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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

There will be union meeting at
the Congregational church on Christ
mas eve of the Sunday school and
church, for the purpose of having a
good time aud giving all an opportu-
nifty of making donations of what
ever nature as may suit the doner. The
presents to be distributed by a select
committee of five to any and all
needy people in this city and Contra
ia. The committee consists of Rev.
Norris. VIM. Brown, S. A. Spaford,
Mrs. ). n. Whittlesey and Geo.
Timmeon. Our people are invited to
bring any clothing they may have laid
away and do not need, that is present
able. Bring all the spare goods YOU
may have. Many poor people will be
glad to receive them. Those who
prefer can name the person to whom
their gifts shall be given, by placing
the address on package, and the COM
mittee will see that it reaches the
proper parties. There will be many
points of interest in this meeting and
all. every one is cordially invited to
SO what is possible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Geo. Wood, has decided to make
Auburndale his future home, and ac-
cordingly has moved his household
goods Horthward. He packed up
Monday and shipped his goods Tues
day. Mrs. Wood will fellow about
Saturday or Monday next. Their
numerous friends will regret the loss
of this excellent young couple from
our midst and their neighbors in
particular. Their home has been for
long time, the resort for many to
pass away pleasant hour. Our liter
airy societies made their home there,
which will of course be discontinued.
Miss Kern, who has been boarding
with them the past school term, can
be found in the future at Mrs. Jos.
Wood. where her friends are cordially
invited. Our people wish them a God
speed In their new home, and Auburn
dale is the gamer by the new acquisi-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Those of our citizens who will be
pleased to receive short calls on New
Years day will please leave word with
US, or send in their names, so we can
publish them for the benefit of those
who intend to make calls on that day.
A great deal of pleasure is afforded
both parties on such occasions and we
hope to receive liberal number of
names
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

j. Q, Severance, of Pittsyille, one
Of the oldest subscribers on our list
made this Office pleasant call on
Saturday last. We are always glad
to meet those of our subscribers who
we are not personally acquainted with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

We acknowledge the receipt of a
copy of the catalogue of the Univcr-
sity of Wisconsin, for the Academic
year 1901. Its contents are com
plete in everything, and make quite
an exhaustive pamphlet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Irving Philleo, who is now foreman
of the Star and Ne,0s printing Office,
at Medford, was taken quite i'll last
week with cramps in his stomach.
We sicerely hope Irving VIII come off
conqueror of the disease. We know
our citizens all have deep interest in
the success and welfare of our better
class of young men. Keep a stiff
upper lip Irving and you will pull
through.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

VIM. FELTON,, Jr. leaves this city
to-day for Jenny, where he has ac-
cepted a position in the tin-shop of
Robert Weiss. Mr.. FELTON, will make
him an excellent hand having a num-
Der of years experience with one of
the best workmen in the northwest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16
Life at Vesper.
VEsPER, Wis De

as the most of the readers OF yeul
paper know, is in the town of Seneca,
and owes its being to the fact that
Whorton Bros. lumber and shingle
mill is located here.
There are about fifteen families
living here, which, together with the
mill, store, boarding house, shops, etc.
make quite village. We have inter
course with the outer world by means
of daily mail, and the educational
wants of the children are supplied by
a good school under the supervision of
Ed. Lynch.
This is the busiest season Of the
year owing to the fact that besides the
ordinary milling operations. their
immense summers cut of lumber,
shingles and lath have to be drawn to
Centralia. The splendid wheeling is
being taken advantage of and during
the past week nearly 800 loads have
left the yard.
The largest load on single wagon,
1856 feet, was drawn by L. VIENNA,
and the largest load ON two wagons
drawn by one team, 1921 feet, was
drawn by 0. Rochleau.
IN THE WOODS.
everything is life and activity. Never
was there such commotion among the
pine trees of Hemlock. There are
seven logging camps within three miles
Of this place. Three of them are
operated ~ this company Those on
the east and west branches, bank
their logs on the creek to be driven in
the Spring, while the other lands at
the mill to keep it running through
the winter. The mill will start in a
short time.
Of the other four camps, one is
operated by Bradford & Son, of Ne
cedah, another by Lyman & Son, Of
Milwaukee; at third by Witter &
Chase, of Grand Rapids, and the
fourth by 0. Larson & Co. of La
Crosse. NJ. R. Hanson being resident
partner and having charge of the
business
We are tempted to relate an Incl.
dent connected with our experience OIL
camp life, and as we were never worth
cent to resist temptation, here goes.
Not many days ago we went up to
the west branch camp. on the ice.
about three miles, in company with
three ladies and a handsled. How
we wished we had left that sled The
ice was good, the day was fine, and
the scenery attractive. We conversed
pleasantly about the different objects
of interests as they presented them
selves. "Why the woodpecker pick
eth his hole, ETC. sometimes having
to take to land to-get around rapids
or an overflow of the ice
We arrived at the camp about noon
hungry and tired, for ne had to draw
that sled. When dinner was called
we sat down to partake Of the sumpt.
uous camp fare with some misgiving;
as to whether we would dare to ca
enough or not, for we are very modes
in the company of ladies, but glance
at the dexterity with which they
handled their knives and forks, reas
sured US, and we fell to with zest
The cook, by the way, is John Hal
Of Grand Rapids, and he can't be
beaten.
After dinner ride on load of
logs to the landing, down the ice or
foot, and home again.
Yours Truly,
ScRIBBLER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular Annual Meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank,
of Grand Rapids, Wis, for the elect
ion of directors for the ensuing year
will be held at the banking office of
the said Association ON Tuesday the
18th day of January, A. D. 1881, at
two O'Clock p. NJ, of said day.
w H. COCHRAN,
Cashier.
DecqU1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Rev. Chas, Beyerle, of the Catho-
lie church was agreably surprised on
Friday evening last by large number
of friends. They took possession of his
house and had royal good time. The
surprise was known as a pound party
one of recent date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

If you want to make your wife or
daughter nice christmas present, go
to Warren's Furniture Rooms and get
one Of those nice bed room suits, he
has them from the cheapest to the
dearest marble top.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Considerable apprehension is felt
among the brewers all over the country
on account of the threatened enact
ment of law increasing the ad valor-
EN- duty on the importation of malt
into America ports, and strenuous
efforts will be made to defeat it in the
Senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

The Portage Register gives the par
ticulars of the drowning of two child
rem, in the Wisconsin river at that
place last week. The boy was s years
and the girl IL years old, belonging
to Thomas Geddes. The children
were playing near the waters edge and
in some way slipped in and drowned.
Their dog was the means by which they
were found
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

John DAILY has gone to Smith Point
Penn, to spend the holidays with his
parents. John has been very duti-
ful son not having seen his parents in
eighteen years. The meeting of
mother, father and son, will be one we
would gladly be witness Of May
his journey and visit be pleasant one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Vermont has passed law declaring
each and every place where liquor is
sold, given away, or manufactured, a
public nuisance, liable to a line of not
less than $25, nor more than 5000,
and subject to perpetual 'ssquelch'
after the first convictions. 'Rah for
Vermont. There's nothing green
about the Vermonters except their hills
and valleys, that recognize no bourbon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

MARRIED.-In this city on the 18th
inst. by Rev. P S. Bennett, Mr.
Henry B. Hardin, Of Huron, D. T.
to Miss Kittie Kline, of the former
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

General Benjamin F. Butler and
others have petitioned for a charter
for an elevated road in Boston, with
capital of 100000. The road is
to be shaped like an inverted V, with
three rails, one at the apex and the
other at the bottom of the arms to
steady the cars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Any Of our young men desiring
New Year calling cards can leave us
their names this week, and they will
be provided for at so cents per pack,
25 assorted cards in each pack. Call
early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16
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The New Foundland fishery ques-
ton is on a fair way to be settled
amicably between the powers. Lord
Grandville having written a very con-
ciliatory letter to our government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

}. j. Human is the happiest father
We know of at present. Sunday
evening a beautiful little girl arrived
at his home and will remain with
them. IT'S cause enough for any
man to rejoice. 10. claims the honor
of having two boys and one girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16
THURSDAY, DEC. 16, 1880.

VIM. Tyler has opened shoemaker
shop in Centralia one door north of
Meat Market. He has engaged the
services of Tom. KiIey. and is doing
good business already. When you
want good boot or shoe give him a
call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16

Bob. IngersolI says he expects to
ride from Chicago in Pullman car
without change, to the city of Mexico,
which reminds US that we once rode
in Pullman car aoithout change, and
the butternut-colored eunich that
folls the blankets "could't see it, "
and we got right out, and told him to
go to - Mexico.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-16
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Killed on the Railroad. tramps,
named Joseph Rckenberer Of York Pa,
and Matthias Minister, a cigarmaker
from GALLON, Ohio, started away from
Massillon, In company-the York man
promising to procure work for Minister
In York county at his trade when they
arrived there. Rickenberger was quite
friendly to the Ohioan, and shared with
him cheerfully what he had. Thursday
when they came down the Penn. rail
road track, Rickenberger left his COM
panion and was proceeding across the
track to board an eastward bound freight
train which had entered siding and
was coming on down the track to the
Penn. railroad yard. just as Ricken-
berger got upon the main track, engine
No. 55 tugging the Johnstown express
east, came laundering down the line
(whistling for clear track, but before
the unfortunate man could collect his
wits, or pay attention to the signal, he
was struck by the engine and hurled out
of the way distance of twenty yards or
more, killing him almost instantly
When the train stopped and Ricken-
berger was picked up, his skull was
crushed in on the back part of his head,
the back and body fearfully bruised, and
both legs were broken. The train which
killed him took him to the dead house
in the Pennsylvania railroad depot,
where after being notified, Coroner
Shindler summoned jury and held an
inquest. A telegram was sent to York
to acquaint the friends of Rickenberger
of his death, and If heard from the re-
mains, properly coffined, will be for
warded. Rickenberger, was about %
years of age. His companion was affect
ed TO tears by the sudden loss of his
friend, and seemed sorely distressed at
his helpless condition, being out of funds
and stranger in a strange place. The
railroad authorities kindly attended to
his immediate wants, and will doubtless
assist him to return to his home in
Ohio.-Pdtriot.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Public Sales.-Bills for the sale of the
following described property, have been
printed at this office:
On Saturday, February 7th, 1880, the proper
ty of Margaret Fleming, decd, situated in
Carroll twp, will be offered for sale.
February 10th.-Ann Miller will sell at her
residence in Rye twp, Cow and Calf, two
Wagons, farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture.
February 10th.-F. p. Hoover will sell at his
residence in Little Germany, / mare, COW,
2 shotes, trotting buggy, sleigh, farming
implements, and household and kitchen
furniture.
February 12th.-John 10y at his residence on
the Seibert farm in Center twp, will sell,
horses, cattle, farming implements, and
household furniture.
February 19th.-Jacob Harnish at his farm in
Carroll twp, will sell horses, cattle, hogs,
farming implements, and household furni-
ture. Also a Two Horse Tread Power
Threshiug Machine.
Monday, March 22d-Andrew Sunday will sell
near Blue Ball, l mare, cows, l heifer,
shotes, sheep, Q wagons, gears, farming i'm
plements and household furniture, pork,
lard, potatoes, &c.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
Dm.ATHrs.

GARBBR--On the 18th OF January 1890 at Falling
SpriBgs, Benjamin Franklin son Of D. E. and MI
Il. CARRIER. aged years. months and 90 days.
MAIIisTER--tln IN Goth ult.. at New Buffalo.
Alexander M'Alllsfer, ESD, aged n years, II
months and rs days,
SCHLUssER -On November s. 1879, In Spring
twp. Peter Schlusser, aged 66 yrs. 10 mo. and
days.
NEWCOMER. I'm Warrensburg. on the Gath ut,
MARI W.. daughter Of A. Newcomer. and grand
daughter OF Wilson Darlington OF Center twp,
aged II years months and "a days
BoDEN.-On the goth ult In East Waterford
Juniata county. John Ferguson, only son OF
stiles X and Nellie BOden, OF ickesburg, aged 4
years, mo and % days.
:. BEATTY = On the Gath ult. at Newport. John
days.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Weather Report. = B. M'Intire, Esq,
hands us the following report of the
weather for the month of January 1880.
Average of Thermometer at o'clock
A. M. 34o14, and of Barometer 80 inches
minus 6-tenth. Average of greatest
degree of heat 39o4O, and of cold, 26oSO'.
There fell two and 8-tenths inches of
rain and inches of snow. Thursday
the Goth was the warmest day, the Their
mometer registering $40, and the coolest,
Wednesday the 14th, the murcury sink
ing to 80 above zero. This was the
warmest January for 20 years. Farmers
plowing their corn and oats ground.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
NEWPORT FLOUR.

The undersigned, proprietor of the
NEWPORT MILLS, has completed his
extensive Improvements and now feels
confident that he can make the BEST
FLOUR in Perry County, and will sell
at Rates that the poorest may buy. He
is very particular in the wheat he buys,
and has the only Smith Purifier in the
County. He is also Agent for the UN-
DERwoOD PATENT FLOUR, which is the
best flour in the World.
Ey All kinds of Custom Work done
with precision and dispatch.
63m MILTON b. ESHLEMAN. 4.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

For THE
A Railroad Wanted.

Mr.. EDIToR.-Will you allow me to
ask through the columns of your paper,
why it is that when the demand for iron
ore is so great that means are not taken
to bring the splendid ore that abounds
in Spring and Center townships within
reach of the furnaces. Perhaps all your
readers do not know how many veins of
ore have been opened that can be made
"mines of wealth" )" when ever there is
railroad facilities for hauling it away.
The ore is abundant in quantity and
excellent in quality. Now a few words
as to railroad 1t seems to be consid-
cred that the distance and expense of a
road to Duncannon is too great for our
people here to surmount. The distance
to Newport is but little If any over five
miles If the proper route is taken, and
the shortest route is also feasible one.
Starting from point near the Academy
and passing over the ridge beyond the
residence of S. Virgins, would bring us
TO the other side with light grade and by
taking the hill side an easy route is
found to the Little Buffalo, and then to
Newport by an almost direct line. That
this route is feasible can be easily demon
strated, and that it is the shortest none
can dispute. A road built to Newport
would be built at less than half the cost
of one to Duncannon, would carry all
that could be carried over the long road,
would cost less to keep in repair, and
would be feeder that would be accepta-
BILE to the Pennsylvania II. r.. Co., while
the Duncannon terminus, they are an
tagonistic to. L offer these suggestions
and trust you will give them place,
and perhaps they will bring out further
discussion. If Newport and Bloomfield
would join hands in this matter, there is
no doubt it could be made a success to
the great advantage of both towns and
still greater advantage of the county.
M. ID. +.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

near the school have been secured. Mr..
Miller will receive salary of 500 per
month.
A. l.. Bughman was chopping down
trees In the mountain few days ago,
and laid his coat and vest down near the
tree he was chopping at. When the tree
fell 1t struck the clothing, the result be-
ing q first-class watch smashed In to
pieces.
Mrs. Philip Tayloy, Of Southampton
township, after retiring few nights ago
heard noise In the kitchen, and MAX
ing an investigation, she discovered the
kitchen In flame of fire, the lamp che
had left burning having exploded. She
was alone In the house with six small
children. Had she not discovered the
fire when she did, the house would have
burned down, with its inmates.
The family of ]. Funston, on West
Main Street, one night last week, made
q narrow escape from coal gas. The
children commenced crying in the night,
when the mother awoke In a semi-un-
conscious condition. The doors and
windows were speedily thrown open,
and on the admission of fresh air the
occupants obtained relief, but only after
the most violent spells of vomiting. The
escape from death was almost remarka-
ble.- -Shippensburg Netps.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Week Of ayer.-Owing to the week of
Court interfering with the use of the
first week in January in this town, the
first week in February is used asa week
of prayer. Order of services will be,
Monday, Presbyterian ch., Thanks for
past blessings and prayer for their con-
tinuance." Tuesday, Pres. ch., "Con-
fession of sin and humiliation before
God" Wednesday, M. e. ch., Prayer
for the Church, its ministry, its growth
and its revival. Thursday, M. E. ch.,
"Prayer for Christian Education in
school and family for Temperance and
the Sabbath" Friday, Lutheran ch., !,
" Prayer for nations, rulers and people,
and for peace and religious liberty"
Saturday, Lutheran ch., Prayer for
Home and Foreign Missions and for the
conversion of the world" Sabbath at
p. NJ, Ref. ch., under care of Y. M. c..
A. True Righteousness, and the full
ness of Christ's salvation. With excep-
ton of the last, all NEE tipgs will be at
7P. M.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Cumberland County.-We copy the fol-
lowing from the Cumberland papers
of last week:
On Friday morning last Miss Edmond
who resides on West South street, and is
one of the teachers in our public schools
fell in the yard at her residence, and
broke her wrist. We are pleased to
learn that she is recovering rapidly.
A box filled with sawdust and used as
a spittoon in the post office, almost caus-
ed a fire on Saturday evening. 1t is pre-
sumed that some thoughtless person
threw lighted "snipe +" into the box
early in the evening, for about 10 o'clock
the box was discovered to contain
mass Of living Goals, and the fire cannot
be accounted for in any other way. Its
timely discovery no doubt prevented a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Volunteer.
Capt. Pratt has selected Mr.. Amos
Miller, OF Middlesex, to instruct the In
dians at the training school in farming.
About twelve acres of good farm land
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03

Five Years experience with the sur
rounding trade has taught us the wants
of the people. AS heretofore we will
continue to hold the lead, and give our
customers the benefit of any extra bar
gains which can be picked up by Mr..
Schwartz or other experienced buyers in
the City. We invite you all to give us a
Schwarts. Eby's Building, Newport,
Pa.