Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-19


interesting program which was
rendered in Brooks hall. The. gradu-
ates acquitted themselves with great
credit, not only to themselves but to
their teachers as well. The class roll
follows: Lillian NJ. Smith, Benjamin
Fl. Taylor, Alma e. Binnebose, Geo
Ell. Crowns and Emily Manke. Glass
motto was From school life to life's
school," Glass colors- "Orange and
white" Class fowers-"Red and
white roses."- The hall was appro-
priately decorated with evergreens
and flowers and everything passed off
nicely.
A novel game of base ball was given
here by two local mines, known as the
"Never Sweats" vs.. Ever "a Wakes"
to the delight of all present. The
former nine had imported battery
from the town of Saratoga and first
baseman from the state university,
but in spite of this outside support
they were done up on a score of Ii to
10 in favor of the "Wide Awakes."
Spectators report a bushel of fun.
c. Adams, of st. ANNA, ILL.,, pur-
chased the Horton farm in Adams
county, consisting of 6l2 acres with
buildings thereon. This farm is
reported to be as good and as nicely
located as any in that section. Con-
sideration. 81, 500. The estate still has
over 100 acres for sale. This deal was
made through the S. L. Stevens
agency.
Silas Hubbs died Monday night at
his daughters home, Mrs. O, Nelson,
in the town of Armenia. The funeral
service was held from the house on
Tuesday afternoon and the remains
were placed at rest in Friendship the
same evening. He was an old soldier
and highly respected by those who
knew him,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Waters, who have
been visiting their daughter and
family for several weeks departed
Monday noon on their return to their
home in Canada. They were well
pleased with NekooSa and this part of
Wisconsin.
Postmaster A. e. Lapham has been
adding 81 more call boxes to his post
office outfit the past week to accom-
modate the demand made upon him
by patrons of that Office. He also gave
the whole outfit fresh coat of paint.
Prof. N. B. Wagner expects to sail
this week for an extended visit in
England and Germany during his
summer vacation. We join with his
many friends in wishing him pleas
ant journey and safe return.
A good game of base ball is promised
the citizens of NekooSa on Sunday
afternoon. Monroe Center is going
to give the local nine few lessons in
how to play good base ball. Boys
beware of your laurels.
The main streets of Nekoosa are
being very much improved by the
applying of coal cinders on the center
or drive way part of them. The new
board of trustees are doing excellent
work for the village.
Marguerite Fogarty received a
medal on the closing day of school for
having the highest average in. class
standing in the sixth grade. 1t con-
sisted of a bronze medal of the old
liberty bell. -,
Mr., .and Mrs. Warren Readle are
now nicely settled in their own home
again after a long absence. Their
many friends are all glad to welcome
this estimable family back again.
August Bulgrin has a new barn
44x34 feet, with l6-foot posts, well I'M
der way. James Webb did the mason
work and Frank Withers has charge
OF the carpenter work.
Rebt Howarth'S son arrived from
Milwaukee Monday evening to Join
his rather in the machine shop of the
'Nekoosa Paper Co.'S. mill.
Miss Sue Beeston returned Monday
from weeks visit at home to admin
lister to the wants Of her aged father,
who is very sick.
Abner Smith, judge of the circuit
court, in Cook county, ILL.,, was here
Monday looking over the lands he
ownS here