties.
petition of citizens of Philadelphia was
presented to the President and Congress on
the 2Sth, representing that the near approach
of the one hundredth anniversary of the
nations birth renders it BETTING that
the survivors of those who freely offered
Carpenters Hall to the Continental Congress,
when even the time -honored State House
was closed against them, should commemo-
rate the nations advent at that place; there
fore Congress is invited to assemble in Car
penters' Hall on the 9Th day of the ninth
month, 1874 the one hundredth anniversary
of the meeting of the first American Con-
gress, and order such ceremonies as they in
their wisdom shall deem best. The President
and Cabinet have also been invited.
Late incendiary attempts in New York are
attributed to the Communists of that city.
The new Olympic Theater at Philadelphia
was totally destroyed by fire on the morning of
the goth. Incel diarism is strongly suspected.
By the falling of the walls two firemen were
killed and several injured
The next Nebraska State Fair is to be held
at Omaha, commencing September o.
The National Educational Association was
recently in session in Washington. A series
of resolutions reported by the Centennial
Committee were adopted: that each State send
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a representation of its educational condition
to the Centennial; also the historical record
OF Its educational progress; that cities act
with States, and that an International Educa-
tlonal Congress be held in connection
with the Centennial. The Committee on
National Aid reported resolutions favor
ing the establishment of a National Edu-
cational Bureau, and indorsing the PROPOSE
ton of setting apart public lands for free ed
ucation in the States. President Grant visited
the Association, but made no speech. Ad-
journed to meet at Detroit in August next.
A steamboat of the Boston and New York
ine-the Glaucus-was burned at Boston a
few mornings ago. The vessel and cargo were
valued at nearly half million of dollars. No
lives lost
Private dispatches have been received ia St.
Paul from Deputy United States Marshal
Jackman, of Dakota Territory, stating that on
the 18th ult. squad of twenty wood choppers
at Fort Rice were beset by party of Teton
Sioux, and murdered ia cold blood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
PERSONAL.

president Wilson left Washington on
the Goth, for Boston, where he would remain
three or four weeks.
Aletter from jeff. Davis was published in
Washington on the 25th, in which he pro-
nounces ex-senator Fl. s. Foote, of Tennessee,
''liar." Mr.. Foote, the next morning pub
lished a card, in which he challenges Davis,
and insists that "the habitual ealumniator of
honest and patriotic men has no right TO
skulk behind the hypocritical pretenses of ex-
IRENE piety."
DR.. Wyman reports that the cause of
Agassiz's death was disease and distractions
of the arteries of the brain. The weight
of the brain is estimated at 565 avoirdupois
ounces.
Mr.. Waite, the new Chief-Justice, on the
9th, resigned the Presidency of the Ohio
Constitutional Convention.
At Des Moines, on the 9th, Governor Car
penter took the oath of Office and was inaugur-
ated Governor of the State of Iowa for a second
term.
Ex-Chief Justice James Thompson, of the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, fell dead in
the Supreme Court room in Philadelphia on
the morning of the 2Sth, while engaged in
arguing tax-title case before the court.
The Hon. Rufus King, of Cincinnati, has
succeeded Mr.. Waite as President of the Ohio
Constitutional Convention.
In the Ohio Constitutional Convention on
the 2sth, the following resolution complimen
tary to the new Chief-Justice was unanimously
adopted, all the members of the Convention
rising to their feet:
Res0L0ed, That in accepting the resignation of
the Hon. M. K. Waite we bear testimony to his
character citizen, his distinguished qualities
as jurist, and his ability and impartiahty as a
presiding officer of this body In retiring from
this Convention to accept the exalted position to
which he has been called, he carries with him the
affectiOnate regard of those with whom he has
been officially associated, and we feel confident
that in the exercise of the duties of the highest
judicial office of the Government he will manifest
the same devotion to duty and the faithful
ness to public trust.
The Executive Committee of the State
Grange of Illinois have chosen Mr.. J. S.
Frew, of Aledo, as State Purchasing Agent
A special from New Orleans, dated goth ult.,
gives a report that Governor Kellogg had
issued a requisition upon the Governor of the
District of Columbia for the person of ex-
Governor Warmoth. It is said that the case
grows out of some transaction with the Treas
| urywhen Warmoth was Governor of louisiana.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
POLITICAL.

A Washington Associated Press dispatch of
the 25th saws Pinchback's friends had denied
that he made any admission to Senator Nor
ton of fraudulent practices with reference
to his election by the Kellogg Legislature.
He stated that he had been rendered the
unanimous support of the true Republicans
of Louisiana, and that, thus fortified, he
was determined to abide the issue before the
Senate.
The Postmaster at Austin, Texas, has re-
ceived dispatch from the Postmaster General
directing that all mail matter addressed to the
Governor of Texas" should be delivered to
Richard Coke, and all mail matter addressed
to Governor E. j. Davis,' or ''E. J. Davis,
Governor of Texas" should be delivered to
E. J. Davis. Similar action should be taken
as to other State officers. These instructions
were given after consultation with the Presi-
dent.
The officers elected by the Iowa House of
Representatives on the Esd are: John H.
Gear, of Burlington, Speaker; James NJ.
Wearl, Chief Clerk; L. Irwin, First Assistant
Clerk; Mrs. Sally A. Van Pelt, of DUBUQUE,
Enrolling Clerk; Mrs. E. NJ. Ives, Engrossing
Clerk; w. A. Fulmer Second Assistant
Clerk. The official count of the vote for
Governor foots up as follows: Carpenter,
LOG, 122; Vale, 1O5O57.
The Boston School Committee have de-
clared, by a vote of 46 to As, that the seats of
the women who had been elected members
were vacant The women whose seats were
in question stayed in their places and voted
for their side
The Lower House of the Missouri Legisla-
ture on the 9th, after a spirited debate, de-
feated the bill to allow women to be elected to
Office under the school laws, by a vote of 60
yeas to n nays.
Gen. S. B. Maxey has been elected United
States Senator by the Texas Legislature, Rea-
gan having withdrawn from the contest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
Russian Soldiers.

You would be delighted to see the drill
of these Russian soldiers. This morning
while | was reading your letter, there was
parading at the Boulevard directly in front
of this legation, a regiment of cavalry,
about 800 strong, every horse black, not
white hair on all the number, of the same
height, size, and style, standing like stat
ues, while the riders, all large men and
equal in drill, wore hemlets and breast
plates of brass polished to the highest
perfection, with drawn sabers of brightest
steel, long, crooked and intended for bus
mess. The exactitude of these regiments
is wonderful. Most of the horses are
black, but there are regiments OF grays
and bays, but no mixture. Each horse
must have flowing name and tail. The
infantry and artillery are equally closely
selected, no diversity of height IN COM
pany, and they move like machinery.
Great preparations are being made for the
festivities of the coming nuptlals OF the
Duke of Edinburgh with the Russian
princess, and daily drills are taking place
on the Champ de Mars" 1should guess
there were out to-day 1000 or 5000 caval-
~, as many of artillery, and 10000 or
$4,000 infantry. It's splendid slght,
such as is seen nowhere else. Marching
is very rapid, and mostly to trumpets, on
ly sometimes accompanied by. kettle
drums, and for show occasions fine big
military bands. The Emperor and all of
the imperial family are splendid soldiers,
and always appear in the uniform of their
respective regiments, which makes the
military idea the prominent one of the
Empire. want to see no such army in
our coun,ry-our citizen soldiers are sutfi-
cient; but for an absolute monarchy like
this, it appears to be tndispensable.-Let-
ter from Minister JeaoeA.
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AMERICAN WoMEN-Iti samelancbo,r

AMERICAN WoMEN-It is melancholy
fact, that American women have degen-
Grated in point of health and physique.
until they have become literally race of
invalids. How sad it is TO look around
US and compare the frail and effeminate
looking lady of TO day with the hale,
hearty and buxom ladies of days gone by.
To all such the late discovery of DR..
WALKER, of California. which is known
as VINEGAR BTTTERs, is a priceless boon
indeed. For this class of diseases it is
certain and safe, and any lady, old or
young, can take it with entire confidence
in the result, and thus avoid what to
thousands is a Stumbling block never
overcome, VIA consultation with a
family physician. IT'S true there may be
cases of years standing, that will necessi-
tate more powerful treatment, but in nine
cases out of ten this remedy viii reach
the disease, and after little time effect a
cure. The number of ladies cured by it
are numbered by thousands, and are
scattered through every State in the
Union. 26
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
Treating the Wrong Disease.

Many times Women call upon their family
physicians, one with dyspepsia, another with
palpitation, another with trouble Of the
breast, another with pain here and there, and
in this way they all present alike to them
selves and their easy going and Indifferent
doctors, separate and distinct diseases, for
which he prescribes his pills and potions, as
Stunning them to be such, when, in reality,
they are all symptoms caused by some uterine
disorder; and while they are thus only able
perhaps to palliate for time, they are ignO-
rant of the cause, and encourage their prac-
tice until large bills are made, when the suf-
fering patients are no better in the end but
probably worse for the delay, treatment, and
other complications made, and which proper
medicine directed to the cause would have en-
tirely removed, thereby instituting health and
comfort instead of prolonged misery.
From Miss LoRINDA E. ST CLAIR, Shade,
Athens Co., O., Oct 14th, 1872:
CDR. r. " Pierce, Buffalo, n. Your
Favorite Prescription is working almost like a
miracle on me- l am better already than l
have been for over two years"
From ELLA a. SCHAFER, GAINESVILLE, Ind,
Aug. 3, 1872:
CDR. Pierce-I received the medicine you
sent me and began using 1t Immediately. As
result of the treatment feel better than L
have for three years"
From Mrs. JOHN K. HAMILIN, Odell, ILL.,,
Mar 10, 1872:
''Dr. Pierce-The Favorite Prescription has
done me good, which L am very thankful fol"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
Browns Bronchial Troches for Coughs
and Colds.
A COUGH Co

a COUGH, COLD OK SORE THROAT
Requires immediate attention and should be Check.
ed. If allowed to continue, IRRITATION OF THE
LUNGS, A PERMANENT THROAT AFFECTION, OR AN
INCURABLE LUNG DISEASE is often the result.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES,
Having direct influence on the parts give immedi-
ate relief. For BRONCHITIS ASTHMA, CATARRH,
CONSULTATIVE AND THROAT DISEASES, TRoCHEs are
asSed loitb Gllcays good success.
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
VIII find TRoCHEs useful in clearing the voice when
taken before Singing Speaking and relieving the
throat after unusual exertion of the vocal organs
Obtain only browns BRONCHIAL, TRoCHEs," and
do not take any of worthless limitations that may
be offered. Sold EUery1ohere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
The Household Panacea and Family
Iiniment

Is the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints, viz: Cramps in the Limbs and Stomach.
Pain In the Stomach, Bowels or Side, rheumatism in
all its FORMS Bilious Colic Neuralgia, Cholera Dyson
terry Colds Flesh Wounds Burns Sore Throat, Spinal
Complaints Sprains and Bruises, Chillss and Fever.
For Internal and External use.
Its operation is not only to relieve the patient, but
entirely the cause of the complaint 1t pene
trates and pervades the whole system, restoring
healthy action to all its parts, and quckening the
blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PAEACRA is Purely Vegetable and
All-Healing.
Prepared by
CURTIS & BROWN,
No. 215 Fulton street. New York
For sale by all Druggists.
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Children Often Look Pale and Sick
From other cause than having worms in the stom
ach.
BROWNS vERhIFUGE CoMFITs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child being
perfectly WHITE, and free from all coloring other
injurious ingredients usually used in prepare
tons.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors,
No. 215 Fulton street, New York.
Sold by Druggists and Chemists, aud Dealers In
Medicines, at TWENTY FIVE CENTS Box.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
Thirty Years Experience OF an Odd
Nurse.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip-
ton of of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
in the United States, and has been used for thirty
years with neverfailing safety aud by mill
ions of mothers and children, from the feeble infant
of one week old to the adult. 1t corrects acdity of
the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bow
els, and gives rest, health and comfort mother and
child. We believe it to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
Teething or from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the facsimile of CURTIS & PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper.
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The Danbury Neaos saws. "Tba 2,

The Danbury Meas says: 1.-THE Fitch
burg Mass Sentinel, an excellent paper,
is going to start daily. We are glad of
it. We started daily once We ran it
nearly four months, and then paused.
Since then we take lively interest in such
enterprises. We have no doubt the Sentti-
mel people will make the daily work, and
we are quite positive it will make them
work A man who goes through life
without having started daily paper miss
es rare and valuable experience. Fall
ing down stairs with cook-stove will
hardly compensate him."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

THE LITTLE CORPORAL for February
is out, and of course, the number is an excellent
one-good original stories, poetry, ETC., and at
tractive and appropriate illustrations. Every sub
scriber TO this handsome monthly who pays $3.50
for one year, or $10O for six months, will have a
choice Of either of the beautiful chrome premiums,
Writing to Papa" or the pair of chromos
Mothers Morning Glory and Little Runaway"
The chromos are mounted, ready for framing, and
sent post paid, without extra charge. Ad-
dress JOHN E. MILLER, Publisher. Chicago. Hi
nois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

On the death of one of England's most emf
nent physicians, all his effects were sold by
auction, and among other things was sealed
packet, marked advice to Physicians, which
brought a great price. The purchaser on
opening the packet, read as follows: keep
the head cool, the bowels open and the feet
warm" If physic is necessary, use Parsons
Purgatioe Pills; they are the most scientifically
prepared pill that has appeared in the last
hundred years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

WE received very pleasant letter of thanks
from our old friend Kendall, since his return
home, for bottle of Joinsor's Assodyne Lirai-
zaerst which we gave him, and which he SAYS
has entirely cured him of the troublesome and
dangerous cough he had when here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

DON'T TAMPER WITH CoUGH.-Perhaps in
the whole category of diseases to which hui
mainly is susceptible, the cough is most neg
lected in its early stage. A simple cough is
generally regarded as temporary affection
unpleasant and nothing more, but to those
signal for attack for the most fearful of all
diseases-Consumption A cough will lead to
consumpton-if not checked-so sure as the
rivulet leads to the river, yet it is an easy enc
my to thwart, if met by the proper remedy.
Aliens Lung Balsane is the great cough rene
dy of the age, and it has earned its reputation
by merit alone. Sold by all good druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

Brigham Young's cannon factory has
turned out ninety light pieces OF artillery
and he has 1900 stand Of arms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05

The Memphis A0alGnche of January
18th says: memphis is not losing any
cotton trade so far as heard from. Our
receipts to date are 10000 more bales than
the same time last season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-05
Children Often Look Pale and Sick

SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
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HAPS AND MISHAPS.

Grand total. -. 67,374.O 4,19O.9 r
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THE MARKETS.

For sale by all DruggistS-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-14
How A Pastor was Duped.

The New York correspondent OF the
Boston Journal writes; "Men and
women get Goals, liquors, house rent,
and rides in the park from systematic
begging for coffin or shroud, or money
To bury o poor woman or dead child.
AT the eventide, between dawn and
dark, the meditations Of city pastor
were disturbed by the entrance Of q
woman. She was out at service, she
said, and could only catch odd hours
TO get out. She attended the pastors
church, and with o companion sat
among the lowly in the gallery. Both
had been converted the past winter ;
both wished TO be baptized. The sick
ness OF her friend prevented II, and now
she had Just died. Her companion
wished her TO call upon the pastor,
thank him for his 'faithfulness, thank
him for the great benefits she had de-
rived from his preaching, and to bear
her dying request that he should at-
tend her funeral. The street, house,
and time was named. The girl wept,
aud the pastor was deeply effected.
The little money OF both had been ex.
hausted in the sickness and the
preparations for the funeral. Every
think was ready but the grave. Was
there any society that helped bury the
deada There was none. But the pas.
tor opened his pocket. book and prompt
ly rendered Eve dollars 10 complete the
arrangements for the funeral. The
girl would not touch it-would not
think OF such thing. After an earn
est plea on the pastors part, the visi-
tor would take il only as loan, to be
returned in o short time, and with
many thanks departed. The pastor en-.
tered the remarkable case in his note.
book, with which to refresh the saints
when they came together. He took q
carriage and started for tho funeral.
He found the street and the house
very easily-but, alas no corpse.
Nobody was sick-nobody had died |;
the girl was not TO be found, and the
whole was q deliberate plan TO get ont
OF tho minister five dollars, and the
plan was success"