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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

2

Death of Pansy Farrish Bright city girl dies of tuberculosis

Pansy Geneva Farrish daughter of John Farrish died Sunday August 11 after months of illness caused by tuberculosis. In her twentieth year, born October 1882, she was a high school graduate and class of '01. She studied at Wausau business college, returned home for Christmas, and remained bedridden thereafter. Despite medical care, her condition declined. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev W A Peterson with classmates as pallbearers. brother Roy in Montana could not attend.

Pansy Geneva Farrish John Farrish Pansy Wausau Business College W. A. Peterson Roy Montana

May Prove Disastrous In Marshfield Republican Nomination

The county Republican convention at Marshfield united to block Charles Lester, giving him strong but failing support. Supporters believe he would have been easily chosen had the party allowed its course. Rumors say a leading ticket figure urged withdrawal to sway the outcome, a tactic criticized as poor politics that the public disapproves of.

Charles Lester Marshfield Hum North End

Drainage Case Settled. Meyer Wins $450 Damages

The famous drainage dispute concluded with Conrad Meyer awarded 450 dollars after a lengthy case. Hackneys, Remington town, and August Seebracht settled out of court for sums totaling thousands, clearing the way for drainage canals. Opinions vary on post drainage farmland value, with some predicting high quality land and others doubting its worth despite potential improvement with cultivation.

Conrad Meyer Meyer Peter Hackney A. F. Hackney Hackney Remington August Seebracht

Infant Son of Sigel Residents Dies After Illness

The seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whitrock of Sigel died on Tuesday after a brief illness in the summer. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Lutheran church in Sigel with Rev. Baese officiating. The family laments the loss and appreciates community sympathy.

Albert Whitrock Sigel Rev Baese

To Cure Coldbone Day Laxative BromoQuinine Tablets

Advertises cold cure tablets with a guarantee refund if ineffective. Claims E W Groves signature on each box and a price of 25 cents. Noted as a medicinal patent remedy likely from an old pharmacy catalog or newspaper ad.

E. W. Grove

Williams Faces Ashland Lieutenant Governor Bid

Added local item notes Williams of Ashland as candidate for lieutenant governor, Hurt the mayor of Ashland remembered as the young man who led Wisconsin Municipal League last spring. Also mentions Brown suing La Crosse Mutual Aid for services during solicitation. adjournment until September 3 granted. Other notes include local visits, fair premiums, and a crime arrest for a red deer skin possession with a fine.

Suit Williams Ashland Hurt Wisconsin Municipal League Leutenant Goveror Brown la Crosse Mutual Aid Association ZHW Justice Getts Stevens Point Municipal League Marshlielad George W. Brown Pittsville Valentine Raeth Milwaukee Charles Regele William Hirth William Uthmaeier Grand Opera House Grand Lodge of Elks Salt Lake City Qik Lodge Towagimart F. Beadle J. C. Iverson Co Beadle Hasbrouck Spafford Cole & Co Electric John G. Docka Andrew Lutz Algoma Street Clingis Wisconsin Avenues Ms. Docka Herman John Daly H. XN. Woodworth A. Ne Palmer Grand Rapids Thos

Local Business Directory Item Mix

A. B. Crawford, Dentist operates from the Reiland building in Grand Rapids offering high grade service at reasonable fees. M. A. Bogeger funeral director and embalmer provides round the clock call service with telephone 348 and residence 291. Go to G. Broderic for fine shoe repair and to order all grades of footwear.

A. B. Crawford Reiland Building Grand Rapids M. A. Bogeger Calla Broderic

Adventist Meeting Attracts Crowds In City

Seventh Day Adventist gatherings in the city drew large crowds at a tent meeting, with three daily sessions at 10:30, 2:30 and 7:30. Attendance filled the tent on several evenings as reports from state conferences noted seventeen new churches formed in the past year and widespread growth across the state. The group anticipates strong interest before closing Sunday, after which many will return home.

Cers Utists

RB Hygienic Dinner Reflects Adventist Vegetable Diet

A large Sunday gathering hosted by Seventh Day Adventists offered a strictly vegetable dinner. Attendees praised meatless fare while critics, used to meat, felt less satisfied. Adventists showcased cereal preparations and a pear nut butter substitute for butter, arguing it is healthier than animal fat and sustains a vigorous, healthy lifestyle.

Seventh Day Adventists Adventista Smallkind

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

Catarrh cannot be cured with focal application. it is a blood or constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts on the blood and mucous surfaces, prescribed by top physicians, a regular prescription with tonics and blood purifiers. Sold by druggists for seven cents. testimonials offered free by F J Creaney & Co Props Toledo Ohio. Hall's Family Pills advertised as the best.

F.J. Crrexey & Co Toledo Hall

Waston To Buy East Side Residence Near Business District

C EB Bones offers eastern city residence purchases with convenient location near business area. Prices range from 800 to 21500 dollars, must be good value. Potential seller seeks promptly evaluated properties to fit budget.

Waston C. EB. Bones

The Game Keeper at Grand Opera House in September

The Game Keeper a Irish drama from Cont Murphy will be produced at the Grand Opera House late in September. Thos J Smith head production with Rowhind and Clifford as managers, surround him with talent. Smith stars with Sadie Marion and child artist Baby Atti in a scenic show with new songs by Smith.

Thos. J. Smith Sadie Marion Atti

Manawa Defeats Grand Rapids 12 to 4 in Baseball

The Grand Rapids boys traveled to Manawa Sunday and lost 12 to 4 in a lively game. Reported players include Seaton and Teds Holo among the visitors, with Marshfield being courted for a return match next Sunday. umpire described as fair and the host crowd well treated.

Manawa Persimmmans Grand Rapide Manaw Fhait Orechut Cereeks Eivtlung Gnef Rena Tyghiint Omi Mabe Eli Seaton Teds Marshfield

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure a Cold in One Day

Stops the cough and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer at 25 cents.

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