Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-23

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Garrison, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. B. Brazeau, Mrs. w. A.
Brazeau, Mrs. A. e. Gurdy, Miss
Nellie Ward, Roy Nash, Clarence
Jasperson, Of Port Edwards, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. n. WhittleSey and daughter
Harriet of CranmOor, were here on
Friday to attend the Grand Concert
given at the Cong'l church. The
attendance was large and the program
rendered fine. The society netted $32
out of the proceeds.
Amelia Steinert, beloved wife of r.
Stenert, died in a hospital at Marsh
field Sunday from the results of an
operation. Besides her husband she
leaves five children to mourn her loss.
Her remains were brought to NekOOSa
on Monday and the funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran
church. A large number of her
friends and relatives paid their
respects to one whom they had
learned to admire in life.
Will Fredrickson, a young man II
years of age from Necedah, who was
employed in the paper mill here, died
Sunday afternoon after short illness
of brain fever. His remains were
taken to his home at NeceGah Monday
and the funeral service took place
Wednesday afternoon.
Messrs. A. Il. Lapham, VIM. Hooper,
A. U. Marvin, D. NJ. Mccormick, f.
S. Brazeau and DR.. S. A. MacGregOr.
members OF the Masonic order went to
Grand Rapids Tuesday evening to
assist in the initiation of G. G.. Han
over in that order. They returned
upon the evening train.
A Basket Social will be given at
the home of Mrs. Geo. Gillett Satur
day night and everybody is cordially
invited to attend A. J. Boyles of
WauSau is expected to eat his share of
the elegant short cake for which he
has special liking.
MeSSrS. Fred Thomas of Blanchard
vile, Wis, and Joseph Thomas, of
Iowa, are guests of viii George and
family this week. A dance party was
given in Brooks Bros. hall Wednesday
evening in their honor.
Mrs. Frank Allen and daughter of
Spring Valley. Minnesota, arrived in
NekOOSa Tuesday and are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gillett. Mrs. Allen
Is MT. UllleGG'S sister.
The Chicago & Northern railway
have material on the ground for their
new depot. 1t will be erected upon
VIM. Hooper's old store site near
Main street.
The ladies of the Catholic church
desire to express their thanks for the
liberal patronage they received at the
supper given at the home of Frank A.
BOleS.
Invitations are out for a "Chum
Dance" to be given in Brooks Bros.
hall Friday evening, January "a.
This promises to be swell party.
For sALE-Wm. Cool's residence
and lots in block % in NekooSa. For
terms and particulars write or enquire
of VIM. Cool, NekOosa, Wis.
G. c. Hyde, station agent for the
Wisconsin Central people in this
village made business trip to
Chicago the past week.
Lizzie Huber entertained a few Of
| her friends Sunday ia honor of her 9th
birthday. The little ones had most
enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Edwards are
! delighted over the arrival of son and
heir at their home Tuesday, January
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Misses Nora and Cassie Whitman of
| Rudolph are visiting their friend
Miss Laura Taylor this week.
Emmett Gotchey had the fingers of
his right hand badly pinched in the
calendar rolls Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson, of New
York, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Thomas this week.
"A daughter was born unto Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Brooks, Thursday,
| January 16.