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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
HATES CLAIM.
Mrs. Sprague Sues to Recover the Fur
niture at CanOnchet--.0ther Litiga-

New York SneciaL. OH

New York Special, 9Th.
A providence special to the Sun says
When the ninety-two rooms In the
great Canonchet mansion had been
filled with their elegant furniture, the
receipted bills were made out in the
name of Mrs. Sprague. The value Of
the furniture it is said, was $50, 900 to
$4,000. Mrs. Sprague has just filed q
petition in the supreme court of Rhode
Island representing that she is possessed
IN her own right of personal and rea!
estate at Canonchet; that she and ex-
Gov. Sprague are not now living to-
gether as man and wife, and praying
that trustees of her property be ap-
pointed. Nobody here doubts that
claim will be laid by Mrs. Sprague to
all the Canonchet furniture. Her law
yers are very reticent. Even though
Mrs. Sprauge should produce the re-
ceipted bills made out to her by those
who sold the furniture, she will be
obliged to 60 further and show that she
paid the bills with her own money,
because, it is argued, nothing would be
more natural than that the bills should
be made out to the person who selected
and ordered the furniture. This, Mrs.
Sprague is known to have done. Law
yers here say that she can claim the
furniture only in two cases; first, if she
purchased the goods with her own
money; and second, if she received
them as a gift from her husband at a
time when he did not know that he was
bankrupt. The furniture was pur-
chased in 1866 or 1867. At that time
the credit of the company was good,
and probably it could not be shown that
the ex-governor then knew that he was
virtually a bankrupt. A citation was
served on ex-Gov. Sprague on Thursday
notifying him to appear at Providence
last Saturday to show cause why the
petition should not be granted. The
hearing was adjourned until tomorrow
morning, when it is not unlikely to be
adjourned until next Saturday. Lawyer
Clark, of Kingston, will appear for Gov.
Sprague.
The question is mooted here how far
the present proceedings may be the
stepping-stoneto divorce suit. Friends
of Mrs. Sprague insist that all she
desires is to disen.angle herself from
any association with her husband and
to keep her children. This is precisely
the ground the husband takes, and
hence it is argued that divorce suit is
not to be thought of. The following
suggestions have been made to Mrs.
Sprague's lawyers by some friends of
the family: Let Mrs. Sprague send the
three children to her husband. He
will keep them just about three months,
and then hell send them back again.
He will get tired of caring for them,
and when he sees her living quietly he
will be only too glad to send them back
to her. At first it would probably be
on a visit, under strict agreement that
they would be allowed to return; but
such visits would become more fire.
quent, until in short time the little
girls would be continuously under their
mothers care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

some motion of the hand, and always
use the same words for each particular
work you have for the pup, and he will
soon learn perfectly. Do not be in too
much haste to have your pup work
perfectly, or you will surely defeat your
own object. Take the matter carefully
in hand, use your dog with kindness,
working him regularly and constantly,
and you will have no cause to complain
of your want of success. So advocate
making the pup do. Our experience
IN handling and breeding these valuable
dogs, dating back for several years,
shows us that there is no need of forcing
we'll bred one to work, there being
more trouble to keep them from doing
too much at first than in getting and
forcing them to their duty. Usually
much more satisfaction is had by buy
ing pup than a full grown dog, for
you can, by handling them yourself,
make them more valuable to you, for
the stock will know them and they the
stock by the time they are "broken to
harness. Cor. Maryland Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
AGRICULTURE.
Work for the Season.

There is as vast difference between
the tidy and untidy farmers IS between
the CAREFUL and careless housewife. A
glance at a farm as you are riding along
will betray the character of its owner.
A farm needs its fall as we'll as its spring
cleanings. Cut down and burn all I'M
slightly bushes that have been allowed
to grow around stumps and along fences.
Besides detracting from the appearance
of a field, they take flom the soil what
is needed for crops. Now that the
grass is short, remove stones from
moving lands. You will thus save
scythes and moving machine knives
next year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
CalifOrnia.-predicted Prosperity

For two years past California has been
in tumult Of excitement. The labor
agitation and four general elections
have kept up an almost continual fer
ment that has exercised most depres-
sing influence on business affairs. One
topic of general discussion after another
has followed in quick succession, until
people have grown absolutely stated with
politics. The imperative importance
of some of the issues that have been
forced upon ublic attention precluded
their being ignored or hastily disposed
of, and earnest and embittered partisan
strife naturally resulted. With the
closing of the recent contest comes a
long interval of quietuae, and the fact
will occasion a feeling of widespread
relief.
Fourteen months must elapse before
another election will be held, after
which, by the provisions of the new
Constitution, elections will only occur
biennially. This reduction of their
number will every two years effect a
saving over the old method of 100000
in cash and loss of time to voters. The
effect on business affairs will be bene-
| fetal beyond calculation.
Now that the period of prolonged con-
| tentiOn is over, and that some vexed
questions have been settled permanent
ly, and others have been settled for
the time being, citizens of all classes
will be disposed to devote themselves
to their private affairs with alacrity,
which cannot fail to produce condi-
ton of prosperity similar to that being
enjoyed in other portions of the country.
The dizziness that has so long been the
rule will gradually wear away, to be
succeeded by plenty of money, re
munerative employment, and cheering
prospects of every description.
The grain crop of the state recently
harvested, but almost entirely forgotten
by reason of the prevailing uproar, Is
larger and of superior quality.
| Throughout Europe q scarcity OF food
is looked forward to with certainty, and
millions of centals of wheat must be
procured from California, as well as
from the grain-growing states of the
east, to make good the deficiency. In
return, gold will pour in abundantly. as
it has already commenced pouring inc
the east, and every department of trade
and industry will be stimulated in con.
sequence. Throughout the Pacific
Coast states Strengthening of com
mercial affairs may be safely antici-
pated, and in the hustle OF business
and the glow of success the scars and
animosites of the past will be happily
forgotten. Such is the probability, and
such the general desire.
THE cotton crop in Northern Texas
was never known to be better than il
| is this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
Hens as Grub Destroyers.

Burnham's new poultry book gives
the following:-"French peasants have
a novel mode of feasting their fowls
and at the same time of destroying the
common grub-worm, with which, in
some districts, their land is literally
alive in early spring, and of which pest
[ observed the farmer there thus rids
himself. When the blowing is being
done, large coop or box is placed
upon wheels and filled with advanced
chickens and foWls-forty, fifty or a
hundred each-and this vehicle is
taken to the newly plowed field and
follows the open burrows. The fowls
are let out of the FORMULATING coops
as soon as the soil has been turned
over for given space, and they are
quickly busy in gobbling up the my
riads of grub-worms thrown to the sur
face by the pillow, gorging themselves
with these rare pickings, of which they
seem inordinately fond. The coop is
moved on as the birds advance behind
the plowmen, and the. fowls feed con-
stantly all day long in this way, devour-
ing the grubs with intense gusto, and
appearing never satisfied so long as
there is stray worm in sight. Thus
the French peasant clears his grounds,
previous to planting, very effectually
from these destructive and pestiferous
destroyers of the rootlings of tender
plants. These grubs breed in countless
numbers in the fields of Normandy and
Nivernais. At sunset the fowls volun-
tarily enter the trundeled coops, and
are thus returned to their home quart
ers, or are kept confined till next day
for continuance of this duty, which
appears to be rare enjoyment to them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
ONE BY ONE.
BY RICHARD REALF.

one by ne earth's wrongs are smltten,
One by one its errors fail;
One by one ale carved and written
Truths great triumph over all,
One by one the dreary places
Glow with green and gush with light;
One by one Gods finger traces
Moon and stars upon the night.
One by one are rent aud riven
all the links of helI's hot gives:
One by one the cords of heaven
Gently strongly clasp our lives;
One by one earth's bitter weanings
Leave US nearer TO the skies,
One by one life's higher meanings
Ereak like sunlight on our eyes.
o, weary months of sorrow!
o, long and solemn yearsl
o, the yearn ng for the morrow,
That should give him 10y for tears
o, the unnes ling hearts great anguish
o, the wasting of the frame
And the love that could net anguish
And The spirit hinged with flame!
Let it pass; the blessed throbbing
or the purple heart of morn
Drew it pulses from the Sobbing
Misunderstanding In her scorn;
Amp the calm souls higher thirsting,
And the light of truer eyes
There are but the upward bursting
OF the seeds of sacrifice.
Therefore though The iron shackIe
Clasp and clench the writhing spheres;
Though the red fires fame and crackle
Through the CHASTITY shuddering years !;
Though the green earth weep unshriyen,
And thick mtldew blast the sun,
Still shall all, save men and heaven,
Pass and perish, one by one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

Certainly one is not wise if he pur-
chases any organ before obtaining the
latest catalogue and circulars of the
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. See ad-
vertisement, and send postal card ask
iog for them, and thew will come free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

A great medicine in small vials.--Dr. Pierce's
Pellets (little pills.) No cheap, paste-hoard or
wooden boxes. that allow a waste OF strength.
Kick headache, dizZin ess rush of blood to head,
bad taste in mouth, bilious attacks, jaundice in
ternal fever, bols, and n-ttle rash. Sold by
druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

The steamship Navigator left Mon
treal, Canada, last Wednesday, with
10000 bushels of wheat for Bordeaux.
Several cargoes of wheat have lately
been shipped for Antwerp and Rotter-
dam.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

1t matters not the age of sufferers
from colds, coughs, or Group, CDR. Sci.
lers' Cough Syrup" is good for all alike
Price % cents. &C.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
DR. shoRET's KIDNEY
In W S TECATOR.

The failure OF action of the Kidney, I, a sourc.
OF many distressing diseases and iuduces Rhen
m2I1snl, equity affections Pains in the pack ard
IONS ere: The following sym ptoms indicate wea[.
ness arising from a dISordered state OF the Kic
heys lndlSposittOn TO exeFtfon loss of power n,
memory difficulty in breathing NERVOUSNESS
tremoilng, weakness OF vision, wakcfulncss main
IN the small OF the back, muscular lassitude no.
mn uT! SKIN, erup tons n FACE, pale complexion
stC. a ludlclouS and prompt use of this prepara-
o may DC reIied upon TO give tone to the org ans
IostoIe lhsH power and remove the sympIoms
foF te male asses and irregularities there Il no
remedy SO reliable as DR. SHoREY's KIDNEY IN
NES!IGAToR IL has been proven to be Of III,
greatest value In treating diseases of the Urfnar,
organs such as Brlght>S Disease, Non-retention O.
uIceratlon OF the Bladder or Ktdneyx Chronic
Satarrh of the Bladder and tretha pisessef
ProStrate, Gravel OF Stone in the Ri adder Drops-
lcal swelling, etc, Tor weakness arising from
excess, lndiscretton or excess in either sex
Consumption Insanity and early mental and
physical decay in young men and women
can often be traced TO diseased condition
OF the Kidneys. Fleshy persons and per.
sons who are fond of high living ana whs force
the kidneys to undue eSertioD will derive grea:
benefit from an occasional use of SEOREY's KID
NEI INVESTIGATOR, thus wardns of apoplcYs
and more fatal symptOms, Full directions with
every package Sold os all druggists ONE DOL
LAR per bottle, Wholesale depots-5s Cedar ST
Morrison, Plummer Co.. Chicago.
60 600 "A YEAR for intelligent busi
S-sooo ness men or agents, New busi-
ness; light work Address COOPERATIVE AGRr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25

60 600 "A YEAR for intelligent busI.
S-soOo ness men OF agents. New bust.
ness; light work. Address, COOPERATIVE AGRr.
CY, ~ West ST., Madison, Ind,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
CATARRH. DEAFNESS,
AND WEAK LUNGS,

The principal diseases of this climate viii be
permanently cured at Mrs. DR.. Kecks' lnirmary
or medicines can be sent TO any address Thous-
ands cured by her treatment Send for circulars
md testimonials of radical cures. Mrs DIR.
KECKS, Catarrh Inirmary, cor. 9Th and Brady
SITS. Davenport. Iowa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-09-25
MASoHaHAMLTN CABINET ORGANS
AND ORGANS at great bar :;
HALE. HEw HaSs

tstabIished 1867. English md French Home
school for young ladies'. Varied advantages of tho
highest order. Number of pupils limited. Fan
term begins Sept. 10. For circular address Miss
r. G.. HUNT, Principal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
$500 REWARD.

MAYoR's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, May II, 1873.
BY direction of the Board of Aldermen reward
OF three hundred dollars will be paid for infor.
nation which shall be sufficient to procure the
conviction Of any person guilty of setting incen-
diary nres in this city ihe present municipal year
the same 70 be paid upon the conviction Of the in
cendiary.
CHAS. 4. NASH, MAYOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15

NsH oSW'OI q" WV Vsts W SSsssss
About eight years ago there was discovered and
put into practice new, simple, onyeneni and safe
principle for curing disease by absorption withou,
dosing. The necessities of the promp-da Wig
orous examination into its merits. until the qlIr>
tion was thoroughly and practically solved.
At the time OF its discovery and introduction there
WAS but one object aimed at, viz the prevention
and cure of malaria in its various forms.
ITS Greot value not at First RereoIed.
Like every new discovery all of its good results,
could not he known at once. Important develop
ments, by way of cures of other diseases besides
malaria, were maniiesting themselves rapidly, be.
ing ACKNOWLEDGED aud reported by the grateful pat
tients of both SEXES and all ages throughout the
land, until it has now become settled question
that the Holman Pad, inielligcniy applied TO the
pit of the stomach, and worn according 10 directions,
will cure nineeen-twentieths ofthe ills either scN is
subject to
The Holman Pad is two-fold in its action. 1t
sends healthy, gentle vegetable tonic into the
system by OF the circulation through the pores.
II i. worn exactly where needed being placed over
the Liver and stomach, aud over the centre of the
nervous system which pervades the digestive or
gans.
1t will prevent yellow, Chacres, Typhoid. Re.
mitent. bilious and tongestye Fever, and fevcrs
Of all kinds. This has been tested and proven in
many instances that We state il positively and with
out any qualifications.
1t will prevent colds and protect weak lung
against confirmed disease. 1t is better than all tn,
chest protectors ever made. No one ever III.
tackled with dphthera while wearing the Pad. II
VIII prevent summer Complaint, and keep the
bowels regular. 1t will prevent Dyspepsia.
1t will prevent Chronic Internal rheumatism
aud Neuralgia, often finally fatal. This has
been demonstrated beyond the possibility OF
doubt To the joy and gratitude of of suf-
terers who were wise enough TO apply the rem
cly in time.
1t will prevent SICK Headaches. If the Pad is
put on when the first symptoms appear, the at
tack will be avoided.
In short the Holman Ague and Liver pad il the
most perfect preventive of disease affecting the vi
tai organs that has ever been discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
TONTINE PLAN,

or upon the prin, pie of accu Nrlating profits for def.
mite periods, which was first introduced by this Soce.
ty, and has been recommended and endorsed by emi.
htht experts IN Life Insurance, and by lead ing busi.
ness men Forty Four per cent has bee es rned and
accumulated on the premiums paid ON its Tor tine Life
foiicles, and forty per cent on its ToItine Endow.
ment Policies, issued within the last five ears
The Directors of the Equitable Life ASS urauce So.
eiety represent exclusively the interests Of the Policy
iohers ana III presenting the Society tn notice, they
tee that II has strong claims upon puhli confidence
bee, use OF the strict and conservative principles by
which its "arous departments are cove rne.l In the
assets and in the administration of the Sseety n n.r
feet security is given for the future, W. ch of great
importance to those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support of u ler families
No Life Insurance Company has uch large annual
transactions as the Equitable; nom is more prompt
AZ" just in its dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
Assessors Notice.

r. the TocpogfrS ofthc CHD of .fagHSta:
XyOU ARE HEREBY notified to bring in true and
complete lists of your polls and estates, real and
personal, not by law exempt from TAXATION OF which
YOU possessed on the first day OF APRIL ls1e,
and also ~ Executor, Administrator Guardian or
Trustee For the purpose OF recei, ing said lists ana
administering the oath authorized thereto, the un-
dersgned Assessors of said city, will be- in session
at their office in Granite Block, on each saturday,
before the 18th day OF MAY Nt, from to T. O'Clock,
A. NJ, and from to O'Clock, L. NJ, aud also all
stormy days up TO and including that date.
Failing to bring in such lists, YOU will thereby be-
barred any right 10 make application to the County
Commis ssoners for AN abatement of any taxes which
may be assessed against YOU.
blanks for returns may be had of rs application.
OF by calling at the City Ireasurcr's Office.
JOS. A. HoMAN, Assessors
THOS LITTLE, of
GEO. W. PERRY, Augusta.
March 81 1879. uar.Ilt NwGw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
One SSOO two story house with three acres of land,
fruit trees, and all conveniences.
One l3Ol house and stable, and eight land,
four miles from kennebec bridge.
Several and lots in the city varying in price
from ! Sis0 to 5000.
Also several valuable farms. aprl5ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
se,ooo,ooo.

Premiums received and Loss, 3 are paid in cash
only Policies issued payable 1t the death of the
Insured, also PAYABLE AT the end ii certain number
OF years. Policies are also issued ON the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
ORGANIZED in I818.

TRUSTEES Thomas Iamhard Jas. W. Norths
Ar;emas Libbey. VIM. :. Badger, San'l fitcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-15


Ar;emas Libbey, VIM. :. Badger, sanl Iitcomb
OFFICE-n Savings Bank Building, Ia Water st.
Bank open daily, from \. W. to ! l.. ~ and from
to 4.30 Z. NJ saturday Evenings from TO $50
o'clock.
Interest deposits payable twice year, Feb. and
Aug. Interest not drawn out l. added 10 the deposit,
thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins the first day of each month.
Money deposited or before the tenth dGH of each
month, will draw interest from the drst dog of the
sa ne month.
ss Under the existing law Of this state, all d, pos
Its in savings Banks are trcmPt from municipal tar
dtioR.
No returns of names of dcpositOrs are required to
be made to state town authorities, and all accounts
held by this Bank to be strictly pricde and cOi
denfidl.
Married women and persons under age can deposit
money in their own names, 80 that ii can be drawn
only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to fXecti.orj Guar
dans Trustees, and Others having in charge Trust
Funds.
WIN X. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta. Jan. |, lS79. t~wtf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-16
coNNECIICUr's l. QroR LAWS
Trying TO Decide the Qnestion Of the Alleged
Potency OF Schenck heer.

NORWICH, Conn. May lj.-Thc trial Of tho
case OF the Siato against Fred. Richter for al
legged violation Of the No-Lccnsc law. which
was begun in the Superior Court yesterday. was
terminated to-day. Mr.. Richter sold Schcnck
beer openly fow months ago. claiming that the
sale Of that beverage was not within tho mean
ihg ~ the statute. which mentions lager beer
ules. and spirituous liquors IA prescribed.
Mr. Schacfcr ~ the brewing company Of New
YORK. and Prof. llHbrock. ussygr and Inspector
OF liquors for Boston. testified thnt they had
unaljH"l ~ 'hiers Schcnck beer and found that
D. continued about two ler cent. of alcohol and
was not intoxicating. In cider. which is freely
s0ld. tll"rr )" scvon per cont. Of alcohol.
Prot. Sihman of New Haven. Stnto chemist
testified for tho State that S'honck beer ia n
'turnid. mixed liquor" cou'uns four per cent
of al nhol. Is the Same i'm strength us Vienna
and Milwaukee, hecr. and is intoxicating
\ cloud OF Witnesses for the defence sworo
that they had drank from twenty-five To illty
glasses Of the beer daily and i"t not tho slight
cst intoN,cntion or other III effects. Tho stories
Of these beer EauEers continued through
the entire session to-day. The case was given
to the Jury ate in the afternoon. but, rs they
wore not able To come to an agreement further
del bertion was uspcuded until tomorrow.
lticher's case is test. ana II will decide forty
other Similur ones.