Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05

One of the first things for the con-
SOlidated city-to de-iS to macadamiZe
Cranberry street from the bridge to
the C. NJ. & ST. Paul depot. For a
stranger to drive through this street
now gives him bau impression of the
city. If we are going to entertain
the editors of the state here in July
let US beautify our streets. public
buildings and our homes. These have
a favorable or unfavorable effect upon
strangers Put On your best garments
before they come.
Otis Bowers and Al. Busby's Big
White Minstrels will appear at the
Grand on "Wednesday April II. The
company comprises thirty artists, all
white, and is headed by Otis Bowers.
for many years principal comedian Of
Beach and Bowers Ministries. Others
Of note in the company are James
Stuart. Nat Blossom, Master Richards.
George Thompson and the Elliot Bros.
Read over B. Metzger's advertise
ment in another column. If your
horse interferes take him to ChaS.
Moser. the expert horse sheer, who
can prevent any horse from striking.
Mr.. MetZger also carries fine line of
DulSon'S Self-oiling axle buggieS and
road wagons that are growing more
and more popular as they are used and
tried.
Our city fathers should examine the
Baker Hill and make arrangements
for reducing it, SO that the water
standing in front of Herman
Boetcher's residence, would flow away.
An examination will show what is
necessary to be done, and this should
be looked after at once. Go and see.
Joe L. Whitney has returned to
the Dixon House after an absence of
about five weeks. Among other places
visited during his trip were Saltwater,
up and seriously i'll for week or more
at Quincy, Ill.
Mrs. Geo. Falck and little son Ray
of Seymour, Wis. are visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Looze in Grand Rapids. Before
returning to their home they will
spend a few days with Mrs. Falck S
sister at DeXterville, Mrs. Miller.
Kruger & Cameron, the popular
clOthierS and furniSherS, have an up
tO-date announcement in this issue of
the REPORTER. For stylish we'll made
gentlemen suits, hats and furnishings
they take the cake.
Prof. NJ. V. O'Shea will deliver the
fourth of his series of lectures on Child
Study, Tuesday evening, April 10, 1900
at the NJ E. church. Do not fail to
hear hi N. as he has much of value and
interest to tell you.
Hugh McGowen departed Wednes-
day for Buffalo, North Dakota, after
spending the winter in this part of
Wisconsin. He was accompanied by a
sister from GAINESVILLE who will visit
one of her sisters in that city.
Mrs. G.. G. Herbst of Faribault,
Minnesota, is in the city visiting
relatives. She makes her head
quarters with Mother Fontaine on the
west side. She will remain until
Friday.
John Henry, with a helper, was busy
Monday and Tuesday cleaning the
| wagon bridge across the river in this
city. The stencil of the winters
accumulations was becoming very
| offensive.
Miss Della Coble of Chicago is the
| name and residence of the artist who
has been engaged to do the trimming
| at Miss Schmitt'S millinery shop. She
arrived in this city Saturday.
Mrs. Michael Lutz of Duluth is
spending a month in this vicinity
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs
VIM. O. Hannaman and old-time
friends.
Parents are becoming more and
more interested in Prof. O'Shea's
lectures. If you haven't heard him
come Tuesday night to the M. f.
| church.
Miss Della Meunier, who was re.
ported very sick with pneumonia IL
last weeks issue is considerably i'm
proved. but is not yet regarded as Ou1
OF danger.
| A half-tOne cut and a column biOg
| raphical sketch of G.. EdmOnde Ii
| Nigne, formerly with the REPORTER
lent additional interest TO the frs
page of the Enterprise last week.
Clean up your front and back yards
as soon as possible after the snow
leaves and help the surplus waite
about your premises to an outlet SO a.
to improve the roads.
1t is reported that Mrs. Hiles ha
returned from DR.. SiminSon'S hOSpita
at Tomah. She appears quite wei
after her operation which was done b!
DR.. Byron Robinson.
Johnson & Hill Co. extend you
cordial invitation through their ad
vertisement to call upon them TO
anything you want in the spring line
| You can get all the latest styles O
spring and summer footwear at wa.
IdOwn prices at Muir;S- eighth annua
opening sale April IL, II, l3 and IA.
The Catholic Knights of Wisconsin
will give an elegant party at the Oper
n l.