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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
FIRE SERVICE.
A Team of Horses very much needed.

We wonder if our citizens generally,
and our city councils in particular ever
consider the discomforts, the self denial
the absolute suffering involved by the
fire company's service. When we call
to mind who the fire laddies are, how
willingly they give their services that
could not be paid for in mere dollars
and cents, how uncomplainingly they
are reused from warm beds in comfort
able homes and called out in the bitter
cold to risk life, and limb, to do battle
with the elements in behalf maybe of
those who are in ignorance of the dan
ger to their property, we realize that
we owe them special debt of gratitude
Three times since the beginning of this
very cold weather, night fires have
occurred. At the fire of last week but
for the efforts of the fremen there
would doubtless have been a conhag-
ration. How soon a devastating fire
with high winds to intensity it may
sweep the city none can tell. While
we have fire company fit for any
emergencies is there not still some
things lacking. Is it fair to expect
them to do the work of horses in
addition to their work as men? Is it
wise to over burden them by unseemly
duties? Is it right to expect them to
excuse delinquencies that add to their
work and discomfort?
The city is prosperous and growing,
the cities are abundantly able to keep
a man and team constantly on hand to
do service in the fire companies in
terest. Holes in the ice should be kept
open and easily accessible on both sides
of the river. The hose should be kept
in order and ready for emergencies,
above all the fire alarm signal should
be ready for instant use, and if neces-
sary watchman should be employed
in the service of the fire company who
will be on hand to give the alarm.
We keep pace in many things with
other cities of our size and are not in
clined to parsimony in public affairs,
but in the matter of keeping team
and man exclusively for this much
needed service it seems to many we are
negligent of duty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
COUNTY TREASURER.

The members of the county board, in
the selection of Mr.. Peter McCamley
for treasurer in place of Peter Bever,
resigned, exhibited excellent judgment
and his election will be heartily en-
dorsed by the people. Mr.. McCamley
has held several offices of trust and has
always proven himself honest, cour-
teous and accommodating. He was
sheriff two terms, postmaster in this
city during Cleveland's administration,
and Mayor of Grand Rapids. While
serving the people in these positions he
proved himself efficient in every parti-
cular. We have reasons to believe be
will serve the county treasurer with the
same efficiency and honesty heretofore
rendered in the discharge of his other
duties. The REPORTER extends congrat-
ulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
CRITICISM.

Criticism is the two edged sword of
narrow minds and the keen scalped of
the great.
One cannot hope to escape it, but can
become impervious to the first, and
benefited by the last.
The world is full of people in whom
the venom of unjust criticism grows and
thrlves as the tropic air plant does on
tie poison laden exhalations of their
environments. The envy, selfshness,
and hypocrisy of venomous natures
will find in every phase of life an under
lying strata of bad. Are you wealthy?
"tricky speculations or dishonest deals
brought it." Are you religious? "Its
all cant, and show, a hollow pretense."
Are you famous? "its only notoriety."
Are you kind and charitable? ''its put
on for effect, means of gaining public
favor" Are you appreciative and will
ing to accord honor where honor is
due? "its fattery and means of grace
in obtaining favor" Are you beautiful?
"there's flaw in your beauty, an
artifciality in your charm" Are you
reserved or undemonstrative? ''you are
cold and proud" Are you frank and
demonstrative? ''you are affected and
gushing" and so on through the whole
category of human characteristics there
is no good without an evil enfolds it.
To critics of this sort all difference is
| useless. There will be hidden mean
ing of evil in every act of your life, a
| note of discord in the music of the
angels, an ever present, ever suspicious,
| inharmonious spirit that can no more
understand the serene high spirit of
true humanity than the untutored
savage understands the mysteries of the
commands Glove your enemies, !"
"render unto Caer the things that are
Casers" etc.
| The critic whose office is to teach, to
reform, to point out defects for the sake
of remedying them is another type OF
critic. Praise comes unmixed with
satire when honestly deserved. They
are what Longfellow calls 'sentinels in
the grand army of letters and to gain
that place must have within them the
power to see with unbiased vision, an
impersonal spirit all the goodness, and
sweetness and purity an object holds
looking not beyond for a motif OF
evil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

value of the wine was s., 5000, but that is
the least part of the damage The ex-
hibits were specially selected samples
for the comparative tests and took an
expert six weeks to collect. They rep
resent districts some of them 700 miles
apart, and trouble may be had in du-
plicating the samples. Wine-making is
one of the great industries of that
country and its people want to show it
to advantage. An effort will be made to
obtain display equally as good as that
which was frozen.
Over 5000 men are now employed on
the grounds and it is estimated that l5,-
600 will be at work next month in order
to have everything in readiness by
May 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
COUNTY FATHERS.
Convened in Special Session Tuesday.

The county board was called to order
Tuesday morning, February 7th, by the
chairman. The roll was called and only
few members were absent. The pub
lished minutes of the annual session
last November were ordered spread
upon the records. 4 resolution was
introduced providing for the prosecu-
ton of the county clerk for negligence
in the performance of his duties. Mr..
VIM. Hooper, the person employed by
the Finance Committee to check up the
records in the clerks office, made a
verbal report of the results so far found
by him as to the conditions of that office.
He reported the shortage to be about
$500. 1t may be reduced some more,
but he thought very little.
Mr.. Peter Bever rendered his resigna-
ton as county treasurer which was
promptly accepted. On motion, the
board proceeded to the election of a
county treasurer. After severalinformal
ballots Mr.. Peter McCamley was elected
treasurer over VIM. Hooper on a vote
of IA to Is. His bond was fixed at
$4,000. He will assume the duties of
his new office rs soon as his bond is
accepted and recorded.
Mr.. McCamlev having been elected
treasurer he resigned his position as
Poor Commissioner and Mr.. Geo. w.
Baker was unanimously elected by the
county board to fill the vacancy.
A. J. Pankow introduced resolution
which was carried giving every news
paper in the county 15 cents per folio
for publishing the proceedings of the
special session of the county board.
The finance committee were instruct
ed and authorized to collect whatever
deficiency was found in the clerks and
treasurer's accounts.
The Court House committee were
authorized to light the court house with
electricity and furnish as many lights as
thought was necessary to properly do SO.
Before closing our comments on the
doings of the county board we desire to
speak of the efficient service and inter-
est taken by J. w. Cochran, member
from the city of Centralia. Nothing
escaped his illegal eye" and he is always
ready to express his opinion on every
question. His services here are just as
valuable to the county as he proved
them to be while district attorney.
Our sister city can well be proud of her
representatives on the county board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Telephone Exchange.

Mr.. O. J. Skolsky, inspector of tele-
phones for the state of Wisconsin, was
in the city the past week looking over
the exchange here. He reports the
exchange in excellent condition and
complimented Mr.. A. w. Rumsey for
the efficient service he was rendering
the patrons of this exchange. He was
we'll pleased with the condition the
wire and phones were in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
BOYS Overcoats

Lot No. 1894, 5 coats only,
ages 7, 8 and 10, price 2.75
this sale. .SI.5C
Lot No. 5o8S, 7 coats, age 7
to 10, price $50, this sale 2.ot
Lot No. 5o83, 6 coats, worth
2.75, this sale II!
Only 4 left of Lot No. 5I2S,
age 5, 6, 8, 9, reduced from
500 to $50
5 Boys coats, ages Id, IS, 1o.
I7,IS, price 900, this sale. 81:
5 Boys overcoats, Lot No.
5oI3, age IS, 10, II, to go,
reduced from 500, at. -.-- SOC
1 Coat only of Lot No. 5oS6,
age IS, worth 500 this sale 3.25
Boys Pants, a to I3, this sale ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Sleigh Ride.

The Junior League of the Methodist
church will have sleigh ride on Satur-
day afternoon next. The roundabout
will be at the church door at o'clock
All children connected with the church
and Sunday school are invited to ride,
also the children of other churches will
be made welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Bows Suits
ID to Ia Years.

I 4 to IA Years.
Suits worth S2.25 60 for = .sI.6o
Suits worth 800 go for. -. 2.2o
Suits worth 3.75, 400 go for $40
Suits worth 500 60 for. =. 400
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
In the cities of Grand Rapids and
Centralia the different civic societies
are represented as follows:
Total........,

The above figures will prove of in
terest to those who belong to no order
at all. There are few business men now
days who do not belong to some secret
society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Don't Lose Any Time.

This fiery steed feels the inspiration of electricity and good inten
and will lose transporting his Quick
Clothing Emporium need for haste you would
the benefit Quicksas Great Bargain Sale will
tinue but few days longer.
Opportunities ofle feetng should be grasped
without hesitation We extend any positive of
behooves
forehanded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
TRY OUR

Mocha and Java Coffee per pound s. cents lbs for sIoo
Evaporated Raspberres IS cents per pound
10 bars Sterling Soap only IS cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Your Attention to the Reductions:
BOYS Suits

ia to I8 Years.
Suits worth s. go for $500
Suits worth SO and s. go for $50
Suits worth 9, 10, SII go for 800
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
CHILDREN,S DAY

Children's day was we'll observed in this town last Sunday. At the Meth odist Episcopal church there was an elaborate display of flowers, foliage plants, palms, ferns, etc. The service consisted of recitations and music &C., cording to the program entitled 'Lights Earthly and Heavenly. Rev T. $. Bond made an address to the children, and recitations were given in addition to those in the printed program.
 The Pilgrim church was neatly but not extravagantly decorated with flow CTS, foliage plants, palms, ferns, and with flags. The service was patriotic one and consisted of music, responsive readings, and recitations from the print ed program entitled, My Country, a carol service for Children's Day" Rev D. c. Stone, and Sunday School Super intendent, s. A. Eddy, made addresses.
 The Congregational church at East Canaan was profusely decorated with flags and flowers. The service used was the Columbian program for Cbil- dren's day and consisted of music, reel tations and responsive readings. Rev H. Utterwick says the children acquit. tel themselves with great credit and sustained their parts with commendable Zeal and talent. He says they even out did the children in large towns and cit. ies where 1t has been his privilege tc witness Children's day services.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
COURT NOTES.

Judge Prentice, of the Superior Court, who is holding court in Winsted, has de- cided not to try any civil jury cases this term in that place. The appeal from the probate of Lyman Casey's will Hate of Winsted) has been withdrawn. The case of Sardam vs. Rhoades is on the calendar but will not be tried this term. The Homer 0. Allen vs. Jas G. Batter son case was continued by request of the defendant.
 A grand jury of IS {among whom is Dr H. A. Church of this place. has been summoned to meet at Winsted on the 20th inst to pass on the charge against Mrs Mannering, of Roxbury, accused of poisoning her husband.
 In the Court of Common Pleas at Litchfeld before Judge Roraback some interesting technical points of law were argued last Thursday in connection with the case of Lizzie E.Sedgwick vs. Fred erick M. Sanford, which relates to 8 party wall; and in the cases of Hickox and Bradley vs. H. Schoverling & Go |, and Thos D. Barclay vs. the same, inter esting points were also raised in regard to the question of delivery in sales of tobacco. Decisions were reserved.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
WEDDING BELLS.
Adam-H Hatch.

Auhm-HdLCus
 The New Milford Gazette has pub lished an elaborate report of the recent June 7th) wedding of MT c. Archibald Adam and Miss Lena Belle Hatch at Gaylordsville, from which we have been requested to make extracts which we do as follows.
 1.-The church, which was tastefullv trimmed with flowers, was filled with relatives and friends of the young coup le. At 33O D. m. the bridal party en- tered the church, the organist discours- ing sweet music as the bride and her at tendants moved down the main aisle The ushers led the way, followed by the groom's best man, his brother John, who escorted the brother of the bride, Master Horace Hatch, and the bridesmaids, sis E ters of the bride and groom, Miss Cath erine Adam and Miss Helen Hatch. Af- ter these came the bride, leaning on the arm of her betrothed. AdvaI cing to the chancel rail, the groomsmen and bridesmaids moved to right and left of n beautiful floral arch, while the happy couple stood directly beneath it, and were made one by the Rev Dwight O. Stone, of Canaan, assisted by Rev J. H. Keep, Jr., pastor of the church. Two features of more than ordinary interest were noted at this wedding. The wed ding day was the birthday of the grand father of the groom, the Rev Archibald Geikie, and the wedding service used by Mir Stone was also the form used by this same grandfather during his hon. nraI m n iotrv of ronro fhon Hftu uoors the original manuscript.
 The bride was becomingly arrayed ill gown of cream Henrietta, trimmed with India silk and lace, and carried Il bouquet of roses and smilax. The bridesmaids wore white"
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
Rev. Dr Krans

Address Rev. Dr Krans Awarding of Medals
 Benediction
 Albert Barnes, who was to have play ed violin solo, was prevented by the breaking of violin string.
 On the stage, which was beautifully decorated with large ferns and flowers, sat Revs Thompson and Krans and MT and Miss Clute. The pupils who took part in the above program acquitted themselves most creditably giving evi dence of thorough training, and they as we'll as Mrs Bierce, the teacher of music, were heartily applauded. The Rev Dr Krans was very graceful and happy in his remarks. He laid especial stress on the importance of laying a solid foundation for success in the life work of boy or girl by acquiring a good education and he pointed out the many advantages which the Canaan Academy offers as an educational estab- lisbment.
 Medals were awarded for excellence of standing in scholarship during the year as follows: In the senior depart ment, to Miss M. Louise Roraback a gold medal and to Joseph M. Stanford 8 silver medal; in the junior department to Arthur Dixon 8 gold medal and to John Thompson silver medal. The teacher in German, Miss Clute, also presented to Joseph M. Stanford as & prize for excellence in examination in German, Victor Hugo's "Les Miserable" 1" in 2 Vols.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
DIED.

- DIED. HUMEs-On Peacock Hill, Chapinville, June 8, @ daughter to John Humes. MOORE At the Middletown Hospital, June 9, Harvey Moore, of Winsted, aged 54 years, a member of the 28th Reg. Conn, Vols. MINOR Bridgewater. Jnne 2, Catharine A. Minor, aged 68. BooTH-At New Milford, June 8, Mary E., widow of Henry W. Booth, aged 67. LAsHER- New Milford, June 6, Burnett P Lasher, aged AZ. EvANs-At Gaylordsville, June 2. William K. Evans, aged 87 years and mos. PoTTER-At Macedonia (Kent). June 3, Mrs Amanda Potter, aged 80 years. WooDRUFF-At Thomaston, June 10, Dr Will liam Woodruff, aged 89 years. CoLE-At Sharon, June 5, Mrs Robert Cole, aged 49.
 BELDINe-At Dover Plains. N. r., June 5, Mir 0. H. Bedding, aged 69. He had been blind for 57 years.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
The Reception.

On Tuesday evening Rev and Mrs Thompson gave a reception at the Acad- emy. The grounds about the building were lighted with Chinese lanterns; and swings, hammocks and settees were placed among the trees. The interior of the Academy was brilliantly lighted and was handsomely decorated with flowers and ferns. Fully 150 guests were present and greatly enjoyed the occasion. Baldwin's orchestra, from Ct. Burlington, furnished excellent music, music that even the middle aged could not withstand and they joined with the younger guests in keeping step In the dances until midnight. Re- treatments consisting of ice cream. cake and lemonade were served. All feel grateful to the host and hostess for the pleasant entertainment so kindly and generously provided.
 Guests at the Academy during the closing days of the term were: Rev Dr and Mrs Krans, Mrs Berens, Mrs Cole man, Mir Underhill, all of New York city; Miss Dixon, of Dunstable, Mass. !; John Sedgwick, of Cornwall Hollow; Frank Gillette. of Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
POINTERS.

Read what George O. Peet says about the Art Store.
 Read A. E. Rood,s new advertisement before you buy sewing machine.
 Read the notice concerning examina- tions for State Teachers certificates and for entrance to Connecticut Normal Training Schools.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15

Laughing gas was taken the other day by Mrs Elizabeth Lipp, of Buffalo, N. Y who was about to have four teeth extracted After three teeth had been removed the pallor of the woman alarm. ed her husband and it was discovered that she was dead. The taking of gas is attended with greater danger than many people imagine. as numerous fatal- itiss of this kind clearly demonstrate.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.

The Springfield Republican says: Bradstreet's Journal has collected re- turns from over 300 cities and towns east of the Rocky mountains on the condition of the country roads, which places southern New England second only to New Jersey in the matter of we'll kept country highways.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15

SEYMoUR-CATLIN-At Colebrook fRiver, in the Methodist church, June Il, by Rev Frank D. Adams, Edward A. Seymour. of Winsted. and Miss Belle Catlin, of Colebrook River. FINKLE-HYDE-AtO Oollinsville, June T, Mark Finkle, of Falls Village, and Miss Ethel Hyde. of Collinsville.
 HOPKINS -GIBBoNs-At Great Harrington, Mass, June 8, in St Peters church, by the Rev Dr Mayes, MT Michael Hopkins and Miss Mary Gibbons.
 FINNEGAN-GARITY-At St. Peters church, Great Harrington, Mass, June 2, Patrick J. Finnegan, of this place, and Miss Katie Garity, of Great Harrington. EGLEsToN- East Canaan, at the home of the bride, June 14 by the Rev O.. ". Hanna, MT Frederick E. Egleston, of Falls Village, and Miss Julia M. Beebe. No cards.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15

1t has always been customary with the Chllton Paint O. to use in their roof paints the same quality of oil and dryer as used in the Chiffon Paints We could never see the reason for put tlng good paint on house, and q poor paint on roof or barn. Any paint bearing the name Chiffon is made with pure linseed oil and turpentine dryer. We wish we knew what 'the old red school house" was painted with, where we went to school when boy. Not Chiffon by any means. for it was painted beyond the memory of man. If you want about the same effect, get shade number ten of the Chiffon Roof Paint.
 as- For Sale by E. s. Pease.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
A Little Girls Composition on Boys


 Boys are men that have not got as big as their papas, and girls are women that will be young ladies by and by. Man was made before woman. When God looked at Adam he said to himself "Well, think I can do better if try again, and then he made Eve. God liked Eve so much better than Adam that there have been more women than men ever since. Boys are trouble. They wear out everything but soap. If I had my way, half of the boys in the world would be girls, and the rest would be dolls. My papa is so nice that I think he must have been little girl when he was little boy.-Oak and Ivy Leaf.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
NOTICE!

The legal voters of district No. 2, of the town of North Canaan, county of Litchheld and state of Connecticut, are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the voters Of said district will be held in the High School room in the district school house in the village of Canaan, on Friday evening, June 16th, 1893, at 8 o'clock for the following purposes, to wit 1. To choose moderator for said meeting 2. To choose clerk for said meeting;
 8. To elect officers for the ensuing year for said district;
 4. To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 A. A. HUBBARD
 A. T. RoRABAcK,)
 Dated at North Danaan, Conn.,, June 5, 1898
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
THE CANAAN ACADEMY.
4 GRAND INSTITUTION.
The Pleasant Close of Successful |

The Pleasant Close of a Successful
 Year.
 The past week has been notable one in the history of this village, and has witnessed succession of pleasant and profitable events connected with the closing year of that grand institution, the Canaan Academy. The events GOV cred a period of five days and began with
 The CA. Picnic
 The second annual picnic of Canaan Academy was held at Camp Washining Twin Lakes. on Friday. Camp Wash ming, the summer annex of Canaan Academy, offers this year new quarters and advantages to boys who wish to camp out and yet pursue a certain amount of study with their pleasure. The Camp opens June 18th under the management of MT Cute, head master of the Academy.
 The Field Day.
 On Saturday afternoon 8 large assem- bly, gathered at the Canaan Academy grounds to witness the athletic contest between Robbins School. Norfolk, and Canaan Academy. The affair was en- livened by the airs discoursed by the Canaan Citizens band. All the events were closely contested and the time in the races was exceptionally fast owing to the conditions of the track, and com pares very favorably with the college records for those distances.
 The following is a score of the events, the letter ''c" being used to designate Canaan Academy and the letter ''r" the Robbins School
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15
BSpRN.
 MARR

OsTRoM- At Salisbury, June II, daughter to
 MT and Mrs Frank ". 0strom.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-15

The new SPRING GARMENTS are very captivating, with their pretty combinations of Ribbons, Velvets, and Embroidered de- signs, and so are the JACKETS, with the new shaped sleeve and Butterfly shoulder cape.