Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-15
There was surprise party Tuesday

There was a surprise party Tuesday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. w.
T.,JOneS in honor of her mother Mrs. H.
II. Compton, at which the following
Old-time neighbOrS and lady friends
were present: MeSdameS @. r. Gard
ner, II. w. Lord, J. w. Miller, w. E.
Little, G. w. Baker, n. e. Emmons.
e. B. RoSsier, e. Dutruit of Merrill,
E. Fl. Ticknor, Turner of Riceville,
Ia, E. c. Rossier, d. M. Huntington,
Henry Rablin, J. w. Cochran, Hull of
Whitehall, H.. Rub. Lyons Archie
Mcmillan, B. r. Goggins, O. Dennis
and Nash Mitchell of Pittsville. Both
the visitors and Mrs. Compton
enjoyed the occasion very much as it
had been many years since such a
reunion of old neighbors and friends
had occurred.
Some complaint is made to us OF
certain parties taking advantage of
hunters generally by killing chickens
out of season. These people will
certainly get into trouble if they
continue to do this kind of business.
In connection with this matter we
might state that the local commits
sioners, Messrs. John. A. Gaynor, E.
S. Renne and H. Wipperman, have
recommended for appointment the
game wardenS for this county and
they have been appointed and are at
work. They will probably not be
known until some arrests are made.
The Northwestern road is yet very
busy in this city where a large force
of men are still grading, working upon
the bridge and laying track. Last
week an extension of track was laid
on the east side of the river, reaching
nearly to the big cut that enters the
table land just south of the far
grounds. This will facilitate the
work of getting bridge material
unlOaded at desirable points along the
structure, and will furnish additional
tracks for surplus cars.
Robert Parrish received the news of
the burning of his brother William
Farrish'S big saw mill at Anatone,
Wash, last week. William formerly
lived here and is known to all the old
settlers. This is the third time in
eleven years that Mr.. Parrish has lost
his mill by tire-in $780, 1892 and this
year. The loss is several thousand
dollars with no insurance. He will
Immediately rebuild.
Geo. Corriveau, ST., received letter
and paper from his son, f. L. Cor
riveau, who is now at Teller, about
$50 miles north of Dawson City,
Alaska. The paper is four or five
column daily, that advertiSeS single
copies for % cents, but it is a racy
sheet, full of frontier snap and
enthusiasm. Mr.. Corriveau writes
that he will probably be home to
spend the winter.
The postal clerks in the local offices
complain that SO many people forget
to bring their keys to their boxes
when coming to the postoffice that
their work is greatly increased in
consequence. They think that il
people knew this to be d fact they
would be more careful about remem-
bering their keys when they start &c
the pOStoffice, hence this gentle
remainder.
The school board has purchased the
old electric light building across the
corner from F. GarriSon'S residence
and will move it the coming week
upon Mr. GarriSon's lot or French
street adjoining the Moravian church
parsonage where it will be converted
into a kindergarten department. The
ground where the building will be
placed has only been leased.
Daniel Rein of Rudolph brought in
some fancy samples of young cranber.
rieS grown on his marsh near Gran
moor Friday. They are beautiful
berries and the prospects for a great
crop was never so good. Mr.. Rezir
says he would not be surprised if he
got 5000 barrels on his marsh this
year.
John Bell, ST., made a trip tt
Jefferson county last week in the
interest of the Northwestern railroad
contractors and secured a gang of 3.
men at Watertown and Waterloo tt
work on the railroad at this point
He says he lis going back this week anG
bring back a carload of laborerS WHIT
will get $500 day for their work.
A copy of Rose Bonheur's famous
painting. The Horse Market" ha
been displayed in Steib's show window
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Brechc. Il promising young artist o
this city. Considering the fact tina
he never took Il lesson in painting tn
picture does him great credit.
The exceedingly low price charged
at the Stevens Point Business Colleg
for the combined stenographic AM
bookkeeping courses is ATTRACTING
much attention. Send for catalo
giving the particulars.
Miss Angel Gouger entertained
party of young friends Tuesday even
ing at tea in honor OF her guest Mis-
Natalie Belanger of Stevens Point
Miss Belanger returned home Of
Wednesday.
Free books and stationary also fire.
car fare for all students enrolling a
the Stevens Point Business College il
the near future. Send for catalo
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