Enthusiastic Grand Rapids Business Meeting Urges Editorial Visit
A large Business Men's Association gathering in Grand Rapids discussed inviting editors for an upcoming visit. Committees were formed to arrange entertainment and a city hall venue, with plans for a souvenir portfolio by T.A. Taylor. Delegates also covered other civic topics and hospitality efforts ahead of a notable editors’ stay.
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Business
Glen's Association
Used
Daly Block
Wey
Thin
E. P. Arpia
Ernest Uberbeck
John Selvnitel
Geo. M. Hill
Coiminer Council
E. P. Arpin
A. Paylor
Ernest Qberbeck
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin River Valley
Business Men's Association
Ladies Auxiliary
T.A. Taylor
Millanen
Taylor
County Court Proceedings Reported Actions and Admin Things
County court heard claims against estates and appointed administrators. Proceedings adjourned to June 19. Orders directed deeds for land contracts to minor heirs. Proof of will admitted and executors' final accounts approved. Probate petition and claims filed and allowed.
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Gaynor
U.S. Biron
Geo. Hama
Eugene Ladue
J. 13
Taylor
Fred Echott
Cornelia Deckert
Louis Shannock
Martin Shannock
Jeim Arpin
Oriter
Thoms Paine
Unclear World War I Letter Mentions Ship Movements
Fragmentary note describes Dr. A L Ridgman and son Ew writing from a U S ship named Buffalo with references to Fayai islands Norfolk Virginia and transfer from Franklin. Mentions journeys toward Azores Havana Kingston Jamaica Azors and South America with scattered place names and dates.
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A. L. Ridgman
U.S. S
Buffalo
Fayai Islands
Yaffalo
Azuri Islands
Franklin
Norfolk
South Americ
Havana
Kingston
Jamac
Azors
First Communion Held At Local Catholic Church
During a solemn high Mass at 8 o clock the parish celebrated first communion for boys and girls after three months of preparation led by Rev Pastor Van Roosaalen and a long list of instructors and students including Guy Boyer Wilbur McCarthy Chas Nash Anthony Nantz Thos Doyle Will Harbert Powers and many others along with Misses Vera Menier Pauline Minta Katie Kaye Angel Barrett Emma Schacht Jeanie Kuntz Vella Sibley Antonia Kobs Annie Smith Marceline Hansen Anna Bawberg Amelia Surprison Celia Valesask.
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Solemin
Pather van Roosaalen
Guy Boyer
Wilbur McCarthy
Chas. Nash
Anthony Nantz
Thos. Doyle
Will Harbert Powers
John Harainski
Carl Fritasinger
Jacob Zeinanner
Fimile Landree
Fire nearly razes Canning residence. insurance covers loss
The Siones Canning home in the city north end was nearly destroyed by a Thursday forenoon fire. The blaze began in the upper story while the couple were away. firefighters contained it after two streams of water, saving most contents. Loss is about 3200 with full insurance. The paper mentions construction plans for a brick and stone building and repairs to the paper mill area. Also notes church services and a theater show by Mr. Owens amid bad weather and a large confirmation event at St. Roosinten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siones Canning
Nekoosa
Meds
Gwen Cesipany
Owen
Diploma Ceremony Features Grads and Orations
A local graduation event presents diplomas to graduates led by Harmon L. Watthisen. Speakers include Antugs Abolone Johnson and Clara Dinteau, with performances from Misses Myrtle Wellorg and Nellie Timbel. The program closes with a musical finale and remarks on achievement.
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Howl
Chase
Amd Rot
Harnon L. van Pignen
Rs Shaw
Conpreation Church
Witsig
Aa Mattie Brauson
Wea el Marcean
Eatin Rete
Ehal
Myrtle Kellowe
Alice Alber
Melle Voyer
Ratherine
Myrtle Wellorg
Nelle Steib
Nellie Timbel
Harmon L. Watthisen
Hirzy
Ofebesten
B. J. TL
Two More Deaths In Our Midst Miss Ela Kellner Dies at 15
The city mourns as Miss Ela Kellner only daughter of ex Mayor B R Kellner dies at home Monday June 4 1900 after a long illness from consumption She was born here and attended local schools Funeral services were held at home with Rev F A Nimits and Rev J H Shaw and interment at Forest Hill cemetery Pallbearers named along with schoolmates acting as ribbon bearers Agnes Finley also noted as a casualty of consumption at age 2 months
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Fla. Nimits
Mo EB
J. H. Shas
First Congregational
Petition Information Request For Local Officials 1901
A list of names including fot moved at the pre 4 P Hambrecht and others is used to solicit blank petitions and letters of information from residents for the winter season of 1900 1901. Towns of any size or distance from the rail line are invited to respond.
Big Land Deal In Marathon County Heads to Law Firm
Munday saw officials discuss a timber sale involving LAM acres of hardwood timber near Hawkins in Marathon County. The land transfer to G. D. Jones of Hurley Reik Joven is valued at an estimated 100,000,000 feet of timber. The arrangement involves Supt. Macinan and Rickow of 20 MEK with urgent communications requested.
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Parmer
Mek
Rickow
Macinan
Wiss
Wer
M. Viren
Dward Wheelin
Munday
Posed
Hawkins
Marathon County
G. D. Jones
Hurley, Reik Joven
Fritesinger
Ahat
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Marakteld
Joseph Rick
Sigel
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Canada
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France
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S. Ti. Messner
Green
West Side
Cuttuee
Grand Opers House
Nate
Agnes Finty
P. Hambrecht
Sapte Wm. L. Fulier
Sarnia Whitcomb
Ane ‘ Fuorman
Kannah Meter Bila Perry
Mrs. Ti
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