Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21

Co. carry the largest stock of hats in the
city and their prices are the lowest.
The Congregational church was beau
tiiully decorated with flowers and ever
greens last Sabbath in, honor of spring
time services held on that day.
Mrs. Alexander Cholvin, of Rockdale,
Iowa, who is visiting with her father
and relatives IN this city was called TO
mourn The loss of a FIVE months baby
boy which died Friday, May 18th.
At the public auction of the old city
| hall building, Tuesday morning, it was
! struck off to Mr.. John Wagner for So.
He will move it upon his lots near his
residence on the island.
| EsE7 If in need of beautiful bird cage
call at the Wood County Drug Store,
where you Will find a fine assortment.
Beggs' German saive is one of the best skin
and pile ointments that has ever been put up,
No family should be without it. Sold by H. H.
Voss & Co. SIN
The voting ladies of the Congregations
al church are preparing flag sociable,
or entertainment which will be present
ed in the near future. More particulars
will be given later.
Mrs. Z. G. Rumsey, and daughter
Mrs. f. A Achille, of Buffalo, New
York, are in the city with view of
locating here. At present they are
| guests of A. w Rnmsev'
Mr.. j. H. Wagner, of Eau Claire,
and formerly editor and proprietor Of
the Eau Claire Free Press, was a social
caller at this office while in this city
Friday.
B@7@ If YOU WANT to buy, sell, exchanges
or rent property inquire of Geo. n.
Wood. If
Mrs. NorthrCp has moved her dress
making parlors from the rooms over
Mrs. Hamm's store to the Mark Pratt
building opposite the City Cash store
The postponed municipal election IN
| Marshfield resulted as follows; Mayor,
w. H. Upham; city clelk, VIM. E. Pors;
city treasurer, H. j. Pankow; assessor,
W. S. Albright; municipal judge VIM.
Hirth.
The appointment of Phil Ward as as
deputy sheriff, by Mr.. Hunter is d
able experience in that line, having
been sheriff and deputy of Wood
county fof Several years.-M errill News
Reg~Take notice of the excellent
taste exhibited by Geo. Corriveau i'll
the display of goods in his show
| windows. He can't be beaten, he has
the goods to display and the taste to
arrange them.
Circuit Court convenes next Monday
the 25th. The calendar is a short one
with only eight criminal cases; 10 issues
of fact for jury; issues Of fact for court,
and issues of law for court.
Mr.. Metzger lost his blacksmith build
ing by fire, Tuesday evening at O clock.
The fire caught from the forge, undoubt-
edly, while the workmen were at sup
per- The loss is estimated at S4OO
insured for $3.50 on building and stock.
Bg@W L. Wood has recently receiv-
ed new designs in Birge's Blendid Gilt
wall papers. A nicer selection was
never brought to this city.
Court Martials in National Guard
companies only become necessary when
insubordination becomes too rampant.
A little wholesome discipline is some
times beneficial.
DR.. Russell was in the city Saturday.
May 10th and with the assistance of
Drs. Hougen and Boornan removed
tumor from the face of Mrs. r. Lyons.
The patient is doing as nicely as could
be expected.
Mr.. A. G. Carey is authority for the
statement that the outlook for large
cranberry crop is favorable especially
on the cultivated marshes. The drv
| weather of the past month is affecting
the wild marshes.
Bgg@The latest styles in Sixteenth
| Century bedroom suits at NJ. A. BogO-
gers. Ifyou want something nice in
the furniture line call on Mr.. Bogoger.
| DR.. DeGrandpre's new office building
is completed and ready for occupancy.
| A little house cleaning is all that is
necessary now. The Doctor will take
pleasure in doing business in his new
quarters.
The program Of the Royce & Lansing
Co. presenting ''Tom' Vacation" proved
refined and entertaining musical
comedy in two acts. This company was
greeted by II large audience and every
body was well pleased. They sustained
their former excellent reputation.
EE Johnson, Hill & Co. have on hand
one of the largest and BEST assorted
stocks of carpets ever brought to the
city. IF in need Of CARPETS be erre and
see what this company have Oh hand.
For beautiful desigus and low living
prices they lead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gross and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Fournier left the first Of the
week by boat for Kilbourn. Their craft
was manufactured by Messrs Lyon and
Purdy, and it was large and roomy and
covered with a canopy top. They
loaded in weeks board and all the
necessaries for housekeeping. They
will be absent one week. We wish
them delightful trip.