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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
1
A frayed item describes a Tuesday fair day in Wisconsin with races and livestock bets, plus a bounty case in Grand Rapids involving English sparrows. Officials discuss proper payment authority, noting the town or village president should pay and bill the county later.
City Council discussed restoring the old clock dial, with Alderman Nissoi opposing changes and a committee to review the issue. Fire limit plans were postponed to the 20x meeting, while a five year tax remission request for a malleable iron company was tabled. City treasurer salary fixed at 600, teamsters raise to 60 monthly, and the stone crusher sold for 250 to Wm Wallace amid opposition. An appeal from Centralia Pulp and Water Power Co. for tax concessions prompted lengthy debate with no action. Adjournment was taken after addressing several items. Mrs. Mary Jo Flanagan of Vesper died after long illness aged 69, survived by husband and children. remains to be moved to city burial.
A Sunday morning fire caused by gasoline explosion in a Stevens Point household claimed the lives of Mrs Martha Gossman and Dr. Pomainville. The doctor died the next morning after attempting to save the girl from flames enveloping her clothing. The blaze, investigated as accidental, left a scene of extensive damage and a community shaken by the loss.
A Thursday evening concert by the Grand Rowldy band drew a crowd. The program featured lighter music, cornet duets by Prof. Bina and Loola Peyruse, and solos including Down in Thy Deep and The Night's Frolic. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House is slated to lecture February 9 at the Grand Opera House, with tickets at Daly's and Church's drugstores.
The town frets over a coming cold period as forecasts hint at a long winter. Residents, including politicians and local figures, discuss open winter prospects and the impact on daily life and public plans. The storm outlook dominates discussions through October and November with Canvassed opinions and local meetings.
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