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Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

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Weather and travel notes from a small town page

The weekly forecast mentions possible Saturday showers and Sunday rain with moderate temperatures. Local blurbs note Mr. Morris of Manawa visiting en route to Wautoma for summer work, and Mr. Morley from the New St. James Hotel at Tronwood Michigan is linked to hotel work.

P. Hf. Morris Manawa Cleerk Vuljten Wautoma Sumer Mr. Morely St. James Hotel Tronwood Michigan

Governor commutes murder sentence in Atlanta case

Avanta June 21 Governor Sla ton commuted the sentence of M Frank from death to life imprisonment for the murder of Mary Phigen a two year old girl employed in a penioil factory where Frank served as superintendent The governor announced the decision late Sunday night due to local excitement and fear of mob violence Frank was moved from the jail to the convict farm at Milledgeville for safety The report also notes a series of local society weddings and marriages with numerous names and places involved across Burlington and surrounding towns.

Georgia Avanta Slaton M. Frank Prank Mary Phigen Atlanta Milledgeville Porge-Carlson Burlington Louise Forge Alphons Carlson St. Mary's Catholic Church Pelock J. A. van Troeck Carrie Forge Frank Forge Milwaukee A. L. Forge Liberty Street Soo Line Chicago West Alaska George Forge Burlington High School Gartson Hannah Carlson Grand Rapids Trevor Burnlington Tivsr

World Record Butterfat Production by Finderne Pride Johanna Rue

Finderoe Pride Johanna Rue, a Holstein Friesian cow bred by Bernhard Meyer Finderne New Jersey and owned by Somerset Holstein Breeders Company Somerville New Jersey, set a world record by producing 405.7 pounds of butterfat milk in 365 days with 1176.47 pounds of butterfat included in the output. The test, supervised by New Jersey Agricultural College, ran through strict official testing with 6024 pounds of milk in the best seven days and 2437.3 pounds around mid-test. She was fresh at over four months and stands as queen of dairy cows, according to Malcolm H Gardier Delavan Wisconsin.

Delavan Tammueh Johanna Rue Johanna Huo Bernhard Meyer Finderne N. J Somerset Halstein Breeders’ Company Somerville S.J New Jersey Agricultural College Jonanna Rue Malcolm H, Gardier Wis

Chicago to Seattle by car in about 97 hours

Reported journey from Chicago to Seattle completed in 97 hours despite delays from a derailment near Seattle. Car averages around 40 miles per hour on Wisconsin roads, with drivers reaching high speeds on the route. Wisconsin towns along the trail have improved roads to ensure smoother travel for the transcontinental auto trip and visitors to the exposition.

Yellowside Seattle Milwaukee Sentinel Seatrla Milwaukee Journal of OG. W. Andrae Stevens Point Hartford Wisconsin Chicago Seuletsi Pee Trail

Prohibition Push Triggers Labor Stand and Tractor Plans

Milton firms order workers to abstain from alcohol and avoid signing liquor petitions, discharging 30 men who did. Leaders say indulgence in liquor threatens business. the trend spreads nationwide as companies shield themselves. Ford plans a farm tractor priced around 290 dollars, aiming to replace six horses on disc and plow work. Slayer Krubsack acquitted in Marion murder case after claiming accidental first shot and a warning second shot. Miss Lottie Richards remains seriously ill with blood poisoning.

Milton Manufacturing Company American Car & Foundry Company S. J. Shimer & Sons Milton, Penn Nave American Car Company Becaus George S. Shimer Ford Motor Company Grover Krubsack G. J. Kinkel Marion Waupaca County Waupaca

Waudad Triumph in Close League Clash

In a Sunday game Waudad edged Matoqiin by a small margin as both teams battled for position. Woyed’s quick ball work and York’s late push kept the contest tight, while Water hush’s defense held firm in key moments. Grand Rapide and Wransie posted notable contributions as the home side earned a narrow victory.

York Touma Grand Rapide

Saengerfest Program and Other Local News From Merrill

Saengerfest program prepared by the Sangerband of Central Wisconsin features a diverse concert with German and English works, local choirs, and notable soloists listed, plus plans for trains and Grand Rapids arrivals. Also noted are church renovations at Christian Science, Daly’s Theatre nightly vaudeville and pictures, half time at Ahdawagam Furniture, and reflections on fame and daily labor.

Jeniis AinBie Farie Hicbs

Training School Gave a Good Play and News from Grand Street

A long OCR fragment reports on a training school performance described as a good play. It mentions people like Mr. Wipperman, the Normington Brothers, and Mr. Join Norsloxton, with notes about laundry business changes, ownership shifts, and local departures. The tone resembles a community column detailing events at schools, households, and local trades with various named individuals and places.

Nommington Brothers Ifialye Normington John Join Norsloxton

Dividend Prospects Lift Town Economy

A local report notes a forthcoming dividend from the National Tank concerns, boosting town morale after two years of growth. Also mentions a traveling circus seeking city permit amid debate on its arrival and a Skat tournament at Elk Club with winners listed and plans for summer sessions.

Itivenn National Tank Thia

Ford Joke No 47 A Crookston Odd Car Incident

A Crookston man left a Ford car in front of a store while he went inside to trade. A farmer passed by with a dog that mistook the scene and alerted. The car was found four miles from town and the dog’s alert caused a quick return to normal.

Ford Crookston Stong Tidd

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