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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
1
A fragmentary account describes a regional curse blamed for blocking rivers and harbors in Portuguese East Africa. The text notes how the mysterious influence cuts coast towns from the interior high lands, complicating transportation for planters.
A brief railroad time change takes effect Sunday for the St Paul road with the morning train through the city now listed at 4 62 a.m. daily including Sundays. The regular Sunday northbound schedule remains, other trains unchanged.
Tom Waoglor reports a gold cased watch with initials U.N. engraved on the back is missing. A second hand cash register and a large machine, typically worth about 100 dollars, are offered for sale for 25 dollars at the Tribune office as a recovery prompt.
The board of education announces engaged teachers for city schools. Listings include H F Kell and Mary E Brahany at the High School with supervisors and department heads named, plus staff for Howe Irving Lincoln Garrison Lowell Emerson Kindergartens and East and West Side programs led by directors and assistants.
The item lists rebuilt triveer bargains and talking machines from Geo. F. Krieger & Co. A picnic on Kipp's hill honored Miss Noriene Fay who left for the west. Miss Beryl Thompson returns home from Ripon for vacation. Mr and Mrs Irving Love of Seattle visit then depart. Mrs J J Paterick and Myrtle plus Beulah Wright plan a five week Aberdeen trip. D George Fahrner and Anna Kamps wed June 15 at East Side Lutheran. Oscar Lind sick at home aims to travel to Denver for health. August Kangora to Fort Worth departs for Nebraska to work on a dredge project.
The Federated Clubs met at Mr. and Mrs. Geo W. Mundy home, debating a river bank drive from the city bridge to Nekcoza ferry. Guy Nash presented views of the river route, with most rights of way secured. discussion covered hiring a landscape artist to plan river bank improvements and gradual citywide beautification. Goggins spoke on a commission form of government showing varied results in other cities. The meeting featured music and refreshments, ending on a pleasant note.
A Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association bulletin warns that dirty hands and contaminated surfaces spread germs to raw foods at counters and stands. It urges merchants to enforce cleanliness, promote hygiene, and use barriers to protect customers and business.
Local residents criticize county spending as taxes loom next winter while board members allegedly drew double pay for single-day attendance. Equalization day approaches with reviews of assessments at Dist No 2 school. town board tightens road work near P. Wirtz’s property. Social visits and construction progress noted among community appears across the region.
Madison June 16. Through the bequest of Dr Byron Robinson a collection of over 1 500 volumes on the history of medicine is established as the Robinson Waite library in honor of the donor and his wife Dr Duey Waite. The donation includes early American medical texts and copper plates. A Byron Robinson scholarship in anatomy valued at 50 per year is funded for men and women. Robinson born 1865 in Wisconsin, educated at Wisconsin and Rush, practiced in Grand Rapids and Chicago.
Berlin suffered a 3 to 1 defeat after a hard fought match Sunday afternoon. The locals showed effort with solid slugging but could not convert enough scoring chances. A large crowd was absent due to heavy rain in the area.
The county registrar lists several marriage licenses issued recently. Gilbert Marvin of Neenah to Janet Mbwrro of Grand Rapids. Jan W. Meuritlin of Milwaukee to Barbara VWieT of Grand Rapids. Eliwer Meltereher of Lineela to Aging Bachholty of Morale tiahd. Karl B. Shuman of Main Rivded to Michel M iret of Girard Rages.
A fragmentary list of advertised letters includes numerous names and titles, followed by notes on a water reservoir project and a postponed jury condemnation hearing. A brief historical anecdote recalls Lalande’s survival after the French Revolution and his attributed remark about thanking his stars.
A fragmentary 19th century report describes a Fourth of July celebration intertwined with a private wedding ceremony. The piece mentions attendees, venue, and ceremonial details, with references to local figures and a long, unclear narrative about arrangements and speeches.
A garbled city notice outlines an ordinance proposal restricting canet hogs and setting a twelve mile urban limit within the city. It mentions Nekoosa preparations for a celebration, an event calendar, and a lost gold item with a vague return appeal.
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