Fair Plans Complete for Central Wisconsin State Fair
The Central Wisconsin State Fair anticipates record attendance despite a poor season. Home and state racing stars join liberal purses, with local favorites like Jerry H and Norvalis among trained entries. Twentieth Century Amusement brings a 200-person carnival, brass band, balloonist, Ferris wheel, eight tented shows, and a large auxiliary crowd to the grounds. Shows will mostly run at the fairgrounds in the evenings.
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Wisconsin
Marshfield
Amonye
Fairground
Harry Bayne
Jerry H
W. W. Noll
Allen
W. W
Davis
Norvalis
Dodge Bros
Rib Lake
Sunny Kansas
Fred Warsiaske
Tryon
Seubert
Twentieth Century Amusement Company
Two Girls Start 1000‑Mile Hike From Steiven Toward Saco
Miss Bertha Richardson, 24, and Hazel Richardson, 16, left Steiven Point Monday on a 1000 mile walking trip to Saco Montana to visit a brother. They plan 60 days, wear khaki walking suits, carry 25 pounds each, and bought a compass for the prairie trek. The elder plans to homestead in Montana. They traveled solo after a friend withdrew.
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Bertha
Hazel Richardson
Steiven
Saco
Montana
Sheevin
Minneapolis
Huntley Show Praised At Adler's Opera House
The Huntley company shows all week at Adler's opera house with a fine lot of pictures and an excellent orchestra and illustrated song features. Monday night drew a good house and was enthusiastically praised by attendees. The pictures are excellent and supplemented by features that increase attractiveness. The orchestra renders fine selections and the illustrated songs are performed in a professional style. The company deserves liberal patronage.
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Huntley Company
Adler's
Opera House
Scheme to Buy Stock Cheap in Ingenious Farmer Panic
An elaborate three buyer scheme targets farmers with surplus stock during a dry time. A first buyer offers a low price with promise of further drops, a second undercuts further claiming market decline, and a third matches the initial price, prompting the farmer to sell. Farmers should shop prices from all sources and hold valuable cows and heifers to avoid loss.
Local team tops Stevens Point 9 to 6 at fair grounds
Stevens Point lost 9 to 6 as local club, led by Reed on the mound, built an early lead before Stevens Point rallied in the final three innings. Christensen caught well and Tragsdorf, Chess and Revoyr supplied the hitting in a game that drew a strong crowd and showcased a strengthened home lineup.
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Stevens Point
Fair Grounds
Medford
Krahn
Johnson
Greenwood
Reed
Jimmy Christensen
al ‘Tragsdorf
Revoyr
Wisconsin Hunters and Fishers Association formed
Hunters and fishers in Wisconsin plan to organize the Wisconsin Hunters and Fishers Association with the slogan a square deal for square hunters and fishers. They seek revision to gain equal advantages with neighboring states while protecting game and fish. A state meeting with delegates from every county is targeted no later than August 20, with inquiries directed to Secretary E. B. Rebholz of Milwaukee for details.
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Wisconsin
E. B. Rebholz
Jefferson Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Death of Mrs Ehrhardt Prominent farmer dies at home
Mrs. M Ehrhardt wife of a well known business man and farmer died at Clearview farm south of the city after a year long cancerous illness. Funeral at Evangelical Association church on Ninth street at 1 p m today with Rev Ninnémat and Rev W Hillman officiating. Survived by husband and eight daughters including Mesdames Hillman and Schroeder and Misses Olive Alice Addie Eunice Hilda Reena.
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M,. Ehrhardt
Clearview Farm
Bakerville Road
Ebhardt
Evangelical Association Church
Ninth Street
Ninnémat
W. Hillman
Arcadia
Hartford
Wis
Earhardt
Knowles
Clark County
Ehrhardt
Clearview
Perrin Cranmer
Schroeder
Olive
Alice
Addie
Eunice
Hilda
Reena
Married Monday Afrenoon Bride Florence Purdy and Benjam in Peck
Miss Florence Purdy and Benjamin Peck wed Monday at four in the Purdy home on B Street. Rev M E Fraser officiated before relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Cameron where Peck operates as a farmer.
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Florence Purdy
Benjamin Peck
A. D. Purey
B. Street
M. E. Fraser
Ethel Davies
George Ekval
Cameron
Peck
Valley Road Project Planned From Madison to Stevens Point
The Chicago and Wisconsin Valley railroad plans a 130 mile line from Madison to Stevens Point costing 3 587 600 with three sections from Janesville to Madison Madison to Stevens Point and Stevens Point to Merrill. The Madison to Stevens Point segment should be in operation by July 30 1912. Electric and gasoline locomotives will be used. cars will run when enough track is laid.
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Chicago and Wisconsin Valley Railroad Company
Madison
Stevens Point
Western Indiana Construction Company
Janesville
Merrill
Will Judge Firemen's Tournament in Wantoma
Chief John A Hoffman and Secretary William H Kamps of the local fire department depart for Wantoma to act as judge and starter in the district firemen's tournament. Hoffman previously judged at Westfield last year and Kamps, a veteran fireman and former member of the champion Chilton team, is expected to help conduct a lively event.
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John A. Hoffman
William H. Kamps
Wantoma
Hoffman
Westfield
Kampris
Chilton
Dredging Complete in Dancy Drainage District Progresses
After nearly three years, dredge work in the Dancy Drainage District is finished. The 30,000 acre area cost about $150,000 to reclaim, creating potential farms for 300 families and boosting local value toward a million dollars. The project included 14 miles of main ditch and 36 miles of laterals, plus three iron bridges built by Wansan Iron Works.
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Dancy
Marathon County
Portage County
Forrestal and Downey
Milwaukee
Bergen
Wansan Iron Works
Rice Lake
C.G. Knoller
Peoria
Fowler
Portage
George H. Reynolds
Mershfield
J. P. Massick
Stevens Point
C. G. Knoler
Reynolds
Vancouver
B.C
Edward Lynch
Grand Rapids
Reid
J. A. Harman
Harman Engineering Company
Ill
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Little Eau Pleine River
Daney
Forrestal
Arkansas
Candidates must file by August sixth for September primary
The county clerk will accept nomination papers for county offices until August 6. Nomination filings are required to be on or before August 6 to qualify for the September 6 primary.
Hugo Wegener Insurance Office Over State Bank
Hugo Wegener offers fire tornado and accident insurance with offices located above the State Bank. services include policy issuance and risk coverage for homes and businesses. located in the central district, the agency provides local guidance on claims and premiums.
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Hugo Wegener
Over State Bank
Billy Sherry in Dode Fisk Circus Return Visit
Billy Sherry formerly of the Second Regiment band toured with the Dode Fisk circus last weekend, handling the big bass drum in the circus band. He stayed to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Sherry and mingled with friends. Sherry has built a show business career, returning this season to Dode Fisk after eight years since leaving Lena Rivers Stock Co to travel with various troupes across the country.
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Billy” Sherry
Second Regiment
Dode Fist
Louis Sherry
Billy
Lena Rivers Stock Co
Dode
Company A Dance at Bakerville on August 7
Company A plans a big dance at Bakerville Lincoln Park on Sunday August 7 with the full Second Regiment orchestra providing music and ample automobile service to shuttle patrons from the city to the park.
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Bakerville
Lincoln Park
Regiment i
McGovern to Speak in Armory Friday Night
Progressive Republican candidate for governor Francis McGovern will address the public on primary issues Friday August 5 at the armory. He is touring the state by auto and will arrive Friday from Stevens Point.
Hints for Public Health in a Neighborhood
A public health notice asks residents if they notified the health officer about nuisances in their area. It questions fly presence in butter, well water safety, and proximity to the courthouse, urging care for babies’ health.
For good bread go to the Armory Bakery Albert Plath Prop
An abbreviated local ad promotes Armory Bakery owned by Albert Plath, urging readers to visit for quality bread.
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Armory Bakery
Albert Plath
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Huntley
Sportsmen's Association
Hunters and Fishers In
Wisconsin Hunters’ and Fishers’ Association
M. Ehrhardt
The
Record Business
Sost
WM. Sherry
Dode Fisk
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