Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-31

this revelation, and the charges made
against him and will be obliged to
believe them unless Commissioner
GiljOhann makes clear statement
Of facts to warrant his actions in
the premises.
Mr.. Arthur is, in some respects, the
most successful of all actors today in
the portrayal of the character of
Hamlet, of which he gives strong,
sympathetic, psychological and schol-
arly Interpretation. In the play of
San Enemy To The Queen" where
he appears in two entirely opposite
characters, the versatility of his
genius is most strongly shown. It is
play full of interest and excitement,
which will be put on at the Opera
House Nov. 2.
The coffee .klatch given by the
ladies' aid society of the Catholic
church last Thursday evening was
largely attended. Many took part in
the dance which was much enjoyed by
the younger people in attendance.
Supper was served during the entire
evening and the proceeds amounted to
about seyenty-fve dollars. The ladies
are thankful for the liberal patronage
they received.
The latest styles in cloaks and a
large assortment to select from at
Mrs. J. Hamm's sale Nov.2.
Geo. Boyer of the Riverside Steam
Laundry is having his laundry build
ing enlarged by the addition of an
engine and wash room 12x24 feet at
the north end of the building, while
another story nine feet in height is
being added to the whole structure.
This will be used by Mr.. Boyer as a
residence for himself and family and
will make them very pleasant rooms.
Since last week Messrs. Geo. T.
Rowland, Gus. Kruger and Henry
Harding have contracted for residence
phones. New telephone cards are
being distributed this week and they
carry large number of new users.
There are now nearly $50
phones on the local exchange which
includes Port Edwards and Nekoosa.
The Stevens Point Brewing company
has been Incorporated, with a capital
stock Of $4,000. This company will
succeed Gustav KuenZel as proprietor
of the old Lutz brewery, and expects
to spend about $4,000 in the i'm
mediate improvement of the plant
The incCrpOratOrS are N. Gross, John
Martini and NJ. Littel.
Miss Mabel Mcfarland has resigned
her school between here and PlOver
because her health would not permit
the long rides necessarily to conduct
it from her home in this city, and
Edgar Kellogg is finishing the term
for her. Miss Mcfarland has
accepted position in Johnson & Hill
Co.'S. store.
We see by the Sentinel that Miss
Jessie Langdon, formerly of Grand
Rapids, now of Rhinelander, is about
to 60 to Phillips, Wis, to teach music.
She is an,accomplished musician being
student Of the New England Conser-
vatOry Of Music and of the FealtOn
Preparatory school at Boston.
The football game, which was to
have been played at Grand Rapids
Saturday afternoon between the G rand
Rapids High school and Normal
on account of the smallpox scare at
the Rapids. Point Journal.
WILDER Berard of Oak street while
attempting to separate two dogs that
| were fighting, had his lips and face
| badly bitten and laScerated on Mon
day of this week. A physician was
called and the torn parts Sewed up
and the patient is doing we'll,
W. l.. Lanes family on Milwaukee
| street is Quarantined with scarlet
fever. Mr.. Lane is abroad but cannot
come home, while Mrs. Lane is
quarantined with the children. three
of whom are Frustrated with the
| disease.
Major Dillenback, who headed the
''Santiago' drama in this city, is in
Marshtield preparing The Union
Scout" to be given on November 5th
and 9Th. The play is under the
auspices Of Company A of that city.
Howard Mclaughlin of the east side
accidentally shot himself through the
right arm and thumb on Sunday last,
while handling small calibre rifle.
The wound, while very diScOmfOrting,
is not regarded as very serious.
Rev. Stevenson of Pittsville will be
the preacher at the First Congrega-
tiOnal church next Sunday. Rev.
| Shaw goes to preach for his friend
DR.. Smith of the First Congregational
church at Oshkosh.
Mrs. Edwards of Port Edwards lost
a Russian scarf between the Grand
Rapids NJ. E. church and Port
Edwards last Sunday. The finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
this office.
The school in district No. 3, town
Of Grand Rapids, taught by Miss
Eva Jones, was closed this week as a
| precautionary measure on account of
the prevalence of smallpox in the
country.
Miss Alma Willis Of Plainfield, but
for the past twelve years matrOn Of an
Indian school in Arizona, was married
last Thursday to David Kosh, a
prominent South Dakota merchant.
| Charles Whitrock's family on the
west side is guaranteed with scarlet
fever. Two Of his children have the