Greatest contest in Wood county to run eight weeks
A sensational local promotion announces a major contest starting June 22 in Wood County. Top prize is a Ford automobile, followed by a diamond ring valued at $100, a dual scholarship from Grand Rapids Business College, and two gold watches. Five prizes total with cash commissions for participants, all coordinated by Burgess Johnson & Co. Votes earned via subscriptions or coupon offers.
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Nt Wood
Ford
Anon
Splay
Irene
Grand: Rapids
College of Grand
Gournest
Bya
Fla
Burgess
Johnson & Co
Brookfield
Lyento
Tribune
Central Wisconsin Press Association Meets in Grand Rapids
Newspaper men from the Central Wisconsin Press Association arrive in Grand Rapids for a Friday June 19 gathering. The program includes an automobile ride to view river scenery, a pavilion session with a brief business segment, dinner, music, and dancing. About 75 to 80 attendees are expected, with spouses invited.
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Central Wisconsin Press Association
Grand Rapids
Toyin
Facts on Farm Finances Plan for Bank Records
The orderly yearly plan deposits money and checks via a First National Bank account and safe deck payments. It provides the farmer with an accurate day by day financial record and establishes acquainted bank relations as a key factor for accessing capital when funds are needed.
First National Bank Savings Credit Notice
First National Bank of Grand Rapids Wisconsin states that savings deposits made on or before June 12 will be credited with interest from June 1. This notice outlines the bank’s policy for interest accrual on qualifying deposits and clarifies the applicable effective date.
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First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis
Iinterest
Residents and visitors frequent city in summer notices
Henry Pellersells visits from the Veterans Home at Waupaca. Mrs Alibert G Turck of Milwaukee and Clarence Barton of Hinder are guests. Lou’s Schail to receive a reward for return. Victor Bornick plans Oshkosh banking job. Helen Taylor returns from Boulder College for summer. Selah Potter returns from Granton to spend vacation with parents. Kellogg visitors from Missouri. Children’s Day exercises at Congregational Sunday School require practice at the church Saturday.
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Henry Pellersells
Veteran's Home
Waupaca
Alibert G. Turck
Milwaugher
Clarence Barton
Victor Bornick
Oshkosh
Helen Taylor
Boulder
Colorado
Misa Selah Potter
Granton - the
Charles Elloge
Granton
Missouri
Death of Charles Knippel and Relatives in Local death notices
Charles Knippel a longtime local resident died Monday at his home after a lengthy illness from diabetes. Born in Germany February 1 1849 he was 66. He farmed in Grand Rapids before retiring in 1906 and moving to this city. Survived by four daughters Anna Sweet Enna Schiller Henry Wadell Ardine Vanderhoof and Herman Knippel. Funeral 10 o'clock from home then First Moravian church with Rev A Mellicke. Also obituary of Mrs Orliff Doughty 80 born Liberty Falls NY living Wisconsin thirty years and five children Oscar Jerry Curtis Jane Meddaugh At home funeral Rev H C Logan conducted from Orliff Doughty home.
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Charles. Knippel
Mr. Knippel
Germany
Grand Rapids
Atrom
Hye
Anna Sweet
Enna Schiller
Henry Wadell
Ardine. Vanderhoof
Tommond
Alank
Herman Kn
Francis Doughty
Orlife Doughty
West Side
Aingering
Liberty Falls
New York
Wisconsin
Otnf Doughty
Jane Meddaugh
Oscar Doughty
Milwaukee
Curtis “Doughty
Local notes and social snippets from Tribune office visit
Tuesday a young man claimed to seek marriage as a schoolmarm candidate while bachelor status stalled his bid. Widow candidates with ready made families are scarce. other items include neighborhood anecdotes, Mrs J R Ragan hosting visitors, Hot Springs weather, Mrs David Lutz and Miss Alina visiting Grand Rapids, and a Sunday school entertainment at the Methodist church titled Mora's Birthday.
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Tribune
J. R. Ragan
Hot Springs
Stevens Point
Elizabeth Herschleb
Methodist Church
Mora’s. B'rthday
Children’s Day at the Congregational Church
The annual Children’s Day exercises will be held next Sunday evening in the church auditorium with an entertaining program planned for parents and friends. Also reported is the marriage of Ana Crotteau and Albert Bruderli at St Peter and Paul Church last Thursday morning, with congratulations from the community. Additionally noted is Daly’s Theatre vaudeville featuring Louw Chiban Xylophonist and Patricola & Mayers, with McConnell & Austin, boasting two shows at 7:30 and 9:00 o’clock.
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Ana Crotteau
Albert Bruderli
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Riegelsperger
Viol Bruderii
Lloyd Crotteau
Curtis Crotteau
Hart Manufacturing Company
Daly’s Theatre
Grand Rapids
Daly
Louw Chiba
Patricola & Mayers
McConnell & Austin
Miss Wesenberg and August I Frank to Wed Today
Miss Alice Wesenberg and August IFrrank marry today at the West Side Lutheran church at 2 30 in the afternoon. Rev Wm Nom mensen to perform the ceremony with attendees Misses Anna Bieler Viola Frank and Sarai Steinke and Messrs Frank Wesen berg Wm Putzier and Edward Prank. A wedding supper will follow at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs C Steinke. The couple will reside in the city. A suffrage garden party is set for Tuesday July 16 at Mrs Falks and MacKinnon home with music and a WAS address by Mrs Wit ter. The Consolidated auto bus will run 2 30 to 3 30 p m from the First National bank to the MacKinnon home and return 6 to 6 30 p m Ladies urged to attend.
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Alice Wesenberg
August Ifrrank
West Side Lutheran Church
Mensen
Anna Bieler
Viola Frank
Sarai’ Stéinke
Frank Wessenberg
Wm. Putzier
Edward Prank
C. Steinke
Sunday Northwestern train schedule notes changes
A Sunday train will run over the Northwestern for the balance of the season with rain from Chicago arriving at 1 30 and departing at 3 06. Commencing the same day a parlor car will be added to the evening train and also to the morning train.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Porch party honors Harland Hyer at Miss Gouger home
Miss Lenore Gouger hosted a Monday porch party for about twenty young people at her Third street home in honor of Harland Hyer of Nekoosa. The gathering featured music and dancing and was described as a most pleasant evening.
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Lenore Gouger
Third Street
Harland Hyer
Nekoosa
Fourth of July Committee Plans All Day Celebration
A Fourth of July Committee meeting decided to celebrate in good style this year as townspeople have subscribed liberal sums. The program is not yet prepared but will keep the day active. An honorary committee from Marshfield will cooperate with the celebration.
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Marshfield
Graduation set at Wood County Normal this June
Commencement activities begin with Class Day on June 17 at the Lincoln building. On June 18 the Eleventh annual graduation features a commencement address by Prof. BR. L. Lyman and diplomas for 29 graduates. Old graduates gather for the reunion at the County Normal building Friday evening.
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Co. Normal
Wood County Normal
Lincoln
BR. L. Lyman
County Normal Building
Hotel Dixon Sold to A F Jones
A F Jones, former Bardboo hotel operator, has purchased the Hotel Dixon and assumed charge this week. Jones plans to run it as a first class hostelry, citing the Dixon’s solid business history and a successful location.
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A. F. Jones
Bardboo
Dixon
Jones
Prey Spect
Ice fall injures man at ice house
Tuesday, BE. C. Ketchum narrowly avoided being crushed when a 350 pound ice block broke loose from its fastenings at the ice house. It struck his leg, tearing flesh and bruising him badly. A surgeon dressed the wounds and he is expected to recover in a few days.
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BE. C. Ketchum
Mr. Ketchum
Woodmen of the World Honor Burial Services At Cemetery
The Woodmen of the World lodge held unveiling services at the cemetery last Sunday. The ceremonies honored the graves of J. Demars, J. W. Cochran, and John Garihee. About two hundred members, led by the local band, marched to the cemetery for the services, with a large crowd in attendance.
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Woodmen of the World Lodge
J. Demars
J. W. Cochran
John Garihee
Rural Wood County graduation held at Lincoln High
The rural school graduation exercises for the south end of Wood county will be held at the Lincoln high school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock June 17. Those receiving diplomas and their friends and all others interested are cordially invited to be present. The spelling contest for this end of the county will be held at the close of the exercises.
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Wood County
Lincoln High School
Tax due notice for dog license fees
Males pay two dollars and females pay two dollars for dog license tax now due and must be paid by July 14. After that date a collection fee of twenty six cents will be charged. Owners of dogs who do not pay the tax are subject to arrest and prosecution. EBL Brown Clerk.
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EBL
Brown
Wisconsin River Rampage Damages Limited As Flood Recedes
The Wisconsin River rose to twelve feet, alarming Grand Rapids residents on Saturday. Businesses moved basement stock upstairs with minor losses. Barber Trd Stamm suspended service as water reached window level. Chambers Creamery and Cohen Brothers reported shifts and delays, while Leadar office closed briefly. Biron dock shut. by Monday water fell allowing partial resumption. Park work along the east bank washed out more minor damage. overall, further rain could have worsened impact.
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Grand Rapida
Tred Stamm
Chambers Creamery Company
Cohen Brothers
Leadar
Yacdl
Biron
Aro
Receda
Commencement Nears at University of Wisconsin
Madison notes June 17 commencement at the University of Wisconsin. The procession forms at 8:46 AM with degree candidates, faculty, classes of 62 and 66, the president and regents. President Van Hise to deliver the address in Armory Hall and confer degrees. graduates include a large class with seniors from Wood County and others listed.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
van Hise
Armory Hall
Wood County
Anniversary Services At St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church holds 16th anniversary services next Sunday with three sessions. Rev G Baum of Menomonie will preach at 9 46 am marking the church anniversary. Rev R Pautz will preach afternoon service and Rev H S Koch of Doylestown Wis will deliver an English sermon at 7 30 pm.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
G. Baum
Menomonie
Ladies and Society
R. Pautz
W Gardner Reports Weather and Living Costs in Montana
W Gardner, now in Butte Montana, mails the Tribune describing snow rain and sunshine all at once. He notes fuel costs match Wisconsin at forty below zero and that house rents range from 380 to 48 dollars per month for furnished rooms. Carpenters earn seven dollars daily for eight hours of work.
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W. Gardner
Butte
Mont
The
Tribune
Wisconsin
Eve
Carpentere
Lutheran Clergy Change in Pittsville and Nearby
Rev Pautz of the Lutheran church was in Pitts ville on Sunday to install Rev Eb Dobratz as pastor in Pittsville. Rev Albert Wahl, longtime Pittsville pastor, has moved to Hall Claire. Rev G Dobratz arrived from Thignsville to lead the local Lutheran church.
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Pautz
Dast Aide Lutheran
Pittsville
EB. Dobratz
Albert Wahl
Hall Claire
Gbobratz
Thignsville
Fire Extinguished by Hose Before Fire Dept Arrived
A small blaze at a property tied to D. D. Conway was contained by a garden hose before firefighters arrived. No damage occurred and no injuries were reported.
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D. D. Conway
Will Georges Offers Fine Strawberries On Grand Avenue
Prospective buyers are urged to contact Will Georges on Grand Avenue or mail a card this week to reserve several hundred cases of fine strawberries for canning. Act quickly to avoid missing out on available stock.
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Grand Avenue
Catholic Ladies Host Auction and Vaudeville Show
A Catholic ladies group announces an apron sale and ice sale on Saturday June 13 at the old Grand Theatre near Hotel Witter. The event runs all day with vaudeville performances scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
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Catholic Lady Foragters Srl
Old Grand Theatre
Hotel Witter
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Adam
Herbert Kaufman
Citizens National Bank
AL. G Barnes
Tom
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Sea Lions
Big Bill
Grizzly
Samson
Aviation
Lion
Chocolate
Tom, Jerry
Louie
Romeo
Danger
Bengal Tigers
Afrigan Lions World's Challenge Groupe
Cage Zoo
Oughout
Ftah
Charles Knippel
Sol Merritt
Pittaville
Setecan
Misa Bernice’. Johnson
Emporia
Kansas
Crotteau-Briderli
Daly's Theatre
Otto Ri Roenius
Wisconsin B. P
O. Elks Reunion Association
Wausau
Wesenberg-Frank
V Suffrage Party
Grand Rapids Wi
Hotel Dixon
Wisconsin River
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