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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists Grand Rapids Wisconsin postal information and subscription details with advertising rates for display advertising. It notes rates for six months and single insertions, along with promotions about local notices and miscellaneous classifieds.
Wood County estate transfers listed with numerous names and parcels across the county. Transfers reference various grantees and locations including Arlington, Mtaceield, and Rockford, with dates in November and related remarks on property and related notices.
Subury and area residents held a series of social visits and church events yesterday. Notables include Tori Leroux and Miss Leroux’s guests Mrs Humphrey and Miss Doagsis Leroux, with Mr and Mrs Duchia visiting McKenzie, and Mr and Mrs Yuan in Morebfield. Several locals planned travel for work in Atlants and rural ventures, with Henry Husec planning university study in agriculture.
Taxpayers face county and state levies with last year’s totals cited in uncertain figures. The piece notes rising taxes, upcoming assessments, and community notices including a church fundraiser, family visits, and local events. Several named residents are mentioned in passing along with remodeling projects and social visits.
Wir Meehan and several locals appear in a string of daily events. Miss Mac bois hosted a Sunday visit, plans include stays by Roy and Stevens Polat visitors, while Matt Hesunrin and Talalzh Wilh moved around Stavone Point. John Cleovlare and Arthur Clon joined new jobs at Nekoosa and Mc Claunters moved house. Arthur will bond with them. Mr CG Oradea and Ruth visited Erlands. FE Mauger was a Stevens Patt caller Monday.
Council met in session with Aldermen present to read reports and approve ordinances. Discussion covered sidewalk taxes for Gardner's addition and vacancies, with appointments to fill ward seats and a formal ordinance authorizing railroad tracks in Grand Rapids. City officials and committees were named to draft fire limits ordinance and signatory details.
In Armenia a house fire caused by a chimney incident damaged a residence and required local firefighters. The article lists community members present at a Sunday meeting and notes church activities and a Lutheran shelter dedication nearby. It also mentions winter preparations, river ferries suspended, and village ordinances mandating horse blankets during cold weather.
Mide Ethel Uero returns from Grand Rapids and plans to stay at home while family members shift residences. Ladies Aid and local meetings noted with Mrs Winlogordan and Arrs, Davidson. Several families move, sickness listed for Little Noma Walden. Public health advisory promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with a yellow package.
The record covers city financials and works from November 1907 in Grand Rapids Wisconsin. It lists vendors and supplies from Electric and Water Co to lumber and hardware, sewer and street work costs, and the drilling of a road to the South Side. Treasurer report notes unpaid orders, bank balance, and specific sewer construction costs for Gaynor Ave and Lincoln St with frontage taxes. It records motions on street improvements, nuisance declaration of a dog kennel, and committee appointments for legal queries.
Grand Rapids ordinance forbids dumping rubbish along Wisconsin river banks within city limits. A conspicuous sign is required warning against disposal of waste materials. Violations carry fines from 2 to 25 dollars and possible jail time. ordinance takes effect after publication. Post Mayor W. B. Wregpax presided. other names noted. Also a note about a postal inspector fine for margin writing on a newspaper.
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