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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
5
Samuel Carrington learned his son Claude Carrington died at Colby while at work for Doud and Sons Co. The wheel jointer shattered, a 200 pound iron piece struck him and he died instantly. Carrington left a wife and three children. Burial occurred today with funeral at two o’clock.
A lively football practice at the high school sparks renewed hope for the scarlet and white. Scrubs beat the regular team 18 to 6 in a practice game, showing spirit and hard work, while key players like Hd McCarthy and W. Corcoran stood out. Separately, Catholic church ladies hosted a Friday to Thursday sale with fancy work booths, a doll-voting contest won by Gertrude Reiland for 127.70 in proceeds, Mizzy's orchestra provided music, and a two o’clock dance capped the evening.
In this issue the Tribune notes Toland’s winter term at his business school chain across Northwest counties. It praises the program’s modern methods, claims many graduates have secured lucrative positions in towns like Claire, Wangau, Monroe and Wi vona, and mentions a new school opened at Fairmont. The piece includes endorsements from Dr J J Kooze of Grant Rapids and a Wood County drug store contact.
The wedding of May Ward Jr and Barile Garrison occurred on a Parsday morning at two o'clock at the Catholic parsonage with Rev. Vau Nous officiating. Miss Nellie Ward served as bridesmaid and Orestes Garrison attended as groomsman. Guests at a wedding breakfast hosted at the bride's parents on Aki street followed. The couple will reside in Port Edwards after November 20.
AL WL Moody, representing Alar and McGuire of Green Bay, paid farmers Wednesday and Thursday for cucumbers delivered last season. Farmers expressed pleasure with returns and interest in expanding next season. Moody noted yields were abnormal due to poor early conditions, with one near Green Bay producing $543.40 from two acres. Plans hinge on building a sales and processing plant and capital investment, with 400 to 600 acres potentially contracted for, and 2,000 bushels possible if 40 acres are granted. Alart and McGuire will present a plan once local support is confirmed.
The Ladies Aid societies of multiple churches plan meetings next Wednesday or Monday afternoons and evenings with various hostesses. The Clover Tea Club is set for next Wednesday evening with Mrs. Geo H Corr. The Woman’s Historical and Literary Society will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Chas Quin. A local guarantee ad offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Day for coughs and colds, with a 71 cent bottle option.
A large Tuesday evening crowd heard Hon. H. W. A. Cooper denounce trusts and tariff protections amid mixed reaction from Republicans and Democrats. The speech touched on monopolies, labor, and political tactics, with attendees noting the speaker’s faltering at moments and a youthful torch parade outside.
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