Friends of Judge Byron B Park seek renomination in district election
Friends of Judge Byron B Park announce elevtutating nomination papers to seek a nonpartisan renomination for the April election. Park, former Stevens Point attorney and Seventh Judicial District judge, was appointed in 1910 and elected in 1912 and again to serve the present term ending in April. He is son of the late Judge G L Park and enjoys a strong, unopposed record for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron B
Laeley
Ald Ke
B. Pare
G. L. Park
Bateh
Elks Stand Against Radicals Resolution Declares Loyalty
The Elks denounce a Soviet style radical government and call for deportation of violent agitators. They pledge support for constitutional principles and urge citizens to oppose secret rule, violence, and subversion while defending law, order, and American liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapids
Bika
Alul Otha
Mbarti
United Shares of America
Vita Entitey
Want Column Advertisements of Local Stores and Services
A scanned want column offers shop and service ads from Grand Rapids to Kenosha and nearby areas. Listings include a general store in Kenosha seeking farm trades, a Northwestern spring cutter and home features in Grand Rapids, and dental ads seeking old false teeth with check by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Leason
Neilluville
Wisote
Good Turn Week Boosts Boy Scouts in Grand Rapids
Plans for Grand Rapids and other cities outline the largest Boy Scouts anniversary week February 8 to 15. Scout Executive James F. Knapp heads committees for a kickoff meeting at Daly's Theatre with religious support, plus a Father and Son banquet at the Armory. Scouts aim daily good turns, while leaders Brazeau Hasembrack and Searls organize gatherings. Troops spread to Biron Port Edwards and Nekoosa, with trained Scout Masters and church and fraternal group backing to promote Scouting across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Grand Rapids
Everyother
James F. Knapp
Daly’s Theatre
Mr. Knapp
Grand Rapide
T. W. Brazeau
M. Hasembrack
C. D. Searls
Unu Staly
Biron
Port Edwards
Nekoos2
Stevens Point Woman’s Death Stirs Portage County
The death of Mrs. Anna Busa of Mill Creek Portage County, found on a stairway with a broken lamp and wounds, sparked foul play suspicion. Her son John Husa, hospitalized in Stevens Point for indigestion, admitted heavy drinking. Neighbors recalled she was intoxicated and boisterous prior to death. an alcohol bottle lay at the foot of the stairs. John Busan was arrested and jailed pending a hearing.
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Anna Busa
Mill Creek
Portage County
Tafter
John Busan
County Apiary Inspector Examination Notice 1920
Notice of an examination for County Apiary Inspector in Wood County with openings statewide. Male applicants 21 or older, beekeeping experience, and knowledge of bee diseases required. Compensation four dollars a day plus expenses. Application blanks via Woot County Beekeepers Association. Also includes local probate notice for John Blenker and final account hearing in February 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Mack Apointee
Woot County Beekeepers Association
W. A. Sprise
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Juniors Present Comedy Play at Daly's Theatre
A large Daly's Theatre audience enjoyed the Lincolns High School juniors three act comedy The Coronels Maid. Cast included Carl Hanneman Leon Laramie Doris Kleberg Margaret Johnson and Lila Billmyer with Marjorie Byrd and Ned Graydon in key roles. Interludes Between acts featured musical numbers and audience entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincols
Daly’s Theatre
Colonel Rudd
Carl Hanneman
Ching-ah-Ling
John Carroll
Julia
Jim Kellogg
Carroll
Margaret Johnson
Lila Billmyer
Robert
Leon Laramie
Ned
Julia Retore
Marguerita Ragen
Italy
Hortense Metzger
Margaret Bossert
Huckleberry Finn
Lucile Plenke
Fawr Werle
Janet Rilay
Gwendolyn_ Glyce
Janat Pomainville
Mil‘dred Philleo
Margaret McGly
Mrs McCormick Died Suddenly of Pneumonia in Campbell
Mrs. OG A McCormick formerly Antenette Smith of this city died unexpectedly Tuesday morning of pneumonia after a short illness. She was visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Smith when taken ill and died at the hospital. Survived by husband and two year old son, parents, five sisters and four brothers. Funeral at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church with burial in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. A. McCormick
Campbell, Minn
Antenette Smith
McCormick
Herman Smith
Drummondville
Canada
Lincolnigh
Arpin Lumber Co
Minnesota
Frank Welland
Wm. Bodette
Aileen Smith
Cecilie
Marinette
Gabriel
Ernest
Neenah
Nestor
Henry
Dan
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Rev
Wm. Reding
Calvary Cemetery
Palace program week of Jan 29 offers varied films
The coming week at the Palace opens with D W Griffiths True Heart Sully featuring Lillian Gish and Robert Harron. Friday brings What Love Forgives with Barbara Castleton and Johnnie Hines plus Bound and Gagged. Saturday adds Mands Up, an Eddie Polo feature and a Rolin comedy. Sunday stars Ethel Clayton and Eliott Dexter in The Girl Who Came Back. Monday presents East Ward Ho with Van Russell. Tuesday showcases Vivian Martin in The Home Town Girl. The week ends with Desert Gold based on Zane Grey, shown Thursday/Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Griffith
Artcraft
Lillian Gish
Robert Harron
Barbara Castleton
Johnnie Hines
Eddie Polo
Ethel Clayton
Eliott Dexter
van Russell
Vivian Martin
Zane Grey
Soldiers Enjoyed Fred at Legion Hall Meeting
The American Legion held its largest and most enthusiastic meeting last Thursday night at Foresters Hall. Louis Fritz, former cook for Battery D, prepared a meal for the soldiers, who enjoyed a pleasant evening. New Edison, Columbia and Brunswick Records were showcased by Daly Music Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Old Foresters’ Hall
Louis Fritz
Battery D
Edison
Columbia
Brunswick Records
Daly Music Co
Citizens vote solid for changing name Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in the council rooms the group voted unanimously to change the city name from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids amid heated discussion. Speakers cited misdirected mail and shipments, with over 150 missent letters from Johnson & Hill Co and various businesses reporting repeated errors sending items to Michigan. A citizen meeting followed to circulate petitions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Council Rooms
Enty of
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids
Smalls
Bafter
Busines Mah
Grand ‘Rapids
Wisconsin
J. R. Ragan
Chang
O. R. Roenius
Mr. Roenius
Roenius
Michigan
Conway
I. P. Witter
Nash
Geo. F. LaBour
Oberbeck Furniture Co
Ahdawagam’ Furniture Co
F. J. Wood
Garey
Chuck i
J. P. Witter
Consolidated Paper Company
Briere
C. A. Normington
Bill Posters Offer To Advertise City At Cost
Carlson and Lawrence proposed City Hall posters at railroad boards for 50 dollars per year instead of 100, to boost city awareness. The board deferred final action due to possible city name change. Wisconsin Potato Growers Association may visit, bridge extension discussed, State Commission seeks authority to adjust the bridge length as needed.
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Carlson &Lawrence
Chamber of Commercce
Chamber
Wisconsin Potato Growers Association
Briere
State Commission
NoJde
Ben
Wisconsin women form Grand Rapids auxiliary to American Legion
About twenty Grand Rapids women wives and sisters of service members met at the Elks club to seek a charter for Wisconsin's first Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Eighteen signers filed the charter which state adjutant Gibson will forward for ratification. The group plans a general meeting after charter receipt to elect officers and formally organize the auxiliary.
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Grand Rapids
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Elks Club
Woman's ‘Auxiliary
American Legion
Wisconsin
R. M. Gibson
Gibson
Nekoosa-Edwards plans up to 100 Port Edwards homes
C A Jasperson secretary of Nekoosa Edwards Company said plans may reach one hundred new houses for mill workers at Port Edwards next summer. Housing space shortage is a problem as the hotel addition fails to accommodate families. Construction depends on materials labor and contractors. If built the homes will match past employee housing with modern, well built designs. The policy has been liberal and the project would represent a heavy investment benefiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nekoosa-Edwards Company
Port Edwards
C. A. Jasperson
Weednesday
Jasperson
Vocational School Opens New Employment Bureau
The Grand Rapids Vocational School has opened an employment bureau to place pupils in jobs and to connect city residents with temporary help. Director W. A Sprise notes demand for odd jobs, care duties, clerical work, and errands. Registration and placement are free for students and job seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Sprise
Sherry Woman Anna Kellner Dies At 87
Mrs. Anna Kellner of Sherry died last Thursday at her daughter's home from a general breakdown due to old age. Funeral services were held at St. Philomena's Church with Rev. Wagner presiding. Burial followed in Rudolph Cemetery. She was a longtime Sherry resident aged 87.
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Anna Kellner
Sherry
John Pospictek
jJast
St. Philomena's Church
Wagner
Rudolph
Kellner
Was &T
Opened New Cafe on First Street North Near Witter Hotel
Joan Hartt opens a cafe after months of waiting for fixtures on First Street North near the Witter Hotel. Hartt will serve short orders until additional equipment arrives. The cafe is neat, clean, and well furnished with Hartt bringing his experience to the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hartt
First Street
Witter Hotel
Hartt
Mr. Hartt
Pension Granted For Long War Service In France
Leo Luis of Marshfield will receive a monthly government pension of 390 dollars for the balance of his life in recognition of his defense of the country in France. The payment cannot be reduced but may be increased in the future if the department deems it appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Luis
Marshfield
France
National Guard urged by local Legion and Chamber
The American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce in the city unanimously endorsed organizing a National Guard company here. Ex Captain W E B Herschiel advanced the proposal and Post Commander R M Gibson will convene former officers to discuss forming a unit. Otto R Raenius pushed for a local armory aided by a state grant, with plans for a community house for Boy Scouts and patriotic groups. The effort aims to enlist area men in Grand Rapids discussions within weeks.
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American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
W. EB. Herschiel
R. M. Gibson
Otto R. Roenius
Campany K
National Guard
Raenius
Boy Scouts
Roenius
Grand Rapids
Rosenberger Fined In Frank Garber Assault Case
C F Rosenberger was fined 1 1 and costs totaling 32 in Judge Pomainville's court for assault and battery after a dispute with Frank Garter. The incident followed Garber parking near the Dernbach cigar factory when Rosenberger's front wheel locked with Garber's rear wheel. Garber refused to move the truck and was pushed into his vehicle. jurors found Rosenberger guilty after brief deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Garber
Veterinary inspector warns hog cholera outbreak at Port Edwards
Dr H D Larzelere of Menomonie Wis, federal veterinary inspector, was called to Port Edwards by a cholera outbreak in the Nekoosa Edwards paper Co herd. He ordered serum and vaccination for the entire herd and urged quarantine. He noted garbage feeding raises infection risk and said pork scraps in garbage may carry the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D.larzelere
Menomonie
Wis
Bureau of Animal Industry
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co
Port Edwards
Larazélere
Aluminated Text Exhibit Displays in St Paul Public Library
Mrs. Geo W Paulus toured St Paul last week presenting a display of Aluminated Text works by Mr Paulus. The show included pieces once shown at the Chicago Art Institute and drew strong praise from local audiences. The T B Scott library plans a future local exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Paulus
St. Paul
T. B. Scott Pebie Library
Reverend Meilicke Called to Canada by Mother's Death
Rev. C A Meilicke departed for Watrous Saskatchewan after being summoned by the death of his mother who died Monday afternoon after a months long illness. She was seventy three years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Meilicke
Watrous, Sask
Lost Infant Son of Strofin Dies of Pneumonia
Walter Strofin seventeen month old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Strofin 11th Ave died Wednesday evening about five o'clock from pneumonia He fell ill Wednesday morning The funeral is set for Saturday at 4 am from St Lawrence Catholic Church Rev Ciszewski officiating Burial in Calgary Cemetery. Headline notes and music roll instruction follow in filler text.
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Walter Strofin
Robert Strofin
11Th Ave
St. Lawrence Gathatic Church
Ciszewski
Calgary
Stone arrives to cut paving costs in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids receives paving stone for next year's streets. Three trucks deliver the stone to the Falk American Potato Flour Co. plant, with city engineer Thompson noting winter hauling saves time and labor. Sleighs replace wagons, load capacity rises, and portable bins with chutes will speed loading into wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Falk American Potato Flour Co
Thompson
Sunmer
Lohrville
Big Farmers Institute to Be Held Here in February
Farmers in Wood county will host the largest educational institute ever held for farmers in this city at the Armory on February 22 and 23. Speakers with real farming experience will cover light and heavy soils, with displays of new machinery and local corn show exhibits. County agents, Chamber of Commerce, and supplement dealers back the event, with a women's session directed by Mrs. Hatch of Rockford. An evening meeting and overnight stay are planned, with a full program to be published in the Tribune next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
R. B. Wagers
Madison
BE. L. Luther
Farmers Institutes
Clark
C, Eb, Hatch
Rockford
la Keen
H. W. Allsperger
F. L. Musbach
Marshfield
Rettow
Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Rotary talk traces scriptures from origin to translation
Rev. Wm. Reding spoke to the Rotary Club at their noon luncheon Wednesday outlining the scripture history from original writings through later translations. Members were urged to write to papers about local freight and express difficulties between the city and Grand Rapids to inform the public about the troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reding
Notarians
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Rotary Club
Thepublic
Highway Men at Madison Discuss Visiting Your Neighbors Work
Div Eng Mengel and Wisconsin Highway Commission engineers from Madison led discussions in the city this week. County Highway Commissioner Ed Morris and the County Highway Committee, including Chr. Tarry Thomas, August Broker and Geo. W. Brown, attended sessions during the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Mengel
W. H. Drath
Garth Germaund
G. E. Eldred
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Ed Morris
Chr
Tarry Thomas
August Broker
Geo. W. Brown
Madison
Eng. Mengel
Lincoln High Loses To Wausau On Their Floor
Lincoln High School fell 28 to 1 at home against Wausau Highs, after a 12 to 9 halftime lead by Grand Rapids. Wausau pulled away in the second half as Grand Rapids prepares to face Marshfield on Saturday night on their gym floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Wausau
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Papermakers Dance Set for February Armory Event
A notice invites paper makers to attend the dance on Tuesday February 3 at the Armory. The event aims to provide social gathering and community camaraderie for workers in the local paper industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Armory
Union Defendants Face Damage Suit Over Defamatory Posters
A circuit court action filed by Mike Ruth Kinney and local attorneys accuses Nekao su-Edwards Payor Co. and Nekwoosa residents of distributing libelous posters at the union headquarters in Nektav. About thirty damaged items were listed, with several named individuals targeted. Damages sought reach $2,608, with plaintiffs claiming defaming remarks were posted publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nekoost
Che Eaun
Jtda
Arty
Altoriays
Lie Oran
Fans push for Grand Rapids name change to Wisconsin Rapide
A letter argues for renaming Grand Rapids Wisconsin Rapide to reduce confusion and boost identity. Writers claim misdirected mail, weak branding, and lost recognition in markets. They urge a distinctive, commercial name to help local businesses and avoid confusion with other cities.
Assault case from Saratoga town fines judge's court
Carl Pape of the same town testified that he asked W Harding for a ride and was beaten after Harding, thinking Pape cheated him last fall, attacked him on the road. Harding was fined 170 and costs 24 in Judge Pomalyville's court on Friday for assault and battery.
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W. Harding
Saratogsa Wun
Pomalyville
Carl Pape
Pape
Harding
T Harding
Hind
Déhey
Vila Blea
Tage
Hin Fy Badery
Lim
Wisconsin Drainage Association Meeting in Madison
A notice to attorney M. Vaughan reports the Wisconsin State Drainage Association will hold its annual meeting in Madison on February 19 and 20. The convention will feature talks on drainage topics and is expected to attract a large attendance based on past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vaughan
Thin City
Wiscronsin State Drainage Association
Madfen
Dom. Vaughan
Charges Abandonment Among Nekoost Residents
Talph Fagan of Nekoost was arrested near Janesville last Thursday on charges of abandoning his wife of fourteen months. He is jailed awaiting trial set for January 20. Bail was fixed at 1000 but not posted. Fagan, a violinist, has played in local theaters. the couple separated about two months ago when she went to Panosville to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talph Fagan
Nekoost
Janesville
Fagen
Ghous
Panosvilla
Sys
Ehlid
Mystic Workers Party to Host Masked Dance Night
The Mystic Workers will hold a masked dancing party for members and friends at their hall on Tuesday February 3. Dancing from 8:39 to 12 oclock with prizes. Admission 25 cents each, pink tax. Refreshments provided. Music by Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myatle
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Grand Rapida
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O. J. Leu
Grand Raopikls
Daly Ice & Coal Co
Wood County Grocery Co
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Kiel
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Gee. Halversen
Bandelin Hotel
Edward Pomainville
Marling Lumber Co
Gall
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Cloverdale Addition
Gottschalk & Andersop
Stevens Point
Woman's Peath
Uep County
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Chicago
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Kabs
John Brenker
Henry Blenker
John Blenker
Blenker
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Frank Garber
Feundafest
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Mystic Workers Party
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