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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
Notice.
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU WIS. }
Ontn La. 1OOE {


October q, 1885, {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice of thierjnten.
ton to make final proof in support of their
claims, and that said proof will be made before
the U. 5. Land Office, at WauSau, Wis., on De
cember 10Th 1885, viz: JOSEPH H. WILSON
Homestead Entry No. 1904 for the Ne4 SwA
and Lott of Section s, Up. 20 n. R, ) East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz: Alex 0strander, of Contra
liza, Wis, Wilson Lewis. Perry Huxley and
Isaac Shultz, of Port Edwards, Wis.
ALEXANDER OSTRANDER, Homestead
Entry No. 32O6 for the Lot MOI Section II, TIP
20 n. R. 5 East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Wilson Lewis, Joseph III
Wilson. Perry Hinkley and Isaac Shultz, OF
Port Edwards. Wis.
WILSON LEWIS, Homestead Entry No.
2901 for the SW4 Mex Section s, TIP. 20 n. r. )
East He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and cult
walton of, said land, viz: Alex. 0strander. of
Centralia, Wis. Joseph Ill. Wilson. Perry Hink-
ley and Isaac Shultz, of Port Edwards, Wis.
PERRY HINkLEY, Homestead Entry No.
Section TIP. 20 n. r. East. He names the
residence upon, and cultlyat' on of, said land,
viz: Jos. I'll. Wilson, Wilson Lewis and Isaac
Snultz, of Port Edwards, Wis. and Alex Os-
trander, Centralia, Wis:
NJ. Ii. MoCoRD, Register.
Oct22we
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
History OF Wisconsin Territory.

This work is now published and for
sale by the compiler, to whom orders
may be sent at Mineral Point.
The book contains 637 pages is printed
on the best quality of paper-the same
as is used by the State in it's public
documents-the type is of the best
description, and the binding of sup
erior quality, and each copy contains
as frontispiece fine steel plate por-
trait of the compiler.
PR. Strong has resided for nearly
fifty years in Wis, during which time
he has been most thoroughly identified
witk it's interest, and during a large
par; Of the Territory period was a
member and several times the president
CT tae Council, and his contemporary
relation to the events which form the
history of the Territory, gave him ex-
eeptional opportunities of observing
and writing truthful account Of them.
The Legislature at it's last session
purchased the right of using the man
uscrips OF the work for the purpose of
having 1000 copies of it printed by
the state for public distribution.
Il has been stereotyped, and small
edition printed for the use of the
compiler.
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in full sprinkled sheep it is So. so and
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enable amount OF territory as they may
desire, and will be paid liberal com
mission. Address, Moses NJ Strong,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
Il crms--5I 80 Per Year.
Pittsville Dashes.

From the Independent: The hub
and spoke business is picking up.
Webster & Co. are shipping car load
of stock daily,
Father Beyerle, of Grand Rapids,
held services in Cotey's hall Sunday
evening and Mass Monday morning
MissGardner from New York State,
is visiting her sister Mrs. Chas, Dawes,
of the Town of Wood.
Dcxterville has a grocery store
where the people of that burg can pro-
cure the necessary provisions. Mr.
W. r. Jarvis has put in full line of
groceries.
E. B. Fritzsinger spent Sunday in
Pittsvillef and Dexterville, Ed. was
doing a little detective work for the
Insurance company He knows his
gait when he strikes it.
Harmon & Sons factory closed 70,
the winter, last Friday. Their stock
has all been worked up slick and clean,
even to the culls. This firm has done
an enormous summers work.
Mr.. Halsey of the firm of johnson
Reitbrock & Halsey Of Milwaukee, was
In cur town last week with some Ger.
mans who came for the purpose OF
buying land and settling among US
This firm is doing great deal for the
benefit Of our town in locating settlers
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
e Farm an6 Household Necessity

In these days of intelligence and
wide reading few men enter into any
class of business without laudable
desire to know what others have and
are doing in the same line. Hence it
is that the physician, the lawyer, the
minister, the politician, the tradesman
and the mechanic as well as other pro-
fessions and callings all have their
mediums of communication. The
same is also true of the farmer, the
dairyman, the stockman, the horticul-
turist and other allied interests of the
farm. To meet this desire on the part
of the farmer, some twentY-three years
ago The WESTERN RURAL was found
ed. 1t has been conducted by prac-
teal farmer almost from its inception,
and has grown in power and influence
until to-day it stands at the head of
the agricultural press of America. Its
editor and proprietor was the prime
mover and organizer of the National
Farmers Alliance, which has become a
power in reform agitation of the pres
ent day and in time must be of inesti-
mable value to the farming classes. It
is the acknowledged champion of the
farmers rights, and as such is the
uneompromising enemy of monopolies
of every form. So great also has
been its service in denouncing the
adulteration of food and food products,
as we'll as exposing frauds and swindl-
ing schems in whatever phase present
ed, that in many homes throughout
the country it has become household
and farm necessity. THE WESTERN
RURAL AND AMERICAN SToCKMAN
in its enlarged form is not class jour
nal in the strict sense, as its twenty
departments cover the entire field Of
literature, as related to both practical
and scientific agriculture. Many say
its veterinary department alone is
worth more than double the price of
one years subscription. 1t is large
sixteen page paper, full of elevating
and entertaining matter PERTAINING to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
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THESE ARE SOLID FACTs.-The
best blood purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach of suffer
ing humanity, truly is Electric Bitters.
Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kid
neys or any disease of the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an
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always find Electric Bitters the best
and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents
bottle by f. j. Wood & Bro. no4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

A REMARKABLE ESCAPE. Mrs.
Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with
Asthma and Bronchitis, during which
time the best physicians could give no
relief. Her life was despaired of,
until in last October she procured a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
when immediate relief was felt, and
by continuing its use for short time
she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh SO lbs. in a few months. Free
trial bottles of this certain cure of all
Throat and Lung Diseases at f. j.
Wood & Bros. Drug Store. Large
Bottles LOO. no4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
Notice.
LAND OFFICE. WAU
0ctObe

LAND OFFICE. WAUSAU. WIS. !
October Goth, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final prOOfin support of his claim, and
or in his absence. the Clerk of Circuit Court a.
Grand Rapids, Wis. on Dec. 10th 1885, viz
Baltzer Qstrosky, Homestead Entry No. 1886
n. r. East. He names the following witnesse:
to prove his. continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, viz: Gottlieb Stein
hauser, Ferdinand Demitz, G. Jackson and
Adolph Mendelstock, of Seneca. w God Co. Wis
M. H. MCCORD, Register.
Oct22y6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

the household and the farm, and Just
a paper as ought to be in the home of
every farmer in the land. The sub
scription price is S1.65 per year or
S1.5O in clubs). Write Milton
George, 157 Dearborn street, Chicago,
for free sample copy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

a8TW We are fully prepared to make the most
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We will forfeit $500 for any case of
Piles we treat and fail to cure. Dis
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice.
LAND OFFICE WAUSAU. WIS. J
October 81 1SS5 {

LAND OFFICE WAUSAU. WIS. I
October 81, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fl notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
at Grand Rapids. Wis. on December %, 1885,
viz: Charles Wilson, Homestead Entry No.
1862 for the EH Sex Sec. II TIP. q N. R. E.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz White Wing, Clark Day,
Geo. W0ggensmeke and Jim Watla, of Dex-
teryille Junction, Wood Co. Wis.
nov5w6 NJ. FL. MCCoRD, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
Notice.
LAND OFFICE WAUSAU, WIS. I
October, 2Sth, 1885,

October, 28th, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, an d
that said proof. will be made before the IT, s.
Land Office at Wausau, Wis. on Dec. 18th 1885
viz: Oiphant 3. Merritt, Homestead Entry
No, 3l93 for the Wa NeK and Nw4 SEX Sec
10 Up. 90 n. r. 5 East
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Joseph Wilson, Perry link
ley, Alex 0strander and Isaac Schultz, of Port
Edwards, Wood Co. Wis.
NJ. II. MCCoRD, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

American Committee of the Statue of Liberty,
80 Mercer Street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

BUCKLIN' ARNICA SALVE.-The
best salve in the world for cuts, Bruis-
is, Sores, Users, Salt Rheum, Fevor
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
+. j. Wood & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26
List Of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending Nov. IL, 1885.
Belanger, Mrs. Mag Cuber, Carrie
gle johnson, C. A.
Bullgreen. Mr.. Smith, Geo. B.
Carey, Alice Steinmetz, Theadore
Cine, W. NJ. Wilson, Arnold A.
Nov. %, 1885
Ringrasle, M. E. Binrsdorf. Rudolf
Smith, Leo A. Coon, Henry
Thomas, Mrs. Fanny Grads, Thrima NJ. c..
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
2. MCCAMLEY, P. NJ.
F. W. BURT, Asst
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-26

When you need new suit of fine
or business clothing, remember NJ.
Vaughn, Centralia. Perfect fits guar
anteed IT,
Just received at w. L. Scott and
Sons Jewery store, large invoice Of
Ladies pins, sleeve buttons, watch
chains, silver plated ware and clocks.
G. E. Witter physician and surgeon
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. TELEPHONE communi.
cation with both cities. If.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
Teachers Institute.

The first State Teachers Institute for
Montmorency county was held at Hillman,
commencing June 22nd. Prof. III. II. Pat
tengill, of Grand Rapids, was conductor
and Rev. L. l.. Little, of Alpena, instructor
The attendance Of teachers was unexpected
" good from the first. There are only 20
school districts in the county, but the en-
rollment reached an average attendance Of
25. The teachers showed a spirit of earn
estness and an enthusiasm refreshing to
see. The citizens made frequent visits dur
ing the sessions, and at the evening lectures
the school house was crowded to its utmost.
Tuesday evening Prof. Pattengill lectured
on the topic, "Florida, or the Alligator
State" Wednesday evening Mr.. Little's
lecture had as n subject Zone Of the Boys"
while Thursday evening Prof Pattengill
gave a lecture upon "The Prime Factors of
a Good School" The session closed Fri
day afternoon, the entire Institute and
leaders standing in body for a photo.
A Teachers Reading Circle was organ
lied by Mr.. Little, the teachers entering
upon the work with very commendable
zeal.
Hugh A. Mcneil, the local committee
was attentive and efficient in the discharge
of his duty, adding very much TO the COM
fort of teachers and leaders. Rev. Mr.
Little preached on Sunday morning to a
full house.
Con-.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
An Avalanche of Logs.

AUGUSTA, Me-, June q. Efforts
to break an immense jam of logs on
the Kennebec have afforded excite
ment for a few days to people all
along the river above Fairchild. A
great drive came out of the east
branch Of the Kennebcc ten days
ago. When two miles below Indian
Pond dam the logs began to form n
jam on bend of the river where the
banks are nearly 100 feet high. 1t
was not long before 100000 logs
were hung up in great blockade.
The drivers in charge hoisted the
gates at Indian Pond dam, and with
a head of eight feet of water tried to
force the jam through. The sudden
rush of water broke the boom Just
above the jam and let down 100000
more logs upon the pile, but without
forcing the blockade. The gates at
the dam were then closed to raise
another head of water. Other logs
accumulated until an immense pile,
half mile long and tossed high in
the air, completely hid the river from
sight. Lumbermen climbed out to
the head of the jam and deposited n
large quantity Of dynamite, which
was connected by wire with a battery
on shore.
Early yesterday morning a sufi-
cient quantity Of water had accumu.
lated. The gates at the dam were
opened and head of ten feet sud-
denly poured down through the val.
ley. The great pile of logs creaked
and twisted, but did not start until
an electric button on shore was
touched. There was a tremendous
explosion. Logs few high in the
air, and a sudden shower of splinters
fell for acres around. The jam started
en- masse down the valley. There
was strange crashing and rumbling
that grew into rear as the immense
body gathered speed. The current
runs at sixteen miles an hour for a
long distance below where the block
ade occurred, and the logs, moving
as a solid body, gained nearly that
speed. It. was a strange sight. No
water was to be seen, and the great
black avalanche, rushing through the
valley with an unearthly roar, pre-
sented spectacle which those who
witnessed will long remember. Lum-
bermen say there were fully 14,000,-
600 logs in the drive as it finally
swept down stream.
After the mass got into motion it
stretched out so that it,, height above
the water was about twenty feet,
many Of the logs riding down in an
upright position. Many logs caught
upon rocks and projections, and we're
broken or ground to pieces.-N. Y
Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
Montmorency County.

From the Index.
J.O. German will soon have an
1Sx36 shop completed on his lot south
of the river.
Robt. Rea is about to have his
house painted and plastercd which
will add largely to its appearance and
comfort.
The masons have the first coat of
plaster on the new church, and cx-
pect to have the hard finish on by
Saturday.
The institute opened here Monday
morning with fair attendance,
teachers reaching here from Briley,
Long Rapids and Green townships.
Prof Pattengill's conduct of the work
is highly spoken of by all interested
in its success, and he has already
made many friends during his stay
among us.
The Atlanta people advertise a
celebration to occur there the fourth
of July, and send out an interesting
catalogue of sports which have been
booked to enl;vcn the occasion. AL
bert II. Powell is president of the
day; VIM. McNaughton, Secretary
John T. Irwin, treasurer. Capt. An
drews has heen engaged to read the
Declaration of Independence, and
DR.. j. Robinson, of Gaylord, will let
the eagle loose.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
The Secret OF Wealth.

Broken down invaids do you wish To
gain flesh. to acquired an appetite, to enjoy
a regular habit OF body, to obtain refresh
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with GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS. No
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bowels, the kidneys are rendered disease
proof by this great invigorant. Ruinous
bills for medical attendance may be avoid
ed by counteracting the first symptoms
OF sickness with these Bittcrs. They
are recommended from friend to friend,
and the sale increases daily. We warrant
a cure. They are a positive cure also for
all female complaints. In these diseases
they have no equal. Take no others.
Sold by Field Il Gray, and Seaman & Da-
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01

shown by the people over Messrs.
Montgomery and Lothrop.
Early in life Mr.. Bancroft identi-
fed himself with newspaper work. In
1912 he was in the Office Of the Cour-
Ter at Milwaukee, and two years later
established the Port Huron Observer,
the prototype almost of the CONNER
cial, and il is pleasant reflection
that the paper he helped found was,
81 years afterward, an earnest advo-
cate of his claims to Presidential re-
cognition for the high office to which
he has been chosen.
Later he studied law ut OswegO,
New York, and followed his profess
sion in this city with unvarying sue
cess from 1851 to 1857, when, owing
to a difficulty with his eyes, he was
compelled to relinquish law and de-
vote himself to affairs requiring less
steady application.
1t is, however, with his railway en-
terprises that his name is mostly as
scented, and it is through them
chiefly that he has Won the place he
occupies in the hearts of the people
of Port Huron and the surrounding
district. His struggles with, and
final triumph over rival corporations,
hostile legislature and executive,
unfriendly courts and financial panics,
form one of the most interesting
chapters in the railway history of the
State, and show what one resolute.
energetic and truly able man may ac-
complish against the most adverse
surroundings.
Mr.. Bancroft was the first Mayor
of this city, the first to establish a
newspaper here, the first to suggest
making this separate collection dis
trict; established the first banking
house in Port Huron, and built the
first railway connecting us with the
western part of the State. He has
served this county in the Senate and
House of Representatives, has con-
tested ably for Secretary of State and
Of Congress, and served eight
years as Collector of Customs at this
port before the district was organized.
Mr.. Bancroft is fully six feet in
height and, like Lothrop and Mont
has an agreeable command
ing personal appearance, and also like
them is an able orator and polished
gentleman.
The Seventh district was fast drift
ing into great discomfort, which Mr..
appointment will heal, and
The very few who will follow our
Congressman into opposition, should
he adopt that course, will make that
gentleman feel more lonely than ever.
President Cleveland may have fol-
owed his own notions in making the
appointment; itmay be the outgrowth
If his settled purpose to appoint only
men of commanding ability, fitness
md honesty; or it may be that he
consulted Don NJ. Dickinson in MAX
ng the selection, but in any event he
las chosen an able citizen, who will
effect credit upon the administration
md upon the State of Michigan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
Carrying Goals to Goals.

This is considered folly, but is an
astounding fact that Speer's Wines
raised at Passaic, n. j., have acquired
such n reputation for purity and ex-
cellence abroad, that they are shipped
by steamers that leave New York for
Europe. 1t is enjoying an enviable
reputation at home and is used by the
leading physicians in America. For
sale by j. T. Bostwick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
Railroad.

Quite an amount of talk is now
ahoat regarding the building of a
railroad by the M. c. r. Il. Go. to
Alpena, and across this county. 1t is
said that H. w. Sage will offer the
company large bonus on account of
the ravages lately made by the fire in
their extensive pineries, with view
to numbering the tracts by rail. Land
lockers are now estimating the dam
age, and when the reports are made
we shall learn something more defin-
ite.-Oscoda Mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
Wild Cherry md Tar.

Every body knows the virtues of Wild
Cherry and Tar as relief and cure for
any elections Of the throat and lungs.
Combined with these two ingredients are
few simple healing remedies In the COM
position OF DIR. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup making Il just the article You
should always have In the house, fer
coughs. colds. Group and bronchitis. Price
80 cents aud 81 co. Samples free. Sold
by Houk & Perkins and II. Beebe
eow723y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-01
The Port Huron Sunday CONNER

The Port Huron Sunday CONNER
cial has the following to say in regard
to newly appointed collector of Gus
toms for this district:
William Lyman Bancroft was horn
at Martinsburg, Lewis county, New
York, August IL, 1925, and his six
tieth birthday will find him Collector
of Customs and one of the foremost
figures in political circles within the
State of Michigan. His appointment
will rank as the most popular one
President Cleveland has yet made,
notwithstanding the general approval