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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
VESPER.

The belief that the fire which de-
stroyed 2. Flanagan's saloon was in
cendIarv is based on the fact Of their
having been no fire in the building for
some days and that the fire started in
a practically unused room of the build
ing. Farther that the people who first
arrived at the burning building say
that the ground outside this room was
blazing as if it had been saturated with
coal oil. The building belonged to j.
Lutz of Grand Rapids and was insured
for $500. Mr.. Flanagan had no insur-
ance on his stock.
A remark frequently heard from
people visiting G. Otto's store is that
cit seems like home" to see the room
filled with goods again. Mr.. Otto is
meeting with much encouragement and
we are very sure he deserves it. He Is
exceeding y pleasant and accommodating
and carries very complete and nice
stock of goods.
A contemplated picnic to Powers
bluff on Sunday fell down. No wonder.
The Young fellows all invited their
dulcineas to attend a picnic at Skunk
hill. They should have known that a
proposition to picnic in or on the strong
hold of Mephitis Americana with its
possible consequences would not prove
allunng to the young ladies even with
ice cream thrown IN.
?. Flanagan has sold his stock OF
groceries to c. Otto and has resigned
his position as postmaster III favor OF
| Mr.. Otto. The post office is at present
located in the old Sherry Cameron Co.'S
| boarding. house. Mr.. Flanagan has
opened saloon in the building thus
made vacant.
Miss Winnie White attended the party
given at the Johnson residence Friday
evening.
| The Misses Iona Johnson and Ethel
Kelley drove up from Centralia Satur-
day morning. On their return they
were accompanied by Mrs. White who
remained in the city until Sunday.
p ]. and Miss Nellie Flanagan at
tended church at Grand Rapids Sun
day.
The village of Vesper is still in pro-
cess of incubation. We hope it may
prove a successful operation. 1t will
! be quite dreadful if the subject proved
infertle and became as stale and
smelled as badly as the subjects OF
some efforts at incubation by some
| fowls we have known.
L. B. Kelley was in the village Tues,
day D. m. on business, and remained
over night returning Wednesday a. N
A trio of female voices furnished en-.
tertainment for the east end of the
village on Saturday morning. They
were keyed up to about Q sharp.
Fred Mess exhibited a defunc
prairie chicken lately which he would
have us believe he had shot with his
eyes shut and one hand tied behind
HIM while it was passing through the
ar with the speed of a train on The
NJ. & S. E. Ry. The facts are that hi
fired at it part of the forenoon witt
an old smooth bore columbiade or some
other equally noisy and ineffective wea
and when the poor bird became par
alyzed with fear be ran and caught i
and chopped its head Off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
ARMENIA.

A meeting Of the town board of Port
Edwards and the school boards OF
Districts No. !, and was held at the
school house in District No. on Tues
day of last week for the purpose of form
ing new school district, whereby
the people living on what is known as
the Wood farm near Neko0sa may have
better school privileges. Every thing
passed off nicely, the alteration being
agreed to by each one signing a docu-
ment to that effect.
Mrs. c. II. Bingham is confined to
the house and bed with rheumatism.
Our informant tells of an accident
that happened to one of the ladies of
this place one day last week between
here and Nekoosa; as we were re-
quested not to reveal any names we
will merely give all account of the
accident. Like most women do in
htching up a horse, mistake was
made (as we understand it, by starting
away with but one line hitched to the
hOrse-and we presume 1t was lying on
the dash board after driving some
distance the horse became frightened
at something alongside the road, when
the mistake was discovered, but too late
for remedy until the horse had cleared
himself from the vehicle by running into
a stump or tree breaking the thills and
had started for home on good swift
trot when he was met by some footman
and brought back. No serious damage
was done, the thills were soon patched
up, the horse hitched up, driver in the
buggy with a line in each hand started
for Nekoosa.
A class leader for this place in be-
half of the [. B. church was chosen
last Thursday evening il the person of
Mrs. n Vought The question is now,
what are we going to do towards revis-
ing the class book? If we were to ans
wer this question, it would be to scratch
the book from top to bottom and begin
anew with the beginning of the church
year; and we will add until this is done
it is liable to remain q spotted affair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
st. Paul Depot.

The head carpenter of the st. Panl
Railway company is back from his vaca-
ton in England and the fine plans
which he conceived over there for the
new depot at Centralia are now in
course of construction by a force of
twelve men. These are the plans
The old depot is to be extended at the
south end by a frame addition 20x26
feet IN dimensions. This new room
will serve as the ladies waiting depart
ment. The ticket Office will be moved
a notch southwark into what was form
erly the old waiting room, and the
quarters vacated by the present office
will be transformed Into gents waiting
room. In addition to this extensive
Improvement, we are promised re-
neWal of the entire old station. New
shingles on the roof, new siding, new
doors, new windows. and even new
chimneys. The freight room remains
unchanged. Surrounding it all will be
built a new platform. The sound of
hammer and buzz Of saw makes glad
the hearts of all twin city patrons of
the st. Paul railroad as they look anx-
iously forward to the completion of this
much desired little 5Ox26 which comes
to them as handsome reward for years
of patient waiting and agitation, and as
appropriate appreciation for the thou
sands Of dollars which our citizens have
put into the hands of the railway mag
mates through business channels. The
new depot will be finished in one week.
Will it prove satisfactory to interests
here? The REPORTER has had its say on
this question many times before, now
let the business men do their talking as
pleasure dictates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
NEW ROnE.

Mr. Harry Webb has the sympathy
of the people in this vicinity over the
loss of his house, which burned to the
ground on Sunday last. The house be-
ing occupied by Mr.. James Shirtliff, be
losing nearly all his household furni-
ture. Cause of fire is unknown.
Mr.. R. NJ. Burroughs has much inn
proved the looks of the school house
in District No. 2 by applying coat OF
paint.
Miss Mae Craney of Saratoga spent
Sunday last with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Craney.
Mr.. John Sefferson, ST., of Spring
Creek spent Sunday last at Mr.. F.
Craney's.
Mr.. Emile Beske made trip to SEN
eca last week on his wheel.
Rev. W. E. Monroe and wife and
little daughter, of Leon, are spending a
few DAYS visiting friends and relatives
at this place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
Bad Burglars.
awaits him

Petty thieves conducted regular
carnival of operations in the twin cities
Wednesday night They entered the
depot of the Marshfield & South Eastern
railway in Centralia but found no
plumber. Then they came over to
Grand Rapids and helped themselves
to boat belonging to Louis Fournier,
and tied near the east end of the wagon
bridge just back of the Wood County
Bank block. In this they went up
river to Chas. Gouger's saloon and
entered this place by prying open the
rear door with a big iron chisel The
chlsel was stolen from locked chest in
the blacksmith shop of James Walsh
and was the only thing disturbed in the
shop. Attic saloon the thieves worked
on the principle that there is an easier
way to beat the slot machine than
dropping in nickels. They simply
smashed the glass or other mate rial
that interrupted access to the tempting
coin. From one slot machine they got
second one they found s. 100. The cash
register contained $500 and was not
locked, but register and all were taken.
Free drinks and cigars were also in
order, evidenced from the empty
whiskey bottles and cigar boxes strewn
around this. Some of this stuff was
also carried away. Returning to the
boat they undoubtedly rowed on up
to the NJ. J. McRaith tailor shop where
they stole every vestige of clothing in
sight, many dollars worth in all Then,
presumably, they foated back down
stream with the booty to the Centralia
shore near Saul Preston's residence
where thew left the boat and made off
toward future scenes of rascalitv.
Whoever did this work certainly
knew right we'll what they wanted
where and how to get it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
The Library Meeting.

The board of directors of J. D. Wit
ter Free Travelling libraries beg to make
final announcement of the library
meeting to be held in the City Hall,
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1st and 2nd.
| It is the earnest desire Of the associa-
ton to make this meeting a success, as
| it is the first oneof its kind that has ever
| been held in this part of the state and
very interesting program has been
| prepared.
All women interested in Women s
Clubs should make it special point to
attend the Friday evening meeting.
Mrs. G. S. Morris of Berlin, president of
| the State Federation of Women's Clubs,
will speak on the Public Library and
Women's Clubs. Mrs. Morris is very
pleasing speaker and very enthusiastic
over the work of the clubs in the state.
Miss L. E. Stearns, Librarian of the
Wisconsin Library Commission, will
speak on Children's Reading. Miss
Stearns and Mr.. T. A. Hutchins have
| DCCh Ill tllC 'IOitlity III q WYNN pslSt
visiting the travelling libraries and hold
ing meetings at the different library
| stations.
Saturday morning will be devoted to
the travelling libraries. Papers will be
read by some of the librarians, and
general library topics will be discussed
by Mr.. J. D. Witter and Senator J. H.
Stout Of Menominee, Wis. All questions
pertaining TO library management and
general library work will be answered
by Mr.. F. A. Hutchins, secretary of the
Wisconsin Library commission.
On Saturday afternoon school libra
ries will be discussed by 7. B. Pray.
president of Stevens Point Normal
school, Supt. r. A. Havenor, Centralia,
Principal Guy S. Ford and Supt. G. l..
Williams of Grand Rapids. The meet
ings on Saturday will be as informal as
is consistent with orderly programs and
all papers will be open to discussion.
This meeting is intended to be free
conference Of all friends of libraries
and all interested in library work il
any way. The library association eX-
tends cordial invitation to all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
Young People Entertained.

Gust an awful happy time we had, :"
is the usual form of comment made by
all the young folks who danced and
glided to sweet music last Friday even
ing under the entertaining graces OF
Misses Maurine and Iona Johnson.
The spacious Johnson home in Contra
liza was thrown wide open for this party
and every room in the large mansion
was pressed into service from the
ground floor to the roof A dozen or
more "old' folks were there to assist
the hosts in providing entertainment
and it proved indeed to be delightful
event. Eighty invitations were issued
and as young people seldom send re-
grets, seyenty-tWo responded. Upon
reception by Misses Maurine and Leona,
| the guests were at once ushered up
stairs three stories high into what
might be thought was the attic, but
which instead was a perfect dancing
hall, roomy and bright with electric
| lights, gayly decorated in bunting and
vealing the expert touches and artistic
drapings of Mr.. Nels Johnson himself.
| The hall is large enough to accommodate
comfortably eight quadrille sets at one
time. On the musician platform were
seated Messrs Frank and John Steib,
of the symphony Mandolin club, who
with guitar and mandolin kept the
young people whirling lively for few
hours until luncheon was announced.
Down stairs was served feast de-
licious in quality, abundant in quantity
and of great variety. Luscious Con-
cords were passed around in clusters
that weighed a pound each, peaches
came next, as large as the provisions
by Mr.. and Mrs. johnson were liberal
ice cream to tempt king, cake that
might as well have been claimed by the
best cook in the land, and more good
things to eat than we can mention.
Amidst these delicacies was spent an
active hour of pleasure too.
Then all went back to the dance and
twas long time before anyone could
conclude to say good night. But it
finally came, and pleasant memories
still linger with those who were there.
AS an extra we might say that the
electric lights were placed in that dance
hall for this special occasion, but since
Nels has seen the pleasure Of the place
he has decided to leave them there,
and so an old folks wake in the same
attic will probably occur every now
and then during the winter evenings
that are coming.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court for Wood county, fo1
the October term which commences
Monday October 4. has calendar made
up of seven criminal cases, twenty-five
issues of fact for jury, ninteen issues of
fact for court, nine issue of law for
court and one default case This is a
longer calendar than the May term
and promises to occupy at least three
or four weeks Of the courts time. The
probabilities are that only one criminal
case will be tried at this session, but
the jury cases are apt to consume con-
siderable time. Several cases are here
on change of venue which will be holly
contested if we are to Judge from the
number Of lawyers engaged upon
either side. These promise to take up
considerable of the courts time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
NE:K00SA

Is Il village OF over lNe nNnQfeQ people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the G. NJ. & St. 7. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The NekooSa Paper Com
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institution
and promising village.
Mrs Richard Schiebe, who has been
away for seven weeks visiting relatives
in Chicago and Milwaukee,, returned
home Tuesday to the delight of her
husband. The event was celebrated
with a chariyari.
Mrs. Albert John is reported very
low from the effects of large goitre
upon her neck.
VIM. Hooper's son who was reported
very sick last week we are pleased to
note is very much improved.
John Nicol offers his business place
for sale or rent. John is in Sparta and
expects to remain there.
j. c. Jacobson, who has been in Ne
koosa for several weeks putting in the
new conveyors for the paper company,
leaves this week for Portland, Maine,
where he goes to put one in for the
same firm.
Messrs. John P. Bushman, George
Catholic Order of Foresters IN Grand
Rapids, Tuesday night.
Mr.. John Quirk, who has been spend
ing part of the summer with his daugh-
ter in Camp Douglas, returned home
this week.
Newey Wakelyl son of Dan Wakely,
has been verv sick with appendicitis.
The last reports were TO the effect that
he was improving.
The primary department in the pub
lie school building has been re-seated
with modern and improved seats. The
fence has been painted which adds to
the looks of the school grounds.
Oberly's steam yacht "Florence" is
floating high and dry. Her propeller is
broken and she will now lay up for the
winter probably.
Mrs. Guthiel returned from the city
markets Saturday morning
Mrs RAYMOND of Milwaukee recently
moved into tins village and is occupy
ing Al. Smiths mouse. She is an accom-
phshed dressnaker.
Mrs. A. l.. McCIelland is expected
home this week from a long absence.
The posolice is now in full operation
ut A. L. Lapham's with a bran new
outfit.
Chas. Lutkie's three months old
child is verv sick
John Alpin has resigned his position
rs machine tender with the paper com
pany. He has not yet decided what he
will do.
Mrs. A. L. Ridgman and son were the
guests of Mrs. A. L. Lapham Tuesday
DR.. d. \. Teller and Charles Pomain-
vile were in the village Wednesday on
business.
\ new barn is the latest improvement
upon Dr. McGregor's premises.
Vim. Lawrence has new residence
III course of construction upon his land
i'll Woods addition.
Mrs. c. c. Oberlv and children de
parted Saturday to spend the winter
with her moth er in kaukauna
Warren Wilson and wife of Spring
Bluff, Adams cornty, are in the village,
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Dave
Buchanan.
Frank Pomainville starts tonight fol
Chicago to take up his third year studies
at Rush Medical College.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30

Centralia Enterprise: Edward G..
Kennedy of Eureka, S. D., has been
appointed United States marshal of his
state, after prolonged and bitter fight,
in which at least half dozen candi-
dates and their friends had hand.
The office is the best federal position in
the state the salary being $4,000 per
year. Mr.. Kennedy is the brotherin-
law of ye editors, and his appointment
brings about slight change in the man
agement of the Enterprise. John n.
Brundage having accepted an offer to
run his farm implement business at
Eureka while Mr.. Kennedy attends to
his new duties. lie will depart for his
new field of labor about October LIST.
The Enterprise will therefore be in
charge of ye senior editor, but there is
to be no change in ownership.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Pastor, Rev. f. a. Nimits.
Public services for Sunday, Oct. 8,
1897.
10:30a. N. Preaching by the pastor.
II 80 a. NJ. Sunday School.
800 p. m. Junior League.
7:l5 p. m. Epworth League.
500 y. m. Evening service.
DURING TIE WEEK.
Tuesday evening. Service at Rudolph.
Wednesday evening. Sunday School
teachers meeting.
Thursday evening. Service for prayer
and testimony.
Friday evening. Service at Port Ed
wards
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30

Born-Unto Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Lett
ner baby girl.
Mrs Geo. B. Brazeau visited her sis
ter Mrs. H. II. Voss in Grand Rapids
Friday.
Mrs /. NJ. Alexander and daughter
Pauline are here to spend two weeks at
the old home.
Mrs B. r. Goggins and daughter
Grace We're guests of Mrs. Alexander
Oh Tuesday.
Mr. +. J. Wood was in town on bust
ness Tuesday evening.
Mrs. o. w. Dodge returned Monday
from months visit at Appleton.
Mrs Z. Eichsteadt is spending the
week as the guest of her sister, Mrs
John Smith, in the town of Grand Rap
ids.
Mr. Cede Pesos baby is recovering
from a severe illness.
Two Of our families have moved into
new quarters this week. Mr. Oscar
by Hamilton Bros, and Mr. Bert Mil
lard has moved his family from Kipp's
hill into the home vacated by Mr..
Oleson.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Brazeau spent a
very pleasant dav last Friday at the
home of Messrs. Fitch and Bannett at
Bearss Marsh.
Some tramp broke into S. Cleveland IS
and stole about SIS worth of clothing.
Mrs Cleveland had left the house for a
few hours drive and while she was
away the tramp cut away one of the
screens and got in. No one has seen or
heard anything of him.
Mr.. l.. r. Spencer departed for Chi
cago, Saturday evening, to meet his
mother for a short visit, she being on a
visit east from her home in Santa Rosa,
Cal.
A portion of S. Cleveland'g house IN
the new addition is now occupied by
Lee Leitner and family
Mr. l.. M. Alexander attended the
Methodist conference 1t Narinette, re-
turning Saturday evening.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Alexander is spending a
few days with friends at Wausau.
Miss Ellen Thorsen is the guest of her
sisters, Mrs. John Jacobson and Mrs.
Chris. Peterson.
Chairman of the town board E. Eich-
steadt and clerk W. A. Brazeau made a
trip into the southern portion of the
town, THURSDAY, to hold meeting in
the Birch school house to consider the
re-districting the town of Port Edwards
for school purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
Harvest Festival.

Harvest Festival services were con-
Quoted Sunday last in Centralia by Rev.
Peterson of the Moravian church, who
spoke in the forenoon in the German
language and in the afternoon in Nor
wegian. The interior of the church
building was bounteously decorated
with natures choicest vegetable pro-
ducts, big pumpkins, large cucumbers,
squash, potatoes, carrots, watermelons,
sheaves of wheat, oats, barley, rye,
corn, etc, greeting the eye in artistic
display about the altar and from every
corner. Attendance was large at both
meetings and services were made spe-
cially interesting. In the afternoon a
second congregation was organized
among the Norwegian population. The
prospects are good for new church to
be erected in CentraIia by this denom-
lnation and another minister will I'M
doubtedly be stationed here to work
among them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in al
the grocery stores new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains
that takes the place of coffee. The mos
delicate stomach receives it withou
distress, and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over / as much
Children may drink it with benefit. /:
cents and - cents per package. Try it
Ask for Grain-O. Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday, Oct 3,
1897.
Morning worship. 10:3Oa. m. Theme:
us Christianity a Failure?"
Sunday School, y o'clock. Subject
of lesson: 'Paul's Last Journey to Jeru-
salem. Acts 21:1-15.
Junior Endeavor Society, 3 Pm
Y.P. S. c. E., 6:45. Subject: "How
to Make Gods Will our Will, and the
Result. Phil. 2:i-13.
Delegates will be appointed at this
meeting to represent the Society at the
state convention held at Appleton, Oct.
10.
Evening worship, 7:3O p. N. Theme:
personal knowledge of Christ
The pastor Will discuss some of the
recent events in the world under the
heading Of Current Thought"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30

Those who have been sending by mail
for the DR.. Ordway Plaster treatment
can now get them at John E. Daly's
drug store. Positively cures chronic
diseases. Don't take CHEAP John"
for 4 substitute. None other is gem
ulne. Aug 26m3.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
ST. JOHNS CHUR I'll.

Services for Sunday, Oct. 3rd., will
be as follows:
$50 Il. III. Holy Communion.
1890 a. IN. Morning prayer, Litanv
and Sermon.
II As Il. NJ Catechism.
80 p. m. Choral Evensong and ad-
dress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30
Steinway Piano for Sale.

R. c. Gnewuch Of Milwaukee, repre-,
senting VIM. Rohlfing q Sons is at the
Witter House where be will remain fol
a few DAYS for the purpose of disposine
Of 500 Steinway piano at a bargain
The piano has been in use only one
year and is just as good as new. This
is an opportunity for someone who desire
to purchase frst-class piano. Mr.
Gnewuch will give the company war
ranty for period of five years. Read
er, this is your opportunity. Telephone.
call on, or address r. c. Gnewuch, Wit
ter House, Grand Rapids, for further
particulars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-30

Notice-The store of Cohen Bros.
will be closed Monday and Tuesday,
Sept y and IS, also Oct. 6, on account
of Jewish holidays. For bargains please
drop in some other day. Milwaukee
Cheap Store, Cohen Bros, proprietors.