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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Meeting of the Board of Educa.


tiOn.-A quorum of the Board were
present at the adjourned meeting
which convened last Saturday, and
although but little of definite charac-
ter was transacted. yet much was done
IN the way of looking over matters rel
ative to an amicable settlement with
the contractor, Mr. Purdy. The com
mittee appointed to take au inventory
of material &c. &c. prepared and in
the rough for the construction of the
new school building made their report
which was accepted aud the committee
discharged The Board then adjourn
to Monday at , P NJ On Monday
the Board convened with only two of
its members absent; Messrs. Rablin
and Warner. The Board proceeded
TO a settlement with Mr.. Purdy which
was amicably consumated, Mr.. ?. re-
linquishing all claim upon the district
for material labor or otherwise, the
Board allowing his bill for labor and
funds expended which approximated
very closely to the monthly estimates
made By Mr. Kroner and Mr.. Steven
son The settlement entered into
annuls the contract and leaves the
district free to negotiate with other
parties for the completion Of the. build
ING. The district is in nowise
sufferer By these notifications. The
condition Of things is such that the
building can be pushed forward to
completion another year without det-
riment 1t is but just to state that
Mr.. Purdy in all his transactions with
the district has been upright and
straightforward, and it is not at
all owing to any malfesance or unwar-
ranted acts on his part that the work
has been suspended, and a settlement
secured by the Board. The rumors
current to the detriment of Mr.. p.
were found to be greatly exaggerated if
not wholly without foundation. and
the Board before its adjournment
without a dissenting voice passed the
following Resolution:
The board Of Education of the CITY
Of Grand Rapids having made final
settlement with Mr. S j. Purely I'M
der the contract tor the erection Of the
Howe High School Building and hay
ing fully investigated the charges and
reports heretofore circulated against
him OF having Appropriated and re
moved b"ilding material belonging to
this district, do hereby fully exhonor-
ate him from such charges
The Board then adjourned to the
Doth day Of December.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
The Board of Trade Meeting.

Pursuant to call circulated among.
and signed by nearly all our business
men IN Grand Rapids and Centralia, a
large number net at the City Hall last
Saturday evening to take the prelimin-
airy steps in the organization of such
Board. r c. Worthington was called
to the chair and f. J. Wood chosen
Secretary. The object of the meeting
having been stated, Mr.. Reeves moved
that committee of three be appointed
by the chair to communicate with
Boards of Trade of the several cities
and obtain from their Presidents copies
of their constitutions and bylaws from
which may be drafted such rules and
regulations as may be found necessary
in the organization Of the Board of
Trade of Grand Rapids and Centralia.
After some discussion the following
committee was appointed Seth Reeves,
j. ID, Witter and II. b. Philleo An
animated discussion followed upon the
benefits to be derived from an organi-
zatlon such as it was the purpose of
our commercial interests to establish,
which resulted in increasing the com
mittee to five. Various names were
proposed. but al declined giving good
and Indifferent reasons therefor. We
trust the time will arrive when our
people will oe as ready to work for mu-
tual interests as to decline so TO do be-
cause little time and trouble is in
volved. The following names were
added to the committee L. 2. Pow
ers and Geo. Il. Gardner The COM
mmittee was further instructed to draft
constitution and bylaws, to be sub
mitted for amendment and adoption at
an adjourned meeting, to convene Sat
urday the 9TH of December There
was much interest manifested at the
meeting, nearly all our merchants be-
ing present, and all ready with sugges-
tions and plans for the perfection of an
organization that shall prove beneficial
to all our citizens irrespective Of call
ing, occupation or position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
! Sad Case of DrnMning.-W

- lcsth SdSC vi biUN HlitG - " =
have the particulars of sad case of
drowning in the Big Slough, about
8 miles west of Portage, on the new
Pnery road, on Sunday last. y
family by the name of White. from
Gun lrairie- were removing to Grand
Raplds III this state, assd were driv-
ing through "a quaMtiiy of stock.
The father preceded the, stock in a
lumber wagon, and left his son. aged
ABOUT Is years, in charge of the
stock behind. After crossing the
slough bridge short distance, the
OLD gentleman observed the cattle
grazing quietly by the roadside, and
on going back to the bridge could
get no trace of him whatever. Be
coming alarmed as to his sudden dis
appearance, the father procured the
assistance OF some of the residents
in that locality, and a search was in
stituted which resulted, sometime in
the evening, in finding the BODY of
his son in a deep hole in the SLOUGH,
near the bridge.
The supposition is that in endeav--
oring to drive the cattle over the
bridge, the young man was, in some.
manner, crowded off into the stream,
and the water being quite deep and
the bottom exceedingly muddy he
was unable to extracate himself and
Immediately drowned. The remains
were taken to the house OF Mr.. +. f.
Lewis, and the day following were
conveyed from thence to Grand Rap
ids foE burial.-Pofoge Regtster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Fer Sale.--A 80 Horse Power En-
giEs and fixtures one 10 itech boiler
- feet long :; two IA inch. fUss. smoke
stack, FIVE front CRATE bars etsa, The
above machinery has been in use anly
about two menbhs,, and IS in every re-
spect as ga0d as, new, and will be sol&
very cheap, Also Line Shaft Planer,
Re-saweN ETC.. at a bargain. Inquire
at Grand Rapids Foundry and Machine
Shop. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

-" The Maple" for a sitting or
dining room, is unsurpassed in the long
list of stoves. Its peculiar advantages
are, 8 reversible fue,. double register
and beauty of design. The price is
within the reach.o Of all. Il continuous
fire can be kept through the winter
with little care. 1t is, the best parIor,
dining or sitting room, stove. going
Cali at Stansbury's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Crossed Over the Rivpr-Tht

Crossed Over the River. The
little daughter of Rev Jesse Cole, Lot
tie, went home after a long and severe
illness, last Friday. The little body
was taken to Sheboygan for burial
Lottie was about six years old, a very
loving and Iovable little one whose pres
ence among the angels will make hea-
ven a more hallowed haven of rest for
father ana mother and brothers and
sisters, now that she has gone hither,
e for of such is thu Kingdom of Hea-
ven"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOLIC-Rev: F. ToyGUAY.-
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock
Catschisrn P NJ. Nespers Z. NJ.
C0NGREG ATIONAL.-R r. VI. " EBsTER
Services every Sabbath at 10 ! z A. NJ, and Il
p NJ Sabbath School at IL M. Prayer meetinf
" ednesday evenings.
METHODIST EPISCoPAL.-Rev. jesse Co.E
Service. every Sabbath at 10 IL A. W. and { /.
p Sabbath School at A. VI. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Meeting of Citizens. A

Meeting of Citizens. A large
body Of our citizens met at the City
Hall last Tuesday evening to protest
against the action Of the County Board
in remitting the taxes of Dir. Geo.
Neeves & Son. The enthusiasm was
at white heat and the Indignation at
no less a degree. Several of our at
torneys were present who were able to
show that Mr.. Park was all wrong, in
his conclusions, and that his deduc-
ton were made from the text Of an old
law re ative to assessments. It was
rumored that M Rlblin's taxes were
also remitte |, but we are pleased to
learn that Mr.. Reeves appeared before
the meeting and stated that Mr.. Rab-
ii had lail no claim before the board
for It's consideration, and did not intend
to do SO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Items from the Tribune.
G. 3. AND NJ. r. R.


Notwithstanding the dizziness of
the wheat trade, all the rolling stock
of the above road is constantly en-
ployed in carrying its constantly in
creasing amount of freight, which is
principally grain. The passenger
traffic is more than double what it
was a year ago. There can be no
doubt that within few years, this
will be one of the bess paying roads
in the State.
ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
On Thursday evening, the night
Waterman at Amherst Junction, in
attempting to. get on the carsto 60 to
the village for his breakfast, missed
his footing and fell between the cars
and the platform of the depot, terri
bly, crushing one Of his legs. A sur
geon was called and the leg amputa
ted. He died that evening. His
name IS Fen, and is a brother of the
landlord at Amherst village.
h MAN MURDERED.
The section men on the station
from Black River this way, on Tues
day evening last, missed a spike
maui. The next morning, or return
ing to their work about a mile this
side of Black River station, they dis
covered the missing maui near the
track, and found it besmeared with
blood and hair. Upon search the
body of man was found with his
head terribly smashed. Who the
man is, or the name of the perpetra-
tor of the crime, we have been IN
able to ascertain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
At Grand Rapids. Bill Clifford

At Grand Rapids. Bill Clifford
took US to Grand Rapids and back.
week ago last Sunday. We had but lit
tie time, however, to look around; but
the town g looked more like business"
than we had ever given it credit for.
OF course We inquired for Philleo and
Jack Brundage, but couldn't find them.
We were told that the former was prob
ably at church while Jack had undoubt-
eddy gone on visit to one of his
friends " who had been a delegate to
the county convention. You see Jack
wanted to have him explain how twenty
nine .'friends could vote for him in
the convention. and yet give him but
five votes Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Nov. 10Th, "A.

The question has often been asked
k,v those Interested, Can have my
gray hair restored to its natural color.
without coloring the skin? and Can
nv thin locks be, thickened up?"
We answer. sit cam" and would
advise. you to read a treatise on the
hair, which is published by r. p
Hall &C., Nashua. y. H., who sends
it free, upon application They are,
the. proprietogs. Of Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair Remover. We learn
from it, the hair in perfect state of
health, is constantly falling oRt, and
new hairs grow from the same tubes;
but, in case Of any disease Of the
scalp, or by the use of alcoholic
preparaticns, the hair-tube becomes
contracted at its mouth, and prevents
the new folEcle from reaching the,
surface. Their preparation will Gre
ate perfectly healthy condition of
the scalp, and, by It's tonic properties
will preserve and strengthen the roots
of the hair.-.StuteSnlan Des 1uoineS,
TO1c0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
G.. B. & III. R. Rive get the

U. % q Nj. II. h.-We get the
most encouraging accounts as to the
fast increasing business of the Green
Bay & Minnesota r. r. this fall.
Notwithstanding the depressed con
dition of the wheat market all the
rolling stock of the road is now in
constant use in moving wheat and
general merchandise and the passen-
ger travel is nearly double what it
was last year at this time. We pre-
dict that in less than three years this
will be one of the best paying road
in the West.-4Ic0cate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Broke His leg. learn by let
ter from Fort Randall, Dakota. that
Master Morris Pomeroy who went hith-
er last June, in company with his moth
err and uncle, Lieut. T. T. Pierce, met
with severe mishap recently, result
ing in the fracture of both bones of
the right leg. He was riding a favor
lite pony, which fell, crushing his limb
between the frozen earth and the body
of the animal He is we'll cared for,
and is mending SO that he will be about
on crutches very soon, Morris has a
host of sympathizers here who remem-
Der him as one of the best boys in our
oivy- We hope soon to hear of his
complete recovery, and that he is forked
end down, and no longer a quadruped
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

The American Sardine, Co.'S Bone
less Sardines, are much better, and less
than half the cost of imported Sar-
dimes. 11y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
wisconsin Gem,ra. Railroad.

On and after February /. 1874 Trains will run
IS follows
GOING EAST hSO SOUTH.
Leave Amherst Junction. ASS 4. Il x $50 P. N.
GOING NORTH.
Leave Amherst JEnctiun, 1906 . NJ. 4 1922 p. NJ
No chm Of cars between Amhsrtt function
and AtiCGrsSrs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

4 SarCnadC.-We were the recip-
lent o. a serenade last Saturday even
lug, we think II 0 clock. The cir
cumstances were little peculiar, and
we think we discern a coincidence
therein. We have always been fond
Of serenades. The sweet strains borne
upon the night air produce a peculiar
sensation. If ever music has a pecu-
liar charm it is in the f'stilly night"
Who the beautiful warblers were, we
have not been able TO ascertain.
Courtesy as rule, demands that the
person sercnaded shall make some
demonstration that the company may
be assured that they are not singing to
empty walls, neither to sleepy heads
who cannot be aroused. Dear girls,
We heard every note, and it was no
lack Of appreciation Oh our part that
we did not make our editorial self
visible. The fact is, we were in swim
ming it was Saturday evening, and
the reason we were not visible to the
naked eye was, that we were naked to
the visible eye, and when we heard :,
amidst an ocean of soap suds, with
eyes smarting as from scorpian' sting
-"ShaU 1re Cutler at the Rirsr," We
were scared half to death, and with
a just conception Of the fitness Of
things said No, no, not just now" "
That bath Tub was ample for as, and
the river was too cold. We sprang
like mermaid, into our boots, and
showed our arms into onr pants
and tried to put our coat on our
neither extremiies, and then we
sprang for the lamp and gave it a
downward TURIN short we were con-
fused and did everything and anything
that suggested itself to US that would
impress the dear girls with the fact
that We did not just then wish them TO
''gather at the river" We prefer to
90 IN swimming alone on Saturday even
ings and therein was the coincidence.
How strange that while we were pre-
forming our semi-annual ablution, that
bevy of girls should put the sugges-
tive interogatory set to music, shall
we gather at the River" We ae-
knowledge the compliment; the fair
singers We thank, and in response,
say eyes, so We hope" In the Lord
good time, may we all gather at the
river and cross over where million,
are gone before, and where we may
all sing together '.the songs of the
blessed" ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

For overcoats, clothing, underwea
and fine tailoring, 90 to T G. St
Amour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

1t is a fact that cold weather will
not find T. C. St. Amour's stock I'M
prepared. Everything there to make
one comfortable. Cali in, Boys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Ladies will find underwear, shawls,
kid mitts, satchels, afghans, srctics
and fancy toilet articles at I. G. St,
Amour's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Bed blankets, horse blankets, r obes
lap robes, mats, ETC., at St. Amours,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Head Light Olive ar

Head Light Olive are now
selling Head Light oil, 1859 fire test
the best manufactured, warranted, at
10 cents a gallon. Headlight oil is
Kerosene Invested of nearly all its
Naphtha so that it is made non-explo-
sive. Head light oil gives a purer and
brighter light than Kerosene, aud will
burn longer. Only 50 cents a gallon
at the Wood Co. Drug Store.
II b. PHILLEo & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
Taken Up.-Came into the enclos-

IaktH Cp.-Iane INTO the tncIOs-
ure of the undersigned on the 18th
day of November, one black gelding
colt, supposed to be . years old last
spring, with white hind feet. medium
size. The owner is requested to call.
prove property, pay charges and take
the same away.
SILAs PAYNE.
Seneca, Nov. l., "A. *51
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Stop that C0ugh MANY hesitate
to any a remidy fora disease. on ac-
count of the expence,, connected with
the uncertainty of its beneftlng them;
while at the same time, Had they eury4
fde"ce in that remidy. 5&ae expence
would be the least objeotian Wah
this fact in view, we make the follow
ing proposition Any person suffer-
ing with cold, cough or sore thyoat5
that will call at H. B. Philleo &Co's
Drug store and purchase bottle, ct
HALE's COUGH CORDIAL, use one,
half of it. and if they then conclude,
that it is doing them on good, they cans
return the. bottle and receive back
their money.
No, medicine ever, sold in this vicin-
ity, that produced such magical result.
Don't fail to try it.
ORANGE WILLAIls,. Prop,
46- 6m. GAINESVILLE Wis,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Wanted.-100 volumes Magazines
and Periodicals wanted at this Office,
which will be bound neatly at Chicago
prices. for CASH,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Gloves and mitts of all kinds, and
a fine line of hats and caps at L. G
St. Am0ur's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

That snow last Sunday night de-
lighted the little ones eyes in the
morning. and now visions of sleighs
and skates are dancing through their
little heads that will disappear only
with the purchase of the real article.
We've got en- at the Wood County
Drug Store,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Lost. IA light red cow about six
years old, some white on the belly. and
knobs OH. horns. Also one 3-year old
heifer, dark Esd, good sized. with
small horns pointing upward, The
above described animals strayed from
the undersigned on Yellow River. about
the 1st of October. Anyone returning
the same or advising me through the
Necedah Post OGice, where they may
be found. viii be literally rewarded.
\. B. DUGAR
Nov. 10Th, "A. so
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

House to Let.-House With six
rooms and good cellar to let. Inquire
at the Wool County Drug Store. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Justices Blanks for sale at the
Wood County Drug Store. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26
II b. PHILLEo Il Co.

For Sale.-A second hand, 40
horse power engine, l. inch bore, "a
inch stroke. This engine has been
completely overhauled and repaired at
the Grand Rapids boundary, and is
nearly as good as new. Parties wish
ne to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars.
terms of payment &c.
JOHN RABLIN.
Grand Rapids April 9Th, #
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-11-26

Grand Rapids April 9Th. #
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-07-29

FASTENING THE RIpEN1SG OF
FRU1T.-Actiug upon the principle
that renewal of the earth immediate
ly surrounding the roots increases their
activity, and accelerates the maturing
of all parts of the plant, Including
the fruit. Mr.. Stall removed the earth
about an early pear tree, eight weeks
before the normal period of ripening
for space of thirteen to fifteen feet
in diameter, and to such an extent as
to leave depth of earth over the
roots of only about two to twenty.four
inches, which could be thoroughly
warmed by the sun. He was surpris-
ed, not only by the ripening of the
fruit in the middle of July, but also
by its superior juicines< and favor. In
another experiment, the removal of the
earth from the north side of tree
alone, caused the fruit on that side to
ripen several days earlier than that on
the south side. Frequent Watering
was of course necessary in the above
experimepts.-Vneyard Gazette.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-07-29
MAKES The WEAK STRONG,

The Per',UiG:1 Syrup, q Protect
eG Solution Of the 2>rotori6e of
Iron. IS SO combined ds to hare
the chTrNctcr Of on 0liancnt, ns
cuSHu WgeStcd U7lI GsSi7niL0tcG
1rith thc blood us the simplest
Jo0d. It Increases the quantity
uf Natures Oscls Vit0zi=issg
-ige7lt. iron iio the blood, aud
cures "H MoWS0atN Ills" simply
GyTOning :sp, IurigorGtialg ana
}itNfi=ing tie System. The en-
7icAc1 G7lA Uit0Si=eI blood per-
21!rUfcS cCeJy part Of the Gotly,
7cpc;ri1ig dTU20ycS ts21I acdSte,
searching oWt Ni0"5iG Scc3c-
tioMs. 0N0 lcG"i11g nothing for
0isrNSc to Tce& Wp0@.
This is tie secret Of tic qcc,e-
Gr1yNl success Of this remedy i,e
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Gem
plant, Dropsy, Chronic D;ar-
rhoca, Boi!s, Nervous Affections,
C::i!ls and Fcycrs, Hulnors,
Loss Of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
02ad oU diseases originating in
q dUG StGtc Of the blood, o.. uc-
co3'o@uicd bu Hc5it:tH Or u loaO
s'Hfc of'thc SystcDa. DeiHg free
from -i{coAcJ. in 0j9y JoJ3!, rs
cNC:'yisi:;J rTcctS u1'l: not Jol-
lotrcd by corresponding a'cGc-
ti2". but ere I1crHan7ee!lt, &NJat-
sing strength, riyor, nltd 7aeev
life into all parts oItAc system,
u1ld building up 03s IRON Coa-
stitution.
Thousands N0cc been changed
Gy the aIse Of this remedy, from
aceHk, sichIy, suffering c7'e>.-
turcs, to strong, healthy, 0aac2
happy :!eeG c671Ct aUonae11; N?aCS
i7lCGIids cu72,eot 1'eGSo7auOlykes.
it0te to gire 1t q trial.
See that each bottle has PERU.
WAN SYRUP Jzoec3a a1a tie glass.
Pamphlets F'roc.
SETH ". F0WLE L SONS, Proprietors,
40. Milton Place, Eoston.
SOLD BY DRUGG1sTs cETE&ALLL
Sep. a, '7S-Ss-ly.