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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
8
Fragments describe social visits church work and a funeral with mentions of Miss Mary Enyo Mr S N Whittlesus and Mrs Charlex Kal losg attending events in Nekonsa Foley and Grand Rapids. Myra Virose visited friends while Mahone residents report gossip and local ties with community figures.
In the Wheduain Orsabarry Growore discusses berry grading to curb mislabeling. Proposals split between restricting smaller plow berries and creating a Holly brand with size divisions to improve market honesty and pricing. The Aug meeting is to finalize the plan, with the Holly brand favored by many as a fair standard.
The Cranberry Experiment Station reports a highly productive year under College of Agriculture oversight. Temperature and soil moisture observations guided drainage and fruit quality studies, with notable advances in vine propagation, fertilizer trials, and pest management. Results emphasize drainage and proper nutrient balance for higher yields and longer-term plant health.
A long list of Wisconsin cases details numerous defendants charged with drunkenness vagrancy larceny and assault and battery. Names such as Moyes Keyes and Griffin appear among many witnesses and officers as proceedings continue from last week with judges and justices evaluating pleas and issuing fees in various counties.
A Wisconsin court ledger records abandonment, inquest and vagrancy cases with fees paid to Burton L. Brown justice, including names such as Peter Lrittan, Michael Grilin, and Henry Andrews. The document notes inquest over dead bodies, a grand larceny case, and various witness fees, plus officer assignments and a column of unrelated local items and community notices.
Local items report Mr and Mrs Earle Pease in Chicago for the week and Mr and Mrs Fred Closait of Green Bay visiting relatives. Mrs D Mctarthy spends today in Stavong Point with daughter Mrs John Collina. J M Getts of Madison returns home after a months meeting and W A Getts visits. A rare treat is promised in a lecture by Miss Inne Addams haus. L M Alexander comes from Milwaukee on business. N E Warren of Rudolph calls at the Tribune office. John Adam of Vesper visits in the city for business. Robert Farrist, ill for some time, is considerably better. Mr and Mrs Geo Ansman of Asatin, Wash visit John Farrieh. Misc remarks include a tea query, a tailored skirt notice, and various local ads and reminders.
A fragmentary 19th century style page recounts community notes and odd tales. It mentions residents such as Mrs Ologan and John Meek, local carriages and travels, a dramatic anecdote on a railway accident, and references to public notices. The State Horticultural Society announces its Madison meeting with speakers from Missouri and Michigan, plus a program on fruit growing and home adornment. The page also promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar, notes the warmest place on the Persian coast, and urges the faithful to quiet a coughing parishioner with a remedy.
The item notes a small supply of berries with low quality and aggressive discounting. It mentions a bust gone God Bowes with prices 85.35 and 8.20, no jury to value, off quality berries, and an Alera acy vendor aiming to clear stock at nearly any price. Some berries sell as low as two per barrel.
Kansas City reports the market firm as demand holds steady for Jersey cattle. The week shows Jersey prices around 560 to 23 with light supply cited by buyers.
Frank Selillor of Milwaukee formerly of Altdory vathes rorksea in Milwaukee for the pest den youre born viallog iu. Deceased January 8 wife and four children named Julian Laven Nokoots Homian lao Grand Rapids Emil with unknown whereabouts. Funeral Monday from Grand Rapids Catholic church. Nearby visitors include Nevers Jan Zeher Gottlob Honke. A surprise birthday gathering occurred Saturday evening. An advertisement for Dr Shoep Restorative medicine appears.
A report from Waokoehe county describes thefts and livestock loss at a farm. A cow and calf disappeared overnight, with three dogs barking nearby and no clear trail. Investigations focus on possible thefts tied to the farm's cattle and adjoining properties.
A social ball held last evening drew strong turnout and contributed to church benevolence. Wm. Thirmpke attended the Watertown Institute work and funeral of his father. Mrs. O Winebrenner visited her daughter Mrs. M A Pranilea. Warner, Vamatta, and Minn Cro Nieson were noted in local circles.
A vintage health note touts Foley's Wousy and Tar to stop coughs and strengthen the lungs, claiming no sorlock reavita is needed. It also mentions Moley's Honey and Tar as a non drug option in a yellow package, sold by Daly Drug & Jewelry Co. in Kentucky.
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