Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-26


on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids aud Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. NJ. d st. P. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The Nekoosa Paper COM
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its a thriving institu-
ton and a promising village.
There is considerable talk among
the business men as to the feasibility
of establishing a local telephone ex-
change in connection with the Wood
County telephone exchange in the
twin cities. There's nothing too good
they would like to be connected with
the outside world by telephone. Sew
eral of our business men already have
phones and many more feel that they
would like them. A. L. FOntaine,
president Of the Wood County Tele-
phone Co., while here Tuesday, dis
cussed the advisability of local ex-
change with several Of our business
men, all Of whom were interested in
the proposition.
Several members of the l. 0. o. F.
united in the purchase of a MICRO
phone which they use for the enter
tainment of their friends at their
homes and at the lodge room. 1t
reproduces very wildly and accurately
popular songs and speeches. Your
correspondent was favored with
variety of selections that were very
pleasing. At present the instrument
is at the home of Brother NJ. III. Lynn.
Professor E. G. Karker of Sturgeon
Bay, Wis, will lead in song reryice
of 10 oh
day evening, in connection with the
prayer meeting. He has an excellent
voice and comes highly recommended
as an artist in his line. At the close
of the service, if there is a sufficient
number who indicate willingness to
take a term of lessons, the professor
may be induced to remain.
Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. De
Wits Little Early RiserS will re-
moves the trouble and cure sick head
ache, biliou6ness, inactive liver and
clear the complexion. Small, sugar
coated, don't grippe or cause nausea.
For sale by Wood County Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Craney have
the sympathy of the community in
the loss of their eight months old
baby girl, Friday night, of acute
bronchitis. The funeral service took
place Sunday at Grand Rapids at the
Catholic church, Father Van Roos-
malen officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Zerbel are
mourning the loss of a five months
old baby, which died Sunday noon
with snasmS, the result of teething.
Funeral service took place Tuesday DIT
the Lutheran church, Rev. J. L Bit
ner of Grand Rapids officiating.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
in annual session Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Will Anderson. Elec-
ton of officers will take place at this
meeting and report of the past years
business read. Refreshments will be
served.
Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pareS man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. For sale by
Wood County Drug Co.
Herbert Lapham and Miss Lizzie
Cleveland entertained the whist club
at the home of Frank Withers Friday
night. A most pleasant evening was
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Pohrman have
a baby boy very sick with lung fever.
1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
little one will be spared to them.
A. E. Lapham, the druggist, re-
turned Saturday morning from Mil
waukee and Madison, where he had
spent most of the week.
Mrs. Joseph Lapine departed Friday
for WinnecOnne and Fond du Lac,
where she will make an extended visit
among relatives.
Mrs. James Craney is reported very
i'll with an attack of bronchitis some
what similar to the disease from which
her baby died.
Joseph Bell, backtender in the paper
mill, went to work Monday night
after weeks layotf battling with la
grippe.
t. E. Nash, superintendent of the
NekOOsa Paper Co., is away this week
on business for the company.
Arthur Alpine returned home Tues
day from his extended visit in Mil
waukee.
VIM. H. George will furnish ice to
customers at this place for the coming
season.
The paper company is receiving
daily large quantities of fuel and pulp
wood.
Anton Zurf1uh is recovering from
severe attack of Id grippe.