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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1892-03-11
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sur Serfiisuns. SeIbft Ibpfe, tpel6s
NIT iettisen Subitanssn ansefdQt paren,
IaRen iib nit IorfmocS iauter reiniseu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
DEATH or WILBUR CLOCK.

There is place III the record of the
dead, for the young names which
represent less to the big Indifferent
public than to the parents who remem-
ber and regret and the knot of friends
who retain a general memory of the
little ones called early to rest. They
are of a company of those who were
estimated early and rescued early, who
created expectations and cherished
hopes, and for whom there remains
no question of disappointment or
failure. We can think of them as it
best pleases us, allude to them with
interchangeable faith and give our
imagination tie rein in filling ont the
vague disk of the possible In this
little band must now be placed the
memory Of Wilbur Clock, bright and
promising youth of 7 years who died
last Friday night after short life
interspersed with much sickness. His
loving little soul was taken home in all
its innocence. In proportion as we
recognized that in his life, which was
near to us SO vii! he be endeared to
the memory of those who loved him.
Suffer little children to come unto me
and forbid them not for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

BULLETIN No. 6.
The crop conditions remain practically
the same as last week There has been
a continuation of cold, cloudy, rainy
weather, which has added another
week of idleness to the account of the
farmer. The temperature has averaged
about seven degrees below the normal
daily, and the rainfall about double the
usual amount. Seventy-fve hundredths
is about the average for this week in
May. The following total rainfalls were
reported from selected stations:-Scho-
field, Marathon Co., 1-59; Shawano,
Shawano Co., 1-31; Appleton, Outaga
mie Co., 1856; Viroqua, Vernon Co., 1-02;
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., 1-50; Mil
waukee 1-57 and Pepin, Pepin Co., 1-O2.
Vegetation is nearly stationary in its
growth and will so remain until warmth
and sunshine are received. Buds and
foliage are just starting.
Considerable seeding of oats remains
to be done. Spring grains are up in
many fields, but the low temperature
causes very slow growth. Much low
ground is under water and the seed
there will probably rot. There is some
complaint from sothern counties that
early potatoes have rotted Tobacco
plants are under cotton covers and are
doing we'll.
Of cranberry prospects, Mr.. j. H.
Treat, of Meadow Valley, says: Water
is still on the bogs, SO but little can be
told Of their condition. | hear many
reports of winter killing, as many of the
vines were exposed; large crop is not
generally expected.
Lumbermen report good stage Of
water for driving logs.
Milwaukee, May 18th, 1892.
WILLIS L. MOORE, Director.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19

turage. Every now and then we would
pass herd of sheep cared for by
shepherds who reside in small size
"Adobes' made Of a sun dried clay.
They are usually about 12x16 feet in size
only one story. All along the line the
remains of some dead animal, horse,
COW, sheep, dog, or the like was the
only sickening sight which met the eve.
Cattle and horses as they are seen from
the car window look thin as if the
winter season had not been favorable
one.
Wearrived at Las Vegas for breakfast
Friday morning. After breakfast sister
and l called at Adolph Mennet's whole
sale store, but found that he had left
the city the night before our arrival.
We left our cards with messages sent
him by his mother. His partner took
us through their extensive warehouses.
This city has 1000 people and is ancient
looking. A street car line runs between
old and new Las Vegas operated by
mule power. This city is distributing
point for large area of country round
about. ''THE Boss"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
Before Starting on a Journey.

a person usually desires to gain some
information as to the most desirable
route to take and will purchase tickets
via the one that will afford him the
quickest and best service. If you con-
template trip to or from Milwaukee,
Chicago and points East and South, and
Ashland, Duluth, st. Paul, Minneapolis
and points North and West, YOU should
provide yourself with map and time
table of the Wisconsin Central lines.
The trains run on this route are vesti-
buled and are equipped with Pullman's
latest Drawing Room Sleepers, elegant
day coaches and dining cars of latest
design, convenient and comfortable in
arrangement and so complete in every
detail that they have no superior in
comfort and elegance. For tickets,
time tables, berth reservations, etc, ap-
ply 10 ]. n. Robinson, D. P. A., Mil
waukee, Wis, or to Jas. c. Pond, Gen
eral Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chica-
go, Ill. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
OLD FOLKS REUNION.
Il Complete Success and a Perfect
E1ening-7He Old Settlers As
sembled forget their Age and
hoId Mgh ReUeLyy.

At an early hour on Friday evening
last the old folks, with all their energy,
youthful spirit, and gayety of former
times collected for one grand rally OF
enjoyment, began to assemble at
PomainviIe's Hall From all directions
came the sturdy pioneers of Wood
county who commenced their toll and
labors IN the primitive log cabin and
the forest, and on whose countenances
in bold outlines could be discerned the
marks of former privations and hard
ships But dlgnifed and honored by
the labor of head and hand which has
given them in the sunset of life the
graces Of home, comfort and refinement.
they gathered here to exchange the
courtesles of the present times and to
narrate and recount the deeds of those
happier days which are gone but not
forgotten. Many were the happy
greetings of old friends, who in youth
and early manhood had sailed the
rough sea of life together for time,
but who in the storms and winds had
been drifted to different shores. After
all were present, about 125 in number,
the meeting was called to order and
opened by prayer from Mr.. Frank j.
WooL, which was followed by that
appropriate and inspiring old song
"America." Succeeding this, the
address of Welcome was delivered by
Judge Chas. NJ Webb 1t was full of
salient truths and remarks and was
delivered with spirit and ability
which brought forth the applause and
commendation of all. This address is
worthy Of reproduction and will appear
in our next issue as want of space
prevents its publication this week.
The old time string Band, composed
of S. A. Spafford, Mr.. Martini and Louis
Livernash, recalled to memory many
of the good old dances in the backwoods
shanty, when ''String Band" was
something fine and highly appreciated.
During the exercises the old folks
enrolled their names with the date of
their coming to the county. Among
those who registered was Mr.. Grignon,
who came to Wood in 1887; Mrs. Samp-
son was next having arrived in 1889
The oldest parsonage present was
undoubtedly Grandpa Tenant now
past the S5th mile post of his life.
The supper at the Commercial House
was exceptionally pleasing to those who
partook and all were loud in praise and
and appreciation for the boun teous
and able manner in which they
were served. After supper another
selection from the "String Band"
ivened the cOncourse.
The following poem composed and
written by r. Mcfarland was then
read
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19

wheels and in this manner he would
ride. He got on at Kansas CITY and
rode in this way to La Junta, Colorado,
before he was discovered by any of the
train men.
At La Junta the writer obtained per-
mission for himself and sister to ride on
the engine. 1t was granted and the
delightful scenery between La Junta
and Pueblo was seen and appreciated
through cab window. Through the
kindness of Mr.. j. F. Allee, engineer,
and his genial fireman, Mr.. JAS Fenton
the points Of interest for distance Of
75 miles were shown us by these gem
tlemen. The engine weighed $4,000
pounds, was numbered 544, and made
the rapid time of IS miles an hour. 1t
shook US up considerable but the. scene
ry and bracing air made, up for the
shaking we received. The manner of
irrigating the farming lands all along
the Arkansas river was new to us and
of great interest.
Irrigation is indispensable throughout
this whole country. To properly ex-
plain it would require columns In a
few words, it is to turn water from a
river into a big canal or ditch. This is
tapped at various points, SO that every
ranch in valley can be watered when
ever it is needed. This is usually once
a month, the water being shut off at the
third day This costs $40 an acre for
a perpetual irrigation right which is
sold with the ranch as a realty or chattle
is. This payment closes the expense
except s. a year for each forty acres for
repairs to bitches, etc The largest ir-
rigation ditch in this region is near La
Junta, being 115 miles in length and six
feet deep. Imagine its cost.
Since arising this, Thursday, morning
we have done nothing except to have
breakfast The time has arrived when
we leave for Manitou Springs and thence
to the dedication Of the "Printer's
Home" You will appreciate the size
of our whole company when l say 1t is
made up of 80 palace c.rs, requires four
engines to draw them and a small sized
city is virtually paralyzed when we are
thrown out upon them to feed or drive
about the city.
At three O'Clock this afternoon we
leave for Pueblo where they do us honor
with reception, dance, etc, this eve
ming.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
MEMORIES.

How distant seems the misty past
AS longing looks we backward cast
Back through the vista of the years,
What changes to the mind appears.
In the year Eighteen ThiTty-onc
'Tis said this settlement was begun;
From then there came from year to year
The brave and hardy Pioneer.
These pleasant wales their eyes surveyed
And soon Il rustic home they made.
The Birch canoe they used to guide
On The Wisconse so swift and wide,
Or follow on the Indian trail
When beasts of prey would oft asSail,
Beset their pathway here and there
From shaded dell or secret lair.
And next the stage coach with its load
Came slowly on the new cut road,
And then the steam and iron horse
Whose white smoke, curling, marked its course
As winding through its forest path
1t marked the way for the telegraph,
And now we talk from home to home
Upon that Wonderous telephone.
Yet it may seem most passing strange,
Though many here have marked the change,
No lumber DER the rapids go
4 seeking markets tar below;
For now we see on ey'ry hand
1t goes to market on dry land
We may expect to hear full soon
OF pleasure trips up to the moon.
How stood our county in the years
The nation called for volunteers?
Quick to respond, for none would lag
When foes assailed our country flag.
And have we not John Compton's name
Enrolled upon that scroll of fame,
Where heroes in that fearful strife
So freely offered limb or life
Now let us wait for that blissful day
When the Lion with the Lamb shall play;
NO more to hear wars dread alarms
That calls our loving friends to arms,
And may we old settlers often meet,
Our old time friends again to greet,
The old acquaintance TO renew
And now bid you all adieu.
Mr.. J. D. Witter was selected toast
master and seemed entirely in his
elements. He was exceptionally
brilliant and witty and kept the
audience IN mirth throughout the
evening. Much is due Mr.. Witter for
the pleasures of this meeting.
The first toast-The Resources and
Development of Wood Co.-was re-
sponded to by H. W. Remington and
was an able and interesting discourse.
This will also be prodnced in our next
issue.
The vocal trio "The Old House at
Home" by Dr.. Witter, Mrs. H. w.
jackson and Mrs. c. O. Baker was
fautlessly rendered and was indeed a
beautiful selection. This was pro-
nounced by many the finest of the
evening.
The following letter was written by
J. J. Charnock, an old resident. but
now of Palms, Los Angeles Co.. CAL.
and read by Mrs. c. H. Brown. MIR.
Charnock also sent with the letter some
olive and orange blossoms in bloom
which he had taken from his own
orchards
PALMS, Los ANGELES Co., CAL. Nav
1st, 1S92.-Dear Friends: | have re.
celved a note requesting something
from my pen in the way of greeting
remlnescence or to be present with you
the old settlers of Wood Comfy, at you1
reunion in Centralia on May 18th. 1
would be one of the greatest pleasure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
HV0ex.

"Cause and Effect pa great subject
this Cause and Effect
Any person knows that il an engineer
neglects to furnish fuel the steam runs
down" and poaUer is lost.
Why will people not reason, as well
regarding the cause OF lost power, or
strength IN themselves ?
An interesting discovery has been made
by Dr.. Shoop regarding the cause of
chronic diseases.
He has found that certain saerUes have
complete control over the stomach, liver,
kidneys and all internal organs.
These organs convert bread, meat, po-
tatoes, ETC., which are the only blood
makers, into blood, bone and muscle, and
when these nerves are weak or exhausted,
these organs fail, and dyspepsia, bilious
ness and prostration Of strength results.
DG. SFseop's Restorative is
stomach, liver and kidney cure. as it acts
as food (not "Nervine") to these par
iicuEar ne7res. 1t ~enoueS the cause.
Is it not reasonable 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-19
THURSDAY, MAY l..

We arrived in Colorado Springs
Wednesday evening at s o'clock. We
were Immediately taken by electric cars
to the "Casino" large suburban hotel
at distance of four miles from the city
proper, and located at the base of that
historic mountain ''Pikes Peak" Here
for the first time were the entire dele
CATION together in one body eight hun
dred strong. The Casino is a large
roomy hotel of three stories, built on
the summer resort plan, with large deep
porches or verandas round about it at
each story. Here we mingled together,
had refreshments, danced and had a
good time until l o'clock a. M, when
we returned 10 our palace cars which
are now truly "home" to us with all
that word implies.
After writing yesterdays letter
nothing transpired of interest except
that we discovered tramp who was
riding on our cars on the trucks. When
the train would slack up at the station
he would jump off and walk about until
time for the train to start again and as
soon as it would get under motion he
would deliberately walk under the car
and sit on the axle between the set of
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
Oeonee Sends Delegates to the
March Convention.

There was a meeting in Walhalla Court
House last Saturday, 10th instant, of
about twenty citizens, who assembled
to send delegates to the State Conven-
ton to be held under the peace and
unity" call in Columbia on the oath.
The convention was called to order by
R. A. Mathewson, on whose motion w.
a. Lowery was elected Chairman and
]. P. Stribling Secretary.
Maj. S. P. DENLY, at the request OF the
Chairman, briefly, but pointedly explain
ed the object of the meeting.
1t was then decided 70 send delegates,
and the following were elected: w. a.
Lowery, W. Il. Hughs, J. C. Cary, Will
liam Bibbs, John W. Shelor and J. a.
Ballenger, principals, and Up. Striking.
B. A. Davis and DR.. j. NJ. McClanahan
alternates.
On motion of R. A. Mathewson. it was
unanimously resolved that I've endorse
the spirit and purposes of the McCrady
call for a conference to be held / n Column
bia on the oath instant"
j. c. Cary offered the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
whereas, the sentiment of Oconee
county, as expressed in her various
County Conventions for years past, is
that the people have the privilege to vote
direct for State officers.
'.Resolcea, That it is the sense Of this
meeting that we favor a direct vote for
State officers in our primaries and that
our delegation is hereby requested to
favor such action in the convention
called for the 9th as viii ecure this
end"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
oconee's County Chairman Re-
plies to Our Richland Cores
pondent.

MEssRs. EDITORS In your issue OF the
18th instant l notice that your Richland
correspondent complains of the Oconee
Democracy generally. and intimates that
the County Chairman may have intcn-
tionallv omitted Richland Club No. 2 in
the cali for the recent meeting OF the
County Executive Committee. If "R'
will read the constitution of the Demo
cratic party he will see that the County
Chairman does not determine who con-
sti.ute the County Executive Committee.
Neither does the committee decide this
matter. Each local Clue recommends
one man from the Club as their choice
for a committeeman and he is elected by
the County Convention. Now the re-
cords show that Rickland Club No. ? had
40 representation il the County Conven-
ton which confirmed the list Of the Elk
ecutivc Committee, as it appears in the
COURIER of the 10th instant. This list
was published as a matteto OF information
20 the public. without any personal or
2oliacal amnesty toward any Club or
individual. ihope to see Richland Club
80. > come Into the next County Corven-
rocr ana2r the constitution
5. \. STRiBLISG.
County Chairman
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
Norman Park Hotel Arrivals.

The following have been the arrivals
at the Norman Park Hotel for the three
weeks ending March I'D. 1892: J. G..
Webber, Nashville, Tenn; WI. Werner,
James A. ThomSpon, ). A. Perry, e. A.
Strother. S. NJ. TanWyck. j. F. McCarey-
r. r. Talbert. j. P. McCarey, James c.
Owens. City; w. W. Lackry, j. S. Land,
Columbia. 5. c.: J.F. Corcoran, 2. II.
Seabrook. Charleston, S. c.: G. NJ! VIII
liams. Clinton, S. c.: j. r. Morment,
S. B. Lucy, A. W. Gillian, Richmond,
Va: l.. G. Goodman. Philips S. McGovern.
f. II. Morrow, New York; E. f. Fulton,
/. d. Ewing. W. F. Parker, A. I. Tri-
pod. c. L. Jones, II. 0. Tyson. Atlanta,
Ga: VIM. N. Rogers. H. W. Edelen,
Noble Pennington. Baltimore, Md; j.
j.. Wilson, S. c.: ". NJ. Crookshank,
Greenville, S. c.; Mitt Nicholson, IT,
WILEY Hilley, Ruckersville, Ga: j. \.
Robinson, Seneca. S. c.; r. Camp,
Ripon. Wis: a. G. Hall. J.R. Mobley.
Atlanta, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
Here and There.
Correspondence KEowEE COURIER.

Correspondence kEowEE COURIER.
We have just had a little winter, which
caused farmers TO cease planting corn
and get a new supply of wood.
Much of the peach crop is killed, but
we entertain hope yet that some may be
spared. How soon our hopes may be
blasted, either ending in fruition, or,
not having a sure foundation, end in
despair. Hope thou in the Rock of Ages.
Stealing seems to be all the go with
some of the negroes around Fair Play.
During last week bee gums were stolen
from Mr.. Thomas Reese, Dir. Thomas
Harris and Mrs. Andy Marett. Turkeys
and chickens also fall prey to the black
nighchawks. Some of the parties are
being gotten close after.
The teachers meeting, which convened
at South Union, VIZ understand, was an
entire success. a good turnout and
much interest manifested in the aus of
education. This is a progressive people
anyway. Professor Macaulay was at his
post.
Mr.. J.R. Earle, j., visited Fair Play
this week. He is looking unusually well.
Thrifty is the name of the new post
Office established in Return v%icitity with
Mr.. Norton Cox postmaster. This is an
appropriate name for these people, and
the o&ce supplies along-felt need. Snow
Creek was the name asked to be given,
but the Postmaster General said short
names were preferable.
Master Larry Marett happened to the
misfortune of getting his arm badly bro
ken in a wrestle. 1t was dressed by DR..
Webb and we hope he viii soon be all
Wrestling IS dangerous fun for
boys or men. ADELPHos.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
County Chairman
Religious Notice.


y p%rotracted meeting viii commence
in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. at Seneca, on Thursday night
(March 3lst) before the first Sunday in
April. The pastor will be assisted by the
Rev. J. c. Younguc, of the South Caro-
lima Conference. who will arrive on Mon
day, April 4th, and by other ministers.
Preaching every day at Ii A. NJ. and S
PM Everybody cordially invited. Let
the members of the other churches of
the circuit, as far as possible, join in the
meeting, which will continue two or
three weeks. Friday, April lst, has
been appointed a day of fasting and
prayer in the interest Of the meeting.
ALLSToN B. EARLE, Pastor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
HIGHEST of all in Leavening Power.-Latest I. s. Govt Report
R@AL B Bs,a5sSz
ABSOLUTELY Pure
ABSOLUTELY PyRE

Little Bilr' Howard was acquitted Of
the charge of murder in Court at Green
vile last Friday. he was indicted for
the murder of Ben Ross or the night Of
February I'd, 1888, a little o than
four years ago, and at the first trial was
sentenced to be hanged on the Goth of
September, 1890. His lawyers appealed
to the Supreme Court for a new trial;
which was granted. and now at this trial
he comes clear. This case had become a
notable one. for after his trial and con
yiction he escaped from Jail in his wife's
clothes and took her baby with him,
she having been allowed TO visit him in
Jail. He was at liberty for many months
and Sheriff Gilreath lad great difficulty
in recapturing bin, which he finally did
sleeping and aster parleying with him
for about an hour he was induced to sur
render.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-03-24
Meeting of the County Democratic Ex'
ecutiYe Committee.

The Oconee County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee me- at Walhalla, March
II. 1892, pursuant to the order of the
State Democratic Executive Committee.
J. II. Barnett was elected Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman was instruct
ed to call the Subordinate Clubs to meet
at the usual place of meeting on the
Saturday, the 9th day of April.
1892, for the purpose of recognizing
said Clubs, and electing delegates to the
County Convention, which will meet on
the first Monday. the I'd day of May next;
to reorganize the party in Oconee county;
y elect a new Executive Committee; to
elect delegates to the State Convention,
which meets in Columbia On the third
Monday in May next; and to transact
such other business as may DE proper
under the constitution.
S. Y. STRBLING,
County Chairman.
Coorotory