Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-31
PERSONALS.
Gus Nieman's boy is very sick.

Gus Nleman's boy is very sick.
Mrs. J. D. Witter is convalescing from
a severe attack of erysipelas.
Misses Ina and Lottie Lynn attended
a party in Stevens Point the past week
given by Miss Hattie Phillips.
Miss Belle Mosher leaves tonight for
another course of study in musical
Academy in Chicago.
Mrs. A. L. Fontaine left Wednesday
evening to assist in the wants Of her
father who is lying dangerously i'll
His recovery is doubtful.
Mr.. D. o. Fisher is home again recup-
Grating from a severe attack of dyspep-
sia. He is greatly pleased with Wash
lngton Territory and will return in the
near future.
Mrs. Paul Bittner was surprised last
Thursday evening by a large number of
her friends taking possession of her
house and indulging in all the pleasures
that help to make delightful party.
Miss Laura Reeves entertained a
small company of her friends last Sat
urday evening. Those who had the
pleasure of attending report most
enjoyable evening.
Mr.. JOS Cave, of Minouk, H., was
looking over the twin cities with Mr.
Chas. Kruger, the past week. He is
/ looking around with the intention of
locating here. We hope he may find
things to his liking.
Mr.. w. G. Roberts representing the
Chicago Herald was a welcome caller at
this Office Tuesday. He used to be
general manager of the Milwaukee
Sentinel several years ago.
Mrs. Belanger one of Grand Rapids
| leading dressmakers, is more than busy
all the time. The latest style dresses
are turned away from her parlors which
elicit many compliments.
Miss Ina Lynn and Alex Zenier
were on Main Street Tuesday morning,
selling tickets for the Flaaten Concert,
and succeeded in disposing of 100
inside of two hours. This argues well
for the attendance Wednesday evening.
Alex Zenier entertained large num-
Der of the music loving people Of
Merrill last Friday evening. The
| Merrill News says that ''Lovers of
good music find much enjoyment IN
listening to Mr.. Zenier's performances
on the piano"
Dr. Joseph Alexander Michaud, of
Montreal, Canada, is in the city to take
! DR.. DeGrapre's place while he is un-
avoida0ly absent on account Of sickness.
| Mr.. Michaud can be found over
Pomainyille's store opposite the post
office.
Mr.. J. D. Witter, president of the
First National Bank, and his son Isaac,
left Saturday evening for Washington
on a business and pleasure trip. Mr..
Witter is candidate for the treasury
portfolio under the new administration.
His friends wish him success.
D. D. Conway closed his school at
Rudolph January 10 with the best Of
success which was shown by receiving an
expensive present from his scholars.
and his services engaged for the sum
mer term commencing March 4th at an
advance in salary. Attendance 80.
Mr.. Lambert was called to his home
in Oshkosh, last Saturday on account Of
the severe Hines of his mother. He
arrived to late, to bid her farewell, she
having departed from this earth some
four hours before. Mrs Lambert was
sent for and the funeral took place on
Monday.
Albert Dickman, of this city, who
works for MacKinnon & Co. came quite
near having a severe accident the past
week. While moving logs in their mill
yard two of them rolled upon his limbs
injuring them to some extent. He was
taken home and DR.. Robinson looked
after his troubles.
Mrs G. NJ. Webb and daughters
entertained company of young and
/ NOuIlS uidiIlCtI IduI6S 4uGSudN evening,
January 29th. About 40 responded to
the call and a delightful evening soon
passed away amid singing, instrument
tai music and conversation. Elegant
refreshments were served in the
spacious dining room in courses.
natural flowers adorned the tables. 1t
will be an evening long remembered
by the ladies of the cities.
P. & J. Meehan formerly of Stevens
Point are building a large saw mill at
Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The main
part of the mill is two stories high, and
So feet long, and 36 feet wide. In
addition to this there will be an engine
and boiler room, 31x4O feet. The whole
structure will be covered with a steel
roof The mill VIII be supplied with
six boilers, two engines, gang edger and
trimmer, shingle and lath mill. etc.
They expect to have it ready to run in
the early spring. They will give
employment in the summer season to
about seventy hands.
HIT OR MISS.