Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-01

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Mrs. ]. z. Ingraham, Of Madison, is
in the city visiting with friends and
relatives She is the guest of Mrs. H.
B. PhiIleo.
Henry O8terman, of this city, and
Daniel Wakely, Of Port Edwards, have
each received an increase in their pen
sions.
Mr.. Albert Helix, received the ap-
pointment of postal clerk on the G. B.
w. & st. Paul r. R. the past week. He
is now on duty.
Mrs. Lille Wood is already giving
painting lessons to a few friends. Mrs.
Wood is an excellent artist and her
friends insist on her giving lessons.
A social party was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Theron Lyons, Centralia, last Sat
urday evening Those who attended
report an excellent time.
Have you been into Herschleb's res
taurant lately and purchased one Of his
new brand cigars, called -. L. 81? Il
you have not, don't fail to for their ex-
cellent.
The city marshal assisted by Mr.. D.
w. Compton are collecting taxes up
pretty close. They have less than 5000
to return at this writing out Of very near
$4,000 the amount of the roll.
The Centralia post office was moved
from W. T. Jones & Co.'S store to that OF
Corriveau & Rourkes Saturday night
last The people are not yet all aware
Of the change.
Mr.. J. L. Nash, of Minneapolis, sup
erintendent of construction on the west
division of the 500 railroad, with his
family were guests OF L. NJ. Nash, Cen
tralia, a few days the past week.
1t is reported that F. MacKinnon
& Co. turned out s., 600 feet Of lumber
at their saw mill in Centralia Prehaps
it was largely square timber for the pulp
mill. Still it is good work at that rate
A sleigh load Of sixteen ladies will
drive to Stevens Point to-day, to give
Mrs. Nick Schmidt, a surprise. She re-
turned home from this city Wednesday
and her lady friends followed her soon
after.
Mr.. F. P. Daily was called home Satur-
day last on account of the death of his
father He left for Smethville, Penn,
his fathers home on Saturday evenings
train f. jackson will run his place OF
business during his absence.
On the first of March the Central
House proprietors were obliged to add
a new register. The first person regist-
cred was Mr.. N. j. Head, of Fargo, d.
T., followed by A. G. Thompson, St.
Paul, Mimi, and 0. E. Schulz, GIilwau-
kee, Wis.
On account Of the storm and cold
weather last Saturday night, the repub-
Hcan meeting for the organization of q
republican club, was postponed until
Friday evening March the End. 4 large
attendance is requested as matters OF
interest will come up for action.
Another brakeman in Wausau was
dangerously hurt Tuesday, in the same
manner as Fred Kellogg. It's about
time the city Of Wausau took some
steps towards having those .shaying-
Bpouts raised higher or removed alto
gether.
Mr.. n. J. Head, OF Fargo, Dakota,
insurance adjuster for the company in
which Mr.. Ritzman held policy, was
in the city the fore part of the week.
We understand that as yet no settle
ment has been made. The inside facts
we we're unable to learn.
Miss Vede Arpin, accompanied by
! her mother and brother Edmond, lett
Monday evening for Chicago and Du-
! buque, where they are in hopes some
! thing may be done for Miss VeGe, who
is in very poor health. Her many
friends hope this trip may not be il
vain.
a BARGAIN FOR SoMEBoDY.-A nice farm
near Dexterville, this county. NortE
half OF the SW4 of Section 26, Up :;
North Of Range East. Frame house
1926 two stories, with a log wing 14x20
Frame barn 25x36 with basement ful
size. Farming tools, &c. For sale
cheap. Apply Of \. L. Fontaine.
Twenty-four ladies, friends of Mrs
Frank Hamm, Doudville, gave her ;
surprise last Wednesday. They enjoy
ed pleasant afternoon. and renewed
old acquaintances. The party was give1
in honor of Mrs. Nick Schmidt, Of St
Point, who has been visiting with he
daughters in this city.
A large number Of Mrs. 2. IcCamley't
lady friends gave her surprise las
Saturday. Though the day was storm!
they walked in upon her unaware ant
took possession OF the premises. Mrs
AIcCamley was rejoiced and gave then
Il cordial welcome. The afternoon wai