Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.
THURSDAY.

Mrs. August Gottschalk returned
from visit with her brother Ernest
Mcfarland and wife in Chicago.
Mrs. E. Greenman of Arpin under
went an operation at Riverview Hos
pital today.
Merton Ransom a new conner in the
town of Port Edwards was a social
caller at this office on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Weiland have
purchased the house and lot facing on
Washington Avenue heretofore occu-
pied by L. Gazely and family, and re-
Gently partially destroyed by fire, of
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith, the owners.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Weiland to
tear down the old house and erect in
its stead a new modern house with all
conveniences for themselves and rent
the adjoining property which they
now occupy.
Tom Patrick has purchased the Sc
cond hand stock of John Kubli on First
street north. The deal that was to
have been made whereby Charles Laf-
Ter was to take possession of the store
has fallen through. The Latter con-
fectionery will remain where it is.
H. B. Weiland has his nomination
papers out as candidate for alderman
in the second ward. We understand
he will have free field-no opposi-
ton. Henry is a good man and he
ought not to have any opposition.
Mrs. Edward McNamee of Neenah
is spending the week end at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc Nance.
Mrs. N. P. Bonertz and son George
have returned to their home at Stew
ems Point after a visit in the city with
relatives.
Mrs. ]. S. Biringer will leave this
evening for Chicago in response to
message stating that her niece,
Miss Eva Compton of Grand Rapids
is i'll at Wesley Hospital.-Wausau
Record Herald.
Word was received today that Mrs.
Ernie Andrews who underwent an OPP
GRAFTON at Green Bay for appendicitis,
was resting comfortably and condi-
tions looked favorable Besides re-
moving the appendix the doctors also
removed a large number of gallstones.
Mr.. Andrews has been with her and if
all continues favorable he will re-
turn home tonight. Mrs. Andrews
many friends hope for speedy re-
covery.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith and family
of Pittsville are visiting his parents
in this city.
Miss Sue Propson of Milwaukee has
arrived in the city and taken charge
of the millinery department of Coher
Bros. store.
Miss Myrtle Peak received the Dia.
mond ring that was given away by
the Frank E. Long Stock Company
at Days Theater on Wednesday eve
The Order of the Eastern Star helt
their regular meeting at the Masonic
Hall last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Free
Bossert were initiated into the order
Following the business session and in
itiation, light refreshments were serv
ed.
Claus Pjetkena, cheese maker, fo
the Hillside Cheese Factory in tn
town of Sigel, died after a three da
illness with typhoid pneumonia. H
was % years of age and was recent
~ married to Miss Jennie Boman Q
Sigel. Arrangements for the funers
have not been made at this writing.
The o. D. o. Club rendered Mr.
Frank Walsh a surprise party at he
home in the Gottschalk and Andel
son apartments this afternoon, {
which time they invited her to join tn
club. The afternoon was spent infol
mally after which delicious luncl
con was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond F. Johnso
delightfully."- entertained a number {
their friends at a dinner party c
Tuesday evening, at seven o'clock /;
their home on third street south. Co
ers were laid for twelve. The room
were beautifully decorated in tt
spring flowers, a profusion of the
being used in the dining room Fo
lowing the dinenr the evening w;
spent in playing the popular gan
of Bridge at the conclusion of while
Mrs. Harold Arpin and DR.. Foo
were awarded favors.