G A R Post Gifts City Property In Grandupidy Deal
Council approves deed transferring Oak Street building to Grandupidy city from G A R Post No 22 and members. The city pays 100 for five years and provides utilities while hall use remains for G A R and Ladies of the GAR. Future memorial tablet planned when GAR and Ladies cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hely
W. A, Owen
W. HH
Got
EL Taylor
Grandupidy
G. A. KR
Oak Street
G.aler
Ity With & Clour
Iltla
Tve
G. A. It
G. A
Gilkey
City Clarit
Ruinhold Thi
CG. A. R
Wei
Alderaan Whitrod Homne
Menor
Rust
Salvoons Going Past Alive January 16 1920
In Oshkosh a businessman named Mike is noted as the source of a claim about saloon activity on Main Street. The item recalls a past period when more than a dozen saloons operated there, asserting current changes or productions linked to local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Quicktosh
Iniat Mike
Oshkosh
Want column and classified notations in brief
Fragmented OCR offers scattered phrases for a want column. Mentions sales, contact data, and vague names with unclear context and dates, rendering a coherent event or notice difficult to extract.
Adjourning of State Cases in Pomainville Court
State v Rosen berger and State v Frank Ga ber adjourned by Judge Pomainville. The hearings previously held last Saturday will resume on January sixth and January fourteenth respectively in No- Kooga Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger
Frank Gaber
Pomainville
County rejects stone hauling proposal for Wood County paving
Wood County commissioners and committee members rejected J P Burke of Universal Quarries proposal to haul stone for next year’s paving project. They estimate hauling costs around 60 cents per cubic yard per mile and plan to solicit local contractors. The group tours Milwaukee for unloading machinery to handle crushed rock and gravel, led by highway commissioner Edward Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Wood County
J. P. Burke
Universal Quarries
F. I. Mengel
Burke
Miwalker
Edward Morris
Grand Rapids council extends tax date and snow removal concerns
The Grand Rapids city council unanimously extended the tax due date to March 1. Officials urged a robust citywide campaign to enforce snow removal laws after heavy storms, noting delays in clearing walks and enforcement challenges. The meeting also addressed road work, school board input, and paving plans including Third Avenue and Baker Street projects.
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Grand Rapig
K . Ald
Burchell
Ball Park
Lincoln School
Benerad Business Committee
Thompson
Third Avenue
Mrs. N. Johnson
Bamberg
Baker Streets
Sth
12Th Streets
Say County Stone Good for Paying
Reports to County Highway Commissioner Ed Morris and to Div Engineer F F Mengel state that samples of rock from Sigel sent by Seth Whitman were in some cases suitable for paving. The commission noted small samples, will require two cement tests, and selected cambrian sandstone and medium granite as promising paving materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Morris
Yeamnty Highway Committee
Div
F. F. Mengel
Sigel
Seth Whitman
State Commission
Madison
Whitman
Highway Committee
Mengel
Wood County
Blackburrns Freed In Getts Court Tuesday
Nellie Blackburn and her son Frank were freed after Getts Court found insufficient evidence of burglary in the case arising from the use of the Ruder barn. The Ruders claimed theft of county dynamite. Blackburn testified to a barn use agreement and turned over dynamite to officials. Judge Getts dismissed the charges, ruling no proof they took property not theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Blackburn
Frank
Albert Ruder
Blackburn
Ruder
Frank Blackburn
Ryder
Ruders
Nekoosa Couple Wed on New Year’s Day
Cora Flavin and William Schultz were married at the bride’s home in Nekansa New Year’s Day at five o’clock. Rev. Pautz of the Lutheran church officiated with Irma Johns as bridesmaid and Fred Fritz as groomsman. A six o’clock dinner followed as friends offered best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Flavin
William Schultz
Pautz
Irma Johns
Fred Fritz
Nekoosa
Sampson Tractor Co
Janesvillé
Former Sheriff George H. Smith Dies in Idaho
Former Wood county sheriff and longtime Sherry and Milladore resident George H. Smith died December 29 in Bonners Ferry Idaho while en route to hospital for quinsy treatment. He had worked in lumber at Sherry and Milladore before moving west to join Potlatch Lumber Co. His wife and two daughters Jessie of Spokane and Kathryn of Boston survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Smith
Wood County
Sherry
Milladore
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Mr. Smith
Potlach Lumber Co
Potlach
Wash
Appleton
Jessie
Spokane
Kathryn
Boston
Chamber endorses solicitors guide for members
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a system where a three member committee reviews advertiser solicitations. Endorsement letters issued by the secretary signal merit and duration, while absence warns members against unsupported pitches. G D Fritzsinger, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
G. D. Fritzsinger
Ellis Describes Lumber Business to Rotarians
E W Ellis of Ellis Lumber described the lumber business to Rotary Club members at a Wednesday noon luncheon. He outlined logging near Merrill, logs for two mills, and yard storage before products. He said the firm will buy 8 to 10 thousand cords of small jack pine and hardwoods this winter, totaling about seven million feet of lumber. City name change to Wisconsin Rapids received unanimous support from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ellis
Ellis Lumber Company
Mr. Ellis
Merrill
Merrill Mills
Ellis
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Rapids
Thompson starts new box factory at Black River Falls
J. 8. Thompson, ex-owner of Badger Box and Lumber Co., has completed a new box factory at Black River Falls. He visited the city Monday to oversee shipments to the plant. The plant is powered by gasoline engines due to lack of electric power but is described by state inspectors as the finest and most modern of its kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Thompson
Badger Box and Lumber Co
Black River Falls
Thompson
State highway engineer to view bridge Friday
Mayor Chas E Briere outlined plans for a concrete bridge over the Wisconsin river. The state high way commission will send an engineer Friday morning to inspect on site with Div Eng FP Mengel and a council committee. The Board of Public Works city engineer and mayor were named to confer with the state. The mayor noted possible river channel widening of about thirty feet on the west end and removal of the Mac Kinnon block if needed. The state plans include raised ends with more gradual grades. City Engineer Thompson urged careful review of the barrel type design seen as unattractive in Eau Claire. Mayor Briere said council must approve any plan and will review state preferences before considering alternatives.
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Chas. E. Briere
Wisconsin River
State Highway Commission
Div. Eng
F. Mengel
Board of Public Works
MacKinnon
Consolidated
Thompson
Eau Claire
Briere
Death of P F Bean Pioneer Wood County Resident
P F Bean longtime Hansen resident and Civil War veteran dies at his Hansen home after a yearlong illness from bladder cancer. He farmed in Hansen for twenty years after earlier work in sawmills, served as county treasurer eight years, and was a G A R member. Funeral at M E church with G A R aid, interment Forest Hill cemetery. Survived by six children including W H Bean A P O S Bean Ernest Bean of Hansen and Mrs F H Otto of this city.
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P. F. Bean
Wood,county
Hansen
Wausau
Mr. Bean
New Hampshire
Wood County
Ga.r
M. E
Forest Hill Cemetery
G. A. R. Post
Bean
Chidren
W. H
P.O. S. Ee
Ernest Bean
F. H. Otto
Resignations and elections in Stevens Point area
James P. Glennon resigns as secretary and measurer of the Road Construction So to join Wisconsin Hardware Mutual Liability Ins Co in Stevens Point. He plans to move his family to Stevens Point by spring. The Seneca Sigel Rudolph Mutual Fire Insurance association elects officers at Vesper, naming Wm. Jackson as president and Charles Klevene as secretary among others. W. G. Buell promotes revival of the local Fish and Game Protective association with plans for a banquet and state speaker to discuss legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Glennon
Wisconsin Hardware Mutual Liability Ins
Stevens Point
Glennon
Mrs. Glennon
W. G. Buell
Grand Rapids
Buell
Wood county road plan to keep Marshfield open rejected
Wood county officials voted against plowing after each storm to keep the Marshfield road open this year due to impracticality and high cost. Chairman Wherry Thomas cited snow depths over three feet near his farm, while planners noted spring melt would worsen road condition. tests in Madison to Milwaukee may influence next year’s decision.
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Wood County
County Highway Committee
Ed Morris
Kgdp
Marshfield
M Morris
Madison
Milwaukee
Wherry Thomas
Sherry
Morris
Cranberry Managers Meet in This City on Saturday
A A Chaney head of the American Fruit Growers Exchange in New York City attended two Cranberry Sales company directors meetings here Saturday. He said the cranberry market was quiet due to sugar but December sales were strong, with the exchange selling twice as many berries as any previous month. About 35,000 barrels remain on the market, most not Wisconsin berries, and Chaney aims to sell out the crop by February. Directors C R Treat and E Dana of Tomah also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Chaney
American Fruit Growers Exchange
New York City
Cranberry Sales Company
Wisconsin
Exchange
American Cranberry Growers Association
C. R. Treat
E. Dana
Tomah
Review of Labor Turnover Loyalty and Output by Fred H Colvin
In a practical study by T B Scott Library reviewer C E Jackson, the book analyzes modern personnel problems in industry. It argues against autocratic management, supports employee participation, and treats collective bargaining as a tool for cooperative governance while naming extremist influences and praising broad constructive thinking to improve labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jackson
Consolidated Mills
Fred H. Colvin
T. B. Scott Public Library
American Machinist
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Taylor Again Heads Red Cross Chapter
Taylor again heads the Grand Rapids Red Cross Chapter at the Elks Club annual meeting. Officers elected include T A Warlorf president R M Rogers vice president Mona McCarthy secretary Henry Dealing treasurer. The chapter now exceeds two thousand members with 2013 on record this week. The home service department aided two hundred local ex service men with insurance education and other government benefits overcoming earlier delays. G W Sulley to speak at Palace Theatre Monday on The Troubles of a Merchant and Now to Stop Them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Palace Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
G. W. Sulley
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
T. A. Warlorf
Grustt Rapids
Nueae Ref Cragg
Elks Club
R. M. Rogers
Vvice
Mona McCarthy
Henry Dealing
Grand Rapids
Miss McCarthy
Wood County
Home Service Department
Jacal
Wm. Reiling
Reiling
Lif
Red Cross
Washington
Sulley
City Pony Bowl Bowls First Annual Elks Tourney
The Elks alleys announce the first annual City Pony Bowl Tournament from January 17 to 26. Singles and doubles only, no handicaps, open to all entrants. No five man teams this year but planned for next season. Substantial prize money to attract strong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Alleys
Sige Girl Sails For Missionary Work In China
Edith Blomquist, a well known young woman from Sige, volunteers for missionary duties in China and leaves this month to teach the missionaries' children and study Chinese. Her sister Mirae Blomquist, longtime Wood County teacher, will join in teaching and missionary work, sailing from Rockford to San Francisco on January 23 aboard the Tengo Maru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Edith Blomquist
fSleel
China
Orient
Mirae Blomquist
Wood County
Miss Blomquist
Chas. J. Blomquist
Sige
Wood County Training School
Teatoy
Mra. J. Wernberg
Mian
San Francisco
Tromquist
The
Tribune
Major Commission Visit Amidst Wartime Letters
A 1918 report notes Major designation confusion as a commission from the War Department arrived during a visit by actor and Mrs. Stenley. The Major, addressed as major in seven letters, puzzled over the mismatch between his rank and discharge status while the commission toured prior to formal orders.
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Rawlny
War Department
Tnin
Stenley
Chinehla
Wart Department
Hin
Ana Wile
Bern
Discharged Harvey in Nekoota Assault Case
Ronald Harvey of Nekoota was discharged by Judge Pomainville after proof he had not left the Union Hall in Nekosa during the several hours surrounding the assault on A. J. Mapes. Mapes testified he was struck while Harvey, in uniform with army puttees, was seen near the hall. witnesses in uniform supported that Harvey had not been out of the Union Hall, suggesting another assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Harvey
Nekoota
Mapes
Union Hall
Harvey
Locating In New Building For Auto Service Firm
The Herrick Shermen Electric Co has leased the former Jensen and Anderson Co garage behind the Bank of Grand Rapids and will occupy it at year start. Fire safety needs pushed the move from Grand Avenue, sending Jensen and Anderson’s repair department to their unfinished Fourth Avenue site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick-Shermen Electric Co
Jensen and Anderson Co
Bank of Grand Rapids
Grand Avenue
Jensen & Anderson Company
Fourth Avenue
N6th
Would Sell Park to Cit From Four Acre Tract Offer
H S and Chas e Boles offered the city council a chance to buy a four acre tract between Robinson Park and the Green Bay right of way. Pine timber on the land drew offers from timber buyers. The price set was 800 dollars. After review the matter was turned over to the park commission for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Park
Green Bay
H. S
Chas.e
Boles
Park Commission
Notice of anddel meeting held Monday evening
Notice announces an anddel meeting to be held Monday evening January 12 at city hall. All members are ordered to be present. E B Smart is identified as manager.
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City Council City Hall
E. B. Smart
Notice of Wood County Farm Loan Association Annual Meeting
The Wood County Federal Farm Loan Association calls its annual meeting for Tuesday January 12 at 10 AM in the city location. Members are urged to attend to discuss governance and financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County Federal Farm Loan Association
Janary
City
Up in Mabel's Room to Play at Daly's Theatre
The popular Broadway hit Up in Mabel's Room, a major New York success, comes to Daly's Theatre. The play promises plenty of laughs for audiences, especially those with a Mabel name or who know someone in love with a Mabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Leu Wins July Rent Case Against Mortenson in Court
Otto J. Leu was awarded $28 in Judge Pomainville's court in a dispute over back rent for a house rented to Dr. O N Mortenson. Leu claimed $75 in damages, which the court refused to allow, granting only rent due for July when the Mortenson family did not occupy the house and left possessions inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto J. Leu
Pomainville
O. N. Mortenson
Mortenson
Leu
Foresters Hear Address At Local Meeting
Patrick O'Brien State Chief Ranger spoke to the Foresters at their Wednesday evening meeting. The gathering, including the ladies, enjoyed a pleasant evening of cards and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Swarick Market Change After Monday Deal
Kubisak acquired the Swarick meat market on Grand Avenue in a Monday deal. A longtime cutter with eighteen years in the trade, he previously worked in Janesville but returns to operate the market and hotel in the same building. Swarick retires due to health, market had several months of steady business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubistit
Frank Swarick
Swarick
Grand Avenue
Kubisiak
Husginasa
Tia
Kubiniak Dias
Janesyille
Mrr. Bwarjel
Daldon
Market Ovan
Iontha Ago Amt
Swariek
Daly Coats Firm Sees Early Ice Harvest Begin
T G Dely proprietor of the Daly fer and Coat Co states that the annual fee harvest began late last week near the Daly fee lhouse up river. The ice was sixteen inches thick at first alert and may thicken by season end. Workers expect record time to complete the fee return this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Dely
Daly Fer and Coat Co
Daly Fee
Daly
Inter
Papes Against Crowns Filed in Injunction Case
Affidavits against Crowns were filed with Clerk of Court A. Th. Rever, naming Neakaosa pocphe as witnesses to recent trouble and alleging breach of injunction. Crowns faced County Judge W. J. Conway on assault and battery charges, with the case adjourned for one week ahead of an appearance January 20 before Judge Park in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amdaviin
Neal Crowns
Park
A. Th
Vril Neakaosa Pocphe
Crowns
W. J. Conway
Asaault
Wougen Opens New Garage In Necedar
I H Wougen son of Mrs O T Wougen of this city has leased a building in Necedar and will take possession in February opening a new garage there. Wougen has long operated in the automobile trade and expects success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Wougen
Mra. O. T. Wougen
Mr. Hougen
Richfield hunter pays for three hides at county and state offices
John Ponpy of Richfield delivered three hides to County Clerk Sam Church on Tuesday, two foxes and one wolf. He paid a total of 22 dollars, with the wolf valued at 10 dollars to each of county and state, and each fox valued at 6 dollars, reflecting local and state compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ponpy
Richfield
Sam Church
Richfeld
Jtne
Adjourned Case for Frank Sheppard in New York Trial
Frank Sheppard of Giron was arrested in New York on a charge of abandonment and was to be before Judge Getts Monday with the case adjourned until January 16. He awaits trial in jail and is charged with abandoning his wife and two small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheppard
Giron
New York
Getts
Sheppard
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