Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-06-18

to start a summer school for teachers.
They have not decided vet where 1t
will be held.
Rsss@ \. W. Rumsey has enlarged his
ice cream parlors and is now prepared
to furnish his patrons with frst-class
cream by the dish, quart or gallon.
Your orders respectfully solicitated.
Edmond LaVigne is confined to the
house with Il bad case of poison. He
handled ivy while gathering evergreens
for the commencement exercises and
was poisoned thereby.
What's the matter with the Bluebook
this year. This county has not received
her invoice. Probably due from the
death of its representative-Hon. John
Edwards.
Isa%M Mr.. John Wagner is disposing
of his undertaking goods at cost and
makes no extra charge for the use of
the hearse. Call on hlm for prices.
The cranberry prospects are reported
as follows: On marshes that have
plenty of water there will be fair
crop. On those where there is a
scarcity of water the crop will be very
light having been affected by both frost
and fireworms.
Mr.. NJ. f. Stevens and family de-
parted for their cranberry marsh, in the
vicinity of Meadow Valley, on Tuesday
evening last, where they will remain
until after their cranberry crop has
been harvested.
Rev. Kilbourne's address to the Grad
uating class of '9l last Sabbath evening
was appropriate and contained many
valuable thoughts for their consinera-
ton. He took for his text "What. is
Your Life?'' He gave the class great
encouragement TO prosecute their good
work already we'll commenced Nav
the class profit by his good suggestions.
RssFI If you want nice refreshing
drink Of milk shake or soda water 90 to
Ii. IL. Noss & Co.'s where they serge it
IN the latest styles of the art.
Mr.. Andrew Oettinger, register of
deeds, made trip to Hewitt the fore
part of the week unbeknown to the
court house officials. When the boys
missed him they thought perhaps it
was a case Of suicide, but on strict
search and due examination they found
it otherwise.
Miss Mary McFadden, a graduate of
the Oshkosh Normal has been engaged
as assistant for the coming year, Miss
Nealie Knowles, a graduate of the
River Falls Normal School, has been
engaged as teacher of the grammar de-
partment. The corp of teachers for
the coming year are now all engaged.
B9% Money loaned on good improved
farm property in Wood County. In
quire of J. A. GAYNoR.
If. GrandRapids, Wis.
Mrs. Mary Teal and daughter Rosa,
Of Missouri Valley, Iowa, who have
been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs i. H,
Bonham, for the past two week, de-
parted for Meadow Valley, Tuesday
evening, where they will be the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Knapp.
Mr.. Arthur and Miss Minnie Jones
will depart for Butte City, Montana, the
first of next week, to make an extended
visit to their sister, Mrs. w. Thompson.
May they enjov a pleasant trip, is the
wish of their MANY friends.
Neg@The Green Bay Winona & ST.
Paul r. +. Co.. will give excursion rates
for the season to Lake Emily at 81 10
for the round trip. Tickets good for 80
DAYS if.
The pulpit of the Congregational
Church Will be occupied by Rev J. H.
Cameron, of Pewaukee, next Sunday
morning and evening. Mr.. Cameron
was pastor Of this church during 1869,
His fraternal letter read at the 29th
anniversary, observed recently, awak-
ened kindly recollections, and it is de-
sirable that his old time friends greet
him on this occasion.
For SALE.-The property known as
the Grand Rapids House. Four lots and
a large frame building all in good con-
dition. For particulars enquire of Mrs,
NJ. Slattery. if.
B. Silber was called to Chicago on bus
mess last week Monday and stopped over
! in Milwaukee, on his return and visited
the Grand lodge a. +. & A. NJ. He
purchased a second stock of goods for
the trade before the 4th of July. 1t will
| pay the citizens of Centpalia and Grand
! Rapids to call and secure good bargains.
Mr.. Silber was very much surprised on
his return TO learn of the sudden and
sad death of his old time neighbor and
friend n. i. EmmOns His heartfelt
sympathies are extended TO the bereav-
ed family.
A Childrens' Day service entitled
''The Pearl Gathering" will be given in
the NJ. E. Church next Sunday morn
ing, kindly assisted by the choir. The
exercise will consist of recitations, dia-
! logues, etc, in addition to which Miss
Lottie Iynn and L. VI. Alexander will
sing solos. There are two Duets to be
rendered by Miss Clara NJ. Webb and
Mr.. Alexander, and Misses Lottie and |
| Edith Lynn respectively. The church |
will be appropriately decora ted for the
| occasion. The Baptism of children will