Skeleton Found in Woods Near Pittsville Inferred To Be Missing Man
A human skeleton was found about two and a half miles from Pittsville. District Attorney Roberry investigated and concluded the bones likely belong to Albert Hind who vanished from a jogging camp twenty years ago. Hind’s epilepsy and disappearance in January 1845 fit the burial timeline, with no signs of foul play found upon examination.
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Pittsville
Inday
Wittsville
Roberry
Roberts
Albert Hind
Hind
Barker
Aml
Lumbernica
Ed. Hind
Mr. Roberts
Ian
Sunday Crain Service schedule between Green Bay and Grand Rapids
Notice states Sunday service starting May 18 and continuing weekly, westbound trains run Green Bay to Stevens Point to Grand Rapids with return. Grand Rapids arrival 14:40 A.M., return leaves 5:30 P.M. Reduced round trip fares to all points. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Stevens Point
Grand Rapids
Contagion Aims on Key Routes in Disease Fight
A study argues that disease spread hinges on a few transmission avenues, urging sharper focus on contact, air, and skinless objects and stressing vigilance during early illness to curb outbreaks. It cites measles and other contagions, noting lifeless items rarely spread disease and emphasizing early coughs and sneezes as primary threats. Vesper State Center reports H. J. Bassnener and John Ten Pas win Wood County farm management prizes, with Bassnener receiving $20 and Ten Pas $10 at Fort Atkinson events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Wagener
Chapin
Cartier
Treasury
Vesper State Center
Wood County
H. J. Bassnener
John Ten -Pas
Fort Alkinson
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Hoard
DairMyman
John Ten Pas
For Rent and For Sale Classifieds Update
Column lists multiple local ads: offices for rent above a grocery store. secondhand carriage and a 12x39 inch gap screw cutting engine lathe. a gasoline engine. horse and poultry items. a Ford touring car. a Lyon Park lot in Wausau with frontage and depth details. money to loan on Wood County farms.
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Tribune
A. B. Snter
Lyon Park
R. J. Mott
B. C. Rossier
Russell Lyon
Wausau
Wis
Wood County
B. G. Chandos
Picnic on Island Draws Strong Local Attendance
A Lake Biron Club House picnic drew many Grand Rapids citizens last Saturday afternoon. Attendees arrived from 4 to 6 pm as Taylor and Rood provided extensive entertainment including long tables on the tennis court and ample refreshment. Speakers Taylor Wood and Waylor touted island improvements and future plans to connect the west shore with nearby islands, enabling car access to cottages. A formal motion elected Taylor president with a five member committee to organize further, with memberships set at two dollars for auto owners and one dollar for boat and motorcycle owners.
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Lake Biron
Messrs
Taylor
Rood
Waylor
Grand Rapids
Reod
Walt
Grading Contracts Open On State Roads In Wisconsin
Bids invited for grading and construction of four concrete culverts on the Auburndale Hewitt Road in Marshfield and six culverts on the Marshfield Auburndale road in Auburndale. Meetings at Hewitt and on the Marshfield Auburndale route set for June 26 and June 20 1916. Plans filed with County Highway Commissioner Grand Rapids and Wisconsin Highway Commission. $100 certified check with each bid. County officials reserve right to reject all bids.
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Auburndale-Hewitt
Marshfield
Hewitt
Auburndale
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Wood County National Bank
Wis
Wood County
J. Amundson
W. Brown
A. Chapman
E. Bichsteadt
Wisconsin
Inexpensive Barn Planned for Shuedrs
A Wisconsin dairy farming note urges planning future expansion in barn design. Pioneer farmers seek well lighted ventilated structures with concrete floors gutters and mangers as essential to dairying success. The College of Agriculture UW prepared standard rectangular barn plans with materials lists offered to farmers for 10 to 20 seats. Bulletin 286 outlines barn construction topics and copies are free to state residents.
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Wisconsin
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Madison
Arrest in Abandonment Case in Wisconsin City
Joseph E. Kellner of Marshfield was arrested in Anoka Minnesota for abandoning his wife. He pleaded guilty before Judge Park at Wau-paca with sentence suspended on condition he support his wife. A. C. Berard leaves for Detroit to take a teaching post after years at Waukesha Industrial School. Mrs. Berard visits parents Mr and Mrs Tae Bronson.
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Joseph E. Kellner
Anoka
Minn
Judge Park
Waupaca
Marshfield
A. C. Berard
Detroit
Michigan
Berard
Waukesha
Hughes Nominated by Republicans at Chicago Convention
Charles Evans Hughes was nominated for president by the Republican Chicago Convention on the third ballot with 949 of 987 votes. Theodore Roosevelt came in second, La Follette stayed with his delegates, and Charles Warren Fairbanks was chosen for vice president. Wisconsin delegates split, with 23 voting Hughes and 3 for La Follette.
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Charles Evans Hughes
Chicago
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Hughes
Laiollette
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Miss Eleanor Schroeder and Arthur Henke Wedding at West Side Lutheran
Miss Eleanor Schroeder and Mr. Arthur Henke were married at 10:30 AM at West Side Lutheran Church with Miss Schroeder and Miss Irma Radike as bridesmaids and Henry Schroeder Fred Knoll Clarence Henke as escorts. The couple, daughter and son of local families, received a wedding breakfast at the groom’s parents’ home and will reside in the city with many friends wishing them a long, happy life.
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Eleanor Schroeder
Arthur Henke
Sigel
West Side Lutheran Church
Wim. Nommensen
EU Schroeder
Irma Radike
Celia Schroeder
Henry Schroeder
Fred Knoll
Clarence Henke
Chas. Schroder
Wm. Elen- Ice
Schroedil Fuchs Couple Wed In Cleveland Nuptials
Wm Schroedl Fuchs of this city and Miss Lena Fuchs of Cleveland Ohio were married in Cleveland on Monday and will reside here after their wedding trip. The groom is a longtime Bank of Grand Rapids employee and now serves as assistant cashier. The bride, a native of this city, is well liked and respected. The Tribune extends congratulations.
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Wm, Schroeder
Lena Fuchs
Cleveland
Ohio
Bank of Grand Rapids
the Tribune
Wausau Merchants Lose On Swindling Game
A stranger identified as A H Munger posed as a Milwaukee railroad conductor to swindle two hardware stores in Wausau by paying with forged Merrill bank checks. He arranged delivery of stoves to his home at 414 Jackson St, claiming they were gifts despite no birthday. Two wagons arrived with stoves, revealing the hoax. Police pursued, but he escaped with bogus checks. The piece also notes Rev Johannes Rockstrow arriving to lead the Episcopal church and Dr Ed Hougen returning from Chicago after a kidney operation for Joe Krause.
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Marshfield Herald
Wausau
A. H. Munger
Milwaukee Road
Spot
Merrill
Merrill Bank
Jackson Street
Munger
Ed. Hougen
Chicago
Joe Krause
Atlanta
Wesley Hospital
Krause
Schroefer
Fishway Ordered for Necedah Dam on Yellow River
The Railroad Commission ruled a fishway must be installed at the Necedah dam so fish can pass up the Yellow River at all times. The decision followed protests from Pittsville residents and others along the Wisconsin River.
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The
Railroad Commission
Necedah
Yellow River
Pittsvile
Wisconsin River
Eagles Parade Set to Dazzle Grand Rapids Next Week
Local reports promise a grand parade featuring at least ten bands headed by the Eagles unit. Marching clubs will assemble at Court House Park and proceed to St Paul depot, with Milwaukee and crews from Racine Merill Kenosha La Crosse and others. Grand Prize Antigo Dick tops a long lineup. Farmers urged to attend and sell lime in town.
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Gram Lapidy
Tere
Court House Park
Secon Street
Geo. W Moulton
Marshfield
Milwaukee
Dell
Seattle
Wash
Midwaukee
Brunkhorst
Wausau
Racine
Merrill
Kenosha
la Crosse
Reedsburg
Autigo
Eugles
Antigo Dick
Grand Rapids
Order
Exercisus Big Success at Congregational Church Day
Children performed well as decorations impressed and a liberal missionary collection was raised. A featured processional saw the Sunday School march into the auditorium, likened to a Preparedness Parade, portraying a righteous brigade. Flower Day is planned for next Sunday with a flower bringing drive and a committee to distribute funds locally.
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Congregational Church
Tie Church
Chicago
Hfe
Unem
Stek of the Ciy
Schuetz Johnson wedding at Grand Rapids church
Osther Schuetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Schuetz married Mr Wim Johnson at St Peter and Paul Catholic church Grand Rapids on Wednesday June 7 Rev William Reding officiating. Attendants included Amelia Brostowitz Annie Depress and Helen Josciak with Steve Paul and George Schuetz as groomsmen. They will reside on the Albert Youske farm bought by the groom last winter.
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Osther Schuetz
Peter Schuetz
Wim. Johnson
Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Grand Rapids
Wm. Reding
Amelia Brostowitz
Annie Depress
Helen Josciak
Steve
Paul
George Sehuets
Albert Youske
Public notice on circus crowds and security advice
Owing to a circus in the city on Sunday and Monday and a convention for the balance of the week many strangers will visit the city Householders are urged to secure premises and not leave money or valuables where they can be taken J D Gibson Chief of Police
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Thelyea
J.D. Gibson
Polic
Farmer dies after bull attack northwest of town
Diederich Meyer, father of Fred Meyer, was killed by a mad bull on the Meyer farm past Friday. The attack occurred in the pasture with no eyewitnesses. His death ended a long life, and his family faced the tragedy without a clear explanation.
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Pittsville
Diederich Meyer
Fred Meyer
Meyer
Death of Charles Coon in Milwaukee at 60
Charles Coon died in Milwaukee on Thursday at the age of 60. He was once well known in Marshfield County for publishing the Marshfield Times and later served as private secretary to Governor Upham. He took a notable interest in politics.
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Charles Coon
Milwaukee
Coon
Marshfield
Upham
Band Concert at West Side Stand in Thursday Evening
A band concert is planned at the West Side Band stand for Thursday evening if weather permits. Weather conditions will determine if the event proceeds as scheduled.
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West Side
Staffeld and Hannaman Wed at Home in City
Miss Irma Staffeld and Frank Hannaman, both of this city, were married Sunday morning at the Hannaman home. Rev. Mailuke performed the ceremony. The couple, well and favorably known, will make their home in the city as friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Irma Staffeld
Frank Hannaman
Hannaman
Mailuke
The
Tribune
Tong
Location change urged for park band stand along river bank
Four citizens propose moving the band stand from its present sites near the railroad tracks and among trees in the yard to a river bank location. They argue the river bank would better project music to both river banks and serve as an ornament to the park once properly erected.
Frenzied religious frenzy ends in eye gouging in Sharon
Sheriff Gouant reports a religious frenzy at the Joseph Bambenek home near the North Star Saloon in Sharon. Mrs Pauline Elbrant of Hatley suffers eye gouging and tongue slitting along with several other women from Sharon and Milwaukee. Victims include Mrs Lukasavicz, five daughters, Mrs Michael Polun, Mrs Peter Helbach, Mrs Joseph Bambenek, and Mrs Josie Reynolds. One victim was transported to Northern Hospital near Oshkosh. warrants expected for others as the incident unfolds after a week of escalating disorder.
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Stevens Point Journal
Pauline Elbrandt
Hatley
Guyant
Joseph Bambenek
North Star Saloon
Sharon
Lukasavicz
Michael Polun
Peter Helbach
Pauline Elbrant
Josie Reynolds
Milwaukee
Elbrant
St. Michaels Hospital
Mrant
Oshkosh
Sheri Goyant
Bambenek
Dr. Crosby
Arnott
Frank Kubisiak
Mrs. Bambunek
Church-Bronson Wedding In Our City
Miss Lucile Church and Mr Geo ryouson wed Monday at the home of the bride’s parents Rev R J Locke officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Jones and Mr George Mullion. The ceremony featured floral decor, vocal and violin performances, a four course breakfast, then a Milwaukee-bound train and boat trip before settling in the city. Both families extend hearty congratulations.
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Lucile Church
Geo.ryouson
R. J. Locke
Mary Jones
George Mullion
Albert Natwick
Lulu Slaves
Edgar Kellogg
Kellogg
Miss Hayes
Milwaukee
Sam Church
Johnson & Jili Company
Atare
Tribune
SINGERS GOING TO MERRILL FOR SAENGERFEST
SINGERS FROM THE LOCAL GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCHES WILL TRAVEL SUNDAY JUNE 18 TO MERRILL FOR THE SAENGERFEST. ABOUT 100 EXPECTED TO GO ON A SPECIAL TRAIN FROM GRAND TRUNK AT 6 30 AM, RETURNING AT 12 30 AM. EAST AND WEST SIDE CHOIRS JOIN THE OUTING, WITH MANY OTHERS TO HEAR MUSIC AND ENJOY THE DAY.
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Merrill
St. Paul Road
Grand Trupidy
Big City
Elks Celebrate Prize at Green Bay Parade
The Grand Rapids Elks won first prize at the Green Bay convention parade, a silver loving cup. Designer Fred Reentus created the standout floral piece carried by the marchers, despite rain that threatened to cancel the event.
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Green Bay
Grand Rapide Elks
Grand Rapids
Fred Reentus
G A R encampment to be held in Ripon this week
The G A R encampment will be held in Ripon this week drawing delegates from across the state. City delegates include L J Thompson W A Owen M H Lynn C C Packard W H Getts L Porter D E B Carey M S Pratt A Bender and EB C Smith. The Womens Relief Corps named Mrs A D Hill and Mrs Jacob Bever and the Song of Veter tor George Warren and Henry Vetter attended.
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Ripon
L. J. Thompson
W. A. Owen
M. H. Lynn
C. C. Packard
W. H. Getts
L. Porter
D. EB. Carey
M. 5. Pratt
A. Bender
EB. C. Smith
Womens Relief Corpu
A. D. Hill
Jacob Bever
Veter
Tor George Warren
Henry Vetter
Death of N Jacobs Pioneer Hotelier of Stevens Point
Nicholas Jacobs died at his home in Stevens Point at age 75. He was among the oldest residents, had lived in the city 51 years, and built the Jacobs Hotel in 1872, a property still bearing his name. He was born in Germany and came to America at age 23.
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Nicholas Jacobs
Stevens Point
Mr. Jacobs
Jacobs
Thatity
Germany
Institute Opens with Countywide Teacher Attendance
The teachers institute opened in the city Monday morning with large turnout from across the county. Prof. M. H. Jackson directs the program assisted by Miss Lillian McDermid Miss Agnes Breene Miss Mary Carroll W. W Clark and W. A. Sprise.
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M. H. Jackson
Lillian McDermid
Agnes Breene
Mary Carroll
W. W Clark
W. A. Sprise
Sneak Thieves Enter Soo Depot In Cashless Heist
Sneak thieves broke into the Soo depot Saturday night and opened the money drawer but found no cash, so no loot was secured. Local authorities investigated the break in and reviewed surveillance for clues.
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Soo
Births in town report two new children
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Stahl on Sunday June 15 and a son to Mr and Mrs Orson Bean of the town of Hangen on June 13.
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Mra
Louis Stahl
Orson Bean
Hangen
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Arthur Sarver
Nekoosa Wis
L. M. Nash
KOR
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Joe Rick
Daly's Drug Store
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Ww. Jones, Jr
1St Ave
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Callaty Tribune
Wittig
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New Rome
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Webster St
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Cal
H. Gottfried
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Henice
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