22 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
1
City hunters gather at the west side City Hall on Thursday evening to debate proposed geome legislation. They urge ending prairie chickens and partridge laws together, protest deer shooting bans, and seek to keep seasons aligned with past practice.
Local business and social updates list J Baruch in Chicago, Frank Schimeling in the city, births, visitors and travel. Wausau figures include Miss Magecalene Laux with Ida Maumer, H S Wagner heading to South Dakota, Mrs D B Phillon visiting Stevens Point, and the arrival of two baby girls for Louis Wipfli. Also noted are trips by Chas Kellogg to Milwaukee for a lumbermen convention, Assemblyman Wheelan returning from Madison, and plans for a Federated Clubs cantata on March 17 at Daly’s Theater. Additional notes on parish foresters convention in Wausau, various visits, and business calls conclude the digest.
A fiscal roll lists individuals and firms paying more than one hundred dollars toward the city’s finances. Entries include banks, milling companies, packing firms, lumber dealers, estates, and various residents such as J. Arpin, Mrs. Jennie Gilkey, W. Conway, and J. D. Smith, with many amounts ranging from about 101 to 629.01 dollars.
The Grand Rapids Lodge No. 5 Good Templars elected four new members at a Monday night session. Reports praised health and rising attendance, with planning for District Lodge attendance and a projected leadership role for Roland Baldwin. Also noted were income tax discussions and the sudden death of Mrs. Barney Halvorsen with funeral arrangements pending.
Marshfield hosts a Friday night game as their boys face a strong visiting team. Both sides come off recent solid play and promise a spirited contest. The accompanying notes mention a quartet tour at Daly's Theater and a Lyceum course audience enjoyment.
St Katherine's Guild arranges a one week cooking school with Mrs Sarai Ament Dodeon starting March 6 in the Witter building domestic science room at 3 pm daily. Fees are 3 dollars for the series with passes from Mrs Gibson Mrs W F Kellogg or Mrs F MacKinnon. Lectures on bread making by Mme Cadeon praised as worth the price.
Rural districts face tuberculosis as researchers led by Kathrina Gaday conduct a two week survey in Dunn County. The study aims to reveal disease prevalence, educate families, and stress prevention and early diagnosis in farming communities. Over 240 cases documented. county training group aids outreach and funding prospects.
Mrs Ann Meredith dies Friday morning at the home of her daughter Mira Howrhs after a long illness. Born in Scotland, she moved to Wisconsin in 1866 and lived here since, with surviving children Mira, Rachael, Sarah, Frank, and Ned. The funeral was in New Lisbon, with relatives traveling from here. A local social club gathering and a Grand Rapids band concert were noted, along with upcoming concerts and rail tours.
The night featured multiple polo teams competing across venues with noted players including Dean WLU and Cheay, along with references to venues such as Ge ner thie gontest and Sacremento. Observers described a mix of skillful drives and strategic plays, while weather and crowd reactions influenced the atmosphere.
The following marriages were dated last week with names including Vardi and Ledaney to Antalls Griffin in Marabfield Wan Melean to lermdn Martin at a residence and Newton He Powe of Vittegatly to Minnie agua of decrriingtony with many other couples and patrons listed in a clipped notice from the Ga exon Daw edition detailing dates and applicants.
Entitled gathering at Belufelkopt includes Mr. Weld and others on Toesday evening. Ahearey present in silent time. guests included Mr. and Moe. Public notice announces a candidacy for the office of annuity superintendent, Maude Beard listed as candidate.
The 1. H. Lodge announces a social dance event at a local venue on Fel 2nd. Members invite the public to attend, with proceeds or details to be shared by the organizing committee.
Real estate notice seeks buyers for a homestead near Oak Street with mortgage on property. Non resident owner aims for quick sale or rent to a desirable tenant at below value with favorable down payment and monthly terms if needed. Inquiries directed to O F Boles.
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