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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03

That grand water power known as
the Kline Water Power has become
the property of DR.. G. F. Witter, and
now is the time for capitalists to make
their wants known. The DIR will sell
this envlable water power at such a
price as can but be an inducement. 1t
is situated in desirable sight and
offers many advantages. The DR.. is
also grading down the hill just below
the Cong. Church where he will build
magnificent dwelling. The location
is beautiful one commanding an ex-
cellent view of the noble Wisconse,
and the main part of this city and
Centralia. DIR. is thriving business
man and We congratulate him in his
success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
GRAND RAPIDS April "a.
SPECIAL MEETING.

Council met pursuant to call of the
Mayor. Mayor Webb in the chair.
Roll called, all members present ex-
cept Aldermen Purdy and Kroner.
The following named parties made
application for Saloon license, at their
present places of business:
Fred Closuit, two Saloons. II.
Belanger, zotique Lawnette, Frank
Pomainville, A. L. Bovine, Chas.
Poderville, Frank Russell, Antoine
Arpin.
No objection being made license was
granted to all the above named parties
except A. L. Bovine.
Bond of III. Belanger, with John
Arpin and B. SLIDER as sureties ap-
proved.
Bond of Chas. Poderville with I.
L. Mosher and W. B. Necves as
sureties, approved.
Bond of z. Lawnette with Z. Po-
mainville and A, Arpin as sureties,
approved.
Bond of Fred Closuit with 7. C. st
Amour and A. Arpin as suretics, ap-
proved.
Bond of Fred Closuit with G. Brier
and John Arpin as sureties approved.
Bond of Frank Pomainville with T.
Closuit and S. A. Spafford as sureties
approved.
Bond Of Frank Russell with G.
Poderville and R. Harvey as sureties
approved.
Bond of A Arpin with John Ar
lin and Fred Closuit as sureties ap-
proved
License was also granted Co A. l..
Bovin, On his fling bond with two of
the following named persons as sure
ties: Francis Boron, II. H. Compton,
B. SLIDER, T. 9. St Amour.
Jerry Klein made application for
Saloon license at his present place of
business, there being no objection Ii
cense was granted on his filing Bond
with Chas Poderville and A. Arpin as
sureties.
Nicholas Smith made application
for Brewers license which was granted
and presented his Bond with John
Arpin and John DAILY as sureties,
which was approved.
Council adjourned to the first Mon
day evening in May at 1880 p. m.
SETH REEVES,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
City Council Proceedigs.
GRAND RAPIDS, April L


Common Council met pursuant to
adjournment, Mayor Webb in the
chair. Roll called, members all pres
ent except AID. Purdy Minutes of
last meeting read and approved. Aid
Hasbrouck reported that the city
Engineer would take care of the En-
CINE and cut his own wood for $40
per year, and use of the building he
now occupies as a residence, or $500
per year and not cut the wood. Aid.
Morrill, moved that the proposition of
the Engineer w. B. Riggs, at $40
per year, and cut his own wood, COM
mencing the 1st day of May next,
payable in city orders, be accepted.
Motion adopted, all members voting
in the affirmative.
Application presented of Louis
BelIfeuille, for Saloon License between
the Post Office and Huningtons.
Petition Of G.. r. Gardner and
others not to grant said license read.
Petition of G.. r. Gardner and
others presented and read not to grant
license to Bovine.
Petition presented and read for re-
duction Of Saloon License to 800
per annum.
Committee on application for Lii
cense of Louis Bellfeuille, reported
favorably.
Aid. Hasbrouck moved that no
License be granted to any person to
keep a Saloon between the Post Office
and Huntingtons. Motion carried.
Aid. Kroner moved that the vote
| by which the Saloon license was fixed
at $50 be reconsldered.
Aldermen Arpin, Hasbrouck and
Kroner voted in the affirmative. and
Aldermen Sampson and Morrill, in the
negative. Motion carried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
News at Biron's Mill

Miss Laura Biron and Anna Nc
CURE, are preparing to have good
time picnicing.
The School is progressing finely
under the direction and supervision of
Miss Anna Mcclure.
The School District is contemplate
ing the erection of new School house.
Francis Biron has had his home
newly painted, and otherwise renovat-
ed, which adds greatly to the place.
D. P. Bisbee and Son, have full
charge of the Biron Mill, and are
giving entire satisfaction. Mr.. Bisbec
had full charge Of Geo. A. Neeves
Mill at Grand Rapids for several years.
Mr.. Hathaway leaves this week
with a feet of lumber for st. Louis
Mr.. Hathaway is as good pilot as
runs on the Wisconse.
The night tour at the Mill has been
taken off on account of the want of
logs.
The day tour turn out one Rapids
piece Of lumber daily.
The new Single Mill is arriving at
completion. George Zenier and Mr..
Smith are doing the work.
Mr.. Primeau and Arthur Laveque
are head sawyers in the Mill, and can
always be found at their post.
Alfred Echey and Thomas Laveqpe
settlers in the Mil, enjoy their ride
back and forth on the carriage very
much.
Severe Biron and e. Tiboddo went
fishing on Tuesday afternoon, and you
will have to ask Severe what success
he had.
DAILY & SIMPSONS log drivers ar
rived here on Tuesday morning.
Jack Claire was serenaded On Sat
urday evening by the boys. They all
say here, Jack ought to get married.
How is it Jack?
E. W. Fields is always happy, and
sees to preparing food for about 100
men daily. Fields is the favorite
among the boys.
Business here is lively, and we all
expect good time on Saturday June
9th at the Picnic We expect about
25 cornle from Grand Rapids to attend
the picnic.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
A Trip Over the Line.

Receiver Case, and Attorney Case
in company with John I. Blair, pass
ed over the line, on an inspection tour
last Friday and stopped off at this
station. They examined the work on
the bridge, the filing in around the
spiles, and the Round House, all of
which they were well satisfied with.
The round house is as fine one as
can be found anywhere in the state.
Mr.. Case has decided to build stone
piers for the whole bridge. The G.
B. line is fast becoming a leading line,
and is doing large business. We
are also informed that the road will
not be sold as has been generally I'M
derstood of late, but it will remain as
it is for the present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03

Aid. Kroner moved that the S.
loon license be fixed at 300. Motion
carried.
Aid. Arpin moved to reconsider the
Brewery license, and on motion the
license was fixed at $50, on motion
the bill Of Arthur Rrundage, seventy
FIVE cents, Was allowed, all members
voting in the Affirmative.
Bill of Mike Dougherty IS for
hauling Fire Engine was on motion
referred to the Finance Committee bill
of Robinson and Schultz 1910 was
on motion allowed, all members vote
ing in the Affirmative.
On motion the bill of J. E. fngra-
ham & Co. for goods supplied to
- Miles county pauper $3.50
was allowed, All members voting in
the affirmative.
Bill of William Kline for $50 for
ground rent for Calaboose, was referr-
ed to the Finance Committee, on mo-
ton bill of John Martin for making
expander bench for Engine house $3.50
was allowed All members voting In
the affirmative.
On motion bill of D, ". Compton
S2.16 for services as Marshall, serving
summons and complaints, allowed.
All members voting in the affirmative.
Bill of T. Frechette S11.70 for
board of Mrs. McCloud and two chill
dren, laid over till next meeting.
Aid. Hasbrouck moved that order
No 4,406 for S31 be cancelled and
destroyed. Motion carried.
Moved that an order for $40 be
drawn in favor of Eugene Morrill, for
Balance of his services as City Clerk.
Motion lost. Aid. Sampson and Nor
rill voting in the affirmative and Aid.
Hasbrouck. Arpin and Kroner in the
negative.
On motion the following bills we're
allowed
L. 0 Schultz 81 90
Seth Reeves Sc and ordered that an
order be drawn on the Treasurer for
$S in favor of Eugene Morrill, for
balance on his Salary All members
voting in the affirmative, except Aid.
Morril! who voted in the negative.
On motion the council adjourned
till the last Monday evening in April,
SETH REEVES,
City Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Death of Mrs. Mccormick.

Mrs. T. Mccormick died at the
residence of Frank Belanger on Tues
day evening. She had been a sufferer
for over three months from general
debility, and a short time since was
taken with rheumatism which went to
her stomach and resulted in her death.
Frank will take her remains to Dover
Minnesota for interment, where he1
parents reside. Only few years ago
she was bright hearty girl, and now
she is no longer among US. She leaves
one child, bright little boy to mourn
her loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Clifford Company.

This Company gave their first en-
tertainment last evening to a full
house. The play was TIE sensational
one entitled The Hidden Hand, "
with Miss Maud Oswald as s'Capitola !"
and Tom Coleman as sWool." They
kept the whole house in constant
and continued laughter from the open
ing to the close. The company is
good and well worthy of patronage.
Mr.. Clifford has invariably good class
of actors. They appear again this
evening in the drama entitled s'Black
Eyed Susan" in which Mr.. Clifford
will make his first appearance. They
will also render the laughable comedy
entitled ''Poor Pillicody" with Tom
Coleman as the star. Go and hear
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
From Kansas.
GARFIELD KANSAS, May %

GARFIELD KANSAS, May 70.
PAUL AND ALBERT.
Dear Friends [ am very sorry
my old time friend Ell. B. Philleo, has
retired from the REPORTER as its
Editor, but very glad it has passed in
such noble good hands, as [ consider
you boys to be, and hope you will
succeed in your new undertaking to
the best of Mans ability. [ wish you
all the success in the world, and if a
short letter from this part of the
country will be Of any interest to you,
and your readers, | shall be happy to
give it to you, as often as [ think it
will be of interest to yoar columns.
Winter wheat is nearly an entire
failure here this year, but we are
having beautiful rains now, and good
prospects of Spring crops. Our first
rain this year was the 10Th, the 21st
and 18th we had nice showers, and
to-day it is raining. Farmers are
very busy now planting, and are
feeling good over the future prospects
at the present time of this Springs
crop.
Yours Truly,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Herman Polensky died sud
denly on last Saturday afternoon at
her home in Saratoga. The chief
cause of her sudden demise was over
work. which brought on the terri
bic trouble that aillicts so many Of
our women to-day, and inflammation set
in, which soon carried off its victim.
Mrs. Polansky was bright intelligent
woman and in the prime of her life.
She leaves a husband, three little girls
and large circle of friends to mourn
her loss. The funeral services were
held at their home and the remains
were laid in the cemetary at Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
A Card of Thanks.

We the undersigned ladies of Grand
Rapids, do tender our sincere thanks,
to DR.. G. E. Witter for the use of
his Hall, in which to hold our Woman
Suffrage meeting. Also to the Fon-
tame Brothers for printing notices etc.
Mrs. Worthington,
Mrs. Lord,
Mrs. Demarais,
Mrs. Ingraham,
Mrs. Pomeroy.
And many others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
THE Blondes.

Fannie May and Blondes gave an
entertainment at Writer'S Hall on Sat
urday last. We are unable to give any
particulars of their performance, but
the appearance of the Blondes would
not warrant us in recommending them
to the public. They should not receive
a license in any place as their adver-
tisement is enough of itself to con-
denim them, say nothing of their con-
duet otherwise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Howe High School.

The closing exercises of the School
will take place on Friday afternoon
june 11th. The following is the pro-
gramme of exercises:
Music.
Defamation, Sorrow for the dead, Goo. w liter
Recitation, Opportunities, Emma Purdy
Recitation, Better In the morning. L. Crawford
Music.
Recitation, Darius Green, Belle Drundase
Drummers Bride, Emma Miller
Our Folks, Belle Mosher
Music.
Recitation, How he saved st Michaels, Miller
Essay. Thought, Eddie Brunda ge
Music.
Graduating Glass.
0ratien, Education Ermine Arpin.
Free Government, Byrde Vaughn
Great men of our Country, John Horton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Runaway with A Hearse.

On Tuesday morning John Wagner
and Henry Gresler started down street
on their way to Saratoga, with Wag-
ner's hearse to attend the burial of
Mrs. Polansky. On reaching hol-
low in the road near Neeve's mill, both
being seated in front caused the back
spring to break, and the box part
sprung over on to the horses, and be-
coming Heightened they dashed ahead
turning down the steep part of the
hill at runaway speed. Wagner was
thrown out on one side, aud Gresler
fell under the wagon, and was dragged
about ten rods barely escaping with
his life At about eight rods distance
from where the horses turned out, the
hearse struck against the track lead
ing from the mill, demolishing
it considerably, and thereby detaeh-
ing the team from it. The herses ran
down the river bank near Corcoran' S
farm. They came out without a
scratch. What might have been seri-
Gus, proved quite fortunate for all
concerned. The damages to the
hearse will be about 800. Mr.. Wag-
ner complained of pain in his back
and FIR. Gresler of pain through
his breast. NJ. G. Warren went down
with his hearse and team, and filled
the appointment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Killed a Man.

A. W. Graves, who was formerly
engineer Of our fire engine, has come
to bad ending in his wild whiskey
career. While in saloon at Moore
head, Mimi, and drinking as usual,
he had some words with a fellow and
during this time became enraged and
picking up a faucet that laid near by
struck his comrade on the head killing
him almost instantly. Graves is now
in jail awaiting his trial. The law in
Minnesota, since the Younger broth
ers committed their depredations there
has been changed from imprisonment
to capital punishment, for murder, SO
poor Graves stand a chance of going
on the drop. Such is life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Open Temple.

The next open Temple meeting will
be held at the Cong. Church, at which
time Geo. B. Pratt, editor OF the
Menasha Press will address our people.
He is an excellent speaker and will I'M
doubtedIy give US lively entertain
ment. He is a very earnest man in
the cause of temperance, but is not
what is called fanatic, The church
will be full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Go to Milwaukee.

During the week in which the sol
diers Reunion is held at Milwaukee,
from the It'll to the 18th of June.
The Wisconsin Central Railroad will
run special trains, and sell tickets at
reduced rates to all who wish to visit
Milwaukee at this time. Usually
there is no early train into Milwaukee
on Monday morning, but on Sunday
night a special train will leave Stevens
Point at $40 P. m. stopping at all
stations, arriving at Milwaukee at $40
a. m. Commencing Monday morning
June 7th, and every morning that
week, special train will leave Stevens
Point at Sis, taking passengers from
intermediate stations, and arriving at
Milwaukee at 1885 noon. Train No.
l going north, will be run through to
Stevens Point, arriving there at 9, P.
m. A special train will leave Milwau-
kee Saturday night at 1920 midnight
for Stevens Point. These facilities,
and the fact that rates for the round
trip, have been made less than half
rates, will enable everybody to visit
Milwaukee at this time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Killed a Wild Cat.

Dudly Wilcox, of Rudolph, killed
large wild cat on Tuesday, at their
farm, and found that he weighed 26
pounds. He used repeating Win
chester rife and shot him through
the foreshoulder. He was offering
the animal for sale on Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Quite a number of our people a

Quite a number of our people at
tended the Decoration exercises at
Plover. Lieut.. G. NJ. Webb. deliver
ed an excellent grafton, so we are in
formed by those present. a large
crowd was in attendance, and all pass
ed off pleasantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Personals.

Joseph EFeleGn maue tHiS ouce
pleasant call on Wednesday.
Miss Eva L. Knapp returned to
her duties in Minnesota, last Monday
G. Fl. Clark, editor of the Marsh
field Times was in our city last week
Miss Belle Drake is visiting among
her relatives and friends in our city
and Centralia.
Miss Anna Houston of Dexterville
is the guest of Miss Hattie Philleo.
Ambrose Van Slette is again in the
city. after having had successful
log drive.
G. D. Griffith, has gone west on
business and will be in Milwaukee on
the 18th in attendance at the reunion.
Judge Powers, was taken quite Ill
on Tuesday and is confined to his bed {.
A sort of intermittent fever. DR..
Phillips called on him Wednesday.
GEO. B. PRATT, Editor of the
Menasha Press, will speak to our
people at Open Temple the first Sun
day Evening in June.
A. r. Woodwork, of Milwaukee
was in our city visiting his father NJ.
G. and family. He is wholesouled
fellow and is having fun with the boys.
Now and then F. S. Mccormick
makes his appearance on our streets
He makes Dexterville his headquar
ters.
Mr.. Ward formerly one of the po-
prietors of the Rablin House, in con-
pany with Mr.. Freeman, is among Us.
He and his family arrived few days
since right from Oakland California.
He reports everything in fair conii-
ton.
Miss Minnie Naylor and Mrs. Clarke
are the guests of Miss Emma Zenisr.
We are always pleased to see them on
our streets. Formerly Minnie vas
one of our girls.
j. Q. Severns, from Wood, madeus
pleasant call Wednesday morning
and renewed his subscription. He
has been a constant subscriber since
1860.
James Rumsey Of Saratoga, made
this Office pleasant call on Monday
james used to be one of the devils of
this Office. James come again we are
always glad to see you.
Mrs. Ell. G. Smith of MINI. is
home on a visit of two weeks. We
are informed that Mr.. Smith has been
given better position than heretofore
Of which we are glad.
Mrs. Pomeroy left for Milwaukee
on Wednesday evening, to represent
the women Of this city at the Woman S
Suffrage Convention. We feel conf
dent that Mrs. Pomeroy will give our
city good representation.
Willis Witter came home on Sat-
urday last to enjoy weeks vacation
from his duties as teacher of the Au-
burndale school. He intended going
to Chicago to attend the Republican
Convention but was persuaded by
friends not to go. He must be giving
excellent satisfaction in Auburndale
as he has been hired to teach two
extra months at advanced wages. We
acknowledge pleasant call Monday.
O. B. George from Allent own, LIE
high Go. Pa, made this Office pleas
ant call on Wednesday. He will re-
main among us and will manufacture
cigars for Ell. 7. Waters, and play a
'tB" cornet in the l. 0. o. T. Band
Of this city. We congratulate the
boys on receiving this new addition to
their number, and Mr.. George will un-
doubtedly make a valuable member,
He is a first man at his business
and Mr. Waters expects to furnish at
least all home trade in very short
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
City Clerk.

The prize fight between Ryan and
Goss took place at Golfers station,
West Va. the 1st inst. After eighty
six rounds. during which both men
were badly pounded and bruised, Goss
was defeated by Ryan. About one
thousand persons witnessed the dis
graceful and disgusting scene.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Il. S. WELLS,
DENTIST,
viii be at Rabiin House,
Grand Rapids, june Z, 80.
I From the Lacrosse Republican.

From the Lacrosse Repubhcan.I
CDR. Wells, whose skill as practi-
cal dentist, has placed him in the
highest rank Of his profession, showed
US some beautiful specimens of his art
We have no hesitation in saying, that
for neatness and frmness, his work
cannot be exceIled IN the Western
country. The DIR. is reasonable in his
charges"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Wood County Reporter,
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1880.
Not, A Car Load.

But half car load of the hand
soonest styles of Women's, Misses and
childrens hose in the city just received
at Spaherd & Coles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03

MARRIED.-By J. Fl. Germond
Justice of the Peace, at the brides
residence, Mr.. John Sullivan to Miss
Mary S. Hurst on the evening of May
Goth. in the town of Remington,
Wood Co. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03
Cure For Drunkenness.

The Peoria Journal of April %,
1880 says: CDR. Rabe, who formerly
lived in Bloomington, has written to
the Paragraph of that city an inter
esting letter concerning recent medi-
ical discovery which is of great impor-
lance. 1t appears that DR.. L. g.,
Kelley, of Dwight, Ill, has found u
positive cure FOR drunkenness in the
double chloride of gold. This will be
startling news to the medical profess
ion and will no doubt create quite a
stir amongst them. The doctor has
not lost single case that came under
his treatment. and he says he can
cure drunkenness in any stage. DR..
Kelley is an old army surgeon, and at
present is surgeon of the G. & A. E..
B. If his discovery is what he claims
it is, he has conferred a lasting bless
ing on suffering humanity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-03

Nate Compton and Frank Russell
had little fun on Wednesday but
no one was injured. Boys behave
yourselves.