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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24

For any high or any wide opera
ton, poet must be endued, not with
a passion indeed. but with power and
mastery over it With Imagination.
with reflection, with observation, and
with dlscernmcnt. There are however,
some things in poetry which admit few
Of these qualities Comedy, for in
stance, would evaporate under too fer
vid fancy !; and the sounds of the
Ode would be dulled and deadened by
being too closely overarched with the
fruitage of reflection. Homer, in him
self is subject to none of she passions;
but he sends them all forth on his CT
rands, with as much precision and We
locify as Apollo his golden arrows.
The hostile Gods, the very Fates them
selves, must have wept with Priam in
the tent before Achilles Homes
stands anmoved. " S. Landor,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24
Think before YOU speak what yor

Think before you speak What you
shall speak, Why yoa shoRld speak,
TO whom you shoud speak about
whom rou are to speak, what VIII come
from what you may speak. what may
BE the benefit from what you may
speak, and lastly. who may be listen
ing 10 what you may speak Turn
your speech seTen ways, and there viii
never come any harm from what you
have spnknn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24
Tho terror Of being iudged sharI

The terror of being judged sharp
ems the memory; it sends an inevitable
glare over that long unvisited past
which has been habitually recalled only
in general phrases. Even without
memory, the life is bound into one By
a zone Of dependence in growth and
decay; but intense memory forces q
man to own his blame-worthy past.
With memory set smarting like re-
opened wound, a mans past is not
simply dead history, an out worn
precaratIon Of the present; it is not
a repcnted error shaken loose from the
life; it is a still quivering part of him
self, bringing shuddors and biting fla
vors, and the tinglings of a meritad
hame-Hiddlcn.Qrch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24

We are poor and needy--does He
think of Us? Christ shows that He
does, and proves it by saying that not
a sparrow shall fall to the ground with
out the Fathers notice. Even the
hairs of our head are numbered, and If
he cares for such small things. as these
how much more carefully will He watch
over and guide our souls Then there
is Christ's doctrine concerning the
Office and work of the Holy Spirit.
What a light this throws on the world .
This is the most encouraging view
the Holy Spirit that could possibly be
given US. The Spirit helpeth our
infrmities. There is consolation even
in death. The grave becomes a bless
ing instead of fear, by the victory
which the Spirit enables us to inquire
with confidence, "Oh. grave. where
IS thy sting? Oh, death. where is thy
victory"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24

y know not whether our names
VIII be immortal; | am sure our friend
ship will. For names sound only upon
the face of the earth; while friend
ships are the purer, aud the more ar
dent, the nearer they come to the pres
cnce OF God. the sun, not only Of
righteousness, but oflove. Ours never
has been chipt or dimmed even here,
aud never shall be.--Brooke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24

There's no music in ''rest," that
[ know of, but there's the making of
music in it. And people are always
missing that part Of the life melody
and scrambling on without counting;
not that it's easy to count, but nothing
on which SO much depends yer is easy.
People are always talking of persever-
auce, and courage, and fortitude; bus
patience is the finest and worthiest
part Of fortitude, and the rarest too.
[ have known twenty persevering girls
TO one patient one but it is only the
twenty-frst one who can do her work,
out and out, and enjoy it. For pa
tience lies at the root of all pleas
ures as well as of all powers.-Rns-
kin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24

A little girl in Reading, Pa. re-
Gently saw an old drunken man lying
on a door step, the perspiration pouring
off his face and crowd of children
preparing to make fun of him. She
took her little apron and wiped his face.
and then looked up so pitiiully TO the
rest and made this remark Oh. say.
don't hurt him, he is somebody's
grandpa"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-24
GRAND RAPIDS WIS., THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER "a 1874

the people ia stand up and support
their government in a firm and
thorough course.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
There and Here.

Our brethren dwelling on the east
ern side of the Rocky Mountains have
been of late visited with numerous
and terrible tornadoes. The loss OF
life has been considerable, and the
destruction of property very great.
The wind and the lightning devasted
whole sections. The New York Times,
of a late date, says: "If the opinion
of that much respected person, the
oldest inhabitant,' may again be re-
lied upon for accuracy, we shall have
to believe that lightning has been
more destructive to life and property
in the United States during twelve
days of the present month than at any
given time of equal length for great
many years. OF this much we are
pretty certain, that if the reports from
each State and Territory were 20 be
compiled, the record Of disasters
would be found sufficient to fill n
goodly-sized volume. Houses have
been struck and demolished as rap
idly as if they had been constructed
of paper soaked in saltpetre or powder;
giant oaks and stately elms have been
split into fragments and torn from
their roots like reeds; ships have been
burned to the water's edge, and men,
women, and children either killed
outright or permanently injured"
Certainly California can add nothing
to swell the volume. While the East
has been visited with flood, whirl-
wind and thunderbolt, we, of this part
Of the world, have not had the even
tenor Of our way disturbed by the
visit of one Of our mildest earth
quakes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
Another Local Industry.

We are pleased to be able to inform
the readers of tho HERALD that Los
Angeles county willso have fruit
drying factory. Mr.. GEORGE B. DA-
Wis, one of the proprietors of the Kel-
sery's nurseries, of Oakland, has pur-
chased the patent of the Alden Fruit
Drying Process for this county, and
will soon be in this city for the pur-
pose of erecting the buildings and
machinery requisite for commencing
operations. The value of this fruit
drying establishment to this county
will be very great-how great we can
best explain by giving the following,
from late number of the Alta: "The
value of the dried fruits imported into
this country is something immense.
Every week New York city alone re-
ceives $4,000 worth Of prunes, includ-
ing German, Hungarian, French, etc.;
and frequently the imports run as
high as 100000 per week. 1t is safe
to estimate the total annual receipts
of prunes from all sources by the
United States at S., 900, 900. The value
of the raisins received is equal to or
more than this amount. Another
s5,OO0,0O0 is made up by the Zante
curra nts, figs, apricots, etc. Thus the
whole dried fruit importation cannot
be worth less than $l5,500,0 900 annu-
ally. The question now arises: What
are the capacities of California, to re-
leve the country of the necessity OF
foreign importations, and to build up
a thriving home-industry? So far,
we have not done much; but there
seems in the future no definite limit
to the productiveness of our soil or the
extent Of the market available. At
present, attempts are being made on
comparatively small scale, to bring
this important industry to the front,
but when these are compared with the
field open, they are infinitesimal.
There are now fifteen Alden Evapor-
ators working at San Lorenzo, besides
three to be Immediately put in opere-
ton at Sonoma and at Sacramento,
San Leandro and other places. These
prepare 500 worth of :" Alden" fruit
per day, during the season of $50 days.
The San Lorenzo factory will put up
$270,000 worth this year. Although
this is ten times the value Of any pre-
vious yearly product fer the State, it
is after all but a drop in the bucket.
No appreciative difference is felt in
fruit-growing sections; and, as usual,
large quantities will be allowed to go
to waste, or be sold without profit. 1t
is not too much TO predict that Cali
fornia is capable of supplying the
United States with dried fruit, and to
export largely abroad. Whether she
does SO, depends upon the use made Of
the materials, and remains to be seen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
Board Of Education.

JULY 9th, 1874.
The Board met at 2 o'clock p. M.
Present-H. d. Barrows, President;
and members VIM. Pridham, Geo. II.
Smith. DR.. Widney and M. Kremer.
On motion of Mr.. Pridham, Miss
Russell, of Santa Clara, was elected as
teacher to fill the vacancy of the
Eighth street school, and Mr.. Whit
crow was elected to the position of
teacher Of the colored school.
The Board resolved that all commu-
nications to the Board of Education
by teachers, regarding their schools,
shall be made to the city Superlntend-
ent.
The Board also resolved that chill
dren living outside of the city limits
and coming into our schools, be re-
quired to pay for primary scholars, So;
for intermediate scholars, SO; and for
grammar scholars, $40; for each term
of five months, invariably In advance.
After which the Board adjourned.
NJ. KREMER, Sec
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
WANTS-LOST-FoUND.

NTAN rED.-A FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
w nished room, for a sIngie m N, about
one-half mile south of the Court hou se. APP
ply to Postotitce box 3SI jy29 3t-I
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
SU N MON S.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT OF LOS
l. Angeles Township, in the county of Los
Angeles, state of alifornia.-W. II. Gray, j.
p. Sam'l Hellman, Plaintiff, VS. Gerbosio
RuiS, defendant.
The People of the State of California send
greeting to Gerbosio Ruis, Defendant: You
are hereby required and directed to appear
be ore me, at my Office in Los Angeles Town
ship, In tn, county OF Los Angeles. in an ac-
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff and answer the complaint in said ac-
ton, on file in my office, on the first day of
August, \. Il, 1874, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ if found
within this county, and If not found in this
county, then within thirty days from the date
of the first publication of this summons.
The said action is brought to recover Of de-
fendant the sum Of one hundred and thirty
five 4j-l00 1915 49, dollars, as prime pal, and
ninety-sx 96-l0J (S9t 96 dollars interest, all in
U. - gold com, alleged to he due on a certain
p omissory note, dated "Los Ang les, July
81. 1870" and bearing interest at the rate Of
one and one-half per cent. interest per month
from date until paid, as per original on d e in
this office.
And you are hereby notified that II you fai
to so appear and answer said complaint, AS
above required, SAID plaintiff will take judg-
ment agans you for said Si35 d as principal
and S96 SO interest, gold coin, together with
costs of suit.
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this 24th day OF July,
A. ID. 1874. w. II. GRAY,
Justice of the Peace of said Township
True copy. ty2S lm-5
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
Latest kilograms.
Indian Murders.
ANOTHER CARD FROM TlLT0N.
The Pittsburgh Disaster.
BEECHER TO TESTIFY.
EASTERN.
The Loss by the Flood.

CHICAGO, July 27.-The loss Of life
by the flood in Pittsburg and vicinity
foots up 2l9. The loss of property is
estimated at one million. The partic-
ulars Of the disaster are appalling.
A destructive storm is reported in
Kentucky and Ohio.
Another TiItOnian Card.
NEW YORK, July 81. -Tilton pub
fishes card in which he complains
that the Committee of Investigation
in the Beecher case show disposition
to ignore his statements. A reporter
has obtained from Elizabeth Cady
Stanton n statement of Tilton's, made
in his wife's presence, of her criminal
intercourse with Beecher; also, state
ment by Susan B. Anthony of Il scene
at Tilton's house, in which, when eX-
cited, each confessed that they had
violated the marriage vow. Suisse
quently Mrs. Tilton went into a room
in the house, assigned to Miss An
thony, for protection from her angered
husband. She locked and bolted the
door, fearing Tilton would kill his
wife. He pounded on the door and
demanded admittance, but Miss An
thony told him he could enter the
TOOIu Oniy ONcI hcI uSStu bouy' lAc
then went away. The next day Tilton
ordered Miss Anthony never to enter
his house again.
The PittsburG Disaster.
CHICAGO, July Is Thousands Of
people are visiting the scenes of the
Pittsburg disaster.
Frank MOultOn to Tell What he Knows.
New YORK, July 2S.-Frank Moul-
ton has been summoned to testify be-
fore the committee in the Beecher-
Tilton case. If he does not testify,
Beecher's evidence will be taken at
once.
CALIFORNIA; Wool.
PHILADELPHIA July 27.-California
wool is firm. Fine medium, 30635c. ;
coarse, 25@30.
Indian DepredatiOms.
T.LOUIs, July 2S.-Dispatches from
Fort Union, New Mexico, say that the
Kiowas killed five men near the
mouth Of Ute creek.
POmerOy Does Not Want n Trial.
ST. LOUIS, July 2S.--A special from
Topeka says Pomeroy is trying to
stave off his trial on technical grounds
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

WILLIAM NJ. STEWART of Nevada
has announced his intention not to be
a candidate for reelection to the
United States Senate. 1t is n wise
thought on the part Of WILLIAM. A
Senator who has spent six years as
Senatorial pettifogger for railroad cor
porations will hardly be reelected by
the people Of Nevada while in their
present temper.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

WILLIAM SHARoN's chance for fill
ing the seat in the United States SEN
ate now occupied by WILLIAM M.
STEWART is considered remarkably
good by those well-posted on Nevada
politics. SUTRo is not regarded as in
the fight, and there are no other aspi-
rants having the slightest chance for
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
SAN FRANCISCO.
Sailing or the China Steamer Grand
Rush for the Circus-Sailfng of Par.
ties to note the r ransf of Venus,

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2s. - The
Alaska took 346 passengers for China
and Japan, $40 tons of merchandise,
and $2l7,000 treasure.
Montgomery Queens Circus opened
Tonight to an immense throng of peo-
pie.
Two of the parties fitted out by the
Government to note the transit of
Venus, sailed on the Alaska to-day.
They go to Perkin.
Prof. Davidson's party will leave for
Nagaski in about three weeks.
The weather is warm and pie asant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

Ice commands seven cents per pound
in Bakersfield, Kern county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29
San Diego items.
From the Union OF July %.

FTOHl lHt UHIOn OF July 70.
One hundred and fifteen cases of
honey in the comb, weighing 5000
pounds, were shipped yesterday by
Pauly u Sons to San Francisco. This,
We believe, is the largest single ship
ment made this season. The honey
was made in sage district, and is Of
very superior quality.
NJ. s. Patrick, Esq, returned to the
city by yesterdays steamer. He
comes direct from Chicago, and brings
with him a fine gray stallion to add
to the first-rate stock of San Diego
county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

NTANTED - FURNISHED ROOMS TO
w let, double or single, at No 2, Beaudry
Terrace. my-l71m-l" MRS. s. D0RNEY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

A FIRST.CLAsS COOK WANTS A STU
IA ation. Address or apply TO "J. IT,
JuIued states Hotel iy2g 3t-5Z
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-29

A LADY OF SEVERAL YEARS EXPE-
"A rience would wish To make an engage
ment as dressmaker IN d few families in the
country, by the week or month. Address,
"URESSMAKER," +. .. ty2j-lw-l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19
Tern, $50. 90 per gseT
Si39g!e C0Pies, 5 Cents
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John ate his dinner N silence. How
could his situation Be wrong thing to
speak Of on Sunday2 He was 50 thank
tul for it that it seemed to come from
the hand of God. God knew al
about the restless months in which he
had answered an advertisement every
day.
When the minister gave thanks in
church Tor all the dnerciess of the past
week, Johns heart gave a grateful
throb, and he determined anew to ac-
knowledge God in al his ways.
j Ohm ate in silence, while his father
thought Of heaven.
In the afternoon Mr Barnes neph-
en-. a stranger n the place, came over
from his boarding place opposite and
sat on the piazza talking with John.
Il cant allow this, Tom" said Mr..
Barnes, coming to the door with his
Bible in his hands, syou must not 81.
here and break the Sabbath. Go
straight back to your boarding place
and read some good book. .
Tom started up angrily, and spent
the afternoon in fishing and bathing
with an old colored man, his only &C.
qualntance in the place, while Deacon
Barnes sat in large rocker on the
piazza with q handkerchief over his
face and thought about heaven.
Presently his two little granddsugh-
ters came out on the piazza with a
large picture book and sat near him
There was futter of leaves and
great deal of buzzing at the two little
yellow heads bent over the book, and
finally they laughed outright.
Children, where's your mother z"
sternly demanded Deacon Barnes.
springing to his feet.
''Up stairs putting baby to sleep
they both answered together.
''Ellea Ellen !" he shouted. az
should think you might keep these
children quiet on the Sabbath. They
wont allow me to think "
Ellen had been awake all night with
a fretful baby. She had hushed him
aad just fallen asleep, when her faith
er's voice aroused her and awoke the
baby.
''PIease send them up stairs" she
said wearily.
And all the sultry afternoon she
amused the three children in close
upper room, while her father sat and
thought about heaven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19
-. -. -. Ez...s:

The people laughed cut loud at the
siaboratcly-perfect pautomine.
Tbs greatest hit, however. was the
3roll m;micry eff a miser, who resolved
upon reform aud beg, by r eIeasing a
mortgage on a pooc mans farm. The
counterfeit severity Of sbe misar in
demanding payment, the right of the
doctor, the blauGness of the miser in
presenting the cancelled document, and
the joyous antics Of the debtors wife
and children, were all pronounced with
the skill of trained comedian. FL
nally, when Mr.. Beccher as the REFORM
ed niser. with a benevolent smile on
his face. mounted his horse and rode
Offending his parted knees and
swaying his body in exact imitation of
a rider. and cutting behind with an
imaginary whip everybody laughed
until the tears came.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19
Deacon Barnes Sunday.

Beautiful beautiful mentally
calculated Deacon Barnes at the close
Of sermon about heaven. Those
are my ideas exactly.
And 50 enwrapt was be with MS
thoughts. as he passed out 0f church
ne forgot to ask the lame Mrs: Howe
to ride home with him, as vas ms USE
al custom
Perhaps tits just as we'll . thought
he for she is worldly old woman
and would probably have drawn ray
thoughts away from heaven.
At the dinner table his son exelaim
ed, 20 father, I haze situation At
last. 2
"Hare you forgotten chat it IS oca-
lay, Joha?" asked his father steraay.
Don't let me hear any more sGeh
talk"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19
TIME TO LOOK OUT.

''Here. friend, could you lend ne
one. Of your loose sticks? Ny nest
wants repairing, ana I've no time to
hunt for timber this morning, said 3
magpie to her neighbour.
By all means, said the neighbour !;
and the magpie, promising to return
the next day, few off with the stick
Gould you lend me another stick ~
she said the next morning s'the wind
has damaged me in the night. I am
not safe and I have so much work to
do in repairing that I've no time to
look for timber
The neishbor looked dubious, but
after a little hesitation lent another
stick, which she magpie yehementIy
protested she would bring back with
the other next morning
Il am really ashamed to come ~
she said, the third morning but
could you lend me another stick ]?
Somehow 7 have got cut Of order at
home and what with one thing and
another, [ haven't time TO look for
timber.
Take it, said the neighbour, in no
satisfied tone and directly the magpie
had flown of, declaring louder than
ever that she would repay all she owed
with interest the very next day, she
began to prepare for moving to far
distant tree. Its all very fine, " she
said: "a stick is but a stick but, if
l don't cut this connection, I shall
soon have to go about begging for
sticks ior myself. '--Englisl Book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19
! String Of New Fahles.
II 3Rs. PR0ssER,
[kkm the Interior.l
equal RIENDsHIps BEST.

All whatrver has become OF you
lately, Shag cried Drorer. live
missed you afeer evening shepherding
this week or more.
I've been engaged" said shag,
coldlY
Engaged How Where Y said
Drover.
"Witb comaany-tbe new company
at the great house, . said Shag.
"0h, hoh What, Crack and Brill
liant and the rest said Droyer.
'sYes, They seemed to wish for my
friendship, so | couldn' be uncigil, .
said Shag.
Every good; and you are going
now Z" inquired Drovor Don't let
me hinder you
Il vas, You see, Drover. they arc
high-bred and think, when an open
/. ing offers, VIC should always try to i'm
prove ourselves.
Certainly. A very improving eve
n;ng to you, said Drover.
You think 50, don't you p said
.Shag.
Il think the bestcompauy is that we
get most good froh, said Drover.
''Yes. that It. said Shag; "and
Mr. Crack has such beautifui way Of
moving (action they call it) and Mr.,
Brilliant IS so quick and clever and
they are all SO superior one way or an
other.
Happy to hear It. Butt think
your action and cieyerness are quite
sufficient for your way Of life How
ever, please yourself, said Droyer,
running CT.
"Why. Shag you here !" he cried,
"a few evenings after, 81 th0aght you
had cut low company and we're on the
improving plan =
''Ahem [ preferred a walk with
you this evening, DroYer, said Shag,
looking rather shy.
Very good" " said Droger. How
are YOUR friends at the great mousse
Very well, for anything I know, !"
said 9hag.
What have. you broken with
them 30 asked Droyer.
"'Eo say the truth, I was deceived
in them. smAa low, iIl-bred, con
ceitad fellows, and [ despise them !"
said shag.
when cid you fad that out - ask
e3 Druyer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-19

some delicious oats. Il say. Dobbin,
this is better than ploughing do you
remember that field +? ! hope | shall
never have anything to do With that
business again. What in the world
could be the use Of walking up field
just for the sake Of walking down
again {? Its enough to make one laugh
TO think Of it. :"
"How do you ike your oats? 2" said
Dobbin
delicious" said the young horse
Then please to remember, if there
were no pIougbing. there would be no
oats.