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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

Those who oppose compulsory edu-
cation use some strange arguments.
One individual. for instance, declares
that we have no more right to invent
an education and compel all persons to
obtain it than we have to compound a
patent medicine and require everybody
to take it. 1t strikes us that there is
slight difference between a patent
medicine and an education Under
some circumstances it would be right
to require man to take his medicine.
He might be sick and crazy and in
danger of dying. Under some circum-
stances it is duty to compel father
to give his children a decent education.
Ignorance, in a republic, is crime
against the state, and should be pun
ished as well as prevented. The TAX
ing of patent medicine may do a
great injury to the body, but getting
an education can never hurt any one,
except some minion of darkness, Or
heir of perdition. 1t is time that fam
atical notion, about personal liberty to
do anything one pleases, was explod-
ed" II. ..a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

u " W Il I<A%A A<s
White Pique, at &c, &c and l25ac per yard
I" from 20c to 60c
Crash Toweling from &c to 25c.
Napkins from 75c 70 So so per doz
Towels from S5c to 81 per doZ.
Table Linens, bleached, from 45c to 50 % per
yard. -...
Table Linens, unbleached, from 3Oc to 81 per
yard.
Prints, all desirable styles. bleached and un-
bleached Cottons, New York quotations.
GA Spring and Summer Cloakings in all the
latest styles, from 81 IS 50 per yard.
COrsets different styles, from soc TO SO.
Ladies' bleached Cotton Hose from &c to SOC
per pair
Ladies unbleached Cotton Hose from &c to s5c
per pair. ~
and Cardinal from 12Hc to 25c per pair.
Ladies Stripped Hose from SC to 81 per pa ir.
Ladies' Clicked Hose from 25c TO 81 per pair.
Childrens' Hose, in endless variety, from sc to
90c per pair.
Gents i Hose, unbleached, from Zoe to SOC per
Gents 4 Hose Striped, from Toe to soc per pair.
Gents =. Hose, solid cOlors in brown, Cardinal
and Blue, from 33c to 15c.
Undershirts and Drawers, good quality, at SOC
Gsnts' Ties. Drawers. Collars, Cuffs, etc.. in
great variety.
New Fancy Dress Goods from &c to 2oc:-
Dress Goods Novelties in all the latest styles
from 25e to 81 Is per yard.
"A Linen Suiting from 25c to SOC per yard.
Black ALPACA from zoe 20 81 IS per yard.
Cashmere from soc to 81 80 per yard.
IS inch from 90c to 81 70 per
Drap b Etc, 48 inch, from 81 IS to IS per yard.
Summer Silks from Zoe to SIZE per yard,
B BACK IS; Sc to to $ $ o. %.
Shawls. all prices, from 75c to ss5
Cloaks from 81 Is to SIS each.
4 complete stock of Millinery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
4 R0uSing Temple Meeting.

We regret that we were unable to be
present at the Temple meeting last
Friday evening. According to all re-
ports it was huge" simply sim
mense." The hall was crowded, sew
eral visitors from abroad being in at
tendance. Nine were added to the
membership roll, after which remarks
were listened to by the large assem-
blage from dozen or more men, who
spoke words of cheer and encourage
ment to the society. The Temple is a
harbor where many a craft almost
wrecked has sought shelter and found
it, secure from the mighty tempest
that is overwhelming so many upon the
sea of temptation. Come in. boys, and
we will do you good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
LOCAL MATTERS.
III. R PHILLEO, Editor.
CITY AND COUNTY.

The Delevan investigation bids fair
to show the teachers of that hitherto
respectable institution in no enviable
light. That the investigation should
be conducted with closed doors is a
surprise. No harm can possibly come
from making it public. If NJ. Denote
and his subordinates are innocent they
will be the more clearly indicated,
and if guilty the public ought to know
it first hand, Let US have no white
washing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
Educational Column.
CONDUCTED BY GEO. L. WILLIAMS
CoUsTY SUr'T OF SCHOOLS.
EDUCATION AND THE PUBLIC LAND

EDUCATION AND THE PUBLIC LANDS.
A bill has lately been introduced
in Congress by the House committee
on Education and Labor providing
that the net proceeds of sales of the
public lands shall be forever consecrat-
ed and set apart Cor the education of
the people. The act is not to have
any effect to repeal, impair or suspend
any law authorizing presumption Of
! public lands for homesteads, nor as
limiting in any manner the power of
Congress to alter or extend the right
of homestead upon such lands. nor
shall it be held to limit or abridge the
power of Congress over the public do
main, or to interfere with bounty
lands. The Secretary of the Treasury
is required on or before the 31st day
of July of each year to apportion to
| tuc SeteTai CbdlcS anu 1eillSOilSS anu
to the District of Columbia, upon the
basis of population of said States and
Territories between the ages OF five
and twenty-one years, the net proceeds
OF sales of public lands for the pre-
vious year; provided that after five
years half said net proceeds. and after
ten years the whole of the same, shall
be set apart as educational fund, which
said funds shall be invested In bond:
of the United States bearing rate Of
interest of not less than per centum
per annum, both principle and interest
payable in coin, the interest on such
educational fund only to be approprl
ated as above provided, and that fol
the first ten years distribution of ne
proceeds and interest on such educa
tional fund only to be appropriated as
above provided, and that for the frs
ten years OF distribution or net pro
ceeds and interests On the fund to anC
Among the several States, Territories
and District Of Columbia, shall b.
made according to the number of thei
respective population of ten years oil
and upward, who cannot read ant
write, as shown from time to time b.
the last preceding published census .
the United States, the first apportion
ment to be made on or before July
1878, when States and Territorrie
shall be entitled to receive their dis
tributiye shares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
Plover, May II, 1873.

The Copartnership heretofore existing be-
twesu Robert, William and j ohm Parrish, IN
der the firm name of Parrish j Brothers, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, by the with
drawaI of Vim. Parrish. Robert and John Far
IRISH will continue the business, as heretofore.
uader the firm name of Parrish & Brother, who
will pay all demands against the late firm, and
who will collect all debts due the firm of Far
IRISH Brothers, 49,.
Grand Rapids, May !, 1878.
ROBERT PARRISH.
M 4w srsf JOHN PARRISH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
L0ST=Sa % REWARD

Strayed from the premises of the subscriber,
about the ID of April, dark bay mare colt,
with a white strip on the end of her nose. ANY
person finding her, or giving in formation where
she may be found will receive the above re-
ward. FL,
LOUIS LAWSON.
Plover, May II, 1873. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

1.-The first decisive action, authoriz-
ing a change in the spelling of English
words, will without doubt come from
England. DIR. Gladstone and many
other learned and influential men, are
thoroughly awake and very earnest in
their efforts to revise our spelling.
There appears little doubt that success
will crown their efforts and Royal
Commission will decide on the nature
of the needed changes, give them pub-
licity and authority, and thus afford
an opportunity for the government to
insist on, if not imperatively demand,
their immediate adoption"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
In Probate.
In Probate.
State of Wisconsin. &C
w God county.
Probate Office. Grand Rapids May Z 1873.


W God county.
Probate office, Grand Rapids, May T. 1873.
In the matter OF the proof and probate of the last
will and testament of Maxine Mennier, de-
ceased, late of the county of Wood : .t.
Whereas, an instrumental writing, purporting
to be the last will and testament of Maxine Men
nier, deceased, late of the county of Wood. has
been filed in this Office; and whereas, appIica-
ton has been made by Emery Mennier. praying
that the same be proven and admitted to pro-
bate, according to the laws of this state:
Therefore it is ordered that said application
be heard before me at the probate office in the
city of Grand Rapids, in said county the 31st
day OF May, A. ID. 1878, at 1C 0 clock, A. NJ.
And it is further ordered that notice shall be
given TO all persons interested in said will, of the
time and place of said hearing, by publication in
the Wood County Reporter, newspaper printed
in said city, for three successive weeks, once in
each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
By the court.
HENRY HAYDEN.
m9 3w County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

-SpAFFoRD s. Cole have just
opened the Largest and Best Selected
stock of Boots and Shoes ever opened
in Grand Rapids. and are selling
them poy dowa betoo any former
prices. 1ltf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

Admitted TO the Bar. =. Frank
Woodworth and Willie Roe, who have
been wrestling with Blackstone for
three years past, were admitted to the
bar last week. They are young men
of good ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rev. Father PEA n
EiN,-Services every Sabbath morning 3 az ~
coNaRE4A TIoNAL.-Rcv, L. NJ. Foster.
Services every Sabbath at 1G IL a: NJ and z
10 p. M. Sabbath School st Il VI. prayer
meeting Wednesday el enings,
METHODIST EPISC0PAL.-Rev W. G; wal
and7p. III Sabbath School at II NJ. Prayer
meeting Thursday evenings at ~ and class
meeting at s 2. VI. Sunday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
NOTICE.

+ Left my bed and board, on Saturday, the 18th
inst, my wife, Helen Eighme. / hereby forbid
all persons harboirng or trusting her on my &C
count, as will not pay any debts of her con
tracing.
ELMER EIGHME..
Wood, May 81, 1878 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

.sTbere are more than 100, 900 child
rem in London, of school age. of whom
the School Board can give no salts fact
DRY account.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

Samples sent On application and all orders
filled promptly. Goods not satisfactory can be
returned at my expense.
RETAIL Rooys 1st Floor, WHOLESALE, "a.
M4SUEtcrURIsG 81,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
Good Fitting and Fashionable

Garments, made to order, at M.
Vaughn's. [ would respectfully in
form my friends and the public gener-
ally that | have still lowered my
prices. and guarantee every garment
intrusted to my care. Any one wish
ing good fitting, fashionable and
well put together garment, will do
we'll to call before placing their order
elsewhere. Shop in room formerly &C.
cupied by St. Amour & Edwards. A
full line of clothes and trimmings con-
tinually kept on hand and sold for less
than real value, by Messrs St Amour
Edwardsotor the accommodation of mine
and their former patrons.
Garments cleaned. pressed and re-
paired at shortest notice. Thankful
for rast patronage, and hoping con-
tinuance of the same, l am your obedi-
ent servant.
M FAUGUN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
NJ. VAUGHN.
German Syrup" = No oil

I" German Syrup" = No other
medicine in the world was ever given
such test Of its curative qualities as
Boschee's German Syrup In three
years two million four hundred thou
sand small bottles of this medicine
were distributed free Of charge by
Druggists in this country to those
afflicted with Consumption, Asthma,
Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia
and other diseases of the Throat and
Lungs, giving the American people
undeniable proof that German Syrup
will cure them. The result has been
that Druggists in every town and vii
LACE in the United States are recon
-mending it to their customers. Go to
your druggist and ask what they know
about it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Regular size IS cents. Three doses
will relieve any case .....
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23


And facts are stubborn things TO get around
aad yet ii is fact that we keep the
BEST, LARGEST and CHEAPEST
Stock in the county. Our stoc ( ow is complete,
and every Department contains hosts of Bar
gains, and the whole vill be sold at
PRICES THAT WILL DEFY COMPETITION.
Tits fact that we have the largest stock of
DRY GoonS
ever brought 10 this city. Domestic Dress Cam
brics and Linens are way down. Among ma ~ of
the bargains we have. we offer the following from
different Departments:
Summer Shswis for sec. rs sa. -.
35c. Towels for 2Oc.
good Skirt for sec. 3 .l'
soc. Jeans and Cottonades fol 25c per ward
Turkish red and green Table Cloth. warranted
fast colOrs, for 75c. yard.
Cassimeres for men aud childrens' wear, from
ACC. up.
Ingram 2-ply Carpets for SOC per yard.
Good Parasols from lSc. up.
GOOD SILK Parasols from 15c. up.
Good Ladies' Serge Slippers for SIC.
Good Ladies' Serge Lace Shoes, for 81 90.
Good Ladies' Serge foxed Shoes for 81 40.
Childrens' Shoes from 25c. up. ~ $3.50.
Mems Suits, Pants and Vest and Coat. for 81 50.
Our 81 dollar Suit beats the world-call and see
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

Poland China Swine for Sale.
Full blood, tread from pair not akin.
Price $500 each.
If. j. f. INGRAHAM.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

The Republican Congressional Com
mittec has issued an address to the
voters Of the United States, which Is
ringing in its tone and full of sound
sense and considerable warning The
address is prompted by the action of
the democratic house of represent
atises in passing the resolution OF
Clarkson n. Potter, of New York,
calling for an investigation of the al
legged Florida frauds The democrats
have strenuously refused to permit any
amendment to the resolution whereby
the investigation might be made gen
eral, and search out the iniquity OF
democrats in the states eft Oregon,
Mississippi and Louisiana. The whole
business suggests an effort te re-estab-
lish rebellion, and prompt revolution
ary measures; therefore the Committee
has warned the people in season, and
ask the republicans and all those who
were for the Union in 1861, without
respect to party, to /" rally again to the
law. order and stable government, and
to oyerwhelm with defeat the reckless
agitators, who, to gain political power,
would add to the present distress of
the country by shaking the foundations
Of the government they failed in a
four wars war tn destroy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

The Potter resolution to Investigate
the Florida and Louisiana alleged
frauds has passed by vote of 40 to
2. No greater act of injustice was
ever perpetrated by Legislative body.
The whole business is one-sided, and
will be conducted by partizan zeal, not
to call it malace, which will control their
action wholly. Could the investlga-
ton have been general, not republican
in the nation would have opposed,
though peace and quietness are more
to be desired just now, that commercial
and mercantile interests may be rccus-
STATED, than political wrangle which
means the keeping of the country in a
state OF ebolution which will prevent a
return of good times for months, II
not years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
GREEN BAY AND MINNESOTA
ii. RAILROAD .t

SPRING TIME TABLE, IN EFFECT MAR.
81. 1873. s.H..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

We notice by the Madison papers
that fine musical treat was enjoyed
at Sun Prairie, last Friday evening,
gotten up by Miss Bird, who is a rela-
tive of Mrs. Henry Hayden, and who
visited in our city not long since.
The Democrat and Journal speak in
great praise of the entertainment.
Miss Bird is one of the finest pianists
in the State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE OF SALEM FOR ECLosURE
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
JOHN BRNsLEY, Plaintiff. = !

JOHN BESSLEY, Plaintiff, !
against sT
CHARLES B. GARRISON ADMINISTERS
tor OF the estate of 0restes Garri-
son, deceased. Viola Garrison,
Charles b. Garrison, l.. o. Garri
son and Frank Garrison, widow
and heirs at law of 0restes !
Harrison. deceased, Samuel 5.
Benehley, surviving partner Of
the late firm of o. Garrison ( !
Co.. T. C. St. Amour. John NJ.
Swartz, Geo. G.. Crowell, Joseph
Homier. David Mccartney, Chas.
Wahl, Solomon Michelbaeher,
Max Landaur, Adolph Landau,
y. Vankirk, 2. Mctieoch, Albert
II. Atkins, Chester Steel, Geo. c.
White. Joseph ii. Rice. IgnatT
Friedman, Ira Slecum. John s.
Kicker, John NJ Crombie, Man
ley I. Tooker, VIM III Compton,
Alva N. Bachelor, Nehemiah I
Sherwood, Henry I. Ware, W. j. |
CrandalI. and the Merchants Ma
tienal Bank of Burlington, Iowa, |
ne Ss,s n /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23

If the pewrents and proportion
ate amount of the salary of the minis
ter is not paid by July LIST, the Trus-
tees of the Congregational Church will
close the church at that time. II
-Clifford's theatrical troupe will
show at Writer'S Hall Monday and
Tuesday nights. sft. +f
A twenty thousand dollar pig-pen
has been built by a western man. The
pen is mightier than the sword"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-23
SPRING GOODS!
JAMES MORGAN,
386 & 388 East Water ST.,
MILWAUKEE,,
COHELETE.

Takez pleasure in informing the Ladies of
Grand Rapids that his Stock is now
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29
LATE NEWS.

Cleveland August 25.-This morning about 7
o'clock Miss Hattie Gray, aged IS, living with her
parents on a farm at Middleburg; small town q
few miles east OF this city, suicided by shooting
herself through the heart The young lady'sp par
ents objecting TO her marriage was the cause Of
the rash act.
The tramps who went into house near Wads.
worth and outraged girl named Null were cap.
tured at Millersburg on Monday. They will be
taken to Wadsworth for hearing.
Bellefontaine, August 26.-Eight weeks ago s2O,-
900 in notes and mortgages were stolen in broad
daylight from a buggy in Bellefontaine. They
were the property Of Mrs. Brown, of Zanesfeld,
Ohio. The robbery was kept quiet, and to-day
Marshal James Pratt of this place, recovered the
property and captured the thief, A, G, Weaver by
name,
Wheeling, w. Va, August 26.-The glass blow
ers at the Central Glass Works. this city, went out
on a strike last night. 1t will throw some three
hundred persons out of employment
Watt W. Jones, five years convict from Cuys.
hoga county, escaped from the penitentary on
Saturday morning He was dressed in citizens
suit of clothes, presented the pass of the foreman
Of the shop at the prison gate, and walked away
to freedom without trouble.
Findlay, August 2L-Croninger & Weigle, dry
goods merchants, failed to-day. Liabilities and
Assets not known.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29
STATE AND NEIeHBoRHoOD.

Aspan OF an old wooden bridge across the Ko-
kosng, mile south Of Gambler, gave way on
Tuesday, while party from funeral was on 1t.
Four horsemen went down twenty feet with the
timbers. Joseph Black received severe coneus-
sion Of the brain. The others, with their horses,
on Account of the depth Of water, sustained but
slight injuries.
Monday as John Graf and Peter Meyer, butch
ers, were returning from the State farm, Lancas'
ter, they were rendered insensible by thunder
bolt, which killed their horse and dog and wreck
ed their buggy.
The soldiers reunion at Gallon on Friday was
a magnificent afair The procession was com
posed Of the GALLON Band, Gallon Veteran Asso.
citation, Shelby Light Artillery, Shelby Cornet
Band Shelby Light Guards, North Robson Light
Guards, Mansfield Band Mansfield Blues, Yeter
speakers In carriage, Great Western Band Of San
dusky City, Washington Band, Veterans, Auburn
Band Captain Ricksicker's Battery of soldiers of
the Mystic Krew." AEer remaining al the depot
until Governor Bishop and staff, Hon, Milton
Barnes and others arrived from Columbus, the
procession moved to grove northeast of town
and the exercises commenced: Salute by the ar
tillery; music by the Great Western Band pray
er by Rev. D. W. SOuders chorus America" by
ladies and gentlemen of Gallon; address Of wei.
come by Prof NJ. Manley, of the union schools :;
chorus Star Spangled Banner :" response 10 ad-
dress of welcome by Private Dalzell. Speeches
were also made by Durbin Ward, General Gibson,
Governor Bishop and Milton Barnes. In the eve
ming receptions were rendered to Hon. Milton
Barnes and Charles Foster at the residence of II.
D. Lee, Esq and to Governor Bishop and Durbin
Ward ut the residence Of s. G. Cummings.
Adam Shelf, drummer for a Cincinnati firm, at
tempted to commit suicide at the Phillips House
in Dayton, on Friday, by shooting, Two balls
from revolver took effect, one lodging a little
below the heart and the other in the brain. He
still lives but is not expected to survive The act
was the result Of temporary depression of spirits,
Forest August 25-Calvin Warner farmer
living near Whartonsburg five miles north Of this
place was thrown from wagon Saturday by his
team taking feight receiving fatal injuries which
proved fatal Sunday morning,
Columbus August 25-The Grand Commandery
of Knight Templars, which meets at Putin-Bay
on Tuesday, will be attended by about thirty
members Of the Mt. Vernon Commandery Of this
city, which leaves for that point tomorrow morn.
ing ..-
A yellow fever case reached Pittsburgh by boat
on Monday. The man was cared for.