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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
Grand Rapids Tribune item lists subscription rates and advertising charges in a clipped early 20th century style. It notes one year and six months rates and a 10 cent per inch price for display matter. The fragment also references column widths and various ad formats with a five cent per line or per entry charge for some notices.
A chaotic local item describes hobos and a man hiding in county jails as a possible suspect in a missing county case. It notes a new game warden appointment in Racine and references political campaigns and a local sale ad from Gruul Rapids.
Fragmented school notes praise graduation, sermons and events at a small town center Sept opening planned, with social gatherings, visits, and a focus on community life. Mentions of local people, religious services, meals, and a note about stomach trouble remedies.
Social notes from Armenia record Mr Wil Mra Fay Wells Mrs Arthur Wells and Jon Murphy at Grand Rounds Friday. A well attended birthday party occurred Saturday despite a storm. Families from North Armenia New Rome and Westfield visitings noted along with Children’s Day exercises and several informal visits to local homes.
The Altdorf annual school meeting is set for next Tuesday evening though Monday is a legal holiday. A large attendance is hoped again this year to discuss paying dues and ensure no fault is found later. A big Seveen Corners July 5 celebration is noted with dancing.
Mrs George Campbell and son of Nekoosa visit parents then head to Superior for summer. Miss Marie Hvenson Auburndale visits Tames Casey home before moving to northern Wisconsin lakes with Dora Tolmson. Mrs Charlie Emerson and daughter Halon visit relatives. A croquet gathering amused a household Sunday evening.
Bertha, a Chicago resident, enjoys a restful period as family and friends send warm wishes. Albert Mieck touts a new two year old colt and hints at its future racing potential. Elsie Akey resigns from the paper mill. Eugene and family, visiting Merrill, arrive with Mr and Mrs Israel Crotteau and kin. The Crotteaus head to Libby Montana for steady work. Akey family visits South Centralia on Sunday.
Mrs Simon Bengpeil died last Monday at 11 o clock of pulmonary tuberculosis at her home north of the village. She was 40 years, 11 months and 2 days old. Survived by widower and two children, Anna 18 and a son 35. John Spangenberg bought out Tony Hendrick's great market and will run a meat counter with groceries in an up to date store. Port Edwards board granted a saloon license for Hd McKearn's ablation at Nukoosa Junction. Wedding planned July 3 for Miss Minnie Douglas and Mr Chaus Gore. Henry Edwards of Grand Rapids visited for pickle contracts.
A Wisconsin milk law passed and approved in May tightens rules for cleanliness in milk and all milk derived foods. It specifies fat content, handling of cream, barn separation, and factory protections, with strict penalties from 25 to 100 dollars per offense or jail terms up to two months.
An act amends Section 1480 to require every person and corporation to destroy or curb all noxious weeds on land they own occupy or control. The list includes Canada thistle, burdock, oxeye daisy, snapdragon, toad flax, cocklebur, sow thistle, sow thistle, wild parsnip, wild carrot, Russian thistle, wild barley, and twitch grass known as quack grass. It directs action on land and along highways to prevent them from bearing seeds.
Notices of administration and creditors proceedings from Wood County Wisconsin echo a mix of veterinary and probate matters. The reader sees claims limits, court orders, and advertisements about estate administration guiding heirs and creditors through formal deadlines and publication requirements.
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