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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
A 17 year old Louis Pero of Nekoosa died Friday when a piano toppled during a household move. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Pero and is survived by his parents and his child. The accident occurred as the family moved their goods.
State of Wisconsin summons in Wood County Circuit Court names Rev. Tohn Favell D. 10 Appleton to occupy the pulpit next Sunday in the Congregational church. Defendants Amor-Snavely Ostelle and Bessie Oftele summoned to appear within twenty days after service and defend the above entitled action. judgments will be rendered if they fail.
Fragmentary entry notes a Dr Edward Hougen in Wood County at the National Bank Building with office hours and phone 318, indicating a local medical office listing.
Farm property offers include 40 acres 4 miles from Riv Lake with a frame house large barn and outbuildings plus 24x40 saloon building and timber. Another 20 acres cleared all fenced near Rib Lake with frame house stone cellar and log barns. Prices quoted 1000.00 and 3300.00 with part cash and time on balances. JOE MCNAMEE seeks exchange and Yeatdence property in Grand Rapids.
Retirement sale offering 40 acre farm near Sigel. All under cultivation with a good house and dandy barn that has a stone basement and year round running water. Three quarters of a mile from Folish church and school and near a creamery. Will sell with or without stock and take a small home in Grand Rapids in exchange. Come and see me.
Mr Reis, a student of sociology and political economy, is active in intercollegiate debates and a winner of the class oratory contest. He edits the Daily Cardinal and belongs to Phi Alpha Tau, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, with experience in social work and a readiness for public campaigning.
Bids will be received until 6 PM on July 2 for the construction of the village hall and jail in Amherst Turnetton Wisconsin according to plans on file with the village clerk A H Pidde. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
August Zunge of Portage County and Olitra Helke of Grand Rapids with Dix and Nora Riedel of Rock together. Ludwig Wenzel of Marathon County and Anna real of Sherry. John Newman and Emilie Roether at Sigel.
Nearly newer’s supply of wood included. Nine room house in first loss condition with four large lots, good barn and woodshed. Property on one of the richest streets in the city. Price 2600 dollars. Must be sold or rented within a few days. Inquire of C. EB. Boles.
Rev HW Dinsmon of Wild Rose church leads a sequence of Folly services at the Baptist church this week with nightly sessions on straight gospel topics. All are cordially invited to attend each evening.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rockwood on June 13. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Adam Malinski on June 18. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinky in Kellner.
A fire last night at a house owned by Dye and occupied by Mr and Mrs We Calling burned the interior but was extinguished by firemen after flames spread. Damage estimated around six hundred dollars to the house and furniture. The cause presumed to be faulty electric wires. In the same issue, Miss Alnd Gaffney of the city and MboL N Frisbie of Nekoosa married Saturday at the Episcopal church with Rev AGC Feld. The couple, joined by Marjorie Kellogg as bridesmaid, left for a wedding tour and will reside in Nekoosa where the groom works.
Mrs Belle Lashna of Mosinee and Temi W Beek of this city wed Tuesday at their home on Seventh Street Justice Burton L Brown officiated Witnesses were Charles J Briere and Miss Manel Kanter The couple kept the event private as chilly weather and hidden plans delayed announcement Congratulations pour in from friends The Chicago and Northwestern Railway announces a summer parlor car service between Chicago and Marshfield starting June 14 to offer heated comfort on winterless days
The following gentlemen were initiated into the Elks lodge on May evening: A v J Hasbrouck, Dr John Sayles, Ammett T McCarthy, Edw I McCarthy, B Jeloguit, BE CG, Rossier, Hugh Bol es, LM Nash, Geo Bergey, J Mott, T P Perens Gustaveaye, Harry F Kempfert, W E Fairbanks, J A Staub, Guy R Gelts, Hugh W Goggins.
Mrs Louis Wollenschlager died at her home this morning at 10 o’clock. The cause was diabetes, with illness not considered serious until a few days ago. Funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing.
The St Paul Company adds a dining car to routes passing through, offering meals on board at noon and evening. A fish train runs Saturdays at 2 56 moving to northern fishing areas and returns Sunday night, aiding Chicago Milwaukee travelers. Minor schedule tweaks adjust northbound and southbound trains.
Mrs. Thomas T. Chaya of Tomahawk elected secretary as the Wisconsin Valley Library Association forms in Merril. James Dixon of Kilberun presides, Isaac P. Witter of Grand Rapids is vice president, Miss Grace Stevens of Wausau treasurer. The group welcomes librarians and offers across the valley aims to foster interest and fellowship. Tomahawk sent the largest out of town delegation, including Mrs. Chaya and daughters Georgia and Ela, Mrs. Ynette RB. Smith, and Mm Ta Walefield.
Almer M Atwood aged about 84 or 85 died at his son Fred Atwood’s home in Grand Rapids on a Wednesday afternoon last week. Born December 17 1828 in Lawrence Pennsylvania he served in Co G 7th Wisconsin Volunteers and was discharged in 1864. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1867 and leaves four sons and five daughters in Wisconsin and North Dakota earlier. The funeral was held Monday at the Atwood home with Rev J C Legan of the Methodist church officiating.
Daily Virginian Gearlds Bros completes a high quality cigar and tobacco fixture installation. C J Kandy of Grand Rapids supervised the setup, noting the fixtures are premium and not duplicated. A new stock of cigars and tobaccos has been added, with extensive varieties appealing to smokers. The change has drawn strong patronage and signals a refined product line.
Local rumor from Sheriff Fisher of Sheboygan cites three smooth strangers in a Ford car, likely W 26687 or W 26682, traveling north through Manitowoc county from Sheboygan. They allegedly enter saloons, offer a $20 bill, seek extra change, and flee before discovery. Residents note similar activity in Sheboygan where $20 bills are said to be a curiosity.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during our son Walter’s illness and bereavement. Special thanks go to the Riverview hospital nurses for their kind treatment. Signed Ady Mr and Mrs Wm Damita.
The graduating exercises were held at Wood County Normal last week and the building was crowded both evenings by those who were interested in the graduates. As the members of the graduating class came from all parts of the county, there were many here from out of town to witness the exercises.
Farry Karnitz is confined to his home with pneumonia. Frant Vandenbrook waived examination on a rape charge and was bound over for the Lopwall circuit court term. About thirty six youths attended a dancing party at the pavilion Sunday in honor of Miss Dolores Ward who will move to Zabcoek with her parents. A surprise party honored Mrs. Chas Laramie with card games Tuesday. Mrs. D P Morrill of Duluth Minnesota visits Ed Morrill, 82, now living with daughter Mrs. Jemma Schmidt.
The item invites travelers to Colorado Utah California Yellowstone and the North Pacific Coast noting mountains redwoods chasms and waterfalls. It promotes rail travel via the Chicago and North Western Line and lists a June 26 Catholic church fundraiser near Rudolph with a woodland setting and a special train planned for Marshfield on the 4th. It also reports the marriage of Alma Miller and Rudolph Labes in Milwaukee with attendance by Miller sisters and others.
The Hannon Greenfield Stock Co presents The Divorce and St Elmo on Friday and Saturday. Sunday night the bill is announced from the stage. Monday introduces The Jeas Tine Stock Co with nine performers and new vaudeville. Tickets remain 10 cents for all seats.
Pdwin and Marth Jacobson leased the former Ideal theater building behind Wood County bank and converted it into an automobile garage. They removed the raised floor and installed a larger doorway to admit two cars, planning to hire an expert automobile machinist to manage the facility.
Walter Oberbeck suffered severe facial neck and right hand burns when molten wax spilled in the veneer room at the Oberbeck factory on Wednesday. He is expected to be laid up for several weeks.
Fred Beell a Marahfield wrestler and his wife head to Salt Lake City Utah in late July to meet Yokel one of the top middleweight wrestlers in the business. The bout is billed as one of the biggest events of its kind ever staged in the west.
Henry Jiahner and his brother John were fishing under the North Western bridge on a Tuesday evening when they hauled in an eel measuring 34 inches and weighing more than three pounds. Appointed postmaster Harvey Vincent, a former Grand Rapids native and son of ex-sheriff Mike Vincent, takes the Park Parls post. He runs hardware and furniture with his father. No preaching services on July 22 and 29. Sunday school meets at the same time. The pastor will return from Synod by July 3.
Mrs Henderson of Minneapolis demonstrates Strowarift at Johnson and Witt Co. store. The perfect shortening takes the place of butter in recipes with better results and cost. Priced at 128s. Belan departs Southside on Mudday for a trip west and to Canada to look over the country. He expects his family will join him.
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