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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
5
At a stockholders meeting, Jiuusun x Hill Co votes to build a brick three story addition where the hardware department is now located. The new building will connect to the existing structure on Moth Street, expanding space without increasing street footprint. Work to start once conditions allow. existing brick section may rise to three stories as well.
The Farmers' meeting at Grand Rapids city hall on March 1 1902 seeks cooperation from factors and interested parties. EB PL Agri Christian committee on industries and Business Men's Association promise knowledgeable speakers on canning prices and factory details.
A car load of Lincoln oats from Minnesota and timothy seed arrive, both warranted free from obnoxious weeds. The notice, issued by Tat CHNTRANA HaAkDWAKke Co., confirms quality and weed absence.
Bitterest paper mills in the region note threats of strike as unions push demands. National organizers Harmston and WLC Haver demand end to union actions while owners resist outsiders dictating mill governance. Managers Tob Nath Gibson Harmon express willingness to negotiate but warn of severe disruption if walkout occurs.
A Milwaukee theatre feature announces the Grand Opera Rapids show of When We Were Twenty One. Five friends circle around a youth called the "Trip," with a romance involving an adventuress and guardian Dick Carewe. The play traces boyhood bonds, middle aged wisdom, and a quaint love story designed to recall youthful days. Manager Whitney has invested to attract a packed house, and Milwaukee papers highly recommend the company.
Workers at Stevens Point mills walked off on Monday over discharge of union members. Production halted briefly as some employees stayed away. Later, some returned and machines mostly operated. Proposed terms include staggered hours, pay scale adjustments, and revised shift times through April 7, 1902, signaling a partial acceptance if unions approve.
An unreliable ad fragment claims Cobwebs put on a cut caused lockjaw in a woman and extols Hacklen’s Arnica salve as an infallible healer of wounds sores eruptions burns and other injuries. It also includes a pay offer and an unrelated cigar promotion.
A proposal to build a club house along the Wisconsin river near David Paylor’s place aims to lure members and fund the project through dues. The plan envisions a small facility on the west riverbank with limited occupancy, reflecting a light schedule and tentative construction costs, while ongoing fishing and social events continue nearby.
RM New Foor Farm chairman John Jima appoints a committee to locate a new county poor farm to replace inadequate current housing. Land is poor. site near the center of the county is sought with several farms offered near Vesper as a potential location.
A Saturday event at the Howe rleggh school in Uiehips drew a large crowd for an evening program. The diverse program included readings, instrumental and vocal music, choral pieces, and an exhibition of Aunt Jerusha's Rehtives, well handled by engaged students. The seventh and eighth grade teacher AWK Falch organized the show, and a little over twenty dollars was realized.
Claire L. Stephens, a banker once in Nebuosa, remains at large with no clue to his whereabouts. Officials believe he is hidden by his associates in Merrill, where attempts have been made to seize the forged notes in the hands of District Attorney Wipperman. If the papers are recovered, Stephens may face arson charges.
An archival address by Joseph Cheney on the career and character of Abraham Lincoln. The speech critiques Lincoln’s impact in the late war era, celebrates his leadership, and notes the enduring influence on the nation. References include references to prominent names and places of the period.
In Boland 4 Circuit Court a case against Hinz alleging assault with intent to terrorize Moody proceeded with two state witnesses. August Waler, an uninterested observer, testified about the confrontation and a drawn revolver. The court set bail at 750 dollars, and the youth was released until the May term.
Unclaimed letters listed for the east side post office for the week ending February 27, 1902. Names include John G Mupson Corin Koepke Mrs I Thittersot Wells Mine te and others. Postmaster notices request addressees to sign advs. at the Buut Side office. A county session heard guardianship and settlement matters, with final accounts filed for James G Baylor and Rubie Stephens. A new rail post office mail route started on the Worldwestern road from Merrilian to Sheboypan, operated by three clerks.
A haphazard listing describes carloads of hoywies from J G Clark Oshkosh and Racine Carriage Co with tires from La Porte Ind along with Stouchton wagons and a Chamberlain cough remedy advertised by Johnson Hill Co and Wood Co Drug Co. The ad hints at prices and local sales, urging readers to buy for coats colds or coughs with claims of quick cures.
Centralia Hardware Co advertises a car load of Stoughton wagons at attractive prices. The note invites customers to come and view them. Additionally the White Vront candy kitchen offers sweet cream in town.
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