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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

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Marshfield to Host Monthly Stock Fair August 22

Local business leaders and adjacent farmers plan a monthly stock fair in Marshfield, with the first sale scheduled for Saturday August 22 on Dr Fred Warsinske’s vacant block near the stock yards. An auctioneer will conduct sales. buyers from distant towns are encouraged to attend. traders will offer generous terms to uphold the town's market reputation.

Marshfield Fred Warsinske Warsinske Benefts

Auburndale Wins Close Fairgrounds Baseball Game

Auburndale defeats a picked up team managed by Herman Kuethe at the fairgrounds last Sunday. Marshfield led early but Auburndale's fifth inning rally put them ahead. Both teams hit well, with Auburndale outer gardeners making several safe-looking catches. Paid coaching showed in a steady, strong performance. Marshfield’s baserunning errors in the last inning cost them a chance to tie.

Fairgrounds Aurburndale Herman Kuethe Marshfield Feld Auburndale Meek

Open Floral Queen Contest Seeks County Volunteers

The floral queen voting contest opens Thursday with six voting boxes at three banks and three drug stores. Contenders include Miss Emma Ringletanbe Miss Pansy Droud and Miss Mable Trudeau. The winner receives a $75 diamond ring and leads the parade during the August fair.

Emma Ringletanbe Pansy Droud Mable Trudeau

Local grocer sold to former hotel man in Marshfield

W L Little, veteran Marshfield grocer, sold his business with wagons and horses to A E Kump, ex proprietor of the Thomas hotel. Inventory taken and stock turned over Monday. Little plans to run for register of deeds if elected, may move to Grand Rapids. Kump, already known in town, previously managed the Thomas house and engaged in real estate affairs.

W. L. Litle Marshfield A. E. Kump Thomas Hotel Kump Little Register of Deeds Grand Rapids Thomas Fort Atkinson

Nomination papers filed for Wood county offices headline

Nomination papers were filed by E. E. Amos and W. L. Little for register of deeds as the filing deadline closed last Saturday. The primary on September 1 will feature full party tickets in Wood County with no opposition on the Republican ticket except for register of deeds. The list includes candidates for U.S. senator and state offices, with detailed party lines and county offices. Miss Jessie St. Thomas and Samttee LeMahien were married Monday morning and plan a two week wedding trip via Sheboygan Milwaukee Chicago and other points.

United States Senator Secretary of State Madison Member of Assembly W. Davis Social Democrats Wood County Ofice E. E. Ames W. L. Little Register of Deeds United States Isaac Stephenson Marinette William H. Hatton New London F. E. McGovern Milwaukee S. A. Cook Neenah Jacob Rummel Neal Brown Wausau M. A. Hoyt James ©. Davidson Soldiers Grove James F. Trottman John Strange Oshkosh James A. Frear Hudson Govenor A. J. Schmit John A. Aylward Burt Williams Ashland Miles T. Gettings Monroe Frank B. Schatz Jessie St. Thomas Samtte] LeMahien Sheboygan Chicago Joseph St. Thomas

Marathon County Sheriff Candidate Fred F Damon Visit

Fred F Damon of Wansat visited the city Monday to discuss his bid for Marathon county sheriff on the Republican ticket before the primaries. A former sheriff from 1905 to 1907 and longtime resident of Spencer and McMillan areas, he is portrayed as a friend of farmers and workers and urged to receive solid Republican support to win in Marathon county.

Fred F. Damon Wansat Marathon County Mr. Damon Spencer McMillan Damon

City Offered New Park in Marshfield by Fox River Lands

Mayor Roddis reports H W Tuttrup of Appleton offers a two acre park block for unconditional donation. Magee park name proposed for land comprising lots 11 to 28 in block 248 Magee first addition, facing Park avenue and Seventh street. The triangular plot spans about 460 by 573 feet with a 356 foot western leg, enhancing the city grid and future green space.

W. H. Roddis H. W. Tuttrup Appleton Fox River Magee Park Magee First Marshfield Park Avenue Seventh Street Central Avenue Manhattan

Heavy Wind Storm Damages Pike Lake Area

James Feeley proprietor of the Pike Lake resort near Fifield reported a heavy rain and wind storm on Monday July 27 causing crop and property damage. Two men were killed in the vicinity. A fishing party on the lake saw a tow boat break loose, but Miss Marie Feeley and a friend were saved when a guide jumped from the launch to the smaller boat and kept it upright until shore.

James Feeley Pike Lake Fifield W. H. Lind Feeley Resort Marie Feeley

Agnes Burns Improving at Cover d Alene Idaho

A letter received yesterday from Conductor and Mrs JH Burns and their daughter Miss Agnes reports Agnes much better and rapidly recovering at Cover d Alene Idaho. Friends of the Burns family cheer the news and hope they return home in a few weeks.

JH. Burns Miss Agnes Cover d'Alene Idaho Agnes

Anton Henseler Injured Saving Milk Route

Anton Henseler prominent Lincoln farmer and Bakerville creamery proprietor suffered serious injuries Sunday morning while trying to calm a runaway horse pulling a milk wagon. The faithful animal spooked by engine exhaust, injuring Henseler with hip bruises and internal damage. He remains at home, with cautious optimism for recovery.

Anton Henseler Lincoln Bakerville Creamery Arbaaway Henseler Creamery Henseler

Successful skat tournament at Elks Club rooms

The skat tournament Friday evening at the Elks Club rooms drew a large crowd of players. Skat meisters Bouldrie and Strauss ran the event smoothly. A. L. Bouldrie won the grande prix for most good plays, Alderman Frank A. Noll took second for points, A. J. Leahy third for good plays, and Dr. J. C. Hayward fourth for points. A follow-up tournament is planned in about three weeks.

Elks Club Rooms Bouldrie Strauss A. L. Bouldrie Frank A. Noll J. Leahy J.C. Hayward

Reservoir excavation underway for city lake project

Superintendent O L Dorschel leads a crew clearing and excavating for an artificial lake at the waterworks and power station. The lake will cover about five acres with a spillway outlet, embankments, and potential park and recreation uses on eighty nearby acres. Larson & Kreisch won the spillway contract. the project aims to serve as a fire water reserve and civic amenity, possibly named Lake Moeris.

O. L. Dorschel Larson & Kreisch Lake Moeris Sftertté Nile Valley Amenemhe

Free catalog offered by Wausau Business College

Those interested in commercial education should write for free catalog of Wausau Business College in Wausau Wisconsin. Address listed as 4105.

Wausau Business College Wausau Wis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kuethe Tigers Scora W. L. Little Sells E. E. Amos Office of Register of Deeds Republican Geo. P. Hambrecht Assembly Fred H. Eberhardt William H. Peters Ao McLaughlin Sherif Lawson G. Phillips Albert B. Bever Circouit Ross E. Andrews William L. Little Elmer E Ames Jacob Lusk Democratic William E. Wheelan Frank Lenschen Frank Stahl Michael Griffin Medard William H. Reeves William F. Corcoran Sociat Louis Wolleson Louis B. Clapp Thomas Babcock IR. M. Williams Robert Walters Arthur Warnecke Circuit Court Otto Grant Babcock Sale H.W. Tuttrup Pike Lake Resort James Fooly Agnes Burns
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