15 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
1
A lettered critique argues for Sunday postal closures, noting reform waves reach Grand Rapids. Supporters seek a weekly rest day for all workers, while some lobby for mail access limits. Critics fear lobby crowding and minor inconvenience to individuals who rely on Sunday mail access.
A. O. White will bake at the Grand Rapids Vea and CalYoo Company's store for a week demonstrating the merits of Myg-O bulking powder. Those present will receive samples of cooking.
M L Ginsburg fell on Wednesday morning and cut the back of his head severely. A surgeon dressed the wound and it is not expected he will suffer serious effects from the injury.
Carnival week at the rink by Grand Rapids Amusement Co drew large crowds each night. A Saturday afternoon masquerade for children drew many in costume and the event ran smoothly with no accidents.
Mrs John Newman dies after four days illness at her daughter Charley Elds home in Alberts Gunada aged seventy. She leaves three sons Charley Frank and two daughters Vivian Emma Newman, all in Alberta Gunada and Rudolph wdora.
Joln Posstey hosts a masquerade ballet in Hia Hall on Wednesday evening February mand with Bliss orchestra providing music. Supper will be served as usual. Two cash prizes will be awarded. Oscar Crotteau, longtime Ophion Bros. Department Store employee, resigned last week.
A historical notice outlines the commission form of government with sections detailing petition thresholds for city reorganization, election timing for referendums, mayor and council terms, qualifications, at large primary procedures, and the creation of city departments. It specifies eligibility, residency, term lengths, vacancies, salaries, and council powers for cities reorganized under the act.
It is said a movement is on foot to save a law passed by the present legislature to widen sleighs to 56 inches, matching a wagon. The matter is under automobilists protection who claim road width is essential for safe passage. Mrs Lorinda Brown has joined the cloak department at Johnson & Hill Co's store.
A thirteen and a half pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Steve Rudnski on Friday. Other births include children to Mr and Mrs BH He Sydon and Mr and Mrs Emil Hanks and to Mr and Mrs Henry Voyer. Orson Cochran left Tuesday for Fitteville for several days piano engagement. Washington Lincoln Memorial service announced for Sunday night with guests attending from local groups.
The Northeast Wisconsin Teachers Association held a two day meeting in Oshkosh with Grand Rapids representatives. Superintendent C W Schwede discussed extending the normal school course and funding directions. Supt Toby of Wausau and Supt Melver of Oshkosh supported Schwede's points. Grand Rapids teachers attended two days, reporting a profitably spent session.
Citizens discuss a proposed new bridge and its location amid business interests and city growth. A prominent local businessman favors moving traffic to a new site, while opinions differ on preserving the current bridge. The piece also cites views on cattle tuberculosis testing laws and a local newspaper reader letter in German seeking English clarity.
Prof Bliss, who led the Grand Rapids Band for four years, plans to resign in April after accepting a better position in Lexington, Missouri. He credits shaping a high quality ensemble and keeping youths engaged, expressing hope to return in the future. Delegates to the Wood County Woodman of America convention were elected, with numerous named delegates listed.
A Cow Boy's Girl features Lt Warry McClure in cavalry uniform and a cast including Lyle Ouilahan Billy Baskett Colonel Marshal and Corporal McVool. The troupe is praised for well acted military characters special scenery and a fourteen member cast. Cowboy Band will play in streets the day of the show with Sunday night prices 25 45 and 50 cents.
A. M. Muiref of the Muir Shoe Co sells stock in the city with transfer due next July to the Glove Brothers who run shoe shops in Milwaukee and LaValle. William Glove will manage the store upon completion. Muir built the business during his tenure but illness among associates and confining conditions led to the sale.
A fragmented list shows names and titles such as Ladies and Gentlemen Mary Adams Ida Vande ngll and Robbie Brown with multiple cards referenced, including Dorris Stanley Dobler Mudge Gokay Joo Manning and Terwilliger Josh. The OCR reads like a mailbox notice of pending deliveries with numerous misspellings and truncations.
Rural mail carriers will not deliver on the holiday next Wednesday and will hold their county convention in this city. The event plans a room postence and expects most carriers from the county to attend.
Fragmentary OCR yields a notice referencing a sale by committee with an event titled Will Give a Dance. Details are unclear but indicate a fundraising or social sale at a lodge or society venue pending further information.
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