Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-07

Celebration..Chowder Wedding,

Observation-Disclosures. wedding,
etc.
The Fourth was celebrated here in
fine style for village of this size, and
a large number OF people FROM the
surrounding country came into the
town and had good time with US.
Races, boating, fire works, and two
dances helped to take up the
time, and furnish amusement.
In the running races, Mike Browns
animal won first and BOyie's bay,
second. In the trotting race, Cor
neliuS CuCtleback Crowns horse beat
John Ramsay's and finished first.
A boat race was won by Frank Taylor,
with George Footit was able to "foot-
it" faster than Joe Kali in the sack
race and conSeqently won first money.
In the foot race A. Biscay was easy
winner, Art Crown getting second
place. A bOwery was constructed
near the bandstand, and dancing was
INDUCED in in the afternoon and even
lng, the rain baving but little effect on
the crowd of merry makers. In
Brooks hall an orchestra from Grand
Rapids furnished excellent music for
dancing and the hall was crowded till
a late hour. No public display of fire
works was made, but a number of
private parties displayed some pieces
from their homes. A large number of
people from the surrounding country
were in the village, both in the after.
noon and in the evening, and all had a
most excellent time.
About twenty-five employees of the
Nekeosa Paper mill company got
together Wednesday, went to the
Green about half mile below the
city, and had a chicken chowder
and a general good time. A barrel of
liquid refreshments helped the
chowder enter the great beyond, and
the day was an entire success. Indeed
the affair was such a success that a
permanent chowder club was organized
with the following officers: main
John Zigman; menu writer
and official penman, Charles Foyt;
coin handler and dispenser, John
Fitzgerald, chowder mixer, William
Doe. The chowders hereafter will as
sumo regular form, rather than the
impromptu lunch as in this instance.
The party was conveyed to and from
the scene Of festivities by one mule
and another mule, land her name was
Maud"
On Monday evening at the home of
the brides parents, there were united
in marriage Miss Ethel Green of this
village and G. ". Hahn, whose home is
in Arpin. Rev. Pinckney performed
the ceremony, which was held in the
presence Of only few intimate friends
and near relatives. The newly mar
ried couple drove to Arpin, the home
OF the groom, where they spent the
Fourth. We were unable to learn
just where Mr.. and Mrs, Hahn will
make their future home. '@'~
A number of people belonging to
the Saratoga church came across the
river into this village on the Fourth,
and camping on Rev. Pinckney's lawn
made him help them all to have a fine
time. A nice lunch was served, and
quite number were in attendance.
John Summet, carpenter, began
work this week in raising the roof of
the furniture department of the hard
ware store Of A. H. Kleberg. This
part of the building will be raised to a
two story Structure, the same as the
other part.
Joseph Lapine was taken severely
ill Thursday forenoon, and a physician
was called. The trouble was pro-
nounced heart disease, and Mr.. Lapine
while quite i'll for a time, is reported
in better health at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Warner, and Chas.
Femling and family from Barnum and
Mr.. Hunter, of Minnesota, were all the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Siewert
during the Fourth week.
The inspector who looked over our
gas plant last week reported every
thing satisfactory and offered several
suggestions as to better methods of
making gas. ..:.
The engine house of the NekooSa
fire department was moved back last
week e ven with the gas plant building,
greatly improving the appearance of
the street.
Mrs. DR.. Simonson, of Tomah, was
in this village part of the week visiting
with the family of Attorney H, E.
Fitch. She was here Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Miss Radford, who was teacher in
our schools year ago was here this
week to visit with her many friends
who were glad to see her in the village
again.
Mrs. Lapham and daughter, Nora,
returned from their extended visit to
WeSttield with relatives of Mrs.
Monday evening.
August Walters, the blacksmith,