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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04
E. II, SINCELL,
E. u. TOWER,
G. f. BOYER,
Committee.

Resolutions on the part of the Pres
byterian Church.
WHEREAS, The sad intelligence of
the decease and burial Of the late Mr..
John w. Garrett has fallen upon our
ears.
AND WHEREAS, The Presbyterian
Church of Oakland is DESTROYS to
gratefully testify to the many acts of
kindness and solid aid extended by
MIN to said church, and the ministers
thereof from its organization to the
present therefore be it
ReSOiUed, That in common with
his many beneticiaries, we hear with
sorrow of the decease of Mr.. Garrett,
who was friend to moral, christian
and church enterprises, and hereby
extend to the afflicted relatives and
friends of the deceased our deep sym
pathy, and express an earnest hope
that even so great bereavement
may be OVerruled for their highest
good.
Resolved. That the virtues exem-
plitied by his life. die not. and that
his record of character and labor is a
monument more lasting than marble
or bronze.
ResoiUed, That in his high integ-
rity we find those elements that give
to the title "A Christian Gentleman"
ativesignificance; that which
gives to its pOSseSSOr, as it did to Mr..
Garrett, honor and respect from all
who knew him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

If you are sick with that terrible sick
ness, Nervousness, You will find Balm
in Gilead" in Hop Bitters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

he Every grain of powder used in all
mo- the large guns in the world is run in
mold grain by grain.-N. 7. San.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

\ a JUSTICES pantaloons can hardly be
called breaches Of the ace.-BostoH But
llletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified vo-
held at tho usual places of holding elections
in the several election districts in said coun-
ty, on Tuesday after the first Monday, being
the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

ii 1T is the successful trapeze performer
q who generally reaches the climb acts
IL Texas SUtin0S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

ID THE boat builder is apt to have his de-
dsigns thwarted. YonEerS Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

own fault if you remain i'll. If
you are wasting away with any form
of Kidney disease, stop tempting death this
moment, and turn for azure To Hop BitterS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

If you are costive, or dyspeptic or suffer.
ing from any other of the numerous dis
eases of the stomach or bowels, it is your
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

Republican meeting and Pole
Raising at Oakland, Saturday,
Oct. 18th, 1884.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04
Memorial Services,

A meeting of the citizens of Oak
land was held in the Garrett Memo
rial church Tuesday evening to take
action expressive of their sorrow at
the death of Mr.. John. w. Garrett.
The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. B. Ison, of the M. E.
church.
Mayor d. E. Offutt was chosen
Chairman, and Messrs. Jas. A. Hay
den and c. B. Ludwig were appoint
ed Secretaries.
Mayor Offutt on taking the chair
stated the object of the meeting, and
paid a glowing tribute to the mem
DRY of deceased. He was followed in
the same strain by Judge Hamill,
who spoke of Mr.. CARROTS warm
feeling toward the people of the coun-
ty named in his honor. He also spoke
of his many benefactions to different
institutions in our town and county.
The following committees were APP
pointed to draft suitable resolutions :
Presbyterian Church-W. H. Tow
err, G. S. Hamill, w. P. Totten.
Literary SOciety-E. H. Sincell, E.
z. Tower, g. E. Boyer.
Garrett Guards-E. H. WardwelI,
d. M. Mason, p. A. Chisholm, r. S.
JamisOn.
CiliZeps-E. II Bartlett Chairman t.s.s g. :.
D, E. Offutt, ]. M. Davis, ]. w.
Veitch, j. NJ. Jarboe, Owen Hart, A.
B. Gender, j. Lee McComas, John
Shartzer.
The different committees reported
as follows:
Resolutions of respect on the part
of the Garrett Literary Society:
WHEREAS, The late Hon. John w.
Garrett by kind advice and the ex-
ample of extended views, by his mu-
niticence and liberality. has befriend-
ed the Garrett Literary Society at all
times since its organization, and as
an earnest of his regards made large
donations to its library; therefore be it
ReSOtCed, By the said Society, that
in the death of the said John w.
Garrett this Society has sustained the
loss of an esteemed friend and patron,
the cause of morality and christian
ity an earnest supporter, education
and the highest intelligence most
Jealous advocate, and the state and
country at large citizen universally
respected and hOnored as a type of
the truest manhood.
ReSoLUed, That the Presidents chair
be draped with mourning for 80 days,
AS token of respect for the memory
Of said deceased.
E. II. SINCELL,
E. u. TOWER,
C. L RNNER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

"Or if you are in the workshop, on the
farm, at the desk. anywhere, and feel
that your system needs cleansing, ton
ing, or stimulating, without intoXicat-
ing, if you are old,
blood thin and impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady, faculties
waning, Hop Bitters is what you need to
give you new life, health and vigor."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

quality of the offerings generally was
of an inferior order, few tops being
seen among them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

If you are suffering from over eating or
drinking, any indiscretion or dissipation, or
are young and growing too fast as is often
the case,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

II you are n minister. and
have OvertaXed yourself with your
pastoral duties or a mother, worn out
with care and work, or man of business or
labor, weakened by the strain of your every
day duties, or man of letters toiling over
your midnight work, Hop Bitters will most
surely strengthen you.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

from Pennsylvania and Maryland will ad-
dress the meeting on the issues of the cam
paign. Come one, come all, and make the
meeting q success.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-04

,spondingly shortened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
The Orange Tree.
Jacksonville Times-Union

The orange tree is the longest-lved
fruit tree known. It is reputed 10
have obtained the age of 800 years,
and it has been known to have -four
ished and borne fruit for more than
100 years No fruit tree will grow
and produce fruit so we'll under
rough treatment. It commences to
bear the thir;. or fourth year after bud
ding, and by the fifth year it will pro
duce an abundant crop, but its yield
will increase gradually under favor
able circumstances, and as the years
pass on it will become a very produc-
tive tree. The early growth of the
orange is quite rapid, and by the 10th
year it viii increase more than in the
next so years, so far as it's breath and
height are concerned; but as its age
multiplies its fruit stems greatly, and
an old tree will sometimes bear several
thousand oranges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
On Shrove Tuesday the cooking and

On Shrove Tuesday the cooking and
eating of pancakes insurcs full
larder the coming year,
ard if on the same day
the children play almost continuous
ly a battledore and shuttlecock the
general prosperity of the family is
hoped to be secured. Yoath and
maidens play as well, and even adults
may join in the innocent amusement
on this one day of the year.
/ Tire superstition that 1T is unlucky
to go under leaning ladder" orignat-
ed in Yorkshire, as did also the idea
that whoever reads epitaphs loses
his memory"
| One day in the suburbs of Manches-
ter I was walking with a young lady
when we heard dog bowling In a not
far distant kennel.
How dismally that sounds!" I
said
"Wait a moment an3 l will put
stop to it." said the fair Lancashire
lass, and bending down she unbutton-
ed her low walking shoe, and taking
it off spat on it, then slipping it on
again. we resumed our walk while
she laughed merrlly at my amaze
ment.
what does that de?'' I asked.
why, don't you see, he hasn't
howlcd since [ did it, Any dog will
stop at once if you spit in your shoe. !"
For some reason, Or for no reason
at all, the dog ceased to MAKE day
hIdeous with his uncanny noises, at
least until we were out of hearing.
On Guy Fawkes Day, in Novem-
Der, a guy" is constructed from
straw and rags, wearing masked
face, and is burned in the streets to
insure pleasant dreams to the people
of the different neighborhoods, while
great exhibition of fireworks is
kept up until late, very much after
the manner Of cur Fourth of July
celebrations.
Whole chapters of those supertitions
might be recorded; some of them ut
terly senseless, others having slight
foundation in some dimly realized
scientific fact.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
North Countrie" Superstitions.

There are many superstitions in
England, especially in the northern
part, which have not obtained large
ly in this country. The observance
of holidays is regarded with an amount
Of awe and superStitious Importance
which would seem childish and 40
surd to most Americans, from whom,
as class, reverence for old customs
seems to be fast falling away.
New years day in the North Of
England is especially favored by the
superstitlous AS thu time when the
gods of fate need t. e most propitia-
ton to insure their smiling iadul-
gence for the ensuing year. It is
deemed most disastrous to the hap
piness of a household to have its
threshold first crossed on that day BY
a fet, ale. Anyone having red haiI.
cross eyes, bow legs (and there are
many of these in the north), bumped
back, ldiocy or any brain trouble,
brings calamity of some sort, and if
the manned one be a female as we'll,
she BODIES illness, death, and perhaps
financial difficulties. 70 avert any
such catastrophe, boys in full posses
sion of all faculties, straight-eyed.
strong limbed, with hair not verging
on the Titan" in brightness of hue,
60 about, just as the bell tolls the
hour of midnight, and rap at the door.
It is considered rank heresy not to let
them IN. When the door is open,
they cross the threshold and recite the
following rhvme:
Wave Poma 70 Ivicb Won q JopY,v Now Noar
A pocket full of money and cellar full of beer,
An apple and pear. plumb and cherry,
For making of good ale for to make a man
merry.
God bless the the mister of this house, the mssus
also
Likewise the little children that round the house
We come not to your house to beg or to borrow,
We come, good folks, to drive away sorrow.
They expect pennies, whicn they re-
ceive with quick, jerky bow, and
start off again for the other houses
on the street. The little boys who go
about thus are called waits" and
are the most heartily welcomed
guests of the whole year. A York
shire woman of considerable intelli-
gence told me, with every appearance
of creduhtY. If the sudden death Of
her sou which was occasioned by the
lll-omened entrance on New Years
naorning of neighbours girl, who
had rushed in precipitately before
the waits" to summon aid to her
dying mother. 1.-THE girl wasn't to
blame, poor thing" she added, with
great magnanimity; ''she little
thought what sorrow she was pour
ing on to our house, but our George
Frederick Arthur lay cold in his
coffin before the next July came in J.
In some parts of Lancashire and
Lincolnshire the same omens apply to
Christmas morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
An Escape.

EAsToN, Pa, August Jacob Kes-
ter and Sanderson Green escaped from
jail at Belvedere, n. j., last night.
When Sheriff Bowers came to lock
them in the cells they knocked him
down and beat him. When his wife
and son came to his assistance they
were also knocked down and beaten.
The prisoners fed in different direc-
tons. Each one stole a horse and
both crossed the river to Pennsylvania
during the night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

4 lady IN a suburban town was call
ed to the front door the other day by
the ringing of the bell. She saw the
''deliverer" of an encyclopedia pub
fishing house, who asked: Does
Dr. -- live here?" Yes, (" was
the reply; what do you want?" II
have an encyclopedia for him in my
wagon, :" said the young man, land
| would like to leave it. SIS it a
big one?" asked the lady. eyes," was
the reply. Well" she murmured,
Il don't know what the doctor bought
that thing for. am sure he will
never learn how to ride it. And big
one, too! Well, we'll, some men are
fools"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
For the Rald.HaadS

A boy found woman's switch in
her. opera house and returned it to
the
THANK you my little man." said
the lady. ''You are an honest bow"
ooh, no; I'm not So very honest. :"
But I know what [ am
What are you, then?'
- hair raStOrer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

sit has become SO common to begin an
article, In an elegant, interesting style.
linen run 1T into some advertisement
that we avoid all such,
And simply call attention to the
merits of Hop Bitters in as plain, honest
terms as possible,
ITO induce people
$40 give them one trial, which so
proves their value that they will never
use anything else"
THE REMEDY so favorably noticed in all the
papers.
Religious and secular, is
Having a large sale and is supplanting all
other medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of the Hop
plant, and the propretorS of Hop BitterS have
shown great shrewdness and ability
In compromising medicine whose virtues are
SO palpable to every ones observation"
Did She Die?
"No.
''She fingered and suffered along, pin
ing away all the time for years.
1.-The doctors doing her no good"
land at last was cured by this Hop
Bittero the papers say so much about"
''Indeed! Indeed"
"Hew thankful we should be for that
medicine
A Daughters Misery.
eleven years our daughter suffered
on a bed of misery,
"From CON plication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
''Under the care of the best physicians,
'Who gave her disease various names,
"But no relief,
''And now she is restored to US in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop
Bitters, that we had Stunned tor years
before using it."-THE PARENTS.
Father is Getting We'll.
My daughters say:
Glow L UGH better father is since he
used Hop Bitters.'
Gle is getting we after his long suf-
fering from disease declared incurable.'
"And we are SO glad that he used your
Bitters. "A LADY of Utica, n. Y.
e9Y-None genuine without bunch of green
Hops the white label. Shun all the vile, poison
Gus stuff with Hop or Hops in their name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
DO Not be DIscOurag ed

even if you have tried many remedies for your
Kidney disease or Liver complaint without sue
cess it is no reason why you should think your
disorder incurable. The most intractable cases
readily yield to the potent virtues of Kidney
Wort. 1t is purely vegetable compound which
acts 1On the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels at the
same time and thus cleanses the whole system.
Don't wait, but get a package to-day and cure
yourself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY

Zone mile West from Notre Dame University
The Sth Academic term Will open Monday Sept
1st The Academic Course is thorough In the Prepar-
atory, Senior and classical Grades Music DEPART
nent on the plan OF the best Conservatives of Europe
Is under charge of complete corps of teachers IL
comprises large Music Hail aud 2S separate rooms
for Instruments Studio modelled on the great Art
Sc1ools OF Europe. Drawing and Painting from life
taught Building equipped with Fire Escape; ample
accommodations for $50 pupils For full particulars ap-
ply for catalogue to Mother Superior st. NIary's
Notre Dame u. o., st. j oseph Co Indiana
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city, save
baggage, expressaga and carriage hire, and stop
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at s
cost OF one million dollars redvced to 81 and up
ward per day. European plan. Elevator. Res
taurant supplied with the best. Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Fam
lies can live better for less Eaoncy at the Grand
Union Hotel than at any other hrsu-ciass hotel in
the city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
Edwin Booth is now more oppressed
by melancholy than ever before.
T o6ioS of oil O ornc who cI1fTar, fro

appetite, from imperfect digestion, low spirit
and nervous debility, may have health renewed
ard life extended by the use of Mrs. Lydia E
Pinkham's remedies for all complaints specially
incident to the female constitution. We not only
have living faith in Mrs. Pnkham, but we are
assured that her remedies are at once most agree
able and efficaciouS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Patti will return to this country the
first week in November. Some of her
London friends claim that she intend
ed to make next winters visit her
farewell visit to America. TIE coun-
try will then be given chance to pay
off the national debt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

The cholera scare is a blessing to
some fashionables with small purses.
eve were just about to sail for Eu-
rope, YOU know. when -"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

The Piegan Indians are starving IN
northern Montana on account Of de
f1cient and bad provisions. The coun-
try should recognize the invaluable
services which have been rendered by
Indian agents, and retire each one OF
them upon full pay of major gen
nrai
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
Dairymcn Prefer Ii.
MEsssRs. WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co.:

MEsssRs. WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co.:
Since the introduction of your Improved Butter
Color among my customers, it has given universal
satisfaction. The leading darymen of this section
who have used it give it the preference over al
other colorS, OF whatever name or nature.
They are especially pleased with the fact that it
does not become rancid, like other oil colors and
their product brings highest prices in market.
VS.. NAY, Druggist
TTNDreuTrr Arrii
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
ssPut up,, at the GaUIt House.

The business man or tourist will find first-cass
accommodations at the low price of 50 and So 81
per day at the Gault House, Chicago, corner OF
Clinton and Madison streets. This far-fameC
hotel is located in the center of the city only ont
block from the Union Depot Elevator; all ap
pointmentS firSt-claSS.
H. W. HoYT, Proprietor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Italy and France contain nearly
one half of the 1,457 theatres in Eu
rope. Italy has 348 and France 1877
ENGLAND has only 100
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

The condition of London streets is
said to be such as to invite a plag ne,
and smallpox exists to an alarmi ne
extent, 1, 400 cases being reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

The best place to obtain a good Bust
ness Education is at the n. W. Business
College and Academy, Madison, Wis.
Send for Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
THE PLAYS the thing.

Wherein III reach the conscience or the
king
And equally true is it that Dr. Pierce's pleasant
Purgative Pellets (the original Little Liver Pills.
are the most effectual means that can be used to
and system, and assisting nature in her recupera-
tive work. By druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Henry Smith, of Riverhead, L. l.,
las horse that captures chickens
wherever he can find them, and eats
them, feathers and all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07
Any small Bow. with a Stick.

can kill tiger.-if the tiger happens to be found
when only little cub. So consumption, that
deadliest and feared of diseases in this coun-
try, can assuredly be conquered and destroyed if
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery be en-
DlOYed early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

California Indians living near the
foot of the Sierras have learned to
make bread from acorns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

The striped suits for convicts have
been discarded in the Ohio peniten-
tiary and ordinary clothing substitu-
ted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Brown They tell me that Little
pen is quite a clever writer. Every
body says he is bound to rise" Fogg
80 it seems. Yes, he is bound to
rise-to plagiarlze, you know"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Another full-blooded negro-Julius
Mitchell, of South Carolina-has been
appointed cadet at West Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Dyspepsia, liver complaint, and kindred affec-
tions. For treatise giving successful seftreat-
ment address WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AS
ISOLATION, Buffalo, n. 7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Why suffer longer from Catarrh, Hay Fever
and cold in the headl A sure cure is Ely'S Cream
Balm. It is not liquid or snuff, and is easily ap
piled. Fifty cents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

RECOMMEND to those suffering from Hay Fever,
Ely's Cream Balm. 1 have tried nearly all the
remedies and give this a decided preference. 1t
gave me immediate relief. &C. T. STEPHENS,
Hardware Merchant, Ithaca, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Faneuil Hall, the cradle of lib
erty," was built with funds secured
by lottery. John Hancock had SUI
pervisioa of the lottery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

4 man near Wlnterville, Ca, has
Is, geo cigars made by his father thirty
wears ago. He smokes one daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-07

Piso Cure for Consumption Is not only pleas
ant to take, but it is sure to cure