Local Items From a Curious Era in Small Town News
Local notes list J C Arpin buying a seven passenger vehicle and Miseelon Norton taking a position at the St Pat freight office. Several residents visit family in Portiasge and Milwaukee. Names appear: Jos Klappen, Mrs Wa Crossland, Mrs Gert Smith, Thorpe, Mrs Oscar Grotteant, and others moving or visiting nearby towns. A man named Peter Conde enrolled on the rd Dune subscription list. Mae Condo serves in the army in brane. Messrs Ferdinand Ginko and dobe Shymiaiskt visit Milwaukee for Catholic Morasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Arpin
Miseelon Norton
St. Pat
Mroinel BR
Esben
Savahiteta
Jatees Madina
Ochthdieon
Portiasge
Jos Klappen
Iron
Mondey
Crossland Res
Milwauken
Coe
Gert Smith
St. Paul
Dod Peters
Dolph
Peter Conde
Pili
Fae
iRadelph Lode
Amira Znelil
Wanted and For Sale Classified Fragments
Fragmented notice items list requests for a WANTED position, a POUL SALE, and FOR SALE items. Mentions a rehab helper, a national bank loan, farm acreage and cattle, a horse barn, and land sales near Soumen Cornelis with contact references to Mr Reed Schucler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abio K
Soumen
Cornelis
Reed Schucler
Community Notices and Local Visits appear in Steynw Pont
Readable fragments show Mr and Mrs John Hazza hosting at Mike tlazaa Howe on Sunday. Several residents return from trips, attend training school, and visit relatives. Local births, illnesses, promotions, and military references intersperse with notes on neighbors traveling to Oxford, LaGrasse, and other towns. frequent mentions of Mrs P.O Murgatroyd, Grant Babcock, and Mr and Mrs Chas Nobles among many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hazza
Steyenw Pont
Mike Tlazaa Howe
Sundiy
Louis Mounfortis
Allett
James Meunier
Ab Merrill
Thurrtet Lanberton
Jane Cook
Cele Lamberton
L Milywaukee
Joseph Patel
Hudolph
Yate
Mie
Meg
Mika Capress
Wiro
Whlely
Riverview Hospital
Dune
Mict
Mia
Holo Caerligton
Necudab
Anna Merrill
Ostitoal
Wesilay
Cy Wee
Jota
Marian
Odoan Montagu Frem
Saver Hheye
Voupier
Grant Babcock
Ind Mies
Diy
Stevenk Polit
Wareter
Bo Maborn
Sparks
Nove
Toate Blueul
Sehbots
Hilbert
Gui Bluett
Toney
Atrshon
Keay Kieshola
Poach Strat
Taviraliz
John Methurthy
Dade
Jon Corrigaan
Ron
Sie Chas
Luis Bern
U8. Navy
Mra
Chas
Dened Mies
Sturday
Janes
C. A. Telter
Jeff Mutlenixy
A. Mitheniy
Cratdas
Mins Hiarrlet Relehel
Liepst Saanon
Preide du Cheba
Secure as Never Before We Join Federal Reserve System
A business notes long tenure and strong security after joining the Federal Reserve System. The move promises liquidity to realize asset portions when needed, enabling ongoing service to patrons and protection of their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula
Nuty
Thiay
Sigel Farmers Affected by Flood Losses
Walter Deproxs, a well known Sigel farmer, reported many growers who planted potatoes and corn on low ground were drowned out by the recent heavy rains and are replanting. Mrs. C S Hangon and daughter Helen of Strongs Prairie visited the city midweek. Death of Andrew Langer, Adams County's oldest resident, was reported. burial Monday. Langer died at age 66 or 67, leaving a son Amos and daughter Mrs Jacob Winger of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Deproxs
Sigel
Walter
Aly
C. S. Hangon
Helen
Strongs Prairie
Adams Canols
Hanvon Ruoorts
Andrew Langer
Adams County
Ovens
Amos Tic
Jacob Winger
Wheat Conservation Urgently Extended Worldwide
Reports claim station officials say further wheat conservation is unnecessary. Wisconsin food administrator Magnus Swenson and Andrew H. Melville warn that harvests will barely cover three months. Daily vigilance remains, with strict adherence to weekly wheatness days to conserve supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho
Mers
Magnus Swenson
Wisconsin
Andrew HH. Melville
Cadock to Wrestle Strangtine Lewis in Juniors
In Des Moines quarter finals Karl Cadlock defends his heavyweight title against Strangtine Lewis. The bout is scheduled for June 21 with a two and a half hour time limit and a decisive winner must emerge as no draw is permitted.
Solar eclipse event postponed by cloudy skies
Advertised solar eclipse last Saturday was likely postponed due to cloudy weather and other local events. It is unclear if the plan will be revived, but the alignment may have been abandoned because of chautauqua and July Fourth preparations. An adding machine is for sale at the office.
Council Proceedings Grand Rapids Wis June 4 1918
The Grand Rapids Wisconsin council met in the city hall with Mayor Chas J. Briere presiding. Reports from committees on sewer and water on Canal street sidewalk on 12th avenue south and right of way at several street corners were adopted and orders to proceed were approved. The electric light rates for white way lamps and other street lighting were set, and plans for a ditch road on 17th Avenue to Sigel Road were approved for immediate purchase and construction. The city was authorized to advertise for a commercial water works line from the river to the St Paul tracks and to support railroads and factories, with city work to be done if bids fail. Further actions included referrals, engineer surveys on Hooker and Oak streets, and support for Co K 9th Regiment Wisconsin State Guard with fuel and lights for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Wis
Meelings
Chas. J. Briere
Ernser
Bamberg
Burchell
Link
Horton
Geogtun
Roonius
Plenke
Bealer
Schlig
Whitrock Hansen
Lemense
Damoh
Lynch
Jacksoth
Canal Street
Board of Public Works
12Th Avenue South
Washington Avenue
10Th Avenue
17Th Avenue
Sigel Road
Electric and Water Commission
McKinley Street
St. Paul
Sth Street
Hooker Street
City Furnish Co. K 9Th Regiment
Wisconsin State Guard
City Council Advances Bonds and Raises Wages in 1918
Grand Rapids Wisconsin council votes to issue $15 000 public building bonds and $15 000 water works bonds to expand facilities. They adopt an ordinance on health duties, appoint a pool committee, approve wage increases for common and expert labor and teams, and authorize borrowing $20 000. City treasurer reports May funds and approves numerous municipal payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly & Taylor
Women’s Federation Club
West Side
L. A. DeGuere
Gee
W. Mead
M. HI
McSwain
Whitrock
Bamberg
Braser
Briere
Geoghan
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Alderman Roenius
City of
Co. E Briere
PF. G. Gilkey
Guy Clerk
Roenius
Common Council
United State OF America
State OF Wisconsin
County OF Wood
County of
Wood
Herato
Ory
Anth Edty
Prinemad
Nntewest
the Cfty
Daily Leader
Furtiter
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Ciih Mita
Aed Aber
PME
Bot SaAteeMy
Poul Sale
Proton
Rifune Offatee Lriedeenkiae
SADES
Odin Skein
Wheela
de Wood Co
SAGER
Tiaguire
Anton ’ Kerley
Dia van
Kaker Street
Sali
Duggies
Harnega
BT McCarthy
Baker
Loth
Geros
Roddis Lundor & Veneor Co
Kellner
Ford Car
Jessa Worden
Roodevelt Street
Orin Clark
Sweet Carriage Works
Baker Street
Bossert
Perry Henson
Ely
Cook
A. J. Sutor
Co. A. Second Regt
Spain
First National Bank
Halt, Caddock
Strangtine Lewis
Juni St
Council Proceedings
Oak Street
Counell
Fis
Wood County
State of
G. Gilkey
United States OF America
F. G. Gilkey
Water Work Department
Louis A. Sehall
City Treas
Fred Sswicke
Miller & Schroeder
W. Stafford Mfg. Co
New City Hall
Wisconsin Tax Commission
F. W. Lucke & Co. Brick
C. Johnson
Grand Rapids Electric
Coer Ee
Bret Gaulkee
Mark Whitrock
Freda
Standard Oil Co
J. W. Natwick
Grand Rapids Tribune
L. Neitzel
Turbine Sewer Machine Co
American LaFrance Engine Tire Co
Adam Mories
John Rayome
Grand Rapids Foundry Co
Daily
Jake Grain
John Niles
Johnson & Hill Co
Otto Sachs
Kruger
Geo
Delap
C. Porter
A. G. Thompson
Otto Schurman
Interstate Oil Co
Pure Oil Co
Leonard Witt
Joe Exner
John Kania
John Sandman
Julius Kresbach
Y. Dashner
Austin Mfg. Co
Wisconsin Granite Co
Natwick Electric Co
Glove Bros. Silos Ap
Russel Mfg. Co
PT. McCarthy
Chambers
Schroeder & Miller
N. W. Stamp Works
Anderson
Weisel
American LaFrance Engine
Dray Mackinnon Mfg. Co
Bats
Cree Lyle Culvert Co
Police Siene, Co
R. Electric Dent
White Way
Nash Hardware Co
Kelloge Bros. Lbr. Co
Peter Construction Co
J. B. Barley Oe
Chas. B. Briere
Bank of Grand Rapids
D. J. Arpin
Grand Rapids Plumbing Co
J. J. Coates
C. W. Whittrock
C. E. Kruger
Chas. Peters
Mel. Palmer
C. & Briere
Rev. Locke
Wood Co. Fire Co
Louis A. Schall
G. Kock
Care Cohen Bros
Christian Endeavor
Rudolph
Theo. Reinke
County Court
Winconsin
Emma King
Elbert A. King
Enma King
Gand Rapids
J. J. Jeffrey
J. Conway
Emil Nilson
C. E. Herwitt
Lydia
Hewitt
Edward N.pomainville
Maude A. Wmeher
Conway
Grand Rapids, Wir
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