Man Killed on the Green Bay Velocipede Tragedy
John Graft of City Point rode a homemade velocipede along the Green Bay and Western track near City Point when struck by an eastbound engine. He died within minutes, the report noting no fault by the train crew and warning against riding at night on tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graft
City Point
Green Bay & Western Road
Graft
Green Bay
Walker
Dexterville
Pat McCabe
Winona
Crane
Want Co-Operative Plant Visit Highlights Marshfield Interest
George H. Reynolds of Marshfield toured the city on Monday to study electric light plant operations and cooperative models. He conferred with Judge Gaynor on cooperation and noted Marshfield’s poor light service and high prices driven by outdated equipment. Neighbors along the line may seek better systems and lower costs, matching feasible local wood-fuel plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Reynolds
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Wrist Injury At Port Edwards Mill Reported
August Carlson, a worker at the Port Edwards paper mill, sustained a painful wrist wound this afternoon when a wood hook tore into his wrist. A physician from this city was summoned to dress the injury.
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August Carlson
Port Edwards
Woman's Club of Grand Rapids Hosts Social Evening
The Woman's Club of Grand Rapids held a social at Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Lipke's home on High Street. Mrs. Yonker presided as president, with Miss Williams performing two numbers and Jessica MacFarlane singing. A debate on women clubs’ benefits pleased the audience, judges favored the affirmative, and prizes were awarded in dominoes to Mrs. Geo. R. Gardner and A. G. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Virginia
Elsie Dupre
United States
Clay Lamerton
Charley Loeffelbein
Frank Nimtz
Charley Nash
Nathalie Hunnel
Anthony Loose
Woman's Club of
Grand Rapids
T. A. Lipke
High Street
Geo. W. Mead
Theo. W. Brazeau
J. A. Gaynor
W. J. Conway
Jessica MacFarlane
Marshfield
Geo. R. Gardner
A. G. Miller
Brazeau
3500 Men Sought For Lunch and Dock Work
A call seeks 3500 men to eat a hot lunch and unload schooners at Lawler and Furrer's. The appeal promises work and meals, with state labor offices coordinating the recruitment and port tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawler and Furrer’s
Accidental Rifle Mishap Leaves Young Farmer Wounded
Rudolph resident Damske, about 30, was shot in a hunting mishap near his home Sunday afternoon when a companion discharged a rifle while unloading. The ball pierced his right hip and femur, severed the femoral artery, and caused internal hemorrhage. Doctors from Looze, Stevens Point, and Rogers Gregory attended. they stopped the bleeding but fear for his survival due to shock and organ failure. He has a wife and four children.
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Rudolph
Damske
New Library Books Arrive for Circulation Wednesday
The Public Library announces new titles ready for circulation at 2 30 p m on Wednesday. Notable additions include Church Roman Life in the Days of Cicero and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
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Cicero
Denming
Dix—Champlain
Dixon
Emerson
Hadley
Hancock
West Point
Howand Leigh— EE
Rome
Caesar
Hubard
Jewett
Betty Leicester
Martin-Emmy Lou
Page
Gordon Keith
Parkman
Pelham—Otlines
Rice
Lovey May
Mrs. Wiggs
Roberts
Seton
Sharp
Shakespeare
Smith
Colonel Carter
Walker
Wiggin
Rebecca
Sunny Brook Farm
West Side Firemen Host Annual New Year Ball
West side firemen present their annual ball on Friday evening January 1. The event is promoted as one of the citys best social affairs in years and is expected to attract a large crowd. Admission is $1.50 with refreshments free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Burial of Albert St. Amour Remains Brought From Chicago
Albert St. Amour was buried in the city on Monday. He died of consumption after living many years in Chicago. Born and raised here, he was remembered by old residents. His brother, also from Chicago, accompanied the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert St. Amour
Chicago
Mgr. St. Amour
Local Marriage Report in Grand Rapids Area
Justice of the Peace T J Cooper officiated the marriage of Fred Jero of Grand and Gusta Thurzhinske of Pittsville on December 21, 1903, at his Grand Rapids office. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cooper
Grand Rapids
Fred Jero
Grand
Gusta Thurzhinske
Pittsville
Moore Chartley wed at Green Bay in Grand Rapids ceremony
Alex Moore and Mrs. Chartley of Grand Rapids were married last week Monday at Green Bay. They will reside at the MacKinnon farm up the river.
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Alex Moore
Chartley
Grand Rapids
Green Bay
Moore
MacKinnon
Special Christay Services at St John’s Church
St John’s Church holds three special services for Christay day. The first at 9:00 a.m. the second a semi choral service at 10:30 a.m. Father A Corbett delivers the address on Why God became Man. All seats free.
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A. Corbett
Youthful Beauty Promise From Rocky Mountain Tea
A faded care worn 40 year old woman promises revival of youth and girlish charm with Rocky Mountain Tea. The tonic allegedly keeps the old man from going to the lodge. Available for 35 cents from Johnson Hill Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Johnson, Hill Co
Warm outbreak in Necedah over business rivalry parade
An alleged Saturday quarrel in Necedah stemmed from a business rivalry between Greenberg and Gross & Silverman. Twelve local band members joined Greenberg for a fifteenth anniversary parade, while Silverman hired a rival band and a bannered intruder was fought off. A lawsuit followed as the parade disputes escalated, ending with minor confrontations and a statement that Necedah is a quiet town until stirred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah
Greenberg
Brown
Gross & Silverman
Silverman
Oscar Bandelin
Goldberg
Man Confesses to Old Murder Seeks Second Degree
Marvin Fenner of Westfield, imprisoned for life in the 1883 murder of John Hesler, now confesses and asks Gov. La Follette to commute to second degree murder. He claims self defense after a dispute over a mule team and sled repair near Auburndale.
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Marvin M. Fenner
Westfield
John L. Hesler
Gov. la Follette
Fenner
Auburndale
Hesler
Sherry
Milwaukee Sentinel
New Doctor Opens Grand Rapids Practice
Dr. Kyes recently from Chicago has rented offices over the Bank of Grand Rapids and will begin practicing medicine here. A reminder to use the red box at Otto's Pharmacy for messages and prescriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyes
Chicago
Bank of Grand Rapids
Otto
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Tel
Cc. E. Boles
MacKinnon Block
West Side of Bridge
Ders
M. J. Slattery
Corriveau Building
Grose & Lyons
Ellen L. Minahan
Dean B. Philco
East Side
Milwaukee
D. B. Philleo
New High School
Want Co-Operative
Woman’s Club
Loth
New Library Books
Moore-Chartley
St. John’s Church
F. Beadle
Line of Christmas Pictures
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