New Counties Debate Drags In Legislature Rivers and Rusk
Wednesday evening town and county organizations reported for indefinite postponement the bills to create Rivers County and the new county of Rusk, aligning with a session pattern predicting new counties this year. The piece also memorializes Ole Pankow and Mrs John Sheriff, detailing deaths, funerals, and community impact in Marshfield and Winneconne.
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Navy
Assembly
Rivers
Rusk
Food for the Flames and Farm Fire at Auburndale
A burned schoolhouse in Auburndale district No 2 destroyed the building and its furnishings. The structure cost 800 dollars, had no insurance, and the cause of the blaze is unknown. A separate fire damaged the Marshfield dairy barn, with heroically fought flames. losses totaled about 1500 dollars with 600 insured. A prior incident reports John Spick’s gun accident and legal action pending, linked to a company witness subpoena and a romantic complication with a girl named Alvin Zibatth.
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Stars
Taylors
Owlch
Auburndale
J. B. Taylor
Hewitt
Herp
W.Q. Kusmaul
Taylor
Kusmaul
Winch
Marshfield
Graoe
James Beattie
Wineh
Biman
John Spick
Vince
Heaven
EauPleine River
John
Marathon County
Rozellville
Spick
Alvin
Zibatth
Wisconsin
Dunkards Train to Dakota Colony Passes Through Marshfield
A Wisconsin Central train convoyed Dunkard colonists bound for Dakota beyond Marshfield, numbering twenty one coaches loaded with families and personal effects in one of the largest migrations seen on the line. The event accompanied a two day teachers examination in the high school led by County Superintendent B A Havent, featuring twenty nine participants listed in attendance from local communities. HI G Biche extends an open invitation to Marshfield residents to visit for low prices on wines and whiskies.
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Wisconsin Central
Dunkards
Dakota
B. A. Havent
Grand Rapids
Blora Miller
Gertrude Hamberg
L. Pearl Lees
Nora McHugh
Mary Reily
May Heil
Marie Icke
Rose Brooks
Jennie L. Reily
Laura Gray
Lucy Conrnoyer
Hattie Decker
Annie Ferguson
Florence Rallio
Edna Disbrow
Froy Beattie
Vera Kloney
Mr. George Viele
Burney Avdress
Drank Gites
Gustave Bulgrin
Ralph Peck
S Marahfield
Mable Daw
Myrta Webster
Minnie Hoople
Elizabeth — Batus
Auburndale
Mary Merriack
Bakerville
Dora Elliot
Richfield
Evangeline Thomson
Granton
HI. G. Biche
Marshfield
Election Next Tuesday Ticket and Y M C A Motives
A local election editorial urges voters to mark ballots for the best candidates regardless of party, notes half the ticket is for defeat, and stresses good governance. It promotes forming a YMCA chapter to guide youth away from vice and to community improvement. County Judge and nonpartisan judiciary candidates announce candidacies with pledges of impartial, businesslike service.
Girk family moves to La Crosse to manage the International
John Girk and family depart Marshfield with household goods for La Crosse where he has rented the International hotel. Locals praise his hotel experience and foresee success and greater popularity for the International under his management, extending best wishes for happiness in the new home.
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John Girk
la Crosse
Girk
the International
Marshfield
Tines
Travel Class Meeting Date Change for April Slides on Mary Queen of Scots
The Travel Class changes its next meeting to Wednesday evening in April at 7 30. The annual election occurs that evening and several important questions arise. All members are urged to attend. The topic will be Mary Queen of Scots illustrated by slides presented by a leading reader.
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John Short
Indy
Canady
John Shevilf
Winneconns
Sheriff
Upham Manufacturing Co
Aras
Jagsie
Bernice
Winneconne
Mary
Heartfelt thanks for Ottilie Payxow’s family
The Payxow family expresses deep gratitude to friends and teachers at the high school for support after the death of Ottilie Payxow. They acknowledge kindness during their dark hour and thank those who offered time and offerings to ease their sorrow.
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Ottilie
H. J. Payxow
Asp Pasrny
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