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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
11
No evening service this Sunday. Preaching in Studolph church at 8:00 PM. Christmas Day English service at 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM in Ruddpr church. Children’s Christmas Dive and 8 services at 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Local schedule outlines holiday worship in multiple churches.
A jumble of classified sale notices lists livestock including Jersey Guernsey and Holstein cattle bulls calves and cows, plus fur coat pianos and a few real estate items. Names include R C G Webbs Grand Rapids D D Conway and A Potter with locations around Nekoosa Grand Rapids and nearby areas. Offers mention Liberty bound bonds and a Tri bune office contact.
The Modern Woodmen of America elected officers including A D Hill C O Mickelson John Wesley Wah Rowand H J Gidse Lee umeey J Brandt W C Timm G St Schuman Joh Hougen and C A Boorman It was voted to adopt a war baby plan and the group expects a Fifth Liberty Loan with short term bonds likely five years and higher interest.
In colonial Philadelphia a schoolmaster named Dove punished pupils by mounting them on a bench, using a switch on their collars. When lateness occurred, a committee of scholars with a lantern and bell escorted the tardy student to class, a scene witnessed when Dove slept in. Edward Eggleston chronicles this vivid anecdote.
Lilia Balin and Wir Burchell are home with influenza while others visit Milwaukee Stevens Point and Prairie du Chien. A Stevens Point team loses 25 to 16 to this city in a lively basketball game followed by a dance with a large crowd and plans for another game on New Year’s night.
Mrs Chris Hassel an old respected resident died at her east side home after a lengthy illness. Born in Norway she was 66 years 7 months and 20 days old. She came to this country about 50 years ago and lived in Rudolph and later this city. Funeral was held Monday at the Scandinavian Moravian church. Surviving children include Mrs Emma Roosen St Paul John Hassel Birmingham Selmer Hassel Linwood Portage Co and Miss Clara Hassel who lived with her. A high grade piano is for sale by Mathews Bros west end of bridge.
A readable list of meat cuts and prices appears with veal roasts and chops priced from 20 to 26 cents per pound, lamb cuts and chucks, several sausage varieties, head cheese and bologna, plus lard and oleomargarine prices. Also shown are several ham and bacon products from Swift and other brands with price points noted.
Mrs Amelia Roenius died at her home Monday night after a lengthy illness. Born October 8 1851 in Richwood Wisconsin she was 67. She married E Roenius November 30 1877 and moved with family to Wooni county Hansen later relocating to this city in 1896. Survived by husband and two sons Otto Sr and Fred A both of this city. Brothers Richard Schneider and Henry Schneider of Manitowoc Ars. Funeral today at home with Rev Breed of Congregational Church officiating.
Winter worsens food scarcity for birds, causing population decline and reduced insect control. Birds aid agriculture by eating pests, so feeding them in harsh northern snows supports their activity. The Bureau of Biological Survey urges public attention and offers feeding guidelines and posters.
A Rudolph brief reports the birth of Aughter to Mr and Mrs Vivan Newman Dee, and John Lite’s return from Milwaukee. The item mentions Cupid’s mischief and a proposal for a charity boxing or wrestling match in Rudolph to benefit the Red Cross, with plans to involve two champion boxers who claim their father was a boxing instructor.
The report notes activity at the county seat last week involving a Fepson business. Mr and Mrs Albert Amundson visited relatives. Neeson conducted business at Mapids on Tuesday and Granton on Friday night. Events include a schoolhouse program, a Catholic church service on Christmas night, a prayer meeting, and visits to the Frank Hancock home.
Dennis Wislaz aged seventeen died Monday at his parents home in Sigel after a short pneumonia. The funeral was held Wednesday from the home with services later at St Lawrence Hale church. He is survived by his parents and other relatives who have no sympathy from the community in the tragedy.
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