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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
A lively early 20th century scene unfolds at Marchfield Avenue as preparations for a grand state fair showcase draw public interest. Notables include George Patertek, while plans feature a Belmont-esque horticultural and artistic display attracting visitors.
An old notice describes land and property in Wood County near Grand Rapids. The area features a small town with two stores, a good road and mixed land for sale or trade. Interested parties are asked to contact Bert Nason on the West Side for details.
Fragmentary OCR sample from The Tribune shows a pricing pitch for 25 cent issues and a 23 cent land edition. Mentions sending to any address with 86 cents and a request form. Local names include Omaha and Necodah. A stray line references Ohorma Loaffatbala visiting Erfonds in Necodah.
A barn owned by F Mackinnon was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening causing about 8950 damage, likely from a painter's light in overalls. Neighbors alerted the fire department, which arrived late but contained the blaze. residence sustained minor soot damage. The origin remains uncertain with a painter theory discussed as a possibility.
From the New York Heaing Post Watt Oxgan: Looking for Bids for a water main on Fourth agency and Grank streets. Bids advertised previously but submitted were not satisfactory. Misa Rena Philleo hosted a Friday party in honor of Mina Phoebs Joned at Wausau. Mrs W. Wills visited in Chicago.
A fragment lists teachers and assistants for several grades and subjects across multiple buildings including Howe Building Lincoln Building Irving Building Lowell Building Ememson Building Garrison Building and Kindergarten. Names include Charles W Schande principal physics and mathematics William Rappolk assistant history Vv E Thompson Mary Brabury Garman Dorothea Moll two Bowman Elocution Olive Bemis Estella M Asher Herman Bell Lillian Gaskell Alfce Moysr Laura Roeves Addie Wallam Laura Johndon Colin Mmmonns Almina Wine Dorothy Cashmen Agnes McCormick Lillian McCormid Gwen Owas Hazel Schweere Ruth Ewing Celia Barr Ellen Doherty Maud Griffith Wanda Dudgeon Rena Phlleo Beasie Bradford Franklin Worthington Wanda Dudgeon Rena Phileos and others. Doctors in session noted.
The annual summer gathering at Wincounty State Cragharry Crowwwrr association drew large crowds Tuesday afternoon, with farmer guests dining and listening to papers by Professors Franklin and Hardenbars and O G Matde on soil and climate topics. Visitors from Mathot, Necedsh, Cranberry Center, Warrena, Berlin and Madison toured the adjacent market. a dance closed the day at Bennett church. Registration day reminders and Cordelia Richards visiting Morrill and Wauzea were noted.
The article fragment details a tangled mix of local farm issues, disputes, and community actions, mentioning farmers and neighbors, meetings, and regional concerns. It records the death of Ben Benson of Rudolph and West Hope, with funeral details and surviving relatives, while listing names of attendees and local notables.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Loeaty Win from Oxtiicoptt wins a contention amid a contentious crowd. The article notes a disagreement involving Har Lavadae Tat Bumlay and others, with officers attempting to restore order as spectators watched a tense exchange.
Fragmentary OCR describes a public sale of dental items and saloon fixtures. Mentions Pomatavillis area and various names and locations, with items to be sold. Content is garbled but indicates sale of fixtures and property related to a saloon and dental equipment.
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