City Considers Cooperative Water Works Plan Across River
The city council discussed building a water works system to supply both river shores, with fire protection during emergencies. Officials noted east-side springs appear ample, west-side fire risk exists, and a cooperative plant could offer low rates like electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pennifill
Peanufill
St. Paul
Almond
Princeton
Nekoosa
Wisconsin River
Big Island
Grand Rapids Lumber Co
Fiat
Marshfield
Better Mail Service Adjusts West East Postal Routines
The west receives mail in line with the east as a new order takes effect on Piestay. B D Arpig, president of the Busit Me association, requested the change. Officials assumed Grand Rapids mail service would extend to Centralia, but the offices are far apart and the extension was not made.
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Piestay
B.D. Arpig
Busit Me Association
Grand Rapids
Centralia Postolice
Cranberry Growers Hold Summer Session Discuss Prospects
The Poestley meeting of Granberry Growers featured president Melere noting crop prospects by region, price expectations for pickers set at 20 cents per box with a 5 cent bonus for season-long workers, and a shift to planting larger varieties. About two hundred attended as discussions focused on future harvests and field timings.
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Wisconsin
New Falyland
New Jersey
Charles Mitchell
Joh Thacker
Chicago
Bennetts Marsh
Congregational Church Plans Enlarged Building and Parsonage
A church members meeting Monday approved enlarging the present building with a basement and a furnace capable of heating the structure and future additions. The pastor’s salary rises to eight hundred per year. Directors will handle entrancement decisions, and school space may require end extensions for more room. A parsonage plan may rent a building this winter and erect a new home next spring. The parsonage committee includes Mr. Alexander Mrs George R Gavener and Mrs Mile Rossier.
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Thee Congregational Church
Pasent
Einipper Anni
Church Society
Alexander
George R. Gavener
Mile Rossier
Narrow Escape Of Dr Henry Berard In Frightened Drive
Dr Henry Berard of Chicago and his family endured a near disaster when driving down Spofford’s Hill. The horses reared and a fence dash was made to avoid a plunge onto the main street. Mrs Berard sustained a knee bruise and scratches from a barb fence while the infant was dropped safely over the barrier. The team and vehicle escaped with minimal damage.
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Henry Berard
Chicago
Spofford
Mel Berard
Baseball at the Point in Stevens duel
The baseball boys travel to Stevens to play the team there. They felt they did not show justice in the last Sunday game and expect a better performance tomorrow.
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Stevens T
Business Men Meet to Plan Merchants Excursion Visit
A Business Men's association session arranged to aid the Merchants and Manufacturers excursion visit to our city. A committee of five was appointed to coordinate greetings and city tours for the party, which may brief ly linger before proceeding to Nekoosa. No firm action on a shoe factory request. talks mention a potential 35000 bonus and a final balance around 320 after accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
R. Qoyyrits Iy
M. Nash
Nels Joisuson
AL Spatford
Robt
Farrisit
Cepot
Curyinnes
Lfany
Nekoosa
Wik
Daws
Diuws
U1ig
Sowie
Deen
Adultery case lands two in county jail
Louis Schultes and Mrs. Josie Davidson of Pittsville are confined after pleading guilty to adultery. Davidson pursued them from Marshfield to NeKooka, where Sheriff Vincent assisted. The pair posted bond and await circuit court, with reports of Schultes prior offenses. Separately, H McMullen pursued a board bill with Schultes at the Mansion House, reclaiming a team as security.
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Louis Schultes
Josie Davidson
Pittsville
Davidson
Here
Pittsyville
Maralfield
Wausan
Vincent
Nekuosa
Cooper
Shultes
Tandlord H. McMullen
Marshitfield
Sehultes
McMuh¢n
Schattes
Married Couple Weds at Sigel Swedish Lutheran Church
Freeman and Miss Anna Johnson, both of this city, married Saturday at 11 oclock in the Swedish Lutheran church at Sigel with Rev. Resander officiating. Bridesmaids Julia Jonnson Freda Holberg and P Holberg. Nels Erickson acted as groomsman. A reception followed at Gus Ericksons residence with a merry gathering lasting late into the evening. Both couple are well known locally and well wishes extend for a happy life together.
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Freeman
Anna Johnson
Sigel
Resander
Julia Jonnson
Freda Holberg
P. Holberg
Nels Erickson
Gus Erickson
Mrs. Freewan
Vicility
The
Tribune
Marshfield Democratic Caucus Chooses Delegates
The Marshfield caucuses for the convention delegates were held Thursday night. First ward Louis Schroeder, second ward Jose, third ward W A Dri, E Wheelau, and others named among the results.
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Marshfield
Ovtlay
Louis Schroeder
Jose
W. A. Dri E. Wheelau
Vague Fragments Prompt Unclear Business Note
A garbled text fragment mentions business ties, sickles and general elements with unclear meaning. No coherent events, people, or places are identifiable for a proper news-style summary.
Picnic Tomorrow at Retilsated Park
The notice cites a planned picnic tomorrow at Fal Collen’s Rapids area near Deatiat Stare. Dr. Chas. Vemain is listed as organizer with details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Chas. Vemain
Fal Collen’s Rapids
Still Alive After Face Shot Recovery Hinted
Willie Hemrow, a ten year old boy shot in the face last Friday, appears to be recovering though unable to speak. He moves a hand and foot with some ease and shows evident paralysis on the right side. The injury to the beam is certain and the cast is noted as remarkable for the era.
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Willie Semrow
Rebuilding the Flume and Milling Work in Progress
The Jackson Milling Co reports two week delays as workers repair the amnilt and print a new hime. Completion expected inside another weet. Rye quality from country farms is high with large berries, but overall yield is below ideal. Dr. L C Counitt operates a dentist office above Centralia Drug Co. in Daly block, Centralia Wisconsin.
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Jackson Milling Co
Madiger Morton
LC. Counitt
Ofice
Centralia Dru Co
Daly Block
Centralia
Wis
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Gentralia HW
Iran Rapids
Better Mail Service
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Congregational Church
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Democratic Caucus
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