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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
Rand Rapids Daily Tribune notes the county highway committee today chose road improvements for the county. The editorial praises European highway spending and urges strong support for the American good roads movement to advance national progress and pride.
Warning issued about danger crossing the river on thawing ice. Two large channels cut between the dam and Green Bay bridge make crossings hazardous for all ages. Authorities urge everyone to avoid the river to prevent tragedies during the thaw.
The Charles Hagerstrom Post American Legion will hold its regular meeting in the old Foresters Hall in the Wood County Realty Block with an oyster stew prepared for the occasion. Ex soldiers plan a general good time and urge all veterans to be present tonight.
A Grand Rapids Wisconsin reader reports a fraud scheme by the Northwestern Mutual Association. The letter claims members pay 190 dollars for membership to obtain goods at lower prices, with commissions above regular price. It notes denunciations by Orange Judd Farmer and a Wisconsin judge, and mentions two young men aged 20 and 24 observed in a related pattern with a light bay horse.
The_board opened with the president presiding and members listed. Minutes from February were approved. Patrons asked for a four or five grade addition at the Edison school, referred to the teacher and texts committee with power to act. South Side residents urged opening Garrison school or a place for waiting children, referred to Commissioner Boles for investigation. Privileges of the high school gymnasium to outside organizations were to be withdrawn until proper arrangements are made. Bills allowed include Beardsley 64.14, Bosgert Coal 839.56, Chicago & North Western 169.66, Grand Rapids Foundry 60.83, G.R. Street Railway 25.00, G. B. & W. BR. RB. 123.33, Perrick-Sherman Electric Shop 51.36, and Johnson Hill Co. 16.86.
Meeting adjourned after listing payments totaling several hundred dollars to Sehrovider Mille, Wat Works and Lighting, Wood County Telephone, Putte Sinn, Macmillan, Olwaching, Parker, Robertson Products, A W Shaw, United States Blue Print Paper Co, University Publishing Co, and others. Signatures of Guy O. Babcock, president, and E. G. Doudna, clerk.
A prisoner identified as May or William Lockett alias Eddyville convict Eddyville alias Kimbrough was executed in the electric chair at Eddyville prison at 4 30 this morning for the murder of Genevieve Hardman and confessed slayer of four other Wong igd. The execution drew a small crowd including Hardman family Lexington residents soldiers and guards. He showed slight emotion and offered no statement beyond praying for his victims.
The fragmentary text mentions Hardiman and a group labeled the little ten. No clear event date or location is identifiable. Further readable context is required to form a definitive summary with named entities or outcomes.
County Treasurer Ernest Matthews received a government check for 550 dollars this morning as part of federal aid funding. He is noted to be paid for aiding in vacation education programs.
A member of the 127th Infantry in the Marshfield company sustained numerous wounds during battle, with reports noting his bravery and continued service despite injuries.
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