Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-07-07

South side, but his character became
known just in time to prevent such a
calamity to the young lady and her
family.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
Telegrams of coincidence and SYM
pathy come from every section of the
United States, and from every nation
in the world.
SATT LAKE, July 2.-The news of the
with incredulity in Salt Lake, which
gave place to astonishment, regret and
indignation, COnjecturns as to the assas-
sin and his motives. AS it was con-
tirmed all day, the telegraph and news
paper offices were throoged for the
latest dispatches, and the people in
general were unable to attend to busi-
ness. Elaborate preparations had
been made by the Gentiles and by
the Mormons to celebrate on July
4th, but both parties have abandoned
the programme. The Gentiles, with the
command at Ft. Douglass, will meet in
the city on Monday and take appropri-
ate action in view Of the national ca
lamity. The Mormons, as a rule, are
shocked and sincerely regret l., but oc-
them say it is the judgment of God on
Garfield, for raising his hand against
the Mormons.
CINCINNATI, July 2.-There is but one
expression, that of horror at the assas-
sination. From the first it seemed to
be assumed the wounds would be fatal
and when about p. m. word
was received that Garfield was dead,
it was no surprise and came scarcely
as shock. A messenger who went
down to Solon this P. NJ, where Gar
fields mother and his two sisters live,
says the first news was received there
from newspapers extras, thrown off the
train. Immediately on receipt Of the in
telligence, Mrs. w. J. Larrabee, the
presidents sister, with whom the moth
er had been staying, sent her mother
over to Mrs. NJ. Trowbridge, another
sister, about a quarter of mile away
out of hearing of the dreadfulness. An
hour later, about noon, the following
dispatch was received by Mrs. Lar
rabee.
EXECUTIVE MANSION }
WA .IINGToN, July 2. !
Mrs. Eliza GARFIELD
doctors think it will not prove fatal. Don't
think of coming until you hear further.
(Signed) HARRY A. GARFIELD.
The signature is that of the presi-
dents seventeen year old son. Gartield's
mother has been prostrated for some
days in consequence of the death of
her brother-in-law, and only this morn
ing she was informed OF the death of
Mrs. Arnold, the presidents cousin,
who died yesterday, and it was deemed
certain that the death of James would
kill her This morning the moth
er said to Mrs. Larabee: 81 ex-
pect something is going to happen
to James family" Mrs. Lockwood
said, mother don't worry, I think the
trouble in James family is passed, :"
alluding to Mrs. Garfeld's illness. The
mother replied, mo, [ fear something is
going to happen to James," She after
wards reiterated her presentment to
Mrs. Trowbridge, adding that accidents
never come single; and felt that some
thing was going to happen to James be-
fore Garfield left for Washington in
March. Mr.. Larabee warned him to
take care of himself. Garfeld's reply
was, 81 am 10 coward, and [ can't
have body guard about me all the
time" The sisters have agreed to keep
the news from Mrs G., at least until to-
morrow, when Rev. W. J. More of the
Solon Disciple church will break it to
her. This makes the fifth death in the
Garfield family in as many months,
comprising besides the president, his
uncle, Thos. Garfield, his cousin Mrs.
Cornelia Arnold, his favorite niece Mrs.
Hattie Palmer, who formerly lived at
his house, and the latter lady's infant
daughter. A messenger who went down
to Solon says that the farmers had en-
tirely suspended work and had gathered
in from the crossroads to the railroad
track awaiting the arrival of successive
bulletins.
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