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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

The REPUBLICAN, PARTY comes to
you with its record open, and asks
every man, woman and child in the
broad country to read its every word.
And | say to you that there is not a
line, q paragraph, or a page of that
record that is not only an honor to the
Republican party but to the human
race. On every page of that record is
written some great and glorious action,
done either for the liberty of man or
the preservation of our common eoun-
try. We ask everybody to read It's
every word. The Democratic party
comes before you with its record closed
recording every blot and blur and stain
and treason and SANDER and malignity,
and asks you not to read single word,
but to be kind enough to take It's infa-
nous promises for the future. Allow
me to say here that character-good
characteristics upon a record and not
upon a prospectus. - COL IngersoU at
Cooper Institute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
SENATOR CAMERON AT WIT
TER'S HALL.
A Splendid Turnout of the
Hayes & Wheeler Club with
Torches and Banners

Hon. Senator Cameron addressed a
rouslng meeting at Writer'S Hall last
Tuesday evening. The Senator con-
tined himself to recital of the Mis-
sissippi Outrages, giving copiou, ex-
tracts from the testimony given before
the Senate Committee appointed to
investigate the charges of fraud and
violence in that state, of which COM
mittee Senator Cameron was an active
member. The audience was spellbound
as the terrible atrocities were recountsa
as from the lips of living witnesses.
The people of the North have read
the report of the Mississippi committee,
but its facts, aud terrible horrors de-
picted were never so real and so thrill
ling as when told by an eye and ear
witness whose duty it was to probe the
condition of that unhappy state to its
lowest depth under democratic rule.
The Senator spoke nearly two hours
and was attentively listened to. The
Hayes and Wheeler Club was out in
full force, sixty torches being in line
with banners and flags flying. Polit-
ical songs were rendered by an impro-
vised glee club with good effect. The
meeting was success In every respect
save one. Several persons who chose
to retire from the hall, were applauded
by a few of the more thoughtless pres.
ent, though done unwittingly and with
no intent to be disrespectful. Such
action is unbecoming and ungsntle-
manly, and savors too strongly of an
archy. Let it be understood that any
man, whether democrat or republican,
has the most perfect right to withdraw
from public meeting without demon
strstiens Of any character, as it is un-
derstood that the thoughtless action
of last Tuesday evening is deprecated
and dlscountenanced by every good
citizen irrespective of party predileo-
tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
Thad. C. Pound.

The Ashland Press contains the
following handsome endorsement of
Thad. G. Pound:
"The people of this Congressional
District will honor themselves by the
election of Thad G. Pound to Con-
gress. Mr.. Pound is a gentleman of
good abilities, pleasing address, polite,
agreeable and honest. He is possess
ed of energy, prudence, intelligence
and has had great deal of expert
ence in public matters. And the
truth is, with all due respect to his
predecessors, he is greatly the superb
or for the position of a Congressman
of all the Representatives of this sec
ton of the country since Gov Wash
burn held the position, and in the
matter of the elements of popular
and successful Representative will, in
all human probability, prove to be the
superior of any of his predecessors,
except, perhaps, Mr.. McIndoe Thad
Pound is popular man because he is
conslderate, respectful to the opinions
Of others and instinctively avoids CIV
ing pains and wounds to the feelings
of fellow members. We believe sin
cerely that he will be elected. and in
him we will have an approachable
member of Congress who will consider
the interests of every constituent, no
matter what his social condition or his
| politics may be, and will give energet-
ic heed to the wants generally of the
district he represents. using his popu-
lar manner and his intelligent judg-
ment in accomplishing all the needs
and demands of persons and of pub
lie necessities. When appropriations
are needed for public improvements
Mr.. Pound will be able to carry per-
sonal influence and strength in obtain
ing them, and when the interests of
individuals are to be advanced he will
be able by his address, adroitness, in
tegrity and good judgement to COM
mand the attention and favor of those
who have them in charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

BRING OUT EVERY VOTE. Eve
ry Republican must be got out this fall.
No business transaction, no public OF
private engagement must be allowed to
interfere with voting. This must be
considered sacred obligation to be
kept at all hazards and under all cir
cumstances. The loss Of single vote
may give State to Democracy. The
loss of State may lead to the surren-
der Of the Government to those who
have plotted its overthrow. Republi-
cans must work as if on one vote de-
pended the salvation of the Republic
The lukawarm must be aroused tc
activity, the doubters must be con.
vinced by the presentation of facts,
every friend of the country must be
enlisted in the great work of defense.
The signs of the times indicate Re
publican victory, but cur friends must
remember that the result depends up
on the work accomplished. IF the
work is thorough the triumph will be
complete.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

The SIX stringed Tyre Of the Trib-
asne attempts to belittle the Hayes and
Wheeler torch-light procession last
Thursday evening. His little squib
contains no less than six deliberate lies
which come from the political heart of
the editor Of that paper.
The fact is that the "boys'' organ
lied and met for drill Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings, with a
full and enthusiastic attendance. On
Thursday they turned out and made a
splendid display, sixty strong, two
thirds of whom were voters. We ex-
peot nothing else but Misrepresentation
from Jack Brundage: He hasn't prin-
ciple enough to remain in one position
over fifteen minutes. In his early po-
litical days he was either a Wing or a
Democrat, we presume both; in 1852
50 he was a Knoao Nothing and howled.
"Put none but Anaericans on guard"
"D-n the Irish and Germans" "Eter-
nal vigilance is the price of American
Liberty" and other notices equally
ridiculous. Then he was an Adolf
zionist, then Republican and abused
Cate in order to elect Judge Alban
Circuit Judge; then he became Re-
former and howled reform and soft
money declaring that he "Would sup
port Samuel J. Tilden under no cir
cumsUances; now he is Tilden Dem
ocrat, red hot, with Democratic whis-
tie that will probably wear out by an
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

'fEVERYTHING TO ALL MEN,
We, short time ago alluded to the
fact that Judge Cate, in his Congress-
ional canvass in this district, was play
ing it fine. In some places, he is a
"straight out Democrat" in others a
"Reformer," while he occasionally
puts in an appearance as an "Inde-
pendent In Chippewa he is a
''straight out Democrat, and the fol
lowing from Waupaca paper that
knows him well, shows how he plays it
in other towns:
"Geo. W. Cate is anything to any
body-or everything to everybody, as
you like it. He is candidate on the
European plan what you want. Up
at Medford, the other day, he tackled
Mr.. G. W. Morton, a member of the
Board of Supervisors of that county,
and asked him how his town is going
this fall-if it is going straight ?
Morton advised Cate to bet his bottom
dollar it is going straight. AS far as
he was concerned he assured Cate he
should vote against Tilden, and he
thought everybody else his way would
do the same thing. But said Cate,
don't you want a changer We'll,
yes, but [ don't want to change over
to Confederate rule, do your said
Morron. Cate eolored, and fdgeted
around for a minute, and then conf
dentially told Morton that he didn't
want that kind of change himself
that the fact of the matter is, he isn't
a Tilden man at all--that he is in favor
of Cooper And he is If our men,
Org serve us correctly, Cate was one of
the electors on the Cooper ticket.
Cate was in Wausau a short time ago,
and made rousing Tilden speech.
When he talks to his Republican &C
quaintances, he tells them he is neither
Republican nor Democrat but a gen.
tleman on the morphadyte order-a
Reformer.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

A SINGLE VoTE.-Every man to
the front Not Republican vote
must be thrown away. A single vote
may turn the scale of election. A full
vote means grand victory. To &C.
cure this should be the object of al
until the ballot is cast. What a soliG
South could not effect on the battle
field it must not be allowed to accom-
plish at the balIot-box.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

THE NOVEMBER number of THE
REPUBLIC Magazine is before us. It
is filled with political information Of
rare value to those who are actively
engaged in the campaign. No Repub-
lican should be without this sterling
monthly; and its low price, only s. a
year, places it within reach of all.
The contents for November are A
Plea for Constitutional Protection i;
Samuel J. TiIden Defaulter and
Perjurer; Bills to Pay Rebel Claims ;
Democratic Reform in the Past Con-
ditien of the South Vaticanism and
its Claims; The New Rebellion Forty
Reasons Fairly Presented Record OF
the Candidates The National Growth
Appropriation Bills, &C.; and other
interesting articles. Send your address
to Republic Publishing Company,
Washington, D. G.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
EVERY VOTE for Thad, G.. PounG

EVERY VOTE for Thad. G. Pound
is vote for Union and just govern
ment; for no recognition of rebe
claims, but for the recognition of loya
men as the conservators of the best
government the sun ever shown upon
Vote for Thad. c. Pound. Remember
the disfranchlsement Of nearly hun.
dred of our voters by which Cate holds
his seat in Congress, and then vote fol
POUND.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

DIDN'T AGREE WITH HIM.-Last
week, Judge Cate made a speech at
Medford, in Taylor county, in which
he stated that the "hard times
throughout the country, was entirely
due to the republican party After
he got through, Gabe Bouch, of Osh-
kosh, who was attending Court there,
was called out, and eulogized Tilden
and Hendricks. "But, gentlemen, !"
said Gabe, "while | support Mr.. Til
den, [ shall resort to no demagogue
argument in his favor, and I therefore
cannot agree with Judge Cate about
the responsibility of the hard times.
All over Europe, the times are close,
as well as here, and the republican par
ty don't rule there. Unpleasant as
the task may be, fellow citizens, I
must candidly tell you that no polite
al party is responsible, that the fnan-
cial depression grows largely out of our
extravaganza mode Of conducting bust
ness; of living too fast; and we must
get back to onr old fashioned mode OF
economy.
And so, Judge Gates idle and fool
ish talk about the hard times, wasn't
swallowed by Gabe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

A TILDEN club of 800 members in
New York City disbanded last week,
every member repudiating Tilden and
openly ayowing their determination to
stand by Hayes and Wheeler. The
damnable record of Tilden, opened
THAR eyes. This is fact that even
the New York Herald, an independent
paper with Tilden sympathies, publicly
announces. And so it goes everywhere
where men are thoughtful and candid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

other campaign. He has got back
where he started. He is a political
chamelisn who changes color to meet
emergencies. We expect nothing from
him but misstatements and falsehood.
With so perfect an instructor a. Cate.
how can he help it? With so apt a
pupil, how can Cate be otherwise than
supremely happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
The Elections.

All honor to the states of Ohio and
Indiana. The Republican cause has
virtually triumphed in both Of these
states. We have really little to feel
bad over; the election of Williams as
Governor of Indiana being the only
triumph ofthe democracy. In Ohio, the
Republicans have carried the state by
over 10000 majority, and have elected
II congressman, while the Dem
ocrats have elected only s,
a gain of 5. In 1874 The
Republicans elected only 7, while the
Democrats elected Is. This is a big
victory. In Indiana the Republicans
have elected 9 to the Democrats 4. In
1874 the Republicans had but 5 to
the Democrats s, a gain for the Re-
publicans in Indiana of 4, and in both
states gain of 9, which is deplorable
loss to the confederate congress. In
Ohio two seats are contested, which
may give US Il to 6. If there is any
thing for the democracy to crow over
in the result in these two states. we
fail to see it. The vote on congress
men tell more clearly the public senti-
ment upon national matters, than the
vote for gubernatorial position can
possibly tell, and most clearly points
to handsome majority for Hayes and
Wheeler in November. The Republi-
cans have lost nothing.
In 1872 Hendricks was elected gov
ernor in October by 1900 majority,
but month later Indiana gave Grant
Fl, 600 majority. In 1874 she gave
a democratic majority of $4,000 and
now after one of the most memorable
contests ever known we have decreased
that majority over lO, 900.
In West Virginia the Republicans
have gained nearly 5000, and it is
not chimerical to expect that West Vir-
ginia will give her electoral vote for
Hayes and Wheeler in November.
In all the political contests thus far,
in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut. Col
orado, Ohio, West Virginia and Indi-
ana. the democracy can only boast of
the election of Blue Geans Williams.
Assuredly the outlook is most en-
couraging. In November nearly all if
not all the Northern states will 90
Republican, while nearly all the South
ern states will give a solid vote for
Democracy. 1t is only the old fight
over again, treason against loyalty
an attempt On the part of the South
to achieve by the ballot what they
failed to achieve By the bullet. Let
Republicans be up and doing, and the
victory is sure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

A MERITED COMPLIMENT.-T
Wausau Central pays Gov. Pound a
handsome compliment in the following
we'll written article:
"Gov. Pound comes before the peo-
pie for the first time as a candidate for
Congress. In 1869 he was elected
Lieutenant Governor by large ma
jority, and fulfilled the duties of that
Office with distinguished ability. He
was admired by his friends and respect
ed by his opponents, for his impartial.
ity and the dignity with which he pre-
sided over the Senate. This was a
good school to educate and develope
the latent powers of this man, whom
we trust the people of the eighth dis
trict will send as their representative
in the Halls of Congress. His bust,
ness is that of lumberman and being
extensively engaged, as he is, in the
manufacture and sale of lumber, he
cannot but have lively interest in all
things pertaining to the prosperity OF
the lumber districts of Wisconsin.
He is good speaker, ready debater,
and well versed in parliamentary law.
His experience in State politics as a
business man, his sympathy with the
numbering interests of this district,
and his ability and integrity, all com,
bine to make him a fit man for the
place for which he is nominated"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

The Republican State Central Com
mittee have withdrawn the name of
Hon. James Fl. Miner, of the Third
Congressional District from the elect
oral Ticket of Wisconsin, placing Hon.
Daniel L. Downs, of Richland County
in that position. Mr.. Miner has been
appointed postmaster, consequently is
not eligible to the position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

WHEN Judge Gate is out in Chippe.
wa county, which casts heavy Demo.
cratic vote, he tells the people that the
only votes he asks care Democratic
votes on those alone he relies Blu
when he gets up into Taylor county
where there is quite a little band Of
greenbackers, he tells them that he is
Peter Cooper man. and that ne is
not working for Tilden, but is working
for himself. In the meantime his
organ in this city continues to urge
Republicans to support him. Oh.
consistency where hast thou hid thy.
self?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

THE Reporter in its last issue
states that H. W. Remington, of Mil
waukee, was one of the instigators
of the Wood County fraud. Another
Republican falsehood; and no founda.
ton for it either.-Iribune.
Jack Brundage is an uncircumcised
Centennial Tyre. We said no such
thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

CONNECTICUT SHOWS large Repub-
lican gains in her town elections. The
Nutmeg state is sure for Hayes and
Wheeler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

LET EVERY Republican and every
honest Democrat vote for Thad. G.
Pound for Congress, and so rebuke the
usurper Cate who took his seat on
majority of 9, after DISTINGUISHING
scores of voters in Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
No Republican Need Apply +!
"The only votes I ask are Demo
cratic votes on those alone relv. y
Judge Cate at Chippewa Falls.

A FIRE at Juelson, last Tuesday,
destroyed 100000 feet of lumber. be-
longing to Hutchinson Bros. Insured
Tor 81, 600. The fire was caused by a
spark from a locomotive on the Valley
road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

PHILLEo says the Democrats are
afraid his religion will get democrat
lied. 'Twould be too bad Tribune
No danger of Jacks religion. Il
was utterly demoralized when Victoria
Woodruff cast off Blood, and Theo
dore Tilton was caught in sleeping
car with another mans wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

stTHE REPUBLICAN PARTY with
its wand of progress touched the auc-
ton block and it became school
house, -IngresoU.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19

"A large number of settlers are
coming into Wood County. VIM.
Scott informs US that he located six
families in one day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Pine! Pine! For Sale.

FEvHE Pine Stumpage of eH sex Sec. Z; .wA
IL ne4 sex sex Sec. II; sw4 seA Sec. 10;
e73 sex sw4 sex Sec. 49,: nK nwA sw4 nw4
Sec. 2. mex Sec. 3 all on and near the Yellow
River in Town q Range 8, Wood County, Wis
Price So per acre for the whole or IS per acre
for selections. Terms cash. Address
STEPHEN HEBRON,
No. 236 Fourteenth Street.
pct17m3 Buffalo, Ny.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS-

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS-
at Large-W. H. HINER, Fond du Lac
FRANCIS CAMPBELL, Lafayettc
First District-T D. WEEKS, Vatworth,
Becond " r. LANG, Sauk
Third g d. L. DoaonS. Richland.
Fourth G. N. SANGER, Mflacautee.
Fifth I" CHAS. LULING, Manitopc0c
.Sirh " j, II. FOSTER, WTnnebago
.SepenM G. B. SOLBERG, La Crosse.
Eighth (" JOHN II. KNAPP, Dunn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

For County Treasurer,
I. L. MOSHRR,
For County Clerk,
f. j. WOOD.
For Register of Deeds,
WI. T. KING,
For Clerk at the Court,
f. W. BURT.
For Sheriff,
A. BUGBY.
For Dtrtrict Attorney,
j. 4. GA YNOR.
For County ,Smvegor,
0. GORDON.
For Coroner,
WM. e. YETTER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

At Grand Rapids, in the State Of Wisconsin, at
the close of business October I'd, 1876.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. 286, O03.64
OVerdraftS, .........-.-.... 732.75'
i. S. Bonds to secure Circulation. .... 100000
Due from approved Reserve Agents, -. 2,362.A
Due from State Banks and bankers 1,29l.3l
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, =. 87042
Current expenses and taxes paid ....-.-.1 ,0l2.65
Checks and other Cash Items 2,541.52
Bills Of other National Banks. ......... S00.C0
Fractional Currency Gncluding Nickels> 1892
Legal Tender Notes, 10000
Redemption Fund with U. S, Treasurer
8 per cent. Of Circulation ........ $4,000
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in 10000
Surplus Fund observation-disclosures. l7,550.I
Other undivided profits. 3,UU3.SU
National Bank notes outstanding -. 45UU.W
individual Deposits, subject TO check. 1S,lsI.aSs
Demand Certificates of Deposit, $1,000. lo25l.o&
Notes and bills re-discounted. ---... a9V'09g
Bills Payable. -........-........ Ito
Total .s152, 958.45
ST4 g1ao of T W R9sd VIII COCHRAN
Cashier of '.The First National Bank Of Grand
Rapids Wis do soemnly swear that the ABOVE
statement is true, TO the best of my knoW!edge
and belief W. I'll. COCHRAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me THIS 18th
day of October, 1916. r,xnr
Notary Public in and for Wood Co., Wis.
Correct-Attest:
THOS. b. SC0TT,}
H. LEFEBXRE, Directors.
v. II. COCHRAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-10-19
INDEPENDENT TICKET.

For President
PETER COOPER,
OF New York
For Vice President
SAMUEL CAREY,
Of Ohio.
The daily gazette., 1876-03-09
General NesOS.

Hon. Gideon Welles, ex-Secretary
of the Navy, has arrived in Washing
ton, to testify before the Committee
on Naval affairs.
A female suffrage resolution passed
by the Wisconsin House two weeks
ago, failed in the Senate yesterday for
lack of two votes,
The Senate yesterday confirmed
Judge Taft, of Ohio, as Secretary OF
War, James T. Mason, of Virginia, U.
S. Consul at Dresden, and Thomas B.
Catron, U. S. Attorney for New Mex
leo.
The Conservative members of the
Louisiana Legislature have issued an
address in reply to Kellogg's answer
to the. impeachment articles. Their
response fills five columns of the New
Orleans papers.
The daily gazette., 1876-03-09

y Washington letter the World
says:-Columbus Delano, ex.Secretary
of the Interior, may he expected to
leave the country, at any time. Both
the Committe on Indian Affair and
the Committee on Expenditures in the
Interior Department have already re-
vealed facts that show conclusively
that ex-Secretary Delano during his
term of office performed acts that
would justify his removal, if not his
impeachment and indictment for mall
feasance in office. 1t sproven that,
contary to law, the Interior Depar-
ment, under Delano's management,
awarded bids to other than the lowest
bidders, and received money for so
doing, Delano has already gone to
San Francisco, and it is stated that
when the time for his departure is at
hand he will be notified when to oleave
the country. Ths investigations into
the Interior Department are said to
have affected the standing of Assistant
Secretary Cowan. Within the next
two months, and about the time that
the investigating committees are max
ing their reports, more than one good
and true" Administrator officer will
take up his residence by the sea side
and prepare to 80 down to the ocean
in fast steamers at the first note of
warning.