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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15
USEFUL HINTS.

Leaves of parsley eaten with little
vinegar, will prevent the disagreeable
consequences of breath tainted by on
lens.
Whole cloves are now used to ex-
terminate the merciless and Industrious
moth. 1t is said they are more effectual
as destroying agent than either tobae,
co, cawphor or cedar shavings.
Hay water is great sweetener of
tin, wooden and iron ware. In Irish
dairies. everything use for milk is scald-
with hay water. Boil handful OF
sweet hay in water and put in the ves-
sci when hot.
DO not go into sick room either
hungry or fatigued If you can avoid it.
Nature does all she can to protect her
SELF When the body is in good condi-
ton, there is not half the liability to dis
ease, even though daily exposed 10 the
contagion.
The rubber rings used to assist in
keeping the air from fruit-cans some
times become so dry and brittle as to be
almost useless. They can be restored to
a normal condition, us ally, by letting
them lie in water in which you have
put little ammonia. Mix in this pro-
POI ton. one part ammonia and two parts
water. Sometimes thev do not need to
lie in this more than five minutes; but
frequently half hour is needed to re-
store their elasticity.
To cleanse woodwork, save the tea
leaves for few days, then steep hem
in tin pail or pan for halt an hour
strain through a sieve and use the tea
to wash all vanished paint. 1t requires
very little "elbow polish" as the tea acts
as strong detergent, cleansing the paint
from all impurities, and making the
varnish equal to new. 1t cleans window
sashes and oil cloths; indeed any warm
ished surface liz improved by its applica.
ton. 1t washes window panes and mir
rors much better than water, and is ex
cellent for cleaning black walnut picture
and looking glass frames. 1t will not dc
TO wash unvarnished paint with it
Whiting is unequaled for cleaning white
paint. Take small quantity on a damp
flannel. rub lightly over the surface, anG
you will be surprised at its effects.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15

NV dear fr;erd,' said & temrc,a-ct
advocate, cannot | induce you to signV
the pledge"
Il believe will sigA it," vas the re-
ply. 81 am afraid tina. liquor has such
hold on me that will ne Jer be able TO
voluntarily give it up"
"And you will sign it now?" the tenn
perance man asked eagerlv.
"Well, not just now. You see Thanks
giving comes this month, and that's
legal holiday; and thea there's Christmas
and New Years, and after them comes
Washington's Birthday, and that brings
ms close on to the 1st of May, when book
beer is ripe, and Decoration Day. that
must not be overlo, ked. and then the
Fourth. the glorious Fourth, nO.loyal
American citizen should neglect that day
Of all others. haven't much confidence
in myself" he went on, "and, consider
ing that all these holidays come together
in such bunch. Pm afraid / might
break over. Come around and see mt
about 10 o'clock on the morning of th'
5th of JHly."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15
A Big Procession.

"This is pretty time ofnight for you
to be coming home to your wife, 1 must
say"
81 know THAT, my (hic) dear. But 1
been out with the procesh'n, We shee."
.'What procession, I'd like to know?
There's been no procession tonight"
"Yesh has, my dear. Bigges' p'sesh'n
of the CANT (hic)paign. Took us five
hours t pass given point"
"How many were in the procession?"
"Dud Randall an me-"
"And it took you five hours to pass {;
given point? Nonsensep
"No nonshense bout, it, my dear
Given point wazh s'loon." Chicag'
News.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15

dispersed. My informant, old Santiago.
did not admit having taken any overt
part in the matter. so could only thank
him for his narrative, and for giving a
new interest to the peculiar precipice
known as the Squaw's Rock. San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15
VOL. |. NO. 40
B,RCHBROoK MILL -17SO.
1oHN GREENLEAr WHITTIER

John GHEENLEAf W hlIllLh.
A noteless stream the Birchbrook runs
Beneath its leaning trees;
That low, soft ripple is its own,
That dull rear is the seas.
or human signs it sees alone
The distant church-spire's g tip,
And, ghost-Itke, on blank OF gray,
The whit sail OF a ship.
No more a toiler at the wheel,
1t wanders at its will;
Nor dam nor pond is lett to tell
where once was Birchbrook Mill.
The timbers of that mill have fed
Long since farmers fires;
His doorsteps are the stones that ground
The harvest of his sires.
Man trespassed here; but nature lost
No right of her domain;
She waited, and she brought the old
Wild beauty back again.
Rv day the sunlight through the leaves
Falls on its moist. green sod.
And wakes the violet bloom of spring
And autumn's golden-rod.
It's birches whisper to the wind,
The swallow dips her wings
In the cool spray. and on its banks
The gay song-sparrow sings.
But from 1t, when the dark night falls,
The schoolgirl shrinks with dread;
The farmer, home-bound from his nelds,
Goes by with quickened tread.
They dare not pause to hear the grind
OF shadowy stone on stone,
The FLASHING of u water-wheel
Where wheel there now is none.
Has not woman's cry been heard
Above the Gathering millr
The paving of an unseen horse
Who waits his mistress still?
Yet never to the listeners eye
Has sight confirmed the sound;
A wavering birch line marks alene
The vacant pasture-ground.
No maiden 8 arms fiing up to heaven
The agony of prayer;
No spectral steed, impatient shakes
His white name on the air!
The meaning of that common dread
No tongue has fitly told,
The secret of the dark surmise
The brook and birches hold.
What Iameless horror of the past
Broods here forever more2
What ghost his unforgiven sin
Is grinding DER and o'err
Does then immortal memory play
The actors tragic part,
Rehearsals of mortal life
And unveiled human heart?
Gods pity spare the guilty soul
That drama of its i'll,
And let the scenic curtain fall
On Birchbrook's haunted mill!
Atlantic.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-11-15

Leaves of parsley eaten with it'll,
vinegar, will prevent the disagreeablt
consequences of breath tainted by on
ions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

a wide reputation on account of its
excellent products. AS a result of
the foregoing and other improvements,
carefui management and upright deal
ing OF Mr.. G. J. jackson the manager,
the eompany's business continues to
increase rapidly. They pay out annu-
ally for labor about 1000. employing
u men, all of whom receive liberal
salaries. Not less then 100000 bush
els of other grains are used in this
mill annually. This company also
have an excellent water-power. Every
facility for shipping is offered as the
c. NJ. & st. P. r. r. track is at their
doors from which they can load or I'M
load with the least possible expense.
The mill is fully equipped to do first
class work and enjoys an enviable
reputation at home and abroad. The
mill property is now valued at $685.
900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
THE COURT HOUSE.

The court house was first occupied
by the County, beginning January 1st
1883, having been completed by the
contractors some little time since.
There is perhaps no building of like
character, built of the same material
and with the same appointments in
this section of the state that
was erected at nearly the minim um of
cost.
The city lots upon which the build
ing was erected were donated to the
County By Hon. Geo. r. Gardner.
The original contract for the erection
OF the building was for ST., 500, but
was given up by the contractors, on
account of an advance in the price of
materials. which made it impossible
to finish at the contract price, and
completed under the management of
the Supervisory committee, appointed
by the County Board, upon whom it
reflects great credit. It's present as
sessed valuation is something over
$50, 600, and though there may be
surrounding counties that can boast
of structure that has cost more to
the tax payers, there is none that can
equal this structure in convenience.
permanence and nicely of arrangement.
The Court room occupies the second
story and is large, roomy and elegant.
1t is provided with furniture that we'll
matches with the appearance of the
room. Off from this are the three
jury rooms, for consultation. Upon
this floor is also situated the office of
the District attorney.
The first story is occupied by the
county officers. Each office is pro-
Vlded with a lire proof vault, for the
storage of valuable papers and these
with fire proof safes for other property.
The basement contains the Sheriff's
office. the county Jail and living
for the Sheriffs family,
which are cozy in the extreme. There
has been in the whole construction of
of the building no pains spared to
make it one Of the most substantial
and most comfortable to all concerned
that is possible aud the people of the
county at large should congratulate
themselves upon its possession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
Foundry, Machine Shop.

PATRICK & MAHONEY MACHINE SHOP.
This firm purchased from Welcome
Hyde & Co., out of the old Rablin
estate, an acre of ground, on what is
known as Foundry Island" also a
30 horse power, in June 1882. They
erected machine shop 32x6O; mould
ing room 32x5O blacksmith shop Is
x22; patten room 24x40, giving them
large commodious building for manu-
facture of turbine wheels, gang
edgers, trimmers, saw mills and steam
engines, and repairing.
They enjoy large trade and are
doing good business. This property
with appurtenanecs is valued at
$40,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
CENTRALIA FIGURING MILLS.

In the year 1874 Messrs. Trow,
Coleman 4 Jackson purchased the
Weller Grist Mill paying $4,000 for
the property. 1t was then the best
mill in this region and answered all
ancient requirements. Soon after,
however, it was apparent to it's pur-
chasers that in order to be able to
satisfy the exactions Of modern days
it would be necessary to overhaul it
from basement to attic It's original
size was 36x4S and had two run of
stone, and two bolts. Mr.. Trow some
time afterwards withdrew from the
company and Mr. j. D Witter was
taken in IS partner and the firm
name made Coleman, Jackson & Co.
who overhauled the mill in 1874 en-
larging the building to its
present dimensions 36x84 feet, three
stories high, and two wings were ad-
ed l2x48 feet each, on the east and
west sides. They also put in COM
plete system;of Stevens Roller purifiers
etc., at cost of several thousand
dollars. The mills capacity for -four
is 125 barrels per day and their custom
and feed department has capacity of
"a tons per day. The mill is kept
running night and day and has gained
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
THE HYDE co. PULP MILL

III the month of August 1882. this
company began the manufacture OF
wood pulp and have been running
constantly since that time. The mill
is conveniently located on the old
"Rabln Mill' water power. This is
one OF the finest powers on the river,
giving them 525 horse under II
foot head. The building when rebuilt
was made substantial and is Of stuff
cient Dimensions for present use
Three ''Lefel'' improved turbine
wheels furnish the power-two rs
inch and one 90 inch. -Four Allen
grinders does the work Of the mil!
and keep 10 men employed without
any loss of time. This firm spends
annually $4,000 for wood. $4,000 for
labor, most Of which money remains
in this vicinity. The capacity of the
mill is five car loads per week and the
pulp is of superior quality. 1t is
mostly made into paper at the com
pany's mills in Appleton. The est
mated value of this property is
$4,000.
THE WISCONSIN WOOD PULP co.
The Wisconsin Wood Pulp Go. was
porated February 1st 1883, with
a capital stock of $4,000, of which
over $4,000 has been paid in. The
directors are w. +. Mack, G.
A. Spencer and Geo. L Williams.
This company has one Of the best
water powers on the Wisconsin river
finely improved and make from to 1
dry tons of wood pulp daily. The
power to drive the heavy machinery
required is furnished by large water
wheels estimated at $50 horse and
other appliances are every way COM
plete for the purpose intended.
The product of this mill is of the
finest quality and the demand for
their palp-poplar and spruce has
given them ready market for the
entire product in the paper manufact-
uriug states of the northwest.
Another illustration Of the principle
that an infexible purpose to make The
best rewards the doer with recognition
of merit, which is better than rounded
periods or "a long story, to tell how it
is done.
This company contemplate other
additions which we shall take pleasure
in noting at later date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
NEEYEs l. PoDAWILTZ MILLS.

This company purchased from
Welcome Hyde 4 Co., what was
formerly known as the "Rablin
Foundry building" with an acre and
half of ground, in the spring of
1883. The building is large frame
structure 3Sx110 with "a foot posts,
two stories and a half high. The
site which this mill occupies on the
water power is one of the very best
obtainable. Its capacity is upward
of one hundred barrels daily. The
Patent Roller System is in use aud
they are manufacturing a high grade
of patent -four. This firm though
really just starting has reason to be
proud Of a bright future. This prop
erty is valued at $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
TANNERY.

For great many years D. P. Nor
rill has operated tannery in this city
successfully. His building is 4Ox60
feet and two stories high. The power
is supplied by portable engine
which furnishes ample power to carry
on quite an extensive business. Mr..
Morrill, is otherwise interested and
therefore doesn't run the tannery to it's
fullest capacity. Such an enterprise
could be made a paying investment
properly carried on. Hemloek bark
is easily secured at moderate price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
HOWE HIGH SCHOOL.

On the brow of a ridge, back a
hundred rods from the river, and
overlooking the business portion of
the city stands the High school build
ing. 1t is large imposing structure
three stories high, aside from the
basement, built Of stone from a neigh
boring quarry in 1875 and 6 at a
total cost of about $50, 500. The
present year will witness the
liquidation Of the last dollar Of in
Indebtedness owing by the city on
account of said building and in fact
of all school Indebtedness.
Aside from the large spacious halls
and cloak rooms on each floor there
are three high we'll ventilated school
rooms on the first floor, used for the
two primary and first intermediate
departments three similar rooms on
the second floor, only two of which
are at present occupied, one by the
second intermediate and the other by
the grammar department, while the
third floor is divided into two rooms,
one large one capable of seating one
hundred pupils and over the other
same size as the rooms on the lower
floors these rooms are at present &C.
cupied by the Principal and assistant,
the smaller room being used as
recitation room. The number of
teachers at present employed are seven
and the total number of scholars en-
rolled last year was 377. The whole
building is heated by two No. 7
Rutan Furnaces, which together with
the system of ventilation have given
excellent satisfaction during the past
two years while in use. The rooms
are supplied with many of the most
approved appliances for making young
ideas bud and blossom with ease,
vigor and fulness. The grounds are
roomy, dry and in few years will be
amply shaded by the now young and
thrifty Gins and NAPLES growing
thereon.
The school system since 1875
has been such as was then provided by
special act of the Legislature two
commissioners are elected from each
ward in the city. These commission
ers, six in number, with their clerk
whom they elect, constitute the Board
of Education, which has charge of
all school matters in the city, employ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

the teachers, audit bills, providc for
the levy of the school tax etc. As
further index Of the interest taken in
educational matters it may be said thas
the Board of Education now as ever
since the system went into effect is
composed of some of our most promi-
nent business men. and majority of
those now on the Board are men who
have had practical experience as
teachers in the school room. There
are no ward schools but all the children
of the city are gathered in one build
lnGs all are parts of one great whole
and all may, if so desired, take the full
course of study prescribed covering a
period of thirteen years, and including
many OF the m ore advanced studies.
That our system of public schools
is eminently satisfactory and thorough
may be seen from the following:
l. Eighty per cent. of those of
school age attended last year
2. There are no private or nom
public schools in the city and no de-
mand for any.
8. A majority of the teachers in the
county sought their final preparation
within the walls of our High school,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL.


This public building is prominently
located in the suberbs of Centralia,
on sufficient rise of ground to over
look the city. 1t is a strong brick
structure situated on pleasant lots in
beautiful part of the city. 1t has
three departments, and is graded so
that scholar graduating from it, may
enter the Freshman class in the State
University taking the scientific course.
This building was erected at cost of
about $4,000. The school is being
successfully conducted by Prof. Nimet,
of Appleton, assisted by an able corps
of lady teachers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
CHURCHES ; HOTELS.
THE VI. E. CHURCH

The M. E. Church of Grand
Rapids, which was built about Is
years since, at a cost OF $4,000,
has a seating capacity of over three
hundred, with mem bership of nearly
100, with Rev. Fl. G. Myers, of
Fort Wayne, Ind, as pastor. Under
his earnest labors the interest has in
creased, until the seating capacity is
insufficient. There is in connection
with the church large and enthusiasts
tic Sunday school, of about $50,
superintendent by, D. j. Cole, who is
assisted by an efficient corps of
officers and teachers. The Sunday
school has a nice library under the
management of FL. A. Herse HEB,
which is an important factor in its
interests. All are cordially invited to
church and Sunday school service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL.
This church was organized March
p, 1862, by council, called for that
purpose, in accordance with congrega-
tional usage. On the same day, and
by the same council, Mr. j. w.
Harris, the first Pastor Of the church,
was ordained to the ministry of the
gospel.
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
n. L. BENSLEY SAW MILL.

Among the many lumber mills on
the Wisconsin river, the Bensley saw
mill is now considered as good as the
best The mill is located at the foot
Of slough, on the west bank Of the
Wisconsin river, from which it re-
ceives it's power under II foot head
which can be increased to Is feet if
necessary. Mr.. Bensley began re-
constructing and charging the mill
October 1882, and the following spring
was ready for saving. The mill was
virtually made over from its foundation
to the roof and new additions built
on the east and south sides. new
fumes, new gates, new floors, new
banks, booms and 40 new piers were
made. New elevated tracks were
erected-one leading to the Island
and one west from the mill upon
which their lumber is conveyed and
piled in their yard. Thousands o.
dollars were expended in this work
besides putting in all new machinery
One double Rotary. E. P. Allis &
Co, Edger. Patrick & Mahoney, trim
mer, which trims lumber from s to 20
feet, also complete lath and shingle
mill-Challanor double block machine.
which can saw from so to 100 NJ per
day. In the lath room is a Curtis &
Go. machine, capable of turning out
from Is to 20 NJ lath every day. The
Rotary mill saving from so to IS, 900
feet Of lumber per day.
The mill proper is SOx90 feet, is
most substantially built and the mach
inery is all new and OF the latest
patterns. Two &c inch Leffel wheels
under an eleven foot head furnish the
power for propelling the machinery.
During a five months run the past
season the product of the mill was
100000 of lumber, 100000
shingles and 1 $50. 900 lath and this
enterprising firm paid out over S17O0
per month for labor and boarding men.
They employed 50 men during the
season. The mill has also been
arranged so that pulp and paper mill
can be put in the coming season to
run in connection with the saw mill.
Mr.. Bensley and his efficient mana
ger Mr.. B. G. Chandos, are entitled
to much credit for their push and en-
terprise. They are the means of dis
tributing thousands Of dollars among
our people and mean to do much
more in the future than in the past.
They have reasons for feeling proud of
their success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

appeal for a city charter. The
majority were in favor of a city
corporation, and the petition was
forwarded to the proper authorities
for consideration. Being favorably
received, the charter Incorporating
the city of Grand Rapids was
granted, on the first Tuesday Of
April, 1869.