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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

6

Royal Neighbors elect officers at Thursday meeting

Following officers were elected at the meeting: Blackburn as oracle, Brenna as vice oracle, Bever as past oracle, Mickilson as chancellor, Helke as recorder, Peterson as receiver, Schuman as inner sentinel, Bissix as outer sentinel, Eichner as marshal, Timm as manager, O’Cain as musician, Gall as captain. The text also mentions Walter Long and a cryptic rural note about west of the packing area near the city.

Ry Blackburn Oracle Nevieve Brenna In. Bever Lie Mickilson Rie Helke Aie Peterson Lge Schuman Inner Sentinel Bissix Outer Sentinel Eichner Oa Timm O’cain Joryn Gall

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED AT WOODMAN CIRCLE MEETING

The Woodman Circle elected Susan Belland as guardian Louise Kengar as clerk Rose Porter as banker Edith Martin as adviser Martha Peters as attendant Pearl Reinhart as assistant attendant Theressa Exner as outer sentinel Emma Erdman as inner sentinel Viola Erdman as chaplain Hattie Lemensa Elizabeth Miller and Josephine Hahner as managers The session closed with refreshments and social time. An ad notes below cost jewelry and watches at Hirzy's.

Woodman Circle Susan Belland Guardian Louise Kengar Rose Porter Edith Martin Martha Peters Pearl Reinhart Theressa Exner Outer Sentinel Emma Erdman Inner Sentinel Viola Erdman Hattie Lemensa Elizabeth Miller Josephine Hahner

Port Edwards Man Charged With Abusive Language

Frank Haferman of Port Edwards faced Justice Pomainville on Saturday charged with abusive language. The judge awarded a fine and costs. Complainant Alex Cyinaki, also of Port Edwards, testified.

Frank Haferman Port Edwards Justice Pomainville Alex Cyinaki

Sunday Services Schedule With Swedish Lutheran Notes

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Norwegian service at 10 30 a m on the first Sunday of each month English service all other Sundays Evening service at o clock Rudolph Service at 2 30 p m on the first second and fourth Sundays Saratoga Service at 3 00 p m on the third Sunday Rov Theodore Rainke Pastor

Rudolph Saratoga Rov Theodore Rainke

Wisconsin Civil Service to hold cadet and midshipman exams

More than fifty candidates from Wisconsin counties will compete in preliminary tests January 19 for seventeen openings as cadets at West Point and midshipmen at Annapolis. Exams will also occur in Washington D C Marion Alabama America Lake Washington and other centers. Age limits apply 17 to 22 for West Point and 16 to 20 for midshipmen. Applications from the Civil Service Commission Madison.

Wisconsin Civil Service Commission West Point Annapolis Wisconsin Washington, D. C Marion Alabama America Lake Washington Jualrolatte Browne Cary Classon Davidson Esch Lenroot Bright High U. S Civil Service Commission Madison

Christmas Fire Precautions Urged by Wisconsin Industrial Commission

The Industrial Commission of Wisconsin warns a safe Christmas depends on care with cotton, candles, matches and decorations. Emphasizing electric lights installed by a professional, secure trees, and prompt removal of dried needles, the notice urges stores and households to avoid combustible decor and packing materials to prevent fires and injuries this holiday season.

MabJe Industrial Commission of Wisconsin

Womans Relief Corps Officers Elected at Meeting

The Womans Relief Corps elected Lizzie Baker as president Amelia Owen as senior vice pres Bessie Margeson as secretary Jon Young as junior vice pres Elizabeth Young as treasurer Tda Lynn as chaplain Sarah Getts as conductor Celia Helsélaust as conductor Femina Wales guard Matilda Carey assistant guard Edna Margeson patriotic instruct or Mary Miller press correspondent Mildred Hill 1st color bearer Twdna Margeson 2nd color bearer Mary Miller 3rd color bearer Sarah McCathis 4th color bearer Mrs A D Hill and Miss Bess Marguson named delegates to the Ashland convention A social hour followed the business meeting with a lunch and festive atmosphere noted at Howard's Variety Store Bee 68. Dec 20. NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Wisconsin County Court Wood County In Re Estate of Jeune Tepson Deceased Notice is hereby given that at the general term of said court to be held at the courthouse on the 1st Tuesday being the first day of April A D 1018 there will be heard all claims against said estate Also notice is given that all claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the courthouse in Grand Naples on or before the 1st day of April A D 1916 or be barred Dated Nov 30 1917 by the Court W J Conway County Judge Chas I Bridge Attorney

Womans Relief Corps Lizzie Baker Amelia Owen Bessie Margeson Jon Young Elizabeth Young Tda Lynn Sarah Getts Celia Helsélaust Femina Wales Matilda Carey Edna Margeson Mary Miller Mildred Hill Twdna Margeson Sarah McCathis A.D. Hill Bess Marguson Ashland Bee State of Wisconsin Wood County Lo Tronate Jeune Tepson Court House Seppe Jeryon Grand Naples W. J. Conway

Wisconsin Deer Hunts At A Glance

The Wisconsin Conservation Commission reports 63 000 deer hunters and over 160 000 hunting licenses issued this fall. An extra 10 cent deer tag was required this year, mainly paid by deer hunters. Trapping licenses total 30 000, surprising officials as early estimates were 5 000, with musk rat and mink trappers leading, and others statewide for fur bearing species.

Wisconsin The Conservation Commission

War notes on home front and armed forces

Reports on wartime measures across the United States including Civilian support like women’s badges, gas defense coursework for officers, and coal economy drives. plus military developments such as the Ninety-second Division, officer commissions for Black soldiers, milk price changes in England, and Red Cross aid in France. Evidence of hospital and dental relief efforts and public lectures by top officials. See Japanese goods at Otto’s Pharmacy.

Red Cross France Marine Corps Navy Washington, D. C Woman's Committee Council of National Defense United States England Porto Rico The Fuel Administration Bureau of Mines American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Red Cross Union McAdoo Baker Marshall Henry J. Alien Stephen §. Wise Chas D. Williams Paul Perigord Fort Des Moines Iowa Medical Reserve Corps Pershing

Somewhere In France Poem From Portage Democrat

A wartime poem from the Portage Democrat reflects soldiers abroad in France. The speaker jokes about the repeated word Somewhere as a stand‑in for their destination and daily routines while praising duty and longing for home. The piece blends humor with solemn wartime sentiment.

Pulpwood Mills Active in U S in 1916 Pulp Output Rise

U S Forest Service summary shows 230 pulp mills in 1916 converting 5 228 558 cords into 3 272 310 tons of pulp, up 17 percent from 1914. Spruce dominates nearly half of wood used, with 2 400 000 cords domestic and 700 000 imported from Canada. Hemlock and other woods follow, with slab wood and mill waste yielding 200 000 cords. Wisconsin, New York, and Mathe state lead regional production. Wisconsin mills use substantial hemlock and spruce. Ad for Red Oak pancake flour appears at end.

United States U. S. Forest Service Canada Mathe New York Wisconsin Wisconsin Pulpwoou Mills

Chance to Buy 171 Acres of Rich Timberland near Grand Rapids

Tam offers 171 acres of clay soil land near Seneca five miles from Pittsville and 12 miles from Grand Rapids. Features a new barn 38x58, 25,000 feet of lumber, Hemlock river and Little Hemlock through the site, 15 acres of hardwood timber, and a favorable stock-farm potential. Soil designated as Al. Contact Dr. A. L. Ridgman in Lyon block Grand Rapids for details.

Tam Seneca Pittsville Grand Rapids

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Walter Long Hirzy’s Moravian Church Jensen & Anderson DRD Grand Rapids, Wisconsin Ford Electric Garage Natwick Electric Company West E Point Howard's Variety Store Chas, I. Bridre A. H. Fache D. C MacKinnon Block J. K. Goodrich Bank of Grand W. E. Wheelan Daly Block Grand Rapida Europe America Otto States Portage Democrat Pulpwood Mills Active Bossert Wellington Pianos Kingsbury Great Cable Company Conover Pianos Chicago Musical College Minnesota Conover Edison Edison Laboratories Express Daly Music Co
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