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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
7
Local items report torn weather impacts, lost jewelry finds, and social events in Grand Rapids and nearby towns. Notices include a bracelet lost in Grand Rapids, a jewel reward, upcoming dances, church topics, and plans for school and town developments. Accounts mention Wis. Central Railway schedules, harness shop plans, and various community notices.
The following Forum officers were elected Sunday evening for the next six weeks. President Will Brown, Vice President Noenius, Secretary Nellie Vincent, Treasurer Rob Nash, Censor Kenneth Kelley. Ixus Bevan will lead Wednesday study sessions the rest of the week.
Unclaimed letters at the west side post office for the week ending January 13 1902 include names such as Mith Polis Gainevon Joly and Ada Spratt. The east side post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 15 1902 including Cooper Alenis Wasant Wan and Foxraink. Postmaster signs urge recipients to say advertised when claiming.
The report lists numerous residents and visitors in the city over recent days. It notes social calls, illnesses, travel, and civic events, including meetings of cranberry growers and a Wisconsin Berry Growers Association session.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. I. church west side plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Gotchell. The Woman's Club meets Monday evening with Mrs. We sellas. The Historical and Literary society gathers Monday evening with Mrs. Charlotte Renae. Other groups plan midweek or Friday meetings with listed hosts.
An optimistic notice from auditor A. EL Downey of Columbusco Ltd proclaims Dr. Risi's New Discovery for codiumyptina as an infallible remedy. It asserts immediate relief for coughs colds and grip with guaranteed satisfaction and free samples.
Fragment describes Roy J M Ving bing marrying in Maryland on October weds and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as trusted by the writer and others. The notice notes sale by Jobson and Hill Co. and mentions a great measure to recommend the remedy.
Mrs. Fred Seaman, aged 88, died at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Ben Wheeler. An old city resident since 1869, she leaves four daughters including Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Henry Podawika, Mrs. D. Moyer, and Mrs. Vannah Schenk. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church.
Daily readers discover Acnisa value touted for burns pain ulcers fever and eruptions. John BE Daly's Drug Store in Nekoosa markets the product. Nekoosa Paper Co holders met Wednesday electing T. J. Nash as president IF Garrison as vice president L. M. Alexander as secretary treasurer and directors Wim. Fl Vims Le. M. Alexander John McNaughton PB. Nash and Frank Garrison.
A fragmented note from a historic paper describes Baalbec in Syria housing vast stones six ty feet long and twenty feet wide, far larger than any in Egypt. The text wanders through names, tours, and ads, mentioning dealers, a gentleman’s smooth ride, and a mixed assortment of travel news and local notices, with scattered references to Mollystrig and agents.
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