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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
4 Letter from Henry Foyer
j. W, COCHRAN.

To my friends IN Wood County,
l suppose you have all seen and read
the article in the Grand Rapids Trib-
une of the Oath ultimate, entitled
Convicted amoosed -Re-captured
New trial granted" am compell-
ed under the impulse of justice to
myself, to rebut part of the state
ments contained in that article. In the
first place, the Tribune editor says that
that the reason the jury left the room
they were in and went to another, was
because |, the prisoner, and another
person kept passing to and fro under
the window as though trying to get
clue as to what the verdict would be.
This I deny, as it is utterly false. I
passed by that window in company
with friend on our way TO the Brew
cry and returned in the street and not
under the window. I defy them, Mr.,
Editor, to produce one of those jury
men who will say he saw me under the
window.
In the second place in the heading
of the article, he has me re-captured,
but modifes his language by saying.
ere he finished the article, that ! found
[ was so closely watched that I gave
myself up and made my appearance il
court. Friends, allow me to explain
my sudden disappearance that morn
ing. It may not seem very plausible,
but it is NEVERTHELESS true. I did
learn that the jury had brought in a
verdict of guilty against me. In an
instant my whole thoughts were of my
wife and child, consequently under the
impulse of that moment, [ determined
to see her and convey the sad tidings
personally, knowing that it would
nearly break her heart, ] would be
there to console her as best [ could,
and arrange matters as to what she
should do during my absence. She
asked and so did my father and mother
if intended to escape, and answer
ed, no, would not if I could. / was
at home all day on Sunday and return
ed to Centralia Sunday evening, and
made my appearance in court on Nom
day. Had 1 ever, in the least, sup
posed I was guilty of the crime
brought against me, I might have
vamoosed, as [ have had ample chance
to do so. But I contend, and will
maintain to the last that | am innocent.
I did not willfully and maliciously kill
Mr.. Trudo, nor with premeditated de-
sign. I acknowledge that [ did the
striking, and assert emphatically, 7
did it in fear of that powerful man.
lest [ should receive at his hands great
bodily injury. God knows l did not
intend to kill.
I have one consolation. and that is
that every man in Wood county is not
of the disposition Of the one who wrote
the article in the Tribune, if they
we're, my life would be in great danger
and I would expect gang of linchers
and be strung up to the first tree, but
thanks for our laws I am protected
until properly convicted.
| Yours, etc.,
II. w. BOYER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
For Attorney General.-We

fully agree with Bright of the Wau-
pacca Republican, that there are good
lawyers in this North-land and that
our old friend Chas. NJ. Webb is just
the man for the position of Attorney
General, and the Republican conven-
vention could do no better than ten
der the nomination to Mr.. Webb.
But we think it doubtful as to his be-
ing a candidate for the Office. He
has the largest and most extensive
practice of any man in the Northwest.
His knowledge FLAW is conceded by
his enemies as being as good as there
is in the state. We add the language
of the Republican, which says:
1T is not impossible that some
changes will be made in making up
the Republican State Ticket this fall.
There is said to be some uncertainty
about Attorney General WILSON be-
ing a candidate for reelection.
Whether he is, there may as we'll be
others, if they are good men; which
the Republican would be the last pap
er in the state to propose the name of
any man not good and true. The
northern part of the state has some
good lawyers in it, and it can spare
one of the best ones to fill this rather
important Office for term or two.
The Attorney General should be a
good lawyer, and should be man
with ability enough to have opinions,
and pluck enough to express them.
He ought to be prompt thorough
going lawyer, who is we'll read, and
who is worker. And this brings US
around to the object aimed at al the
time, which is to suggest that G. NJ.
WEBB of Grand Rapids would make
us better Attorney General thar the
state has had in a good many years.
There has not been that attention paid
to this Office that should have been.
A. SCoTT SLOAN is about the only
man who has risen above the level Of a
pettifogger, who has occupied the
Office in seventeen years, and he was
so Internally lazy that he was of no
use to the state. Mr.. WEBB is just
the kind of a man for an Office Of that
kind. He ig good lawyer, is ener-
getic, plucky, has lots Of native abili-
ty and has fortified it with a thor
ough education, and is in short, and in
fact, good, square, straight up and
down man, with lots of hard common
sense. He is the kind of man we
ought to have. May be he wouldn' t
be candidate, but that makes no diff
ference. We want those southern
counties that are talking their old
manikins up to know that here in the
Northland We have young, full blooded
lawyers who amount to something, and
who would neither allow the business
Of the state to go unattended to, nor
make great bills for fees to other law
yers not half so good as themselves to
do the business they are paid for doing
themselves. CHARLIE WEBB is just
that kind of man, in the mind Of the
Republican. which rather wants to
have the world know It,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

GREG4TION4L.-Rev L. NJ FOSTER.
Services every Sabbath at half past 70 a. NJ.
and half past 7, P. N. Sabbath School at Y Il,
METHODIST EPISC,-R.v. P. 8. Bennett.
Services every Sabbath at half past IG M and
P. N. Glass Meeting at ?. NJ Sabbath
School at Y N. Prayer Meeting every Thurs
Gay evening.
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 O'Clock,
Catechlsln at l P. VI. Yespers at P, ".
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

Drunken Physicians.-It seems
to us as though it was high time that
the law that makes Doctor liable to
be sued and punished for the ofense
of making and prescribing medicines
while drunk, should be enforced. 1t
is q disgrace to the profession and a
crime against the patient and commu-
nifty in which such conduct is practiced
and our two cities are troubled some
what that with kind of practice, by a
portion of the profession.
Now, this habit of getting drunk
IS revolving and disgusting to decent
people and it should be dealt with as it
richly deserves. It is a contemplate,
mean and low act. and any man that
practices it. is not man, or at best, a
Uery poor subject to hold up as an ez-
ample of manhood. The true man is
the one who controls his own nature,
making all the passions and appetites
subject to will, allowing none Of them
to overthrow or dethrone the better
and more noble qualities of manhood.
Every man and woman should 50 con-
duct themselves as to be fit for an ex-
ample for others to follow, and espec-
tally so for the youthful, who naturally
initiate those whom they respect. A
few of our physicians are hardly ever
sober, and man who is otherwise
than sober is certainly unfit for bust
ness. Come boys, let us have more
soberness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

The adjourned May term Of our
Circuit Court will convene on Mon
day, June 16, with the same jurors
as at the commencement of the term.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
Now is your chance to get the improv

Now is your chance to get the improv-
ed slip-teeth corn cultivator-the best
in market-at the hardware store OF
Brundage & Ferguson. Also the eel
ebrated Furst & Bradley double-shovel
plows aud ail-steel one horse ploWs.
The truth is, they have large assort-
ment of all kinds Of ploWs. Nv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

Fred Paul has purchased Judge
Hayden's building, next door north
of Mrs. Herrington's; where he is
selling fancy groceries, bread, &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

House Plants. L have for sale an
extensive assortment Of choice plants
on exhibition at Mrs. Geo. Zenier's,
my sole agent in Wood county. Go
and examine them. They are cheap.
J. I. BEARss, Tomah, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

The st John the Baptist Society OF
Grand Rapids and Centralia will cele-
brate on the 9th and give dance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

insane. -Mr. louis Lavigne, of
Port Edwards, was examined by our
physicians the first of the week and
pronounced insane. The cause is from
excessive use of tobacco and Bhiskey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

N0tice.-All indebted to the late
firm of St. Amour 8 Edwards, will
please call and settle the same to.
T. G.. ST. AMOUR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

Brundage and Ferguson have just
marked down their stoves to the lowest
notch. Call and examine them and
learn prices before buying. 2w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

The river is trying to hide under
the rocks, while the sun is drying the
bottom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
S19,720.00

Total Sl9, lZO-OO
and annually thereafter S11,60o of the
principal, and the interest on the
amount remaining unpaid. It is Ger
tainly advisable for the different Coup-
ty, City and Town officers to keep
these faces in nina, and to study, and
practice the most rigid economy, in ev-
ery thing that effects the local ez-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

Wind collie, giddines, pains in the
side, and hip, can bepromptIy and eff
fectually cured by DIR. Marshalls
Arabian Oil. Try it. Sold by F. ].
Wood.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-06
Death of Gen. JOS. Hooker.

This distinguished army officer,
Familiarity known as Fighting Joe
Hooker" died at Garden City Long
Island, on Friday Oct. 81. Gen.
Hooker had an attack Of paralysis
several years ago, from the effects of
which, he never fully recovered.
Gen. Hooker was born at Hadley,
Mass, in 1915, and graduated at
Yves: Point in 1887. He served in
the Florida and Mexican wars. He
resigned his commission in 1888 to
become a farmer in California. He
re- entered the service in lS6l.-He
served with Mcclellan on the PENN
sula as major general. He was woun-
ded at Antietam, where he held the
right Of the Union line. He succeed.
ed Burnside in command of the Army
of the Potomac and fought the battle
of Charlottesville in the beginning
of May 1868. On the 9th Of June
he resigned his command because
Gen. Halleck would not consent to
the evacuation Of Harper's Ferry and
the placing OF the 10000 men there
under his (Hooker's) orders for a
demonstration on Lees rear, who was
then invading Pennsylvania. In
September he was placed in COM
mand Of the Twelfth and Thirteenth
army corps, which were concentrated
about Chattanooga, and took a lead.
ing part in a series Of battles fought
there in November, commanding In
the action on Lookout Mountain (ths
Battle Above the Clouds for
which he was made major general.
Subsequently, in command Of the
Goth army corps, styled the army Of
the Cumberland, be was prominent in
the operations about Atlanta. He re-
signed tho command OF this corps in
August, 1864, in consequence Of a
question of rank. In September he
was placed in command of the North
ern depal tment, in 1865 of the De-
partment of the East and in 1866 Of
the Department of the Lakes He
was made brevet major general y. S.
A September l, 1866.
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er, who have ample time, to become
wise in their own coaceit. Happily,
with us, this species has so few repre-
sentatives, that, although, they are OF
sufficient number to save the genus,
they do not rise to the dignity Of a
class.
| There Is still another species OF
conversation, and Of this, we almost
fear to write, lest our utter abhor-
renee Of it, should lead us from a mild
discussion, into bitter. invective.
This species has for its foundation
and cornerstone, deceit; for its pro.
pulsive power, malice; and for it,
end, tho distur bance Of the kindly re-
lations Of neighbors, and friends.
Those indulging in it,arc known by the
very suggestive appellation, mischief.
makers, and tho talk itself, is known
as gossip, on which word, it is libel.
Its indulgence is an unerring mark Of
ill.breeding, and moral delinquency,
and its terrible characteristic is, that
it invariably, increases its hold, until
it becomes Il mania, and a charitable
remark comes to be as much the ex.
ception, rs a sane remark in a mad
house. This species like the second,
has but few, very few, to indulge in
it, and it is fortunate, for like a
hornet, when in earnest, one can
make things lively for some distance
around.
We have thps endeavoreI to anal
we the subject Of home and social
conversation, not with any intention
of entering into criticism or judge
ment upon this or any community,
but, having before us the idea, that
an improvement in anything may
only be expected, after having ar.
rived at a full conception of the err
rors to be corrected. The end We have
had in view, is the privilege and duty
that not only but all have, to raise
the standard of intellectual and NOR.
al excellence around us, by what we
conceive to be step in the right d.
rection.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-06

When the number OF inhabitants Of
town does not exceed that of our
place, as a matter Of necessity, great
portion of tho conversation must nec-
essarily be, what is known as vii.
lage small talk" There are several
varieties Of this species Of conversa.
ton, widely different both in sub.
stance and effect. The one is idle.
harmless and entertaining, consisting
principally Of politics, hard times,
health, weather &c, each subject in
its season. This species is best ex'
pressed by the word, "chat" and is by
far the predominant, and most gem
tesl species. There is another, not SO
nigh in the scale Of gentlllty, consist
ing partly Of fault.fnding, partly OF
prophecy and generally, in the super
vision Of some ones affairs, who does
not employ them for that purpose.
This species is not profitable, either to
the author, or subject of the CONVEX
sation; but the principal loss, is that
Of the time thus consumed, as we have
noted the fact, that those few, who
have this, as their pet species are in.
variably, compelled to put double
pressure on their own business, wher
they do attend to it. The one re-
deeming feature Of this species con
sists however, Ct another we'll estab
lished fact, that it i. principally adop
ted by class Of idlers, and Of thos,
presuming upon the bounty Of auoth
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-06

The Collector will visit the following
places in The County, for the accommntla
ton of Tax Payers and hopes that they
will avail themselves of this opportunity
to pay up
Sabillasvilc. at Stems Hotel, Monday
November 10Th
Mechanicstown, at the Gilbert House
Tuesday. November ll,h.
Emmitsbulg, at the Emmitt House, on
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday the 12th
10 h and 18th of No ienber.
Unionville, at P. Lugcnbeers store, Mon.
day, November nth.
Oak Orchard, ut Franklinville Store, on
Tuesday, November 18th.
louisville, Mt Lott Hart ock's Store, on
"Wednesday, November 10Th.
Liberty, at Swcadner Il Etzlcl's Store,
Thursday, November Goth.
Mlddlctown, at Wright & Sanner's stor'
Friday and Saturday, November 2lst ant
22nd
Wolfsvil|e, att. w. Hoover's, Monday,
November l4th.
Mycrsvillc, at Upton Buhrman's Store,
Tuesday, November 25th.
Bnrkitlsvillc, at Casper Pfictfcr's Store,
Wednesday, November 26ih.
Tax Payers please look to your. interest
and meet The Collector, the trip being ex
pensivc and intended for your benefit and
accommodation.
aY- Don't neglect the opportunity to
enable the Collector to meet promptly the
Indebtedness Of ahc County.
=. ". SIIAEER,
oct o 3t Collector.
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the general prevalence of domestic
tranquility, the supremacy and Sc
curity Of the great institutions Of civil
and religious freedom have glad
dened the hearts Of our people, and
confirmed their. attachment to their
Government. which the wisdom and
courage Of our ancestors 80 fifty
framed, and the wisdom and courage
Of their descendants have so firmly
maintained, to be the habitation of
liberty and justice to successive gen.
erations.
Now, therefore, I, Rutherford B.
Hayes. President of tho United Stat,
do appoint Thursday the twenty
seventh day of November, instant,
as Day of National Thanksgiving
and prayer; and earnestly recon-
mend that, Withdrawing themsslv es
from secular cares and labors, the
people of the United States do meet
together on that day in their respec.
tive places of worship, there to give
thanks and praise to Almighty God
for His mercies, and to devouty be.
seech their continuance.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my SEAL nand, and caused the
seal OF the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington,
this Sd. day Of November, in the year
of our Lord one thousand Ell ,ht hun
dred and seventy. nine, and Of the in
dependence of the United States the
cne hundred and fourth.
(Signed) RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
By the President,
(sjgned) WIN. NJ. EvARTs,
Secretary Of State.
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TT CLAY ANDERS,
DENTIST. @I

Has located in Mechanicstown (oft1cc at the
residence of Thos Anlcrs,) and is prepared
topcriorn all operations pertaining I" Den.
lisiry according to the Most Approved
Methods. Special attention given To the
Preservation Of the Natural Teeth. All
work entrusted to his care can be submit
ted to the closest scrutiny of those compc-
tent to Judge. viii visit Le'olsto'rn on the
First hnnday Of each mohh'' S'd'NaSrtbe
on the !Secpnd M1nd"y, and Crengersto"n on
the Third Monday 9f e"ch NonM. Persons
waited on ut their residence if desired.
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ocrats, and the House of Delegates 10. Re-
publicans, So Democrats with two doubt
ful.
In Washington County the Republicans
elect, State Senator, two delegates, one
Judge of the Orphans Court, States At
torncy. Sheriff and County Commi. sion
ers, the balance of the Democratic ticket
having a majority. In Carroll County the
Republicans elect the Sheriff and a.Judge
of the Orphans Court, the balance of the
Democratic ticket having majority.
Our old townsman, Martin Rouzer, has
been elected County Commissioner of AL.
legany County.
AS usual, rumors rs to the result Of the
election, flew thick and fast on Wednesday
morning. At irst.a democratic victory in
the County Obtained report, then, as re
ports came in from several adjacent dis
tricts, and calculations were made, such n
result appeared impossible. Neither party
wished to appear sanguine and yet it was
evident that both were. This state of sus
pensc continued until about eleven o'clock
when private telegram reversed matters
and although not explicit, left the impress.
sion that but one democratic candidate, Mr..
Fearhake had been elected
And low, gentlemen. we bid you adieu
for two years. Many nights of good sound
rest are before us, before the time will
come, when our slumbers are to be haunt
ed, by visions of double headed candidates
breathing superheatcd steam from one
mouth and arctic vapors from the other,
and with arms more innumerablc than the
devil fish, all outslretchco with palms
itching for lingering, sweaty clasp We
have smoked your cigars, drank your
champaign(?) and voted for twenty three
of you and now bid you all good bye,
with our congratulations extended to the
fo,tunatcs and our coincidence to the unf,r
Inmates.
Tie returns from New York State indi-
cate that the kelly" bolt has defeated
Robinson the democratic candidate ror
governor by about. $4,000, this being Cor
ncll's estimated majority. The balance Of
the democratic state ticket is elected and
the republicans carry the legislature.
The republicans elected State Trcasur-
er in PENNSYLVANIA by from 10000 to so
900 majority Long, republican, has been
elected governor Of Mass, over b. F. But.
Ter, by plurality of l2,0G7. C.F, Adams
the democratic candidate, was poor third
in the race. Butler carried Boston but
failed IN the rural towns ami districts
Connecticut elected full Assembly and
part of the Senate Tie majority of the
republicans has been reduced. but is still
amply sufficient, to elect n republican sue
cessor to Emitted States Senator Eaton
Dem } whose Term expires next March
The issue, in Nirginia's election, turned
ON the debt question. The rcpudators, or
as they are better known, the rradjusirrs,
showed great siren 9Th, but it is probable
that the friends Of the McCu'oh bill,
known as the Debt. payers, have carried
the State The legislature will he Demo,
cratic. Wisconsin republican by increased
majority. and IN Mississippi, the democrats
carry nearly every county.
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Different Kinds Of Coal,
LIVERPOOL SALT

Flour and Feed of all kinds, Bacon, Lard,
and Fish in season A full stock of Gro.
ceries that will be sold cheap. Hardware
of all kinds, woodenware and Carpenter
tools of all kinds.
PAINTS. OILS; PUTTY, & GLASS,
GRINDSTONES. &C.
N. y. Will buy all kinds of grain and
produce aud anything that can be sold
and pay the highest market prices In cash
or trade.
Give me call as I will not be un.
dcrsold. Thankful for past favors.
still ask for II share Of the trade in the tu,
ture,
Yours, &c.
GEO. w. STOCKSDALE.
janlO MechancstOwn. Md.
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Gary's majority, 253. In 1875
Harris received 5,l2S; Carroll, 1920;
Harris majority, S38.
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Lumber p! lumber !
CARROLL Street.
AT THE WARE HOUSE

have on hand as fin" "A selection OF
Lumber as ever offered in this town, con.
sisting of
YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE
md IIEMLOCK JOIST
and SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes A, "a. Ga,
S-4 White Pine Boards and Plank, Vel
low and White Pine Flooring, dressed and
undressed Notwithstanding, White Pine
Shingles, No 1, 9, ard 3. Poplar Plnnks
A, 81, Cd, and S-4. Pine and Hem
lock PicScts. Shingle and Plastering
Laths. A ;,r!nc lot of
CHESTNUT RAILS and
LOCUST POSTS.
A1cn nll tha