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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Charged with Murder.

A furry of excitement was created
in this city Tuesday when it was made
known that the sheriff from Stevens
Point was looking for Gottlieb Jocks
of the town of Grant, Portage county,
who is we'll know in this city and
vicinity, charged with the murder of
John Baas. German who it was sup
posed at the time of his death had
committed suicide, having deem found
in a creek near the bridge not far
from Jocks farm, where he resided.
He had a pistol shot in the roof of
his mouth and a revolver was tied to
the wrist of his right arm
Marshal Carey and sheriff Torrance
were consulted and search for Gott-
leih was instituted. He was found at
Stevens Point, Wednesday, and was
arrested. His examination takes place
to-day. The complaint is made by
W. Jerish and son, Bohemians who
are occupying said Jocks farm and
with whom they are having some
trouble about dividing their crops.
There are many wild stories current
few of which are reliable. 1t was
thought at the time of John Baas'
death, April II. 1884, that foul play
was evident Baas had a short time
previous married sister to Jocks
wife who, safter the wedding, refused
to live or have anything to do with
him. There were stories to the effect
that the woman and Jocks we're
scheming to secure property and money
from Baas which he was expecting
from Europe, Jocks is also reported
as having been intimate with the wo-
man IN the case before and since the
marriage and that she had been COM
PEELED to marry Baas against her will.
These are the stories afoat 1t is also
claimed that Jocks secured her di-
vorce afterwards. At the time of the
suicide of Baas it was known that he
had money, some say $3.50 and others
think more while only $4,25 was found
upon his person. At the post mortem
held, nothing of special note was elici-
ted, tho there were mutterings of foul
play. Baas, while in this city, worked
for j. Lutz & Bro. He was man 81
or 40 years of age and was alone in
this country.
The story of the discovery of the
murder is said to be that w. Jerish
and son who at that time occupied the
Cotey farm near this city. had pur-
chased a COW in Gottliebs neigborhood.
She had strayed back there. They
were searching for the cow and at
said bridge had agreed to meet, when
by chance they witnessed the murder
of Baas, by Jocks The charge is
most serious one and our people should
suspend judgement until they learn
more carefully what the truth is in
fact. Gottleib Jocks may be guilty
but he is entitled to the benefit of all
reasonable doubts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The Green Bay Gazette has changed
its form this week 1t was nine
column folio but is now a six-column
quarto. The change is decided i'm
provement. For twenty years the
Gazette has made its weekly appear
ance always well filled with interesting
matter It's prosperity is noted with
pleasure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Remember that R. Parrish & Bro.
keep a full line of heating stoves,
cook stoves and complete assortment
of hardware, tinware, &c. Examine
their stock before purchasing els
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08


D. J. Coles new residence is near
ing completion and for the purpose of
giving our readers abroad an idea of
its construction and finish we will give
short description of it. 1t is stu
ated in the second ward and faces the
north In style it is part Cottage and
Queen Anne, with a large front
porch. 1t was designed and built by
Mr.. John Martin of this city. In
general appearance it is symetrical and
pleasing to the eye. On its south side
it has large bay window extending
through both stories. The outside
body color is light Stone and the trim
mings are finished in chrome green
and vermillion red with maroon sash.
The roof is tastily painted in three
colors, light slate, orange and brown,
which gives a pleasant contrast. Mr..
Ward Pulver of this city did the out
side painting and it is well done. For
the purpose Of having a new style of
fine finish on the inside the services Of
Mr.. Daniel Finney of Wausau were
secured 1t is unnecessary to state that
the work is handsomely done and COM
plete It is artistic throughout. The
first floor of the residence is divided
into grand hall, parlor, sitting, bed
and bath rooms, dining room kitchen
and pantry Second floor has three
pleasant sleeping and one storing room.
The several rooms have convenient
closets. The entire building will
be heated by a Fuller & Warren
furnace. In the sitting room there is
fine light grey marble fire place.
Mr. Finney has displayed delicate and
artistic taste in the finishing, which is
as follows: Hall-in black walnut
with red veneering panels in crotch
walnut with branch shading. Parlor-
in black walnut and maple veneering
with French and English walnut case
ings and mouldings, silver curled
maple. Sitting room--doors in Eng
lish and French walnut trimmed in
ebony and satin wood with dark maple
shading. Bed rooms-in Mahogany
with palor ash, panels trimmed with
ebony and maple. Dining room-in
white oak, hardwood floor. Kitchen
in red oak, hardwood floor Panels
over folding doors in inlaid venecring
The building is complete throughout
and will make beautiful home. Its
credit to all concerned and to Mr..
Cole in particular. More handsome
residences should be built by those
who are able. It is credit to any
city to be blessed with fine homes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

FREE DISTRIBUTION -"what causes
the great rush at F. J. Woods Drug
Store?" The free distribution Of sam
pie bottles Of DR.. Bosanko'S Cough
and Lung Syrup, the most popular
remedy for Coughs, Colds, Consump-
tion and Bronchitis now on the market.
Regular size 80 cents and $1.00.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Notwithstanding the fact that times
are dull and money is hard to get we
purpose to sell any and all articles of
furniture at prices that people can
afford to buy. For cash we will make
YOU satisfied both in prices and quality
of goods. Do not delay but get what
you need at our reduced prices. NJ. G
Warren. IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Mr.. J. Ware takes this method of
informing the public that he is selling
all kinds of furniture at Chicago pri-
ces, freight added, He has large
assortment Of bed room suits, parlor
suits, center tables, dining room tables,
chairs, bed springs. &c. Call in and ex
anime his goods and get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Call and
see the new arrival of Organs at +. j.
Wood & Bro.
One Smith American
One Western Cottage.
Two Clough & Warren
For sale on terms to suit custo-
mers. #.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

The hardware store of H. Winter
and harness shop Of H. Schultz, Of
Clintonville. were destroyed by fire, at
4 O'Clock Saturday morning. The loss
on the former is estimated at $1,000;
insurance $4,000 Schnltz's loss is
unknown Books clothing store was
entered at the time of the fire and
about $50 worth of dry goods taken.
1t is believed that the thieves started
the fire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08
Mr.. J. w. Cameron has completely

Mr.. j. w. Cameron has completely
recovered from his recent illness. His
many friends are pleased that he re
covered so rapidly. An abcess had
formed under the tongue which ex-
tended back to its base, rendering it
almost impossible for him to swallow
or to eat. The surgical operation was
skillfuly performed by his family ply
sician. DR.. G. T. Witter, who attended
him in his usual prompt manner.
Master Frank Cameron who was kicked
in the face by horse is also around
again.
Daniel Arpin, Severe Beron and
sister Laura, who have been rusticat-
ing for their health and to enjoy a good
time in the western states, returned
home on Saturday. In Denver, Col,
they spent most of their time. Dan
lei Arpin visited Salt Lake City where
he found the Mormon in pretty hot
water. He says the Government is
prosecuting every case of poligamy
possible. The city and state is being
fairly revolutionized in this respect
and the results are excellent. The
young folks were favorably impressed
with those cities of the west which
they visited.
John, Mike and Martin Nugent and
A. Brown, were arrested Wednesday
by Marshal Carey on complaint of
Mr.. John Arpin charged with break
ing into and destroying property to
the value of $50 in his cranberry
shanty in town Of Port Edwards, Oct.
4th. They were arraigned before
Judge Woodwork, plead not guilty
and asked for an adjournment, which
was granted until the 10th. Bail was
demanded for their appearance. They
are mostly young men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

g9-Wc are fully prepared to make the most
delicate operations IN surgery. Our peciaiists
upon the eye are equal TO any in the West.
We will forfeit $500 for any case of
Piles we treat and fail to cure. Dis
eases Of the Throat and Lungs treated
by new method Al chronic diseases
treated successfully.
Rz- Delicat e diseases of either sex, however
induced, speedily. thorou n and permanent :
" cured. Complicated amt obstinate eases of
blood taints. ulcers distractions, unnatural
discharges. exhausted vitality. prematul de-
cline. nervous, mental and organic debility.
gland, kidneys and bladder. piles, fstula and
rupture all permanently cured. Our staff of
expert specialists in constant attendance con-
stituting the most skillful and complete organ
ization of VI edical and Surgical skill i'll the
w est.
Call at the WITTER HOUSE and consult us
FREE OF CHARGE the day and date above
mentioned. Consultation iii English or German,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Joseph Kutelo the chap who stabbe'
Mitchell Henry at Bearss marsh some
time ago. plead guilty before Judg
Gardner and was sent to States PrisoI
at Wanpun for one year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

LOST Either in or near Mr..
Emomns jewelry store in Grand Rapids
plain cold band finger ring The
finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving same at Slocum's drug store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Business changes continue to take
place in this city. The subject of this
item IS the sale of Mr.. " L Wood s
interest in the Wood Co drug store to
DR.. f. B Robinson, which took place
Saturday. The new firm name is F.
j. Wood & Co During w. LIS man
agement of the store its business has
very largely increased through his
activity in securing new business. His
stle of organs were the largest made
in the county, while his contracts in
supplying buildings with paints, wall
paper, glass and window shades, were
large in the aggregate and confirm his
busi ess ability. He will remain in
the city for some time to come attend
ing to collections and other private
business. Wherever Walter may 90
in the future the good wishes of hosts
of friends will accompany him. The
new firm have engaged the services of
Mr. Charles Quin to whom they will
entrust the management Of the store
He has had number of years exper-
ience and is an honorable fellow whom
all will enjoy trading with. The new
company will strive to please custo-
mers in all respects.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

Jasper Crotteau's son in Rudolph,
jammed his right hand badly while at
work in Doud 4 Sons mill last Fri
day. Dr. Robinson amputated three
of his fingers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-08

DR.: Raber the dentist will be al
Grand Rapids, Wednesday, Thursday.
and Friday, October IA Is. and 16
All wanting the services of frs
class dentist will do we'll to call. Ofict
at Witter House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co.
OF NEW YORK.
Assets Steadily Inoreasing-NOw over
StO5. OOO, 900.

Assets Steadily Inoreasing-NOw Over
sos, 900 900.
The weekly statement published by this
company Of claims paid during the week
ending on the l4th inst, presents an ex-
hlbit OF the value OF life insurance in a
sound and reliable company, which can.
not fail to command the confidence of
every intelligent business man.
The number Of claims amounted TO 80,
the policies originally issued TO S9j.2iO,
on which premiums We're paid amounting
to Sii,S6S IS. TIE sum paid by the com
pany on these policies was $ll3,01l, or
6s,20j % in excess of the premiums re-
ceived by the company.
The income OF tHe company for the wear
ending Dec. 81, 1884, was Sl9.0 95. BIS Al.
The new form Of policy issued by this
company is free from restrictions on
travel or residence. the only condition
named in the policy being that the pre-
MUM shall be paid when due. An
policies nOn-forteitahle after three annual
payments. JOHNSTON Il DOUGLASS,
Agents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
A New steam Laundry.

The brick building on the southeast
corner of Abercorn street and Bay street
lane is being fitted up for a steam laun-
dry. When opened, which will be the
first Of next week. the establishment will
be quite different from anything
else of its kind in savannah. The ma
chinery comprises a large Troy washing
machine to be operated by s1eam, a dye
ing apparatus, an ironing machine and a
4-hOrse power engine. The water used
for washing is first filtered. The articles
to be laundried are put in the washing ma
chine, which is a.churn-like concern, and
which revolyes a certain number of times
one way, y then stops and turns around
in the opposite direction. The ironing
machine will hnisn l.200 dozen collars in
a day. The capacity OF the laundry, how
ever, is estimated by the number of
shirts that sal be turned out per day,
which, by this machine. Will be 200.
Besides the shirts, 1900 collars can easily
be run through. A great many articles
are washed aud irOned by haud. Mr.. d.
G. Hadaway, the manager, who has had
ten years experience in the bust
ness in Boston, says that he can laundry a
shirt in one hour, with collars and cuts.
The firm has ordered a wagon from a
wagon from a Pennsylvania builder, and
will collect and deliver the laundry Of all
patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

Advertisers who propose using the
MORNING NEWS Trade Issue should send
in their orders without delay. There are
only a few days remaining before the edi-
ton will go to press. Among those who
have already sent in their orders are the
"Vale Royal Manufacturing Company
and Davis Bros, each of whom have taken
an entire page. The trade issue will
not only have a large cir.
culatlon in Georgia and Florida
but will be sent TO thousands Of people in
other States. 1t will be valuable 10 adj.
vertisers by increasing their trade, and
will also advertise Savannad's Importance
as a business centre throughout the Union
Information in regard to rates Of adver.
Using will be furnished on application al
the MORNING NEWS counting room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
THE CITY IN GALE.
Nearly Five Inches of Rain I'm Yester-
days Storm-The Streets Flooded and
Sewers Burst.

Nearly Five Inches of Rain in Yester-
days Storm-The Streets Flooded and
Sewers Burst.
Savannah was visited yesterday fore
noon by a violent storm. Although MOTTO be
compared with that Of a week ago, 1t was
enough to recall it very forcibly TO the
minds Of the timid and those whose eXpe-
rience has taught them to respect the ele-
ments. The wind blew at one time at 30
miles an hour from the northeast, and was
accompanied by heavy rain. The storm
which lasted during the forenoon, was
followed in the afternoon by clear
weather. 1t was preceded before
daylight by a succession Of
heavy showers. At 7 O'Clock the wind
was blowing II miles from the east, with
the barometer indicating a pressure Of
29.s4l. At 3 O'Clock the barometer read
20.72.
At 10 O'Clock the Signal observer re-
ceiyed a telegram from the Chef Signal
Officer, saying:
"Up signals. Savannah section light
storm on Georgia coast, with fresh east
erly wind"
The rain was accompanied byligbtning,
which struck a tree in Forsyth Park and
GANNN - q 0b@C W 49, - 1AAta Wv
portions OF the city were broken off by
ibe force OF the wind. the streets were
flooded, the sewers being inadequate to
carry of the water. on Whitaker street,
between South Broad and Liberty, the
sewers We're chOked, and the street and
sidewalks wer3 submerged.
On Abercorn, near the corner OF Gwin-
nett street, the sewer burst and the flood
Of water stopped the cunning Of the street
cars, and passengers had to be transferred
from the opposite sides Of the break.
The total rainfall for the day In the city
was and 33-l00 inches. The storm was
felt at Charleston, where the barometer
went down to 29.I6 and the rainfall
amounted TO 3 inches.
The Blow at Tybee was severe, though
no damage was reported. At one time
the wind reached a velocity Of 80 miles
an hour. The storm signals were ordered
down at midnight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the "News'
Reporters Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief Parsgraphs-PfcktnGs at
Police HEADQUARTERS.
The police made five arrests yesterday.
The maximum temuerature ut SRyan-
a yesterday was IA degE., the mini
mum VAS 71.2 dogs. and the mean was
15.l dogs.
Ebert Washington, colOred, was ar
rested tor contempt OF court in refusing
to appear before the Mayor yesterday
morning when summoned.
The reports from the fifteen stations Of
the Savannah section Of the cotton belt
yesterday showed an average rainfall over
the entire section OF an inch and three
quarters.
The body Of an unknown colored man
was washed ashore on Braddock's point,
at the mouth of the river, on Sunday. 1t
was supposed to be that Of a victim to the
late storm.
During the month Of August, p. NJ. Rus
sell, Jr., Clerk OF the Court Of Ordinary,
issued 80 marriage licenses. or the num-
Der II were issued to white applicants
and A. to colored.
The Savannah Towboat and Wrecking
Company was Yesterday awarded the con-
tract for taking the wrecked bark Cathe-
rine Chalmers of Tybee knoll, and towing
her up to the city. Work will begin TO-
day.
The colored base ballists are again in
the field. The nrst of a series Of three
games between the Roman Cities, OF Jack
Vile, and the Breads. of Savannah, was
played at the new Base Ball Park yester-
day afternoon, 4 vas won by the visit
ors by a score OF IA to 10. The second
game viii be played to-day.
Mr.. Robert y. GOurdin and W. Gourdin
Young Will retire TODAY from the firms Of
Gourdin, Matthiessen d Co., of Charles
ton, and GourdIn, Young & Co., of Savan-
nah. The two houses will be continued
by Mr.. Louis G. Young, in Charleston IN
der the present firm name, and in Savan-
nah in the name OF L. Gourdin Young.
1t is the opinion of some Of the pilots
that the pilot boat John StOddard, which
was wrecked in the late gale with all on
board and which was seen out at SEA by Il
passing vessel, had her bottom out, as it
would not have been possible for her to
float if she was waterlogged. Her ballast,
consisting Of about twenty tons of iron,
would have carried her 10 the bottom of
the ocean.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Lilienthal 8 Son.

1t will be seen by a notice in another
column that Mr.. Levi Lilienthal and his
son, MIR. Raphael Lilienthal, have formed
a partnership under the above name, and
will carry on the wholesale cigar and to-
bacco business after Sept. 10, in the store
now occupied by Ludden 81 Bates. Mr..
Levi L%ilientbal was the senior Of the late
the oldest business men of this city. His
son and partner Is ~well-known as an ac-
tive, energetic gentleman. The new firm
Will have the best wishes Of their friends
for their success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
At WI
Mcintyre s. HEATH Open the Season Be
fore u Crowded House.


fore u Crowded House.
standing room only was the sign
over the theatre box Office half an hour
after the doors were opened for Mcintyre
& Heath's Ministries last night. The
theatre was jammed-parquet, dress
circle, balcony and galleries. The COM
pany is a good one, and gave an excellent
performance. The d~elineations Of negro
character were admirable, and the
olio was irst-class. The speclalties
were a good deal above the
average. The Braham Brothers. shadow
graphs were very clever. Delhauer and
Geyer, the marvellous frog and clown,
were crack. Geyer, as a contortionist,
was repeatedly %applauded. Mcintyre
and Heath, in their specialties, were first
rate. The sketch entitled 'The Tele-
phone,'' concluding the first part of the
entertainment, was capital. The per-
formance throughout kept the audience
in good humOr and was one OF the best
that has ever been seen in savannah. 1t
will be repeated tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

savannah Morning News, Appleton's
Railway Guide for September, Demon.
est's Portfolio Of Fashions for Autumn
and Winter, No Medium, Erichs' FASH
ion Quarterly, Fail and September,
American Field, Philadelphia Call, South
ern Btyouac. Sporting Life. New York
Dailies, Philadelphia Press, Philadelphia
Times, Boston Herald, Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette, New Orleans Times.
Democrat, Baltimore sun, Augusta
Chronicle. Macon Telegraph and Mes
senger, Florida Times. Union, Charleston
News aud Courier, Atlanta Constitution.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Kennedy a. BIuu's Dissolution.

A notice of the dissolution OF the irm Of
Kennedy & Blum, %auctloueers and com.
mission merchants, appears in the NEWS
to-day. Mr.. Blum Nlthdraws, and the
business will hereafter be conducted by
Mr.. Kennedy. Mr.. Kennedy has had a
long and successful experience In the
auction and commission business and the
NEWS wishes him the success ia the
future that he has had in the past.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Abrahams s. Btrnbaum.

BY a notice in tO-day's NEWS it win be
seen that Mr.. Max Birnbaum has with
drawn from the firm of Abrahams & Birn-
baum, and that Mr.. Jacob Birnbaum has
been admitted a partner. The business
viii be continued under the same firm
name at the old stand. The firm solicits
a continuance of the patronage heretofore
so literally extended to them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
DRAINAGE AT BETHESDA.
The Chain-Gang to Begin Work There
To-Day.

inc Ohaiu-GahS TO BeAAn HOFk Inere
To-Day.
The recent heavy rains flooded the low
lands on the borders Of Musgrove creek
to such an extent that the work Of drain
age had to be temporarily suspended, the
water preventing the chain-gang from
doing satisfactory labor. The %cOnvicts
engaged on the work have been quartered
in the jail every night for some time, and
during the past two days were confined in
their cells. This morning thirty oil
them will be sent to Bethesda
and put to work opening drains, ETC., in
order TO carry of the surplus water In
that neighborhood, as recommended by
County Surveyor Tebean u few weeks
ago. The conyicts will be transported BY
rail to Bethesda every morning and will
be brought back to the city every night.