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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

IT WAS AN ANCIENT CUSTOM of the
Spartans, in order to inculcate among
their youth an adherence of intern
perance and its kindred vices, to make
their slaves drunk with wine in the pub
lie marketplaces, so that the rising gen
Grafton, upon whom would some day
devolve the honor and safety of the
Lacedemomian Republic, might see before
them all the CHASTITY details of the drunk
ards disgrace, his loss of reason and of
physical strength. 'Twere well, perhaps,
today, could some of our young men
contemplate similar instructive lesson
drawn from the life, showing them, by a
sharply-drawn contrast, the advantages
and true loneliness of abstinence and vir-
tue.
For such as appreciate these, VINEGAR
BITTERs is the beverage best adapted, it
being purely vegetable draught, devoid
of alcohol or mineral poisons, and pos
sessing all the virtues, but none Of the
damnIng curses, of the different poisons
which year by year are sweeping away
thousands of dollars and lives. AZ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
THE CITY OF THE DEAD.
By REV. T. HEMPsTEAD.

The plains where earth's grand armies camp are
noiseless.
Still are the streets pressed by the mfghtiest
throngs.
Silent the halls the stretching chambers yoiceess
Where meet the fighting hands and laundering
tongues
All exit through thy awful gates denying,
With dust below and Withered leaves O'erhead.
Thou, IN thy deep, perpetual hush, are lying
All round our feet, City Of the Dead.
The lips that stung 10 life the staguant nations.
The hand that rocked the tyrant's iron throne
Or gave 70 man arts INTERPRETATIONS,
Down that yew-shaded road to thee have gone:
The foot that scales the steep ascent 70 glory,
The eye that burns with thoughts intensity.
The check that shames the rose, the temples
All ind q niche secure and still in thee.
No trampling hosts with hosts opposing mingle.
No sounding marts disturb that MINDLESS air.
n Q music makes the night with sweetness tingle.
No nuptial songs no noisy revels there;
No ear hath heard that heavy silence shattered,
By millions laundering. Live NapOleOnl
No shouts ascend, while from fair fingers scat
tered.
Flowers strew the way of regal Washington.
Perish distinctions here: n grades. no classes
Mar this most pure, sublime democracy;
Who 70 MS place in these still chambers passes
Nor rich nor beggar, king nor clown is he;
How these void sockets mock earths fierce ambi-
ti0ns,
Her naughty thrones and glazing pomp deride!
Mans dazzling schemes and sensual frutiOns
What are they here-where now is human pride?
That tongue, now snow-cold, cut you ike a
saDer-
Dread not what venom it has left to spill;
mat lttle heap OF dust was once your neighbOr,
itch, Toasted, haughty-pOnder and be stilI
Here sleep earths mighty warriors. but no rattle
Of guns or drums, no conflicts growing roar,
No red, earfh-quaking broadside jar of battle
From these enchanted beds shall wake them
more
Here rest the hearts renowned in love, whom
parted
BY man or God, we see through misty eyes
She whom the cloister took, all broken-hearted,
How still beside her Abelard she lies:
And Camoens, whose days love sealed to sorrow.
Knows he now near him sleeps his dear Kalrinc?
How thick dust these walls, so blank and mar
Have dropped on Sweetest eyes were ever
seen?
These dim, tremendous realms shall yet be
shaken,
Crlmble these gates before Mighty Arm;
Their King lnsatiate yet be Overaken
AT his own doors, pale, helpless with alarm.
so spake One, while in love and wide-eyed wonder
Gazed those poor fishermen Of Galilee,
AND through the heart which beat that coarse garb
Saw Hopes bright star rise DER humanity.
So pray, so preach we, dark, bewildered, cropping
Along pcrilOus and rugged way,
Drenching our eyes in tears, dcspaIring, hoping,
I'LL we emerge into the WOndrOus day.
Let u be glad; though pierced like Him and
weeping
Ger slumbeTing flowers no springs can waken
more,
Defeated yet in sweet remembrance keeping
Whose feet have passed these awful gaLes be-
fore.
~ z. Egaaqe5ist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
THE robbery of a well-furnished dwell

THE robbery of a well-furnished dwell
fng-house on prominent street in the
city of DesMoines, Iowa, Of all of its con-
tents, valuable and otherwise, except q
cook-stove and some kitchen chairs, being
carried off through the front door, and the
complete tnoogntt0 of the perpetrators, al
most equals a similar occurrence in this
city, several years ago, on the North Side.
In the latter case the family were out of
town for visit, and when they returned
not only was the furniture gone, but the
house itself had been removed and dis
guised so completely that it never could
be identified. Chicago Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

DON'T TAMPER WITH ! CoLD.-Perhaps in
the whole category of diseases to which hu.
manity is. susceptible, the cough is most neg
lected in its early stage. A simple cough is
generally regarded as q temporary affection
unpleasant, and nothing more; but to those
signal for attack for the most fearful of dis
eases-Consumption. A cough will lead to
consumption-ifn not checked-so sure as the
rivulet leaGs to the river, yet it is an easy en-
emy to thwart, if met by the proper remedy.
Allers's Lung Balsan1 is the great cough rem
edy of the age, and it has earned its reputa-
ton by merit alone. Sold BY all good drug
pistS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
GonEY.-The illustrations in the lime

GODEY.-The illustrations in the June
number are fully up to the standard of this maya
zine, and the literary contents are also of the
usual excellence. 4 new story, by Marion Har-
land Mrs. Killers Queer Whim'--is begun in
this number, and viii be finished IN the next
The June number completes the eighty-eighth
volume and fOrty-fourth year of this deservedly
successful publication. Many extra good things
are promised for the July number. An excellent
story, by Caroline Orme, entitled Country
Homes in New England Century Since,'' viii be
commenced, TO run through five or six numbers.
In addition to the other attractions viii be given
another Of those handsome chrome illustrations.
Published by L. 4. Cooley, Philadelphia, Pa, at
$500 per year; -four copies $1,000, and beautiful
chrome to each subscriber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
NICHOLS, SHEPARD & co,
Battle Greek, N
The Elastic TRUSS CD.

Was incorporated in 1868. Its friends and pstrous
are from every land and speak every tongue It hGB
41Iyed az FIyalry It has conquered the prejudlee
mas grown stronger and hrmer the have
i, cne9 apace and like giant, its euCircle
the word. Ihere must be some potent reason that
mas produced this wonderful result That reason Is
JhG SIMPLE TACT that the Elastic Truss is worn nigAE
ana dy; with comfort retaining rupture in perfecs
placed by the hardest exercise Welding and adaptu
itself to every motion of the body but ALWAYS hold
ing the rupture safely, and soon effects perfect and
permanent cure. This new and wonderful invention
has produced radical revolution in treatIng T2r-
tUre, and has absolutely driven out of use an the
wretchedmetal fngerpad and spring trusses that for
merly cursed the community and made life burden To
many thousands upon thousands o suffering ones
who now are happily enjoying once more the bless
lngs and comforts of existence.
The United States Government and Surgeon Gen.
eral at Washington have arranged with the Elastic
Truss o. TO supply their new Truss to such Pension
ers, Soldiers ETC., entitled Truss and mUT
desire it, Such persons may apply to any OF the
u. s. Pension Surgeons throughout the country Eul2
descriptive circulars with directions etc, sent freq
on request and the Truss is sold cheap and sent by
mail to all parts of the country, by
THE ELASTIC TRUSS COMPANY.
GG2 RTn- Naxxy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

SOME of the best surgeons of Europe pro-
nounce the apparatus for deformities made by
the National Surgical Institute, Indianapolis,
Indiana, the best known. This celebrated In
stitution cures thousands of cases annually,
such as Diseased Joints, all manner of Human
and Chronic Diseases. If you need such treat
ment send for circular giving full particulars
and information of their mode of treatment,
facilities etc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

WHHoFT's Tonic "A SAFE, SURE AND
SCIENTIFIC CURE THE unprecedented sale Of
this world-renowned medicine proves incon-
testibIy thatno remedy has superseded the use
Of this reliable Tonic. No spleen has been
found so hard as not to yield to its softening
influence, and no liver so hypertrophied as not
to give up its Iong-retained bilious secretions,
and no Chill or Fever has yet refused to fall
into line. WHEELOCK, FINLAY Il Co., Propri
etors, New Orleans.
FOR SALE BY AL DRUGGISTS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

JOIN COSTING, Philippi, West Va,
gives the following recipe for curing
scratches in horses: Take white pire
pitch, rosin, beeswax and honey-one
ounce each-fresh lard one-half pound
melt well together over a slow fire; stir
till quite thick, so that the parts may not
settle and separate. This also makes an
excellent application for hornless gals,
cuts, and sores Of all kinds on horses or
cattle''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

A KENNEBUNK CMe.) man, who assault
ed his wife with intent to kill, was fined
$40. And yet if he had failed to marry
her after having promised to do so she
would probably have collected several
thousand dollars DAMAGES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

Corn and flour are staple articles; but not
more so than Joznsoa'S 4nodyne Ljaiment,
where known. 1t is good for children or
adults, for any internal soreness of the chest
or bowels, and the best Liniment prepared,
under whatever name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
Prince Oreans---53. 900 in Use.

Reeds Temple of Music, Chicago, offers
these first-class instruments at the very lowest
prices for cash or time. Money refunded if
not satisfactory. Circulars sent free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
Thirty Years Experience OF an o4d

Thirty Years Experience OF an oad
Nurse.
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING syrup IS the prescrfp-
hon OF one of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
IN the United States. and has been used for thirty
years with ncverfailing safety and success by mill
of week old to the adult 1t corrects acidity of
the stomach, relieves wind collie regulates the DOW
els and gives rest health and comfort to mother and
child We believe it to be Best and Surest RENE
dy in the World in all cases of D1SENIkR1 ana
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.
SOLD BY ALL MBDIcINE DEALERS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

THE all-gone feeling which people some
times speak of is caused by want Of proper
action Of the liver and heart. These may be
assisted, and the bowels regulated, by Par
sons PIrgatiUe Pills in small doses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

THE NORTHWESTERN HORs NAIL CO..
q Finishedn Nail is the best in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
Children Often Look Pale and Sick

Children Often Look Pale and Sick
From no other cause than having worms IN the stou1
ach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE CoMFITs
Will destroy Worms without injury TO the chlld Delng
perfectly WHITE and free from all cooring or other
injurious ingredients usually used in worm prepare
tons.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors,
No. 215 Fulton street, New York.
Sold By Druggists and Chemists, and Dealers tn
Medicines, at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A Box.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
" THE THRESHER OF THE PERIOD.

This is the famous "YIBRAToR" THREsEFz
which has created such revolution in the trSsg2r
and become so FULLY ESTABLISHED as shss.
Leading Thresher" of this day and genera tior-
More than seven thousand purchaser and ninety
thousand gram ralsers pronounce these machines
ENTIRELY UNEQUALLED for grain saving. tins
saving, and money making
-Four sizes made, viz: 24-fuch, 2S--
inch. 32-iuchs and S6-fucn CyIindeSa.
with 6, 5, 20 and 12-EEorse s'Moun6esfss
Powers. Also Separa1ors - aIone'' eH-
pressly for Steam POyVer.an nd Improves
PofkEA Bile STEAM ENGINES for
Steam Machines.
All persons intending TO buy Threshing Nj
chimes, OF Separators "alOne, 4" or Horse Paws1s
alone, as well as GRAIN RAISERS AND FARM
ERS Who want their grain threshed, saved aDEa
cleaned to the best advantage are inyit ell to send
Tor our new forty page Illustrated Pamphlet
ana circulars (Se''tJreel giving fun particulars
about these Improved Machines and other fnfor-
mation valuable to farmers and thresherman-
Address,
NICHOLS, SHEPARD & Co,
Rattle CresI. BFTyfl-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

WHEN WHITING TO ADVERTISERS
W please say you saw the advertisements
in this paper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

The Human Locomotive shouldbe earefqI.E
engineered, otherwise it may runs of the track OF b
at any moment. To keep its delicate internal ls,a
chlnery in perfect trim, or to pat II in good WorA
condition when out Of order is the peculiar province q
Tarrant's Efferyescent Settler RperieUt-
The thorOughness with which il cleauses- WitbOCs
irritating the bowels; the tone ana YigOr which is IE
parts to the stomach; its appetizing effect It's cou
ing, refreshing operation in fever :the reliefit affords
in headache its antibiliOus properties and its supB
TiOT merits as general corrective. Justify the
ton that is beyond all comparison. the most Y8l1s
BILE family medicine of the age Sold By all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28

AashHs wanted for the great RECEIPT book.
ALLAN ! ENCYCLOPEDIA Of THINGS ToET8 KNOWING
-fN or 20, 900 TE-4NIS S Supplied.
RECEIPTS FOR EVERYTHING, book that
EVERYBODY WANTS. Splendid C8ROMO FREE
En- 4 RIA TERMS. Continental Pub. Co. st. Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-28
The properties of DR.. WALKER

VINEGAR BITTERS are Aperient, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious Laxative, Diuretic,
sedative, Counter Irritant, SudOriic, Alters-
ssYes and Anti-Biiious.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02
To the Voters Of the second Con-
greSSionaI District OF Indiana.

.Et%>-NlAti 1flHAl4Ct 0t iuslf.Nl-
Inasmuch as diiIer from my friend.
r. +. Rawiins. when he saws that hc
thinks the Hon. J. y. Williams had bC-i
make tie race for Congress alone. !
hereby announce myself a. Republican
candidate for Congress. from this, tie
Second Indiana District.
Nv reasons are:
isl. believe 80 rlnck. sud ii no other
Republican wants 20 Try Uncle .'Jeems.
(Which seems io le the casel ]. for one.
am opposed TO letting The race 20 by de-
fault.
2nd. This seems 10 ~ tie wear TO-
scrub races. aud As neither myself o.
Williams are III 20 90 10 Congress.
want YOU 40 have chance of two evil.
TO choose tie least
3rd. I am not salary Grabber. snf
Mr. Williams j.. lie having taken the
extra thiee dollars per day. a State sen
a;or from Knox and Davies Counfi"s.
4ih. | am better calculated TO .ih the
Office with credit 10 myself and honor
TO nv District.
A. ! am acquaiHica only in four coun-
ties Of the District. viii say that have
been for eight wears Auditor in Demo
cratic county. which shows that nv
neighbors think am not 2 bad man.
was one of the two delega'es from
the old First District 10 the National
Convention at Philadelphia. which re-
nominated Grant for his second term
which shows. among other things too
tedious to mention, that my party La
'confiience in me.
was born and raised farmer. Am
IN favor Of giving al working classes an
even chance with the rest Of our citizens
whether they belong 20 the farming or
mechanical classes. am better friend
to the working classes than Mr.. Will
isms. I am opposed TO monopolies Of
whatever description.
Perhap. will not have time 10 can
vass the District. but remember | am
running for Congress.
Mr.. Williams hopes Il. 40 to Congress
because he l. a Granger. " bile l am not.
Y ct claim. az above stated. that ! am
a better friend to the working classes
than Williams.
In conclusion. want to 20 to Con-
gress. and am running in order 10 give
everybody a chance between two men.
Fellow citizens. vote for whom you
please, but please vote for me.
Yours. Truly.
LEVI FERGUSON.
OF Pike Cosnty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02
HONS. LAS. ID. WILLIAMS
AND HENRY &, PEED

Will address their fellow-citizens at
schueilville. Tuesday, October 9Th, al
! O'Clock. =. NJ.
Ferdinand, the same day at o'clock,
Il. ".
IInnfiugburg. Wednesday, October
7ih. n ! o'clock. L. NJ.
Holland, the same day at O'Clock, p.
NJ.
Lemons Church. Thursday. October
eth, II } o'clock. p. NJ.
Hay-ville, at night of the same day &;
2 o'clock.
Ireland Friday, October 9th, at ]
O'Clock y. ".
Jasper, at night of the same day, at
o'clock.
The opposition candidates are invited
90 be present and divide time at these
meetings.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02
Why Every Nan should Vote the
Democratic Ticket.

From TIE nuryrus Forum
Only ? few DAYS more. fellow Demo.
cra;s. aud the State and Congressional
elections viii take place. The issues
are made up. and it is expected that each
one Of YOU will do vour duty. This il
no year Of exciiability. The terrible
financial crisis through which the peo-
PIE are passing makes them sober and
thoughtful. There is no cause for ex-
citaOie speeches but there is cause
most potent and convincing cause---for
clear hesded, substantial voting. Let
IL each and every one go to the polls.
and vote the straight Democratic ticket.
why.
Because casting your vote for the
Democratic ticket means:
More money to do the business of the
country with:
More confidence among our business
men:
More stimulus to manufacturers and
enterprises Of every kind:
More money in the pocket-books OF
'aTner,, By raising the price OF their
products:
More means for those who arc hon
Indebted 10 pay what they owe 10
their creditors:
More aid in the construction OF rail-
rpads and other highways OF commerce /;
More WAGES "a the hard-workinr
'le,i '1nprer, who j. now scarcely able
provide his family with the bare
sae.tance Of life.
More irfivity 10 business, which now
,ns -ieer'ng the sleep OF death;
lJt" nope 10 the unfortunate insol-
ven mo has been crushed between the
atiArr mil stones of careless specula-
N"u ana Republican contraction Of the
currency.
II means thousand times more than
he-' reasons; bui they should be quite
aih-'nrf 70 stir every honest. sober
minded. rejecting man 10 90 10 the
i'o'is un thc second Tuesday OF October.
~ Secure hi election Of men who arc
r.- krt 70 sand by the suffering reo-
P's ~ i..- hour 9f emergency as1 tan-
ger
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02
wi FERGUSON.
OF Pike Cosnty.

nTThe chronological Journal for Oc-
tober contains fine variety Of subjects.
The sketches Of Supt r. u. Aimsworth
and Of The Integral Commonwealth.
should be read BY politicians and states
men: John Roach. the ship-builder.
with a fine portrait. Is delineated: also
the Lord Chancellor Of England. Sir
Roundsell Palmer There are, also. pa
pers on Morbid Moods Of Mighty Minds.
in which the case Of Henry Ward Beech
er IS insianced: Purity Of Life: Home
PoIiteness-moSt timely and well put
counsel; Our Negro Population: The
Work that Wins; What am Good For
The Transit Of Venus. illustrated: A
Plea for Phrcnology: The Husband :
Mistake. etc. Terms. 30 cents a number.
or SO year :. II. Wells, $50 Broad
way, New York.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02

/ Obstacles Ia Social Freedom.
I The dcspoti-ms Of state and Church.
and the prerC-a,ives Of caste society.
alc theoretically without legal sanction
in America. but corporate monopoly
and the money power have attained 81
extraordinary development, 20 Than ~
iiGntdinary measures are noN require
70 preserve society from impending an
archy through violence. or from deray
through gradual absorption into few
bands ~ Surplus products. and OF the
land Itself.
Obviously. society has srrived al an
historical epoch, one of those period,
out of which grow new departures from
old institutions aud usages. emancipa-
tons from ancient servitudes and en-
iranchisemeni in long-deieTre1 rights I.
or relapse into CRATER dependence and
helplcssness.
Have tie people al las; grown 10 n
Just apprehension Of their own dues. and
of suitable method 81 obtaining them
Certainly. ia our day labor j. making
in is own behalf its first intelligent de-
mand Tor enfnnchisenen;. Intelligent.
because methodicAl, ORGANIZED. c0nstruc-
tive.
This form of demand Is well under
stood and feared by the parasitic Classes
and will he suppressed. if possible. by
combinations and by familiar methods.
such a. eticcting divisions aud confusing
counsels among their opponents. insert
ing adroit clauses into important laws
to secure benefits snrreptiiiouslv. ring
management o. the press. the rosirum-
the caucus, the free use Of money. inrim-
idation. the suppression OF literature
and public meetings, aud even war i
limited at.
These tactics are also unfersic Dd by
the laboTing classes: and. apparently.
the commanding issue OF to-day j. a
struggle for supremacy between proGu-
GERS and combined monopolies; be-
tween the creators OF wealth and those
who do not create. but who. hv large
combinations and ingenious devices ali
serb more and more OF tie wealth. pro-
dnccd. especially that central monopoly.
the grand focus OF all monopoiies. tie
money powor.-From THE Integral
Commonwealth" in chronological
Journal for October.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02

The qualified voters OF Dubois County
are hereby notified that polls will be
opened at the above places Of holding
elections. in the several townships OF
aid County, Indiana on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th. 1874.
sor the purpose mentioned in the fore
going precipc. whereof all persons in
n rested will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
Witness my hand snt seal, this 18th
dav OF September. ls74
JOHN wEIkEI, Sheriff ID. &.
September 18th, 1874