Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-01-10

Odd and laughable complications
arising from mistaken Identity in
THE Real Widow Brown" the reign
ing farce comedy success, will furnish
amusement lovers merry and
thoroughly enjoyable evening at the
Opera House, Saturday, Jan. II, 1901.
This is novelty in farsical plays, in
that it tells most amusing story and
that it really has a plot. The COM
pany engaged to interpret the various
roles in 1.-THE Real Widow Brown" is
strong and comprises some Of the best
known fun-makers in the theatrical
world. Of course there are specialties,
good ones, too, embracing the latest
in music, songs, dances and medleys.
A movement has begun, to form
the young gentlemen and ladies Of
the city into a circle or club, for the
study of ethics and kindred subjects.
1t is the intention to make it
unSectarian. open to all who are
inclined to a deeper study of life. and
desire the nObler culture of mind and
character. There will be a meeting
at the Free Library on Monday even
ing next when Rev. Shaw will intro
duce the subject. All who feel an
interest are invited.
This paper is in receipt of fine
New Years remembrance from Taylor
& Scott, the Grand Rapids abstractors
and insurance and real estate dealers
This enterpriSing firm issues to its
patrons in addition to most con-
yenient calendar and desk blOtter, a
handsome little souvenir in the form
of an oval glass case filled with sea
shells of odd and varied shapes and
colorS. -MarShfield Times.
The Wood County National Bank
held it's annual stockholders meeting
in the directors room of the bank.
Tuesday. January s. All the old
officers and directors were reelected
as follows: f. Garrison, pres, Grand
Rapids: L. M. Alexander, vice pres,
Port Edwards; F. j. Wood, Cashier.
Grand Rapids. Directors-F. Garri-
son, l.. NJ. Alexander, T. E. Nash, E.
ROenius, f. J. Wood.
L. M. Nash has rented his large
stock farm near Junction City, which
consists of $50 acres Of land, to Hugh
and Will Grover, of PlOver, for term
Of three years. The Grover boys
purchase one-half interest in 80 head
OF ShOrt-hOrn cattle, IS hogs and all
other personal property on the state,
and pay a rental Of one-half the
increase.
Miss Emma Whitcomb, teacher in
the 9Th grade of the first ward, was
called to her home at Big Falls, in
Waupaca county, by a telegram an
nCuncing the death of her father. He
was one of the pioneers of Waupaca
county and prominent man in his
section of the county. The funeral
will be held at Manawa.
Charley Damitz started for Chicago
Saturday night, after short visit
with home folks in Grand Rapids.
From Chicago he will go to Monmoth,
ILL.,, where he will spend the coming
summer working on telephone
exchange.
Rev. Shaw's subject next Sunday
morning at First Congregational
Church will be "Looking FOrward".
In the evening he will give his sixth
lecture on Immortality. Subject.
The Hearts demand for immortality"
Special music.
Chas. Meunier is celebrating the
arrival of new born daughter at his
home Sunday night January the 6,
1901, on his birthday. This is the
second birth that has occurred in this
family on the fathers birthday.
S. j. G. Ranitz of La Crosse, agent
for THE New Century Caligraph''
was in the city first of the week in
the interest of this typewriter. This
office acknowledges a business call.
The boys Of the Forester lodge gave
q party and ball at their hall over
ESpatfOrd & Co.'S store Friday night.
Those IN attendance pronounced it a
most enjoyable affair.
The Jackson Milling Co., merchant
millerS, have issued one of the most
handsome calendars to their patrons
for 1901. This office acknowledges
the receipt of one.
W. L. Lain departed Tuesday for
Milwaukee where he will purchase a
stock of mouldings, etc, for his
cabinet shop which he will open upon
his return.
Subject of Rev. w. A. Peterson's
sermon Sunday morning will be
Impossible Things" In the even
ing SIS Eternal Punishment Ransom