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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

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Notable Wisconsin Editor Dies After Ill Health

Danessifte Wisconsin Aug 28 reports the death of Burton Rowlan Nowlan a longtime Janesville Gazette editor who retired in 1900 after knee trouble. Born July 1 1870 in Laneville he leaves a wife and three children. Also noted are the deaths of Louis Motelel and George P Sanford with brief biographical notes on their careers and ties to Wisconsin communities.

Danessifte Wis Spockaht Buren Nowlan Mr. Nowtan Lanesville Jur Postitilsster Mra F. Nowlan Gloxe Alent Randly Ie Esos Muynsging Wdilar Ely Rreamver Jug Slooting Club Kuabkobony Aml Re Ganestilie Gun Chlie Fonner Ani de Hay Ty Paty Boris Rownin Madison Wisconsin Volintorns Daesouville Delay Biter Paiekla Adal Vncant Shreveport Luis Reichel Boscutel Boscobel Louis Motelel Mgr Mgr. Tetelel al Merings Wnexs Ceed Blue Edge George Sanford Lavalle Barnhoo Chong P. Sanford Exenoshianor Nail Tregencer Laculld Daday Shinilarg Taratoo Rowlabarg

Raise Fares At La Grosse Crosse Wis

The La Crosse company announces fare increases for genuine services causing higher costs for riders. Citizens vow to oppose the move and pressure the company to abandon the plan. Residents may protest and seek exemptions for school children during special hours.

Lo Crosse Wis Haghway Company

PICK SHADE TOBACCO CROP HARVEST PROCESS

In Dasesville and nearby areas workers harvest shade tobacco under guidance from the Department of Agriculture. Leaves are picked singly, placed in cloth lined baskets, taken to sheds, and hung to cure. The practice aims to prevent curling and protect lasting quality as plants finish maturing on the stalk.

Dasesville Wit Ani Ailivas Kraven Abe Wade

Rock's Oldest Resident Dies in Wisconsin

Valney Atwood, earliest pioneer and longtime resident of Fennesville Wisconsin, dies aged 100. She was born in Canal City and lived in Obin before moving to Fennesville. Atwood was celebrated as one of the region’s oldest inhabitants and the community mourns her passing.

Fnnesville Wis Ler Mis Atwood Canals Obin Atwood

Waimed for Life After Son’s Serious Injury Report

Judge Feoit of La Crosse learns of Clyde Feoit’s severe illness and possible lifelong crippling after an upheaval fever. Clyde is in a hospital, with mention of treatment needs and potential straight jacket use. The fragmentary text suggests a medical crisis affecting a judge’s family.

Feoit la Crosse Son Clyde

Potato Crop Prospects Despite Hot Weather

The report notes potato crops remain promising despite recent heat. Yount and Amr observe robust growth and minimal damage from the warm spell through March 29, with farmers reporting steady yields and field conditions favorable for harvest.

Fireworks display turns deadly at river barge festival

A chaotic fireworks show on a barge near Ure sultal led to a wave of injuries as spectators fled. Fireworks misfired causing panic while crowd control faltered. Authorities, led by Mr. Rivchletin, investigated to prevent further harm and capture the responsible acts.

Ao Audio Upolu Lavidice Rivchletin Evel

Fragmented OCR report details a local disaster and community response

A garbled note from a western city describes a fire incident causing losses and injuries. It mentions a society named TU Wished of Guts and a crowd driven away by press coverage. Neighbors report partial coverage and prompt work amid confusion.

Pivavilley Aden Darhowski Gumer Hein Thoyini Bartog

Crowded Milwaukee fair exhibits strain space

Mattison Wisconsin August 29 special says state air secretary Erne cannot decommodate all exhibitors at the Milwaukee fair this year. Buildings overcrowded and tents may be pitched as needed. Heads of Bee vehary Reve refuse to Milwant keep nest Milsday imorag. President McKerron remained trying to weather gale yesterday.

Mattison Wis Erne State Air Anys Milwrukes Hopsea Beevehary Reve Milwantkee Nest Milsday Imorag McKerron Toya Gale Yestecuny

Big Oil Gusher Found Near Unklek Wen Tuohyail District

Modicou and Wik Amt 20 report a gusher from Ste Provlich's Badger Qi' mint Cas Company. Telegram from Prius j Maowingoe Susner states the gusher is brought in, wheining the country's property within the district and attracting speculators.

Epworth League Half Session Seated in Ravine Wisconsin

Milwaukeeans selected to lead the Epworth League district at Ravine Wisconsin announce officers for the coming year The list includes First Vice President Mary Parsons Second Vice President George Shoss Recording Secretary Mina Teasley Treasurer Milward Veakal and other local members elected to guide the unit through the year

Ravine Yel View Peoatdomt Mina Teasley Radenbergen Baal Milward Veakal Meth Ving Presidente Milwathes Welt

Tour Dances At Hakama Wisconsin Exhibition

Turbulent community event in Hakama Wisconsin features ongoing dances labeled as quarter tours. Participants travel from Oshkesi Neensit and Agpleron, with prices driving attendance and stirring local fuss.

Hakama Wis Abotel Brothers Oshkesi

Ripon College loss and prospective Seattle school plan

A fragmentary notice notes that Ripon College loses a leader and a new school will open in Seattle. It mentions Saundereon and a projected list of tasks or roles, with unclear details about the school’s focus and location. The readability is limited, but implies a transition and new academic activity.

Whitewater Normal Opens in Whitewater Wisconsin

Fragmentary OCR notes show Whitewater Normal opening in Whitewater Wisconsin with a large attendance. Mentions Visions of Milwaukee leader in charge and a football coach joining the team, but text is garbled and incomplete.

Whitewater

Forest Fires Rage Across Wisconsin Towns

Reports from Yorghuwk Wisconsin dated August 20 describe extensive forest fires spreading from Lindsay to nearby towns. Firefighters struggle as winds push flames toward Ballart Lake area while farms and barns suffer damage. A worker was injured by a falling object as crews battle the blazes near Houghton and Caughton.

Wisconsin creamery receivership restrains operations and assets

In Mainlisou Wisconsin August 2 4 a federal judge ordered a temporary injunction preventing further interference with the receivership of a local creamery. The order bars removal of machinery and property from the plant at Yuba and holds liable any party attempting to seize or obstruct the receivership. The court aims to protect the company assets held by the United States court and to ensure milk suppliers and independent works remain within the receivership framework.

Mainlisou Wis Wiss Sean Vl Milwaukes Dante Katana Boni Partionne Ferfering Ameren Wiletige Thomas Jobusot Youz Wuehbind Yuba J. M. Garyisan de Ronsin Monroe County Sparta Wisconsin

Rifle Camp Muster Details in Wisconsin News

The article lists a large roster of officers and soldiers from various regiments and batteries assigned to a rifle and revolver competition and an officers class for advanced instruction in file practice. It notes dates around September and outlines eligible units and key personnel along with training plans.

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Monthly expenses by state institutions cited in totals

Madison August report shows nine institutions totaling 964,868.09 with allocations for hospitals schools and reformatories. Items include 810,000 10,000 and 5000 for concrete costs while other lines list sums for State Hospital earthen Lodge school for the blind and other facilities in the system.

Madison Wis Aus Labouits Board of Central Wears Lhe Wartpriy Cree Lal

Fair on Indian Reservation Plans Big Event

Oneida Agricultural Society plans a major gathering on the reservation featuring political speeches by Cane erosentitt Minder and others. The event includes performances by a Tahoe band and a range of community activities designed to showcase local culture and engage residents.

Oneida Agricultural Society Tahoe

Two Rivers Sewerage System Board Seeks Bids

The Board of Public Works is authorized to secure bids for the sewerage project. Details and specifications are on file with the city clerk. Bids must conform to the specifications and be submitted to the appropriate city office by the stated deadline.

Two Rivers Board of Public Works Ewa Wis Ang Board of Public “Works

Rotary Engine Perfected in Early Trial Play

The article describes Tarr's rotary engine development in Goshen area shops and a planned trial in the city. It notes shipments to Mr Underwood and a Dayton or Stargeon location, with claims of potential worldwide impact and revolutionary applications in construction and power.

Trrown Gay Tarrwail Gwe Houde Sun & Sharp Cachine Lr Hashoon Underwood Stargeon Puy Tolay Dhae City Willia

Nonresident licenses issued for small game in Wisconsin

Fifty nonresident licenses for small game and thirty for the same at set again this year. Licenses issued under the Wisconsin Law, with references to Mairrson Wis, Mr Low, St Acho ds cou Li. The article notes nonresident licenses total and mentions state rules and fees.

Chittagay Geod Set Mairtson Wis Low St. Acho Ds Cou

Threaten wife beater case shocks village near Kenosha

Residents of a village near Kenosha accuse a man named Mat Lehihakssab of threatening an alleged wife beater. Police report jailed suspects after a tense confrontation with improvised weapons. Local authorities confirm investigation and detentions amid a volatile scene today.

Kenosha Wiss Jaxdinsky Jorgen Wingeltin

Woman Traces Husband To La Crosse Hideout

A woman tracing her spouse across Wisconsin located the husband hiding in La Crosse. The man, described as a traveling salesman, had previously deserted and vanished after contact with others. Police involvement and inquiries followed, with unclear outcomes due to inconsistent details.

la Crosse

Destructive Fire Destroys Major Woolen Mill Complex

A large fire destroyed most of the Une Vrable mill complex, including a two story building and extensive weaving and finishing departments. The loss is estimated around 150,000 dollars with two thirds of the value in buildings and machinery. The explosion of a boiler caused excitement among onlookers and hindered firefighting efforts. The plant had expanded recently with a north building and added machinery, employing 1,408 workers over eleven years and producing about 400,000 yards of woolen goods expected for 1902.

van Chien Une Vrable Lu Woulon Mills Yar Uw Tire Nut & ix Natin Wilding Howe Rome Chonile Wiss Gener Boller Sehumann & Menges Ava Ot Sya Qin Goois

Ill-Matched Couple Divorce Shocks Wisconsin Town

In Waukesha Wisconsin on August 27 a 24 year old woman formerly Cintra Kabrke divorced her husband a Mukwonago citizen after alleging choking and abuse. The couple had two years of marriage plus earlier, with Morvis L Jones also divorcing his wife Margret L after desertion near North Prairie. No property division occurred as settlements had already been made and children are grown.

Waukesha Wis Charles Toh Cintra Kabrke Mukwonago Dole Ute Morvis UL Jones Ainy Trout Margret North Prairie Domes

Boy Attempts Jailbreak in West Superior Incident

A noteable escape attempt occurred when a young boy, sought for theft, tried to breach a jail corridor with help from an accomplice. Authorities intervened before the plan could unfold, ending the escape bid and confirming the youths’ suspected roles.

West Superior Wis. Ang Cullen Jali Gillie

Milwaukee Falls woman saved after wagon accident

Mrs Sherman Brown of Milwaukee Falls narrowly escaped injury when the wagon seat slipped and she fell backward from the wagon while rising. The shock caused a scare but she caught a wheel and was not badly hurt in the village incident dated August twenty seventh.

Sherman Brown Milwaukee Bownaker Wis Davidson Theater Brown Brow

Officers Chosen for Northern Wisconsin Association Meeting

The Northern Wisconsin Association held its annual gathering with officers selected. Elected were W. Py Vleteher of Raut Chvire as president, AL L. Noteon of Menominho as vice president, Feeney Ww of TL, Thathaway, Lew Hiehnond Casuecer, Frank J. Briggs of Superior among others. The event occurred around August 29 with meetings in Sw Wiehmoml and Tal the Hux meet.

Fawsire Was Wisconsin Westerdiay Sw Wiehmoml Anguet Rpwens W. Py Vleteher Lew Hiehnond Casuecer Prank J. Briggs Superior

Drowns in Foot of Water at Barahes Wisconsin Aug 21

A drowning occurred at Barahes Wisconsin when Mishach Synaral sop of Mer and Mes Wail Rooney fell into a river while playing near the water. He was found within a half hour. His father works in Beloit.

Barahes Wis Mishach Mer Rooney Beloit

Spencerian Business College Adverts Milwaukee Wis

An early advertisement touts Spencerian Business College as the premier training for business education. It claims experienced instructors, convenient location at Wheeling Street and Broadway, Milwaukee, and a school year starting September.

Ryeu Werian Business College Watnhagemont Thy Speuverinn Sheoniger Ann Bevlua Plouster Broadway Milwaukee Wis

Fragmented local obituary notes eerie storm of names

A garbled obituary fragment mentions several individuals and places in unclear sequence. It hints at a dramatic event or deaths, with stray references to a terrace, a city, and family or community reactions. The readable portions suggest a solemn notice carried by a local newspaper.

International Harvester Company eyed in farmer relief plan

Fragmented notice outlines a potential consolidation among agricultural machinery makers. It describes the International Harvester Company structure led by Harold F. McCormick and others, and notes a stock offering to public investors amid talk of mutual interests with rival firms and concerns about rising material costs and competition.

A. Benend Marnier de Renwitstit Te Litenithomil Phiventee Company Materiyl Rael Hebvac Maine Firirera UnaiNess Hone Tyue Coutu Ue Faylovers International Ltarvester Company I One Danas Vreaidpal Crews McGorrick Exequire Committee Charles Gldeiden John J. Glossar Richa I. Thowe Abram MI. Wyk Willi TH. Janes Is AL McCovintek Harold J Mev Carmen George W. Dorks Noemi McCormick Milwanker Tulsa Canard

Fragmented dental claim prompts cautious note

A garbled report discusses pried teeth and prosthetics, suggesting traditional and artificial teeth differ in resistance. It mentions Pontis J and claims about satisfaction with a purported dental product and its vulnerability to breakage.

Where Donkeys Wander the Isles and Beyond

A cryptic note mentions donkeys in the British Isles and Spain with references to Paviugal. It cites a large number 2,540,000 and a phrase about Nismieroua. The text is unclear but ties the animals to multiple regions and a sum of money or quantity.

British Isles Spain

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