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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
4
A tramp entered the Courthart residence Wednesday while the family was away except 11 year old Ray Coulthart. Ray confronted the intruder with a Winchester rifle but the gun was grabbed and the thief fled. No items appeared stolen. Nearby, relatives attended a wedding in Stevens Point and other social and local business notes follow.
A Toledo medical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. Describes it as non quack, prescribed by top physicians, with tonics and blood purifiers. Includes testimonials, price 75 cents, and notes Hall's Family Pills as best.
The Sigel picnic will be held on July 4 instead of July 3 with fireworks and music for afternoon and evening dances. The town board approved widening a two and a half mile highway section between Pelot place and the Vesper road, with John Lindahl contracted to do the work. Frank Brostowily traveled to Marshfield for a business trip Wednesday.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersbury Pa recounts six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma. She credits Dr King's New Discovery for a complete recovery. The ad touts the medicine as safest for throat and lung diseases and offers guaranteed bottles at ten dollars with trial bottles free at John IE Daly's.
District No. 1 board orders painting of the schoolhouse while families and residents share local updates. Mrs A D Kelley and children return from southern relatives this week. Rev Sam Martin preached to a large audience. New baby born to Mr and Mrs Henry Whitney. Rev L C Smith of Oshkosh to preach next Sunday at 7 30 pm. Chas Smitch of Auburndale and Mr McMillan called. Chas Hazelton joined Modern Woodmen. Ethel Potney hosted a friend from Waukesha. Road repairing is the current task around town.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for cleansing the system. It claims to improve liver activity bowel health and digestion with a fine appetite. The ad mentions a price of 25 cents and is set in an Indian tem context.
Cranmogr J W Fitch and numerous relatives and guests lingered through Sunday to Wednesday at the Fitch and Whittlesey households. Visitors included Miss Retta Cleveland, Mrs. John Kezin, Rev Chas S Whittlesey, Miss Hermigide Silverthorn, Miss Nedlie Young, W Boyce, Mrs Wavel, Threwston Farrar, and local residents. Bicycle purchases and sewing help noted. illnesses and travel also mentioned.
It urges families to buy Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now before summer, claiming it’s the most successful bowel medicine for children and adults. Sold by Johnson & Hill Co. and Wood County Drug Co.
Akey couple and friends danced at Rudolph Friday night. John Possly plans to open a saloon on July 6. Chowder meals announced and fish chowder listed. A. Reampfert improved his farm with new fencing. J Grandshaw and wife visited A L Airey family. Grandshaws called on Mrs C Grandshaw. Bertha Airey works at the paper mill this summer.
Our new creamery expands hust ling business as one of the largest in the region. Town reports include W H Bean visiting Bethel on business, J G Monroe traveling to Vesper, and Chis Natwick with Dave Woodruff in Grand Rapids. A wedding is anticipated, land sales noted, and cholera remedy Cham berlain's promoted with a testimonial from W J Bosworth of Lafay ette.
At a Friday meeting a committee was set to gauge business support for a Marshfield street fair with £200 guaranteed before starting. A September date is possible. Wisconsin State University’s I E Turner will draft sewer plans. septic tank disposal is likely for a $35,000 system. The Maennerchor picnic is planned for July with multiple excursions and the Fourth of July events include a military unit trip to Grand Rapids and the Second Regiment band in Appleton.
The undersigned will give a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking a reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness and constipation. This new remedy is advertised as effective. Potitives Hill Co Wood Co. Drug 0.
Edith Scott married Arthur Aplin at the bride’s mother's home with Rev Bo Ray officiating. The Alpine family plans a move to Grand Rapids Minnesota due to Mr. Alpine’s employment. Attendees included A Gurdy and Miss Wilth Scott with other local residents noted in a brief, era style community notice.
G W Roberts of Elizabeth Washington claims startling cancer cure using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve on an old man deemed incurable by doctors. He says the treatment expelled poisons and healed ulcers, with both products sold by John F. Daly.
The dog tax is now due for payment to the city clerk on or before July 15. An additional fee of twenty five cents will be charged thereafter. M.G. Gornon, City Clerk.
Forty building lots in first ward priced from S75 to S160 plus a 10 room dwelling with an 80 by 120 lot. Property listed as available by seller in local notice.
Johnson Hill Co puts all stock on sale at below cost. Buyers urged to act quickly as limited quantities remain across items. Local shoppers can expect deep discounts on furniture tools and household goods with no mention of restock timing or end date.
An advertised selection features men's outing shirts in madras and zephyr cloths from 75c to 1.50, pleated and plain fronts with guaranteed fit. Hats include straw styles from 25c to 2.60, Marty Rico Panamas, and extensive youth straw hats. tubular shade scarfs shown in several shades.
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