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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19
GLEANINGS.

Divorces are becoming fashionable
In sScetiand. Last year eighty nine
petitions were granted, being the
largest number on record. The high
est number Of DEGREES in any previous
year was eighty one in 1880. The
average number for the ten years be-
fore 1875 was only thirty-fve.
Twenty Partisan dueIists are organ
izing club under the name of La
Flamberge, whose members must all
have fought at least one duel. The
headquarters Of the club is the Cafe
Richie, and, considering the large
number of combatants in the field of
private hoRor, no doubt the associa-
ton will not want for recruits.
The propeller Oneida, which has
new been fast in large field of float
ing ice for twenty days, was sighted
on Sunday by Fliat & Pere Mar
quette line propeller in mid-lake. Sne
was still unable to clear herself. The
propellers could get only within a
mile of each other, but the mate of
the Oneida managed to cross on the
ice to the visiting propeller. He re-
ports the Oneida nearly out of fuel
and using bran and mlddlings from
the cargo in place of coal. Large
quantities of -four and pork are in
cluded In the cargo, so that the crew
will not want for food. The visiting
boat left quantity of provisions.
reading matter, etc.. on the ice for
the Oneida and continued her course.
A lady whose husband had con
tracted a club fever hit upon bril-
liant scheme recently. She procured
a partly worn gentleman's glove and
left it OF the parlor sofa when she
retired, after sitting up antil after IL
o'clock for her absent lord. He does
not go out Ia the evenings now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

A Hotel Which Recalls the Famous
PithOIe Oil Farm.

By the tearing down of the old
Duncan house, at Oil City, says a
bradford, Pa, telegram to the New
York Times, the last relic of Pithole's
palmy days has been removed. The
house was built in the spring of 1885
by {. I. Duncan, and cost $40, 900.
Duncan was a Scotchman, who be-
came interested with John, George
and Abraham Prather in the purchase
OF the Holmden fara at Pithole, from
which on an investment of $50, 1000,
they made $1,000,90 each ia few
months. The Holmden farm was the
pioneer oil territory of Pithole. The
farm belonging to the father-in-law
of John Prather, who, with his two
brothers, kept small country store
IN the village OF Plumer. A wild
cat Oil company, known as the United
States Petroleum company, and or
ganized as hundreds Of others were
formed IN those days for the sole pur-
pose of disposing Of It's stock, the
idea Of actually finding oil not being
entertained by any of its projectors,
leased small portion Of the Holm
deH farm on which to base their
claims and te proceed with drilling
operations. The Prather brothers be-
ieved they might make some money
on the strength of the work being
done by the oil company, and secured
the refusal Of the remainder Of the
Holmden farm for sixty days. If
they concluded to buy at the end of
that time, they were to pay s25, 600
for the property. Duncan was then
specializing in oil in the Pittsburgh
market, and to have the benefit of his
services III securing a purchaser for
the Helmden farm they admitted him
into the scheme as an equal partner.
While Duncan and John Prather
were in Philadelphia looking for a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19
The Pearl Fisheries of CeyIon.
Philadelphia Press.

The pearl oyster fishing season
closed at Ceylon in October. The
fishery occupied twenty days, and on
account of bad weather the fishing
was very difficult. The oysters taken
off Chllaw numbered $50, 600. OF which
614, 900 Were taken to Colombo and
put up at auction, and brought $50
per 1, 000 This was a decided increase
over the sale il April, when the bids
only reached $12 so. Of the total
sum realized, one-third goes to the
divers, the remaing being the govern
ment's share, which, however, has
to pay the expenses Of the fishery, of
about $4,000. The Chilaw fishing
banks alone have yielded the govern
ment net revenue during the first
year of $12, 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

purchaser for the farm, the drill al
the United States well struck the oil
vein, and the well began to flow at
the rate of three hundred barrels a
day. The region went wild with ex-
element. There was no railroad Or
telegraphic connection with Plttsburg
at that time. and George and Abra,
ham Prather, knowing that the Holm
den farm was worth 81, 900, 900 at least,
were rendered nearly crazy at the
thought that their brother John might
sell the farm before they could get
word to him. George Prather hurried
to Oil City and telegraphed to John,
but could get no answer. He then
mounted his horse and rode to Pitts
burgh without stopping to eat or
sleep. From there he took the cars 10
Philadelphia, where he met his
brother and Duncan at the Girard
house. They were about ready to
close the sale of the farm to James
McCreery for 100000. The news
from Pithole stopped all negotiations
In that direction. Tho Prathers sold
oHe-sixteenth of their farm for 1925
900. The sale took place the day be-
fore the sixty days in which they had
the refusal wera up. When tkey
went to pay Holmden the $2s, 900 for
his farm, Mrs. Holmden refused to
sign the deed unless she was paid
5000 in gold. Gold was then at a
heavy premium and very scarce. A
small army of me1 was started
through the country to collect the
gold at any price, and the Amonnt was
raised In due season. In two months
Pithole was producing so, 600 barrels
of oil day and had population of
$4,000. Duncan built the splendid
hotel which became so famous
throughout the country. He also
built a Presbyterian churehin Pithole
which cost him s25, 900. Eventually
he sold his interest in the Holmden
farm for 81, 600, 900, and, closing out
all his other enterprises, returned to
Scotland, where he died In 1868. He
evidently had not heard that Pithole
was then but deserted ruin, for he
bequeathed $25, 900 to the church he
had founded in the place.
The Prather boys remained in
Iltuole uHL1 Ine cO11apSe came, ana
each left the region with $1,000, 900.
The United States Oil company started
as wildcat adventure, made the
fortunes oof all who were connected
with it. The Duncan house was pur-
chased by Oil City parties, taken
down, and removed to Oil City, where
it was put in its original form, and
was for years the principal hotel OF
the oil metropolis. It was abandoned
a few years ago, and became a
dilapidated rookery, which has at last
been taken down and sold for fire
wood. Its original register, bearing
the signatures of men famous in this
country and Europe, great actors,
capitalists and statesmen, is now in
the possession of a citizen of Pitts
burgh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19
A RELIC DISCOVERED.
A Parchment Which Possesses Much
Historic Interest.
Springfield Republican.

A valuable addition to New Hamp-
shire's history has just been found in
the shape of George IL. S writ of privy
seal settling the old boundary dispute
between Massachusetts, and New
Hampshire. This parchment, dating
back to 1877, which has lain undis-
turbed in an old chest in the Ports
mouth Athenseum over sixty years,
was recently found by an antiquarian
of the Bostonian society, and will be
soon put in it's proper place among
the state archives.
The document is chiefly important
as making the FIRST great step toward
the severance Of the two provinces of
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire as
a separate provincial government. In
this latter respect 1t is more interest
ing to Granite state folks than to us of
Massachusetts, for it recalls the fact
that in the final decision in the bound
ary matter in England, despite much
wire-pu1ling on this side of the ocean
In the early stages Of the matter, New
Hampshire had been given several
hundred thousand acres more than
she had even claimed. In itself, too,
the old paper is of interest as an ex-
ample Of engraver and scrivener work
Oh official records in those days. The
well-preserved state in which it has
remained leaves the text clear and
legible. 1t is engrossed IN old English
IN the neatest manner, a marvel of
patient execution. The salutation:
George the Second, by the Grace of
God" extends across the top in letters
an inch ia diameter, except the initial
letter, c." an example of intricate
scroll work, elaborate in the extreme,
line copper-pIate engrav-
ing of George II. in royal robes and
decorated with the order of st. George.
The full size of the parchment is "a
by 26 inches, and every inch of sur
face not otherwise occupied has been
used by the engraver to depict lions
rampant, birds of prey, serpents,
crowns, roses, thistles, and a harp of
Ireland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

The next royal book will come from
the pens of the two sons of the Prince
Of Wales, Pence Edward and Prince
George. 1t will be IN two large vol
umes of 500 pages each, and will be
profusely illustrated with pictures and
maps. During their voyage around
the world eacn of the young princes
kept his diary up to the date most re-
ligiously, and upon these daily entries
written on board, on horseback. in
tsnts-the two volumes will be based.
Rev. J, n. Dalton, who accompanied
the princes, has made important ad-
dirions from his own dairy, and has
revised the sheets himself. The two
volumes will probably be ready In
April.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

On t1dl aCCOuuL. one lOlS LIo 10 lclI
you to come up and see her and tell
her all about it. I wish it had been
my luck to make such hit. Women
are great on any one who touch their
feelings. You ought to have seen her
eyes snap and sparkle when she was
lecturlng me about not staying to
help you?" For Owen was hurrying
off in the direction OF the cliffs.
AS he went Robert Caught look
upon his face which told hin more
than Owen intended. He stood star
ing at him, thinking to himself:
II see it all. My failure will be
good fellow and as long as I can't
have her, what odds does it make2
And 1 saw last night she cared no
more for me than if had been a
stick"
When Annis caught sight of Owen
approaching the cottage she ran out
with an impulsive, "Oh, how glad I
am to see you'll I do not want to tell
you what think of you"
Then she stopped short. Something
in Ovens face filled her with confus-
ion. But outstretched hands were
already within his clasp, and his low
murmured words of love were sound
ing in her ears:
Il am as glad as you that have
done something to please you; for oh.
Annis, I love you so dearly that ]
would do or dare anything for your
sake"
And then, she never knew now il
came about, but his arms were about
her and his kisses were upon her lips,
as she found that she loved him so
well she was willing to promise to be
his wife, whenever he should be able
to earn enough to make q home for
her
They were both young, and it would
not be hard to wait. and they were SO
sure of one another's love.
The prospect was at first that several
years must elapse before their mar
riage, but suddenly all was changed
for them as if by magic.
A letter came from abroad within a
twelve month. It was addressed to
the minister of the little seaside vii
lage, and asked for information as to
to the persons who had kindled a
beacon light in answer to signal of
distress from a sailing vessel on the
night of -, giving the correct date
and time when Owen bad sacrificed IN
clination to the dictates of duty and
of humanity.
The light had saved a valuable cargo
from being lost, and the writer pro
posed to give half of the proceeds to
the parties who had been SO instru-
mental In the matter. Also, a medal
was to be struck off commemorative
of his gratitude that the lives of all
on board had been thus preserved to
their families.
Owen became at once the boast of
the village. For when a mans fame
has reached foreign countries his own
townspeople are always sure to re-
ocho it.
The wedding day was set for the
first anniversary of the evening when
his good fortune came to him in the
guise of Disappointment, and Robert
Hunter was the first to congratulate
the young couple.
'Who'd have thought, :" he whisper
ed to Owen, that the tables would
have been so turned? Truly, There's
a tide In the affairs of naen which,
taken al the food, leads on to fortune. ;
and you took it, my boy. "-Philadel-
pha Call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19
ARAB LOVE SONG.
SYDNEY HERBERT PIKRsoH- A..

The love fires glitter in the sky,
The earth is filled with dreamy light.
Oh, come, TO me, for / am nigh!
Oh, come to me, my souls delight
The earth is filled with dreamy light,
The night wind scatters odors sweet,
Oh, come so me, my souls delight!
LolI am waiting at thy feet!
The night wind scattered odors sweet,
1t wakes the slumber-laden flowers.
Loi | am waiting at thy feet
Oh, leave thy jasmine-scented bowers!
1t wakes the Slumber-laden flowers,
The nightingale breaks forth in song.
On, leave my jasmine scented bowers!
My heart, why tarriest thou so long?
The nightingale breaks forth in song,
The roses sway above the gate.
My heart, why tarriest thou SO long?
When they awake will thou still wait?
The roses sway above the gate,
Thy sister blossoms, red and white,
When they awake wilt thou still wait!
Oh, come to me, my souls delight!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

Some speculative individual has
promulgated queer story about eyes,
by Which enc can be made to see with
out them. His theory is to place
piece of copper above the tongue and
one OF zinc beneath it, and then by
closing the eyes and letting the tips of
the pieces of metal touch each other a
OF light can be detected. The eyes
do net see, but the sensation of seeing
is a vivid one, and the impression thus
transmitted to the optic nerve, and
thence to the brain, would with blind
persons, answer the same purpose as
eyes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-19

An incident fraught with consider
able interest is expected soon to occur
in Bridgeport, Conn, in the birth of
a Jumbo. Should the event actRally
take place it will be only the third
elephant ID the werld's history that
has been born IN captivity, the only
previous Instances of whlch there are
any record having taken place in this
country. The first was ia New York
Ia 1880, by Hebe. and the second in
Bridgeport, ia 1882, by Queen.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
The Most Economical Stoves.

Those desiring a soft coal heating
stove should cxa.ne our "Denmark"
and "Perfect" retort base heaters.
They are elegant in design and per
feet in operation. We guarantee that
40 coal gas can form IN the stove;
hence tho great objection to burning
soft coal is done away with. They
are powerful heaters. and the judy
ment OF J. \. Rupert and DIR. Mckay,
who have used them, is that they do
moro than is claimed for them aud are
the most economical OF fuel of any
stove they have ever used. We have
the "Todd," Gold Coin" and box
wood-heatcrs, "Universal" and "Pcr-
fect""Base Burners" "Canon" stoves
ETC., for coal, at prices which will Ger
tainly please our patrons. Call and
examine our stock and we will save
lou money. sl5tf COFFIN Bros.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
A Gard.
To all who are suffering from errc,a

To all who are suffering from errcla
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay. loss Of man.
hood, &C.: will send recent tina,
will cure you FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by
"A missionary in.South America. Send
self-ad dressed envelop to Rev. 10.
Sept L INMAN, Station -, New
York. a23y1dw
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
AinIng Leases.

An excellent form Of blank mining
lease {snch as is used by mining com
paniss h-re) is for sale at this Office.
Price, two for % cents; five for so
:snts; u for $l-spot cash.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
THE MOKMONS ORGANIZING TO
VIOLATE TIE LAWS.

A meeting was held at Oxford the
goth of last mouth, to rcorgaaize the
Democratic Central Committee #
Southeastern Idaho. No public call
of the meeting was given, and the at
tendance was confined to the Mormon
priesthood, who selected all the IN IN
hers from anIorg themselves, with
the exception Of two who were not at
the meeting, but can be relied upon
to "stund in" with the Mormons. The
committee is composed as follows:
Two Mormons at Oxford.
Two Mormons at Oneida.
One Jack Mormon at Black foot.
Two Mo,mons at Eagle Rock.
One Mormon at Highland.
One Mormon at Beaver Canon.
Two Mormons ut Parker.
Two Mormons at Rexburg.
One Mormon at Cedar Butte.
One Mormon at Chesterfield.
Two Mormons at Soda Springs.
One Mormon and one Jack at Gen.
tile Valley.
AS the members of the committee
have no right to vote, and cannot ex
ercise the suffrage without perjurine
themselves, Il is Step is, TO say the leas'
Of it, an exhibition OF phenomena
cheek. But perhaps it means some
thing more that the Mormons intenc
to defy the anti Mormon law of thu
Legislature us they daily defy ant
disobey all other laws of the country
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
WOOD RIVERS RECORD.

In 1878. :. wa Ia0iuns
In 1880. ..Seuled by tile Whites.
Ia 1SS1--Yieid of the Mines vi ,20O, 900
In 1SS2-yield Of the Mines-$2, 100000
In lSS}-Yicid Of the Mines so, 800, 600
IN lSS4-Yt,ld Of the Mines 81 900, UOO
In lSS5-Yiell of the Mines ST. 900 900
Estimated, -
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

Prominent American scientists are
urging the formation Of an interna.
tional scientific association, which
shall meet at intervals to discuss the
worlds problems.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
NJ. 1000 Main Street Keopened.

No. 1000 Main street keopened.
The undersigned, having reopent d
the abovs popular stand, will keep On
hand better stock Of fresh fruit, VEG
etab!es, etc, than G er before. All
goods solo at bottom figures, but tor
cash only, as per order of Court.
Olaf ID. S KAHN,
Assignee Of +. !lccSethorn.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
Closing Out :!

A $4,000 stock Of diamonds,
watches and jewelry must he closed
out at once Great bargains for
cash! T.. II. HENpRICK,
The HALEY Jeweler.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

Si.EErL.ESS NIGHTS, made mis-
erablc by tint terrible cough.
Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you.
For sale at Iracy's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

Lead in New York Monday,
4.lj per 100 lbs. Wall street must
have expected Democratic victory
in Ohio.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

CATARRU CURED, health ana
sweet breath sccure'l, by Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Nazel Injector free. For sale at
Tracy's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

SHiIIOH'S VITALIZER is what
sou need for Consumption, Loss of
Appetite, Dizziness, aud all symp-
toms Of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and IS
cents per bottle. For sale Ut Tracy's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14


Of Confidence.
AYERS Snri;npa rahry % ~s saS1, '
parts Of the world, has proved Us eti
cacy rs the best blood alternative kno"a
to medical science.
SARSAPARlLLA ,S Ss' rost Of the
genuine Honduras Sar,aparia) |. u
base, and It's powers Arc enhanced ,,S, ~
lingin. the 1odidcs of Potassium AMI
Iron, and other potent Ingredients.
20 your blood yiiiatcd by arrangements
10 Of the digestive and aS,miIatory func-
tons! is it tainted by ScrofnlaT or
does it contain the poison OF Mercury
or Contagious Disease!
TIE leading physicians. OF the Cnited
1U6 States, who know the composition
Of AYERS SAHsAPAHtLLA, say that
nothing else so good for the rurfci..
ton Of the blood l., within he range OK
pharmacy. =.
UVlY possible for n person who ha,
corrupted blood 10 attain sound health
and prevent transmission OF the de-
structiye faint to ros,ority.
THOROUGHLY OF sI'T ,a Sc r rt"% %uss
include not only the removal OF cor.
ruption from the blood, but its enrich.
ment and the strengthening Of tho
vital organs.
RELIABLE World, testify that this
work is better accompli,hedby AYERS
SARsApAKlLLA than by any other
remedy. ~,
~ nm that IL corrupted through dis:
6IUUU ease is made pure. and blood
weakened through diminition OF the
red corp,scles is made strong, by
AYERS SAKSAPAR1L1A.
-,,a.r~x.a,o the blood and building
PURIFYING up the system require:
time in serious cases, but bchcnt VIII
be derived from the use OF AYERS
SARSAPARILLA more spccu''y ina"
from anything else:
.sensoaese for which like effects are
MEDICINE falsely clnimed, Is album
tlant In the market, under many names:
hut the only preparation that has stool!
the test Of time. and proved worthy OF
the worlds confidence, Is
Ayers SarsqpanMa,
PREPARED BY
Or. J. G. Aver 4 Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggists: Price 81;
Six bottles for So
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

THAT HACKING COUGH can
be SO quickly cured ny ShiloA's Cur.
We guarantee it, For sale at Tracv's
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
FlREsIDE SHOPPING.

FIRESIDE SHOrT"~N"
EC1DEDLY important
s i
~ are the facilities afforded
S@. <kasXGN out-oftown customers by
ALVIN our Mail Order Depart
lkrl&Y y ment Mail shopping is
1kSsSX E now perfect system. and
=" customers in distant parts
~ q of the Coast receive the
ET<4 RSAE 4 IT. same careful attention to
~~TI5% requests for samples and
@Wo5 orders for goods as though
rNS #NYVAkt ,recen+ in Sacramento be served
No one who has failed to try it Knows what con-
venience this is the public lnste'o OF oe''e
Obliged to make trip town, or to annoy some
city friend with your shopping, lew lines TO US VII"
bring the goods desired in prompt return
In sending directly to US no obligation is incurred
and if goods do not suit they can be returned
The cost of postage, freig INT express charges Is
the only extra expense and amounts to but little as
compared with the saving usually made in buying
from
Customers are served in fact. even more carefully
bv mail than those who shop in person. as we con-
slider ourselves responsible, not only for the quality,
but also the suitability of the goods.
Orders for Hardware. Groceries and such other
lines Of goods do not keep are purchased on
the outside as accommodation to customers
large illustrated Catalogue, together with any
samples that may be desired free to any address,
wE1NsTocK & LUB1N,
400, 400, 4O4, 400 and 4O8 K Street,
SACRAMENTO CAL.
Fancy Goods, Wraps Dress Goods DomestIcs,
Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Notions.
Hats, shoes, millinery, Etc.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

Z. q. NICHOLS L CO.,
Commission Merchants. Dealers in Ie,tb., =.
all kinds, English Pump leather, Hides. III
low, Pei . and Oil 40!- 4Ui Battery rtreef ~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

STENCIL. WORKS.
Rubber Stamps. Burning Brands. Stencil Inks al
culurs, Marking Pots and Bru. hts; +. l. P.i+
ter, Mansgor, Jls Front street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

BANNMANN, NIELSEN ( co.
,eneral Agents Of the Giant Powder Gu, and rv,
ANTE, Naples Oelatine, Judson's Evi..
Caps and Iuse; 2lU Front street Idaho f.
warling Co., sole agents for food Njyer ''
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14

HERMAN ROVER.
Manufacturer Of Betting and Lscing: 81, o., O..
ant street. ''"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-14
DIR. PECRCEsS
Fayorita Prescription
PRICE $500, H 2Sa 9 3 9s.US:

Send ten cents in stamps for. DR.. Piercc's
large TREATISE on Diseases OF Women. illus.
1ated.