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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17


Board Meeting. = The School
Board met for reorganization last Sat
urday evening. The following officers
were chosen, President. H. B. Philleo;
Treasurer, J. D. Witter; Superintend-
ent and Clerk, j. Rosholt. A com
mittee consisting of j. D. Witter, r.
Parrish and J. Rosholt was appointed
to attend to the construction of fence,
and the planting of shade trees
on the school grounds. A committee
Of which j. D. Witter is chairman was
appointed to dispose of the old school
building, as instructed at the annual
meeting. The board adjourned sub
ject to call by the clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
The Father of his Country

BIGGEST OFFER EVER MADE! On
receipt of tweaty cents, to pay actual
expense of packing and postage. we
will send to any address, postpaid. our
new Steel Engraving of George Wash
ington, the Father of his Country
This is pronounced by press and public
the most life-like portrait ever issued
of him who was First in war, first in
peace, and first in the hearts of his
countrymen." Thousands are being
sold every day. This offer is made for
the purpose Of introducing our pict-
ures to the people, and and is good
only for thirty days. Address, giving
full name and pest-office.
NATIONAL ENGRAVING CO,
Box 9S9, Penn Yam, N. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
Administrators Sale,

In the matter of the estate of Francis Boron,
deceased.
In pursuance and by virtue of an order Of
entitled matter on the 26th day of September
1873, by the County Judge of said Wood County
Wisconsin, granting unto the undersigne ed
Administrator of said estate power and auth
GRITTY to sell the real estate belonging to said
estate lying in the counties of Wood, Portage,
Lincoln, Taylor, Marathon and 0conto, Wis.,
consin so much thereof as shall be suffcinet
to pay the debts eff said estate.
Notice is therefore hereby given that l will
expose for sale st public auction, Mt the front
Grand Rapids in said Weed county, Wisconsin,
on the Sd day of May 1879, commencing at
o'clock in the afternoon of that day, and will
sell to the highest bidder for cash, if the amount
hidden equals the appraised value thereof all
ofthe estate, right, title and interest which tn
said Francis Boron deceased had al the time
cribed lands situate in said Wood county; to.
wit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the weird for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns,
and all kinds of skin eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction in every case or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Garrison & Whittlesy, Contra
liza, Wis. feb27m8.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
The Band Dance. The baud boys

The Band Dance. The baud boys
enjoyed fine party at Music Hall,
last Monday evening. The gathering
was not big success in point of num-
bers' but in every other respect it was
an entertainment of which the band
may we'll be proud. During the after
noon the band made the circuit of the
two cities and discoursed excellent
music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

State OF Wisconsin, Circuit Csurt-Wood Co.
Ferdinand Tonguay, Plaintiff, again st Franci 9
Frechette, Defendant.
In pursuance, and by virtus of the judgment
and decree Of foreclosure and sale rendered and
of the plaintiff and against the defendant
above named on the 21st day of March A d.
1878, in the court aforesaid, | will expose and
highest bidder for cash at the front door court
house, in the city of Grand Rapids, on Satur-
day, May oath, 1879. at one o'clock p. m. of that
day, the following described real estate, to wit
Lot No. twelve Q2) in block two (2J in the city
of Grand Rapids, in the old survey according
to the recorded plat thereof
Dated Sheriff's Office Grand Rapids, Wis.
April 10th 1879. PETER McCAMLEY;
Sheriff Wood Co. Wis.
HUDD & WEGMAN, Att'ys for Plaintiff
apr10w7
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
Need of a County Road, 1t


becoming obvious to the dullest COM
prehension that Wood County requires
a county road which will strike into
the heart of the valuable agricultural
region of the county now so rapidly
being settled by actual residents. All
that section in and about Marshfeld,
Auburndale, Milladore and the
intervening country demands the i'm.
mediate prosecution of such an enter
prise. The trade from those localities
naturally belongs to US, and hithsr a
very large portion of it will come il
measures are taken to give it means of
access to our cities. Our county has
been dilatory in this matter, and the
rapidly filling up lands demand that
this much needed enterprise be no
longer delayed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

Fire. - The residence of Chas.
Quick in Centralia was burned last
night about II o'clock A little bed
ding was saved. We understand the
property is insured for $1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
Shade Trees,

Shade Trees. - Don't let the
spring go by without improving the
opportunity of identifying your homes
with choice shade trees. Elm is the
most hardy, and the pret.iest tree in
this section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY

CONGREG4T l.. NJ Foster.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ.
and half past 7, P. NJ. Sabbath School at II n,
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening.
METHODIST EPISC.-Rev. P. S. Bennett.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ. and
P N. Glass Meeting at P. NJ Sabbath
School at IL NJ. Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening.
ROMAN C4THOLIC.-Rey.C HAs. BEYERLE.
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock
Catechism at | 2. ". Nespers at 3 2. NJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

Shingle Mill Burned. -Sekeckles
shingle mill at junction city was
burned last week Friday. Loss not
ascertained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

Notice. indebted to the late
firm of St. Amour & Edwards, will
please call and settle the same to.
7. G. ST. AMOUR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
List of Jurors.

The following is the list of the names efper-
sons drawn this eth day of April, A. D. 1879, to
serve as petit jurors at the May Term Of the
Wood County Circuit Court, to be held Tues
Jor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

l. Music.
2. Grafton &C. T. Purdy.
g. Discussion. - Resolved, That
our public schools should aim to teach
only those subjects which have a d.
rect bearing upon practical life.
Affirmative, Miss Annah Smith.
Negative, Miss Lizzie L. Douglas.
4. Recess.
5. Music.
6. The A 3 G Glass. - Mrs.
Vaughn.
7. Essay Miss Fannie Baker.
s. Querry-bo1.
The question of an educational ex-
hibit at our County Fair will be dis
cussed.
Let there be full attendance.
The public generally invited.
Remember the date, - Saturday,
April, 10, P. NJ.
Geo; L; Williams,
Lizzie j.. Douglas,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17

Teachers Meeting.-The follow
ing programme has been arranged for
the next meeting of the teachers of
Wood County, to be held at the High
School building in Grand Rapids. Sat-
urday, April 10, 1879 at l o'clock P.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
Foreclosure Sale.

Dated Grand Ra pids Wis, April 10th 1879.
THOS. B. SCOTT, Administrator.
WEBB COCHRAN, Att'ys for Admir-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
= ROUTES
AND
3 DAILY TRAINS.
BETWEEN
CHICAGO and ST. Paul End
MINNE4P POLLS

The Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail!
way is the only Northwestern line CONNECTING
X SAME DEPOT IN CHICAGO with any of thu
Great Eastern and Southern Railways, and IS
the most conveniently located with reference to
reaching any depot, Hotel or place of business
IN that city.
Through tickets and Through Baggage Checks
to all Principal Cities. Is
Steel Rail Track, thoroughly baIlasted, fres
from dust. Westinghouse Improved Automat-
ic Air Brake, Miller's Safety Platform and
Couplings on all Passengers cars. =.
The finest Day Coaches and Palace Sleeping
cars.
This road connects more business oenters
health and pleasure resorts, and passes through
inner country, with grander scenery, than .ny
other Northwestern Line.
A. V. H, CARPENTER.
Gent Pass. and Ticket Agant.
s. S. MERRILL, JNO. C. GEITfT
ueni Manager. Asst Gen'l Map'r,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-04-17
Howe High School.

The following pupils have neither
bsen absent nor tardy during the month
ending April 4th:
HIGH SCHOOL.
Dennis Bishop, Eva Crawford, Olive
Dugas, Alfred Lunt, Florence Miller,
Willie Reeves, Byrde Vaughan, David
Worthington.
GRAM. ROOM.
Emma Morrill,, Mamie Witter, Olive
Tesl, Anna Hasbrouck, Cora Water
man.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
A Yellow Fever Hero.

After the yellow fever had ravaged
Memphis in 1878. such was the terror of
the people that 1t became impossible to
find any ono willing to nurse the sick or
bury the dead. james Forbes, an en-
gineer on a railway running into the
city, had fireman named George. n
gruh, silent fellow, who had worked
with him for years.
One day the engineer was sent for.
His boy. n lad of eighteen, was struck
down with the plague. As he left the en-
gine. George stuck his shovel into the
coal and pulled on his cap.
Where are you goingp" said Forbes.
" Along with you. I'll see you through
this pull. Jem."
Forbes lived in a small house on the
edge of the Bayou Gayosa, n sluggish
stream, laden with impurity, which
ooZes through the city. The boy had
been seized with the disease in It's most
malignant form. lie died that night.
Forbes and George nursed him. carried
him out in the coffin, and with their
own hands dug a grave and buried him.
When they came back they found that
Forbes only other child. little girl, had
been seized. The mother, n few hours
later, was struck down. Both died. The
two men stood beside them. The air
was heavy with n horrible odor, literally
the breath of death.
You've done all you can, George
said Forbes. "Save yourself. Fly before
it is too late"
mo, I'll see you through" said the
fireman. gruffly.
Collins were no longer to be had
They made box. laid the mother and
child In 1t. dug grave, and buried
them.
Before the task was finished Forbes
turned TO go home. The plague
was upon him. George carried
him TO the house. nurscd him tenderlS
until he died; then alone he buried hin
beside his wife and children. After thu
last sod was heaped upon the grave h,
turned away and went quietly back tc
work.
George was not the only hero who jus
titled his right 10 live In that terTibl,
dark day. There are hundreds of then
still living. or at rest beside those whom
'hey have vainly tried TO save.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
Malarial Origin Of Yellow Fever.

1t is noticeable fact. says n New York
paper, that there IL very little difference
OF opinion among physicians who have
practiced medicine In yellow fever dis
tricts. and have had the advantage Of
long and careful observation. az TO the
malarial origin Of that terrible scourge.
The elder DIR. Stone, OF New Orleans.
than whom no man had a larger expert
ence, always maintained that yellow
fever was one Of the malarial group of
diseases, and differed from Intermittent
and rcmittcni only in the violence of tic
attack. DR.. Blair holds the same opinion
IN his admirable treatise. Watson in
ms "lnstiigtcs," and Condie in his
" Notes ON Vatson's Institutes" ;" make
no question IN the subject. But one Of
the most sugg s.tivc illustrations oG this
view occurs in DIR. Forguso,t's celebrated
work on malarial disease IL Is n rcn-
eral observation that in malarious dis
tricts agues and rcmittent fcvcrs are
more common in hot and dry than IN
coid and humid seasons. Temperature
appears 10 bc the factor which mainly
determines the difference observed I'm
the malarial group Of diseases at differ
cnt elevations and at different zras0ng Of
the year. In the more elevated digtriir
OF the West Indies, inlrrmiitcnts are
common; lower down, with an increase
in the mean temperature, rctuiitonts aYr
the rule, and in the lowest and hottest
districts the fever Is continued. In 1915
says Ferguson, the British garrison of
English liarbor. Antigua, was disposed
IN three separate barracks, situated on
fortified hills surrounding the dockyard.
One OF these barracks occupied Monks
mn. AN eminence GOO feet above the
level of the marshes. The other two
were situated upol the ridge AT the re.
spective elevations Of 500 and 300 feet.
So dangerous were the marshes below
that II often happened TO "A weil-accli-
mated soldier, coming down from
Monks hill. and mounting night-guard
IN perfect health, to be taken with mri-
Gus delirium while standing sentry. and
TO die within thirty hours after being
carried 70 the barracks. The yellow
skin and black vomit were almost in
variabIy among the prominent symptoms
IN these cases. Among the officers, wo-
men and drummers on Monks hillwho
never descended to the marshes, there
was no. :. single case of fever during the
whole summer. Seventeen men were
guartcred in the lower ridge harrack,
300 feet above the marshes. but were not
required 10 perform night duty ai the
dockyard. Every one OF these men had
remittcnt fever. but no case of black
vomit occurred among them. Thus, in
the Same plare. at the same Time. the
malaria In the level plain caused = con-
tinued fever. identical in rapidity and
symptoms with yellow; at an elevation
OF 800 feet the type was rcmittent, and AT
600 feet there were either light agues or
no disease at all.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
A Midnight Vigil.

The night Is dark, the air IL raw and
chill and damp, the storm is raging An
Old and eminently respectable citizen.
oet on North hill. Is sleeping the sleep Of
the just with the snore of the wicked.
and the private clocks on their respective
brackets and mantels throughout the
citv, for Burlington has no town clock,
are tolling, as well as they know how to
oil it. the hour Of [. 30 Al
A violent iangling at his door-bell
awakens the eminently respectable citi
zen.
Shuddcring he crawls out Of bed. NUT
tering he gropes across the floor.
Swearing under his breath, he falls
over a rocking-chair.
At last he finds match, lights lamp.
and descending the stairs. opens the hall
door. and admits gust of wind that
blows out the lamp. and torrent Of rain
that drenches him TO the skin.
" What is wanted7" the respectable
citizen asks.
Are you the resident owner of
this property" promptly inquiries the
caller.
II am wonderingly replies the cm-
inently respectable citizen.
Were you in bed when rang2"
was" replied the emincntly re
Specialize citizen.
That was right" cheerfully ex-
claimed the caller, " that Is the place for
q man OF your age Mt this time of night
| am surprised TO see out Of Il. Get
back into II, and pleasant dreams"
All Is silent after the crash that en-
sues, save q mocking smile that dies
away in the distance. The fragments of
the lamp that are revealed on the side.
walk by the coming of the dawn indi-
cate that either the lamp fell out Of a
balloon at n height of about twenty-nine
miles, or was hurled at some object with
great force. When will the mystery be
solved P burlington HasDkeye.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
Blondin al Brussels.

After a retirement of many years.
Blondin, the wonderful rope-walker and
Hero of Niagara" recently made his
temperance in public by giving num-
Der Of performances at the Geological
Gardens" of Brussels, Belgium. All
doubts about his identity were at once
dispelled by a series of most astounding.
almost miraculous fcats on the tight
rope, calling forth unexampled out
breaks of enthusiasm mixed with
feeling of terror on the part of the
lookers-on.
The rope. $40 feet in length, had been
stretched at n considerable height across
the lake. Blondin opened che perform
ance by appearing on the rope in the
paraphernalia Of a Roman warrior, bow
ing 10 the spectators, who scarcely ven-
tured to applaud him, being not little
concerned about the daring man.
After changing his costume for that
Of an acrobat he commenced a series of
wonderful feats that kept the audience
spell-bound. He would lie down.
stretching himself. his whole length.
then he would make daring somersault,
after which he would sit down on one
leg. looking to the ground as unconcern-
edly as II he were resting quietly in an
casy-chair on terra fTIad.
ne tuen Walkeu out 10 tne MIDDLE OF
the rope, blindfolded. and with his body
entirely wrapped up in big bag. to
form a dance. The greater part of the
spectators were not q little glad when
he was through with this most danger
Gus terpsichorean act. To quiet the ex-
cited minds of the weak-nerved part of
the public, he introduced his comic feat
of baking an omelet in the air. He ap-
peared in the robes of cook. with \
small stove and all kinds of culinary
utensils. Presently he kindled = fire.
put pan on the stove. and in less than
no time the omelet was ready. He
threw 1t down. and n number of the
spectators had taste Of Il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
What He Was Fishing For.

The other day the Harbor Master came
across n stranger on the wharf at the
foot of Randolph street, fishing with n
cotton string to which was attached n
hook made of stove-pipe wire and baited
with an apple core.
do you expect TO catch any fish with
such a tackle rs thatp" inquired the Of
fetal.
No, SIR" was the prompt reply.
" Are you fishing for bitesP"
mo, sir"
Fishing for funp"
mo, SIR"
The nettled Harbor Master was about
to tell the calm-mindcd stranger to fish
away and behanged 10 him, when he
carefully lifted his hook out of water
and said:
i've been in this city for two days
and over, sleeping in boxes and living
on air, and | was just experimenting TO
see II there was blamed reptile in this
neighborhood as hungry as / amp
The officer lent him chew of tobacco
and permitted him to continue his ez-
pertinent in peace. Detroit Free Press.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25

A sanguinary tragedy has occurred ins
Russia, taking lis rise from the recently
inaugurated Wholesale slaughtering Of
plaRue-infected cattle. All the cattle In
the Cars dominions are subjected TO a
strict veterinary examination. Such As
are plague-suspected, or as exhibit ten
denotes likely to expose them TO danger
of infection, are at once ruthlessly
slaughtered. The carcasses are burned
and the owners enumerated, unless they
have striven TO conceal the existence Of
the pest among their herds.
One Ivan Borksomvitch did, or is al-
legged to have done. this. The inspector,
however, discovered that his cattle were
diseased and came 10 slaughter them.
Ivan refused 10 permit Il unless he was
paid. The inspector declined to sign the
indemnification papers. A quarrel en-
sued. when Ivan assailed him with ore
Of the slaughtering knives and disrsn-
boweled him at the first blow. The
murdered mans assistants fell on The a.
sassin, and in the melee which followed
three OF them were very seriously in
iured. Borksomvitch wafTSSclv secured
and locked up. Next morning he was
found dead. lie had broken : tile from
the porce lain stove which heated his cell
and cut his throat withit.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
IhoreAn's Thonghfs.

Woe TO him who wants "A companion.
for he If unfit 10 be- the companion even
of himself.
That virtue we appreciate as much
ours rs another's. We see 80 much only
- We possess.
The blue sky is distant reflection of
the azure serenity that looks out from
under human brow.
What docs education often do2 II
makes q straight-cut ditch out of a
free meandcring brook.
Do you know on what bushes a little
peace. faith and contentment grow2 Go
a-berrying early and late after them.
There is nowhere any apology for de-
spondcncy. Always there l. life while
life lasts. which, rightly lived. implies
divine satisfaction.
Cheap persons will stand upon cere-
mony, because there Is no other ground ::
but 10 the great Of the earth we need no
introduction, nor do they need any
to US.
What is peculiar in the life oi a man
consists not in his ob cdience. but his op-
position to his instincts; in one direction
or another he strives 20 live n super
natural life.
When we cease 10 sympathize with.
and TO be personally related to men, and
begin to be universally related, then we
are capable of inspiring others with the
sentiment of love for US.
No fields are so barren to me as the
men from whom expect everything but
get nothing. In their neighborhood I
experience painful yearning for society
which cannot be satisfied. for the hate H.
greater tAan the love.
Make the most of your regrets: never
smother your sorrow. but tend and
cherish 1t till IL come to have a separate
and integral interest. To regret deeply
is to live fast. BY so doing you will
be astonished TO find yours elf restored
once more 20 all your emolumenis.
Whatever your sex or position. life is
battle in-which you are to show your
pluck, and woe be to the coward.
Whether passed on bed of sickness or
in the tented field, 1t Is ever the same
fair flag. and admits of no distinction.
Despair and postponement are cowardice
and defeat. Men were born 10 succeed,
not TO fail
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25
An Interesting Plant.

The Victoria Regia, or the Queen Lily.
Is now developing Mt the Park conserva-
tory. This plant is remarkable for the
great size which IL attains. No Other
specimen Of this plant Is known 10 exist
in the United States. and this is the first
attempt to propagate this species of
water-lily in California. 4 number Of
its great leaves have reached their full
size, the largest being about seven feet
in diameter. Although n nice adjust
ment ofthe temperature of the water and
air Is necessary TO bring the lily TO per
fiction. yet, even under the most favor
able conditions which could be produced
artificially, the blossom often fails 10
make its appearance. On this account
the stages of growth which preoede and
accompany Towering have been watched
with keen interest by amateur botanists
for the slightest indication ofblossominV.
In the midst of these hopes and fears n
colossal bud, about the size of a small
head of cabbage, made its appearance
under the water day or two ago. and
Il growing rapidly. The exact time Of its
attaining maturity is NOT known. but II
will probably he in full bloom In three
or four days. The flower opens only nj
night. and begins 10 unfold It's petals
about nine o'clock in the evening. 10 re.
main in bloom until sunrise. The Park
commissioners announce that when the
flower Is In full bloom the park will be
kept open In the evening, and that por-
ton OF the conservatory containing the
lily viii be Illuminated. and ample facil.
titles provided for the examination of thls
colossal flower. Two leaves ofthe Queen
LILY will be placed on exhibition at the
Mechanics Fail. and will require for
their transportation frame eight feet
wide and sixteen feet loBg.-Saa Fran
cisco ChronScle.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-25

II IL understood that the hotel-kecp-
ers Mt the mountains object TO Senator
Davis climbing Mount Washington for
fear It will settle Boston Post. That's
the first time we ever heard Of n hotel
keeper objecting to anybody or anything
for fear he or It would "settle. ."-Des
Moines Register.