Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-04

Is village of over five hundred people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
| eight miles south of the twin cities of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
! the c. NJ. & 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 promising village
| NekOOSa is noted for its love OF
sausage. Each market here make on
an average of five hundred pounds a
week besides what they buy from
Milwaukee and yet they cannot supply
the demand. They both informed the
writer that they could sell again as
much if they could make it. This is
pretty good demand in a village of
about eight hundred inhabitants.
Little neglected scratches and
wounds frequently result in blood
poisoning Better heal them quickly
with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a
thoroughly anti-septic application
with record Of always curing piles,
old ulcers, sores, cuts, wounds and
skin diseases. Wood County Drug Co.
Chas Demitz, who has been assist
ing Chas. DOugherty put in the
telephone exchange here, departed
Monday night to accept a job with the
Independent Telephone Co., of James
vile. He was offered extra induce
ments. Chas. Dougherty will complete
the exchange alone.
Miss Mamie Gilbert, entertainer,
dramatic reciter and violinist will
appear in the Congregational church
in this village, Thursday, May II and
give one OF her popular entertain
mentS. Admission, adults % cents,
children ID cents.
Brooks Bros. gave a dance party,
Saturday night and engaged the
Italian band who were in the village
on that day. A large number were
present and enjoyed themselves.
Baby sleeps and grows while mamma
rests if Rocky Mountain Tea is given.
It's the greatest baby medicine ever
offered loving mothers. 80 cents. John
E. DAILY.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Bowen of Grand
Rapids, who recently purchased the
Gross property, will open a flour and
feed store here on Monday, May s.
Elah Lapham, while fishing on the
east side of the Wisconsin river, fell
in such way that he wrenched his
left wrist quite badly.
Eugene Reed, carpenter, has w. T.
Early'S new barn almost completed.
1t will be modern and up-tO-date when
ready for occupancy.
Jacob Kuter has decided to do some
farming this summer with the hope
that outdoor exercise will prove bene-
fetal to his health.
The Catholic church society will
hold services Saturday morning in the
public school building, Father Van
Sewer officiating.
Mrs. Jacob Kuter and Son, Frank,
will drive to Necedah, Wednesday,
where they will visit Mrs Chamberlain
a few days.
Mrs. Jacob LutZ, Jr., Mrs. Ida Aysh-
ford and Joseph Snyder were here
Saturday night and attended the
dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wipfi are
happy over the arrival of son born
to them on Monday, May l, 1899.
Frank Bodette of Grand Rapids, is
at work this week helping Murray &
Sweeney in the meat market.
VIM. Hooper, supervisor, attended
the session of the county board on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Anton Zurfluh is under Dr. Mellin's
care at Grand Rapids receiving treat
ment for rheumatism.
Geo. T. Rowland of Grand Rapids
was here on business Tuesday.