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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
Delightful Evening at Cards.

DR.. and Mrs. G. 7. Hougen enter
tanned at their Centralia home, Saturday
evening last. A seven O'Clock tea and
whist were given to very large COM
pany of their friends. The function
was brilliant, pleasant affair replete
with merriment and social jollity from
the hour of tea" until the departure
of guests at lilo p. IN. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hougen are most hospitable entertainers
as is evidenced by the numerous com
plimentary expressions heard from all
directions for the informal good time
had Saturday evening. The large, con-
venlently arranged rooms were thrown
wide open to the reception of ALL
Sweetly perfumed roses, adjoining
tables and tastily spread about with a
liberal hand, assisted host and hostess
In nodding generous welcome to every
one that entered. Sprays Of smilax
were used in decoration, the whole a
modest yet attractive picture.
Carriages began to arrive promptly at
Z O'Clock and half an hour later the
company was seated to an elaborate
luncheon, service at which was perfect
and prompt to an unusual degree for
home parties of such size. After ''tea"
fourteen tables were covered at cards
and "whist all fell into a strong and
deep amusement, each revolving in
mind, with great perplexity, the amaz-
ing change Of their success or i'll luck.
Now and again occurred the triumph
ant march of those who progressed
table by their winnings, or with regret
full step trod from head table to foot be-
cause of their i'll fate in the turn of
trumps At the end of twelve games it
was found that Mrs. E. B. Brundage
was entitled to the ladies' first prize
and she was presented with handsome
handpainted plate. Mrs. G. Edmonde
La Vigne was also found entitled to a
plize and received very pretty plate
as consolation. Among the gentlemen,
Emile Rossier had the lead in number
Of games won and [. E. Phileo stood at
the foot of the class. Mr.. Rossier was
remembered with a pretty china ash
tray and Mr.. Philleo was given a SINH
larly useful article for the smoker.
Then the merry people departed to
| their several homes with kind words of
appreciation to the Doctor and his es-
timable wife for the delights which the
evening had afforded. Those present
were:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Biron, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
G. Chandos, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Corri-
veau jr., Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Conway,
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. kellogg, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Ednonde La Vigne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. M. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Emile
Rossier, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Lipke, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will kellogg, Mr.. and Mrs. +. w.
Kruger, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. DAILY,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Kroner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. P. Hambrecht, Mr. and Mrs.
I. E. Philleo, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Brundage, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Brun-
dage, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank J. Cameron, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Ramsdell, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B.
Philleo, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Philleo,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brazeau, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Reeves, Mrs. Edward
Lynch. Geo. n. Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

ate during the week that the joint COM
mittee on fish and game would hear
arguments, on the several bills relating
to the preservation and protection of
fish and game, on Feb. 9. All next
week the new insurance code drafted
by Insurance Commissioner Fricke will
be before the committee on banks and
insurance They will hold daily ses-
sions until all parties interested have
been heard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
State Press Association.

President Bowron, of the Wisconsin
Press association, announces that the
winter meeting of the association will
be held in Madison, March 10, II and
-. He will issue the complete pro
gram in a few days. The libel bill, en-
dorsed by the ASSOCIATION, has been in
troduced in the assembly, and its
chances so far are deemed to be good.
Bg%O. 7. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone lS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Before the sun had gone down that
night the governor began to receive
dispatches rendering him well-fIled
companies, and within ten days after
the proclamation was issued asking for
ten companies, thirty-six had been
rendered, or nearly enough for four
regiments. How the people scanned
the papers during those days when the
First infantry was forming in Milwau-
kee! On the 22d of April, six days
after the call, the First was ready for
service. Five of the companies were
from Milwaukee, one from Kenosha,
two from Madison, one from Horizon
and one from Fond du Lac.
The governor regretted that Wiscon-
sin was not permitted to largely in
crease her quota, and told the people
that they must exercise patience till
called for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
The First Infantry.

Last week l wrote of the first
cavalry. This week I will write of the
First infantry.
What thrill ran through this young
state, only thirteen years Of age, on
that April day in 1861 when Gov.
Randall issued his call for the oiganiza-
ton of regiment of Infantry!
What an uprising there was!
What evidences Of patriotism mani
tested themselves.
What Il coming and going there was!
Here, there and everywhere men and
boys were inQuiring for the recruiting
officer.
Such days of excitement, intense
feeling, prompt action and manifesto
ton of love for country had never be-
fore been witnessed in the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services Sunday Feb IA, 1897.
Morning worship, 1870 a H.. theme:
''The Finished Work Of Christ"
Sunday School, u o'clock; subject of
lesson: THE Prison Opened. Acts 5:
1872.
Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45; subject: "What
Our Denomination is Doing. Zach. 4;
1-14.
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m.; special
Lincoln anniversary program consisting
of select readings and suitable music
has been prepared. The pastor will
deliver an address on "Abraham Lin
coin"
DURING THE WEEK.
Monday evening, 7:3O p. m.-Choral
meeting in the church parlors.
Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, at 7:3O
p. m.-The Mid-week prayer and con-
ference meeting. Subject: "Growth by
Conservation Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Peter 8:
6-1S; Eph. 2:13-22; 4:14-16.
An earnest invitation is extended to
all interested in church work to be
present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

der. Adjt. Chaplin became colonel OF
the Tenth. Capt. George B. Bingham
won his way to the command of the re-
organized First. Capt George E.
Bryant became colonel of the Twelfth
and a -hrigadier Capt. Lucius
Fairchild was made captain in the
Sixteenth regulars, then lieutenant
colonel and later colonel of the
Second, and p brigadier-general in
1868. Capt, d. c. McVean lost leg,
but reached the rank of lieutenant
colonel. Second Lieut.. James K.
Proudft became lieutenant-coIonel of
the Twelfth and was breveted briga-
dier-general Private F. J. Rels be-
came a lieutenant in the Seventeenth.
In the reorganized regiment Capt.
Henry \. Starr was promoted to major
in the Twentieth and returned at the
end of the war as colonel. Capt
Edward Bloodgood became lieutenant
colonel of the Twenty second. Private
Edward Ferguson became a captain
Lieut. Roswell NJ. Sawyer became
prominent as a staff officer.
The reorganized First was conspicu-
Gus at the battle of PerryvilIe, where it
lost 73 men killed and died of wounds,
and 144 others were wounded. 1t
happened to very few regiments in the
war to lose so many men in killed and
wounded in one battle. All but three
of the colorguard were killed or
wounded.
At stone River the regiment escaped
with comparatively little loss. 1t this
battle Lieut.. Starkweather had horse
killed. 1t was sleek, plump animal,
and as the boys were short of rations
and hungry for meat, it was cut up,
cooked and hungrily devoured by the
soldiers.
The next great battle in which the
First participated was ChIckamauga.
No troops East or West bore them
selves more gallantry. Thirty -four
were killed and 70 wounded, while 7G
were made prisoners. 1t followed
Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta
and left Atlanta on the 21st of Septem-
Der, 1864, for Nashville, and on the 9th
of October, its term of three years
having expired, returned to the state.
They reached Milwaukee two days
later and were given royal reception.
The regiment entered the service 945
strong and received recruits sufficient
to bring the number up TO 1908. Its
loss in killed in action and died OF
wounds was 1872; died of disease, 105.
J. A. WATROUs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Great numbers of the First were
young unmarried men. Many of them
had left sweethearts at home. Some of
these young fellows quickly found other
sweethearts in Milwaukee, When
news that the regiment was to leave
was received, some of the up-country
girls made haste to visit Milwaukee
to say farewell to their soldier lovers.
More than one of the First, on the day
of departure for the field of honor and
glory, found himself with pair of
sveethearts on his hands There was
no little gnashing of teeth but an ab-
sence of hair-pulling, except in the
case of one poor fellow. Both of his
girls, when they learned the state of
affairs, indulged in rush at his red
hair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

The First was in battie-Falling
Waters-JuIv ,. and one of its mem
bers. George c. Drake of Milwaukee,
was the first Wisconsin soldier killed
in the great war.
Two other men died cf disease,
seventy-six were discharged, fact
which seems strange for three-months
regiment, and five deserted.
At the end of three months the boys
came marching home. but many OF
them Te-enllsted for three years.
Let rs look at some of the leaders
the state found in that body of three
months soldiers. Col. Starkweather be-
came brigadier-general Harris
served as colonel of the Eleventh
Wisconsin and was breveted briga-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Assemblyman Fr9hlich's measure
provides for the taxation of mortgages
in the counties where the land upon
which :hey arc held is located. The
object of the bill is to reduce the taxa
ton against the mortgagor of the prop
erty to the amount which he absolutely
owns in equity and it is hoped through
this proposed law to escape the double
fa atinn of nrnnnrtu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

On the 9th of January. 1861, long be-
fore most people anticipated war.
Capt. George E. Bryant, Wisconsin's
present Gen. George E. Bryant,
rendered the services Of the Madison
guards to the governor. 1t is believed
that this offer Of troops for the
preservation of the Union was the
first one made in that war. Gov
Randall, the day lie issued the procla-
nation, April 16, calling for the organi-
zation of the First regiment, sent this
message to Capt. Bryant: 'The offer
of the services Of yourself and COM
pany, made some time since, to be en-
rolled in the service of the federal
government, is hereby accepted, and
you are authorized to fill your company
to eighty men," The company was
filled to 100 men and was part of
WiscOnsin's First.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

A measure which proposes al Al to
sell $4,000 acres of timber land compos-
ing the state park in Villas county will
likely meet with strong opposition.
Those favoring the bill say the timber
has been injured by forest fires and will
have to be cut in order to save it.
Others think, that to say the least, the
sale is ill-timed and further object that
the maximum price of $40 an acre is
too low.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

1t is interesting, at this time, to-read
the call from the general government
for help. 1t was issued on Monday,
April Is, 1861, addressed to the
governor, and reads as follows:
Call made on you by tonight's mail
for one regiment of militia for i'm
mediate service. "SMoN CAMERON,
'SecrctHry Of War"
In these column articles l make no
pretensions to details; can speak of
only few things, but shall, in every
instance, seek earnestly to say those
things which will be of interest to the
general reader, young and old, soldiers
and their families and those who are
not soldiers and their families
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

John G. weather, who had for
some time been captain of the famous
Milwaukee Light guard, was made
colonel; Charles L. Harris of Madison,
lieutenant-colonel; David H. Lane of
Kenosha, major; Alfred R. Chaplin of
Milwaukee, adiutant, and Dwight w.
Keyes, Milwaukee, quartermaster.
The regiment went into camp on
Spring street, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Assemblyman Davidson proposes the
telegraph companies to pay some share
Of the public expenses by taxing them
So, 81, and 81 on each mile of wire they
have within the state. (222 A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

On the 9th of June the First left Mil
waukee for the front. What a day it
was for Milwaukee, The little city was
full of excitement Thousands of
people from about the state had gone
there and among them large numbers
of wives, mothers, sisters and sweet
hearts. Tears enough were shed to
make a river, but everybody was
patriotic. There were many funny
scenes as we'll as sorrowful ones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Assemblvman White introduced a
bill Friday n. A. which provides that
all places where people are confined
shall be subject TO investigation and
visitation by the board Of control or of
a committee from that body. This
would throw all sectarian hospitals open
for inspection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Announcement was made in the SEN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Every county will he interested in
the bill by Senator Munson to provide
constitutional amendment making
county sherifs eligible for reelection
when their term expires.
-
There are bills pending to place
statues of Jerry Rusk and Gen. Lycius
Faircbild in the statuary hall of the
capitol at Washington. This is a move
to have the Marquette statue removed
and one of these substituted to fill the
niche allotted to Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Assemblyman Frink of Milwaukee
believes in a different solution of the
pass problem and introduced a bill to
compel railroads to furnish state officials
with transportation and providing pun
ishment should the officials allow any
one else to use their passes or frank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
I'm University school.

The following is the schedule for the
intermediate examinations in the Uni
versity School. Captain w. Gordon Nc
Cabe. head master:
l. Monday. February 1st-Latin.
IL Tuesday, 2d-Roman Literature.
III Wednesday, 3d--Arthmetic.
". Thursday 4th-Geometry.
V. Friday, 5th-English Grammar.
VI Saturday, 6th-German.
VII. Monday, February Sth-History.
VIII Tuesday. autobiography.
TX Wednesday, lOth-Algebra.
X Thursday, 11th-Englsh Composition,
English lessons, and English literature.
XI. Friday, 12th-Speliing.
XII. Saturday, 1Sth-Greek,.
XIII. MONDAY, 18th - Irigonometry
Irregular lessons).
XIV Tuesday, 16th-F'rench Irregular
iessons).
3 Rules of Examination: l. No papers,
except spelling papers, Will be received
before ! T. NJ. 2. No communication, YER
bal or written, can honorably take place
between students in regard 70 an eXani-
nation after such examination has been
set All questions however trivial, must
be addressed 70 the instructors. 3. No
corrections will be allowed after papers
have been handed in. To tbs rule there
can be no exception. T. All papers must
contain the usual pledge, signed with the
full name of the student ;. EXanina-
lions will begin at a. NJ. sharp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
A Serious Cutting ARRAY.

A serious cutting ARRAY occurred at
Wright's tobacco-factory, al twenty
fourth and Cary streets, yesterday morn
ing at s O'clock John White and Ed.
Brown. both colored who have heretofore
been friends, became involved in a dispute.
Brown called White a liar and the latter
attacked the former. Brown drew a KNIFE
and made several vicious lunges at White.
He made one long cut on the shoulder ana
another on the left hand, extending from
The thumb 10 the wrist.
The ambulance, I'm charge OF Dr. Lyme,
was called, and the Doctor saw at once
that the negro's wounds were serious. lie
took him TO the City Hospital where II
required about two dozen stitches TO close
the cuts. -
Brown made mis- escape from the factory
through a window, but was soon captured
by the faithful lads Of the First District.
and locked up In the First Police-Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
TO RESTORE MOUNT VERNON.
An Appeal TO the Pupils of virginia
schools 10 Contribute.

Mrs. Emma r.. Ball. vice-regent Tor VII
ginia Of the Mount Vernon Ladies Asso-
citation of the Union, has just issued
circular. addressed to the pupils Of VIZ
einia's schools. appealing to them TO con-
tribute their mite towards the restoration
OF Mount Vernon In emphasizing the
propriety OF the appeal. Mrs. Ban says;
when Mount Vernon was well-hlsh III
ruins the women of the entire coun,lS
raised money to purchase ~ actes ~
This property Is now owned by the MOUTH
Vernon Ladies Association OF the Union
In the year 1855 the schools OF Kansas
raised ST 90 and restored the servants
quarters that has been destroyed by nte.
The schools Of Colorado. Louisiana, NeM
Jersey. Michigan, and others nave gwen
handsome aid in the preservation o.
Washington's home. lt would be uhJus'
10 Won. children of Virginia, not TO oheI
YOU a like opportunity 10 manifest your
patriotic interest and your State PRIDE 10y
n participation in this noble work Snouiu
each scholar in every school ia TINS Stdle
celebrate Washlngton's birthday py con-
tributing q mite 10 Mount Vernon, NH-
einja would have cause to be proud OF her
school. children. and handsome resloia-
ton could be made there in your name;
VIII you children. do your part! VIII
you give your mitesI
1.-The names Of the children ana OF tile
schools responding TO this appeal VIII pe
enrolled in a book and preserved al MouA'
Vernon"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
The Free state Cowboy Convicted.

WAhKENTON. VA, January 2S.-
lSpecal)- Hez" Carter. known as "The
Cowboy of the Free State" was yester-
day morning before the County Court
convicted of brutal assault on Edward
Butler an old man. and sentenced TO
convicted at October court, and received
a sentence of five years, but the Court
Of Appeals granted him new trial. Car
ter is a typical desperate from the noted
Free State a benighted section of Fau-
quier He is as willy as a fox and active
as a cat He tried 10 set the jail on fire
during his Incarceration. and was caught
by Jailer Pattie saving out with blade
made from a cOrset-steel He was kept
ironed most of the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
RonBEn DROWNED.
Being Chased, He Fled Across Ice
and Broke In.


MARION. VA. January 2s.-tspe-
cial) -Allen Grayham, a negro about IS
years of age, was drowned in Look &
Lincolns dam, at this place. about 8
o'clock yesterday morning. For some
time passed things from the mill had
been missed every night. and il was
evident that the rogue had key. as the
doors and windows OF the mill were
undisturbcd Look & Lincoln had
Steve Lindsey and Thomas Rider
sworn In as special police yesterday
evening, and set them TO watch over
the mill. Mr. Gus Williams is night
Waterman at the mill and factory. and
goes TO his home about or $50 o'clock
in the morning. Shortly after he went
TO his home Grayham, who lives next
door to him. started for the mill As
soon as he had unlocked the door and
entered the mill one OF the officers dis
charged his pistol as signal to the
other and then the two stood guard
for the burglar &c appear. This he soon
DID, but refused to surrender, and
dashed away IN the direction OF the
dam. the officers pursuing and firing
several times at the fugitive. When
Grayham came TO the bend in the dam,
he started to cross on the ice and get
into the cliff on the opposite side. When
he was little more than half way
across the dam, the ice gave way with
him. and he went down 10 the bottom
and to death. He was taken out about
two hours later at point just under
where he had broken in, and where the
water was about 10 feet deep.
1t was not known who the drowned
man was till the body was raised though
II had been generally guessed.
At the house OF Grayham who was
widower, aud the father of seven or
eight children, 1t was learned from the
children that he left home about 6
o'clock, with a sack and two revolvers.
The officers raided the house, and in
a sccurely-locked room they found
right good little stock of goods, and just
about such line as is kept by the ave-
-. L.. .....r.-l........-i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
NEW ICE PLANT FOR RICHMOND.
Consumers Ice Company to Build
One in Lumpkin's BottOm.

Richmond is to have another large ice
manufacturing plant, and shat in the near
future. too.
Having acquired a piece Of property in
Lumpkins Bottom adjoining the works
of Delaney & Scott the Consumers Ice
Company have contracted for the erection
o. a plant having a capacity of twenty
tons of ice per day. The building VIII
be equipped with the latest improvements
in ice-machinery. and the company Is
having built in this city ten new wagons,
which will be as handsome in design as
any on our streets.
The Consumers Ice Company is now
operating a small plant and are erecting
charles H. Pages coal-yards. on Dock
street. for the storage of Kennebec ice.
The company expect 10 operate IN Re
tersburg and in Newport News during the
summer, in which event their new plant
will doubtless be taxed 10 It's utmost
capacity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
Mr.. Kasteiberg,s VIII probnted.

The will Of MIR. Rudolph kastelberg.
who died at his residence, on the Brook
road Tuesday, was admitted 20 probate
I'm the Henrico County Court yesterday.
The estate Is valued al 10000, and the
widow, Mrs. Lena Kastelberg. and son,
Charles H. Kastelberg, are named as ex-
ecutrix and executor. without security.
The household furniture and fixtures go 10
the widow, and the teams and MIXTURES
used In the butcher business on the farm.
near Barton Heights. and In the city OF
Richmond. are willed TO the sons The
bulk OF the estate. consisting OF real
estate In the city OF Richmond and county
OF Henrico. Is 10 be equally divided among
the widow and children-Messrs. X. L.,
Joseph S.. Charles H., and William Kas-
telberg.