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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16

wells, and tho additional water was pure. Look
ing down into one Of theoe wells the observer
could, ON the eve of any of the loud detonations
see the rivers rise up the walls OF the wells and
after the shock again subsde.
In St Andrew Spanish, fourteen miles ON the
other side OF the Ashley river bridge the country
is cut up by small assures and mud holes OF
from an inch TO two feet I'm diameter. These
holes have emitted blue and gray sand I'm largo
quantities, and the whole surface OF this area
is covered with little mounds. The people lv-
ing in the parish say that the mud and water
boiled up from FIVE to ten feet i'm height At tho
Williams farm. near the three-mile post which
Is planted by Mr. John Brannon, the surface OF
the ground was disturbed by vent-holes. which
threw out during the night seven different kinds
OF sand, varying in color and shade.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
STRANGE FREAKS.
Singular Results OF the Shocks In and
Around Charleston.

Around Charleston.
Pedestrians I'm therlwanderings through the
earthquake. Some OF them were found mt the
residence Of Major j. III. Robinson, IA well known
citizen. The building badly wrecked in
some places, while in others IL seemed TO have
escaped injury In one bedroom OF the house
the strangest freaks imaginable took place. On
one side OF the chamber oil paintings were
thrown from the wall with such force to de
stroy the canvas and crush the frames. while
on the mantelpiece n few feet away in the same
room stood IA slender. tall vase which retained
it's perpendicular. On another wall in the room
two or three small photographs in frames
were left undisturbed while within
three feet OF them the plastering was,
as IL were wrenched of and ground
into dust and the scantling upon which
the lathng was nailed was torn out of its place.
lounge was hurled across the room and broken
to pieces, while chairs Il few feet away were not
even overturned. In some places gate post on
one side Of an entrance was twisted of, while
the other post, but -four feet distant was neither
loosoned nor cracked. The old MAGAZINE in
Cumberland street, n building constructed OF
brick, stone and concrete, in the eighteenth
century, which stood a monument among the
Landmarks OF the city, having weathered three
wars and the many earthquakes and cyclones
OF the country in its time, and which carried in
its wall n shell from n British gun fired during
habtant believed could not be destroyed by any
earthquake which did not ingulf the city-is in
ruins.
Some curious freaks of the earthquake were
found and photographed at Summerville, a sub
urb OF Charleston Most of the three hundred
houses there are wooden buildings, and, as n
consequence, the damage il largely confined To
their interior. or one building the foundation
had been affected on one side to an extent that
the structure had toppbed over in II halfreclin-
ing position, while the remainder Of the foun-
dation was unimpaired. The foundation of
both sides OF another house, il was found, had
parted and shot outward, permitting the struc-
ture 10 drop to the ground. On many houses
one chimney had been destroyed and the other
left intact A large number OF geysers were
found, some ten feet in diameter. and nothing
has been found long enough to probe their depth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
PECULIAR PHENOMENA.
Effect of the Earthquake Shock at Sea-
Captain voegers Observations.

The photographic Office in Washington has
received letter from Captain Leo Noegel, OF
the steamer City of Palatka, briefly describing
the effects of the earthquake at sea- He had just
left Charleston, and was about twelve miles of
the harbor of Port Royal, in eight and n half
bling sensation which lasted one and II half
minutes. There had been quite heavy sea from
the southeast but when the rumblng began the
wave motion ceased and the waters remained n
perfect calm until the rumbling came TO an
end, when the swell was again manifest. The
wind was southeast and light; weather cloudy
barometer, 300 thermometer, 80 degrees Tho
sensation, Capt. Noegel says, resembled that
upon II ship scrrcing pebbly bottom. The
ships vibrations we're very great.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
Historical Earthquakes in the United
State.

One Of the most remarkable earthquakes re-
corded in modern history occurred at New
Madrid, in the State Of Missouri. some miles be-
low st. Louis, in 1911. The quaking of the earth
ut and in the vicinity of the town continued at
intervals for several months, during some OF
the most violent Of which assures were opened
in the earth, from which spurted masses OF
mud, sand, smoke, and steam, like geysers,
the elected mud ascending as high az
the tree-tops At some localities the
earth sank out of sight, and small
lakes of water formed. Buildings fell into ruins,
and the entire valley was in terrible state of
excitement and terror for year or two The
assures and the little lakes formed by that
earthquake are still TO be seen in the vicinity OF
New Madrid The convulsion ceased as sud.
denly as il began and il was subsequently as
certained that the cessation was simultaneous
with the occurrence OF the great earthquake
which in 1912 destroyed the city of Caracas. in
the South American Republic OF Venezuela,
where - 900 people were swallowed up.
The other great earthquake was in New En-
gland, in 1927. when there were violent convul
sions, and assures opened in the earth at sew
eral localities, out of which arose steam and
sulphurous fumcs. This was the first of Sc
ries OF earthquake shocks that were felt in that
region ut intervals until 1917.
There have been frequent earthquake shocks
in various parts of this country. east of the
Rocky Mountains, during the past century, but
these were the only disastrous ones until the re-
cent one at Charleston, which was the most ap-
palling and destructive visitation of the kind
ever known in this portion of the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
Met "A Heavy Sea or Hatteras.

The ship Agenor. of Boston, was off Cape Hat
teras at the time of the first great quake in
Charleston. and although the weather was fair,
she met a heavy sea, apparently coming with
out cause and directly in the face OF the wind.
No shock was felt The captain OF the Agenor
was greatly puzzled TO account for this
phenomena until he arrived at Boston and read
the accounts of the upheaval along the Southern
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
The ColOred Vote.

The voteless Democrats of Washington
do not object to President Cleveland
"liberahzing and dividing" the colored
vote but they can't see why he should
begin in the District of Columbia by APP
pointing Mr.. Matthews, the Albany colored
lawyer, to one of the beet offices in the
District, when so many of them wanted a
chance ut it. They think he might at
least have begun operations in a locality
where the right Of franchise was not denied
n citizen. "Liberalizing and dividing" q
vote which does not exist strikes them as
somewhat anomalous. not to sayabnormal,
Baltimore Americdn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16

vests as they walked along Then there was a
rumbiing noise. IL was like a train of cars
passing under tunnel ON the top OF which one
stands. The rumbling and roar were followed
by the shocks and the terrible swaying move.
ments aud then the falling ofWals.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16

and nothing could be discovered 70 eacfte APP
prehension, so that the boatmen concluded
that the shock was occasioned by this
falling I'm OF large mass OF the
bank near them. In the morning loud
roaring and kissing was heard, like the escape
of steam from "A boiler. aud a tremendous boil
swells, tossing tho Loats about SO violently that
the men with difficulty kept on their feet The
water of the river. which the day before was
tolerably clear, changed To reddish hue and
became thick with mud thrown up from the
bottom. while the surface. dashed by the agita
ton Of the earth beneath. was covered with
foam, which, gathering into masses the size OF
n barrel, fonted along on the trembling sur
face. The earth opened in wide assures, and
in huge jets higher than the tops OF the trees.
The atmosphere was hlled with thich
vapor or gas, To which the light impaired "A pur-
pie tinge At New Madrid several boats
carried by the reiiux OF the current into a small
stream that puts into the river Just above the
town. and were left ON the ground by the re
turning water considerable distance from the
river. Numerous boats were wrecked on the
snags, while others were sunk or stranded on
the sand-bars or islands. man who belonged
to one of the company boats was left Tor several
hours on the upright trunk OF an old snag in
the middle OF the river against which his boat
had been wrecked and sunk. 1t stood with the
root n few feet above the water. and to these he
contrived to attach himself; while every
fresh shock gradually settled the trev
deeper in the mud mt the bottom, bringing him
nearer and nearer To the water, which seemed
DESTROYS OF swallowing him up While hanging
there several boats passed by without being
able To relieve him. until n skitf well manned
was rowed u short distance above him, and
dropped close to the snag, from which he tum-
bled into the boat as IL passed by. The scenes
which occurred for several days during the re
p6ated shocks were horrible. The sulphureted
gases discharged during the shocks tainted the
air with their noxious effiuvia, and SO strongly
impregnated the water OF the river for Is,
miles below that it could hardly be used
for any purpose for n number Of days. New
Madrid, which stood on bluff bank fifteen or
twenty feet above the summer floods, sunk
low that the next rise covered IL 20 n depth of
five feet The bottoms Of several lakes IN the
vicinity were elevated so as to become dry, and
have since been planted with corn. The walls
OF several buildings in Cape Girardeau Were
cracked, in some instances from the ground TO
the top, and wide assures left. The shock was
SO severe that fowls fell from the trees as II
dead crockery fell from the shelves and was
broken, and many families left their cabins
from fear Of being crushed beneath their ruins
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ness. and take pleasure I'm announcing that this
convention IL now ready to proceed to its bust
Q0aa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Gothia-Schnidt

Miss Emma Schmidt's friends in this
city will be pleased to read the follow
ing notice Of her marriage which ap-
peared in the last issue of the Stevens
Point Gazette: At ST. Stephens s
church at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morn
ing last, Chas Gothia, of Crookston,
Mimi, and Miss Emma Schmidt of
this city, were joined in the holy bonds
of matrimopy, by Rev. Father Dam
bacher. John O. Keefe and Miss An
na Schmitt, sister of the bride, acted
as groomsman and bridesmaid. After
the ceremony, the young couple repair
ed at once to the home of the brides
parents, on Water street, where the
relatives had assembled and a pleasant
time was had throughout the day. The
groom is we'll known In Stevens Point,
having resided here nearly all his life
prior to about onFyear ago, when he
removed to Crookston, where he is
now employed in large furniture es-
tablishment. He is bright, industri-
Gus and reliable young man, one who
commands respect of all who know him.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Schmidt. has resided in this
city for several years. She is one of
our best, most lady-like girls, worthy
of long life Of happiness and content
ment. The newly married couple will
take the train at 1890 to night for
Crookston, to make their home, carry
ing with them the best wishes Of humid
reds of Stevens Point friends, includ-
ing The Gazette, for every blessing
allotted to man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
We Understand tb,t +ba Noun+v

We understand that the County
Clerk, w t. Jones, has already let the
job of printing the county board pro-
ceedings in phamplet form without
needing the resolution passed by the
board at its last session. He has not
yet had the resolution published as be
ought to have done, and we presume
will attempt to crawl out of the scrape
on that basis. 1t may be when this
claim comes before the Printing Com
mite they will want some explanation.
1t looks bad for the Clerk to assume the
responsibilities of letting job of that
kind contrary to an almost unanimous
vote of the county board. We pre-
sumo it is because he is on the eve OF
retiring from Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems
at first, only cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with
some cheap imitation Of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you
get the genuine. Because he can
make more profit he may tell you that
he has something just as good, or
just the same Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DR.. Kings
New Discovery. which is guaranteed
to give relief in all Throat, Lung and
Chest affections. Trial bottle free at
E. j. Wood & Go. 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
1~G5gs>-S-e-<-Es

LOST. Small white poodle dog,
male, real curley on legs, small head,
hair hangs down in his eyes, old, can
not get around very we'll, one ear part
light brown. Brown spot on his back
and a rupture bunch on the under side
of him. Has been gone one month.
A reward of $40 will be paid to any
one that will bring him to the owner,
Zack Benoist, he can be found at the
residence Of John Arpin, Grand Rapids,
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Very w ell Put.

Why do we defer till tomorrow
what we should do to-day? Why dc
we neglect cough till it throws us in,
to Consumption, and Consumption
brings US to the grave? DIR. VIM.
Halls Balsam is sure to cure if taken
in season. It has never been known
to fail. Use it thoroughly, according
to directions. Persevere till the
disease is conquered. as it is certain to
be, even if it should require a dozen
bottles. There is no better medicine
for pulmonary disorders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Mr. Ben Burbeit of Barnum Will

Mr.. Ben Burheit of Barnum, while
out deer hunting was accidently shot
by his companion. A deer rose up be-
tween the two and bis fellow unaware
Of his presence on the other side, fired
a heavy load of buckshot at the ami
NAL. Mr.. Burheit was some 80 rods
distant received two of the bullets,
one entering on the left side on a Level
with the heart and the other entering
the left groin. DR.. Robinson was
called to dress the wounds. At last
report he was progressing finely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

the names of each respectively as
shown in said schedule ga" All of
which is respectfully submitted. Dat
ed Nov 10th 1886.
"A. Arnold Chm. W, D. Counor,
E. T. Harmon, In. Nash,
j. Edwards, G. H. Smith,
John Parrish.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Toys! Toys! Toys!!

The State Gazette published at Green
Bay, came to US this week finely inlus-
trated with cuts of the city, its bull
ings. &C., and an industrial review of
the cities of Green Bay and Fort How
ard. 1t is a creditable undertaking of
Mr.. D. [. Follett's, the publisher,
which we have no doubt the citizens
generally appreciate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

The executors of the will of the late
Thos B. Scott-H H. Curtis, Walter
A. Scott, and Geo. R. Gardner-have
filed their bond, which is in the penal
sum of S250,000. The sureties are
w. Alexander, r. P Manson, JAS
McCrossen, W. G. Silverthorn, Alex.
Stewart. j. D. Witter, j. Edwards,
VIM. Scott and John Parrish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

U. S. LAND OFFICE, wAUsAU. WIS. +,

US. LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS,
Oct. I'D, 1886. :
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by William Bulgrin against Joseph McConaeII
for abandoning his homestead entry No. 444S
dated April lst. 1881 upon the E4 SEX sw4 sen
and sEA sw4. Section 36, Township q n,
Range4 E&s in Wood County, Wisconsin, with
said parties are hereby summoned to appear
before the Clerk OF the Circuit Court at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. on the 24th day of Decem-
Der 1886, at o'clock 2. NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
S. E. THAYER, Register.
E. b. Sanders, Receiver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Total. Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. L. M. Nash declined to allow
his name to be used in connection with
the craftsmanship and stated his rea-
sons for declining. Mr.. f. J. Wood
also declined the honor and stated that
he was not a candidate for chairman.
First formal ballot was then taken
which resulted as follows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALVE The
Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bru-
ises, Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay requir.
ed. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For Sale By
W. L. Wood & Co. may10y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
dressing casses and
plush goods, glass

N L. Compton has purchased the
two lots south of A. L. Fontaine's In
the second ward
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ H. Barnum and
youngest daughter, of Wausau, were
among those from abroad who attended
the Woman suffrage convention in
this city the 10Th and goth. They
were guests of the Central Hotel while
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
LOANS & INVESTMENTS.

Ito 4 PER cent per annaau
s. viii secure one Brunswick 20-Thaler Bond
and one italian Red Gross Bond. the next
redemption of which soon takes place Every
Bond participates in FOUR REDEMPTION DRAW
INGs sannually-morcth than one chance to obtain
times are worth their face value.
Remit 50 by Money O-der, Draft. Registered d
Letter or Express. Balance payable in NJ ont b
Iy enstalnents e. S. Government Bonds sold
on monthly payments. Address for Circulars
&C., G. W. FOSTER. Banker. AZ Broadway
New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

Remember that you can buy legal
blanks at the REPORTER Office. Par
ties outside the city can get small or
large quantities on short notice by
addressing A L Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

Rudolph Voigt, Town of Grand Rapids.
Motion made and seconded that an
informal ballot be taken for the election
OF chairman.-Carried. The chair ap-
pointed H. n. Maurer and Hans J.
Jensen tellers. Ballot was then taken
which resulted as follows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Total
IotaI....

Total. ....................... 25
F. j. Wood having received a
majority of all votes cast was declared
elected chairman.
Moved that the election Of T. j..
Wood as chairman be made unanimous.
Carried.
Mr.. Wood then took the chair and
thanked the Board for the honor
conferred.
Motion made and seconded that the
Board Of Supervisors adjourn until 7
o'clock P. M.-Carried.
W. T. JONES, County Clerk.
Court House, 7 o'clock ?. NJ.
The board of supervisors called to
order by the chairman. Roll called
and quorum present
The chairman announced the follow
inc Committees
Finance. IS. L. Mason, chirman;
E. T. Harmon, T. S. Norton, NJ. r.
Hansen, r. @ Lyon.
Claims II. s. Norton, chairman;
H. N. Maurer, W. H. Bowden, c..
johnson, T. E. Whitman.
Printing!. Specht, chairman;
VIM. Zelm, Nels johnson.
Town Organization. j. Edwards,
chairman; A. G Briggs, N. johnson,
j. Robinson, W. D. Connor
Jurors. M. r. Hansen, chairman;
j. NJ. Tuttle, VIM Zelm
Court house. Parrish, chairman;
J. M. Tuttle; NJ Mason.
Wood County bridge.-R. c. Lyon,
chairman; R. Voight, NJ R. Hanson.
Moved by L. A. Arnold that the
chairman appoint committee on
equalization of the county assessment.
The motion received second and was
carried.
The chairman named the following
committee: L. A. Arnold, chairman;
W. D. Connor. L. NJ Nash, J. Far
rish, J. Edwards, E. 7. Harmon, Geo.
Ill. Smith.
Moved that the bills be referred to
the proper committees. Carried
On motion the board of supervisors
adjourned until Wednesday, Nov. II
at 2 o'clock 2. NJ.
W. 7. Jones, county clerk.
GRAND RAPIDS, Nov. 10th !
2 o'clock Pm.
Board of supervisors met spersuant
to adjournment. Roll call and quorum
present. The committee on Equa liza
ton report as follows
To THE HONORABLE. THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF WooD COUNTY:
The undersigned committee appoint
ed to examine the statement of the
county clerk, provided for by Sec.
1865 Of the Revised Statutes, and to
determine and assess the relative value
of all the taxable property in each
town, city and village in said county,
report as follow:-
That We have carefully examined
said statement and determined and as
sessed the relative value of all the tax
able property in said town, cities and
villages in said Wood County, at the
sums set opposite the respective towns
cities and villages in scedu1e GA"
hereto annexted and forming part of
this report, and that the amount so de-
termined is to the best of our judge
ment the actual value of such taxable
property in each said towns, cities and
villages. and we recommend that the
taxable property in each said towns,
cities and villages be apportioned and
assessed at the amounts set opposite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
ware, vases, cup and

We received a copy of the Red Lake
Falls Gazette, published where Mr.
H. A. McClatchie is now residing
1t contained long article on the ar
rival of the Duluth & Manitoba rail
road into that city. This improvement
promises great results for Red Lake
Falls.
Call on DR.. Raber for all kinds of
first-class dental work Vitalized air
administered. Office over First Ma
tional Bank. IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
County Board Proceedings.
ANNUAL SEsSION-lSS6.
GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN.

URAND hAPIDS, WISCONSIN, I
Tuesday, Nov. 9th 2 O'Clock P. NJ. {
The County Board of Supervisors
met in annual session. Board called
to order by the County Clerk. Roll
called and the following supervisors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
saucers, boys hand

Michael Mcdonald met with an ac-
cident the past week. A yoke of
steers while running away struck him
and dislocated his hip. He is quite
old and feeble and this accident is an
unfortunate occurrance at this time.
DR.. Robinson is treating him.
Call at the REPORTER office for your
job work.
E. B. Brundage was introduced into
the mysteries of the first degree in
masonry Wednesday night.