Funeral tribute to Nels Johnson in Wisconsin city
A lengthy funeral oration honors Nels Johnson born in Copenhagen who died in Wilmington after a brief illness. The service in Grand Rapids Wisconsin featured prayers, a hymn, and reflections on his frontier life, integrity, and family, with details of his burial at Calgary cemetery and the long funeral procession.
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St. Pawlting
Unis City
Feeral
Stadiy
Allige van Roos
W. J. Gonwity
Lare
Nels Johnson
Copenhagen
Denmark
Ed Iter
Audrécica
Wisconsin
New York
Pions Eer
Zealand
Wilt Continues Work On Water Power Project
The Vribine is informed by Geo W Meal that work to improve water power at the point will continue as first proposed by the Grand Rapids Power and Paper Company. Mr Johnson’s death did not delay the project, as he was a passionate supporter. remaining members will carry on. The drawing plans are still in progress.
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Vribine
Geo. W. Meal
Grand Rapids Power and Paper Company
Johnson
Death of Minnie Joveks in Kelner Wisconsin
Miss Minnie Joveks aged in her winter of youth died suddenly last Friday evening at her sister Ida Jogeks home in Kelner Wisconsin from heart trouble after a cold. A physician was called and she grew worse until 7:30 p.m. Friday when she passed away. Funeral were held yesterday at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev Leibrandt officiating. Community sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
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Morrill
Minnie Joveks
Kelner
Wik
Ida
Bertha Jogeks
North
Hove
Wis
Trinity Lutheran Church
Leibrandt
North Western Rates for National Live Stock Convention
Slow rates announced for the National Live Stock Convention in Kansas City Missouri with excursion tickets on January 12 and 13 and return by January 31. Also reduced rates for a Champaign convention limited to January 9 1903 with sale January 6 and 7. A desk lamp promotion by G M Doyenas.
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Kansas City
Stele Dalrywen
Champaign
Wood Captured After Disturbing Escape Route
Meladgldin captured Charles Wood, a former bill poster, in Wis Cathepeia county home. He was brought before Police Justice Grottaan, held for trial in January. Wood described his travels, debts, and a claim of performing in a show company before being arrested, while his wife and child awaited at his father-in-law’s farm between Plover and Plainfield.
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Meladgldin
Charles Wood
Bill
Mui
Wood
Wis Cathepeia
Wotushiari
Wis Isu Bee
Elewis Beanpht
Grottaan
Minnesota
Wied
Woot
Ely
Ceria Attas
Gelluather
Auillu
McLaughlin
Ure
Chesae
Eriay
Plover
Plaine Field
Mrs Stevens Alive After Suicide Attempt Scandal
Police discover Mrs W H Stevens nee La Cele Anette alive at Quinta where she worked as a domestic. Indicted for sending obscene matter, she previously left her husband Lom Hooter and faced trial. couple married in Lyon and lived mainly at Loyal.
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W. H. Stevens
la Cele Anette
Jill
Quinta
Steves
Stig
Gimaha
Ron
Anaik
Visiting Old Friends From Orient Visit for Funeral
John Conway and daughter Nellig of Orient, S.J., have been in the city since last Saturday to attend the funeral of Nels Johnson. Conway, a former Orient store owner and prominent real estate dealer, recently closed a $43,000 land deal and credits Western opportunities for his success. He and his daughter plan to stay until after the holidays, visiting relatives and friends.
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John Conway
Nellig
Orient
S.J
Buen
Nels Johnson
Conway
Patrick Conway
Radelph
South Dakota
Wso
Conway Wade
Waly Argass
Lions Wills
E. Conway
North New Parkat Te Atate
Wisconsin
Wood County
Woman's Relief Corps Elects Officers
The last meeting elected officers including President Josephine Beadle and Vice Presidents Matilda Carey and Lizzie Baker. Treasurer Estilin Shea, Chaplain Ellet Porter, Counselor Sarah Geils, andguard Helen Young were also named.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Josephine Beadle
Sem
Matilda Carey
Lizzie Baker
Heorelsary Tysephine Houcher
Estilin Shea
Ellet Porter
Condhelor
Sarah Geils
Iuerd
Helen Young
Eligible young men sought for correspondence in social league
Attention of eligible young men of Grand Rapids and vicinity is drawn to a notice from the Chicago Inter Ocean last Sunday. A refined, accomplished, wealthy lady desires correspondence with a few honorable, unmarried gentlemen. Social League, Auburndale, Wis.
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Grand Rapids
Benson-Reimer Wedding at Rudolph in Warm Reception
Albert Renport and Miss dia Reiner wed Monday afternoon in Rudolph under Rev. J D Dittmer. A reception followed at the brides parents home with many townspeople attending. The couple plan to reside in Rudolph before moving to the city in spring.
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Albert Renport
Dia Reiner
Ranlolph
Terentany
J.D. Dittmer
Furiel
Royael Wood
Rudolph
Joseph Keine
Tribune
Ughanany
Benson
Uhenson
Higher Education Dispatch of a Fatal Initiation
A Massison dispatch reports seven young men, said to be students, taking part in a prank at a Malson saloon. They allegedly drank heavily and one participant was found hanging by a rope from a lock in the rear room. Resuscitation occurred, but the man later died en route home. The incident is described as a dangerous joke by intoxicated participants with no university education consolation offered.
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Ito
Tite
Levine
Adda
Brother Johnson
Iya
Massison
Mann
Christmas Program at First Congregational Church
Readable fragments describe a Sunday evening Christmas program at the First Congregational church with prayers, hymns, and a collection. Mentions names like Vedanta Yon and Chern Masini, and items such as Lord Hosanna and various musical segments. The text is garbled but indicates a church event with readings, singing, and collection activity.
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First Congregational Church
Chern Masini
Rau Finley
Wisconsin Catholic Knight Officers Elected in City Lodge
The lodge of Cathoe Knights of Wisconsin of Uris city elected officers including President P Mulroy and Vice President P McGamley. Recording Secretary Frank Stahle Financial Secretary J A Steib Treasurer David Lun Yeaster Dennis McCarthy Sentinel Nic Eraser. Installation planned for a Sunday in January by John A Gaynor installing officer.
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Lodge of Cathoe Knights of Wisconsin
Uris City
P. Mulroy
P. McGamley
Secreray
Stahle
J. A. Steib
David Lun
Yeastee
Dennis McCarthy
Sentinel
Nic Eraser
Mie
Acave
John A. Gaynor
Wood by the Pound in Madison Den Democrat
The Madison Democrat advocates selling wood by weight saying a pile can yield a full cord. The same logic applies to bulky vegetables in small quantities. A grocer could arrange a peck of large potatoes to cheat on half the legitimate weight of two pecks.
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Madison
Death of E. HK Foster Prominent Wisconsin Lumberman
E H K Foster a leading figure in the Wisconsin River Valley lumber trade died at his home Monday morning from apoplexy. He was 73 and served as president of the Merrill Lumber Company. Foster was well known in the neighborhood and had been connected with the industry for many years.
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B.A. Fustec
Wilison
Wisconsin River Valley
Merrill Tumber Company
Wis
Foster Wits
Oll
Building Lots for Sale in First Ward District
Forty building lots in the first ward priced from 375 to 2120 dollars with good lots and 10-room dwellings and a 60 by 120 foot lot. EL Petia.
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Joly Im First Ward
Mao
EL. Petia
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