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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
A garbled account hints at a factory employer, a plant, and a family tied to the workplace. It references names such as Maude and Bea, mentions a man training others, and alludes to wealth and labor issues. The text is incomplete and difficult to resolve into a clear narrative.
A garbled reminiscence notes the Adams County Press and its editor Jidke J. A. Powers, dating to February 187d. Mentions publisher Jo. o N. Bridge and editor Powers, references Capt. Jack and the Treibuoe era, and remarks on the paper’s preservation state and historical context.
Local boys urged to enlist in Company A of the Second Regiment at Marshfield as officers report a critical need for recruits. A meeting was blocked by duties, but men can still join by reporting to Capt. Leo H. Schoenhofen at the Armory between 11 and 12 a.m. and 5 and 7 p.m.
Hon W D Connor leads Hisintas men and Marshfield citizens in raising over $2,000 to aid militia families while soldiers are at Camp Douglas and at the border. Connor assures families will be cared for until the men return. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The Wisconsin State Aerie of Eagles held a large convention in Grand Rapids with a parade of about 1200 marchers and ten bands. Wausau led in line numbers, Milwaukee and Marshfield earned prizes for appearance, and Racine hosted the next gathering. Officers were installed Friday, with applauding locals and bands providing festive entertainment amid favorable weather.
Judge Park ruled M. L. Ginsburg A Silver and Jacob Ginsburg conspired to cheat Theo philus Murray and his wife. The Murrays traded an equity in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan county properties worth about 2500 for a Grant town farm valued at 2466 with a 2000 mortgage. The mortgage was cancelled and the Murrays awarded costs. The Portage county farm, worth about 2400, is free of encumbrances.
Mrs Clara Zeaman daughter of Louis and Beaman of Sigel and Mr Albert Hafferman son of Friebert Hafferman of Sigel were wed this morning June 28 at 8 30 in the German Lutheran church Sigel Rev Gessellman officiated The bride was attended by Miss Rene Bautz and Miss Maris Zeaman with Roland Klevene and Mike Depress as groomsmen A wedding dinner for relatives and friends followed at the bride’s home then dancing in the afternoon and evening The couple will reside in the city where the groom is employed and many friends extend congratulations
Miss Anna Flick and Edward Corner, Rudolph residents from prominent families, were married at 9 AM in Rudolph at the Catholic church with Rev. Van Sever officiating. A grand reception and dance followed at the bride’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Wim Flick.
An entertainment event at Daly's Theater Thursday evening benefits SS Peter and Paul School. A varied program includes dramatizations, musical numbers, solos, dances, and a long list of student performances led by bounding Hart as director and a team of twelve attendants.
Missy Margaret Wheir and George Wakely were married at 4:20 AM Monday at SS Peter and Paul Church in this city. Wm Reding officiated. Bridesmaid Pauline Wheir and best man Mike Depress attended. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. They will honeymoon on the Northwestern train to Chileno then settle in this city. Both are well known locally.
After interviewing several merchants following the convention, most express little interest in another Fourth of July event. They feel they have had enough celebration for one summer, noting a circus on July 3 already draws crowds and merchant support would excuse part of the day.
Grand Rapids topped Wausau Lumberjacks 2 to 0 to extend its winning streak to seven. Jimmy Devine struck out 1% of Wausau batters and allowed seven hits as Grand Rapids piled up 16 hits while fanning five. Stevens Point remains scheduled for Sunday with expectations of a tight game.
Messrs Seifert and Reynolds of the railway commission spent several days in this city last week installing an accounting system in the electric and water office. It had been the intention to adopt such a system for some time due to business pressure. It is stated that 90 percent of the municipal plants of the state are now operating under the system here and the plan has proved satisfactory in every respect.
Bids for the erection of a manual training building for Superior Normal favor Weinberg Construction Company of this city. Weinberg’s bid stands at 60 575 dollars, about 600 dollars higher than the next bidder. Weinberg, from Lake Linden Michigan, plans to bid on a new school project near 125 000 dollars.
Hansen favors relocating the west side band stand to the river bank and believes Ben will push the project through. Ben agrees the current location is poor and supports a move benefiting all involved. H. Smart received 24 border views from A. L. Parker at Longfellow Texas and plans to show them to friends.
A special council meeting will convene Friday evening to act on all 23 saloon license applications, with expectations that each license will be granted.
The Mott and Wood Company plans a large poultry venture this summer with first shipments expected in July. They offer to pay the highest market price for all poultry from farmers. Also advertised is 26 acres of land on the Plover road, 1/4 mile north of city limits, for sale via Oscar Crotteau or at Johnson and Hill Clothing Center.
A school benefit at the opera house tomorrow night prompts the band concert to be held this Wednesday evening at the east side hand stand.
Nekapsa hosts a full day grand celebration with music by the Grand Rapids Band and programs and prizes listed in a handbill. Mrs. Frank Wipil of Altdorf visited the Tribune office this morning on city business.
The county sewing contest and school competitions awarded prizes to many rural students. Winners include Dorothy Trachte, Ruth Jurgensen, Anna Hagen, Edna Mae Hibs, Caroline Peterson, and Mabel Ledrigen among others across Dist districts. Prizes featured scholarships, gold medals, and household and craft items, with top awards noted in several contests and judges named from Wausau, Marshfield, and Grand Rapids.
Fred Sopher a taxicab driver for Wm Noliner escaped serious harm after a high speed collision near Biron. He swerved to avoid an oncoming car and the other vehicle flipped over but righted itself, breaking Soper’s left collar bone and leaving the other car badly wrecked though repairable.
Gus Schuman suffered a deep cut to his left hand on Thursday while shooting daplight fireworks at the Fagley Convention. A bomb lit prematurely exploded causing the injury. J. A. Langer of Rudolph visited the Tribune office on Tuesday and noted that favorable weather is needed to improve the crop outlook.
Jumbled text mentions multiple names including Mrs Lansdown and Mrs Macey with scattered references to places and events. Content is garbled, offering no clear narrative or dates, but shows a newspaper page with numerous misread lines and potential social or community notes.
A fragmented notice outlines a Thursday basket picnic on an island with planned activities including a boat ferry to reach the site. It mentions donations of items, a speaker lineup, and a community effort to organize transportation, meals, and entertainment for attendees.
Charles Natwick of the city and Miss Isabelle Wyman of Oshkosh wed this morning at the bride’s mother’s home in Oshkosh Rev Greenwood officiating. They depart for a two week wedding trip to Obscure Washington Baltimore and New York City and plan to settle back in the city. The bride, daughter of Mrs A Gayman, taught in local public schools and is highly regarded. The groom, a Wood County native, has long resided here and served as assistant postmaster with notable service. The Tribune joins friends in best wishes for a long life of happiness.
A new poultry slaughtering and storage plant is under construction as part of the Blodgett interests at Marshfield. The facility, expected to begin operation by August 1, will employ about 60 workers, many from the town, and will process thousands of chickens for wholesale markets. The project notes an unexpected benefit from income tax headlines.
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