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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1900

Page

5

Arpin Lumber Plant Near Bruce Promises Rapid Growth

The Arpin Hard Wood Lumber company mill two miles from Bruce station is expanding to form a thriving village, likely named Atlanta. About 225 people are employed, with 70 in railroad work and the rest in logging and lumbering. The railroad line extends eight miles, with production targets near 2,000,000 feet annually. Nearby Newton is 35 miles away on the Seorad. A steam Decker log loader was purchased to speed loading, and A. M. Arpin oversees logging interests in the region.

Arpin Bruce Arpin Hardwood Fnnber Company Brice Atlanta Kmouthly AL Kenan Newton Druce A. M. Arpin

Wood County Officials Likely to be Renominated

M G Fleckenstein Wood County treasurer visited the fair with his wife from Grand Rapids. The Democratic ticket in Wood County was elected two years ago by large to small margins, and incumbents are viewed as performing satisfactorily. The Stevens Point Gazette suggests taxpayers in neighboring counties will reelect these faithful public servants by substantial majorities.

M. G. Fleckenstein Wood County Grand Rapids Stevens Point

Robbery on a Southbound Freight Caboose

In Jesson City on Tuesday a southbound freight caboose was robbed while the crew ate lunch at the station. Stolen articles were hidden in a closet and a window broken to enter. Property was later found along the track near woods, with money missing. Conductor Ree pursued leads to Stevens Point and nearby stations with sheriff aid.

Jescuon City August Rege Ree Suuction City Stevens Point Rege Etter Tle Woods

Remember the Maine on Stage at Grant Opera House

A staged romance by Feucott J. Carter portrays figures like Lee Roosevelt Miles Dewey and Melville as it dramatizes the Maine explosion and Manila battles. Elaborate scenic pictures depict ships sinking forts and shell bursts, aiming for vivid realism in a Grant Opera House production on September 13.

Shatter Roosevelt Miles Dewey Meliiley Depinty Ning Marne Manila Canton Maine Battle of Mamita Rant Opera House

Raising Cucumbers By Valley Neighbors In Sheery

Assessor Fred Jonson reported in town that he and several neighbors tested cucumber cultivation this season with promising results. Pred Hilcox earned 240 dollars from one acre, despite unfavorable weather. They expect about 38 hundred per acre if summers improve and plan to expand the venture.

Fred Jonson Sheery Hitself Pred Hilcox Mr. Johnson Pentleuron

Death of Hanko Hassler Shocks Small Town

Hanko Hassler, longtime Vesper resident aged 72, died suddenly Saturday at the Home for the Aged. He leaves a wife and several grown children. Hassler was known as a large, robust man who enjoyed good health until the moment of death. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m.

Hanko Muassler Vesper Unis County Hassler

Move Oil Tank Ordered by City Council

The Standard Oil company was told by the city council to relocate its oil tank from Fron to a safer site to reduce fire risk to nearby properties. Lightning strikes and fires elsewhere prompted the precautionary demand to avert disaster before an incident occurred.

Standard Oil Company

Annas Sentenced in Domestic Abuse Trial

The court sentenced Annas for alleged mistreatment of his wife amid a week of disputes and a missing child case. Annas denied the abuse, claimed he cared for his wife during illness, and asserted he never struck her. Justice Cooper criticized men who would undermine the court and falsely accuse their spouses.

Annas Arman Auias Fever Hud Love Annas Hle Jon Tan Cooper Court of Justice Sivear

Railroad Meeting Advances City Support for Depot Grounds

Mrs Peniful and local business leaders discussed railroad needs and right of way during a meeting last night. A business men’s resolution pledges to back the company’s interests and push council action, with a committee to seek unity with the business association. Pennilill requested the city charter and ordinances for company review. Dennilit left for Chicago, aiming to return Tuesday for a follow up with members.

Pennilill Dennilit Chicago

Cochran to Travel with Sons for Piano Trade Details

Attorney J W Cochran will be out of town most of next week traveling with sons Orson and William. They will visit Janesville and Chicago to meet Ue manufacturers of the tower place and finish a contract with Ue Mondohein Piano Co. for selling Ssolimer and Sienger pianos locally. Orson will remain involved in piano tuning and sales as opportunities arise.

J. W. Cochran Orson William Janesville Willie

McCarty Buys Lyons Shoe Shop and Plans Westward Move

Going West BL McCarty has purchased the shoeing shop of R W Lyons on the east side and will open up business on the Wth. Consideration 3500. Mr Lyons will leave next week with Ing iy for Denver Col where he ex pects to improve his health.

BL. McCarty R.W. Lyons Wth Lyons Ing Iy Denver Col

Ladies Aid Society Notices Across Local Churches

The Ladies Aid societies of St Mary Catholic Church and the West Side Church schedule Wednesday and midweek meetings. Clover Leaf Clan invites members to a gathering with Mrs R Gardu. early notices mention Min e Ladies' Aid and other church groups.

Ladies’ Aid Society Catholic Church Romus Spafford Cole & Lipke Ladies' Aid Society M. Rehurch West Side Mine E. Church Clover Leaf Clan

Advertised Letters At Centralia Post Office 1900

This notice lists unclaimed letters for Beckley Ferdinand Dokka John Golla Petery Larsen Ladi Bartell and more. Registered letters will be sent to the dead letter office. Sept 22 1900. Also mentions Turner death and local obituaries fragments with family details.

Remai Centralia Beckley Ferdinand Dokka John Golla Petery Larsen O. A. Uan Ladi Bartell

Marriage Licenses Granted During The Tour

Marriage licenses were granted during the tour period for several couples. Records show issued licenses to local residents and visitors, detailing names and filing dates.

Death of Mrs Rarelic Reported In Local Notes

A notice reports the death of Mrs Rarelic with minimal details. The text mentions related dates and a tentative timetable for funeral or burial arrangements. Further specifics are not clearly readable in the present fragment.

Doctor Returns From New York Hospitals With Treatments

The text notes Dr. McFlwee has just come back from New York’s major hospitals to learn the latest scientific methods and drugs for his disease treatment. It mentions an evasive route and unnamed patients, with references to failed care and patient experience, in a disjointed report of medical practice.

McFlwee New York Anadra

Notice of Drawing Jury in Thala District Court

Fragments describe a jury drawing notice with officials or entities named Thala district court and fee related terms. The readable text names no complete date or parties. details are incomplete and cannot specify outcome or action beyond a formal jury drawing notice.

Mrs James Dolan Dead in Community Funeral Likely Sunday

Notice reports the death of Mrs James Dolan with family details and a funeral service slated for Sunday at Cathe okey church. The fragmentary text mentions James Dylan and Mes Mrs OS yeurs dla ars and Comin nada, with leaves Ry children and a Mr. Akey from WV.

James Dylan Ness Mes Ars Comin Nada She Jr Ie Akey James Sui Cathe Okey Church

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Suilt Urey Centralia Lumber Company West Grau Rapids Oo Zie Enna Bakery Gross & Co's Timm & Briere’s C. W. Barnes and Corrivent & Garrison’s August Peterick Wood County Bank Geritralia Girand Rapids Wisconsin Competent County Ofiiers Hanko Hassler Ceueny Society and Club Notices Turner Cagiguiwer Mra Giawna Ty Nus Lou Bartio Rarelic Senate Thala James Dolan High Street Choten Wisconsin Civer Mesars, Taviox & Senor W. D. Harvie Kaurin J. W. Natwigk Grand Rapids, Wis Nce of Else Vara Nes and Oxfords Muir Tne Shoe Man
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