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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
1
A garbled note discusses legal practice requiring bonds signed by individual freeholders. The text suggests the provision is outdated and largely ignored, with a wider pull to invalidate the action.
A new Civy Baseball League has formed featuring teams from Grand Rapids Consolidated at Biron and other local firms. Officers include Geo P Berkey as president and a new baseball park is to be built with Sunday games planned. The league plans colored uniforms and a schedule, aiming for entertaining summer play for local youths.
Fred Nelson, a farmer near Arpin, was brought to Marshfield after a warrant by R. B. Southard, state dairy and food inspector. He faced a preliminary hearing in Judge Wegeners court for selling diseased pork, with testimony from Dr. Mason, Hayard, and veterinarian Abbott about unfit meat. Nelson admitted guilt to the charged crime but claimed no harmful intent and chose to pay a fine plus costs of 11.69 dollars over 60 days in jail.
Miss Mabel Gauthier of Arpin and Janes Corcoran of Webster were married at SS Peter and Paul church in this city. Rev C B Riegelsperber officiated at eight o'clock Monday morning. Attendants were Miss Mattie Slittery and William Corcoran. A wedding breakfast followed at the Hotel Wit er. The couple will reside in Webster where the groom is postmaster. Both are well known with many friends. The Tribune extends heartfelt congratulations.
A most delightful party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrish on Thenday afternoon under the management of the Womans Club. About twenty five ladies attended, including Mrs. H. S. Yonker of Boston and Mrs. Andrews of Marsh Held as out of town guests. The event honored Mrs. Victor Thompson, a valued club member about to leave the city. The club presented a small gift to Mrs. Thompson. Delicious refreshments followed and all enjoyed the time.
A Tuesday city hall session disposed routine business. Wm Hambrecht resigned as janitor of the library building and B Metager may be appointed to the vacancy. The Lyon addition bridge project was discussed, referred to committee for later report. Mrs Henry Vehling and daughter Linda of Watertown are visiting Oscar Uehling.
Memorial Day was observed in this city Saturday by the Grand Army Post, Woman's Relief Corps, school children and others. The parade assembled at Grand Army Hall and marched to city hall. Services were held at Comrade Osterman's grave, then a large crowd gathered at the cemetery for ceremonies with flowers and flags. An afternoon program at the opera house drew a large audience. The day was noted as a perfect, interesting town event.
A monthly stock fair will be held on Tuesday June 6 on Market Square west side. Farmers and others should attend to see packing company agents buy stock and equipment. Winners receive prizes such as Victoria dour sacks and gingham yardage. Machinery and household goods will be auctioned and rummage items donated by local ladies will be auctioned free of charge. Grand Rapids Brewing will present an eighth of beer to Mrs Charles M Webb. Mrs Webb died in Grand Rapids aged 18 years. Funeral Thursday at 10 from her home with services by Rev H C Logan.
W R Boorman of this city and a spring graduate of the University of Wisconsin has been chosen to succeed Mart Brandenburg as boys' work secretary for the Y M C A at Wausau. He will spend the summer in training at Lake Geneva and various boys' camps before taking the Wausau post, bringing game experience in boys' work.
Grant Rapids Wis Kaye Carving Co announces updated machinery and ready to serve in cabinet work window frames and furniture. They offer plane and plates farsher screen porches and windows and invite customers to call for right prices and first class work. Appleton business news reports A H Davis buys out C E B Hewitt Land 10 cent store and takes possession with 32 years of experience promising success.
On Saturday June 6 the ladies of the Catholic church will hold a rummage and provision sale in the old Grand Theatre building on First Street North one door south of the Witter Hotel. Open from 8 a m to 4 p m.
The long standing Star Route to New Rome is discontinued and a Rural Delivery route No. 8 replaces it. Fred Feigel will continue to drive the new route until a regular carrier is appointed.
A notice from James Gibson warns auto drivers to stop speeding and reckless driving. State law limits speed to 15 mph on open streets and 8 mph near schools. authorities will enforce these rules more strictly this year to reduce hazards.
Local Elks chapter votes on annual election with 11 lodges represented. Analysts expect Otto to win amid strong turnout and support demonstrating active participation and robust attendance at the gathering.
A special train will take the local band to the event Wednesday morning. The program in Junction City includes a West from Stevens Point formation and a schedule of baseball games, an automobile parade with 200 cars, ritual displays, banquets, dances, and a grand parade with Wisconsin Jilks. The Silver Loving Cup baseball final decides the day’s events plus a massed hand concert and evening dances.
Property owners must cut all noxious weeds under statute 6801a. Those who fail face city weed cutting costs. Mayor Jos A Cohen states residents risk higher bills if neighbors neglect weed control. A Monday evening meeting on a Fourth of July celebration drew small attendance and formed a committee to talk with merchants.
In Vesper a prize goes to the farmer with the largest load of women on fair day while in Grand Rapids a prize is awarded to the farmer delivering the most empty beer kegs.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Will Botwette On on Tuesday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Steve Lewandowski on the west side. The Elks plan to initiate a class of eight new members on Friday evening.
A Tribune subscriber reports a caller claiming a woman seeks marriage with a widower who has five or six children and is well off. She desires a cheerful, loving wife to mother the children and asks widowers meeting the terms to notify the Tribune.
Chris O Hassel longtime Wood County resident dies after heart trouble in Grand Rapids at 68 born in Norway Feb 18 1846. Survived by wife Anna Johnson and four children John Selmer Emma and Clare. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm from home and 2 pm at Sennavic Moravian Church conducted by Rev H B Johnson.
The body of John Jackson, once at Nekoosa with companions weeks earlier, was recovered Sunday from the Wisconsin River near Ten Mile Creek. Sheriff Cowell Under-sheriff Bluett and District Attorney Briere led the auto party to identify him and bring the remains to the city. Some locals speculate he fell from Swallow Rock at Nekoosa while intoxicated and drowned.
The Grand Rapids Eagles plan to bid for the next order convention in Grand Rapids and will present a strong bid when visiting Antigo. Committee members Dick Johnson Jas Mason Geo P Hambrecht and August Muller lead the drive and have been gathering funding ideas. They will travel to Antigo with a band to rally support.
The census bureau released last census figures showing the United States population at 109,021,992, up about 7,000,000 in just over four years. Iowa is the only state with a decline, from 2,224,771 in 1910 to 2,221,776 in 1914. New York City counts 5,333,537 and Chicago 2,393,326.
A Wednesday evening performance of All-of a-Sudden Peggy at Daly's Theater drew a large crowd. Local talent received high praise as the cast delivered a fine, well-motived production, noted for its tone and strong reception by the audience. Dr. B. J. Clark praised as a standout performer.
James Smith of Pittaville appeared before Judge Robertason on Monday charged with non support of his family. He waived examination and was committed to the county jail to await trial at the next circuit court session.
Dr. F. T. Hoff, a chiropractor, has left for Tetacenee to visit his people for a brief period. Afterward he will proceed to Chicago to pursue a postgraduate course. Dr. Bull of Chicago will oversee Hoff's practice during his absence.
The west side Lutheran church Sunday school held its annual picnic at Lyon Park on Tuesday afternoon with about one hundred attendees and a very pleasant time reported by organizers.
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