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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
10
Morr town, a 10 000 population city, seeks to block Wisconsin Valley Electric Company plan to discontinue street car service when its franchise ends December 31. Officials say the line would not pay expenses even with a fare increase and offer to sell the entire system to Merrill for 1. The firm also runs interurban and waterpower utilities.
Residents question city supplied water and electricity pricing, arguing rates are higher than in similar towns. Editors urge review of hydrant rents and business practices, noting that ample water quality remains, but costs may deter investment and growth. Community calls for prompt rate reassessment.
Tred Gurrel begins loading logs for Ellis Lumber Co. Lavine relocates family to John Timm place and begins wood cutting for George Snyder. O Day to haul for Snyder with six teams soon. Albert Timm, Wr. Brahmstedt, and Wm. Arndt visited Stevens Point on business. Julia Bathke travels to Grand Rapids to visit sister Rickman. Dr. Rickman visits Bathke family. Chrystal Munroe, Kellner teacher, plans Christmas program Friday evening. Nerman Pribbanow trapped outside town Friday and returned Saturday night. Herman reports good fur season and plans to continue trapping. Hasemyer Brothers sell marsh farm to Iowa buyer for about $1300. family to move in March. C W Rickman attends Milwaukee potato convention and show.
Local notes report frigid weather with temperatures near zero and 28 below at times. Mrs Will Piliz visited Grand Rapids, while Miss Parrell stayed in Rudolph. Community members hand saw wood, and a carload of bay was shipped by M Slattery. A Chicago family moved in with household goods after purchasing the Joe rgrnmnerman farm. The coal strike ended, easing home heating concerns as Christmas nears. Grand Rapids Tribune will publish Wednesday. correspondents asked to send items by Tuesday. B F U officers elected in Clark’s hall: Pres W J Clark, Past Pres Geo Rivers, Vice Pres Mrs Henry Scott, other officers listed. Stolen buyer received goods. locals moving to new homes on Grand Avenue and Kilbourn. Noted health visit to Mayo Clinic. Anna Hierl in Rochester. City dentist visit. Mr and Mrs John Aiey moved for Thanksgiving. Death of Mrs Hattie King in Stevens Point. pneumonia cited. School closes December 19 for two weeks. sleigh rides noted as disappointing.
Miss Hilda Olson visited her sister in Spencer on Monday. Mr and Mrs Ignatius Kolfer, from a two week wedding trip, returned home Monday. Charles Sheerin of Marshfield visited his parents here earlier this week. Mrs R A Connor and Miss Florence Leone were in Marshfield Tuesday. Miss Clara Leboe, employed at the J C Kieffer home, is home for a two week vacation. Marshfield physicians announce an advance in medical prices due to higher material costs, effective at the start of the year.
The Wood County Poultry and domestic science clubs held their annual exhibit at the Wood County Agricultural School last Friday. A well attended display featured poultry, sewing and cooking with judging in the forenoon and a noon luncheon. Prizes ranged from $1 to $3 for various poultry pens and domestic science items, with several individuals and clubs receiving top honours. A separate free poultry exhibition and prize awards followed the main event. Nearby items note a deer being moved through local routes ending with a game warden authorizing transfer to Madison.
Wood county officials sealed a 45 000 cubic yard paving stone contract with Universal quarries of Chicago to supply material for Grand Rapids to Marshfield road work next year. Delivered stone plus freight will top $100 000. cement order of 90 000 barrels will be let next week.
Robert Walter returned home Sunday from Plover after two weeks at his uncle Rudolph Miller’s home. Willie Walter came home Sunday from Grand Rapids where he worked for J. A. Lutz. Miss Ida Walter is a clerk at Kieberg's in Grand Rapids. Earl Young is cutting wood for Fred Rupnow. Mr. Sharp and Mr. Vanvergen left Monday for Milwaukee on business. Some residents enjoyed car rides Sunday. several got stuck in the snow miles from town.
Notice from Wood County Probate Court on December 16 1913 announces a special term January 13 1920 for John and Henry Miller to seek administration of Fred Miller deceased of Grand Rapids. It also sets a general term May 4 1920 to hear all claims and requires filing by May 20 1920 or be barred. County Judge W J Conway signs, Chas BE Briere attorney.
W. W. Clark, county agent, reports farmers question a National Swine Breeders Association gift offer priced at 160 dollars, noting similar stock available for 40 to 75 dollars elsewhere. He cites past Marshfield meeting, calls for a locally organized Hog Breeders Association and advises buying from local or county agents if possible.
Stores will stay open Monday and Tuesday evenings until 9 P.M. on Dec. 22 and 23 for Christmas shoppers. Web. evening Dec. 24 at 6 P.M. stores close. The list of participating merchants includes Peoples Cash and Carry, A. H. Kleberg, Smith & Kaltenecker, Freidstein Inc., Gottschalk & Anderson, Steinbergs Grand Rapids Tea & Coffee, W. C. Wessels, Jackan & Tomczyk, Geo. T Rowland & Sons, and others.
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