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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
8
A long, multi-personal item list describes local arrivals, family visits, and social engagements. Mentions include Mrs WAM Machy of Ataanya hosting guests, Guy Tulko of Kellner visiting the gallery, and multiple neighbors planning calls and gatherings at nearby homes. Several names appear with travel plans or upcoming events, reflecting a busy community calendar.
A distorted OCR passage lists mournful and social notices from a small town, naming multiple families and individuals. It mentions deaths or illnesses, school attendance, and community events. The text references Mrs. Olan, Farag, Dine Balkor, Mr. Zirbal, Chad, Kenner Jr, and a harvest period in Dakota, with scattered remarks about local churches, schools, and a few names from nearby towns.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Navin born Soph at age over thirty years, wife of Navin Naylor. It recalls six children, two surviving, and lists relatives in Minneapolis Grand Rapids and the city. Funeral services were held in Grand Rapids, with attendees from the locality, and community organizations noted. Nearby items mention a Wyoming play and a Social Democratic gathering, plus weather chatter and a line about a local theater appearance.
Notice from Wood County Clerk Vernon A. Urrea secretary of state approval. election day Tuesday after the first Monday November 1908. Voters elect governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general state treasurer and congress representatives. constitutional amendments proposed No. 46 No. 385 No. 18 No. 27-A. notice includes terms of state officials and timing of terms etc.
Vesper, a Bryan club, organized Saturday evening with forty-three members. Hon. J. A. Gaynor of Grand Rapids delivered an address, joined by A. B. Sutor and L. Schroeder. Miss Juanita Chew left Friday for Hazelhorss to visit her sister Mrs. A. Rokos. Mr. and Mrs. Wittie host relatives this week. Geo. Martin, land agent from Green County, was here several days. Wanagan went to Grad Haven on Saturday. Len White returns home after completing work in the creamery at Mauhfield. Mrs. Mary Rokos returned home last Monday after weeks in Bazeihorst.
The report details John Yoong and Jon Grab's home matter, a couple named Glen Fosa and Annal Knehling attending a conference, and notes a birth, a daughter for Mr and Mrs Olaf Qroran, plus the death of Miss Dreda M. Bade from heart trouble at home. The funeral for the young woman was held Monday at M. E. church with burial in Randolph cemetery.
A congressional investigating group toured paper mills in the Grants Bay area on Saturday, meeting with local mill men. Members included James R. Mann W A Avanod L Bennatt G O Steinbeck and Mr and Mrs John Norriss. They arrived Friday evening and spent the day attending to their business.
Local report notes scarce ice supply and limited deliveries. Officials say only essential recipients will receive service as conditions tighten and demand remains uneven across districts.
Court order in Grand Rapids Wisconsin directs sheriff to sell described real estate to satisfy judgments against Casper Quoz Helen Guor and others. Public auction to be held at the front door of the Wood County Court House Grand Rapids on September 16 1908 at 10 o clock for cash.
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