Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-22

visiting relatives and buying supply
Of general merchandise which he will
sell at bargain.
Buy any 25c Rexall product and
get a Zeppelin Balloon free for the
Riddles Friday and Saturday at Of
to's Pharmacy. 1tw.
Albert Arndt, the restaurant and
confectionery man on First street,
north, is replacing timber construction
which supports his building with con-
crete, as the old timber foundation
was rotting, allowing his building to
settle. Alvin Mann is doing the work
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Marceau of Wau-
sau were guests at the Marceau home
on Wylie street.
Mrs Georgiana Buckley received
word Monday from her son John, an
nouncing his safe arrival Somewhere
in France"
Edward Mccarthy, who is in charge
of the work of putting in the sewer
for the city at the new fire engine
lot informs US that he expects to get
thru blasting for said sewer this week
if the weather continues favorable. In
speaking of the small rock that struck
Mrs. Allerton's window Saturday, it
simply bounded from the pavement
into the window, striking the corner.
When it struck the rock had about
spent its force and nobody was in
danger from it. Further, the city au-
thorities are very careful in covering
every blast that is discharged, with
planks, timbers, etc, to precent any
damage.
Free Saturday and Sunday at OF
-o's, one Zeppelin Balloon with any
}5c purchase of Rexall Goods. See
window. 1tw.
E. P. Arpin received word this week
that his son Edmonde who is with
the 163rd Infantry at Camp Mills,
Hampstead, L. l., has been promoted
to first Lieutenant. Every promo
ton of the Grand Rapids boys is pleas
ing to their many friends here.
Goods in the Miller Novelty store
were badly damaged by water Monday
night, whether from defective piping
or carelessness is not known. The wa
ter came thru the ceiling wetting
goods and at the present time it is
thought the damage will amount to
$3.50 or 5000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jacobson NOV
ed the past week into their new home
just completed on Fourth St. S.
Mrs. F. X. Pomainville entertained
a few friends Saturday afternoon at
knitting party in honor of Mrs. Hugh
Goggins who leaves soon with her hus-
band for Ithica, n. Y. The ladies
spent a very delightful afternoon
knitting for the Red Gross and very
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
A few Gold Fish left at Otto's.
Come and get yours. 1tw.
Senator l. P. Witter entertained a
party of gentlemen at dinner Friday
evening in honor of Sen. R. P. Wilcox
who spoke in the evening in the in
terest of the Y. NJ C. A Covers were
j laid for twelve. The gentlemen pres
| ent being all members of the Knights
of Columbus in whose interests Sen.
Wilcox came to the city.
Mrs. C. G. Ekelund entertained a
number of ladies Saturday afternoon
at her home on Saratoga st. The la
dies spent very pleasant afternoon
and very dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Mrs. Timlin, wife of the late Judge
Timlin of Milwaukee, and daughter
hdlill6SIl, dIIlNeu III OuI CITY L I1ud y
and were the guests of Mrs. Georgiana
Buckley at the home of Mrs. Clarisse
Arpin for several days.
B.-J Closuit, conductor on the G. B
& Western R. R. on the train between
Mcmillan and Winona, is spending the
week with his family here. and with
his wife and children, expects to leave
for Mcmillan the last of the month tc
make their home, as Mr.. Closuit's worl
is now at that end of the line. Theil
many friends regret very much the re
moval of this family from our city ant
hope that they may soon return.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Laird Warne
Nov. II at Riverview Hospital, bah!
girl, Phoebe Jane, both mother ant
daughter are doing nicely.
, Miss Helen Coma of Mellen, Wis
who is attending Normal at Steven