Answers Final Summons George E Hoskinson Passes Away
George E. Hoskinson died in this city on Saturday after a little more than a week of neuralgia of the heart. A 67-year-old resident for 18 years, he ran the Pioneer Wood Pulp plant and was a principal owner. Born in Akron, Ohio, he later built a varied career from Chicago to Green Bay and beyond, including publishing the Green Bay Gazette and serving as consul to Jamaica for twelve years. He married Caroline King in 1860. five daughters survive. Funeral held at the Episcopal church with Rev. Alexander Corbett officiating.
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George E. Hoskinson
Mr. Hoskinson
Pioneer Wood Pulp Company
Hoskinson
Akron
Ohio
Beloit College
Chicago
Jsis
Green Bay Hauber
Young Gorge
Green Bar
Troskinsen
Sherif
Waskinson
Jamaica
Wyoene
Mer. Hoskinson
Caroline King
Episcopal Church
Alexander Corbett
Weller
Death of John McCann a Grand Rapids settler
John McCann longtime Grand Rapids resident died at his east side home Saturday after a yearlong illness. Born September 16, 1830 in New York, he moved to Wisconsin in 1839 and to Grand Rapids in 1872. Civil War veteran survived by wife and son Henry of Spafford Cole & Co. Funeral Monday at home with Revs Shaw Peterson and Putnam officiating. many Woodmen of the World comrades attended Forest Hill Cemetery.
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John McCann
McCann
New York State
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
McClain
Henry
Spafford, Cole & Co
Putnam
McGann
Wood Country Post
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fire Alarm Mixup Ends with False Blaze at Reliner House
The east side fire company responded to a Monday alarm directed at the Lincoln high area and fourth ward. They canvassed streets but found no blaze. central dispatch later said Reliner's house was the alarm, which proved to be extinguished and a false report. Weather kept residents indoors as the crew returned to city hall.
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East Side Fire Company
Dth Ward
Lincoln High School
Fourth Ward
Central Station
Central
Reliner
Armes
KE. Bump
Will Open Book Store in Freeman Building
Charles A. Mackey of Warns ar rived in theelay and intends to open a book and stationery shop in the Freeman building near the Witter house on the oval side. He comes well recommended from his old home at Wansru and aims for a popular, intellectual shop in the town.
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Charles A. Mackey
Warns
Theelay
Freeman
Witter House
Mr. Mackey
Wansru
Down and Up in the Cushion Opera House Delights Audiences
The crowd gave an unanimous verdict praising the show Down and Up at the Cushion Opera House. The performance drew uproarious laughter and many mirthful moments, with an encore promised in two weeks at Pittsfeld Massachusetts Engle.
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Cusion Opera House
Pittsfeld
Mass
Engle
Grand Opera
Yonse
Fire destroys Downing store and Bullis house at Dexterville
A Sunday blaze in Dexterville devastated the Bullis residence and the William Downing general store, with the store and contents valued around four thousand dollars and the house at about eleven thousand. Neighbors aided with pails and bucket brigades as the fire spread to the store and the house, which was saved. Downing plans to rebuild once weather permits, having just stocked a new groeries and dry goods run.
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Dexterville
Bullis
William Downing
Wi. Downing
Mr. Downing
S Bullis
Downing
Frank Downing
High School Shakespeare Play Delights Audience
Friday afternoon performance featured three scenes from The Merchant of Venice with strong student portrayals. Cast included Shylock Antoinette Smith Portia Natalie Hannell Launcelot Gobbo Henry Bever Old Gobbo Howard Crotteau Antonio Wilbur McCamley Bassanio Jerry Herschele Gratiano Bert McDonald Solanio Pearl Chose and others.
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Rose Metzger
Myrtle Rowland
Gervas Stout
Venice
Launcelot Gobbo
Henry Bever Old Gobbo
Howard Crotteau
Court of Justice
Duke
Henry Winger Shylock
Carl Odegard Antonio
Wilbur McCamley Bassanio
Jerry Herschele Gratianio
Bert McDonald Solanio
Pearl
Lawvyer
Ae Blanch Mickelson
Fern Love
Will Milstein
Grover Stout
Clerks Form Union in City Meeting at Spafford
Clerks of the city held a meeting at Spafford and organized the Clerks Union. Officers elected include H. OL Miscoli as president and William Brenaman as secretary. The group aims to close merchants at six pm on weekdays and seven am Sundays, pledging to work late on Saturdays to clear tasks. The plan takes effect after holidays with emphasis on mutual prosperity and fair treatment by merchants.
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Spafford
Clerks Union
H. OL. Miscoli
William Brenaman
Ele. Amustrong
Charles Halvorsen
Edrank Abel
John
Armstrong
EF Vanderhei
City Businessmen Plan Social Club For City Progress
Several local businessmen have held meetings and decided to form a club or society with social aims and a business outreach. They anticipate acquiring suitable apartments as a drawing card, but no organization is yet effected. The group believes closer social contact among representatives will foster united business efforts and improve public welfare.
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Busin
Pioneer painter moves to new West Side location
Bames Alvin, the West Side primingter, relocates from Main Street in the Pavlick & Rick building to a new shop. He plans to operate there by about December 12 offering wallpaper and paint supplies and first class work. Call for services.
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Bames Alvin
Primngter
Hin Sore Om
Pavlick & Rick
Remy
Cass
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Kellogg Bros. Lumber Co
Nekoosa
W. Grand Rapids
Witter
Gity Book and News Store
West Side PLC
Chas. S. Whittlesey
Elas
Cran St
Mn An
Bullis and
Downings
Clerks Farm Organization
Tebert's
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