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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

A Polander by the name of Martin
Sprangowsky aged about 80 years,
died at his home in the town of Sigel
rather suddenly on September the End,
and buried on the following Thurs
day. Suspicious of foul play were
entertained by some of the neighbors
and one Frank Sedall came to the city
last Thursday and informed Dist, Att Y
Williams of the suspicious manner in
which the man had been put away and
asking for an investigation of the
matter. Mr.. Williams thereupon
notified Sheriff McCamley and had the
necessary legal papers drawn up and
served. DR.. Robinson was summoned
to hold post-mortem examination of
the body and he requested that DR..
DeMars be summoned to assist him.
They in company with Justice Wood
worth, Dist. Atty Williams, Sheriff
McCamley drove out to the place. A
jury was summoned and the body ex-
humed and examined. The result of
the examination brought out the fell
lowing facts: That said Sprangowsky
was farmer in the town Of Sigel,
was with his wife and hired man
clearing land. Rolling crotched log,
the cant hook in hands of hired man
slipped and the log rolled back strik-
ing hand spike in hands of deceased
causing it to hit his body on right
side and falling him to the ground.
This occurred about p. m. on Tues
day, he was assisted to the house 80
rods away and died in about three
hours after. No doctor or neighbors
were called. After the death of
Sprangowsky, wife and hired man left
the house and went to neighbors house
and stayed over night. Deceased was
buried Thursday and services held at
Polish Church. The examination OF
witnesses was adjourned to this city
and concluded Monday without devel.
oping anything of Importance Mr.
Williams makes the most efficient and
prompt Dist. Atty that Wood county
has ever had and his valuable services
are appreciated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

The awarding of the first premium
for best display of plants and flowers
to Mrs. Geo. Zenier. has created some
dissatisfaction among other exhibitors
owing to the manner in which it was
done, Mrs. Zenier and W. L. Scott
each having a fine display. 1t is
claimed that two of the judges were
absent, Mrs J. W Cameron and Mrs
Samuel Hiles, and that no substitutes
were appointed to fill their places,
leaving but one judge and the superin-
tendent to pass Judgment, which has
proven quite unsatisfactory. No
complaint, however, is made because
Mrs Zenier received first premium,
but because of the manner in which
it was awarded. 1t is hoped these
little differences will be avoided in the
future.
The above was published in the
last REPORTER on information of Mr..
Scott, but we have since investigated
the matter and discovered that there
were three judges appointed to fill the
places of the judges who were absent
Mrs. H. P. Chase, Mrs. Jos. Free
man and Mrs. H. H. Compton were
the acting judges and did the work
fairly and impartially. Mrs. zenier
omitted to record the names of these
ladies on the class book which
naturally misled Mr.. Scott. Having
learned the truth of the matter Mr..
Scott says he is perfectly satisfied
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Merrill has had another failure
This time it is the Merrill manufacture
ing Company. The excitement in the
city was great on learning this fact
and claims rushed in, in an unceasing
torrent during the first day. The
News says f.: The primary move in
the matter was made by Mrs. Gallo
way, of Fond du Lac, who levied an
execution on the entire personal
property of the company, she beeom-
ing alarmed for the safety of her funds
which the company were using.
Wayne Ramsey, of Madison, holds a
"blanket motgage" of 500, 900 the
actual amount due not known. Mrs.
Galloway holds a like mortgage of
$4,000, Among the heavy unsecured
creditors are John Phelps, $4,000 !;
johnson, Stevens Point, about $12,-
900 /; Berard Bros, $4,000; Julius
Hoffman, Wausau, $3.400: T. w.
Stroud, $4,000; Ross & Scott,
$1,000. The general opinion is that
the company cannot recover from the
crisis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
BRIEF ITEMS.
Give Prof. Hartley full house.

Give Prof. Hartley full house.
Patronize your home papers.
Don't fail to attend Hartley's en-
tertainment. tonight.
A brother of Peter Christensen is
assisting him in the Register Office.
Farming requires a La Crosse
Business College education. See
advertisement.
DR.. Robinson has quite a number of
scholars in his German class The
doctor is fine scholar.
Your attention is called to the
handsome lot of advertisements on
front page. Read them.
Gearhart & Bardeen, managers OF
Wausau school of Telegraphy. See
advertisement.
Mr. McRaith is making many i'm
provements about his residence in the
first ward
Mr. John Arpin returned from
Canada last week Saturday where he
had been visiting relatives.
off we all had windows to our
minds and hearts, what a demand
there d be for blinds. F."
Grandfather Cotey accompanied
Ermine Arpin to Germantown last
week, or race uerSa.
F B. Robinson physician and sur
geon. Office over Wood county drug
store. If.
Grand Rapids and Centralia are
growing slowly but substantially and
surely
G. F. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. tt.
Banker Witter has returned from
his trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mr.. Witter also drives new horse.
Parties desiring sewing machines
repaired or cleaned can leave orders at
f. j. Woods drug store. IT,
John Love and VIII Reeves Of this
city are doing the business of the
st. Paul R. r. Co. at Junction City.
satisfactorily.
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. If.
Reader, if you are indebted to this
Office on subscription, please call and
pay up 1t takes money to publish a
newspaper.
Frank Mccormick returned from
Montana last Saturday morning and is
enjoying himself among friends and
relatives
Galvanized iron pals for drinking
water should not be used. The zinc
coating is readily acted upon by water,
forming poisonous oxide of zinc.
Hon. I. D. Kanouse is in Dakota
for his health. He is engaged at
Woonsocket, having opened a lumber
yard. Mr.. Kanouse is man OF
ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
List OF letters.

MARsHFIELD.-From the Times
f. A. Healy and Co, of Medford,
made an assignment Oct End, liza
bilities $40, 900, Assets $4,000.
Miss Kate McShane, sister of ye
editors better half, who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
to her home at Grand Rapids, on
Monday last
About Barnums circus the Times
says On the whole the exhibition
was one grand sell and only in the
hands of z. T. Barnum can it be a
success. He has truly earned the
title he bears, 1.-The Prince Of Hum
Burgers"
The newspaper business in
Neilsville must be in a Furnishing
condition. The True Republican
and the Rep. and Press Office have
been putting in new presses, ETC.,
each to the amount of about $4,000.
We are glad that they are prospecting.
DR.. [. W. Hanna Of our city has
sold his practice to DR.. Harvard of
Fond du Lac. DR.. Hanna came here
when our city was young. He had a
large practice in the city and surround
ing country He started for New
York City on Thursday, where he will
stay this winter. We are sure that
all of his acquaintance will wish him
success wherever he may go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

A cable message was received at the
department of state Monday, from
Consul General Denny, stating that
quiet prevails in Canton, and that
there is no truth in the reported
assassination of Z. S. Consul Seymour,
who is alive and WE'LL This telegram
was received in reply to one sent by
the acting secretary of state, yester-
day morning, asking for information
en- the subject.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Rev. Meyers, of Fort Wayne, Ind,
has been appointed as pastor of the
NJ. E. Church of this city. He has
arrived and will occupy the pulpit
next Sunday, Rev. Barrow has
received the appointment of the Milton
church located in the southern portion
of the state. He expects to move
next week. Rev. Barrow has made
many warm friends during his brief
stay among our people and be has their
best wishes for his future prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

NV SHOP. new dressmaker
shop has been opened on High street,
and is located in the second story of
the Grace house. 1t will be conduct
ed by Misses Nora Slattery and Anna
Mathews. They will be happy to
please every customer. No pains will
be spared in our endeavors to suit
everyone who will give us a call
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
School Report.

Report of the Auburndale schools for d
month ending Sept. Is.
High Room.
Total enrolment
Average attendance
Number not absent
Maggie Kieffer, Louisa BriekelS,
Peter Kieffer, Lizzie r. Connor,
Clara Andrews, Lizzie J. Common,
Alice Doty, Mark kieffer,
Carrie Nelson,
Lizzie Banker. Teacher.
Primary Room.
Total enrolment
Average attendance
Number not absent
Nick kieffer. Efie Andrews,
Maggie Reynolds. Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

PITTsvILLE.-Pittsville is just
having another addition to It's list of
enterprises in the shape of printing
Office. Mr.. Clark will be the pro-
prietor. Part of the stock and
fixtures are already here.
Doud & Son have shut down their
cutter for this season. They will
commence to turn heading in week
or ten days.
Mr.. Muir is away visiting his old
home and taking a general holiday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
County Officers.
Church Dire Glory.

METHODIST EPTSC.-Rev. II. c. Myres.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ,
and P. NJ. Sabbath School at II NJ. Prayer
Meeting every Thursday evening.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rev. Chas. Beyerle
Services every Sabbath morning at II o'clock,
Catechism at P. NJ. Vespers at 2. NJ,
CONGR EGATIONAL-Rev. John Rowland
Services every Sunday at half past 10 A. NJ.
and half past 7 ?. NJ. Sunday School at Il NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Y ednesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Milwaukee Exposition Closes Oct. 20.
The Third Annual Exposition by
the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition
Association, will close the Goth of
October, after a most successful
season, and there now remains only
short time for the people of the
Northwest to take advantage of the
low railroad rates and witness the
beauties contained in this magnificent
building. The attendance thus far
has been most encouraging to the
management, the institution proving
itself to be great public instructor
and educator for the people. Taken
in all, the Exposition is one that the
State has just cause to be proud of,
and it will on doubt be largely at
tended from now until its close Oct.
20. A rare musical treat will be
offered the last week of the Exposition.
Sig. A. Liberatti, the world-renouned
cornetist, has been engaged, and will
give concerts each afternoon and
evening with Bach's full Military
Band.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

on business.
Francis BeroH's horse ran away the
other day and demolished his carriage
Mr.. Charles Pomainville. of Mar
rinette, spent few days in this city
last week.
Remember the Agricultural meeting
tomorrow afternoon. Everybody
attend.
First-class kid gloves at rs cts.
Fine satin dolman at $3.50 at T. G.
StAmour's Fair Corner.
Welcome Hyde arrived in this city
Tuesday. He is well pleased with
Mr. Browns management of the mill.
They are running night and day.
Mr.. Chas. J. Alden, of Tonah,
made this Office brief visit Wednes-
day. He is an active pension agent
and is doing large business.
Mr.. R. Hathaway and Son Oscar,
returned from Winona on Monday
afternoon and can be found at the
Witter House.
A train of new cars is now being
run on the Green Bay railroad. They
we're rebuilt at the Company's shops
in Fort Howard
Mr.. E. G. Bulls and wife, of
Scranton, have leased their farm and
boarding house for two years and will
move to this city in the Spring.
A young man named Fred Raube.
residing in the town of Wausau,
Marathan County, committed suicide
the past week, by cutting his throat
with a razor.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Gerard departed
Monday for a brief visit to Oshkosh.
They went by way of the Central
railroad. This route is becoming a
popular one.
The confirmation services at the
Lutheran church Sunday were largely
attended, Ten young people were
confirmed and accepted as members Of
that denomination.
DR.. Edison office over Worthingtons
drug store, Centralia, Wis. Particu-
lar attention paid to diseases of the
throat and lungs, Brights disease and
dropsy. If
The Neillsville Republican and
Press has been enlarged to a nine
colum folio. 1t is ably edited.
Hoffman Bros. are entitled to much
credit for their enterprise.
Judge Webb's law Office has been
removed from its old stand over the
bank to his new quarters in the Gard
ner brick block. Mr.. J. w. Cochran
will occupy the same rooms.
Poor clothing at low prices is dear
Cheapness consists in getting value,
and such you can get in clothing and
overcoats at I. G. StAmour's Fair
Corner
Mr.. Chandos, the general manager
of the Bensley lumber mill, has been
quite i'll the past five weeks but is now
improving He is out attending to
business.
The old court house changed hands
again last week. Messrs. Schnably
and Weight having sold it to Messrs.
Jacob Lutz & Bro. for $3.50. They
will use the building for malt house.
Wisconsin has twenty-five daily
newspapers. one tri-weekly, one semi
weekly, SIC weeklies, two bi-weeklies,
six semi-monthlies and one quarterly.
total $40.
Full arrangements have been made
to open a new Opera House at
Wausau on the 29th with the Emma
Abbott Opera Co., one of the finest
on the road. Wausau people will
turn out en- nadSSe.
Une des Sept Merveilles du Monde.
I-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.
Mr.. D. J. Cole and wife returned
r.o,, +bo;~ t,;,o - Hb;oo-o Tb,r-J
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
SALE Or FORFEITED STATE LANDS.
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PUBLIC Ian
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Mr.. John Wagner is erecting new
cabinet work shop on leased ground
south of Mrs. Hamm's store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

ENTERTAINMENT Professor W.
Hartley will give an evolutionary
entertainment at the Congregational
Church this evening at 1880 o'clock.
He comes highly recommended and is
considered one of the best in this line.
He comes under the auspices of the
Good Templar Lodge. Lovers of
elOcation will surely be present. Nd
mission % cents, children Is cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

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
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-09-07

Mr.. Bennett OSmond has purchased of the trus-
tees of Bush NJ. +. Church about six acres of the
parsonage property, for $500 He has already
commenced the erection of Il dwelling house for
himself, and will at an early day build three or
four other houses on his lot.
On last Tuesday night gasoline lamp exploded
in Mr.. James h. Bakers canning house. Chas.
Thompson, cappcr. and his assistant Elliott
Crevenston, were badly burned about the head
nd body.
Mr.. John Archer Mitchell, who was quite badly
hurt week or two since, while lifting some tim
ber,is now able to be about, with the aid of
crutches.
DIR. .. b. Finney, has been quite sick, for a
week or more, with malarial fever. Dr. Walter
b. Rowe is attending him.
Mr.. Geo. A. Richardson is a student of tele-
graphy at the tower house here.
Prof. Herman Smith, late of Port Deposit, will
open private school, in the basement OF the
Presbyterian church, next Monday.
The young men who use the race track here on
Sunday do not belong to Aberdeen.
Mr.. A. w. Hines. of j. G. Rouse's store Bel AIR
will assist during the very busy season ut II. L.
Hanway Co.'S store. VIATOR.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-09-07
Orphans Court Proceedings.

Wills Received Edward Westpfal. Amelia Ar
cher, j. Henry Bailey Rebecca A. Reese, Ruth
8. johnson, Joseph James, Daniel Smith.
Administrations Granted.-John Daugherty,
administrator of Mary Daugherty; w. Coleman
Bailey, executor of j. Harvey BAILEY; William
Young, administrator d. b. II. of Ienas Hughes
John II. STREET., executor of Roth s. johnson
James X. keech, executor of Amelia Archer
Joseph James, Jr:, administrator u. a. of Joseph
James; Albert s. Holloway, administrator of
Hester A.. s. Holloway; Joseph Edge, executor
of Daniel Smith.
Administration Accounts Passed. Henry d.
Fnrnandis, administrator of John D. Bagley
Harriet and Samuel Buchanan, administrators G
t. a. of John Buchanan Joseph Il. Wetheri, ad-
mnistrator of Elizabeth Wetherill; William ~
Watson executor of james II. Watson; Augusta
Supper, administrator of Jacob Supper; Susan
Reese, executrix of George Reese; Albert s. Hol-
loway, administrator of Hester A. 5. Holloway
Joseph Edge, executor of Daniel smith Hannah
NJ. Stokes and N. Oscar Stokes. executors of Ma
than r. Stokes; Thomas NJ. Wilkinson, admins
traitor of j. Webster Coale.
Guardian Appoiuted.-J. Epwin Webster, guar.
dian of Richard Dallam.
Guardian Accounts Passed. John b. Giles
guardian of Henry carson; Stevenson Archer
guardian of Talbot White; Stevenson Archer
guardian of Thomas White; William Mechem
guardian of Cecilia Spicer; Franklin Whitaker
guardian of Laura whitaker Franklin Whitaker
guardian of VIM. Il. Whitaker.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-09-07
A Hartford County Man in Europe.

The letters to the Baltimore American by Mr..
Jno. S. Shriver, of this county, who is now travel
ling in Europe, are spirited and entertaining. In
aprivate letter Mr. Shriver says he spent the 18th
of August ON Mount Moritz, Switzerland. A
thunderstorm and slight earthquake were fol-
lowed by Il severe snow-storm. The gent emen
dined in overcoats, wore thick fiannels and slept
under heavy blankets at night. The landlord,
with more consideration for the comfort of his
kline than for the ofactories of his guests, gave
them rooms on the first floor, the stables be-
ing in the basement-a common domestic ar
ter TO the american, gives an interesting account
Of Dutch imitation of American drinks which he
observed in Amsterdam. He says:
Yesterday | had talk with Willis, the head
man at the American bar, and found he was an
old American Snowman, and knew many of the
profession who are known in Baltimore. He
with American drinks. One old man called for a
sherry cobber, and by mistake the wine was left
out, but the old Dutchman did not know the diff
ference and drank forty without leaving that
place, and every day returns for his "sehr gut
American drink. Cocktails have caught on
to take too many at once. The other mixed
drinks are greatly liked. They think because
sherry is used in cobblers, every other wine can
also be tried. While stood there an order came
for champagne cobbler, and Willis mixed it nice
ly and then poured lot of sparkling Hook in the
know any better" was his explanation as he
showed me the bottle. Prices are very cheap for
the drinks the mixed ones being 10 to %
(Dutch) cents, or 4 to 10 cents.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-09-07
FOR SHERIFF.
GEORGE +. WALKER.
FU1t OVUN DO u II VIts
WILLIAM N. GIBSON.
A Wholesome Agitation.

The usual number of periodical predictions
of the disruption of the Democratic party in
this State are again heard in the land. A
number of Republican Jeremiahs are always
prompt to the hour to raise their woeful la
mentations and tell of the rapid downfall of
the Democratic party in advance of every
election. According to these latterday
prophets and as they have often before pro-
phesied, the Democratic party is again about
to split into fragments, is crumbling away,
and in fact, figuratively speaking, is about
falling headlong and will assuredly burst
asunder. All this, forsooth, because of the
agitation in the party to secure, from among
number of good men, the best man for the
position of Governor
Our Republican friends are needlessly
alarmed, and any considerable amount OF
hypocrtical quaking is uncaledfor. The
deep-seated and universal interest of Demo
Gratis in the subject, in advance of the nomi-
nation for State officers, is no more than the
Importance of the matter requires and de-
mands. This produces that healthy agitation
which the Republicans pretend to mistake
for signs of Democratic disruption. Better
this agitation, thousand times, than the
quiet and "snug and nice" little ad captain
dunn arrangements consummated by the Gus
tom House Bosses in the Republican party
in this county last week. 1t is the living,
progressive stream, and not the stagnant
pool whose surface is ruffled.
We in Hartford have nothing to fear but
apathy on the part of Democrats in reference
to our ticket Ofthe evil results of this we
are surely sufficiently forewarned, and there
fore should be sufficiently forearmed, by the
lesson of two years ago. In the light of that
experience Democrats are not likely to be
caught mapping again.
The simple solution of the whole matter is
this-that every Democrat should go to the
polls and vote his principles, and the result, in
such case will set AT rest any question as to
the relative strength of the two parties in
this county.