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The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17
The Chicago Socialists.


If in any case an ounce of prevention is
better than a pound of cure it certainly is
in this case. Freedom of speech does not
mean license to talk treason or threaten TO
kill, burn and destroy" Criminal negli-
gence should not be mistaken for charity.
federation of wrong is not generosity.
Every true and loyal American citizen.
knows and feels that the red flag of anarchy
ia treasOn's banner
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

THE South has an immense cotton crop
this year, with good prices. Itmust rend
the Bourbon heart that this agricultural
and financial prosperity cannot be
ascribed to the influence of Democratic
administration
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

SINCE President Eliot, of Harvard, has
come out as fiat-footed Democrat, pa
pers of that party are palavering over
him at great rate. He certainly does
deserve credit for honesty and the de-
sire to cast off the assumption of super
ior virtue, which is more than can be
said of his mugwump brethren.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

Now that negro Democratic organiza-
tions are being formed in the South,
modification Of the anxiety of Southern
Democratic leaders for negro emigra-
ton may be expected. They will regard
it as expedient for only Republican
freedmen to go.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17
New Way of Calculating n Gain.
Kansas City Journal

Apparently the indianapolis Sentinel
counts it great Democratic gain when
the Democratic vote shows no falling Oft
The Sentinel announced gain of 24S votes
in the ward in which President Harrison
returns showing that the Democratic vote
was exactly the same as at the presiden-
fiai election
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

"CURBsTONING" is the term used in Phil
adelphia to describe the art of reading a
gas meter from the curbstone-a practice
frequently INDUCED in by inspectors in
that city and elsewhere. A short term to
designate the making ont of bills for gas
that does not illuminate, needs to be. in
vented next.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17
New orlean, Aristocracy Disturbed.

Augusta Chronicle
The latest in the Louisiana bond case is
the issuing of two writs of sequestration,
one against Maurice j. Harland. the other
+. A. Burke, both TO recover certain por-
tions of stolen State bonds which are al
legged to have been transferred to these
parties by ex-State Treasurer Burke.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

Col. BRIcE missed it by trifle over 15,-
900 in his varicolored prediction about
North Dakota. Hereafter this cheerful
guesser would do well to content himself
with the simple prophecy that Texas will
on Democratic
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

If the backwoods Kentuckians will
kill each other off, there is this cOnsola-
ton to be drawn: the Democratic ma
jority is being rapidly decreased in their
{a
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

e AND now Eastern paragraphers are ac-
crediting the philanthropist who divided
his four-hundred acre farm into forty
homes for as many widows and old maids
to Steuben county. New York, instead Of
Indiana. They ought to know without be-
ing told. that any man who does anything
worth mentioning in these days is in Indi-
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17
Latest Charge Of the Mugwumps.

Perhaps the most serious charge which
the melancholy mugwumps have preferred
an inordinate liking for fruit pie. To keep
solid with the wumpy brethren the Presi-
dent should never partake of anything
less English than pork pie or Yorkshire
pudding
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

If women will insist upon invading all
the masculine fields of usefulness they
must expect to stand the natural conse-
quences. The young ladies now languish-
ing in the Jail at Paoli for horse-stealing
have none but themselves to blame. In
this particular industry competition is
already sharp enough in Indiana
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

EMPEROR WILLIAMS subjects are de-
prived of great luxury by the law forbid
ding the Importation of American sausages,
breakfast bacon and sugar cured hams.
No really kind-hearted ruler. with the best
interests of his people at heart, could per-
NIT the prohibition of these toothsome
,viands. In their yearning for them, hun
CRY Germans have American sympathy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

The Gear did not linger in Germany after
insulting his imperial host by talking
French at him. Evidently he thought COM
parative safety lay in getting back to Rus
sian dynamite
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

New York Press.
George .. Jones will call himself TO order
again as the Observation-Disclosures party of News
York at the Grand Central Hotel. Oct. 81.
If he can capture hell-boy Tor secretary
he will get along very well.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

THERE are three weeks more of the Ohio
campaign. and as that State is not hun
dred miles away there is no necessity of
getting out winter oyercoats Just yet t,
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

CASUAL reflection after reading OF the
Cincinnati accident: 1t is far better to
be city of the plain than of the inclined
nlapa
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

Milwaukee Sentinel
The Wyoming Constitution has provis-
ion that no man may vote who is not able
to read. 1t Is hoped that thi, Will induce
every male citizen to learn hi, letters. But
where does Wyoming expect TO get her ju-
rors2
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

A telegram from Waycross, Ga- anuoun-
ces the lynching. Thursday afternoon at
Jesup. that State. of negro train hand
named William Moore for the offense OF
throwing a stone ana hitting white man.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

Iowa Registel

Iowa Register.
One by one the mugwumps who left the
free trade are finding their proper place -
the Democratic party.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

You might just as we'll be ready, for your
hour is nigh at hand, at least that Is what
Second Adventists say. The 7th of Octo-
Der was fixed upon for the end of the
world, but, the end failing to come. re-
yised calculation became necessary. The
mistake is said to have been caused by the
difference between Jewish and Roman
calendars, and corrected figures fix the
rolling up of the heavenly scroll at any
time between the 10th and 25th of this
month
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

THE Superintendent of the Census has
decided to include church statistics in the
special inquiries to be made for the next
census. and has issued circular asking the
cooperation of all religious denominations
in making the statistics as complete and
reliable as possible. The inquiry will en-
brace all religious organizations. and the
information sought will relate to member
ship. number of churches, seating capacity,
value of church property. etc. DR.. Ii. X.
Carroll, editor of the Independent, will
have charge of this work. and will endeavor
to collect the statistics by means of written
reports, independent of the census enumer-
ators. 1t is for this reason that the CO.
operation Of those interested in the various
churches is asked
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-10-17

of the plan is in the hands of a Presi-
dent and Secretary who have full faith
in its aims and purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
Council Proceedings.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER. !

Sept. 1889. {
The common council met IN regular
session, q. L. Witter, mayor in the
chair.
Aldermen present, F. Closuit, Geo.
w. Baker, J. Timm, d. Case, r. Parrish,
J. Lutz and 7. G. St. Amour. Absent
J. Henry
Minutes of the last two meetings read
and approved. Now comes in Chas.
Pitch, police justice, and presents his
report which after being read was re-
ferred to the city attorney and commit
tee on finance.
Committee on finance to whom was
referred the bill Of A. I. Fontaine,
reports the same correct. Moved and
seconded that the rules be suspende
and the bill allowed. Several remark
made pro and con when Aid. Case
moves to amend by deducting So for
publishing ordinance which was lost by
the following vote:
YEs.-F. Clcsuit, J. Lutz and d. Case 3
No.-Geo. w. Baker, J. Timm, R..
Parrish, and T. c. st. Amour 4.
Vote was then taken on original mo-
ton to-wit:
YEs.-J. Lutz, Geo. W. Baker, J.
Timm, R. Parrish and 7. c. st. Amour5
Mo-. CIosuit and D. Case 2.
Bill allowed in full $21.65
The Street Commissioner made a
verbal report that they and f. J. Wood
could not come to any agreement in
regard to the extension of Milwaukee
street. On motion report accepted and
committee discharged from further
action III the matter.
Motion made by Aid. Baker and
seconded by Aid. Timm that the council
accept the original proposition of f. J.
Wood that steps be built over the
fence etween Milwaukee and Drake
streets for the convenience of pedes-
trians Carried.
On motion and by full affirmative
vote Of council the rules were suspend
ed and the following bills allowed:
F. w. Burt, paid register of deeds so
cents, salary for August 1870, $l3.
d. NJ Huntington, salary $50
A. Gerard, salary $50
J. Lahai, street work S70.62
W. L. Burt, destroying noxious weeds
S17.
r, Parrish & Bro, lime for bridge and
a lock, S4S35
Frank Stahl, special police, s..
VIM Brown, on contract, $50
On motion the druggist license of G.
H. Slocum is transferred to his success
sor J. i. Daily.
On motion Supt McCamly authorized
to procure the necessary material for
covering the upper!chords of The bridge
and see that the work is suitably done
by our home artisans. Carried by full
vote of council.
On motion the street committee were
authorized to continue their advisory
support to the commissioner in regard
to street work and sidewalk repairing.
On motion the question of building a
wing wall at Centralia end of bridge,
was indefinitely postponed.
On motion council adiourns.
Attest. f. w. BURT, City Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
THE SUN AND THE WIND.

A Dispute once arose Betwixt the
north Wind and The Sun, or at least,
A1sop says SO, as to their Respective
Superiority, and they agreed to See
which could first induce a Traveller to
part with His cloak. The North Wind
began and blew through his Whiskers,
with very Cold Blast indeed, accom-
panied with shower of wet, Wet
Rain. That's where the Wind Got
Left. The Traveller exclaimed: "Darn
this Journeying on Foot, anyway. [
shall save time, attain Green old Age,
and leave Respected name to my
children if travel on that Famous
Line, the Wisconsin Central" And he
came In out of the Wet" and bought a
Ticket, and rode in the Luxurious
Coaches, and slept at night in the
Magnificent Sleepers furnished by that
line
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
Au Bon Marche'

Saturday we had the pleasure of
waiting on our old friend Monster
Jones. In shaking hands he said
that his wife had been extremely
pleased when he told her between
the bolster and the pillow that he
got 22H lbs. best Turkish prunes
for One Dollar.
20 lbs of the finest dried apples
for SI.oo
I2H lbs Valencia raisins for ST..
Slbs best Soda Crackers for soc
10 lbs Louisiana Rice for 5oc.
10 bars honest Soap fer oocts.
and that she was most demonstra-
tive when he announced that he
had bought her a pair of fine kid
shoes for SI.35 After she got
a little calm he told her about the
loaded cartriges only forty cents a
box-25 cartriges-and the best,
the same cartriges sold everywhere
at 50 cents.
Mr.. Jones is a true gentlemen
height about 5 feet 10 inches, very
spare, loosely put together and
face of the Abe Lincoln type. Au
revoir friend Jones.
Flour, Feed, Bran, Corn, Oats,
sold at short profit.
Yours always for short profits
and best goods.
c. E. PARISEAU.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
Special Ralf-Fare Harvest and Land
Excursions

"The Northwestern Chicago,
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rail
wagon Aug. and September 10 and
"a, and Oct. s, will sell tickets to all
points beyond Sioux City, Omaha and
Kansas City, in Nebraska, Kansas,
Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana,
Utah, Idaho, Indian Territory, Texas,
New Mexico, and to Southwest Missouri
at one fare for round trip Tickets will
be good to start only on the day of sale,
but will be good for stop-over west of
Missouri river. Excursion tickets at
one fare will also be sold on same dates
from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and
points in Wisconsin to points on the
Northwestern Line in Southwestern
Minnesota and Dakota
For rates to any particular point, or
any information, call on agents of ''The
Northwestern Line" or address,
7. W. TEAsDALE.
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul,
Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
CHOLERA IN MICHIGAN.

DR.. T. D. Larke, of Rogers City,
Michigan, says the epidemic of last year
in Presque Isle County, in which SO
many persons lost their lives, was chol-
eric dysentery instead of cholera as
first reported. He used Chamberlains s
colic, cholera and diarrhoea remedy
and says it succeeded, where all other
remedies failed. Not a single case was
lost in which it was used. This Rem
edy is the most reliable and most sue
cessful medicine known for collie cholera
morbus, dysentery, diarrhoea and
blondy fux. . and so cent bottles for
sale bv WALTER Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
He Has Not Settled.

The Wood County Reporter, pub
lished at Grand Rapids, Wis, prints q
statement to the effect that George
Hiles has settled the SUIT brought
against him for breach of promise by
Miss Carter, bv the payment of 81 800,
but Mr.. Hiles denies the story.
Speaking to Wisconsin reporter about
it, he said: Talk about paving 81 500?
Why I would not pay Is cents. She
would not get 1t anyway. It would 90
to the men who are pushing her on,
these sharp, shrewd, cunning men, who
call themselves attorneys, and who
expect to make something out of NE.
No, sir l viii not gave them anything
to settle. I've got dose for them that
they don't expect I've not been
talking about it. but when thew show
their hand I will be ready for them"
Evening Wisconsin.
We noticed a statement in some
paper that Mr.. Hiles had settled, and
believe it was the La Crosse Chronicle.
However we wont be positive what
paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
STATEFAIR,

Only a few days remain before the
opening of the State Fair in Milwaukee,
it commencing Monday, Sept 18th
closing the afternoon of the 10Th The
railroads charge only one fare for the
round trip. The State exhibits, except
race horses, returned free. All should
take an interest in the State as well as
their County FAIR. Fairs are specially
devoted to making competitive tests of
the production of the farm, household
and the work shop. They who bring
the best thought and skill to bear upon
their labors, reap the higest reward
The outlook for the State Fair, was
never better. The unexcelled grain
crop, throughout the State, with the
abundant promise of fruit, will make an
exhibit in itself, gratifying to the
pride of every Wisconsin heart.
Our stock breeders have
made many new importatIons of high
priced and unexceiled animals. They
are anxious for all to see them. The
sheep, swine and poultry will be espec-
tally attractive this year. Several
acres Of machinery will be kept in
motion by ponderous engines. The
mammoth exhibition building will be
filed with the latest purchases of Mil
waukee merchants, by the handiwork
OF women, the life-like pictures and
charming landscapes of the artists
brush and pencil. The rarest flowers,
the choicest fruits, the housewives
snow white bread, and the toothsome
cakes and jellies. The farmer, gardener
and daryman will exhibit the result of
their winters thought and summers
work. The greatest potatoe man of
America Harrington, of Delavan) will |
be there, exhibiting between seven |
and eight hundred varieties of potatoes |
and explaining how best to grow them. |
Premiums this year larger than ever
See premium list for special
premiums, gold medals, etc. Buffers &
Peters give an elegant silver tea set
valued at $4,000 as special premium for
the best tub of butter, not less than %
pounds, salted with their salt.
Each days program will be an inter-
esting chapter, consisting of horse,
bicycle, goat races, etc. President |
John L. Mitchell will make the open |
ing address Tuesday at u NJ. Thursday |
Day, addresses by Hon w. |
d. Hoard, Governor of Wisconsin Hon. |
Jeremiah NJ. Rusk, Secretary of Agri- |
culture, at P. NJ, front of grand stand. |
Entries made with Secretary at Madi-
son until Sept. 7th; after that date at
Plankington House Club Rooms, Mil |
waukee. All goods shipped by express
marked State Far, viii be delivered at
the different express companies Offices
on the State Fair ground without extra
charge.
All who have means to attend Git costs |
but lttle) can not afford to let a State |
Fair 90 by without seeing it, and lose
the opportunity of gaining many times
over in valuable information what it |
costs them in time and money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
PATENTS GRANTED.

To citizens of Wisconsin during the
past week, & reported for this paper by
c. A. Snow & CO., Patent lawyers, Opp.
U. S. Patent Office, Washington, d. T..
A. F. Baumann, Watertown, Rocking
chair guard; II. C. Block, Milwaukee,
winding bandages; c, E. Jenkins,
GAINESVILLE, nut lock; T. C. Joyce, Berlin
commode; L. n. Loomis, Wauwatoso,
animal trap; B. F. Mcmillan, tally
sheet; R. Olp, Manitowoc, -four sitter;
W MUIR, Fountain City, horse collar;
C. W. Phelps, Mygatts Corner, draft
equalizer; VIM Rolham, Shullsburg,
hay-elevatar; J. J. Sands, Merton, bot
tie stopper; J. H. Smith, Fairchild.
car coupling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
Personal.

Mr.. N. H. Frohlichstein, of Mobile,
Ala, writes: take great pleasure in
recommending DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, having used it
for severe attack of Bronchitis and
atarrh. 1t gave me instant relief and
entirely cured me and | have not been
afflicted since. / also beg to state that
had tried other remedies with no good
result. Have also used Electric Bitters
and DR.. Kings New Life Pills, both of
which | can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold on
a positive guarantee.
Trial bottles free at Woods Drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
Wonderful Cures.

W. D. Hoyt 4 Co., Wholesale and
Retail Druggists of Rome, Ga, say: We
have been selling Dir. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for four years Have
never handled remedies that sell as we'll
or give such universal satisfaction
There have been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced Consump-
ton have been entirely cured by use of
a few bottles of DR.. King New
Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee then.
always. Sold at Woods Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05

y
accompanied Mr. W. 4. King to Chicago
the past week for a special examination
of his condition by the leading physi-
clan of that city. He received it is
reported, but little encouragement.
Several mishaps befell Grand Rapids
visitors at the encampment in Milwau-
kee. Some walked off the draw bridge
into the river and others forgot to come
home until Monday. We can't account
for it.
The Mathews sisters returned home
Saturday evening after very pleasant
visit with relatives in Milwaukee,
Kenosha and Chicago. Miss Anna has
gone to hel school in Rudolph and
Miss Belle viii remain in the shop two
weeks longer before goingto her school,
Rev. John Rowlas,d and Gerrett
O'Neil, of New Londea, passed through
this city Monday on their way to Niece
dab where the Rev. Rowland will per
form the marriage ceremony of we'd
ding there. He has made quite repu-
tation in this part Of the state, on ac-
count of his pleasing address.
All the Grand Rapids and Centralia
visitors to the encampment at Milwau-
kee speak in the highest terms of the
cream cities hospitality and treatment
of their guests during the encampment.
They report heaps Of fun, free beer,
and no lookup" Milwaukee was not
half way with her hospitality of which
the entire state feel proud
The game of base ball which took
place Sunday afternoon between the
Vesper and Grand Rapids second nine
was hotly contested and created heaps
of sport. The crowd became too noisy,
and at times. were too much SO toward
their visitors. However the young
fellows held the Vesper club to a pretty
close game which at times was exciting.
The score stood 10 to in favor of
Vesper. If the ball players will play
on the Sabbath they ought to appreci-
ale the Feelings OF others SuflcIent to
keep quiet about it,
Tbrouob the kindness of Mr. Fdword
Mahonev we had the Measure of read
ING a COPY Of the "Dailv Citizen" q
newspaper published at Vicksburg.
Miss, on Thursday July 2, 1863, and
printed on the back of wall paper. We
hereto apnend little item we fonnd
therein as a SAMPLE of the balance if
contained: "The Yanks outside our
city are considerably on the sick list.
Fever. dysenterv and dispust are their
companions. and Grant is their master
The bows are Cesartipo dailv and are
crossing the river in the region of War
renton. -e!irsinc 49, and abolitionists
generally. The bows are down unon
the earth delyinr. the burrowing. the
bad water and +ha hot wafer, ,,
While ~ S,,o,+o 7Irs Eon+,o
enont ,,oo+ &c bon +;,,o - +Lo CIT oe
Jr. NJ IL ~ -
g., 1,.o.-,,1e ,,.I,;1o ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
NOTICE.
L. s. LAND OFFICE, WAUsAU, WIS. !
Auonst 14tl- 1880

August l4tn, 1859
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Jacob Spescher against Windsor Currie for
abandoning his Homestead Entry No 1872,
dated Nov. ID, 1855, upon the NEI4 Section 81,
Township 21 North, Range East, in Wood
County, Wisconsin with a view to the canceIla-
ton of said entry. the said parties are hereby
Circuit Court at GiaEd Rapids Wood County
Wisconsin. on the 9th day OF September, 1889
at l o'clock P. NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
The hearing in this case viii be had al this
Office on September 30, 1889 at O'Clock P. N.
s. Z. THAY-ER, Register.
E B SANDERS. Receiver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
LEGALS.
Notice OF Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUEAU WI:

LAND OFFICE AT WAUEAU WIS.
August 81, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at Grand Rapids Wood County, Wis, on
October 18th, 1885, viz: William POlzin home
stead entry No. 4147 for the SW f.H, Section Is,
Township p NJ Range east
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: Albert Johns William Dumar.
Amos SharIey, Herman Jaehnig, all of Port
Edwards, Wis.
S. +. THAYER Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-05
BuckIen,s ArnIca SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by w
l.. Wood & Co.