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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-12
CITY AFFAIRS.
Mayor Inquiries as to Finances and
Learns Unpleasant Facts.
Debt Over SIC, 900 Greater Than Annual Re-.
port Stated.

A large amount of business was transacted
at the meeting Of the city government, Mon.
day evening. The principal features of the
work are given below and the details will be
published in another issue.
AUGUSTA, May l, 1894.
Hon. s. W. LANE, Auditor, City.
My Dear Sir-As the time is approach.
ing for the city government to make mp
their annual appropriations it seems very
necessary that we have true and intelligent
statement of our financial standing. Also
in Justice to the present administration we
should know how matters stood when the
citys affairs were delivered over to our
management.
knowing your familiarity with city aft airs
and the high esteem and confidence reposed
in you by your fellow citizens call upon
you in behalf of the city government to give
US the desired information. remain,
Very truly yours,
CHAs. A. MrLLIKEN, Mayor.
'OFFIcE OF CRY AUDITOR,
AUGUSTA, Me-, June IL, 1894.
Hon. CHAs. A. MILLIKES, Mayor:
Replying to your request for information
relating to the financial condition of the
city, March l., 1894, / regret to say it
would be impossible for me, even at this
date, to submit positive statement in sea-
son for use in connection with the annual
appropriation bill.
will state, however, that bills have
been presented since March /, aggregating
Sl5, $50 so, on account of the previous
year, of which Sl2, 1850 nowhere appear
in in the report of the auditor for the past
year as liabilities.
He also credits to the account of the
liquor agency, stock of liquors, $3.50 So,
and of these liquors $4,000 had not been
paid for, and other claims against the
agency make an aggregate of $2200.
find that such changes should be made
in the statement of resources and liabil-
tiles, that the net city debt should be
stated a. 1898 ,5sl 20 instead of S277 ,45G.79,
as stated in the report, page 70, a difference
of SlG, 12450 l also find on page lG5 of
the auditors ledger q state ment of account
of the city of Augusta, which shows under
date of February %, 1884, balance against
the city of 1922 ,744.5S. This differs from
his report in the sum of $l5,2S779.
From such examination as l have been
able to make cannot certify to the accu-
racy of any statement except the fact that
outstanding bills not mentioned anywhere
in the report already aggregate $l2, 1lo,5o.
and will doubtless reach the sum of $l4 900
or more. l recommend that no deficie ncy
appropriation be made to be covered by
assessment, but that these bills be covered
by a loan. 1t appears that debt of con-
siderable amount was contracted the past
year, even if all the taxes assessed had been
or should be paid, which is improbable.
| am, sir, very respectfully,
SAMUEL w. LANE,
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


Following are the real estate transfers in
Lincoln county for the week ending June g.,
1891:
BooTHBAY-L Lydia A. Benner TO Julia A. Rum,
ney, land and buildings, 5000.
BRIsToL-Caivin &. Robbins to John A. Han
ley. land, 81; Merrett T. Thompson and al. to Jas.
Il. Thompson, land, $40; Jas. X. Thompson 10
Lois F. Thompson, land and building, 81, ETC.;
Merritt c. Thompson TO Lois +. Thompson, land,
81, etc.
JsFFERsoN-Wiuthrop II. Weeks and al. to FL
mer X. Clark. land, 81.
WIscAsshT-Joseph Hilton to Benz. +. Bailey,
land 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-12

Two bay and one black mare strayed
from the Augusta Driving park. Sunday,
and had not been found at time of writing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-12
AveriII Paint.

Costs less in the end than any
other paint at any price because it
lasts longest. AvERILL PAIN T has
. beautiful lustre: your buildings will
shine like polished marble. AVER
ILL PAINT has been in use over 25
years. There's no danger in buying it.
tbs guaranteed. Send for sample cards
and testimonials. S. S. Brooks 4 Co ;.
Augusta. Me. The Taylor PANT & Oil
Co.. Sole Manufacturer, ll6 High
ST., Boston, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
Condition of Trade.

1t is now, as it has been for nearly a
year, the amazement of intelligent
observers that the United States suffers
SO little from reverses which other
lands share, but which fall more heavily
here than anywhere else. The past
week has seen events which would
suffice to cause or to explain much
disaster; strikes Of nearly all bituminous
coal miners and coke workers, with
numerous riots, strikes of many
thousand men in other employments,
stoppage of many manufacturing works
IN consequence, arrest Of traffic on
several great railroads by lawless
proceedings, and the tramping of dis
cOntented men, III all numbering
several thousand, toward the national
capital in the hope of controlling
legislation. The lowest price ever
known for wheat, and almost the lowest
prices ever known for commodities as
whole, exports Of So, 400, 900 gold instead
of abnormally Cheapened products, and
the fall of the Treasury gold reserve
below the $100,OOO,0OO limit, are signif-
cant Of wide spread difficulty. Yet the
volume Of business is but 31.3 per cent.
less than year ago, in some directions
signs of mprOvementappea even now,
and the sublime faith Of the people in
their future is shown in the general
belief that strikes and disorders will
quickly disappear.
Favoring weather has brought a
distinct change in reports as to condition
of winter wheat, and as to acreage in
corn and cotton. It is also important
that prices of iron and steel products
promptly advance, in answer to the
stoppage of some works through strikes
since it indicates that the recent i'm
provement in the apparent demand was
Of a substantial character. At Pittsburg
and Chicago, Philadelphia and New
York, prices have generally advanced,
though irregularly, and in bar iron
quotations appear shade weaker.
Bessemer pig has advanced IS cts. to 81 =,
steel billets 81 to $3.50, and plates and
st Neutral iron and steel and wire rods
are stronger. Many reason that the
advance may be maintained, at least for
a time, because cost will rise if strikes
succeed, and if they fail, because of the
demonstrated existence of demand
substantially equal to the full product
of works thus far started.-Dun's Re-
view
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
John Parrish Lumber Yard.

Our local reporter visited the lumber
yard of John Parrish in this city
yesterday and found it stocked with the
largest and most complete line of
lumber, sash, doors, blinds, building
paper, etc, ever brought to the twin
cities. During the past week three car
loads Of screen doors and windows.
Diamond, Union and Straw board,
sheathing and beading felt was received.
also red cedar carpet lining. This yard
was never before supplied with so large
an assortment of everything required
for building purposes as at present.
Mr.. Parrish has the contract for
supplying all the lumber and finishing
material for the new Wood block now
IN course of construction. He invites
all those who contemplate building to
give him an opportunity to bid on their
orders for material. His finished
lumber is all well seasoned as it has
been under cover for several years.
He carries full line of double strength
glass windows and sells them cheaper
than the cheapest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
Keep Us Posted.

The following from an exchange
applies equally as significantly to the re-
lation of the REPORTER and its readers:
ga complaint which all local newspapers
receive from time to time is that of not
having been particular in mentioning
the goings and comings of their patrons.
The complaint is an unjust one, almost
invariably. If some people are men-
toned more frequently than others it is
because they are so situated as to come
more directly under the NOTICE Of the
publishers, or because they or their
friends take pains to tell the publishers
of matters in which they are interested.
A reporter cannot be everywhere and
much that he reports is told to him by
others. This paper has an equal
interest in every one Of its most humble
subscribers. We want to know about
matters that interest you. If there is a
death in the family we want to know it
Immediately. Don't wait fol US to find
it out, but send US word, with particulars
DIS 10 udll6, aye anu 1uutIdl dllilSS-
ments. If any Of your family 60 away
visiting, or if friends from abroad come
to see you send us particulars. A postal
card will cost you little, and it may be
to your advantage to have acquaintance
know these little affairs. At any rate
their publication will do you no harm
and it will prevent you complaining to
friends that the newspaper man has
sighted you. Another thing; when
you send us word of an item, don't
forget to sign your name. We want
your name, not for publication, but as
an evidence of good faith. Commune
cations not signed are always regarded
suspiciously, and unless the writing is
known, are apt to find their way into
the waste basket. Newspapers are
sometimes imposed upon and have to
be careful about these things. We
repeat We have just as much interest
in you as in any other resident of our
city. We want to know about your
goings and comings and those of your
friends"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
MEMORIAL DAY.

The following is portion of J. A.
Watrous' circular recently sent out in
reference to memorial day. His sug-
gestions are good:
Memorial Day is close at hand. 1t is
not necessary to urge the comrades of
this Department to properly observe
Memorial Day, but [ wish to make a
suggestion or two. At the recent
Department Encampment resolution
was adopted, unanimously, urgently
requesting the proper authorities to
exert their influence in favor of
| Memorial ceremonies in all Of the
colleges and public and private schools
of the state, on the Friday afternoon OF
evening preceding Memorial Day, May
30. The value of such ceremonies
would be very great in teaching
patriotism and in preparing the young
for good citizenship. [ trust that the
comrades will keep this question so
constantly and so prominently before
the public that it will not be long before
impressive Memorial ceremonies are
held in all of our educational institu
tons, public and private, each year, at
the time indicated; and | am sure that
you will all join me in the hope and
! belief that when the custom is adopted,
| it will exist throughout the life of the
Republic. Ask the press, the pulpit,
| the boards, superintendent, teachers,
children and the public generally to
cooperate with you in establishing the
custom. With that custom established,
with Memorial ceremonies in the
| hundreds of thousands of educational
institutions of our land, as the 30th of
| May approaches, we need never fear,
comrades, that the Nation we contri
buted something towards re-establish
| ing, will abandon the observanCes that
| have become SO dear to our hearts.
Establish that custom and Memorial
Day exercises will be as notable for
since the day our ideal volunteer
! soldier and leader, John 4. Logan,
| introduced the beautiful observance.
The practice that has grown up Of Posts
going in a body to hear a patriotic
sermon the Sunday evening previous to
Memorial Day, is in AL respects
cOmmendable, and should be continued.
May we not greatly enlarge the number
of patriotic sermons on that occasion by
respectfully requesting the pastors Of
all the churches to preach a patriotic
sermon the Sunday, morning or even
| ing, preceding the day we strew flowers
upon the graves of our comrades? [
here make that request of the pastors,
Of all denominations, and ask that the
request be repeated and emphasized by
the ex-soldiers and all other patriotic
people in the state. Anything that
tends to improve American citizenship
and patriotism does that-must be
pleasing in the sight Of God. Patriotic
| teaching, no matter where taught, tends
to better citizenship.
Please spare no pains to make May
3Oth, next, notable for the large number
of Memorial Day observances, and also
for their high character and permanent
good results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
NEKOOSA.

Fishing seems to be in order here. A
great many fish have been caught the
past two weeks.
Lowest prices on Groceries, Flour and
Feed at Corriveau & Garrison's.
The wind of last Sunday blew Mr..
Guys building off its foundation and
did much damage to his household
furniture. Chas. Wits occupies the
front for a barber shop and nearly
every breakable article was demolished
Work on the dam was commenced
this week. The Company will put on
larger force. The buildings are nearly
completed. Machinery is being placed
Nekoosa is about the only live town
in the state these democratic times.
New buildings are constantly being
erected to accommodate the increasing
population.
We noticed Geo. n. Wood with three
small boys fishing here on Saturday.
The two smaller boys caught two fish
each while George and the other boy
only caught one apiece.
Many property owners here are
fencing their lots. This adds to the
looks Of our village.
Some street work is being done here
this Spring. Funds are low, but more
work is needed.
Mr.. Malcolm Young is contemplating
a trip to Jordan, Adams County, in
search of trout.
A full line of Embroidery, Laces,
Ladies and Gents Underwear at
Corriveau & Garrison's, Centralia.
H. NJ. Cochrane, with Jewett &
Shuman, Of Milwaukee, was in the
village Saturday. We are always glad
to see Henry as he makes lots of fun
for the boys.
A. E. Lapham, the druggist, is agent
for the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER in
Nekoosa. Persons wanting q good, live
county paper can leave their orders
with him. Leave your locals there also.
The Grand Rapids Choir furnished
the Nekoosa people with very fine
music on Sunday. Come again we
appreciate such recognition.
Geo. Woods potato farm is rapidly
assuming proportions. This is valu-
able Improvement for our village. We
wish others would do likewise. x
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10

Circuit Court.

The May term of Court will convene
in this city on Monday May 18th, it
being general term for Wood county,
and a special term for the whole seventh
circuit. Judge Chas. NJ. Webb will
preside. The calendar consists of seven
criminal cases; twenty-seven issues of
fact for jury; eleven issues of fact for
court; and three issues of law for court.
There are several very important cases
on the calendar that will require con-
siderable time in litigation. The
murder case Of the State vs. Chas. H.
Emery and VIM. H. Lord; and the
numerous cranberry cases VS.. the G. NJ.
& st. P. railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted this
week to Wisconsin inventors, are re-
ported expressly for the Reporter, by
H. G. Underwood, Solicitor of Patents,
10Y Wisconsin st., Milwaukee:
Edward Brule, Neillsvllle, Attachment
for bed-steads; Alfred Gearhart, Wau-
sau, Counter for type-writers; George
Goetz, Milwaukee, Extracting copper
from its ores; John U. Kraft, Milwaukee,
Bung-extracting machine; George Quack
enbush, Whitehall, Elevator; Jacob
Theurer, Milwaukee, Apparatus for
charging liquids with carbonic acid gas
q patents); August Zimmerman, Mil
waukee, Cold-air draft for Furnaces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
RUDOLPH.

Closing out Ladies Jackets at Corri-
yeau q Garrison's in Centralia. 500
Jackets 90 for $500.
NJ. J. Christensen, of March, visited
relatives and friends at this place the
first of the week.
J. Reinhart and n. Grandshaw are
on the sick list. DR.. de Grandpre of
your city is attending them
Isadore Livernash went to March
Monday. He expects to work in the
stave and heading factory at that place
until the first Of July.
Martin Conway and wife returned
from Orient S. D., last Thursday. They
expect to move to that place as soon as
Mr.. Conway can dispose of some
personal property and make other
necessary arrangements.
jim Case succeeds Martin Conway as
yard foreman at Clark & SCOTS mill.
Jasper Crotteau, of Centralia, called
here Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
CORRESPONDENCE,
NEW ROME.

Parties from Grand Rapids and
Centralia have been fishing for trout in
this vicinity the past week.
Miss Jane Craney, Willie Cranev and
S. D. Brazeau made trip to the RAPIDS
Saturday and returned the next dav.
Rock-bottom prices on Ladies', Mems
and Children's Shoes at Corriveau &
Garrison's, Centralla, Wis.
Mrs. L. ". Burroughs is not vet able
to be out and enjoy the beautiful
weather.
T. W. Horton went to the Rapids on
business Saturday.
A Quarterly meeting is to be held at
Barnum two weeks from next Sunday
W. A. Anderson met with quite a
serious accident while out hanging Nav
baskets the other evening.
School closes a week from next
Tuesday. 4 program consisting OF
readings, recitations and dialogues will
be rendered by the pupils. A. w.
White will furnish music, which of
course will be superb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
CITY COUNCIL Room, |
NJ 1000

CITY COUNCIL Room, |
May 7, 1894. !
Aldermen present, Huban, Schroeder,
Timm, Nilsson, Plenke, Dessaint and
Mccarthy.
Minutes Of last regular and special
meetings read and approved.
Report of Bridge Committee read and
Oh motion was accepted.
Treasures report read and on motion
was accepted.
Communication of Grand Rapids
Water Power Co. read and on motion
was referred to finance committee.
Application of A. Anderson and
Thomas & Kuntz for change of license
read and on motion was approved.
Petition for sidewalk on the easterly
side Of Center st. read and on motion
was accepted.
Petition for sidewalk Oh Wisconsin
st. read and on motion was laid on the
table.
Under the suspension of the rules the
f0l1owiOp hills yx-pTa a1loua6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
WISCONSIN WEATHER SERVICE.
By Chas. E. Linney, Director, for the Week end
ing Tuesday, May s, 1884.
Bulletin No. 4.

NO.
The weather during the past week
was generally favorable. Frequent
thunder-showers prevented as much
work as might have been done, but
nevertheless much ground was prepared
for corn and potato planting. Grain
which was planted the two previous
weeks is growing finely and the season
is generally reported from 10 days to
two weeks ahead of the average year.
All small grain is in the ground and the
days are now given to the preparation
Of corn and potato ground or planting
of these crops. Probably one-fourth of
the corn and potato crop is now in the
ground, and early potatoes will all be
planted this week, even in northern
counties. The principal potato counties
will put in from third to q half larger
crop than last year.
Grass has made a vigorous growth
and stock is being pastured in all
sections. 1t has given new impetus
to dairy interests. The hay land also
shows great growth, SO much that in
some parts the farmers consider the
crop almost assured.
Fruit trees are blooming in profusion,
apples, crabs, cherries, plums are
loaded with blossoms and if they
escape later frosts a large yield seems
certain. Cranberries are doing well,
with a surplus of water. The boys will
not be drained for two or three weeks
yet, after possibility of frost is passed.
Forest trees are in half leaf, sufficient
to give good tinge of green to the
trees and landscape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
ILutT IH6 SUSPENSION OF lHe TuI6S Int
following bills were allowed:

On motion a board of health was
appointed consisting of T. L. Tbbits
chairman, Geo. B. Brazeau clerk, DR..
G. T. Witter Health officer.
On motion the street commissioner is
restricted from dong any new work
without approval of the council.
Moved and seconded that street
commissioner be instructed to notify
any person or persons having any
instructions in streets to remove same.
On motion clerk was instructed to
draw orders for city officers salaries.
On motion the Council adjourned.
GEO. B. BRAzEAU, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
Wisconsin Central Lines.

Daily Through Train Service between
Chicago, Duluth, West Superior,
Ashland, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood
Bessemer, Prentice and all Lake
Superior points. Close connection
made at all Junction points, with the
C. & n. W. Ry., the c. NJ. & st. P. Ry..
G. B. W. & st. P. Ry., for the Iron and
Mineral Ranges also for Manufacturing
Centers, and lumber districts in Central
and Northern Wisconsin.
For rates, routes, folders and full
information apply to your nearest
ticket agent.
JAS. c. POND, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
The Vale of MinnekaIta.

Is the title of beautifully illustrated
booklet recently issued, descriptive of
the Hot Springs, South Dakota, and the
efficacy of their waters for the cure of
rheumatism, neuralgia and kindred
diseases. Copy of this pamphlet will be
mailed free by W. A. Thrall, General
Passenger Agent Chicago & North
Western Railway, Chicago, ILL.,, upon
receipt of request, enclosing two-cent
cto
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
HOTTIE SEEKERS EXCURSION.

May Sth and 10Th, 1894, the G. B. W.
& st. 2. r. r. will sell excursion tickets
to points northwest, west and southwest
in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado,
Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Minnesota. For
particulars as to route and territory call
on or address, S. f. DURGA, I. A.
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10

R5If in need of a good artistic
painter, decorator or paper hanger
leave your order with Mr.. n. E.
Smedley, Centralia, or H. H. Voss'
drug store in Grand Rapids. Only the
best of work done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
DON'T ToBAcco SPIT OR SMOKE YOUR
LIFE AWAY.

Is the truthful. startling title of a little book
that tells all about No-to-bac, the wonderful
harmless Guaranteed tobacco habit cure The
cost is trifing and the man who wants to quit
and can't run no physical or financial risk in
using .sNc-to-bac" Sold by all druggists
Book at Drug stores or by mali free. Address
The Sterling Remedy Co., Indiana Mineral
Springs, Ind. Sept. Il l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
EVENING PROGRAM
Collection of Plants.

II Chrysanthemums, no two alike, for 65c
u Double Geraniums 90 {" @ " soc
7 Single Geraniums " d" " 80
II Coleus " d" 25c
Give your order at once to
PURDY & READ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
IS srISf 60
Plants and Flowers.

You will find all kinds of plants for
the house and garden at w. L. Scott's
green house. Pansies in seventeen
varieties. Verbenas in twelve varieties
in bloom. Tomatoes in 3 inch pots
early and second early in four varieties.
tW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-10
Valuable Information.

To all wearers of glasses. Prof.
Hlrschberg of world wide reputation
and fame will be in Grand Rapids, May
% and % at the store of his agent John
+. DAILY.