Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-18

keep on hand supply of fresh made
candies to accommodate his increasing
trade. The samples were certainly as
fine as anyone could wish. When
buying confectionery, call in and see
him.
Marathon county is quite unfortu-
nate with her murder cases. The late
Thiele murder case which was tried at
Milwaukee closed the past week by
acquitting the accused. It may be
that Tbiele was not guilty but Wausau
may look for more such cases in the
near future. 1t is so easy to get free.
This case will cost the county at least
$4,000.
The Phoenix Glee Club, of Apple
ton, consisting of eight gentlemen, all
of whom are excellent singers will
give concert in this city about April
the 9th, under the auspices of the two
Sabbath Schools. This Glee Club
have state reputation and will, we
are told, give an excellent entertain
ment. Don't fail to hear them.
Since the renovation and improve
ment of the interior of the Bon
Marche hardware store. Mr.. Pariseau
has added to his stock full line of
White lead, Paints, Oils, Turpentine,
Calcimine, Coloring and Alabastine !;
also large invoice of glass, ranging
in sizes from 8x10 to 36x60. which
will be cut to any size called for
These goods are being sold at bedrock
prices.
Our people were greatly surprised
Friday morning on learning the fact
that Rev. and Mrs. John Rowland
had lost their youngest child the night
previous. Little Ivah was taken sick
only short time before her death
which was from Inflammation Of the
bowels. She was only five months
and two days old. Services were held
at the Cong'l church Saturday after
noon, large number of sympathizing
friends being in attendance. Rev. S.
Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church
officiated. Universal sympathy is
expressed for the bereaved family.
E. Hearted is now running his shin
gle mill to it's fullest capacity. He has
already on hand 700 cords of bolts
and expects to get in 200 more. He
has a contract with Messrs. J. D.
Witter and j. Daily for 100000.
Nine men are given employment at
present He has also the stock for
1000 grubs which he will turn out for
the spring numbering trade. 1t is
pleasing to see the stir around his mill
and we hope he will make some money
out of the business.
In another column will be found an
article headed 'some one please
answer" written by an old settler who
resides in the first ward. The officers
and committees OF the old folks re-
union undoubtedly do their best in
issuing invitations, yet they overlook
some one every year. This will ever
be thus, as long as they retain the
present method of inviting. They
ought to adopt one of two methods in
issuing invitations which we believe
would give satisfaction to all. Give a
public invitation through the news
papers to all old settlers who have
been residents of these parts for 20
years, or any other number that might
be fixed by the society. This way
none would be sighted. Another way
would be to make list of the old
settlers with the number Of years resi-
dence Of each and have the list pub
lished and as time passes add those
who become of age. We believe
however that the general invitation
would be the most satisfactory and
successful method. 1t is too bad that
each time reunion is held that there
should be such dissatisfaction. There
are some of the old people who look
forward, from year to year, to the
pleasure they will enjoy at these
reunions, and after lotlng upon a
good time to be disappointed in not
receiving an invitation, through the
negligence of some committee, will
always create bad feelings and dissatis-
faction. This can be avoided and
should be.