—Wood wanted at this office.

—Mrs. Warren Page spent last Friday with relatives at Chili.

— Mrs., H. B. Holmes will entertain the Art Needlework club this Friday afternoon.

Mrs. Gusta Breed has been at Chili visiting among relatives and of friends since last week Friday.

— Miss Vada Wood of Neillsville accompanied Mrs. Baer home from there last Saturday .and spent the w afternoon here.

— Mrs.. Chas, Beeckler and little grand-son Donald Shaw returned home on Monday from a couple weeks visit between relatives at Seymour and Green Bay.

—Mrs. Richard Anding of Altoona after a several weeks visit here among relatives left for her home at Altoona on Saturday.

— Paul Garbisch after spending three weeks at the Eau Claire hospital: where he underwent an operation returned home last Saturday.

— Herman Schlinsog who was confined to his bed all of last week suffering with quinsy is on the road to recovery.

— H. E. Williams' aged father has been suffering with the grip for ten days past.

— Miss Lulu Beecher was brought home from Milwaukee last week Thursday and under the new treatment is rapidly recovering from her late affliction.

— Mrs. F. J. Baer spent a couple days of last week at the C. S. Stockwell home in Neillsville.

— Herman Schoengarth is home from Medford since Saturday.

— Mrs. Jack Dost who was very ill last week is rapidly recovering, at this writing.

— Miss Orra Marsh returned Wednesday from a several weeks visit at Stevens Point.

— Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis of Heathville were guests at the J. M. Thompkins home here on Tuesday.

— Mrs. Vet (Sylvester) Marsh and daughters, Agnes and Luella came over from Neillsville last Saturday and pleasantly spent the time until Monday evening visiting town friends and relatives.

— Mrs. Frank Converse after spending a couple months with her daughter Mrs. Fay Stratton at Melrose returned home here early last week.

— Mrs. John Mahn and daughter came over from Neillsville last Friday and remained until Monday evening, guest in the Wm. Schune home.

— Miss Emma Kimball visited relatives at Merrillan early this week.

—Fred Wonser of Unity visited his brother E. R. here this week.

— Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsh of Marshfield visited relatives here Wednesday and Thursday.

— Frank Converse has resigned his position at the Forest House.

— Earl Marsh has finished teaching school at Globe and is home since last Saturday.

— The Kemmeter mill employs 18 men since early this week.

— FOR SALE.  Have a fine buffet, good as new that I wish to sell, or will consider a trade for green chunk wood or any other useful article. J. P. Dost, Granton, Wis.

— Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chapel give [sic] up their house keeping rooms over the bank last Saturday since which time they are living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hart.

— Dr. Merrill who several years ago practiced medicine here is now located at Grand Rapids.

— Mrs. Leland Davis accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ober to Arpin Thursday for a few days visit at the Rice Davis home.

— Mrs. Sweet after a few days visit at Chili returned here Monday noon to keep house for Geo. Campbell.

— Dave Garbisch and daughter Lillie went to Stratford last Monday on a several days visit to relatives.

Sauerkraut is bully,

Dill pickles they are fine,

Think I ought to know it,

Hart keeps them all the time.

—We are still selling Ladies Coats, Suits and Furs at closing out price.  This is your opportunity to buy at less than wholesale.  W. J. Marsh Dry Goods Company.

—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ober on account of the illness of their daughter Mrs. Rice D. Davis at Bethel moved there, yesterday.

—Geo. Budge of Minneapolis is acting as engineer on the Omaha day passenger train between Merrillan and Marshfield during James Clune's, the regular engineer's, leave of absence.

—A very large assortment of new spring worsted dress goods, ginghams, white goods, linens, tailored waists, all kinds of was goods and galateas now open for your inspection at W. J. Marsh Dry Goods Co.

—J. M. Tompkins last Tuesday received from President Taft his appointment as postmaster of the Granton post office, the term, which holds good for four years, to commence February 1st.

—Will Reinhardt was badly hurt while working at Kemmeter's mill Tuesday forenoon.  He was assisting in some repairing when an overhead shafting suddenly gave way and struck Will on his head, inflicting an ugly gash.  He will be laid up for several days.

—A lady, no matter where, went to a store for a peck of apples, taking what she supposed to be a newly laundered flour sack.  She held the sack and the cllerk poured the apples in, when they went streaming out of the other end.  On examination it was found there were two holes in the bottom, both trimmed and embroidered.  The young man gave up the ghost and the lady sent a small boy for the apples with a—basket.

—Robert Teatz transacted business at the Farmers State Bank on Tuesday.  He presented such a bruised and pitiful appearance that we required of him the reason and learned that this was his first appearance in public since the sand pit accident a week ago when he, while in a stooping position and assisting in the rescue of Louis Albrecht was struck by a heavy fall of sand, completely burying him and severely injured him in various ways.  We with his many friends are hoping that it will be nothing more serious than a few weeks time when he will be quite restored to his usual good health, looks and feeling.

SCHOOL NOTES.

The School's basket ball team will platy at Lynn Thursday night.

Vernet Stafford has been promoted from the sixth to the seventh grade.

The primary room has been busy making valentines.

Verhon Huntley has been absent from the intermediate room the last four days.

WILLIAM EBBE A GRADUATE AUCTIONEER.

Every man to his trade.  There are engineers, carpenters, lawyers and professional men of many varieties.  They excel in their special line because they make that their work.  William Ebbe of Marshfield to fit himself for the duties of an auctioneer recently took a course in one of the best auctioneering schools in the country and holds a diploma to that effect.  This schooling together with his past experience in the business make his services valuable in conducting auctions, as the value of an article generally depends on what the man on the block can get out of it.  Mr. Ebbe speaks three languages, is a ready talker and those who have employed him give a good recommend.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Windfall Corners.

Mrs. Mott Osgood is on the sick list.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis were seen enjoying the sunshine last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Toptine visited at Fuller's Sunday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Holmes visited at E. A. Beeckler's Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Kidd and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Mellen took in the wrestling match at Neillsville Saturday night.

"Effie", said Maggie, who laboriously spelling words from a first reader, how can you tell which is a "d" and which is a "b"?

"Why," replied Effie wisely, the 'd' has its tummy on its back."

East Grant.

Warmer weather.

Mr. Dave Garbisch and daughter Lillie went to Stratford Monday for a few days visit with relatives.

Mr. Henry Winter made a business trip to Granton Monday afternoon.