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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16
Surprise Party.


I was agreeably surprised last Thurs
day evening on my return from trip
out into the country, to find my home
all lighted up and guests arriving to
make me a visit. It seems that Mrs.
Fontaine unbeknown to me invited a
large number of our friends to help
celebrate the Oath anniversary of my
existance. How she was enabled to
carry it out to so successful surprise
on me, is wonder to all those who
attended. I never had a hint of it,
nor neither was anyone mean enough
TO give it away to me. [ came home
from my ride at half-past eight o clock
10 the evening, dirty and tired out from
my journey, and was on the start some
what put out about it, but being
informed that I was "a years old that
day, and that the. party was given in
honor Of me, [ submitted and enjoyed
the evening very much-and hope our
guests did. My surprise was still
more complete when Mr.. D. j. Cole
addressed me in a few we'll chosen
words and presented me with large
Willow Rocking chair, token of their
friendship | in my frustrated con-
dition delivered short speech in a
bungling way on receiving it, hoping [
might show myself grateful. Mrs.
Geo. Zenier and my aunt Pauline
Yerve, were unable to be present, but
remembered me by sending me two
nice large bouquets which my wife and
both enjoyed, and they helped cheer
up the appearance Of our humble
home on that evening. They will
please accept our thanks. Mr.. Henry
Watner in his affable manner and a
few preliminary remarks presented me
with small savings bank with the
following inscription thereon: "Save
your pennies" Since which time
have deposited nay pennies therein.
Mrs. \. G. Worthington an old
friend and neighbor who has known me
ever since | had existance, and who
knew my love for chickens and of my
intention of raising a flock presented
me with full blooded Brahma rooster.
My love for him prompted me to
procure his picture and as he is
extraordinary good looking I thought
would let our readers take a look at
him. The following is an exact
profile:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16
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Advartis;ng.-Rates of Advertising made
known upon application.
Legal and Land Office Notices published at
current rates.
Local and Editorial Notices, ten cents per
line each insertion.
Transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance in order to secure insertion. Home
advertisements payable quarterly.
Advertisements unaccompanied by written or
verbal directions, will be published until
ordered out, and charged for accordingly.
All communications for the REPORTER should
be in the hands Of the printer as early as
Tuesday noon, in order to secure publication
the same week.
Address, WooD COUNTY REPORTER,
Gardner Block Grand Rapids Wis.
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Important Notice to Farmers.

James Ballou has purchased a new
threshing machine and proposes to
thrash grain out on four mile creek
and Point Bosse and do frst-class
work. He has II years experience in
the business and will guarantee salts
faction He can be found at the
Grand Rapids House where orders can
be left and they will receive prompt
attention. 2W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

Hon G. NJ. Webb, our coming
Circuit Judge, was in the city Mon
day for brief visit. The La Crosse
Chronicle in speaking of the resigna-
ton of Judge Park says, that the
appointment of Mr.. Webb to the Cir
cult bench, 'swould make the Seventh
Circuit an excellent Judge. He is a
good man anywhere yon put HIM
= Wausau CentineJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16
A BLESSING TO ALL MANKIND.

A BLESSING TO ALL MANKIND
In these times when our Newspapers
are flooded with patent medicine ad-
vertisments, it is gratifying to know
what to procure that will certainly
cure you. IF you are Bilious, blood
out of order, Liver inactive, or gen
orally debilitated. there is nothing in
the world that will cure you SO quickly
as Electric Bitters. They are a bless
ing to all mankind, and can be had for
only fifty cents bottle of f. j. Wood.
may24no2Y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16
LEGAL NOTICES,
Sheriff - SaIefOn FOreclO-
SUEso.

STATE OF VTSGONSIN-Ci Circuit Court fq,
Wood County.
Nina Otto, Plaintiff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

milestone which grinds the kernel into
the finest of flour. It's pity that
some of our young men of to-day
didn't fall in between the millstones
before they have caused the trouble
they have. Young man brace up!
You never saw a man 90 to ruin whose
mind is occupied in legitimate work.
You never saw an industrious, frugal
man, in want. It's the smart alick
young man who knows more than
his father and mother, that generally
brings up at the end Of his rope In a
terrible cholera morbus state morally,
I physically, mentally and otherwise
Its the same young man who invests
his money in mining stocks and writes
from the west to his friends that he is
coming back and would like them to
meet him on the outskirts Of town
with a suit of cloths He had hat.
Don't treat with contempt the advice
of older and experienced men even if
you don't do exactly as they advise,
but remember you must work for all
you get in this world You can't be
dude and go to heaven.-Pech San.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

The Commerce of St. Louis Friday,
October 9th, 1888, under the auspices
of the M. & NJ. D. A, will unite in a
grand Nocturnal Pageant illustrating
the gigantic industries of the Metropo-
lis of the Valley. The parade will
include floats from every department
of business. The display will be one
of unique magnifcence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

yETOOD COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
w State oil Wisconsin. Wood County,-s

yETOOD COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
w State OF Wisconsin. Wood County,-ss
In the matter of the estate of John Hamm
deceased.
Letters testamentary on said Estate having
been granted to Barbara Hamm and six
months from and after the tenth day of July
A, =. 1888, being allowed for creditors to
present their claims against said deceased for
examination and allowance:
Notice as hereby gtgen, That the said County
Court will. on first Tuesday CT September A. D.
1888 and the second Tuesday in January A. D.
1884 at the Probate office, in the Court House
at the city of Grand Rapids receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the said John Hamm deceased.
Dated July 10th 1888.
By the Court
GEO. r. GARDNER, County Judge.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

Nina Otto, fGGln69B.
against
Herman Heiser, as administrator of the Estate
of August Otto deceased, and IS
husband of Louisa Heiser, and Louisa Heiscr.
late widow of said August Otto: And Mary
Otto, Emma Otto. and Minnie Otto, infants
under the age Of fourteen years and heirs at
law of said August Otto deceased. DEFENDANTS.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of and
pursuant to a judgement Of foreclosure and
sale duly made and rendered by said circuit
court on the 10th day of May 1882, IN an action
then therein pending wherein Nina Otto was
plaintiff and II. Heiser as administrator IF the
estate of August Otto deceased, and as husband
of Louisa Heiser, and Louisa Heiser, late
widow of said August Otto, and Mary Otto
Emma Otto and Minnie Otto infants under the
age of fourteen years and heirs at law of said
August 0tta deceased were defendants which
judgement was duly docketed in the Office Of
the clerk of the Circuit Court of said county Oh
the 10th day Of May A. D. 1882. l, Peter Nc
Camley sheriff of said County of Wood will
offer for SAL and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, at the front door Of the
Court House in the city of Grand Rapids in
said county on Saturday the 22d day of Sen
TENDER A. D. 1888 at two O'Clock in the after
noon of that day the following described real
estate lying and being In the county of Wood
and State of Wisconsin and described in said
judgement as follows tO-wit: The South Half
of the South East quarter and the North West
quarter Of the South East quarter of Section
thirty (30) in township twenty-three (23) North
of Range five 90 East, excepting and reserving
from this sale twenty-five (25) acres on the
North W est quarter Of the South East quarter
of said section taken off from the West side of
said forty acre tract North of the main high
way and bounded on the East with line par
allel with the East line of said forty which has
heretofore been sold and conveyed, or so much
thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said
judgement and subsequent costs.
Dated Aug. 9th, 1888
2. MCCAMLEY,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wis.
GARDNER & GAYNOR.
Plaintiffs Attorneys. aug9w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16

Dir. Edison Office over Worthingtons
drug store, Centralia, Wis. Partieu-
lar attention paid to diseases of the
throat and lungs, Brights disease and
dropsy. if
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-16
Facts and Figures,

1000 white and colored bordcred
handkerchiefs at 5 cts. each, worth
double and more.
Gents fancy half-hose from sets up.
Ladies colored collars from Sets up.
Ladies linen collars from loo up.
Ladies lace tie collars and fchus
which will be sold for less than
wholesale prices.
Ladies fancy hose from 10c up.
Ladies full regular made hose at
rs cents, worth SO cents.
Ladies gauze vest at rs cents.
Gents gauze undershirt from 25c up
q extra jean drawers from SOC up
All linen crash at 10c per yard.
Turkish towels at 25c each.
Ladies fine walking shoes at 81. 25
worth $1.75
Our stock of Fans, Paras0ls.
Gloves, Notions, COrsets, Ribbons
Dress Goods, and all DRY GOODS
must move if Prices will do it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

ian addfional plea In his favor. Lord
Harrington, the brother Of Lord Cav
endish, the story asserts, refused to
entertain the idea if0r "a moment. and
firmly insisted upon tho execution.
and consequently. the law was allowed
to tuko its course. Kelly protested
tgaE'st'tl,o memorial for a reprlcye
and met his tate with the st,iic indifler-
enco OF an Irish patriot. lie insisted
on having it understood that he nd
'hercd to the statements made at tho in.
tolView with his mother and sister.
and that he neither admitted nor de-
MED completely in the murder of Lord
Cavendish and Burke-tl,at surh COM
plicity had not been proven against
MN, and If the British Government
chose to assume the responsibility Of
hangingaiim, he was perfectly willing
TO die for the Irish cause.
God knows enough have suffered for
tho fearful tragedy in Phoenix Park.
anu surely the spirits OF Caycndisb
and Burke will now cease their cries
for vengeance! Whether the part Of
the government in tho trials at Dublin
has bccn altogether commcndable in
every particular, remains yet to be
seen,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

THE HERALD WOULD LIKE AZ Az.
sWER.--Two or three DAYS AGO. whc,,
several eminent Kentucky Dcmocrofs
were telling the public that Mr.. Ran
dail has not the ghost Of chancc of
being elected Speaker, we asked Mr..
:" aiterson, wIrO seemed TO be the
loudcst-voiccd entf most positive or
these prophets, to stop phophrsyinu
JOY moment and tell a curious pfiGlfc
what no will advise tariff reform Dem
ocrats In the House to do in case Mr
Randall should happen to- get maiori.
ty OF tho caucus votes? WilI he tctl
'hem TO- bolt tho caucus? Or will he
advise them to initiate recent Kcn-
lucky example and mcckly "walk in
t'lc Proccsslonf 1t is an Interesting
anf also a very important question.
Wc regret that Mr.. Wattcrson is silent.
ihni us he is now "takinm care Of Gem
ernl Grant" perhaps he has host interest
~ pcmocMtic policies. Well, perhaps
senator Beck, perhaps Representative
Hnrllslcs perhaps candidate Proctor
Knott will spcak2 We invite them to
rank and speedy uttcrance. Fl tho
tariff reform Democrats amc determined
TO abuse Mr.. Randall ,w, but vote
1or linn If he can get majority in Tie
caucus, then Mr.. Randall i as good us
elected. If, on tho u.ltrrrv, thrx'
mean to vote against E.n ri;lir,l> or
no caucus, that dctcrIrinnii.,, If tl,cv
make 1t known, may pn; hin, out of
thc race. at any rate, il will make
thclr present course toward Sir. II Ill
dall respectable, which it is hot ,ist
hoW.---NeW York Herald.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

TIE Car has made bad beginning,
and Kussia's prospects for govern
mental reform under his administra-
ton arc gloomy indeed. One Of his
first official acts after tic coronation
was to remove from otlico the Mayor
ot Moscow, for publicly expressing
the hope that the Car would institute
constitutional government ia his en-.
pirc. The Russian throne at best rests
upon slender and prccarious fonnda.
ton, and such an official bcginnina
shall but hasten the downfall of her
Autocratic Monarchy, and from tho
ashes Of its gigantic and solemn ruins
will spring up, plnnix-likc, the living
principles of progressive Republican,
ism. Ninety millions of oppressed
people will greet the change with
shouts and acclamations of ioyl
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
THE EXECUTION OF KELLY.

The last of the Dublin prisoners has
paid the penalty of his crime, if crime
he has committed.
Timothy Kclly was hanged in Dub
lin on Saturday, juno tho 9th inst. 1t
Will be remembered that he was tried
three different times, tho two first
trials having resulted in disagree
mont BY the jury. Serious doubts arc
entertained by some as to whether or
not Kelly was really guilty of tho
crime for which he was executed, and
1t has been authoritatively stated thu
queen Victoria volunteered to the gov
armnicnt suggestion for his rcpricyc
on. f'cconnt Of the doubts Of the justice
Of the verdict, mentioning lis youth as
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

a NEW system of cnumerating time
by numbering the hours consccutively
from to 2s, is meeting with some
approval. An Ohio railroad company
have adopted it, and tho last train
hcard:from loft at 1915 o'clock. We
can really see no objections to tho pro-
posed change, Oh the contrary it would
bc tho most natural method of measur-
ing time and would DC much simpler
than repeating from ono to twelve
twicc during tho twcnty-four hours.
What would conservatives say to the
3nnoUatio92P
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

THE New York Stn, speaking of tho
present condition of tlic Democratic
party says: "It is n very noticeable
fact that the Democratic States include
every party of the Union and all its
extremes, North, South, East and
West. This is itlie first time since
the civil waf when the strength of that
party has been distributed over so vast
M area. California, Connecticut, IN
diana, Michigan, Nevada, New York
Ohio and Wisconsin speak for the
North. The old sectional lines arc
gone."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

MAJOR ROBERT BINGHAM, of the
"Bingham SCHOOL,, will address the
students of Davidson Csllcgc Monday
night, tho 18th inst, on "Thc Physi-
cal, Intellectual and Moral Culture of
Man." The Journal Observer says OF
him: "Major Bingham is n pleasant
and interesting speaker, and those
who havc heard him once will be sure
to desire that pleasure again. His
wide reputation, his carncstncss and
his extensive knowledge give him q
command over M audience, which q
much more brilliant delivery would
fail secure"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

GENERAL GRANT has expressed great
interest IN the Southern Exposition TO
be held at Louisville, Kentucky, in
August. He generously offers to loan
large number Of art objects, collected
by him in different parts of tho world,
for exhibition in the art gallery during
thc'entirc period that the exposition
will be open. This is very kind OF
General Grant, and we tclievc that
such evidence of;good fcoling will be
appreciated by tho whole Southern
people.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

IT is generally believed in Charlotte
and throughout Alccklcnburg county
that the killing of J. G. Stton by
Shields was Il foul and brutal murder
The evidence will probably dcyclopc
the fact that the accusation of his sis.
tcr's seduction was only cover, and
that his real purpose was TO nnnihilate
Sitton's testimony in case pending
against him for housc-burning. The
feelings Of the community have as
sumed a dangerous and restless shape
and fears arc entertained that tho
slayer may yet bc lynchcd. Efforts o.
counsel will doubtless bo made tc
have the vennc changed on the ground.
that ho cannot have fair trial If
Charlotte.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
TAX RETURNS S
OlFCE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY,

WIERsBoRo, S. c., May 1, 1888.
Il HIS Office will he open FROM June 1st
TO July Goth, 1881, for the purpose uf N..
ceiving Tax Returns of all personal pY3D.
crty owned on the first of June, 1889 All
persons owning 1feisoafal property of any
description are required to list the same,
under oath, for taxation. All new build
ings erected since the first of June, 1854
hinst he reported; ard all purchases or
.saseS of real estate, within the same period,
must be noted.
AL male persons between the ages of
twenty and fifty years arc liable to
Poll Tax, except school trustees and thost,
physically unable to oa'xa a sappo4s.
The term "pcrsonal property" rs here
used, Is held to mean and include call
things, other than real estate, which have
any rccuniary value, and moneys, cEcsiit~s
investments in bof0s, stocks, joint stuck
companies, or otherwise"
For the convenience of taxpayers, viii
attend IN person, or by deputy, at tho N,s
lowing places on tile day specified, Tof thu
purpose of receiving Tax Returns, vis>
:Eoasterville, Tuesday, June -.
Buckhcad, Wednesday, June 20.
Monticcllo, Thursday, June 81.
Jcnkinsville, Friday, June ~.
Jcnnn1s's Store, Saturday, June 23.
Woodward's, Monday, June %.
white Oak, Tuesday, June rs.
KidGcway, "Wednesday, juno II.
Blythewood, Thursday, June 2S.
Bear Creek, Friday, June 20.
Gladden's Grove, Monday, July2
B9ulwarc's Store, Tuesday. July3.
l. n. WlTHERS,
Auditor Fairfield County.
Nav r.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

a PAPER CRoss-TIE.-D. II. Y.
Goctchins has received n patent on his
invention for a railway cross-tic. The
object of this invcntion is to provide a
suitable and cheap substitute for the
wooden cross-tic heretofore used for
the support Of railroad tracks. 1t con-
slsts OF a cross-tic, or sleeper, con-
structcd of sheets of paper Of straw
board, applied ono upon another,
GGmcntcd together and compressed,
There is also connected with this tic,
or sleeper, tic-rod or bar, rigidly Sc
cured thereto, and having it's cxtrcmi-
lies provided with chair or shoe. i'm
tcrposcd between the sleeper and the
track. This tic can be made water:
proof and durable by any of the well
known processes. When used on
tramways or railways having light
rolling stock and motive power; tht,
raj! may be spiked or boltGtl direct to
the described sleeper in the same man.
hcr us is customary with wooden
slccpcrs. When the tic is applied to
railroads using heavy engines and cars,
then the strain is obtiatcd by using the
heavy iron or steel bar previously men
understandable CUWyicr.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
AGATE IRONWARE! !

Light and d,irhblc, wilf:not rust aid Is
not aiiectSd ny heat: | have Preserving
and Sauce Pains of this celNbrated ware. a
good
OH STQXE should be in every house.
1 i nave The Whitney Hot Blast with all the
liXtures. Will do as much cooking with a
few cents worth of oil as an ordinary stove
The best oil should be used with these
stoves as well as burned in lamps, Oriental
~, over 1910 fire test, is the best oil made
ny snluht, no :sihGll, and Safr and cheap.
Ihe GRAND CHARTER OAK leads all
OTHER euok stoves: have also the Stand:
aftt Chartet Oak, improved Lee, So. Friend,
Cotton Option and Bill Arp. Stove Hollow
ware, ware, Drlppimg Pans, Pipe, Elbows anA all
PcrSs of all kinds, Milk Coolers, Flesh
Forks.
JELLY and WINE making made cosv-
ny using the IL" idy FfMit Press. Pulp
operation.
think I have nearly everything the
the hoqsekcepcr needs, and if have not |
can get it.
GROCERIEs-a full line: rllre, plain,
old,fashioned SUGAR Candy. TRY il.
buggy and WAGON material, Shafts,
!rroles, Hubs, S5polSes, Rims and Whinlt
Trees. sell close to shops, ;ind ask a
comparison of prices wifi Columbia OF
Charlotte.
PioughS, Hoes, Picks, Spades, Mami,re
Forks, Hay Forks, Diggtfs, Cratic Blades
Grass Blades, etc.
GRAIN CRADLES of the same good
make that sold last season.
". HH. GTJNHHTEN&aS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
AN infant crying in the night,
An infant crying for the LIGHT,

m, And with no language but a cry"
me child was In pain. and knew no bet
tor than to- cry, until morning, or until
81 SS;;meb9dy brought him something to relieve
~ ms suffering; Everybody who has the care
little fellows. pains and gripess are ever e
moro severe TO him than corresponding
pains would he to a big mani Acting on
Snis, IL Is wise always to have PERRY
DANIS's PAIN killer IN hand
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

THE Charlotte Jou7mal-Observe,'
'says: "North Carolina leads all tho
Southern States in the number of grad
mates at West Point this year. 'Om
State graduates four, one of whom
stands fifth in class Of tifty-two." ;"
The Old North Stdte may boast of
'''"m6er there, but we beat her in
WU0tity. Will it be denied?
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14

A New York writer predicts that
the popularity of Coney Island is on
'thewane,an says the day is probably
mot far distant when it will cease to be
n place Of resort for the masses of New
York city and Brooklyn. Wro have
not learned the sources Of lis sinforma-
'tion.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
S1O0 REWARD.

A REWARD Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
"a LARS will be paid by the Town
Council of WinnsborO for information
with proof to convict any pers0m or per.
sons Of attempting to set fii@ 10 and burn
the outbuilding on the premises Of Joseph
r. Robertson, Commonly known az The
Ladd Building) on the night OF the 6th, Of
May, 1883. =
By order Of Council:
jim. CENTER, Clerk.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-14
JHO. s. REYNOLDS.
t3if45S. Il. DOUGLdSS.)

TIE star-ronte trials, up to date,
aand 1t has not yet gone to the jury)
lis the longest criminal 'case in tho
Judicial annals Of this country.