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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Republican County Convention.

Every town IN the county was repre-
sented at the County Convention for
the election of delegates to the State,
Congressional an Senatorial conventions
was called to order and organized
by the election Of Thomas Norton,
chairman; and c. 4. Coon as secretary,
On motion the following persons were
elected delegates to the State conven-
ton which meets in Milwaukee August
the 22nd: w. II. Upham, r. II. Boying
ton, and c. f. Witter
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted before the election of
congressional delegates.
REsoLvED-That the acceptance of
election rs a delegate 10 represent
Wood County in {he Ninth congressional
convention io Eo held at Stevens Point
shall be regarded by this convention as
a pledge on the part OF the delegates
elected by it, that they will use every
honest cndeavor to secure the nOmina-
iion of the Hon. Geo. r. Gardner as
congressman of said district, voting for
him as said nominee first, last and all
the time, recognizing no second choice.
On motion the following persons
were elected delegates to the Congress
sional Convention which meets at
Stevens Point September 5th. Il. Con-
nor, Z. I. Harmon, G. j. Jackson and
j. w. Cameron.
On motion the following resolution
was adopted before eIecting senatorial
delegates.
RESOLVED: That the delegates selected
by this convention to the Senatorial
convention to be held at Tomah are
hereby instructed to use all honorable
means to secure the nomination of
Robert Connor as senator of the 32nd
Senatorial district of Wis.
Messrs. T, a. Cady, L. A. Arnold, J.
w. Cameron, w. ID. Connor and Geo.
r. Gardner were unanimously elected
delegates to the Senatorial convention
which meets at Tomah August the 18th.
Messrs. Geo. +. Gardner and Robt,
Connor thanked the convention for the
honor conferred upon them and assllr-
ed the convention if nominated to the
respected offices and elected that they
would serve the people to the best oi
their ability, after which the conven,
ton adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Great Sale Of Pine.

Merrill Advocate: The largest sale of
pine land that has been consumated in
this county since the organization of I.
B. Scott Lumber company, is now about
completed and the loss to Merrill of q
vast tract of pine is the result. Walter
a. Scott as trustee, and the T. B. Scott
Lumber company have sold tract of
pine on Prairie river amounting to over
90,O00,000 feet, the consideration being
$425,0 900. The purchasers are mostly
residents Of Milwaukee, and the stock
holders in the new corporation are
principally officers of the Lake Shore
Railway company. A mill Will be built
on the Pratt railway and the timbe1
will be manufactured and shipped over
the Lake Shore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Death of MIR. n. Thatcher.

Mr.. ard Mrs. A S. Robinson arrived
home the past week from Menasha
where they had been in attendance at
the funeral of his sisters husband, Mr.
Norman Thatcher. We append the
following taken from the Menasha
Press:
Captain Norman Thatcher was born
at Pomfret, Vermont, on November %,
1923, and was consequently in his sixty
fifth year.
During his boyhood and youth he
worked on his fathers farm and attend
ed school, receiving common school
education. On March +, 1916, he was
married to Mary A. Robinson, by whom
he had four children-Emma, Ella B..
Truman II. and Fred-all of whom
survive. In 1857 Mr.. and MS. Thatcher
left their native state of Vermont and
came west to the then young state of
Wisconsin. After looking around
several months for a location, they
settled at Menasha, where they were
soon very comfortably located.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
A GOOD RACE.

The long talked of race between the
horses owned by Messrs. Arpin and
Brundage took place at the fair grounds
last Friday. 1t was the occasion for
sport to those who witnessed the race.
Brundage's horse is young and good
roadster and has made mile in 3:15
and promises with fair training to make
a good trotter. Antoine Arpin's
"Billy" is an old horse now in his 23d
year. In his time he has won many a
race and is still good for a half mile
trot. The race was arranged for
half mile heats best 2 in 8. The first
ard second heats were taken by 'Billy"
easily in the midst Of roars of laughter,
as most men thought the young horse
would win.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
CenTralia. Locals.

Mrs. Louisa Erkhart, OF South Bond.
Indiana, is visiting at her brothers
Myron Land Of this place She will
visit q few weeks here and thence
she viii go to Colorado and visit friends
and then resume her journey onward
to her future home in Portland, Oregon,
where her husband is located and is
waiting to make it their permanent
home.
Some parties from the country were IN
our city last Saturday and INDUCED to
freely, consequently they had d free
and easy knock down while our city
marshal was in Grand Rapids on busi-
ness. Blood flowed pretty freely and
they will be arrested if they are caught
in such fracas again.
Mrs. Il. SIcIntee has been very sick
the past week, but is some better now
under the care Of Or. &. F. Witter.
r. 4. Havenor has received o car
load Of 26 Texas ponies il the last two
weeks which he offers for sale at his
farm in the town of Seneca he has some
beauties among bis Drove
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Skeel formerly
of this place but now residing at Ban
croft, Portage Co., buried their little
boy Willie last Saturday The little
sufferer died with cholora infantum
after being sick or / days, aged about
two years.
William BuligTeen IS erecting for
himself and family snug residence on
French street on what is known as the
John Jerome lots in the first ward.
Mrs. L. J. Cooper is home again after
being absent couple of weeks visiting
friends and relatives in Sauk County.
Miss Lille Gets who has been visit
ing in this city the guest of her uncle
and ;.unts family W. Fl. Gets returned
to her home in Brooklyn, Wis, accom-
panied by her cousin Miss Grace Gets
who will spend the fall and winter at
Brooklyn, Madison and Oregon. They
took their departure Tuesday evening.
L. NJ. Nash, who owns the DR.. De-
Mars property, has been having work
men over haul the house, and reft
it for his mother, who is snugly
located therein.
Muligan says ''it is good place to
board with Frank Stall, the sheriff. No
work to do, and plenty to eat" He
feels as happy as q lark for the five
days he boarded there.
Mrs. Napoleon Scott who lived with
her husband on Jones & Nash's farm
near Junction City, died last Friday
evening about 8 o'clock and was brought
down to this city Saturday evening
where burial services were held Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the NJ E.
| Church, Rev. Smith officiating. Mrs.
Scott was a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Dudley Wilcox, of the town of Rudolph
She leaves husband and one child to
mourn her loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Vesper Locals.

Messrs. J. w. Cameron and G. F.
Kellogg and wives spent Sunday at
Marshfield
The base ball ground has been com
pleted and the boys are happy.
Green & Co.'S, bowery dance failed to
connect on Saturday evening last, and
we noticed a look of disappointment
! depicted on the countenances of several
Of the boys. It's to bad boys to hire a
team and have no dance, but it is far
more discouraging to hire q team, and
then discover that some better looking
fellow has run off with your best girl.
Some of the city boys came out on
Sunday to inspect the Improvement
being contemplated by the town board
of Sigel, in the matter Of mud holes.
T. NJ. Stearns and wife came down
from camp and spent Sunday in
this berg.
A. c. Otto, Of this berg, who has been
of late in the employ OF NJ. r. Hansen
q Co, has accepted position III John
son, Hill 4, Co.'S, store in Centralia.
Mr.. Nels Johnson, Of Centralia, made
this berg flying visit on Friday morn
ing last. He reported himself as being
too light weight to maintain dignilied
position in his carriage. lie thought if
dispeptics would only take drive over
the Sigel roads, they would have no
further trouble from indigestion, as the
stoiuarh would be entirely tlaken out
Of them.
There is 30 be dance next Saturday
night at the bowery, for the benefit Of
the base ball club. All lovers Of fun are
cordially invited. a jolly good time is
expected
We notice by the Pittsville Independ-
ent, that there is Il prospect of a lively
race between j. w. Grkels's mare and
L. Wards horse, Ned, in the near fu-
ture. IL Larry means business, Cirkel
does, and we predict some sport, as the
race will be for blood money, and both
horses have good records. There is
$500 forfeit money in J. w. Cameron's
hands, put up by the friends of the
Cirkel mare, and in case that sum
should be deemed insufficient to arouse
the interest Of Mr.. Ward, he can get
any amount from the $4,000 already
deposited, up to 81 800. The object of
50 liberal an offer, is to ensure race
We have heard so much about the
Pittsyille fast horses. Now we should
like to see them go-Or hear less about
them.
Pat Starr and wife are rejoicing over
the arrival Of fat boy at their house.
Pat has chartered the Companies hay
scales to weigh the bouncing stranger.
DR.. 6. z, Witter reports mother and
child in fine spirits. Dock says that
running ferry in the dark, in order to
make trips into the county, is a little
out Of the line of his PROFESSIONALISM he
is determined to make the best of it.
Notwithstanding the fact, that it has
been currently reported, at various
times, by the Democratic Free Trade
element, that there were no RepubIi-
cans in the town of Seneca, a call for q
Republican causus, had the effect of
bringing together over so good, loyal
patriotic sons of toll, who stand firm on
the adamantlne rock, "Protection to
American Manufacturing industries,
and to American labor" They elected
Ole Natwick as delegate, to represent
their interests at the Republican Coun-
| ty Convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

A Mineral Point special says: Wis
consin possesses the oldest woman in
America. Her name is Mrs. Bridget
Doody of that place, and she is now in
her 117th year She was born in Ire
land, April 9th, 1872, which was recently
authenticated from her parish record
by catholic priest of Mineral Point.
She has resided in Wisconsin since 1927
and has been a widow for quarter of a
century. For several years past she
has been at the head of the household
of her son-in-law, who is a widower.
Mrs. Doody has never worn glasses, has
no difficulty in hearing, and is possessed
of all her other senses, though she is
somewhat feeble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Bankrupt Stock.

A mammoth stock of bankrupt goods
just being opened in the Gardner Block
one door south of the City Cash Store,
the room just vacated by B. Silber, con-
sisting of dry goods, boots and shoes,
hats and caps, notions and fancy goods,
and some groceries. Al Of which must
be closed out regardless of cost.
Country Merchants wishing to sort up
with Fail and Winter goods can do so at
less than Chicago wholesale prices.
WM. J. PRETTYMAN, Salesman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
NOTIcEOF sALE!N FORECLOSURE
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-CIRCUIT COURT
FOR WOOD COUNTY.
Edward Huban, Plaintiff

STATE OF WISCONSIN,-CIRCUIT COURT
FOR WOOD COUNTY
Edward Huban, Plaintiff
Against
Geo. A. Neeycs as sole executor of the last Will
and testament Of Mary Necyes deceased, Geo A.
Neeyes and Ann e. Scott, as ficvisees under said
viii and VIM. B. NeeVes and Alice S. Neevea his
wife, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of ana
pursuant TO the judgment of foreclosure and
gale rendered entered and docketed In the above
entitled action on the 26th day of July 1887, In
said circuit court of Wood county l. Frank
Stahl Sheriff of said county of Wood will offe4
bidder for cash at the front door of the court
house in the city of Grand Rapids in said
county of Wood on the 18th day Of September
A. ID. 1888 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that
day all the following dccribed real estate
mentioned i'll said judgment, viz All the
following described tracts Of land situate lying
and being liz the county Of Wood in he state Of
Wisconsin, tO-Wit. A part Of fractional lot five
(5l Of Section Eighteen in Tow Hn8lIip Twenty two
(z2), north OF Range six 81 East, commencing at
westerly extension Of high Street in The city OF
Grand Re Dids l84 feet from the South eusterly
corner ofa tract heretofore conveyed TO Wm. b.
Neeves and now owned by Geo. Il. Gardner,
running thence south westerly along said ex-
tension of High Street 80 feet thence at right
Highway known az extension of Front street,
thence North ensterly parallel with said line on
High street 800 feet, thence south easterly to
place Of Beginning; being the homestead Of said
Mary Neeyes. Also lot Number two (2) of Block
number two (2) of Neeves 1st., and 2nd., addition
to said city Of Grand Rapids
Dated July 3Ist 1893.
FRANK STAHL,
Sheriff Of Wood County, Wis
GARDNER GAYNOR, Plaintiff 8 Attorneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Teachers Institute and Examinations.

Notice is hereby given that teachers
institute for Wood Co., beginning Aug.
18th, and continuing two weeks, will be
held at Centralia, in the school house.
Profs. |. n. Stewart and w. L. Morrison
will be the conductors. Both gentle
men are well and favorably known to q
great many of our teachers, who, with
others are expected to avail themselves
of this opportunity for self-improve-
ment.
Examinations viii be held as follows:
At Centralia, Aug. 9th and 28th.
At Marshfeld, Aug. Both and 31st.
At Pittsville, Sept. Sd and 4th.
The exercises viii begin at 9:45 a. m.
of each day.
Applicants will please come prepared
with pen, ink, blotter and legal cap
paper.
Grand Rapids, Wis, july %. 1888.
GEO. T. ROWLAND,
Supt. of Schools, Wood Co, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
IN PROBATE.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-IT PROBATE.
In he matter Of the Estate Of Aron Anderson
deceased.
On reading end filing the petition of B. A.
johnson representing among other things that
he has fully administered the s;sid estate, and
praying that 81 time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of his
and that the residue of the said
estate be assignedt TO such perBonsas are entitled
TO the same;
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
Grand Rapids on the 28th tlayof August, 1888, at
10 O'Clock, 4. 81.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
said application and hearing be given 10 all
persons interested, by publication Of & copy Of
This order for three succeseive weeks, In the
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER a newspaper printed
in said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 31st. day Of July. 1885
BY the Court,
GEO L. WILLIAMS,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

The Great District Fair, to be held at
Stevens Point, Sept. 4, 5, 6 & Z, offer
8, ,000 in purses. Another great attrac-
ton is the engagement of Madame
Marantette, champion equestrienne of
the world, who was the great drawing
card at the Minnesota State Fair last
season. She travels by special car and
has five fleet running horses. She viii
appear Oh the track each day during
the Fair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

1TPF9 SEA WONDERS exist in thousands Of
m 3'i 945 are who Ds 1f IN f1Ss eed
- Of pr0ftable work that can be done
while living at home should at once send their
address TO Hallet & Co., Portland, Maine and
receive free, full information how eli her sex Of
all ages, can from s5 to 225 per day and up
wards wherever they live. You are started Tree
Capital not required. Some have made over
$50 in single day at this work All succeed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
DON'T BE FOOLISH.

and skip bargains Clothing, Dry Goods Boots and Shoes
advise be wise before little boy One asked his Ma
the other day why his Pa hugs the old bear for? To which his mother
replied why boy what makes talk silly Pa don't
the old bear Yes he does the boy for he said when he
huggng the girl last night much better than huggng the old
bear That had better the Fair Corner and
the old bear Don't be foolish though wade right and excam
you'll take that right up shall be indebted
lifts your game it won't work.
Do be wise and pay for everything you go, and you will find
bargains the inch than others would give
you to the square foot
Goods delivered free and mail orders carefully
II. G.. ST. AMOUR,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Huoklaa,a AcRfca SAIYo,

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
FenaT FseS o5es seFeS aP n9er aansa s fhsnn Hanaa
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give
Price % cents per box. For sale by w.
L. Wood 4 Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Do You Want Wood.

Are you in need of wood, if so, place
vour order with Mr. VI. Bogoger now,
before cold weather sets in. Hub and
spoke wood and pine slabs delivered on
short notice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
CIRCUIT COURT WOOD COUNTY.

Seth a Spaflord & d. J. Cole. Partners doing
business under the firm name of SpafIord d Cole
Plaintiffs.
Against
Frank D. Mccormick, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WIscoEsIN:-To the said
Defendant:-You are hereby summoned 10
appear within twenty days after service OF this
summons, exclusive of the day Of service, ana
defend the above entitled action III The court
aforesaid; and in case OF your failure so to do,
Judgment viii be rendt red against you accord
ing 10 the demand of the complaint; OF which
COPY il herewith served upon you.
l. p POWERS & H. ". REHINGToH,
Plaintiff Attorneys
P o. address Censralia, Mood County. Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Gard of Thanks.

/ take this method of expressing my
heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted me through the
sickness, death and burial of my
beloved wife. n. SCOTT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
lAIlEl ! l Bon lIa2Ig!che' q!

Why waste a dollar when you
can save it.
Our counters are crowded with
bargains in every line. We place
our price close to cost, marked in
plain figures.
Consult your interest, use your
judgment and invest your money
where it will do you the most
good. We solicit comparison of
goods and prices. Do not be a
blind slave to old terms. old prices
and old places, but think, look
and act for yourself
We ask patronage on the merit
OF best goods at lowest prices.
We invite you to visit US, and
see our great bargains in cook
stoves, heating stoves, tinware,
coffee pots, pals, pans, crockery,
glassware, lamps. A fell line Of
groceries, teas, sugars, spices, &c.
windows and doors. Kerosene
the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
l-EGALS.
NOTICE..

My wife Kittie NJ Shea having left my bed
and board, without just cause or prOvOcation.
hereby give notice TO all persons not to harbor
or trust her on my account as I will not be
responsible for any debts she may contract in
my name after this date. w. J. SHEA.
Remington, Wig July 31st. 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

For RENT.-The building opposite the
Wood County drugstore owned by Mr..
NJ. Bogoger and formerly occupied by
furniture store, is now for rent on
reasonable terms. For particulars
apply of the owner or at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

Mrs. F. A. Koefs, Mrs Lambert and
Mrs. Kellnar were visitors in Green Bay
the past week They were guests of
friends in that city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

John Andrews is erecting new house
on lots back of c. H. Slocum's residence
in the first ward. 1t will be for rent
when com"letcd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
CITY OFFICERS,
GREER RAY z. q.

Departure OF the trains from Grand Rapids.
Leave going ve8t passenger er...........10:56a n.
q Freight, ,..................l1:00 "
% east, senger.................. "
.................. $3.50 p. N.
Tickets on sale for all points in United Sl4tcs
and Canada.
j. a. UOEFS. Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
Bird SEEDS

Hemp and Canary per pound 7c 4 pounds for IS cents
Try Baking Powders and get Of Silver Plated spoons
oapolio only 6ct Others charge Our Teas
Sugars are first in quality, lowest in price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16
And let us Save You Money.
So Al. SO Al.

Magnetic and Telephone per bar &C. Centennial Brand
Albion and Big Gun 6 bars for 25cts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-16

Why waste a dollar when you
can save if.
Arizona silver belt., 1888-06-23
The bIseoverv of AmerIca.

The American Catholic Quarterly Review for June fayors us with an historical sketch full of interest and instruction by Richard II. Clarke, l.. L. D., America Discovered and Chris tiani2ed in the Tenth and Eleventh Centuries. All the honor and credit of the discovery of the New World are now due the Northmen, and soGn the student of history will be taught to know of Jeff Ericson, the Viking, as the discoyerer of this continent. The Sagas of Scandinavia preserve de- tailed narratives of the voyages of the bold rovers to the coast of Massachu- setts, Rhode Island and New York. The 18th of October, 1492, will no longer bo leading date in American history. The year of grace 1000, in winch the old chroniclers tell us every one made preparations for the end of mundane affairs, saw the discovery of "Vinland, the Good, the land of the vine and of plenty. Such was Ameri- cas- first name, The history of the colonization of Iceland by these North ern rovers and of their fourishiug settlements in Greenland is very well told. The sail thence to Newfound land and Nova Scotia and to the coast of ths Eestern States was but chIld's play to such hardy mariners. Gudrid, the first among the Morse women who became a mother on our shores, died after several years of widowheod in a convent at Rome. The details of tue various expeditions to Vinland must have been known in the Capital of the Christian world and a record kept of them It is now claimed that the Plnzons who commanded two of the three carayels composing Colum- bus first fleet were furnished with copls, Gf the Morse maps taken from the Vatican. ii,. total e1tinction Of the Greenland and Vinland colG29Hs IS explained by the great plague, the Black Death, which amongst other countries ragged In Norway, reducing its population from 100000 to 3o0,- GOO souls. It was easily communicate ed to the colonies by the many ships constantly communicating wlih the MotherIani. All the least interested in the early history of their country viii take great delight ID Mr. Ciarke's essay.