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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
Mrs Wm Karberg of Port Edwards died Monday from blood poisoning. Funeral conducted by Rev Wm Nommonsen, burial at Nekousa. Survived by husband and eight children. Also notes on advertised letters and sporadic fragments from local notices and social items.
The morning Tribune reports that Mr. Bennett confessed to reporters a tale of a riverfront holdup near his home, claiming cash disappeared from his office. Chief of Police Gibson and District Attorney Briere questioned him and he admitted there was no holdup, the money loss masking a cash shortage used for private expenses. A wedding at the Scandinavian Moravian church drew many locals, with Nina Carlson and Unless A. Hosen wed. The piece also notes a Grand Rapids bank statement and local notices amid scattered wedding reports and community updates.
A reader-letter discusses the Roosevelt versus Tron Ore case in Marquette, criticizing sensationalist journalism and urging fair reporting. It notes changes over twenty years, praises restraint, and anticipates Adventist camp meetings with tents going up on school grounds.
Report from Marshfield notes Donald Connor, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. W Dy Connor, was killed when his car struck a telephone pole near Fremont while returning from Milwaukee. The veterans camp near Gettysburg will host 40 000 meals daily with 9 000 tents, field kitchens, and 120 bakers, as part of a broader tribute. The event will include a July 4 address by President Wilson and a cornerstone ceremony for a peace memorial.
A boy from Arpin lost sight in one eye after a dynamite cap exploded and a shell fragment struck him. I Wipperman demonstrated stump pulling by hand and with a small gasoline engine for clearing land in Wood County. A fire at the Weyauwega insane asylum caused extensive damage before firefighters contained it. 142 patients were moved to safety and later returned.
George P. Smith sues Western Indiana Construction and multiple rail firms in Stevens Point alleging insolvency and improper transfers. He seeks to void the assignment of Chicago and Wisconsin Valley Street Railways securities to J Frank Shantoon and cancel stock transfers as illegal. The suit targets assets, debt obligations, and control of the railway line from Madison to Stevens Point.
Joseph Sloan twelve son of Ma and Mrs George Sloan of Stottin was fatally injured when a wagon overturned after a whiffie tree snagged an iron brace on crossing the slough bridge. He died after first aid at the hospital. The report also notes the death of George Wilcox at his son’s home after heart trouble. Wilcox, 83, had worked for the Big Four Ry station at LaGrange, Ohio, and is survived by son I Te Wilcox.
Marriage licenses issued include Mat Vanek and Barbara Jang of Sherry, Walter Depress and Martha Miller of Sigel, Frisby Norman of Nekoosa and Frances Alma Gaffney of Grand Rapids, Otto Staven of Sigel and Helen Bronkalla of Grand Rapids, Frank Benz of Arpin and Tle In Anderson of Milladore. Village bids seek construction of Amherst village hall with bids due July 7 1918. village clerk A H Pidde reserves right to reject. Local notices report births, moves, visits, and a wedding trip, plus residents planning housekeeping and farm business activity.
A meeting was held to form a stock company to manufacture cranberry barrels. Jacob Searls was elected president and Geo W Palus secretary treasurer. The new venture plans a factory with initial capital of 20000 dollars and may expand into more products as demand grows. Nearby residents purchased concrete blocks for farm homes, sighting cheaper construction and potential industry growth for Carey Concrete Co.
Co A Nommington Cleve Akey Jon Martin and Frank Abel returned Saturday from Manitowoc where they attended the annual state convention. Otto I Rocinus spoke briefly to a large crowd, Hey Karel was re elected state president, and Otto urged holding the next convention in Wausau.
Walter Demitz of Riverview hospital died Sunday night from appendicitis after two operations. Born February 9, 1897, in Seneca, he was a well regarded young man with many friends. Funeral set for 1:40 PM Thursday at West Side Lutheran Church with Rev. Whi Nommensen officiating.
Lena Sprafka and William Piangon were married this morning at eleven at the German Lutheran church in Sixel town. Rev. Gieselman performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will honeymoon briefly then reside. Franson, a Northwestern depot freight agent, is sending greetings.
Notice to automobile and motorcycle drivers stating strict enforcement of state laws and local ordinances on speed and safety. Police Chief James J D Gibson warns violators face arrest without notice. Also reports a Sunday streetcar derailment near Meyers Crossing with no injuries and a rummage sale notice from St. Katherine's Guild. A later property listing advertises a nine room house for 2600 dollars with quick sale terms.
A clipped OCR snippet shows a fragment of a ballot note or report indicating a group called Bagies received favorable support. The text references a lodge or day event and a person named JA and ENKs, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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