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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10

head ached. and fancied ringing in
my ears but still they sat and still
chatted. The ringing became more dis
tinct-it continued and became more
distinct / talked more freely to get rid
of the feeling; but it continued and
gained definiteness-until,a at length, L
found that the noise was not within my
ears.
No doubt l now grew very pale but
/ talked more fiuently and with height
ened voice. Yet the sound increased,
and what could / dol 1t was low,
dull, quick sound-much such n sound
as a watch makes when enveloped i'll cot
ton. / gasped for breath, and yet the
officers heard il not. L talked more
quickly, more vehemently but the
noise steadily increased. L arose and
argued about trifes, in a high key and
with violent gesticulations but the
noise steadily increased. Why a0Ould
they not be gone? l paced the floor TO
and fro with heavy strides, as if excited
to fury by the observations of the men !;
but the noise steadily increased. Oh,
God what cOulG / do | foamed-I
raved-I swore l swung the chair
upon which / had been sitting, and
grated upon the boards ; but the noise
arose OYER all and continually increased.
1t grew louder louder-louder 4 And
still the men chatted pleasantly and
smiled. Was it possible they heard
not Almighty God !-no, no They
heard they suspected they knew !
they were making a mockery of my
horror this / thought, and this
/ think. But anything was better than
this agony Anything was more tolera-
BILE than this derision l could bear
those hypocritical smiles no longer l
felt that / must scream or die and
again !-hark louder louderl
louder iOtder =
"Villains !" shrieked, dissemble
no more 1 admit the deed tear up
the planks here, here 1T is the beat
ing of his hideous heart !'-Edgar
titan Poe.
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The Mmgenots in America.

On the revocation of the Edict of
Nantes in 1856, at least 500, 600 Hugue-
nots took refuge in foreign lands. From
this time, for many years, their cause
was completely broken in France. In
1705 there was not single organized
congregation of Huguenots left in all
France. So early as 1856, Coligni at
tempted, but without success, to estab-
lish Huguenot colony in Brazil. In
1862 he sent out two ships, under the
command of Jean Ribault, on voyage
of exploration to Florida, but the at
tempt TO establish colony was unsuc-
cessful. Many departed for North
America even before the revocation of
the Edict of Nantes. Some settled in and
around New Amsterdam, now New York,
where their family names are frequent.
Others found homes in Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, and Virginia. But South
Carolina was their favorite resting-place
and a large number of the foremost fam
lilies in that State are of Huguenot origin.
This class of immigrants has contributed,
in proportion to its numbers, a vast
share to the culture and prosperity of the
United States. Wherever they settled
they were noted for severe morality,
great charity, and politeness and ele-
gance of manners. OF seven Presidents
who directed the deliberations of the
Congress of Philadelphia during the
Revolution, three, Henry Laurens, John
jay, and Elias Boudinot, were of HUI
guenot parentage.-Appleton's Ameri-
can CycLoppdio.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
A Child With Bullet in Its Brain.

The Boonville (Mo.) Enquirer says
CA number of our exchanges are hav-
ing good deal to say about men going
about with bullets in their brains. That
may do well enough for men, but we can
beat them all by similar instance of a
little boy in our midst. Three years ago,
on Thanksgiving Day, neighbor, Mrs.
Cloth, stepped in to visit q Mrs. Bmt-
tacher, and while engaged in CONVEX
sation the former picked up a revolver
that was near, and which had been lying
about the house not supposed to be
loaded, and while carelessly handling the
same, the weapon was discharged, the
ball striking three-year-old boy, which
was sitting on the mothers lap, on the
front part of the head, passing directly
through, and lodging in the brain, pro-
ducing fracture from which the brain
oozed for several days. Strange as it
may seem, the child never lost its con-
sciousness, aud recovered in few weeks,
and is now well and hearty, neither its
mental or physical condition being inn
paired. These are facts of our personal
knowledge, and we'll known to our
citizens"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
OUR THANKSGIVING.
BY FANNY PERcIvAL.

We cannot show grand array
Of toothsome things Thanksgiving Day
The day so very near
Our little pantry will not boast
Delicious viands by the host
To every palate dear.
Meath weight of all the good things known
Our little table will not groan,
No, not the very least
Our little home will not be blest
With many a welcome joyous guest
10 help us at the feast.
Yet, notwithstanding what we lack,
Wen not regretfully look back
And sigh for better days,
But we will fill in every part
The spacious store-room of our heart
With gratitude and praise.
Wen count ourpresent blessings DER,
And we shall find they number more
Than all our trials do;
Our happy, thankful thoughts shall be
Delightful guests-right royalty
They will reward us, too.
TO seats we once did occupy
Wen not look up with wistful eye
And covetous unrest,
But bending lower down our gaze
TO poorer homes, TO sadder ways,
Thank God we are so blest.
Thank God that though our home is small
IL still contains the dear ones all,
Rich in affections wealth;
Thank God we have enough to eat,
Thank God for clothing warm ana neat,
Thank God for perfect health.
Thank God we feel the fires warm glow
While many cold and fireless go
In many cherries home.
Oh, yes, most gratefully Wen LIT
our souls TO God for every gift,
And trust for all TO come.
Thus round our frugal little board,
With cheerful hearts Wen praise the Lord
And keep the jubilee;
Nor shall there anywhere be found,
Within this nations utmost bound,
happier family.
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An IMMENSE WAsn-oUT.-There mu

An IMMENSE WASH HoUT.-There must
have been terrible freshet in New York
in 1873 which the public have heard
nothing of. At least such would be the
inference froin one of the bills allowed
by the Canal Commissioners for dam
ages done n mans farm from break in
the canal, in which the State was charged
for twelve acres of land washed away
and likewise six tons of iron spikes. The
bill was allowed. 1t did not appear what
a farmer was doing with so many spikes.
He would have been wise had he used
them to spike down those twelve acres.
Detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
A Prudent Farmer.

A citizen who has an office on Griswold
street purchased some potatoes of
farmer the other day, and told him where
to deliver them, and where to come for
his pay. The farmer entered the Office
in about an hour, and the citizen said
"I'm very sorry, but / had to met a
draft at the bank, and can't -
.That's all right" interrupted the
farmer. 81 found your landlord setting
your household goods ont on the side
walk. and so i sold the vegetables tc an
other man. an.-DetrOH Free PreSS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
Dialect RHYME.

An English paper gives the following
short poem as a specimen of the dialect
spoken in the county of Lancashire. AS
such it may he einterestingto our readers,
who may understand it as written,
though it would probably be double
Dutch to them if they heard it. The
verses purport to be the description of a
lost baby, by the town-crier, or bellman,
who still plies his trade i'll out-of-the-
way parts of England
Law-st Gather [eherl to-day or else some tonne to
morn.
As pratty babby ever wur born;
1t has checks like red roses, two bonny blue cen,
Had IL meauth daubed wi traycle tn last tonne it
were seen;
It's just cuttn it teeth, an has very sore gums,
An il 3 gettin' habit o. suckn' it thumbs
Thoose at foind it may keep it, there's nob'dy
care,
Fos thoose at hav lost il, hav lots moor TO spare
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were married according to their liking,
and are now living in the same house.
The villagers, however, do not approve,
and one night they gathered around the
house to express their sentiments by
blowing horns and burning tar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
A FAMILY in Marshalltown. Mo. co

A FAMILY in Marshalltown, Mo-, con
sisted of a husband, wife, and daugh-
ter of the wife by previous marriage;
and there was boarder. The husband
was druggist, the boarder was lawyer
and all were we'll regarded in the village
The affections of these four persons be-
came deranged, and when a thorough
understanding of their hearts conditions
could be had, it was found that the
boarder and the wife loved each other,
and that the husband and the daughter
were similarly paired. They decided
upon rearrangement of relations, the
boarder employing his knowledge of law
in making flank. The husband AMIGA
bly, abandoned his wife, TO give her the
chance to get a divorce; and, the separa-
ton being accomplished, the two couples
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10

A GIRL in Berks County, Pennsylvania
only twelve years old, rises daily a.
a. M, milks 13 COWS, and prepares break
fast for the family. Her hair ism
banged, /" and she doesn't wear a one
legged dress.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10

The frequency of robbers in Pulmas
County, California, has induced Wells,
Fargo Il Co. to withdraw their express
stage line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
The Meeting of the Il. L. l.. So4

| TIE Meeting of the L. L. L. Sos
ciety.-The crowd was larger last Mon
day evening than at any previous meet
ing. Long before the exercises COM
menced the basement was filled to its
utmost capacity. The programme was
more than usually interesting. which
fact, together With the beautiful even
ing and good walkingj tended to call
out seemingly our entire population.
The exercises were opened BY PRAYER
by Re-. Mr.. Harris, after Which the
minutes Of the previous meeting were
read, and new members admitted
five being admitted TO membership.
The vocal exercises under the super
rision of Miss Sophie Fontaine were
very excellent. The opening piece,
stirring Temperance Anthem" elected
applause. 4 Solo and chorus by tho
Misses Susie and Yinuie Rabin, and
Sophie and Marie Fontaine and Messrs
Shultz and Slocum, entitled, Summer
Sweets will bloom again." was executed
with excellent taste. A duet, "Won@
derous Lovely Spring" by Misses Vim
ME Rablin aud Marie Fontain was ex-
quisitely rendered. The musical exer-
cises closed with vocal rendering Of
The March of the 600, 900" which
was we'll received. The Literary ex-
ercises were Of an entertaining and in-
structive character. Mr.. c. Searle,
read aselection entitled "Washington's
Birth Day" rendering it with much
effect. Mrs. G. o. Baker gave selec-
ton, Gossip" reading it admirably:
The paper, by Editors Wood. Schultz
and Slocum was excellent, containing
much excellent original and selected
matter, and full of good hits. 4
Charade, by several of the lady and
gentlemen members was we'll received,
all acting their parts exceedingly we'll.
The meeting was decided success.
There seems to be no diminution of in
terest. A question has arisen as to
the, duty of the society in the premi-
ses. The hall is becoming so crowded
that it has been deemed advisable by
some to admit only members and can
didates. We think this theory at
variance with the purpose for which
the society was Instituted. Our pur-
pore is to do good, and to create
healthy temperance and moral seutim-
ent in our community. If expenses
can be betrayed, we would prefer thas
all be admitted, that all may profit
by whatever good comes from this
gathering.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

C0rrection.-In speaking of Bish-
op Wells last week we designated him
as the Bishop elect Bishop Wells is
the successor of Bishop Armatage
The recent convention at Fond du Lac,
and the formation Of new Diocese, to-
gether with the fact that Rev. Leigh
ton Coleman hal declined the position
Of Bishop over the new diocese, all con-
spired to cause us to make the error III
hast lily paragraphing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

The Souvenir. This is the title
of little magazine for children, writ
ten, published and printed by the
youth OF the nineteenth Century. 1t
is very readable little waif and We
hope to see it encouraged. Smith &
Patrick, Publishers. Marenngo, Ill.
Price 10 cts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
sr1FrpCEz DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOIIC.-Bev: F. ToXGrAy.-
S.ryicr. avery Sabbath morning at 10 0 clock
Cst,shi.p r. NJ Vsspers p. NJ.
C0sGREGATIoNAL.-R r. E. WEEsTFr
g.ryiecr every Sabbath at ~ ! 2 a H., ana II
- asbf.th School at Il NJ. Prayer meeting
Hedn ssday evenings
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-Rey, Jesse CoLE
E.ryicss every Sabbath At 10 II A. NJ. AMI II
N. Sabbath School at A. VI. Prayer meet
ny Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
New Hotel at iIauSau.-h

New Hotel at WauSau.-Mr.
Paradis, who formerly conducted the
Mansion House at Stevens Point, and
who has earned an enviable reputation
throughout the northwest as "a hotel
keeper, will open next week new no.
tel at Wausau There is no doubt of
his success. a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

The weather has moderated sufi-
GENTLY so a chap can stand on the sun
ny side Of barn with only three over
shirts. four pair Of socks, two pairs of
mittens, two overcoats, a muffler and
sealskin cap, and remain at least TWEEN
ty minutes without freezing, if he keeps
stamping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

CONNECTIONS,
At Green Bay with c. ( \ ". Ry Cor Aenloton,
Mtuasha. Oshkosh. FonE du Lac, Miwau-
Ecc and Chicago. with y. G. L I.
AT Amherst with ". G. r. H., for Nau9aca an
At t;Tana Rapids with ~ Y r. r., for Tomah
and FaUgaU. w
At H~nrna with 6. NJ. & 81. p R'y. fey 81 panI,
At N lrutuli wlh ". i st. 7. X. l.. foi
points waSt
THU. i ticket 10 Milwaukee and Chicago.
via arrel BAY ut sartc rites a via. l'nherSt or
Tunth. Close connections At Green Bay
D. VI. KELLY,
SB EENRICK Gent Manager.
Sup't r. W. NATHAN.
don Pass s Ticket Az
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
CITY AND COUNTY.

Money. We dislike dunning through
the columns of the REPORTER, and
still more do we dislike to earn money
and then be obliged to go
through our streets and beg what we
have once earned. Wont our credit
ors save us this trouble ?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

The American Sardine, Cos Bone
less Sardines, are much better, and less
than half the cost of imported Sar-
dimes. lly1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

The Debating Society. The in
terest continues unsbated. A goodly
number were in attendance at the base
ment last Saturday evening, all taking
an active interest in the debate as well
as in the minor exercises Of the even
ing. The question Resolved, THAT
Mutual Insurance is conducive 20 the
best interest Of Grand Rapids was
discussed with much earnestness, bring
ing out many excellent points for anu
against. Select readings, etc, made
the exercises very enjoyable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

The School Meeting There was
a large attendance at the School House
last Tuesday evening to consider the
proposition presented by the Board of
Education for securing ii loan Of ten
Thousand dollars from the Commissions
ers Of the School aud University Fund
to be applied TO the erection of our
School Building now erecting. BY
mistake the Tribune had noticed the
meeting as converting at the City Hall;
nevertheless the attendance was large
notwithstanding the terrible storm.
The proposition was carried by vote
of 80 for, to Il against. Taking all
things into consideration, the action of
the meeting was wise. A very large
majority of our people favor the prop
osition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

Fine Art Work. Mr., Graves, the
artssfe. gave US a nod and a beck last
Saturday. and we followed him up into
Writer'S Hall, where he slings paint
with one hand equal to the Old Mas
tiers Mr.. Graves has been preparing
show gla1s for the Prescription Case
of Messrs. Robinson & Schultz. which
surpasses anything of the kind We
have ever seen The lettering and
scroll work, together with the gliding
and other ornaHcntal finishing, are all
done with L precision and beauty OF
symmetry which mark Mr. Graves as
asa artist of unusual merit. If he had
two hands, we hardly dare predict what
he might venture to attempt in the col
or, pearl aad gliding business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
Mishap on the G.. b. & VI. R. II.

The western train due at 2:30 ?.
NJ. last Saturday was thrown from the
track just the other side of Dexterville.
After much labor and several hours de-
tention. things were rig!ltel. bat very
soon ii portion of the machinery gave
way, necessitating runnin2 with only
one set of drive wheels. In this way
the train slowly crowded along till an
other wheel gave out aud it was obliged
to continue with only one drive wheel.
Arriving at Dexterville, telegram was
sent forward, and an engine sent to the
relief of the crippled train, which ar
rived at the depot about 8 O'Clock in
the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
Weather Report. The following

Weather Report. The following
was received from McGreggor, Iowa,
by mail. We know not who the wri-
ter is, but as it is matter of public
We cordially give it place in
our columns:
McGreggor, Iowa, Feb. II.
Mr.. Editor Please find below
weather report for February 10th
s A. NJ, % below.
3P. NJ. % above.
4 /" " wind blowing NV.
6 " i" /" gale.
s A NJ, Feb. 18th, Ia below.
All trains on the NJ. 81 St. P. r.
suspended to-day. There has been but
three through trains from Minneapolis
this month on the It'll, 10th and 10th.
The Ridgeway cut is filled for the third
time this winter. The [. & NJ. Diyis
ion of the ii. & St. p r. r. has been
showed up since the Cd inst The B
c. Il. & NJ. B. R. has been showed ~
since the I'd or Sd inst. Business at !
stand still
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

All who are afflicted with coughs,
colds, asthma, bronchitis, Group, whoop-
ing cough, or consumption, will find a
sure cure in Vests Pulmonary Bal
sam. 1t will be found a sovereign cure
Tor al throat and lung diseases. Its
equal has never yet been discovered as
an expectorant, relieving and curing
all diseases for which it is recommend
ed. Trial bottles % and 80 cents
Large bottles. 81. Sold by all drug
gists.
Tho other day we heard exclama-
tions such as these "GoLp! Jut
ART thiS good - :" OH ! this as nice ~
" Don't 1 cish l ,oas bigger p Soak
en- again, HIATT - We rushed into
the " House that Jack built" thinking
somebody was expiring from surfeit
of gForihed happiness, and there lay
Jack with the influenza, or as the BOYS
say, windfluendways, his face covered
with less than bolt of three ply fam
mel, saturated with SO per cent. alec
hol- his nose wasun t far off hence the
ordinations We fear the summer
will be all too short for Jack in the
future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

AUGUST FLOWER The most mis-
cradle beings III the rorlt are those
suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint.
More than saventy-6ye Pr cent o.
the people in the United States are
afflicted with these two diseases and
their effect; such as sour stomach, sick
headache. habitual costivness, impure
blood, heart burn, waterbrash, gnaw-
ing and burning at the pit of the stom-
ach, yellow skin, coated tongue and
disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming
up of the food after eating, low spirits
&c. Go to the Drug Store of T. j.
Wood, and get 70 cent bot
tie, or a small bottle for 10 cents
Try it.
u. G. Green, Sole Manufactures.
Woodbury., N. j.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25
Grand Rapids, Dec. 22d, 1874.

Jubilee Organs,-J. 7. Mahonsy
& Co., agents, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

hol- his nose wasUn t far off hence the
ordinations. We fear the summer
will be all too short for Jack in the
future.
Pars0nai.-Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Dodge have been tarrying in our city
the past week Mr.. Dodge has been
serving an allotted term 10 the Legisla-
ture as Lobby Member, working in
behalf of the interests Of the people
of the section where he resides. An
effort has been making looking to the
formation Of new county to be called
q Neill, comprising six townships from
Clark, three from Marathon, six from
Chippewa and six from Lincoln. Should
the new county be recognized, Medford
will undoubtedly be the county seat.
Mr.. Dodge is in the employ as book
keeper and general overseer of the bus
iness of Messrs Roberts & Whelan,
large mill owners and manufacturers.
VIM. J. Armstrong, of Mason
vile one Of the truest men, and one
OF the bravest soldiers that ever cast
ballot, or sent home cartridge, called
upon US last Wednesday. He don
like the idea of DISTINGUISHING the sol
dier boys in Lincoln.
John Miller, Thomas Stevenson
and several other Carpenter men have
gone to Nortphort on the G.. B. &
H. r. Il. all showing the plane. and
using the scratch all. The North
porters will please use 'em well for
they are human.
WIN. Mccormick, who is Mayor
Of Merrillan, aud formerly one of ''our
boys" came in on the crippled train
last Saturday. William is good look
ing as ever, and as robust as il grizzly
bear, and as stout apparently in the
hugging apparatus; so look out girls
C. O. Cromwell, the Protector of
the Wv r. R. during these days
Of snow drifts and intense colds. and
the Treasurer of the same, called at
the REPORTER Office last Thursday as
we were going to press. Cromwell is
always the same, genial, courteous, gen
tlemanly, and withal prompt as the po-
sition he occupies demands, Cron.
froze one of his ears coming up He
would have had both frozen had there
been less ear and more cold With on
" AS below zero, it was too much for
the weather 70 tackle both sound catch
ers with any prospect of success.
Mr. j. j. Walker, Salesman and
General Agent for ". W. Kimball the
Chicago Music Man. is IN our city
working up the music business.
Mrs Kendall, of Green Bay, ar
rived in our city from that place, on
visit to her sisters and friends. last
Thursday.
Rev J. W. Harris arrived on
Monday, and will preach at the Con-
gregatiunal Church next Sabbath.
MiShan on the O.. u & VI r z
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-25

I HAVE disposed of all my title and
interest in the Cabinet Ware manufac-
ture, and Sale business including fac
tory to Mr.. Nathan Harris who in the
future will conduct the business. All
debts due to me must be paid immedi-
ately.
John Wagner.
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Wis. Y ssifeY ca ke.

EIr0IMs stop oIIg ON slgnAI,
Connections: 1t. VI. 4 ST. Z. r. y. .
~ y. H. H. 2-c Is. * NJ. h. Il. 1T. L.
H. Il. w iIh Stulos iul JeI.uy.
I. %. WYATT. Supt.