Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
Lisbon to Tomahawk The Nekoosa Paper Com
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institution
and promising village.
One of the young lady helpers in the
Herrick House has resigned her posi-
ton and Mr.. Herrick wants another in
her place who has no ste 1y fellow.
About twenty-five persons have signed
fer charter for the organization of an
Independent Order of Foresters in
"Skedunk'. This order is quite pop
uar one Judging from the success it Is
meeting with.
Blystone G. Co. have a painter busy
this week decorating the interior Of the
shop building. While this is being done
they moved their stock of meats into
the Lapham building formerly occupied
by John Nicol.
Mrs. H. Turbin, Mrs. Chas. Miller
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turbin, Jr.,
of Four Mile creek are the guests OF
John A. Turbin and family this week.
Fourteen members were initiated
into the mysteries of the Independent
Order Of Foresters recently organized
here.
A. II. Kleberg handles the "EarP'
bicycle, one Of the best makes in the
market, which be offers for sale cheap.
2W.
Mrs. David Buchanan is in Spring
Bluff this week, the guest of her parents.
VIM. Hooper has purchased an An
drew Jackson colt recently of Mrs. r.
Lyon, Centralia. This colt promises to
be a rapid stopper that will hustle any
thing in NekOOsa to pass. MessrS. Lap
ham and Blystone tlatter themselves
their steeds cannot be passed on the
roadway but Hooper will surprise them.
Henry Gahl has sold his fine 100 acre
farm in the town Of Port Edwards and
all the stock, machinery and personal
property that belongs with it to Mrs.
Herming. Consideration said to be
about $1,000.
julius Lasse fell off box car Friday
and fractured the small bones of his
left hand.
Chas. Oberly has finally sold his
steam yacht, ever though Uncle Sam
disappointed him.
The lenten season is being strictly
observed and very few social events are
taking place. A dance party will not
be given until the close of Lent.
Miss Sue Beeston and Miss Stetser
were guests Of friends in the twin cities
over Saturday and Sunday.
Go to A. H. Kleberg for your brick.
He keeps them on hand all the time.
2W.
Mrs Mike Mason died very suddenly
on Saturday morning, March 10. She
was sick only two hours before the final
summons came. She arose in the morn
ing with severe pain IN her stomach
and every remedy available was given
her but she constantly grew worse and
died in about two hours. She leaves a
husband and two children to mourn
her sudden taking off. The funeral
service took place at the Catholic church,
Grand Rapids, Tuesday morning. Mr..
Mason has the sympathy of his friends
IN his bereavement.
A. w. Horton purchased a fine draft
horse, Monday, from Hell bert Lapham
Consideration, SIS.
\. E. Lapham sold one of his fancy
driving horses to his brother, Herbert,
Monday. Both brothers feel that they
have the best of the bargain.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schumacher lost
their little girl three years old Friday
with bronchitis. The funeral service
was held at the Lutheran church, Rev.
J. J.. Bittner officiating. The parents
have the sympathy of the community
III their loss.
Miss Lizzie Mason of Portage City
was here Tuesday to attend The funeral
service of her brothers wife.
The entertainment given Friday night
in the congregational church by the
Ladies' Aid society was great success
both socially and financially.
Work has commenced on the erection
of A. H. kleberg's new residence.
Odilon Duguay has the contract for its
construction.
Mrs. John Alpine is expected home
this week from her visit in Appleton
and Waupaca.