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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
3
Grand Rapids Tribune lists a string of social visits and movements. Mayors, merchants, and residents from Pittsville to Marshfield, Wausau and Milwaukee appear in calls, visits, and relocations, with many attending funerals, trips to Minneapolis and St Louis bound Mississippi cruises, and local depot assignments noted.
A reception for Mrs MacKinnon and guests was held Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 oclock at the Falkland MacKinnon home. Palm and pink rose decor adorned drawing rooms and halls as attendees mingled. The receiving party included Mrs MacKinnon, Mr Leo Krall, Mrs H E M Platt, and hostesses Mrs Maana Irondage and Mrs Samferson with ladies attending. Light refreshments were served in the dining room amid pink roses and candles.
Wisconsin Central obtained an injunction against Northwestern to halt a new track along the east side of the street near the vacated city schoolhouse. The action aims to prevent loss of access to several lots owned by Wis cousin Centric as the proposed road would sever them. Attorney Termin Wipperman and Rosa of Grand Rapids visited during the week. Wipperman, Wood county district attorney, came regarding aid for a local poor family aided by Charlestown. Christine Schmidt and six children arrived in January and sought aid. a request to place them with their aid home was refused, risking further county obligations. Christine Schmidt’s ex-husband Hen Schmidt, a Lorain stone mason, is noted.
Emma Kiate M McRaith of Algoma Wisconsin married Be J McRaits a known druggist in Marinette on Tuesday with Rev Crow officiating. The couple formerly resided at Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
A fragmentary page lists multiple local dental offices Dr Z A Felfer and Dr T Wideman with addresses in Grand Kanes Grand Rapids and Centralia, plus a plasterer George Moulton and various ads for German Syrup and Borucee Syrup throat remedies. The mixed notices mention phone numbers and business locations over drug stores and stores in Wood County and nearby towns.
A jumble of notices covers births, parades, real estate, and upcoming events. A baby arrived to Mr and Mrs Otto Megas, while John Lindahl wins a bridge contract near Port Edwards. July Fourth parades, a three quarters mile turnpike, and a big Si Slocum show headline a bustling local scene with community gatherings, road work, and preparations for summer celebrations.
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