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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-21
MUNsON HILL NURSERIES,.

The proprietor of these nurseries has been en-
gagged twenty-f wo years in the propagation of
fruit and ornamental trees. He has made
SOUTHERN VARIETIES q special study, and
now offers an immense assortment of perfectly
grown stock of PEACHS, APPLES AND
PEARS. His varieties are warranted true to
name, having been tested in his extensive
experimental orchard, and superior in perfec-
ton of growth and size to any in the state.
They are the CHEAPEST WELL-GROWN
TREES offered In Virginia.
He has also a la rye stock of fine ORNAMENT
tai TREES.
Special attention devoted to ORCHARD
LISTS, adapted to ali SOILS and LOCATIONS
Orders should be sent as soon as possible.
Parties leaving the selection of varieties to
the proprietor may be sure of getting the best of
every thing.
Persons, in ordering, will please state express
ly the varieties they DESIRE and the number of
each, and whether of Standard or Dwarf
When have not the varieties desired, will
substitute as near in character as possible,
unless otherwise directed. Tie cost of boxing
or packing will always be charged; but all
packages will be sent TO the steamboats, or depots
at Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria
without charge for carriage, and when SO de
livered my responsibility as to their condition
will cease.
Remittances should be made in drafts to my
order or by express, or, if small sums, by mail
Particular directions should be given as to
marking and shipment of packages. Where
directions are not given, will ship by such line
as shall seem best.
Varieties par ticularly recommended for this
climate and market are marked thus.*
Apple trees. $l6 per 100; per 1000. 800
Peach trees, $40 per 100, per 1000 $50. 2.OH
go per 1000, 5000 $e5 per loco. Dwarf Pears
t26 per 100. Standard Pears, $40 per 100.
Send for Catalogue, and address
d. o. MUNSON,
Falls Church. Fairfax County, Va.
de l2--dew&wtf
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-21

One minor branch may be established
in each state, at such place as the governor
thereof may select and be approved by the
proprietor Of the Exchequer Provided,
that the managers thereof shall be elected
as the managers of the other branches Of
the Exchequer may be: And propided
moreooer, that the issue department
shall not transcend the limits and require
ments of the eighth section.
SEC. G. That the corporation hereby
created shall be divided into two depart
ments, the one for the business of banking
exclusively, including the discounts of ne
gotiable notes, bills of exchange, drafts,
and other evidences of debt, which is here.
by limited to twice the capital in amount,
except upon obligation of the government
of the United States, and to one-half of
one per centum as the rate of interest for
thirty days, provided that not over ten per
centum upon the capital may, in the dscre-
ton of the governor and managers, in
addition thereto, be advanced upon pro-
ductiye stocks or bonds paying seven per
centum annual dividends, for period
not exceeding six months, which
is likewise fixed as the longest period
for which any loan or discount can be
made; the other department shall be the
issue department, which shall consist OF
three commissioners for the chief office
and three for each branch office one shall
be appointed by the President of the
United States, with the consent OF the
Senate, one by the governor of the state
in which the Office is located, and one BY
the governor and managers of the Office
or branch for which he shall act. Sale
commissioners shall give security in sucl
sum as the pioprietors shall name, for thu
faithful performance of their duties, as il
hereinafter provided for, and hold thei
office for one year
SEC. Z, That the commissioners of tn
issue department shall issue notes t,
the banking department whenever the SAT-
banking department shall deliver gold coli
Of the United States to the extent of one
fourth of the amount required, and tn
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low F. @. PoTrs. Secretary. 'oc 6--d&vv
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Office In the said city of Richmond. on the 18th
day Of March, 1874 at 10 o'clock. a. m, and
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A special feature of my business Is
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This places persons at distance upon equal
terms with those who purchase at the counters,
postage being prepaid, except for heavy seeds,
such as Peas, &c.
Descriptive Catalogues furnished when
desired.
JOHN W. RISON. 900 MAIN STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

For Sale. The entire property,
consisting Of Store and Lot on which
it stands. the Stock contained therein,
and other property in the City, Cen
tralia, and other parts Of the County,
belonging to the Undersigned, will be
sold at low figures, as one Of the Firm
intends to move to California in about
6 weeks. All persons indebted to the
firm nsus' call and settle Immediately.
SETH STAFFORD,
II H. COMPTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
Head Light Oil.-We are NO

Head Light Olive are now
selling Head Light oil, IT'S fire test
the best manufactured. warranted, at
10 cents g gallon. Headlight oil is
Kerosene Invested of nearly all its
Naphtha 50 that it is made non-ezp'o-
sive. Head light oil gives a purer and
brighter Light than Kerosene, aid will
burn longer. Only 40 cents a gallon
at the Wood Co. Drug Store.
Fl 3. PHILLEo & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The Bridge Hattnr.--The action
taken by the Co Board in regard to
the briige business is not exactly what
il shoali have been, at least the result
shows that something is wrong. Spring
viii scon be upon us ana we will be
With only an old wreck of "a structure
upon our hands, unsafe for pedestrians,
much more 50 fay teams. Rather than
quarrel over the site Of the bridge, it
were wiser to build another in the va
entity ct The Rablin House or the
Roche House. and that toe. at once.
We shalt neea tgs bridges rery soon,
in fact we peed them ROW. Lower
town has the bridge, and they are en-
titled to 1t. New give upper town a
bridge and the public will be &eeommo-
dated and the taxpayers will not be-
grudge the cost, at least SO we think,
and we judge from expressions dropped
here and there by citizens residing in
different sections of the county. Some
thing must be done at once. If the
old bridge is not repaired within the
next month the opportunity will have
passed and the old system of ferryage
which to think of brings with it .
Is inevitable. We hope the
committee will take some action that
will relieve the anxiety that is becom-
ing almost Husndurable,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

That Scarf. At the time of the
Christmas tree at the Congregational
Church, we received thereon a paper
box securely bound with wire and made
So fast that we questioned the proprie-
ty IF forcing it open by means of some
explosive ageat. We opened it how
ever. with a crowbar and a deal of pa
tience and commenced unrolIing such
quantities Of newspapers; a New York
Hcruid; a Chicago Tribune, The hide
pendent and a dozen or less OF 9the$
newsy sheets AMI found at the hub of
the wad a delicate note, stating that
1.-The girl" Of the Choir had conmen-
ced scarf intended as present to ye
scribe Of the Reporter, who is Chorister
but, owing to circumstances over which
they had nc control they were Unable
to complete III therefore we must pa
tiently wait; and in due season it would
be forthcoming. We waited, but did
not know that we waited, for we were
not cognizant Of having done anything
rheriting so beautiful present as this
was to be. Wei, last Saturday We
were surrounded by such bevy of
girls we had left the bars down and
they had caught us in measure I'M
prepared We weren't shurp enough
to understand what it all meant, and
for an instant we felt ike tfatttng right
out. They probably thought it a good
note on we, for they smiled, and one
spoke soto that we couldn' t understand
all, though we caught the words ''scarf, :"
present. finished" and lot more
that came like a zephyr, and we COM
pretended at once what allied US. They
placed i in our hand, we felt worsted
and couldn't say a word. We tried to
thank them, but the more we tried, the
more we felt as though we were max
ing 4 fool of cur dignifed(!) self, and
quit.
But, we do feel grateful to those
whose loving hands have woven for us
SO beautiful gift, aud through all the
years we will treasure the memory of
the donors, and may they all be bless
ed forever. It's beauty It's COM
tortert I hree lovely caIlas worked
upon magenta background, aud the
initials, Il. B. ?. beautifully woven in
German text upon a jet black back
ground, with roses in the corners, adorn
either end, while heavy fringe com-
pletes this work fpatient hands. But
why describe its beauty? Everybody
will see it, and the initials, Fl. B. P.
will tell who is wrapped up within its
ample folds SO we viii just say 'thank
you all, each and every one, and may
real flowers of which these are typical,
bloom perennial along your pathway
that leadeth upward to the garden of
the Lord. =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

a. ~ \ = -
the lc,thof Miss (.,Aantie Webster.
the sociabie IS p1s ppasE one week.
Gone Home. As We go to press
the sad Intelligence reaches US that
Miss Webster who has been sick
few days only, Swectly "fell asleep
last night. She has gone to dwell
among the blessed fore Ter.
The wife OF orr old towns,nan. Mr..
Jas. ID. In Brccha. Departed this life
On Tuesday night last. leaving a fond
husband AMI five children ID mourn
her loss, who have the sincerS SYM
fathy of the whole community. The
youngest IS . babe only few weeks
Old and the oldest aged about four
teen wears. Her t0neeal was largely
attended on IliursIar by relations
and svmPathisin@ frisad~ of the FAM
iiy. Il IS 4 terrible blow to those
immediately affected Her age was
Il years and sx monrhs-9r Tribune.
The RahIin Ginu>r.--This fins
Hotel has recently passed into the
hands Of Z. S. Reynolds who will be
landlord, and serve all We people as
Mine Host" hencetortb, perhaps for
term Of years. Mr.. Reynolds is a
hndlorl Of experience, having kept
the Ida House at Sparta in It's pal
mieat days. His gena,ity makes one
feel at home; and that is just what
Reynolds likes. We very quietly
dropped III yesterday and introduced
our stomach 10 MS dinner table. We
enjoyed good square meal, such as a
hungry man like Jack Brundage al
ways enjoys. We ate what we sup
posed sufficency f5e any editor. and
then waited for Jack till our hair had
grown an inch, and still he kept laying
away The provender, and talking about
the tough times they must have had in
Egypt, and how he would hated to
have been Jacob We didn't blame
him, for Reynolds hats a faculty of
making a man enjoy his victuals
The Rabiin House is destined to be-
come one Of the first in the state.
We missed 'Dolph," who it seemed
ought to have been there. Mr.. Rey-
nolds sonin law will assume the
duties of Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Wantea.--A few boarders may find
accommodations by inquiring Of Ira
Purdy on High Street, two blocks
south Of X. c. Worthington's Bank.
Grand Rapids, Dec 10Th, 1873,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
Another Little aue Gene. II

Another Little 64ie Gene. -The
little daughter of 7. G. StAmour. went
home to its heavenly Fathers house
last Monday. The little girl was an
especially sweet child, just beginning
to prattle, and faH Of radiant Joy to
both father and mother who have been,
and are sorely afflicted. Thank Goa
for the glorious comfort in the thought
that the little ones are only gone beg
fore, whittier the good shall come In
she Lords good time and Join IN a
blessed reunion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Below Cesf. Mrs. Boguslausky
will sell her whole stock of WOODEN
GooDs below cost, for the next so
days Call and secure the bargain. if
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

AS we were going home the other
night We saw two human beings max
ing letter A over gate, with the
mercury down to No. Is in the base
ment They tried to say good night"
hne it sounded awfuily mixed up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

To Fa"aars,-The place to buy
your fanning mill is at Geo. Neayes &
Son, first quality 70. | Tanning Mil
for ST. Call AMI see them, can refer to
many parties who are using these
mills. 3--tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29


"Tell John. my son. Tn getting Did
And soon must quit the market.
Where for 30 many years | We sold
Meat of,ent.mes TO mark it.
You soon will be the boss. son John,
!. And have the say 50 always.
Remember. J ohm. to be a man
And let all weighs be right weighs.
'Twere meet that | should give advice
To you who'll soon be vendor.
john. never n II vice TO your life
'Tsere meet it should be tender.
I've such an interest in you. John,
That while these lines I'm penning,
[ feel they must be tender lines,
Tor heart toward heart Is yearninS-
Yau know The alage of the age.
Sauce for g0oss's slUce or he gander-
Let all your sauce be sausage. john
Your words, lie words Of candor.
Love all your brother-feIow John,
And 20 them each show quarter,
Sometimes 'tnere we'll to lay side
long bill for q shorter.
Doa'tlet your heart grow c. ID. son John,
Got loves cheerful giver,
Remember we shout live to give,
So always give the liver.
Let not your meat be always deer
Nor sheen. nor always mutton,
'INe-a better heap than always dear,
Ald glt dHO,Ier cut on
Rather hsn have it said that you
Are given . er 10 cheating
For fowls viii crop out in Your shop,
And lambs viii Ger be beating.
The fact is. John here's much that's said
That saYoFs strong Of 'tattie,
4 lie will quickly cut rcssad,
Ere truth gets in the saddle.
Let al your life reveal the fact
That a butcher may have feeling,
ForstaIi opinion by your acts,
1our ak your stall revealing.
| know you viii not gamble, John,
Maze this a Joint endeav0r,
AMI rather let the gambrei joint
BE severed by your cIeayer.
Shun all Intoxicating araughts,
Ignore both beer and porter
Make no mistake, the Porter house
Is no good place TO loiJer.
Corn well your beef before you kill,
AM corn IL we'll thereafter
BuJ never cora yourself, dear John,
l. You would keep hereafter.
No doubt some men will sue you. John.
For some man won see through Il,
And some men must be mutton heads,
50 let the mutton sue it.
'Tisn't every man that .taIlers up
As the slang WoEI calls 'sqUarln,,
So please make light Of it. if you
Are wicked called for 'swearln'.'
Remember, John that all the Sirs
And Lords in all creation,
Are only titled gentlemen,
Perhaps above y0ar station,
Yet. J ohm, remember this, always,
4 trutA l must cnioin,
There is no sir. Sir this. Sir that
OF better bone than Sirioin.
Hide all your secrets from the trade,
A silent tongue Is @old,
Secrete your hides, for oftentil2os
Tacy TO Il tale unfold.
Now John. It's yonrs, my stock in trade,
You e head OF block and stall, sir,
lB1t 5hua To lie Il btockhcal, John,
+. My talk i not small talk, sir.
And Joan, hope you Il marry yet,
For has the end Of living,
Sc >erk 4 spare rib, quickly, John,
Ana God Viii send thanksgiving"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The ''A>s0e;ation." The rehesr-
sal passed of last Tuesday evening
with enthusiasm The attendance was
quite large. \ decided Improvement
Is observable ii the rem .'erine If tie =
zections. Let every member be present
next Tuesday, Tor arrangements will
probably be made for the forthcoming
concert.