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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

Milton A. Coleman, undersheriff o.
Dunn county, and Charles G. Coleman
s1-sheriff of Pepin county, were shot
and killed by two desperadoes and
horse thieves, known as the Maxwell
(alias Williams) brothers while at
tempting to arrest them at Durand,
Wis. Sunday evening, July 10. 1881.
Milton Coleman was unmarried, but
Charles leaves wife in very delicate
health and seven children, the oldest
of whom is sixteen years of age. His
property consists solely of modest
homestead upon which there is an
incumberence of one hundred dollars.
In the late war he was brave and
gallant soldier. He served in Co. d,
10th Wisconsin Volunteers. and at the
battle of Perryville received a gun
shot wound on the head which came
near proving fatal and from the effect
of which he never fully recovered.
In consequence of it he was unable to
engage in active business for the past
two or three years, and his govern
ment pension of $24 per month has
been the main support of himself and
family. BY his untimely death even
this small amount was cut off, and
his bereaved and almost helpless family
left in very straitcned circumstances.
1t is proposed to raise a memorial
fund for the benefit Of his family, the
income from which shall at least equal
the amount of the pension received
by him.
Charles Coleman was model of
Christian manhood, brave, true,
strong soul, lofty patriot. kind,
generous unselfsh man-whose only
enemy was evil. He died as he had
lived, facing and with undaunted cour-
age fighting the foes of mankind
1t seems well that the memory and
example of such a character should
be kept greenland this statement is
put forth, in the belief that many
who knew him, and others who love
their kind, will gladly contribute to
the purposed fund as tribute to the
memory of noble man who fearlessly
met his death in the voluntary dis
charge of public duty, and to incite
and encourage the living, with the
faith that they who live pare and un-
selfish lives and die brave and heroic
deaths shall not be forgotten-nor
sheir loved ones want FOR bread.
Hon. Hans B. Warner, at Madison,
Wis, Hon. Carroll Lucas, of Menom-
ME, Wis, and Hon. II. E. Houghton,
of Durand, Wis, have willingly con-
sented to act as trustees of the fund,
and contributions sent to either will
be promptly acknowledged and de-
voted to the purposed use. Dunn Go.
NeUS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
MRS. PURDYs PARQUISITES.
Reprinted by request

lANOpklAAOSN ~ ANpOSSt"I
One day, some time since, we were
summoned to the parlor to see visitor
who had sent up neither card nor name.
AS we entered the room, an understood.
wiry, active, elderly, quaintlooking
woman rose to greet us We were
struck at sight with the brightness Of
her dark. handsome eyes, and the res
set redness of her thin brown cheeks.
Her dress was of calico, starehed and
ironed to a mirale, and and she wore
an indeseribable air OF independent out
of-fashion- ness, which took our fancy
on the start.
She was living on a ranch not a
very great way from San Francisco
She was born in England, had come
over to this country in her girlhood,
had spent some years in Connecticut,
had married in Pennsylvania. and tried
her fortunes in the West, and had final
" drifted to California-all of which
we learned in the course of after con-
versation. and noted that her speech
bore evidence of her wanderings. She
stood for a moment confronting us,
while she darted forth keen look from
under the great round hat which was
tied down, Canada fashion at the ears,
and projected immensely fore and aft.
"Be you the woman that writes in
the Pacifc9" Il take charge of a
column in the Pacific, for the Wom-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15

We take several items Of interest
from the Journal of last week, which
says
We spent few hours in Mosinee
on Monday last, and took in the town
with the thermometer in the nineties.
A number of business changes have
recently been made in the village and
more are about to be made, one of
which is the change in the proprietor
ship of the Mosinee House, which is
now being run by Frank Gaulet, late
from Canada, Joseph HOMER of
Wausau, has rented the store now
occupied by Paup & Batchman and
after having built large addition,
will remove his entire stock of goods
from Wausau. He will also engage
in the. bark, tie, wood, and general
produce business. Mr.. Homier will
make quite an addition to the business
Interests of the village.
Joseph Dessert is about to build a
new office, near his mill, and the
Office he now occupies will be occupied
by Roberts & Graves, while the store
they are now in will be occupied Paup
& Batchman. This building, Blythe
way, was built by N. Blake, of this
city, twenty-four years ago.
MIR. Desserts mill is running to its
full capacity, and will saw about thir-
teen million this year. He has at
present so men in his employ and
wants to hire 20 more. His yard now
contains from seven to eight million.
Miss Florence Sanbourn, a sister
of lawyer>A. W. Sanborn, came up
from Oshkosh this week. Miss San
born is one of the teachers in our
public school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
Republican Assembly Convention.

Republican Assembly Convention for the
Assembly District comprising the counties of
Clark, Wood, Taylor and Lincoln, will be held
In the city of Grand Rapids on the 18th day Of
September, A. D. 1881, at O'Clock p. m. at
the Council Room in said city, for the purpose
Of nominating a candidate to represent said
District in the Assembly, choosing delegates
to the Republican State Convention, and trans
acting such other business as may properly
come before the Convention.
The saveral counties n said District will be
entitled to representation as follows: Clark /
soteg. Lincoln votes, Taylor 2 votes, Wood
votes.
NJ. c. RING, Chairman, Clark Co,
S. B. HUBBELL, Taylor Co.
w. H. CANNON, Lincoln Co.
GF. WITFER, Wood Co.
Rep. Assembly Dist. Committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN }
County OF WoOD,

COUNTY OF WOOD,
In the Matter of the Estate of VIM. St. Thomas
deceased.
On this 18th day of August, A. D. 1881, upon
reading and filing the petition of Rachel st.
Thomas. widow Of VIM. St. Thomas deceased,
stating that VIM. St Thomas, of the county OF
Wood died interstate, on or about the 18th day 81
September 1881, and praying that she the said
Rachel ST. Thomas be appointed administratrix
of the estate of said deceased. 1t is ordered,
that said application be heard before me, at
the probate Office in Grand Rapids. on, the
NJ And it is further ordered, that notice of the
time and place appointed for hearing said ap-
plication be given to all persons Interested by
publishing a copy of this order for three weeks
successfully in the Wood County Reporter, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
the time appointed for sand hearing.
By the Court, GEO. r. GARDNER,
Septlw3 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
Notice.

IAND VII IOI3 W thOCIi q " 10
August 24th, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
and secure final entry thereof on the 4th day of
October, 1881, before the Register of the Land
Office at Wausau, Wis, viz:
w. l.. Scott, Homestead No. 1850 for the
Lots 2, 3, 6 and I, Section ), Township 20, n
Range ) Z, and names the following as his wit
nesses, viz: T. S. JoSlin, g. r: Scott, R. S.
Joslin and q. Ii. Scott, all of Port Edwards,
Wis.
S.H. ALBAN, Register.
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Republican Senatorial Convention.


A Republican Senatorial Convention for tn e
18th Senatorial District will be held on Thurs
day, September 18th 1881, att o'clock p. IN. in
the city Council Room, at the city of Grand
Rapids, Wis, for the purpose of electing dele
gates to represent said Senatorial District in
the Republican State Convention to be held
at Madison, September 81 1881.
The Several counties will be entitled to rep
resentatiOn in said Senatorial Convention, as
follows: Chippewa votes, Clark 4 votes Lin
coin votes. Price / vote, Taylor votes.
Wood 4yOtes.
CHAs. NJ. WEBB,
EFT. WHEELOCK,
T. }. l.kFLEsH,
NJ. SWOPE,
n. W. WHEELER,
Rep. Senatorial Committee.
Dated Aug. %, 1881.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
N office.
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. !

LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. I
Aug, II, 1891. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
9th day of September, 1881, before the Clerk
of the Circuit Court at Grand Rapids, Wood
Co Wis. viz: JOHN HUDSON, homestead No.
1853, for the sw4 Section IS, Township p
Range E and names the following as his wit
nesses, viz: Joseph ii. Hudson, John Turner,
Oscar Brown, and George Saller, all Of Dex-
terville, w God Co., Wis,
S. Fl. ALBAN, P egister.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice..
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS, I
September, Sth. 1881. :

D6pICNIUOI, QUIT -OJL'
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in, support of his claim,
and secure final entry thereof on the 10th day
of October, 1881, before the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at Grand Rapids, Wis. viz:
Paterick Smit h, Homestead No. 1923, for the
nj se4 Section %, Township q, N Range 3
and names the following as his witnesses, viz:
u. J. Kruger of DexterviIle, Wis, Alonzo D..
Scribner, Thomas NJ, Law, and William Bow
den, all of Remington Wis.
Ang15w5 S Ii. ALBAN, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15

Republican County Convention.
mass Convention of the Republicans of
Wood County will be held at the Council Room
in the City of Grand Rapids, on the 18th day of
September 1881, at , o'clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose of eccting del egates to repre-
sent said Count in the Assembly and Senator
ial Convention, to be held on the evening of
the same day.
By order of Co. Committee,
GEO r GARnNER Chair
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LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. I

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Republican County Convention.

Rep. Senatorial Committee
Dated Aug %, 1881.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-09-15
M. j. McRaith Merchant Tailor.

M. J. McRaith Merchant Tailor.
Keeps on hand Cloths, CASH
meres, Vestings &c. Has a large
stock of Woolens at the lowest market
prices. Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Water St., Grand Rapids. M25y1,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
Educational Department.
Conducted by J. H. Terry Principal of Mineral
Point Public Shoots

An educational column is no new
feature OF newspaper enterprise 1t
Is recognized department of large
number of newspapers with limited
local circulation as we'll as some that
have a wider influence. 1t is
gratifying fact that such a depart
ment not only finds place and is
read, but that sentiment exists
strong enough to demand it. 1t is
an indication of right opinions on
the part of the public in regard
to popular education. In the man
agement Of this department of the
DEMOCRAT it will be the aim to at
ford opportunity for the expression
of any opinions having a bearing
upon the subject, and all who have
ideas to communicate, are invited
to make use of this column. As
far as possible the contributions in
serted here will have some direct re-
lation to the educational interests of
Iowa county and the city of Mineral
Point.
Whatever the condition OF the var
ious educational agencies, either III
town or country, no one can deny
that they are susceptible of improve
ment; and if any improvement is
made, or even if present efficiency is
maintained, it must be done by
means Of a favorable public senti-
ment 1t should then be sufficient
excuse for the opening of this col
umn that its principal object IS 70
promote the growth of such a senti-
ment. And as it is impossible that
subjects of the kind treated here
should be, to the general reader, in
vested with all the interest OF rO-
nance, readers of the DEMOCRAT are
requested not to overlook this col
umn, even though its contents fail
to furnish the entertainment they
desire; read as much for what shall
be suggested as what shall be said:
as much because the Importance Of
the matters dwelt upon deserves
their attention, as because there is
an effort on the part Of the writer or
writer's, the success Of which is as
yet IN some degree problematie, to
secure it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23

increased to almost double its nat
ural proportions.
The sheriff of the county is auth
orized by law RS. chap. ), sec. 49,
to cause to be published in a news
paper printed in his county the sub
stance of the general election notice
received by him from the Secretary
Of State When the question of an
amendment to the constitution is to
be submitted to vote OF the peo-
pie. the law requires that the sub
stance of the proposed amendment
be included in notice the of the
general election. An amendment
to our State constitution provi-
ding for biennial sessions of the
legislature was proposed and agreed
to by both houses ofthe legislature
for 1881, and is to be submitted to a
vote Of the people at the coming
general election. This amendment
viii be found in the notice of cleo
ton under the heading Chapter
262, published in this paper. The
notice Of election as it should appear
makes about twenty-four folios, but
as enlarged and improved" by the
sheriff of Lafayette county it makes
about thirty eight folios, making q
difference Of more than fifty dollars
for publishing for twelve weeks in
one newspaper The enlargement
of the notice from twenty-four to
thirty-eight folios is due to the fact
that the sheriff causes to be printed
twice in the same notice the propos-
co law providing for an amendment
to the constitution. The Republican
and the Democrat, the two newspa-
pers in which the enlarged notice
appears are evidently well yersed III
the rules of addition, division and
silence" but whether the sheriff is
proficient III the new method, Or is
only Il careless or inefficient officer
does not appear We are charitable
enough to attribute the enlargement
to carelesness or inetliciency on the
pat Of the sheriff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
STATE SENATOR.

The candidates for State Senator
10 he elected this fall will soon be be-
fore the people The republican
convention for nominating 4 caudi-
date VIII b. held at Arena. in this
county, on Tuesday, the 9th inst
Who their candidate will he will
doubtless depend upon political in
vention. Il is conceded by the
south assembly district Of this coun-
III, that the candidate will be from
the north assembly district; and
among tile prominent candidates
mentioned whose names will be pre-
sented, We hear Of ex-senator Camp
bell. ex-senator Whitman, William
O. Mcilert, :. w. Reese, q. 7. Under
wood. and 4 few others may spring
into notice in the interim II the
convention nominates no weaker can
didatc than any one Of those mcn-
toned, il would seem that the
people need not apprehend any dis
appointment i'll their ability to rep
resent thom in the event Of their
election.
Up to the present writing the DEM
ocrats have not called senatorial
convention, aud when they 40, TO be
followed by a nomination, il is to be
hoped they will SO far consider the
interests Of the people. rs TO confer
the honor upon one whose inelina-
tions to represent and serve the peo-
pie will be superior 10 his ability to
serve his political communicates, to
the exclusion Of his higher duties.
The election Of such an one TO the
senate from this county would be 8
benefit to the people and credit to
the party that nominated him. II
his election could not be secured, it
would at least be pleasure to vote
for such 4 man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
OUR SIDEWALKS.

The sidewalks ia this city are in
a deplorable condition, and if not
put III repair before winter, there is
no telling what accidents may occur
upon them.
We believe that the plan Of con
structing and keeping in repair the
side walks Of the city, is all wrong:
that Is compelling owners Of lots to
construct and maintain the walks.
That the plan does not work well is
apparent to everyone The past
and present poor condition Of our
walks is sufficient evidence of the
fact. There is Just complaint on the
part Of many owners Of lots that
they arc compelled to keep in re-
pair FIR the benefit Of the public,
from one hundred to two hundred
feet IT sidewalks, while those who
travel over these walks are often ex-
empt from paying a cent towards
Keeping Up the sidewalks Of the
city.
It would be well for our city faith
ers to take the sidewalk question
under consideration, and see if some
remedy cannot be devised for the
betterment Of the city's condition III
this respect. Some remedy is surely
needed.
We believe that sidewalks along
the principal streets, at least, should
% constructed, and maintained by
thc city, and the expenses therefor
paid hy the city out Of a tax levied
and collected for this purpose, in
The same manner as Tie road tax is
levied and collected.
We believe no reason can be given
Why the owner Of lot should be
compelled Is build and maintain
walk for the convenience Of the pub
lie, and il would be as reasonable to
require him Is keep the highway III
repair ia front Of his property for
the benefit Of the public
IT any rate, our present plan Of
maintaining sidewalks iii the city
has been given long and fair trial,
and we think it has been proven TO
81 very defective. Tie dilapidated
walks in many places call loudly for
reform in this direction. Public
evils are seldom remedied until the
dear public il iii some way made to
feel their effects Our city ought
not to require any new lessons to re-
mind it Of its duty. She has paid
well fur the lessons she has learn
ell III the school Of experience. Neg
lcct ut this time to devise proper
method fol keeping iii repair our
side walks. may result III another
suit against the city for damages
Shall we act iii the matter before it
ii too late2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23

Out ii Tic enc hundred teachers
that attended tie Institute Just
closed, there u,rc but fourteen male
teachers, Ill remaining eighty-six
being females Prof. Terrill, Of the
Highland high school, one II the
profounde~t teachers 1T the county,
was present It the institute all the
time after tie fourth day.
Iowa county can boast Of some
Of the brightest and most thorough
trained female teachers of any
county il the state; and the rapid
advance this county has made ii
the interests Of common schools, i.
referable almost entirely to the worl
Of the female teachers in concer
with the superintendent. The femal,
teachers of Iowa county have estab
lished them selves at the head Of til
the educational interests, and fill,
settled the question of their efficienc,
rs educators.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
VIM. PERRY.
Sells good goods and sell al a. low prices rs any
dealer dealers in the county
Fresh Groceries.
DRY GOODS.
CALL AND EXAMINE
A sulendid Stock Farm for sale.

A splendid Stock Farm for sale.
The undersigned offers for
sale his splendid stock farm
located within one-half mile OF
Calamine. nine miles from
Mineral Point and six miles
from Darlington. It is one oil
the best farms in the State for
stock raising purposes. The
farm contains
281 Acres of Land,
about 80 acres is under cultiva-
ton, 100 acres of meadow, and
the remainder timber and
pasture. 1t is well watered by
two living springs.
A good stone dwelling house,
two stories high. well laid out,
and q good cistern.
Two good barns, granaries,
corn cribs. wagon houses, DC,
on the place. Also a good
well The FABM WILL BE SOLD
CHEAP and ON EASY TEENS.
The place is divided of by
fences into eight different diyi-
sions. JOHN LoGUE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23

The legislature Of 1881 was a dis
grace TO the people Of Wisconsin.
Wouldn't it be well for the people
to choose for the legislature Of 1882,
at least a few men who care more
for country than for party. Thank
God the Democrats had but little to
do in choosing the members of the
last legislature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23

The Democratic state convention
will be held in Milwaukee next We'd
nesday. 1t IS to be hoped that the
convention will meet the demands
Of the hour, and give evidence Of a
desire to represent the principles Of
true democracy, rather than Of d
desire to gam q temporary victory
oyer their opponents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
FORECLOSURE SALE

State Of Wisconsin. Circuit CouTt-Iowa County.
Benjamin Thomas plaintiff, against Margaret
Davis John +. Davis. William r. Davis Thorn
c. Davis. Margaret Davis and Gevennie
Jones defendants
BY virtue Of and pursuant 70 a judgment OF
foreclosure and sale, rendered ii the above en-
titled action on the 10Th day of August, 4 Il.
1850 in said Iowa County Circuit Court, | will
expose for sale and sell il public auction. to
the highest bidder for cash at the front door OF
the Court House in the Village of Dodgeville.
Iowa county. Wisconsin On the oath day OF
October. \. =. 1ssI, AT o'clock i'll the after
noon Of said day, the following described
premises to raise the amount Of said judgment,
interest costs. and cosS,af Iale, towit: Tbs fol-
being in the county OF Iowa and state of Wiscon-
sin. to-wt: The southwest quarter and the
south half of the north west quarter Of section
Ne. seven q. township No. four ~ range No.
Two (2), east containing two hundred and forty
acres, more or less.
Dated sherif'S office Iodgeyille, Wis. sep
tember 9th a. p. 1881.
THOMAS KENNEDY. sheriff
WILSON x MCILHaS. Of Iowa County, Wis
PLAINTIFFS attorneys 4-tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-23
FORECLOSURES SALE.

state Of Wisconsin-IoWa County Circuit Court.
George Chanlev, plaintiff, against Alexander
Ludlum, defendant
by virtue Of and pursuant 10 judgment OF
foreclosure and sale. rendered in The above enl
tied action. on the 10Th dayuf 'ugllst \ u. 1850
at special term Of said cire court to-wit al
general term OF the Latavette county circuit
court. ! will expose for sala and sell nj public
auction, for cash, 10 the highest bidder, 1T the
front door of the court house. in Dodgeyile
Iowa county, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, the Isl day
Of November 4. y. ISL ak Z o clock in the after.
noon of said day, the following described prem
iSes. toraise the amount of said Judgment, inter
est, costs and costs of sale, to-wit:
The northwest quarter o. the southwest quar-
ter Of section No. seventeen 40 town No five 81
north of range No. one ny east in Iowa county.
state of Wisconsin, containing forty acres. more
or less.
Dated sheriti-s office. Dodgevile Iowa county.
Wisconsin. september I'd A. 4. 1851.
THOMAS KENNEDY,
Sheriff Iowa Co Wis.
Henry 4 smith. Att rs for Plaintiff S-9-td