Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-20


brother in black offered fervent !;
appeal for the white brother and said: II
80 Lord, glib him de eye OBJ de eagle
Diet he spy out sin afar off. Wave his NJ
hands to de Gospel plough. Tie his
tongue to de line Oh truth. Nail his y;
ear to the Gospel pole. Bow his head v
way down between his knees, and his
knees way down in some lonesome, 81
dark and narrer valley where prayer is
much wanted to be made. 'Noint q
him wild de kerosene lie of salvashion po
and SOt him on fire. Roanoke News.
W. H. Barnes has a large special "
stock Of candies on hand for the -
Christmas trade. Buy your candies L
and nuts Of him. te
Diamonds have advanced in prices as >,
everyone knows but A. P Hirzy will *
sell them, from this date to the oath IL
at such low bargain that one can
notice no advancement. 81
There will be Christmas exercises
Friday afternoon in all the depart D
ments of the city schools, which "
precedeS a two weeks vacation closing "
the present school term. All the
teachers will take their departure for S.
their respective homes to spend N
Christmas with loved ones and old
time friends, some going Friday night -
and the balance on Saturday. The -, ~
term has been very successful one in ~
all the departments and the teachers
have we'll earned short period Of rest. di
Be sure and arrange your appoint ?
ments SO that you can attend the
performance of the William Owen b
company at Grand Rapids Opera IN
House on Monday, Dec. "A. This is
said to be one of the finest dramatic SC
companies On the road playing legiti- II
mate plays. They carry their own
special scenery and their costumes are
lavish and elegant. Mr.. Ovens We
masterpiece is probably the character pa
of Raphael in 1.-THE Marble Heart"
A. P. Hirzy will make special sale 81
from date to the 24th in everything in II
his line, prices will be lower than ever
before. Don't miss this opportunity. G.
Connections are now completed
over local lines between Grand Rapids
and all the principal Wisconsin NJ
Valley cities to the north of US. On Nj
Thursday at about 1920 O'Clock the
Telephone Co. office were connected Va
and talking with the operatives at
WauSau Merrill and Tomahawk via
Marshtield. Thi S is quite triumph w;
for home companies over the big WI
Bell monopoly in the state. W.
Charley Lester returned Tuesday 49,
evening with % head of fine draft and op
carriage horses which he picked up "a
near Richland Center He has them ~
in two or three barns about town
w thau wi 70 4 A,
long hard trip. While in Madison CT
Charley took in the state capital where fir
he found one or two old time friends
in office.
A. P. Hrzy has just received nice Nj
assortment of so diamond rings which nc
gives you a nice opportunity to
select. RI,
Shoes and Artics make good Xmas -. y.
presents, Muir The Shoe Man can Ill
supply your wants in that line.
Hugh McGowen of Pesley, Min he
nesota, is in the city to spend the wi
winter. Hugh formerly resided in
Grand Rapids for many years and has
a warm place in his heart for this city. we
He has been in the habit of spending Al
his winters here ever since he pur- on
in Dakota. in
A merry Xmas and happy and ",
prosperous New Year is the hearty Nj
greeting of the Wood County Reporter
to its readers. May the first year of n
the new century have bright and of
untold surprises for the city of Grand TT
Rapids and Wood County is our sin
Cere wish.
Those watches at Chapman'S. the 81
400 size, will make a nice Xmas Nj
present for any lady.
= VIM. Klug has rented the large Wv
barn adjacent to Mrs. Hamm's feed VI W
room on Center street where he will al
rent stalls and buy, trade and sell
horses. Call on him when in town re
and want to put up your team, buy, w
sell or trade vi
Men and Women'S Patent Leather
Shoes and Slippers for Xmas at Muir's. n
There will be Christmas exercises so
given by the Sunday School on Sunday c.
morning next at the First Congrega-
tional Church. Service to commence fo
at 1920. There will also be a Christ vi
mas Tree on Monday evening. de
Warm lined shoes for Women. u
that look well, wear well and are
comfortable to be had of Muir The w
Shoe Man. ST
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Mem berS of Rainbow Chapter, Order M
OF Eastern Star, are requested to be
present at the next regular meeting,
December 26. There will be import pa
ant business and election of officers. 10
Mrs. r. Mcfarland, w. NJ III
pc
Mrs. Jasper Crotteau was Frustrated Is
with nervous attack last Friday and
has been very sick woman ever IT
since. 1t is to be hoped that her -
condition will not long remain serious ~ ~
The adjournment meeting of the IN
city council which was to have met n
Tuesday night, adjourned again until
Friday night of this week. NJ
The finest line of solid gold, gold ~
filled, silver and Silverine watches to w,
pick from, for the holidays, will be ",
sold lower than the lowest A. P.
Hirzy.
Rev Shaw will give his fifth lecture " ~.
on Immortality next Sunday evening. 4.
subject THE Meaning of individuality n n,
and Development. a.
A nice baby girl was born in the