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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

Saturday last was consumated the
bargain between Henry Watner and
R. Hathaway for the transfer of the
Witter House business. Mr.. Watner
has sold out his interests to Mr.. Hath
away for consideration of $4,000.
Mr.. Watner has made a successful and
popular man and our people and the
travelling public will regret the loss.
However, in the new proprietor we
hope to find and equally good man.
Thus far the house has been crowded
to its utmost capacity. Mr.. Hathaway
with his daughter Ella and son Oscar,
and corps of excellent assistants will
undoubtedly continue to keep first
class hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

CAUSE OF FALURE.-Want of
confidence accounts for half of the
business failures of to-day. T. j.
Wood the Druggist, is not liable to
fail for the want of confidence in DR..
Bosauko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
for he gives away bottle free to all
who are suffering with Coughs, Cold,
Asthma, Consumption and all affec-
ions Of the Throat and Lungs. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

Thursday last July 10th, Mr.. Cory
Palmer died at his home in Centralia,
after a lingering illness with consump-
ton, at the age of q years 9 months
2 days. He fully realized the fact of
his approaching dissolution and even
named the friends whom he desired to
have act as his pail bearers also re-
questing certain ones of his girl
acquaintance to assist in the singing
at his burial His funeral services
were held at the nj. E. church Friday
Rev. Myers officiating. Cory was
one of the admirable young men of
Centralia and his loss will bring sad
ness to many hearts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

On our way to Tomah Monday even
ing we enjoyed pleasant visit with
Ex- Governor Fairchild. The subject
of conversation was mainly on the
political outlook, which he considered
favorable to the Republicans. He
offered many reasons why he thought
the republican ticket would be sue
cessful in the doubtful states this Fall.
His judgment, of course, we consider
good because he has had long ex-
perience in this line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

BUoKLEN's ARNICA SALvE The
The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25cents per box. For
sale by +. j. Wood & Bro.
maY10no1Y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

WANT OF FAITH.-If L. j. Wood
the Druggist, does not succeed it is not
for the want of faith. He has such
faith in DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup as a remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and Lung affec-
ton, that he will give bottle free to
each and every one who is in need of a
medicine of this kind. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
ESTR AY.

A liberal compensation will be paid for the
following described mares that estrayed from
my premises on Sunday the Goth inst. Both
dark bay. One has white stripe in face and
two white feet. The other has a white star
in forehead. They are matched team and
are about Is years of age. Any information
concerning them may be addressed to,
w. II. DENNIST0N.
Rudolph, Wood Co., Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

Cashier Wood of the First National
Bank has made up his mind to take a
furlough for two weeks. He leaves
to-day for Montreal by way of Chicago
and the lakes. Mrs. G. n. Wood will
accompany him. During Mr.. Woods
absence Mr.. John Horton will off ciate
as cashier at the bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
Willis @. Witter has been elected to

Willis G. Witter has been elected to
the position of principal of the Wau-
sau high school. Mr.. Witter is an
active, energetic young man and we
feel confident in saying he will give
Wausau a most excellent school. He
is graduate of the University at
Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
n. B. SCOTTS MANSION.
From Merrill News.1


Across the river, on the pinnacle Of
the highest mound in the city of Mer-
rill, which slopes down and touches
the current as it passes by, will be
erected the most elegant residence
in Northern Wisconsin-The home of
Hon. L. B. Scott. 1t is to be one of
the Queen Anne pattern and cover
5000 square feet. Mr.. Robert w.
Baker, the superintendent who went
from New Bedford, Mass, to Milwau-
kee, and superintendent the construc-
ton of a $50, mansion for S. P.
Burt, has charge of the work.
The cellar will be divided into a
laundry, fuel room, coal room, boiler
room, vegetable room, closets, and it
will be eight feet to the ceiling above.
The basement will be of cut granite
from the quarry between this city and
Wausau, the floor of which will be
cemented. Charles Schneider, of
Oshkosh, has charge of the founda-
ton mason work, which has already
begun, and has force of nine men at
work,
The first story will be of red press
ed brick from Menomonee, Michigan;
second and third stories in wood The
roof will be covered with fancy cut
shingles, as, also, will the
many gables and dormers jutting out
here and there over the handsome
building. A conservatory and numer-
Gus balconies increases the beauty
On the south will be carriage porch
and side entrance.
The lower story will contain par
lor, sitting room, DINING room, pantry
closets and ''den.'' A large hall
thirteen feet in width effects an en-
trance. In the second story will be
six sleeping rooms, bath room hot
room and shampoo room. The third
story will be divided into three sleep
ing rooms and large play room, the
later 22x42. Every story will have
water closets and every sleeping room
set bowls.
The wood on the interior will be hard
the particular variety not yet decid-
ed upon. The hardware trimmings will
be Of bronzed metal The ceilings
and walls will be of hard finish
Fire places will be in every room ex
cept kitchen and hall above. Electric
bells and speaking tubes will afford
communication with nearly every
room. Gas fixtures will also be insert
ed. Stained glass in some Of the
windows and doors. The chimneys
will have terra Gotta tops. Two of
these chimneys will jut out from the
building and be visible their entire
length, forming, with their fancy brick
panels, elegant ornaments. Steam
will be used for heating the rooms.
The front Of "the palace on the
mound" will face west, with wide pi-
azza and porch, and the whole will be
so situated that the entire north and
west sides will be clearly visible from
the bank block A gigantic tower ga
feet in hight will surmount this huge
pile of architectural skill, afford
view of the entire city and carry
the eye miles away over our vast
forests
This will be the crowDing feature In
Merrill's ''home'' institutions and one
to which every resident can point out
to the stranger with honest pride.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of extending
our heartfelt thanks to the kind
friends who assisted US during our late
afliction and especially to the young
ladies who presented the beautiful
flowers. Again thanking you all.
Mr.. AND MRS. u. T. PALMER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

CoNvINcING.-The proof of the
pudding is not in chewing the string.
out in having an opportunity to test
the article direct. E. J. Wood, the
Druggist, has free trial bottle of DIR.
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
for each and every one who is afflicted
with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con-
sumption or any Lung Affection. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
FOR SALE.

Fifteen Sewing Machines singly o.
in lot, or will exchange for horse o,
stock.
I. j. COOPER, Csntralia, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24


and daughter Nellie, have been spend
ing the week as guests of Mrs. Geo.
Neeves.
DR.. J. 2. salter homeopathic,
Office opposite City Cash Store. If
Mrs. J. D. Labreche has gone to
Canada for visit among relatives.
L. Fourier made brief visit up
the line few days since. He took
in sights at Ashland.
Remember you can get fine photo
graphs taken at Hebert's. If.
$4,000 will be paid to the Ind
ians at Black River Falls during the
period from August 1st to Sept. LIST
1884.
The Democrats held a political
meeting at the court house Saturday
evening at which speeches were made
by Messrs. Silverthorn, McComb, Gay
nor and Briggs.
Mrs. L. E. Hitchcock, formerly a
pioneer settler of this burg. but now
resident of Sparta, is visiting with
friends in Grand Rapids.
Mr.. VIM. Brown is Tightening up
the long dam so it will hold more water
for the Hyde & Go. pulp mill. The
grist mill dam has been closed up
completely for the present.
Rev. Myers preached to an audience
of $500 while at the Waupaca camp
meeting. He returned in time to at
tend to duties here Sunday last.
George A. Pillsbury, Republican,
is elected Mayor of Minneapolis over
Ames, Democrat, by a majority of
$500. The Council is high license.
Gen. John A. Logan will attend
both the National Encampment at
Minneapolis and the Reunion of the
Army Of the Tennessee at Lake Min
netonka.
Page & Gottry are the proprietors
and publishers of the Colquet Mimi.
PINE Knot, new seven column folio
weekly. The young men are from
Stevens Point, and start out we'll.
Rev. Fl. c. Myers takes this method
of returning his thanks to Mrs. Web
ster, sister of Mrs. B. F. Runyan,
for the presentation of beautiful oil
painting.
Mr.. E. Ell. Dutton formerly of this
region but now of Webster, Dakota,
made his appearance in this city Wed
nesday morning. He is acting as
Register and County Clerk of Day
county.
Do not confound the Nashville
Colored Church Choir Company with
the ordinary Jubilee Singers that are
flooding the country, but remember
that this company consists of talented
artists.
The club organized to enforce the
chicken law has been joined by most
all the sportsmen of this vicinity. We
are informed that only two have re-
fused to observe the law-Will Jack
son and Herman Beetke.
T. L. Tibbits recently made a trip
through southern Wisconsin and ex-
poets to leave again soon to be gone
several days through Iowa. He will
take orders for lumber.
A business meeting of importance
will be held in the Congregational
church on Monday evening 28th inst
All members of the society and all
others who feel an interest in the work
done by the church are cordially in
vited to be present
We give special attention to the
saving of teeth by the use of the new
porcelain crown. Also to gold filing
Satisfaction guaranteed. Office over
Worthington's drug store.
FARNswoRTH, Dentist
Mr.. James Vincen, prominent
lumberman from La Crosse, who Just
returned from an extensive trip through
, California, says that Blaine is very
popular in the west. While in this
citU Mr. r I, Tihhits made q sale tn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
The Place to Buy.

6 Oshkosh matches 16 boxes for
25 cents, at G. E. PARIsEAU's S.
SETH REEVES, Manager
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12

The great cattle ranges Of this country
have yielded and are yielding large re.
turns to owners Of stock, and will con.
time to do so for some years, and yet
the business that is destined to make
the foothill, valley and plain country
between the Belle Fourche and Chey
enne rivers prosperous is mixed farming
the raising ofseveral varieties Of grain
and of small punches of stock. This ID
the experience Of all agricultural coun.
tries. In Nebraska the first settlers
turned their attention to the production
Of wheat exclusively. After time that
kind of grain dropped To low price
and the result Was hard times Now the
farmers Of that state raise little Of all
kinds Of grain. same cattle and some
hogs Since the adoption Of this system
of mixed farming times have been i'm.
proving, and the farmers who have
resided there for a number of years are
independent and well on the road To
wealth.-Record.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
That Exhibit.

The county commissioners, one OF
whom has served two years and the
others six months, found themselves in
rather an embarrassing position at thi~
weeks session of that august body, and
after mature delib, ration they all agreed
that they knew no more about the fin
ances ofthe county under their manage
ment or what were its total assets and
liabilities than the individual who has
never seen or he ri of Custer county.
In the language OF the two year mem.
Der, when asked bv a tax payer in re
gard TO the finances Of the county. 81
don't know anything abont it,"
Such an answer from the lately elect
ell members could not create very gem
eral surprise, but coming as it does, from
one who has been a member for two
years Of body whose duties are to su-
perintend the affairs Of the county. the
reader and the tax payer whose inter
ests he is supposed to guard can only ar
rive at one conclusion aad out Of charity
for that member we will not anticipate
that conclusion.
Whether the article in last weeks is.
sue brought 2-yr old to sense of his
ignorance or not we will not undertake
to say, suffice, that, as stated above. af
ter mature deliberation the board found
itself in the position mentioned
which resulted in a lengthy discourse
by the two-year. old how to extract him
self from the present dilemma. AZ.
ter perusal of the section providing
for the exhibit and to which we have
called attention repeatedly for the
last two years, and after all attempts to
figure the thing ont himself had proved
fruitless the clerk was ordered to make
an exhibit which will he presented ut
an adjourned meeting Of the board for
its approval"
The taxpayers are to be congratulated
as for the first time in two years they
are to have an exhibit, whereas The law
makes it compulsory on the part Of the
commissioners to have two exhibits
made each year.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
A Kid for the Bench.

Washington, July AIN the long list
Of the appointments sent to the senate
to day there is one which creates con-
siderable amusement, that Of Frank
Sperry 10 be associate justice Of Drko!a.
Sperry il a young man of about twenty
five years, but his youthful face and
diminutive stature make him appear as
a mere boy. He has delicate little nut
ton-chop side whiskers, which look as
though they were the first attempts at
sprouting beard. He is altogether a
very insignificant looking youth. He
was admitted to practice ut the New
York bar two or three years ago, but
through lhe influence Of George Bliss
was appointed private secretary to Secre.
tary Folger. Consequently he mas had
no experience in the practice Of the law
1t is said that he has been very faithful
to the wishes Of George Bliss, and that
he has regularly reported to Bliss the
private movements Of Folger. There
does not appear to be any objection to
the young gentleman aside from his
youth and inexperience. The appoint.
ments Of Kasson, Kent and Francis are
generally commended. Seward Smith,
who has been appointed associase justice
Of Dakota, is lawyer Of Des Moines,
with practice Of twenty years. He is
said to be man Of ability and high
standing at the bar.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
A Deadwood correspondent Of the San

A Deadwood correspondent Of the San
Francisco Daily Exchange, after speak
ing Of the recent development of tin
bodies in this vicinity. says: CAS- tin is
closely associated with mica, naturally
next consider that important product.
The first discovery occurred in 1875, in
cidentally and accidentally, while pros
pec,ing for gold and silver quartz. II
was considered Of no great importance
ut the time, inasmuch as few il any be
lieved that valuable body or mine ex-
listed i'm the Hills. Little by little work
was prosecuted, until finally mica in
paying quantities was found, and Fl rom
that day to this the output has steadily
increased, and is now no inconsiderable
source of profit. The principal mines
are in Custer county, near Harney's
Peak, and these are apparently mex
hanstible. The mica is of excellent
quality of beautiful color --or, more
properly speaking. devoid Of color
firm, and yielding sheets varying in size
from 2x4 inches to l2xlS, and occasion.
ally larger. Owing to the simplicity and
cheapness of machinery necessary to
work property Of this character, and the
excellent market for the product, mica
mines are essentially the poor mans
property, and are eagerly sought for by
Such
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
A Railroad on Paper.

The Cheyenne Sun Of July contains
the following relative to proposed new
railroad extending from that place
northward:
"A great deal Of incredulity has been
the result of the rumors Of railroads and
projected railroad schemes in the past
few years, and in consequence the Suns
somewhat positive announcement few
days ago that John r. Boutwell,. who
had gone TO England to secure the as
sistance Of capita. in the construction of
the Wyoming and Yellowstone Park
railroad, had been successful and would
soon be in Cheyenne with the capital.
lists themselves, was received il sogno
quarters by doubling question.
Mr.. A. J. Boutwell,, brother Of John B
Boutwell,. and the gentleman who has
had most to do in the way Of practically
examining the resources Of and oppor-
tunities for investment in Wyoming, ar
rived yesterday from New York city, af.
ter about two months absence. A re-
porter met him as he stepped from the
hotel omnibus ut the Inter Ocean. Mr.
Boutwell, said: II see from Sun met
on the way that yon have heard the good
news. 1t is all right. My brother will
he here in about three weeks. and will
bring a number Of gentlemen with him.
They are the men who will build the
road. We naturally feel pretty good
over it, and especially that We have
been able to receive their aid in times
when everything is panicky and money
is tight. All wish to say now is that
the road will be built. There is now q
preliminary survey going on which was
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12

At the United States assay Office are
specimens Of pure tin obtained by as
saying rock forwarded by Professor
Bailey, the geologis, of Wyoming terri
tory. 1t is said that the specimens sent
average over ID per cent pure tin, while
the BLACK stuff" which has 80 long an
noyed the gold miners in that region,
and is found in great quantities, appears
to be STREAM tin" brought down from
the hills by the action Of the water, and
assaying about AZ per cent pur tin.
These statements, if true, are Of the ut
most importance to the country. De-
p0sits as rich as these are said to be, ex.
ceeding by far the ore Of the Cornwall
mines, would soon supply the needs Of
this country, and affect the price of tin
the world over. The Australian mines
! were first worked in 1872 last year they
supplied lO,625 tons Of tin, against l6,76l
tons from the straits, and STA tons from
Banca and Billion, and $500 from Corn.
wall. While the East Indies yield over
half the worlds production, which was
1910 tons last year, the United States
probably consumes more tin .han any
other nation. The imports during eight
months, ending with Frebruary, were
l9,SO3,ll9 pounds, or 2,475,4 400 pounds
per month. But besides this consump
ton, i,i05 toms per month, or 1920
yearly, this country also imports tin and
terne plares at the rate Of 10000 tons
during the same eight months, or 243 900
tons yearly, and though these have only
a thin coating Of tin on the iron plates. a
vast quantity Of the most costly metal il
thus consumed. Hence il may be es.
timated that this country consumes
about one-third Of all the tin produced
in the world, and the cost about nine
teen cents per pound, or 1925 per ton, is
ut least $6,4OO,0OO yearly, apart from the
cost Of the iron plates and the labor Of
coating. If the deposits Of the metal in
the Black Hills correspond in any rea-
sonable measure with the statements Of
geologists, there is no reason why the
productiS ashere should not be develop
ed as rapidly an it has been in Australia,
40 that, within ten or twelve years We
may become entirely independent Of
other countries in this respect.-MiGing
Review.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12

--Shak.
AS publishers Of the only paper in
Custer county, with a circulation ex
ceeding all others in the Black Hills,
we occupy a position to an incumbent
of an Office of public trust, whirh can
only be compared to that occupied by
n physician. In this capacity, where we
find that mild remedies Ii. e. mild men
tom will not effect cure. it becomes our
painful duty to administer stronger ones
aud thus prevent fatal termination Of
the disease.
Having explained our position our
readers will Immediately understand
that it has been necessary for us to re.
Gently act in this capacity and conse-
quently it is not necessary TO mention
names, but will state that IA careful dag
nOsis "f our PATIENTS disease led us TO
believe that it Was dangerous and at
times contagious, and know to the pen
pie as ~ disposition on the part of the
Incumbent to run an Office Of trust
iynoran,ly or Intentionally not accord
ing to law" 1t was dangerous from the
act that if allowed to run it would
gradually extinguiSh the light Of the
oa;ient and eventually bleed the tax
p'ler. Becoming satisfied Of this We
began to admi lister our remedies, mild
ones at first, but as our Patient would
not swallow them on account Of their
Homeopathic character; as the disease
h ~ run near = two years we concluded
give IN Ailopathc dose Of stronger
mcdi ire. The result, Willie not all that
could be de,ired, is s,ill favorable. our
patient j. convalearing and while il may
be impossible to effect Il total extinguish-
ment ofthe disease ow'ngto its being So
long seated, atill We think by Home
pathic dose now and then the patien,
viii be able 20 attend 10 his duties and
steer clear of the rock which wonld
have wrecked his and the peoples bark.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
CLEV ELAND
TO Enter tho Race Against Blaine.

The Democratic National convention
on the Sth in Chicago was called to Or
der at 1887 p. m. by the Hon. WIN. H.
Barnum of Connecticut, OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee. He said
'.the chair has the honor to present the
Rev. DR.. Marquis, of Chicago, who will
open deliberations Of this convention
with prayer Rev. DR.. Marquis offered
prayer. after which Chairman Barnum
nominated Hon. Richard b. Hubbard Of
Texas for temporary chairman, and he
was escorted to the chair by Jones Of
Florida, Barnes Of Georgia, and Hewitt
OF New York.
Speeches were made by Barnes, Hub
bard, Garter Harrison Of Illinois, and
Powers of Michigan after which the
convention adjourned until 10 O'Clock a.
N. Tuesday the 9th.
BALLoTING.
On yesterday the convention got down
to business and ut 10 a. IN, took the first
ballot to see who would occupy first
place on the ticket:
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-12
Total ...........,

Necessary for nomination 5463
Cleveland having received the neces-
sary number of votes the nomination
was made unanimous and his portrait
was placed in front Of the platform
great applause.
July l2, 2p. m.-IIendricks is nom
mated for vice-president. This makes
the ticket Tilden's choice.