Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-11
PTTSVEfLE.

Quite a number of our citizens have
been doing penance by scratching their
hands and tanning their backs while
picking arbutus at Dexter and vicinity
Miss Lena CAREY has decided that
licking stamps is far ahead OF any other
licking she can give, and has TesuEaed
this vocation in the post Office.
z s Woodworth has lately sold a
residence in the first ward. opposite
Jos. Favellis' property, TO Mr. Frazier.
VIM. Hannah has purchased George
Bedell's residence III the same ward.
Arbor Day was appropriately observed
by the schools. Eight trees were plant
ed upon the grounds. Maple was shown
great preference at the balloting.
Mr.. A. n MaItby and wife are 'At
Home" now, after a somewhat extend
ed absence IN caring for Mrs. Naltbv's
father, near Iomah. Miss Leah is visit
ing her parents at present.
Mr. Wellsby, Of Stevens Point, is the
guest Of Miss Leah Maltbv.
New hats. pretty hats, stylish hats are
an everywhere present quantity.
BoRN.-On Thursday, May 4th. to Mr..
and Mrs. Heath, a son.
-. II. LliIGN ItItlLICtl from haIlSdS
Tuesday. He is reported as enjoying
the SUNNY South and the opening of the
Worlds Fair.
Some second ward "sharpers" are
trying to dispose of four inches more
wagon than at present they know what
to do with. We should advise keeping it
to go toward new one.
Frank Stewart purchased combi-
nation bicycle of j. II. Landlord last
week. Mr.. L. is agent for bicycles and
cycling accessories, and If contemplating
the purchase of wheel, you will do
we'll to get his terms and prices. You
won't need to look elsewhere and thus
encourage home enterprise.
We sincerely hope there will be ac-
cordingly as much cream as creamery.
Rev. Barker and family are comfort
ably settled in the parsonage. It is be-
ieYed that every one will make an ex-
ira effort to make their stay with us
successful in every way.
Miss Mamie Packard returned, Friday
from her studies in art and music at
indianapolis, Ind.
"As you SOW, so shall you p"-Sow
J. {. Dawes farm and garden seeds.
We hear there is a lady in town who
has blooded hen and nine chickens
for sale. Anyone desiring to purchase
such or swift, driving horse, should
apply to f. S. Woodwork for informa-
ton.
Miss Josie Scott began teaching in the
Tarbox district May 1st Miss Carrie
Scott left, April 28, for Jefith, Lincoln
Co., near where she will teach this
spring.
MIR. Warren Johnson has exchanged
his property III First ward for that Of Z.
w. Ring in the same ward.
First of May is moving day. This
seemed to be verified here this year.
During the past week Geo. Kenister
moved his family into house opposite
the Beer Barrel factory; VIM. Hannah
moved into his lately purchased resi-
dence in First ward as also did Mr.
Frazier, Rev. c. d. Scott moved into
A. r. Quick's house; Mr.. Smith into
Mrs. BaiIey's house; Warren Johnson
into house vacated by G. D. Scott; Mr..
Fred Bunge into his residence in First
ward Geo. Bedell into house left vacant
by Mr. Frazier, and Mr.. Todd into Lud-
wigs house near the depot.
Miss Laura Dawes left Thursday for
Milwaukee, having in charge her little
nephew. She took him there to secure
surgical treatment for his limb which is
diseased as the result Of an injury re-
ceiyed while playing.
Doud, Son & Co. have opened their
new spring stock of general merchan-
disc. Be sure to see it.
Colvin & Co. will be sure to suit you,
if you need aid in house-cleaning time
The various saloons have applied for
extensions Of their licenses, until the
regular time set for obtaining new
license as set by the law of 1898. We
are surprised at the quietism of our
Prohibition Brethren in face of the facts
that one saloon sold the poison nearly
week without license and held their
general opening on q Sunday, which
latter is a violation Of any license.
The men at work in Doud, Son {. Co. s
mill have asked for a ten hours day
instead of eleven hours which has been
their length of day. They anticipate a
change about May 18th.
Mr. Norman, of Mcmillan, Wis,
visited Geo. Fayell this week.
Allow us space to note that A. l..
Fontaine was q pleasant caller about
town on Friday.