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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Commencement at Appleton.

The recent literary festivities con-
nected with the anniversary of the
Lawrence University were Of high
order, aud seemed to give universal
satisfaction. The Sub-Freshmen ex-
hibition took place on Saturday even
ing June Goth, and was very credi-
table affair
President Huntleys maiden Baccal-
aureate on Sunday .. m, was univer-
sally commended, and gave great
promise of the future.
In the evening Rev. Samuel Eel
lows, D. D., Bishop of the Reformed
Episcopal Church preached before the
Religious Societies, fully sustaining
his we'll deserved reputation as a
thinker and orator of high rank.
The "Class-Day" exercises On Mon
day p. m. were spicy and full Of inter
est
The Prize Rhetorical Exhibition on
Tuesday evening, participated in by
several members Of the Sophomore
and Junior classes, showed thorough
drill, and reflected great credit alike
upon the competitors and the Insti-
tuition.
The Judges had a difficult task tc
decide between several of rare excel
len ce, but finally the first Prize fell to
Miss May W. Sampson, Second, to
Mr. F. W. Cooley.
Tuesday evening June 18th, Presi-
dent Bascom Of the State University,
addressed the Literary Societies. His
address was marked by solid thought.
and scholarly finish. Wisconsin need
not be ashamed of her University s
President.
Thursday July 1st was the great
day. The graduating class consisted
of ffteen--of whom five were ladies'
and no better class ever went out from
those walls. They would not dis
credit Harvard or Yale.
The college is in fine condition, free
from debt, and hereafter tuition in al
the usual classical and scientific studies
as to be free. P.S 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Notes at Green Bay and Along the
G. b. 81 M, R r.

! @. B. 81 NJ R. r.
We left last Saturday for Green
Bay in company with our Mother,
Hattie Kline, Oscar Canyon, B. Bis
bee and Son, to celebrate the 4th,
with our relatives and friends of that
city.
The G. B. & NJ r. R. has been so
quickly and nicely fixed up since the
food that we would hardly know that
it had been washed out. The road is
in splendid condition and is fast be-
coming one of the best roads in the
State, and We lay the success of it,
to the shrewd management Of its
Receiver, Timothy Case.
While at the Bay We called on
Munson I. Case, A. H. Monroe, and
Mr. Belknap, and found them happy
as we'll as busy at their duties as Gen.
Pass. and Freight agents. They
report business good.
New London is still partly under
water, and apparently no signs of the
water leaving. The Fox river being
high keeps the water from flowing off.
There was special train from Mer-
rillan to Winona, Monday the Shit,
for P. I. Barnums circus. They also
had big celebration the same day.
Geo. Haslam, who was lately injur-
ed is improving, and was feeling quite
bright on the 9Th. We called to see
him. bnt were informed by Mrs. Buck
man that the Dr's. orders were very
strick about letting people in to see
him. Therefore we did not see him.
We called to see Mr.. Findheisen at
the Bay and found him nicely situated
and business good. Findheisen is
also interested in Dry Goods and
Millinery establish ment about FIVE
miles from Green Bay where he visits
most every Sabbath.
Mr.. Cornell. Supt. of the G.. B. &
NJ. r. r. is on the road most of the
time, watching where improvements
can be made, as we'll as keeping the
road In rood order.
The pillow and construction train are
at work this side Of New London,
working on the late wash out. Frank
Barr has full charge Of the pillow, and
is very apt in the business.
All the exercises given by the peo-
pie at the Bay on the 9Th were good.
Their procession was fair but they
have often had better ones. The
dances in the evening were three in
number, and all we'll attended.
We returned home on Tuesday
morning with conductor Higbee, and
was delivered safe at Grand Rapids
at 11:55, on time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Festival and Entertainment.

The Congregational Church Choir,
and the I. o. G. T. are going co unite
IN giving Festival and Entertain
ment in the basement Of the Cong.
church on Thursday evening July
18th. 1t is going to consist of al
that is good to eat, in the line of ice
cream, red and black raspberries, lem
onade, cake etc also some Of the
best singing and playing that will be
possible of procuring in our city
The two Societies will spare no pains
in giving the best Festival and Enter
tainment yet given in these two cities
They extend cordial invitation tc
everyone of Centralia and G1ano
Rapids to come and partake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Catholic Festival and Ball,

The Catholic Festival and Ball was
one Of the pleasant events of the
season. The Festival through the
day was enjoyed by hundreds of peo-
pie, and the dance IN the evening was
one of the largest parties had for
some time. 127 numbers were sold
and the grand total receipts of Festi-
val and Ball was S328.53. After pay
ing all expenses it Melted the Society
S22S % which makes it financial
success. The Society thank the gen.
eral public for their kind and liberal
patronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Tried to Hang Himself.

A young man of about Is years
named Rouleau,. living at Rudolph
attempted to hang himself on the 9th
inst. The reason for his doing so has
not been learned there being many
rumors afoat. One is that he did so
because his father refused to let him
come to town to the celebration, an
another Is because of a misunderstood
ing with a young lady friend of his.
Either are poor excuses for taking his
own life. He was saved by the time
" arrival Of one of the family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
From the Marshfeld Times.

Deputy Sheriff Hobbins arrested
James Barnett, who has caused con-
siderable trouble hereabouts. Tie
arrest was made Friday morning.
The Rivers House is now being
plastered. The work is done by Mr..
Lockwood, and will be when COM
pleted frst-class job, as Mr.. L. is a
workman of no little experience.
Peter McCamley, our efficient
Sheriff, stepped into our quarters on
Thursday last. Peters countenance
always BODIES good weather, it is
never ruf1ed by the little storms
that agitate the nervous. Come in
again, Peter, and we will abuse you
in better style.
The Wide-awake Republicans of
Grand Rapids mold meeting tonight
at Writer'S hall for the purpose of
forming club for the purpose OF
concentrating their forces to stand
by, and work for Gen. James A.
Garfield for President. You are
working for good man, boys Go
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
THE Celebration.

The fourth Of July was celebrated
in this city on the 9Th inst, in rather
mild manner to the usual way oul
people have of doing things. The
entertainment on the fair grounds in
the afternoon attracted quite a crowd
though there seemed to be but little
enthusiasm. The races were but few
in number though quite laughable
The horses owned by Messrs. Morrill,,
Brundage and Nash, started out with
Brundage leading, Morrill, soon came
up again and then it was nip and tuck
until nearing the home stretch when
Morrill, gained half length which
gave him the first heat. Nash's horse
would not go for some reason. The
second heat was easily won by Morrill,
as the other two horses broke and were
ungovernable.
The glass ball shooting was very
fair only a few participating.
A match game of base ball caused
some amusement and excitement.
The Band discoursed some excellent
music though hardly enough Of it.
In the evening a large number were
on the ground to see the sights. The
music was splendid the band doing
their very best. The band concert
was the main feature Of the evenings
entertainment though heap of sport
was had when the fireworks went off,
While firing sky rocket some fire
was accidently thrown into the pile
of extras and set them all to going.
About this time the people began to
laugh, shout, Murray and scatter, each
looking for a tree or bench to hide
behind for safety. The scene was an
interesting one.
To speak the truth, the celebration
as a whole, was in measure failure,
though the officers in charge did all
they could to make it success.
The feeling of the community was
not in its proper temperature, its
pulse still retaining too much ''food''
blood to celebrate as Of old
The Catholic festival at Music hall
was an entire success both afternoon
and evening
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
SHERIFF SALE ON EYECU-
TTON.

State of observation-disclosures Court for Wood
County.
Supervisors of Town of Lincoln, Plaintiffs,
(nOw to the use of Solomon L. Mason
against NJ. c. Blake. Charles Leonhardt, ard
Solomon a.. Mason. Defendants.
Judgment for plaintiffs, AMI against the de-
fendants, render May Il, 1879, and dock oted
May -, 1879, tor damages and costs, amount
ing to S2l66I.
BY Virtue Of an execution issued out of the
Circuit Court for Wood County, Wisconsin in
the above entitled action, dated and tested
une ., 1880, and to me directed, and for want
Of goods AMI chattels WHEREOF to levy the same.
l have levied upon and will offer for sale, and
sell at public sale to the highest bidder.
for cash, all the following described real estate
and all of the right, title and interest which
the said defendant Charles LeOnhardt on the
l9 day Of May, A. ID. 1879 had. or has since;
acquired, therein, sufficient thereof to make
the sum of One Han red and Eight dollars and
T. Irty cents (%l0S.3) tbeing the one halfof said
judgment, which said LeOnhardt ought in law
and equity 10 have paid and which the said
solomon j.. Mason was by reason of said Leon
hardt's refusal so to do, unjustly compelled to-
est thereon FROM June ), 1879. and subsequent
costs and the costs and expenses of sale. Said
d9t G dodr t Of the place Court n f. the
the city of Grand Rapids. in said county Of
Wood, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, August 10th
1880, commencing at ten O'clock in the fore
noon of said day. The following is a descrip-
ton Of the p:eHiscs to be sold as afJresaid
Commencing Fifty rods west Of the north east
corner OF scctIOn hos rive, IN township No..
Twenty -four North, of range No. Two East.
and running thence west twenty four rods
thence south seventy six rods; thence east
twenty four rods; thence north to the place of
beginniDg-cOnt af1ing eleven and 6i-1e0 acres.
Also the following: CornTe hcing at the north
east corner Of section No. Five, in Township
No. Twenty-four North, of range No. Two cast,
and running thence south seventy-six rods
more or less; thence west fifty rods thence
north seventy SIX rods, 1rore less: thence
east to place Of beGinnng-all Of said lands
being in the Town Of Rock County of Wood
and State of W isconsin.
Dated Sher fl office Grand RAPIDS Wiscon<
sin, JuEe =, 1850.
P. MnCAMLEY,
Sheriff Wood Co., Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08

The Central Wisconsin, Since the
Waterloo defeat in 1860 which forever
deprived the Democracy of power in
the Government, the action of that
party in National Convention has gen.
orally been characterized by foolhard-
mess or eowardice, and sometimes by
mixture of both. In 1864, setting
aside the representative statement Of
their party, they nominated the SOL
der Mcclellan and placed him upon
the disgraceful platform Of q patched
up peace. In 1868 they selected, as
their leader; fock-rooted Bourbon, I'M
the person of Horatio Seymour. only
to find that the loyal men of the ma
ton would not rally around one whose
sympathies were dormant when the
country needed them most. In 1872,
frightened and demoralized, they en-
dorsed the nomination of their sworn
enemy, Horace Greeley, hoping by the
aid of a few disaffected Republicans
to defeat the Hero of Appomattox:
In 1876 they nominated another
Bourbon, Samuel J. Tilden, on a plat
form which lodged the great financial
issue. In 1880 they have ATTEMPTED
to repeat the role of 1864 and again
nominated a military leader. They
ignored the claims of dozen states
men who were prominent as candida
ties, and nominated man without
record, without experience in civil
affairs, to whom the administration of
government would present the aspect
of an unknown realm.
The reason for this action is palpa-
BILE to all who will see. Without ex-
ception, the leaders who were named
for the candidacy have been prominent
in the history Of the Democratic par
ty; their names are inseperably con-
nected with its disgraceful record,
and the attempt is now made to cons
ceal or gloss over the shames of twen-
ty years, by nominating man with
out a record and without a party.
But neither the obscurity of the can
didate nor the uncertainty of his views
can hide from public gaze the corrrP-
ton they attempt to conceal, nor alley,
in the North, the universal and we'll
grounded fear of the consequences of
democratic restoration. Gen. Han
cock must stand or fall upon the mef=
its of the party whose standard bearer
he has becomej and the situation
scarcely ad mits of doubt that re-
newed defeat and disaster await the
democracy in 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08

Republican Club.

A meeting was held at Witter' S
Hall on last Saturday evening at which
time club was talked up and the
preliminary steps taken toward organ
ling the same. A fair number were
present and the meeting elected +. j.
Wood chairman, and Paul Fontaine
secretary. After some talk pro and
con, committees were appointed to
draw up constitution, bylaws, etc.
and report at next meeting. G. NJ.
Webb, G E. Witter, Chas. Herschleb
A. G. McComb and Geo. L. Williams
were appointed as a committee to draw
up constitution and bylaws. II. B.
Philleo, was appointed as music COM
mittee. The meeting was a success.
The Club will prove Of vast benefit to
the success of the coming campaign.
There will be another meeting on next
Saturday evening, at WItters's Hall,
to which every one is invited. There
will be music, speeches, and a good
time for ALL You are all respectfully
invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Sigel Picnic.

The good people of Sigel ant
Rudolph celebrated the Fourth in Mr.
Coulthart's grove on Monday last
All seemed to have jolly good time
Mr.. T. NJ. Stewart read the Declara-
ton Of Independence, after which
Mr.. a. G. McComb, Principal Of the
Ccntralia School, delivered an Grafton
which was highly spoken of by those
who heard it. Then came the epic
ME dinner" which was a grand success,
and credit to the ladies Such
quantities and variety Of good things
are seldom seen as was displayed on
this occasion. which together with the
lce-cream, lemonade, and candy stand
furnished bounteous repast, while
fire crackers for the smaller children
and monster Swing for the larger
ones contributed much toward the
enjoyment of the occasion.
The proceeds are to be appropriated
for the benefit of the NJ. Z. Church.
We are not prepared to state the
amount realized.
SPECTATOR.
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a Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned hereby express
their gratitude to the friends at Sigel
and Rudolph for their generous pat
ronage at the pic mic in CouIthart's
grove, on Monday last, given for their
benefit
Mr.. McComb is especially entitled
to our thanks for furnishing the intel
lectuaJ part of the repast.
Net receipts were $50.
biR. & Mrs. BENNETT.
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I. 0. 0. z, Officers.


The following is list Of the officers
Of the above lodge in our city, part of
whom were installed Tuesday evening.
The Order is in good financial condi-
ton and known as one Of the best in
the State. Its membership last term
was los in good standing:
n. Cd. w. Cochran.
V. G.-Geo. Howes.
r. S.-Seth Reeves.
Treas.-D, D. Demarais.
W.--Clause HOLMAN.
Con.-Chas. Lindsay.
I. CO. B. Hasbrouck.
O. CT. A. Barnes.
r. S. n. G.-Chas. Briere.
L. S. n. G.-Wm. Bell.
r. S. S.--A. Turnbull.
L. S. ST. Beadle.
r. S. Y. c.
L S. Y. c.
p CT. J. Wood.
Per. Sec.-Paul Fontaine.
Trustees-J. W. Cochran, Hiram
Benedict, Geo. Howes.
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Personals.


j. NJ. Parker, Of New York State,
is the guest of Mr.. John Horton. He
is brother of Mrs. Horton.
A. KRONER came home on a furlough
Tuesday. He is looking very natural,
and We judge he feels the same.
Tom. Houston was among our visi-
tors this week. He came over to have
a good time celebrating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gouger, of Auburn
dale have been visiting relatives and
friends in our city. They are both
looking we'll and are apparently happy.
Miss Mary Arpin, left on Monday
last for Green Bay, where she will
visit the Misses Van Dyke and Hager-
ty of that city.
Miss Bell Wakely, formerly one Of
our girls, but now of Cherokee. Iowa,
is the guest of Miss Cora Kline. She
is receiving a cordial welcome by her
young friends.
Frank Wagner, is employed on the
Wisconsin Central R. r. and is home
on a vacation to nurse a felon which
lie is blessed with. Frank made us a
pleasant call on Wednesday last.
Mr. A. H. Ferguson, who has been
among us the past week looking after
his brother Geo and his interests,
returned home on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Ferguson is very pleasant gen
tleman and made many pleasant ac-
quaintances during his short stay here.
Misses Mollie and Lizzie Meehan,
of Meehans Mill, were the guests OF
Mrs. Celina Fritzinger of our city.
Mollie and Lizzie are both old Grand
Rapids girls and have hosts of friends
who are always ready to welcome them
to their households.
John Rablin Jr. came home on q
visit Saturday. He is employed BY
the Eau Clair Lumber Company, OF
Eau Clair. John has a good job
and returned to his work on Tuesday
We acknowledge a pleasant call on
Tuesday.
Archie Weaver, arrived home on
Saturday last from Watertown, D. T
where he is in the mercantile business
Archie is doing we'll and our people
are glad to meet him. We could see
but little change in his appearance
unless it was that be had improved ii
looks.
Chas. Slocum, who has been alb
sent for two months, on a run north
of St. Paul, was in town this last
week. He is back again Oh his ole
run between Elroy and St. Paul
Charley has made this Office severa
very pleasant calls, and says he vii
bet on Garfield as the winning
horse
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
Total

A polite scoundreI is brought up
before the police court. Just as the
presiding magistrate is about to begin
his questioning, the prisoner says,
afably, to the policeman: "Wears
his years well, the judge does. Doesn' t
look day older than he did when we
were introduced to each other tel,
years ago"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.


C0NGREGATIONAL.-R J. s. NORRIS.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 4; NJ
and half past 7,P.M. Sabbath School at Il NJ,
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening.
METHODIST EPISC.-R.v. P. S. BENNETT,
Services every Sabbath at half past III A; M an9
p. N. Glass Meeting at 6 P N. oa an. pau
School at II N. Prayer Meeting every Ihuis-
day evening.
ROMAN CATHOLfC.-Rev. CHAs. BEY ERIE
Services every Sabbath morning at ~ O'CLOCK
Catecbism at pm. Vespers at P, NJ.
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For Sale.

A good farm wagon, with bow and
spring seat. thimble skein 3 ID in.
Price $1,000. Will take hub timber
as part payment. Apply to
MACKINNoN s. GRIFFITH.
Centralia
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Yes, its catching on Coles hill.
As we go to press we are informed
that Mr.. and Mrs. Rosholt have been:
milking Uncle Ike Mosher's COW. Mr.
r. having purchased cow oil Nick
Wrinkle, thought of course he was;
feeding his own COW, when to his sur
prise he found he had been feeding
and milking strange COW, which
proved to be Ike Mosher's. We
would advise Mr. r. to move off that
hill Immediately, they are living too
close to D. j. Cole to keep out of
trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08

Our new job type has come and is
placed in cases ready for use. We
have turned out several Jobs since
having received it. and are prepared
to SUIT all customers with good work
and at low prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-08

From Maine to California, the glad
tidings ring out that the manufacture
ers of the celebrated DR. Marshall's
Lung Syrup, for all Lung troubles,
have enlarged the bottles and contents
and are thus giving to its many
patrons a large and well filled bottle
of the Lung Syrup for 25 CENTS. 5g
cents ard 81 per bottle. The success
of the Lung Syrup is unprecedented
and rival firms gaze with wonder and
establishment at the wonderouIs cases
of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, and
Lung diseases, cured by it. We ssH
it. Signed, T. J. WooD.
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Photographs.

J. O. Hebert takes first class photo
graphs over Belanger's building.
Prices reasonable, and work satisfaeto-
"
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RAfLROAD TIME TABLE.

WISCONSIN, VALLEY R. R.
Pass going north de. 9.15 A NJ.
Pass going south de, 5,37 7. NJ.
WISCONSIN CEN. R. R.
Pass at Junc't City going N 10 A. NJ
Pass at Junc't City going S 4. As 2 NJ
GREEN BAY DI. r. R.
Pass. Trains going east de. 2 ?. NJ.
Aco'm " 10 2. NJ.
Acc'm {" "4.3O A. NJ.
Pass. Trains going west 11.55 A. NJ
Acc'm " " " " =. A. NJ
Accm . i" 4" 4 A. NJ.
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Booming of cannon was heard Sun
day and Monday mornings.
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Wood County Census.

The following is the total of each
of the cities and towns in Wood
County as shown by the enumerators,
showing a gain of over 100 per cent
in the past decade and about so per
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For Sale.

Having sold my farm, [ now offer
for sale my stock and farming inp!c--
ments at a bargain.
4w T. J. COOPER.