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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
1
Fred Gray section foreman on the Chicago and Northwestern faces arrest on a charge of placing obstructions on the Northwestern track near Kellner two miles away. He admits the act but says he was intoxicated. A hearing is set for a future date.
Patrick of Belvidere Farm in Sigel sells the property to Will Cross of Sigel after health forced sale. Auction set for January first with possible relocation to Illinois as Jerison returns from a ten day trip to Chicago.
A new cattle disease has appeared in the section, killing most animals it infects. Dr. Norton and the state veterinarian await confirmation. cases show rapid swellings in the neck leading to choking and starvation. Isolation and reporting to authorities are urged to prevent further losses. Court term postponed to July 1. births noted for two families and local moves cited.
Office in Mackinnon Block Grand Rapids Wisconsin advertises services and office hours at the Wood County National Bank building with line about eye and ear surgeon and Riverview Hospital telephone numbers 318 and 254.
Law firm APTORNET AT LAW advertises a loan of 32 000 at a low interest rate. Office located over First National Bank on Hast Side in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with a telephone listed.
The article stresses checking title quality before buying or lending on real estate. It urges obtaining a complete Abstract of Title and having it examined by a competent attorney to prevent loss, disputes, and costly lawsuits.
The C. E. Bolles Center, dealing in mortgage loans real estate and title insurance, traces its establishment to 1902 in Lyon Block area and lists a telephone contact.
The 1922 Wood County Board session approved an exhibit for the State Fair in Milwaukee in early September with funding for expenses. A committee plans a strong display of garden truck and yield crops from Wood County farms and asks for help in gathering the best samples.
Camp scene fills grounds as campers arrive from across Wisconsin. Meetings run through the day in English German and Scandinavian. Visiting ministers include Moon Cady Schilling Westphal Armitee and Lovell. Sabbath services suspend business with baptisms and missions offerings.
Miss Louise Hill and Beward Eberhardt are to be married this afternoon at the east side Lutheran church with Pastor Pautz officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hill of Ninth Street. The groom is a conductor for the Grand Rapids Street Railway Company. The Tribune joins friends in congratulations. Grand Rapids will have a baseball team this season after a late start. A tryout was held last Sunday with strong interest in a game for next Sunday. New uniforms arrived last week. Daly's theater drew large crowds Friday and Sunday despite selling out. The stock company and amateur night drew high attendance with 10 cent seats.
George Miller aged 13 drowned near the Green Bay & Western bridge in Bronday afternoon while swimming with Edward Miller 17. The two boys struggled against a swift current. Edward tried to help but could not reach shore. George was recovered later, his body found a short distance from where he sank. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at Lutherman church, pastor Rev. Wm Nommensen to conduct services.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed a Dane County ruling and affirmed a $2040 indemnity awarded to Mittie Smith, widow of an employee of Nukonsa Edwards Paper Co, under the Workman's Compensation Act, noting quicker, certain payment. Wheelan and Calkins specialize in such claims and have secured full recoveries in cases to date.
Park commissioners pursue spring planting and tree replacement along river banks and public spaces. The project includes 20 park seats near the river, new shade trees, drainage repairs, and revised access routes, with community notice and public input anticipated.
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