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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
4
The column lists numerous residents and visitors in the village including Frank Stabl, Andrew Ring, and Miss Dorothy. It notes church, mill, and store activity, upcoming lodges, illnesses, Christmas travel, and a spate of holiday greetings with frequent mentions of relatives and local businesses in a period-voice roundup.
Real estate notice lists lots available on the first ward Hem riverfront area featuring several parcels. Includes description of location near River Bows and mentions a ten room structure as a reference point for nearby properties.
Granmeor residents report a busy Christmas season with family visits from Miss Fitch and Mr Jonson’s death affecting the community. Mrs Coulthart from Rudolph attends services at Uexthoul House, while Miss Wurvthy Stel’s dedication at the Sunday school is noted alongside holiday gatherings at Grand Nagiels and with grandchildren.
Soldiers write from Tint whur praising Reratehes products for wounds joints and sores. They claim Avvien Salve and similar salves are best in the world, noting relief for tus Mealds shuils deers and other afflictions.
Local residents and families spread Christmas and holiday visits across Hul, Rapile, Witen, Grand Rapids, Merrill, Tomah, and surrounding towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wershaem, Mr and Mrs Wisher, Mr and Mrs Sime Crate, the Daly, Tater, Jakowsti, and Slattery families, and others enjoying holiday gatherings with relatives and friends. Also notes brief travel by Jack Keyser and Henry Belmier, with seasonal social details and a cold remedy advertisement embedded.
The Sherry Christian endeavor society elected officers for eleven months with Grif as president and Jednie Whitney as secretary. The Sherry Presbyterian Sunday school chose Mrs G H Humphrey as superintendent and Jennie Whitney as secretary with Bibel Putney as treasurer. A Christmas tree entertainment delighted the children, and Mr and Mrs G U Humphrey will spend holidays away.
The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Pyuetel drew many invited guests who brought numerous gifts. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Will Rayd, Mr. and Mrs. Moberg, Jonny Wousaw, and Miss Mary Keites. The couple, with bridegroom’s groomsmen and families, celebrated at a grand reception with oysters and plans for continued festivities. Local arrivals from Ripon and Grand Rapids joined in holiday post-wedding visits. The issue also notes Chamourlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets now marketed by Julson & Lam Co, touting relief from digestive issues.
A financial and enrollment summary reports 754000 children aged seven and under. total students rise to 285764. Male teacher average wages climb to 50.93 in 1902 from 45.74 in 1885, females to 34.10 from 28.20 in 1885, with 1901 figures noted. Other items note a fatal accident near Marshfield, a Yale excursion train, and Appleton receiving field pieces for the public library grounds, plus a testimonial for Harris House and Cloverbound syrup.
Medical notices report Leo Kennedy gravely ill with appendicitis treated by three doctors in Grand Rapids Tomah and local physicians. Several residents, including Mrs Wenty Card Mrs Bert Law and Mr Amos Griffith are seen in town visits and domestic illnesses. Partial names and places indicate a crowded village update with minor social notes and local commerce.
A warm family reunion was held at Mr and Mrs Fred Mortons home on Christmas day for their daughter Mrs J J Gukey of Dawson NY. The Misses Bomilya gut Delmus Biron of Stevens Point visited, along with Rhia Weisenberg and friends. A baby boy arrived at the Sweeney home. Mabel Horton visited from Stevens Point for Christmas. Thorntons returned from a week in Rapids. Miss Hjtuash Jkorkerelis resigned her paper position.
An irregular, festive notice details townsfolk from Elune to Passeur Lingiem on sick lists and Christmas visits. Walter Pitater laments his daughter’s illness while Ur. Pouwinville attends Caen. Residents report arrivals of furniture, homemade goods, and gatherings at Ernest Knipple’s and Christian’s night. Several couples retire or travel, and a large crowd enjoyed Christmas celebrations despite cold weather.
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