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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
CHATTER u-A Fatal DIE.

''There she is-there's Valerie Herbert!''
few from mouth to mouth, as Mrs. Lang
ley and her niece entered Lady Stonend's
already crowded salon in Park Lane; and
the well-bred throng pressed eagerly to-
ward the door.
The hostess welcomed them with en-
pressnlent.
And only Think" she said-she was Of
the gushing, gurgling order-''we are to
have an Egyptian hero here tonight Did
you know9 Colonel Bea aregard is coming
with his brother and sisIer-in-law; such o
charming man, isn't he: Have you ever
met him, Miss Herbert?"
'sOh, yes,'' SAID she, smiling. 81 met
him at a garrison ball at bennington"
indeed Then I need not introduce
him TO you. do hope they won't be late. F"
Valerie was surrounded at once; her card
was almost filed before Aston Lawford,
struggling through the crowd, succeeded
in reaching her side.
Miss HERBERT" he said, his plain face
lighting upwith joy as he clasped her hand,
you have kept some for me? Ihave been
trying the last five minutes to get near
YOU
Kept somer' repeated Valerie, lifting
her straight brows. She paused, and look
ed down at her tablets; q soft color stole
into her cheeks, her breast heaved. Alasi
how much hung on that pause! If she had
but given Lawford the answer that quiv-
cred on her tongue, but suddenly her lips
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
No OTHER 'I ,,'n1 YIN s''

has i'll so short period gained the repu-
tafion and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE. From
cam paratively unknown factor in the
commercial world, it has been trans
formed to an Independent, influential,
grand Through Route, with mag
nifcent depots, superb equipment and
unsurpassed terminal facilities. Through
careful catering to details 1t has won for
itself reputation for solidity, safety,
convenience and attention to its patrons,
second to no railroad in the country
Pullman sleepers, models of palatial
comfort, dining cars in which the cuisine
and general appointments are up to the
highest standard, and coaches especially
built for this route, are among the chief
elements which have contributed to-
wards catering successfully to a dis
eliminating public. Located directly on
It's line, between Chicago and Milwaukee,
and St. Paul and Minneapolis, End
Chicago and Ashland and Duluth, are
the following thriving cities of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan: Burlington, Wauke-
sha, Fond du Lac. Oshkosh, Neenah,
Menasha, Stevens Point, Chippewa
Falls, Eau Claire, New Richmond,
Hurley, Wis, Ir0nWo0d, Mich, and
Bessemer, Mich.
For details, information, low
est current rates, berths, etc, via
this route, to any point in the
Northwest, apply to nearest
Ticket Agent, or address
VIM. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General Manager. GenI Passr & Tkt Agt.
MILWAUKEE,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
ITO be continued.
Georgia Girls Stampeded.
Aroarsonc Dov,nhI;o,-

AmerlcuS RepuDllcan.
A few days ago in the new town of
Rochelle, on the Americas, Preston and
Lumpkin, farmer walked up to the sta
ton leading young steer by rope a.
tached to his horns, which steer was draw
ing two-wheeled cart, and in the cart
sat an old lady with two buxom young
girls. They, the girls, had never before
seen railroad, and had come down on
this quiet Sabbath morn to see the mon
ster for the first time.
After driving the steer and cart over
the road the old man drove up by the
side of the track few feet and halted.
Just then the whistle of the engine was
heard as it approached the station, and
the rumbling sound was heard for the
first time by the two girls. They both
jumped up as the steaming, shrieking
engine came rushing into view, while
Buck threw up his head and began to
back.
The old man yelled "Whoa, Buck!"
while the old woman said, "Sot still, Vic
toria Elizabeth, you an Josephine Boarn-
ergus, it amt er gwine ter hurt yer. Me
an yer pap has rid on keers," and she
caught hold of the dress of each one; but
the engine gave another shrek, and
seemed to be dash1ng straight on them.
Both girls jumped out, one on either side
of the wagon, while Buck gave snort
and started off at full tilt. Pap held on
to the rope, and was jerked along at the
rate of twenty miles an hour, hollering,
"Whoa, Buck! yer dern fool, it won't hurt
yer" while the old woman was spilled in
a terribly mixed up state with her cloth
ing, calling first to one girl and then to
the other: "Victoria Elizabeth, yo' and
Josephine Boarnergus stop there, ther
thing can't run off the track
But her entreaty was in vain; the girls
heard her, but believed their salvation
was in flight, and they ran about as fast
as Buck, while the old woman picked her
self up and started after Victory"
Josephine was going at lightning speed,
and approaching a fence, leaped over it
like deer, but her dress caught on
stake, and there was tearing sound, but
stop-she went flying over the field like a
racer, while skirts few to the breeze like
banner of defiance. The old woman,
with some help, caught Victoria Eliza
beth, while the old man ran Buck into the
corner of fence and soon had him Sc
curely tied; bet Josephine had a good
half-mile start, when the old man went in
pursuit, saying: "Gosh, how that lettle
creetur can hop. I'll halter be mighty
spry to cotch her in ten miles o. here!"
And he put out like quarter horse. The
old woman and two other parties were
holding Victoria Elizabeth when the train
moved off, but we have not heard whether
the old man ever caught up with "Jose-
phine Boarnergus or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23

additional burden of colt-bearing upon
them. On good-sized farm where but
one team is kept, there is some reason
in this kind of management, but on
small farm that does not demand half
the time of team, but upon which
team must oe kept, this objection has
little force. On farm of from forty to
sixty acres-and theze are a multitude
of such--the work team of mares are well
able so do the work and raise a pair of
colts each year. Too many farmers of
cramped means have silly pride about
having "hy@ team to drive at all times,
in imitation of their wull-to-do neighbors
and for that reason and to save little
trouble, perhaps, will not try to raise
colts.
1t costs good deal to keep team in
good shape-far too much in many cases
for forty acre farm to stand. The far
mer must keep the team, for it is not Of
ten practicable to hire, and to enable
him to do so he should raise colts. 1t
costs but little. if any more to raise a
colt up to four years than it does to carry
a steer to that age and fit it for market.
good average colt or horse at that age
is worth from 800 to $50. The steer Is
worth from $50 to $50. There is ready
market for horses in this country, and
this market or demand must necessarily
continue for many years to come. The
opening up Of agricultural lands in the
Northwest and Southwest, the develop
ments of our mines, and the great de-
mands made by the lumbermen upon
horsefesh, guarantee good market for
an almost infinite time. 4 team lasts but
few years now in the modern lumber
camp, and the demand for horses IN To-
calities where this business prevails usual
Iy far exceeds the supply.
It will certainly pay the farmer, and
especially the small farmer, to raise
horses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
ExcentrIcfties of 4 Hermit.

A hermit, known as ''Pebbly Paul" who
died at Fleming, n. J., the other day, had
peculiar mania. He collected pebbles
by the thousands, imagining them to be
gold, and offered them for his purchases.
The good people of the town humored
him. He brought a basket on his arm
which the merchants would iii with pro-
visions and coal enough to keep him
alive and comfortable, and they would
take few of his pebbles, so that he would
think that he had paid for all he got
Other citizens gave him clothes, or rather,
sold them TO him, for he was very touchy
OF that point. He would never accept
anything except il return for pebbles, re-
marking that ne was fabulousIy ricn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
Profit in Horse-Raising.

There is probably more profit IN rails
ing horses for the market than IN any
other stock-raising, says a correspond
ent of the Rural and Stockman. It does
not seem to be SO much overdone as
most other lines of stock-raising. Com
paratively few farmers make a business
of it. They may raise now and then
colt, but do not, as a rule, keep brood
mares devoted exclusiv Iy to this pur-
pose. The farmers work-team may be
mares, and as they have the work Of the
farm to do, he does not like to put the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
A Giant FIG Tree.

Last week Capt. Moger measured the
famous big fig tree on the Rice place at
Newcastle, and found that 1t measured
foot from the ground, s feet 4 inches in
in circumference. In has three branches
which measure at feet from the ground
one II inches, one Il inches and the
other 81 inches in circumference. It's
branches cover about $500 feet of sur
face. The two large orange trees on the
some place are % years old, and measure
at foot from the ground SO inches in
circumfrance. Each orange tree is from
% to % feet high and well loaded with
oranges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
Wonderful Display of Instinct.
Ranpor Whig.

John Mea, who lives on Eaton Court,
five or six weeks ago gave cat to the
captain of vessel going to Boston. He
carried the cat down in basket and put
il aboard the vessel, which sailed shortly
after. In Boston the cat made no at
tempt to leave the vessel, but seemed
to be entirely at home and contented.
Last week the vessel returned 30 this city,
coming up to the ferry way, where 1t
arrived at the wharf at an early hour IN
the morning. As soon as the vessel
touched the wharf the cat darted ashore
and disappeared. Before Mr.. Mea had
arts IN in the morning he heard cat at
the door, and saying to his wife, 'That
sounds like our cat" he got up and open
ed the door, when in bounded kitty ap-
parently delighted to get home again.
How she knew when she reached Bangor,
and how she found her way back to the
house, not having seen the way she was
carried, is something of which cats only
can give an explanation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
THE HOME AND FlRESIDE.
NOBODY KNOWS BUT FATHER.
BIT H. C. DODGE.

BYH c. DODGE.
Nobody knows Of the rloney I: takes
To keep the home together;
Melody knows of the debts it makes,
Nobody kuows-but father.
Nobody's told that the boys need shoes,
And girls hats with feather:
Nobody else old clothes must choose.
Nobody--only father.
Nobody hears that the coal and wood
And dour'S out together;
Nobody else must make them good,
Nobody-only father.
Nobody's hand in the pocket goes
So often, wondering whether
There's any end TO the wants of those
Depeldent-only father.
Nobody thinks where the money will come
To paw the bills that gather:
Nobody feels so blue and glum,
Nobody only iather.
Nobody tries so hard to lay
Up something for cad weather
And runs behind, do what he may,
Nobody-only father. 49, - - 49,
Nobody comes from the worlds cruel storm
To meet dear ones who gather
Around with loving welcome warm,
Nobody does-but father.
Nobody knows of the home-life pure,
Watched over by a mother,
Where rest and bliss are all secure,
Nobody can but father.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23

A Call for Meeting Of Illinois Republicans.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-The chairman of the
republican state central committee has
issued call for meeting Of the commit
tee March 6, to fix the time for the state
convention, etc. Active republicans from
all parts Of the state are invited to be
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
A1.LS.XW RY.
~ i 8

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore h Western
Railway has been well named the Fishing
and Hunting Line of Wisconsin, passing,
as it does, through thousands of acres of
but partially explored woods and within
easy reaching distance of lakes and
streams that have never been fished by
white men, all well stocked with the game
fish for which Northern Wisconsin waters
are noted. The woods abound with game;
deer, bear, wolf, mink, beaver, pheasant
and other game are quite plentiful.
THE ONLY LINE
From Milwaukee to the new Iron Mining
District in Wisconsin and Michigan that
reaches ALL of the developed Mining
towns; GOGEBIC, WAKEFIELD, BES-
SEMER, IRONWOOD AND HURLEY.
Direct line to ASHLAND and DULUTH
Sleeping cars between LSHLAND and
CHICAGO.
The GUIDE Book, and other descriptIN
matter, containing full information, maps
and engravings of the country traversed
by the line, will be sent to any address o.
application to the General Passenger
Agent.
CHAs. L. RYDER, Gen. Agent, 105 Wash
ington St., Chicago.
City ticket Office, 60 Clark St., Chicago.
Chicago Depot, Cor. Wells and KinzR
Sts., 60. Il N. w. R'y.)
City ticket Office, 102 Wisconsin ST.,
Milwaukee.
FL. F. WHITCOMB, CHAS. Y. McKINLAY,
GenI Manager. Genl Pass. Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
Rumors That Holland Will Succeed Balfour.

DUBLIN, Feb. Is. The Freemans Jour
nal says: i rumor is current that Sir
Henry Holland, secretary of the colonies,
will succeed BalfOur as chief secretary of
ireland, and that the latter Will become
government leader in the house of COM
mons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
CHAPTER xx.-rHE TURN OF THE TIDE.

Il am at the Office again to-day. When
can | see you, Valerie? You have written
to me so seldom and so coldly, and some
OF the fellows here tell me your aunt wants
you TO marry Aston Lawford. I can't be-
Heye you would treat me like that! Tell
me when may CALL
50 wrote Louis Charters; and Valerie
Herbert, on the morning of Lady Stonend's
ball, paced her boudoir distractedly, with
the letter in her hands. How was she to
meet Louise How tell him the cruel truth
that she could never be his wife, Had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23
LEGAL BLANKS
FOR SALE
AT THE
WOOD CO, REPORTER OFFICE.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Appeal-Notice, Affidavit and Undertaking.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Affidavit.
Bill of costs.
Garnshee AiIidavits.
Replevin-W arrant and Affidavit.
Subpenas.
Summons-with filing and Return.
Venire.
And full line of blanks used by any Justice
of the Peace.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Land Contracts (Bond for deed,)
Lease-No. for Farm land.
s s. term of years for citt
property.
labor.
M0rtgages-For real estate-Prepared speci-
ally for Wood County Records.
Warranty Deeds-Prepared for W God County
Records.
Chattel Morte age-No l.
Z" 8. Several Notes.
Satisfaction of Mortgage.
Assignment e"
Notice to Tenant to grit Premises.
GeneraIfiadave for Pnsion,
Physicians afiGavits for Pension.
Saloon License bonds.
General Power of Attorney.
Quit-Claim Deed-No l. form 1886.
Seareh Warrant, and Affidavit.
STATIONERY
No. l. Legal Cap-Linen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23

s-F or information in reference to Lands and Towns
owned by the CHICAGO, MINIATURES Il ST. PAUL
RAILWAY COMPANY write TO III. G. HAUGAN, Land
Commissioner Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-23

We have in this department complete line
of job Material and Type for doing frst-class
job aork on short notice and at the lowest
living prices. We do all kinds of Pamphls,
and Law Brief work known to the trade.
Call in and get prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-20

GALE OF VERY VALUABLE AND
- historic REAL ESTATE IN THE CoUN-
TIES OF CAROLINE AND STAFFORD, VA, AT
PUBLIC AUCTiON.-By virtue OF the provisions
OF decree rendered by the Circuit Court OF
Caroline county. Va. on the 18Th day OF March.
1888, In the consolidated chsncerv causes OF Mar-
gauet Mithod and ais. 70. Dolores xnrraret
MfthoG aud ais.. and j. Gertrude iiyman Miihofi,
guardian, 70. Willard r. NIthof and ala, shall,
as special commissioner OF said court. expose 70
sale at puolic auction, on the premises. on
TUESDAY THE Urn DAT OF JULY, 1888,
1T 70 O'Clock NJ, that very fertile and historic
REAL ESTATE OF which the late Hec-
tor c. William Mifhof died seized and pos
scssed, lying Immediately ON the Kappa
Va. about ten miles below the city Of Frede-
ricksburg, known as bayfield,, containing
1.g75 ACRES. This farm has on u n handsome
and commodious BRICK RESIDENCE and all
necessary farm buildings, ia good repair. The
soil Is exceedingly fertile. II is now assessed at
s16.575, and II worth much more, having not long
since been bought at D much lnrger price. IL
was once the residence Of william 7. Taylor. OF
Caroline. where he entertained so handsomely
President Pierce. Tho attention Of capitalists Is
especially invited 10 this sale.
/ will also sell, at the same time and place,
ANOTHER FARM OF the late II. G. william
MithOn, knogn as MEADOW HILL, lying in
Caroline county. Va, containing COO ACRES OF
FOREST LAND, Of good quslity, with an album
dancespf timber.
shall also sell on
WEDNESDAY TIE 18TH DAY OF July, 1888,
on the premises, in the county OF Stafford, ya.
TWO FARMS, OF which the said Mithof died
seized and possessed-one known as HOLLY
WOOD. containing ~ ACRES AND 2 POLES,
and tho other known as THE POINT, containing
l05 ACRES ROODS AND p POLES OF high
land and 80 ACRES Of marsh land, all lyiog on
the RappahAnnock river, and being fertile and
valuable. with good dwelling aud all necessary
out-buildings.
TERMS or SALE: One fourth Of purchasc-mo
cash; balance upon q credit Of one, two, and
three years. tho purchaser executing hts bonds
for the deferred payments, bearing per cent
interest from the day OF sale. and securing the
same by deed Of trust on tho property sold.
A. b. CHANDLER,
Special COMMISSIONER
MITHoPF, &C.. PLAINTIFFS. AGAINST MIrHoFF.
&C. DEFESDAsTs-lS the CIRCUIT COURT or
CAROLINE COUNTY.
I. Thomas W. Valentine. clerk OF said court.
certify that the bond require OF tho special
commissioner by decree In said cause OF 18Th day
OF March. 1881, has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF May,
1898 THOMAS W. VALENTINE.
ie 2O6g7, Jy 4&i1 Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-20
WANTED. SUMMER BOARD AND

w ~ IlIJs % VI iIIIIN DVAItU AND
w hOOM-A gentleman wants a SMALL
ROOM. FURNISHED. and use OF BATH for the
summer months. Also. TABLE BOARD. Terms
BOARD, DisJGfch Office. je 2O-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-20

Real Estate Agent, Auctioneer and Broker,
No 1919 Main street

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUA-
L BILE BUSINESS STAND. BRICK STORE
AND DWELLING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR
MIR MAIN AND TWENTY-FIFTH STREETS
OCCUPIED FOR SEVERAL YEARS BY THE
LATE THOMAS BEILLY).-In execution Of q
certain deed Of trust executed By the executor Of
Thomas Reilly. deceased, bearing date February
5, 1885, and recorded ia the clerks office OF the
Chancery Court Of tho city OF Richmond, Va,
Deed Book l21 c, page 3Gs, and ia accordance
with the will Of said thomas Reilly. the under
signed, surviving trustee, being required 30 10
do by the holders OF .he notes therein secured,
default having been made in the payment OF the
same, will offer for sale on
WEDNESDAY, JUYs 20. 1888,
at O'Clock, the aforementioned property. The
store has been for many years one of the best
businoss-stands on lower Main street and is now
occupied by good tenant The store fronts %
feet on Main street, with ample family accom-
mOdations over IL. good cellar. Lot Sc feet
deep to an alley. The location is very desirable.
and should command attention from those seek
ing frstclass business-stand or for invest
ment-it brings good rent, and has never been
vacant.
TERMS: Cash as TO cos. and expenses Of sale
and 10 pay of the sum OF g., IA evidenced by
two nOtes-oue for 8. $50. the other for f5S1.l4-
due February 5. 1885, with interest that may be
due on same "a part having been paid) The
balance on such terms as may be announced at
sale. JAMES j. RANKIN,
ioI3 Surviving Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-20
By y. w. Bowe,
Real Estate Aucsioneer
THE CENTRALLY-LOCATED,
wELLARRANGED,
AND
VERY DESIRABLE BRICK RESIDENCES
No. 81 EAST MAIN STREET
AT AUCTION.

At the request OF the owner, a nonresident,
will sell by auction, on the premises, on
SATURDAY. JUNE %, 1885,
at S O'Clock p. NJ, the valuable BRICK DWELL
ING above referred 20, situated on the south
side OF Main street between Third and Fourth
streets, at present occupied by NJ. A. Allen, ESQ,
and containing about ten rooms. with gas. hot
and cold water, bath, range, and Latrobe stove
1here 10 stable and carrtaee-houso with two
servants' rooms above on the rear OF tho lot
This Is q compactiy arranged house. Is situated
on one OF eur best streets, - near 70 business,
churches. &C., aud Ia In easy communication
With all parts Of the city by street-raiiway; and
remember that tho horseears aro about TO DO
superseded by electric cars on tho Msip-street
limo. This Is an especially dearsblo residence
for private family, and Is eminently suitable for
fEsas: Reasonable, and at sns sale.
N. w. BoWE
~ Aucsionsex
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-20
b, George Z. Crawford,
Auctioncer aud Note Broker,
1908 Bank street.
A UCTION sALEOF THAT LARGE.

A UCTION SALE OF THAT LARGE,
n HANDSOME RESIDENCE ON THE MAIN
STREET OF ASHLAND, VA. OPPOSITE THE
BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS or kAND0LPH-MA-
CON COLLEGE-THR DWELLING HAS BEEN
RECENTLY FITTED UP IN AN ELEGANT
MANNER, AND CONTAINS TWELVE ROOMS,
WITH MODERN IMPROVEMENTS tN0T
USUALLY FOUND IN SUBURBAN RESI-
DENCES), SUCH AS HOT AND COLD WATER.
BATH-kOOM, SPEABING-TuBE, &C; LARGE
GROUNDS, WITH VARIETY OF SHADE
AND FRUIT-TRKRS, BEAUTIFUL LAWN, &C
By request OF Mr.. Charles g. Shafcr will ofer
at auction. upon the premises, tho above-de-
scribed PROPERTY on
WEDN ESDAY, JUNE 20, 1883.
al $40 p NJ This is rare opportunity 10 Sc
cure a mos desirable SUBURBAN RESIDENCE
in the the rapidly-growing town Of Ashland.
Location the best In the town. six traius daily
70 and from Richmond.
TERMS One third cash; balance in one. two,
and three years. -
GEORGE L. CRAWFORD.
Auctioneer.
y. B.-Psrties desiring 10 visit the above
premises can do 50 by thc4 6, or G:20P. NJ. trains
je 6,7.9.IO.l2.1a.15,17&2O