20 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
1
A socal event at a Worcester site gathers members for dancing and cards as part of a Victory Membership drive. The gathering includes young Worcester volunteers moving toward ordination, with plans for upcoming entertainments and a hoped return to broader order activities.
A Biron meeting discussed soil improvement for area farms amid flood concerns and river issues. Prof W Ungeryger from the state university agriculture department outlined plans, stressing soil testing, nutrient needs, and possible use of potash and lime to boost productivity. Representatives from Kellogg Ives and others indicated costs and potential gains, with emphasis on beans, grasses, and corn varieties suited to the region.
A baby in Aviecite swallowed a swallowed item after a toy accident during play. Mrs Tobart and Dr Mortensen arranged treatment, an operation was performed but complications arose and further care followed as the community offered sympathy.
Mrs Leonard Fritz aged twenty years died at her home 559 70th Street after months of illness. She leaves a husband and a young daughter about two and a half years old. The funeral will be Friday at 1 30 pm from the house and 2 00 pm at West Side Lutheran Church with Rev Taurrow officiating.
Banks in the city will be shut all day Saturday due to the holiday. Farmers and others who normally bank on Saturdays should note the closure. Fred Ragan and Andy Knarsshoom relocate their business to Bancroft on Tuesday.
The local Grand Rapids team defeated Company K from Camp Dewey Great Lakes 23 to 20 in a fast paced game marked by slippery floors and frequent personal fouls. Key players included Normington Starks Smith Whatmer and Pat Johnson. ref Gouch Baldauf enforced the rules and the Grand Rapids squad outscored their visitors in field work.
Pyre Repolph residents Mra Hertry Pagels Wineyt Pagels and John Pagels died in the past week as influenza swept through Rudelph. Pagels died Thursday evening, Mrs Henry Pagels Saturday, and Ernet Pagel earlier. John Pagel aged eighty two had long ties to Rudelph, while Mrs Pagels was younger and well liked. The Tribune extends its condolences to the bereaved families and community.
Lyle sells remaining furniture stock to J and Ragan Furniture Company and plans to discontinue business. Ragan to move stock to store immediately, with Lyle possibly moving to Winkasha for undertaking and piano work. The Hindsleys rent the flat above Haydock building and will make their home in the city. Mr Hindsley works at Consolidated mil.
A popular young Sigel couple Kathyra J Wallach and George Schenz were married Monday at St Lawrence Polish Catholic church. Rev Ciszewski officiated as bridesmaids Pauline Schuetz Welter Walloch and Mary Walloch Ernes Schuetz attended. Family and friends from Wood County joined the celebration with a wedding dinner at Felix Walloch’s home. The couple plans to reside at the Schuetz farm in Sigel for now.
The Library Commission proposes moving reading rooms and shelves from the upper floor of the old city hall to the downstairs area. The plan envisions a large general reading room, magzine reading rooms, work rooms, a librarian’s office, a children's room, and a museum room in the future. The upstairs would become storage and repair space, with plans contingent on council approval and spring relocation of existing basement storage.
The K of C announces a Hard Times Party dance at their hall this Friday night with tickets sold by members. Carlton Stamm, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Stamm, recently discharged from service after inspecting shells at a Dupont plant in Virginia, will resume duties at the Port Edwards mill engineering department soon.
Private Ernest Mathews of Sigel writes from a New York discharge hospital after being wounded at Chateau Thierry. He recounts the shell hitting his feet, the amputation of a comrade, and his hope to return home soon, as letters from other Wood County soldiers are shared.
Father Leuther, longtime assistant to Warner Reding at the Catholic church in this city, is appointed pastor of the Vesper and Altdorf churches. Previously Father Willitzer served Altdorf and Vesper from Pittsburg until his resignation due to Pittsburg demands. The bishop at LaCrosse approved Leuther while he remains assistant to Father Mieding and expands duties to Vesper and Altdorf.
The Elks Club may grant women exclusive weekly use of the club house. If approved, a designated afternoon, likely Wednesday or Thursday, will allow women to bowl play billiards or pool hold card parties or socialize, giving local women a comfortable central place to gather.
The Huntington Garage installs a re boring machine for Ford cylinders and can rebore worn cylinders, replace pistons with oversized ones, and fit the cylinder to restore engine performance. The shop touts cheap pricing versus replacing the engine block and claims long standing expertise as the oldest and best Foret specialists with skilled mechanics.
Representatives R A Ives Fruit Company of Oshkosh and Fond du Lac arrived late this week and opened a wholesale fruit branch in the old Nash Grocery building. T Sweeney remains to operate in city while Mr Ives stays in Fond du Lac. The firm is one of the oldest in the state with forty years in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
Invitations announced in the city for the marriage of Helen Seorgannia Thomann of Greenville Mississippi and Leon George Arpin son of Mr and Mrs J B Arpin of the city. The ceremony is set for next Wednesday February 26 at 8:30 am at St Jorgent's Catholic Church in Greenville. Leon works with his father's dredging company and the couple recently announced their engagement.
Classified note lists a 1918 Ford in good condition with extra tire bumper and snubbers and a 1918 four cylinder Buick. Mentions sale to Ragan Auto Sales Co and records of land sale: Tobn Bell Jr sold forty acres in Hansen to Gus Dressen of Seneca Corners, the Herman Wichman farm.
A suave young man circulated fake advertising cards promising exclusive rights and boosting local merchants. He showed sample cards with real business ads and collected about 73 dollars from Grand Rapids merchants before disappearing. Police seek the swindler, first heard from Wild Rose and last heard from Wautoma.
An official of Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company tells a Tribune representative that plans for a electric power line from this city to Marshfield and potentially Pittsfield and Marshfield are a distant project. Local interest grows in wiring Vesper and Pittsville, with Stevens Point plant hoped to feed the route and share surplus power during shortages. Declining metal costs may revive the idea, but no firm plans exist this year.
A bowling league organized at the Elks Club now includes twelve teams such as Thompsons, Colts, Normingtons Cleaners, Bodettes, Whitrocks, Grand Rapids Foundry, Johnson Hill, Highwaymen, Consolidated Office, Biron Mill, Consolidated Mall, Port Edwards and Co. K. Schedules are being arranged and hot contests expected in coming days.
Ella Muir long resident of DePere formerly tied to the local hospital united in marriage with Michael Muldridge of St. Louis. The ceremony occurred at the Green Bay Catholic church with a breakfast at Little Rapids. A brief wedding trip followed before settling in Detroit, Michigan.
William Gunz of Rudolph reports the 61st pussy willows seen along the river road to Rudolph just north of Biren dam. He says they are the real article thriving like in spring and notes that a robin would complete signs of the season.
Grand Rapids may host the Wisconsin Convention of Elks in 1919. A special meeting will decide if the lodge can bid, with an estimated ten thousand visitors over three days. The event would bring parades, athletic games, entertainments, and extensive lodging needs for delegates and visitors.
Steve Slattery a former Grand Rapids man now in Sturgeon Bay is recovering in Green Bay hospital from a skull fracture and other injuries suffered when he fell from his locomotive last week. The Green Bay & Western engineer was on the Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay run when a freight train passed and he fell onto the ground. He is reported to be getting along nicely and his daughter Mrs. James Glennon visited with the baby.
A Jackson County Journal warning about false investments and stock scams. Promoters use grand names and promises of big dividends to lure victims, often offering worthless mining and oil stocks. Stay with local banks and seek banker guidance before parting with money.
The federal post office in Grand Rapids could receive a $70 000 appropriation after a long campaign. The bill, favored by the House committee on buildings and grounds, awaits Senate action and would fund a new post office to aid returning soldiers and ease industrial unrest. Local business leaders push for a Central Court site and federal locations are under consideration as funds remain available.
The Wisconsin Library Commission assists Biron residents to use a free public library housed in the schoolhouse. The Ladies Library Society funded a book collection now available, with hours from 4 to 8 p m on Monday through Thursday. Members may borrow books at no charge, and a long list of titles by various authors is now cataloged for community use.
The Company K basketball squad defeated the Third Regiment team from the Great Lakes Saturday night and officials aim to arrange a game with the sailors team from Great Lakes. The sailors include former Wisconsin star Bill Chandler and other Big Nine caliber players. Coach Desbers of Great Lakes praised the locals and said he would pursue a match at their camp soon.
W J Matthews of Saratoga announces the upcoming marriage of his daughter Irene Frances to Charles M Winegarten who just returned from army service. The ceremony is planned for the Bell school in Saratoga on Wednesday February 26th. Both families are well known in the city and county.
The Tribune increases price to $2 a year after March, urging subscribers to renew at the old rate. Only a few days remain this month to save half a dollar, with a prompt visit urged for those nearby.
At Elk's Club Tuesday evening a skat tournament awarded prizes to L. M. Nash for first with 12 net games. A. J. Hasbrouck took second with 456 net points, and J. F. Cooley earned third with high hand of 16y points.
The entertainment committee of the Elks invites members to a dance at the Club House this Friday evening. Music will be by the Elks Jazz orchestra with several feature numbers planned. The notice also mentions a dance on February 28 by Speltz Bros. orchestra as the last dance before Lent.
Arrangements are set for the mid winter meeting of the Central Wisconsin Press Association to be held at Rotary Club hall Stevens Point on February 4th. The Rotary Club plans a dinner and program featuring noted editors and a speaker. The event is billed as the best opportunity yet for the association’s members.
The Woman's Club was entertained at Mrs. Melvin's home Monday evening at 6:30 for dinner and a regular program. Attendance was large and the event considered a very pleasant one. Mrs. John Daly of Baker Street, previously bedridden for two weeks, sat up briefly Wednesday after feeling somewhat better.
A chaotic but earnest call to welcome soldiers back from war dominates the text. Volunteers urged to organize parades, gatherings, and entertainment in Grand Waitin to honor servicemen and sustain local morale. The plan seeks broad civic support despite logistical hurdles and unclear scheduling.
The report outlines chaotic delivery details for a tank supply, mentioning multiple individuals and uncertain routes. It notes delayed and misrouted shipments, with references to delivery events, personnel names, and disputed timing amid unclear organizational structure.
The text records a hall dining scene with scattered names and places. It mentions visitors at a hotel, a welcome, and various unclear names and events. The OCR is garbled, making specifics hard to parse while preserving the core setting.
Mayor Briele outlined plans tied to Wisconsin forward efforts and city unity. He praised the benefits of joining a statewide arc and stressed the importance of collective work by Wisconsin men and Christians in supporting the city’s growth. The speech touched on harvest festivals and civic service while inviting broader participation.
A dated 1919 note from Sir Julius Paulaon denounces his wife and urges others to distrust her, claiming she will not pay bills and listing unfounded accusations amid a personal dispute. The fragmentary OCR yields a single sourceline memorial of a domestic quarrel and misattributed names.
Gentlemen Ben Anderson Raye mond Beader M Calbraith Jaidies Treanee Ian Bernier Mrs Ingar Evans Gertrude Miss Helen Norton accepted a position in the office of the Soo Ry at Grind Rapids Wisconsin February 18 19749 is noted in this item from a local newspaper.
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