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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
A garbled page from Grand Rapids Wisconsin era lists political commentary on party figures including Booker and Taft, with musk of Wisconsin election talk. It also contains scattered ads for medicines, stenography exams, and local business notices amid noisy OCR text.
Wisconsin farmers seek state aid as Highway Division promises practical, free advice on road improvements and cost estimates. Grand Rapids May events note Lawrence University interscholastic track in Appleton May 28 with a revised, timed events plan. Small-town letters warn about kidney issues and promote Doan's Kidney Pills with testimonials.
A troubling incident near our town involves a Russian worker attempting to strangle a fellow Russian friend over money. The attacker slipped a top from his jacket during a church walk, but the victim’s hand freed him and the assailant fled toward Biron pursued by a hard-pressed opponent. Authorities were alerted and the aggressor was taken to town for questions. Several local residents were noted as visiting relatives and attending church events the same Sunday.
Mr and Mrs M A Preosiss spent days visiting friends in the western part of the state. J A Zallinear at Arpin took charge of the depot during Proosiss absence. W H Bean of Fork Falls stayed at his Eunagy home. Dr Goodcoke adds an ell to his barn with H Shaltie doing the work. A large crowd enjoyed a gathering at the I Dadik home last Saturday. Miss Matie Goldtammer of Adel visited her sister Mrs G H Horn. Mnon was seen in town on Monday evening. Mrs FP Flanagan and Miss Nellie Flanagan visited Grand Rapids last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Julius Damitz of Grand Rapids, former locals, visited Sunday and Monday. Mrs Marquest Cole left Wednesday evening for Minneapolis and will continue to South Dakota. Louis Reitau looked for a new site in Berlin last week. Adrianhan has bought a lot and house from O R Goldsworthy and plans to build. Dava Woodruff visits relatives in Michigan. James Garratt returned Monday from a week at Park Talla and Pomahaws.
The Wisconsin Dairymen's Association plans a Yeaver- Uviday meeting on May 29 at 2 pm. All cow owners should attend. Mrs. Stevens of Mauston, who was visiting, has returned home. Brank Woaravh will operate a steam shovel again this summer as farmers prepare to plant ears and potatoes.
Mrs. Ben Armgoist of Star Prairie visits her mother Miss Mary Blain after a short stay. Norman Armgoist walked with his brother near Snohomish, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Pyter Oodgroppent spent Sunday with relatives Radglob. Mrs. Anna Blair of Lomatawk and Blair family appear in Radalpty Relief notes. Meves Blair mentioned in town records relates to rheumatic relief claims, with Mig Curry commenting on knee pain from rheumatic illness.
Mrew Yel and Koneauiers with children visit Olsiaro among friends. Misaar Berths Goodness and Jon Nelwon write up a diploma exam at Miner Friday. Ed Goodness and daughter Pierl shop in Grand Rapids Saturday. Pearl Groenesa and Mattia Solebenbergeur attend church at No koa Sunday. Mr and Mrs R. O. Shastig make a Rome visit Sunday. Arthur Vandenberg works for Victor Lind as the Lind family visit Plunk Hill farm Sunday.
Oscar Hansen died Saturday evening at his brother in law Join Tindahl's home after three days of illness. He was 41, described as honest and industrious. Funeral slated Tuesday with Rev. Russander officiating. interment in Grand Rapids cemetery. Survived by brother Martin and sisters Mrs Erick Nel Fon and Mrs Jota Lindahl, plus Nate Anderson. News notes include Milas Ellen Newman's improving health, John Gringer's return from Westfield, and visits by Mr and Mrs James Coulthart of Plover. Summer social events and farm activity fill the week, with H Heiser Sr. on the list, corn and potato planting underway, and farm purchases and repairs noted.
M H Munger visited his daughter Mrs Wm Harroun at Nekoon last week. Matt Hemmile was a visitor, one day last week. A Stecana Point caller visited a day last week. The dance at H Lutz's Saturday night was well attended. A cricket team from Plover Kellner and Grand Rapids came. All present report an enjoyable time. Miss Anna Kapotok visited Linnac Roa's last week. Join Hemmis visited Roa's one evening last week. Mr and Mrs E B Bailey and Miss Agnes Munger visited Cradle's one evening last week. Geo Roe worked for A Morrall last week. Mrs Braok Winkler was on what sick hat last week. Andraw Lutz swept Saturday and Sunday at Almond the guest of Ralph weather.
A fragmented notice reports a marriage in San Francisco on Wednesday April 15 and May 19 ceremonies. It mentions Mins Anna San of Tomahawk and Davensport Ts officiating, with several damaged names and locations.
The item notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Martins and mentions condolences for the loss of a two weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martins. Also records visits and gatherings including Mrs Myrtle Brooke of Nekoosa and other local residents visiting or spending Sundays with relatives and friends in town. Burial plans are listed for the infant.
A gasoline tank exploded near a repair shop causing a blast that blew out a window. No injuries were reported as local officials discuss emergency measures and road repairs. The village board plans a special meeting to review drainage and mill tail race issues and costs. The Nekosa creamery resumes operation after a brief outage.
Real estate advertisement offers loans at six percent on farm security with no extra commission. Farms for sale or trade. buyers sought for listed properties. Also promotes services for abstracts insurance notary and related realty needs in Grand Rapids area.
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