Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-29

Grand Rapids Pulp Mills is rushing
out large quantity of fine pulp to
meet the demands being made upon
them. Mr.. Pride is active and has
worked up a good business.
The City Council of Marshfeld
met on the 10Th, and elected Mr..
Thos. Norton. of the times, as Super
visor to fill vacancy caused by the
death of Deming. A better election
could not have been made.
Geo. Martin farmer residing near
Hudson had an alteration with one of
his employees regarding wages. A
quarrel ensued and Martin shot his
assailant, Chas. Hendrickson, the ball
entered his body near the groin.
A prominent and respected young
merchant at Sparta committed suicide
on the Goth by firing a pistol ball
through his brain. His name is Her
man l.. Forbes. He was member of
the A. f. & A. M.
At Neillsville Sunday evening.
saloon-keeper named Larsen shot f.
Eyre in the breast. The ball struck
a rib, followed around and lodged
under the arm. The wound is not
considered fatal
No clue has as yet been received of
the whereabouts of Howard and Starr,
the convicts who escaped from State
prison Monday morning. A reward of
800 for their capture has been
offered.
The ladies in the state of New York
propose to vote at the general election
which takes place there the Sd day of
November. 1t seems that able author
tiles say, that the constitution does
not prevent them. We hope they
may.
A farmer named SchiHing, residing
near Watertown, attempted to cross
over railroad track in front of rail-
way train Tuesday and was run over
and instantly killed. One leg was
severed from his body. He was so
years of age.
j. d. Witter and John Schnable
have exchanged properties. The place
known as the Knapp farm for the
house and lots opposite Mrs. G. J.
Jackson's residence or west of the
Enterprise Office. A bank or business
block may adorn that corner in the
near future.
The Waupaca Republican says that
@. B. Boothe, of Connecticut, was
looking over that place with view to
starting q pulp mill and pail and tub
factory: The work will cost $40, 900,
Send him over here Bro. Holmes
where there is plenty of water power
and wood.
The sporting men will please take
notice, that, on Nov. 5, Mr.. Chas.
Belknap will hold a Turkey shoot at
his residence in the second ward, in
case the weather will permit. Should
it be stormy the shoot will be held on
the first pleasant day thereafter Bear
the date in mind. Nov. 5th.
The young ladies and gentlemen of
this city and Centralia are preparing
to play "The Hidden Hand" at the
Opera Rink Tuesday evening Nov. "a.
They have had three rehearsals and it
is said that the young folks chosen are
we'll adapted to their parts. We may
expect a fine entertainment on that
date.
Gottlieb Jocks was suing W. Jar
ish for damages amounting to $3.50
before Justice Woodwork Saturday.
This suit grew out of misunderstand-
ing of a contract made concerning
Jocks farm, and not on account of
the charge of murder made by Jarish
against Jocks recently, as reported
by the Tribune. Jocks says that he
intends to prosecute Jarish for making
said charge as soon as he is thro' with
this civil action against him.
In this issue will be found short
letter from DIR. Wltter the retiring
post master. 1t will be remembered
that during the time the Doctor has
held the Office it has been kept with
great care and safety. That while
many Offices in the state have been
robbed and others burned out, this
Office has been maintained in practi-
cally fire and burglar proof building,
In point Of convenience it was salts
factory to all. The new administra-
tion has seen fit to remove the depart
ment to new quarters which, while
centrally located, cannot be as safe
from fires and burglary Mr.. Mccain
ley has engaged the services of the
faithful f. W. Burt for one year, who
will continue to wait upon the public.
Hiles VS.. Lynch.