Marshfield Man Killed at Vine Street Crossing
Otto Backhaus, prominent Marshfield business leader and secretary treasurer of Marshfield Brewing Co, died after being struck by Wisconsin Central No. 1 at Vine Street crossing. An inquest returned a verdict that he came to death from the accident on March 26 1908. He leaves a wife and three children and was active in fraternal circles. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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Vine Street
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Otto A. Backhaus
Marshfield
Backhaus
South Vine Street
Paye
Tim East
Backhoos
Judge Hahn
R. A. Kaloskopf
F. Aa. Bauer
F. J. Wendt
Jos. Grall
Wm. Eggebrecht
Sam Zeidler
Ga.m
Wood
Marsh
A. D
Charles Hahn
Otto Buckhaus
Otto Backhaus
Wisconsin Central
Adolph Beckhaus
Rewaskum
Wis
Marshfield Brewing Co
Dorothy
Loretta
Hister
Thekia
A. C. Backhaus
Waukee
Immanuel
Lurheaq
Thom
Milwaukee
I. Baker
Alfred
Emmett
Stevens Point
F.s. Baker
Balle Plaine
Iowa
A. H. Baker
Abbotsford
Wm. Backhaws
Alvin
Kewaskum
Wiss
Backhaws
Zan Claire
Wm. Weathey
Wm. Dewall
Black Creek
Jed Bacthaus
G. Manthey
Alto
Anburndale
Marshfield Choral Society Delights at First Grand Concert
The Marshfield Choral society under Edwin Howard delivered a packed opera house performance last Thursday. The program featured Mrs Howard solos and duets with Mr Howard, a well balanced chorus, and invited Wausau Choral members enriching the evening. Carmen scene from Carmen thrilled the audience and Mrs Howard earned praise as Carmen with strong acting and clear voice.
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Marshfield Choral Society
Edwin Howard
Opera House
School Adopts Safety Lift at Central Avenue
The Central Avenue school will shift the kindergarten and lower grades to the ground floor and move older children to the second floor after the two week vacation. Main hall doors will auto open to speed exits in a fire drill.
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Arenue
Fourteen Years of Service Ends with Mess Resignation
Carl Mess, head of the Manawa telephone exchange, recently purchased, spent days in the city on business and visiting friends. He handed in his resignation from the local fire department after fourteen years of faithful service, often acting as captain of a hose company and regarded as an efficient officer who will be greatly missed.
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Carl Mess
Manawa
Mr. Mess
Gotch and Hackenschmidt World Championship Clash in Chicago
Frank Gotch faces George Hackenschmidt this Friday in Chicago for the world's championship. The match carries the total gate receipts and a side bet of 210000 dollars. Fred Beell has traveled to Chicago to challenge the winner, and several Marshfield enthusiasts plan to attend the event.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Fred Beell
Moves to Neillsville Crown New Residents
A. E. Kump and family moved to Neillsville last week and will make their future home there. Kump has leased the O'Neill house for a term of years and previously managed the Thomas house in this city, with the pote] run well and patrons strong. Neillsville gains a respected new family and community welcome.
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A. E. Kump
Neillsville
Kump
O'Neill
Thomas
Marshfield Picks Fair Dates Near Other Regional Shows
Marshfield selects fair dates that avoid clashes with nearby events. The fair runs the week before the Watsall fair and two weeks before Stevens Point, ensuring local residents can attend multiple gatherings.
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Marshfield
Watsall
Stevens Point
Expert Piano Tuner Dale to Attend City in April
An expert piano tuner, B. 4, Dale, will visit the city on April 1 for several days. Mr. Dale is head ton er for the Reudenbresh Piano Co of Minneapolis and comes highly recommended from that house. Those wishing tuning and regulation may secure his services by leaving orders with R. S. Dale. 2312
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Dale
City
Reudenbresh Piano Co
Minneapolis
R. S. Dale
Come This Week Unique Family Theatre Marsh Field Wis
The theatre presents Mr and Mrs Thomas Roland as new performers, with Mr Roland's contortion act and Mrs Roland's darky songs drawing large crowds. Moving pictures are praised as the best yet. Special events include Ladies souvenir day Thursday Amatur night Friday, candy matinee Saturday, two golden clocks giveaway, and program changes on Monday and Thursday. Admission stays at ten cents.
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Marshfield Wis
Thomas Roland
Roland
Roeland
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Vine Street Crossing
Miss
China
Lee
C. S. Sheerin Hardware Co
S. Central Ave
Sheerin
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Neilisville
Rose Eros
Rose Bros
H. B. Carpenter
Bosch Company
New York
Monarch
Chisiaen
Fanning
Faust
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