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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Passed by the Common Council of
the City OF Centralia, May, 1874.
j. Z. Houston,
City Clerk.
an Ordinance

For the prevention of swine running
al large within the limits Of the City
Of Centralia.
The Common Council of the CITY Of
Centraiia do or{ain as fouo,cs:
Section 1. No person or persons
shall allow any swine belonging to or
in the possession of him her or them,
- run at large in any of the streets,
squares, lanes or alleys Of the City Of
Cantralia
Section ,. It shall be the duty of
the Marshal. or any of his deputies, to
take up all swine found running at
large within the said city limits, and
to confne them in the city pound and
if such swine so taken up shall not be
reclaimed by the owner or person en-
titled thereto, within twenty-four hours
after the same are taken up as afore-
said, then it shall be the daty of the
officer taking up the same to sell the
same to the highest bidder, after first
posting notices Of said sale in three of
the most public places in said city for
the space Of NOT less than forty-eight
hours.
Section 5. Whenever swine shall
be sold as in the precee ling section
provided for, the proceeds thereof
shall be first applied to the payment of
such costs and expenses as are author
lied by this ordinance. and the balance
if any there be, shall be deposited in
the city treasury. to be paid to the per-
son entitled thereto, upon satisfactory
proof Of the same.
Section /. For each and every
swine taken up and impounded by tie
marshal, or any deputy, pursuant to
this ordinance, the owner or person
claiming the same shall pay into tins
city treasury fifty cents, and to the
officer impounding the sanl0 fifty cents,
and costs Of keeping said swine; and
in case 10 person shall establish right
thereto before sale thereof as afore-
said, like sums shall be paid to such
officer and to the city, out OF the
moneys arising from such sale.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take
effect aud be in full force from and af-
ter its passage.
r. G. MOORE,
Mayor.
Passed by the Common Council Of
the City of Centralia, May, 1874
j. I. HOUsT0N,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Just in Time.


The 4rriroJ Of Troops Saoe a British
Ttee Consul from Receiving 200
Las6es.
New YORK, May by the Pa
cifc Mail Steamship Acapulco, which
arrived at this port to-day, from Pana-
ma, particulars have been received Of a
da>tarjly outrage committed on the
British Consular agent at Guatemala,
BY the commandment Of that port, Col.
Gonzales, who, on the 9th OF A APRIL,
gave orders 70 the arrest Of the agent
Of the Pacific Mil Steamship Company
and John Magee, her Brittanic Males
ty S vice consul. The latter was SEN
fenced to receive 400 Iashes. The only
cause known for the arrest, aside from
the strong dislike to Magee, was the
failure to appear on the Muella before
the commandant wheG summoned, on
she ground that an injured foot made
walking extremely painful. An armed
guard was sent to bring him, dead or
alive. He was brought to the Nuella,
and on his arrival the commandment at
tempted to shoot him. but was pre-
vented by friends. He, however,
struck him several times in the face
with the butt end Of his pistol and fists,
used yilest epithets aud ordered his
confinement. 3Lag4e invoked the pro-
lection Of the English flag. but with
out effect. Mr. James, the consular
agent of the United States, also pro-
tested, when he was informed by Con
gales that he would not only fog Magee
but would shoot him the following day.
and would serve the representative Of
Of the United States and ali foreigners
the same way. The surgeon Of the
port protested, stating that 400 lashes
would kill Magee; but Gonzales reply
was, = Then let him die. Magee was
then partially stripped and laid on the
floor, three men being seated on his
/ head and shoulders and four men upon
| his feet, while two held each arm. and
the logging commenced, continued by
four soldiers relieving each other at ev-
cry fifty lasheS, Gonzales keeping tally
himself. By the time zoe were admin
istered Nagee became insensibIe. The
order was then given to place him on
bed so that he might revive and receive
the remaing 800 the following morn
ing before being shot. During the
night he was repeatedly visited by
Gonzales, who each time placed a re-
volver at his head, threatening to shoot
him, remarking, " Don you think YOU
have lived long enough? Wouldn't
you thank me to put you out of mis-
cry? | have ruined myself, and III
put you under the sand before l am, ;"
etc.
Prior to administering the fogging
the commandment. fearing resistance
might be brought from the capitol,
seized the telegraph, confined the oper-
ators, and placed a guard over the Of
fee. During the night he and the SOL
diers broke into Magee business-house,
removed all moneys and other valaa-
bles. and then paid a visit TO the Office
and agency Of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company with the same intention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Off for Europe Once More.

With a perseverance and deter
mination which never halts at any Oh
stacle, however formidable, Hon.
JAMES CAMPBELL has again sailed
for Europe on business connected with
the extension Of the Chicago & Supe-
rior r. r. north from Portage to
Grand Rapids and south from Madison
to Freeport. Mr. c. has been incess-
antly engaged since his return from
Europe. last winter, in collecting sta
tistics, letters and other information
for use in European money circles,
showing the importance Of the enter
prise in which he is engaged, and he is
confident that, with these documents,
he will command success. We enter
tain no shadow Of doubt but that he
will be successful, if European capital
lists are not unnecessarily alarmed
about Wisconsin railroad legislation
Portage City Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

ia What will the slouters Of
''Cesarism'' now do that their capital
and stock in trade Is 50 completely
wasted away by the un-Cesar like ac-
ton Of Pres't Grant in allowing his
daughter to marry plebeian?
Miss Nellie Grant was yesterday
married to Mr.. Sartoris. plain unas-
suming man with a modest fortune and
a good sound head and heart. How
could the would be Caesar permit SO
un-Caesar-Iike an act What. marry
bis daughter to a "plebe:" Now,
Ulysses, throw up the sponge of kingly
ambition. Men who would be Dicta-
tors don't permit such things to be-
Just think how many "reform" and
Liberal ink singers will be grieved
at your conduct because it presages
utter ruin to their little peanut bust
ness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

lowing extract, referring more par
ticularly to our growing city:
This city has suffered considerably
by fire lately, but the waste places"
are fast being covered with finer and
more substantial structures. The
streets have a business look to them
and a good degree OF activity seems
to pervade all departments Of trade
and traffic. Three hotels are full Of
strangers and guests. There IS scarce
~ house to rent in the city, real
estate corner lots are held at moder-
ate figures, taxes are not high, the
people are friendly and courteous to
strangers, they have good schools
and churches, So all things consid-
cred, Grand Rapids with her two
railroads, the Wisconsin Valley R. R.
and the G. B. & NJ. R. r., is a pros
porous and desirable place. For
the business Of manufacturing she
has perhaps no superior, having wa
ter power enough to run hundred
water wheels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
IN OrLii,Nnoa

20 provide for the arrest and punish
ment Of persons offending against
the ordinances and bylaws OF the
City Of Centralia
The Coa,nson Council ofhe City Of
Cemfratia, do oreiain as foi}ows
Section [. The Police Justice shall
hold 4 court for the trial of persons
charged with the violation Of any or
dinanco or bylaw of said city, ana for
that purpose the said court shall be
deemed open for the transaction ofbus-
mess during the ordinary business hours
Of the day.
Section 2. It shall be the duty Of
each and every paid officer Of said city,
knowing Of his own knowledge Of the
violation of any ordinance or bylaw Of
said city, forthwith to notify the CITY
Marshal, or the Sheriff Of the
County Of Wood, aud such Marshal or
Sheriff, upon being so notified, Cor
when he knows of his own knowledge
Of such vioIation), shall at once arrest
the person or persons SO offending with,
out warrant and take him or them be-
fore the Police Justice. or commit such
offender to jail until the Police Justice
can hear the same. aud upon the trial
Of any such person or persons so ar
rested without warrant. the officer di-
rectIng such arrest shall be the COM
plainant.
Section 3, Upon complaint in writ
Ing under oath made by any person for
the violation Of auy ordinance or by
law of this city, the Police Justice
shall issue his warrant, directed to the
City Marshal, Sheriff, or any Constable
of the County Of Wood. commanding
him forthwith to arrest such offender
and bring him before such Police JUS
tice 10 be dealt with according to law.
Section 4. In all actions and trials
for the violation OF any ordinance or by
law OF this City, the City Of Centratia
shall be plaintiff and the person charged
with such violation defendant, and such
actions or trials shall be conducted in
the same manner and be governed by
the same rules as the trial Of Grimm
a. actions before Justices Of the Peace.
as how provided by law, as far as the
same may be applicable, and not in con-
sistent with the charter, ordinances or
bylaws Of this City. and upon any such
trial the Police Justice shall, at his
discretion, have power to require the
City Attorney to conduct such action
In behalf OF the City.
Section 5. All persons found guilty
of violating any ordinance or bylaw of
this City, and adjudged to pay fine,
shall be committed to the common Jail
of Wood County until such fine and
costs shall be fully paid, or until dis
charged theretrom by due course of law.
Section 6. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its passage.
r. G. MOORE,
Mayor.
Passed by the Common Council Of
the City Of Centralia, May, 1874.
j. L. HOUsFoN,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Wisconsin Sunday School C0nFen-
ton.


The fifteenth annual convention of
the Wisconsin Sunday School Associa-
ton opened its session in Ripon. on
the afternoon Of the 18th. A dispatch
says:
At 3 o'clock the children of the diff
erent Sunday Schools of Ripon and Vi
entity, several hundred in number,
formed in procession in front Of the
Congregational Church, and marched
to the public square, where they sang
several songs. being led by Prof Towne
and Mr. Judd, after which repaired to
the CONGREGATIONAL Church where a
large number Of delegates and the Off
GERS Of the association were assembled
An informal meeting was then held.
The officers present were: Il Z. Bent
ley, President; Mrs. j. A. Brown,
Vice President; Theron Nichols, See
Rotary; G. NJ. Blackman, Treasurer :;
Dr.. r. S. Wells, Staitstician. Ad-
dresses we're made by DR. Philips, Of
la Crosse; Mrs, j. \. Brown, Vice
President; Rev. j. Il. Vincent, of
New York The addresses were all
short and highly enjoyed by those in
attendance.
Tuesday evening devotional meet
ing was held, Rev. ". ?. Mci4aren
presiding, after which addresses Of
welcome were extended by the pastors
of the different churches Of she city,
viz Rev Mr. Arnold, Of tie Baptist
church; Rev. Nr. White, of the Con-
gregational. and Rev Mr. Randolph,
Of the Methodist. Response was made
by Il. Il. Bentley, president Of the
association. Rev. J. II Vincent, Of
Chicago, then delivered his we'll known
and popular lecture. subject, That
Boy" The Congregational Church,
{ beautifully decorated for the occasion)
though the most spacious building in
the city, was filled with to OVERLOOKING
and hundreds were turned away, not
being able to gain admittance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

but all vaiuables had been moved by the
agent previously to the woods The
entire night was spent by the command
ant and soldiers in pillage and drunken
orgies.
4 private courier was dispatched to
the capitol during the night, and early
IN the morning Gen. Soiauo and 100
men were hurrying toward San Jose to
prevent further outrage.
1t s A. NJ, Magee was again brought
out to receive the other 300 lashes,
when the soldiers from the balcony de-
serted Solano's men. Magee, seeing a
CLEAN Of hope, begged the commandant
to desist and escape, promising him q
letter Of Introduction that would insure
his safety in Salvador. The PROPOSE
ton was accepted. The letter was
written by Magee and handed to the
the commandant, who on receiving it,
ordered his soldiers to fire upon Magee
which was not obeyed Knowing his
downfall was inevitable, he then made
all haste to reach the steamer Arizona,
but he only reached about the middle
OF the gangway ladder when he was
shot by one Of the passengers, the bail
taking effect in the abdomen, produc-
in- a mortal wound He, however,
managed to reach his boat and escape
toward the shore. Other shots were
fred. one OF which took effect in his
shoulder.
Magee will doubtless recover from
his physical energies, but his nervous
system will require years to eEface the
shock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

The City Treasurer of Green Bay,
Anton Burkara, is defaulter to the
tune Of $4,000. He was arrested
for embezzIement last week, but waving
an examination, he was held to bail in
the sum Of $4,000, aud released from
custody. The rumor that the schools
of the city are embarrassed in their
operations by the declarations, is par
TALLY incorrect. Matters looked threat
ening for time; but measures judi
cioasly acted upon secures their con-
tinuance, and they will not suffer in
the least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

STATE MEDICAL MEETING.-The
Ninth Annual Meeting Of the Wiscon-
sin Homeopathic Medical Society, is
to be held in Milwaukee on Thursday
and Friday, the 14th and 18th inst
a large gathering IS anticipated, as
questions Of vital Importance are to be
considered.
The members and their ladies are
also invited to participate ina Banqne0
at the Newhall House, on Thursday
p. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

plastic sophistries and gentle admoni-
tons Of the honey-mouthed Horatio,
that the people are ready to rally to
his support by battalions where the
Sage Of Oneida could muster hardly a
corporafs guard. Seymour is poor
stock wherevith to start a Democratic
grocery, but he is about the best they
have to lag on tie Shelf.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

GI~ The Arkansas row is at an end.
Pres Grant has recognized Baxter as
the lawful Governor, Brooks has oJdj-
cofed, and gone returned his
borrowed guns and ammunition, and
when Baxter shall have done the same
thing, the busy BIS will quit their buzz
ing aud peace will fold its wings over
Arkansaw. It's big thing to be
Governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst, at the residence of Mr.. Thorn
as Harris, in CentraIia, by the Rev. Jesse Cole
Mr. P. \. Peterson and Miss MARY Lyons, both
OF Centralia.
Also by the same on the 10th inst, at the resi-
dence OF .. Harrison. ESQ., in Centralla, Mr.. H.
.. GARRISON and Miss ANNIE HARDNESS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

Druggists prescription cases are
becoming a part Of the inevitable
fixtures" Of a welI-appo;hted drug
establishment. Messrs. PhilIeo & Co.
are just now rejoicing over a prescrip-
ton case which was put into their es-
tabIishment on yesterday by Mr.. W.
J. Smith. It is the most perfect and
superb piece of furniture we think we
ever saw in connection with drug
store outside the large cities. It's d.
mensions are G5 feet front, by 3 feet
deep, with a highth Of about s feet.
The work is what is termed panel, the
wood being butternut with black wal
nut columns. The front IS adorned
with large plate ground glass p by
48 inches, between two mirrors IS by
Sc inches each. The plate glass IS
beautifully ornamented and bears the
oft-quoted words, prescriptions Care
fully Compounded in cut letters.-
The workmanship is complete. The
interior is most handily arranged with
a series Of sami-circular shelves for
the accommodation Of bottles, and a
variety OF drawers. Sc. for oradu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

R~ One Of the old war eagles at
Madison is dead. From his lofty eyrie
where he scanned sound republican
rule, he was brought down to the fat
level Of REFORM, and died. 9" Reform ="
killed him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

The Oshkosh Times has a travel
ling correspondent who writes to that
paper under the above caption. By
one of these articles, we learn that
"Alexis" has been shopping around
this city, without letting a single
newspaper man here know of his
august presence. If we could only
catch him here, we would wiring his
hand. He writes a very clever
letter, from which we make tbs fol-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

WOOD COUNTY C0CRr-IN PROBATE.
State of Wisconsin
Wood County isS
In, the matter of the estate Of Isaac Nelson,
leceaSe /.
nN this Both day of April, A. D. 1874, upon
~ rea ling and fling the petition of Charlie,
An lersen. Of Centralia. Wood County, Miscon-
SIN, stating that Isaac Nelson. Of the County o.
v cod. dlet interstate, on about the 18th day
OF April Is =, and praying that Charles Amber
son be appointed administrator Of the estate q
the sai decease, 1t l. Ord.Fcd, that said april
.'aJl9a be heart before me II the Probate UIdce,
~ the city OF Grand Rapids, on the 18Th day +
May \: y. iS14 ak 10 o'clock 4. VI.
ana Il i further Ordered, that notice of said
appataaou ANA hearing be given by Publishing
a copy OF this order tor three successive weeks.
onCe in each week in the Wool County Reporter,
= GWSp@per printed in said County, prior to
/. L. MOSHER,
"EBB I COCHRAN, / BY the Cour, Co. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

We learn that Mr.. Weller's fami-
~ will soon take their departure for
the Pacific slope where Mr.. w in
tends to find a future home. Whether
he viii locate in California or Oregon
he has not yet determined. Mr.. w,
and every member Of his family will
be missed in our society, and the void
occasioned BY their going will not be
easily filed. Especially will Mrs. WIS
absence be felt by the many who have
known her goodness and abundant
charity May the blessings of the
heavenly Father be showered upon
them in the new land whittier they 60,
will be the prayer of a large circle Of
friends and acquaintance who have
learned to love them during their resi-
dence among Us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
DEED:

On the 10Th inst. at the residence of his son-in-
law, 0. c. Neeves, III Grand Rapids. CaAs. +. Il.
GooDHUE,of Bright's disease Of the kidneys, aged
81 years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

x y hen the time eyniTes fo- V;rich the r.
porter has been pai !. an t7ii be marked onI,o-
ate the sihscrIocr's name. aid nay be REGARDED
Is an Invitation 10 rcne.r -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Old Iron.


Brass and Copper wanted at the Grand Rapids
Foundry and Machine Shop.
r. JOHN r ADTTN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
Wood Go. Reporter.

yAS. Z. IEGRAuAM & CO., PUsl1sHEKs,
i 3. PHILLEj, EDITOR.
=. u. NAMES, CORRESPONDING EDrTeR-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21

For the prevention of swine running
az large within the limits Of the City
OF Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-21
bLPJhT Or TuE CONDITION
or THE
EIRST NATIONAL BANK

At Hrana RAPIDS, in the State of Wisconsin. =
ISL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-15
Mr.. Stuart of Augusta.

Our contemporaries Of the press, are con.
Sessing to their fayorite candidates for the
United States Senate in the late canyassing
~ the caucus. We had ours. The Hon.
A. II. II. STUART, Of Augusta, We preferred
to any of the other distinguished gentlemen
brought before the body. He is man of
experience and ability, is q constitutional
lawyer, and he bears an unstained reputa.
tion. His dignity Of character and of man
ner peculiarly fits him for senatorial honors,
and his service in the administrative capacity
rs Secretary of the Interior, under Dir. FILL
MORE, gave him great familiarity not only
with the Government, but with number of
prominent public men Of the North. Mr..
STUART was the author of the "Commit.
tee-of:Nine" movement, and was the chair
man Of that committee. His services in that
relation were valuable, and must have an en-
during and beneficial effect upon Virginia.
Besides, it was chiefly bis effort that saved
us from the iron-clad oath, which General
CANDY had determined to impose upon us.
On account Of these considerations, and, fur
thermore, on account of Mr. STUART's ardent
and efficient services in the internal improve.
ment cause, and his unwayering devotion to
Virginia, We thought that he would be the
best man for United States senator from
Virginia. ..,..
But we yield with goodgrace to the Sc.
lection that has been made. It has fallen
upon man who has no superior in his de-
yotion to Virginia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-15
The Sections.

The Whigis annoyed at what 1t seems "
think an unfair distribution OF honors
amongst the sections of the state. Inc
Southwest. it contends, has both the sena'
tors and ironically it suggests that 1t IS also
entitled to the office of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
II is questionable whether Colonel WRITER'S
can be considered as belonging to the South
west. He was born in Campbell; resided
and practiced medicine in DanVille for many
wears prior to the war; was since an edilor
in Lynchburg; subsequently sought the
luxuriant grass regions of TazeWell Tor tne
comfort and sustenance OF large famiy'
but his constructive resistance there has been
;nterrupted by 4 residence in Richmond
and his labors have been distributed SO
widely and bis wounds speak with such mi
raculous organ for his expansive title OF Vlr'
pinian that we can hardly charge any Sec
tion with the honors bestowed upon him.
The Wing, however, brings forward Dr.
LAWSON, of Isle of Wight, as the coming
Lieutenant Governor, if the eastern part oFthe
State is to be considered. For ourselves. we
have been always opposed to sectionalism in
the bestowing of honors and trust by the
State. These should be bestowed on the
best men, irrespective Of their places OF resi-
dence.
Therefore we hope there is no sectional
ism to intervene upon this question. Iake'
for instance, Governor D1cMUIIIk, whose
claims are venerable and elevated. we
should think that sectionalism should DC LUG
last ground of objection TO him. lie Is nu'
the only man of distinction in the me- ou ";o.
70 the nomination of Colonel WITHERs being
in the wav of the Southwest, or OF sectional
lem being in the way of superior merit
wherever found.