City Waterworks Debate Highlighted at Business Meeting
Tadge Gaynor, Pfeffer of the Grand Rapids waterworks and officials from Stevens Point addressed the Stevens Point Business Men's gathering. The discussion compared Grand Rapids and Stevens Point systems, citing plant values, water rates, hydrant rentals, street sprinkling costs, and city subsidies, with figures later questioned for reliability.
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Tadge Gaynor
Pfeffer
Stevens Point
Mharaday
Grand Rapids
Gaynor
Pfeifer
Cosk
State Rate Commission
Stevens Point Water Co
Gray
Local girls beat visiting team 4 0 in gym dance follows
A boys and girls basketball game at Tomal featured a one sided start by the locals. The girls led early and won 4 to 11, while the boys narrowly trailed but surged to 11 to 4 final. Postgame reception and dance completed the lively evening. Local Bliss orchestra supplied music.
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Tomal
Lad Vyver
Tod
Farrer
Lowala
Thia
Bliss Orchestra
Tere
Prize piano exhibition planned at Joe Wheir's window
A prize piano will be shown in the display window of Joe Wheir's restaurant on the west side, inviting public viewing. The event highlights local arts and offers a showcase opportunity in a familiar neighborhood venue.
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Joe Wheir
Prosperous Town Sees Growth in Real Estate and Insurance
Prosperous manufacturing town of 7,000 and growing rapidly with 4 railroads and eight miles of electric street cars. Valuable improved water powers attract investors and insurers seeking opportunities in real estate and coverage.
Grand Rapids pupils hosted by their teacher
Maraeson, a teacher in district No. 4 Grand Rapids, entertained scholars on Monday evening with a birthday party. The young people arrived in sleighs and the event was very pleasant for all involved.
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Maraeson
Grand Rapids
M. J. Slattery Burns Out In Fire At Davenport Street
Fire discovered just after seven yesterday morning engulfed the tailor shop of M. J. Slattery on Davenport street. Within an hour the building and contents were ruined, with only slight damage to the adjacent Roepcke shop. Cause undetermined but likely overheated stove or defective chimney. Slattery escaped with singed hat and eyebrows. insurance valued at five hundred dollars. Also notes on government pensions for young widows of soldiers and proposed expansion of annuities.
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M. J. Slattery
Rhinelander
New Worth
Theongl
Davenport Street
Mot
Slattery
Roepcke
Marning
Soo Will Spend Five Million On Rail Improvements
A Minneapolis dispatch says the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad plans eight million dollars in improvements this year. Three million will go to the former Wisconsin Central assets, main line upgrades and substantial work on the Thief River Falls branch at Duluth. Some believe a cut off between the city and Chicago may be built, replacing earlier Wisconsin Central surveys, with twenty three million dollars allowed for major shortening works. Miss Raith Bablin visits Wansan relatives this week.
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Soo
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Property sale offers in scattered county ads
Mrs Fetes Dessaint lists two lots a one room house at 12th and Frankin streets and multiple other properties including a five room house on Apricot and 12th gheeta and an eight room house with barn and woodshed on 12th and Irving. All to be sold by April 16 on easy terms, some as bundles. Also listed are rental offerings and various sale or exchange ads for farms land and equipment across Hansen Vesper and Grand Rapids, with contact details and tribune office references.
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Fetes Dessaint
12Th
Frankin
Irving
Gall Ontra
Peter Dessaint
Peach St
Odp
Hansen
Warwick
Litaera Eh
J.ginebury
Vesper
Wis
Gore Farm
Wit
T Peter Az
Grand Rapids
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Tribune
Turi
N. Pomatinvius
Informa.ee
Peter Bohmsach
Caikat
Tribune Offic
Rural Telephone Meeting At Vesper Wisconsin
A general telephone meeting will be held at Woodman Hall in Vesper on March 2 at 1 30 p m. to discuss forming a farmers telephone co that would serve all routes and bring wide service countywide. Farmers are urged to attend to learn how the system will operate and the benefits and costs. The event aims to unite Auburndale Sherry Arpin Hansen Sigel Seneca Rudolph and nearby towns under a farmer led effort for a lasting system.
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Vesper
Wis
Woodman Hall
Ers ‘Telephones Co
Vanlees
Auburndale
Sherry
Arpin
Hansen
Sigel
Seneca
Rudolph
Doctor Ridder Lecture Draws Small Audience
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Dr Ridder presenting to a small audience on a Saturday evening. The text hints at him being termed a million-size trap and suggests listeners felt he spoke little, with garbled phrases indicating a muted or modest reception.
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Dr. Ridder
New Fixtures Installed In Local Store By Kouiy Mig Co
F L Steib announces a week long installation of seven nine foot mahogany and marble showcases and a large leather couch with crystal plate doors. The fixtures, built in Verdi Antique marble bases and Italian marble shelves, are described as the best of their kind in the state. Manufactured by Kouiy Mig Co of this city, the display includes a wrap counter and extensive tincture and druggist shelving with modern caps and crystal doors.
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F. L. Steib
Kouiy
Mutual Insurance Experience in Waterloo Fire Company
R W Lueck, receiver of Waterloo Mutual Fire of Waterloo Wisconsin, levied fourfold annual premium assessments. The company placed in receivership February 11, 1909, now holds assets to meet liabilities of 4590 dollars. Policyholders faced steep rate jumps from 4.50 to 16.75 to 25 for various policies, with looming deficits likely to force broader calls on members. Many mutual insurers may charge high costs and deliver poor protection, as the Eagle River case shows.
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R. W. Lueck
Waterloo Mutual
Waterloo
Wis
Church Mutual
Town Mutual
Geb & Cent
Eagle River Mutual
Public Drinking Cup Banned in Wisconsin by Health Board
The Wisconsin state board of health sealed its floor at a Madison meeting by adopting a rule with the force of law. The measure bans the use of common drinking cups on trains and stations and in public and private schools to prevent infectious diseases.
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Wisconsin
State Board of Health
Madison
Fire at Meehan destroys Cradle residence
A fire at 8 o clock Friday morning completely destroyed the MNDE Cradle farm residence now occupied by Frank Pike. Mr. Cradle and family live in the Sifth ward and only part of the furniture was saved. The logs were burnt to ashes and no insurance details are given.
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Mnde Cradle
Death of Mrs Sutliff in Rhinelander
Word was received of the death of Mrs. 3 W Sutliff of Rhinelander after a bout with typhoid fever. Nettie Wheelan, her maiden name, was born and raised here to age thirty five. She was survived by her husband and two children. Funeral from the homes of Mr and Mrs Ed Wheelin Friday at two oclock.
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Ed Wheelin
Rural carriers barred from hunting on the job order
Washington issues a formal ban on rural mail carriers shooting or carrying guns while on duty to prevent delays in mail delivery. The note cites complaints of carriers acting as nim rods and hindering service on routes. The rest of the fragment notes a 19 cent enamel dish pan sale at The Walt and a skating party hosted by Miss Ruth Richer with 24 youths attending.
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Washington
Ruth Richer
Hasbrouck
May Adopt New Method by Weed Cam DLyY Telephony Officers
Officials of the Weed Cam DLyY Telephony company consider adopting a new service plan echoing a pilot by Blaster & Water company. The plan would allow patrons to pay bills at the nine offices, with adjustments to payment methods and continued service. The article notes prior use of a loaned volunteer system and describes personnel changes and a shift toward a new payment arrangement.
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Blaster & Water Company
Targa Tt
Ka Vor at New Tleber in Usst Paul Ny
Ka Vor faced a bribery scandal involved in a high profile case. He was detained after an altercation with a right foot injury and was transported to a hospital where he received surgery for multiple injuries.
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New Tleber
Usst
Paul Ny
de Meet Dent
Tfe
Fi Data
Dart
Ameh
W. E. Wheelan for Mayor Faces Local Opposition
The text describes W. E. Wheelan running for mayor with allies in Atuy Wy and other locals who reportedly support his candidacy. It notes that if opposed, he would likely win, promising a good administration and fair leadership for the city, with emphasis on avoiding a repeat of past misgovernance.
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W. E. Wheelan
Atuy
Wheelan
Mayer
Ecoming Olostian
Ria
Mir
Guty
Iran
Advertised Letters List From Local Post Office
Auderen, Mra. i, enyd, Artaiun, Mire. Wt Brock, Sire, emrd, Krhidiak Birs. Annie, Meladden, Minn Kata, ened, Melutaxh, Mra G. Mbt Pine bury, Mra. Hattie, Sheroan, Mra Frank, card, Gentlemen, Carver, Jamon MG Christioan, G. WW. Tasran, Velmer, card, Perking, G. Wo, eard, Selly, Join C., card.
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Auderen
Mra
Enyd
Artaiun
Mire
Brock
Sire
Emrd
Krhidiak
Annie
Meladden
Minn Kata
Ened
Melutaxh
Pinebury
Hattie
Sheroan
Frank
Card
Gentlemen
Carver
Jamon MG Christioan
Tasran
Velmer
Perking
G. Wo
Eard
Selly
Join C
Tonsorial Notice and Theatre Event Tease
A dattered notice outlines a Tuesday haircut service suspension and new offerings for children. Daly's Theatre advertises the Mock Star Company playbill with vaudeville between acts, priced 19, 70, and 5 cents, opening Monday Feb 28 with special phon and song acts.
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Rapatad
Daly's Theatre
Acta
Elofffon Sella
Winda
Heineman’s
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