Wood County Normal School Announces Commencement Events
Wood County Normal and Agricultural School schedules two public events next week. Wednesday evening class day at the Lincoln building, and Thursday evening June 14 commencement with diplomas. Both events are free. Alumni reunion Friday evening at the Normal building. Mrs Reeves and daughter Laura travel to Detroit after being escorted to Chicago by James Flamilton.
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Wood County Normal and Agricultural School
Lincoln Building
Normal
Llovuer Party Arrested On Blind Pig Charge
Leon Worsalla was arrested at Plover by Portage county authorities on a charge of conducting a blind pig. Police found several cases of beer inside the premises. He is to appear before a justice of the peace in Stevens Point with bail set at $200 on June 13. The long-closed saloon had recently housed beer stock amid closures. Daly's Theatre opens Saturday June 6 with a top picture program.
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Leon Worsalla
Plover
Portage County
Worzalla
Stevens Point
Worgalla
the Law
Gnore
Fairfield Bartran Co Clinic and Medical Specialists ads
In Green Bay Wisconsin the clinic listing advertises Drs Fairfield Bartran Leaper Cowles and Whith offering surgery obstetrics diseases of women heart and lungs children skin kidneys stomach and intestines plus X ray and chemical laboratories at Clanto Building.
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DRS. Fairfield, Bartran & CO
Clanto Building
Green Bay, Wis
DR. W. FE. Fairfield Surgery
Pit
W. W. Leaper
K. J. Cowles
Wisconsin Voters Denied Say On Byrne Bill By Governor
The piece argues Governor Philipp oversteps by vetoing the Byrne Bill without public referendum. It contends residents should directly express their views on major laws. The author warns that blocking public input could backfire as people demand a voice on important measures.
Large 10 Million Registered in State as County Totals Rise
Report shows over ten million registered nationwide on Tuesday, with Wood County tallying 2,928 and Grand Rapids city 646 and Marshfield 6159. Precinct-by-precinct registration listed across towns including Auburndale, Cameron, Pittsville, Port Edwards, and Remington, alongside a note on Wood County Teachers Institute schedule at Lincoln High School, Grand Rapids.
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Uasday
Wood County
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Miarshfield
Auburndale
Blyon
Cameron Peepee
Carey
Crammoor
Pyird
Pitth
Cavers Eens
Frourth
Mimadore Viereere
Nokooga
Pittsville
Port Edwards
Wood County Telephone bids for new building sought
Directors of the Wood County Telephone company invite bids for a proposed new building to be erected in the city. Bids due by noon Monday June 11. Plans and specifications available at the company office. The company reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BE. B. SMART, Secretary.
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Wood County Telephone Company
Senior Class Play at Daly's Theatre Delights Audience
The Senior Class stage production The Man of the Hour at Daly's Theatre drew a large crowd and high praise for the students led by Miss Kitto. Howard Lyons starred with strong support from Hubert Stark Laurine Putcher Harlow Morrill Arthur Hatch and Valentine Siewert. The program also featured a commencement exercise at Lincoln High School with 70 graduates, a keynote by Prof. John Sims of Stevens Point Normal, and music by the High School Orchestra and Girls’ Glee Club concluding with the presentation of diplomas by Supt. C. W. Schwede and Board President Guy C. Babcock.
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Daly's
Land
Miss Kitto
Sfinigh
Howard Lyons
Noar
Hubert Stark
Dallas Wainright
Laurine Putcher
Harlow Morrill Fool
Harlow
Arthur Hatch
Valentine Siewert
Lincoln Mgh School
Eveniing
John ¥. Sima
Stevens Point Normal School
Paderewski
Pension Ordinance for Grand Rapids Police
The city adopts a police pension plan under state law for officers with twenty years service and for disabled and deceased officers' widows and orphans. Pension caps at 80 percent of the officer's salary, funded from the general fund after passage. Also notes the death of Mrs. Johanne Burns, former city resident, who died in West Chicago after illness, with funeral arrangements in Grand Rapids.
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Police Department
Common Council
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
City of
Sail City
J. W. Ellis
Advertised Mail at the Post Office Effigy
Faint, garbled notice from Guent Rapids Wisconsin dated June 4 1907 directs addressees Mae DeBrean and Bdd Crandell to call for advertised mail. Also lists Lowi Menry Alfred Jones Laurence McGuire and others with instruction to say advertised when calling.
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Guent Rapids
Wisconsin
Junge
Mae DeBrean
Bdd Crandell
Lowi
Menry
Alfred, Jones
Laurence McGuire
Army liquor ban challenge echoes in draft era debate
A cartoonish editorial mulls a prohibition style section of a 1917 conscription law that bars alcohol sales to troops in uniform. It questions enlisting under such rules while noting public discord over liquor and arguing soldiers deserve equal treatment off duty.
A Chance for Annapolis Enlistment Route to Naval Academy
Congress allows one hundred enlisted men each year to enter Annapolis as officers. Eligibility requires one year in the Navy, under twenty, and a strict competitive examination. No political influence helps. merit wins. Most Navy men are under twenty, few with high school training, so a studious youth with some schooling has a good chance. Previously only about two hundred fifty entered annually.
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Congress
Naval Academy
Annapolis
United States Navy
Bach
United States
City Council Retires Police Chief Gibson on Pension
At a Wednesday meeting the city council retired J D Gibson chief of police and placed him on the pension roll at half pay. Gibson, over seventy, served 21 years and was an efficient officer. Roland Payne was appointed chief by the police and fire commission and will assume duties immediately. Payne has served over four years and is deemed an efficient officer and a wise selection.
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J.D. Gibson
Gibson
Roland Payne
Police Department
Police’ and Fire Commission
Locals Lose One Run In Mosinee Ball Game
The locals traveled to Mosinee on Sunday and lost 3 to 2. Grand Rapids scored in the 8th and 10th innings, with key plays by Ben Marsh hitting, Dolan’s two-bagger, and Nelson’s three-bagger. A foul ball mishap allowed the winning run as Mosinee scored with men on second and third.
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Masinee
Grand Rapids
Ben Marsh
Dolan
Marsh
Mosinee
Rapids
Nelson
Mosinge
Death of Louis LeMay in Grand Rapids
Louis LeMay, long time Grand Rapids resident, died Thursday evening after a long illness from Brights disease. A native of Canada, he lived in the city for 65 years. Survived by Mrs Foley, Wm LeMay, Walford LeMay, Mrs Howlett, and Mrs Kunze. Funeral Monday from St Peter and Paul church with Rev Reding, burial in Calvary cemetery.
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Johanne Burns
Margaret Shepard
West Chicago
Burns
Lle Ragan Undertaking
Peter and Paul
Rermains
Wm. Reding
Calvary Cemetery
Louis LeMay
Grand Rapids
Bright
Canada
Thos. Foley
Wm. LeMay
Rudolph
Walford LeMay
Rusdolph
Mary Howlett
Pomainville Roberts Tie the Knot in City nuptials
Mrs Mayme Pomainville and Mr John Roberts of this city were married Saturday at the bride’s house with Rev R J Locke officiating. Miss Frances Roberta and Mr Percy Daly served as attendants. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left by the noon train for a short southern tour before settling in the city. The Tribune joins well wishers in congratulations.
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Mayme Pomainville
John Roberts
Elizabeth Daly
R. J. Locke
Frances Roberta
Percy Daly
South
the Tribune
Purchased Blooded Bull At Waukesha Holstein Sale
H L Huser of Union Grove Dairy Farm Altdorf visited the office after attending the Holstein sale in Waukesha. He bought a seven month old bull for Huser Bros, whose dam has a 97.49 pounds butter fat record in seven days, and whose 14 year old grandsire sold for 15000 dollars at the Detroit sale last week.
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H. L. Huser
Union Grove
Altdorf
Waukesha
Huser
Huser Bros
Detroit
Miss Clara Koch and Arthur Ott Wed in June Ceremony
Miss Clara Koch daughter of Mrs Pan Koch and Mr Arthur R Ott married on Wednesday June 6 at the bride's mother's home Rev Gieselmann officiating. After the ceremony guests attended a wedding dinner and the couple left the same day for their wedding trip. They will reside in Nap sonville and be at home to friends after July 1. About 20 000 troops will soon be mobilized at Camp Douglas if Wisconsin plans remain unchanged. 000 have been recruited for six regiments to be raised in the state. The Third regiment is now in federal service. The Fourth Fifth and Sixth regiments will be organized soon to match Civil War era mobilization.
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United States Army
Congress
Asi
Clara Koch
Pan Koch
Arthur. R. Ott
Gieselmann
Napsonville
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin
Guards at Kilbourn Bridge Fire on Auto Joyriders
Four men were wounded when guards at the Kilbourn bridge ordered a car to halt and opened fire after the occupants sped past. King Henry of Kilbourn was killed. Loomis, driver and a sergeant in Co. G, was among the others. The incident underscores wartime guard duties and the seriousness of resisting orders.
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Kilbourn
King Henry
Baraboo
Atta
Loomis
Co. G
Manston
Accident Ends Rudolph Timm's Life After Lumber Load Crush
Rudolph Timm, East Side resident, died after a wagon accident near Kellner last evening. A load of lumber fell on him when the team frightened, trapping him until mid after midnight. He, about 35, left Heller for lumber, survived by widow and three children. funeral plans incomplete.
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Rudolph Timm
East Side
Mr. Timm
Heller
Timm
Altha
Kellner
Iman
Auto overturn near poor farm injures Stevens Point youths
Five Stevens Point youths riding to a pavilion dance were injured when their car overturned on a hill near the poor farm Friday evening. Arleigh Elliott Cecille Sterling Hazel Whitney Florence Lutz and Gladys Gustin suffered broken collars bones and bruises. They were taken to the poor farm for care and later home. The wreck occurred after hitting a rut on a slight grade and the windshield broke, but the car could be driven home the next morning.
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Stevens Point
Arleigh Elliott
Cecille Sterling
Hazel Whitney
Florence Lutz
Gladys. Gustin
Sterling
Lutz
Street Car Damaged In Grand Rapids Collision
A Grand Rapids Street Railway car arriving at 3 30 pm was struck by a northwestern road train on Wednesday afternoon at the south switch crossing near the mill. The pulp wood car ahead of the engine caused the crash. the street car motor was damaged and a hole punched in the car. Passengers were aboard but none were injured. Frank Ticknor, aboard the wood car, said he signaled to stop when realizing the street car would not halt. The train slowed but hit the street car at about four to five miles per hour amid significant damage.
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Grand Rapids
Altho
Frank Ticknor
Wood
Band engagement at Grand Rapids for Saturday night show
A band is engaged by J. B. Daly for Saturday night with a 6 cent picture show as the opener, followed by a 5 cent try-out show nightly. Daly plans to continue if the Grand Rapids audience approves, offering a mixed program with timed features.
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J. B. Daly
Daly
Grand. Rapids
Professor Jackson Honored by State Appointment
Professor M. H. Jackson of this city has been named a Wisconsin delegate to the 26th annual National Conference of Charities and Corrections, to be held in Pittsburgh this week. The appointment came from Governor Philipp.
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M. H. Jackson
Wisconsin
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Pittsburgh
Philipp
Beyg Skat Tournament North American League Chicago
The annual session of the North American Skat League will be held in Chicago on June 16 and 17. The first prize is 1000 dollars with many smaller prizes. Expected attendance exceeds 2000 players.
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Chicago
Royal Russians Now Boring Potatoes In Russia Style
A humorous column notes Nick Romano and three young Nicks trading czarist rule for farm work in Petrograd. It jokes about guards, assassins, and shifts from royal pomp to potato patches. The piece muses on hunger, prices, and future monarchs taking up honest labor.
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Nick Romano
Nick
Nicks
Petrograd
Ryler
Old Sol
Siberia
New Man in the Kelloggs Gros Lumber Co
Ralph A. Wagers joins Kelloggs Gros Lumber Co as secretary after years running lumber yards at Rudolph and Milladore. He will focus on silos and the firm plans a silo department at all twelve yards. New officers: F. Kellogg president, E. Q. Kellogg vice president, Ralph Wagers secretary, C. F. Kellogg treasurer.
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Kelloggs Gros. Lumber Co
Ralph A. Wagers
Rudolph and Milladore
Wagers
F. Kellogg
E. Q. Kellogg
Ralph Wagers
C.F. Kellogg
Former resident James Tay reports progress at Sears-Roebuck paper mill
James Tay, once a local resident now in Chicago working for Sears Roebuck at a paper mill, writes he is getting along nicely and making paper. Flo notes warlike conditions in the city with parks filled by soldiers and sailors. Mr and Mrs Art Preston recently lost their five week old baby boy from pneumonia. Mrs Preston was formerly Miss Fannie Burrows of Port Edwards.
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James Tay
This Oil
Ciheage
Sears-Roebuck Company
Flo
Art Preston
Preston
Fannie Burrows
Port Edwards
Painting Contract Keeps Hugo Lind Busy This Summer
Hugo Lind secured a Ford Motor Company painting contract to repaint a number of cars returned from dealers. The work is expected to occupy him through most of the summer as Ford fixes earlier paint quality issues by paying local shops across the country to redo the work.
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Hugo Lind
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Reward Offered for Tire Lost on Rural Route
The finder who recovers a Miller tire 30x3% may claim a five dollar reward. The tire was lost last June 1 on a rural route from the Zimmerman factory one mile south three quarters miles east then back west to Rudolph creamery one north and east to the residence in Rudolph Wisconsin. Gilbert Akby offers the reward.
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Miller
Zimmerman Factory
Rudolph Creamery
Gilbert Akby
Rudolph
Wis
Wood County Woman's Club Sets June 12 Meeting
The Wood County Woman's Club will hold a business meeting at the Wood County Training School in this city on Tuesday June 12 between 11 and 12 o'clock. Members should note the time and place and plan to attend. In city council action last night B P Arpin was elected alderman from the first ward replacing Jacob Beyer who moved from the ward.
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Wood County Woman’s Club
Wood County Training School
Milke
B._P. Arpin
Jacob Beyer
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Seth Reeves
Laura
Michigan
James Flamlton
Llovuer Party
J. F. Robb
Rar
Nose and
Phroat
Pr. W. H. Bartran
KR. Whith X-ray and Chemical Laboratories
Byrne
Ed van
Howard's Variety Store
Grand Rapids, Wis
Bachers' Enstitute
Teachers of
Teachers
Lincoln High School
Wood County Institute
Geo. A. Varney
BE. B. Smart
Abel & Podawiltz Co., Inc
Myer Fridstein
Concerto
Jos. Wheir, Jr
Chiee Gibson
Pomainville-Roberts
Prof. Jackson
Wood County Club
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