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The Press., 1883-12-20
Manufacturers alono the Housaton;c an

Manufacturers along the Housatonic and Naugatuck valley are complaining of scare ity of water, and the constant stoppags of their mills. In all parts of this state mills were running quarter of a century ago on streams which have to-day nearly disap- prared, ahd large streams winch then gave an abundance of power are now available but few months in the year. Why this falling away of streams and rivers is a mystery. It is a popular belief that the struction of forests is the cause, but the surmise does not seem to apply in all sec- ions
The Press., 1883-12-20

COMPLAINTS of renewal of the tramp nuisance have besn of late frequent and loud from all parts of the state. The rigid tramp law of 1879 did it's work, and clear Cd the state, and when the thieving horde of vagabonds had gone people forgot and forgave, and the few who ventured back found the old pastures green for their sus- tenance. The consequence has been re- turn of the tramps in force, saucier than ever, as full of criminal impulses and as- sumptions that a relishing meal of victulals and comfortable bed was theirs, where ever they chose to claim it. The result is a second awakening, ,and move to enforce the law that will be likely to afford sec ond interval of freedom from the annoy ance. The tramp law has done g good work, but the town of Stafford found re- lief before it was enacted. It simply ere ated for itself such reputation among the fraternity that they stopped coming here. The authorities, tired of the plan of syste- matically feeding and lodging nightly these lazy vagabonds, who openly boasted of their connection with the "guild," and cursed the hand that befriended them, ''shut pan' on the whole thing, and thence forth no food nor shelter was given to tramps in Stafford. Nor has there been since. For while it increased the annoy ance to individuals, but soon this ceased, and since that day Stafford has had a black mark in the tramp's gazetteer, and to is manifest advantage. Probably few if any deserving men have ever suffered in con- sequence. A good subject for charity can generally be recognized by the charitably inclined, but there are very few able-bodied men who have had need to go begging for bread, within these last five years.
The Press., 1883-12-20

Examinations for admission to the Jan uary term of the Conn. Normal school will be held as follows Hartford, Tuesday January 8; New Haven, Wednesday, Jan nary g; Middletown, Wednesday, January g. Willimantic, Wednesday, January g Stafford Springs, Wednesday, January g Stamford, Wednesday, Janusry g; Nor wich, Thursday, January 10; Winsted Tbnrdsz TMbeanddday .nnaq 1anuay s nsw New M9p day, January 28.
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IF AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION is worth pound oi cure, how much value should be attached to bottle of PoTAsKA, which is both prevention and cure fol all throat diseases and affections of the respiratory ons years It's ~ acton Is prompt to break up cold throat in its early stages and is equally DO. tent in cases of Diphtheria of the most malignant type. For sale by all druggists
The Press., 1883-12-20

O'DoNNEnL, who killed Carey, the in former, was hanged in London at New gate last Monday at 8 p. m. There were 10000 people in the streets outside the prison The mdemned-man met his fate firmly, and with nerve
The Press., 1883-12-20

John Dimon, well known cattle dealer at Brighton, Mass, has left for Connecti- cut, and 1t is.said he issued about .$2 1000 in checks to various parties with whom he had dealings, and that the checks which are on the-Brighton bank, are worthless, -as they were dated ahead. |.
The Press., 1883-12-20

WINTER seems about to shut in in the midst of drouth. Streams and wells are very low, and all mills not having full complement of steam power have to go slow.
The Press., 1883-12-20

Second Assistant Postmaster General Elmer reports that postal service has been placed on 5000 miles of railroad from July l, 1883, to December 15, 1883. The in. crease has been manly in the south, southwest and west.
The Press., 1883-12-20

WINTER came last Saturday night with snap like the jaws of hungry lion. The mercury dipped to 0, and Sunday night came fall of about four inches of light snow, which later storms have deepened to an extent sufficient for fair sleighing.
The Press., 1883-12-20

The Willimantic Linen Company re- duced its working force by 57 dismissals last Saturday, and the act has excited ap- prehension among those remaining.
The Press., 1883-12-20

The state normal school at New Britain has had 162 pupils this year, aud will grad uate class of 16 next week,
The Press., 1883-12-20
WANTED at Orcuttville.

GLEIGHS FOR SALE.-An prices and O styles, including some of the best make and finish ever sold in 55aord Single and double. iamp seat, and other styles. ". A. COMINS. THE Board of Relief for the Borough of Medbery, Jan. 7th, 1884.
 S.W. PAGE, l Board J. A. MEDRERY of
 JOSHUA WOOD Relief
The Press., 1883-12-20

A. $ W. Patten, manufacturers of cassi- nleres at Kilingly. have failed liabilities $40, ,o0o, aud nominal assets about $30, ,UW
The Press., 1883-12-20

Parties indebted to this office will obrge by settling daring this month.
The Press., 1883-12-20

John 0. Whittier was 76 years 6td op NopeIF
The Press., 1883-12-20

Died.
 Square Pond, Nov. 2Oth, Sarah H., 60, widow of the late Anson Neff
 South Coventry, 10th, Robert V., 16, son of Sarah A., and the late Heman F. Crowell. Holyoke, Mass, 18th, Sarah B., wife of Timothy Merrick, formerly of Willington. Brimfeld, 7th, Mrs. Delphia Wetherell, 84 Monson, 9th, Henry R. Glynn, 50; 10th Joseph T. Glynn, s1, father of the above. Windsor Locks 18th, Katie L., 20, daugh- ter of Elijah Ashley, formerly of Ellington. Monson, 2d, Charles w. Guilford, 29.
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ANTHONY ADAMS.
w. G. ELLIS.

w. G. ELLIS. have just received few bbls. of Extra quality
 York State Walnuts, At $3 per bushel. Leave your order early, as have but few bbls Good Native Walnuts at $2 per bushel-
 also have the best line of Holiday Table Supplies
 have ever been able to offer Fine Florida Oranges, Valencia Oranges, Almeria and Catawba Grapes, Lemons, Figs, Bananas, all kinds of Nuts, Fine Ta- ble Raisins, Dates, extra Ia ge French Prunes, White Clover Honey Quince, Cherry, Plum and Raspberry Pre- serves in bulk. Keiller's Dundee Orange Marmalade and Jams in stone jars. Gardin's Jellies in fancy Majolica Sugar Bowls, Cream Pitchers, Syrup Pitchers. &c Crosse & Blackwell's Pickles and Chow Chow. A good line of Fancy Crackers, Jumbles, Va nilla Creams, Berwick Biscuits, Kennedys Cream Biscuits. Trv oar wTNnE,R MTNnE- MEAT = tba finest goods of ths kind on the market.
 Respectfully, @D- wI e. ELI.I5.
 st9exa.seS .tz. aa;Esss sT<'
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BOrms
AD " Do . MaRfieds

MArfieds
 Stafford, 18th, by Rev. G. V. Maxham, t the residence of the brides father, R. G. Bee be of the Riverside Woolen Manufacturing Company, and Fife, daughter of A. D. Cady. Willimantic, 18th, by Rev. s. R. Free, AL len B. Lincoln of the Providence Press and Carrie, daughter of Hon. Edwin A. Buck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
STELLA A. BAKER.

PITTsvILLE.-The first issue OF
the Pittsville Independent made its
appearance on Thursday of last week
and it is something that everybody is
proud of.
Last week Monday and Tuesday
the hearts of our people were made
glad by the presence of the Cross
Family Concert. This entertainment
was good. After the close of the
performance Tuesday night, some OF
the boys got up dance which was
largely attended. Everything went
on pleasantly until one of the males
present gave himself an introduction
to Miss Gross, as the only lawyer in
town, and at the same time asking for
the privilege of helping her through
the next dance. His offer was
accepted and at the next call they
took the floor. Everything would
have been lovely had he not been
taken with a sudden pain in the
epigastric region compelling him to
excuse himself for five minutes sc
that he could go out and heave up
Jonah-cause--too much bug Juice.
Sunday there was an excursion on
the r. R. from Pittsville up the
Vesper branch as far as the track was
laid, which is two miles from Vesper.
1t was splendid opportunity to get
an appetite for ones Sunday dinner
They are shipping all they can over
the new road. Empty cars are in
demand.
Harmon & Son started up their
stave cutting machine Monday.
They have about three weeks cutting
to do.
Pittsvillites will have the pleasure
of attending the performance Of the
Butterfly Comedy Company this week
Monday and Tuesday evenings.
P. Y. G.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
Mrs. G. 0. Baker has engaged Mrs.

Mrs. G. o. Baker has engaged Mrs.
Pomeroy to act as her agent in solicit
ing orders for copying in water colors,
crayon or India ink. Mrs. Baker is
fully competent to do portrait work as
her samples will testify, and her prices
are moderate. This enterprising spirit
Us commendable and we hope the
venture will prove profitable.
Dist. Atty. Williams and Sheriff
McCamley. both of Grand Rapids,
were in the city, Friday. The case OF
the state against Reyes was called
before Justice Hirth on that day. The
defendant waived examination, and
his bail was fixed at $4,000. Being
unable to furnish the same he was
placed in the hands of the sheriff, who
took him to Grand Rapids to await the
session of the circuit court. -MarSh,
field Times
The many friends of DR.. Robinson
will be pleased to know that he has
been honored with the position OF
United States examination surgeon,
and a member of the examining
board of this district, whose headquar-
tiers are at Stevens Point, where they
will convene every week for the ex.
animation of pension claimants. The
government collar worn so satisfactorily
by DR.. Witter for nearly twenty-five
years, could not have fallen upon a
more worthy young man, nor one OF
more honest intentions and sterling
integrity. The 'boys in blue" will
greet him warmly in this new field Of
labor, and congratulate him on the
acquisition of this unsought honor
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

HORSES FOR SALE.-Three pair of
sound horses will be sold cheap by
Mr.. james Ballou, of this city. Four
heavy horses and two lighter ones.
Will sell them any way to suit
purchaser, single, by pairs, with or
without harness. Also two wagons
will be sold cheap. Now is your
time to purchase and get what you
want at price and on time to suit.
Call or address James Ballou, at the
Grand Rapids house, this city. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Mrs. T. B. Scott and daughter
Cassie, arrived in this city yesterday,
and are the guests of Mrs. G. Neeves.
It was reported that they came to at
tend the wedding of Mr.. George A,
Neeves and Miss Hettee Mosher. As
we have no positive inform alton on the
matter we give this for what it may be
worth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

The Pittsville Independent has
made its appearance and it is credit
able sheet. It is seven column folio
and in it's mechanical make up it
surpasses the Tribune of this city in
every respect, and contains more
reading matter. Mr.. Clark has
attempted more for Pittsville than we
believe the place is able to support
long, unless it should grow more
rapidly than it has the past year. We
congratulate the people of that thirty
ing little burg on having paper and
wish Mr.. Clark success in his new
venture. However, should Mr..
Clark do in the future as he has in the
past. we will expect to hear of his
selling out in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
NEVER GIVE UP.-If you are

NEVER GIVE UP,-If you are
suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debil-
ity, disordered blood, weak constitu-
ton. headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will
be surprised to see the rapid improve
ment that will follow you will be
inspired with new life strength and
activity will return pain and misery
will cease, and henceforth you will
rejoice in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle
by F. J. Wood june2lno6yl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Pencil and Palette Club met last
Thursday evening and decided to have
an exhibition about Thanksgiving
It's membership consists of about Is
hard working artists, some profession
al, making their living with the brush
and others we'll along amatuers.
The exhibition will consist of work by
members, and work and decorative
articles obtained by the art loan COM
mittee appointed BY the club. The
object of this exhibition is to further
the interest in art throughout these
northern cities and educate public
taste, Both laudable purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Two lines of telephone have been
put up recently in this city by DR..
Edison. One is the Elgin patent and
the other is the Edison patent. The
former connects Woods and
Worthington's drug stores. The
latter connects DIR. Edson's office and
residence They are both cheap and
convenient.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Readers, your attention is directed
to the new advertisement of DR.. G..
w. Whitney, in this paper. The
doctor has pleasant quarters over the
new harness shop in Centralia and will
answer calls day or night for paying
customers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Some time ago we announced that
the popular dentist of Sparta, would
be at the Witter House and remain a
few days. He did not come, however,
as he expected, owing to sickness. He
has requested US to again announce
his coming October 80, without fail.
The DR.. is usually prompt with all his
appointments and it is hoped he will
be here promptly as promised. There
is great deal of work waiting his
arrival in our midst. Remember the
date, October 80.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Mr. Silber returned from his trip to
Chicago Thursday morning last,
having purchased an enormous stock
of dry goods, cloaks, dolmans, boots
and shoes. linen goods, &c. He
invites you to call and examine his
goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

A CARD TO My FRIENDS AND
PATRONS. i am now prepared to do
copying-in water color-crayon or
India ink-and have employed Mrs
Pomeroy as my agent. Save your
orders awaiting her call. By this
means your work will come directly to
me. The expense of the picture being
placed upon the piece, thereby avoid
ing copying house profits. also take
scholars in landscape, flower, china
painting and drawing. Terms. so
cents per lesson. Thanking you for
past patronage and soliciting your
future favors, [ remain, yours in the
work
ID
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25


Friday and Saturday we gathered
together the following locals, which
we hope may be of interest to our
readers
MERRILL
T. B. Scott & Son are enlarging
their already mammoth saw mill.
Walter Scott is general superintendent
and overseer Of the mill.
Chas. Lemley and Julian Boron,
old residents of Grand Rapids and
Centralia, are both employed by 7. B.
Scott & Son.
Emanuel Dutruit, one of the best
book-keepers in Northern Wisconsin,
is giving excellent satisfaction to his
employer 7. B. Scott. His daugh liter,
Premelia. is assisting him in the office
Mr.. Sipes who lately united in
bonds of holy matrimeny, with Miss
Tonita Mennet, Of Centralia, is book
keeper and over-seer of T. B. Scott
& Sons large dry goods store.
E. S. King is shelving his christ
mas goods preparatory to the holiday
trade. Ed. has one of the neatest
drug stores in Merrill. His wife is
well and enjoys Merrill society.
Charles Searls, one of Grand Rapids
former reliable young men, is building
up large trade in the jewelry line.
Father Kline is there assisting him.
The Berard Brothers lost So, 800
in the late failure in that city. 1t was
money due them on saw logs.
Will Bisbee is engaged in the
mercantile business on the west side oil
the river and is doing a good business.
VIII is trustworthy and industrious
young man and we hope he may
accumulate many ducats.
William Felten and eldest son, are
engaged In the manufacture Of all
kinds of tin wares for one Of the
largest hardware firms in Merrill.
Mrs Richard Harvey has built
herself nice home on the west side
of upper Merrill and is keeping board.
ers for her livelihood.
Chas. DAILY is meeting with GOOD
success and runs one Of the best m cal
markets in Merrill. Himself and
newly welded wife are already
keeping house and nicely situated.
WAUSAU
Henry Martini is employed in Carl
I'll. Mueller's law Office and is the
same light hearted Henry. He helps
Val. Ringle out with his paper when
behind: and makes himself generally
useful throughout the neighborhood.
He enjoys good health and is blessed
with family of 5 children.
Grace & Craven are fast gaining
ground as attorneys and are nicely
located. They have also fine law Ii.
brary. They each own nice homes
and have happy family of little ones
less than a dozen.
Mr.. Reyes showed us through 8
building he had just finished of
inside with hardwood. He was ther
engaged on the Opera House block
where he is doing good work.
While in Wausau we heard many
complimentary remarks, made in Mr..
Webbs favor, from which we judge he
is giving excellent satisfaction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

q. w. Dickinson was in our city
Monday billing Emma Abbotts Grand
English Opera Company. He is a
personal acquaintance of hers and tells
good anecdotes which occurred in her
childhood. Excursion rates will be
given to all those who attend this en-
tertainment at Wausau, Oct. 80 and
80. Now is your time to hear the
best opera company travelling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Any person desiring one of j. S.
Norris songs can get the one entitled
Darling Little Helen for Is cents
and the one entitled correcting Song
for 20 cents, or both for 80 cents, by
addressing him at Shullsburg, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
BRIEF ITEMS.

u. Z. Morrill, is improving his tan
cry building.
Chas. Compton is back again and
gay as ever.
A new furnace is being put in the
basement of the Catholic Church.
Miss Bunny Hoskinson, of Green
Bay, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mac
kinnon, in Centralia.
Oscar Gagnon has moved into the
Pomeroy residence on Pumpkin Hill.
Mr.. Frechette is adding large
wing to his residence on the hill
Geo Wood has erected quite a
pretentious wood shed. Geo. was
both carpenter and superintendent.
Great advantages for learning
Telegraphy at Wausau, Wis, see
advertisement.
If you have anything that is worth
selling advertise it in the REPORTER,
the best advertising medium in Wood
County. Prices moderate.
F B. Robinson physician and sur
geon. Office over Wood county drug
store. if.
B. SLIDER, of the New York Cloth
ing Store, is out with a new
advertisement in this issue of the
REPORTER. Read it.
A La Crosse Business College
education saves many thousand times
its cost. See advertisement.
We acknowledge pleasant call this
morning from Elk Mayor Lunt, now
resident of Grand Forks, Dakota.
Parties desiring sewing machines
repaired or cleaned can leave orders at
f. j Woods drug store. If.
See new advertisement of Daily
Central Wisconsin, in this number of
the REPORTER.
Warm meals can be had at the Flor
al Restaurant at all hours for the small
price Of Is cents. Board and room
at 81 per day. tt.
Two freight cars jumped the track
at Remington Junction yesterday, de-
laying the north bound passenger train
several hours.
Mrs. Lille Wood has returned from
Milwaukee where she has been taking
lessons in landscape paintings under
Prof. Segall. Mrs. Wood is becoming
quite an artist.
NJ. S. Brazeau who has been quite
dangerously sick the past three weeks,
with bilious intermittent fever, is
on the mend. He will soon be able to
attend to his daily work.
In our next number will appear a
new advertisement fer Mr.. j. F.
Moore of Centralia, the wagon manu-
facturer of our sister city. The new
ad. should have appeared this week
but was mislaid.
The Bon Marche' hardware store
has now tinsmith. Mr.. Pariseau
having secured the services Of a fine
young man from Fort Howard, D..
Lucus by name. He is a practical
man and finished workman.
Three lady relatives of N Gerard,
from eastern New York, are spending
the week at his home in Centralia
They also visited relatives in Nebras-
ka, previous to coming here. They
intend returning home Monday.
Une DIES Sept MerveiJles du Monde.
-Casperson Electric Lamp is the best
one ever devised. On exhibition
and for sale at the popular Bon
Marche Store.-C. E. Pariseau, sole
agent for Wood County.
Alex Muir has found his lost pocket
book and from short note received at
this Office we judge he is well satisfied
that Brown is ahead. He left cigars
for this office and says his mind is
much relieved.
The Waupaca Post has recently
changed form. 1t is enlarged from a
9 column folio to a seven column
quarto. We are pleased to note the
boys prosperity. The new sheet is
decided improvement.
Mrs, 7. J. Phillips, has engaged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

Last week we received two copies of
sheet music entitled Darling Little
Helen" and eve Come With Songs
written and composed by j. S. Norris,
former pastor of the Cong. Church in
this city. We might add here that
Mr.. Norris friends in this city have
placed a neat little head stone to Miss
Helen's grave in Forest Hill Gem
etery, to whom the first song is
dedicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

MARRIED. In this village, at the
residence of the officiating clergyman,
Rev. W. W. Norton. Oct. 16, 1888,
Mr., Manfred Smith, telegraph
operator and railroad agent at Perley,
and Miss Annie Dale Elliott, of st.
Paul.-St. Croix Republican.
It will be remembered that Miss
Elliott visited in Centralia, some five
weeks at the residence of Mrs. T. J..
Cooper. She is a cousin to Mrs.
Cooper and Miss Douglas. She was
formerly proof reader in Vests
Publishing Company in st. Paul.
Perley, this state will be her future
home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

MIR. and Mrs. Geo. E. Hoskinson
and Miss Halle King will leave for
Jamaica on next Monday-a week
earlier than expected, on account of
the steamers sailing day.-Green Bay
Gazette.
Mrs. f. MacKinnon, their daughter
has been visiting them in that city
the past week prior to their departure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

A. 2 Vaughan now drives a very
handsome family horse, which he
recently bought at Grand Rapids
j. P. Dorsey saw her on the street
over there and he and A. P. went
over and made the purchase. st. PIT.
Journal
If the above item has reference to
Jos. Freeman's horse, lately sold, she
is an excellent one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25

G. f. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence or
Drake street. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
THE OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.

~. Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, as second class matter.