Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-11
BABCOCk ITEMS.

Mr. Brost, accompanied by DR..
McNeal, went to Milwaukee to see a
specialist about his eye with which he
has been having a bad time ever since
recovering from the Grippe. The
Doctors there said they could do nothing
more for him than what DR.. McNeal
was already doing. His eye is slowly
getting better and with good treatment
and care will leave no bad effects.
Mrs. DR.. McNeal and little daughter
have gone home to her mothers and
will perhaps 90 as far as Chicago before
returning where she will visit sister.
The Masquerade Ball was largely
attended, about seventy-fve persons
being masked. Quite a number of
strangers were present from Dexter
Vile, PIttsville, Meadow Valley and
Grand Rapids. The prize given for the
handsomest costume was awarded Mrs.
J. O. Reilly, Of Babcock. The prize for
the most comic and best carried out
character was gwen Mr.. Shoemachter,
who did the wild Irishman to perfec
ton. Among those most noticeable
were the Orphan &C. Clark in patch
upon patch; the ''too funny" Clown,
who Leo the march with the Squaw (Mrs.
w. Remington the Squaw was so
cleverly disguised that her most init
mate friend did not know her; and the
funny soldier Or. McNeaD who by
just pointing his gun at the clown could
knock him down every time. There
were among the lady maskers some
really handsome costumes, but want of
space will not admit of more
complete description. Everybody
enioyed themselves immensely.
The ladies Of the Catholic Church will
give a supper at the Halt next Thursday
evening Feb. 18th. Supper for grown
folks 20 cts, children 10 cts. Come
every one, you may be sure Of a good
supper and after the supper short
musical entertainment free.
Saturday evening last a party Of
young people, with just few old folks
to keep them within bounds, gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Remington About twenty of them
went skating near there and altogether
they had fright good tlme," as they
say.
The ladies of Babcock are preparing
to give Leap Year Party at the Hall
Tuesday evening Feb, 10th. Invitations
are issued, and those who received
them will no doubt return past favors
by taking their husbands, or gentlemen
friends, as it is to be real leap year
party. Of course the ladies will have
to stand all the expenses. Now ladies',
young and old. let the gentlemen see
that you are not to be left in the shade
Wheu it comes your turn to entertain
them for an evening. If the weather is
good it Is expected all will have very
pleasant time. 1t is the first party of
the kind for Babcock.
It is talked around town that Mr..
John Love, who is one of our most
worthy townsmen, is going to move
away. This will be regretted by every
one as both Mr.. and Mrs. Love are
thought very much of by all who enjoy
their acquaintance.
Phil Flood was quite seriously hurt
by having his head jammed between
the break-rod and log on the logging
train cutting a cash in the scalp three
inches long. Mr.. Rege was hurt at the
same time by log rolling on him.
Both are around town again.
\ merry sleighing party spent an
evening last week with Miss Mile
Warm. Games were played and music
helped to pass the time away. All
spoke of the good time had.
/ Mrs f. A. Law has gone to Dexter
! vile to visit with Mrs Leon Clute for a
week or two.
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