Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

Hemingway D. Shaw, oldest son of
Rev. b. j. II. Shaw. arrived at the
nome of his parents in this city Satur-
day morning from Manitoba province,
Canada. where he has been at work on
one OF the large wheat ranches of that
section. near Brandon. The young
man says he likes Wisconsin better
than any other state in America. He
will not return to Canada.
Mrs. Chas. F. kellogg returned
tuesday evening from her visit of two
weeks in Racine, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. S. D. Cutting. The lat
ter Will make an extended stay in Cen
tralla. Ebert kellogg. student at
wisconsin University, spent Sunday
last with his mother while she was in
Racine, having attended the big foot
ball game in Milwaukee en- route.
Henry Demitz began work this
morning as collector for the First
National Bank of Grand Rapids, in
creased business at this institution
requiring another helper. Henry is
reliable young citizen and graduate
of Howe High school, class of 'eS.
He will doubtless be promoted to
assistant boOk-keeper as soon as he be-
comes familiar with banking affairs.
Lumberman Chas. F. kellogg, the
football poet and enthusiast of the G..
L.. g., attended the Observation-Disclosures
game in Milwaukee last Saturday. Mr..
kellogg remained in the Cream CITY
over Sunday as guest off. W. Cameron
and had the pleasure of a drive after
the latter's speedy horse. record 2:O5.
Mr.. kellogg went to Racine Monday
hnOon 1nx
Mrs. A. P. Mitten of Seattle came to
Centralia last Thursday, accompanied
by her nurse and two children, and is
a guest at the home of her parents.
119 North Maple steet, to remain one
week or ten days longer Mrs Mitten
will go from here to Chicago. Her
two children, boy and girl, will
spend the winter with their grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Hoskin-
son.
John DAILY was in town last Saturday
on his way to Merrill, returning from
business trip at Thief River Falls and
Crookston, Minnesota. Mr.. DAILY
purchased car load of heavy draft
horses in St. Paul which were shipped
to Merrill for use in the numbering
camps. Horseflesh is at good price
this fall. Mr.. DAILY being obliged to
pay nearly $500 per span for good
animals.
Miss Florence Platt of Washington,
d. c., guest at the MacKinnon and
Hoskinson homes in Centralia last
week, departed Saturday afternoon for
Milwaukee. She was accompanied as
far as Fond du Lac by Mrs. F. Mac
klnnon. where the latter has passed
the week with her two children who
are taking courses of study in Grafton
Hall. Mrs. MacKinnon is expected
home today.
DR.. Frank POmainville and wife
returned last Thursday from the we'd
ding sojourn in Chicago and MilWau-
kee. They are now partly settled in
their newly furnished home at 302
South Maple street, Centralia, but
have been dividing their meal hours
at the homes of their respective
parents until the new kitchen addition
is completed. Mr.. and Mrs. Pomain-
vile expect to be costly at home with
in few days.
Mr.. Geo. Baker. adjuster, for the
G. NJ. & st. P. r. r. Co., was in the
city recently adjusting the losses
incurred in the cranberry districts of
this county from fire set by that
company's engines. We understand
that J. F. Moore received $500, r.
Mcfarland S4OO, Searles Bros. $50.
This prompt settlement on the part
of the Company is appreciated by
owners of property along their line.
We were unable to learn the amounts
allowed in other cases.
For lack of attention, girls would
never NOPE,
If for their complexion they used
Coles CarbOlSoap.
For SALE:-Smith Premier type
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