Senator Stevens hooks record brook trout in prairie river
Senator W T Stevens of Hhringland er, caught a five pound brook trout in the Prairia River near Darish last week. The fish was the largest ever seen in ERhinlander. A son to Mr and Mrs 0 G Matte, August 7. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm Kruser, town of Port Edwards, A daughter to Mr and Mrs Joe Roland, August 12.
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W. T. Stevens
Hhringlander
Prairia River
Darish
Erhinlander
Wm. Kruser
Port Edwards
Joe Rolland
Colorado Mountain Trips by Rail and Auto Tourist Offer
Colorado rail and auto excursions advertised for daily trips through the Rockies from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with through trains and scenic canyons. The route is double tracked and protected by automatic electric block signals. Tickets and fares from home states available via Chicago and North Western Railway ticket agents.
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Lo Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
Chicago
Union Pacific
North Westonding
Staten
Chicago and North Western Railway
Wisconsin Industrial Commission Reviews Workmen Act
Madison announces preparations for the anticipated rise in business after September guiding the amended workmen compensation act. The Industrial Commission, led by C H Crownhart, is issuing thousands of copies of the act to explain provisions and determine applicability for employers. After September 1, employers with four or more workers in common employment may opt in by notice. if they do not, they fall under the new law. Domestic servants are excluded from common employment.
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Madison
Wis
Vaployer
Wisconsin
C.H. Crownhart
Industrial Commission
Reform Governor Sanders to Speak at Local Chautauqua
Governor J. Sanders of Louisiana, famed as a reformer and orator, will lecture on "A Southerner's Estimate of Abraham Lincoln" the fourth afternoon of the Chautauqua. Praised as a national figure, he helped end gambling, regulate liquor, and rise from anti lottery advocate to governor and senator.
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J.¥. Sanders
Louisiana v
Abraham
Lincoln
Sanders
South
Southland
Flo
Loulsiana
Louisiana
Bryan
Dixie
North
New South
Trison
Maglc
Partnership and contracts tie Carey concrete blocks firm to multiple projects
Albert Miller & Co. in Chienen secured a Carey concrete blocks contract for 2600 cement blades to Creewood, St Croix county, for a new warehouse. The blocks also back seven thousand blocks sold recently as capacity grows. Wood County Telephone directors elected Ired W. Jnger to fill Geo. W. Davis’s vacancy. John son & Tin store head Wilcox opens a ladies ready to wear shop in Hearkinson home. Amanda Spear ry from Johnson il] company to assist.
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Albert Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Chienen
Carey Comerce Co
Crenwood
St. Croix County
Carey
Arkdale
Boyenville
Thia Company
Tao
Tuncinn City
Portage
eLer Moberg
Third Ave
Ioaks
Wood County Telephone Company
Ired W. Jrnger
Eleatad
Geo. W. Davis
Wilcox
Johnson & Tin
Hearkinson
Wilenx
Amanda
Spearry
Johnson Il
Wileni & Cox
Motorcycle rider killed near Vesper in crossing accident
Martyn of Chippewa Falls died last Wednesday afternoon near Vesper after being struck by a train while riding a motorcycle. He was traveling at speed and failed to hear the approaching train. Remains were sent to Chippewa Falls for burial. The railroad crew and authorities noted such crossings are dangerous if motorists do not stop to check for trains. Peter Ruiter, living near Carson, lost five milde cows in an electrical storm, valued at about 160 dollars insured through C. I. Bol es agency.
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Martyn
Chippewa Falls
Vesper
Sao
Alacken
Chippew Falls
Peter Ruiter
Lowny of
Carson
Tudolph
Ruiter
C. I. Boles
Reverend Guilbert Signs Tauqua Tour for Summer Lectures
Rev E S Guilbert pastor of Congregational church at Neloosa signs with Jeffers Wick Chau tauqua to deliver a series of lectures this summer and has begun work. He is described as a lively talker and will appear in the city during no sessions.
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E. S. Guilbert
Neloosa
Jeffers-Wick Chautauqua System
My. Guibert
Tullan't. Welch
Chicago & North Western Railroad Company
Chicago
Welch
Robe rt and Bosche Sentenced for Thompson Robbery
Robert and his brother Jamil Bosche were taken to Stevens Point by the Sheriff and District Attorney on Wednesday. Robert, aged twenty, was sentenced to one year in the reformatory while Jamil was released on probation. They told the Judge they were drunk during the assault on T C Thompson, the sole motive given.
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Robert
Mr. Bosche
T. C. Thompson
Stevens Point
Reformatory
Jamil
Thompson
Owls Ball Prizes Highlight Local Social Scene
A sizable crowd gathered at the Pavilion for the Owls annual ball with prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. 9, Dr. Peeranboont, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Dc. Miter for the best waltz. Attendees reported a fine evening, though other notes mention light turnout for Sis Perkins' show at Daly's Theatre and a general sense that the lum show company may be nearing its end. Aeroplane fatalities have declined to about one or two per week, and Stevens Point anglers brag about a five pound bass compared with bigger feats earlier in the season. Legal notices mention planks for sale at this office.
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Owls
Dr. Peeranboont
A. Dc. Miter
Sis Perkins
Daly's Theatre
Lum
Opera House
Stevens Point
Boy Killed by Locomotive at Box Factory Track
John Rubinski, 20, a Badger Box factory worker, died when an engine rolled over him as he attempted to board near the depot after collecting his paycheck. Authorities ruled the death an accident. he left behind his widowed mother and a $1,000 Woodmen of the World policy. Funeral services are set for Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
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Rucinski
Gary
John Rubinski
Badger
Waant Man
Martin Rubinski
Tenth Avenue North
Woodmen of the World
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Local nuptials and town notes mix in one item
Miss Fern Miller and Norman Woltz wed at the bride’s mother's home with Rev TH Logan officiating. The couple plans a short wedding tour and residence in Menominee where the groom works. The bride, daughter of Mrs Carrie Miller, is a former teacher and local graduate. Also updates on Wood County Cooperage, railroad detective hire, a church society meeting, picnic plans, staff changes at Oberbeck, a gunshot injury, game law changes, and upcoming hunting seasons.
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Gernice Klappa
Feter Urebanowski
Biron
St. Peter and Paul Church
Cty
Wm. Reding
John Urbanowski
Anna Klappa
James Kiappa
Iron
Urbanowski
Mamie
Jennie Quasigrach
Milwaukee
Michae ‘al Urbanowski
Stevens Point
Fern Miller
ImMr
Norman
Woltz
Galax
Virginia
TH. C. Logan
Methodist Church
Beulah Miller
George Arnet
Green Bay
Menominee
Mra
Carrie Miller
Normal
Indy
the Tribune
Grand Rapids Triumphs In Rough Win At Home
Grand Rapids defeated Marshfield 4 to 3 in a windy Sunday baseball game. Grand Rapids opened with three runs in the first inning and added one in the sixth, while Marshfield scored once in the seventh and twice in the ninth. Shorty Brennan hit a notable homer over the fence in the sixth.
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Marchfield
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Shorty Brennan
Neshett Gets Five-Year Sentence For Hotel Robbery
Gordon Neshett, jailed locally, pleaded guilty in Stevens Point to robbing a guest at the Wee zel Blodgett of 21 dollars. Judge Park imposed a five year term. In Waupun Nesbitt, staying at the Tled Rett, allegedly entered a room, stole a pocketbook with 21 dollars, and hid the empty wallet in the bed. the money was found on his person. Nesbitt remarked that he might need a chance to return the favor.
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Gordon Neshett
Weezel Blodgett
Stevens Point
Park
Nesbitt
Cranberry Industry Leaders Discuss Harvest and Packing
During a county meeting in Massachusetts, W Chaney of New York and Andrew urged Wisconsin growers to harvest and pack berries carefully to deliver top quality to retailers. They warned careless handling reduces consumer quality, noting Wisconsin crops promise average yields this year with a potentially large harvest. Chaney also visited local marshes to gauge probable production, comparing with higher producing areas.
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Basie
W. Chaney
New
Andrew
MA Chaney
Wisconsin
Chaney
Death of Prof Merrill Brings City Note of Sorrow
Word arrived Wednesday afternoon that Prof J W Merrill, long time head of the local band and a physician of notable skill, died after prolonged illness in Chicago. His passing ends a valued era of musical leadership and friendships in this city. In other news, Mrs Charles Noles hosted a group of friends Saturday afternoon at her East Side home for an enjoyable Lumbridge game party with prizes and refreshments, described as gracious hospitality and a lively interlude.
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J. W. Merrill
Port
Ind
Merrill Wall
Chicago
Bright
Merrill
Lowana
Charles Noles
Mra
Philleo
Mrs. Wie
Drum
Roles
Locals Lose to Wausau Team 12 to 6 in Shortened Game
The local likes team traveled to Wausau on Friday and lost to the Wausau aboys 12 to 6 after seven innings by mutual consent. Nash and Johnson missed the trip, possibly making the game one sided. Postgame, locals were hosted by Wausau Elica and enjoyed a first class time.
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Wausau
Wausau Aboys
Nash
Johnson
Elica
Fire at Geoghan restaurant causes smoke and brief flames
Roy Sims, just back from Davenport Iowa, visits in this city. A gasoline stove explosion at the Geoghan restaurant around 1 PM Tuesday prompted a call to the fire department. Flames were extinguished quickly with only moderate smoke and little damage. Sims plans a local outing at Tomah.
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Geoghan
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Elm St
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oNowing
Grand Rapida
Snleg Company
Merrill Dena
W. W. Meade
Ted Lalke
J. M. Nash
Meade
Roy Sims
Daventport
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Mr. Sima
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