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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
5
A committee directs fundraising for a city Fourth of July celebration. Over $300 has been pledged with more expected as plans include a Marshfield military company appearance and a van club tournament. Organizers aim for a busy day and positive future arrangements are pending finalization.
A cofferdam across Grand Chute on the Wisconsin River ends a historic rapids known to pilots and raftsmen. Peter Deidrick and crew built the structure with piers and cofferdams, halting the river flow to allow massive granite blocks and a new dam to be installed. The project reveals a deep bed with strong foundation potential for future structures while transforming a once perilous stretch.
Reporters note the final crossing of a difficult coffer dny across Grand Chute was completed without incident. Interest in the project now shifts to subsequent tasks and overall progress.
George Taylor, a Wyoming sheep raiser, has bought land in Rome to fatten 3000 sheep arriving soon. He previously toured Wisconsin seeking grazing spots, finds Wyoming pasturage scarce, and plans to ship stock here as cheaply as Chicago to save costs before marketing. Locals await the experiment’s outcome.
Jerome L Barkers assistant postmaster was arrested on Friday for embezzling estimated shortages of 3650. He was taken to Madison to face district court with a possible fine up to 3500 or five years imprisonment. Barker, longtime Stevens Point resident and former mayor, allegedly took small sums over time. He will plead guilty to the charge.
A three week summer teachers institute will be held in Grand Rapids at Howe Wight school from July 27 to August 14. Supervisors include M H Jackson of Columbus, H Dials of West Bend, and Mattie Ty Larkin of Grand Rapids. Enrollment opens July 27 with daily attendance required and exams scheduled across Marshfield Pittsville and Grand Rapids in August.
A new fruit business announces plans to open in June, offering wholesale and retail fruit, confectionery, and delivery anywhere in the city. The store, located one door south of the east side post office at Brunon’s Jewelry, guarantees exchanges or refunds if buyers are dissatisfied and lists telephone number 8.
An advertisement touts a cold cure claiming it works in one day. It notes Lasative Bromo Quinine tablets are sold by druggists with a money refund if ineffective. Each box carries EB. W. Grove's Sigidatory and is priced 25 cents.
Across this region, heavy frosts on Wharfs day and Friday caused widespread concern for cranberry crops. Reports vary, but estimates show overall damage between twenty and thirty percent with some marshes reporting higher losses while others see minimal harm. Weather cooled to 23 to 34 degrees, complicating precise totals.
In the Chapel Car on Monday evening the First Baptist Church of Grand Rapids organized with 36 members, 16 men. Mrs. G C Johnson elected clerk, T E Stoddart treasurer. A trustees meeting set for Monday evening June 20. Rev D W Hurlburt state Superintendent led the service. Hope to secure a lot and raise funds for a building.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate meetings planned after July in Milwaukee, with references to the G A R hall and a village area. Details are unclear, but the text points to organizing sessions following a preceding July event at the veterans hall.
A Dexterville man named George Petsche rushed a marriage after meeting Mesliza Butter, securing a license with a special permit from County Judge Conway and marrying at 8 p.m. by Justice T. J. Cooper. The tale praises ultra-short courtship and promises a prize to anyone beating the record.
Michael McCoog of the East side died Tuesday of last week and was buried Friday. Born in Ireland, he was 67. A former soldier, he served three years with Co. B, 1st Wisconsin volunteers. Six G A R pallbearers attended his funeral at the Catholic church conducted by Rev F Van Roosmalen. He leaves a wife and six children including Charles in Grand Rapids Henry in Sigel Mrs Von Holt Plainfield Mrs Charles Wolf Saratoga Miss Maggie McCoog and Mrs Bert Butler Green County.
The pun club held four shooting events on Sunday at the schooling grounds. Event results list Nash and Mason among top scorers with Brown, Crumb, Bartholomew, and Mosher posting notable scores in each round. Duncan appears with a 0 in the second event.
Fresh testimonies pour in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. A Virginia resident claims a three year crisis ended after using the remedy, with praise for lung and throat ailments including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free, regular size is one dollar, with other malted drinks advertised at Church’s fountain.
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