Stave Factory Fire Destroys Marshfield Plant
A Marshfield stave factory and the excelsior department were wiped out by a rapid blaze Tuesday morning. The fire gutted the heading mill and power plant, with the office saved and the roof collapsing within minutes. Loss estimated at about 26 thousand dollars, with partial insurance coverage and potential rebuilding plans discussed by owner H. Winch.
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Excelsior Department
Fire
Ihe
Excelsior
Richmond
Mebile
Praised Company A by U S inspector after drill review
Captain Ernest Van D Murphy, U S inspector, praised Company A after inspecting them last Wednesday night. He noted the militiamen's steady drill and near perfection, calling the current equipment ideal and the number of experienced men unusually large, promising a strong camp and range season.
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Ernest van D Murphy
U. S
Company A
Regular Army
Holstein Breeders Meet At City Hall Today
A Holstein Friesian Breeders association meeting is set at City Hall this afternoon to elect officers and conduct other business. Speakers include O. J. Len of Grand Rapids T. F. Vannedom of this city J. P. Heintz of Hewitt and additional local breeders. The remarks aim to teach farmers valuable lessons. attendees are urged not to miss the event.
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Holstein- Friesian Breeders’ Association
O. J. Len
Grand Rapids
T. F. Vannedom
J.P. Heintz
Hewitt
Card of Thanks for Assistance During Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs Borgia and Mr and Mrs Eno express sincere gratitude to friends who assisted during the illness and death of their loved one.
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birs.Borgia
Eno
Otte Tendered Contract to Re Engage City Teachers
District No 1 school board unanimously decided to extend Superintendent C W Otte a contract for the coming year and also sent contracts to a large roster of current high school and grade instructors. The clerk's report lists likely hires and the board authorized vacancies only for non supervisory posts. Inspector Terry praised the high school progress under Sup t Otte and the faculty.
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School Board of District No.1
C. W. Otto
Distries Board
Delling
Finney
Lotman
Noll
Titsuleed Vedder
Vapor
C. W. Citta
Wade
Jeverson
Midelou
Terry
Sup’t Otte
Child Dies After Illness in Waterlooo Family
Little Gertrude Mary Borgia six years old died after a week's illness likely due to ptomaine poisoning or sepsis at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Eno in Waterloo. Funeral was held Monday at 1 30 p m from the Eno residence conducted by Rev A J Coram. Her parents and sister visited the city during the illness and Mr Borgia came when it grew serious.
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Gertrude Mary Borgia
Jesse Borgia
Waterloa Lo
Frank Eno
Eno
A. J. Coram
Marshfield DAR Meeting Set For April 20 At Upham Home
Marshfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the home of Mrs Upham on Thursday April 20 at three o clock. Program features Benjamin Franklin Wall Street During the Revolution and magazine reading. Led by Mrs K E Finney Mrs E M Deming and Mrs Postlethwaite. Includes music and social hour.
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Marshfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. Upham
Benjamin Franklin
K. E. Finney
Wall Street
E. M. Deming
Postlethwaite
Annual Meeting of Assessors in Wood County
The annual meeting of the Assessors of Wood County will be held at the Court House in Grand Rapids on April 27, 1911 at 10 30 a m. Although for Assessors’ instruction and tax discussions, any interested person may attend and listen. Mrs Nasm MercHexy, Supervisor of Assessment. Women—Girl for housework good wages and permanent place Mrs W A Sexton 27
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Wood County
Court House
Grand Rapids
Nasu MrrcHexy
W.A. Sexton
Mrs Beebee Elected Village Clerk in McMillan
Cynthia H Heebee becomes the first woman elected in Marathon County, surprising herself as the vote fills a vacant village clerk post in McMillan. The unopposed result came after a casual morning ticket selection, with her being announced as C H Beebee to the County Clerk before female status was noticed. Meanwhile B C Whitneys Isle of Spice musical arrives at New Adler April 22 featuring a vibrant chorus and a lineup of comic acts and songs with tickets at Potters Pharmacy.
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Beebee
Cynthia H. Heebee
McMillan
Marathon County
King
C. H. Beebee
Wauseu
Wausau
B.C. Whitney
Isle of Spice
Adler Opera House
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Stanley Felch
Bobbie Woolsie
Bernard Riggs
Felch
Peggy Brody
Broomstick Witches
Uncle Sam's Marines
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