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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
A fragmented newspaper passage recounts a girl renamed multiple times from Mary to Molly to Ma to Macias, noting fashion and social affectations. It blends this with a financial bank statement fragment from Wisconsin, listing balances and account figures, plus a notary attestation dated December 8, 1911.
A recent wedding in Chicago united Celia Latus daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Latus with Cy Young of Edonia. The ceremony occurred several weeks ago and the couple will reside in Chicago where Young has secured a good position. Congratulations are extended by many here.
Fragmentary obituary mentions a son and daughter of the deceased with partial date context. Details are unreadable. reflects standard family notice tone but lacks full names, dates, or locations.
Marshfield leader Albert G. Felker, a veteran of Civil War era service, is highlighted as the new mayor with Felker Bros. Manufacturing Co. in town. The piece also notes the wedding of Miss Imma Pagel to Andrew Schultz in Sigel, with attendees from Chicago and nearby towns, and outlines local business ties and community regard.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pricing per hundred pounds and a person named A Hi Williams with references to city and other unclear terms. The readable content is highly garbled and there is no full event or context to establish a clear item or outcome.
The report notes the death of a well known Necedah area resident, Abraham Rysnt, who had long worked for the railroad. The circumstances mention mistaken ingestion of carbolic acid leading to death, reflecting a tragic accident involving a longtime cashier associated with the local State pane.
0 G Maide returned from Burnett county where he spent a week testing a simple pump rigged for cranberry marsh use. Malder estimates cost around thirty five dollars and says it can move a large water volume with less power than current pumps. Cranberry growers seek affordable pumps to ensure water supply in droughts by circulating water back into reservoirs.
In recent weeks Louis Groeshag sold the John Glebke farm of 80 acres in Grand Rapids to W M Parker of Chicago. The Charles Kern farm of 800 acres in Sigel known as Anpel farm went to Jr M Clifton of Dallas City Illinois. The Termin Hill farm of 140 acres in Sigel was sold to Graham and Ostermeyer of Fruita Colorado. Groeshag also has an 80 acre farm to trade for city property.
At the annual business meeting of the ladies aid society Thursday afternoon, officers were elected: President Mrs. Chris Nelson, 1st vice-president Mrs. John Sandman, 2nd vice-president Mrs. Hans Hostvedt, treasurer Mrs. Matt Olgon. The Willing Workers re-elected last year’s officers, President Bessie Christenson, 1st vice-president Ida Nelson, 2nd vice-president Helen Johnson, secretary Bella Rocksted, treasurer Martha Johnson, leader Mrs. Emma Johnson. Services Sunday morning will be in Scandinavian, with afternoon services in Rudolph. Also note an ad for a 36 acre garden and truck farm near Grand Rapids with a seven room house and barn for quick sale, inquiries to C. B. Boles in Evon block, Grand Rapids, Wis.
QE fire department responded Tuesday evening to a roof fire at the Johh Parrish residence on the east side. The blaze remained external and was quickly extinguished with little damage to the building. Mrs Geo Hambrecht hosted card gatherings on Thursday and Monday afternoons at her home on High Street with festive decorations and a pleasant time reported by the ladies.
The item lists Stovey Norton offering the largest selection of Christmas trees in the city with a special present for kids when each tree is bought. A sale is planned near the West Side Market Square around Thursday December 18 at a fair price. Also notes George Hall’s ten day jail sentence for drunkenness and a family update on Mrs Mary Ware ren and Mrs Geo Baker’s improving health. A want ad seeks a girl for general housework at M Pridstein corner ath and Grand.
Gustave Nieman longtime Grand Rapids resident dies at home after a week with pneumonia born November 18 1850 in Germany aged 63 married Minnie Gwidali then Berthi Meyerberg survives four children Gustave Albert Henry Tred Wittenberg and others funeral at west side Lutheran church Funeral of Mrs Susan Hurley wife of James Hurley found dead in bed survived by two daughters Agnes McLaughlin Julia Videman and son William Hurley services held at St Peters church Thomas J Cooper former Grand Rapids resident dies after two weeks illness born in Kenton Ohio in 1840 Civil War veteran and ex city official survived by wife six brothers and three sisters funeral at Methodist church Mrs John Finley remains from Ishpeming Mich brought to Grand Rapids interred at Calvary cemetery within Saratoga town died at age twenty one two daughters A W Timm Rothschild and Barnaby Ishpeming and two sons Leander Rothschild and John Kansas City.
A First National Bank window suggests a one dollar savings bank as a thoughtful Christmas gift. The nickel bank arrives in a holly boxed presentation, aimed at starting thrift habits and pleasing recipients during the holiday season.
A December 9 1913 ad lists shoppers and escorts for a Grand Ixinrds Wisconsin mall event. Ladies include Minnie Gross A M Kendalls Ruby Tuyon Margaret Phillips Florence Plummer Margery Casey Smith. Gentlemen include J Harry I Gross Otto Lenner J D Meormick A V O B Sen John Pyreh C C Spades Robt Nash and P M.
To my friends and patrons the undersigned offers shoe repair services from the Menter building near the Soo depot and the Fribuye office. He promises careful workmanship at modern rates and greets old customers and friends.
The local Elks lodge held annual memorial services Sunday afternoon at Daly's Opera House. Oshkosh guest Judge Charles Gollerich delivered the address, attorney George P. Hambrecht gave the eulogy, music featured a Dik or orchestra and a double quartet under T A Taylor. The refined program drew a cool crowd despite inclement weather and was described as impressive from start to finish.
A local discussion discusses youths learning the tango and its introduction at social events. Some observers call it immoral and harmful to respectable gatherings, while others defend it as a dance that can be good or bad depending on the dancer. The piece notes mixed opinions and worries about impropriety but sees no inherent immorality in the dance itself.
The last Beat Concert Course for the band is next Monday evening at Daly's Theater on December 15. The program lists Miss Sara Paine on flute and piano, Miss Vesta Sister soprano, Miss Florence Smith, and selections including The Bird of Paradise and variations from La Traviata. Performances feature Richard W. Tully Through Fire and Water, Abt, and pieces by Verdi Chopin and Rachmaninoff with Ms Paine.
The Stevens Point Journal faces claims of press muzzling over smallpox coverage. The text notes mild cases in the city and school attendance despite spread, suggesting journalists risked exposure while not reporting the outbreak. The piece critiques hidden facts and government or press influence on public information.
The Nekoan State bank, delayed by a missing vault door, has the door now arrived and everything is ready for opening once the bank examiner approves. Nearby Nelaosa bank is noted as one of the nicest appearing in the region.
A. P. Hirzy, coat side jeweler beside the post office, advertises a wide selection of jewelry and diamonds claiming unmatched quality in Grand Rapids. C. Brahman, who left Centralia recently, was arrested in Ripon for an unpaid board bill after police were informed.
Stuntington and Lessig announce a sale of several cars offered at last Detroit season’s price of $550. Buyers are urged to purchase before a forthcoming price raise.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Snyder. Also a daughter to Dr A L Ridgman and wife. Date noted as December 9.
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