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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
1
The store advertises a clearance of fancy decorated and hand painted china at cost. It promotes additional items including ladies yur garments and children's mitts with prices and percentage profit hints for Christmas purchases, inviting customers to save.
A Tribune reporter views the Grand Rapids Foundry Co. site showing two concrete fireproof buildings. One will house a foundry and the other a machine shop, wired for electric power with electric cranes, extensive floors, and fireproof vaults. Completion hinges on flooring and roof finishing, with progress described as a model shop of its size.
A city hall meeting Friday evening aimed to perfect an oil stock organization. Fred Ruger elected president and Arthur Porter ville secretary. Report by A J Hasbrouck and D M Bhilleo praised prospects. A December 16 organizational meeting set at Shinc ton with delegates Pater McCamiey and Fred Schnabel. Company capital $60,000 fully subscribed, drilling slated to start early next year. County Clerk faced injunctions over tax apportionment. Grand Rapids, Marshfield, Nekoosa, Port Edwards served. Auburndale and Pittsville took no action. matter likely to go to circuit court.
In Pritay thirty three chickens were reported stolen from Seth Davis’s home. Davis helped by warrants and Marshall Protheroe, four suspects were arrested during a raid near Kellner as they prepared to move toward a new home. Authorities later secured money to cover Davis’s losses and praised Protheroe for swift action.
At the Methodist Church Ming D. Josephine Nichols of Cincinnati, a noted evangelist, begins special meetings Monday evening. She spoke with unusual strength after arriving by train and drew a good audience. Nichols, renowned for talent and devotion, is in demand at leading churches across the States. Services are each evening at 7:30, and all are welcome.
The common council met in regular session at the city hall with little business. They approved several bills and settled the city’s claim against F J Wood in a damage case for Mrs Nicholas White out of court for 770 dollars. The city treasurer reported an overdraft of 17000, an improvement over last year and two years ago. The council adjourned after no further business.
The next stock fair will be held in the vast aide market square on Tuesday December 2th. N Reiland will pay 1.00 for the best sample of butcher beef. Lawrence Shadkoweky will offer 1.00 for the best sample of TV potatoes. Charles Daly seeks 25 to 30 head of cattle two years old and younger at Chicago market prices. There will be an auction for sight new milled cows. Farmers urged to bring offerings on the day.
A rural romance titled The Folks up Willow Creek will appear at the opera house for a single night. The production promises elaborate scenery mechanical and electrical effects and music. Headlined by comedian Frank Devid won, the show features a cast of local artists. Date listed as Thursday December Teh.
Local notices describe many applicants for a mail carrier post and list numerous individuals testing for the position. A religious play in the city attracts a large audience, praised for its interpretive approach to biblical figures and community engagement. The Charity Wheel Fest area plans a major charity event with performances and sales, inviting public participation. A jewelry display at a local shop is advertised with emphasis on variety and quality. The county court gathers in the city with several cases set for trial and adjournment.
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