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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
A highly garbled OCR fragment lists names, places, and dates across a spread of local items. It references individuals such as Mra Defurge and Miss Marguerite, events on High Street, and upcoming community gatherings with scattered notes on schedules and attending figures.
The report notes Onur Nominea as a congressional candidate with D. T. Conway as a Democratic nominee contender. It mentions Conway as a lifelong Democrat and prior officeholder, with supporters confident in his nomination and campaign. A Wood County port gathering on Wednesday discussed attendance for the upcoming G A R reunion in Minneapolis, with travel details and a round trip fare of $1.00 announced. A special car is planned for August 1, but open to all, not just Grand Army members, with departure at 3:30 and arrival around 4:40 in the afternoon, Green Bay and Woutsen line.
The city team beat Stevens Point five to one in a Sunday ball game at the fair grounds. Strong pitching by Smith and Trogh kept Point scoreless until late, with Grand Rapids tallying five runs by the seventh inning. Two umpires were used, one from each city, to ensure a fair contest. Henry Knuth of Sigel died suddenly at 37 after heart failure, ending a recent illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday from his sister-in-law Albert Iloge's home.
Old residents recall unprecedented drought as water in the Wisconsin River near the bridge fell so low rocks showed and people walked dry shod to search for clams. Reported cause cites mill along the river being shut down, aligning with seasonal height.
An unclear report describes a fatal incident at Rah tere Dockrom and a hospital path of injuries. It mentions a 38 year old man, a doctor, and a likely court action with references to a family, friends, and a forthcoming event on a Wednesday.
A garbled report describes an experiment with insects and plants including Tol Sobit and Mang She Ting. It mentions a method using Poefa Crean solution to control pests, claiming the bugs would break and fall, with warnings about fever and widespread harm that could affect harvests and governance.
A weather note predicts a prolonged storm season in August with heavy rains and lightning. The forecast mentions a warm, unsettled period around May and notes a reactionary storm phase on the 25th to 27th. Temperatures may rise, with increased cloudiness and rain across the region, signaling above average warmth and potential rainfall concerns.
Nonohors Dust State Fallor 1906 reports Grand Rapids hosts the County Teachers Institute in the high school building starting Monday August abomb. Prof. W. O. Howitt and C. A. Dandoraf lead sessions, with Mrs. Morris and district officials promoting better salaries and teacher demand. Manuals arrive for distribution and tests to be brought for pursued branches. Also listed are advertised letters and local business notices.
A statewide meeting in Appleton last Wednesday organized the Liquor Dealers Protective Association. Officers named include President Cal Born of Sheboygan, Secretary Mr Selute of Sheboygan, and Treasurer Thawas Ryan of Oshkosh, with a nine-member board chosen and a July meeting planned in Oshkosh to pursue dealer protection and common interests.
Senator J J McGillivray of Black River Falls withdraws from the governor race. He stood little chance for nomination, but his exit could shift the field among remaining candidates. T J Gooper was sick on Tuesday but improving that morning.
Mrs Bertha Reeds of this city and G A Hoepiner of Horicon plan to marry and move to Horicon leaving their millinery shop here to Miss Reeds. Next Sunday Berlin plays at our fair grounds in a bagaball match with Berlin expected to be a strong foe. Miss Maggie Nash returns from Milwaukee with her niece Miss Marguerite O'Brien visiting. Uncle Josh Perkins at the opera house drew a fair crowd with a strong show and music. Max Alpine departs for Sack Rapids after leading the Consolidated pulp mill with coworkers presenting a watch charm “Odd Fellow” token.
A letter urges establishing a public bathing beach in the city park, arguing it would unite residents of all ages for swimming and recreation. Proponents say even limited city funding for a summer site would yield social and health benefits for the town.
Death of Mrs Lantt after liver trouble follows July visit. burial in Madison with Conway family. funeral Sunday. Mrs Luft survived by husband and two daughters. arrangements and returns noted. Opened a Law Office Charles E Briere begins practice after law degree. well known local. Randolph reports iron prospecting to resume with drills. church union meeting announced for Sunday with Rev Hav Putnam. Marriage licenses issued Elias Van Natta to Hattie Blasidett and Henry Kantzer to Nellie Jones.
A lengthy, fragmented local page describes a ceremony and reception near the parsonage at a flats area with Mr and Mrs. names, a dinner, and ongoing community notices. It mentions a bridegroom’s family, arrivals from Watertown and other towns, and plans for future buildings and agricultural outputs.
The page records community life with details of weddings at Sree Marne church, names Albert Witta and Mian Dore Linkuri, and Mr and Mrs Witty planning to remain in town. Also notes visits from Miles Cagtman and Wittenberg/Werner parties, a jail case involving Cashman, and Eqvilent business changes including Mrs Eivaie Cahill’s hat shop sale and potential relocation plans for Bertha Luetit.
The article reports Yerman Lipehow released from jail after paying alimony to Rowalia, ending a July 7 detention for failure to pay. The Milwaukee Journal notes a related financial advisory line about investments and a carrier reference appears, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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