Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

Rapids to know that Daniel E. Carey,
who was stricken with paralysis about
fifteen years ago. while constantly
confined to the house in the winter
time is not an unhappy man but to
the contrary, while resigned to his
fate is great reader of good litera-
ture and finds much pleasure and
profit therein. He enjoys social visits
from his friends and by the use Of his
telephone he is in constant touch with
over two hundred homes and business
places. He helps himself about the
house with the use of rolling inva-
lids chair. and with the exception of
the non-uSe Of his left side his general
health is as good as it ever was. He
is always glad to have his friends and
acquaintance call and see him as this
is the only way he can enjoy social
intercourse
Mr.. and Mrs. \. J. BOyles. Centralia.
mourn the death of their infant son.
Donald, whose birth was chrOnicled
in the REPORTER just four months
ago. The little child passed away
Saturday at midnight, following an
illness of four days with pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home Monday afternoon by Rev.
Nimits. \ community extends its
sympathy to the bereaved. Prof. and
Mrs. C. NJ. Boyles of Wausau, father
and mother of \. j., came to Contra
liza Saturday evening, the latter re-
naming here until Tuesday.
The German Medicine people made
so much money in the twin cities that
the doctor went out of business at
MarShtield and started for home to
enjoy few years spending the pile.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen, the singers, have
organized a speciality company with
Mr.. Dunbar (authOr of POlly's Uncle
JOSH and his wife, who lived in Cen
tralia several weeks. Sam Grover has
severed business connections with
photographer Mcneil and leaves in
the morning to become member Of
the Allen show company.
Adrian. the bright little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank J. Cameron. has been
a very sick boy since Saturday. con-
fined with an attack of pneumonia.
We are pleased to be able to note that
he is now on the road to recovery.
Grandma J. W. Cameron of Milwau-
kee has been assisting as nurse since
Monday morning, but will depart this
evening.
Fisher Bros. the Grand Rapids har-
ness makers and horse furnishers.
want to announce to the farmers and
all buyers that recent fires did no
damage to their stock in trade. They
continue % handle best goods at
lowest prices. Call and be convinced.
The old stand in Briere building.
What's the waiter with naming the
twin cities "Rapidalia" after the con-
solidation? In this name we have a
combination of both cities, Rapidalia.
Its's being one word, Obliterates the
objections the government would have
in cities having two words in a name,
as Central Rapids.
Louis Schroeder closed a one week
carpentering engagement with Mana
ger NOSs at the Wood brick block drug
store last evening. 4 lot of nice wall
paper racks, tables and other cOnyen-
lent storage furniture are left as spec
Mrs. n. Higbce and her four chill
dren have all had an attack of la
grippe during the past week. Miss
Anna BOetcher. who is employed
there, was also i'll during that time,
giving their home more the appear
ance of hospital than home.
Members of the Order of Eastern
Star are earnestly requested to bear
in mind and attend the next session
of that order Tuesday evening, Feb.
7. Business Of Importance will be
transacted and the treasurer will not
object to receipt for annual dues.
Prof. E. G. Karker will sing at the
Methodist church, Sunday morning
and evening. In the evening he will
conduct song service to be followed
by organization of class in vocal
music. All are invited.
Mrs. Pauline Verve, CeDtralia, who
had her shoulder diSlOcated by a fall
two weeks ago is recovering the use of
it quite rapidly. Since the accident
she has been stopping with her sister,
Mrs. Ernestine FOntaine.
The Grand Chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star meets in Milwaukee,
Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. - and
%. This promises to be very inter-
esting session, judging from the pro-
i,1ct rapai,-oI