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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

an applauding world 70 partake the en-
dearments of family conversation, and to
enjoy the prattling of their little children
in their harmless pleasures. This is one
of the purest sources of mlrth. 1t has
influence, too, in amending the heart
for innocence is communicated Dy COM
ing in contact with it; and the sweet
simplicity of children tends to purify the
heart from the pollution that it has &C
CURED from moving in the world and mix
ing with men. Into what an abyss of
moral degradation should we not be
sunken were it not for women and chill
dren. Well might the Great Author of
evangelical philosophy have been de
lighted with the presence of children
and found in them-what he in vain
sought among those who judged them
selves their superiors-goodness and
virtue. Cicero, with all his hberality of
mind, felt the tenderness of home at
tachment. At one time he acknowledged
that he received no satisfaction in any
company but in that of his wife, his little
daughter, and-to use his own language
-" his hOnied young Cicero" Sir Thomas
More, with his great powers of mind, de-
voted great share of his time-because
he knew it to be his duty and felt it to
be his delight-to the amusement of his
children. Homer, in his Iliad, in the
parting interview between Hector and
Andromache, has interested the heart of
the reader in his terrible hero by show
ing the amiability of his Trojan chief, by
depicting him, while standing complete
ly armed for the battlefield, taking off
his helmet that he might not brighten his
little boy with its nodding plumes. How
refreshed are we by this scene of do
mestic love! And how pleased to see the
arm which IS shortly to deal death and
destruction among a host of foes en-
ployed in caressing an infant son with
the embraces of paternal love.-Pero and
PL01o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03
Caution.

On account of the popularity of the
Wheeler 6 Wilson Sewing Machines, par
ties have been largely engaged in pur-
chasing old and secondhand machines of
that make, and imposed upon the public
by selling them as new machines. TIE
Wheeler s. Wilson Company begs to ad-
wise the public that any one desiring to
buy their secondhand machines can be
supplied by that Company direct, on bet
ter terms than others can afford them,
and be assured of what they are buying.
Address
WHEELER & WILSON MFG CO.,
625 BROADWAY New YORK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03
How to Make a Hog Trough.

HAVING seen a number of articles on
the above subject, and having had some
experience within the last fifteen years
in watering hogs, feeding soaked, cooked
and other slop feed, have been at some
trouble to discover what kind Of trough
is necessary in order to obviate some of
the difficulties one has to encounter in
watering and feeding in this way; and
thinking my brother farmers might be
interested to know how / have succeed
ed, will, with your permission, give the
following as the best yet tried:
The trough should be made with bot
tom of hard wood two inches thick,
twelve to fourteen inches wide and
twelve feet long, with the edge beveled
to let the sides stand out at the top. The
end should also be of hard wood one and
a half inches thick, cut to fit the beveled
edges of the bottom, and firmly nailed
on. The sides should be Of good pine
fencing, clear of knots or cracks, cut
long enough to cover the ends to which
they should be firmly nailed as also to
of which the ends are made, and fit a
piece seven inches wide snugly to the in
side of the trough, two feet from each
end; nail it firmly and round off the cor
ners to make them even with the sides !;
cut notch in the center of each one of
these cross pieces, one inch wide and one
and half inches deep; cut a wide board
ten and a half feet long and set edge
ways into the aforementioned
notches, which board will be a lit
tie shorter than the trough, and
will act as a division, preventing the
hogs from crossing, but does not divide
the feed. To keep said board in place
have piece of 5 iron, eighteen inches
long, with good thread cut on one end, pass
it down through notched cross-pieces on
one side of dividing board and screw
firmly into bottom of trough. Have also
two bolt holes in upright iron, to which
bolt the board, and you are done unless
you wish the water to run from end to
end, in which case you can remove a
circular piece from the center of the
| cross-piece which supports the dividing
board. The advantages I have found in
using the above-described trough are:
1. 1t is not expensive and is easily
made
2. The hogs cannot lie down in it nor
stand in it nor yet cross over; cannot
throw out nor dirty the feed by walking
in it.
8. Will eat much more quietly and a
larger number of hogs will eat at once
than in any other trough of the size.
4. Is more conveniently cleaned iii
necessary than if Stats were nailed
| across as some recommend; besides is
| less liable to need cleaning.
5. Much less feed is wasted by being
thrown out while eating, besides many
other minor advantages which a trial
will show.-Fdrnler, IN Prairie Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

CHILD MARTYRDoM.-If q child wants
a light to go to sleep by, give ii one. The
sort of Spartan firmness which walks off
and takes away the candle and shuts all
the doors between the household cheer
and warmth and the pleasant stir Of
evening mirth, and leaves little son or
daughter to hide its head under the bed
clothes and get to sleep as best it can, is
not at all admirable. Not that the dear
mother means to be cruel when she tries
this or that hardening process, and treats
human nature as if it were clay, to be
nodded into any shape she may please.
Very likely she has no idea whatever of
the injury and suffering she causes, or,
perhaps, her heart aches, but she per
severes thinking she is doing right.
Children are often obliged to endure q
great amount of unnecessary hardships
by being subjected to absurd methods OF
discipline, which every good mother
ought to aYoid-Erchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

The Prettiest Woman In New York, Miss
k, well known in our fashionable society for her
distingIe appearance and beautiful complexion was
once sallow, roughskinned girl, chagrined at her
red freckled face. She pitchedinto Hagan's Magnolia
Balm, and is now as pretty in complexion as she is
charming in manners This article overcomes freckes
tan sallowness, moth-patches, ring-marks etc. and
makes one look ten years younger than they are Mag
nola Balm for transparent complexion, and Lyons
Kathairon to make the hair plentiful luxuriant soft
and delicate, have rivals. The Kahairon prevents
the hair from turning gray eradicates dandru and
the best and cheapest dressing in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

EVERY READER of this paper can re-
ceive, free, copy of the best Agricultural
and Family newspaper in this country by
addressing Moore's Rural New orker,
rs Duane street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

SAFE, PERMANENT AND COMPLETE!-Wil-
hofts Tonic cures Chills and Fever, Dumb
Chills end Bilious Fevers-those Titans that
kill their thousands where this remedy is I'M
known It cures Enlargement of the Spleen.
It .cures Hypertrophy Of the Liver. 1t hurts
no one. 1t cures all types of Malarial Fevers
and is perfectly protective in all its effects
Try Wilhoft's Tonic, the great infallible Chill
Cure. WHEELoCK, FINLAY & Co, Proprie-
tors, New Orleans.
For SALE BIZ ALL DRUGGI SITS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

If YOU haw been wearing paper collars and
have not yet tried the Elmwood, we would
advise you to do so at once. They fit splen-
didly. All the edges are folded, so they will
not turn out, and the collars will not soil as
easily as others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03
Pianos an d Organs.

Fine new rosewood pianos for $500.
Fine walnut organs, six stops, S125.
Good secondhand pianos, $50 to $500.
Reeds Temple of Music, Chicago.
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Damned by Faint Praise.-Jas.

Damned by Faint Praise.-Jas Beekman.
clergyman, of New York, was recently badly kicked
by horse and speedily cured by using the cele-
brated Mexican Mustang Liniment. When the pro-
prietor asked him for certificate he replied that he
considered it remarkable article, but it wouldn't
answer for him to indOrse remedy in print" Here's
consistency. But we didn't kick him, as the horse
did. The world knows that for rheumatism, Bruises,
Swellings, SPAWN, Scratches, Inflammation, Lame
ness, or any flesh, bone muscle ailment upon man
Or ANIMAL there is nothing like the Mustang Lnment
1t costs but 50 cts and 81 per bottle and should be
in every family. 1t is wrapped in fine steelplate
label, and signed &c. W. Westbrook, Chemist"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

1t is affirmed that So per cent. of all
the persons who applied for assistance
at the various benevolent institutions in
Boston last year were impostors, while
many were sv indlers and professional
burglars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

FRANK WENTWORTH is rapidly making the
Sherman House the most popular hotel in
Chicago. While increasing its already une-
qualed merits he has also materially reduced
its scale of prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

Tonic and Reeuperant Plantation Bit
ters-The constantly patronage which it
receives has true, excited the petty envy of
tain splenetc advertisers of pinchbeck panaceas who
hope to make market for their own stagnant watery
wares by decrying all spirituous medicinal prepare
tons But the public stomach neither their argu
ments their rotations and reject these
very weak limitations ofthe enemy as entirely too thin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-12-03

Rev. Tunis Titus Kendrick says he
doesn't believe dancing is a sin; but we
suppose he never had Cincinnati lady
tread on his toes.-Chicag0 Inter-OceaR
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TIE NORTHWESTERN HORsE-NAu Co.'S
" Finished " Nail is the best in the world.
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SEND your name and address to DR.. G. R. Blackall,
81 Washington street, Chicago and receive his Bull
letin and Catalogue of new books free.
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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
H. L. ROBINSON, P. NJ.
From Jcffersonville, 0.

EDITORS HERALD Having learned
through the columns of our county
papers, the succe SIS attending the band
of women who have been striving to
substitute temperance for intcmper-
ance in your city, and having also
heard that they would probably visit
our town to pursue their good work,
we earnestly request them to come,
feeling that they are capable of pro
ducing q change which we are in need
of at present.
Such a course would undoubtedly
merit the approval OF our best citizens
aud if they are as thoroughly
aroused as their works indicate, surely
God is with them, and they can but
succeed here as well as elsewhere.
Among the many evils Of our town,
that of intemperance is prominent
More especially does it exist among
the young. Every day we sec young
men who are capable ofoccupying po-
sitions productive of honor and happi-
ness, interested only in satisfying
their longing for the poisonous yet
tempting cup. 1t makes us sad to see
the numerous examples Of the effects
arising from their course of action, an6
yet nothing done to sway the tide o.
souls rushing down, down, down, tc
destruction. They will soon be be
yond the reach Of human aid. Some
thing must be done
What we need is energetic, Christian
men and women, to join together and
work faithfully until the desired change
is produced. And if there are not
enough from our own community tina
will put their hand and soul to tht
cause, we say come from Washington
and thereby increase the morality o
our town. We request you to comt
now. Do not delay, as the evil is in
creasing, not only daily, but hourly
Come, and God will come with you
You have had our prayers all through
your work. No doubt thousands o
others have offered up sincere prayers
in your behalf. LADIES.
JEFFERsoNYILLE, Jan. 6.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
A EuCitive Captured.

On Saturday morning last Sheriff Milli-
kan received a dispatch from Waverly, O.,
describing a man named John Mcfarland
who broke Jail at that place on the 8th, and
was supposed TO be at the house of his
brother-in-law, Isaac Mustard, in Green
township, this county. The business was
put in the hands of Col. Garis, Sheriff MS
duputy, who started out to make the cap
ture, and returned il the evening witt. Il. /; /; 5
prisoner On reaching Mustards farm he
met man he supposed to be Mustard, and
enquired for Mcfarland The man told
him he was over in an adjoining lot chop
ping wood The Col. went over there, and
found man chopping wood, but it proved
to was Mcfarland, who had thus cleverly
thrown him off the track and started for
other parts, getting pretty good start OF
him. The Col. got his track and followed
however, part of the way on foot, but got
a horse at length and overlook and captur-
ed him after long race. Mcfarland had
a rifle, and drew it up twice when the off
Ger came in range to shoot but lowered i
again. He said afterward that it was his
full intention at first to shoot his pursuer
but on second thought he concluded not tt
kill man who was only doing his duty as
an officer. Col. Garis took his prisoner tc
Waverly on Monday to turn him over tC
the authorities. He was convicted Of rapr
at the session of the Common Pleas Court
but had not yet been sentenced.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
ORETUAR "

JACOB EDGINGToN, the subject of this mem
OR, was born in Steubenville, West Virginia,
in the year 1890. November I3.
He emigrated to Ohio with his parents when
but four years cld, and settled at Manchester,
Adams county, and remained in the same
county until few years since.
He married in the year 1911 to Miss
Mary A. Dobbins, daughter of the late Rev
Robert Dobbins, of Fayette county, Ohio.
Mr.. EDGMGToN served as a soldier in the
war of 1879, and was always noted for patriot
ism. piety and patience.
He was never connected with any church,
but was always believer in the Christian re-
ligion, and in the last years of his life, mani
tested much concern for his soul, often speak
ing of his desire to make preparation for the
future, At length, being anxious for the way
of truth, he desired that minister shoNld
visit him. He was waited upon by the Rev
DR.. Keen, who baptized him and advised him
in the way of truth.
Having made his peace with his God and
all mankind, he waited with patience for his
Masters call.
For several years he had been blind, but yet
GlllS SISdO d1uICGlOu lie pore WIFI meekn6SS5 ,
feeling that though his eyes were closed on
the scenes of this life, they were soon to open
on more delightful scenes in Heaven.
At the time of his death, he was residing
with his son-in-law, Mr. VIM. White, Of this
county, (Fayette) where he kindly cared
for by his daughter. Mrs. Jane White.
On tire evening OF Jan. 3, 1874, after having
been cared for by his daughter, he retired for
the night. In a short time on going to his
room, bis bed was found to be in flames. The
flames were soon extinguis he'd but not until
they had completed their sad work The ven
cradle man severely burned that he
lived but a short time, when he passed from
earth to his reward in Heaven.
The funeral took place at Winchester, Adams
county, Jan. 7th.
The origin of the fire Is unknown. 1t is
supposed that he arose from his bed with son e
of the clothing around him, and on his goiI g
to the fire, it become ignited, and on his re-
turn, the fire was communicated to the bed
He never spoke, and died apparently without
much suffering. della.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
The constitutions Convention.


We spent from Monday until Friday of
last week, at Cincinnati. A portion of our
time we were in the Constitutional Con-
vention. now in session in the great hall
of the Spencer House, at the foot of Broad
way. The most difficult question the Con-
vention has to settle, is the question Of the
Judiciary. This was being warmly dis
cussed for several days last week, and
upon this question as upon nearly all ques-
tons cf great or small public interest
great men differ. Some favor a system of
County Courts, some of small districts. and
Judge for each district, and to be elected
by the voters for the district in which he
lives, and is to serve; some are for districts
sub-divided. Some are in favor Of abol-
ishing the Probate Court, and some for abol-
ishing the Circuit Court and you could
hear as many different plans for the organ
ization of Courts, as there are Senatorial
Districts in the State; and each member has
plausible reason for his particular idea
Of the judiciary system that should be au-
thorized by the organic law of the State
We believe, however. that the Circuit
Court and the Probate Court both, are to be
retained in the new Constitution
The Convention is composed of fine
looking body of men, and we think en-
braces as much talent, if not more, than
has ever been chosen to reflect the wishes
of the people in any deliberative body of
men of the same number in the State
There are many able and eloquent speak
ers in the Convention. We believe the
delegates have the best interests Of
the people and the prosperity of our State
at heart and that they will present a Con-
stitution to the people that will be accepta-
ble'to them. But neither Constitution max
ers nor the people are perfect; hence tits not
to be expected that the wisest and best
men can present an organic or any other
law that will exactly suit all classes of
intellect, or all classes Of theorists. We
are satisfied, however, that the Convention
will report Constitution that will be emf
nently worthy of the peoples sanction.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
CINCINNATI Live stock nuarket.

CINcTNNA1I, Jan. II, I014.
Cattle-Arrivals fair, but generally of eth
er low grades else of shipping qualities
There very few prime butcher cattle offer
ing. The market closed quiet, at from So 40
@3 rs for medium to fair, and 81 5O@5 90
for good to prime butcher grades. A few left
over unsold.
Hogs.-Llght shipping qualities, 81 900
5 25; common heavy to good packing, IS 25
@5 35 few of better quality sold at SIS 45.
The latter kind are very scarce, and would
comma nd price if offered. Very few of any
grade left over in pens unsold.
Sheep-Very little doing. No change from
quotations given last week.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
New york Live stock Market.

NEW OKh, j an. Il.
Beeves- Receipts to day 3 $50 head, making
I $50 for the week, against 1850 time
last week; prices 14c higher than Thursday
and Friday; exclusive of q few fancy steers re-
tailed at $l3 strictly prime native cattle sold
at $8 50; common to fair Texans and Chero-
kee. $8G9 SO.
sheep-Receipts, 600 head. making % 500
for the week. against l6900 last week. De-
mnnd fair at an advance from Friday of fully
11c. for the extreme range; poor to fancy
sheep, 41l@714c, with bulk of sales at So g
Hogs-Amivals, l2 900 head, making 33,
800 head for the week, against 22,735 las
city dressed; 634@676c; Western city dress
ed pigs, 77a@8c.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15

over the committees, and kept every
thing running smooth and in good OF
der, and would occasionally take a
lunch himself. The committees ac-
Quilted themselves with credit, and
general satisfaction to all, dishing out
until the people said Its enough. We
arc filled''
The cakes were certainly the finest
ever saw on exhibition. Many OF
them showed the finest Egyptian
arts.
The best of order and good feeling
prevailed during the exercises, and
all felt that it was good to be there
| do not know the amount of money
taken in, but I know the whole thing
was a success.
Yours truly,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-01-15
From the "Corners. -

EDS. HERALD On the evening of
the 30th day of December, 1873, the
people living in the vicinity of Mt.
Carmel NJ. E. Church, held q festival
at the request of the Sabbath School
children, the proceeds to go to the re-
pairing and improving of the Mt Car
mel Church. AT an early hour in the
evening, the multitute commenced
gathering at the church, and by 81
O'Clock, the house was filed to it's ut
most capacity with men, women and
children. The committees had been
previously appointed. The table was
arranged with taste, and showed the
skill of the committee of arrange
ments. The table groaned under her
load of luxuries.
PROGRAMME OF ARRANGEMENTS.
First, music on the organ by Miss
Clara House, and singing by the Sab
bath School scholars. Prayer by Rev
R Pitzer A short address by same
Then came on the busy part of the
exercise, in which all exhibited dis
position to participate. 1t would trans
c,nd the limits of this article to name
all the edibles that were brought to
the church and make glad the
hearts OF the people. This devour
ing exercise lasted for three hours, ant
until nearly everything was eaten up
I don't think | ever saw better Sc
of feeders.
| John T. Cox had some supervision