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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31
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DR.. Tanner, on Thursday reached the 3Oth
day of his long fast but the week has been a
hard one for him. He had quite an attack on
Tuesday, from which, however, he recovered,
but on Thursday he showed unusual symp-
toms of weakness and it was feared his col
lapse was near at hand; but the Doctor per-
sists in his fast and will not admi'the posi-
bilitv of defeat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

The decision of the United States Supreme
Court against Marshall Jewell for getting the
property Of a dcmented Detroit woman, who
could not speak English, makes republicans
vince terribly. They cannot bear the idea of
having such man at the head of their Ma
tional Committee, 1t is much worse than the
cracker contract
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

The only phenomenon in the way Of speed
thus far developed by this years racing Is the
young mare Maud s., at Chicago last week.
She made trotting record of 2;l312, the best
ever made in race, and her owner is confident
she can beat st. Juien's time of 2:1l. She is
owned by w. ii. Vanderbilt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

Speaking of DR.. Tanner, Chatham, Mass,
newspaper recalls the case of Ensign Eldridge,
once citizen of that place, who, in 1860, re.
solved to commit suicide by starvation. He
had abstalned from food of every kind tor
seventy DAYS, when he died
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

Census returns from seventy-six counties in
Illinois show population of nearly 2,75O,OOo.
1t is estimated that the remaining twenty'slx
counties will crease these figures to 2, l25OOO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

The heav xportation of gram from New
York to FL pc during the past few weeks Is
again turning the current of gold towards this
country 100000 of gold were shipped from
Havre to New York on Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

The American Bankers Association hold
their annual meeting at Saratoga, N. T., Aug.
nth to 18th inclusive. Over seven thousand
invitations TO bankers at home and abroad
have been issued, large proportion of which
/, is thought will be accepted. Gen. Sherman
will be there and make an address on resump-
ton and refunding; Alexander Mitchell, Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

Wheatcutting has commenced in many
parts of Minnesota. The weather Is fine, ana
farmers are greatly encouraged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31
Rural Happenings.
SENECA.

SENECA, July 29.-For the past few weeks
our village has been unusually quiet for this
time of the year; the streets have presented
deserted appearance caused IN part by the ex-
tremely sultry weather and the season of har
vestlng absentng the neighborlng farming
community During the present week, how.
ever, the whirr and hum of the thresher and
corn shelter arc heard in the air, and ere long
our business mon will wear their wonted smil-
ing countenances.
The grain men of our little city, G. G. Girls
void and n. J. Rullson, whose warehouses are
situated on the canal, have not had a rush OF
business rs yet, owing 70 the price OF corn be.
| ing so low, compared with previous years and
the farmers holding back for better figures;
but now, the harvesting and haying being
about over. and no early prospect of better
prices this season, the grain dealers look Tor
large influx of grain and seeds during the next
few months.
Items of interest IN the prevailing dizziness
are not plentiful. Among the most pleasing
and interesting incidents of the week, is the
recent union of two hearts that beat as one"
the Rev. j. B. Murch, pastor of the Baptist
church of our village, having just brought
home a lovely help-meet. The congregation,
assisted BY the people, irrespective OF creed,
last evening rendered the happy couple a re-
cepton and welcome, which was enjoyed by
! ali and passed off IN a happy and pleasing
manner to those concerned.
II is rumored that the Seneca Record, our
| local weekly Is about to change owners, and
is to hoist the Hancock and English banner,
under charge of the Messrs Chatterton, late or
Englewood. May success crown their efforts
Speaking of our candidates reminds me that
some time ago we formed the nucleus OF
Democratic club, which we hope soon to see
blossom, rlpen and bear good fruit. VI which
more anon.
The Republican nominations are not con
sidercd strong here With good, capable and
honest men as our candidates for county oftic-
ers and efficient organization, we can beat
them sure Mr.. Miligan is the only man
talked of here for Sheriff, and as he has been
tried i'm the furnace and found worthy, why
not have him once more? BY all means
give us good mch. hAPfA'
SHERIDAN.
SHERIDAN, July 26.-The farmers IN this
vicinity are nearly through harvesting, ana re-
port heavy yield of oats and wheat. Inc
raising of winter wheat is getting to be quite
success here, and the farmers ind II more
| profitable than oats at present prices.
| DIR, Buffers house. which is being built by
Mr.. J, Colwell, of Ottawa is nearly completed,
and Is the largest and one of the best finished
houses IN town. Mr. Colwell has shown to
the people of Sheridan that he thoroughly IN
derstands his business
1t is rumored that the printing press oil the
Sheridan Ne,es Letter Is to be moved to La
Harp this state If this should prove true, 1t
will be a good opening for some one VINO Is
ANXIOUS TO gain fame in the editorial CHAIR oy
starring another paper here, as the sheridan
| ties are great newspaper readers. NERO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. w. s. HANCOCK,
OF Pennsylvania.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WIN. II. ENGLISH,
OF Indiana.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
GOVERNOR,
LYMAN TRUMBULL,
of Cook.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
LEWIS B. PARSONS,
of Clay.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN II. OBERLY,
of Alexander.
AUDITOR,
LEWIS c. STARKEL,
of st. CLAIR.
TREASURER,
THOMAS BUTTERWORTH,
OF Winnebago.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
LAWRENCE HARMON,
of Peoria.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31

In Sale County Democratic Central Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-31
THE HANCOCK BOOM.
1t Surges aIsng ike u Rushing Tide. gather
ering Strength rs 1t Moves.

When the big, honest, hearty democratic
shout, on the announcement of the Cincinnati
nominations, rcverberated like great ocean
swell from Name to California, the republi.
cans said, "Such enthusiasm IS too noisy: i,
cannot last" But the wave keeps rising high
er and the noise grows louder. Every paper
we open brings new evidence that the boom
continues to gather strength Here it draws
in an Observation-Disclosures troop, and on beyond
it engulphs an army. Let US make brief re-
sumo of the accumulations as we find them in
running over our exchanges for the past few
days:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
The Doctors in Convention.

The third quarterly meeting Of the
Northwestern Wisconsin Medical As
ISOLATION was held at Writer'S Hall, in
this city, Thursday. Owing to the
general prevalence of fevers, dlpthe-
ria and other miasmatic diseases in
this section of the State, many of the
members were unable to attend, con-
tenting themselves with sending inter
esting papers and messages of regret
The attendance, however, was credit
able, considering the above, and that
the society is yet in it's infancy, and
many valuable papers were presented
upon the various branches of medical
science, which elected interesting dis
cussion from the assembled Ksculapi-
ans. The most interesting and in
structive papers presented before the
meeting were by DR.. j. S. Walbridge,
OF WeyauWega, upon some OF the uses
of quinine, DR.. r. G. Floyd, of
Whitehall, upon diptheria; DR.. G..
F. Witter, of this city, upon conserv-
alive surgery and DR.. S. B. Hubbell,
Of Medford, upon the use Of stitches,
and the treatment of scalp wounds.
At 7 o'clock p. m. the meeting ad-
iourned, and the members escorted by
[. 0. 0. E. Band, marched to the
parlors of the Congregational Church,
where banquet. gotten up by the
Ladies Society, awaited them. NJ
merous speeches were made by the
class who learn to practice better than
to preach. The Grand Rapids quar-
tette of vocalists interspersed the pills
with excellent songs, after which the
association, headed by the band,
marched back to the hall for a short
evening session. The only part of the
latter service at all interesting was the
decision upon New London as the
place for the next meeting, which will
be held the second Tuesday in January
NEXT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
PittsvilIe Booming.
PITTsvILLE, Sept. l. 1880

PITTsvILLE, Sept. l. 1880
Editor Reporter The readers of
your valuable paper may like to hear
from this village, with the exception
of your neighbor the Tribune. We
have Republican club of over forty
members, and we have only three cop
les of the Tribune in this town, and
those subscribed and paid for by Re-
publicans.
The people say Mr.. G. M. Webb
has spoken more good sound truths
in the last four copies of the REPORT
Err than they will be able to get out
of years reading of the Tribune.
Truth cuts worse than falsehood.
Will Mr. Webb give US some more of
those historical facts The good peo-
pie, regardless of parties, like to read
them. Every man ought to read them.
Greenbackers here don't like the way
the southern people treat their candi-
dates at the south and they feel that
the Republican party is the only par
ty next to themselves that believe in
giving all men equal rights, in all
parts of the land, and they know their
vote is lost if they give it to their own
party, at least for this term. Then
let US unite Greenbackers, Democrats
and Republicans on a solid North with
Garfield and Arthur for our standard
bearers and on to victory. Let our
battle ak be the ballot, with which
weapon we hope to conquer the south
and must conquer or relinguish the
most sacred rights given to free men t.
The hub and spoke factory and the
saw mill at this place are running
with full crews.
A. B. Cotey is absent running a
store at Remington during cranberry
picking.
There is a good many new buildings
going up at this place and new settlers
coming in fast. We have about 200
inhabitants IN the village now.
Messrs. Hitchcock, Shumway and
D. L. Gill have more work than they
can do, car2entering.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
Frank and Jesse James.

Hon. J. A. Dacus of St. Louis. the
we'll known editor and ex-Member of
the Missouri Legislature, has written
carefully prepared "Life and Adven-
lures of Frank and Jesse James. Z"
which has been issued by the we'll
known publishing house of n. D.
Thompson and Co., of that city. Mr..
Dacus, we are informed, spent two
years in the preparation of this work,
much of which time was with the fam
lily and friends of the james Boys,
whose friendship and confidence he
gained, and who gave him all the
facts concerning their antecedents and
ancestry as well as the facts concern
ing the almost numberless robberies,
dashlng raids and vengeful murders,
committed by them during the twenty
years of their career in nearly as
many states and territories. The
book is the most startling record ever
made in history. The careers have no
parallel in the history of highwaymen.
Bold and dashing to a degree that
seemed reckless to personal danger,
yet they have never been apprehended
during this long period though re-
wards to the amount of $4,000 have
been offered for their arrest, dead or
alive. The book is sold on subscrip-
ton, and we are informed by the pub
fishers that p 900 have been sold in
four months. Agents are reaping a
rich harvest with it. We advestise it
in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
DIR. G. T. WITTER.
From Kansas.

GARFIELD, Aug, 80, 1880.
Editors Reporte, We have had
beautiful growing weather for the last
three months and crops are looking
fine. We lost our wheat, oats and
barley by the drouth, which is big
loss to US, but our corn. millet. pea
nuts, beans, turnup, cane, vines of ali
kinds and sweet potatoes (the latter
the grub worms destroyed in some To-
ealities) are all growing finely. We
are having abundant rains and the
ground is in fine condition for sowing
fall wheat, and the farmers are i'm
proving the time to their best advan-
tage, as we have lost two crops of
wheat IL succession The most Of the
farmers are unable to buy their seed
wheat this fall, but our railroad COM
pany CA. Z. & Santa Fee) come TO
our aid by furnishing US with seeds
and took our notes for year. Feed
for stock is excellent, and our stock
raisers are getting rich. Farmers
generally are turning their attention
to cattle and sheep raising
A great many of our people have
left US OH account of failuae Of grain
crops. having invested their all in that
branch of farming which only goes
to show what great mistake farmers
make by depending on any one thing,
Now, boys, if you will come out
here and make US visit you can have
all the melons you can devour, and [
tell you they re boss, will also show
you the incest country you ever saw.
| am aware that its no trihing matter
to keep an editors stomach full but
for friendships sake | will do my level
best by you, SO please give US a call:
YOU asked me some time ago how
Gen'l Garfield stood here I can tel.
you this-I havn't seen a Hancock
man here although heard there were
five at Larnde and FIVE in the county
somewhere, but as to the number /
think it was overdrawn a little. [
have tried, for nearly two months, to
hold an argument with some one but
have failed for this part of Pawnee
County is solid for Garfield.
Truly Yours,
PHILo HRcoX.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09

table of the Register General we find
that the mortality bears very inti-
mate relation to age. Thus according
to DR.. Farr, if the degree of mortality.
following upon lowering Of tempera-
ture below freezing point be expressed
as one in one thousand at the age of.
twenty, it bears two at the age of
twenty-nine, four at the age of thirty
eight, eight at the age of forty seven,
and so on, doubling with every nine
years of life. Then again, if we con-
slider the relationship of disease to
neurological conditions we find that
autulnnal diseases, such as bronchitis
pneumonia or inflammation OF the lungs,
have their greatest fatality in the first
quarter Of the year, that it gradually.
falls during the second and third quar-
ters, and again increase, during fourth
quarter. The fatality consequent up
on other diseases, 5 CHI as influenza.
pluirasy and quinsy, is in a great de-
gree similarly influenced. And there
are many other ailments, which though
they originate independently of wealth
er changes, have nevertheless their in
tensity greatly modified by them dur
ing. the first and fourth gu arters of the
year, the low average temperature is
accompanied by low baromic pressure,
and increased moisture in the air, and
as these are conditions unfavorable to
the equalization of the temperature of
the body, they readily give rise to
fcbril disturbances, which is a marked
symptom of the causes under consider
alton. If we were to inquire into the
effects of excessive heat we find that
apart from causes of sunstroke, they
chiefly act upon the digestive organs.
Just as extreme cold is fruitful cause
Of disease of the organs of respiration,
so extreme heat becomes a source of
danger to the organs Of digestion; and
hence it is that death from diarrh@a
and bronchitis, which may be taken
as typical disease of the two condi-
tions, bearing constant relation to
the higher and lower temperatures of
summer and winter No doubt a con-
siderable amount of the diarrhma which
is prevalent during warm weather is due
to the Preventative changes induced in
articles of diet and to the foul affiuvis
given off by decomposing filth of all
kinds. But at the same time there
can be no question that excess of heat
is followed by a relaxed state of the
system, and a great diminution in the
vital changes going on within the body,
which operate especially on the organs
of digestion.
From the foregoing facts, and many
others which we have neither time or
disposition to enumerate, it becomes
evident that we as physicians, should
resolve ourselves into a band of sani-
tarians, and constantly remind our
patrons of the many and frequent
causes of disease which Turk unseen
and unthought of by them at their
door, in order that they may escape
these many evils at timely hour.
Then indeed will thousands spring up
and call us truly good and consequent
ly truly great.
DR. G. Z. WITTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09

The meeting held at Writer'S Hall
last evening was largely attended and
after brief speech from Hon. Pound
and Gen. Kellogg S. II. Alban gave an
enthusiastic and sound republican
speech. He is thorough speaker and
his oratory is pleasant to listen to.
His arguments were convincing and
he gave entire satisfaction. Lack of
space forbids US giving synopsis of
his speech.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
Bucklen's Arnica SalVe.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Ulcers, Sores, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, Tether, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns aud all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by ROB-
INsoN & SCHULTZ. 3, 4 VI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09

''No Sir J" said General Garfield at
Chatauqua, when asked to make po-
lltlcal speech, under Christian auspices
IF | must show my religion to get an
election, I prefer not to be elected.
God bless him for that. We have
known more than one sneakins hypo-
critic, In whom we could overlook ev-
erythlng except his religion. But
General Garfeld's religion is of anoth-
er flavor. Chicago AdUance,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
An Old Settler Gone.
from Ployer Times

An Old Settler Gone.
from Plover Times.l
Judge MINER STRoPE died in this
village on the 31st. ult, after a long
illness.
The deceased was born in the town
of Wyso1, Luzerne county. Pa. on
the 18th day of May 1906, his age
being, at his death, "A years 8 months
and 20 days. In early life he removed
with his father and family to Western
n. Y. near the now city of Buffalo,
and, being the oldest son of a large
family, he aided largely in the making
of farm from the heavy timbered
land covering that part of the country.
He enjoyed no educational advantages
other than those afforded by the COM
mon schools of that period, until he
had attained his majority, after which
he attended for short time 9 newly
organized academy, in Buffalo. Yet
at the age of 25, he had managed to
acquire fair English education and
a knowledge of law, which admitted
him to the bar of the several Courts of
n. Y, then presided over by such
eminent Jurists as Chief Justice Mel
son and Chancellor Walsworth,-
In 1850, the Judge with his family
came to this State and after brief
soiourn at WATERFOWL, located in this
place where he resided continuously up
to his death.
The deceased belonged to class of
men which, the facilities for procuring
an education, which now exist are
being made more and more rare, but
of which the past generation affords
many memorable examples class of
men who BY their own unaided efforts
literally hewed their way, from the
humble walks of life to eminent posi-
tions. During the 80 years residence
in this State, the subject of this notice
filled large place in public affairs,
having for two terms filled the Office
Of County Judge been elected Dist.
Attorney for several terms, and many
times been member of the Town
Board and Justice of the Peace, all Of
which he filled with ability and fideli-
ty. As lawyer he ever maintained
an eminent position among his fellow
practitioners. Whatever defects of
education he may have had, were
overcome by energy, perseverance and
a will power, guided by well balanced
logical mind. Aside from his duties
as an Attorney at Law, he took live
ly interest in political questions, in
educational enterprises and all projects
for the common good. AS neighbor
he was kind, social, and obliging and
as a husband and father, provident
and ever solitious for the welfare of
his own household In his own i'm
mediate neighborhood his death will
be felt as great loss which will not
soon be remedied.
The funeral took place from the
Methodist Church. Elder Barrow of
that Church conducted the exercises
G. W. Cate, D. Lloyd Jones, and A.
w. Sanborn of Stevens Point, W. r.
Alban of Plover, and G. M. Webb,
and G. W. Briggs of Grand Rapids,
were the pail bearers.
A large concourse of people we're
present to pay the last tribute to the
memory of the departed and to show
their sympathy for surviving friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09


The following is taken from the last
Tribune and We are promised another
such "treat" in the near future. We
blush with shame for our neighbor in
his recognizing such lowness of morals
and speaking complimentary of such
dirty work. Read the article:
Charlie Burr, the great slayer of
beef. pork and mutton at the DAILY &
Mccarthy butchering establishment
las we'll as at Cleveland's restaurant)
has, like ex- President Grant, lately
taken great interest in that breed
of game canine known as bull dogs.
He has had, chained at the slaughter
house for the past six months, a
biooded bull terrier which he has
christened "Snowball," because of
the whiteness of his hair. "Snow-
ball" has been fed on fresh beef, cut
from the launches Of the slaugh-
tered bovine before life was fairly
extinct, and has drank the "blood of
tho lamb until he has become as
cross as forty year old maiden and
as savage as Bengal tiger. In or
der to give him practice Charlie has
been in the habit of throwing butch
er knives at him, until the other day
Mike complained at the rapid man
ner in which the knives were being
used up and found that the dog had
been using them to sharpen his teeth
on. On Monday Charlie imported
from Green Bay a notorious fighting
pup known as ''Red-jacket" and on
Tuesday took him to the slaughter
house, where they fought out a
bloody combat. They were quick as
cats and fierce as tigers. They
wrestled and trampled all over Samp-
sons field. They bit and tore each
other, and drank the blood from each
others veins. After three hours Of
fierce antaganism "Red-jacket be-
came winded, and his second threw
up the sponge. Charlie promises US
another exhibition of canine warfare
in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 1880.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

GATIONAL.-Rev. j. S. NORRIS.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A; NJ.
and half past I, p NJ. Sabbath School at II NJ,
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening.
METHODIST EPISC,-R.v. P. S. BENNETT.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 a. NJ. and
N. Glass Meeting at 6 P. NJ. Sabbath
School at I'm. Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening
ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rev. CHAs. BEYERLE.
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock,
Catechism at | P. NJ. Vespers at P, NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-09
RAILROAD TIME TABLE,.
WISCONSIN VALLEY R. I

WISCONSIN VALLEY R. R.
Pass going north de. 9.15 A NJ.
Pass going south de. 5.37 2. Nj.
WISCONSIN CEN. r. R.
Pass at Junc't City going N 10 A. NJ.
Pass at Junc't City going s 4.45 2 M
GREEN BAY & NJ. R. R.
Pass. Trains going east de. 2 2. M.
Acc'm g 6 10 L. M.
Aee'm +" 4.30 A. NJ.
Pass. Trains going west 11.55 A. NJ.
Ace'm " " Q. A. M.
Acc m 6 g g A. M.