Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-27
NEKOOSH

week.
J. Smith, of Westield, was the
guest of M. Burroughs and fanny
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Withers are
rejoicing over the arrival of a SOD,
born on Wednesday, January 25.
Miss katherine Galligan is out
again after weeks confinement in
the house with very bad cold.
The people of Nekoosa should avail
themselves of the opportunity to hear
VIM. Bryan at the opera house
Friday, February 10.
S. L. Stevens sold his house and two
lots on the Wood farm below the
Paper company's mill to Fred Scheibe
on Wednesday. Consideration $3.50.
The merchants of Nekoosa have
decided to close their business places
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day nights, the same as they do in
Grand Rapids.
Albert Schofelbein, the man who
was badly injured last Wednesday in
the wood yard is reported gradually
improving. 1t is now believed that
he will fully recover.
E. A. Holtz, the dentist, has moved
out of the Stevens block into the
Thompson building, in rooms ad-
joining those of DR.. Waters, where
his patrons will hereafter find him.
Mrs. Tom Lewis of the Wood farm,
who has been very poorly since last
November is very much improved in
health. Her husband and friends
are delighted to know of this i'm
provement,
L. e. Nash, superintendent and
manager Of the Nekoosa Paper Co.,
departed Wednesday for Chicago and
from their will go to Hot Springs,
where he expects to remain about
three weeks.
Miss Bessie Richmond entertained
few of her friends on her birthday
aS'AoJ S'ShiLBs WCiC pldyCu
as means Of entertainment, refresh
ments were served and the young
people all had good time
The Shepard Sisters concert and
dance orchestra were registered at
the Grand View hotel, Wednesday,
the 18th inst. On this evening they
gave an entertainment in Brook s
hall which was we'll attended.
r. T. Ellis, violinist and teacher,
OF Gordon, Mimi, has located in our
city and organized class of pupils to
receive instruction on the violin. He
comes we'll recommended as an in.
Structer on this instrument.
Minnie Ellis of J2rdon, Mimi. were
married Wednesday, January 4, and
arrived in this city on the 6. They
have been housekeeping ever since.
They have the best wishes of all their
friends in their new relation.
John Pelot, base balllst of con-
contract with the Wausau League
team to play base ball this next
season in chat city. At present he is
stopping at the Grand View hotel
preparatory to entering upon this
contract.
The Herrick house is undergoing
quite change this week in having
the walls, woodwork, etc, freshly
painted and vanished. James Lucas,
the painter is doing a fine piece of
work and the house will be much
more attractive when he gets through
with it. This hotel is a popular
resort for tranSients, as we'll as local
boarderS. Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick
look after the comforts and welfare
of their boarders and their hotel is
always filed to full capacity.
Miss Mary Belot who was reported
seriously ill last week died on Satur-
day, January q. Aged IS years and
IL months. She was the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Belot. She was sick only five days
and died from the effects of clot of
blood on the brain. She was dress
maker by trade, well thought of in
this community and a hard working
girl. The funeral service was held
at the Catholic church Wednesday
morning, Father Feldman officiating.
Chas. Herring of the town of Port
Edwards. who was reported seriously
sick last week, died on Friday, Jan.
20, Of Bright'S disease. He was AZ
years of age and leaves a wife and
six children. The funeral services
were held at the Lutheran church in
this city on Monday, Jan. %. Rev.
X. Krotke officiating. Mr.. Herring
was resident of the town of Port
Edwards and highly thought of by
his neighbors and friends, where he
will De greatly missed.
Letter to Mr.. Lovelace,