A Picture of Marshfield in the Biennial Labor Report
The Biennial report details Marshfield in Wood County, population 6305, situated on multiple rail routes 253 miles from Grand Rapids. It lists utilities, churches, schools, libraries, a hospital, several factories, three weekly newspapers, and strong dairy and stock industries in a fertile farming district.
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Bureau of Labor
Marshfield
Marshfield, Wood Co
W. C. Rus
Grand Rapids
Paul
Ashland
Milwaukee
Chicago
American and National Express
W. A. Telegraph
Telephone Exchange
Low Rates to the Pacific Coast Travel Offer
Low-rate colonists tickets on sale daily through April 30 with daily tours in Pullman tourist sleeping cars from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Round trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles run April 25 to May 18 with return by August 31 and June 8 to 18 with return by August 31. Also valid to Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points June 20 to July 12 with return by September 11. Favorable stopover arrangements. Inquire via North Western Line ticket agents for full particulars.
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Pullman
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Still She Sleeps Near Janena City Mystery Illness
The young wife of August Buelow, living near Janena City, fell ill after returning from a party three weeks ago. She has slept and cannot be awakened for long, though she grows brighter at times. Someone remains with her continually as medical care and folk seek to understand the cause of her persistent sleep.
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August Buelow
Janena City
Postal inspector cracks down on third and fourth class mail
A Wisconsin postal inspector in Wausau reviewed several third and fourth class mail packages and found letters inside addressed to recipients. Mailers were fined $10 each to set a lesson and stop the practice. The law bars wrappers from containing personal communications, though simple content designations are allowed.
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Wausau
Alta Randall Returns to School After Illness
Alta Randall, out sick for a month, resumes classes this Monday. The agriculture class will perform a milk testing experiment using the Babcock test, with explanation and demonstration. Freshmen cooking class served dinner to their mothers last Monday after school.
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Alta Randall
Unclaimed Letters in Marshfield Post Office 1907
Unclaimed letters listed as of April 24 1907 include Lient Eilertsen Hiles John Jaeger J Kingsbury A Lindemann Mrs J J Pratt Gee Ram Bros Reiter Miss Katie Schultz Miss Mary Tooker I S Persons. Addressees told to say advertised. Postmaster Joan F Core.
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Marshfield
Eilertsen
Lient Hiles
John Jaeger
J. Kingsbury
A. Lindemann
J. J Pratt Gee
Ram Bros. Reiter
Katie Schultz
Mary Tooker
I. S
Joan F. Core
P.M
Columbus sea voyage costs itemized in old periodical
The Home Journal cites a Columbus discovery cost totaling 7200 dollars including outfit and expenses. Three caravels and gear cost 2800 dollars. Columbus earned 320 dollars annually, captains 180 dollars each year, and able seamen 2.25 dollars per month. All received payment.
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Twe Ladies" Home Journal
Columbus
America
Livery Stabile Sold to Graton Liveryman J Lapp
J Lapp has purchased the livery stable and business of J W Wicker on Central avenue and assumed charge last week. Lapp brings experience and promises a first class line of horses and rigs for patrons. Smoke the City Hall ten cent Cigar by John G Hoelz of Marshfield.
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J. Lapp
Granton
J. W. Wicker
Central Avenue
Lapp
City Hall
John G. Hoelz
Marshfield
Jury Commissioners Name Grand Rapids Area Venues
The jury commissioners met in Grand Rapids last week and drew the jury for the coming term. The list includes Herman Hwo Sigel, E. P. Arpin, Jacob Esser, Ed. L. Bowen, Valentine Webber, Chas. F. Kruger, Chas. Helke, M. Eonop Milladore, Thos Nash, William Hen, Julius Hanson, John Jersehle Sr, Chas. Ewer, Robert Guildense, W. Allertt, Rudolph Wood, Geo. Elliot, Chas. W. Oliver, Wm. A. Cary, Jobin Flanagan, John Sheri, A. J. Hasbrouck, Wm. Uthmeier, Ed. Brazeau, Frank A. Whitman, Lamberti, Wm. Lessig Sr, Rudolph James Rasmussen, Fe Engledinger, Auburndale, Albert Arnde, and others.
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Grand Rapids
Herman H Wo
Sigel
E. P. Arpin
Grand Rapids City
Jacob Esser
L. Bowen
Valentine Webber
Marshfield City
Chas
F. Kruger
Helke
Port Edwards Village
Eonop
Milladore
Thos Nash William Hen Julius Hanson
John Jerse
Lamberti
Port Edwards
Lessig
Rudolph James Rassmussen
Engledinger
Auburndale
Albert Arnde
Colored Man Arrested For Fraud In Wisconsin
R B Montgomery a colored man claiming to be financial agent for the Col ored Industrial Orphans home at Macon Georgia was arrested in Eau Claire last week charged with taking money under false pretenses. He pleaded not guilty and is bound over to April 25 on $200 bail. Montgomery has for years solicited funds in Wisconsin for a southern institution that does not exist and has visited Marshfield at least twice annually taking many dollars. Citizens who donate to such beggars are blamed for much crime as the fraud spreads by word of mouth. He reportedly collected over $30 in one afternoon on a prior visit, mostly from prominent locals. A long jail sentence is hoped if he is convicted.
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R. B. Montgomery
Colored Industrial Orphans’ Home
Macon
Eau Claire
Montgomery
Wisconsin
Southern Institution
Marshfield
Social Event by F B A Draws Big Crowd
The F B A held a social and card party at their hall before part of last week. Twenty four couples played cards late into the night. Refreshments followed and attendees hoped for another gathering. The society collected over $8 from a 15 cent admission.
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F. B.A
F. BR. A
County Superintendents Convene at Superior May 24 25
Wood County county superintendent Robt Morris has learned the annual state convention of county superintendents will be held in Superior on May 24 and 25. He plans to attend with fellow superintendents to adopt a uniform plan of work for the coming year.
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Robt. Morris
Wood County
Superior
Morris
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State Bureau of Labor
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
England
France
District of Columbia
Royal
Petit Durors
Batiste
Ginghams
Tiffault-Kamps Mere. Co
Eginning
Marcel
Upham Banner Mills
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