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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Two Good Lectures.

On Friday evening last Rev. a. P.
Mead lectured under the auspices of
the Ladies Society Of the NJ E
Church on Romance Of the Pulpit,
and Preachers and their preaching. "
The lecture was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed, and the audience listened two
hours without WEAKNESS 1t was both
numerous and instructive TIE
speaker aimed to present in a popular
manner the various classes of Minis
ters and to give descriptions, Incidents
and language
lie drew his characters from both
ancient and modern times to
illustrate "Spiritusl," Sublime, .
eloquent" and "Witty'' preachers
His description of the Dandy Preach
err and of the "Whangdoodle Preach
err as might be expected brought the
house down, while the pictures he
drew of the truly evangelical, devout,
earnest man of God that occupies the
sacred position impressed every mind
with the momentous Importance and
value Of a faithful ministry.
At the close of the lecture. the
audience unanimously invited Mr.
Mead to give another on the following
Tuesday evening Washing tons Birth
day-to which lie responded; and
held crowded house for an hour and
half in portraying the Dangers and
Safeguards of the Republic. This
lecture which has received fatering
press notices, sketches the extend,
growth, and power Of our country the
causes undermining its integrity, NOR
allty and social purity. He drew an
alarming picture substantiated by
startling facts and figures relating to
crime. expenditure, immoral litera ture,
dishonor Of marriage and maternity.
He then emphasized our Safeguards
''Pure Homes, Education" IRE
visod Suffrage" enforced Justice, .
adjustment of Labor and Capitol, -
Sound Ethical Teaching and ''Di-
vine worship Invested of bigotry and
selfish Sectarinism.
We trust the good impressions made
| by these able lectures will be extensive
and lasting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Miss Emile Gavin Coming March IL

MISS Emile Gavin coming March II.
Miss Emile Gavin is one Of the
most powerful readers and Imperson-
ators we have in America. Her voice
being equa!ed but by few American
women. We clip the following from
John Murdoch letter:
Grand was the part of Miss Gavin
at Chicago, as she recited the Irish
famine in 1880, but she brought rare
advantages with her. One could not
resist the influx Of a thought of the
Maid of Orleans coming forth to in
spire her craven countrymen with the
courage worthy of noble cause. Up
rose a yoTng woman, dark and strait
and talI-taller than the men around
her-ft to mate with Naise the son Of
Uisneach, or Cuchullinn the son Of
Soma Still one fears that she cannot
reach the whole Of the thousands in
the extremities OF the field. But she
does it, and with a perfectly womanly
voice. Her words come out round
and clear, and so rolling over the vast
assembly. 1t was rare sight to see
how the great assembling, was now
fascinated into silence. now dashed into
storm of demonstration by the thrill
ing thought which the reader sent
forth. She goes on giving picture
after picture of the man made famine
amid the smiling fields and other scenes
of natural beauty in the stricken land,
and a sigh sueils in the one vast bo-
som Of the human mass, the sigh
swells into shout of execration. On
she goes with that terrible succession
of pictures of wrong, and Indignation,
and sorrow, and suffering, and death,
in land which is basking in the sun
shine of England's wealth and power
and charity !
\ woman wrote that poem; wo,
man recited it before 10000 persons,
at the inspiration of the sorrows and
the wrengs Of Ireland, and the things
OF loathing fall like burning Goals on
the hearts of sympathising masses Of
living men over this vast continent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Vesper SQuibs.
Our sch DOL closes next week.

Our sch DOL closes next week.
Skunk Hill'' will celebrate the
anniversary Of Washington's Birthday
with a dance. No cards.
100 much snow in the woods to dc
good business the boys say.
Dennis Sharkey was considerably
injured recently while at work on
Hawthorn landing.
j. McCarey, vino was suddenly call
ed to Appleton, on account of sickness
in his family has retained. He found
on his arrival home that his little boy,
8 years old, had died that morning OF
scarlet fever.
The mill has been busy for some
time on a bill for the G. NJ. & St. ?.
II. r. Co. of $50 NJ. of long timber,
some of which is to be 80 feet long.
Business was suddenly suspended on
Saturday by the breaking of the main
belt. A new belt has been ordered
and the mill will be ready to run to-
day Tuesday.
There was a wedding last week
down the creek ways, The contract
ing parties were Mr.. Frederick Kemp
and Miss Minnie Amt 1t is said that
Fred used the latest style Of proposal
Says Fritz to Minnie, "polIen SCI meine
sfrumRfe in,mer stoRfen ?" Minnie
said, "Yaw."
Some Of the boys went down to the
wedding, and one of them came back
pretty sick. On the application of a
pail of cold water externally and a
bottle of Anodyne Liniment internally
DIR. Brash brought him through all
right. Herman handled his cant-hook
next day as though nothing had hap
pened.
The snow is so deep that fellow
with an overcoat On, needs a Patent
Adjuster," if he steps out of the
road. Cameron forgot his the other
day when he went out to run some
lines, his skirts trailed like those OF
a broadway Belle and made track
through the snow like ''Towhead' S
Otter Trail" Jim wears snowshoes
now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
School Report.

School District No. 8 town Of
Grand Rapids, Wood Co. for the
month ending Feb. 18th. Number OF
pupils enrolled 81. Average daily
attendance 80. Pupils not absent:
Henry Bromsted, Robert Rowland,
Geo. Osterman, Annie Helix, Mary
Margeson, Rosa Osterman. Seven OF
the scholars 20 to German School two
days out Of each week, and some have
two miles or more, to come; together
with the cold weather and deep snow
accounts for the per cent. of attend
ancc not being greater.
T. NJ. STEWART, Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Olive Logan Coming.


Our people who love good things in
the literary line will be pleased to hear
that Olive Logan may be expected to
give lecture here either late in April,
or early in May. Miss Logan is enc
of the most gifted of American wo
men. The matter is in the hands of
the committee of Ladies, of the Cong.
Church Society, and will be determin-
cd soon. She will speak at Witter' S
Hall if engaged Let her be greeted
by an appreciati7e and profitable
audience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Why He ApOiogized.

The Shelton Neb. } Clarion, in re-
cent issue, contained the following
neat apology:
This is our first experience in run
ming a newspaper. Little did We
think, when we placed our name 10
the columns of the Clarion as the
responsible person for the matter that
happened to find its way into these
columns, that anything would ever
happen that we would have to take
back or get whipped. But such is
the case. We have either got to give
up the freedom Of the press or get d
head put on US The item which ap-
peared about one Professor Gilbert
playing the "Arkansaw Traveller
around the street corners Of Kearney
for cold biscuits and slack and sour
barley water has got to be apolog!zed
tor.
Last Wednesday, when We were
going along one of the principle
streets of the county seat. in company
with several friends, there suddenly
appeared before our gaze the slandered
| "ProfesSor. He commenced the
conversation by saying that he had
not been given his dinner by servant
girl at the back door, and thought lie
would make a lunch out of the writer.
We entered a protest, but to no use.
He claimed he was 400 miles from
home, both heels run over, and all
wool and a yard wide, warranted ts
neither rip nor rayel, and had killed
enough editors to make a corduroy
road from Lookout mountain to Puget
sound. lie uubuttoned his coat, and
gently placing his hand in his hip
pocket, he gave US our choice between
retraction and having our carcass
shot full of holes. As the thoughts
rapidly traverssd our mind about hav-
ing our remains sent to an aged mother,
looking like the top sieve Of tanning
mill, and how our creditors would
mourn at eur death; as we thought of
another person who holds warranty
deed of four sections Of our heart,
Town 9, Range Is. the idea of being
shot by a second-class, one horse
rank-fddler was more than we could
stand Hence the apology.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
y lUnnNS, p Z IJTRttTI-.
YOU CAW EE CURED!
PROF. GUILMETTE'S
FRENCH KIDNEY PAD,
WUrcu CURES RI ABSORPTION

WHICH CURES RI ABSORPTION.
Ask your druggist for Prof. Gniimcttc's
French Kidney Pad, and take no other. lfhs
has not got it. send - and you will receive the
Pad by return mail.
TFSTIEOSIALS FROM TIE PEOPLE
.I-DGE BUCHANAN, Lawyer, Toledo, O. yayx.
"Onc Of Prof. Guilmette' $ French kidney pads
cured ne OF Lumhag0in three weeks time NV
case had been given m by the best Doctor. as
incurab!e. During al this time I suffered u n
told agony and pad out Urge sums or money
GEORGE Y ETTER. J.. T., pledo, O., saws: II
ney Disease and often had to 90 about on
crutchcs. was entir ~ ana permanently cur
ed a ftcr wearing Pro-; Guilmctte's French Kid
ncy Pad four weeks"
SQUIRE \. Z. SCoTT, Sylvania. o. writes: Il
have been great sufferer for - years with
al q time was unable TO get out Of bed: took
barrels Of medicine. but they gave ire only
temporary reief. / wore two of Prof Gull
/ am entirely cured"
Mug. HELEN JEROME. ToIe3a, o.. says: For
time 10 my bed. with lucorrhoaa and female
weakness. | wore one OF Guimgtte's Kidney
Pads and vas c,5Eel in one month
II. Il. GREEN, : hOlesale fIrocer. Friday, o ,
wri o.: u suffered for p years with lame back
AMI in three wct Il was permanently cured by
b, Z. kEEsLIHG. 81. y Druggist. Loganport,
l. 4. when sending in order for Kidney Pads
writes: Il wore one Of the first ones we had
and / received more be3cft from it than any
thing l ever Ell II fact the Pads gire bette r
general satisfaction than any Kidney remedy
We ever SOLD.
Ray SEoEM .E52, Druggist, Hannibal, No.
w are working up Lively trade in your
Pads. and ale hearing OF good results from
tlcEl every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
EOrrcfO~Ere &Dlc.

STATE eft WISCONSIN,
CIRct1r Court, Wood County.
August Anderson, Plaintiff, against Patrick
Nash. defendant.
Judgment AMI decree OF foreclosure AMI
lie rendere in tae above catitled action lIs
favor of plaintiff and AGAINST defendant above
namel-cutcred ana GCck eted in the Office ot
the Clerk OF said CirsUir Court for NOea
County, Wisconsin January %. 1850.
,Juisment Sl14a.1
Solicitors fees 5o.Vo
Taxable costs, $3.50
Total Sl236,S
More than one year having elapsed and
default having been made IN the payment OF
the in tglnent above described.
Notice Is th erefore hereby given, at tho re-
Quest Gf plaintiffs \ ttOrEeyS, that purSuantte
tic aforesaid judgment and decree, | VIII
offer f. rSala AMI sell ut public vendue. TO the
Highest hi der for cash, the premises men,
ti6nel and described IN SAID jud gn@ns and
decree, to-wit: The south east quarter OF inc
south east Quarter. and the east half of the
J s~uth west quarter of the south cast quarter
/ Of Section OBJ thirteen, and the n"rth east
| .iutrtcr of the north east quarter OF section
! t2D tweaty-foar all in Township tw enty Three
| i21) mort b, OF Range five East, beng III " oo1
Coapty Wisconsin. Said sale Will be had ut
tne f., nj door Of the Court House, IN the e!ty
! Of Grand Rapids in said Wood Comfy, WIS
.onsin. on the 18th day Of March, 1881, com
mencing at 0 clock y. NJ. OF that day
Dated February PM, 1881:
Sheriff OF Wood County
TEBs & COCHRAN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys. fcbon'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

The Fend du Lac Journal has this
to say of Miss Gavin. She has the
advantage of fine presence, possesses
flexible, welI-trained- voice, her per,
feet mastery of which, together With
her facial control and graceful gestures
on the stage, render her a finished
ARTIST in her difficult role. Miss
Gavin will leave behind her as many
admirers as there were persons present
in the hall last evening"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Grand Rapids Market.

Grand Rapids Market.
OATS. So to SO cents.
CORN.-70 to IS cts per hundred.
FLOUR.-s5 Is per barrel,
POTATOES.-50 to 60 cents.
BEANS.-S1.50 to cooper bushel
HAY.-Marsh $500, tame S12 90
DRESSED HOGS-S5 to SIS so.
BEEF.-S5 90 to 5 IS.
SALT PORK-S1 500 per barrel
HAMS-12 cents per pound.
LARD-12 cents by the barrel. Il
cents by the pound.
AUTHORISED to 500.
BUTTER.-16 cents per pound.
WHEAT.-No. 1, SEC. Ne. 2, 92c.
FEED.-S20.O0 per ton.
BRAN-S10.00 per tou.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Eol Ye Hungry I

All ye sojourners along life's high
way betwixt and between Tomah and
Grand Rapids, if ye desire a starving,
squar meal, and bed of dorm up
stairs, just switch off with Boyington
at Valley junction. George gets up
the best fzins for the inner man. and
the most comfortable repose for the
outer chap of any white man going.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

The joint resolution introduced by
Myron II. McCord in reference to the
G. B. & NJ. R, R was adopted. The
following is the resolution:
Whereas. 1t is currently reported
that the bridges, ties, road-bed and
rolling stock of the Green Bay & Min
nesota railroad are in neglected, di-
lapidated and dangerous condition, ia
the extent that the health. limbs and
lives of all persons travelling or en-
pioyed on the trains on the said rail
road, are greatly and constantly in
danger; and
" Whereas, it is also currently re-
ported that the managers of the said
railroad have used their position, pow
or and authority to modest, obstruct
and curtall the convcniences, rights
and business of certain individuals
and communities having occasion and
obliged TO use said railroad: now
therefore be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the SEN
ate concuring, That the Railroad
Commissioner of the state be and he
is hereby requested and instructed to
make immediate careful and thorough
examination into the condition Of the
ties, bridges. road-bed and rolling
stock of the said railroad, and to in
vestigatc any and all charges of IN.
just discrimination, and unwarranted
interference or neglect on the part o.
the managers of said railroad, in the
exercise of their power and authority
IN such capacity. and to report at the
Earliest practicable day to this legis-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Take Notice.
SCRIBLER.

All persons holding fled city or ders
are hereby notified to present them for
payment, as there is suffice funds
in my hands to pay the same. Inter
est on all filed orders will stop from
and after this date.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Feb. II, 1881.
S. a. STAFFORD.
City Treasurer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

The Catholic SociabIe given at the
Roche House, on Saturday evening,
was the largest ever had in our city.
There were l57 persons in attendance
and all were served to supper for the
sun of 10 cents each. The guests
also enjoyed dance in the basement
until about half past eleven o'clock.
Some thirty couple taking part. The
Society netted $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
Foreclosure sale.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
cr.crrr CoURr, }wooD CoysfT.
Thomas B, Scott, Plaintiff, against Levi T
Powers. Lizzie Powers, joel Il CARPENTER
The Manu- actu-ers Bank Of Milwaukee, Ed.
Huban, Ann Roche as eyecutIix ot the last
will Of W;n. Roche deceased The First
National Bank of Grand Rapid, Wis. q nj
Isaac l.. Moshera County TreaS Grsr Ct " God
County, Wis. Defendants
Notice i hereby given that in pursuance and
by virtue of judgment Of foreclosure and sa ie
rendered in the above entitled action by the
Circuit Court Of u God County Wisconsin, on
the 9th lay Of June, A. D. 1873, (2lore than
year having elapsed since the entry Of 81 III
Judgment and no Part thereof haEinE been
raid } II the reGuC-t Of the plaintiff therein.
I, Ell. Wheelan, Sheriff Of sa;d CruEtr f
Wood, will Offer 70 sa ie a.d sell st publ; c
auction TO the EiEisest bidder fer ca Il, AZ is.
front door Of the Court House in the city If
Grand Rapids, IN said wood County. on the = !
dag Of April. \ ID. 1854, at two o'clock il tie
afternoon % that day, all the folpwi7g lands.
The equal and undivided enc half Of the fol-
lowing pieces Or Parcels of land in the county
Of Wood and State Of Wisconsin, described a.
follows, re-wit: The west hAit Of the north
west qua rter of Section fourteen. Il II and the
northeast quarter, an the north half If tbs
southeast quarter of Section ffts"n, % in
Township tFeEty-One, (2D north Of Range
three 81 east, except some small lots heretofore
soid.
Dated at She-i1s Office. Grand Rapids, Wis.
this 18th day Of February. a. d. 1881.
Ed. HHEELAE.
FeriTw5 Sheriff Of Wood Count, T'is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

We learn that the citizens of Grand
Rapids and Centralia have compromis-
ed the court house question. The
city Of Grand Rapids is to have the
court house, and the city of Centralia
the Jail We think it a good compro-
mise and hope the Centralia Enterprise
may rest contented. Eh. Rossicr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

Ed King would like to know
''Whero the baby's dimple should be?'
Where is the man that will inform
Ed. Ed. has not been married long
and would like information on that
subject Ed. as we are unmarried we
would refer you to Tenn Nash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

For the next thirty days all accounts
Of the late firm of Robinson & Schultz
will be left with G. II SIocum. Please
call and settle. Aud after that date
in the hands of a Lawyer for coll &c
ton. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

Don't fail to go to the Cong. Church
Soclable, at Mrs. r, c. Worthington 5
to night. A grand time is anticipated,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

Reserved seats, for Miss Gavin $
lecture can be secured next Monday
morning at the Palace Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

DR.. G F. Witter. residence Drake
St, office P. 0. building. IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

W. y. Roe, Of St Point, was home
on visit. He spent the Sabbath at
church and with friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
GUILMETE'S LIVER PAD

viii positively cure Fever and Ague, Damb
a que. j que Cake, Bilious Fever. Jauutlice,
Dyspepsia, and all diseases IF The Liver,
Stomach and Blood. Price 81 81 by mail. Send
for I. OF. Guiimatte's Treatise on the Kidneys
and Liver, free ~ mali, Address
FBBxcH PAD Co..
Fe1l1 j Toledo, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
A Card OF Thanks,

To all those who kindly assisted me
through the donations made to B. A.
johnson, | desire to return my heart
felt thanks.
Yours Respectfully.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

CHICAGO " y. ". RAILWAY.
Time Of departure OF Passenger trains tr"m
Fort Howard
Leave for Chicago and the East, 700 y.
the North $40 =. NJ.
II. A. FAMOUS, Agent, Fl. Howar l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24
THURSDAY, FEB. 81, 1881.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORK,

CONGREGATI0NAL.- J. s. NoRRIs.
Services every Sabbath az halt past 10 4; NJ
3na nan u tSfi eyerv Wednesday evening
METHODIST EPISC.-R.v. P. 5. BENNETT;
Services every Sabbath at half past 4 NJ, and
P. H. Class Meeting at 9. P. n. ea9Dath
School at l2M. Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening.
ROMAN CA THOLIC.-Rev. CHAs. BEyEELE.
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock,
Catechism at l P. NJ. Vespers at P, II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

The buildings are usually commodious
and comfortable and the advantages
in rural districts compare favorable
with those Of older counties Besides
these the city schools are noteworthy.
having two of the finest buildings in
the State and a good course OF practi-
cal studies fitting the learned for the
stern realities of life when a more
through curriculum cannot be obtained
Beautiful location for residences
and the most cherished of all desires
a good home can be obtained to suit
every taste. A variety of scenery,
choice of soils, excellent water and
lucrative employment invite all ranks.
The capitalist, laborer, business man.
all will receive good pay for investments
in this county so productive and pro-
missing. Already eastern capital is
turning its attention this way making
large land purchases. Our prospects
are good, Each annual exhibition of
the resources of Wood County excels
its predecessor. Villages grow and
farms improve. And with the same
grand increase ten years more will give
us population Of twenty thousand
happy, industrious people; building
up Furnishing towns which will nestle
in every vale and CLEAN on every
plain.