Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

Rev. F. n. Dexter, of New London,
will occupy the Congregational church
pulpit in this city, Sunday, May %. He
will remain here all the week.
The ladies of the Congregational
church gave an apron social at the home
of Rev. McClelland, Wednesday even
ing. A good time is reported by all
those present.
A wedding took place Saturday even
ing in which two Of our young people
had prominent part. Mr.. Elmer Tay-
lor and Miss Rose Withers were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at the
residence of the brides parents, Rev.
A. L. McClclland officiating. The young
people have many friends who join in
congratulations and wishes for their flu
ture success and happiness. They will
90 to housekeeping in the near future.
We notice the postmaster's hair is
growing thinner and thinner each time
we visit Nekoosa. We cannot account
for it unless it is from carrying that fine
looking boy of his.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Arnold are
happy over the birth of baby on
Tuesday.
The addition to Guthiel's store is APP
preaching completion. 1t adds greatly
to the convenience in handling his con-
stantly increasing stock.
The village council have passed an
ordinance for the licensing of dogs.
Notices were posted in which was
stated that all owners of dogs who had
not provided thel; dogs with tags by
the first Of June the village marshal
would use them for sausage purposes.
Later the notices were changed.
The Sherman house has been treated
to fresh coat of paint which adds
greatly to its appearance.
The young man who wears a white
cap going through the woods nights,
better change his head gear if he don't
want everyone to catch on to his where
abOuts.
C. G. Oberly will now soon have his
yacht ready for use upon the pond. 1t
is reported that the total cost of the
outfit will approach $4,000.
Joseph Thomas has worn himself out
recently teaching three young ladies
how to ride their bicycles. He entered
no complaint with the first two but the
third one had too much advoirdupois
for him to handle easily. His case is
not hopeless, however.
c. Slagle of Westfeld was the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Gurdy; first
of the week.
Emery Taylor has material upon his
lots north Of Morgan's for the erection
of neat little cottage. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Burns are re-
ioicing over the arrival of a son born
Sunday night.
Dave Buchanan has material upon
his lots near Morgan's with which he
will erect cottage soon.
A. K. KIeberg is supplying most OF
those who are building in Nekoosa with
their hardware.
A box of hardware and the windows
for the new depot have been received
which is an encouraging sign that the
erection of new depot here is con-
templated.
Will George has purchased a resi-
dence lot for the purpose of building,
| which is considered a favorable sign by
some of his friends that his intentions
are all right.
Elah Lapham rides to Grand Rapids
every morning to attend the Howe
High school, a distance of 8 miles, upon
his wheel. He returns every evening
| S. D. Forbes, editor and proprietor Of
the Central Union, Westfeld, was the
guest of his old friend, A. E. Lapham
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cochrane Of
Westfeld were in Nekoosa fishing this
week.
Rev. VIM. Kilburne of Kaukauna
was the guest of Rev. A. L. McClelland
on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Gurdy and joseph
f. Thomas spent Sunday at the Rapids
They made the tip upon their wheels
| Now that the Nekoosa Paper company
have completed the work of construc-
ton they are turning their attention tC
the grounds about the plant. They are
clearing the grounds of all rubbish
| wood, etc, and intend to beautify them
in every way possible.