Decoration Day Observances Amid Chilly Rainy Weather
A cold Decoration Day parade gathered a large crowd despite rain predictions. A library processional formed at ten and proceeded to the cemetery with G A R post members and lodge units. Services at the cemetery included prayers, salutes, and music from the band and local lodge singers, followed by a city return for a community dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
G. 4
Ucester
Oswald
Dusit
Priricipiate
Teachers Depart City For Summer Assignments
A list of educators leaving the city for summer programs shows many taking posts in Milwaukee, Madison, Oshkosh, Tomah, and other towns. Several teachers will remain, including Miss Meercher, Miss Bunge, Miss Reeves, and Miss Brice, while others will not return, taking engagements elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
LT. Blynd
Chicago
Hon
Waugitosa
Miss Andrews
Seymour
Indy
Boston
Farmers Institute to Convene in Sherry Wood County
A farmers institute will be held at Sherry Wood county on Tuesday June 11 conducted by Sunt Geo Mc Kerrow assisted by L 3 Scott of Weenah. Program begins at 9:00 oclock with cow session and potatoes then 11:30 session features horses feeding and other topics. Farmers urged to attend as knowledge costs nothing with free distribution of Farmers Institute Bulletin No 14 and other books before the first session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry
Wood County
Sunt
Geo. McKerrow
L. 3. Scott
Weenah
Volatoes Fe
Scott
Jiorses Sul
Farmers’ Institute
Missed his Calling in a Wheel Deal
An agent in St Paul hired a wheel from Johnson and Mill to boost paper subscriptions. He found a farmer who wanted a wheel and pressed him to buy two, leaving with two bicycles instead of one. The incident shows the agent’s overzealous tactic and its comical outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Johnson & Mill Company
Acct
Important case heard before Judge Webb
Leopold Schroeder vs Wisconsin Central railroad case tried in past days from Stevens Point. Schroeder claims 2500 pounds damages after losing water at a railroad crossing in the city. Attorneys include F F Groelle and center Shinils for the plaintiff, J Park for the railroad company.
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Webb
Leopold Schroeder
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Lere
Stevens Point
Schroeder
Ater
F Groelle
Center & Shinils
Milwaukee
J. Park
Didnt Marry for Money Boston Wan Story Advert
A garbled urban puff touts a Boston man who recently wed a wealthy but ailing woman. It claims Th King’s New Life Pills cured her jaundice fever malaria and liver and stomach troubles. It mentions trial bottles and a Johnson Mill Co. and Johnny Daly.
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Boston
Th. King
Johnson Mill Co
Johnny Daly
Engine Wreck at Grand Rapids Mill
An engine in the Grand Rapids Lumber Company mill was wrecked when a wristpin broke. The about 150 horsepower engine split the cylinder, ending its run. A new engine of around 175 horsepower will be installed. total loss will be substantial for the mill and operations.
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Grand Rapids
Lauer
Adventist Camp Meeting Preparations At Local Grounds
Active work has begun for a large Adventist camp meeting to be held near the cemetery grounds. The program features a main tent 83 by 12 with other 40 by 30 tents, expected attendance of 100 to 200, and a schedule including rising bell, sermons, public meetings, meals, and preaching. Notable attendees include Elder A G Caniels, Prof W W Prescott, and others from Wisconsin and beyond, with a local doctor and Battle Creek representative also expected.
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Ube Eee
Ae Society
Thy
Ubi
Springs Green
Snow
Marshfield
Cy Mickelson
Bethel
Sider Wa Sanders
Nan Claire
le Camp
Phe van
A. G. Caniels
Austeatia
Prof
W. W. Prescott
Michigan
Milder B. J. Cady
Society Islands
Bilder W. IL
Thurston
Beazil
S. A. Rider H.W Reade
Appleton
Milder C.J. Heermanr
Antigo
L. P. Nelson
Ashland
W.A. Teany
Battle Creek
Battle Creek College
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Narrow Escape At Sawmill Sides Trial By Fate
Pat Finnagan Jr, a Vesper sawmill worker, survived a severe accident Tuesday when a wood fragment struck his neck near the saw, tearing a four inch gash. He fell unconscious for about two hours before regaining awareness. Dr Houpen treated the injuries, and experts say a half inch shift in location could have been fatal.
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Pat Finnagan, Jr
Vesper
Houpen
The Bag of the Farm in Ladies Home Journal
In the June issue W L Taylor presents The Bag of the Farm a tale of pathos featuring a lonely widow at the open door of a sailing coach as she gazes at her old home under a November sky and deserted barns. George Moulton offers expert stone work with guaranteed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Taylor
Ladies’ Home Journa
Leclites
Sweet Girl Graduates in Grand Rapids Ceremony
Twenty four graduates, led by valedictorian Elizabeth McCranley and president Martin Anderson, receive diplomas at a high school commencement in Grand Rapids. Rev W O Pederson and Supt Hambrechtsen address the class as the orchestra plays and the audience gathers for an evening of speeches, solos, and proems.
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Atunand
Schoolife
Grand Rapids
Tina
Schoku's
Rand Rapids
Tring
W.O A. Pederson
P Nash
Chris Les
Eligaveth McCranley
Asw
Beyant
Ats
Mattie Twoursair
Mary Aller
Aye Polstel
Martin Anderson
Lolth Granites Addience
Mer
Arlerson
Ange Giano
Nellie Aye
Hantut
Viiss
Robert K
Shaw
Jshage
Gun Club Organized at Local Grounds
Sunday gathering of trap shooters led to establishing a permanent club. W. G. Scott elected president and Th. 0. Rossier secretary, with about thirty members anticipated. Grounds north of the city will host a clubhouse and improvements for members. A new wanutrap gun will replace the old trap, with a possible tournament this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Scott
Rossier
Wanutrap Ae
Wisconsin Valley Advancement Association Meets in City
The May meeting was held this Thursday with attendance noted. Discussion covered an electric project from Grand Rapids to Basle River, but no action was taken. President Lomahawk presided over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinghinder Herald
Wisconsin Valley Advancement Association
Grand Rapids
Basle
Irad
Lomahawk
Saloon property and farmland for sale in Sivel town
Seven acres of saloon property in Sivel town offered for sale with additional twenty acres of farming land and sixty acres under cultivation. Property may be sold altogether or separately at the option of the buyer. For details call or address owner Joseph Rick, Sivel, Westoffice address Monterola, Wis.
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Sivel
Joseph Rick
Westoffice Addres
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Slie
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Centralia
George Moulton
Sweet Girl
Nuikwen
Advancement Association
Woop Co
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Pere Torn
Ba Aiessu
Hewkliic
Eysley
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Grand Rapids, Wis
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Ronize
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Hanes
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