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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Circuit Court

The following cases were disposed
of since our last issue up to the hour
of going to press:
Louis Barette VS. Emery Meunier-
Non suit.
G J Brayton vs. McMiller, ct al
Jury trial. Verdict for plaintiff,
damages S66.S2.
State of Wisconsin VS.. ". II.
COchran-Venue changed to Waupa-
ca County.
State of Wisconsin VS. II. B. Phil
CO. ct. al.-Same as above,
State of Wisconsin VS.. J. n Brun-
dage-Same as above.
/ H. W. Remington vs.. Wis. Valley
R. r. Co.-Continued on defendants
application, so attorneys fees and
costs of term. Plaintiff allowed to
amend complaint.
Martin Peterson VS.. Christian Has
sell-Continued on defendants appli-
cation with costs
j. L Forepaugh VS.. Geo. Hiles-
Continued on defendants application.
! II. W. Webster vs.. Y. Gerard and
\. j. Drake-Judgment for plaintiff
for S14, SO and costs.
! NJ, A. Moody VS.. D. r. Coon--Ju-
~ disagree.
J. Crotteau vs.. Chas. Fileatreau-
Non suit and discontinuancc.
Albert L. Crosse VS.. Peter Mccain
leY-J Judgment for Plaintiff
H. ". Webster VS.. n. Gerard. ct.
al,-Judgment $115S.40 and costs
for plaintiff,
B. T. Rollenhagen VS.. Town OF
Maine-Continue on defendants ap-
plication.
II. H. Grace VS.. I. c. St Amour s
Co Trial progressing
State of Wisconsin VS. Frank Glenn
ens-Prisoner pleads guilty, and sen
tence suspended until next term OF
court, prisoner enter own recognize
| 500.
G. A. Perkins VS. " Y R r Co.
Jury disagree.
L e st Amour VS. W II II Edwads
Settled.
Pat Rouhan VS. Brostovitz ct al
Judgment for plaintiff.
Hans Martinson ct al VS. JEFF I
Heath ct al-On Trial.
G j Brayter VS. Mcmillan ct al
Motion for new trial. motion overrull
sd
Grace VS. 7 G St Amour & Edward
Judgment for plaintiff.
Jacob Rossman VS. Fl and Chay
Ketchum-Judgment for plaintiff Of
! 1913. so.
T Wilson VS. Z and G Ketchum--
Appeal dismissed.
w S Miller VS. L NJ Nash-Nor
suit.
10 Wolf VS. Peter McCamly-Ver
dict for defendant no cause of action
II II Grace VS. Wood Co-Dismiss
ed without costs.
Jesse G May VS. D W Terry ct al
Decision of Court below reversed,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Minnie Wallice Combination.

This company will give an enter
tainment at Writer'S Hall on the even
ings of Thursday and Friday, May
20 and q. They are highly spoken
of by the press. We give the follow
ing from the Menasha Press
The Minnie Wallace troupe played
Settlers" at Coneordia Hall, Satur-
day evening. The rain interfered so
that there was a small attendance.
The troupe plays we'll and under favor
able circumstances would draw a good
house here. There are the most good
actors in it of any troupe that comes
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Shocking Accident.

We are always sympathetic with
the unfortunate and take the follow
ing from the Waupaca Post: GA
most serious accident befell Mrs r. Ii,
Bowman Tuesday evening, which may
cripple the estimable lady for life.
She had just driven to her door with a
horse and light wagon, when the horse
commenced kicking. Mrs. Bowman
was naturally frightened and rose to
her feet in the wagon, for the purpose
of jumping out, but just at this time
the wagon was suddenly jerked, and
she was thrown violently to the
ground, breaking the small bones in
both wrists, badly spraining her ankle,
and receiving serious and ugly bruises
about the head and face. Mrs. Bow
man is nearly sixty-two years old and
it will take a long time for her to re-
cover from this fearful accident. She
is under the skilltul care of DIR.
Woodward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Butter Makers.
GRAND RAPIDS, May Is

GRAND RAPIDS, May 10
EDITOR REPORTER:
Butter is an article which all people
like the best, among the many in the
market, and so few can get it. It is
commodity easily made and very
easily spoiled, and once spoiled never
can be regained. I will mention a
method which if butter makers will
strictly follow, can as well have good
wholesome giltedge butter as poor.
In the first place when you take
your pail to milk the COWS and you
find the teats are dirty from any cause,
wash them clean before commencing.
Strain your milk as soon as convenient
and do not let it stand around for an
hour or more. Put it into clean tin
or earthen pans. Keep it in a cool
and well ventilated place, current
of air is good help on ordinary &C.
casions. When the cream has raised.
skim and turn into the vessel which
you have for the purpose, string
every time you add new cream. Dc
not keep too long before churning.
Churn your cream at temperature of
60 degrees Farenhite. Do not churn
too fast nor too slow but uniform.
Twenty minutes is the average time to
get your butter. Rinse your churn,
cover and dasher with cold water.
Take out your butter and scaldine
well your tray and ladle, and rinse
we'll with cold water. The butter tax
en- up rinse it but little with cold
water, One ounce of pure dairy salt
to the pound. mixing slightly and then
placing it away in cool airy place
from II to "a hours. Work your
butter, do not grind it close to the
tray as it spoils the grain.
There are other methods which are
good, such as setting milk in refriger-
ators, but [ give you a method which
all can adopt. If you use ice never
let it come in contact with your butter
as it will absorb the salt, fade the but
ter and spoil the favor. Finally Glen
illness, GOODNESS, care and system brings
good butter. S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Going to Savannah.

Our old citizen Vroom Talmage has
resigned his place as foreman OF
Whorton Brothers planning mill to
his son Ellis, and he leaves on Mon,
day afternoon for Green Bay then
Chicago, and there he will receive his
orders for the building of an elevator
in Savannah, Georgia. Mr.. Talmage
goes to superintend the work. The
elevator when completed will store
over 100000 bushel of wheat He
expects to be gone four months. Mr.
Talmage is an excellent Mechanic. and
will without doubt superintend the
work to the entire satisfaction of "ThC
Chase Elevator Company" from whom
he received the appointment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
/ W0nderfGI Z Discovery.

For the speedy cure Of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds
Bronchitis, Hay fever, Asthma, pain
in the side and chest, dry hacking
cough. tickling in the throat, Hoarse-
ness, Sore threat, and all chronic or
lingering diseases of the throat and
lungs Dr. KINGS New DISCOVERY
has no equal and has established for
itself worldwide reputation. Many
leading PHYSICIANS recommend and use
it in their practise. The formula from
which it is prepared is highly recon-
nended by all medical journals. The
clergy and tie press have compliment
ed it in the most glowing terms. Go
to your druggist and get a trial bottle
free of cost, or regular size for 81.
For sale by Robinson & Shultz.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Soldiers Reunion.

Great preparations are being made
in Milwaukee for the soldiers reunion.
The camping ground is to be on North
Point, a beautiful sight, commanding
grand view Of the lake, and the city
as we'll. The number of people who
will visit Milwaukee on this occasion
can hardly be estimated at present.
Railroad fare will be about one and
one-half cents per mile each way, and
the cost Of living while there will be
only nominal. Now is the time for
every one who desires to attend the
reunion to be making preparations.
There will be many noted personages
present among whom are Gen. Grant,
Senator Blaine and Secretary Sher-
man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
PittsVille Notes.
EDITOR REPORTER !:

EDITOR REPORTER:
This town is putting on a much
better appearance this Spring in the
way of new fences, new houses, barns,
etc. There has been several new
dwelling houses built, one for the ben
eft of the Yellow River Imp. Co.,
also two barns built this Spring.
Every building in the shape of house
is occupied by family. There being
81 families IN this town at the present.
Mr.. V. B. Webster has just return
ed from Milwaukee where he has been
purchasing a we'll assorted, and large
stock of Spring goods.
Mr.. A. B. Cotey has been overhaul
ing his store and scrubbing out, pre-
paratory for his Spring stock of goods.
The Hub and Spoke factory has
shut down for few days, and the
crew are at work putting in another
boiler and an addition to the mill, tc
increase the power and capacity of the
same.
T. W, Pitts has both his shingle
mills running to supply the home de-
mands.
Chas. Houston is doing good bus
mess at his Drug store, has taken ou
a Town License to sell spurious drinks
has also met with some of the effect:
of selling such drugs by having his
windows broken, and liquors stolen by
disorderly perso ns. But [ understand
the parties had to pay damages in full
Big sales at Cotey's of garden sced'
and hoes just now, and blowing ant
seeding is all the go among the far
mers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
City Council Proceedigs.

GRAND RAPIDS, WIS. April 5, 80.
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Members all present His
Honor Mayor Webb in the chair. Min
utes Of last meeting read and approved
Appointed Street Commissioner for
the city at large. All members voting
aye, except Alderman Hasbrouck.
The Mayor appointed the following
committees:
On Excise and License-Ald. Pur-
dy, Arpin and Sampson.
On Streets and Sidewalks-Ald.
Hasbrock, Morrill, and Purdy.
On Finance and Taxation-Ald,
Kroner, Sampson and Morrill,.
On General business-Ald. Samp-
son, Purdy and Arpin.
Bond Of L. Z. Hitchcock as Justice
of the Peace for the first Ward pre-
scented, and moved and carried that
the penalty for Bonds Of Justice of
the Peace be fixed at $500 for the
ensuing year.
Moved that the License be fixed as
| follows:
Saloon License $500
Brewery &c 5000
Druggists &C. 1900
Retail Liquor dealers license 80 90
Alderman Hasbrouck moved an
amendment that Saloon License be
fixed at $3.50, carried
Motion was then bad on the origi-
nal motion as amended, which was
carried.
Alderman Hasbrouck moved an
amendment that the Breweries License
be fixed at $50. Amendment adopt
ed. Alderman Hasbrouck moved an
amendment that the Druggists License
be fixed at $50. Amendment adopt
ed
Alderman Hasbrouck moved an
amendment that Retail Liquor dealers
License. not to drink on the premises
be fixed at $40.
Moved and carried that Billiard Ia
bic License be fixed at $50.
Moved and carried that the Bond Of
j.. &. Hitchcock as Justice of the
Peace be approved.
Bill Of l.. 0. Schultz laid over by
order of the Council.
Moved and carried that the Bill of
S. 4. Spafford be allowed in full at
| S22 and that a cash order be issued
for the same. All members voting in
the affirmative.
Bill of VIM. Ashford for board Of
Laura Dawes and attendant amount
ing to S7O.75 was allowed in full, all
members voting in the affirmative.
Ballot was had for City Physician,
where upon Dir. NJ. a. Mosher received
5 votes, and DR. Foisy received one
vote. Dr. Mosher was declared elect
ed City Physician for the ensuing
year.
Mr.. Louis Bellefeult makes applica-
ton for Saloon License, which was
referred to the committee on Excise
and License.
Moved and carried that the regular
meetings of this Council be the first
Monday in each month.
Ballot was had for City Attorney
whereupon Chas. NJ Webb received
all the votes for said Office and was
declared duly elected.
Moved and carried that this meet
ing adjourn till Saturday, April 10,
1880 at p. In.
LEM KRONER,
Clerk Pro. Tenn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Cut His Foot,

VIM. Wilkin while using an axe in
the act of drawing a wedge on raft
at Port Edwards, on Saturday was
unfortunate in allowing the axe to slip
past and striking D. Nc Donald in the
bottom of his left foot cutting very
severe cash. lie bled considerable all
day and called on DIR. Witter to dress
the wound which was done in short
notice, and now Mr.. D. is making
the best Of it. He is stopping at the
Frechette House Such is life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Census Enumerators.

We have received the list Of names
of persons who will take the census
of our county. With the following
list of men we may be assured the
work will be we'll done:
Auburndale, d. r. Coon.
Mansfield, Chas I'll, Coon.
City of Centralia, G. /. Williams.
Dexter and Wood, Jos. L. Cotey.
Town of Grand Rapids, W. Z. Yet
ter.
City of Grand Rapids, G. \. Wood.
Lincoln and Rock, Peter n. Christ
ensen.
Port Edwards and Remington, Dan
lei Fitzgerald.
Rudolph, Francis NJ. Stewart.
Saratoga, Richard Harvey.
Seneca, Grin Gray.
Sigel. Jos. Herman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Agricultural Meeting.

The Stockholders of the Wood
County Agricultural Society held a
meeting in Council rooms pursuant to
notice and transacted business in in
terest of the association. See another
column for proceedings of meeting.
The citizens of Wood county should
see that our county fair is complete in
all It's. compartments, and there should
be no hangers on or drawbacks.
Every man woman and child should
give helping hand, and make this
coming exhibition the grandest of all.
There can be no such thing as a fail
ure if our people but go at it as though
they meant business. Already list
is in circulation to raise means for the
purpose of fixing up the track, and
putting the grounds in good condi-
ton. The society is clear of debt
and in an excellent condition, the
stock being worth its face in cash. It
seems to US there should be general
exultatien over this fact and an ear
nest effort put forth by all to make
our fourth annual exhibition a perfect
success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
PerSOuaIS.

Mr.. Moore, of Rudolph, dropped in
on US this morning and exchanged
jokes.
Miss Mamie Latham has been reg
istered as one among the many who
are sick. She is gaining slowly.
Mrs. Fournier has gone to Necedah
for visit to her parents, who are
now in business at that place.
A. G. Brunette and wife have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith
the past week
Appleton Cotey was in our city on
Monday, looking after some business
matters. We are always glad to shake
his hand.
Bill Miller who has been confined
to his bed for the last two or three
weeks is again about, gaining slowly.
We are glad to see him out again.
c. H. Clark, of Marshfeld, made
our city a visit on last Friday and had
good time with the boys. He is
doing a nice business in the newspaper
line. Our best wishes attend him.
J. Wesley Dickinson, who has been
among US for the past few months re-
turned to Iowa on Wednesday evening
train. Wesley is one of our boys
and it is always a pleasure to see his
genial countenance.
James Craney, of Saratoga, was ia
ken quite i'll on Monday with Lung
fever. His son came in town after
a physician and feared he would not get
over it. Being an old man it is ser
ious fever to be troubled with, though
hopes are entertained of ais recovery.
We acknowledge pleasant call
from DR.. q. L. Moreau, late or Mon
treal, Canada, who intends locating
here as a practicing physician. Mr..
Moreau is graduate from Victoria
University, Montreal, Canada, and
comes among us highly recommended.
We have large population of French
citizens and he will doubtless find a
lucrative practice among US.
On Wednesday we had the pleasure
of making the acquaintance of one Of
Auburndales big-hearted men, D. r,
Coon. He renewed his subscription
and spoke in fatering terms of Au
burndale and its future prospects,
Our door is always open to old and
new acquaintance,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Centralia N otes.

Mrs. Ivah Dutton of Plover. made
this city visit on Friday returning
home on Tuesday.
Miss Lucy Beach, was visitor at
the home Of DR.. Nourse portion
of last week returning home on Mon
day.
Mrs. P. Doyle. of Medford is visit
ing relatives and friends in this city,
and Grand Rapids.
Mrs. O. Voyer, of Junction City,
is the guest of her sister Mrs. L, NJ,
Nash.
Mr.. Dufaure, while working on q
new kitchen he is building, fell and
injured his hip somewhat but will soon
be about again.
S. n. Whittlesey is repairing and
painting their dwelling, and building
new picket fence around the premises
which adds much to its appearance.
Mrs. A. G.. Carey, who was called
away to Berlin to attend the funera
of her mother sometime since. return,
ed home on last Saturday morning
Now Mr. Carey is happy again having
been a widower for over week.
R. G. Worthington has had theil
dwelling nicely painted, papered an(
folding doors put in place of parti
ton, making quite an improvement il
the comfort and convenience of thei
| home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Criminal Cases Removed.

In the case of the State vs.. Coch-
ran, the place of trial has been chang
ed to Waupaca County. The change
was made at the suggestion of the
prosecution, but upon the agreement
and application OF both parties, in
the belief that all interests would be
best secured thereby The same
changes were made in the two libel
cases, In the same manner, and for
the same reasons. We have no doubt
but that this action is wise and we
are glad that it was taken with the
consent of all parties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20

Appointed Inspector.

L. o. Schultz has been appointed
Inspector of Illuminating oils for the
district comprising the counties of
Wood, Marathon, Taylor, Portage,
Lincoln and Clark Otto is a good
man for this positian and will imme-
diately send out circulars notifying all
parties engaged in selling oils, of the
conditions of the law which must be
complied with. The law takes effect
on the oath instant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Try Electricity.

Nothing has come under our obser-
walton so we'll calculated to insure sue
cess as local application in rheuma-
tism, spinal irritation. paralysis and
kindred diseases wherein there are
local congestions, as the ingenious
instrument combining Electricity and
cupping, now in the Office of Doctor
Witter, where it is being used extern
sively and very satisfactorily by him
in a variety of diseases, before quite
perplexing to treat. 1t is worth your
time to call at his office and examine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
New Papar.

Our citizens will all take interest in
reading the following, which is the
language of the Wausau Pilot: "Rev.
J. W. Hageman Of the Presbyterian
Church has established a new paper,
called the Church and Home, it is pub
lished in the interests Of the church.
for the nominal sum Of rs cts. pei
annum, 1t is needless to say to more
who know the editor, that it will be
ably conducted, and should be liber
ally patronized"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Explosion at Appleton.

The city of Appleton was good
deal shaken up last Saturday By an ex
plosion at the blast furnace, entirely
wrecking the north end Of the building.
The conclusion shook houses one half
mile away. The large water tanks in
the upper part of the building fell from
their support some distance, breaking
through the hot blast pipes, hence the
explosion, which scattered everything
in an indiscrimiuate mass Of wreck, in
Guiding the office. Strange to say not
a sole was injured in the least, no one
happening to be in that part of the
furnace when the explosion took place.
Some Of the large splinters were
thrown a distance of 800 feet. Oh
course there is no insurance covering
the loss, which is quite large, but the
loss on the suspension Of the works must
prove greater, as both stacks had been
running. A full force of men will be
put on to repair the damage as fast as
possible None of the heavy or i'm
portant machinery was injured materi-
ally. This is the first serious accident
that has occurred there since the fur
mace was built.-MenaSha Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
A. & NJ. Association Meeting.
GRAND RAPIDS. NJ;


The Wood Co 4. & NJ. Associa-
ton met pursuant to call from Sec'y.
Meeting called to order by Prest. G.
R. Gardner, and stated the object of
tie meeting. On motion committee
of five including the Pres. Sec'y and
Treas, was appointed to solicit SUBJ
scription, and issue stock for the re-
spective amt subscribed to enlarge,
and alter the Race Track and to take
entire charge of the work.
Pres appointed 7, j. Cooper, and
G. F. Writer to act in coniuncticu
with The above named officers to con-
stitute the committee.
Pres Gardner rendered his resia-
nation, which on motion was accepted.
The name of T. j. Wood was sus-
gested to fill the vacancy caused BY
the resignation of the Pres.
On motion the Sec'y was instructed
to cast the. ballot for Z. J. Wood for
President, to fill the unexpired term.
On motion the meeting adjourned
indefinitely.
I, n GCu1~rT1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Church Meeting.

On Monday evening the Cong
Society held business meeting in the
parlor Of the church and on examin-
ING the condition Of its finances, found
them in very satisfactory condi-
ton. The society will have only
about 500 to raise in addition to the
present amount subscribed to pay the
expenses for the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
Smash-up at Hatfield.

On Friday last the Engineer of the
WOOD train on the G, B. & NJ. r. r.
was switching cars at Hatfield, and in
making flying switch, ran his loco
motive into box car in full force,
smashing things considerably. The
smoke-stack, headlight and front part
of the engine was badly damaged. AS
far as we can learn the facts as to the
cause of the accident, it is laid to pure
carelessness and a little whisky. Il
seems singular that SO many men in
positions of trust will be so careless
and in broad daylight run into cars,
and commit so many inexcusablt
plumbers. The company will doubt
less give the boys reprimand which
will tend to make them more careful
The locomotive was brand new
one and making It's first trip with an
engineer late of New jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-05-20
The Roche House.

The Roche House has been thorough
ly renovated and is now In first class
condition. Large and commodious
sample rooms Oh main street two doors
north Of Post Office. The travelling
public will find they can be accommo-
dated just to suit by stopping at the
Roche house. Mrs. Roche has en-
gagged the services of G. n. Wood,
who will make it agreeable and pleas
ant for all. The omnibus will run to
and from all trains. Just try the
the house under the new management
and you ,oiU be satisfied. 2w