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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The Sunday Telegraph, of Milwau-
kee, non party paper has the follow
ing in its last number which is true to
a sentence. The order of our county
board passed at late meeting was
designedly only direction to compel a
bid on the work for the purpose of
forcing the leading paper Of the county
to divide the profits of the work with
papers which have no circulation to
speak of and but little patronage The
few that were instrumental in having
the resolution passed, which in itself
has no binding force whatever, were
such men as represent the second and
third wards of Centralia. We quote:
There is a bill pending at Madison,
relating to the city printing which
provides that the publication of the
council proceedings and city advertise
ments in a newspaper shall, as at
present, be let by contract to the
lowest bidder, but that no bid shall be
accepted from newspaper with cir
culation of less than 1900, or that has
been in existence less than six months.
The whole system of letting advertis-
ing to the lowest bidder is an error
and humbug. The smallest paper,
with the least circulation, and which
is absolutely worthless as an advertis-
Ing medium, will of course, make the
lowest bid, as, if the city offices were
let by contract to the lowest bidder,
those least fitted to perform the duties
would bid them off the cheapest If
this result does not follow, different
swindle is perpetrated. as was the case
/ in this city, in 1880, when the Nevs,
the Sentinel and Wisconsin formed a
conspiracy and combination by which
they each took share of the city and
county printing, at fraudulent rates in
excess of those provided by the statute
The just and proper system for the
selection of an official city or state
paper Is loI lllo Sl0y 0ouuoii VI tuo
legislature to elect its own organ. and
to pay fair and reasonable prices for
such publications as may be required
by law. Under this system, reput-
able and established party newspaper
is usually chosen, reasonable rates are
paid, sufficient publicity is given to
the transaction of affairs, and the pub
llc is we'll served in newspaper way.
1t may further be added that news
paper advocating the principles of the
party IN power is entitled to this pat
ronage, which it earns and deserves.
The lowest bidder system, on the con.
trary, either permits worthless
advertising medium, or it is a cloak
for combination, conspiracy and fraud
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
r. Conner & Co., of Auburndale.

We received pleasant call OH We'd
nesday morning from R. Conner, of
the firm of Conner & Co. of Auburn
dale, their book-keeper and general
manager, Mr.. Rynolds, and Ed
Kennedy, foreman of the logging
crew, who were down here on business
that day. This firm, of which Mr..
Conner is the head, does an extensive
numbering business at Auburndale.
So far this winter they have put in
six million feet of pine and one million
of hardwood Their mill has run all
winter and sawed out close to two
million. They have now on hand in
their yard three million feet belonging
to themselves and other parties. Mr..
Conner tells us that he will keep his
hired teams for a week or so longer,
even if this weather continues, as he
has some short hauls and can crotch
in. They have eighteen span Of
horses and seven yoke of oxen of
their own which they will keep at
work in the woods perhaps all summer.
In addition to their milling interests
Mr.. Conner has quarter section farm
at Auburndale, so acres of which is
clsared. Part of his last years crop
consisted of seventy ton Of tame hay.
st. p. Journal.
The above is a just compliment to
R. Conner & Brothers, three of the
most enterprising men in Wood
county. They do large merchantile
business in connection with their
lumber interests. John Conner is
Supervisor from the town of Auburn
dale, and a more faithful member,
cannot be found on the county board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
CONHECTTON,C.

W ~ IL "
at Milwau;ee-With c., III. & St. p.
R'y for all points East, West and
Southwest. rNoTE The through
cars OF this line to and from Chicago
are run via c., NJ. & st. 2. R'y.1
IL P{yn,omh-With S. & z. Div. c.
& NV. R'y, for Sheboygan and
Fond du Lac.
At Forest Junction-With Mil, Lake
Shore & Western Railway.
1t Green Boy-With G. B. & n. z.
r. for New London and G. 4 n.
W. R'y for points North.
1t Henaska- Neenah-With G. & n.
W R'y for Oshkosh.
At Medina Janction-With Mil. Lake
S. & ". R'y, for Oshkosh.
At Amherst Junction-With G. B. a.
Mimi. R'y for the west.
At Junction Ciy-With Wis. Valley
Div. c., NJ. s St. 2. R'y for Wau-
san aud Jenny.
IL AJbot5ord - Connections are mado
between trains on Wis C. and Wis
i Minnesota R'y.
At 81 Paay-Witli all railroads north
south aud west.
AZ Portoge-With c., NJ. & St. P
R'y for Madison and the west.
4. Ashland-With Steamers for all
Lake Superior points.
T. y. FINNEY, JAS. BARKER,
Gea'. Haaz-er. den'l Pass. Agent
Mltvzazcs. Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership lately existing between P. Me-
Canley and E. S. King, of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin,
under the firm name Of McCamley &
King, was dissolved on the 7th day of
February, 1882, by mutual consent.
All debts owing to the said partner
ship are to be received by said P. Me-
Camley and all demands on the said
partnership are assumed by said
p. McCamley and are to be presented
to him for payment.
Dated February 7th. 1882.
P. McCAMLEY.
r.. 6. KING.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
A LETTER.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER,
Feb. 10. 1882.

Friend Paul VIII you please
give me the definition of the word
"nonentity" as applied TO certain city
official in a late issue of a certain
sheet of very questionable character
Had that certain Official been guilty
of cheating the soldiers out of their
rations of pork and beef, or selling ra-
tons to men who were entitled to
them from the government and then
taking a small portion of the funds SC
acquired and purchasing 'Cod Fish
and pocketing the Ions share of said
funds, or if he had tod the Fire Com,
pany that the r. r, Co. would pay
S25 to have their tank filed when
they only offered $40, or if he had
refused to pay his just and equitable
taxes, as levied and assessed for the
purposes of keeping up the municipal
government of the city, then [ should
think the term was entirely too vague
to express an honest mans idea Of
him.
We are all anxiously waiting to see
the final account of the Brundage &
Furgeson hardware store. The pro.
bate court is the proper place to file
such settlement. 1t should be done
Immediately.
Tie levy made to enforce the col
lection of said taxes evidently acted as
cathartic and hence the Shiny evacu-
alton. G. w. d.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The letter published in the REpoR-
TER last week, written by Chas. NJ.
Webb, was generally read and pro-
nounced as being sound. Wood
county offers greater inducements to
the laborer than Dakota. Grand Ra-
pids and Centralia, offer many induce
ments to manufacturers and men of
means, and in point of morality,
sociablllty and good government corr
pare iavorabiy with any cities II the
state,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
Grand Rapids Market

OATS.-40 cents.
CORN.-70 cts. per hundred.
FLOUR.-S6.25 per barrel.
POTATOES.-50 to IS cents.
BEANS.-$2.O0 to 2,50per bushel,
HAY.-Marsh $500, tame $1,000.
DRESSED HOGS-S6 to $3.50.
BEEF.-$5.25to 600.
SALT PORK-S22.0 90 per barrel
HAMS-15 cents per pound.
LARD-14 cents by the barrel l6
cents by the pound.
MUTTON-S4.50 to 500.
BUTTER.-25 cents per pound.
EGGS.-15 cents per dozen.
WHEAT.-No. l, 1.30
FEED.-$2S.OO per ton.
BRAN.-$14.00 per ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
The Stevens Point Gazette of thi

The Stevens Point Gazette of this
week contains an account of the burn
ing of Owen Clarks large mills on
Monday night last entailing loss Of
about $4,000. He had no insurance.
Mr.. A. E. Long, of this city lost his
tools in the fire, having been employed
on the place since last Fall. Mr..
Clark will rebuild.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
Rev. Macbeth arrived Saturday las

ReV. Macpetn arrived saturday ias'
and occupied the pulpit Of the Cong.
church morning and evening delivering
two scholarly sermons, tho combining
himself somewhat closely to his manu-
script. He is from New York State,
his home being near Rochester. AT
present he is boarding at Mr.. T. J.
Woods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. J. A. Gaynor bargained some
time since with Mr.. Allen Neeves for
the purchase of the dwelling and lots
on High street now occupied by Mr..
Tibbitts. They take possession of the
place in spring. Mr. Tibbitt expects
to rent the Purdy house which has
been occupied by Mr.. Griffith and
family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For sale Cheap.

The Farm known as the Dudley Farm about
TX miles north of Centralia, Wisconsin, con-
listing Of 40 acres Cranberry marsh and 40 acres
Of good Farming land, of which 20 acres are
cultivated with good Dwelling house, nice Stone
Milk House, Root House, good Barn, good
Stables 2 good w ellis with Pumps, good fences,
etc. Situated on main road from Centralia
north. For further particulars enquire at the
Register of Deeds Office.
Dated February II, 1882. febZ3w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
It is of interest to note that Pete

It is of interest to note that Peter
Cooper celebrated his ninty-frst birth
day in New York on Saturday last
and is more than ever entitled to be
called venerable Mr.. Cooper"
Hamilton Fish, VIM. E. Dodge, John
Biglow, A. S. Hewitt and other dis
tinguished men were among his callers.
Mr.. Cooper ascribes his longevity to
bis regular habits and his diet Of milk
of human kindness!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
FOR, SALE.

Farm 10 acres with acres cleared, balance
heavily timbered. Comfortable log house,
Spring brook crosses. two and nne-half miles
from Pittsville in Town of Wood.
Also Village property, lot 100 it. rs Fl. In
Pittsviiie, good frame house, barn and butcher
shop.
For terms enquire of J. W. Hammond owner,
at Pittsyille, Wood county, Wisconsin, OF sS
Geo. l.. Williams, Grani Rapids, Wis.
fcbi6g4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
High School Entertainment.

Owing to press of duties, shortness
Of time for preparation and failure to
connect on one or two parts the Teach
er and Board literary feast announced
for Saturday evening of this week has
been postponed for two weeks-at
same place. Further particulars in
due time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The name of G. III. Slocum is prom
inently mentioned for alderman in the
first ward and John Parrish in the
third ward. That's right gentlemen
put in business men who are interested
in the progress and improvement of
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. G. D. Griffith has sold most OF
their household goods preparatory to
their departure for Missouri. Mrs. G.
and the children have gone to Apple
ton and Mr.. Griffith will soon leave
for his new home. He will go into
| the real estate business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The large list of pine lands known
as the "Corwith tract says the Star
and Neaes has been purchased by the
Chippewa Falls Lumber Company,
Most of this pine is tributary to the
Chippewa waters, and, taken as body
is one of the best and most valuable
tracts in the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. Christensen, brother of P. n.
Christensen and Mr.. John Ebbe his
father-in-law. came to this city Sun
day to attend the funeral of his child
rem and assist the family in their
affection. The ravages of black
diptheria are always very Obstructive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

There was great rejoicing among
the many friends and acquaintance OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. n. Wood on their
return to this city. They arrived
home Friday in excellent health and
George Immediately entered upon his
new duties at the county clerks office
To say that they made many warm
friends at Hudson and Cable would be
drawing it mild.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. J. Ware, the gentleman who
will manufacture Excelsior Spring
Bed Bottoms" has arrived and began
work in the south half of the old
Court House. G. G. Benedict his
agent will assist. They will make
about 40 per week and sell at wholesale
and retail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

1t begins to look as though the city
of Centralia was going to be out just
the amount they have paid in
building the bridge across the slough
above Lyons mill and opening road
to it. Messrs. Paterick & Mahoney
will occupy the old foundry building
in this city if the owners of the Rab-
lin property will give them reason
able bargain. We hope these gentle
men will be able to agree on terms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
Notice.

To the Voters of Grand Rapids.
l hereby annouce mysels an indie
pendent candidate for the Office of
city Marshal. IF elected, will per-
form the duties to the best Of my
ability, as have in the past.
d. ". COMPTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

J. F. Cleghorn, State Deputy, fol-
the 1, O. G. T., of Wisconsin, will
speak at the Cong. Church on Monday
evening March 9th. His subject
Prohibition will be discussed in a
plain but fair and candid manner
Good singing will be one of the attrac-
tive features as Mr.. Cleghorn will also
assist. Everyone is cordially invited
to be present. No collection will be
taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. G. III. Slocum is now acting as
assistant deputy post master in this
city He will assist in distributing
the mails and in keeping the Office
open during meal hours. Charles is
just the chap for the place. The DIR.
means to have the public accommo-
dated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The Howe High School is doing
fine work this winter. We hear of no
complaints. Prof. Cooley and his
assistants are doing good work for the
scholars. The only complaint we hear
from the teachers is "that the parents
do not visit the schools often enough"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The foreman and printer of the
Real Estate Journal, at Stevens Point,
Mr. D. W. Baker, made brief call
at this Office Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
G. j. CARMAS.
Notice.

To the Voters of Grand Rapids.
hereby announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for city marshal.
NATE l.. CoMPToS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY:

CONGREGA
Services every Sunday at half past 10 A. NJ
and half past p. NJ. Sunday School at II NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening.
METHODIST EPISC.-Rev. d. L. Barrow,
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ .
and P. 81. Sabbath School at 1S NJ. Prayer
Meeting every Thursday evening.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rey. Chas. Beyerle,
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 O'Clock.
Catechism at P. NJ. Vespers at ?. Nj.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
Garrison's Hall was crowded Mon
day evening, the Masquerade Ball
being the centre Of attraction.
Notice.

To the Voters of Grand spids.
J hereby announce myself an inde-
pendent candidate for the office of city
Marshall. If elected, will perform tho
duties of the office to the best of my
ability.
G. j. CARMAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Grand Rapids, Wood County,
Wis, Feb. Goth, A. d. 1882.
Boyyin. a. S. Page, Abel 7.
Downing ST Riley, Annie
Donivan, james, Sherwood, Frank
Hanson, Clara Tompson, Teodar
Lusher, WI 80
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised"
6. F. WITrEs, p. n.
b. +. ". Burt, Asst,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
Sherifss sale on Execu-
ton.
CIRCUIT COURT-WOOD COUNTY.
F. Z. Sage and E. NJ. Jackson
Plaintiffs.
hE di hOt
Richard Shay. Defendant.

Richard Shay, Defendant.
By virtue of an execution issued out of the
me directed and delivered, tested February
10Th 1882. against the property eff Richard
Shay. for want of goods and chattles whereof
to levy the same, | have seized all the right
title and interest which the said Richard
Shay had on the eighteenth day of May 1878,
or has subsequently acquired of in and to the
following real estate lying and being in Wood
Is in Township D north of range east. 81 OF
nwA Section Is in Township % north of range
6 east. Which | shall expose for sale, and sell
at Public, Auction! to the highest bidder for
cash, at the front door of the FIRST National
Bank in the city of Grand Rapids, Wood
county, Wisconsin, on Saturday April, Sth 1885,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day.
Dated February %, 1882.
EDWARD WHEELAN,
Feb23w6 Sheriff of Wood Co. Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Ga-Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, as second class matter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23
THRO UGH Goa CHES
Between
MILWAUKEE and ASHLAND,
also between
ARROTSEORD

Con the Wisconsin and Minnesota +. R0
and
CHIPPEWA FALLS, EAU
CLAIRE, HUDSON AND
ST. PAUL.
Connections arc made at Abbotsford with al
trains on the Wisconsin IL Minnesota II IT.,
there is no delay in either direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

The land grant has been awarded to
the Omaha railroad company, the bill
authorizing the same having been
passed by both houses and signed by
Gov. Rusk. The law provids for the
pay of the laborers and those whe
furnished supplies.
1t is an open fact, that the Milwau-
kee Sentinel is Que of the most indie
pendent, frank and out-spoken
newspapers in the state. Not hamper
ed by any party or ring of politicians,
men or capitalists, but upon the
contrary it is in fact a newspaper for
the people. The people of this state
ought to take hold, so far as patronage
will render aid, because independence
in newspaper is SO rare at the present
time. The Daily Sentinel is the only
paper in the state worthy the name. -
Monticello Express.
Last Wednesday afternoon the 10th
inst. the ladies of the Cong church
held their Annual meeting in the base
ment of the church, and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President Mrs. A. l.. Fontaine.
Vice Presidents.
Mrs. 6. l.. Williams.
Mrs. Paul Fontaine
Miss Mamie SpaGord.
Miss Mamie Witter.
Secretary. Mrs. DR.. Witter.
Treasurer. Mrs. H. W. Lord.
The society is in quite a fourishing
condition. The past years work was
closed with $35 in the treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-02-23

Mr.. E. G. Hayes, of Lawrenceburg,
Indiana, has been in our city the past
week looking after the Hayes Estate"
It consists of II, 1000 acres situated in
this county.
DR.. Quigg, has been busy all this
week attending to the wants of his
patients. He has patients from all
towns in the county, and is making
some effective cures. The doctor is
being sought after by the sickly.
A picking factory has been erected
on Long Island, the proprietors OF
which, it is said, have contracted with
neighboring farmers for 100000
pickles of this years crop at 81 per
thousand.
A Washington special of the 18th.
says: "Guiteau's counsel, George
Scoville, is en- route for his home in
Chicago, and will tarry by the wayside
and deliver a lecture on Modern Pol
itics," which is in reality sort of a
general review of the trial of the
assassin of President Garfield. Scoville
will return to this city with his bill OF
exceptions prepared iof presentation to
the court il bare,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1882-07-07
A Steamboat Disaster Reported.

PITTsBURG, Penn, July 4.-Intelli.
gence has just been received here that
tho oteamor Scintn. with an .excursion
party on board, came in collision with a
tow boat near Mingo Junction, Ohio.
One hundred persons are reported to
have been drowed.
MINGo JUNCTION, Ohio, July 4.-The
steamer Scioto, with about 500 passen-
gers on board, came in collision with
the steam tug John Lomas in the mid
die of the river tonight. The Scioto
sank in fifteen feet of water. Only the
pilot house is visible. The excursion
lists are arriving hore. lint are 80 excited
that 10 definite information as to the
number OF the lost can DO obtained.
One of the survivors says the Scioto
was coming up the river under full
head of steam, and when about half O
mile from Mingo Junction the steam.
tug, John Tomas was sighted coming
down. The pilot of the Scioto whistled
for the channel, but owing to misun-
Outstanding both boats took tho same
side, the John Tomas striking the
Scioto and sinking her In fifteen feet of
water in three minutes from the time
of the collision. The scenes on the
Scioto were heartrending and the lite
struggles were terrible to behold. The
Lomss was only slightly disabled and
went to work at once to save those on
board the unfortunate Scioto. This
task was rendered easier by the bright
moonlight, and no doubt many lives
were saved on this account. 1t is now
believed that the first reports were
exaggerated, and that the loss of life
will not exceed twenty persons.