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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented note discusses cranberry worms and water treatment. Mentions timing between May days and terms like eye of S00 moth, Betat DOTA RG, and charges tied to entertainments. Content appears garbled, with several misspellings and unclear phrases.
A long summary details orchard planting and fruit growing efforts across multiple towns. It highlights Gratiard Crofts and Joseph Logtowe among growers, describes diverse apple varieties, grafting and care methods, and notes county agents distributing pamphlets. The article also mentions immigration promotion by D. Gaipybell and travel rates via Union Pacific and North Western lines.
Waterbury dispatch reports Dwight Wheeler of Middlebury pursuing a trailblazing potato variety that requires no cooking and grows vine-like like tomatoes. He invites observers statewide to view his vines as future advances promise easier storage and cooking relief for housewives, while the piece also notes limited medical claims tied to lung treatments and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy against coughs and lung symptoms.
The May 1907 county board session records a long, formal report detailing district attorney actions, court orders, and committee recommendations. It covers financials for county projects, including library room furnishings and courthouse improvements, with named board members and officials cited.
Louis Lyonnais plans to build a new data on his farm while Fox handles the work. Louis Livonnsis intends to depart for Cenads soon, leaving his longtime home behind. Bart Coon and family head to Geneva New York for a dormer project with Mrs. Coon. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hoonp near Emma Hasesol in Western Springs Illinois. John Rayome spent Sunday in Grand Rapids with friends. Loale Lyannaia visited his daughters in Green Gar and the cheese factory made its first olive sale last week. George Bates works on his house as it gains a new look. Wao Slattery and family haul hay to Chicago market. Will Clark moved into the Jos Akey house. Gregor assisting during Mrs. Clark’s illness. Win Pitts moved to his brother George’s house to reside and help on the farm. Mrs. Ulrie Husgol visits her daughter Mrs. Oscar Roosin at Western Springs. Frank Ratella went to Black River Falls to buy dairy cows. Sharkey mourns a cherished horse lost on Angsday after an animal dropped on the road. Mrs. Marritt Dennigton visits relatives in the northern part of the state. Vivon Newmas has gone to Sherry to build a large tarf. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Donniston visit their son Merritt this way. The recent institute drawing a large farmer attendance. Mrs. Monos Dink returns from a visit with daughter Mrs. Herman Kaohling of Tomahawk.
In Wood county farmers report drought and heavy rainfall delays affecting corn and potato planting. Community notes events, plus personnel changes in the local area, including a wedding and visits from Park Falls residents. Weather forecasts fall short as farmers cope with shifting conditions and delayed masonry work.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Felix Ostrowsa last week at Valley Junction and Gillingham where he will visit relatives. Mrs Wm Clusaman was a Grand Rapids visitor for a day. L Ballay visited Plover for a day. Mrs Jett Clausiers ill and unable to go about. Dora Warner works for Mrs John Clansiers. Louis Filter worked for Roy Pike last year. Mas Houser worked for Albert Slater for a few days. Mr and Mrs B L Bailey and Agnes Munger called on Eugene Clendsnning. Orin Clancanning called at B L Bailey's Wednesday evening.
Colorful rail notice shows low round trip rates via the union pacific and north western line linking Denver and Pueblo with Chicago. The shorthand advertises daily service options and aims to attract travelers to book soon through Holt and associated agents.
Yesterday morning at the Catholic Church in Nekoosa Mr Matt Solobenberger Jr and Miss Pearl Goodness were united in marriage Rev Jen Feldmann performed the ceremony. The bride’s sister Miss Annie Bolbenberger was bridesmaid and the groom’s brother was best man. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Mat Solobenberger and the bride daughter of Ed Goodness, respected Armenia residents. The German Lutheran society will begin building a parsonage for the pastor at once.
Commuter excursion limited to June 3 with fare of 7.80 from station. Details available from agent. Financial and service notes reference Deng, Jew, and Hil Go names.
Armenia area residents and visitors name many neighbors in a string of quick notes. Richard Murphy from Beloit visits LT Lynchbi. Miss Billa Trickey returns to Wallptin after an extended stay with the Goodnose family. Ed Lawson of Monroe Center helps Wm Spice with a Delsaval cream separator. Rev Raymond presides at U B church. Mrs Hartgraves from South Dakota arrives for a visit with N Taylor family. G B Harring of Nekonsa shows photos. Walter Engwall from Neknoss makes a swinging trip. D Rodeghler returns from Kellner Sharaday. Lola and Mae Cvaningham attend Goodneas Solcbenbarger wedding. Arthur Taylor of Tomahawk visits N Taylor. Hela Arnold of Nekoosa spending a few days home. My Semmer arrives passing through town seeking a stray form.
Dexterville notes a birthday celebration for Miss Anna Kroger with family and friends attending a surprise party for Mrs. Evenson. Paul Daunte visited Grand Rapids for business, while Miss Evanson plans to move to Auburndale. Mr and Mrs Kroger Nore and Kin were among locals hosting events and attending school entertainment.
John Tomesik plans a large pow bate project with a future raze. A drawing indicates an arrove event on Sunday June 2. Builders include Matt Princy and Mr T Wollerg with John Brostowitz as carpenter. Mrs Wim Brostowite and neighbors note imminent work and new home move.
Protest over a Vesper note claims Sherry won a baseball game 6 to 2 after three and a half innings. The graded school closed Friday with a final program led by Jozso LerKox. Graduation diplomas were awarded to Hariett Hard and Bryce Dilo. Mrs Whitney and son Ellaworti visit local friends. Rev W J Agnew returned home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Julius Matthews have issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter Babel to Mr Paul Troll. The ceremony will be on Tuesday November 36th 1104 at the German Lutherans church. A large reception will follow at the Matthews home.
Port Edwards items note Trubert the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs A H Sydon recovering from a broken arm after a fall and soon ready to use the injured limb. Visitors include J E B Avoutt and Lert Leloux for a ball game in Morrfsl and Grand Rapids. Alexander of Milwaukee spent a week looking over business. Miss Katie Groda of Neenali visiting sister Mrs J Bradner. Sunday attendees include T B E Timilio, Gyt, A Breaton, J gan, E B Garriaga, W E Bendle, H B Rossitor. Local churchgoers and guests describe forming a social week. Excursion rates to Chicago Northwestern Ry for Republican National Convention. tickets on sale daily from June 12. Foley’s Honey and Tar promoted for coughs and lung trouble.
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