All Star Company Brings Opera Tour to Grand Rapids
The All Star Company presents a northward tour featuring leading artists including star tenor and baritone, performing three popular operas with vital acts. The show, praised as superior to prior efforts, aims to appeal to all musical tastes and marks the tour's only stop in Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thi Ared
Onera
Joseph
Merica
J Vauch
Harold J
Gels
Sheehan English Opera
Grand Rapids
Missing Port Edwards man still unaccounted for
Vrank Nevski, the man who disappeared at Port Edwards Saturday, remains on the missing list. Officials have found no trace of him since Saturday night. The general view in Port Edwards is that he has skipped the country. A circulating report of a dead man near Port Edwards on Monday was traced to an intoxicated passerby, not the missing man.
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Vrank
Nevski
Port Edwards
Sub‘goguant
It Pays to Advertise in The Tribune Ad Story
Charley Boles chased a red getter after entering the Tribune office to advertise the animal. Five minutes later he tracked the animal down, illustrating the paper's long asserted claim that advertising pays.
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Charley Boles
Tribune
Drowning Man Grabs For Any Lifeline To Save Life
A distressed man clutches at every available means to reduce living expenses, insisting he cannot afford further hardship. The plea underscores the urgency of financial strain and the need for practical support.
Narrow escape recalled in cryptic exchange
A fragment recalls a narrow escape and mentions Mr. Tesser with a warning not to repeat details. The garbled text suggests a tense moment and a hesitant recounting, implying personal risk or caution about repeating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Mr. Tesser
Unclear text fragment about city valuation and stockholders
Over a year ago considerable concern noted. People in the city who do not hold any green should. The valuation placed by the commission does not coincide with stockholders ideas. The matter can be taken into court but unlikely any action will be done.
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Stostel
Groen
New Scenery Painted at Daly's for York House Day
Fragmentary notice notes John E Daly planning new scenery for a house day event at York. The text reads as if describing theater scenery work to be completed by a group or attendees, with unclear phrasing and damaged OCR.
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John E Daly
York
New Year's services and church events at Lutheran church
New Year's day services at the Lutheran church include a sermon by Rev A Krasche on Math 9 13. A quarter smelting of the Lutheran church and new member admissions are planned for January 5 at the school house. Mrs Chas Henke is recovering after illness. Miss Minnie Packard from Stevens Point visits Riverview hospital patient under doctor care. Burt Ward's uncle and father, creamery man, visited recently.
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Lutheran Church
Krasche
J. “Burguron
Riverview Hospital
Minnie Packard
Stevens Point
Krusche
Messrs. Ward
Burt Ward
Chas ‘Henke
Notice of Application for Letters of Administration in Wisconsin
In Wood County Probate Court a petition by Mary Barrette seeks appointment as administratrix of the estate of Ows Barrette, deceased. The hearing is set for January 21, 1918, at 10 o'clock at the probate office in Grand Rapids. Publication will announce the time and place for interested persons. Conway, County Judge. T. Jeffrey, Attorney for Petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barrette
Grind Rapids
Telbine
Chepelog
Courke
Pewi
Conway
Tudge
T. Jeffrey
Wrestler Gus Schoenleug Shows Grit in Long Bout
Superior weight and strength marked the wrestling match where Gus Schoenleug staged a tough battle against Lexi jeton. The main event featured a lengthy 50 minute second fall as the crowd witnessed a strenuous display of stamina and effort from both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus
Schoenleug
Lewis
Lexi Jeton
Americus
Select Dancing Party at Bijou Hall Brings 66 Attendees
Ion Bibble Club members hosted a second chaperoned dancing party at Bijou Hall on Monday evening. Mrs A C Otto, Mr and Mrs Cottrill, and Mr and Mrs Brooks supervised. The Saecker’s orchestra provided music for a salon style event, a 12 member band, planning to present 14 dances monthly all winter, with invitations restricted to guests.
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Ion Bibble Club
Fyas
A. C. Otto
E Cottrill
Ed Brooks
Saecker
Palmer wedding links Marshfield to New London unions
Harl Palmer formerly of Grand Rapids wed Lulu Sherry of Marshfield on Monday in New London. They plan to live in Marshfield where Palmer will join Boex Holman Candy Co as a salesman. The Tribune offers congratulations to the couple and friends. Also notice records a company name change from Oberbeck Bros Manufacturing to AHDAWAGAM FURNITURE CO in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with secretary Geo F LaBour reporting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl ‘Palmer
Grand
Rapids
New London
Lulu Sherry
Marshfield
My. Palmer
Boex-Holman Candy Co
Wond du Line
Tribune
Oberbeck Bros., Manufacturing Company
Grand Rapids
Wood County
Wisconsin
Ahdawagam: Furniture: CO
Geo. F. LaBour
Births and a city watch on a dozen lines
A series of birth notices from local families lists a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Berard a son born to Mr and Mrs John Smith a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Je B Brazeau in Nekoosa and a boy born to Anton Najekon. A reported Candy Anderson was jailed thirty days for attempting to leave town with a board bill. Nic Thomas of Grand Rapids was seen at the Tribune office and Otto Seiver departed for Neghkoro to join his family for New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Berard
John Smith
Harry Thomas
Sherry
Je ‘B. Brazeau
Nekoosa
Sande
Anton
Najekon
Candy
Anderson
Nic
Thomas
Grand. Rapids
Tribune
Otto
Seiwer
Neghkoro
Pend Newenna
Doctors Are Retiring In Chicago Tribune Segment
Readers see a brief note on doctors retiring amid changes in Chicago. No clear names or dates are provided. The fragment hints at professional transition and potential impacts on local medical services.
Funeral held for Civil War veteran at St Peter and Paul
Reports say a Civil War veteran died leaving no children and a troubled marriage. The funeral was held Monday at St Peter and Paul Church with Rev Won Reding officiating services.
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Givid’ Rapids
Jean
Prisco
Bairette
Peter & Paul
Reding
Dates Set For Soils And Potato School In Grand Rapids
Dates announced for a Soils and Potato School to be held in Grand Rapids next month. Meetings will be at the Biyton Theatre except for Prof Alexander's lecture which will be the season’s hit with stereopticon views of Scotland. The lecture will be free, funded by local bankers, with the date to be announced later.
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Grand Rapids
Biyton Theatre
Alexander
Scotland
Death of a Little Girl in Aurora
Rev and Mrs Julius Nordling mourn their four year old daughter Kristina who died December 24 after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Scandinavian Moravian church conducted by Rev H B Johnson. The community offers sympathy to the grieving parents.
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Julius Nordling
Aurora
Kristina
H. B. Johnson
Wichita Man Receives Unusual Plumber Bill
A Wichita man faced a small claim when a plumber fixed a kitchen leak. He expected five or six dollars but was billed 55 cents, consisting of 50 cents for labor and five cents for materials. The incident sparked discussion at the local historical society.
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Historical Society
On the Road to Recovery for Chicago Operated Friend
Frank J. Wood, who underwent an operation in Chicago a week ago Tuesday, is reported to be getting along nicely. Indications point to a complete recovery, a welcome update to his many friends in this city and vicinity.
Brooks Sells Wipe Farm in Altdort to Louis J.P.
On Tuesday iS. L. Brooks sold the farm named Wipe Farm in Altdort to Louis J.P. The consideration was private.
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Is. L. Brooks
Wipe Farm
Altdort
Louis J.P
Inmate Alleges Cruelty at Wisconsin Asylum
Reiser petitions the Wisconsin State Board alleging brutal mistreatment of his wife Mrs. Reiser at a Wood county home for the insane. He cites a female attendant who attacked her over a jacket with initials, causing a broken arm and prolonged bed confinement. He seeks transfer to Marathon county asylum or Wausau hospital for better care and visitation, with officials promising investigation and reforms.
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Patpus Ei ySmith
Aia
Stat Board of
Ahe
Lincoln
Ohloff
Oblaff
Reiser
Paine
Marathon County Asylum
State Board
Ralphi B. Smith
Hoffman
Cation Street
Wausau
Wisconsin
Bliss Making Good In Lake Mills Concert Series
The Lake Mills Concert Band opened its four part series at the Mas jectic Theater last Friday to a good audience. The reviewer praises director Bliss and soloists J C Newton and B A Bilas, noting their bright future. calls the band worthy of local support. Selections included Zampa, Echoes of the Metropolitan, Opera House, A Trip to Coney Island, and Wedding of the Winds.
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Lake Mills
Chautauqua
Zampa
Coney ‘Island
Hansen Eron marriage at St Pater and Paul Church
Miss Lala Hansen and Lewis Eron, both of this city, wed Monday morning at SS Pater and Paul Catholic Church in a ceremony led by Rev William Reding. Bridesmaid Miss Petronella Mulroy and groomsman Mr Philip Eron joined the couple. After, they visited the bride’s parents home for a wedding reception. The groom, a local plumber, recently opened an establishment and shows promise. Mr and Mrs Wren will reside in town, and friends extend best wishes.
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Lala Hansen
Lewis Eron
SS. Pater and Paul Catholic Church
William Reding
Petronella Mulroy
Philip’ Eron
Ben
Wahaer
Wren
Death of Mrs Margeson obituary notes details
Mrs Margeson died on Christmas day after a paralysis attack on December 23. Born April 18 1849 in New York state, she was 65. She married Mr Margeson March 27 1889 and is survived by her son George of Chicago. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev H C Logan.
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Margeson
New
Tim Timm Acquitted in Draft Case After Shawano Dismissal
Tim Tim S arrived in the city with family returning from Canada where he studied homesteads. He had been arrested in Antigo on a charge of issuing worthless drafts while acting as a legal agent for Van Wel and Morehead of Chicago. He was later arraigned at Shawano on a similar charge, but the case was thrown out. He is currently traveling for an Appleton firm, per the Wausau Record.
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Timm
Canada
Antigo
van Wel & Morehead
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Issued in Last Week
Harold Clark of Rudolph to Fio Margeson of Grand Rapids. Earl S. Palmer Fond du Lac to Lulu Sherry Marshfield. DL A Bauman to Elsa Wissmuth Marenfield. Frank Benskers to Mary Everdyke Arpin. Ray Krause Spencer to Anna Stang Wood County. David Backstrom to Anna Matheln Richfield town.
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Harold Clark
Rudolph
Fio Margeson
Grand Rapids
Earl S. Palmer
Fond du Lat
Lulu Sherry
Marshfeld
A. Bauman
Elsa Wissmuth
Maraiifield
Frank Benskers
Mary Everdyke
Arpin
Ray Krause
Spencer
Anna Stang
Wood County
David Backstrom
Anna Matheln
Richfield
Tern is Shortened and Pardon Under Consideration
The term of imprisonment for Fer dinand Schultz, sentenced to 20 years in 1909 for rape, has been reduced to nine years by Governor McGovern. The governor is also considering John Deitz’s pardon application.
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Ferdinand Schultz
McGovern
John Deitz
Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Meet at City Hall
The annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association will be held at the city hall in this city on Tuesday January 13 1914. It is expected that there will be a large and interesting meeting of growers from this vicinity.
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Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers’ Association
Christmas Parcel Post Rush at Local Postoffice
Christmas rush fills the postoffice with parcel post activity as George Fy Nixon oversees delivery. The crowded workload still completed efficiently, with no other employee more dedicated to public welfare in Uncle Sam’s service.
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George
Fy Nixon
Sam
Painghas
Hillsboro Visit Highlights Town Spending
A fragmented note mentions Hillsboro and a local resident visiting town affairs tied to spending. The incomplete text implies municipal focus but lacks clear details or names for further context.
Husky Wolf Killers From Rudolph Cite Pelt Sale
August Haas and Fred Bartels of Rudolph city on Monday with a large climber wolf pelt shot Sunday up the river. They received a bounty of 20 dollars for the scalp and offered the hide for 4 dollars.
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August Haas
Fred Bartels
Rudolph
Conway Buys A Farm In Burndale Township
Atty DD Conway purchased two 100 acre farms owned by Charles Krempin in the town of Aue burndale north of the village. The farms are described as fine properties within Burndale, with the transaction dated in the past week.
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D. Conway
Atty, DD. Conway
Chas. Krempin
Aueburndale
Tion
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Gleave Bros
Johnson & Hill Co
City
Cheese Factory
Creamery
Rudolph Station
Louis Lyonnais
Grand Rapids, Wis
R. R
AENE
Swe
Bank of Grand Ranids
West Side
All Star Company
Mary
Victoria
Grand Rapids Milling Co
Daly's
Kellner
Americas
Notiock
Chicago Triard
Crake Ita
Farmers!” Agricultural Guise
Wipfil Farm
Tahitory
U Hansen-Eron
Tim
Tern
Cranberry Meeting
Hillsboro
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