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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
8
Fragmented local item notes May events, weddings, births, and family visits across towns. Mentions relatives, names, and dates with travel and social activities, plus community happenings and references to local places and people.
Fragmented reminiscences describe May events at Cranmoor with mentions of beach weather, a dancing party on Saturday night, and social visits. Readers are referenced by various names and local figures, with notes on travel to Europe and gatherings at community venues.
The excerpt lists names including Mae Meehan TB and Mist Nuswhy amid a tangled report on legal actions and local figures. It mentions Tunney Cuenca Misa Gey Bilsida and Valluy Renton, plus War CLuetianistt and Chesed Tanitls. The text references Victim Me teri tht tend plondil fuga and a plan to convert Cartoy Warvhwude into a hotel, noting weak boarders and a large balling project amid a broader local upheaval.
Fragmentary OCR reads a shuffled list of names and codes including Tauling Bushey Marla earl Herth Mea Tein Coreen DMian Leth Johnson Vie Kowaslewyk Alina Say Kettger Mind Lire Kenepor Mis Laie Kell Miselly Porta Wee Ryan Netlin Clontiemon Praca Fea Chapin Uo Ch Earl CGurham 70 Cleovetek Soviet Boy Uiukity Ur Dy Loney Mager Gal Websater Bonalen We Wa Dente Quade Pant Sheik OAL Stewart Verner Whitterd Tavk 2 with many garbled items and no coherent context.
An elderly resident died after a long illness described as bronchitis and throat troubles. The deceased, William Kagll, lived in Chron Rapids for over forty years with his wife. Surviving relatives include brothers Mose and Albork and several in Oshkosh and Crean Rashida. The obituary notes former neighbors and mentions Water's Honey and Tar as a remedy once touted locally.
Reports from the Pit area describe wild oat sightings and a killed wolf in the region north of Fivuser. A baby joins Mr and Mrs C. B. McKee as the latest arrival. Road conditions worsen with heavy snows hindering hauling. August Hertzberg is injured in a bridge incident. Albert Dairy Co prepares to expand creamery operations. Marjorie Alig and others are mentioned among local residents with routine activities and shopping trips noted.
A carload of Fluluneta cows from Brixtolville Ohio was buried after an unusable disposal option. Severe storm disrupted farming and poultry areas, with several cases of elelen pox reported locally and Krnext Millar named rural mail route guardian.
An article cautions that eczema cannot be cured by topical applications alone. It cites Prysman’s warning against unproven lotions, claiming permanent relief requires removing toxins from the body. A booklet is offered from Arch Street and Daly Drug & Jewelry Co. for more details.
Local obituary notes the death of Mrs Anna Aharlotte Kanth at her son August Kanth’s home after months of illness. She was seventy seven years old and resided here for many years, survived by five children. The report also mentions illness, travel, a church service, and a severe storm that damaged timber locally.
Paul Herman of Milla brought to this city on all charges involving Murshfeld. Officers report the referral to Circuit Court for action.
The second Sunday in May is set apart as Mother's Day with services in churches nationwide. White carnations are worn in honor of mothers living or deceased, following orders from the commander in chief. Local posts plan gatherings at the G A R hall and church services, with carnations supplied for those lacking them. A separate notice notes a dysentery case cured by Chamberlain's remedy, highlighting local testimonial from a Wolcott, Vt druggist.
Local notes report Lewis Peturson of Spring Valley Wisconsin appointing Deon as assistant in the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture, replacing Guereo Gartin. The obituary section records Lucian Berard’s death after a stroke, with surviving family and funeral details, plus several regional deaths and services including Mrs Denniston, Mrs Stellmacher, Mrs Brahwustendk, Karl Berg, and George Minnehan, with locations in Grand Rapids and Rudolph and services by Catholic, Polish Catholic, and German Lutheran parishes.
The April 25 1968 council session reviewed the proposed Grand Rapids Street Railroad franchise and the Electric and Water Company proposal. City Attorney to report on both applications. appointments of J T Welch as Chief of Police and Jol Gardin audi D Gibson as policemen approved. meeting adjourned after routine motions and remarks.
Fragmentary report notes Stevens and Sandigo management insist on changes for gray iron custody and main line placement. Mentions a Mr. BR A. Cook inspecting a plant and considering work control options amid unsatisfactory results. A gentleman visited today.
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