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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
8
Mise Wiola Sullivan, sixteen, was committed to the Milwaukee industrial school for girls on Tuesday by Judge W. J. Conway. The mother described her as incorrigible and asked authorities to take charge of the matter.
The American Legion has called a meeting for Thursday January 8 at their Wood block headquarters known as the old Foresters hall. Several matters of importance to ex soldiers are coming up.
Local Rudolph farmers respond to Emil A Hahn wood cutting claims with letters: Hahn touted as a middle western champion able to cut three cords daily. farmers propose him jobs, propose wages, and debate past prices for wood and other produce. Letters from Arthur Johnson and Herman Young urge Hahn to come, guard against overpricing, and warn of timber duties.
Readers argue over the value of land and timber profits detailing costs to harvest, tax changes, and labor. Letters from N E Nelson of Arpin and a Grand Rapids resident challenge Mr Hahn's timber pricing, citing rates, effort, and regional conditions.
Miss Elsie Schultz and Mr Otto Nelson wed Tuesday December 30 in the Lutheran church with Miss Clara Krumter as bridesmaid and William Schultz as groomsman. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Janesville with best wishes from Nekoosa and Tribune readers.
A miscellaneous shower was given at the Freda Fox home Friday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Buchanan. They received many useful and beautiful presents. They left Monday for their new home at Waukegan Il. Miss Rosa Brown visited her sister Mrs Will Hiles. The Geo Gabel family are out of quarantine. Amanda Horn visits at her parents. Mrs Gates mother of Harry Schroeder of Racine died from hemorrhage of the lungs. The family mourns.
Miss Edith Blomquist attended a local Christmas event last Monday at Vee dum school. The readable text hints at school activities and holiday notes, but lacks clear names, dates, or a complete storyline.
Miss Charlotte J. Ferdon and Kenneth Winn Buchanan of Pittsville were married last Wednesday morning at the Congregational church in Pittsville. Rev. N J Breed officiated. A cousin served as bridesmaid and the best man was Lloyd Ferdon. The couple planned to reside in Waukegan where Buchanan works as a steel worker. The bride taught in county malt schools and is the daughter of O M Ferder. The wedding featured green and white decor and a dinner at the bride’s parents’ home.
Miss Mayme Eb Lassa and Gen M Peinz were united in marriage Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church Nekopsa, Rev Jos Feldman officiating. Bridesmaids were Marie and Isabelle Heinz, groom's sisters. best man George Jonson, groomsman Grant Cooper. The couple hosted a wedding dinner at the bride’s home and a dancing party at Stevens Hall Nelkoopa. Both are popular Nekoo sa residents with plans to decide their home later. well-wishers extend congratulations.
Barbara Kirst of Nekoosa wed Steve Friesch of Nekoosa Monday morning at seven in the Catholic church. Miss Minnie Friesch served as bridesmaid, Joseph Kirst as best man. After the ceremony the party at the bride's parents' home. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs M Kirst, Sr., long in Chicago. Groom, son of Mr J Friesch, has worked in Nekoosa and Janesville where he holds a good position. the couple will reside in Janesville.
The public urges selecting supervising teacher Miss Ella Hessler from this district for the Milwaukee Journal Europe trip. Nominated by county reading circle teachers, supporters claim her return will benefit Wood county children with her experiences. Endorsers: E. G. Doudne and M. Jackson.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Radtke on January 6. Mrs Olaf Branstad was called to Janesville last week due to her husband’s pneumonia. He was moved to Mercy hospital and Mrs Branstad’s son-in-law Edwin Johnson accompanied her and returned Saturday. A hospital message reported he had a good night but remains very ill.
Div Eng F F Mengelia and Biate Bridsyp Engineer Torkelron met today to discuss building an 11,000 bridge over the Wolf River at Fremont. The crossing on the Yellowstone Trail has seen heavy traffic between this city, Milwadine, and Citogo. The new bridge will be of the Vispan type, allowing traffic to pass both ways.
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