Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
SHERRY

MT A. l.. ElIlngSOn has erected a
fine large granary. This with the rest
of his fine buildings shows the remark
able progress that he is making along
that line. Mr.. Ellingson does all things
well, and besides being an up-to-date
farmer he Is a successful fisherman.
Mrs. o. Leroux entertained the En-
5roidery Club last Thursday. A large
number were present and social time
was enjoyed After business was
transacted delicious luncheon was
served to which all did justice. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Otto
Zarneka. The ladies have discon-
tinued their embroidery work for the
time being and are doing Red Cross
work. They have knit all the yarn
that could be obtained on the local
markets and are now drawing on the
wholesaler. If there is a sudden raise
IN the price of wool, you will know the
cause. If Uncle Sans soldier boys are
without winter comforts it will be due
to the wool shortage But Joking a.
side, the ladies are highly compliment
ed on their good work. The interest
they have taken in the matter is mani
tested in the amount of work that is
being done. When there is a CUES
ton of doing something for sweet
charity's sake you will always find
the Sherry ladies right to the front.
Brice Ollie and wife of Fond du
Lac is visiting friends in this vicin-
ity.
Gus Month"; has bought the house
and lot owned by Martin Rodthly and
will soon move his family into their
new home.
Mrs. Evans and daughter of Racine
Wis, is a guest at the Evans home
this week. The Evans family are pre-
pairing to move to Wausau in the near
future and Miss Jennie will take a
commercial course in the Wausau Bu-
SlnesS College.
The Misses Edna Becker and Hazel
Parks departed for Stevens Point
where they will enter the State Nor
NAL school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Leroux and sons
Earl and Russell and niece, Miss Pearl
Leroux and Mrs. Allen, mother of
Mrs. Leroux, all of Port Edwards mo-
tored to this berg Sunday and spent
the day with the o. and C. Leroux
families.
Otto Thomas is the proud owner of
new motorcycle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thomas motor
ed to Arpip Monday.
Paul Zarneka's new house is nearly
completed.
George Lobner, who was drafted
was called to the colors Tuesday. Three
cheers for George. We wish him we'll
and bid him God-speed. And, altho
we cannot accompany him to where
his duties may lead, he will not be a
stranger in foreign land" for we
will be with him in spirit. When
peace is declared and Uncle Sam dis
misses him from the service we will
welcome him home and in the words
of the Master will say, "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant"
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Leroux and Louis
Wallner motored to Grand Rapids
Monday. Mr.. Leroux's business was
of legal nature while Mr.. Wallner
went to consult Dr. Ruckle regarding
some eye trouble.
The Becker-Braker wedding dance
in JOS. Lang's hall was largely attend
ed and those who participated report
an enjoyable time.
The farm formerly owned by Willie
Jantz was sold to Tom Davis the past
week.
Andrew Holler has purchased what
is known as the Joe Jankovitz farm.
This is a fine piece of land and will
be an excellent acquisition to his
property.
Mesdames Tom B. Davis and Tom
F. Davis motored to Junction City
Monday afternoon.
Miss Clara Farrell principal Of the
Arpin school, was a guest at the Da-
Wis home Saturday and Sunday.