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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1902

Page

3

Whitford, Wisconsin Educator and Leader, Dies

G. Whitford, longtime Wisconsin educator and state superintendent candidate, dies at Milwaulkee hospital after a career as president of Milbat College and pastor of Seventh-day Church. He served twelve years on the state board of school raienty and was a prominent advocate for rural education.

Whitford Whitieol Wisconsin Miron Addany Unie College Union Theslovival Seini Uss Milton Ae Pastor USS Calla Milbat Colles Ory School

Bond Issue Approved by Fond du Lac Officials

Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 20 A town meeting voted to issue bonds for an appropriation of 1800 000 to fund an unspecified project. The measure passed after discussion on the impact of debt service and anticipated revenue.

Peshtigo man charged with attempted entry to Hunt residence

A Peshtigo man was jailed yesterday on charges of attempting to enter the residence of O Hunt. The case involved alleged gaspers and jail-related permissions. The proceeding was adjourned to May 20 with further actions pending.

Peshtigo Wis Margrave Wis Hunt Mint Hyyo

National Volunteer Event Set for Indianapolis

The Spanish American War veterans announce by General McNab that the third national convention will be held in Indianapolis from September 1. Parhieat commander Ushtkusi, Wisconsin, confirms the September start and urges posts to prepare for the event.

Indianapulis Suillar Nemits Ushtkusi Wisconsin Indianapolis

Heirs to Contest Will in Wisconsin Case

The will of John Bradley is challenged by grandchildren Wor ee ald Nolte Teraley in Crosse Wisconsin. The estate valued at 40,000 dollars includes farm land and property at Yargor.

Dan Crosse Wis John Bradley Yeitl Ald Nolte Teraley Thal Wang Itu Wits Salu Able Yargor

Flood destroys many buildings in Prairie du Chivilas area

Damaging floodwaters ravaged Prairie du Chivas during a sudden night surge. Homes and businesses were ripped by rushing water and mud. Evacuees moved to safety as streets and landmarks were destroyed, with prominent sites like BU ws oath Metropalliin hall severely wrecked. Cleanup and assessment followed as authorities prepared to clear debris and restore services.

Prairie du Chivas Atel Wayten Oath Metropalliin Smluoy Amd Milian Hall Ettvel

Kissing Boy Drowned in Yard Incident Reported

Fragmentary 19th century notice describes a drowning involving a boy named Willie and his younger brother Pitve in a yard near Ut shelmsville. It references Mrs Mars Gokes and local servants Wik MAP with unclear dates, mentioning May 7 and a school or service context. The text is corrupted and facts are incomplete.

Utshelmsville Mars Gokes Willie

Horse Stealing Charged In Local Hearing

A preliminary hearing was held yesterday for Dettie Hag charged with stealing a hawve frenen Mahlentinier near Addison. Dettie worked for Mahlentiuts and faced trial after the hearing. In separate incident, Laon Sith collapsed near a set in the village, beaten by the ground after a frackishnd.

Peirle Neresved Lynn Soriann Charis Addison Mahlentiuts Wits Chilton Whey Thin Village Laon Sith

Scarecrow and windmill in cryptic fragment text

Fragmentary OCR text describes a scarecrow near a windmill and references hunting ferrets and a cat. The legible lines mention electricity and fear around a windmill with unclear surrounding context. No clear event, date, or proper names emerge from the readable portions.

Cornerstone Ceremonies At Delapiel Wisconsin May Event

Delapiel Wisconsin May special report notes Bishop Nicholson Gascatterigon lays cornerstone at Balight fall and St. dolar military area. The account describes ceremonial details, attendees, and future plans with formal church and civic ties.

Delitield Wis Nicholson Gascatterigon St. Dolar Whitelewars Barnes Bestani Lange

Townes Wisconsin May 20 Villige Dard Diel A Kpocht Showtiae

A fragment from a Wisconsin village meeting summary notes discussions on public works and village improvements. The town contemplates raising ten thousand dollars to fund projects and to confer with regional authorities about plans and confirm willingness to act.

Townes Wis Tyne Siri & Sen Wiscoustie Tee Canary Powaukes Cho Trent Spovdal Elorlion Belson M. Howite

Bliss Murder Trial in Wisconsin Opens Amid Turmoil

Confused OCR text outlines a murder case in Wis. with references to Dinesha, a chained victim, and a coroner’s inquest. Names and events are garbled. article mentions a woman’s death, a hospital, and an investigation surrounding a suspect linked to the shooting or assault.

Raise Insurance Rates in County Mortgage Sector Riles Debated

Local insurers defend higher rates claiming necessity to cover risks amid a citywide review. Officials state the measure affects mortgage underwriters and a broad range of housing costs, with some residents predicting pushback as the plan unfolds through the year.

Spanisil Veterans Meet In Wisconsin Preparatory Assembly

Spanisil veterans gather in Fortase Wisconsin for a preparatory meeting amid unclear text. The report mentions damages and a trial verdict linked to a defendant, with a jury award of 200 pounds in a local case.

Spanisil Fortase Wis M. Hatch

Tragic multiple suicides and deaths ripple through city

A chaotic compilation reports Miss McNeal's suicide after long illness at Sheboygan Street, with details of hospital care, a jury to rule on the death, and related notes on a separate suicide by Charles T. at a hotel, including fragments about family ties, bank involvement, and police inquiries.

McNeel H. McNeel Sheboygan Street Toteack Thinernige Shugting Hersule Misa McNeal St. Latkes Hospital Chionze MeNvel Lefevre Elor Hiro McNeet Uie Masaet Ciy Hyaltle Wann Panna Wis Mbid Ekart Lin

Best Crurd Student 23 a at the University

Shiyide whos prize 79 The se University of Wis Lowin zisieleved any of the ait officers ever Turned ont it Whe dnterst in the gbeilts has been greater this set than ayia be fore and Yt renseqiience the uebers of thie sirious companies exhibited mre ene hitsiasi tae Chedy wey Voor. Teena ant hs first Merten, a 1, Lown, both belonged to Cro Le ot the Seen Heat anth at Whinglander, as it did Volo Mr G Kem, who won the first Qrdo Task yrtr Capt. Bows thaw yon koud mune i wark aginst hee doilling mt his cumnpstay almost pus owiinine the first rie Cap, Hours suies ealotel at the University bat.

How to attach a washing machine to a windmill device

The article describes a crude plan by Chas Ithode of Iowa to repurpose a windmill wheel and plunger to power a washing machine. It covers belt and pulley connections, stroke adjustment, securing belts, and using an old sprocket chain, plus notes on mounting and stabilizing the rig, with a Nebraska correspondent’s home building notes for a small house or barn structure.

Chas Ithode Lowa Boaweo Baels

Bid opening by state printing commissioners outlines bids

Bids were opened by the state printing commissioners for a project for the year. The State Journal Penning Company holds the lead as bidder with a drop of 0. GD cents. Other bids listed include Brest Company Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago Lemont Kings Company Madison 148 and Koote Davidson Company Saint Paul. The commissioners will meet next Wednesday to review the bids.

Strike action halts Menominee river lumber yard crews

Marinette Wis May 19 special report says aninn lumber pilers of the Menominee river went off strike over wage demands. They seek raise from 1.75 to 2 dollars a day while millmen offer a smaller increase. Several workers could not report this morning but expect to return this afternoon. The strike affects yard crews and freight handling with uncertainty about its end and potential spread to other plants.

Marinette Wis Menominee River Shay Monilaula Ebine Weyers Sevika

Women to Carry Mail In Civil Service Exams

Fifty women are among eighty two candidates seeking carrier posts in the mural mail service exams. Senator Spooner secured a place for Dane county. One applicant is Alicia Slenting, a young school teacher. Capt. Bo Wellan of Slainson, OT, BP. Walker of Hoscobol and others are among the Washington organizers.

Manlison Wit Miuy Caudi Thes Lalit Spooner Dany County Alicia Slenting Bo Wellan Slainson BP. Walker Hoscobol An Aly Washington Arguyn Ling Ion Coles

La Crosse Policeman Falls From Ladder Fatality

A La Crosse police officer, Tan Crosse, fell from a ladder during labor and died from a skull injury. The accident occurred while entering a scene when he tumbled from the height. Investigators described the incident as a fatal workplace fall on the second story.

Tan Crosse Wisy Miy Hola Guan Haidder Sud Tle Secoud Siere

Wenahnrys Conteburgely Atteed Convention Notes

The special county convention held in Wis. May Jr. featured local attendees and party leaders with discussions on organizing welfare and communal activities. Harmful garbled lines hint at attendance, speakers, and dissent, but exact names and details are unclear.

Wenahnrys Conteburgely Atteed Plaintiehl Wis May Jr

Plumbers' Demands Granted and Plan for Acknowledged Accord

A fragmented report notes that plumbers' demands were granted in Brenkern Hequeet Jar Crossg Wise. The text mentions a forthcoming agreement dated with a set time, with officials and plan details leading to a cooperative settlement and expected work resumption. Entities include Ta Crosse Tiris Acctedes and Dinas.

Brenkern

Gafvney Must Stand Trial In Murky Alleged Case

A garbled court note points to Gafvney facing trial on an alleged offense connected to a public matter. The fragment mentions Feurtiet and Witt in unspecified roles, with reference to Mil i Jager and AG ores as entities. Details are unclear, but the record signals impending legal action and official involvement.

Athe Sanlien

Old Maw Arrested for Obtaining Money at Bank

An arrest report describes an individual identified as Old Maw charged with securing funds from a Mineral Dotan bank by deceit. The incident center involves a $430 withdrawal and a contested possession of a note related to the Linden area.

Moyer Hinder Fiawikte Linden Mayehiks Jhutehinsen Bank Mineral Dotan

Fort Atkinson Debaters Win at Whitewater Meet

May 19 at Whitewater Wisconsin Special reports that Fort Atkinson debaters led by Jame Cahill Moyse and WU Roach defeated local teams in a tone of resolute competition on the topic of famigeation and education.

Watertown Whitewaurr Wis Athingma High School Whitewater Amin Morris Rarptest Scummati Athanrnative Jame Cahill Doh Moyse WU Roach

Succeeding in Fond du Lac through special tether guidance

A garbled OCR fragment discusses aims near Fond du Lac and a tethered system, mentioning trails and expected outcomes. It references apostles and observers, but the legible parts rely on unclear phrases and misreads.

Merrill Man Acquitted After Elopement Charge

Merrill Wisconsin May 17. A man accused of wife desertion and eloping with another woman was acquitted. Evidence showed he had provided for his wife before leaving and the woman tied to the elopement was not proven as a conspirator.

Merrill Wis Speria Minis Wy Wouk Brawghs Uriel Yeaturday

Halted Geet Source Fragments Summary

Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a linguistically inconsistent text. No clear person, place, event, or organization stands out. Content appears garbled with possible references to sow lines and mime types but lacks coherent facts.

Farmers Expect Record Corn Planting This Year

The article notes widespread optimism about corn acreage in the coming year with expectations of a larger crop. Despite drought fears and market doubts, farmers hope yields will exceed last year’s, avoiding rapid price drops and finding strong demand for corn in the upcoming season.

Seed corn testing guidance from a historic note

A fragmented historical note advises testing seed corn quality before planting. It stresses evaluating vigor by soaking kernels, selecting healthy ears, and performing germination checks. It warns poor viability yields weak plants and low final quality, urging timely testing and careful selection.

Fertilizer Use in Buckwheat and Peppers Cropping Advice

The article discusses fertilizer strategies for improving buckwheat and pepper crops. It advises using commercial fertilizer before sowing the buckwheat and applying additional nutrients before sowing rye and oats, noting the buckwheat crop pays for the fertilizer and leaves soil in good shape. It also covers dairy product quality oversight and farm infrastructure, including ventilation, clean floors, and proper housing for cattle, with emphasis on avoiding wasteful fertilizer use and maintaining soil health for future harvests.

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