Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-07-11
ARPIN.


and Miss Spong which took place in
the hall on Saturday evening was q
very pretty and interesting affair
Miss LOttie Swenberg of Rockford anC
Fred Lund officiated as bridesmaid
and grOOmsman. The ceremony was
performed by Justice Pospisiel in the
presence of a large number OF relatives
and friends. Now right here is where
We scribe falls down. He doesn't
know a thing about the style OF
material of the brides gown and he
don't care two strawS about it either,
and neither did any other man in the
room. Ye scribe does know that she
was very tastefully and charmingly
gowned in white and looked very
sweet and attractive. Among the
guests and relatives present were a
number from Rockford also number
from Pittsgille. Mr.. and Mrs. Sven
berg were the recipients of many use
full and handsome presents. Among
them a handsome bedroom suit
presented by employees of the Arpin
Lumber Go. During the evening an
elegant supper was served and dancing
was INDUCED in. The newly married
couple will GO to housekeeping on
their farm near the village.
''The winds which blow over Araby
the bleSt' are no more delightful and
refreshing than that which sprung up
suddenly Thursday afternoon and
together with light rain cooled down
the furnace like atmosphere until we
could feel that life was worth living.
Within a few minutes the wind
boxed the compass cooling US off on
each side, corner and angle. Thanks
awfully!
This is the kind of weather that
seems to sap the intelligence and
dilute the intellect of the average
man. He comes along in wilted and
run down at the heel condition and
mopping his noble brow on hiSalready
saturated shirt sleeve, says with a
feeble and watery attempt at Jocu-
larity and in thin and watery voice,
sis it hot enough for you?" Oh for a
fool killer.
The mill was shut down on the
Fourth starting up again Friday after
noon with a small crew. The small
crew is not to be wondered at for the
average American patriot usually
feels somewhat wearied by his efforts
at properly recognizing the nations
birthday and sometimes his head
becomes abnormally expanded and he
does mighty we'll to get around after
dinner next day.
John POspisiel who is great Lover
of the beaut iful in nature, while on
his way home from his farm Friday
morning was RECALLED by picture
which produced deep impression
upon him. The story is too long to
tell here but John will explain if
asked.
A Young man named Smith had the
misfortune to lose the middle finger
of his right hand last Wednesday
while working on the Slab saw. Just
how the accident happened we were
unable to Say.
Leo Trudeau who has been cook at
the boarding house for several years,
has given up his position to engage 10
business at MarShfield. Leo has many
friends here who regret his leaving.
J. M. Okoneski started for two
weeks visit to the Pan American
exposition at Buffalo on Friday. Mar,
tin Bever is acting, as snlpplng CLERK
during Mr.. Okoneski's absence.
Mrs. Gaffrey and children who have
been visiting at Necedah, MauSton
and New Lisbon for the past two
weeks, returned Oh Monday.
Mrs. Kraus and children returned
on Monday from weeks visit with
her parents at Pittsvllle.
Too late for last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaffney attended the
wedding of Mr.. Gaffney's sister at
Necedah Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell have returned
from a two weeks visit among rela
tiyes and friends at Augusta. Mr.