Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

ing materials and stoves are going like
hot cakes. The clerks grow weary by
night fall.
L. A. Barnes has made his store
glisten in red, white and blue colors,
with stars in profusion. 1t will be
known as the star front store in the
| future.
TIE post Office is now pleasantly
situated in its new quarters 1t seems
rather odd to the people at present
but they will soon become accustomed
to the change.
The Centralia post office was moved
Sunday from n. Johnson's to f. L.
Rourke & Co.'S store. Ii has been
placed in the rear end of the building
on the left side as you enter.
The finest shoe stock in the city
may be found at the reliable store of
Spafford & Cole None but the best
articles furnished at small profit prices.
Many of their goods are sold warrant
ed to do all that is claimed.
The disappointment at the Rink,
Saturday evening. was quite general.
There was no music as advertised.
Many old skaters are swearing off
and will skate but little in the future.
The City Cash Store presents quite
an improved appearance with the new
goods upon the shelves. Four clerks
are kept busy waiting upon customers.
Nels means to please in goods and
prices.
From reports shown US by Agent
Hoefs, the business on that line is
picking up. We are glad to note that
this company is getting a fair share of
the freight from this point.
Wilkes county, Georgia, is greatly
excited over the discovery of $4,000
in silver coin on the plantation of
John Chenault. 1t revives the story
of the Confederate treasury, which
was robbed near that place.
DIR. Robinson assisted at the birth
of an s pound daughter, Thursday
Oct. 29th, in the town of Grand Rap
ids, at the residence of Mr.. Schnider.
There is rejoicing over the new conner
Cremation is making some progress
in Wisconsin. Work on crematory
furnace will shortly begin at Lacrosse,
where society has been Incorporated
and more than one-half of the capital
stock $4,000 subscribed.
A young man at Stevens Point, who
recently broke one of his legs and was
convelescing, swallowed a $50 gold
piece Sunday. He had the money in
his month and swallowed it accidently.
1t has not been removed
The young people are progressing
finely with the drama Hidden Hand"
We witnessed rehearsal of the play
Monday evening and learned that they
take their parts we'll, A large attend
ance will greet them when they appear
befor the public, without doubt.
The residence of Mike Miller a
farmer near Stevens Point, was con-
sumed by fire short time since and
their infant child perished in the
| flames. The parents were out thresh-
ing grain and had left their three
children alone. The same old story.
Among the many pleasant gather
ings held in the city this week, none
were more agreably spent or enjoyed,
than the musical social, Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Mrs Dougherty.
Miss Mary is cultured lady and
stands high in the estimation of our
people. True merit is always appre-
ciated.
MARRIED. On the 31st October
1885, by Rev. j. Rowland, at his
residence in this city Mr.. Leslie L.
Doud, to Miss Flora A. Clapper, both
of Pittsville, Wis. May the honey
moon of this happy pair never waver,
is the cordial wish of their many
friends.
Mr.. Emmons has been compelled
to discontinue his auction sales, but
will continue to sell his goods at cost
or less, TO all purchasers before he
leaves the city. The people should
not fail to purchase what they need
for holiday presents or their own use,
while they can do so at the low prices
offered. Call and get prices and
examine goods.
Mr. T. A. Barnes has put in full
and complete stock of fresh confect-
ionery, apples, nuts, canned goods,
pickles, cigars and tobaccos. He will
soon have Oh hand fine line Of holi-
day goods, all Of which he viii sell at
bottom cash prices. An oyster room
will soon be put in readiness for the.
services of the public when Tom will
serve oysters to suit the most fastidious.
.lCall and see him.