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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-08-16
MIAGONsI wAGoNs.

Twenty-five Two and Four-H Iron
Axle Wagons, made by tho celebrated
Studbaker Manufacturing Co., just re-
ceived and for sale at tho lowest market
rates by FRED ENDOM.
October 3. lsz3.-3:tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-08-16

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
Educational Column.
CONDUCTED BY GEO. L. WILLIAMS
County Surf OF SCHOOLS.
JOTTINGS.

There are thirty-seveu properly or
ganized school districts in this county.
Ninteen of these have more than FIVE
months school this year, while of the
balance fifteen have FIVE months
school, and three have none. Five of
the fifteen districts have no school this
summer, having had a five months
winter term; the children in these
districts are running wild for seven
months, forgetting nearly the whole OF
last winters teachings, and next Nov
ember will begin again about where
they did the year before. Is it wise
One district employs teacher who
holds no certificate, and hence will
forfeit about forty dollars of the pub
lie money, but on the other hand, and
doubtless as a sufficient offset to this,
its officers are thereby enabled to
maintain their record for law business
and vandalism.
The schools, generally, thus far
visited, appear to be progressing finely,
the attendance is mostly good, in some
cases exceeding that of the winter
term. ..-.s
The wages of lady teachers range
from sixteen to thirty dollars per
month this term.
A person not legally qualified who
will assume to teach one of our public
schools, and thus crowd out those who
have by diligent study qualified them
themselves, is certainly lacking in some
of the essential requisites that 90 to
make up the moral part of the teacher.
District No. 1, of Port Edwards,
Auburndale and Wood, will each
build new school house this summer;
each house will be built with view
to larger schools in the near future,
and will be fitted up with the latest
improvements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
The Funeral of Mr.. Nerves,

The attendance at the funeral cere-
monies Of Mr.. Geo. Neeves, our old
townsman, was larger than we remam-
Der ever to have seen in Grand Rapids.
Our people all turned out to pay the
tribute Of respect to the memory of
one who has been one of us for over
thirty years, who no more will move
among us in the busy world. The
church could not contain half the
number who desired to listen to the
discourse of Rev. j. d. Cole, and were
content to remain outside till the cere-
monies were concluded. The appoint
ments at the church were worry fine.
The display of flowers was most beau
tiful, and in keeping with the occasion.
The funeral cortege was the largest
ever known seventy-six carriages and
an innumerable multitude on foot, fol-
lowing the remains to the cemetary,
where they were deposited with APP
ceremonies. One by one
the pioneers pass away. Who next
shall be called is known only to the
death angel, whose summons is always
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
Hay in Norway.

1t is hard work for farmers in Nor
way to raise hay for their cattle. The
summer is short and air full of moist
ure and clouds. Grass does not readily
grow, and, when cut, is not easily
dried. But the farmers have good
deal of Yankee shrewdnesS, and man
age to force nature to do her work
we'll. Of course hay in that country
is of considerable value, for it is cut
and carefully gathered up by handful
in the most extraordinary places. 1t
seems strange to an American to see
hay-makers at work on the mountain,
where an American farmer would
hardly expect halfa-dozen sheep would
CLEAN living; and stranger still to see
a man cutting hay on the roof of his
own house: yet this is yone, for sods
of earth take the place Of tiles on the
farm houses about the villages. The
sods are kept in thsir places by bor-
der of heavy stones; between these, in
time, natural lawn springs up, and
is reaped by the inhabitants several
times in year, and regularly pastured
by the goats and poultry. I must not
IL
which the peasants dry their hay.
They erect hurdles all over the mead
ows and suspend the fresh-cut grass
upon them in swathes, exactly like
clothes drying ON a horse, so that it
gets maximum of the very brief sun
shine, and a minimum of the very fire.
gent rains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
The State s. s Convention. :

The State S. s. Convention met at
Racine last week, Monday. The exer-
cises were held at the Methodist
Church, Rev. E. s. Stein. pastor. The
attendance, large from abroad, was
SWOLLEN to large congregation by those
interested in Sabbath School work in
Racine. Pres. Chas. S. Colby presid-
ed. There were in attendance many
able divines and scholars from outside
the state, among whom was Rev. J.
A. Broadus, member of the Inter-
national Lesson Commi ttee. Excel
lent and able addresses were made by
Rev. +. S. Sein, President Colby, c..
A. Willard, Rev. John M'Lean, of
Beloit, Rev. G. A. Richards, of Mad
ison, Major FL. NJ. Robert, U. S. A.,
and Rev, j. A. Broadus. The con-
vention was grand success in every
particular. The childrens' meeting
brought together over 1000 of The
little ones. The announcement of the
place of meeting next year has not
been made. though it was voted to
hold it on the first Tuesday in June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
To TIE RED BIRD.

wRITTrS FOR THE WOOD COUNTY RKPoRTER.
Sing sweetly, thou redbIri. sing sweetIy,
To thy mate, that is nesting so sly.
W ell she knows. when your warblings are ever.
That you II bring her some food, by and by
Take her place while she flies to the fountain
To plume her bright toilet anew.
Then she'll sport for while in the sunlight,
To make herself fair to thy view.
Chorus
Then haste. oh, make haste, with thy nesting.
Teach thy young brood as swcetly to sing,
And when dreary winter is over,
Come again, with your songs, in the spring
Soon the cold, frosty winter will come,
When thy sweet voice no more shall hear
See, the leaves of the forest are golden,-
A sure sign that winter draws near.
Then fly to your far away home in the south.
With her bright skies and clustering vine,
And, perhaps, with thy songs, you may cheer,
Some poor heart, as lonely rs mine.
CHosUS.-
Then haste, oh, maks haste, with your nesting.
Teach your young brood Us sweetly to sing,
And when dreary winter Is over
Come again, with your songs, in the spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
FACTS! FACTS!

And facts are stubborn things to get around
snd Yet ii is fact that we keep the
BEST. LARGEST and CHEAPEST
Stock in the county. Our stock now is com plete,
and every Department contains hosts OF Bar
gains. and the whole will be sold at
PRICES THAT WILL DEFY COMPETITION,
Ii is fact that we have the largest stock of
DRY GOODS
ever brought TO this city. Domestic Dress Cam
brics and Linens way down. Among ma ..
the bargains we have. we offer the following from
different Departments:
Summer ShawIs for soc.
35c Towels for 2oc.
\ good Skirt for SC.
30c. Jeans and Cottonades fcI CSC per yard
Turkish red and green Table Cloth, warranted
fast colors. for 75c. per yard
CasSimeres for men and childrens' wear, from
4oc. up.
Ingram 2-ply Carpets for SOC per yard. -....
Good Parasols from 1Sc up.
Good Silk Parasos from 15c. up.
Good Ladies' Serge Slippers for SOC.
Good Ladies' Serge Lace Shoes, for S1.O0.
Good Ladies' Serge foXed Shoes for 81 40.
Childrcns' Shoes from CSC. up.
Mems Suits. Pants and Vest and Coat. for 81 30.
Our 81 dollar Suit beats the world-call and see
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27

Liver is King.-The Liver is the
imperial organ of the whole human
system, as it controls the life, health
and happiness of man. When it is dis
turbed in its proper action, all kinds Of
ailments are the natural result. The
digestion of food, the movements of
the heart and blood. the action OF the
brain and nervous system, are all i'm
mediately connected with the workings
Of the Liver. 1t has been successful
ly proved that Freen's August Flower
is uneqalled in curing all persons af-
ficted with Dyspepsia or Liver com.
plant, and all the numerous symptoms
that result from an unhealthy condition
of the Liver and Stomach. Sample bot
ties to try, 10c. Positively sold on all
the western continent Three doses will
prove that it is just what you want.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27

Dinner. tSupper.
Trains run daily Sundays excepted
Trains on Chicago time, which is % min
utesfaster than Winona time.
CONNECTIONS,
At Green Bay with C. & W. R'y for Oconto
Menomonce. Escanaba, Marquette. EAnse
Close connections are made except Sundays,
win night and morning trains. which run
daily TO APPLETON, Neenah and Menasha,
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee and
Chicago.
Through Tickets sold at principal Stations for
Eastern Cities, via. all routes from Chicago
With Wis. Central r. r. for Milwaukee and
points on line Of tina: road also during season
of navigation with Union Steamboat Com
pany for Detroit Cleveland. BufiaIoand N Y
At New London. with the best equipped Stage
line in the Northwest for ClintonviIIe, EN-
At Amherst Junction with W C r., forWau-
paca. edna and Weyuuwcga.
At Plover with Wisconsin Central r. r. for
Line for stevens Point.
At Grand Rapids with W. v r. R., for Tomah
At Hatfield with Fast StageIine for NeilIsvilIc
At Merriam with W. W. K. r., for Black River
Falls. Madison, Chicago, Eau Claire. MenOm-
once. Hudson Saltwater St Paul, Mfnnrnp-
oils and Breckenridge.
At Winona with C. VI. & ST. p R'y, for
Wabasha. Redwing, Hastings, st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
with Winona & st. Peter R.R.(C.6N.w.1
for st. Charles, Rochester, 0watonDa Man
kato, New Ulm and st. Peter, and during the
season Oh 0aNISdLlOH- Win he0kuk Northern,
Line A. L. Packets for all Mississippi River
Points.
At La Crosse with Southern Minnesota R. +.
and with Chicago, Dubuque and Minnesota
R.
TIMOTHY CASE.
Receiver and en'l Manager
DAN. ATWOOD,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
SD kENDRICK,
Suiaerinten dent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
A CAPITAL PLAN.
improvements

Teachers very often complain of
want of interest manifested by the
patrons. Whole terms pass without a
single visit from parents or friends.
1t is a great evil, no one will dispute.
If it could be done away with, the
change would act, at once, most power
fully and benefcially upon parents,
pupils, and teachers. There are many
difficulties. Real Indifference, press of
work, feeling of awkwardness, want
of knowledge, combine with others
cause to keep the people away.
But perhaps the teacher is some
what at fault. He has doubtless
given invitations both general and
special to attend the exercises of the
school. They have had little result or
none at all, and he hastily concludes
that it is of no use to try any further.
In this he is mistaken. There are
other ways and means more efectual
than those he has used. There is an
earnest depth of enthusiasm which he
may ever show in discussing plans and
results of school work, and which will
work wonders in this direction. Be
sides, if the mountain will not come to
Mahomet, it may be in Mahomet's
power to 60 to the mountain.
Displays of school work may be
made where the patrons will be sure to
come frequently. They will not fail
to give them hasty glances, then more
careful examination, and in the end
you will find them regular and appre-
ciative callers at the school room. I
visited the school room not long since
where it was the custom to display the
monthly examination papers at the
post office. [ have no doubt this had
much to do with the marked success
of the school. These reflections were
suggested or recalled by fine exhibit
of school work made at school cleo
ton last Saturday. 1t was in distric
No. 2, Champaign. The election was
held in one of the school-rooms. Mr..
De Burn and his assistants had ar
ranged to have work from every grade
arranged in order around the room with
names of pupils and teachers. Speci-
mems of writing were there from all
classes finishing at the high school,
with tableful of handsomely penned
epistles in every variety of subject
and length. There were arithmetical
tables and operations from several of
the lower grades, maps of the country
and state on paper, and map of
South America on the black board.
One grade showed the best specimens
it could produce a year ago contrasted
with present work of the same pupils;
the improvements was very decided.
The higher grades had very creditable
drawings. The principal was there to
explain, to assist in finding the work
of particular pupils, to make sugges-
lions or answer any questions.
The interest awakened or increased
by such a display will be felt immedi-
ately, but it will not cease to benefit
that school for the entire year. To
those who have not thought of this the
present opportunity is past. Do not,
fellow teachers, wait a whole year for
another election day. There are other
occasions and other means by which
you may reach the same end. Do net
fail to use them.-H. NJ. DOUGLAS, in
Practical Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27

st. Johns Day.--The St John S
Society, of Grand Rapids and Cen
tralia, celebrated this anniversary day
with the usual ceremonies.
The procession formed at about IL
o clock, A. NJ, at the Pomainville
building, where were mounted upon
richly capairsoned steeds, the proper
officers. The procession, led by the
Grand Rapids Brass Band, marched
Immediately to the church where the
exercises were gone through with,
after which it wendell its way through
the principal streets to the place of
starting, where a samptuous repast
had been prepared by the ladies. All
seemed to enjoy the day immensely.
The weather was propitious, and the
show and booming of cannon made it
very like Fourth of July. The at
tendence in the procession was not so
large as formerly, and the carriage in
which were the infant st. Johnsand
the Lamb was not SO artisticaily ar
ranged as heretofore, nevertheless, it
was success. The band discoursed
good music, and executed while march
ing with precision commendable in
amateurs. On the whole the celebra-
ton was very enjoyable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
BUS Line Changed Hands.


Lem. the KRONER has bought out the
Bus line formerly run by Mr.. Cary,
and will hold himself in readiness to
convey passengers to and from the no.
tells. depots and residences with pre-
eision and falthfulness which will
warrant no mistakes. We hope to see
Lem prosper. He deserves it, and we
know that he will spare no pains to &C.
commodate his patrons to the very
greatest extent The 'bus could not
have fallen in better hands. Leave
your order either at the Express office.
the Rablin House or the stable, and
Lem says they shall be obeyed to the
letter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
Ill. Ii PHILLEO, Editor.
CITY AND COUNTY.

Notice. = Parties visiting Forest
Hill Cemetary, with carriages, are
strictly forbidden driving off the main
carriage drives the s feet paths are
not intended for carriages and mast not
be SO used. Respectfully yours,
2w T. j. WooD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
Died at her residence in the city of

Died at her residence in the city of
Grand Rapids, Wis. June 10th, 1878,
Mrs. p. Smith, aged SO years. She
was the mother of eight children, four
boys and four girls. all of whom, ex-
cept two, have passed passed over the
river before her. Her life was one of
realities, anxieties and perplexities.
Early in the late rebellion she, like
many true women sacrificed her hus-
band to the country's cause, who met
his death IN Co. sc" 10Th Reg. Wis
Vols and died at Vicksburg July 4th
1868, and later her son of the 18th
Reg. who dying the age Of 81.
She like other aged and true moth
ers gave the prop and stay of her de-
clining years to fight the country
battles and lost all she gave.
Her self denial was conspicuous
through all the trials and suffering of
the late rebellion, and her unfaltering
devotion to her country's cause in the
darkest hours of our struggle illustrate
the fidelity of the sex which "was last
at the cross and first at the sepul-
chere''
She was glad to die and passed over
the river to meet her dear ones in a
happy and quiet state of mind.
1t is meet that the memory of such
persons be cherished forever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
Treatment of the Drowned.

Two Things to be Done - Restore
Breathing-Restore Anamal Heat.
Three Rules Recommended by the State Board
Of HEALTH
Rule 1. Remove all distractions to
breathing Instantly loosen or cut
apart all neck and Wristbands turn
the patient on his face, with the head
down hill; stand astride the hips with
your face towards his head, and, lock
ing your fingers together under his
belly, raise the body as high as you
can without lifting the forehead off the
ground, and give the body a smart
jerk to remove mucus from the throat
and water from the wind-pipe; hold
the body suspended long enough to
slowly count one, two, three, four,
five, repeating the jerk more gently
three or four times.
Rule 2. Place the patient face
downward, and maintaining all the
while your position astride the body,
grasp the points of the shoulders by
the clothing, or, if the body is naked,
thrust your fingers into the armpits.
clasping your thumbs over the points
of the shoulders and raise the should
ers high as you can without lifting the
head quite off the ground, and hold it
long enough to slowly count one, two,
three. Replace him on the ground,
with his forehead on his fexed arm,
the neck strai ghtened out. and the
mouth and nose free. Place your cl-
bows against your knees and your
hands upon the sides of his chest over
the lower ribs, and press down
wards and inward with increasing
force long enough to slowly count one,
two. Then suddenly let go. grasp the
shoulders as before and raise the chest;
then press upon the ribs, etc. etc.
These alternate movements should be
repeated 10 to Is times a minute for
an hour at least, unless breathing is
restored sooner. Use the same regu-
larity as in natural breathing.
Rule 3 After breathing has COM
menced, restore the animal heat. Wrap
him in warm blankets, apply bottles of
hot water, hot brick, or anything to
restore heat. Warm the head nearly
as fast as the body lest conclusions
come on. Rubbing the body with
warm cloths, or the hand, and slappins
the fieshy parts may assist to restore
warmth and the breathing also. If
the patient can surely swallow, give
hot coffee, tea, milk, or a little hot
sling. Give spirits sparingly, lest
they produce depression. Place the
patient in warm bed, and give him
plenty of fresh air. Keep him quiet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOLIC-Rev. Father PER-
EIE,-Seryices every Sabbath morning at III
Standardization 2. VI. Fespers B y. NJ.
CONGREGATIONAL.-R L. NJ. Foster.
Services every Sabbath at 10 ID 4. NJ, and 4
/ 2 p. NJ. Sabbath School ut II VI. Prayer
m eeting "Wednesday eniugs.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-Rev. w. c. Wal
and p. " Sabbath School at ~ VI. Prayer
meeting Thursday evenings at TX and class
Meeting st . 2. II. Sunday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27


say we, for congress. Now the people
will breathe easier, business will revive
and the channels of trade will again
reopen TO thousand INDUSTRIES. We
believe good times are beginning to
dawn With the bountiful harvest in
prospect, and confidence restored. we
shall be all right another winter. So
look up and help boost the good time
coming along
The Potter Committee, the more it
digs, finds little of that it was looking
for Democratic stencil pervades the
atmosphere with every stroke of its
political pick, mixed with little that
is unsavory of Republican stencil. We
hope the committee will hang TO it
like dog to a root, for the unsavory
smells are driving thousands of demo-
Gratis who don't enjoy stlnks into the
republican Conservatives where there
is preponderance of sweetness.
THE contest for congressman will
soon be upon US. 1t looks now as
though a coalition might possibly be
formed between the greenbakers and
democrats, and that Hon. Mr.. Barrows.
of Chippewa, might be the candidate.
We hear of no opposition to Hon.
Thad. Pound. That he will be the
republican candidate is very generally
conceded. That he will be elected ad-
mits Of very little doubt. The district
is republican, more strongly than two
years ago, and Mr.. Pound, by his
course, which has been not only con-
sistent but patriotic and statesman-like.
is stronger than when he defeated Mr..
Cate by nearly one 1000 votes.
Many reasons exist to-day that did
not exist two years ago, demanding
the return of Mr.. Pound to the House.
The democratic element is determined
to strike hands with the disloyal element
of the south, and foist upon. the people,
in the event of success, southern claims
aggregating millions of dollars, which
will have to be paid by the taxpayer.
Let republicans everywhere work for
the republican candidates, and then
wicked and wholly unjust claims will
never be paid. Mr. Pound ought to
be elected. as he will be, by hand
some majority.
THERE were six hangings in the
United States last Friday. Of these
two were apportioned to Chicago
George Sherry and Jeremiah Connolly
| expiatcd their terrible crime upon the
scaffold, in the presence of a vast null
titude, and out of the presence Of a
vaster multitude outside the walls of
the dismal jail. The crime for which
these young men were hung is fresh in
the minds of our people, and does not
need repeating. They were made de-
mons with poisoned whiskey, and
roamed the streets of Chicago, brand
ishing their knives. swearing to kill
somebody before they slept They
found their victim, an innocent, un-
offending nan, who would protect his
niece, a young woman from ravish-
ment, even with his life. One plunged
his knife into his bowels, while the
other fend kicked the dying man
sufficiently to have caused death.
They were young men of Is and %
years. Whiskey did the murder, and
the legally authorized powers of the
city of Chicago said it might do it;
and then Chicago hanged the boys it
had clothed with authority to kill
Terrible. but true.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-06-27

The demand for gold is great, but
not equal to the demand for DIR. Mar
shall's Lung Syrup, the great remedy
for Coughs and Colds. Try it. Price
only % cents bottle. Sold by +. j.
Wood.