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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
10
Dancing at the Pavilion runs Tuesday and Friday evenings with breezy dances for spectators. Tickets and dining options available. tables and stoves provided for special events. open for family and adult groups with children encouraged to attend.
Public auction to sell high grade Holstein and Guernsey cattle from the Pure Bred herd of Peter Colantha Peterbous at Ingie wood farm, June 21. Sale under cover with cash or bankable notes for four months at 7 percent. Included are three and one half miles from Grand Rapids on the County due Vesper. John Neharts sang at a Presbyterian church sacred concert in Stevens Point on Sunday.
Bankers from this city joined peers at Stevens Point last Thursday for the Ninth Councillor district meeting. Attendees included KE Pease, A G Miller, J J Wood, W G Fisher, and E B Redford. Lessons were held, followed by a banquet in the evening despite heavy rain. locals returned home later without getting wet.
The Mosinee nine hosted a Sunday game against a visiting unbeaten squad and won 5 to 0 in a one sided affair. The home team produced solid pitching and timely hits to keep the visitors scoreless.
County Superintendent Geo A Varney announces a change of venue for Wood County graduation exercises from Marshfield to Grand Rapids at the Wood County Normal on June 14. Graduates arrive by 11:10 register receive buttons and badges, with transport from Marshfield trains provided. program includes diploma presentations and county song.
Supreme Court decisions cover renewal by silence to continue, publisher rights to send until dues are paid after discontinuance request, responsibility when papers are taken post office to a new address, prima facie fraud if uncalled for, and advance payers must notify to stop or risk continued charges.
The First Moravian Church of Kellner Ni will host an illustrated Labrador lecture Thursday evening at o o'clock with Rev C A Meilicke and slides prepared by Dr Hutton F R G. Next Sunday's preaching service moves to 2 30 PM instead of 3 PM.
The first Central Wisconsin Skat League event takes place in Marshfield with an afternoon and evening session, each of eighty hands. Entry is $2.00, first prize $100, and 21 prizes total. Sunday school begins at 9:15 AM and the regular preaching service at 10:00 AM.
Next Saturday afternoon at the Lake Biron Club a license by automobilists and Banat Club members will be held for an island outing. Chief instigators T A Taylor and Chas W Stood invite locals to attend a basket picnic with free coffee and ice cream, bring cups and eating utensils, and plan activities on the island including a tennis court and a new swing.
Road oiled and modern traffic prompt advocacy for grading drainage and permanent culverts. Promotes road crowns, a road drag after each rain, and careful treatment of springy spots via deep trenches and underdrainage to prevent heaving. Emphasizes long term road stability and knowledge building in Wood County.
At Lake Pesobic on Saturday H A Ekolls and Prof F L Bilas fished a while, then Bilas hooked a large pickerel. After a half hour struggled landing it, the fish was brought ashore and exhibited in the Model Clothing House window drawing many spectators.
William Plummer, arrested in Marshfield for posing a worthless express order, was sentenced to two years in the state prison by Portage County authorities. He is also suspected of stealing a horse and buggy from Chambers livery stable. Wesley Eberhardt, son of Mr and Mrs John Eberhardt, has secured a good position with Jeffrey Auto Co in Kenosha.
Mollie Stahl and Frank Schmeling united in marriage at 8 30 in the morning at St Peter and Paul church with Father Reding officiating. The couple, both longtime residents, announced a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and Chicago before returning to Wausau. Out of town guests included R W Morse and Laurie Morse of Chicago, Stella Schmeling, Leola Schmeling, and the groom’s family from Wausau. The paper joins in congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life. Also, A E Weatherwax won 25 dollars for a slogan for Abel Mullen Company with “Get to Know.”
Vendors urged to bring cattle meat and wares for sale at the West Side Market Square fair on Tuesday. Mereland Packing Company and Johnson & HM Co. offer purchases and incentives. Grand Rapids Brewing Company to provide beer, and a wagon exhibition by VW MeteKinnow Company is advertised for California shipments. Local buyers are invited to bring horses, livestock, and goods, with arranging by Joabn Bel Sr for fair and reasonable offers.
The monthly Thrift Talk magazine published by Wi National Bank announces a new green cover and features on thrift topics. It includes articles such as You and Your Hank Account and What To Do With Your Copper Junk, plus a story comparing the good fellow and the wise fellow. Free copies are available at the bank. The Ladies Aid Society meets June 5 at Mrs. Matt Oleson’s Elm Street home, with Miss Mathilda Sunder hosting Willing Workers, and services Sunday morning will be conducted in Swedish. Aylward Schnabe visits grandparents in Neenah.
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