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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
Obituary.

night March ID, 1884, at
her home in the town of Saratoga, w God
County, Wis.,, MRS. CAROLINE RUMsEY. aged
"a years.
Mrs Rumsey has been constant
sufferer for years having come west at
an early day in the hope of recupera-
ting her health and lettering her
condition. For a portion of the time
she would regain her health and be
able to attend to her duties with the
aid of her daughter, but of late years
has been gradually growing more
feeble until the past week when the
angel of death closed her eyes in ever
lasting sleep.
Mrs. Caroline Rumsey was born in
Chenango county, New York in 1880
and married Mr.. VIM. Rumsey to
whom were born three children, two of
whom survive the mother, named
respectively Katie and James. Mrs.
Rumsey lost her husband "a years
ago last January, in the state of
Pennsylvania where he was killed while
logging. Mrs. Rumsey moved to this
city with her two children in the year
1864, since which time she has re-
manned in this vicinity. She was a
sister to Mr.. O. B. and Jas. Hamilton
and Mrs NJ. J. Platt, formerly a
teacher in this city. Mr.. O. B.
Hamilton is we'll known in this part of
the state as a mill-wright of consider
able ability.
While maiden of 16 or thereabouts,
Mrs. Rumsey became a member of the
NJ. E. church II her native state, but
did not identi y herself with any
church in this entity, largely owing
to her inability to attend services on
account of poor health. Mrs. Rum
sey was kind and affectionate mother
and friend to everyone.
The funeral services were held at
the M. 3. Church in this city Sunday,
Rev. Myers officiating. The remarks
at the church were very impressive
and encouraging. The attendance was
large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING.

The Annual School Meeting was
held at the High School building
Monday evening as previously an
nounced in this paper. Clerk Williams
was absent. DIR. G. T. Witter was
elected chairman and T. j. Wood
clerk for the evening. After the
reading of minutes of last meeting A.
J.. Fontaine, Chas. Herschleb and J..
A. Gaynor were appointed COM
mittee to examine report of District
Treasurer Witter. The following
named gentlemen were elected as COM
missioners for the several wards j: d.
p. Morrill,, first ward D. J. Cole,
second ward /; J. D. Witter, third
ward. The committee to whom was
referred the Treasures report made a
careful examination of the books and
vouchers and reported having found
the same correct. The following is
the
ANNUAL TREASURERS REPORT
School District No. l of city of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, March II,
1884.
RECEIPTS.
July 10, 1885, Cash on hand as per
last report. .$622.09
July 81, 1888, Reed of r. P. Bron-
son State School. 1920
July 81 1888, Reed of R. P. Bron-
son Delq't School. 1892
Dec. 10, 1888, Reed of State Treas.
High School fund .............. 2O3.78
Feb'y %, 1884, R &c d of R. P. Bron-
son on acct District School,. 100000
March II, 1884, Reed of R. P. Bron-
son on acct Dist. School. ...... 10000
March Il, 1884, Reed of R.P.
Bronson on acct County School 1920
DISBURSEMENTS.
March II, 1884 Orders paid from
last report to date .............. 2541 SO
By balance on hand .............. 1608.63
$4l5O59 $415O.59
March II, 1884.
d, WITTER, District Treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

Waupaca was thrown into fever
of excitement the past week when it
was learned that a cold blooded
murder had been committed near Their e
in the town of Lind. The murdered
man Mr.. friedrich Vereike was a
German farmer we'll along in years
and we'll to do. The man suspicioncd
of committing the deed was a hired
man named James Harris, young
man of about 20 years who has been
employed on the farm. The deed was
committed in the evening as the two
men were walking to the barn, Verieke
leading the way. The young man has
been arrested and since made con-
fession, in which he relates how he
killed the old gentle man, but gives no
reason or motive for so doing.
The Waupaca Republican issued an
extra In which they give a detailed
account of the murder and confess
sion which is too lengthy for repro
duction. However, the young man
has been apprehended and will doubt
less receive his punishment according
to law. Harris has been a constant
reader of the Police Gazette, and
Dime Novels and has styled himself
as "Wild Bill of Lind" The people
in Waupaca county have been so
thoroughly aroused with indignation
at this inexcusable murder that lynch
ing of Harris is feared. It might
have healthy effect upon other
cranks of the Harris stripe to mete out
little Judge Lynch law. The loose
ness Of administering and executing
criminal law is largely responsible for
the frequent murders in Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

We note with pleasure that III. III.
Balcomb is succeeding beyond his
most sanguine hopes in forming a
large class in music for the coming
spring and summer. During the last
two weeks he has had eleven applica-
tions from new pupils the most of
whom have already began their les
sons, and all will begin by the first of
April. We predict Mr.. B. will have all
he can attend to by that time. He
has now more pupils in town than he
has had in five years. This is as it
should be. Teachers of his standing
should be well supported in the two
cities without having to go outside
for scholars. AS teacher of iustru-
mental music, he has no equal in
Northern Wisconsin. and no superior
in the state. This can be certified to
by all who have taken lessons of him.
It is to his credit that so many fine
musicians who have gone out from
our city and neighboring cities have
been under his direction ever since
they have taken lessons. His terms
are seventy-fve cents per lesson Qess
than half the same grade of teachers
in our large cities Charge which, con-
sidering his long residence among US
and acknowledged ability must be
considered very reasonable. Mr.. Bal
comb is also agent for the old reliable
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co., acknow
lodged by the leading musicians
throughout the musical world as
being the best organ made. There
can be no doubt of this. Mr.. Balcomb
can and will sell as loa0, If not q little
loaoer than any Other agent of a first
class company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
For SALE.-.One No. 9 "Premier"

For SALE.-.One No. 9 "Premier"
cook stove and furniture (nearly new)
one sheet iron heater, and zinc, one
set bed springs, one Queen sewing
machine, one bed stead and pair of
single beam road sleighs, all nearly
new and in good order. Must be
sold Immediately. Apply to U. S,
Downs, 9th house south of Floral
Restaurant, City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

MARRIED.-Wednesday March IL,
1884, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. A. L. Convey aud Miss
Hattie Dawes, both of Pittsville. Rev.
j. A. Brown officiating, this being
the thirtieth wedding anniversary of
the brides parents. The happy pair
received some very handsome and
valuable presents. The occasion was
one of especial interest and pleasure
to all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
Y. M. @. A.

At a regular meeting last evening
of the Y. NJ. G. A the subject Of
rooms, time of holding regular ses.
sions, &C., was thoroughly discussed
A Sunday afternoon meeting will be
held at Good Templar hall from 3 tc
4 o'clock, March %. The following
is list of committees as appointed by
Prest. Wood /:
Devotional Committee-D. J. Cole,
t. J. Cooper. E. A. Nimits.
Visiting Committee c. Myers,
John Rowland, E. G. Ketchum, G
L. Haney.
Finance Com,naittee--Dr. G. F.
Witter, 2. Fontaine, D. D. Demarais.
Missionary Work-F. E. Timeon,
II. A. Herschleb, John Mccain, A.
E. Long.
Entertainments D. Jones, w.
G. Witter, W. L. Wood, DR.. F. B.
Robinson.
Rooms DR.. Witter, J. P. Horton,
F. Harrap, M. S. Pratt.
Membership-D, J. Cole W. H.
Brown, W. G. Witter, L. Lampert.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

DR.. Russell of Oshkosh is receiving
many patrons from this city OF
late years Thursday last Mr.. E. K.
Smith who is employed at St.Amour's
store, was obliged to leave his work
completely used up He remained
confined to their home until Monday
when he started for Oshkosh accom-
panied by Mrs. Smith, where he will
place himself in the hands of DR..
Russell. Mr.. Smith has been quite
feeble all winter. It is hoped he may
recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

A Neenah paper has the following
One of the largest sales of pine land
ever made in the state has just been
consummated in this city. The tract
comprises some 5000 acres in Lincoln
county on which there is about 1O0,-
100000 feet of pine. The land was
purchased few years ago by A. w.
Patten, who subsequently offered it to
a Fond du Lac man for $50, 900. The
offer was refused, but W. Fl. Upham,
of Marshfeld, afterwards bought the
tract at those figures. Now the
same property has been transferred to
Geo. W. Wilcox, of Chicago for a
straight 100000, which is thought
to be fully $4,000 less than its value
FL. B. Harshaw, Of Oshkosh, effected
the transfer and made out the neces-
sary papers. This sale proves the
assertion that the pine lands of Wis
consin are becoming more valuable
every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
MARY STEARNs, Teacher.

CAUSE OF FAILURE.-Want of
confidence accounts for half of the
business failures of to-day. F. J.
Wood the Druggist, is not liable to
fail for the want of confidence in DR..
Bosanko'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, 1884-03-20

BUCKLEN's ARNIcA SALvE-Ths
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 F. j. Wood & Bro.
may10no1y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

School Report, District No. 8, town
of Milladore, for the month ending
March IA, 1884. Number of pupils
enrolled, %. Number of days taught
10. Average daily attendance, 10.
Number not absent, l. Willie Baltus.
Number absent once, 2. Albert Dill.
linger and Paul Kundinger.
MARY STEARNs, Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

School report, District No. 1, town
of Grant, Portage Co., Wis, for the
month ending March 7, 1884 Num-
Der of pupils enrolled, 40. Averages
daily attendance, 80. Names of
pupils neither absent nor tardy
Henry Timme, Ernest Torban, VIM.
Torban, Henry Brandt, Reca Gussel.
Henry Gussel. Number of visitors,
7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

WANT OF FAITH.-If +. 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 remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and Lung affsc-
ton, that he will give a bottle free to
each and every one who is in need Of
medicine of this kind. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

N. Gerard has purchased the Men
net lots in Centralia north of their
present location and will have a dwell
ing erected Immediately. The materials
are partially on the grounds at this
writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

Teachers Examination and Institute.
Meetings for the examination of
teachers for Wood County for the
spring Of 1884 will be held as follows ::
At the School House in the city of
Marshield, March 31st and April LIST.
At the School House in the village
of Pittsville, April End and 3rd.
At the School House in the city of
Centralia, April 18th and 5th.
Applicants for certificates will please
supply themselves with pens, ink,
blotter and legal cap paper.
An Institute to be conducted by
Prof. Thayer, of River Falls Normal
School, will be held at Centralia.
beginning April 7th and continuing
two weeks. Prof. Thayer is SO well
and favorably known as an Institute
conductor to the teachers of the
county, that it is needless for me to
say anything in commentator.
Teachers you cannot afford to lose
the Institute. You will gain in
methods, knowledge and enthusiasm.
by attending. 1t pays financially. 1t
is we'll established fact that those
teachers who attend the Institutes and
take lively interest in them, improve
their salaries and positions from year
to year. Let the fact that examin-
ations come first not lessen the at
tendance at the Institute Applica-
tions for teachers will be coming in
during the session and unless you are
there, you will not be considered.
School officers and all friends of
education are cordially invited to
visit the Institute.
A supplementary examination will
be held in Centarlia, April 18th and
10Th, No private examinations will
be granted.
EDWARD LYNCH, Sup't of Schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
E. M. STEWART, Teacher.

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, ths
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, 1884-03-20
List of Letters.

Remaining unclaimed in the Post Office 1t
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wis; Mar. II.
A. D. 1884.
March II 1884.
Carpet Bissell. VIM. Schatt,
Mr.. Gilbert, John Smith,
Mr.. Dane. Anna r. White.
John Mckay, Frances White,
J. Z. Rice, X. B. Woodcock,
Hartman Sager, Thomas Young,
Tillie E. Sanville,
Persons calling for the above will please sAS
advertised.
G. F. Witter. p. N.
By E. W Burt Asst
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

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.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20


AN EDIToR's TRIBUTE. Theron
P. Keator, Editor of Ft. Wayne,
Ind, Gazette" writes "For the
past five years have always used Dr.
Kings New Discovery, for coughs
of the most severe character, az we'll
as for those of milder type. 1t
never fails to effect a speedy cure.
My friends to whom [ have recon-
mended it speak of it in the same
high terms. Having been cured by it
of every cough [ have had for five
years, [ consider it the only reliable
and sure cure for Coughs, Colds, etc. :"
Call at +. j. Wood & Bros Drug
Store and get a Free Trial Bottle.
Large Size S1.00 may10no2.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

Mr.. George Hill has returned to
Centralia again after a protracted
absence.
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BRIEF ITEMS.

L. D. hODlnSOn NJ. d., once over
Wood County Drug Store. if
Dist. Atty Williams was at Marsh
field Monday on business.
Business was better this week with
our merch ants.
The City Cash Store is alive with
business again. Dolph never fails to
give customers satisfaction.
Mr.. G. L. Peterson, of Milladore,
perambulated our sloppy streets Tues
day.
Il. f. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence ON
Drake street. if
The Fair Corner ten cent counter
offers inducements fer every citizen.
Fruits, canned goods, &C., are going
rapidly.
early Christian Missions" and
Cheerful Giving" will be the subject
of discourse at the Cong. church next
Sunday.
The jug breaking entertainment held
at DR. Foods, Of Stevens Point, on
Friday evening last netted the Presby-
terrain society over sos.
The one foot race at the rink last
Saturday evening resulted in favor of
Emile Rossier. 1t was heaps of fun
for the spectators.
Mrs M. j. Platt who is teaching in
the High School at Batavia ILL.,, was
present at the funeral of her sister
Mrs. Rumsey this week. She will
remain a couple of weeks with
relatives.
The last rag bee surprise on High
street vas made upon Mrs. Chas.
Gouger, when the ladies made things
hum for the afternoon. Only the
ladies ale invited to these parties, no
gentlemen need apply. They spent
splendid afternoon.
We announced in our last issue that
a collection for the Wisconsin Home
Missionary Society would be taken up
morning and evening on last Sunday,
but owing to Rev. Rowland's illness,
no services were held, therefore the
collection will take place next Sunday
morning and evening.
Prof. Nimmit of Centralia will
move his family to this city Saturday
and occupy rooms in the Naylor
house. The Mennet building in Cen
tralia will undergo repairs this spring.
Mr.. L. Charboneau, of Watertown,
is in this city and has left samples of
enlarged crayon portraits at Heberts,
FROM the house of Straw & Murphy
at Watertown. for which he is agent.
He will take orders in this city and
Centralia.
Mrs. Rierdon had quite fall this
week upon the ice near her home.
She was carrying milk pitcher which
was broken by her fall cutting her
left hand so badly that she has been
unable to use it since.
Mr.. JOS Dugas and his sister Olive,
who is teaching at Buena Vista, made
the REPORTER Office brief visit Sat-
urday and renewed their subscription.
The young people always find the
REPORTER a deserving friend
Mrs. Charlotte Gaskell, of Contra
liza, sister of Mrs. U. T. Palmer,
died Monday, aged 63 years. Services
were held at their home Wednesday
and her remains inferred in Forest
Hill Cemetery.
Prentice Tiller the Express thief
was captured at Milwaukee and taken
to ST. Louis. His accomplish has
also been arrested The valuables
have been secured also, amounting to
100000.
La another column will be found the
advertisement Of Messrs. Spaford &
Cole. Those who purchase shoes will
find the finest assortment in Wood
county at this store. Their word
concerning any shoe is good as the
gold.
LARGE LOAD OF LoGs.-We were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

Mr.. Alex. Muir informs us that the
statements made by 81. McC." in the
Enterprise concerning the firms of
Doud 4 Sons, Webster & Go. and
Harmon & Son, is not true in any
particular. He further states that
they have not reduced wages except
in the case of 81. Nee" whom they
no longer needed but preferred pay
ing him S1.25 per day than turning
him off entirely. We are also in
formed that unskiiled labor will be
plenty this spring and that wages may
be low on that account, but that the
pay of skilled artizaus will remain the
same Those firms mentioned are
conducting their business in most
upright manner and should not be
falsely represented in a public Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

we nave made sweeping reduc-
tions in all lines of goods. Our
Clothing and Overcoats, are from
10 to 25 per cent. less than you
can buy same quality of goods else
where. It is impossible to give
prices on all of our goods, but we
hope you will consult your own in
terests, by giving US call before
buying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

RUMSEY.-Thursday night March Is, 1884, at
her home in the town of Saratoga, Wood
County, Wis, MRS. CAROLINE RUMsEY, aged
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$4l50.59 $4150.59
Vereike Murdered.
March II, 1884.

I'D. WITTER, District Treasurer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
Spirit OF THE NEW YORK PRESS.

The Tribune: One ofthe penalties which
the Democrats are paying for having
selected Tor President man who
hitherto has had no views on matters
Of importance, is the suffering entailed by
the uncertainty as to what he will do. The
Southern Democrats are especially unhappy
for this reason. They are Of course anxious
to take that prominence in National affairs
which they think the Democratic strength
of the solid South entities them to; but as
they do not know Just where Mr.. Cleveland
staads, they are uncertain what their own
attitude should be in regard 10 many bills in
Congress. Thus great deal of needed leg
islation bids fair to be sadly neglected this
winter at Washington.
The sun: In the modest opinion which
Mr. Carl Schurz expressed over a dinner
table at Delmonico's, the election Of Mr.
Cleveland and the defeat Of Mr.. Blaine is
due principally if not exclusively to the way
in which the Little Rock and Fort Smith
bond transaction was presented to the
voters. There is no reason TO believe that
the Little Rock speeches had much if any
effect or the votes which they were design
eu 10 lnuHcuCc- II lOOAS very uluCh 10
ii Mr. Schurz were fattering himself.
The Times: there seems to be very
little doubt that Mr.. Blaiue's influence,
such as it is, is being used to crafty his
resentmenis, and possibly to promote his
political Ambitions in connection with the
New York SenstOrship. His immediate
friends are particularly anxious that no
one shall be elected to the Senate from this
State who is not strong aigh protection
lists, and they regard with especial horror
the chance that any one sympathiziDg with
the views of Secretary MeCulloch should
be chosen.
The World: Two political specters now
arise to alright The souls of Republican edi-
tors. One is the fear that the Democratic
Congress will not divide and admit the Ter
ritory Of Dakota with Its tremendous Re
publican majority and consequent spoils;
the other is the fear that the enormous State
OF Texas may be divided, whereby Demo
cratic power would be increased. II makes
all the difference it the world whose OK is
gored
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An oyster whips n Duck.
o.. frR.g.fs Fs.Tf.

A rough-and-tumbls comb bat between 4
wild duck and an oyster occurred here the
other day. The duck was large and full
grown one that had recently come from the
North TO enjoy our winter climate. 1t was
Of the diving species which inhsbit the bays
till spring, when they return North. When
the oyster feeds it opens its shell wide till
the full oyster is visible. A sight of such a
morsel was too much for the duck. he
made hesdloug plunge, inserting his bill
between the oysters open she'll Like a
fash, and with the power Of wise, the shell
closed on the ducks beak. Then came the
struggle for lite The oyster, which was
quite large one, was dragged from its
bed. with three smaller ones clng:ng to it,
the cluster being heavy enough to keep the
ducks head under water. In this way the
duck drowned. Its buoyaney was sufficient
TO hoat with the oyster, and thus driited
rear the dock, where it was captured.
When taken out of the water the animal
heat bad not left the duck. The oyster still
chung to the ducks beak.