Grand Rapids paper hosts prize contest and visitors
A staged event features a world famous Ford car as top prize, plus a diamond ring and gold watches. Contestants submit cash subscriptions and voting coupons from The Tribune. fifty vote the offers. Officials plan a June 22 start with a Central Wisconsin Press Association gathering June 19, including a town tour and social program for about 70 to 80 visitors.
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Mater
Wood
Joody
Ford
Apids
Business College of Grand Rapids
Weex
Burgess, Johnson & Col
Brookfield
Pribune
Facts on Farm Finances and Bank Record Keeping
The orderly plan explains depositing money in a First National Bank account and using checks for payments. It notes that this method provides farmers with accurate day by day records of expenditures and receipts, regulates farm money matters, and helps establish acquainted relations with the bank. It highlights capital access when funds are needed.
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Ned
Aariester Sadam
Banka
Local notes from Grand Rapids Wis and area
First National Bank warns savers deposits before June 12 earn interest from June 1. Henry Pellersells visits from the Veteran's Home in Waupool. Mrs Alfbert Turck of Milwaukee visits her parents Mr and Mrs Barucher. Dame Clare Ender receives reward for returning lost item. Victor Barnick plans to leave for Oshkosh to take a banking position. Elon Taylor, formerly college student in Boulder, gathers in the city. Selah Potter, recently away, returns home for summer vacation with her parents.
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Henry Pellersells
Veteran’s Home
Waupool
Alfbert
G. Turck
Milwaukee
J. Barucher
Clare
Ender
Lou
Victor Barnick
Oshkoshin
Elon
Taylor
Radnesin
Miss
Selah
Potter
Stor
Deaths of Charles Knippel and Mrs Francis Doughty
Charles Knippel an elderly resident died at his home after a long diabetes illness Born February 11 1849 in Germany he was 76 He farmed in Grand Rapids before retiring in 1906 He leaves four daughters and a son The funeral will be at 1 40 pm from his home and at First Moravian Church Rev C A Meilicke presiding Also death of Mrs Francis Doughty who died after a lingering illness at eighty She was born in Liberty Falls NY and lived in Wisconsin thirty years Survived by five children Funeral for Orliff Doughty held with Rev H C Logan officiating Other small notices mention a bachelor candidate for marriage and various local happenings
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Charles, Knippel
Charles Knippel
Mr. Knippel
Germany
Bers
Grand ‘Rapids
Anna Sweet
Emma Schil~ Jer
Henry Wadell
Frank Vanderkdar
Tommondahewk
Hernan Knippet
Alre
Moravian Church
C. A Meilicke
Francis Doughty
Ori? Doughty
West Side
Liberty Falls
New York
Wisconsin
Orliff Doughty
Jane Meddaugh
This City
Oscar Doughty
Milwaukee
Curtis
Children's Day at the Congregational Church 5 8
The annual Children s Day exercises of the Congregational Sunday School will be given next Sunday evening in the church auditorium. Parents and friends of the students are invited for a planned program. Also notes the marriage of Miss Eden Crotteau to Mr Albert Bruderli at SS Peter and Paul church last Thursday morning with attendees Viol Bruderii and Lloyd Crotteau. The couple will reside in the city. Also a report on Daly s Theatre vaudeville performances last weekend with three acts and two reels, and upcoming schedule.
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J. R. Regan
Hot Springs
Stevens Point
David. Lutz
Alma
Hoizel Bass
Ela Schuhemany
Edmond Peltier
Grand Rapids
N. Johnson
Irma” Johnson
Y J
Congregational
Grotteau-Bruderli
Eden Crotteau
Albert Bruderli
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic
Riegersperger
Viol Bruderii
Lloyd Crotteau
Goth
Curtis Crotteau
Hart Manufacturing Company
Mrs. Bruderii
Tribune
Daly's Theatre
Daly
Patriccla & Meyers
McConnell
Northwestern
Chicago
Wesenberg Frank Wedding at West Side Lutheran Church
Miss Alice Wesenberg and Mr August Frank marry today at 2 30 pm at West Side Lutheran Church with Rev Nammen officiating. Attendants include Anna Bieler Viola Frank Sara Steinke Frank Wesenberg Wm Pulzier and Edward Frank. A wedding supper follows at the Steinke home. The couple will reside in the city.
Suffrage Garden Party at MacKinnon Home July 16
A Suffrage Party will hold a garden gathering at Mrs. Falkland Mackinnon’s home on Tuesday July 16 with music and an address on Woman's Suffrage by Mrs. I P Witter. Light refreshments will be served and bus service from the First National Bank to the MacKinnon residence runs 2 30 to 3 30 p m with returns 5 to 6 p m. All ladies invited.
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Falkland Mackinnon
I. P. Witter
Consolidated Auto
First National Bank
MacKinnon
Grand Rapids Plans Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July Committee met to organize a town wide celebration with citizen funding pledged. An honorary Marshfield committee will assist. Wood County Normal closes next week with a class of 29 graduates. Class Day is June 17 at the Lincoln building followed by diploma ceremonies June 18. Graduation speaker is Prof. R L Lyman. Old graduates hold a reunion June 18 at the County Normal building.
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Grand Rapids Wi
Marshfield
Ca. Normal
Wood County Normal
Lincoln
Sleventh
R. L. Lyman
County Normal
Hotel Dixon Sold to I Jones at Bardboo
I Jones who operated a hotel at Bardboo has bought the Hotel Dixon and took charge this week. Jones will be assisted by his wife in management and intends to elevate the place to a first class hostelry in every respect. The Dixon has long enjoyed good business and should continue to do well in its location.
Tea house mishap injures Ketchum in Wood County
A 350 pound tea chunk dropped from a tea house caught Ketchum on the leg on Tuesday. He dodged partially but was bruised and torn fries. a surgeon treated his wounds and expects him to recover in a few days. Also noted are unveiling services by World lodge members at a cemetery, rural school graduation at Lincoln High on June 17, and a dog tax notice requiring payment by July 5 with a 25 cent collection fee after.
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Ketchum
B. l, Brown
Wisconsin River Flood Impacts Grand Rapids Businesses
The Wisconsin River rose rapidly on a Saturday, forcing basement evacuations and shuttering operations. Merchants moved stock to upper shelves, while Fred Stim kept his barber shop open despite water filling the windows. Chambers Creamery and Cohen Brothers faced basement inundation. Biren’s and Consolidated reported disruptions but minimal overall damage. By Monday the river fell, allowing some reopens, while park work along the east bank caused erosion and losses. University graduation announcements in Madison and Grand Rapids noted ceremonies beginning June 6 with processions planned for June 17.
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Grand Rapida
Pia
Fred Stim
Dbx
Chambers Creamury Company
Cohen Brothers
Biren
Anniversary Services Mark Church Milestone Across Day
Anniversary services celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Liat xeelety organization with morning sermons by Rev. G. Maui of Menomgnie, former pastor, and Rev. Ro Paula of the city. Afternoon events mark the 1540 anniversary of the ladies sid xocrary with Rev. Koch of Doylastown delivering the English sermon in the evening.
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Fevangelien
Lutheria
Liat
Xeelety
Quree Bomdonn
G. Maui
Menomgnie
Paxtor
Ro Paula
Koch
Doylastown
Snow, Rent, and Fuel Costs in Butte Montana Report
S. Gardner writes the Tribune from Butte Montana praising all four seasons in one. He notes fuel costs rival Wisconsin when temperatures plunge to forty below zero and rents for furnished rooms range from 20 to 48 dollars monthly. Carpenters earn per day for hours of work.
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S. Gardner
Butte
Mont
the Tribune
Wisconsin
Bourne
Carpentara
New Minister Installs In Pittville Church
Rev. Pautz from the south side church conducted services in Pittville on Sunday where Rev. J. Dobraty was instituted in the Lutheran church. Rev. Albart Wah returned to Pittville for several years and has moved to Wan Matra. Rev. Y Hobratz arrives from Thignaville after serving in Pittville. Automobile attire company reports a minor fire on Monday afternoon but no damage occurred. firemen extinguished it with a sadddle horse.
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Pautz
Pitteville
Dobraty
Albart Wah
Pittaville
Wan Matra
Y Hobratz
Thignaville
D. Counsy
Home Grown Strawberries Offer Sale This Week
Residents are invited to contact Will Cooper at Grind Avenue or send a card to order strawberries for canning. An apron sale by the Catholic ladies will be held Saturday, June 18 at the old Grand Theatre near Hotel Witter, with vaudeville through the weekend.
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Wiil Ceorhef
Grind Avenue
Bale
Boca
Leo
Old Grand Theatre
Hotel Witter
Conlinue
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