Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-13


absence of eleven years.
Geo. H. Rice, of Wausau, the well
known mill man was in the city Monday
on his way to Vesper to assist Mr.. J. ".
Cameron in the adjustment of some of
| bis losses.
Miss Mollie McQuillan returned to
her home in Merrill Sunday morning
after a pleasant visit in this city the
guest of Miss Mamie Ward. Miss
Mamie accompanied her to Merrill and
is visiting there.
Miss Marguerite Nash is still at Bearss
Marsh where, we are told, she is learn
ing the art of cranberry picking. She
is the guest of Miss Daisy Fitch and is
enjoying the rural atmosphere.
J. r. Chapman, the jeweler, left
Wednesday evening for Chicago where
he will purchase his new stock for the
new store in Woods block. He expects
to have one of the finest display in
his line, ever brought to the Twin Cities.
Eagle River Democrat: Miss Emma
Dugas, who has been spending her
vacation at Grand Rapids and at Merrill,
returned last Saturday and took charge
of the third primary department
of our public schools.
Messrs. John T. Cole, of Marshfeld;
F. S. Woodwork of Pittsville; George
Smith of Sherry; and L. NJ. Alexander
of Port Edwards, members of the Re-
publican county committee were in the
city Wednesday.
Miss Fernie Williams entertained
large number of her young friends last
Thursday evening at the home of her
parents Mr. ard Mrs. Geo. L. Williams.
Dancing and games furnished amuse-
ment.
E. II. Bonham, who has been making
hay near Cranberry Center for six
or eight weeks, spent Sunday and Mon
day with his family in this city. Ed.
says he has about SO tons in the stack,
and if the weather is favorable will make
about 80 tons more.
Messrs. Herman and Chas. Wiper
man attended the funeral service of
their father in Chiffon Saturday. He
died on the 9Th inst of lung trouble at
the ripe age of 20 years. He leaves a
wife and ten children-three girls and
seven boys.
Confirmation and First Communion
will be administered at the Catholic
church Sunday next, at which time the
Bishop of the Green Bay diocese will
be present. First Communion will be
made at early mass and confirmation
at the second mass. A large attendance
is expected.
Harry Gardner gave large party for
the young people Saturday evening
and an unusually good time is reported
by all who attended. Parties at the
beautiful Gardner home never fail as
happy social successes and the hospital
ity of Mrs. Gardner on such occasions
is unbounded.
Heber Tibbits went to Wausau
Wednesday morning where he has
obtained the position of shipping clerk
for the Wilbur Lumber Co. Heber
takes the place of Mr. Lee Ticknor who
resigned to take similar position with
Chicago firm in Merrill at an increased
salary.
Chas. Philleo left Friday for Marsh
field where he has charge of the
American Express and Western Union
Telegraph office for about two weeks to
relieve the agent Mr.. Lacy Quinn, while
on wedding tour. Ray Love is
assisting Jos. L. Dugas in this city
during the absence of Chas.
Otto Helmold returned home Wednes-
day evening from Princeton on his
wheel a distance of 100 miles. He
came by the Way of Ripon, Waupaca
and Stevens Point. He left Princeton
at o'clock in the morning and reached
here at : O'Clock in the evening. This
is an excellent run for an amateur.
Mrs. J. w. Cochran, with her sons,
Orson and Willie, left for GAINESVILLE, via
Milwaukee, Monday night They are
to stay over day in Milwaukee to con-
suit DR.. Bartlett, and also to give the
boys chance to enjoy ''Off the EARTH
at the new Davidson Theatre. Mrs.
Cochran expects to return home the
first of next week.
Mrs. Louise Akey and her sister Miss
J Belle Mathews have rented the
Sw, eney building on Main street in
which they will open dressmaking
parlors. They both have had consider
able experience in this line and invite
the ladies to call upon them when in
need of work in their line. They will
open about the Goth of this month.
Miss Marietta Blanchard is critically
i'll at her home in Centralia and her
recovery is considered doubtful It is
complication that resulted from being
hit by ball just over the heart about
eight weeks ago while Miss Blanchard
was watching a ball game at the summer
, school. All attention and medical aid
5 possible is being given and it is hoped
| she may recover.
Miss Ada Skeels, of Centralia, re-
: turned to her school duties in PittsvilIe
Saturday where she has earned the
rpputatiOn of a most efficient and