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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

COURT MATTERS. Court convened
Monday morning May 25th in accord
ance with the new law. The calendar
consists Of Sc cases; three criminal,
thirty-four jury. sixteen issues of fact
for court, and three issues of law for
court; and have been disposed as fol.
lows up to the hour Of going to press:
Anna Hoah VS.. Henry Hoah--Di.
vorce. Decree signed.
Elizabeth Fisher vs.. Geo. Fisher
Divorce. Decree signed.
Samuel Hiles VS. j. w. Bradford ct
al.-.Venue changed to Juneau Co.
E. L. Loul VS.. Geo. Hiles-Venue
changed to Monroe Co.
B. f. Hopkins VS.. W. Bennett ct.
al.--Settled.
VIM. j. Knight vs.. w. B. Neeves
Continued by defendant paying $40
attorney fees and cost of term.
David McCortney VS.. M. w. Ryan
ct. al.-Judgment of foreclosure and
sale
David McCertney VS.. T. B. McCourt
ct. al.-Judgment of foreclosure and
sale.
Willie Shea VS. w. J. Shea-Decree
of divorce signed.
Adam Ottenger vs.. j. A. Stewood
ct. al.-Appeal dismissed.
amelia Botcher VS.. Bertha Podawiltz
Judgment Of foreclosure signed for
$5560S besides solicitor fees.
J. B. Rosencrantz VS.. Christiana
Cain ct. al.-Judgment of foreclosure
and sale for 1874 so.
NJ. Ell. Butterfeld ct al. VS.. J. w.
Norton ct. al.-Motion to dismiss
action denied and plaintiff have leave
in two days after demand to pay cost
of term and serve amended complaint.
John Duncan VS.. A. J. Perkins ct.
al.-Motion for injunction held under
advisement.
John Girk VS.. Frank Daul-Appea
dismissed.
John Girk vs.. Jos. Rumanoff-Ap'
peal dismissed
State of Wisconsin VS.. Henry Miller
Forgery. Acquitted.
State of Wiconsin vs.. Charles
Wickert embezzlement. On trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

Stevens Point contemplates purchas-
ing second FIRE steamer. The Chapp
and Jones engine seems to have their
preference. Our city has used one
for many years and it is most dur
able and satisfactory machine to our
people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The Milwaukee Telegraph says the
state census soon to be taken will show
a population of million and half,
to which Milwaukee will contribute
$4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The ladies of the Cong. church will
hold a strawberry festival at the Parlors
of the church Tuesday June I'd, to
which everybody is cordially invited
An enjoyable season is promised to all.
Remember the day and date and turn
out enmasse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

A woman was found wandering
about the streets Of Eau Claire with
dead baby in her arms. She was from
Chippewa county and had lost her hus-
band and was destitute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The union Sunday services on be-
half of the g. A. r. boys at the
Cong' Church passed off pleasantly
and to the credit of those participating.
The sermon preached by Rev. John
Rowland was taken from St. John
14-24. "Peace [ leave with you;
My peace | give unto YOU, not as the
world giveth. give [ unto you His
remarks were we'll received. The
attendance was large and the music
excellent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

A reservoir such as the city now
has in the second ward near E. J.
Wood and Geo. Bakers corners, will
be put in at Chase's corner where Oak
street intersects Milwaukee. This
improvement is very much needed as in
case of FIRE the southern portion of
the second ward is without any water
supply. The cost will approximate
5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

Mr.. Henry Osterman who recently
suffered oy fire reports to us that the
Heckia Insurance 20. in settling his
loss paid him in full for all property
that was insured by them and that their
agents both local and general were
courteous and gentlemanly. The
partial loss on property that was insured
was paid in full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28
JOHN BORNGEssER.

CURE FOR PILEs.-Piles are fire.
quently preceded by a sense of weight
in the back, loins and lower part of
the abdomen, causing the patient to
suppose he has some affection of the
kidneys or neighboring organs. At
times, symptoms of indigestion are
present, as hatulency, uneasiness of the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like pers-
piration, producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, is very
common attendant Blind, Bleeding
and Itching Piles yield at once to the
application of Dr. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the
parts affected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and affect
ing permanent cure. Price so cents
Address, The DIR. Bosanko Medicine
Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by F. j.
Wood & Bro. Aug28y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

Mr.. E. G. Sennett is in the city
ready to do all kinds of painting.
granting, calcimining and paper hang
ing. IF you need any work in his
line call on him, or leave your order at
F. j. Woods drug store, in Grand
Rapids, or Jones 4 Nash hardware
store, Centralia. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

STRAYED-A dark red COW with
white spot In face from my enclosure
about two weeks ago. Any iuforma-
tion as to her whereabouts will be
gladly received by undersigned;
will pay literally for such information.
2w. MRS. JOHN HAMM.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The Milwaukee Sentinel Publishing
Co. have made proper arrangements SO
that hereafter the Daily Sentinel will
reach this city and other interior towns
on the same day the paper is issued.
They should have large circulation
in this vicinity. Price only $500
per year Inquire for particulars of
T. w. Burt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

HARNESS SToCK FOR SALE The
Stock of harnesses, trimmings, &C.,
and tools belonging to the late l.. G.
Ogden, of this city, is for sale for cash
or on time with good security, at cost
For particulars apply to D. E. CAREY
Grand Rapids, Wis. NOTICE. All
persons who are owing the late Mr..
Ogden are requested to call immediate
ly and settle the same. All persons
to whom anything is due are hereby
requested to present their bills for pay
ment. Parties who have left harnesses
for repairs at the shop will please call
for the same.
JOHN RORNGESSER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The sad death of Miss Lizzie Water
man during the past week has caused
many hearts to mourn. She was .
sweet tempered girl. Miss Lizzie E.
Waterman was born and reared in this
city and was II years aud one day old
at the time of her demise. Friday the
funeral services were held at the NJ. E.
Church, Rev. Smith officiating. The
sermon was particularly fine and en-
couraging. Her remains were taken to
Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

Run OVER BY THE CARs.-Mr.
l.. F. Cole was run over by the cars
Monday afternoon and one leg crushed
near the ankle He is conductor of
the train running between Marshland
Junction and La Crosse, on the Green
Bay road. After giving the signal
for his train to move and while in the
act of getting aboard, he fell between
the cars and PLATFORM; his right foot
was caught by the tender, the wheels
crushing the ankle. He was taken to
La Crosse where they reside. The
news reached he Tuesday and was
shocking to his &c circle of friends
1t seems this 5ors been a particularly
unfortunate year for Mr.. Cole and his
little family and much sympathy is
expressed for them by our people.
They lost an infant only short time
since which makes this new misfortune
much harder to bear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The Detroit Free Press combats Bob
Ingersolrs theory of infdelity in this
philosophical manner: "After all,
Robert, you are talking to business
people who do not take risks-especial-
ly fire risks. IF you are right you
won't have a cents worth of advant-
age over the Christian, but if you are
wrong, ali, Robert, how you will get
left, and it won't be a cold day, either.
That you may say is cowardly view
of it. A merchant, as your phrase
goes, doesn't take any risk in the
matter. He takes out an insurance
policy. That is not cowardly. 1t is
mere business foresight. Now that is
why man would be foolish to take
your way. The Christian merely takes
out a next world fire insurance policy.
II there is no fire, why he has had his
protection; if there is a confagration,
he realizes on his policy; while on
yours, Robert, we would write "total
loss and no insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

Saturday is decoration day and in
this city it will be observed by our
people under the auspices of the G.
A. r. Pittsville and PIover Posts
will participate with US. The pro-
gram is about as follows: Meet at @.
A. r. hall, there form in procession,
then march to cemetery. After brief
services all march back to Opera
hall where the remainder of the ex-
cercises will be held and speeches made.
Col. S. l.. Breasted, Fond du Lac, will
make the principal address. Camp
fire supper in same building The
public is cordially invited to take part
with the soldiers in these exercises
Let everybody come out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

A good joke is being told on one of
our neighbors in the third ward.
Previous to the recent cold snap Mrs.
j. l.. Whitney began house cleaning
and while in midst of it all with the
stoves out, the freezing weather came
on ard what to do with Joseph was
the perplexins question. You will bear
in mind Jos. reads a great deal and
necessarily sits by a stove to keep his
blood warm. She concluded to put him
to bed until providence provided bet
ter weather and Immediately executed
her determination. We notice j. is out
again since the moderate weather ap-
peared. His confinement, however,
made him look pale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

The city of Tomah is enforcing the
laws against gaming and gambling in
that city. That partially accounts for
the influx recently received in this
city and Centralia. The two gamb-
ling bells of this city and Centralia
should be Immediately suppressed.
About the first thing that the people
of the county will be called upon to
do will be to pay large court and
sheriff bill. through some crime origi-
mating in these dens. They are utter
ly useless in a community. Citizens
what are you going to do about it?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

TRY IT YOURSELF. The proof of
the pudding is not in chewing the
string, but in having an opportunity
to try the article yourself. E. j.
Wood & Bro. the druggists, has a
free trial bottle Of DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup for each and
every one who is afflicted with Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Consumption or any
Lung Affection. may7m1
NOTICE. Game into my enclosure
in Section 1926 east on May Is,
1885: One black mare with white
stripe on face, weight 1000 lbs. Also
one all black one year old stud colt,
apparently a fold of the mare- Owner
can have same by proving property,
paying charges and taking them away.
May 26, 1885.
MIKE SMITH,
may2Sw4 Auburndale, Wis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-07
ANDREW CARNEGIE,s VIEWS.
Denying that He Is a Believer in Modern
Size Socialism,.

New York Special to Pittsburg Leader.
The Leaders correspondent visited Andrew
Carnegie in his apartments at the Windsor Hotel
to-day. Mr.. Carnegie said the idea of his being
a 'Socialist as stated in a Pitts5urg dispatch to
the New York Times was simply absurd.
Il did say, he stated, ''that the idea of the
common brotherhood of men was the grandest
conceivable; that it goes back to Christ and is
part of his teachings, but modern Socialism
would set back the hand Of time upon the dial of
progress. If the Socialists idea regarding the di-
vision and distribution of wealth were carried out
at Z o'clock In the morning, it would return to
its original possessors before night and the So
cialist would be again in the gutter. The equal
ization of wealth instead of being a remedy
would be an aggravation Of evils. The natural
forces for the acquisition as well as the disper-
sion of wealth must be left free to act"
How about inherited WEALTH."
Il believe the day is coming when a man who
leaves more than a million at his death, except
for public uses, will be regarded as not having
properly administered that for which ne was
only the trustee"
."Have you any new ideas about cooperation
in reference to the w~orkingmenF
u do not believe the present mode of reward
ing labor is final. So much money for so many
hours work, regardless of contingencies, is not
right. Payments should be made in proportion
to the profits of business"
"Why haze you not adopted such a system
with your employees
II have always favored it, but when iron is
low the men would not consider it, and when the
price was high the manufacturers were satisfied,
and so were the iaboring men. On one hand,
when iron was high the manufacturers made too
much and the laborers too little. When iron
went down they changed places-the labOrers
wages were higher than the manufacturers could
afford. A reduction followed, and consequent
trouble. The best and only system for both cap
ital and labor is a scale based upon the ruling
prices"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-07
A M FIEND.
The Horrid Murder of a Bridegroom While
His Bride Clings to the Mufderer's Feet.

The HOrrid Murder of a Bridegroom While
His Bride Clings to the Murderer's Feet.
Columbus Goa. D Special to Times7Star.
Nothing ever recorded in the criminal annals
of this State equals in point of cold blooded
brutality the murder of Samuel II. Baker, at
at the hands of a gang of desperadoes led by
John w. Smith. who has been for years recog-
nized as a terror in the neighborhood. Not
alone was there not the slightest shade of provo
cation nor pretext for the deed. but the peculiar
circumstances surrounding the case render it
one of the most atrocious that could possibly be
imagined. Surrounded by a band of ~rufians.
the unfortunate victim was shot to death, even
while his weeping bride knelt at the feet of the
murderer, lmploring, but yainly, for the life of
her young husband.
Mr.. Baker, who was only recently married,
settled a few weeks ago on a farm in Carroll
county. nearly on the line of Heard county. The
young couple were supremely happy. The farm
was we'll stocked and the planning of farm
operations for the ensuing year had been dis
cussed and agreed upon, the yield promising an
abundant return. On Wednesday evening last,
about twilight, Mr.. Baker took his brides arm
and together they went out to look at the stock.
just as they turned to retrace their steps toward
their home, three men. armed and infiamed
with liquor, approached them. They were John
w. Smith, Andrew Smith and A. S. KING.
All we're known to Mr. Baker, who stepped
aside with his wife in the hope of avoiding any
controversy with them. John w. Smith stepped
across the path, and cooking his gun ordered
them to halt. $50 down on your knees, said
the brutal rufian, 'or I'll blow your brains out, +"
enforcing the command by pointing the weapon
at the head of Mr.. Baker, who was unarmed.
Smith then poured forth the most villainous
abuse upon the head of his intended victim, in
terlarding his frightful oaths with the most
shocking obscenity. Realizing tho periious
position In which her husband was placed.
Mrs. Baker, hoping to save him from vio-
lence, left his side. and approaching Smith
knelt at his feet, and clinging to his knees
shrieked out: Spare my husbands
life, for Gods sake spare him. He has never
wrcnged you. Do not kill him. and. in the ex-
citement, sinking to the ground in a half fainting
condition The pathetic appeal, instead of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-07
CATTLE AND SHEEP ON THE RANGES.
Starvation Among Montana StOck-Minne-
sofa and Iowa Cattle Suffer Most.

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The reports from the cattle
ranges continue to excite great interest. AID
vices from northern Montana generally indicate
a had condition of affairs. A correspondent at
Miles City telegraphs that the unusually cold
weather of the last two weeks and the deep
SHOWS which have covered the grass on the
ranges have proven generally fatal to cattle,
especially TO pilgrims brought into the Terri
tory late last summer. 1t is estimate that 215, 900
pilgrims were brought into western and north
ern Montana for fattening purposes last season.
Of these 125. 900 were driven in from the South,
and are known as Texans, though many of them
came from Colorado and Nebraska. Most of
those reaching the ranges before July were
not worn down by hard journeys, nevertheless,
it is expected that a large percentage of them
will die. The principal sufferers are
Minnesota and Iowa cattle. Of these the North
ern Pacific took into Montana. last season, 92,-
900. OF this number about 60, 900 went in be-
fore July and are getting along as we'll as could
be expected under the circumstances. The
other 80, 600 are said to be in a pitiable condi-
ton. Fully so per cent. of them have not the
slightest chance for life. and of the rest proba-
bly, 80 per cent. are already dead. Near the
Missouri, west of the Rocky mountains, and also
in northern Idaho, the snow is said to be from
five to six feet deep. The cattle are coming in
from the prairies, driven by the protracted biz
zard which is sweeping over them. Near Boze-
nan, in Madison, Beaver Head and Gallatin
counties. this state of affairs exists and the
suffering has extended to the sheep as we'll
as to the cattle. Another correspondent declares
that the condition of affairs has been somewhat
exaggerated, and that the warm Chinook winds,
which appear in January, will make good
grazing possible. Governor John j. Gosper, of
Arizona, says that in Arizona no damage has
been done by the cold. There has been consid-
ara la cpow Int IL does not Sapm fn havo iptar
fered with the herds. The advices from Wy
oming are still encouraging.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-07
A SUICIDES LOVE.
His Afianced a Lady of Standing and a
Friend of Prominent People.

Atlanta tGa.) Special.
The suicide of Mr.. George A. Benson, son of
the head of the seed house firm of Benson 81
Townsend. of Philadelphia, which took place
Saturday morning, in an interior town of this
State, turns out to have been a case of Swallowed
love. When Mr.. Benson arrived here in October
he registered under the name of Ct. A@Foreman.
Two weeks ago he returnened and registered
under the name of G. A. Benson. He was a man
of fine presence, good education and abundant
cash. On his last visit his cash gave out and he
made a draft OIL the house in Philadelphia, mean
while going to Lawrenceville himself to visit
the family of Mr.. Herrin, with whom he had
business acquaintance. The draft was re-
turned on Friday dis honored, as it has since
been ascertained, by mistake, and a warrant
was sworn out against Benson for G. leating and
swindling. Meantime Mr.. Benson, on arriving
at Lawrenceville, was forced to put up at the
Globe Hotel, Herrin's residence being filled with
lady visitors. AS Benson turned away from the
door he said to Mrs. Herrin, when l get out
of money / will kill myself: it is the most hon
orable course"
lanta warrant, but was permitted by an officer
to sleep alone. Saturday morning. when the
officer entered, he found Benson dead, with a
revolver in one hand, one chamber of which
had been emptied into his heart. 1t is strange
that no one heard the shot during the night.
After telegraphing to Philadelphia, an order
was received from there to place the remains in
the finest casket to be obtained, and to spare no
expense in transportation of the body to Phila-
delphia The coroner took charge of the body
for investigation, when the true cause of the
suicide was probably developed.
On the dead mans person was found a packet
of eighty-six letters from Miss Il. A. Larablee.
daughter of j. Larablee, member of the firm of
j. Larablee g. Co., of Albany, n. Y. Her letters
are perfect gems of literature. replete with ex-
p%ressionS of most ardent love. In a letter
dated the 4th of February she describes
to her lover that she was to ap-
pear at the forthcoming White House
reception in Washington with Mrs. McElroy,
President Arthurs sister, and her daughter, and
the Cabinet ladies. She speaks of it as the last
trip she will take before their marriage, which
WAS to take place in April following.
AS April approaches the letters speak Of the
unfortunate postponement of the event, but still
breathe love for him. From that time on the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-07
Affairs of the Harrison wire works.

ST. Louis, Jan. 6.-John ID. Davis, attorney
representing Kidder, Peabody & Co, of New
York and Boston, Barring Bros. of London, and
other owners and holders of bonds issued by the
Harrison wire works, of this city, filed
a petition in the Circuit Court, this
afternoon, asking that Isaac NJ.
Mason be appointed trustee of a
deed of trust executed on the property of the
company over four years ago, in place of the
trustees thon appointed, but who refuse to act,
and also asking the appointment of a receiver
to take charge Of the property till it is disposed
of. Affidavits were presented alleging the in
solvency of the company and violation of
the conditions of the deed of trust. The court
appointed Mr.. Mason trustee, and also appointed
600, but declined to take further action until the
receiver could file an inventory of the property.