Grand Rapids Wisconsin council minutes June 1917 recap
The June 5 1917 meeting of Grand Rapids Wisconsin's council presided by Mayor Pity adjourned to June 6. The adjourned session approved minutes, discussed public works plans including engine house site selection, street improvements, and sidewalk repairs. An ordinance establishing police pension provisions for long serving members and widows was introduced and to be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowell
Corneil
Pity
Jackson
H.W. Glogs
Jos
WHHL
Cornell Chambers
Cornel
Eispresiding
Kamborg
Lalnk
Polver
Geoglan
Hulvorsen
Dunke
Ountia
Beater
Gilmaster
Kruger
Whitrock
Damon
Lansen
Tlemense
Puble Works
Nter
Vindbean
Ruck
Lyon St
Collows
Yuna
Watt
Iby Tech
Ely
Oipalange
Princey
Saamatogi
MD St
Board of
Ubtle Works
Markt Square
Taainoss
Geoghan, Keuger
Rpin
Elty We Corney
Diet of
Pottar
Sewell
Aldesoman J Lenke
Atderman Vinatt
Louis Selraener
Minyor
Herk
Connell
Board of Public Works
Wis
East Side
Tlw
Coumater Ot Ig Brothers
Atby
Taanlinaas
Rounell
Hall
Gakee St
Washington Aves
Analia Gue
Tiana Vate
Pe Coun
Cotamiasion Wits
Iva Rapids
Cownells
Walt
Grand Stuptts
Wisconsin
Trafiee
AJB
Luton
Preside
Harlebease
Police Department
Common Council
Grand Rapids
City of
Alderman resignations and council actions in Grand Rapids
City records show Alderman Bower resigning from the First Ward, with Arpin elected to fill the vacancy. The Public Works committee was ordered to solicit bids for a new bridge and sidewalk on Mlrxt and McKinlay Streets. The Mayors and Common Council were to consider a year ending April report listing poor relief payments totaling 805.87 dollars to residents, with a net balance after deductions.
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Waa
Tocking
Doga
Wis
Wed. Conway
Arpin
Vlderma
Bower
Wnaulmos
Tronrad of Public Works
MeKinlay St
Grand Rapiis
Queh
Laila
Laila Vb. Veeee Eee 120,00 Apa. Bnedb Aire Sereveenee
Caner Ryduesk Ee
CMU
Weble
Siovay
Norton Wor
Frank Ferny
Vasterperyen
Lown Stliz
Niagara
Marinette
Couney Aires
Dora Hehorn
Hungon
McDonald
Ted
Peoria
Vetter
Twoou
Cees Eeneres
Vornott Statvol
Bolls
Mimi Ppacraee
Ees Geo
Kruger
Portage County
Pronk Burns
Ooot
Marathon Couney
Ot Craeves
Wisconsin News Notes Mix of Local Tidbits
Neilleville Times reports James Campbell returned from Missouri after considering buying a fruit farm. Rhinelander New North covers three defiant youths under ten derailing a Soo Line freight train near Buckeye Bridge, with spikes and rocks placed on rails. Stevens Point Journal notes Mrs A L Fontaine of Grand Rapids attended normal school graduation exercises with daughter Ruth in attendance.
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Neilleville
James Campbell
Missouri
Rhinelander New North
Thres Httle-Sladstone
Soo’ Line
Glidstone
Soo Line Railroad Company
Hive
Cgindytone
Buckeye Brigde
Extra West
Swan
Lfe
Stevens Point Journal
A. L. Fontaine
Janet
Grand Rapids
Ruth
Jewish temple planned near Arpin on Auburndale road
A Jewish temple will be built near Arpin on the Auburndale road, serving a small settled community that remained after Chicago firms relocated families years ago. Twelve families stayed and prospered, and a local acting rabbi J Rakita will lead services once the temple is completed. The article also notes a quip about statesmen versus politicians from Ql-Jay-El.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpin
Auburndale Road
J Rakita
Biron man jailed thirty days for disturbance
Fred Newby of Biron received thirty days in jail from Judge Calkins after a disturbance at his home the night before. Police reported he appeared intoxicated and was arrested by Constable Taylor and brought to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Newby
Biron
Calkins
Newby
Taylor
Darling and Maid Decline Match in Old Fashioned Brief
A parlour scene ends with the maid rejecting a suitor who claims intoxication by her charms. She says she could never marry him because his words would leave him polluted. In unrelated note, an ad invites auto top repairs and cushions by R F Sweet opposite Hotel Witter.
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R. F. Sweet
Witter
Lectures by M H Jackson Inspire Wood County Schools
Wood CountyEducational Bulletin notes Principal M H Jackson lectured in forty five rural schools during the past year. The engagements draw strong community support with crowded schoolhouses and praise from Wood County residents. A separate item recalls a late night fright when Neloosa, Tribune, Claude, Gilman, and Emil y of Armenia returned home from Nekoosa. wolves attacked their dog and fled as they tried to help, leaving the family frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jackson
Wood County
Jackson
Wood
County Ducational Bulletin
Claude
Fairfield Bartron Co ChiNIC Building Green Bay
Drs Fairfield Bartran Co operate in a building in Green Bay with medical services including surgery obstetrics and heart and lung care. The firms name and professionals listed indicate a general practice focus in a historic local setting.
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DRS. Fairfield, Bartran. & Co
Chinic Building
Green Bay, Wil
Reality and Ideal Union Guides Public Store Conduct
The store proclaims daily that truthfulness governs its transactions. It pledges inspected guaranteed goods from manufacturers who would lose outlets if misrepresented. Prices reflect quality, offered to customers with candor and rectitude, with cash, knowledge and experience aiding the best deals.
New Silk Dresses in Silk Jersey to Georgette Crepe
A set of new dress styles in silk jersey serge taffeta crepe de chine and Georgette crepe afternoon and evening wear with prices from 45 dollars down to 5 dollars after a 20 percent reduction.
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Trengine House
Myuyor la
Aldtermen Plenke
Troonius
Tolio
Ie City
Boweht
Leak
Sampson
Hours OF Public Works
Mw. Guis
Ordingance Wis
Counell
E. W. Ellis
Jos, Wheir
Sss Veceareennier
Hong
McCamdey
VA. Staub
S. Beardaley
Kellogg Uros
Glore Cow
Holmes & Lemense
Repatra
Solingen, & File Co
Mf. Electric Co
May Neliting
Philleo
Amiyang
Eee
MacKinnon Mig
Ira Colinros
I. G
Parley
Pla
I McCies & Pomainy
Leportisy Advert
Tocioga
Unidas Poundry Co
Tet Bois
Tarvin Standard Oulce
Ila Lbr
Jaron
Ceee
Elly
Gagan
Aeenaaen
A. Marling Gobet
Vyibune
Grand Aglds
Lect of Wood Co
Reed of Wood Co
Irinpfer
Salh
Oldsmobile
Johnson & Hill
Lawrence
Nash
St. Ss
Spafford Farm
Rudolph
City
Tribune
J. H. Mulenix
Hemlock Creek
O. J. Leu
Ren't
Kor
A. Riemer
18Th Avenue South
Stod
Sali
John Schmick
R. D
Water Works Department
Dat
Tereaeset Et Veeseseense
Sxupt
Fini
ANSE
Samnpics
Elty
Louis A. Schald
City Rensurer
F. Dunnebecke
Bayfield ‘Investment Association
Ashland
Ashland National Bank
Eyon
Pomainville
Majestic Bldg
Milwaukee
Farrow
R. A. Potter
MacKinnon
A. J. Crowns
MacKinnon Block
Ed Pomainville
Tryber
Edward Pomainville
Plover Sts
Catholic Church
Chas
FISK
Fisk Rubber Company of
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Ql-Jay-El
Garl Kronholm
Grand Rapids, Wis. Rd
der. W.K. Fairfield Surgery
W. EB. Learer
R. J. Cowles
3. J. Robbie, Kar, Nore and
Chroat
W. HW. Bartran
Valentines
F, White X-Ray and Chemical Laboratories
And
Suis
SCS
Hall Price
Nemo
Johnson & Hill CO
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
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