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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1916

Page

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Dirth of A Nation Screenings and Prices

The Dirth of A Nation will be shown twice daily at 2:15 and 7:18. Matinee tickets cost 59 to 75 cents and night shows 5 to 1.10 1.55. Complete production includes an original 25 member orchestra. The Stevens Point Gun Club to host a state shooting tournament in May drawing 75 to 90 shooters from across the state. Ben Smart of the local telephone company attended the Madison state telecommunication meeting last week and found it instructive.

Stevens Point Ben Smart Loreal Triephobe Madison Telemone Trempania

Winter sale ads for baby coats and children's wear

A compact newspaper item notes a February sale with baby bearskin coats priced at $2.00 and children's sweaters at 98 cents, while regular prices include $21.49 for some items. The fragment suggests promotional pricing and discount emphasis typical of a local sales page.

Peta Aa Hee

Riverview Hospital Group Seeks New Building

The Riverview Hospital Association met at the Elk Club to discuss a new hospital costing about 25000 dollars. They reported 10000 dollars available and aim to raise 15000 by subscription while stressing the current building is inadequate for emergency care and higher patient load.

The Tragedy of Wark Mast at Daly's Theatre

Spectacle by D W Griffith titled Birth of a Nation to be shown February 23 24 at Daly's Theatre. Describes battlefield horror and civilian suffering with vivid wartime imagery. Matinee 2 15 daily. prices 59 75 1 00. Evening 8 15. prices 50 75 1 00 1 50.

Daly’s Theatre Zirth Griffith Daugnter Ofien Demme sagalianUy Shipmel

Man Accused Of Horse Stealing After Incident At Library

Frank Nurh borrowed a horse puller from Wilbur Whitrock on a Friday evening without asking. He planned to go to Biron for a dance but halted at the library after a collision damaged the outfit and left it abandoned. The next morning he was arrested for horse stealing and pleaded not guilty before Judge Calkins, with adjournment set for one week.

Frank Nurh Wilbur Whitrock Biron

Adjudged Insane Marshfield Man Placed in Asylum

Jesse Randall of Marshfield was brought to this city on Friday and after examination by the county judge was pronounced not of sound mind. The next day he was sent to the asylum at Marshfield. He had shown mental instability for some time and recently threatened his affairs, leading to restraint for proper treatment.

Jesse Randall Marshfield Marshield

Lutheran Services at West Side Church

At the west side Lutheran church corner of McKinley street and St. Ave. N. Sunday morning service at 9 45 o clock with Rev. Wns Kansier of Wauwatosa superintendent of the Lutheran Children's Home winding Society to preach. Sunday school at 11 o'clock. English service at 7 30 PM. Rev. Kansier will preach on his society work. Rev. Wm. Noniuicosen

West Side Lutheran Church McKinley Street St. Ave. N Wns. Kansier Wauwatosa Lutheran Children’s Home Winding Society Kansier Noniuicosen

Change in business ownership at local garage

Mr Sehnl and Howard Kamp have run a city garage for some time. Sehnl has bought Kamp out and will run the business alone. Kamp has faced financial difficulties and hopes outside work will improve his situation.

Sehnl Howard Kamp Imump Kamp

Minister Farewell Banquet for Rev Fuiedner Held

A farewell banquet was given at the Witter hotel on Monday evening for Rev Fuiedner who is soon to leave the A. C. Fliedser, Wii, icding, R. J. Locke, C. A. Meilicke, R. M. Logan and H. B. Johnsen attended the event.

Witter Hotel Rev. Fuiedner A. C. Fliedser Wii Icding R. J. Locke C. A. Meilicke R. M. Logan H. B. Johnsen

McGlynn Gets New Bus and Plans for Center-Facing Eight-Seat Outfit

McGlynn received a Ford-based bus with a center-facing body last week and expects to place it in service soon. Local supporters back the proposed hospital expansion with architect sketches and plans for a separate new building connected by passageways for nurses and staff. Directors were elected unanimously as enthusiasm grows for the project and the $15,000 fundraising goal.

Wim. McGlynn Mr. McGlynn

Death of Daniel Koch in Sigel Town

Daniel Koch an elderly Sigel resident died at home on Sunday February 15 after a long illness. He was born in Germany about 538 years ago and came to Wisconsin soon after arriving in the U S He and his wife settled on a Sigel farm where they lived for many years. Eleven children blessed the couple, eight of whom are living. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 4 o'clock conducted by Rev Griselman of Sigel. Local notes warn parents about measles and urge vigilance to prevent spread and complications.

Daniel Koch Sigel Mr. Koch Germany Wieronsin Mayville Wolf County Althy Fioch

Paris Green Supply Shortage Warns of Pest Problems

Reports say only about 500 pounds of Paris Green remain in the United States as shortages and high prices threaten production. The insecticide, mainly imported from England, Norway, and Sweden, could be produced domestically but current blue vitriol and arsenic costs make it unprofitable.

Paris United States England Norway Sweden

Antigo to Get New Federal Building Plans

Postmaster Cady of Antigo has received plans and specifications for a new federal building to be erected in the city. Scaled proposals will be opened in Washington at 3 p m March 14 for construction including mechanical department and approaches. The building will be two stories tall and feature terra cotta brick and granite.

Federal Antigo Cady Supervising Architect Washington

Sleigh Ride Party Enjoyed by Singing Society Members

About forty five youths from the Singing Society of the West Side German Lutheran church took a Sunday sleigh ride to Pine Valley Stock Farm in Rudolph. They were greeted with refreshments and reported a royal good time by the group.

Singing Society West Side German Lutheran Church Pine Valley Stock Farm H. Hadtke Rudolph

Mystic Workers Dance Party at Wood County Hall

Mystic Workers host another dancing party at Wood County Realty Company building on Tuesday February 22. Everyone welcome for a good time with music by the Eis Orchestra. Dancing from 8 30 P M to 1 A M. Tickets 50c per couple.

Mystic Wood County Realty Company Eis Orchestra

Clarenes Christensen Lands Post at Port Edwards Mill

Clarenes Christensen recently completed an Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin and has accepted a position as one of the engineers at the Port Edwards Paper mill, starting work on Tuesday.

Clarenes Christensen University of Wisconsin Port Edwards

Daly's Theatre Presents Sin Drama at 10 Cents

Saturday and Sunday William Fox presents Thida Bara and William Shay in Sin a modern life drama. All seats ten cents, children admitted under ge?

Wm. Fox Thida Bara Wiliam Shay SIN Ren Ge

Local Ladies Promote Baby Week Observance

The observance aims to improve infant care and reduce infant mortality by educating the public and involving clergy and women’s groups. Discussion highlights how parental neglect and ignorance contribute to infant deaths, urging coordinated efforts among clubs and Grand Rapids groups to support better babies and a healthier city.

Hagies Atid Preparing Bork Aig Event In Une

Grand Rapids convention expected to draw crowds with festivities and a large turnout. Officials estimate up to four hundred attendees including members and friends, with membership fees reduced to six dollars to attract new signups.

Hagies Atid Une

New Telephone Co Forms For Lynn Creek Area

The Lynn Creek Telephone Co forms Tuesday to link with Wood County Telephone Co. extending along Fritz road to Necedah highway. About 44 farmers will be served first with an automatic line needing no operator. Start of work is immediate and extensions will grow with demand. Village rates and free village connections planned. Charles Fitz is president with Karl Veers treasurer, Ray Bithcock secretary, and W. Blystoie and August Fitz as corporators.

Nekoosa Tribune Lynn Creek In Telephone Co Wood County Telephone Co Fritz Road Necedab Highway witLnNy E Tn Corporators Charles Fitat Karl Veers Treas Ray Bithcock See W. Blystoie August Fitz

Death of a Former Sheside Resident Tony Kuntz

The remains of Tony Kuntz arrived Sunday from Billings Montana after dying of heart failure. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 28 1954 and would have turned 32 soon. He grew up in the city and later lived west. He is survived by his wife who accompanied the body. Funeral services were held at 4 o clock this morning at St Peter and Paul Catholic church with Hey Whi Reding officiating. He was taken to the home of Mr and Mrs F G Gilkey, a sister of the deceased.

Tony Kuntz Billings Montana F. G. Gilkey Gilkey SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Hey Reding Grand Rapids Bren

Auburndale to Pave Main Street With Concrete

Louis Amundson visited Auburndale on Saturday as village leaders deed paving of the village street with concrete through the business section this coming summer. He also went to Cameron where he contracted about 2300 dollars for stone for road work.

Louis Amundson Auburndale Amundson Cameron Cihout

Mott Wood Company Secures MacKinnon Building Office

The Mott-Wood Company has secured office space in a MacKinnon building near the St. Paul depot. They will be available after starting up their business.

Mott-Wood Company MacKinnon St. Paul Depot

Fragmentary obituary and notices from a woeful torn page

The readable items hint at memorials and named individuals amid garbled text. Names such as McGarriel and Myitne- Bei hint at a local notices page with arrests trials or court references, but most content is illegible and fragmentary.

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