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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
6
Local items list Daly's Theatre nightly pictures with all seats Go and visits from residents and visitors. Shifts include a Buick touring car purchase and a Rugan agency truck, plus numerous family and social visits across nearby towns.
Local society notes record the birth of twin baby girls to Mr. and Mrs. Baldauf at their Puesday June 19 home. Nearby families, travel, and social visits are also logged, including road conditions, small-town events, and upcoming Chautauqua tickets.
Dr WX Pomainville reports from New York he arrived recently and will report for duty next morning. Wilfred McDonald and Lloyd Welch enlist in the Navy from Minneapolis after deliberating service branches. Mrs. Clarence Jackson hosts a birthday party for Mrs. M H Jackson. Local gun club raises funds for the Red Cross with pre Fourth of July shoots. Cavalry troop plans a ball at the Amusement Hall with Hills orchestra. about four hundred tickets sold. Baker Street work begins for pavement, with Wighth Street paving planned pending petitions. Oak Street to Eighth bears poor condition needing repair. John Nepsie, Kellner saloon owner, pleads guilty to selling liquor on Sunday. fined $5 plus costs. W J Henke to face charge next week. Negotiations advance for Rood Construction to purchase the Kaupy plant, including machinery for future use.
Sullivan enlisted and left for Chicago Monday while Bud Han couk of Pray will go to France as telegraph operator. Stella Hoover of Pittsville visited here last week. Nora McNold returned from the Normal last Thursday. Clifford McNold was taken to Marshfield Friday for brain surgery but died at 9:30 a.m. He leaves parents and four brothers. Mrs Steen Nelson hosted the Ladies Aid with a large crowd. Some youths rode to Saddie Mound Sunday. Mr and Mrs P N Nelson were in Grand Rapids Sunday. Rev Keach preached here Sunday. William Henderson left to visit his mother in Grand Rapids. Miss Rachel Voight visits the Nelson home for two weeks. Miss BE Henderson at home with her mother.
Sigel ae Oe and attendees including George Schuetz and Pauline and Byelyn Schuetz joined Polish Catholic services Sunday. A gathering at Julia and Joen Waczinski’s home featured games and photos. Anna Sternetoff Vesper made a pleasant call at Konieczka home. Several local youths attended a dance at Seneca Corners Saturday night and Jos Waczinski returned from Milwaukee where he drove for the Milwaukee Motor Company.
Police chief R Payne warns all automobile owners and drivers in Grand Rapids to observe the law within city limits. He cites speeding reckless driving and use of the cut-out as common complaints.
The Board of Public Works of Grand Rapids Wisconsin will meet June 22 1917 at 2 pm in the city clerk office to hear objections to laying and continuation of sewer and water along First Street north about 1000 feet along 47th Avenue North to the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 13 township 22 Range on 12th Avenue North about 775 feet from High Street and along Plover Street from its corner with Third Avenue North northeasterly one block. assessment of costs to abutting property. Signed Board of Public Works.
In probate matter of Chas Briere late of Grand Rapids Wisconsin the county court at Grand Rapids to hear on June 27 1917 the final account of Louise Briere and Caroline L Smith executrixes and determine inheritance tax if any assess estate assets to rightful heirs. Court date set June 12 1917 by County Judge Conway and attorney Chas K Briere for the estate.
Dr N A Goddard of Milwaukee offers a free booklet Modern Methods of treating Chronic Diseases without Operation. The offer includes a plain wrapper postal request and a free consultation during his July 5 visit at the Witter Hotel from 9 am to 7 30 pm, with no charges for a friendly visit.
A propaganda note promises low price land and easy terms to buy eighty or one hundred sixty acres. It pledges to help build a house barn and clear five acres, claiming ongoing action and direct ownership. It urges readers to request literature and send details to match farming needs with sure crops and pure water nearby.
The bank touts its status in the Federal Reserve Banking System to reassure depositors. It emphasizes protection for all customers, large and small, and promises modern banking services. The notice invites readers to open an account and request a booklet on benefits.
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