Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-08-04

Frank Lapine while out diving with
his best girl Sunday afternoon mel with
a mlshap that for a time appeared
dangerous. He had been on the east
side of the Wisconsin river and willie
waiting for the ferry boat on III" l,ank
of the river his horses, while fighting
flies, fell in such way that they h, came
entangIed and pretty nearly threw
themselves and occupants Of tl,r lt;ggy
into the river. Had it not been f.r The
ferryman who In the meantmp had
landed the boat no telling what would
| have happened.
Mrs. w. 7. Early entertained Il few
of her lady friends Saturday after noon
In honor of her birthday. Your re-
porter made an effort to learn ju>; what
numeral that day represented but
he was unable to learn. If we we're to
guess, we should say about twenty-nne.
However the ladies' present report a
very enjoyable time and voted Mrs.
Early an excellent entertainer.
The Young people here are curious to
know just what the attraction is at
| HOOper's store for Albert Harder.
Some appear to think he is looking for
a job as clerk while others think lie Is
fishing for night KEY to the Kitchen
door above which leads to a magnet
within in the person of the hired girl
| Your correspondent is in the dark for
an explanation.
\ concert and dance will be given
in Brooks Bros hall Saturday night.
August 20, by Hirzy's full orchestra.
We can YOuCh for this entertainment
| being one Of the best ever given in
NekOoSa. Reader, you viii regret it
II you miss it.
DR.. Hans Oleson departed the first
of this week for the harvest fields of
Dakota where he expects to reap a
harvest of ducats. There will be mourn
ing among the many young ladies who
have become infatuated with his
winning ways.
Miss Agnes Breon Of Biron was The
guest OF Mrs. P. Huber the past week.
Tuesday morning she departed for
Friendship accompanied by Leo and
Lizzie Huber, for visit with relatives.
Martin J. Beaver, clerk in E. B. de
Never's grocery and hardware store in
Grand Rapids, makes weekly trip to
this village taking orders for his
employer. He is fairly successful.
A. E. Lapham is becoming noted in
NekOOsa as a fisherman. We don't
from his successful catches or the stories
he tells of them.
Miss Emma Huber who has been
the guest of her brother Peter Huber
and family the past three months
returned to her home in Marshlield
Saturday.
Mrs. L. LaVaQue of La Crosse who
| has been the guest Of Mrs J. Kuter the
past week departed for Centralia where
she will be the guest of Mrs. Joseph
Ratelle.
Miss Martha Rea returned to her
labor as CLERK in L. GuthiePS store
Thursday morning after two weeks
absence in Mamitowoc and Milwaukee.
Jacob NJ. Huber of Marshfeld,
employed by the Racine General Mfg.
Co., was in this village the guest of his
brother and family.
Mrs. Max Alpine returned home
Saturday after pleasant five weeks
stay in Fond du Lac and Kaukauna the
guest of relatives.
Mrs. Ryan of Dancy has rented the
| Kleberg building in which she has
opened fruit and confectionery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gahl are delighted
over the arrival of daughter born to
them on Wednesday July q.
Mr.. and Mrs Jaco1 Kuter, proprietors
of the Grand View, spent the Sabbath
with friends in Rudolph.
The Grand View house is enjoying
its share of the trade. Its capacity is
crowded all the time.
Mr.. Schenk and daughter of Strongs
Prairie were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Grant Monday.
Mrs. L. Daniels is in Centrala this
week visiting her daughter Mrs Joseph
Ratelle.