City Council Meets and Forms Opinion on Franchise
An evening council session led by Mayor Wheelan discussed the electric railroad franchise. City Attorney Gop Wits declared the original process improper and the franchise invalid, while railroad supporters argued for a revised ordinance with concessions. The council adopted a transient merchants license and referred flood control trench projects to the street committee, with plans for a river wall fostered by Front Street property owners.
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Mye
Tesiiayenn
Wheelan
Hunt
Gop Wits
Sane
Cit Aly
Cit
J. Mo Vaughan
Raily Company
D. O. Fisher
Vaughan
D. C. Wisher
Wisconsin
Daly & Sampson
Alderman Wood
Front Street
Witter
Electric Road Franchising Sparks City Council Debate
City Attorney Goggins reports the proposed electric railway ordinance was invalid due to defective publication. Grand Rapids Lighting & Power presents an amended plan dropping exclusive rights, naming no river route, and tying track expansion to population growth while promising interurban connections. The council plans September consideration amid public discussion on moving the project forward.
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Goggins
Grand Rapide Lighting & Power Company
Steve
Proposed Change In Time for Marshfield Branch
C D Warper of the Wisconsin Central viewed locals about a proposed change in the Marshfield branch schedule. The plan would alter west bound timings to connect trains and give Marshfield residents about four extra hours for trips, with no line shut for adjustment.
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C. D. Warper
Mussenger
Wisconsin Central Road
Marshfield
Vwave
Nekousa
Artive Marshfield
Harper
Cucumbers Coming In At Pickle Factory
The pickle plant reports arrivals of about two hundred bushels of cucumbers daily over the past week and has filled one of its thousand bushel tanks. Tanks are being installed rapidly, with completion soon. Drier than ideal weather slows growth and quality. If this year’s acreage yields a large crop, the current capacity will be insufficient, possibly prompting an addition or shipment of some crop.
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Te Pickle
Union Meeting Of Grand Rapids Missionary Societies
The annual union meeting of Grand Rapids missionary societies was at Mrs. G. R. Gardner on High Street. About 100 ladies attended and it was nearly successful. A C Bennett gave a paper on missionary work, Mrs. W Little presented a statistical talk, Rev Shaw offered a prayer for workers, Rev WA Peterson spoke on the topics, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Garner.
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Missionary Societies of
Grand Rapids
G. R. Gardner
High Street
Als
A.C. Bennett
Congregational Im W Society
W. Little
Melinodis Society
Anose
Id d
Corner Stone Laid At Sigel Church Edifice
The corner stone of the new Sigel church was laid on Sunday during a tepe ryptiate service led by Rev. Fathoy fara of Junction City. The stone contains the tin and other data. The church will cost about 38000. A Sunday society picnic raised just over five hundred dollars.
August Bass Dies After Long Illness at Grand Rapids
August Bass of Grand Rapids died after a yearlong illness. He was 66 years old and survived by his wife and five children, two sons and three daughters. The children include El August, Marva, Mary, and Mrs. Ligwe Knuth of Stret. Funeral held Wednesday at the Lutheran church with Rev. A. Krosche officiating.
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August Bass
Grand Rapids
Marva
Mary
Ligwe Knuth
Stret
A. Krosche
Trading at Home and the Mail Order Menace
A long critique of buying from Chicago mail order houses versus local merchants. The piece argues mail order catalogs lure customers with promises of lower cash prices, while home merchants support taxes and community life. It warns that out of town buyers often end up paying hidden costs, and urges shoppers to favor local shops that offer service, credit, and reliable exchanges.
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Amun
Chicapra
Anil
Lownl
Dtr
I City
Chicago
Hin
Thad Orderet i
Wesley & Maddern Metropolitan Merrymakers at Opera Hall
On Thursday August 1 the Wesley and Maddern Metropolitan Merrymakers open a three night stand at the Opera Hall. The first night offers the four act drama The Bachelor’s Hall with ladies admitted free with a paid ticket. Prices 1, 20, and 50 cents. reserved seats at usual places.
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Wesley & Maddern
Merrey Makers
Opera Hall
Fragments note death of Fanny Brasted at New Lisbon
A fragmentary obituary notes Fanny Brasted of New Lisbon died after heart trouble and dementia. Interred at Forest Hill. Survived by three children Fred, Daniels, and Roy.
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Fanny
New Lisbon
Forest Hill
Fred Ds Mand Daniels
Mingequa
Ad Roy
Lacrosse
Unclaimed Letters and Notice to Trust Owner
Unclaimed letters list for the east aide for the week ending August 3 1901. Postmaster notice forbids harboring Pauline Houston on account due to lack of just cause. advertisement seeks return of bills contracted by her. Dated August 3 1901. William Hochstus
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Nupotier Lee
Neylaas
Pauline Houston
William Hocstus
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Kellogg Bros, Lumber CO
West Site
Nekoosa
East Side
Green Bay
Business College
Green Bay, Wis
E. F. Quintal
C. B. Potter
Sec’y
Gentralia
Centralia Hardware Co
Ume
Fisher
Surry Putesen Gees
Suttha
Vily
Stevens Point
Peu le Pois
Order House
Werchant
Anti Order House
Urey
Little Hitra
Peesink
Uit
Jim
Brasted
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