Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

The Jovial Progressive Pedro club
met with Mrs. Edward Gotchey, who
resides one mile south of the village
wave which swept over this place that
enough to warrant contest at pedro,
however those present passed the
evening playing games and singing
songs. Only excitement during the
evening occurred when one of the
young, couples fell through a large
French plate glass window. No
damage done except to the glass which
was broken. The next meeting will
take place this week. Date not yet
fixed.
The Misses Bever, Heiser and Hattie
and GOldie Alpine were pleasantly
surprised Friday evening at the home
Of Max Alpine by the following friends:
MessrS and MeSdames Marvin, Brooks,
Schlatterer, Morgan, Church, Alpine,
Preston, Herrick. and Misses Sue
BeeSton, Addie LIE RouX, Carrie SPAIN,
Lottie SPAIN, Carrie Oleson, Katie
Tucker, and Mrs. w. T. Early, Messrs
Clyde Herrick, Henry Webb, Frank
Cypress, Mrs. LIE RouX. A more
delightful time could not have been
asked for. Refreshments were served
and royal time enjoyed.
\ pleasant surprise was given Mr..
and Mrs. Boorman who reside on the
Wood farm, one day last week when, a
number of their friends and neighbOrS
came in upon them unaware. The
evening was interestingly spent and a
most O|paS1nt, time pOiOVp6
The University Extension lecture
course to be given in NekOOSa by Prof.
O'Shea will begin Wednesday, Feb. II.
having been postponed two weeks on
account Of delay in arrangements at
Grand Rapids where the course is also
to be given.
For SALE.-Three and one-half
acres of land upon the Wood farm
with house, barn and outbuildings.
For price and particulars enquire of
Andrew Zurfiuh, Nekoosa, Wis.
w. r. Blystone sold his meat market
interests to his partner, Otto Liewart.
who has been in charge of the market
aS salesman and carver. The change
took place today, February l.
Billy Sapho," a we'll known young
man in NekoOSa nearly lost his eye
sight looking for job. He saved
himself by striking a job in the paper
mill Monday.
Guy Warner left on the evening
train Wednesday for Chicago and st.
Louis. He has accepted a position as
travelling salesman for the St. Louis
Stove Co.
Geo. Huxley has accepted a.poSition
with the st. Paul railroad company as
brakeman. He has been assigned on
run between Tomahawk and Star
Lake.
Cord and other wood is coming in
very slowly as compared with last year
at this time. The scarcity of snow
affects the hauling of cord wood.
Henry Fitch, lawyer, is nicely sit
uated in his office rooms in the
Stephens block. Call on Henry for fire
insurance and when in trouble.
Mrs. Bankins, of Plaintield, Mrs
Max Alpine and Mrs. Nathan Church
spent Saturday in Port Edwards.
guests of Mrs. Oleson.
Remember the Masquerade ball
takes place Saturday evening Feb. 10,
in Brooks Bros hall. Big I orchestra
will furnish the music.
Odilon Duguay, carpenter and
builder, departed Tuesday night for a
months absence in Canada visiting
relatives.
W. II. James of Plaintield has moved
his family to NekOoSa and rented
Andrew Zurtiuh'S house on the Wood
farm.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. Alpine the past week. Coffee
and cake was served and $3.50 cleared.
The finishing department of the
Nekoosa Paper mill will be started up
today.
Mrs. h. Hardy is numbered among
the sick this week with liver trO11hle