Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-13

Charles LaBreche of Grand Rapids,
arrived here last night and entered
upon duties as night clerk in Hotel
BelliS.-WauSau Record.
We are sorry to note that our re-
spected citizen Jobe Margeson is
confined TO the house with a severe
attack of rheumatism in his right
shoulder.
George Atkins Candy Kitchen has
been placed in connection with the
outside world by installing a phone
the first of the week.
Messrs. f. S. Woodwork, DR.. Ed
Hougen and II. E. Spear of Pittsville,
were at the county seat Thursday and
Friday on business.
Mrs. Grace Knight of Buffalo. n. Y.
has been engaged as head operator in
the Wood County Telephone Exchange
to succeed Miss Belle Voyer, who
resigned the first of March.
Mrs NJ. Belanger and Mrs. Jennie
Ferguson will leave Monday for
Chicago, the former to buy dress goods
and the latter to copy and purchase
oh~ "a CCoV ouy ICo VI udlS III Ulle IllI-
linery line,
Richard Rein and his daughter
Edna. Of Warren's Mill was in the
city Saturday on business and pleasure.
He reported the condition of his cram
berry marshes excellent for a good
crop this season.
Edgar E. MueIler-of Milwaukee, spe-
cial agent for The Fidelity & Casualty
Co. of New York, was here Tuesday
consulting with his local agent ChaS.
WhittleSey. We found him to be an
ardent LaFollette man who says the
Governor will surely be renOminated.
Sam Eckstein of Chicago who has
been travelling drought his section of
wisconsin for many years, and is
reported to make the best and most
StyllShly made garments, was
calling on his customers here Friday
and Saturday.
Chas E. Lester of Cranmoor, was up
Saturday to attend the organization of
the ''LaFOllette Club" Charley is
among the many who believe that
the Governor" is entitled to a re-
nomination and reelection and is
willing TO do his share toward that
end.
George Norton, of Berlin, an old
friend and acquaintance of the Nc
MILAN brothers, is in the city for a
few weeks and has display of his
medicine in Johnson Hill & Co.'S. store
on the west side. He is an old soldier
and well-knOWn in the state, having
held many positions of trust liz tie G..
a. r.
Mrs. John Dixon and her son Charles,
departed Monday noon for Milwaukee.
Mrs. Dixon has been in poor health
for some time, and this trip is made
in the interest of her health and for a
short rest. During their absence the
hotel is under the management of A.
W. Tuttle. Mrs. G. L. Hamilton will
Superintend the housekeeping and her
son James will assist as night clerk.
G. H. Finley and family departed
Tuesday for Everett, Washington,
where, if they find the country and
climate to their liking, will settle
down and make that place their
future home. Mr.. Finley is we'll
known in Grand Rapids where he has
many friends who will be sorry to
learn that he has left Wood county.
We will welcome him back if he don't
lind that country to bis taste
Fl. G. Slater of Waupaca, owner of
the Independent Telephone Company
in that city, and vice president of the
Independent Telephone Association
of Wisconsin, was here Thursday to
inspect our local exchange and confer
with Judge J. A. Gaynor on matters
appertaining to the Independent Tele-
phone movement. This office acknOW-
Lodges social call.
The Rev. A. Miner of Madison
occupied the pulpit of the First Con-
gregatiOnal church, last Sunday morn
ing, preaching strong, practical SER
mon on the value of the church, which
was greatly enjoyed. Rev. A. Miner
is one Of the leaders of Congre-
gationaliSm in this state, having been
associated with it's work and growth
for over forty years. He is now visit
ing the churches to create a deeper
interest in Christian literature, and
especially to advocate the larger use
OF church papers as means of pro-
noting greater efficiency in its work.
We heard that mis- addresses On the
subject made very favorable impress
sion and that the result of his visit
will be every way satisfactory.