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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
EAST DOVER.
A Real, Old Fashioned Fourth--List
of Prize Winners.

The people of East Dover set out
10 make a day of the Fourth and sue
ceeded, The celebration began about
midnight of the third with a lengthy
solo on the church bell, punctuated at
intervals by the boom of firecrackers.
At 10 a. m. there was parade of hor-
ribles followed by a float tastefully
trimmed with evergreens. on the
float were 10 young ladies, represent
ing the 1S original states. Claude
! Prouty as Uncle Sam was the driver
and Mrs Adm May was Columbia.
| In the afternoon literary exercises
were held in D. S Proutys grove. The
program included selections by the
I band singing by the choir and short
addresses by Rev. ]. c. Hazelton,
pastor Of the NJ. f. church, and by
the pastor Of the Baptist church. In
the evening there was a bend concert,
/ followed by fine display of fire.
works, after which those who wished
INDUCED in promenades and marching.
There was but one slight casualty &C.
casioned by one of the young ladies
trying to drive her finger nail in con-
nection with a shingle nail
Following is the list of winners in
the various events; Horribles. first
prize, Florence Johnson; second,
Ralph Yeaw, Bert Putnam. Hurdle
race, first, II. j. Morse; second, Her
bert Garry. Tug Of war, first, t. Z.
Yeaw. Slow bicycle race, first, Har-
land Jefts. Foot race, first, Adm
Houghton; second, II. ]. Morse. Po-
tato race, first, Lester Moore; second,
Ralph Howe. Three legged race, first,
Adm Houghton, II. j. Morse; second,
Michael Moran, Ralph Moore. Sack
race, first Adm Houghton; second,
oh IlpfNT
nails. first, Faith Yeaw: second. Ber-
tina Bemis; third, Charlotte Wheeler.
Winifred Sherman closed the
spring term of school in Goose City,
July /. OF the IA scholars. these had
no absent marks: Lucy Gould, Lulu
Howe, Ruby Howe, Blanche Thomas,
Gertie and Paul Holland. Warren
and Cation Lazelle. Absent one day.
Ruth Hale. Average attendance. Is
234S. Much interest was shown by |
the school in nature study, about 125 |
specimens of wild flowers being |
brought in.
The spring term of school in No. |
closed Friday. Whole number of pu- |
pills. II. Average attendance, 10 Cd. /
Not a tardy mark for the term was
given TO any pupil. Those not absent |
were Elinor Bemis. Mamie and Leslie
ma Moore Everett and Forrest Went
worth. 1t is hoped that Mrs. john
son will return for the fall term as
she is a teacher of experience and
we are sure of successful term with
her for teacher.
Several people from Brattleboro
spent the Fourth here.
Many farmers have commenced
having and report good crop. h
Miss Julia Gorham of Putney was
he guest of her aunt, Mrs. c. l..
Hall. this week. +
Mrs. ID. W. Yeaw went Wednesday
o New Haven. Conn.,, to visit her /.
laughter. Mrs. Florence Lampson.
Miss Lila Tobey of Westmoreland,
\. H., is spending the week with her
lncles, Will Tobey and C. l.. Hall.
Fred Randall with his family of s
Boston spent one day at Frank !
iould's and W. C. Hallady's, return
ng Sunday 4
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
NEWMAN E.
A Picnic TO Putney Mountain-The
GRANGE ladies' Niuht.

4 A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs
4 f. A. Dewitt and children, Mr.. ant
Mrs. G. II. Batchelder, Mr.. and Mrs
i W. b. Willard and Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.
Micott held a picnic on Putney noun
tain Monday. Dinner and supper were
served and games played and recita-
tons given, resulting in pleasant
time for all.
Newfane grange will hold its regular
meeting Wednesday evening, July 49,
1t viii be ladies night, when the Of
ficers' chairs will be occupied by la
dies and the program given entirely
by them.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus at Brattleboro Wednesday.
Robert Lincoln is home from his
work in Brattleboro.
Miss May Landfear of Bellows Falls
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hermon
Howe.
Mrs. Joseph Prescott and son of
Holyoke. Mass, have Joined her sister,
Mrs Harding, at the County house.
Mrs. Alice Randall and two children
of SomerviHe Mass, are the guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Hes
cock.
Miss Mary Miller of Providence, r,
l., who is visiting her parents in Brat
tleboro, was the guest of friends in
town over the Fourth.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
County Pomona GRANGE Meeting.

Windham county Pomona grange
held a grand meeting with Victory
grange, Wilmington, June 80. Worthy
Master Allen presiding. The paper.
Ins and Outs of Grange Work, by
Sister Ware was very fine and the
discussion that followed most inter-
esting. The literary exercises were
excellent and we'll carried out and the
dinner all that could be desired. The
question, Is the Cutting off of our
Forests Detrimental to the Best In
terests of our State? was answered by
the majority of those who took part
in the discussion in the affirmative.
many thinking a law should be
enacted to protect our forests. The
next meeting will be with North
River grange, Jacksonville. August %.
Questions for discussion, How far is
the Present Method and Extent of
LAUNDERING and the Destruction of our
Wood Lots a Damage to the Farms
and Agricultural Interests? and To
what Extent can the Farmers buy
Feed for Stock with PROFIT?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
JACKSONVILLE.

Bertha Faulkner is at work at the
Childs Tavern.
A party of young people went to
Haystack the Fourth.
Farmers made but little progress
last week in haying.
Many people attended the celebra-
ton at Wilmington Monday.
Harley Chase and wife of North
Adams, Mass, visited in town last
week.
Ethel Chase and Peter Strack and
wife assisted at Childs Tavern the
Fourth.
The hour of service at the Univer-
salist church is changed from 2 p. m.
to 2:30 p. m.
Miss Velma Canedy has closed a
successful term of school in district
No s, Halifax.
Stella Butterfield is at work in E.
A. Temple & Co.'S store during the
summer vacation.
Mrs. David Hastings was severely
bitten over the eye and on her arm
last week by horse.
E. S. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Allen, ]. E. Coleman and family and
Mrs. Martha Putnam attended the
Pomona grange meeting at Whining
ton Thursday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
WEST DOVER.
Farmers are busy haying.

Farmers are busy haying.
The sick ones in town are improv
ing.
w. F. Jones went ito Montpelier
to attend the republican state con-
vention last week.
Mrs. ]. J. Snow spent two or three
days in Wilmington last week with
relatives.
Mrs. Hester Davis of Wilmington
has been the guest of her son, J. A.
Davis.
Mrs. Nancy Russell has just been
granted a widows pension of s12 a
month.
Howard Mann of Warwick. Mass,
has been visiting his grandmother,
Mrs Ellen r. Mann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wastlels of Benning-
ton and Mr.. and Mrs. Harbour called
upon their uncle, E. r. Cook, recently.
Several from here attended the cell
ebration at Wilmington July 4, and
some enjoyed the dance at Childs's
hall.
Mrs. C. E. Mann and Mrs. B. B.
Collins who have been spending a
week in Worcester and Boston have
home.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
CHESTERFIELD.
James Butler was Mt home from
Winchester over the Fourth.

James Butler was Mt home from
Winchester over the Fourth.
Remember the Sunday school con-
cert Sunday, July 10, at o'clock. Al
are cordially invited.
Irving Jones, the five year old son
| of the Methodist pastor, had a BIRTH
day party last week at which II of the
young people had a splendid time.
Refreshments were served on the
lawn.
Mrs Rose Webster with her daugh-
! ter Lavernie and her husband, Mr..
Smith of Waltham, Mass, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Rugg and other relatives.
Charles Pierce of Greenfield is with
them.
Mrs. Gladys Butler Chamberlain,
who has been visiting her parents
for some days, returned to her home
in Worcester Mass, July 4. Her hus-
band accompanied her, having come
up the previous Saturday.
II. H. Spaulding has an attack of
rheumatic fever. His son Harry has
week from his business in Keene to
assist in haying and elsewhere. They
have several summer boarders who
are spending their third season here
The Fourth was very quiet, the bell
ringing salute at midnight being the
only racket before sunrise. A large
number were at Lake Spofford, prob
ably less than would have been there
had the circus been elsewhere. Sill
verdale had a big turkey dinner and
plenty of guests. Hnsdale band was
in attendance and gave some fine mu-
sic.
C. F. Gage, who has owned and oc-
cupied the H, C. Harvey place for sew
eral months, has sold out to George
Fisk of Springfield, Mass and re-
turned to his former home in Athol
Mass, much to the regret of the
friends he made while here where he
was highly esteemed. He was pleased
with the pure air and scenery here as
well as with the people but business
seemed to require his return.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
DUNN ERsToN.

Childrens day in the grange June
% was a success, the attendance be-
ing good and the children doing them
selves credit in the literary exercises
The grange held a regular meeting
June % and discussed the questions
previously mentioned. 1t was general
ly decided that the adaptabiiity of
the soil to the crop was an important
factor in success and it was best to
raise crops that the local market de-
manded, some advocating keeping
thoroughly informed regarding the lar
ger markets. The lecturer needed and
should have the cooperation of the
grange in her work, the literary pro-
grams used for the first time this
year being of great benefit and as
sistance. The next meeting viii be
July u. question for discussion, Har-
vesting Hay; How and When?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
sPoFFoRD.
A Brave Little Boy Saves His Brother
from Drowning.

Little Archie HEREFORD fell into the
can-shop pond one day last week and
would probably have drowned, but
for his brother Willie, a boy of eight
years, who saw him struggling in the
water, jumped in and pulled him out.
He is a brave little fellow, as the
water is quite deep where he went
in.
Mrs. Henry Puffer has some lovely
sweet peas in bloom.
Mrs. Esther Whtcomb of Swanzey
is visiting friends here.
Miss Bessie Jackson is at home for
the summer vacation.
Perley Andrews of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting friends here.
Ruth Joslin spent few days of
last week with relatives in Keene.
Florence Foster of Winchester is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fred Farwell
Minnie and Hazel Thompson are
visiting relatives in Somerville, Mass
The Fourth passed very quietly.
Several went to Keene to the circus.
Mrs Mary Taylor of West Swan
zey is in town visiting relatives and
friends.
Rev. S. H. McCollester will preach
here Sunday, July 10, in Village hall
at 1915 a. m.
Mrs. Eta Wheeler spent few days
of last week with Miss Cassia Marsh
of Brookline, VT.
Mrs. Daisy York Gay has gone to
reside at Springfield, Mass, where her
husband has employment.
James Scott has a very handsome
bi oh y1a
lot in the cemetery Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Bates, Henry, Tom and
Allen Worrell brothers of Mrs. Bates,
of Athol Mass, spent the Fourth
here.
A little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Will Hannum Saturday, July
2, and died Sunday. Much sympathy
is expressed for them in the loss of
their little one
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
BRooKLINE.

Mrs. Lois Whitney is away from
her home this week.
Seth White is stopping with his
sister, Mrs. Hermon Eddy.
Mr.. Wheeler and lady Of Spofford,
n. H, We're the guests of A. n. Marsh
the past week.
II. ]. Landfear and family of Bel
lows Falls have returned to their
farm for the hay season,
Marvin Woolley of Springfield
spent the Fourth with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Woolley.
f. ]. Headles has closed his work
as foreman in F. L. Pierce's mill and
accepted a position at Bellows Falls
where he will take his family to live.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
WARDS BORO.

Jap Benson has moved into Mr.
Plumley's house.
Frank Harris and wife have re.
turned to their home.
Miss Grace Pike has returned tc
/ her home in Brattleboro.
The Wardsboro band went to West
Townshend TO play July 4.
| A. L. Wheeler has returned from a
| business trip to Boston, Mass.
George and Bessie Hamlin spent
the Fourth in Greenfield, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Bathric visited their
aunt Mrs. Addie Gordon, the Fourth.
Miss Maud Harris is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Fred Underwood, for a few
days.
Miss Ethel johnson has finished her
school in Windham and has returned
home.
and daughter are spending few days
in town.
Harold Jopson of New Haven, CT,
is spending his vacation with his
brother Arthur.
Mr.. and Mrs, C. A. Briggs have re-
turned from visit to their daughter
III GfeenHelu, MASS.
A number from this place went to
West Townshend and to Wilmington
to spend the Fourth.
Miss Nettie Bishop of Brattleboro
is visiting Mrs. Maria johnson and
calling on other friends.
Rev. G. w. Campbell and daughter
Mildred went to Boston Saturday,
July ?. for a number of weeks.
Mrs. S. NJ. Reed, who has been Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Heffion, has
returned to her home in Fairfield.
Mrs. Althea Terrill of Brattleboro,
with Miss Lou Terrill Of White River
are visiting Mrs Luther
Eames.
James Gleason of Boston, Mass, and
John Gleason of Brattleboro are
spending a few days with Mrs. Fran
ces Gleason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horton Eames and
two children of Brattleboro visited
his brother, Luther Eames, the first
Of the week.
Walter Eddy of Townshend with
his sister, Mrs. Gertie Pike, of White
River Junction, visited their aunt
Mrs. Mary Eddy, Sunday.
One of Myron Whites cows fell into |
1 spring in the pasture Monday after |
noon. When found and rescued she |
vas terribly bruised and chilled.
The A. z. club will meet in the YES
ry Thursday afternoon and evening, |
July IA. Supper will be served from
iix to eight. All are cordially invited.
Miss Lottie Hunt finished a very
uccessful term of school Saturday,
uly 2. Scholars neither absent or
ardy were Walter Kidder, Addison
Kenneth White.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Monday was pronounced by the old
est inhabitant the quietest Fourth on
record.
Frank Snow has been in Boston the
past ten days visiting his friend, Her
bert Morgan.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Harmon of Spofford was
brought here for burial July 4.
Charles A. Clark of Springfield.
Mass, and Burton Johnson of this
place have been spending a few days
at the north part of the state and in
the edge of Maine on the Megallaway
river, hunting and fishing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
CAM BRIDGEPORT.

Calvin Rawson is visiting friends in
Chesterfield, n. H.
f. A. Smith lost one of his horses
from lockjaw last week.
Lyman Ellison has returned and is
at work for F.. A.. Smith.
Mrs. Henry Wood is visiting her
sister in Chesterfield, n. H.
Mrs. Rose Thayer, who for some
time has been very i'll, is improving.
Miss Ella Derry from Brookline is
spending a few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. John Jenkins.
Eugene Prouty has moved from
John Buttons tenement into his
fathers house at Grafton
Mrs. E. II. Wyman was called to
her home in Brattleboro Monday. Mr.
Wyman having been severely Injured
by fall from his wheel.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, June %, Mrs. Martha A. Che
ney, Sc
In Montreal, Que, June &c Susan BASTARD, IS.
wife of John Hood, formerly of Brattleboro
In Guilford, June %. Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs.
In Westminster. June 26. John Geer, aged 16
years and days.
In Landgrove, July /. Miss Beda Nelson, l6
years.
In Claremont, y. H., July .. Mrs. Rhoda
Chamberlain Downs. -.
In Bethel, July g. Dorothy, six months-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace n Bachelor
In Brattleboro, July 8 Mrs. Fred W Reed s.
In Brattleboro. July 6, Miss Emma Miller g.
In East Dummerston, July l. Henry V. Bragg
In Seattle. Washington, June %, infant
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
No PITY Shown.

For years fate was after me con-
tinuously," writes F. A. Guiledge,
Verbena, Ala. Il had a terrible case
Of Piles causing "a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only CSC. at F. H.
Holden &. Co.'S drug store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25c. per
box. Sold by F. H. Holden & Co.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
MARRIAGE S.

In Brattleboro, June "a, by Rev. Father Cum
bingham, John A. Bissett and Miss Mary Judge,
both of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, June %, by Rev. Father Cum
bingham, Frank Phelps and Miss katherine
Cavanaugh, both of Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08

The U. S. agricultural department
reports that vermont's tobacco crop
in 1908 was 34O.200 pounds from 1s9
acres. an average yield per acre Of
1900 pounds. New Hampshire pro-
duced 20s,ss0 on 1872 acres. an aver
age yield of 1880 pounds per acre.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro July 4, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas f. Guiheen
In Brooklyn, n. Y, June 2s, daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. f. NJ Howard and granddaughter
to Albert Howard and Mrs. Silas Pike of ia
maica.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
ChiIdren's Straw Hats

We have decided to give you your choice OF
any child's 50c 75c and $1.00 straw hat we
have in Our store for 39c and the 25c grade for
1oc.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
Straw Hats

1t has been Our custom right after the 4th of
July to mark straw hats way down and we are
doing the same thing now.
$500 hats now S1.98
$50 hats now 1.79
200 hats now 1.39
1.50 hats now 1.J9
LIS hats now 80
LOO hats now 80
rs hats now .48
so hats now 20
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08

rOuSerS
We have about $50 pairs of flannel and peg
top trousers on our counters and from now on
shall sell the
$3.50 grade for S198
800 grade for 2.48
400 grade for 2.98
450 grade for 3.48
500 grade for 1913
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-08
NeckWear

Just received new lot of neckwear in the
latest standings. Ask to see our 81 inch black A.
INLAND tie at 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

renee and G. Evenson.
All the children were present, Will
NJ, Franklin, Emma D., Ida E., B.
Lenor, Mrs. Libbie Jackson and Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Rein. There were
six grand children, the Misses Juanita,
Dorothy and Marion Jackson and the
Masters Willie and Robbie Rein and
sister, Ruthie.
Mr.. and Mrs Lessig are among the
oldest and most respected residents of
Wood county Mr.. LeSsig is a men,
Der of the Wood County Post, G. A.
r., having served four years in the
civil war. He enlisted in 1861 in
company D, 9th Pennsylvania regi-
ment, volunteer infantry After
seeing two years of active service he
re-enlisted as veteran for three
more years He was honorably dis
charged in July, 1865. Four of Mr..
Lessig's comrades were present at the
golden wedding, T. j. Cooper, La
Fayette Porter. w. H. Brown aud
Geo. w. Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
A HONEYMOON INCIDENT.
Not Quite a Tiff, But 1t Came Danger
Ous1y Near to Growing
Into One.

Really! My dear, you know haven't
the slightest desire to find the least
bit of fault, but didn't you almost rec
Ognize that very ordinary, foreign
looking man at the corner table as we
came out of the dining room? Il
thought you smiled and nodded. Just
mite, you know. I'm probably mis-
taken. Surely he can be no acquaint-
ance."
"Well-not exactly an acquaintance,
Wendell, darling. Sometimes we meet
people who-that is-it's no matter, /
guess" replied the bride, according to
the New York Times.
But, Evelyn, ought to know I
think. He gave you most admiring
survey fairly took you in from head
to foot-and his insolent grin of salts
faction was-well-some men would
have stopped right there and pulled his
inquisitive nose"
THAT wouldn't have done at all,
Wendell. I suppose he had right to
look at me. hope he was pleased"
Pleased! Evelyn Scott mean
Smith-what earthly right has any
creature to be pleased with my wife's
appearance? That's what I want to
know. I've right to demand an ex-
PLANTATION. How many strange men
who are not exactly acquaintance am
l booked to run up against? All! you
blush. I should think
do not get heated, Wendell. Per-
haps the blood did go to my face tri-
file. I'm not accustomed to this style
of criticism What right had hep you
ask. All the right in the world.
There
"And you, a bride of two weeks,
stand there and tell me this?"
II stand here and tell you this! I'll
tell you more. That mani won't call
him gentleman, actually has had his
arm about me. You demand explana-
tons. You shall have them! Go
ahead with your questions! No neces-
sity of growing apoplectic."
"I'll ask just one, Mrs. Smith. Who
Is this persona"
"Why, Wendell, love, he's only the
ladies' tailor who made this gown
have on. OF course he couldn't help
cycling it. How foolish we are, Wen
dell! There was nothing to get so ex-
cited over, was there?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
THE VERY LATEST
FASHION NOTES

=
A handsome gown is developed Of
the new thin chiffon velvet. This is
deliberately trimmed with crepe de
Chine hand-embroidered with Ccrti.
celli flo silk. Embroidery on costumes
is daily growing in popularity. The
crepe de Chine extends out over the
shoulders, giving the broad, sloping
effect. Bands of the crepe de Chine
are inset on the bodice, sleeves, and
skirt reaching on the latter down TO
the fonnce, which also is embroidered
to correspond with the waist The
sleeves are very full just below the
elbow, with deep cuffs, also hand
embroidered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Minor Local News.

Nekoosa, Jan. 21.-PostmaSter A.
E. Lapham made business trip to
Milwaukee Tuesday.
c. P. Thompson received large
invoice of spring and summer shoes.
Miss Marie MacGregor, of Wausau,
is visiting with friends in Nekoosa
this week.
G. E. Lester, of Cranmoor, was in
Nekoosa Wednesday on his way to
Grand Rapids.
Miss Bertha Motherhood, of Oregon,
Wisconsin, is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. A. q. Marvin.
Miss Retta Fitzgerald. of Glenn
Falls, New York, is he guest of Miss
Katherine Galligan.
Frank Stahl, of Grand Rapids, was
in Nekoosa on one of his regular bust
ness visits Wednesday.
Gertie George, of the town OF New
Rome, was the guest Of Mrs. c. P.
Thompson over Sunday.
Miss Minnie Gets, of Grand Rapids,
was the guest of her friend, Miss
Marguerite Smith, the fore part of
the week.
Miss Laura Taylor was called by
her sister to Cook, Michigan, where
she will nurse her sister. who is sick
with smallpox.
Miss Martha Rea is away on two
weeks vacation. She expects to visit
friends in Chilto n, New Holaein
Elkhart and Plymouth.
Albert Elliott departed Monday
noon for ST. Louis. He will stop a
few days in Chicago on business com
bined with sight seeing.
John Boyle, who mas been in the
employ of the Nekoosa Paper com.
pany here, resigned his position Satur-
day and expects to leave Kekoosa.
Orson Cochran, Of Grand Rapids,
was here Wednesday tuning j. E.
Brazeau'S piano. Mr.. Cochran is con-
sidered an artist in his line and makes
visits to Nekoosa quite often.
Howard Richman, who has been
working in paper mill at Alexandria
Indiana, is expected home this week
to resume his old position in the mill
here as machine tender.
Prof. Nj. E. Bogarte, of Valparaiso