Rapid City Society and Town News Roundup
A busy notices page from Rapid City Michigan lists residents traveling to Touston Minnesota to visit the St Louis Stave and Hoop Co purchase, visits by Mrs. Bert Plager and Idelie to Nashville, Joseph Paradise on to South Milton, Lily Harger's health, James Rousseau's return from Christmas, Mrs Hand-Decker accident via trap door, Dan Way’s Kalkashka visit, Matilda Sackett visiting L Lacure, Lenora Sexton and Vera Marber Alden visits, Clyde Sexton welcoming a baby daughter December 25 and Franklin Beeman purchasing a restaurant once owned by WW El Mall, Tritnep of Sandusky visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paradise
South Milton
Lily Harger
James Rousseau
Cailar
Enest Tucker
Br.) Hand-Decker
Dan Way
Kalkashka
Matilda Sackett
L. Lacure
December births and deaths listed in local notice
December birth announcements for Beatrice L. Miller Mary Wilvabeth and others appear with parent names and addresses. Death notice for Alfred L. Miller at 116 Skimwood Avenue dated December 6. Public filing dates span December 1 to December 22 with multiple households across streets such as Mast Pwealth, Randolph, South Union, West Day, East Ninth, Front and Spruce streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice L
Alry
Alys
Alfred LE. Miller
Skimwood Avenue
Mary Wilvabeth
Louis Holdermag
Mast Pwealth Street
Anne Katte
A Joseph Pennieel
Randolph Street
Elizabeth
Isaac van Maren
South Union Street
Reed and Sladek Names in Bay Street Notices
December filings list Edward Son of Mr and Mrs James Sladek on Bay Street and Charles Reed from 127 Garlick Avenue. Ited December 61, with October S1 also noted.
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Charles Reed
Garlick Avenue
Edward
James Sladek
Bay Street
Misses and Friends Visit Elm Rapids Afield
From Mondays Record the Misses Oryl and Trina Thorp of Elk Rapids visit Misses Buel Nora Slater and others in Grand Rapids while many locals travel for holidays and winter work.
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Oryl
Trina Thorpson
Elk Rapids
Buel
Nora Slater
69 DAYS IN JAIL FOR DISORDERLY TEEN WITH CIGARETTES
A 16 year old, Kroupa, was sentenced to 60 days in county jail by Judge Nerlinger after a disorderly offense. He had recently been released from about 90 days behind bars and slept in the city lockup last night. The new sheriff Frank L. Shuter oversaw the case. He says he cannot endure jail without cigarettes.
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Kroupa
Wil
Frank L. Shuter
Krroupa
Nerlinger
Dats
Kroups
Unitarian Church forms early Lewism group in Lis city
On New Year’s Eve a meeting at Rev. B. A. Hills residence began Lewism’s organization in Lis city. Fourteen charter members took the vow to form the Transcendental society with swastika emblem. About as many more join soon. The faith emphasizes the world-wide parenthood of God and world-wide family of humankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Hills
West Twelfth Street
Lewism
Lis City
Pranscendeltal Society
Tie Vow
Hus
Dhsarter
God
Allie Culberson Dies Suddenly in Colorado
Maneclous, Mich. Jan. 2 Allie Culberson is dead a telegram to Verne Culberson announced the death occurred in Binghampton California last night after a sudden collapse from consumption The disease claimed his mother’s life about a year ago and Allie left the village believing he would recover from typhoid while physicians knew it was his last effort to send him west Allie Culberson was only 10 years old
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Mich
Allie Culberson
Verne Culberson
Gbinghampton
Cal
Allie
Alife
Aiso
Colorado
Fire kills Hamburg mother and son Spencer duo
Mrs Harvey Spencer aged 60 of Hamburg and her son R F Spencer aged 60 a Bank of Hamburg assistant cashier died in a house blaze this morning. The fire is reported as the cause of their deaths with the two residents perished together in the residence. Street car men on the Philadelphia rapid transit system will receive a new pie system for daily wares payments to motormen and conductors with audits at the car barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Elsie Hannah
Julius Beerstett
Grand Trapids
Pred Hamilton
Cobalt
Jack Roberts
State Street
A. BE. Gibbss
A. Gibbs
Lottie Haviland
Grand Rapids
Henry Sparling
Petoskey
W. FL Foster
Manitou Island
Randa Larson
Gertha Husby
Phree Rivers
Margaret Schone
Kingsley
Mel Craig
Ridgevie
Ind
Eleanor Higgins
Aliss Bess Flannen
Josephine Buller
Silk Rapids
Margaret Moffatt
Cook Bockes
Alexander Robertson
Jix-Mayer A
Ashville
North Carolina
Mrr
Kiedrich
Mr. Wriadrich
J. MM. Satford
Union Township
Traverse Cits
Winesley
Lelouch
Tripp. Ales
Charles Box
Jen Gougtard
Roughart
Cart Wright
Stan Nickerson
Janie McMurry
Nick Kreiser
Winnie Rice
Cadillac
Leleh
Myrtie Miller
Q. Te. Boughey
Isaac Jamson
Claire
Mus. A. Lox
Tbulalo
Harvey Spencer
Hamburg
R. F. Spencer
Cushtier
Bank of Hamburg
Philadelphia
Tereh
Dar
Cincinnati
New York
Lucinus EE. Ladd
Cfits
Brooklyn
Brewton
Ala
Lovelace Lumber Company
Vicksburg
Atlas
National Park
Adams
Indiana Commission
Guv. Henry
Indiana
Tidiana
Aktoon
Wadsworth
Ohe
Frederick G. Wright
State Archeologist Society
Aledina Coounty
Saliem
Woonsocket
Wis
Michael Meir
Chicagq
West Freeman
Hns
Aed Woak
Chicago
Peter Nashvinl O
Cleveland
Cine Tas Band
Peever Pajowake
Boise
Tdoalto
Silver City
Ddan
Tennessee
Willan Sawders
Manecelona youth dies after farewell at station
A popular young Manecelona man, famed as a top snare drummer and athlete, died after a departure at Joelack station two weeks ago. He left behind his father two sisters and a brother. The body will be brought home for burial Monday night.
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Manecelona
Hle
Mineslona
Joelack
Gravell Gravell and Rose Walhelm Wed at Home
William Henry Gravell and Rose Walhelm were united in marriage Thursday evening at the bride's home with Rev. D. Cochlin officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and the couple celebrated with a wedding supper, tables richly decorated, as friends sent best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Henry Gravell
Rose Walhelm
D. Cochlin
Sroom
Witchell
Wanted Full Credit Now My Line Man Accused
A fragmentary line from a dialogue notes a line man accused of striking another boy and knocking out teeth. The quirky exchange cites the accused and a mispronounced defense. The text presents a brief, unrelated quote with informal speech and a comical tone.
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Fedge
Toes vattr husband enjoys his home theater trips
Cleveland Leader notes Veneguela a name derived from early Spanish residents. The piece links the name to a place’s Venetian likeness and mentions a man’s preference for accompanying his spouse to theaters.
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Cleveland
Veneguela
Venice
Fragmentary French text on expenses and a finance note
The readable parts discuss living expenses and a wife transferring funds to a fund related to a project. The fragment mentions French terms and a reference to a meal or item for the C1 party, but the overall meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR.
Prominent man commits suicide in St Louis
A wealthy businessman David F. Midoney killed himself in St Louis. The dispatch lists other brief items across cities including robberies in Wisconsin and Michigan, cultural ceremonies in Indiana, and fires destroying a lumber plant in Alabama with heavy losses.
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ST. Louis
David F. Midoney
Mystery Mind Study in Philadelphia Suburb Interview
A distorted Philadelphia Record passage shows a colored applicant seeking a chance in civil service. The interviewer notes the need for real fitness and hints that testing will decide, as the applicant acknowledges differences in taste and value. The scene ends with the official suggesting consideration if the examination is passed.
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Philadelphia
Willian
John
Demain
Jis Civil Service
Forrest
John Civil Service
Fragmented dialogue hints at money motive in racing scene
An OCR fragment shows Ar Throgmorton disputing whether the desire is for his daughter or her money. Tack Slowens, an amateur champion, clashes with Throgmorton over involvement in a race event for money, while Jack Lowens and Tendon Graphic recall a grand deal and deterrence from participation.
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Throgmorton
Jim
Hroagmortoan
Jack Liowens
Christmas Diplomacy and a Christmas Shirt Trade
A Christmas exchange unfolds with a wife and husband over shirts bought as gifts. The woman questions the choice and suggests a swap or exchange, while the husband’s reaction remains reluctant as the conversation hints at misgivings about the gifts and a possible solution.
Popularity Explained in a Garbled Christmas Theme
A fragmented, archaic-sounding passage discusses popularity and trends in a humorous holiday frame. It mentions Withie Wishington and M Crgentio debating why a figure is in demand for Christmas purposes, with tangential remarks about manners, telegraphy, and changes in language. The text is largely garbled, offering few clear facts or names beyond cited personalities.
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M Crgentio
Fragmented OCR: Unreadable historical note progresses
Poor quality OCR text presents a garbled fragment with unclear names places and actions. The readable bits suggest a brief local item or notice but lack coherent facts or date references to form a full card.
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Rwwne
Rapid City
George Kinney
Flarvey
Wilbur Mall
William Voight
Ernest Tucker
Touston
Minn
St Louis Stave and Hoop Co
Mr. Kinney
Bert Plager
Idelie
Nashville
Victor
Ani Ales
Christopher J. Dreves
Lincoln Street
Mor
Floyd L. Smith
West Tenth Street
Jacob Fisherman
Mast Front Street
George Robert
John Jauda
North Spruce Street
Thomas Kroupa
Unitarian Church
Bied
Manecclona
Gravell
Wilhelm
Michigan
Muskegon
Joe R. Grant
Oceana Orange
Hart
Jackson
Derry Brotton
Kirceny
Owosso
Jacol Heise
Ameld
Saginaw
State Association of the American Fealth
Lemsuc
Jor. W. I. English
Board of Education
He Ting
Nowre Postie
Madrid
Manda
Sa Aynay ' Ely
Sinelh
den Tsoor
Ainih Diguid
Ots
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Gaalus
Queen City Floral CO
Ralph Anderson
S. Union St
Triverse City
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