Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-12-08

SUR auu sGS tLc uiauN IlduuoOll1t anu
useful things offered by Doud & Muir,
the Gents Furnishers.
Mr.. J. X. Scarf who was a resident of
this city for many years coming in the
primitive days Of earley Hos Is at his
sons Mr. Charlie Scarf of Wausau.
Mr.. Scarf is in very poor health hence
has concluded to give up his contem
plated visit here.
We hear that Mr. Henry Podawiltz
has lost another child by that dread
disease diphtheria. There have been
number of cases of diphtheria, and
also scarlet fever in the twin cities.
Every precaution should be taken to
arrest the spread of the disease.
\ number of ladies from the the twin
cities spent Tuesday in Stevens Point,
guests of Mrs. Florence Rhoades and
Miss Hattie Phillips. They report an
enjoyable time, an universal verdict
of visitors to the hospitable home of
DR.. ]. Phillips.
The Mead murder trial has been post
poned until the March term of court.
Judge Webb denied the motion for a
change of venue in the case of ed
Bronson" but stated that he would call
in another Judge TO hear the case when
it is called in March.
Grand opening Of Holiday
goods at Wood County Drug
Store Saturday November 10th,
special bargains III albums and
toilet cases.
Miss Maud Breasted, formerly of this
city, was married at the home of her
parents in Wausau, Dec. 5th, to Mr..
Fred Daniels, an estimable young rail
road man who has job as fireman on
d switch engine at Babcock. We extend
congratulations.
Church services will be held as
usual at the NJ. E. church Rev. j.
Churm officiating, the board of health
deciding that it is perfectly safe for him
to do so. The children are rapidly
regaining health after the light attack
of scarlet fever.
Mr.. G.. L. Williams presented claim
for $1,000 to the Common Council at its
last session, through his attorneys,
Messrs. Gardner & Gaynor, for injuries
he claims to have sustained last May,
! by coming in contact with Stumbling"
post on the bank of the river near the
! Ienier homestead.
The Port Edwards, Centralia &
/ Northern Railway company received
| fifteen new flat cars. They were ex-
pressly built for this company and are
two feet and ten inches longer than the
| standard flats cars on Other roads.
During the past year the past year the
business of the road has trebLed.
we are pleased to note that \. H.
Robinson our intelligent young farmer
and toWnsman, has the honor OF the
appointment to the State University S
!
scholarship. We know of no one
/ better fitted to avail themselves of lhis
opportunity, and none that will be app
! to make it, of so much practical use to
the county.
| GsSN For SALE.-Two standard and
registered mares. Good size and can
trot better than three minutes. Must
sell. For particulars address
c. G. HERBsT.
/ POS Corn Exchange,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
| Miss Mae Emmons has gone to New
Lisbon to spend a few days filling
! Christmas orders for goods in her line.
Since her fathers death Miss Emmons
has managed the business at the old
stand, and by uniform courtesy, and a
strict attention to business has succeeded
admirably. Those wishing Christmas
goods in our sister city VIII do we'll 10
give her call.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Alexander
! delightfully."- entertained friends at the
hospitable home of Mrs. John Edwards
last night. The storm kept many from
attending who had sent acceptance, but
those who braved the fury of the
elements were amply repaid. The
party was given in honor of Mrs and
Miss Martin, relatives visiting the
| EdwardsAlexander household.
Don't fail to see "Bert's Big New
York Uncle Toms Cabin Company,
Thursday, December Sth. This is the
| most successful company travelling that
plays this famous piece written by the
world renowned author, "Harriet Bee
| cher Stowe" This company comprises
twenty people, uniformed Brass Band,
and Orchestra. Watch for the street
parade. Among the many features Of
this excellent company are GERRY"
the famous trick donkey; the man
eating blood hounds. "Topsy," the
greatest living. Entire new scenery, in
fact the big show of the year. Secure
your seats early at the usual place.
Don't miss it.
Christmas iS I he time ,b0ya all OF hers