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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references a January weather outlook with mentions of cold and storm parameters. Specifics are unreadable, but the period tone implies a dated forecast. Named individuals or organizations are not clearly identifiable.
The death of Rev George Gibson occurred at his daughter's home after a long illness due to paralysis. Born in Reperence New York December 1625 he was 72. A veteran soldier he served as first lieutenant in Co G 23d Wisconsin. He preached at All Saints Appleton and later in Des Moines Iowa retiring in 1903. He is survived by his wife Miss Cucalin King Green Bay and three children George K Richard M and Mrs LB Witter. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church.
William Okray, a Milwaukee fugitive, wed Miss Amanda Rousawski in a jail ceremony as deputies and reporters watched. Captured near Rudolph, Okray was driven back to the city and jailed after a potato-bin hiding attempt. Also noted are the Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs A G Grose, and local dairy performance notes and other regional notices.
A garbled editorial fragment records Judge Webb declaring candidacy for re election in the next form of government. It notes his term expires January, requests support from local citizens, and mentions a formal endorsement by Grand Supidy Olaf M. Weth. The piece blends local political notices with odd insertions about other individuals and events.
A detailed agenda outlines the annual Cranberry Growers meeting with reports from secretaries and officers, a grand parade, and speeches by leaders of the Modern Woodmen and other organizations. The event promises a large turnout, with courtly addresses and a reception noting community achievement.
Obituary note records the death of Joly darviae Jobn Jargin an elder resident tied to Boyt Mitwards. It mentions a wake at a local church, family references, and expected funeral arrangements with details about attendees and the community gathering.
A garbled report lists names from Maw Bining and nearby areas connected to marriage licenses. The fractured text mentions Toneph Braghing and Anka Bihrosduy among others, with scattered mentions of officials and dates, but the full details remain unclear due to the OCR quality.
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