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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
Il. B. PHILLE0. Editor

family. Emaciated, pale and haggard,
this young ciergyman-the friend and
classmate of Madison-dragged out
the weary weeks with brave, unyield-
ing heart. With the warm weather
of spring, disease increased and the
loathsome den became intolerable. To
add to the gloom and responsiveness of
the situation, the inhuman captors
would not give the dead decent bur-
ial nor even throw them into the river.
but ferried the bodies over to a neigh
boring swamp and thrust them into
the mud. They would not always
take pains to force the corpses below
the surface, but left arms and legs
sticking out to rot in the sun. The
buzzards, attracted by the stencil that
arose from the decomposed bodies,
focked in from the surrounding region
and swept in slow melancholy circles
above the swamp where the dead pa
triot8 lay, ere they descended to their
human repast.
Finding that there was no hope of
release and that to remain there was to
court slow and cruel death young
Allen determined to make an attempt
to escape. He had noticed a point
some distance down the river, from
which. if he reached it, he thought he
could make his escape, and therefore
resolved, on the first favorable oppor-
tunity to make the effort. 1t was true
he might be detected in the act of
plunging overheard and shot, but this
did not deter him for moment,-for
to the desire of escaping from his in
tolerable prison, was added the anxious
longing to be with his wife and child,
now without protector in a country
overrun with malignant Tories. Witch
ing, therefore, a favorable opportunity,
he quietly slipped overheard and boldly
stretched away Tor the distant point.
He was an excellent swimmer and at
first struck out strong and vigorously,
but it was soon evident that he had
overrated his strength. Starvation
and long confinement in the pestilential
air Of his prison had weakened his
powers of endurance and his strokes
gradually became slower and feebler.
One of his parishioners watched him
anxiously, and at last saw, with a sink
ing heart, that ne never could reach
shore. Twice did his head sink below
the surface, again appear, and a few
more feeble efforts, but the third time
it never. appeared again, and, without
making one gesture or lifting one cry
for help, he sank down through the
deep, dark Waters-aye, below chem
down to the crystal sea that laves the
throne Of God. His body was thrown
ashore on Tybee Island, and some of
the prisoners asked Commodore Par
ker for few rough boards that they
might make box in which to place
the remains Of their beloved pastor
and friend. But this man, who was
disgrace to his profession, returned
brutal refusal, saying that the rebel
preacher deserved only traitors grave,
and he was thrust unceremoniously in
to the mud with the others
Thus, at the early age of thirty,
died this accomplished man and elo-
quent divine and earnest patriot. 1t
is shame to the State for whose de-
fence he gave his life, that she has
not erected sCme lasting memo rial to
him.
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SLEEPING CARS
ATTACHED To ALL NIGHT TRAINS.
CONNECTIONS.

At Milwaukee with Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
P4ul, and lieStern Union Railways.
At Plymouth with Sheboygan Il Fond du Lac
Railway. for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.
At Green Bay with Green Bay Il Minnesota
Railways, for New London, and Chicago i
northwestern Railway. for points north.
At Amherst Junction with Green Bay il Mime
sofa Railway. for Grand Rapids, and points
At Junction City with Wisconsin Valley Rail-
way, for Wausau.
h, 3, PHILLIPS, General Manager.
Z, BACON, Assistant,
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No. III.

THOMAS ALLEN, CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMMITTEE OF SAFETY HIS GREAT
INFLUENCE: BRAVERY AT TICON-
DEROGA: INCESSANT LABORS HIS
HEROIsM AT THE BATTLE OF BEN
NINGTON.
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Acr0stic.
REV. D. G. G.
AcrOstic.
For the Wood County Reporter,
REV. D. G. C.

For the Wood County Reporter,
Down the long vista of departed years,
All strewn along with blessings and with tears.
No wrathful foe, with truthful tongue can say
In all the varied trials of the way,
Even one dark spot has ever marred the name,
Long known and honored in its local fame.
Grown gray in labor for the public good,
Calmly content when rightly understood,
Onward and upward, striving for the right,
Religion, morals, liberty and light,
Ever pressing forward, till the race is won.
Yielding up the Spirit when the work is done.
Il.
Utica, N. Y, Aug. 7, 1875.
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J. E..NGRAHAM & Co., Publishers.
GREEN BAT AND MINNESOTA
RAILROAD.

SUMMER TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE
20 1915.
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TRAINS CONG WEST. TRAINS GOING EAST.
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The Clergy Of the Revolution.

Utica, n. Y, Aug. 7, 1875.
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Ng-A train leaves Green Bay at 5 A. NJ. con
Meeting at Hilbert with train for Worcester. az
riyins there at 7:45 2. NJ; returning from Wor-
cester, leaves Hilbert at 9:55 P NJ and reaches
Green Bay at 11:l0 z. NJ.
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BY j. 7. HEADLEY,
Author Of Washington and his Generals &C.
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Removed without pain, or the use of either
caustlGs or the knife, and radically cured. If
pa4nIui, and an open ulcer formed, medicines
VII pe sent by Express TO give prompt relief
consultation by letter, One Dollar Send so
cents Tor Book with descriptive Cases, Refer
ences and Testimonials
DE PARK j MCLFISH
No. Il East 10Th Street. New York.
Aug3W3w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-21

INCIDENTS AT THE Sour IIOUsE.-At the
Soup House a register Is kept in which
are enrolled the names Of all who are
served. Already about two hundred
names are registered, which show that
almost every city in the Union is rep.
resented. One man registers from New
Orleans, while all intervening river cities
arc represented. A large majority Of
the travellers are from Pittsburgh, while
Philadelphia, New York and other
Eastern cities have their full quota.
The telegraph operator, Of whom we
made mention yesterday as applying for
work, has charge Of the register book and
issuca tickets at the lookup. He gives
evidence Of being a ready writer, and in
all probability is what he claimed to he
In his letter.
The Soup House was yesterday visited
BY several merchants from abroad, who
inspected the internal arrangements,
tasted the soup, and expressed great sat.
iSfaction at tho way the institution was
conducted. Before leaving, in order to
provide for any unfortunate representa-.
tive from their section Of the country
who might come to Wheeling, they placed
donations in the hands Of the committee,
who promised to put the money where IL
would do the most good.
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Attest; ~

BELLAIRE IrESts.-The entertainment
given by the B, A. D. A. in the School
Hall, Tuesday night, was in all respects an
entire success. A fine audience was on
hand to see the rendering Of Romance
and Reality" and no exceptions could be
taken BY any one to the play during the
performance. We did not learn the exact
amount Of the proceeds Of the entertain
ment, but understand that It was not
quite so large as the previous one:
Mr.. Isaac Mellot, farmer living near
the head waters Of WCgee creek, about six
miles from our city, fell from his hay
loft while feeding his stock Monday
morning injuring himself severely, He i,
supposed to have broken his arm, and
also received severe internal injuries.
The boys and girls took their skate on
the cleaned ice, near the rolling mill,
yesterday afternoon.
Instead Of market house, we want a
soup house. SOup-pa-lal
The "iull house" at the entertainment
Of the B. A. D. A. Tuesday night proves
how much our citizens care for the
poor.
Freights over the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad are very heavy just now, the
bridge being seldom without q train
West bound oyster trains are laden to their
utmost capacity, BivalveS are in demand
In the west.
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TIE COuRB. County CuFt-Judge
Cochran. The County Court met yester-
day afternoon at . o'clock, pursuant to
adjournment,
In the case of ]. B. Hughes rs. John
and Phebe Beam, certified up by W. H.
Caldwell, ], p, defendants demurrer
was sustained, and the case dismissed
without prejudice at PLAINTIFF costs,
Caldwell & Caldwell for plaintiff and
Cracrait & Russell for defendants.
In the case Of VIM. Armstrong u, e.
W. Medill, in assumpsit, judgment for
plaintiff against defendant for Sl64 H.
Hubbard for plaintiff and Peck for de-
PENDANT,
In the case Of State for use OF Ruinda
Houlstander "a. !. Besse and others, in
debt, the motion for a new trial was
overrulcd and Judgment ordered to be
entered up upon the verdict had in this
cause at a former day Of this term. Peck
for plaintiff, and Davenport & DovoneE
for defendant,
In the case Of Henry Amick Ct al. "a. L.
& c. Wagenknecht, in eicctment, judg'
ment for plaintiff against defendant de-
tining certain boundaries between them
Good and Allison for plaintiffs, and
Lamb and Jordan for defendants
In tho case Of Jacob White, guardian
rs. Nancy White ct al, in chanceFyr de-
cree was entered. CruCrutt & Russell fOE
plaintiff.
In tho case OF Smith & Co. "a. Henry
schmulbaGh, judgment against plaintiff
and for defendant, Davenport Il Dove
ner for plaintiff, and George E. Boyd fol
defendant,
In the case OF John Greer Is. Porter
Smith a al, q decree confirming sale and
ordering distribution Of proceeds was
entered. Davenport & DovenGr fol
plaintiff and Barr for defendant,
Tho motion for q new trial in the case
Of Schockcy r., Hobbs, BrOckunicr & Co
Is still held under adyiSemGnt by the
Court,
Adjourned to the usual hour this
morning..
Municipal COut-Judge Crunmer, The
Municipal Court met yesterday morning
pursuant to adjournment, and disposed
OF the following business;
The Chancery case Of james Purcell e
al. rs, Margaret Purcell was argued on the
demurrer to the bill. The Court reseryet
its decision. II. Forbes for plaintiff Judg'
Kennedy for defendant.
Adjourned until Saturday at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ.
Police Cowl-JudgO Crunmcr, Their
were two cases before this court yester
day morning, Daniel Wilson and Josepl
Wilson, drunken trumps, were fined >
and costs each. Execution was suspend
ed on condition that defendants leave thu
city, which they did after brcakfasting q
the Soup House.
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Ca Ice CRop.-The entire population
Of this city must be interested in the ice
crop which Is now being harvested, as it
contributes greatly to their comfort dur
ing the warm summer months and the
fact Of its having been very expensive
luxury during the past year makes its
preservation amatter ofno little interest,
The mildncss Of the earlier part Of the
winter caused the ice dealers to fear they
should be unable to supply the demand
during the coming summer; but the ex-
cccdingly cold weather which has pre-
vailpd during the past ten days has dis.
PEELED all their gloomy forebOdings, and
they can now smile bcnignly upon their
patrons. We understand that nearly all
the Ice houses in the city are Illed.
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LOCAL PERsoNALs.-Judge Cochran, OF
the County Court, has been suffering
from III health the past few days.
Winning Boyd, ESQ., day or two ago
returned from trip to California. Mr..
Boyd expresses himself rs we'll pleased
with the "Far West"
Rev. W. II. Morton, OF the Female
College, recently returned from q very
successful business trip to the south and
west.
We arc glad to learn that Rev. II. G.
Pallister, Of the Disciples Church, Is con.
yalescing rapidly.
Tho remains OF Mrs. W. II. Adams, who
died on Monday night, were yesterday
morning taken to Grafton for intcrmcnt
The father Of the deceased, Mr.. Holmes,
resides In Grafton.
Mr., 7. K. Laird, OF the General Manag.
Ing Committee for the relief Of the poor,
makes an excellent President.
Robert Smith, the Bermudian orator,
who lccturcd in this city some weeks ago,
Is now In Pittsburgh.
Charley Noyes, the circus man, we'll
known in Wheeling, is "minc host" Of II
hotel In Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Ed. W. Brues represents lVaEeI
Spirit ofhs Times in this city. Ed. is well
known among the profession, and Is a
live correspondent.
Mr. W. G. DulEield has returned from
his Pennsylvania trip. lie had n fat time.
Assistant Paymaster Davis yesterday
departed for the Chicago & Ohio Division
Of tho d. & o. Road, Paymaster Peck Is
expected here tomorrow.
s.H. Woodward, Esq, Of this city, was
registered at the Grand Hotel, Cincin.
natl, yesterday.
The man known tonearly every printer
In the central part Of the Union as the
Immortal ]. n" has ceased his pere.
CARNATIONS, having died recently Of heart
disease. lie was a harmless wundcrer,
constant "bird Of passage" who went
through the country without any plan or
design, lie was so well known that he
slipped along without trouble, and every.
body was willing 10 give him little aid.
His correct name was j. n. Free, and
before his mind became affected he gave
promise Of a brilliant career Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
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HELupLD's BucuU is still in the so'
NTH Of its popularity, Notwithstanding
the absence Of DR.. Hclmbold, the eGle-
brated medicine is still manufactured at
the laboratory at Philadelphia, and Is
sold by all respectable druggists, 1t Is
warranted for all diseases OF the kidneys
and urinary organs, Beware Of counter
feiu. Genuine has prOprietOr'S private
stamp. John F. Henry, New York, Sole
onnt u&W.
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A CHALLENGE FROM THE WAvERLY.-
AT regular meeting Of the WaveFly Lit
erary Society, held last night, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Resolucd, That the Waverly respectful
~ declines the challenge extended to 1t by
the A. K. Literary Society (so called be-
cause it has as yOtreceived no trustworthy
assurances OF the responsibility or relia-
bility Of the A. K. Literary Society $50
called, also because 1t believes, from the
latest information, that said Society is
composed, with the exception Of its Pres
ident and Secretary, OF boilers from the
W. L. s., and in great part Of gentlemen
who have been expelled from the WRver'
ly on account OF their failure to pay the
debts that are now and have been long
owing by them 10 the Wayerly.
Resolred, That the Waverly hereby
challenges any responsible literary society
IN the State of West Virginia to a literary
contest to be held in Waverly Hall
Wheeling W. Va, at any time within one
yer from this date.
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The JUBILEE MISsrRELs.-The party
Of genuine cOlored minstrelS, known as
Callenders Jubilee Ministries, will appear
in the Opera House this and tomorrow
evenings. This company has won consid-
cradle praise throughout the country,
especially for their fine musical per-
formunces. They are said to have two Of
the finest cornet soloisIs in the United
States in their brass band and orchestra.
The brass band will march through the
streets this afternoon, and all will have
an opportunity oiseeing their eleguntuni.
forms and hearing some fine music.
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DBftrurtoN.-Among other incidents
in The relief work now progressing in
this city was sad case which came under
the observation Of the committee yestcr.
day in the Third Ward. A colored
woman who had given birth to a child a
few days ago was found in her dwelling
on an alley below 18th street, with two
small children, the newborn babe having
died, in a state Of AFFECT poverty. There
was not a particle Of food or fuel in the
house, and scarcely sufficient clothing,
bed or personal. The chairman Of the
Ward Committee, Mt. W. II. o&toby,
issued tickets to supply them with food,
and instructed Dr.. Jepson, Health on.
Ger, to furnish whatever medicine was
necessary.
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W. SAhREb1
Cor. Main and goth Ste.
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DISSOLUTION AND New FIRM.-lp an'
other part Of our paper will be found the
announcement OF the dissolution Of the
firm of Barnes & Walton, queenswarc
dealers. Mr.. Barnes retires from the firm
and Mr. Walton continues the wholesale
china, glass and quccnswarc business rs
heretofore. The firm Is well known to
the community, and Mr., Walton will give
entire satisfaction to the public as sole
proprietor.
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No ADMissioS.-We are requested to
publish the following resolution, which
was passed by the vestty Of 81. Matthews
Church on November 2, 1860:
Re,oired, That when the church Is used
for the purpose Of celebrating the cete-
mony Of marriage, no persons shall DO
admitted, except those who present cards
Of invitation.
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ShIARMEN on 4 STRIKE.-Thc shear
men employed at the La Belle, Riverside
and Top Mills have struck against re-
duction Of ten cents per ton, and conse'
qucntly were not at work yesterday. The
LuBelle and Top Mill were not running
yesterday in consequence Of the strike
but the Riverside, having stock Of
SHARED nail plate on hand, was running
ia usual. The Top Mill Shearmen made
proposition to the manufacturers 10 re-
sumo work Mt n reduction Of five cents per
ton, but rs yet the proposition has not
been accepted,
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LEXr.-Lent will begin this year on
the 10th Of February, much earlier than
since 1860. This will bring the high
festival Of Easter, this year, OH the 18th
Of March, which Is within six days OF the
earliest period upon which It can ever
possibly occur. On some years Easter
falls rs late rs tho 25th OF April. Some
years there are as many as nine Sundays
between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday,
but this year there will only be livo Sun.
days intervening between the jubilee Of
Epiphany and the solemn fast Of Lent.
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PRESENTED ,vrrH A CH4tR.-Proi. Q.
G. Bundy, Of the First Ward public
school, was presented by his pupils with
4 handsome easy chair at the entertain.
mtnt In the North Street N. E. Church
last night Miss Chat. Marshall made a
very cfeditable little presentation speech,
on behalf Of her school mates.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-21

FAIR AND FEsrIvAL.-A Fair and Fes.
tival for the benefit Of the Third Presby-
terrain Church will be given at Steuben.
ruchs Hail, Eighth Ward, this and to.
morrow evenings. Everything has been
done to make the occasion an enjoyable
one to all who attend. The admission
fee is only twenty-five cents. Go and en-
10y yourself.
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ADVICE TO sKATERs.-A correspond.
emit Of the London Tina describes a very
simple little Continuance which he recon-
mends every skater to carry with him as
a precaution in case OF accident: "Hav-
ing myself been immersed" be writes,
aand knowing, therefore, how exceedingly
difficult it is tOget out unaided, but what
a very slight assistance is sufficient, lean
confidently venture to assert that many
fatal accidents might be prevented II
every skater carried in his pocket q
piece Of stout string or blind-eord about
four yards long, and provided with small
cross pieces Of wood at each end" In
the event Of any person falling through
the ice his companion, ii SO provided,
could lie down on the sound ice, and
throw his piece Of cord to the man in the
water, who might manage by its aid to
support himself until further help ar
rived.
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NAIL Cry BREwERY.-A meeting Of
the stockholders Of the Nail City Brewing
Company was held yesterday, ut which
the following board Of directors was
elected: Henry Schwartz, Christian
Stochr, C. p. Brown, R, s. Brown, Frank
Walters, Chris. siebke, Peter BonenbCr.
ger, Gregory Warner, John ButterGeld.
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nr. nnscl,on,s Germnn Nrrup.

Cough no more! How much joy there
is in every household to know that they
can at least procure remedy for any case
Of coughs, severe colds settled on the
breast, Consumption, or any disease OF
the Throat and Lungs, that Is certain to
cure, It's satisfaction to know that
person Is safe from the dangers Of these
diseasea-all you need TO do 10 to 60 to
your druggist and get a bottle Of Bos.
chpe's German Syrup; two or three doses
will relieve you ut once, II you doubt
what We say In print, get a sample bottle
for 10 cents and try it, or regular size
for 10 cents. eod&w
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BALL AT TuRSER HAIL.-A grand
ball, under the auspices Of King William
Lodge No. 9, A. =. A., will be given at
Turner Hail tonight. The balls Of this
Association have always proven success
full, and those who attend tonight may
count upon having a good time. The
tickets are 81 each, and ladies arc nd.
mittcd free.
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DONATIONS YEsTERDAY.-The follow.
ing donations ware received at the Soup
House yesterday;
One sack flour, Stephen Clark two gal
Ions milk, Mrs. J. NJ. Bulger; eighteen
yards muslin, for soup house towels, Geo.
s.iiel; one blank book, Jos, Graves one
barrel hominy, Jos. speidel & Co.
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OBIruARY.-NErs. Thos. McLain, eldest
daughter of John Laishley, Esq, died at
the residence Of her husband on South
Broadway, Island, at an early hour yes
terday morning Mrs. McLuin's illness
was Of brief duration. The bereaved rel
atives have the sympathy Of many warm
friends.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-21

STRAINED AN AHKLE-Onr worthy
Mayor, George JeiTers, Esq while in
Washington City the other day, slipped
and fell upon the icy pavement, and
sprained an ankle. Since his return
home he has been confined to his room by
the accident,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-21

stxrH WARD CouNctLMES.-At meet.
ing Of citizens Of the Sixth Ward held last
night the following ticket was nominated
for Council:
Ftrsi Brunth-Geo. II. Carnuhnn.
Second Brdneh-Wm. II. Travis, j. D.
Stanton, Fred. Ritter, G. @. Murdoch.
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THE majority Of the Island people now
cross the river on the ice, just below the
suspension bridge. A very good path
has been worn over the rough ice, and
ladies and gentlemen can be seen crossing
at any time during the day and evening.