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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
Common Schools Greatest.
New London PresS.)

The discussions which have of late
been INDUCED in about the state relat-
ing especially to the University VS.. Com
mon schools, the charges which have
been brought against the university,
are said to already have been of bene-
fit, indirectly. 1t will at least accom-
plish some good 1t will cause the people
to think and talk upon the subject 1t
is pretty we'll known that there are
many things at the university which are
not as they should be, and little re-
form should be practiced. The states
money contributed by the people is
spent Iavishly and extravagantly and
abuses will creep in. And if there is
nothing wrong, why is it that the
charges are challenged at once? Those
who are in control of the university
ought 10 be the last people to make a
kick. The people of the state have a
legitimate right to know how the money
is spent, and know what good it does do
or does not do.
1t is grand thing for the state to
have an enviable university But is it
not fostered and cuddled with too large
sum of money in proportion to the
common school system Of the state?
What a small and insignificant pro-
portion of the children of the practical
people Of Wisconsin have an oppOrtu-
nifty of attending this institution? OF
what benefit is it to the vast majority?
They are educated in the common and
high schools, and their education ends
there. These schools are the institu-
tions which should receive the, most
liberal appropriations ana the most
beneficial courses Of study. The Uni
versity is grand thing to possess, but
does not the strength, back bone and
advancement of our nation materialize
from our common and high schools?
The state should make them the object
of care and constant attention. In
many sections fault is found with the
courses of study laid out for the high
schools, it being claimed that it's sole
view Is simply to prepare pupils for a
university course, while not one in
twenty will ever attend the university.
If this is true 96 per cent. of the high
school scholars are forced to work under
a course which is designed for not over
4 per cent. who attend the university
Thus from this view it does not look
fair that the education of 96 pupils is
made secondary to the education of
four. If this be true, as it must be, it
is time some radical change should be
inauguratcd, and a whitewashing
investigation be made in a most thor
0uUh manner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
To Think About.

The number of wandering Willies'
around the twin cities lately, indicates
that the tramp nuisance is the same old
problem. They are thicker than
thieves in the 1st ward and numerous
in all wards. The GAINESVILLE Gazette
asks, ''Hasn't there been too much of
the charity that gives something for
nothing?" Of course there has, and 1t
has been true for years. The man who
is able to work and is given an oppor-
tunity to work, should not be fed from
the hand of charity. He is fraud,
pure and simple, if he can work, and
work is offered him, and he prefers to
beg. Who doubts that thousands of
men in Wisconsin are helped by hard
earned money when they have the
ability and the strength to
help themselves? 1t is also true that
there is large number Of people who
are helped by charity who would be
delighted to help themselves if they
had chance to work. Instead of being
SO ready to give money and other help
if committees and individuals would
give the applicants work to do it would
be vastly better for all concerned. tits
a notorious fact, and most sorrowful
fact, also, that when father and mother
beg their little ones beg, and they keep
on begging after they get to be big ones
If a man, or committee of men and
women, would devise just the right
system of extending charity and it
could ne adopted, what a grand thing it
would be!
The Monday Sentinel says that an
army of fully 5000 vagrants are now
travelling in Wisconsin and that the
venality of public officials in many
counties has cost the tax payers
thousands of dollars in fees, etc. Wood
county is chilly place for such and
none of them sec the inside of the new
Jail unless convicted of q graver offense
than that Of being ragged and lazy.
The sheriff deals with them sternly
enough, but the ''back door" sympathy
Of our people still seems to attract the
tramp in more than necessary numbers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
Engene Fields Last Story.

In 1854 Eugene Field wrote a story
which called ''The Werewolf" When
it was finished he laid it aside and
afterward entirely rewrote it. In 1886
he again took it up and revised it, and
during the nine years between that
time and his death in November last,
he rewrote it eight times. His last
revision pleased him and he decided to
print it. But death came too suddenly,
and the story was found, unpublished
among his effects. Mrs. Field, con-
Guiding to have the story appear, gave
it to the editor of The Ladies' Home
Journal, in which magazine all of Mr..
Field's work, outside of lis newspaper
articles, was presented to the public.
The story will be printed in the next
issue of the Journal, strikingly illus
trated by Mr.. Howard Pyle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
TERSELY TOLD.
(By E. r. Petherick.l

| tBy +. X. Pether1ck.(
The man who does not keep appoint
ments will generally keep everything
else, if he can borrow it.
| If woman does not grow fat as she
grows old. it is surface indication that
her temper is not all that a devoted
husband could wish.
People differ widely in their ideas Of
fun; but all are united in belief that il
is amusing to see somebody fall down in
the mud.
An agent is good enough to make
sales, but the wise man does his own
buying.
Go to relatives for advice and to
friends for assistance.
How few of us ever enter plea that
we were joking when caught doing
something good.
Few women are aware of the fact
that the best method to keep husband
at home is to make him believe that he
is in the way.
When young man assumes a blase
air, and talks about there being nothing
more in the world he cares for, it is
time to put an axe in his hand, lean
him up against tree, and tell him he
gets no dinner until he has cut and
piled a cord of wood.
The difference between generosity
and liberalitv is that the former is a
virtue and the latter a sentiment.
The woman who truly respects her
husband has never seen him sick
No good fighter ever remembers the
wounds fallen foe inflicted.
Society will accept man with soiled
character if his boots are only bright.
The man who grows up with the
country is very apt to mistake bis
immediate locality for the entire uni
verse.
AS soon as man begins to invent
excuses for taking drink it is time for
him to quit.
A man never really appreciates what
it is to be alone in the world until his
mother is dead.
No one talks SO much about the
enormity Of gambling as the fellow who
tried to beat the game and failed.
Malice is the nearest approach to per-
petual motion yet discovered.
Even the most liberal man hates to
give an account of himself
AS a man nears the shady end of the
walk of life one Of bis main regrets is
that he did not devote more time to
going fishing.
Age should only be honored when it
honors itself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
Condition OF Trade.

Though business is still waiting, there
are some signs Of definite improvement.
1t is now believed that the first pay
ment for bonds will cause no further
pressure, and the money markets are
easier as respects loans on collateral,
though the difficulty of making COM
mercial loans still check operations.
But large maturities at the end of
January have been met more salts
factorily than was expected, and
merchants and bankers report that the
signs promise a good spring trade. No
increase appears as yet in the demand
for the principal products, unless for
some forms Of iron and steel, in which
good contracts have been made this
week, and uncertainty as to Congress
sional action still affects both industries
and commerce, but the increase III
inquiry and the reports of dealers are
deemed assurance Of large trade COM
ing whenever the uncertainty is over
Domestic trade recorded through
clearing houses is 6.5 per cent. smaller
than year ago, which has not happened
before for about two years, and 36.4 per
cent. smaller than in the same week of
1898; but happily the conditions which
most affect business at present are of
temporary nature, SO that hopes are
entertained brighter than accounts Of
current business would iustify.-Dun's
Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06

@ Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
$50 - Con-
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,
107 Wisconsin st. Milwaukee:
i. Z. Davis, assgr., La Crosse, cultiva-
tor; Chris. Frederickson, Cameron,
scythe; F. Mueller, Reedsburg, valise
to be carried on bicycles; E. Fairbairn
& ". Brah, assgr., Milwaukee, fire
place front; II. c. Swan, Oshkosh, shank
for vehicle steps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
zE~-Ea--
Tie Y. Nj. L. A.

There is small room in an upper
floor Of busy mercantile house in St.
Paul's Churchyard, London, that is
closely connected with the history of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
More than fifty years ago the Associa-
ton started with band of twelve
young men who had gathered for a
meeting in this room. Two years ago,
at the time of the fftieth anniversary
Of the founding of the Association, its
founder, Sir George Williams, was
knighted by Queen Victoria. Sir George
has now written for The Sunday School
Times very interesting sketch of the
origin and marvellous growth of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
which, beginning with twelve members,
now numbers more than half million.
The article appears in the issue for
February s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-06
Report Of the Financial Condition,

The Bank Of Centralia, located at Centralia,
State of Wisconsin, on the morning of Jan. 6,
1896, as made TO the State Treasurer:
RESOURCES.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
PugiIistiC Event.

A large percentage of the sporting blood
in town gathered in Union hall Thursday
evening, and judging from the noise and
hurrah had good time.
The first number on the program was a
sparring match of three rounds between
George and Henry Blake; then came a
bout of three rounds between Pagan and
Brown of Claremont, also one OF four
rounds between Cuddehay of Claremont
and Fayer of Bellows Falls. The Blake
brothers gave an exhibition of wrestling,
and George Blake severely wrenched one
shoulder.
The wind-up was set-to of six rounds
between George Bush of Portsmouth and
George Godfrey Of Boston. There was
some clever sparring, but Bush was clearly
ut-classed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
PRESS OPINIONS.
A Bad Break.

The following is the closing paragraph
of a powerful speech against ambassador
Bayard given in the house of representa-
tives by Congressman Cousins of Iowa.
No, Mr.. Speaker, our Ambassador to
Great Britain has not only violated the
regulations of his commission, not only
been false to his position, but false to the
facts of his own country. Who would have
thought that within 40 years after the eyes
of the immortal Lincoln were closed in
martyred death amid the homage and
alteration of this great and grateful land
that within so brief time the Ambassador
of his country to the mother land would so
far forget the digniiied and delicate re-
quirements Of his high position as to thus
stigmatize and Willy the honest followers
and the exempliiiers OF one of the first and
dearest principles ofthe great emancipation
When we ask our history for such am ex-
ample it gives us back no answer. We
look in vain for such ignoble precedent.
1t was reserved in the fullness of time. TOR
this period of calamit;es
MIR. Speaker, no citizen of the United
States claiming the protection ofthe Ameri-
can flag and enjoying the distinguished
honor OF representing this great Republic
IN any foreign Court can be excused for
publicly condemning either the principles or
the followers of Abraham Lincoln and he
who does it should either be recalled for
his imbecility or censured for his impudent
misconduct.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
Death of Henry F. King.

Another old resident and prominent citi-
zen Of Bellows Falls passed away Wednes-
day evening about s o'clock. Mr.. King
had been in very poor health for several
years and for many weary months was a
great but patient sufferer. While his death
was not unexpected, it was sudden, the
cause being his old difficulty with the heart.
He had been off his bed but little since last
Sunday afternoon.
Henry F. King was born in HARTFORD.
Conn, September Is, 1910 and moved to
Bellows Falls in 1870. He was one of the
original founders Of the Vermont Farm
Machine company, and was the general
superintendent of the company until falling
health compelled his retirement from active
business in 1886. He was twice married
to Lucy l.. Phelps, who died in 1873, and
in 1875 to Lizzie S. Arms who, with two
children, Miss Gertrude A. and Henry
Otis King, survives him.
He was Mason and member of the
Congregational church. In 1861 he en-
listed in Co. d, 22d regiment Connecticut
volunteers, but after service of nine
months was discharged for disability.
The surviving widow was the daughter
of the late Otis B. Arms of the firm of O.
B. & A. Arms, predecessors of l.. G. & C.
E. Howard in the hardware business, and
builder and owner of the Union and Arms
blocks on the Square.
Mr.. King was an transformations, hard
working, upright, conscientious business
man and always enjoyed the confidence
and respect of the community. Though
never prominent in public affairs, he was a
public spirited citizen and took keen in
terest in all that pertained to the general
good and advancement. 1t is such men as
he, found in the rank and file, who are the
support of the particular communities in
which they happen to live and add lustre tc
American citizenship.
The funeral will be from the residence
this afternoon at o'clock, with interment
in the Episcopal cemetery, Rev. j. Ellis
worth Fullerton officiating.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
Observation-Disclosures.

An interesting ceremony was performed
on Thursday afternoon last, at 2 o'clock,
at the home of Alfred Whitney, Atkinson
street. Their daughter, Florence Cynthia,
who has been primary teacher in the
schools of Claremont for number of
years, was then united in marriage to Cliff
ton Edwin Densmore, merchant OF the
same village. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. G. r. B. Dodge, assisted
by Rev. O. G.. Sargent of Claremont.
Miss Sadie Emerson accompanied the
bride, and Justin Whitney the groom.
Those scattering flowers along the path
way were little Miss Keefe, and Master
Horace Whitney. About 80 friends were
present, the majority ofwhom came from out
Of town. The presents were numerous
and valuable. Mr.. and Mrs. Densmore,
amid showers of rice, took the o'clock
train for Boston. Their future home will
be in Claremont.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
The Old Home stead.

The presentation of this famous play is
a continual delight to thousands who hear
and see it every year. Its humor, its
pathos, its realism never tire.
One of the largest houses of the season
greeted the company that appeared at the
opera house Wednesday evening, and every
body was delighted. The company was a
strong one. Geo. w. Wilson as Joshua
Whitcomb is superb success. And
then there was VIII. M. Cressy as
Cy Prime, and Charles III. Clarke as Seth
Perkins, Fred Clare as Jack Hazard
and Charles III. Clark as Henry Hopkins,
all are strong characters.
The musical features were especially fine
and were keenly appreciated by the
audience. The selections by the double
quartette under the direction of r. j. Jose
were encored again and again. Mr.. Jose
is splendid tenor singer, and always
captivates his audience. 1.-The Palms
Service in Grace Church was one of the
finest things heard here this season.
The 800 or more present were unani-
nous in pronouncing the entertainment
first class in every respect.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
WALPOLE.
A WALPOLE CANDIDATE.

Thomas Nelson Hastings of Walpole is
in the field for the republican nomination
as state senator from the eighth district
At the solicitation of his friends he has al
lowed the use Of his name for this purpose,
and, if nominated, will make an earnest
contest to win. The district is considered
democratic, but there are hopes of the re-
publicans carrying it with strong candi-
date.
Mr.. Hastings is popular, represents no
faction and would, it is believed. unite the
party at the polls. He is exceedingly pub
lie spirited and has what any successful re-
publican candidate in that district must
have, the confidence and respect of his fe'
low citizens.
The candidate is still a young man, SO
years old, and would bring to the campaign
the spirit and enthusiasm Of young man,
combined with the conservatism of sound
judgment and good sense. Walpole can
be relied upon to give her candidate a
strong endorsement, if he is nominated,
and do more than her share to carry him
through to victory.-Sentinel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
NORTH CHARLESTOWN.

There will be no service at the church
Sunday.
w. A. Hunt will attend the conference
at Lawrence as lay delegate.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Hutchins have been
spending few days at j. E. Perry's.
Mr.. White who has worked for the past
two years for E. M. Megrath, has gone to
Springfield, Vt.
w. H. Dinsmore did quite brisk real
estate business last week and is ready for
more.-Advocate.
H. L. Frost, having traded his place for
one at Quaker City, will move there this
week. Albert Sylvester has bought the
place recently occupied by Mr.. Frost but
will not go there at present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
DREWSVILLE.

Nelson Brunei has projected a new barn.
George Sabin has got the lumber nearly
cleared off from his purchase on the Royce
farm.
Ralph Chandler of Williams college is
spending his vacation with his cousin, Mrs.
+. A. Wier.
Mr.. Wyman of Westminster, VT, has
moved into the old Carroll house owned
by Mrs H. l.. Lowell.
S. D. Tinker has purchased large lot
of poplar lumber at Charlestown and has
a large force of men and teams removing
the same.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
ALSTEAD.

s. Edwards has moved to Brookline,
w., having finished work for Lewis Il
knight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Comstock of Fall River
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. &. Il.
Holmes.
A few of the village people attended
"The Old Homestead at bellows Falls
Tuesday evening.
We understand that there will be a sugar
supper at the Congregational vestry next
Thursday evening.
On account of the stormy night the
dancing school and assembly was postponed
till next Thursday evening.
+. j. Marvin will soon begin to build an
addition and make other repairs to his
house occupied by III. p. Abbott.
III. l.. Randall is having an addition
built on to his house on Nam street. j.
f. " IL. ID. Dickey are doing the work.
Arrangements are being made for an
Easter concert to be given IN the Congre-
gational church next Sunday evening.
Mr.. Elliott from Cold River is moving
his family into Mrs. Ruth Turner's house.
lie will be employed by Lewis e. Knight.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
WEST ACWORTH.

Miss Mary j. Dickey has returned home.
c. A. Metcalfis helping w. L. Gowen
during the sugaring season.
First strictly new maple sugar Of '96 was
sent to us the Doth by Mabel Wilmot
Elmer Newton has gone to NARROW to
work through sugaring. His father, Isaac
Newton, will not make sugar this spring.
John Blanchard is to attend to the boil
ing apparatus for Peter Marsh; Den
Greene has the same position at G. P.
Dickey's.
None Of the bridges are as yet rebuilt OF
replaced. Nothing convenient getting
along without them after we have had them
once. How. would our mountain neighbors
like to have the highways blocked with
snow banks month or six weeks?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
Notice to Parents.

Owing to the crowded condition of the
primary grades of the Bellows Falls schools
no children will be admitted to the first
grade who will not, in the opinion of the
superintendent and teachers, probably be
able to 60 on to the second grade at the
end of next term. No children will be adj
mitted to this grade who have not before
attended school unless they are prepared to
do the work required in the grade for next
term. 1t is Of little advantage to send new
pupils in the spring term as the years work
begins in the fall.
II. ID. RYDER, supt. OF schools.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
EAST LEMPSTER.

Rev. A. b. Russell has been sick with a
cold.
The first robin of the season was seen
Sunday.
William ID. Libby is at work for III. ID.
Nichols.
james Nichols is carrying on Martha
Gales sugar orchard.
Miss Gertrude L. Nichols is at work In
the family of Frank Smith in Acworth.
Allie Truell has gone to MARROW to work
for George Russell through the sugar sea-
son.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
LEMPSTER.

Minnie O'Brien has gone to Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. III. Beckwith were in
Sutton recently.
ii. F. Olmstead and mother have been
visiting friends in Goshen.
katherine O'Brien and Karl A. Parker
returned to Meriden this week.
French Straw and wife of West Unity
have been at his brothers +. Z. Straw's.
Master Fred Welch has been chosen IL
brarian. The library is open Saturday
afternoon and evening. About 80 new
volumes have been added.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
EAST ACWORTH.

Leanda Spencer intends moving to Do
yer.
Stephen Bowling and wife are visiting
at w. A. Morrison's.
At the school meeting Hiram Hayward
was chosen on the school board.
April l Lombard and Call began run
ming their single mill night and day.
Mrs. James Milliken has not been in
her usual good health for the past two
weeks, but is better.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
A Letter.

We Druggists named below will sell you
a pc Bottle of the great Cough Cure DIR.
Andrews Prescription No. 10 on posi-
tive guarantee to cure your Cough or pay
for adults and children it has no equal and
the proof of pudding is eating.
S. t. ANDREWS, Bellows Falls
III. HI. DAVIS,
j. F. PIERCE,
w. B. GLYSN, Saxtons River
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
Clubbing List.

The following offers are for the benef
only Of subscribers to this paper who pay
all arrearages to date and ayear's subscrip-
ton in advance. One or more of the pub
locations may he ordered, but the money
for each, at the club rate, must invariably
accompany the order, with all due on the
TINES and cash for full year in advance
Publishers Club
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04
Trial Trip Is Cents.

The American Kitchen Magazine of Bos-
ton, one of the really valuable publications,
offers trial trip Of three months for only
10 cts. Every housewife ought at least to
try it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-04

The man who will kick dog when
his business doesn't GO TO suit HIM may
put - bill ON the plate Sunday. but
the angels are still thinking of that dog
Hartford Religious Herald.