Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-01-01
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One of the most enjoyable Afternoon
teas was given at the residence o.
William Brown by his daughter Mis-!
, Minnie Brown in honor of her friend
Mrs MortibOy, of HiXton, Wis. Those
present were Mesdames Ellis, OF Neils
vile, Wis, d. NJ. Huntington, w
Lake, d. o. Fisher, Edmonde La
Vigne, j. Bell, E. Morrill,, the Misses
Theresa. Ella and Martha Byrne:
Grace Huntington. Louise Brown,
Laura and Nettie Lahaic. After
dainty refreshments were served
games of all kinds were introduced
and among the many were a guessing
contest of which Miss Theresa Byrnes
won the first prize and Mrs, ID. Nj
Huntington was declared the winner
Of the bOODy prize.
Fred r. HecOX now of North
Yakima, Washington, but formerly a
resident of Wood county. sent box
of fruit raised upon bis farm out there
to his mother and sister, Mrs. Edgar
Warner in the town of Rudolph for d
Xmas present. Enclosed therein he
had two apples, ounce and pear 1ol
the editor and they were delivered tC
us Tuesday. They were fine samples
not only as to size but quality as we'll
We appreciate the remembrance
and are glad to know that Fred likes
the country and is successful in grow
ing such fine fruit.
We are panied to announce that
Mrs r. Netherlands condition is Suct
that an operation will be necessary III
the interest Of her health. She ex
poets to leave on the 9Th of January
accompanied by Dr.. O. t. HOugen
who will be present and assist in the
operation Her many friends in this
city will anXiouS1y await the success
tul outcome of this operation with the
hope that she may regain her former
good health.
Mrs. r. Fergerson and son, Bion
returned home Wednesday from Echo
Montana, where they bave been visit
ing relatives for the past six months
They enjoyed their stay there very
much, but are wholly convinced that
the city of Grand Rapids and the old
state of Wisconsin are pretty hard to
beat for a pleasant place to live.
Supt. II. S. Youker is in attendance
Of the State Teachers Association in
Milwaukee this week. We see from
the Free Press Wednesday morning
that he was elected Secretary of The
honor is d recognition Of his eminent
standing among educators OF the
state. His friends here at home are
Il l, Ii,
The First ward aid society Of tht
COngregat iOnal church. Viii iiu.u ,iiuiI
annual meeting AT The home Of thu
president Mrs. James Canning or
Water street next Thursday after
noon, January s, 1908. All members
are requested to be present il possible
as there will be the election of officer
for the coming year, also the usua
basket supper.
We are sorry to note the past week
that Hiss Celia Compton, fOrme
resident Of this city, but now 0
Poland, New Jersey. is very i'll will
typhoid fever. Her many friend
here will be anxious to hear Of he
recovery.
Geo. Otto and wife, have th
sympathy of the community in tn
loss of their nine months old child
which died this Thursday mornin!
of pneumonia. The funeral arrange
mentS have not yet been made.
We are sorry to notice a scarlet feve
sign on the door of the residence OF d
d. Conway. Their daughter Heller
being sufferer from that disease. Mrs
Conway has also been indisposed th
past few days.
George Atkins, the Candy Kitchen
proprietor has sold out his stock 0
merchandise to MessrS w. Fl. Barne
and Henry VOyer, of Junction City
who will continue the business at tn
present stand.
E. t. Mccarthy, the we'll know
horse sheer of this city opens up Iii
Shoeing shop on the corner Of Oak ant
High street on New Years day AM
desires to meet his old and new
customers.
Rev. B. J. Fl. Shaw and family wer
we'll remembered on Xmas day b
friends and members Of their congre
CATION. They appreciate the kIndl
remembrance and are duly Thankful
therefor.
The dance given by the youn
people last Friday evening in Pomair
ville'S hall was we'll atte nded an
every one present had Il good time
The big Four" furnished excellen
music
love thee, 0 yes | love thee,
But it's all that can ever be,
For in my visions in the night
My dreams are Rocky Mountain tie;
John e. DAILY
The ad of Otto'S Pharmacy in th
issue is worth 25c toward the pUrchas
of a bottle of their Emulsion of Coz
liver Oil. Satisfaction guaranteed {
money funded.
Otto Wipperman, teacher in til
public schools near PittSville. is hon
for the holiday vacation. On Saturda
night he entertained IL few friends 4
his home.
Ie editor was the recipient of
handsome gold handled. silk unbrell
presented to him by the Office fore
Christmas eve which was greatly M