Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-22

been washed.
A fire at Stevens Point the past
week resulted in the loss of the Kar-
ner saw mill. Loss $4,000 and no
insurance. The mill employed 25
men and had capacity of from IS to
40 thousand per day
A merchant who sells his goods for
cash can afford to sell cheaper than
one who trusts them out. This is the
reason why g. E. Pariseau is selling
sash, doors, transoms, wire screen
doors, and plows at such low prices.
Grin A. carpenter, who was tried
for and acquitted of the murder of
Fora Burns at Lincoln, ILL.,, is settling
up his business in th't place, prepar-
atory to taking his departure for Da-
kota.
H. F. Gnewuch has just received
large assortment of ladies fine shoes
which he is selling cheap for cash. He
also keeps in stock fine line of Gents
shoes. Remember that he is selling
everything in his line cheap.
The dearest place on earth is home
The cheapest place at Spaford &
Coles. No slack filled cans, no worm
eaten currants, 60 make a blow, but
a full stock of first class goods for less
money than at any place in the city.
Buy and prove the assertion.
There will be grand reunion of the
old 32d Wis. Volunteer Infantry at
Dichmann's hall, Oshkosh, Wis. June
10th, 1884. All survivors of the old
32d are cordially invited to be present.
Mr.. A. B. Breasted, Centralia, was
a member of this company. The boys
will enjoy themselves.
DR.. Russell of Oshkosh, was in the
city Monday evening and Tuesday and
while here visited professionally Mrs
q. J. Jackson, Mrs. r. q. Worthing-
ton, Mrs. W. T. Jones. A large
of persons called upon him
while he remained at the Central
House. Dr. Russell is rapidly gain
ing National reputation.
NoTIoE-Wood County Post No.
% G. A. r. will meet at Witter hall
Sunday May 25th 1884 at 80 O'Clock
p. m. for public worship preparatory
to memorial services on the Both day
of May, pursuant to general order.
Citizens are cordially invited to attend.
Stevens Point has been beaten in a |
suit for damages by Nelson Strong,
who lost son in the slough at that
place caused by a defective bridge |
The judgement against the city was
for $1,000 The case will be taken to
the Supreme Court.
The six cases of George Hiles
against as many insurance companies
for claims for sheds containing wooden |
ware burned, which the companies |
resist on the grounds that the fire was
for the purpose of realizing on insur-
ance, have been removed from La |
Crosse to Fond du Lac county on petit |
ton of the prosecution.
While questioning B. G.. Chandos
the efficient foreman of the Bensley |
saw mill, we learned that the mill |
would saw 100000 feet this season,
or at the rate of 100000 a month
The lath mill is also running and the
Single department will soon be put
to work. At present they have 81
persons on their pay rolls.
Please notice reader that Mr.. j. o. |
Hebert has just received number of
new back ground scenes for artistic
photographs He has also put in a
stock of fine picture frames. Mr..
Hebert continues in making additional
to his gallery constantly.
He has facilities now for doing excel |
lent work. Call in and try the new
scenery.
H. W. Lord the popular harness
maker delivered an able temperance
lecture in the Cong. church last Sab |
bath evening. His audience was small
on account of bad weather, but the
speaker spoke with great earnestness.
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