News: Greenwood 18 years ago - Nov 1891 (25 Nov 1909)

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Surnames: Thomas, Stewart, Varney, Clark, Johnson, Rossman, Hendren, Burch, Erdman

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Nov 1909

The Wis. Telephone Co. discontinued and took their instruments out of all the offices between this place and Black river Falls. It was also suggested that they take down their wires and cut down the poles as well.

A farewell reception was given Dr. H.J. Thomas and wife on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, at the Park House.

C.A. Varney and wife of Thorp moved here this week.

Mrs. Anna E. Clark of Stevens Point inspected officers of the W.R.C. on Saturday.

Henry Johnson was making more additions to his house by fitting off the upstairs part into rooms.

Philip Rossman left on Saturday for Chicago where he received medical treatment.

The finishing touches on Rev. W.T. Hendren's new house were completed this week.

Eighteen years ago Wednesday the people were wondering what was the matter with E.T. Burch, as he was giving out 28 lbs. of sugar for $1.00 and passing the cigars around. The truth was that a little daughter came to his home that day and to remain over and help eat his Thanksgiving dinner.

Otto Erdman, after returning from a hunting expedition, saw a black calf in front of the butcher shop and wanted to know who had killed the bear