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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
A stormy evening encounter leads a narrator to confront two umbrellas blown from a porch by strong wind. The fear and belief in a demonlike threat give way as the objects are revealed to be harmless, left open to dry, with the narrator reflecting on skepticism about ghosts and urging belief only after seeing proof.
Barbers across the state prepare for forthcoming examination under the new license law. While few practicing barbers may be disqualified, most fear failing the scientific skin disease section. They rely on rudimentary remedies while aiming to prove practical knowledge.
A garbled line lists ingredients and items in a partial sentence. It mentions syrup and septic substances and scattered words that hint at a kitchen or household context without clear details or complete facts. The readable portion centers on unspecified components and miscellaneous terms.
A land company formed on Tuesday to sell abstracts and survey services. Officers include President J B Daly and Vice President A J Hasbrouck. Secretary Treasurer J Werbeck. Authorized agents Taylor and Scott. The firm aims to plat a tract near the west side and begin building with lots sold and houses to be built for sale on installment plans.
The curtain rises for the Star Boarder on Monday highlighting clean costumes, handsome scenery, and bright specialties. The show promises top tier entertainment, with an orchestra that enhances the whole performance and makes the ticket price worthwhile.
The county clerk lists marriages granted in the past week including Joseph Pankratz and Mary Setter of Ambaradale Mary Setter. John Mauer of Awburndale and Sophia Krinus of Malladure. Willis Snyder and Miry Govetke of Grand Rapids. Herman Dekarsake and Rosa Goeller of Port Edwards. Ernest Schndt of Oshkosh and Mary Maloney of Marshfield. Charles Dernbach of Ean Plein to Anna Zinnet of Wood county. Joseph Guenther and Anna Baw of Auburndale. Gus Henrickson and Louisa West of Siget.
The Star Boarder billed for Monday, June 3, is a sparkling farce comedy designed for laughs. Featuring metropolitan footlight favorites led by comedian Charles H. Boyle, the cast promises lively entertainment.
The celebrated palmist Josie Korpsel, famed for her sensational reputation, will offer readings in this city for one week stopping at Wisconsin House.
Chas H Boyle, leading comedian of The Star Carder company, returns to the opera house on Monday June S with makeup and humor sure to please any audience.
Ask Your Doctor about it. Local physicians say good food and regular daily evacuations reduce sickness risk. Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is promoted as an ideal laxative and tonic. It energizes the liver and kidneys and guarantees regular natural bowel movements. Sold by Satu Church druggists. For carriage repairs, contact J B Moore.
A local notice laments grave robbing at a cemetery and critiqued theft of flowers from graves. It condemns actions by drivers who cut corners, injuring nearby properties, and urges stopping such small harms to preserve reverence and order at the burial ground.
Post No 22 Wisconsin A R I extends thanks to Grand Rapids citizens for Decoration Day May 30 services. Gratitude to the alderman and common council, city band, clergy, chorus class, Miss Nellie Vireutit, Mrs Townsend, Mayor W Wheelan, Edmund Barnin for conveyance, H W Buliton of Madison for speech, and all who helped observe the day as intended. La Fayette Porter, Post Commander.
A committee appointed at the annual school meeting reports that cancelled warrants and stubs match the treasurer s report and that cash on hand aligns with the bank statement. The warrants have been burned in their presence.
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa writes that after trying many cough and asthma cures with little relief he found Foley's Honey and Tar offered by Johnson and Hitt provided immediate help. He urges others to use it and notes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble.
A dubious claim describes Redio Pouic Laxative Syrup as the cure for constipation. It alleges the product is offered by Sam Church, a local druggist, and refers to a trio of agents with exaggerated effects. The text reads as an old style sales notice with questionable medical claims.
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