Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-09

air and sunshine. The beds are an
especial pride of the Dixon. The full
complement appears Of ladies parlorS,
private parlOr, gents private lobby.
writing room, etc. 4 special feature
is the accommodations provided for
the commercial fraternity who find
here two warm, well lighted sample
rooms in the basement, each 1SX24
feet in size, connected by doorway
and the neateSt our cities afford. The
dining room seats 60 people as regu-
larly set, but will be arranged to hold
one hundred old folks without crowd
ing next Tuesday evening. Large
double doors connecting with the par
lor will be throWn open on this coca
sion and tables extended therein.
What house will treat you more roy
ally than to invite you to dine in the
parl0r. The DiXOnS will give perfect
service at the coming reunion under
any sacrifice.
The cuisine and culinary depart
ment Of this house is under the
constant personal supervision Of Mrs.
Dixon. Aged Mr.. DiXon's labors are
greatly lightened by his son Charles,
who takes full charge Of the direction
of affairs on the business side of the
house. The liberal, courteous and
Dainstaking management always
prevailing at the Dixon Hotel attests
the reason for deserved popularity
long ago won and steadfastly retained
| by the hosiery in question.
The officers and members Of the
Old Settlers association have taken
great deal OF pains in selecting and
preparing program that will be of
considerable interest to all those who
/ attend the next meeting at the Dixon
House. Centralia, Tuesday evening,
February II. The constitutional pro-
vision is that all persons who have re-
sided in Wood county for twenty years
are eligible-and they are cordially
invited TO attend. There will be no
printed invitations, therefore no one
can be sighted, but all are welcome
COlcord's S Mandolin orchestra Of four
pieces has been engaged for the even
ing which inSureS excellent inStru-
mental music. The reception hour is
set from to o'clock p. m. Banquet
at $50. 1t is urged that every one
come early and promptly so that no
part Of the program may be omitted.
The program is hereto attached as
complete as we were able to obtain it
: for press hour:
l. Music-Mandolin Orchestra.
>. Chorus-My Country 'Tis of Thee.
3. Poem by r. E. Mcfarland.
4. J. D. Witter, POSTMASTER and master OF
ceremonies, will cali upon the following parties
. to respond to toasts assigned them,
, The schools of Grand Rapids and Cepralia in
: early times, and progress made to the pres
Gnt Iime.-J. A. GaynOT.
Churches in Grand Rapids and Centralia in
early days and now; their growth and ben
, eff to society Mrs J. d. Niter.
Transportation and commercial interests IL
: early days as compared with the present.
Z. p. Arpin.
| sketch of the first four white women in Grand
RapltlS.-MrS. a, Is. sampson.
: Early "reminiscences in Grand Rapids and Cen
lrulia.-T j. Cooper.
Power and possibilities of the press.-A. L
FOntaiue.
: The ilure prospects and growth of WooG
county S. \. Nhiulesey.
5. Letters from old settlers will be read b!
0 the secretary.
6. "reminiscences of early days by old settlers
: J. Dancing, if time will permit and those
{ present desire such diversion.
e Vocal and instrumental selections
/ will intersperse the above tOasts or
e call Of tOaStmaSter
e The only expense will be 80 cent:
e per person for the supper.
e From what We know of the program
7 and plans we can promise the old set
n tiers of Wood county, that if the.
attend this meeting, they will be con
e vinced that it was the most pleaSin!
$ and Interesting of any yet held.