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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

yIyHIS is to Give Notice that on the 18th day of
Il July, A. D. 1875. Wansnt in Bankruptcy
was issued against the estate Of Ralph Z: Worth
ington, of Centralia, in the eounty of Woesf,
State of Wisconsin. who has besa asijulged
Bankrupt on his own petition; that the pay
ment of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt, to 6sm or for his
use, and the transfer of any property by him.
arc forbidden by law; that a meeting of the
creditors of the said Bankrupt. to prove their
debts, and to- choose one more aSsignees of his
estate, Will be held at II Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden before Sidney Foote, Register. on the
Sd day of August, A. d. 1873, at 10 oclock a. H.,
as his office in the city Of Madison. Wis.
L. W. OAKLEY
Marshal as Me sseRger-
C0TFRILL & CARY. Milwaukee, Wis, At
toneys for petitioner. July22w3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Stop that Cough MANY hesitate

Stop that Cough MANY hesitate
to try remidy for disease, on ao-
count of the expense, connected with
the uncertainty of its benefting them;
while at the same time, had they con-
fidence in that remidy, the expense
would be the least objection: With
this fact in view, we make the follow
ing proposition Any person suffer
ing with cold, cough or sore throat
that will call at T. J. Woods
Drug store and purchase a bottle of
HALE's COUCH CORDIAL, use one
half of it, and if they then conclude
that it is doing them no good, they can
return the bottle and receive back
their money.
No medicine ever sold in this viein.
ity, has produced such magical results.
Don't fail to try it.
ORANGE WILLIAMS, Prop,
46-6m GAINESVILLE Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Blind Toms COncert.-We re-

member the furore that was created in
the musical world some sixteen years
ago by the blind boy "Tom, "a slave,
half witted and totally blind, yet pos
sessing gift that awakened the wonder
and admiration of music loving and
thoughtful people wherever his mar
velous exhibitions were witnessed.
Since that time ssBlind TOM has be-
come world wide musical celebrity.
The first professors of music and the
ablest masters and the severest critics
whose prejudices would not be subor
dinated to careful judgment were COM
PEELED to acknowledge this fact that
blind black man, foolish in all else,
but master of sweet harmonies was
fast eclipsing everything before heard
or witnessed upon either continent.
This wonderful and incomprehensible
being entertained our citizens at Wit
ter's Hall in one of his unique, enter
tainments last Monday evening. To
say that all who love music were most
agreeably surprised and aston1shed
would be but a partial expression of
the truth. A brief notice can do feeble
justice to this marvel Of humanity.
He is living embodiment of pent up
harmonies which flow from the tips of
his fingers and bless the world with in
conceivable melody, The most difficult
conceptions Of such artists as Beethoven
Mozart, Bach, and the later celebrities
were given with such power of ex-
preston as to elicit volumes of applause
in which ''Tom'' joined with all the
enthusiasm of his audience. He
played with his back to the instrument,
again, rendering two separate airs with
both hands, and singing a third stimuli
taneously. His limitations of music
box, guitar, banjo &C., &C., were
perfection. His Grain Storm" and
"Battle of Manassas were superlative-
ly grand. His faculty of rendering the
most difficult com position upon once
hearing it, was put to severe test
Master Alec. Zenier rendered lengthy
and difficult composition, during the
rendering of which "Tom' was barely
able to restrain himself. The piece
was very faithfully produced. some
bars being omitted but ON the whole it
was a very wonderful performance.
Whence this wonderful gift? What is
it? Under what guidance are all the
manifestations of the keys by this
sightless being is mystery which will
never be perfectly solved till cur flesh
shackles shall have fallen off, and we
shall know even as we are known by
the Divine Dispenser of gifts to the
children of men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
A. S. ROBINSON
Story of the Big Squash.

The big squash of Amherst Agri-
cultural college farm, which grew so
stoutly that it burst several cages,
and finally lifted APO pounds (and
of which plaster cast is preserved) !,
had enough roots under ground to
feed it for it's hercuiean work. The
squash vine was washed out with its
roots by the continued use Of a garden
hose for twenty-four hours, and
the whole root system was spread
out on the floor and carefully meas
ured. The main branch was II to Is
feet long, and aggregated some 1000.
One of the seventy modal roots, 4 feet
long, had 4S0 branches, and a most
careful estimate of the ramifca-
tions Of the rootlets, based upon the
actual measurement of the division,
showed that the squash vine had be-
tween Is and 10 miles of roots.
Reckoning the number of days it had
been growing (52), it was found that
it must have been on an average l,OOO
feet per. day, and on favorable days
about 1000 feet. Col. Clark, the
president of the Agricultural col
lege, says that while this growth was
going on, the big squash was expand
Ing and lifting its enormous burden,
great drops of sweat stood all over its
rough ripd, proving that it felt the
great task imposed upon it.-Chicage
Times.
These Amhersts are noted for big
squashes. The one raised at oar Am
herst played more than 10 miles O.
roots late in the fall. One busted oul
ballot box, and one sent vine clear
to Washington that blossomed in Con
gress, none of your crook neck,
either.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22

Centralia ItemS.-The annual
school meeting of this city was held
on Monday evening last, at which the
matter of building new school house
was talked Of favorably and we expect
that the day is not far distant when
we shall have fine structure of brick
in which to instruct our youth. Mr.
7. j. Cooper was elected Dist. Clerk
and Mr.. r. e. Mcfarland, Treas.
The Kaolin brick factory on the
""Kipp place. south of Centralia and
near Hurley town, is ready for oper-
tion-and has one kiln of the celebrat-
ed ''fre proof brick now burning.
-Messrs. Hodge & Chautron have
opened UP Marble Works in the build
ing formerly occupied by Moore Bros.
as glove factory where they have
specimens of their work on exhibition.
Parties desiring anything in their line
would do we'll to give them a call.
The parents of Mr.. Cooper who
have been spending some time here re-
turned Tuesday last on the down train
of the W. V. r. r. to their home in
Sank Co., Mr.. c. having purchased
some real estate while here.
We understand through the
friends of Mr.. Lemley who left here
some two months since for California
that he is not at all pleased with that
country and that he will probably
return some time in August or Sep
TENDER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22

Personal. B. Birch, western
editor of the Chicago Ad0ertiser, has
been in our city the past week looking
over the possibilities of Grand Rapids
and Centralia, with the view of giving
lengthy review of those things COM
ing under his observation, in the col
umns of the Advertiser. Our bust
aess men can de no better than to give
Mr., Birch all the encourageme Mt pos
sible and subscribe for his paper.
Rev. Mr.. Foster late of Hudson,
Wise, delivered two scholarly discours-
es at the Congregational Church last
Sabbath.
Mrs. Hoffman, nee Miss Della Baily
of Chippewa Falls, the aforetime in
structor of the little ones, is sojourning
at Mayor Lunt's.
z. NJ Reed of the Chicago Inter-
Ocean was in our city yesterday in the
interest Of that most excellent and al
ways reliable paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Dedicatory Services.-Rev. Jess

DedicatOry Seryices.-Rev. Jesse
Cole has gone to Hortonville near APP
pleton to attend the dedicatory service
at that place. Mr.. Cole, we believe.
will preach the dedicatory sermon.
Now, Bright, now is the time to listen
to some good wholesome talk from Bro
Cole. It is only little way. Go up
Bright, and have your old tabernacle
dedicated anew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22

The Afternoon Tea.-The ladies
of the Congregational Society in re-
viving their series of afternoon semi
monthly gatherings were unexpectedly
successful last Thursday. The atten-
dance was very large and consequently
the "tea" was remunerative. A very
social time was enjoyed. The proceeds
footed up to about $3.50. Mrs. T.
w. Stevenson was elected President
Mrs. r. g. Moore, Vice-President !;
Mrs. John Rablin, Jr., Treasurer, and
Miss Mary Wagner, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22

Wax Flowers. The lovers of the
artistic and beautiful will be glad to
learn that an opportunity is offered
them to acquire a knowledge of the
manufacture of wax flowers, at very
reasonable figure. Mrs. Plat who
formerly taught in the primary depart
ment of the City School has succeed
ed in organizing a full class in this
beautiful science. We looked upon
some of her handiwork last Saturday
"a beautiful wax basket containing a
bouquet of wax flowers so natural that
the pleasing deception could not be
easily detected. Not being a florist
VIC can t enumerate the different varie-
ties. The colors wels Ike the natural
beauties and the design, we understand
to have been made from freshly gath.
cred flowers from the garden and wood
Mrs. Plates terms are $40, materia
furnished, and the pupil has the work
when completed. The natural heat o
the sun, nor the coolest weather o
winter nights will not effect the artif
ciai work, the wax being of a paten
manufacture. Mrs. Plat is deservin!
OF success. Encourage her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Rudolph, June Sth, 1S75.-W

have had few days of nice growing
weather and crops Of all kinds never
gave promise Of more bountiful har-
vest than at the present time. Far
mers generally will commence hayin,
next week. Timothy and clover are
far better crops this year than last.
The late rains have killed off a great
many of the flies and mosquitoes, but
our old enemy, the ''tater-bug" moth
ing effects him but the green" We
hrve another bug on our potatoes more
destructive, (according to its numbers
bnt not so productive as the old bug
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
LOCAL MATTERS.
Hi. IL. PHILLEO, Editor.
Grand Rapids, Thursday, July 22d.
CITY AND COUNTY.

Died.-Mrs. Frechette, one of our
long time residents, grand good wo-
man and Christian of the Catho-
lie faith died last Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
julySw3t
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE

VUNhe CO. partnership heretofore existining be-
Il tween n Gerard, Ell. w. Webster and A. j.
Drake known by the firm name of n. Gerard d
Co., mas been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. The bushes in FIXTURE will be conducted
IN the firm name of Gerard & Drake who, will
ettle all outstanding accounts.
Grand Rapids March Oath, 1875.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Grand Rapids, Dec. 10th. IF

For Sale.-A second hand, 40
horse power engine, II inch bore, "a
inch stroke. This engine has been
completely overhauled and repaired at
the Grand Rapids boundary, and is
nearly as good as new. Parties wish
ng to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars,
terms of payment &c.
JOHN RABLIN.
Grand Ranids ADril 9th. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Bulldin g StOne-I am prepared
to furnish builders with any quantity
from one to five hundred cords of as
excellent building stone as can be fur
nished from any quarry in Wood Coun-
ty. Apply to
&c HHNDv nCrEn1r,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
For sale.

A SECOND hand. 40 horse power Engine 81
"A inch bore, "a inch stroke. This Engine
has been completely overhauled and repaired
at the Grand Rapids Foundry, and is nearly as
good new. Harties wishing to purchase can
apply to the Grand Rapids Foundry for par.icu
lars, terms of payment &c.
RABLIN BRO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
HENRY OsTERMAN.

For Sale. THE residence of Eric
Mckay, situated just below the city OF
Centraiia, consisting of good house
and eighty acres of land. Will be
sold cheap. For terms enquire of the
LIST National Bank, or of the owner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22
Timely Topics of the Sentinel
odds two more stanzas to the Granger

epic:
Beyond the vermicelEi row
| hear the bullfrog's sigh again,
The cackle of the Durham eve.
The below of the Berkshire hen.
Well chase the plum to his retreat:
Well hunt the eggs the onions lay
And when the bantam hog shall bieat
Well feed him with some clover hay.
1t is appointed unto man
once to die, and then-the County
Board may possibly meet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-22

-Sirkuss Aug. 5th-another word
spelled right.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-09-23
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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 rcl items from reliable sources in any part Of the eouuty will be received with pleasure but are par- .i.uIarly desirous of increasing list of regular Veesy and fortnightly correspondents, especially in 's ike New Milford Kent, Cornwall, Falls Village, Woleottyie Harwinton and other localities not ade- ouately represented ill our columns aud We nope aso o hear from persons furnishing only OCCASIONAL letters. -. ,.-,ovs
 anopvmous communications cannot expect pubii- So names of correspondents will be kept strictly secret if desired.
 Communications of q personal nature will not be unbIished unless the proprety of such publication IS manifest. Manuscript should be written only on one side of the paper. , .s ,..-
 ReguIar correspondents can avoid all danger of nav ing the contributions of others attributed to them 6s assnmns some signature, a single letter being sum cient.
 Tn ease of two communications relating to the same event the fullest will usually be published Hence Communications never come amiss. even from places where w have regular correspondents since they often give valuable additional information.
 simple statement of facts is all that is necessary, and hastily written communications will be corrected before publication.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-09-23

EDITOR OF ENQURRR.-As your paper is designed to elevate every profession, and as the cultivation of the earth is profes- sion on which all others are dependent, whatever promotes that is worthy of note. For this object. we understand. the Patrons of Husbandry was instituted. It is not a selfish institution. but designed to elevate the farming profession. physically. intel lectually, and morally. In furtherance of their designs an informal mass meeting was held at Hawleyville, on Tuesday of last week. About fifty persons took the train from Washington. a larger number from Roxbury and Bridgewater. On ar- irving at HawleYville, we met those of the order from Newtown and Danbury, who escorted us to beautiful grove where Q speakers stand was erected, occupied also by band of music; over which waved the stars and stripes with folds large enough to embrace our whole country, unlike that little rag that futtered over the tent at the reunion at Lake Wara- maug, recently. In front of the stand @ large floor was laid, surrounded by seats, where the young men and maidens, the old men and children, might trip the light fantastic toe. at this their harvest home, without intruding on the hours of rest and sleep, amid the heated air and often polluted breath of the ballroom. In rear of this, seats were placed. and tables erec- ted. bountifully laden with the substan- tials as we'll as the luxuries of life. Breth- ren from New Milford, Brookfeld, and Sherman joined at this hour. The Divine blessing was invoked by the Rev. Dr. Marble, of Newtown, and the labors of the day commenced. Although eight hun dred or thousand persons partook of the refreshments, there was enough and to spare. Col. Dibble, Master of the Dan- bury Grange, called the audience to order and announced Dea. Baird, of Danbury, as President, with Vice. President from each Grange. The President then intro- duced Dr. Marble, who gave his experi- ence in farming until he was eighteen years of age. It was his opinion that far mers did not work as hard as they did fifty years ago; hence there was time for mental improvement. The next speaker was a MT. Peck, from Danbury, followed by Edwin G. Seeley, of Roxbury. who gave Q history of the origin of the order, and its design to bring into harmony all parts of our common beautiful domain. He was followed by ex-Mayor Goodsell, of Bridgeport, who advised the young men to stay on the old homestead and not go to the cities. Concluding address by MT. Peck.
 Those persons who stole MT. Canfeld's chickens, the other night, do not belong to the. Grange. L.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-09-23

The use of carpetings may be traced to a very remote period. although as late as the time of Queen Mary, rushes and oth- CT coarse materials were used on the floors of her apartments. For many years Flu rope received all her carpets from the East. and in many places whole families might be found in the occupation of car pet weaving. We are now producing in this country carpets of the same excel lence as those of foreign make. The Read Carpet Co.,, of Bridgeport, are said to make the best Ingrain Carpets that are sold in this Country. Messrs. HALL < READ are the agents of these goods, and also keep the largest assortment of Velvet and BrusselIs carpets in the state. Hail t Read also enjoy deserved reputation for selling all classes of Dry Goods at the lowest market rates. They retail all do- mestic goods at the wholesale price lists and it is said that all kinds of housekeep- ing goods can be purchased there as low as in New York. We would advise our readers when in Bridgeport to visit Hall X Read. 9 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-09-23
LYONS. Iowa. Sent. 1,

LYONS, Iowa, Sept. 15.
 EDITOR ENoUIRER.--I partly promised you chapter of accidents. if nothing more interesting presented itself. If I fail to write them up it will be for want of material. The numerous hands and arms in slings notice coming daily to the Post office (for Uncle Sam and room togeth- er), attest the relentlessness of the pom derous and busy machines in saw-mill and workshop. They make no more of taking off hand or arm than of clipping splin- ter in two. Woe to the careless oaes who become so familiar with the dangerous in- struments as to be caught off their guard and their name is legion. But that does not equal the ravages of the railroads, which seldom let their victims off with the simple loss of hand or arm. If left to tell the story at all. it is the fearful story of lifetime shortened to a few hours, weeks, or months;-but, back of all, liquor is too often responsible, as it is for SO large portion of the other ills of life. Not long since, young man who had been imbibing too freely, "tired' on his way home, and lay down to sleep be- side the railroad track, only short dis tancc from our house. As the midnight train came laundering round the curve it took both his feet of in a twinkling. Physicians were summoned who decided on further amputation, and doubtless they did neat job, but he only survived it a few Eours. When an animal is maimed and injured beyond help or hope of re- covery, he is mercifully disposed of with the least possible pain and suffering, but man is not permitted to enjoy any such luxury. Though lingering in the most excruciating pain and agony. the feeble spark of life must be prolonged to the bitterest end, though he beg for mercy. But if I continue on in this train of thought, I shall soon be getting out of the orthodox traces, so I will change tie subject to more pleasing themes.
 At least some of your lady readers will be more interested to learn of our Floral Fair, which proved so decided a success, and, as there is no patent on it, possibly your V. I. M., Gf Village Improvement Movement is not the correct rendering. "vim" is not so very far out of the way) may conclude to try the experiment. We cleared S250 besides ministering to the finer feelings and cultivating tastes for the beautiful-and confidently recom- mend it to large towns and villages as pleasant and profitable means of "raisine the wind. !" where money is needed. Should any of your readers be minded to try it, and wish for more information in regard to it, I shall be happy to furnish all within my power. A.B.