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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
Illegal Tax Claims.

A law case, that of Baker Us The
Board of Supervisors of Columbia
County, hastgone up to the Supreme
Court for the opiniog of that Court
on several points. Their decision will
materially ala County Boards of Su-
peivisors in dealing with trouble
some class Of cases owing to the
amount of them and the uncertainty
Of the law relating to them,-This
case is not important in amount, but
the principal involved was the govern
ming idea that led our District Attor-
ney to take the case up. The points
at issue will be clearly understood
from the appellants brief:
1. The Court erred in his second
conclusion of law, viz: That the
statute Of limitations does not apply
before the passage of chapter IA of
General Laws of 1870. All laws pass
ed upon illegal tax certificates which
were more than six years old at the
time of filing such claims with the
County Clerk, were barred by the
statute Of limitations.
IL. The Court erred in his third
conclusion of law, Since the pass
age of chapter 6, of General Laws of
1870, the assignee of the purchaser of
an illegal tax certificate cannot recover
from the county the money paid on
such illegal certificates, but he must
look to his assignor for redress.
Ill. The Court erred in his fourth
conclusion of law. As the respondent
claims title to the lands under tax
deeds, went into pos :ssion of the lands
Immediately alter the execution and
recording Of such tax deed, has held
quiet possession for more than three
years under said deeds, and claims
absolute title to said lands by virtue
of the same. he now ownes the fund out
of which such taxes are to be made,
and the holding Of tax certificates
either legal or illegal by such person
is payment of the tax.-MaaeStoH
| Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
The Way 1t Is Done Nowadays.

First Boy What's the matter?
What are you blubbering about there
Poor Boy.-My fathers here in
jail. We had nothing in the house to
eat, and he ''took" a sack of -four,
and they caught him and put him in
there.
First Boy-Your fathers fool.
My father was treasurer and he de-
fraudcd it to the extent Of 100000.
They compromised with him and sent
him to Congress.
The above is pretty correct version
of things as they exist in Grand Rap
ids. TO be sure our ex-Treasurer
doesn't go to Congress, but he's the
biggest toad in the puddle and can
present bills to a county board that
would make boss Tweed's heart pal
plate for joy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

plotting companion, is day by day but
with unerring certainty developing to
the world the real character of the
proceeding. The proposed council
every one knows was, so far as the
consplrators were concerned, sham
and fraud. It's sole purpose was to
continue the annoyance to Mr.. Beech
er, to add to his great expense already
incurred and to suggest the conviction
Of Beecher's guilt by the force of NOR
al nausea. Revs. Storrs and Budding
tOu, who it would seem are silent aids
to the conspirators, being ruled out of
the council, the vision of hope depart
ed from the good Mrs. Moulton-and
the proceeding is abandoned. What
next?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
Sh0piR's Sale.

State of Wisconsin-In Circuit Court of Wood
County.
Gerard Is. A Hen, Plaintiff, VS. Henry Reed, de-
fen liant.
UY. VIRTUE Of an execution issued out of
- the Circuit Court of said Wood County, to
me directed and delivered upon Judgment in
favor of the above named plaintiff. Gerard B.
Allen, and against the above named defendant
County, have, on the 18th day of January, A.
d. 1876, at O'Clock p. m. of said day. seized
which the said Henry Reed had on the both day
May A D. 1867, of in and to the following des-
cribed lands and tenemelits; which | shall ex-
pose to sale and sell to the highest bidder as the
law directs at the front door of the Court House
in the city of Grand Rapids. in the County of
Wood, in the State of Wisconsin. on Saturday
the 10th day of February, 4. ID. 1876, at 3 o'clock
p m. of that day, OrsO much thereof rs shall be
sufficient to satisfy the sum of S+,2SS. L together
with costs and disbursements to-wit:
East hall of the northeast quarter and south
west quarter of the northeast quarter and east
half of the northwest quarter and southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter and west half
of the southwest quarter sNd northeast quarter
OF the southwest quarter of Section ) Town %
Range East and north half OF the northeast
quarter and northwest quarter cf the northwest
Quarter aad southeast quarter otthe southeast
and southwest quarter and southeast quarter
and northwest quarter OF the northeast quarter
and southeast Nuarter Of the northwest quarter
OF Section % Town y Range East, and north
east quarter OF the northeast quarter and south
east quarter of the southeast quarter Of Section
80 Town u Range East, and South half of the
northeast quarter and southeast quarter and
south half OF the southwest quarter of Section
36 Town 24Range 5 East, and west half OF the
northeast quarter and northwest qu.rter Of
Section Town y Range East, and north
half of the northeast quarter md northeast
OF the southeast quarter OF Section Town %
Range Fest, ard north half Of the north
east quarter and southeast quarter of tho
northeast quarter and southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of Section IL Town . Range
5 East.
Dated at Sheriff. Office in the city of Grand
Rapids, " God County, Wisconsin, this 18th day
of January, 4. ID. 1876.
T. B. CASE
Sheriff.
JAMES 0. RAYMOND.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Jau13w7t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

REPRESENTATIVE CATE, Of the
Wood County Canvassing Board, has
introduced a resolution requiring the
Secretary of the Interior to report to
the House without unnecessary delay,
what amount Of annuities or tribal
funds the stray bands of Pottawatomie
and Winnebago Indians would have
been entitled to if they had been liv-
ing with their bands, what amount has
been retained in the u. S. Treasury
from year to year, and placed to their
credit, what part has been expended,
and under what authority, and for
what purpose, giving the amount and
detail thereof; also the amount ex-
pended, and to whom paid, giving de-
tails thereof.
&c, W" must be looking up mat
ters with a view of canvassing "them
Illegal votes pretty thoroughly next
fall,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

ing attorney in the 7th judicial circuit. .
But George will do no such thing !;
there is something on Georges breech-
es that ''sticketh closer than a BROTH
er, to judicial bench, or congress
ional chair, and We fear that nothing
short of dynamite will break the con-
nectiOn. But then we'll see what that
memorial will do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

beds IN the western part of Wood
County does not admit of doubt.
1t does not follow that, if the pris-
on should be removed, the walls must
be torn down, or the building in any
wise interfered with, except slight
remodeling of its interior, which
would probably have to be done if so
the state should determine to convert
it, as it ought, into an asylum for the
hopeless insane as the State Board of
Charities and Reform recon- mend and
advise. Should the state determine
to remove the prison, as it must, we
think, in few years at tarthest, the
stones used in its construction would
not be carted or conveyed from the
present site, certainly not if it should
be removed to Wood County, for the
blocks are already an the grouad and
only need ercaUation Up conUict labor
to produce finer structure at less ex-
pense than we now have at Waupun.
The suggestion made by the wardens
and directors that such 'hospital be
located at Waupun, on or near the
prison grounds, and built by the pris-
on labor is unique to say the least.
BY so doing, of course the convict la
Dor could be employed, but when the
building shall have been completed,
then what? Probably they would ad-
vocate the erection of a duplicate
building, and then another, and anoth-
er, simply to make the prison self sap
porting. Such logic is absolutely fool
ish. The fact is, the prison should new
er have been located at Waupun. 1t
is burden to the state, and will con-
time SO to beaso long as it remains in
a locality SO barren Of resources for its
development into self sustaining in
stitution. We think we speak with
out prejudice when we say that its re.
moval to the granite beds Of Wood
County is the only reasonable thing
for the Legislature to do in the prem
lses. The cost which would necessa-
rily be incurred in rebuilding will be
simply nominal. The granite rock
would simply require quarrying and
placing by conuict labor in the walls
upon the ground designated as the site.
and when completed, the inexhaustl
Bile quarries will furnish employment
for all the conricts we shall ever have
and the product disposed Of at figures
which would bring a revenue to the
state without delay And this woulc
not cease in one, five, ten, twenty OF
an hundred years, but rather woulc
increase till the credit side Of the
ledger Fwould show a balance which
would at once put away forever tht
question, as to whether or no the pri
son be judiciously located.
If our Legislators are wise. they vii
not be long in determining upon tn
removal Of the prison to Wood Coun
ty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

HE MILWAUKEE SENTINEL has
this to say Of the parties instigating
the mutual council to retry Mr..
Beecher. It is so true in our opinion
that we copy it:
The initiatory steps taken by Ply
mouth Church for a mutual council,
at the instance of Mrs. Moulton, have
terminated and the council abandoned
by the advice of the friends Of the
lady in question. At this result all
good men and women will rejoice;
The archfend, Francis D. Moulton,
the Boanerges Of the whole disgraceful
scandal, and the promoter Of this IN
christian and brutal persecution Of Mr..
Beecher, is thus completely foiled in
his last deyilish move to degrade a
Christian minister to his own base lev
ell. We have never doubted that
Theodore Tilton, left to his own senti-
mental and harmless makeup of ge-
MUS, morality and eccentricity, would
never have gone to the courts for re-
lief against imaginary wrongs sustain.
ed OF the hands of Mr.. Beecher, but
for the evil guide always at his elbow
in the person of Moulton Tilton and
Moulton staked all they had and al
they were in their crusade against the
Plymouth pastor; and while they may
have their occasional followers, it i:
safe 10 say they have lost the stake
Fair-minded people who have taker
the trouble to read the testimony as i
has appeared in court and council
have in their better judgments writer
down Moulton william, and Tilton {
vacilating, brilliant fool. A conspir
acy thus hatehsd to destroy Mr.. Beech
er, by the two, aided by the cunning
and unscrupuleus Mrs. Moulton, a wo
mar, not lady, and though profess
ing piety, really not Christian, loyal il
nothing save to the bidding of be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

MICHIGAN LUMBER CUT.-The
Lumberman's Gazette, at Bay City,
gives very full review Of the logs on
hand in the various streams in the
State, and the proposed cut for this
winter. 1t estimates the total cut for
1876, in that State, at 2,103, 129'O71
being an excess over last year Of
172,311,347.
On Bad River in that State, on the
Ist Of Jan'y, the stream was open and
logs were running. The logging camps
had broken up, as the woods were full
of water. Per contra. the Muskegon
Chronicle seys:
The number Of men and teams we
have noticed the past few days, headed
for up river, indicates that our lum-
bermen have commenced hauling logs
in earnest We learn from various
sources that there is a sufficient amount
Of snow to make good sleighing, and
as most of the loggers have very near
ly their contracts or skids, a few weeks
sleighing will give our mills a full
stock for next season.
The prospects now are that the
stock Of logs put in this winter viii
exceed the average of the last two
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

THE CROUCH" Davis, who shot
Wayland in Chicago recently, has
been sent to Joliet for q years. He
was allowed to withdraw his plea Of
''not guilty" and enter one of guilty
of manslaughter; whereupon the
court gave HIM twenty-one years. and
still he is not happy. He is very mo-
rose and feels that he has been wrong
ed. He probably thinks he ought &c
have had a gold medal, but then he'll
bejOUy get.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

SENATOR r. j. FLINT has introduce
ed i'll the Senate memorial TO Con-
gresS, requesting an investigation to
be made into the right of George ".
Cate to occupy seat as a member of
Congress for the Sth District OF Wis
consin."
This is sound. We have but little
faith, however that the 18th congress
will feel that it can spare George. He's
too good timber to be dispensed with
just now. though he is no m0re the
representative of the Sth district than
Satan is the private secretary of the
| AN.
# George Washington Cate had
a tithe of the respect for the verdict
of the }Sth district that the prodigai
son had for shat grand old father, he
would get right down uson his con-
occasional marrow bones, and first adj
dressing the Wood County Canvassing
Board : ."'With your leave, gentle.
men" would say to his alleged con-
stituents 81 have sinned against my
competitor and before thee. and am nc
gnore worthy to be called tky repre-
sentative, make ~ as eommop prac,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

THE OSHKOSH Northeastern issues
a centennial number replete with val
liable statistical information, elabor-
ately gotten up. The Northeastern is
one of the most wide awake papers in
the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

THE RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA
for January is before US. A summary
Of statistics showing the industries in
the city Of San Francisco alone, is ex-
ceedingly interesting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

WE APPREHEND that there is some
body on the Fond du Lac Common
rcealtb that is not in love with Olive
Logan. Sykes will have business at
Fond du Lac first thing you know
bows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

The STATE Senate has done wise
thing in making John Turner, of the
Portage City Register, its Chief Clerk.
John is entitled to all that, end
more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

VIC. Woodruff wants $4,000
damages. This is the first time we
have ever known one Of this class of
girls suing for damages, Let Theo-
dore be ssessed damages at once if
she's been damaged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

A MADISON correspondent to the
Chicago Times in speaking of the
greenback convention just closed at
the capitol city says:
It was noticeable that with but one
or two exceptions those present were
representatives Of those branches OF
business, like iron and lumber, which
are most considerably depressed by the
hard times, or individuals who are 9th
erwise financially embarrassed, and one
i, 7. Powers, a staunch supporter Of
the movement, is the defaulting treas
urer of the city OF Grand Rapids,
Wis Still it is not to be denied that
there is an alarming extent Of public
sentiment in favor of this absurdity.
"The woods is full Of it," to use an
expression Of Capt. Bill Branch, o
Minnesota, on former famous coca
sion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

The salaries of the officers of the
G. B. 6 NJ. r. r. Co. aggregate the
sum of $22447 900 per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
JOHN RABLIN.
Grand Rapids April 9th. if

Remember This.-Now is the
time of the year for Pneumonia, Lung
Fever, Coughs, Colds, and fatal results
of predisposition to Consumption and
other Throat and Lung Disease. 30
schee's German Syrup has been used
in this neighborhood for the past two
or three years without single failure
to cure. If you have not nsed this
medicine yourself, go to'yonr Druggist
T. J. Wood and ask HIM of its won
derful success among his customers.
Two doses will relieve the worst ease.
IF you have No faith in any medicine,
just buy sample bottle of Boschee' :
German Syrup for ten cents and try it,
regular size bottle rs cents. Don't
neglect cough to save IS cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
HENRY OSTERMAN.

For Sale. The residence of Erie
Mckay, situated just below the city of
Centraiia, consisting of good house
and eighty acres of land. VIII be
sold cheap. For terms enquire of the
LIST National Bank, or of the owner.
E. MCKAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Building 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
nlshed from any quarry in Wood Coun-
ty. Apply to
tt HENRY OSTERMAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

For Sale.-A horse, weighing
about 1000 pounds, two single harness,
two cutters and buggy will be sold
cheap on good paper or will exchange
for cord wood. Apply at this office. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
Grand Rapids, Dec. 10th.

For Sale.--A 40 Horse Power En-
gins and fixtures one 40 iuch boiler,
p feet long; two IA inch hues. smoke
stack, five front CRATE bars, etc, The
above machinery has been in use only
about two months, and is IN every re-
spect as good as new, and will be sold
very cheap. Also Line Shaft Planer,
Re-sawer, ETC., at bargain. Inquire
at Grand Rapids Foundry and Machine
Shop. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

For Sale.-A second hand, 40
horse power engine, l. 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
No to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars,
terms Of payment sc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27


Z. c. st. Amour & Co.'S Price
LfSt.--
Good Calico 5 .O8
Shifting .O8
:" Sheeting, yard wide 9 and 10
Ginghams 10
i" Canton flannel 10
Dress lining II IL cts.
{" Toweliug 10
Denims Is
i" Satinet 40
Flannels 80
Shaker flannel 80
{" Plaid flannel 81 70 cts.
&c Children Piaids .25
Alpaca lustre dress goods .25,
Linen table cloths 80
Waterproof go
"- Cotton socks 10
Horse blankets per pair 400
&C White IS {" {" $50
I doz. Clark's O.. n. 7. spool cot
ton for IS
Good Corsets so
6. Calf boots 4.50.
q g sewed boots 500
Carpet slippers .65
:" Kip boots $50
Heavy winter full suit HOO.
boys winter full suit $50
Dollar shirts and drawers
reduced to rs
Balance of overcoats sold regardless of
cost.
Try our 80 cent shirts and drawers
A full line of ladies dress goods,
ties, collars and cuffs. Ladies, Misses
and chiIdrens shoes. Mems boots, I'M
dcrwear, clothing of all kinds cheaper
than ever before offered Call and
secure Bargains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27
Tuesday, February 22d. 1876,

for the purpose of placing in nomination an
electoral ticket Of ten electors to be Supported
BY the party at the next Presidential election,
and also to select twenty delegates to represent
the Union Republican party Of Wisconsin in the
National Union Republican Convention. which
IS called to meet IN Cincinnati on the 18th day Of
June, 1876, ANA to transact such other business
as may be deemed appropriate.
Each Senate and ASSf016iy District will be en-
titled to two delegates IN the Convention.
"All Republican electors and all other voters,
without regard to past political difference or
previous party affiliations, who are opposed to
FeviyIng sectional issues, and desire to promote
cut the country by maintaining and enforcing
all constitutional rights of every citizen, includ-
ing the full and free exercise OF the right of
suffrage, without intimidation and without
fraud who are IN favor Of the continued prose-
cution and punishment Of I'll oiii cial dishonesty
and of an economical administration Of the
Government by honest, faithful and capable
forms in the government as experience may.
from time to time, suggest; who are
opposed to iml airing the credit
of the nation by depreciating any Of
its obligations, and in favor of sustaining in
every way the national faith and financial hon
or; who hold that the common school system is
the nursery of American liberty, and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian con
troll; who believe that for the promotion of
these ends the direction Of the Government
should continue to be confided to those who adj
here to the principles Of 1776, who support them
as incorporated in the constitution and laws
and who are in favor of recognizing and
strengthening the fundamental principle Of
national unity in this Centennial anniversary OF
the birth of the Republic are most cordially
invited to participate III the election of dele
P9tpS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-01-27

Stop YOur Cough. The wonder
full results and immense sale of Hale's
Cough Cordial the past season, ought
to convince the most skeptical still
we are going to- continue the same lib
eral offer that we have made heretofore,
viz Any person suffering with cold,
cough OF sore throat, who will cali at
Robinson &. Schultz Drug Store and
purchase a bot,le of Hale's Cough
Cordial, use one half OF it, and if they
then conclude that it is doing them 10
gooa, they can return the balance and
receive back their money. Who would
not test this medicine on such liberal
terns No medicine ever sold in this
vicinity that produced such wonderful
results. All we ash is that you will
try it.
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