This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Street Ry Co announces one Friday dance per week at the pavilion with Peyrose orchestra providing music. Refreshments will be sold. Dance tickets priced at 50 cents.
City officials led by Mayor Drlere discussed funding actions and infrastructure projects. A river water Talon would relieve spring strain. bond issues of 20000 and wage adjustments were approved. committees for saloon licenses and swimming pools were named. next meeting set for June. Mrs. Dave Luts attended a funeral in Gram Bay before visiting Michigan relatives.
Farmers at Givel form an effort to challenge business leaders in a baseball game. Narmian Laduke leads the movement while Herman and Hans Wagner are mentioned in context. The piece humorously cautions about umpire bias and urges locals to practice and prepare, with donations to the Red Cross if the game is canceled.
The Grand Rapids Wisconsin American Red Cross chapter warns the public not to donate or solicit funds or conduct entertainments using the Red Cross name or emblem without official authorization. National rules prohibit such activity. permits only allow stated proceeds to go to the Red Cross under chapter supervision.
A sedan top is found from a Bas gling tank. Owner may claim by calling at the Tribune office.
Joseph Cohen carried about 225 dollars from the game the day before, and the crowd of about 35 per side entertained with spirited play. The judge ruled in favor of the complainant as the business men won 7 to 5, while the professionals offered no clear excuse for the defeat.
Two well known Eaton farmers faced local pressure after refusing Liberty bonds in the third campaign. They sought guidance from the county council of defense and Liberty Loan committees, then returned home chastened. The town, loyal and wary of sticker milk, urged them to honor their war burden and make peace with neighbors.
Captain Pierce informs the Tribune that Company K will leave for Camp Douglas on June 20 with 65 enlisted men. Encampment runs June 20 to 26. The unit belongs to the 9th Infantry under Brig. General Charles King as camp commander. Colonel Pomeroy of Appleton inspected Company KK and praised its readiness and tactics given limited command time. The men going to camp will serve without pay.
Evangelist Greenfield leads a Tuesday afternoon session with another Friday 2 30 PM meeting announced. A Mission T Festival shifts to Sunday June 9 at Saratoga with Children’s Day at 2 PM and a missionary address. Moravian Church begins June 10 nightly services at 8 PM ending June 16 with a closing Sunday 2 20 PM service. Scandinavian Moravian Church holds evangelistic services nightly this week except Saturday with a closing Sunday service and 10 30 AM preaching in Scandinavian language.
Methodist Sunday School members hosted a farewell picnic at Mr and Mrs L Peckham's Grand Rapids home on Tuesday before the couple leaves for southern Michigan. A photo of Donald Natwick in Chi cago based Puels magazine features Natwick in uniform from Camp Grant where he serves, with a June letter recounting wartime life and quarantine hardships. He praises army life and reports steady progress despite conditions.
Marshfield pitchers led by Johnson held Grand Rapids scoreless as the home team won 4 to 0 in a Sunday exhibition. A good crowd attended and saw a solid pitching performance and solid defensive play.
The Wood County Normal and Agricultural School schedules commencement for June with events at Lincoln School. The eighth grade graduation, faculty reception, and alumni gathering are listed, along with program highlights for the exercises and a long class roll across Teacher's and Agricultural courses.
James C. Pagan of Waverly Massachusetts traveler author will be in the city Thursday June 20 to speak at the Elf Club dinner before the business men. Pagan born in Scotland has lived worldwide including Brazil and South Africa and spent 83 years with an eastern railroad. He has spoken on the labor and industrial conservation movements drawing strong interest from audiences.
Class 14 men meeting mechanical experience and aptitude may enroll for gas engine work instruction in Beloit Wisconsin at government expense. It is open to 1A eligible individuals. report to the county clerk by June 7 for lines including electricity gunsmithing blacksmithing carpentry radio operation and concrete work.
Changes to the St Paul timetable shift several departures and arrivals earlier or later. The northbound morning train now arrives at 7 19 instead of 6 49, the northbound evening leaves at 5 37, and the southbound noon train departs at 9 25. Sunday trains retain 11 22 for the noon and 9 41 for Sunday evening. Connections remain the same along the line.
George Purnell, once a Grand Rapids resident and hardware dealer later a traveling wholesaler, died in Madison after a lengthy illness. He had lived in Madison for years and was buried in Cambria, Wisconsin. The article also notes the Council of Defense ladies are again weighing babies at city schools next Saturday, a voluntary patriotic activity for children under six.
The text records the 1918 amendments to the Espionage Act and related wartime statutes. It details prohibitions on disloyal speech, false reports, and obstructing military operations, with penalties up to 10000 dollars or twenty years imprisonment. It also outlines postmaster actions to deter mail used to commit violations and outlines enforcement provisions during wartime.
Frank L. Kingston, charged with stealing the J. B. Bilodigett automobile at Marshfield, was brought back from South Milford Indiana for a Marshfield hearing. He waived examination and remains in county jail to await the next circuit term. He claimed he bought the car at Beaver Dam after previously working at a Marshfield garage. Kingston escaped on the way back but was recaptured with sheriff aid. Rev. C C Becker, Methodist pastor, will spend four weeks in South Dakota for evangelistic work.
Chief of Police R S Payne reports a U S marshal notice requiring German born women and girls over 17 to register between June 17 and June 30. Registration runs 6 AM to 6 PM daily except June yard. those under 5000 must register with the postmaster.
Architect A I Billmeyer secured the contract to remodel the Pomainville building on Grand Ave. The former Geits bowling alleys will gain new fronts and be divided into several small business spaces. One unit will serve WN Pomainville as his office. The project aims to enhance the area’s appearance.
The next stock fair will be held Tuesday June 11 at the West Side Market Square. Manager John Bell has been under the weather but the event proceeds. Bring farm implements, household goods, or harnesses for auction with no charge unless sold. Pigs and milch cows are in demand. Grand Rapids Brewing Co offers an eighth of beer to the farmer who brings the most empty kegs.
John A. Kukkola was mocked up by the police week before last on a vag rancy charge and held a week while an investigation checked registration. JL was found to have registered, discharged from custody and advised to move without delay.
Henry Ray of Withee faced assault and battery charges last week with O. J. Myer of Auburndale as witness. The judge set bond at 2 dollars plus costs, totaling 20 dollars and 18 cents. The fee was paid.
Martin Lake was arrested on Thursday on a disorderly conduct charge filed by August Belgart who says Lake called him a vile name. A total fine of 6.60 was paid, including 1 dollar fine and court costs.
C Welsel purchased the Walter Wood residence on Washington avenue between 8th and 9th streets. The property is described as well located and one of the nicer homes in that area.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.