Private Formula and a Norfolk Letter from LaVigne
Richmond LaVigne, ex Grand Taplits man, writes from Norfolk, Va., describing a voyage to New York and back amid rough seas. He notes the idea of a private formula or liberal stock in the cellar, and humorously compares sailors, Frenchmen, and Germans while detailing travel hardships and letters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rchmond LaVigne
East
Chas
Kellogg
Mir
LaVigne
el Paterno
Mexico
Strikeville
Senate
Stata
Norfolk
New York
Beaver Board plant possibility eyed for Grand City
Mr Hoyle representing Beaver Board Company met with Grand City Chamber of Commerce directors on Monday to discuss locating a large paper mill style plant here. The project would start with 600 workers, require 5 to 6 thousand horsepower year round, and include about twenty acres with railroad access. Power supply from Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co and a line to existing plants in the region are central issues, with potential purchase of a water power plant in Cornell, Wisconsin, discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Beaver Board Company
Chamber of Commerce
Incal Power Company
Hitndle
Geaver Board
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co
Stevens Point
Consolidated
Hoyte
Cornell
Wic
Beater Beard Company
Wisconian Products
Train Service Cut By Coal Shortage Amid Nationwide Cutbacks
Rail service in Grand Rapids and nearby cities was reduced as lines cut multiple daily trains. The Milwaukee road dropped the 9:25 p.m. and morning trains to Milwaukee and Chicago, with only the noon southbound and evening northbound services remaining. Northwestern, Green Bay and Western, and Soo lines also trimmed schedules, eliminating Sunday trains and forcing temporary layoffs for conductor Frank Welby and brakeman Don Witheral as crews adapt to coal shortages.
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Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Northwestern Road
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Soo
Marshfield
St. Paul Road
Frank Welby
Don Witheral
Sun Rise Club Charity Ball Raises Large Sum
The Sun Rise Club charity ball at the Elks Club last Friday netted about $200 for the Relief Committee of the Woman's Federation. Music, maid outfits, flowers and carnival like revelry accompanied the evening as Fred Roening led the program and speakers announced the Sunrise banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Rise Club
Elks Club
Woman's Federation
Fred Roening
B. B. Redford
John Roberts
Men Held on Forgery Charge in LaGrange and Milwaukee
John Manks, working on an electric line in LaGrange, Mo, was jailed in Marshfield on forgery charges after passing worthless checks. He was bound over to John Bruno in Milwaukee following testimony. Bruno, who had borrowed a suit from Morrison Mosicki in Nekoosa, was captured in New Lisbon and returned for trial. he paid $15 and turned the suit over as costs.
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John Manks
LaGrange
Marshfield
Andrews
John Bruno
Milwaukee
Pomainville
Bruno
Carey Buys Sixteen Acres of Boles Homestead Farm
M L Carey closed a deal with C E Boles to take sixteen acres of the old Boles homestead near the Far American Potato Flour plant. Carey plans summer farming in his spare time and may build on the place next year. About 180 acres of the old homestead remain to be sold in parcels. Prices smashed at HBbe's all next week with 15 percent off on casing tubes and cords including standard makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Carey
C. E. Boles
Boles
Mr. Carey
Dan Ueda
Hbbe
West Side P T A to Meet at Lowell School
The West Side Parent Teachers Association will hold a meeting at Lowell School Friday at 3:30 PM. Rey Breed will deliver an address. Refreshments will be served and attendees are asked to bring a cup spoon and sugar for coffee.
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West Side
Parent -Teachers Association
Lowell School
Rey Breed
Wile Play Basketball Opens Season at Lincoln High
The Wile high boys basketball squad starts the season at Lincoln High gym Friday facing Granton high. Wile features several football stars and looks a strong group, with potential to form a championship team. Granton is known for a fast, aggressive style and the game should be hotly contested.
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Lincoln High
Granton High
Granton
Teachers petition for advance in pay in city schools
Grade teachers petitioned the School Board to raise salaries to meet living costs. Nineteen earn under 80 dollars monthly while twelve are paid above 80. Teachers cite annual living expenses of 759.65 for nine months work with summer study. Officials estimate 675 or 725 average. a gap of about 24.65 dollars remains per year. The committee will consider the request in days ahead.
Mrs Prank Lamberton Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs Frank H Lamberton a long time city resident died at her Birch Street home Monday morning after a several months illness She was 58 born in Adrian Michigan in 1861 married to F H Lamberton about twenty years ago They moved here early and lived here since Survived by husband four children Harriet a local resident Mrs Guy Thornton of New York Clay Berlin and Carroll Milwaukee Funeral held at the house Wednesday at 10 conducted by W J Fisher Burial in Forest Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Lamberton
Birch Street
Harriet
Guy ‘Thornton
New York
Clay
Berlin
Carroll
Milwaukee
W. J. Fisher
Forest Hill Cemetery
Webster hotel proprietor reports booming business in year
J A Duck McCarthy of Webster Wisconsin writes to the Tribune that business is booming and he had a fine year at the Central Hotel and Confectionery. He sends holiday cheer to old friends and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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the Tribune
J. A
Duck” McCarthy
Webster, Wis
McCarthy
Central Hotel
Webster
Children sent to state school under quarantine
Orville and Fiorence Sheppard of Biron were committed to the State Public School at Sparta by Judge Conway Tuesday. The school is under quarantine and the children are being held until they can be cared for. Their mother is unable to care for them properly, authorities state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville
Fiorence Sheppard
Biron
Sparta
Conway
MAY MOVE CHURCH TO EAST SIDE ON RIVER BALANCE
St. John's Episcopal congregation weighs moving from the west side to the east side as most members reside east of the river. A recent fundraising drive last Sunday raised a substantial amount for the plan. Adalph Zabawa is visiting Milwaukee this week. Local ad offers fur muffs and neck pieces from 10 to 3100.00 each. I B Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal
I, B
Wilcox
Historic Nash Hardware Building Remade Next Spring
Grand Rapids memories recall the old Nash Hardware store on the west side. The building, once a community hub and schoolhouse, will be torn down with remodeling next spring. Local elders recount river crossings, Indian camps, and a bustling grog quarter as the area modernized.
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Grand Rapids
Nash Hardware Company
West Side
Dixon Hotel
Nash Hardware
Frank Garrison
Garrigan
Standard One
Grand Avenue
Bank of Grand Rapids
Albens
Garrison
Collier
Second Avenue
Fred Jackson
First Avenue
Centralia
Mrs. Garrison
Alfred Rossier
Lemley
O. Garrison
Louis Meniur
Early Mailing of Christmas Packages Urged by Postmaster
With mail trains reduced due to coal shortages and potential snow blockades, recipients are urged to mail Christmas presents early to ensure timely delivery. Packages should be plainly addressed with return sender, wrap securely, and mark perishable or fragile items accordingly. Robert Nash, Postmaster.
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Post Office Department
Robert Nash
Dope Fiend Joe Weisang to Face Preliminary Hearing
Joe Weisang alias Joe Dawn, accused of stealing Liberty Bonds from Dr Mortenson last summer, is set to appear before Judge Pomalh yille for a preliminary hearing this afternoon. He has been in poor condition, causing multiple postponements, with the dose gradually reduced to a small fraction of his prior amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Weisang
Joe Dawn
Dr. Mortenson
Pomalhyille
Furnace Break Closes Public Library for Day
The library closed Monday after the furnace broke and the floor sank in the Moor of the Public Library building. The incident was temporary. 36 stoves were substituted and work continued. Causes vary from heavy stored materials to other reasons. The furnace is under repair and to be used again soon.
Thirty two volunteers to take 1920 census in Wood County
Thirty two residents of the southern half of Wood County are listed to perform the 1920 census under E J Scott of Shanawo. The roster includes volunteers from Arpin Auburndale Cameron Cranmoor Dexter Grand Rapids Marshfield Miladore Nekoosa Port Edwards Richfield Rock Sigel and other towns with several wards and towns in Grand Rapids. Names include Harold C Allen Anton Hilgart Miss Adam Fredrich Miss Helen Conway Miss Mabel Gardner Miss Kathleen Geoghan Miss Marielle Rowland Miss Mary Flanagan Mrs Minnie Palmatier Miss Mayme Conway Mrs Wm McGrogan Bart Gaffney Hansen George Laidlow Anton Kraemer Fred Lueck Fred Lupient Everett Upham Elsinore Vanderhool Ever Marshfield Alfred Franz Gerald Kim Walter Wittenberg George Knappton Lyman Hammond Jacob Atkins Robert Leu and Alexander Garrow.
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Wood County
E. J. Scott
Shanawo
R. L. Nash
Arpin
Harold C. Allen
Auburndale
aAnton Hilgart
Cameron
Marshfield
Miss Adam
Lincoln
Anton J. Kraemer
Marshfield City
Fred G. Lueck
Fred J. Lupient
Everett A. Upham
Washington
Miltadore
Alfred
Franz
Nekoosa
Gerald C. Kim
Ball
Port Edwards
Wai
Jacob B. Atkins
Robert Leu
Sigel Girl Weds Local Man Saturday Evening
Agnes Smith of Sigel and Emery Otto of this city married Saturday at 7 30 in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. Thurow. The couple, in presence of close relatives, plan to reside here for the foreseeable future with warm wishes from the Tribune and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Smith
Sigel
Emery Otto
Thurow
the Tribune
Store Club Meets for Monthly Johnson & Hill Gathering
The Johnson and Hill Store Club held its regular monthly business meeting at the store on Monday evening. A lunch followed after closing at 6:30. Oyster stew and chili were served. Bonus checks for the past month were distributed and talks of interest to employees were discussed. The program committee included Ralph Coffee, Arthur Planski, and Miss Sybil Nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Hill Store Club
Ralph Coffee
Arthur Planski
Sybil Nobles
New Safety Director Named for Key River Divisions
Cc. K. Boyer of Chicago has been secured as Safety Director for the Grand Rapids Biron and Stevens Point divisions of Consolidated Water Power Paper Co. He will arrive in the city Monday to assume duties. Boyer is a practical mechanic, a University of Chicago graduate, a wartime captain, with a fine record.
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Cc. K. Boyer
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Biron
Stevens Point
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co
McIls
City
Mr. Boyer
University of Chicago
Postponed Meeting for Union Organizing Canceled
A Tuesday night gathering at the Labor Hall to form a Union Labor League was postponed due to cold weather. The plan involved organizing wives of union workers and women connected with two unions who would support union-made goods in stores. George Welsh, a seed company employee from Minneapolis, returned there after visiting the Mat Vandenbrook family and spending time up north hunting deer in Wisconsin.
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Labor Hall
Union Labor League
George Welsh
Minneapolis
Mat Vandenbrook
Wisconsin
City to Cut and Sell Wood at Cost for Famine Relief
Grand Rapids city officials plan to cut wood and sell it at cost to prevent a fuel famine. They aim to curb profiteering by local dealers and guarantee fair prices, with the city island and river timber reserves ready to supply wood if needed. Farmers are urged to bring in maple and oak wood four feet long, with dealers agreeing to buy all offered.
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Grand Rapids
Consolidated
Long Island
Thompson
Marshfield
Game Club seeks fish stock for Wisconsin River
The Grand Rapids Game & Fish Protective Ass'n, led by President Hugh W. Goggins and Secretary M. J. Depress, applied to the Bureau of Fisheries in Washington for three shipments of bags perch crapples and pike to stock the Wisconsin River above and below Consolidated dam. Planting aims to improve fishing as mills stop dumping waste, with trout also sought for local streams.
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Grand Rapids Game & Fish Protective Ass'n
Wisconsin River
Hugh W. Goggins
M. J. Depress
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Former Grand Rapids Woman Ella Lake Dies in Kewaunee
Ella Carroll Lake, born February 13 1862, formerly of Grand Rapids, died last Friday at her daughter Mrs Ed Bodette Jr s home in Kewaunee after five weeks there. Survived by husband John L Lake in Chicago and children Miss Emma Lake and two sons. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm from daughter s home with Rev N J Breed officiating. Forest Hill Cemetery burial.
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Ella Carroll Lake
Kewaunee
Ed. Bodette, Jr
John L. Lake
Chicago
N. J. Breed
Forest Hill Cemetery
Excellent program thrills capacity crowd at Sunday Club
Jane English appeared at the Sunday Evening Club drawing a capacity audience and winning praise. She is described as an excellent entertainer with a pleasing voice and standard performance, and next week Ebbe's tire sale advertises a 15 percent discount amid strong local notices.
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Jane English
Sunday Evening Club
Ebbe
Miss English
Taxes are high says Tribune reader comparison
The Stevens Paint Journal cites Tribune figures showing Grand Rapids taxed at four percent while Stevens Point is at three and a half. Grand Rapids tax take totals 271,798.60 versus Stevens Point's 233,983.28. assessments 6,797,465 and 6,685,235 respectively. Grand Rapids schools receive 66,700 compared to 78,895 for Stevens Point. state and county tax totals reach 115,457.88 for Grand Rapids.
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the Tribune
Stevens Paint Journal
Stevens
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Fall Down Shaft Fatal for Miller at Consolidated Mills
Fred Miller aged fifty eight died after a fall from a moving elevator in the Consolidated mills theater department. He died at Riverview hospital after being injured during a load transfer from basement to the second floor. Survived by five children, funeral set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. services at East Side Lutheran Church.
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Fred Miller
Consolidated Mills
Riverview Hospital
Miller
Consolidated Mill
Otto Henschel
Mr. Henschel
Mr. Miller
Consolidated
Germany
Grand Rapids Brewing Company
Nekrosa-Edwards Company
Ave
John
Fred
Henry
Agnes
Grant Indians Divorce Granted in Circuit Court
Mrs. Jessie Whitebear was granted a divorce from John Whitebear by Judge Park after alleging desertion and cruel treatment. She married in Nebraska in 1916 at age 16, later moved to the county, and says her husband deserted her. An infant child and two full blond Winnebago Indians are noted. Alimony of $20 monthly and a share of $1,900 in land in Nebraska were awarded.
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Jessie Whitebear
John Whitebear
Park
Nebraska
Stevens Point Mourns Kill Of William H Longhurst
William H Longhurst twenty two, son of Mr and Mrs William H Longhurst, was killed in the Soo Line yard at Stevens Point early Monday. He stepped from the rear of a locomotive and fell beneath a freight car, leaving one leg amputated and his body badly mutilated. He died before aid arrived. A veteran of the recent war, he served in the Stevens Point battery and was born at Nekoosa.
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William H. Longhurst
Ang
Stevens Point
Soo Line
Mr. Longhurst
Nekooga
Rotary visitor recalls Chicago luncheon cordiality
R F Johnson spoke to the local Rotary Club about his visit to the Chicago Club luncheon last Wednesday. He noted warm reception and said he was welcomed at their event with cordiality and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Johnson
Chicago
Rotary Club
Mr. Johnson
Plan to Enlarge Dixon Hotel Next Year
A. F. Jonon of the Dixon Hotel considers remodeling plans at the Litin building to add twenty to twenty five rooms and double the dining room. A convention hall on the fourth floor would serve public gatherings, with a rear expansion and an elevator facilité. The project aims to meet rising tourist demand and place the hotel in the heart of the west side business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Jonon
Dixon Hotel
Litin
Wisconsin
Jonas
Jones Willioach
Lanineia
Jueg
Grand Hapida
Ita
Silbourn
Janen Tales
Jonex
Dixon
Port Edwards to Build New Gym at School Site
The village school board plans a $26,000 gymnasium at Park Edwards that will also serve as a Community House. The facility aims to support diverse athletic uses and community events, with completion expected next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Port Edwards Hoon
Connerting
Park Edwardesid
Moldy Silage Triggers Loss of Valuable Colts
Prank Winkler, a well known farmer of Mewhun, reports a moldy silage lesion in his yard. A draft colt died within hours after eating the silage and another died a couple of days later. Winkler estimates the loss around $600 as the team had just been bucked to start work next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Fiat Aapan
China
Colta
Oie
Winkier
Power House Construction Under Way at Consolidated Plant
The Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. began work on a new power house on Monday under Wim Vie of Stevens Point directing construction. Char Shearfer and a crew started blasting for foundation work earlier in the week as the project moves forward toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co
Legion Meeting At Elka Club Tonight
A meeting of the American Legion is held at the Elka Club tonight inviting all members and others interested. Special matters of importance will be brought up and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Elka Club
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Eny1 Hayster
Parent-Teachers Association
Wile
Prank Lamberton
Adalph Zabawa
Store Club
Legion
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