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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
The notice urges readers to dry clean last season clothing as warmer weather nears. It promotes a modern cleaning process that removes dust and dirt, kills moths, refreshes fabrics, and lengthens item life. Call 387 for service.
Alma A Bissig and Erwin W Gleve, well known locals, married Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the bride’s parents home Key G E Panlowell performing the ceremony. Bridesmaids included Elsie Bissig and Lillian Gisler. Arch Gleve and Emerald Lyons served as groomsmen. They will reside in Madison after a wedding dinner at the home and a short honeymoon trip.
A J Hughes a longtime Grand Rapids salesman for Rich Shoe Co died at his Ninth street home after months of illness. Born April 12 1876 in Wauloma he was 43. He married Mary Gear in Hancock September 1 1894 and leaves two daughters Mildred and Emeline, a father A Hughes of Coloma, brothers William Milwaukee and Ernest Great Falls. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 30 p m Rev Carl Ludwig presiding. The remains were sent to Hancock for Monday funeral.
Residents hear testimony on County Agent Clark and Jackson at the Court House. Farmers and dealers discuss duties, pricing access, and personal profits while Clark defends time spent on county work. Committee reviews books, finds operations legitimate and in best shape, with no formal report until fall term.
Veterans from Civil War to World War I were honored on Memorial Day in Grand Rapids. A morning parade from the G A R hall to the cemetery featured Company K State Guards and returned soldiers, with the Grand Rapids band leading. At the cemetery, services for W A Keyes were conducted, followed by a speech by Patrick H Martin and a strong appeal for League of Nations and better citizenship.
Two new bath houses and a municipal playground will be added to the city swimming pool site this summer. Geo W Mead, chairman of the Swimming Pool Commission, said the grounds will be improved to enhance appearance and serve as a park like feature. The pool attracts Grand Rapids residents and visitors from Stevens Point and Wood County. The city has allocated $500 yearly for pool support, with about $650 on hand to begin the improvements.
Store clerks met at Odd Fellows Hall and about ninety clerks signed up to form a Store Clerks Union. Temporary officers elected include President Will Stamm, Vice President Elen Witte, Financial Secretary Delia Fritz, Recording Secretary Jess Wagner, and Treasurer John Heiser.
The DeKoven Opera Company performed Robinhood at Daly's Theatre to a large Grand Rapids audience. The entire cast earned praise for an excellent production with many regional attendees from Stevens Point and nearby counties. Moose officers Eberhardt and colleagues will attend the Moose Legion organization dinner in Stevens Point Friday evening.
The City Council unanimously supports a petition to the State Highway Commission to build a new concrete bridge over the Wisconsin River in Grand Rapids. The plan, funded by city county and state shares, requires hearings and local action before construction, possibly this winter.
The Grand Rapids team opened the season with a tight game at South Side park losing to Portage after extra innings. They then faced Mosinee in Mosinee, the ninth inning tying the game, with both teams scoring late and the match finally called after the thirteenth due to darkness.
C. R. Matthews wrote that he arrived at Wrangle Alaska and plans to reach Messenger Creek in Canada for gold prospecting, aiming to start June 1. Dr Fade reports encouragement from Messenger Creek old settlers Pref. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Cottrill at Riverview hospital Wednesday morning.
The Gleue family will open a Madison shoe store with Erwin Gleue as a principal stock holder. Grim, Inc. organized as The Ripp Shoe Company of Madison, will open August 1st on the first floor of the Gay building in Madison. The firm includes John Ripp and plans to continue using the well known Madison name. William F. Gleue travels for a distant company but will supervise Grand Rapids and other stores, while Erwin Gleue moves to Madison to run the new operation.
The G A R Post urged the city council to accept their Oak street hall as a Memorial Building for veterans from 1861 65 1918 and World War I. They request the city pay $2 yearly for support while furnishing seats and utilities, hoping younger veterans will prepare the hall for future generations and possibly erect a new structure.
The Wiiter estate agreed to remove the burned structure at the corner fore verly occupied by the Johnson Hill Grocery and tear down the remaining damaged portion. The plan follows a May council discussion about the building's dangerous condition and wind risk, with prior fire years ago and no improvements made in anticipation of a new building.
Looked for Will George who farms west of the city and is a noted Sherry grower. He says with favorable weather and no frost, a record strawberry crop could result this year. He notes berries are forming clearly and that pests are favorable for a bumper yield. He expects harvest by the twenty seventh of June if conditions stay good.
Mr and Mrs Orestes Garridon and son Rogers will depart next week for a Western trip visiting Denver Colorado Springs Yellowstone National Park and other points. They will travel by automobile for several weeks with diversions via Chicago southern routes the Lincoln Highway or Ocean to Ocean Trail to Denver and then to the Yellowstone trail before returning home.
Wic BF Marin, longtime city mail carrier, is moved to a rural route serving Saratoga. Parcel post man Neu man covers city route until two permanent appointments on Chester Severance, who has been reinstated as general delivery clerk after military service overseas.
A Cry of renewed energy surrounds the June proclamation and Flag Day observance as Crunch Rapide residents plan a Friday meeting with C. K. Warne of Chicago, a scout leader, to discuss reorganizing the movement and boosting summer activities for the boys. Friday and Saturday sales at Howard's Variety Store offer fine apples for canning and preserving at 15 cents each.
A prospect in Grand Rapids for a flour company gains favor after officials and merchants discuss incentives. The Cannell Council votes unanimously to pursue the venture, with terms including a $5,000 bonus, tax relief for three years, and employment goals, while discussions note nearby competition and potential plant sites in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple individuals across towns including Auburndaly West Alin and Dorchester. The note references marriages or banns with scattered surnames such as Faber Bib Jinger Ke Pearson Johnson and others, but many names are garbled.
The city council announced appointments to the swimming pool commission and police and fire commission at the June meeting. Members named include General W Mond, Gher, Ragan, James Dopie, C B Bandella, and several aldermen. The mayor and city attorney will also be involved. one new member joined the park commission.
County Highway Commissioner Le Amundsun leads two crews to repair and grade principal roads in Ut, moving operations from the courthouse basement to the first floor near Derds office. One crew targets Benen Carnerd and Hermandant areas while the other covers La Pittaviflested Dextarvilly, with the engineer recently returning to a leadership role in the highway department.
A daughter reports Major Merrill of the Mexican border service is en route to the United States. A May letter indicates his arrival is near, and his service with the Marine Corps is noted amid the border unrest.
A Stevens Point lodge invites members to attend a Wednesday evening gathering on June 17 to welcome new initiates. The event includes a charge debit action and aims to celebrate the initiation of new members with fellowship.
Local authorities announced plans to improve the city pool as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public facilities. Officials said the project will address multiple issues raised by residents and is expected to boost pool popularity and usage.
Port Edwards residents T M Alexander and another man join the Wisconsin saloon league state board. A report notes $64,000 spent in Wisconsin campaigns against liquor in the Langua. Also a marriage will not be responsible for debts by Martha. A dance is announced at Haunschild's Hall Rudolph on Wednesday evening June seventh.
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