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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28
THE NEW YEAR.

A GRAY old man toiled at the rope;
Loud rang the bell and clear;
The hour was midnight, and the tune,
The passing of the Year
And laughed beneath his breath;
He laughed and sang with glee; and yet
He tolled knell for death.
" Old man. said I, 'this shameless mirth
Seems sadly ont of place;
A solemn chant, dirge, or prayer
ould bear better grace.
1.-THE Old Year dies weighed down with sin,
Weighed down with lives misspent;
Come, kneel you down with me and mourn;
Come, join in my lament"
81 mourn not for the past" said he;
"A new life begin. s.
do no ring the Old Year out
/ ring the New Year in.
why do ye wish to mourn and grieve?
This hour is not for tears;
The star of Hope shines steadfast, pure,
Above the coming years!
81 laugh and sing for very Joy,
Ana not with shameless mirth;
Good sir, toll not for the dead
l celebrate birth.
" Come, turn your back upon the past,
And bid your grief begone;
The night is dark, but then, good sir,
Joy cometh with the dawn"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28
H. B. PHILLE0, Editor.

and one for Quincy. She handed the
meek little man the Lomax ticket, and
they boarded Conductor Jack Gifford's
train. As they neared Lomax the little
man grew manifestly fidgety and anxious,
and conversed rapidly and in pleading
tones with his wife
Now, look here" she said, at last, turn
ing toward him, "talk is talk, and we've
had just as much on this subject as the
subject will bear. You're goin' to Lo-
max, an I'm goin' to Quincy, an where
l go amt nothin' to nobody
"Well, now, but, Matildy, jest look at
it; me stoppin' off here to place where
don't know livin' soul, and you goin'
on to Quincy. Now, is that jest the
square way to treat your husband? Is
that the
Yes,'' she broke in, that's Jest the
way it's goin' to he. Moneys money am
times is hard, an l can't slave the life out
of myself raisin' your children and keep
ing your home in order an keepin' decent
rags on your back, an then every time l
turn around to do mite of sight seein'
and pleasurin', draggin' you all over the
country after me. You kin stop here at
Lomax and talk politics with the grocery
man til! ! come back from Quincy, and
then Ill take you on back home. And
that's the way its goin' to be.''
The train slowed up for Lomax, and
the little man grew frantic in his entreat-
les to be taken to Quincy.
" Mirandy," he exclaimed, "Haint I
always been a good husband to you?
Hain't always treated you an the chill
dren rightY'
She looked down at him and remarked
that She'd like to see him cuttin' up any
of his didos and doin' anything that
wasn't right by her and the children"
Then the train stopped, and Conductor
Clifford, seeing trouble, gently notified
the little man that this was his getting-off
place.
d" Not yet" he shouted, in tones of tri-
umph, "not yet; Pm man of the world
IT L am quiet, an / can travel on my re-
sources if l don't bully and brag and
fight. Carry me on the wuth of this"
And he laid silver quarter in the con-
ductor's palm. Mr.. Clifford told him
that would, by the merciful Interpretation
OF the law, get him to the next station.
The woman gave a complacent grunt
when this coup d'etdt was effected, and
said nothing. But when the next station
was reached, and her husband, having
run through his property, and having ex-
hausted his resources, was put ashore,
she waited until the train started on and
then, leaning out of the window, called
out to the little man on the platform:
l'll take you on and pay your fare
from Lomax when come back and not a
mile furder if you never git home, so We
might just as well start to walk back to
Lomax to wunst."
And as she leaned back in her seat and
batted her eyes defiantly at the stove, the
passengers marveled greatly and said:
Who shall contend with the wiles and
ways of woman ?''-BurlSngt0n Haaok-
Eye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

them before they were deposited in the box;
that the Republican Supervisor was driven
from the room, and that votes were canvassed
two miles from polling places. The committee
also took the testimony of the Judge of Manatee
County. whose evidence was about the same
before the House Committee, and showed that
the County Commissioners totally neglected to
revise the registration list to appoint precincts
precinct officers, give any notice of the election.
small vote was cast, mostly Democratic. There
were many who refused to vote.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

TO mend rubber boots, if it is crack,
sew it together with few carpet stitches
if hole, fasten piece of cloth or rubber
over it, and with cement made by dis
solving some bits of rubber tpart of some
old rubber shoe) in spirits of turpentine
till the mixture is thick enough to spread
with brush. If kept in warm place
it will dissolve in week. Apply a second
or third coat, drying each separately
ErcHHu0e
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28
The New York bellies are adding an

The New York bellies are adding an
other accomplishment % to their long
list-that of opium eating and smoking
They indulge the habit for the purpose of
giving that peculiar brightness to the eye
and the ruddy appearance TO the face; :;
probably not aware that when the nercotic
influence is gone, the eye is more dull
and languid than ever, and that by and by
the face will look Ike piece Of paTboiled
coraed. beef,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28
The will of Kentucky father is be-

The will of a Kentucky father is be-
ing contested by his daughter and son-in-
law, because the old man disinhei tied her
for eloping as long ago as 1874. The de-
cision of the case will be awaited with
deep interest by scores of Kentucky
women. The idea of an old man disin-
heriting his daughter for eloping, when,
as everybody knows, a Kentucky girl be-
lieyes that if she does not run away and
marry against her fathers will she is
omitting an important part of the cere-
mony y!-Cinct1n1t Gazette
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

w. B. G. BARRIER, assistant accountant
of the Bank of Montreal, Toronto,
Canada, was recently arrested, charged
with embezzling 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

CHANCELLOR III. w. GREEN, an eminent
New Jersey Jurist, died at Trenton few
days ago, aged seventy two years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.

KY, has been appointed by tie Pope
Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

CHARLES BRENT, the Louisville (Ky.)
forger, has been surrendered to the
United States Minister at London by the
British authorities, and is now en- route
for the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

4 1t is related of the late Cardinal Anto
nelli, as one of his most admirable traits
that even when most overwhelmed witt
business and the cares of Church an(
State, ne never omitted for one single da,
to visit his mother, for whom he enter
tanned the most dial affection,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

THE River Amazon isnavigable by yes
sells of large size for distance of 5000
miles. Two thousand miles from its
mouth its channel has depth of three
fathoms; and for 1900 miles there oc-
ours no fall to interfere with the smooth
passage of shipping. The river has four
contributaries, each over 1000 miles in
length, which are united by network of
natural canals, thereby increasing the ia
cilitv of inter accommodation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

New Jersey Jurist, died at Trenton few
days ago, aged seventy two years.
w. B. G. BARBER, assistant accountant
of the Bank of Montreal, Toronto,
Canada, was recently arrested, charged
with embezzling 100000.
CHARLES BRENT, the Louisville (Ky.)
forger, has been surrendered to the
United States Minister at London by the
British authorities, and is now en- route
for the United States.
THE messengers who carry the Elec-
toral votes of the several States to Wash
ington will be entitled to mileage to the
aggregate amount of Sc, 1857, of which the
messenger from Oregon will receive over
5000.
An address has been presented to the
Porte by the Greek subjects of Turkey,
in which they express devotion to the
Government, but protest against its grant
ing concession to the Sclave population
exclusively.
THE steam-tug Jacob Heafie exploded
her boilers, near New York city, few
days ago. The Captain and two of his
men were instantly killed. The engineer
and fireman were blown into the air, but
their lives were saved.
A LONDON dispatch of the 18th says
colliery explosion occurred on that day at
the South Wales Company's pit, near
Newport. Seventeen dead bodies had
already been recovered, and many of
those taken out were seriously, and some
fatally, injured.
THE freight war between the four trunk
railway lines to the seaboard has been
ended by compromise entered into by
Messrs. Vanderbilt, Jewett, Garrett and
Scott. Rates were advanced, on the 18th,
from Chicago to the Atlantic, ten cents
per 100 pounds on grain, and fifteen cents
on fourth class freight. 1t is expected
also that passenger rates will speedily be
advanced.
a DANG COIN ndlI UOl-
lar has made its appearance in Chicago
and other Western cities 1t is heavily
plated with silver, the body being ap-
parently composed of block tin and glass,
and somewhat lighter than the genuine
coin, but not SO much so as to create sus-
picion. They purport to be of the issue
of 1876. They have been passed upon
most of the banks and are considered
very dangerous counterfeit.
VIM. ORToN, President of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, has declined
to furnish Mr.. Morrison, the Chairman of
the House Louisiana Investigating Com
mittee, with certain messages, supposed to
be in the possession of the company, sent
and received by officials of the Federal
Government and Louisiana He saws he
has been expecting similar demands from
the Senate Committee, and had delayed
answering that his reply might be the
same in respect to the demands of both
parties, and could not be attributed to
partiZans'lip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

MIR. Robert Colston, of Jersey City
Heights, gave an example, on last cleo
ton day, of his high appreciation of the
right of suffrage, which is certainly
worthy of more than passing notice in
these days when men allow the most
trivial obstacles to keep them from the
polls. He was working in this city few
days prior to the election, and met with an
accident which rendered the amputation
of his left arm necessary. The operation
of amputation had scarcely been per-
performed before Colston began to display
the most intense anxiety lest he should
not be allowed to go over to jersey City
and vote for President. He repeatedly
gave expression to his anxiety, and, at
length, the attending physician promised
that if he would be quiet until election
day he should be taken to his voting place
and allowed to cast his ballot From the
moment that this promise was made,
Colston was the quietest man in ST. Luke's
Hospital. On election morning he was
placed in a carriage and carefully driven
to his home in Jersey City. He cast his
vote, and then returned to the hospital,
where he is still confined-fortunately
none the worse for his trip across the river.
IN. Y. Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

When so many find it difficult to
make a mere sufficiency for lite's sup
port, it seems unaccountable that the
pleasant and profitable business of poul-
try raising should be seldom or never re-
sorted to for the purpose of gaining
livelihood, and establishing paying and
permanent business, while an eager,
struggling crowd are jostling each other
in every other avenue of industry, ne
matter how difficult or how meagcr and
uncertain the remuneration promised
Poultry raising for profit is light en-
ployment, requiring no particular adapta-
bility, and but a modicum of real work,
with, of course, that regular and ceaseless
attention which must be given to any
business to insure success, and it pays
from the day of investment. The one
secret of success is thoroughness. The
chickens must be well and regularly fed
with variety of good food and fresh
water. The coops must be kept clean
and well ventilated, and the chicks must
have more or less room in which to exer-
else, and, to reap the fullest measure of
success, must have comfortable, sheltered
and sunny winter quarters. Ma
ton.
FIFTY THOUSAND people in Brooklyn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

FIFTY THOUSAND people in Brooklyn
will have to be fed on the crumbs of char
ity this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

THE messengers who carry the Elec-
toral votes of tbs several States to Wash
ington will be entitled to mileage to the
aggregate amount of $8,857, of which the
messenger from Oregon will receive over
5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

An address has been presented to the
Porte by the Greek subjects of Turkey.
in which they express devotion to the
Government, but protest against its grant
ing concession to the ScIave population
exclusively
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

A LONDON dispatch of the 18th says a
colliery explosion occurred on that day at
the South Wales Company's pit, near
Newport. Seventeen dead bodies had
already been recovered, and many of
those taken out were seriously, and some
fatally, injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-12-28

THE steam-tug Jacob Heafie exploded
her boilers, near New York city, a few
days ago. The Captain and two of his
men were instantly killed. The engineer
and fireman were blown into the air, but
their lives were saved.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06
Drs. Pagin & Strock
SPECIALISTS
CHRONIC ! DISEASES,

AUSTIN, MIMI.
AT the earnest solicitation of many cit
liens, DR.. Pagin has decided to return to
Austin, Mimi, by the Goth Of May, inst,
and open an office for the purpose of treat
ing all manner of Chronic Diseases. DR..
Pagin has had twenty years experience in
mdicine,-teu in general practice, and
ten devoted to a specially ofchronic discas.
es,-has had wide range of experience
in the latter with his brothers in Indiana
and Illinois, has treated over twenty-five
thousand cases within the last ten years
The Dr. adopts the eclectic or new school
practice which denies the right through
experience and science of any physician
to prescribe drugs nOnessential to organic
life, as mercury, arsenic, an,imony, lead
and zinc, and insists from observation and
experience and science, upon the use al
most exclusively of organic drugs, pre-.
scribing no minerals in organic state; bu,
iron sodium, potassium and Il few others
In addition to the discoveries which his
long experience has enabled him to make
in presenting drugs, he has also perfected
a system Of hygiene, gymnastics and is
SCioC\l III lAC O"Culo1 luCNC
mcnt cure. He regards the latter often
indispensable in the cure of pulmonary
and female diseases. Rheumatism. Para
]ysis, Sc"fula, and all manner of dcform
tiles, as curvature of the spine, etc.
DR.. Strock of Missouri, will assist in
the treatment of chronic diseases, and
also treat acute diseases He is a gradu
ate of the Medical Department Of the Mis-
souri, State University, has a fine medical
education, perfected by close application
and long experience. In severe cases
where daily personal attendance is ncccs
sary, boarding and nursing will he fur
nished at low rates. Those who live ut a
distance can he treated by correspondence
Consultation free. Office on Main street
over Hall & Vests store Address
DIS. PAGIN g. STROCK,
5 Am Austin, Mower Co., Minn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

Two Mcllans, father and son lately beat
and bruised one Hughes of the Town of
Bennington, against the peace and digni-
~ of the State Of Minnesota, and contrary
to the Statute in such case made and pro.
vidcd, and were consequently arrested
and brought before Ills Honor, Justice
Woodland, Of this city, who-rcprcscnting
the State, compromised with the accused,
and agreed to clear the cscutchcon and
make the account square with the Me
hams, for the tritling sum of ten dollar.
from the old man and five dollars from,
the boy,-thcy both to "chip in" for the
payment Of the costs, which amounted Il
about forty dollars. They were let of
thus easy because this is the ccntcnnia
year, and everybody is trying to see Il
what an extent he can excmplify brother
ly love.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

FOn SALE.-Fivc acres of good land,
situated short distance southwest of the
Public School House and within forty
rods Of a good side walk, which l will
sell in part or all together, on very reason
able terms. 1t is most beautiful piece
Of land Tor building spot. Apply to
6n II. JACOBS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

The celebration occasiOned vast
amout of labor, which was performed in
the most faithful manner, by the several
officers and committees in charge, and it
is not too much to say that they urc cnti-
tied to the thanks OF every person who par
ticipated in the pleasures of the day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06
CONSUMPTION Cured!

An old physician, retired from active plac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary tie formula of a SIM
pie Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and
permanent Cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Affections, also Positive and Radical Cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having thoroughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands Of
cases, feels it his duty to make it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive, and q conscientious dcsire to relieve HUI
man suffering, he will sead free of charge to
all who desire it, this recipe, with full direc.
tions for preparing and successfully using
Sent by return mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper. . -
DR.. W. C. STEVENS,
SLY Monroe Block, Syracuse, N. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

1t is probable that there were 10, 900 pco.
pie in this city on the Fourth If July and
in all that vast throng we saw no drunken.
ness, land we believe there were but two
arrests made. This speaks we'll for the
character and government Of the city and
il Is crcditablc to the thousands who came
here fson the surrounding country.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

The display Of fire works last evening
was very fine ind was witnessed by an
immense gathering Of people, probably
more than were in the city on the eve of
the Fou1tlis The evening was most beau
tifuE and: everything seemed to work to
perfection. The committee acted wisely
ne,loubt in deferring the exhibition, as it
would have provcd'a failure IN all proba.
bility had il. been attempted the night be-
fOre. Tie rain was unfortunate but Of
course no one was to blame. Everybody
was delighted last night.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06
and VIC were doomed to the same disap-
pointment sustained by our rural friends,
and we went home at o O'Clock, wet and

anu we were doomed to the same disap.
pointment sustained by our rural friends,
and we went home at 0 O'Clock, wet and
------ not feeling very we'll our
self: -. - - ~ II
Thrust be said that the occasion brought
out larger concourse Of people than were
ever before seen in Austin at one time,
and that in some particulars the display
was finer than any ever before made here.
The simple beauty Of the Representation
of States, was something We have never
seen exccllcd. The girls were young
Misses averaging scarcely more than
twelve years Of age, and nearly all of q
size. The snow fake just descended from
ethereal heights never seemed purer than
did tho individuals of that little sisterhood,
each sitting there as if conscious Of the
quiet dignity and sovereign power Of the
State which she represented. There is
something in weakness which is the best
symbol of strength, and it is the custom
of this age to offer its tenderest treasures
as pledges OF its truest devotion Asevery
man would lay down his life if necessary
to protect those little maidens from insult
or injury, SO does each patriot stand ready
to defend the Union of States against all
encroachments from whatever source. n
nation whose foundation rests upon the
moral convictions of a race, must endure
while affection survives and virtue rules
the actions of men.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06
DEATH TO PAIN!

READER Pass me not by but read what
say, and will do you good. Winter is up
on us and with it its Pains and its Aches. It
brings Rheumatism, Neuralgia. It causes
Burns, Freezes, chi;5lains, it produces Infa-
nations, Sore Threats, Diptheria. We meet
with accidents, sprains, Bruises, Cuts Sores,
for which VIC need something to give relief.
by's Death to Pain, use it according to di-
rections, use freely and if it fails to give re-
lief take hack the empty bottle and get your
money. 1t costs you nothing unless it cures.
Can you desire anything any fairer? then
try it. Take none other. Every druggist au-
tkorized to refund the money if it fails to
give relief.
If your druggist does not keep it have him
send to Noyes Bros. d Cutler, wholesale
agents, St. Paul, or to l.. Bixby, Owatonna
Mimi, Manufacturer and Proprietor.
v7.n8-1y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

Mr.. J. a. Walters, the gentlcmanly and
efficient Agent Of the Singer Sewing Com
pany. made probably the finest exhibition
Of any who attempted display of indus
tries and the mechanic arts, ON tho Fourth
1t was splendid sight and a valuable ad
vcriisCmcnt as well.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06

The Irish American citizens of Austin
deserve honorable mention for the part
which they took in the celebration. They
brought out the Father Matthew Temper
ancc Society with Banners and Regalia,
and Joined in the procession,7thu forci-
bly, delivering a potent lecture upon the
great subject of total abstinence. Three
cheers for the Father Matthew Temper
ancc Society.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-07-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Eighth Annual

CLOSING OUT SALE.
J. Trucsdcll will sell fron this date all
winter goods
A r co 5 II
and Ill other goods at a large reduction
from usual prices, for thirty days, to make
room for new Spring stock.
First National Bank Of Austin,
(Successor to Harlan ". Page, Banker.)
OLIVER W. SHAW, HARLAN W. PAGE,
President. Cashier.
G.. TkENWITH, Asst Cashr.
-DlRECToRs-
OLIVER W. SHAW, GEO. E. SKINNER.
E. A. ROLLINS, E. O. WnEELER,
President National HARLAN w. PAGE.
Life ms. Co., Phil'a.
Eastern Exchange and Drafts on Great Bri.
tain and al principal Continental Cities, fo1
sale in sums to suit.
Collections will receive prompt attention.
Agents for Cunard Line Of Steamships and
Tickets sold at lowest currency rates to
and from all Railway Stations in Europe.