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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

No CHANCE FOR DIsAPPoINTMENT.- d.
3. DeLand & Co. authorize those who
sell their goods to tell purchasers to
use one-half of paper of their Bea
Chemical SaIerot,lS, and then if they are
not entirely satisfied with It's superiority
over Soda: or any other brand of Saler.
atus, &c return the balance and get the
money for the whole refunded. This
Saleratus is perfect, therefore they are
willing to let it stand or fall upon its own
merit,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
Ilnn't.

Don't speak angrily to a child Don't kick a
Gog when he Is asleep. Don't go back on the
neighbors at meal time. Don't neglect a cough
thinking il will cure itself. Thousands de OF
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, for it cures q
cough or cold in one-haif the time required by
any other medicine, and is the only medicine
known that positively cures consumption in is
early stages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
A BOY ran ito a church in Addison

4 BOY ran ito a church in Addison
county, VT, nd told a woman that
her baby ha been kidnapped. She
screamed, an the commotion that fol-
lowed broke D the services. The in
cident through into publicity 8 scan
dai, and gaveise to several lawsuits.
The woman as married, five years pre-
viously, to young farmer, and the
couple went live with the husband s
uncle and thy wife fell in love with
each other, irned the husband out OF
doors, and hi kind of marriage cere-
mony perforled between themselves.
The nephew borrowed for MS wife, and
would gIadlylave taken her back, but
she refused speak to him, and the
uncle kept agun always at hand to
shoot him ifle entered the house A
few monthaso a baby was born to her,
and it wastk his child that was carried
off, the nelh'w being the kidnapper.
The lawsuits re for divorce, for the Gus
tody of the tby, and for assault.
TrIT, Hr,+ ,o,1l- -, pr,t;,I, HoI,,y,, II,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
500 Reward.

They cure Il diseases of the Stom.
ach, Bowels, 1ood, Liver, Nerves, Kid.
neys and Uripry Organs, and $500 will
be paid for iase they will not cure or
help, or for anything impure or injuri,
Gus found in lem-Hop Bitters. TEST
1t. See "Trths" or Proverbs" an.
ether column
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The famous Mason & Hamlin Cab
met Organs, which are certainly the
best of these instruments in the world,
are now sold for payment by Install
ments, bringing them within reach of
those who can make only small pay
ments at time. Any agent for their
sale will give particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

These abnormal irregularities Of the
seasons of 1879 must affect the crops in
many and great parts of the earth
during the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The Princess Louise calls him
"LorneY'' in her pleasant mood, but,
when she gets up these cold mornings
to build the fire and finds no kindling-
wood split, she says, "you, John George
Edward Douglass Sutherland Campbell,
is this what l married you into the royal
family for?" Then he wishes ne hadn't
forgotten the MISUNDERSTANDING
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

A ruralist seated himself at an In
dianapolis restaurant table the other
day, and began on the bill of fare. After
keeping three walters nearly an hour
employed in bringing dishes to him he
called one of them to him, heaved q
sigh, and whispered, as he spread the
bill of fare before him and pointed with
his finger: Mister, I've ct to thar and"
moving his finger down the page, "ef it
amt again the rule I'd like to skip from
thar to thar > Cincinnati San.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

Generals viii put ou in possession Of all the facts
relative TO the organization, strength, equipment
and expenses Of the State Militia. 1t presents but
meager showing of ], 402 officers and men, organ
ICED into twenty-three independent companies
Some wise provisions, looking TO the greater sta
bility of these companies, were incorporated into
the revision of the statutes, but am persuaded
that our State Militia will not become what il ought
70 be, and what we need 10 have it. until provision
Is made for battalion and regimental organizations
and annual encampmentS. l do not consider my
self an alarmiSt but in the present condition of
society. II seems TO me but the commonest dictate
OF ordinary prudence that there should be least
one organized regiment of militia in state large
ana populouS as Wisconsin.
commend TO your attention, and most cordially
approve, the Recommendations of the AdjUtant
General relative to perfectng the military records
OF the state, and copying such portions as are be
coming worn by use. Year by year these records
are becoming more and more valuable. and the
state owes its living soldiers and the surviving
relatives Of its dead heroes the duty of maintain
ing the official record of their services.
AGRICULTURE.
Under the provisions of chapter 200, laws of 1873
an attempt has been made to collect the statistics
OF agriculture. The returns appear to have been
defective in many cases. but good beginning has
bSen made, and we may hope to arrive az reason
able accuracy. perhaps this year. The tabulated
reports show the following aggregates;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

Bismark to Kaiser William: 81
drinks id might be betterish to shtop
dem zocialisd baber5 dot makes all dis
voolishness, don't id?" Yaw Otto,
yust sent aroundt ZONE zoldiers to-
morrow und CLOSE up dem offices. Der
boobies ist zuch q yet of gonvounded
voolS unit idiots dot dey would never
know dey vos boor unit ragged unit
shtalving, ven dey don't half some edi-
tor ash told dem about it, eh?''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The values Of all property in the state subject
TO taxation, returned by the assessors Tor the
past two years are rs follows:
1877. 1878.
Personal property. ST. 1862, 49, SOC, or POS 90
city ana village lots 81 sci 992 103, 399, 469 IS
Other real estate. 1872 $685. SSl 255 $685. 904 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

Concerning Mr.. Webb Hayes, the
Washington correspondent of the Her
aid, of Boston, tells this story: "Mr.
Webb Hayes, who has a keen sense of
humor, astonished his parents and the
friends with them last fall at one of the
largest public receptions held by the
President and Mrs. Hayes in the west.
He (the wag Of the family, while thous-
ands were passing up to shake hands
with the couple, pulled his hat down
over his face, drew his coat tight around
him, and, falling into line. gravely walk
ed up to his mother, and, taking her
hand to shake it, as the others did.
stood for q moment, and gravely said,
in clear, raised tone, SO that all might
hear, God bless you, madam, for your
noble adherence to the temperance
cause Mrs. Hayes, though taken un-
awares, thanked him gravely, without
any appearance of recognition, and he
passed on with the crowd"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

Total. Observation-Disclosures. s., 252, 05T 90
The Indebtedness of the counties, cities, towns,
villages and school districts in the state amounts
by the secretary of state. The total aScertaned
public Indebtedness OF the people of Wisconsin
il, therefore, S12 Os3, 215 .50-somewhat less than
two and seyen-tenhs per ccut. OF the total assess
ed valuation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

An old darkey VINO was asked if, in
his experience, prayer was ever answer
ed, replied: "Well, sab, some pra'rs is
ansud and some isn't-'pends Oh wat
you axes for; jest arter the wah, We'en
it was mighty hard scratchin' fo' de
culled bredden, [ 'bsarved w'enebber |
pway de Lo'd to SEN one O. Marse Pey-
toms fat turkeys for de ole man, dare
was no notice took oh de partition; but
but we'en [ pway dot he would SEN de
ole man TO- de turkey, de matter was
tended to befo' sun up mex mornin',
dead sartin."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
TAXEs.

The total tax levied in the stute for the year
1877 was SS,03l, CPS ana amounted to S1.S9 on
each one hundred dollars of the state assessment
Of Si>}, $50 290. The purposes for which this tax
was levied, the respective amounts and rates are
rs follows:
state tax............... S64S, 153 90 rate, 1870
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

THE frst,ank in British Columbia
has just beelstarted at Victoria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

On January z, 1873, the balance TO the credit of
the governors contingent fund was 81, BOG 10.
The expenditures from this fund from that date
to January 1, 1879 were 1924 28, leaving the bal
to the credit of the fund at the beginning OF
the calendar year, 1881 81.
INDEBTEDNESS,
The indebtedness of the state remains as at the
close of the last fiscal year, and consists of:
bonds outstanding -. ,.'......... $i4 coo 90
Currency certificates. .............. 81 GO
funds iits.''. :, .,o.'..o .' a38 coo 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

squire 70 new butIerJ-"I have three
or four ciergymen coming to dine with
me tomorrow, Prodgers, and --"
Mr.. Prodgers-"' Ugh or low, sir?"
Squlre-"Weil-I hardly --. But
why doyou ask, Prodgers?" Mr.. Prodg-
ers-"Well. you see, sir, the Ugh drinks
most wine, and the low eats most Wit
tells, and l must perwide accordin'r-
Punch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16


The repeal of the national bankrupt law has
brought into notice and use the provisions of our
statute in reference to voluntary assignments for
the benefit of creditors and has in cases re-
vived the old practice of making preferences
among them. This feature of the law, or rather
of the practice under it, was always repugnant to
my of justice, and call your attention the
subject that the whole matter of the settlement of
claims against insolvent debtors may be consid-
cred, ana the law amended, best to protect
the rights and interests OF all concerned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
SUPERIOR HARBOR.

The adverse decision of the supreme court of the
United States in the of the state of Wisconsin
against the city of Duluth, brought for the pur-
pose of enioining the defendant from diVertng the
natural flow OF water through the harbor at super
iOr and out through the mouth of the st. Louis
river, and thereby seriously inJuring the harbor,
imposes upon Wisconsin the necessity of seeking
and representatives i'll congress Will be vigiIant i'll
this behalf but it may materially assist them, to
adopt legislative memorial. briefly setting forth
the facts, and asking that in the matter of appro-
priationS to be made and in the manner of eN-
pending them, the rights of Wisconsin to have
Superior harbor protected and improved may not
b irrIlD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The habit may say the crfme-or yarabondage
IS increasing in such unprecedented ratios TO
during the present session. have mOSt profound
respect and sympathy for the honest man who in
good faith travels from place &c place in search of
employment, DuC modern trampS are not of this
character. They have been thoroughly tried, and
it is COncluSiyely established that the only thing
they will not do, is TO work.
The assessments these criminal parasites levy
upon individuals and communities nearly equal in
value our whole state tax, yet this is as nothing
compared with the fear and mental suffering they
1nclte among detenceIeSS women and children, and
the murders rObberleS and outrageS, too brutal to
be here named, by them committed. If in the
larger cities they are somewhat restrained by a
become the daily dread and nightly horror of all
well disposed persons. The little girl on her way
to or from school, the farmers wife, busy with
household cares the aged and infiTm alike the
victims of their cOwaTdly and lfcentous violence
Whatever may be urged in eXtenuatiOD of other
crimes and vices, the responsibility for this crime
include every crime known to the law is Ilpon the
Individual and not upon society.
In July last, q small army of these Self-made
social outcaStS turned their faces toward WiscOn-
sin, and their advance guard taking possession of
railway trains dictated the terms u1On which they
might proceed. 1t is unimportant that the terms
proposed were only that the invaders should be
1urnlSheu Tree transportation, for if that much
had been conceded then, more would have been de-
manded next time. Fortunately, the good judg-
nlenU and nrln determination of the superintendent
western Railway, enabled the cities of Beloit and
Madison to meet the issue OF lawleSSneSS against
law, fairly upon the merits, and with most salts
factory results Tor the time being. The disease,
however is too yruent and deep seated TO yield to
the mild remedies provided for common vagrancy.
Il demands more vigorous treatment, and there
defining the crime of vagabondage, and providing
for it summary and severe punishment.
MILITIA
The reports of the Adjutant and Ouartermaster
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16
Total of educat'al funds ST. &C., 141 10 S113 296 81
CONTINGENT FIND.

The increase during the year in the amount at
interest il S43, 0G6 81. and the decrease in the
amount on hand is 50, 498 81, a net Increase of
G99 5i7 -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The provisions of sections Isl and I59 Of the re-
ySed statutes, concerning the place of keeping
the state funds are not in harmony and It is found
In practice, it is found convenient and by many it
Is cQnSidered less Hazardous 10 keep poTtlon OF
sidered that such practice is contrary to the intent
of the law think is due to the treasurer and to
all concerned thatsuch intent should be more de-
tmitelY EXPRESSED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

An old coIored preacher in Atlanta,
Ca was featuring youth of his fold
about the sin of dancing, when the latter
protested that the Bible plainly said:
There is time to dance" yes; dar
am time to Dance" said the dark di-
vine, "and it's when a boy gets a whip
pin for gwine to ball"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

FrOm the report OF the fdlIrOaI COMMISSIONER Il
appears that 81 IS miles of new railroad have been
constructed during the past year. making the total
number of miles now in operation 834 So Including
1897 miles of narrow gauge track. The total num-
Der of passengers carried 42g 925; increase
of AS 697 over last year. The tons of freight
ried were BIAS 1870. an increase of Al l99 OF the
whole number of passengers carried only two were
killed and two injured-moSt gratifying evidence
that all the roads are managed and operated with
great care. The total absence of all serious COM
plant against railroads, shows most concuSfVely,
that present law is well suited to the purposes
for which it was enacted, and, under the watchful
supervision of the commissioner, is being faithful
~ Obeyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-16

The report OF the commissioner OF pubic lands
will give you all needed information in regard to
to the state.
The claim of the state for deficiencies in the
school sections has been admitted to the extent of
about 49, 600 acres. and selections are being made
therefor. The claim of the state to the school
and swamp lands in Indian reservations is admit
ted at the department of the INTERIOR but the diff
cultieS that might arise from permitting the sale
and occupancy of these lands, are considered TO be
50 grave that a formal approval of them to the
state is withheld Meantime legislation is sought
from congress authorizing the selection of lands
without the reservations in lieu of those within
them, and such legislation may be perfected dur
ing the present session of congress
Some expense has already been incurred in the
selection of the school land indemnity, for eX-
penSeS of the agent making the selection and the
fees of the United States land Offices and recon-
mend the re-enactment of the law authorizing the
Oayment of such eXOPnditureS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-10
PHYSICIANS. .
DR. J. R. N. OWEN.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON EU.
Il reka, Nevada. ONCE in Clark's Building,
corner of Main and Clark streets.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-10

PROFESSIONAL CARDS,
Notice To Creditors.

ESTATE OF sALATHlEL RIDGE. Deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. BY THE
N Undersigned, Executor of The ahove-named
estate. to the creditors of, ana all persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, to exhibit
the same. with the necessary vouchers, within
ten months from the first publication OF this
notice. to the undersigned. at his place Of
business, at the store of Hiram johnson. near
the corner of Main and Clark streets. in Eu.
reka, Eureka County, Nevada.
MAHLON RIDGE, Executor.
DAv. Z. BAILY, Attorney for Executor.
Eureka, June 7, 1879. jeS-3od
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-10
MINING TAX.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE
IN Taxes on the Proceeds of the Mines of
Eureka County. for the quarter ending March
81. 1873, are now due and payable to me. at my
office, and that the law with regard to the col
lection of the same will be strictly enforced.
HANK KNIGHT,
Assessor of Eureka County.
Eureka, May IL, 1870. my13-30d
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-10
4 SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAIN

Will leave Ruby Hill at 7:45 O'Clock, mining
time, and Eureka at I: 80 o'clock, Railroad time
Returning the train will leave the grounds at
5 O'Clock P. NJ.
The CENTENNIAL GUARD BAND viii be
IN attendance, and furnish music for dancing.
platform will be erected for dancing.
Prizes will be contested for by members Of
the Company and others.
The Company challenges Eureka aud ElkO
counties to produce teams for target match.
There will be numerous interesting games
and amusements, including Ladies' Archery,
Sack Race, Three-Legged Race, Hurdle Race,
etc.
Perfect safety and strict order will be Sc
cured by guards on the trains, and by Sheriff
Kyle and an efficient force of deputies.
Tickets for the Round Trip. - 90.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-10
Notice of Dissolution.

rTNHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
i existing between W. A. MONTGOMERY
and J. II. WILMINGTON, under the frm name
Of Montgomery 4 Wilmington, in the Butcher
ing Business, was this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. W. A. Montgomery will settle
all accounts against the firm and collect all
bills due the same. An immediate settlement
OF our business is requested.
w. A. MONTGOMERY,
j. II. VIII HINGToN.
Eureka, May 81, 1879. jei.1m
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-04-09
HsAI 69ifs'4alfis wat AH ---
SOLE 1RADER's NOTICE, :


NIOTlCE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAI.
IN Esther Summt rfield. wifi Of AlexandQ
Summrrheld, intends 10 make applicattonfo
ths District Court Of the Third Judicial Dia,
trict Of the 6tste OF Nevada, - and ~
the county Of Lyon. On the THHNTX..
O'Clock, A. n. OF that day. Or q soea there.
after as said application can BE- heard, a4 the
Courthouse In Dayton, Nevada. for q qrdeg
Of said Court permitting her. 10 carry on busi.
ness In her own name andOn her own 6ccoumts
State Of Nevada. approved Tehrusry 8, 1851.
entitled " An Act TO authoriEs married vomea
to transact business in their own name q sole
traders" aEaa8 az Fg AWF 4t ss4ffyi
The business she intends to casgy on u thai
and liquor. ESTHER SUKNERFfEI.D.
Dated SutYo. Nevada. March n, A. b. 1919. 70
JoHs POWELL. Js., Attorney for apploalt
Dayton. Nevada.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-04-09

IUtHI Buuuut OF nO1tIng U6Dt,
less amount in General Fund
available to pay the same..... $3,045 ~
From the above statement you will perceive
that the county debt has been reduced
81 40 80; and that. too, with falling Oh Of
TAXABLE property. as compared with the year
1877. Of nearly 100000. t41 Ir3
Respectfully submitted, - fs.
JOHN LOTHROP,
Ni-# County Auditor.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-04-09

The following shows the character Of the
demands allowed against the General Fund,
and also includes the countys proportion Of
the salaries Of the Auditor and Assessor, paid
ont of ha o.~a, -
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-04-09
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

a AMAZON CONSOLIDATED MINING
IA Company.-Location Of principal place
of Business. San Franciscu, California; loea-
tion OF works. DEVILS Gate district. Lyon
county. Nevada Notice is hereby given, that
at meeting Of the Board Of Directors. held
on the cath day of March. 1879, an assess
ment (No. 6l of ten cents Q0cl per share was
levied upon the capital stock Of the corpora
ton. payable immediately. in United States
gold coin, TO the Secretary, at the once of
tho COMPANY, Room IL, No. 203 Bush street.
San Francisco. California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the Twenty-eighth day OF
April. 1879. will be delinquent and ad-
vertised for sale at public auction. and, un-
les payment IL made before. vii be sold on
TUEsDAY, the TWENTIETH day OF May,
1879, V pay the .delinquent assessment. TO-
gether With costs df advertising and expenses
OF sale.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
JOHN CROCKETT. Secretary.
0fiice--Room II, No. 2o5 Bush street. Ban
francisco. California.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-04-09

Financial Statement.

TuVo THE CITIZENS AND TAx-pAYrRs
u Of Lyon County, Nevada: The under.
signed, Auditor Of said county. submits the
following report Of the finances Of said coun-
y, from January 1st, A. D. 1878. TO January