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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
The Grand Rapids Tribune outlines subscription prices for one year and six months and lists advertising charges. Display ads are 10 cents per inch with a typical 24 inch column, noting that cards of thanks and similar notices are published at reduced rates.
A garbled Yelograph from the Mibyurken Journal to Theodore Roosevlt asks if the State Department crisis lingers and urges a quick telegram reply. It hints at political turmoil, threats, and calls for decisive action amid noisy senate chatter and public unease.
In Mauliou Wis on June 29 1908 John A Aylward announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He cites party unity past support and a firm belief in Bryan era principles while pledging vigorous campaigning and to honor commitments to the people of the state.
The National Republican gathering faced division as Taft linked reform hopes with a retreat from the La Follette platform. Copper’s report shows a 52 to 1 majority against personal campaign funds limits, while debates over publicity and railroads tax expose fault lines. The convention grapples with presidential positions versus party unity amid calls for broader reform.
June 22 1908 council session led by Mayor Pomainville in Canneil Rooms. Members Bamberg Steib Ellis Thiere Panter Roenius Lukaseski Gilmaster Tackson Ristow Roaster Lyon Payne present. Hill Sampaor and M Hill absent. Committee recommended licenses only to full citizens with evidence. Several saloon licenses granted and others rejected. Adjourned. Nearby notices describe residents at cranberry marshes and local social events.
Members of the Swedish community gather for a July 4 plenio jon at Holenberg placa in Steel with refreshments and music for all ages. Frank Stelmach and Misa Dora Karcs of Plover wed yesterday at the Catholic church in Plover followed by a dance at the bride’s parents’ home.
Sherry Joe Tellman left for St Paul a week ago while Miss Jevble Whitney went to Brevona Point for the summer term at the Normal. Mrs. O. Domon entertains her sister Mrs. Weed of Almond. Pred Boier and Hod Doolan were at Maralefield on business last week. Clifford Whitney leaves for South Dakota last week Wednesday. He plans to spend the summer with his brother Pierce Jones of Cambria visiting friends in Sherry and gratuity. The ice cream social Thursday evening by the Presbyterian church was well attended with about seven pallong of ice cream sold. Mrs. Jarah Whitney returned home Saturday after visiting her daughter in Chicago. Miss Marie Brossk left for Kil boyrn Saturday to work at a hotel at the Delle. Micais Hesel Parke and Tosmata Byana left for Milwaukee Saturday to visit the Anderton home there. A. B. Qualyow the batter maker returned home Saturday. The Sherry baseball team defeated milladora in a stolen game Sunday, score above 10 to 0. Richard Evans was a Maraisfield caller Wednesday. Chees will be plenlo at the grave mood. Mr and Mrs H Juntz’s home on Saturday, July 4. All are invited, bring well filled baskets.
The Grand Rapids Business College will send a summer session of instruction starting Monday, July 6. The plan includes more months of study and a focus on practical subjects with branches and student work across courses.
Notice announces a large dance at His hall in 40 AVOing on July 8 with a big supper and admission of one dollar. John Poealey invites attendees to come out for a lively evening and music by Milloe.
In Nekoosa and Port Edwards districts a meeting is planned to discuss consolidating School District No. 6 with the village district amid limited annexation changes. Two windstorms caused damage including a shed roof and a church chimney, while a wedding and an injury from a kitchen accident are noted among local events.
Local social notes list visitors and guest exchanges among Stavens Palat, Stevens Point, and surrounding areas, naming families like the Baileys, Lind, Munger, and Hammis with visits and gatherings. A June to September travel special from Union Pacific and Northwestern Line advertises low round-trip fares to the Pacific coast with flexible routes and stops. A brief testimonial touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for lung hemorrhages, praising its effectiveness after prior ineffective treatments.
Lorenzo Velver offers an auction at his hotel on Friday morning disposing of all black goods. Bir and Raltap family plan a Salem farm visit. Neitno travels to South Dakota for a homestead. Locals attend Forester meeting. homestead filings by Jolen, Olson, Johnson. Ganska returns home. Hiessler assumes duties at Vusper Hotel. Road mishap prompts team of horses to free a stuck cart. McVicar builds new cement house as brick and tile shipments arrive. Wittig begins bank position in Grand Sault.
Miss Nal lie Brookar of Rudolph and Eyarntt L. Huff of this city wed this afternoon at the groom’s mother Mrs Isadora Eniff on Main Street Roy J A Stemen officiating. They will reside in Rudolph after the ceremony. Chris Gossel left for Western Sphere Illinois to visit his daughter Mrs Oscar Roosen for a few days. Lodis Lyconula has started a job at a bar on its place. A dance is planned at Marcuan’s ball with a clazs orchestra from Stavank Point attending.
Armenia notes a student, Miss NeWie Linnehan, completes a school term at District No. 4 and returns home to Lyndon. Several residents visit friends in Nekoosa. Mrs Orlando Worden and daughter Alion return from Strange Prairie after a Harring visit. A baby is born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker. The community discusses local travel, moving back to Nekoosa, and early week farming activities.
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