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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

According to the County Superin-
ten dents report there was up to June
80 last 3578 children between the ages
of 4 and 20 in this county. Of this
number, 2047 attended school, leaving
a balance of AZ per cent, which were
rot enrolled in any schools during the
year There were 1880 reported
between the ages Of 7 and Is of which
number 3O7 or 20 per cent. were
reported as not having attended school.
All but two districts maintained the
amount of school required by law.
These were the one in 24-4, which
ran out Of finance, and the one at
Hanson's Mill, which did not build
school house until this summer. The
receipts during the year from all
sources were S29,92284 and of this
amount $21,978.76 was expended
leaving balance of $7,9440 6 in the
district treasures There was ex.
pended for the services of male
teachers S3,O06.83 being an average
of $43.56 per month, and for the
services Of female teachers $S,337.91
an average of $27.30 per month.
There is now in the county SO districts
requiring force of SO teachers.
There has been three new districts
formed during the year, one in Seneca
at Hansen's Mill, which has erected
and furnished one Of the most tasty
school buildings in the county one in
the town of Milladore and one in the
town of Rudolph. The new district
in Milladore has built It's school build
ing. Other school buildings con-
structed during the year are the ones
at Mansfield at a cost of about
$500, not completed at date of last
report, and an addition to the build
ing at Auburndale at a cost Of about
$500, which raises this school to the
rank Of graded schools. The school
buildings now in process of construct
ion are one in the village Of Milladore
and a large addition of two depart
ments to the building at Pittsville.
This is very good showing for one
year and indicates that the people of
the county are alive to the educational
interests of their children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Alex. Juneau, of Centralia, an ex-
convict who has recently returned
from serving two years sentence in
Waupun, is again under arrest, charg-
ed with burglary. He wasin this city
during the week, when the barber
shop in Centralia was robbed and
soon thereafter went to Merrill.
Sheriff McCamley has him in custody,
but his partner Tom Cotey escaped
from the officials at Merrill and has
not as yet been found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
DIED /:


At Alpena, Mich, Oct. 18th 1888, of hemorrhage
of the lungs, Libbie H., wife of S. Spaulding.
Deceased was a member of the
Congregational church, was an ex-
emplary wife and mother and an
affectionate friend. She leaves a
husband and three children and a
large circle of friends, who mourn
her untimely death. Dear Libbie, she
has passed through the portals to the
better land, but her memory will ever
be green in the hearts of those who
knew and loved her SO well, and her
death is but another link in the chain
which draws US toward tina home
where we know she is waiting for US,
with Him who hath said II am the
resurrection and the life, he that
believeth in me though he were dead,
yet shall he live" NJ t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

TURKEY Shoot, j. Ware give
turkey shoot last Tuesday afternoon
as advertised, the weather being quite
unfavorable for those shooting An
accident occurred which married the
pleasure of the day by ball glancing
from a fence post striking the
target attendant, J. j. Gokey, on the
upper side of the right wrist passing
nearly through. He was immedi-
ately taken to DR.. Robinson's Office
where the ball was extracted and the
wound dressed. The patient at last
reports was doing finely. The follow
ing is correct list of shots fired, and
turkeys received:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

We omitted to record in our last
paper any account of the splendid
social party which was held at the
residence of Mr.. Jos. Wood, on Sat-
urday evening the 10th instant The
gathering was intended to be a sur
prise for Walter, but in some way he
learned of the "surprise'' the day
previous. 1t was, however, jolly,
social event. We all had a good
time and no one who attended but was
made to feel at home. The doors of
uncle 10. Wood are always open and
the larder always filled with plenty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Thursday morning last fire broke
out in the Briggs House at Wonewoc
and consumed the entire building in
less time than is required to write it.
The loss is estimated at 1900 and
the insurance on the place and its
contents was $4,000. The Wonewoc
Reporter Office was moved into the
street but the work was so carefully
done that no damage resulted. Mr..
Kimball was the hero of the occasion
saving the loss of life through prompt
efforts on his part.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

About two weeks since Mr.. Robert
Wakely lost his dwelling and most of
its contents by fire. It originated
from defective chimney, Mr..
WakeIy believes that the late cyclone
had something to do with injuring the
safety of the chimney. He has only
1915 insurance, Several old friends
went to work and raised about $50 by
subscription which they presented him
and for which he returns his greatful
thanks. The loss is a serious blow to
one of our most honest pioneer settlers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

TAKE NOTICE ALI persons are
hereby notified and forbidden buying,
or trading for any of tie lands of the
late Adolph Lavigne Con penalty of
their loss) which were wiIled to the
minor heirs of Mr.. E. Lavigne, and
which he still holds as trustee for said
persons. | shall in the near future
prosecute to the full extent of the
law the claims of my said children,
Frank and Melanchthon.
MRS. GRACE E. MCDONALD,
Colorado Springs, Col.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

The first quarterly meeting Of the
NJ. E. Church of this place, will be
held next Saturday and Sunday.
Preaching by Elder Creighton Satur-
day evening, and also Sunday morning
and evening. Communion Sunday
morning after preaching. The Con-
gregatioual Church having no service
in the morning, the Pastor intends to
be present in this. All the members
and friends of said Church are
cordially invited to attend. There
will also be a union Thanksgiving
service held in the NJ. E. Church,
Nov. the Doth, Rev. Rowland preach
ing the sermon. We hope the
business men of our city, as well as
everybody else, will lay aside the cares
of this life on that day and al! retire
to the sanctury and give praise to our
God for His goodness in the past. as
we'll as to ask Him to continue His
mercy in the future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
Turkeys

MARRIED. Tuesday, Nov. Goth,
at the Commercial House, in Centralia,
by Rev. H. c. Myers, Miss Rosa Port
to Mr.. Charles A. Barringer, all of
Waupaca c., Wis. That this cheer
full couple may live to see much
happiness and be permitted to enjoy
real prosperity, is no doubt the wish of
all who know them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Woodland Homes, neat eight page
paper, has just been issued at Amigo
by Delaglise & Hutchinson. and
edited by Geo, Radcliffe, the first
number of which has been received at
the REPORTER Office. Its aim is to
'show up" Amigo to the outside
world, which it does in good style.
Mr.. J. Q. Severns, veteran of the
late war, stopped in this Office Tues
day and renewed his subscription to
the REPORTER. He has been con-
slant reader of the paper since its
organization nearly 26 years ago.
Thanks friend Severns.
Mr.. H. n. Pomeroy and wife, who
have been in this city more or less
during the past summer, have moved
here to make it their home. They can
be found in the Bean residence in the
second ward. Our people viii welcome
their arrival in our midst.
A scamp in Columbus, Ohio, recent
ly sent an advertisement to the
Sentinel with cash to pay for same.
The Sentinel published the ad. in their
editorial column, with such comments
as to defeat the deceptive devils object,
who was anxious to beat the unwary.
The marriage of Mr.. John Baas of
Milwaukee and Miss Minnie Knoll of
town of Grand Rapids, took place last
Thursday at the home of the bride.
A large number of friends were pre-
sent The boys and girls report
having had grand time. Numerous
nice presents were presented the happy
pair.
The Oshkosh fire alarmed the people
of that city to a desperate degree last
week, they believing that the city was
again doomed: Assistance from Mil
waukee, Fond du Lac, Neenah and
Menasha was promptly sent to the
plucky city and the fire was confined
to the vicinity where it broke out.
The losses are estimated at $50,
partially insured.
On the End day of this month, the
dwelling house of VIM. johnson, of
Rudolph, was destroyed by fire. The
house was insured by VIM. E. Yetter
in the Concordia, Of Milwaukee, for
$3.50. In one week after the fire, the
loss was adjusted and the amount paid
in full without any discount This
speaks we'll for the company represent
ed by Mr.. Yetter.
The old saying that trouble never
comes alone, has been verified again
in the case of Mr.. E. T. Bodette, who
had recently returned from Rochester,
n. Y, where he attended the funeral
of his aged mother. This week his
family have been called to mourn the
loss Of their only daughter. She was
bright and promising child and her
sudden dimise is a severe shock to her
parents and their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

MARRIED.-At the M. E. parsonage,
by the pastor, Sabbath evening. Nov.
18th, Miss Frances Baker to Mr..
William L. Hartwell. All of Plover,
Portage Co., Wis. May they see
much happiness and a long and
prosperous life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Une DIES Sept MerUei5les du Monde.
-Casperson Electric Lamp is the best
one ever devised. On exhibition
and for sale at the popular Bon
Marehe Store.-C. E. Pariseau, sole
agent for Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Recently Mr.. Morey's wife
abandoned his home in this city and
parties in the house at the time took
some of the property from the
premises and left the city. Marshal
Carey went to Dorchester for one of
the parties and secured Eliza Jane
Scryminger. whose trial came off be-
fore Justice Woodwork, Monday
She was found guilty and sentenced to
the county Jail for seven days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Fl. T. Gnewuch has large assort-
ment of boots and shoes, boot-packs,
leggings, etc., for winter use. Call
early and get first choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Petty bugIars seem to be growing
more numerous in this vicinity. Tues
day night 7. G. ST. Amour's dry goods
store was broken into and the till rob-
bed of its contents, which, however,
contained but few nickles and pen
MES. Nothing else was distu rbed, so
far as the proprietor could discover on
Wednesday. The entrance to the
store was gained by breaking through
''tin" pane in the back door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Parties desiring sewing machines
repaired or cleaned can leave orders at
f. J. Woods drug store. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

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
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
BRIEF ITEMS.

IL DdIuW6il du duu lS-
member that he will be at the Witter
House, Nov. 26.
Z. II. Slocum made flying trip to
Ashland the first of the week.
Mr.. W. E. Mack and bride arrived
home Tuesday morning.
Farming requires La Crosse Bust.
ness College education. See advertise
ment.
Mr.. Homermiller was in this city
Friday and attended the opening Owl
Club party.
The new Restaurant building in
Centralia is nearly completed. Mr..
NJ. Bogoger will conduct the same.
+ B. Robinson physician and sur
geon. Office over Wood county drug
store. If,
Mr. Frank Brundage from Dawson,
Dakota, is in our city and will spend
the winter here.
u. +. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. If.
Rev. John Rowland left Tuesday
morning for New Chester, to attend
the Lemonweir Convention. He will
be absent four days.
Miss Dainty Brown has returned
from her visit in Appleton. She
arrived in time to attend the Opening
Owl Club Hop,
Mrs. DR.. G. Watson, of Saginaw
City, Mich, is in this city visiting her
sister Mrs. Robt. Parrish. Mrs.
Watson is we'll known to our people.
Warm meals can be had at the Flo
raj Restaurant at all hours for the small
price Of 25 cents. Board and room
at 81 per day. If.
Mr. e. Lavigne received telegram
Tuesday, from his son Frank, in Colo
RADIO Springs, requesting his
presence Immediately. as he desired to
see him once more before he died.
VIM. G.. Whorton was in this city
Tuesday and Wednesday attending
Referee Court, in Mr.. Gardeners law
office, in the Whorton-W ebster case.
Mr.. II. M. Billins is putting up a
commodious addition to his barn.
Not having sold ''Sally Ann as yet,
he needs more room to accommodate
his pets.
A large assortment of magnetic
goods have been received this week by
j. E. Carey. He has enough to
supply small regiment. Call on
him Immediately and secure your
choice.
Mr.. Harris Grover, a fatherly old
gentleman, made the REPORTER
sanctum brief call this week, leaving
little silver for renewal of his sub
scription. He is doing quite we'll on
a farm in this county.
The Chautauqua Circle met at Mrs.
Worden's last Monday evening, and
had profitable meeting They will
meet at the residence of Mr.. j. D.
Witter next week, Monday. Be on
hand.
Invitations have been sent out
announcing the wedding of Mr.. Jos.
Peak, of Green Bay and Miss Sedia
Trahern, of Elm Lake, to day at l
o'clock. Quite a number of our
people will attend. A good time is
@uC4GIpaI6u'
MAsQUE PARTY.-A grand masqu-
Grade ball will be given by W. R.
Jarvis, at Dexterville, on Wednesday
evening, the 18th inst, being Thanks
giving eve. Marvin Lynn orchestra,
will be in attendance Everybody in
vited to be present. Lots of fun for
all.
At or rather near Medford man
was recently shot by set gun which
he had set by his own hands, the
charge taking effect in his side. The
Star and News has predicted such an
accident and this is the second that
has occurred this season.
Thursday evening last the barber
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
Church directory.

METHODIST EPISC.-Bey. II. G. MyreS.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ,
and 7P. NJ Sabbath school at Il NJ. Prayer
Meeting every Thursday evening.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rey. Chas. Beyerle.
services cycrv sabbath morning at II o'clock,
Catechism al L. NJ Vespers at 7. NJ,
CONGR EGATE0EAL-Bev. John Rowland
Services every sunday at hall past 10 4; N.
and half past =. NJ. sunday School at Il M.
Prayer Meeting every : 3dnesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
List of Pensioners.

The following is partial list of
pensioners in Wood County, giving
also the reason and amount of such
pension
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

SOCIAL HoP.-The first hop given
by the "Owl Club last Friday even
ing was quite largely attended A
good orchestra of five pieces was in
attendance and furnished excel lent
music. The Accommodations at the
Witter House in connection with the
Witter Hall, adds greatly to the
soclability of these parties. The
afabIe landlord. Mr.. Watner, spares
no pains in rendering all assistance
in his power for their mutual benefit
and entertainment. His suppers are
always gotten up in frst-class style
and present pleasing appearance.
The young people expect to pass many
pleasant evenings this winter at these
parties, and we hope they may. If
the succeeding ones prove to be as
entertaining as the first, they surely
will be enjoyable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

Mrs. D. Fritzsinger is in our city
visiting her sister Mrs. Kroner and
daughter Mrs. Lynn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

NOTICE TO BUILDERs.-Se
proposals will be received at the City
Clerks Office in Grand Rapids, until
Monday at II o'clock a. M, Nov. 26,
1888, for furnishing all the materials
and doing all the work necessary and
required to construct bridge across
the slough in the third ward, from
Oak street to the Island, continu-
alton of High street, ready for travel,
according to plans and specifications
now no file at City Clerks office. The
bridge committee reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
By ORDER OF BRIDGE COMMITTEE.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-04-26

Night comes on apace and covers
everything. At the Grange the fddles
are sounding, bright forms are moving
to and fro; the air is heavy with the
breath of dying flowers. It is eleven
o'clock, and the ball is well begun;
the music grows sweeter, fainter; fans
are waving gently.
Down in the cottage girl is stand
ing in white gown at one of the
open windows, and is gazing eagerly
and with sad straining eyes at certain
lights, that two miles away can be
seen distinctly through the still haze
Of the summer night.
Yes, he is there of course; and hap
py and regardless of everything but
the moment. 1t is most natural, is it
not? What is there else for him to
think OFF She, herself, how dearly
she would like to be there too! She
glances at her gown and tells herself
that almost she might have gone
and then she sbrinks within herself,
and refuses to confess even to her
own heart that it would have been
agony to her to have appeared badly
dressed before-before-oh! many
people!
She sighs impatiently, and the tears
gather in her eyes, and blot out the
lights shining gayly so far away; they
blot out too dark figure that, ad-
vancing rapidly through the few
shrubs, enters the second open window
and, crossing the room, is at her side
before she has time to recognize him.
1t is George Norwood of course-a
little flushed from his run, and with
his hair slightly ruffied, and with the
gladdest light possible in his hand
some eyes.
y Monica, moving backward, invol-
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-04-26

It was quite true. I suppose the
old man when feeling sickness come
on him-that first attack Of paralysis
that suggested to him the possibility
Of death-had repented him of the
betrayal of his promise to the wife,
dead and gone for seven long years,
but green still in his memory To
leave all to the son of her heart-the
first, and therefore the dearest babe
that had lain upon her bosom-was
her prayer. And the father, though
estranged from this son for many
reasons too numerous to mention here,
had succumbed as husband should to
the love of his youth, and had sworn
to her that justice should be done
Yet it was gall to him. the doing of
it. Gladly would he have got out of
the promise given to the dying
woman, but even though the grave
closed upon her, she had hold over
him, born of memories when spring
was glad with flowers, and the sun
shone, and all was youth and love-
And yet the gall rose to the top;
and after a bit. so strong was it, that
he looked about him for a way to full
fiji his promise to the dead and yet
work his own desire. He would make
new will-so far she obeyed, poor
soul! leaving all to the eldest son,
whom he SO deeply detssted, and it
should be given into his own hands,
but in such wise that he should be
none the better by it.
His mothers portrait was made the
medium. Behind it, in between the
wooden back and the picture, the old
man in secret hid the will that vexed
him, and in the first document that
suited his pride he inserted a'codicil
leaving portrait, concealed will, and
all to his eldest son.
Yet Fate is strong, and Time brings
all things to perfection.
Julia, when matters were made
clear to her, took it all very badly.
Having a very good income of her
own, and an implacable temper, she
refused to be comforted. and went
abroad to Egypt, or Tangiers, or
somewhere, and may now be married
to a swarthy prince for all I know.
Pretty Monica has married her
lover, and when last | saw her, was
teaching her little son to "Ride a-cock
horse to Banbury Cross" on his grand
fathers knee.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-04-26

the picture
Was it fatality, or was it awkward
ness? As he puts up his hands, he
touches the painting, and the string
that supports it swapping suddenly,
the picture falls heavily to the ground
so heavily that the back parts from
it, and leaves it rather a dilapidated
object on the hearthrug.
But something else is on the hearth
rug too! A piece of yellowish parch-
ment, tightly folded, has slipped from
between the picture and the frame.
George and Monica, both STOPPING to
pick up her grandmother, see this
paper at the same instant. She, being
the woman, is naturally the most cur
ious, and therefore the swiftest to
snatch it.
Now" she says gayly, putting it
behind her back, what do you say it
is-a legacy or hundred-pound note,
or mere padding to keep the portrait
steady?"
"Mere padding" guesses he.
"A fairy gift, declares she.
Then they stoop over the lamp, and
examine it cautiously.
When Norwood has opened it, and
read two or three lines Of the writing
it contains, he utters an ejaculation,
and turns to Monica with eyes bright
with excitement.
"What was the date of our grand
fathers will?" he asks eagerly. 81
mean, how long before his death was
it written and signed?"
''Three years" says Monica, gazing
at him in wonderment.
"And this is dated six months be-
fore his DEATH" says he, with some
thing in his tone that resembles awe.
"This is another and a later will,
Monica, and it bequeaths all to your
fatherw
The Dillon tribune., 1883-02-24
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