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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
5
Ladies are urged to view Palmer Co fashion sheets to aid in choosing styles. The firm promises best exclusive styles with a positive guarantee on Avery Garment and offers to mail a book of styles with samples and prices. Stocks are complete in all lines.
A soldier writes from the Philippines about grueling treks through rice paddies and bamboo traps, losing a comrade, and facing insurgent threats. He notes natives hesitant to advance, orders to clear towns, and his hardened stance as combat continues. He recalls capturing enemy papers revealing insurgent plans and laments the toll on morale and supplies.
A soldier from the Vth infantry writes from Leyte island mentioning a white rabbit toy with a bulb that makes it jump for amusement, a photo wish, and hopes for letters before transport departure. He notes waiting for news about who may return and signs off with affection to loved ones.
Miss Myrtle G Netleg of this city wed Mr. Roy Grenfell of Chelsea in a quiet ceremony at the Kelloggs home. Rev Wi Alm officiated. The couple depart for Milwaukee and Madison for a two weeks wedding tour aboard the Green Bay Western.
The Wausan high school manage met to invite our team to compete in a dual track meet slated for late April. The match is likely to be accepted though our track is in poor condition. Miss Andrews gave an informative talk on Wellesley College and students chose parts for Fanchon the Cricket.
Hon Frank A Daily received a notice from state authorities stating that the fisheries commissioners acted on building a fishway at the Necedah dam. Plans have been furnished and construction will begin within days. The Yellow River will reopen to fishing beyond Necedah, thanks to Mr Cady's efforts, pleasing locals and anglers.
List of letters unclaimed for the week ending March 10 1903 at West Side Post Office. Names include Lew Chita Balgrein Clits Onibalt Oythy ts Trent Bleek Hernan Hbemucrongus Max Rite Lou Is wart Misery Newnan Jon x Mus Vine four addressees. Persons calling for these letters must say advertised. R A Bedoxato Postuster
The pickle factory managers plan to handle a large cucumber crop next season and aim to secure more business from farmers than last year to bring in as many pickles as possible. L Rimmermaiy has received a new line of shoes in the city featuring the latest styles and up-to-date footwear.
Ongoing labor dispute at Grand Rapids Pily Paper mill near Biron escalated when workers quit Wednesday, were replaced by new hires next day, and mills ran two machines through the night. Union leaders and national organizer William Hamilton engaged in talks, with settlement reported granting workers one and a half hours for Sunday work.
Harry Pabrichk, living near Arpia, was brought before Justice Cooper on Monday charged with criminal assault on Grace Niu a girl between six and seven. The prisoner asked for adjournment to the 28th instant. Alfred Worthington filed the complaint, Grace King the child stayed with Worthington for two weeks. Pabrichk was found in the southern part of the state with another Arpin resident, not believed to be fleeing justice. Grace King had been at a children’s home in Milwaukee before being taken to Worthington.
J P Malick buys about 9000 acres from Ti Foster in four towns Plover Buena Vista Pine Grove and Grant for 425 per acre totaling around 324000. The Buena Vista or Gir Meadow marsh spans about 60000 acres with 45000 within the county, all properties lying wholly in this county per Stevens Point Journal.
The Northwestern company starts a service between this city and Nekoosa with two trains daily each direction. Morning departures include a first trip to Nekoosa at 7:15 arriving 8:45, and a return trip leaving Nekoosa at 6:75 arriving Grand Rapids 7:45. Afternoon service runs 1:45 to 2:15 with returns 3:00 to 4:30, mixing morning and evening portions for passengers.
David Pawcett died in this city on Friday March 7 after a short illness from pneumonia. Deceased, born in Hextheote Ontario, lived here over four years and worked in upholstering and repairing. He fell ill with the grip and pneumonia proved fatal in a short time. The funeral was held Monday with Rev. W. A. Peterson of the M church delivering the sermon.
At the county court session Judge W J Conway presided. The certificate of heirship was signed in the Joseph Hoffman estate matter. An order of adoption was signed for Thomas F Wirkwood by Adelbert M and Mary Corbett. Insanity proceedings for Awos Hawver of Marshfield led to commitment to a psychiatric hospital.
Cobwens Cobwebs ad promotes Arnica salve as infallible for wounds sores eruptions burns and cures. It claims the product heals lockjaw and related ailments with a money back guarantee, priced at 25 cents at Jon B. Ditly.
Notice of application to vacate town plat lands in Wood County Wisconsin is filed by proprietors seeking court action to remove streets alleys and parcels from the public record. The undersigned owners request a court hearing in the county seat to obtain a deed freeing the parcels for private use.
Notice details a city election in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with caucuses and party conventions for Citizens' Party. It covers wards, polling places, candidate positions, and election dates in March and April, naming officials and locations such as City Hall and Sisson's residence.
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