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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Building Rock from StOningtOn

Quarry. i will furnish from and af-
ter this date, common building rock at
the Stonington Quarry at 81 per cord,
until further notice. Parties wishing
to build will find it to their advantage
to buy of me rather than take the
chances of finding them lying around
loose. Dimension rock for sale in such
quantities as may be needed.
A. ID. WORDEN.
Grand Rapids, Jan'y 9th, 1874.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

For ale.-The entire property

For. Sale.-The entire property,
consisting Of Store and Lot on which
it stands, the Stock contained therein,
and other property in the City, Ger
tralia, and other parts of the County,
belonging to the undersigned, will be
sold at low figures, as one of the Firm
intends to move to California in about
6 weeks. All persons indebted to the
firm must call and settle Immediately.
SETH STAFFORD,
II. II. COMPTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Donation Party.-The friends Q

Donation Party.-The friends of
Rev. E. Tocum of New Rome will
give their Pastor a Donation on the
9th of March; at the residence of A.
L. Chester The afternoon and even
ing Of that day will be given over to a
good time and sociability.
An oyster slipper will be given in the
evening at S1,25 per couple. Every
body is cordially invited to attend:
The managers are, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
L: Harvey and Mr.. Mrs. and NJ Nutter
A reception committee has been ap-
pointed, made up of young people
amoug whom we notice the names of
G. Nutter and Lady, W. Williams and
Lady, Joseph Harvey and Lady and
A Williams and Lady. 4 grand good
time is expected. If the sleighing
holds good let load go down from
Grand Rapids,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Donation. The Donation givel

Donation. HE Donation given
Rev. Il. Brooks of Arnenia, at his
residence on the 24th inst proved a
most agreeable ard Pleasant gathering.
1t was profitable to those who ASSEM-
bled to pay tributes Of respect and love
TO a faithful servant Of the Lord, asd
profitable to the recipient of the kind
~ gifts whose store was bountifaHy
increased thereby. Music By the
Misses May was an excellent feature
of the occasion, rendered with taste
and marked ability. The supper was
extra. and no fanlt could have been
found even by the most fastidious. 1t
was la Delmonico. The Rev. takes
great pleasure in expressing to the
donors, the heartfelt and sincere thanks
of himself and family. Their gener-
e#ss will alwavs be kindly remembered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
TIME TABLE,

Trains stop only on signal. TRANS VIII
stop for Meals. Trains do not run on Sundays.
Full Faced Figures denote the Stations iormeet-
ing and passing trains.
CONNECTIONS:
Al Green Bay, with i Nv. Railway and
Wisconsin Central By for Chicago. Milwaukee,
Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenah Menasha. Ap-
plcton, and all points in Lake superior; and In
the season Of Navigation. with Union Steam
boat Cos Line First clRss PrQpelIcrs between
Green Bay, BufRlo, Detroit and Cleveland. With
Connections ut Buffalo for New York, Boston,
and all Eastern points.
At Amherst, with Wisconsin Central R'y for
Stevens Point, WaupaCa, Menasha and inter
mediate points.
AZ Grand Rapids, with Wisconsin Valley Rail
road. II.
for Hudson, Saltwater, st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth ami intermediate pOints:s.:
At Marshland june, with LaCro@se, Trenpe-
leau 4 Prescott Railway for LaCrtSse.,
At Winona, with Winona 4 81 Peter Railway
for NIL points in Western and south W estesil
Minnesota. and with NJ. &St. Paul, Mihnvapo-
lis, Lacrosse and intermediate points.
5. b. kENRICk,
Assistant Supt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Our School Again. We droppt

Our School Again. We dropped
into our school again last Friday, and
found it examination day." fhe pu-
pills were as busy as bees; preparing
their lists for the critical eye Of the
Principal, Mr. Gaynor, who informed
US that on the morrow, Saturday, over
t,o6 thousand questions must come I'M
der his observation for approval or
correction. The visits are sparce at
the school. IF Bro. Gaynor would
start a millinery store in the hail, the
ladies might fnd time to coli, and as
for the men, why, get file 3 minute
horse and stable him in the woodshed.
These things you know are of more
interest than education.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
i. 3. WARNER.
Grand Rapids, Feb'y Goth, 1874.
Notice to Contributors Manu-

Notice to Contributors Manu-
script to insure insertion on the first
page must be handed in on Thursday,
or Friday morning early. Other con-
tributions, business notices, advertise
ments, &C., &C., must be handed in
not later than Wednesday morning
following. By observing these regu-
lations, contributors will be better ac-
commodated, and we will be enabled to
issue early Thursday forenoon. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Arm Broken. Mr.. John barrow
residing in Juneau Co. who had but
just started steam grub-mill, had
the misfortune to break his arm last
Wednesday, week By catching his nit
ten in the ''Chuck" which drew in his
arm and wound it about the revolving
machinery. He was brought to DR..
Writer'S Office where the bruised and
broken member was cared f5r. It is
possible that amputation may become
NECESSARY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Silver Wedding.

SILVER W euUlng. u ust one quar-
ter of a century ago the first of March
our esteemed friend and '.fellow citi.
zen," Lem, the Kroner, was united II
the holy bonds Of wedlock to Mis-:
Arvilla All3n. In the lapse of time
the twenty-ffth anniversary has rolled
around and custom has said, Silver
Wedding" We like the custom it sa,
tors of real sociability, and we mean
to have one when the great wheel Of
our eonnubial existence shall have
moved so degrees. Friend Lem was
rational, so invited his friends the
'.boys" and girls" Of a quarter Of a
century ago. and they met at his
dwelling last Monday evening to the
number Of about fifty, and they had a
grand time-a glorious time, aid Rev.
Z. r. Smith united the twain and
started them of upon a new life. JOY
90 with them, and if we live till 1899.
and they live, and the Lord will, we
mean to attend Lem S golden wedding
even though we give him nothing more
than golden calf, life size, latter
Dore.' The following IS list of the
gifts presented. It shows that Lemuel
and his wife are remembered, whereof
we are glad.
1 Silver Butter Dish, Mr.. and Mrs.
Neeves; l Silver Castor, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. B. Scott; l Silver Call Bell. Mr..
and Mrs. J. D. Witter; l Silver Stand
Napkin Ring, Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
jackson; 1 Silver Stand Napkin Ring
Mr.. and Mrs j. +. Lunt; 2 Silver
Napkin Rings, Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Sampson; l Silver Salt Cellar, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Lavigne; l Silver Spoon
Holder, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Kline; l
Silver Soup Ladle Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Demarias l Silver Sett Tea Spoons,
Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Wood; l Silver
Set Dessert Spoons, Mr.. and Mrs NJ.
J. Worden; l Silver Knife and Fork
Rest, Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Demarias
1 Silve Salt Spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
d. Demarias l Sett Silver Tea
Spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Grace;
l Silver Mustard Spoon, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Dean; / Silver Pickle Fork,
Mr.. and Mrs. Z, K. Smith ; 1 Silver
Butter Knife, Mr.. and Mrs. E. K.
Smith; l Silver Sugar Spoon. Mr.,
and Mrs, D. Fritsinger; 2 Silver Nap
kin Rings, Mr. and Mrs. C. NJ. Webb
l Silver Thimble, Presley Demarias
Silver Thimble, Mrs. H. Drake
Briitania Tea Pot, Mr. and Mrs. I. L.
MoSher; ! Silver 3 cent piece. Aurin
Kroner; ] Silver Wedding Ring, Mr..
and Mrs. W. Kline; l Silver Wedding
Ring, Mr.. and Mis-. NJ. Il. Lynn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Auction Auction Tiff yo1

want to get goods at your own prices
90 to o. G. Neeves' who is selling off
his stock at auction. You all know
what he keeps and the quality of the
same, SO just chuck a few dollars in
your pocket and bid up like little
men" and ''little women" He is sell
ing pile of goods each evening at
rates below cost-just such as every
family wants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
PersonaI.-E. G. Bulls, one

Personal.-E. G. Bulls, one of
the representative men of Scranton
dropped ia upon US last week. MIR.
b. brings good tidings from that grow
ing village. When he located there
he was monarch of all he surveyed,
and now some twenty families help to
lock over the promising burg. $4,000
feet of lumber are now being shipped
daily from this point into MINI. ria
G. B. 4 NJ. r. R.
MIR. Blake Of Nasonville made US
pleasant call Yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Head Light OLIVE are no

Heal Light OLIVE are now
selling Head Light oil, 1850 fire test
the best manufactured. warranted, at
40 cents gallon. Headlight oil is
Kerosene Invested of nearly all its
Naphtha so that it is made non-explo-
sive. Head light oil gives purer and
brighter light than Kerosene, and will
burn longer. Only 40 cents gallon
at the Wood Co. Drug Store,
Fl b. PHt1tEo & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Wood Go. Reporter:
THURSDAY, March 18th, 1874:
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CVsURCEE DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHoLIC.-Rev: Z. ToyGUAY.-
Sarvices every Sabbath morning at 10 O'clock
Catechism r. VI. Eespers z. NJ.
CONGREG ATIONAL.-Rev. r. NJ. WEBsTER
Services every Sabbath at 10 IL 4. NJ, and 7 !:
y NJ. Sabbath School at L VI. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evenings.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-Rev Jesse COLE
Services every Sabbath at 10 10 A. NJ, and l..
p. NJ. Sabbath School at A. VI. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Biz HauIing.-Jos. Freeman has
hauled the present season las 900 feet
of lumber from Gerard's mill, in 80
loads, %, 600 being green, right from
the saw. This averages All feet at
a load, a portion of it unseasoned.
The lumber was hauled to the river
bank below R. G. Lyons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
New Goods at st. AmOurS-

amount Of them, and all of the
latest styles, His goods are well made,
he buys his materials at close figures
for cash. AMI consequently can offer
good goods at better bargains than can
be obtained elsewhere. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

To Farmers.-The place to buy
your flaming mill is at Geo. Neeves &
Son, first quality No. l flaming Mill
for S24. Call and see them, can refer to
many parties who are using these
mills. 37-tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

The Meetings.--The Methodist
Church is holding meetings every even
ing with good success. A strong re-
lioious feeling is manifest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

The Westerns Adrance OF Portage
City has assumed the quarto forn-
} Tht. AdUance is I've sheet; we wish
it success. Since the Reporter has as
sunyed the ''Quarto'' We notice that the
later Oceua the .Adgaa@e and lots Of
journals are looking mp. Strange
iSst Il. So much for good example.
LSiiF4ce the lesser Probabilities at
temped to interpret the weather, going
into the bhsineis IF prophesying
! through the eole4nns of the Tribune
last fall,-whut wisdom would have
been accorded hiim il he lad happened
70 have guessed correctly we natu-
rally experience q feeling Of delicacy
in making a like attempt; but We viii
anyhow.
The coming sumaaaT will be one Of
dryness and dampness there will be
thunder storms as suferv&fs, and the
sun will set regulaly every twenty four
hours Matching out a new day after an
incubating period of aboar ten hours
There vii! be seven days in week
"ail summer" Lightning bugs will
carry red and white lights aft, to avoid
collisions in the rear. There will be
Signal lights at both the upper and
lower eddies when RATS are running,
There will be music on the waters"
during moonlight evenings if the boys
can hook skifs and coax the girls to
sing the ''sweet by and by" Gran
berries will blossom and yield, but on
what nights they will freeze we leave
to the wisdom of the lesser Probabili-
ties to determine. There will be
much coming in arhong female
cows in April, and the festive frog will
.'ker chug ''--"ker chug;" making all
the marshes full of melody. Men will
wear linen refrigerators during dog
days and little boys will catch suckers
with pin hooks as heretofore. There
IS much more that we know, but we
don't choose to tell it all. We ar'n't
inclined to be selfish in these matters
pertaining to the weather and future
events. We leave the destiny of the
fall and winter seasons in the hands Of
Powers above"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Aniline Dyes. Twelve colors An
line DYES for sale at the Wood County
Drug Store. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Wooden PumpS.-I have received
the AGENCY of sale for the celebrated
Manitowoc Wooden Pump. Those
who have used this pump can attest its
superi6rity over every other kind man
ufact,tred. have them suitable for
any depth of well. Call at L. B.
Warmers and examine the stock on
hand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

IAN anu winter seasons IN the nanuS OF
Powers above"
The Temperance Lecture. The
lecture given by Hon. Jas. Ross at
The Methodist Church last Thursday
evening was grand success in every
particular. 1t is seldom our people
are treated to such feast as was pre-
scented them by Mr.. Ross on this 6oca-
sion. We have no hesitency in saying
that no temperance lecture ever deliv-
cred in our city Appropriated to it.
1t was more than lecture, it was
grand triumph of right over wrong
through the medium of powerful rtihd
pictures, and thrilling words. No pen
! Gil Of the artist ever portrayed SO sue
cessfully upon canvass tie hideousness
Of the Rum Demon, as did Mr.. Ross
upon the mind fabric last Thursday,
employing simply the pencil Of genius
drawing from the great sea of fact the
necessary colors for successful por-
trayal of those pictures which never
will be forgotten. The lecture was ar
gnmentative, logical, wholly reasona-
bic and presented SO many excellent
points that conviction followed as a
necessary consequence, and the liquor
traffic was, we verify believe voted a
nuisance in the mind of every hearer.
Few men possess the art of enchanting
an audience, and moving its deep wa
ters, as does Mr. Ross. Now all were
in tears, and audible sobs CAME we'll
ing up from the stirred fountains of
feeling. Now rollicking laughter
crowded out all sorrow leaving the ten
defest stmpathies uidistirbed The
feelings of the audience were made to
vibrate between the furthest points
of mirth and the sympathetic emotions
of grief.
After the lecture Mr.. HazetIine pro-
ceeded to organize Lodge of Good
TemplarS. Ninety six persons joining.
The following are the officers.
Worthy Chief-Chas. B. Garrison.
+" Fice-Mrs, J. n. Brundage.
Secretary-Dr. Stebbing.
Worthy Financial Sec'y-W. Jones.
Treasurer-Mrs. Spaulding.
Chaplain-Rev. Jesse Cole,
Marshal-John A. Gaynor.
Guard Gnside)-MaFy Cooper
Sentinel-Frank T@fmadge.
Past Worthy Chief-H, H Compton,
Lodge Deputy--H. B. Phlfeo.
The Musical Association rendered
two Of their selections with sxcsl
lent effect
Now. ono word relative to the or
canizasion, In order to maintain it
intae3, and secure success, each MEN,
Der must feel responsibility resting
upoE. him. There must be- dignity,
and alf must have abiding belief in
coed to be ACCOMPLISHED. Let the
regular order Of exercises be inter-
spersed with such other exercises as
shall seem best and that will tend to
provoke interest. Monotony will de-
stroy, and a simple recital of parts
will soon become burden. Let a
paper be published, and editors ap-
pointed each week, and let good things
and pasatabis things be said s'sa the
society viii grow, and the old vhiskey
ghost will soon have become tea sAsar
sas se aErarent 20 mortal yssl2s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

A Rich Joke The people Of Fair
field are splitting their sides over joke
on a prominent citizen of that place,
who with a hearty good will joins in
the laugh against himself. A few days
ago he brought his wife to Little Falls.
both having shopping to do. Finish
ing his errands, he hitched up his team,
and, completely forgetting his better
half, who was still among the dry good
stores, he Travelled home, put out the
horses and went to work doing the
"chQres" about the barn.
Missing her liege lord, the wife soon
ascertained that he had started for
home, and procuring horse and buggy
at the livery stable, she started after
him. She reached home while he was
at the barn, and it was not till he came
to the house and was confronted by the
forgotten spouse and her bundles, that
''it came across him" that there had
been a mistake somewhere. As he
never touches the ardent, it is a clear
case OF forgetfuinesS.
The above is nearly equaled by the
case Of a lad who came from the coun-
try short time since expressly to call
DR.. Stebbins to visit a patient in his
family. and went back home, entirely
forgetting his errand.
We should have hesitated to accept
both of the above as entirely correct
had we not known of many similar in
stances on the part of some of our
most thoughtful subscribers, who have
come to town. time after time, pur-
posely to pay their subscription, and
have gone home without even squint-
ing at the printing office.-Aenasho
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Interesting EXerrises-Wa I'M
derstand that the exercises at the Pres
byterian Church, on Monday evening
Of this week, were remarkably unique
and interesting Notice had been Civ
en- that q relationship Meeting" would
be held at that time, and all persons
connected with the congregation were
invited to be present.
Ah hour was spent in christian sal
utations and. benedictiOns, in connec-
ton with which were many warm ex-
pressions Of gratitude for the Labor Of
love" which Rev. r. ". Webster, Of
Grand Rapids, has bestowed upon the
congregation during the past six
weeks
After Mr.. Webster had spoken in
structive and tender foreweIl words to
the people aud their pastor, he announ-
ced that Bro. Wright had invited him
to add some special Fellowship exer-
else. The ceremony that followed was
a complete, but very agreeable, surprise
to tie congregation. The bridegroom
and bride advanced near to tie altar,
and after pertinent preliminary remarks
by Mr.. Webster, they each in simple
but distinct words uttered the pledges
which should d6hstitlte Rev. A. O.
Wright and Mrs. Sarah Carpenter man
and wife. 4 brief address by Rev.
Mr. Webster to the pastor and his wife,
and to THEIR people, closed the formal
exercises Of the evening, The saluta-
ton and expressions of good wishes
which followed were universal and
hearty.
They are both (W )right.-Junedas
On 3.Eu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Fire.-The dwelling of A. G. Will
mot in Plover was burned to the
ground last Thursday morning. The
flames we're first discovered near the
chimney. A good portion of the
household goods were saved. Both
goods and building were insured. we
learn the fact from the Plover Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Notice. The public are hereby IN
formed that all persons failing to pay
their taxes by the Goth of February,
will be commenced against according to
law without further notice. 1evies will
IL made and property sold without
distinction of persons.
NJ. J. McRAITH, City Marshal.
Grand Rapids, Feb'y 18th 1874.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

The S0ciabEe. The Afternoon tea
and sociable of the Cong. Society last
week was attended by larger number
of our people than any of the proceed
ing sociabIes. The "tea" Melted the
society some eight dollars, which at
ten cents each represents eighty persons.
The proceeds Of the oyster suppe was
nearly $25. Music was an agreeable
feature of the entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

For Sale Cheap.-A Weed Cabin
ct Sewing Machine, Carved Walnut
Beadsteads, Bureaus, Centre Tables,
Carpets, Parlor and Cook Stoves,
Beds and Bedding, Cane Seat Walnut
Parl6r Chats, Kitchen Furniture and
other household goods. All new, in
good conditon-and cheap. Cali at
rooms over old sales room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Grand Rapids, Jan'y 9th, 1874.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
The Waushara Arqas SAYS -

Richard White took swallow Of
kerosene oil the other night, thinking
it was water, but soon found out his
mistake and got rid Of that and ever
so much good victuals at the expense
OF his mothers table-cloth, carpet,
stove polish and furniture generally
Then he tainted away ten or a dozen
times TO give the affair serious turn.
Boys should be careful what they
drink out of teacups.
Now if the mother of poor Richard
had just insisted on his swallowing
section Of clothes line leaving IA inch
Or two projecting froa his swallow :
and placing over it one Of these. glass
fruit jars with the bottom knocked out
she might haze snproviged a very
queer lamp and uta4ized that oil.
Some mothers. seena. BeRer to know
how to turn little n;shaps to aavan-
tage.