Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06

FlIIdSt pEODIE
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 4 St ? 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.
Adolph Reissig's six year old boy
was badly bitten Tuesday noon by his
large st. Bernard dog. The bite was
so severe above both eyes that DR..
McGregOr was obliged to take seven
stitches in dressing the wound. The
dog usually was very dOcile and play
full with the children and just how to
account for his action at this time is
mystery unless it was the discharge Of
fire crackers about the village. The
dog was lying on the floor in the bed
room out of the way and when the
boy entered that room the dog jumped
upon apparently afraid that
the boy was going to do him harm.
The father of the boy shot the dog
Immediately even tho he was valued
at 800.
At the annual school meeting Mon
day night there was only six persons
present and therefore the meeting
was adjourned for one week. The
officers are very anxious that large
number be present for the next meet
ing as matters Of Importance will
come up and they want a liberal
expression. If you have any kick as
to how school matters are running
now is the time to come and protest.
Remember the time is Monday night,
July 10 and the place at the school
house. Be sure and attend.
At the last meeting of the public
school officers, they engaged the SER
vices of Nicholas B. Wagner of
Menasha, as principal; Miss Mary
Beaver of Marshtield, for primary de-
partment and Miss Eta Heiser of the
town of Seneca, for the. intermediate
department.. They were all three
highly recommended for their several
positions Mr. Wagner is a graduate
of the Oshkosh normal and a gentle
man who comes favorably recon-
mended.
At the last session of the village
council, they granted licenses to the
following persons: Marceau brothers,
Richard Scheibe, Frank BOles, An
drew Zurfluh, August Bentz. They
also listened to reports from the com
mittee on water works. a surprise
was OccaSiOned when they learned
that they would cost about SO, 0C0 and
sewerage $1,000 more. They decided
to advertise for bids and see if COM
petition would not bring lower figures.
The program on the 4th of July was
carried out as advertised and a most
enjoyable day was passed. A large
number Of people came in from the
surrounding country to witness the
races and take part in the festivities.
The local band furnished the music
during the day and for the dance in
the evening. The fireworks in the
evening were fine.
II have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results" says Mr..
w. B. Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. "For
small children we find it especially
effectiye." For sale by f. L. Steib &
Co.
The foundation walls for the addi-
ton to the public school building is
completed and the carpenters have
commenced to frame the building.
Miss Lille Rant, who has been
employed in the paper mill for three
months. returned to her home in
Wausau Wednesday.
Mrs. Henry Young of Neenah, who
has been guest of Mrs. A. II. kleberg
for three weeks past, departed for her
home Wednesday.
About one hundred persons attended
Lemen Bros. circus in Centralia Tues
day afternoon from this village.
Those who attended the carnival in
Milwaukee the past week. tell many
stories about their experiences
Miss Leona Mahoney resigned her
position as clerk in Brooks Bros. store
Saturday and returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Eli Taylor reached
home Friday morning from their visit
with relatives in Minnesota.
Ora Billings and family are visiting
his people in Sparta. They made the
trip overland by team.
Fred Bunge of Grand Rapids has
been engaged as carver in Will
Georges meat market.
C. w. Bowen received his second car
load of the popular Lake City flour
and feed Wednesday.
Miss FIilda Krieger Of Milwaukee is
in the village, a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Guthiel.
Mrs. Frank Hendricks of Milwaukee
is visiting relatives here this week.
Carpenters commenced work on L.
Guthiel new house this week.