Morris Coming Campaign Swing in Wood County
Lieut. Gov. Thomas Morris of La Crosse, Republican senatorial candidate, with Sen. La Follette’s endorsement, will visit Marshfield next Saturday. A campaign letter says he will tour Wood county, arriving Grand Rapids at 7:27 a.m. and proceeding to Marshfield, with B. M. Vaughn of Grand Rapids in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Morris
la Grosse
United States Senate
Senator LaFollette
Marshfield
Wood County
Grand Rapids
B. M. Vaughn
Grand
New Inter-county Map Promotes Marshfield Center Detail
A newly published inter-county map by Rand, McNally & Co. highlights Marshfield as the commercial hub, covering Wood county and portions of Taylor and Marathon counties. The map, prepared with input from Adam Paulus, a former newspaper man and noted advertiser in central Wisconsin dairy regions, showcases the land business areas and surrounding counties.
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Adam Paulus
Wisconsin
Rand, McNally & Co
Chicago
Marshfield
Wood County
Taylor
Marathon
The
Times
Clark counties map shows every highway and landmark
It highlights roads rail lines schools churches and even a cheese factory, with every farmhouse depicted. The detailed map captures the county's geography and notable sites, inviting readers to study the illustrated landscape.
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Clark Counties
Wood County candidates file campaign expense affidavits
Candidates for county and state offices filed expense statements with the Wood County clerk after Saturday. Reported figures include C W Bluett 20953 for sheriff, Richard Johnston 316.32, John A Thomas 3.64, John Roberts GA District Attorney 13.09, Victor W News 13.09, Hugh Goggins 1931 for seat, Alex W Muir 8 54, Nate Anderson 7.04, A B Bover undefined, N Ames 13.9u, John Hoffman 0, Henry Ebbe 41.04 for deeds, Geo P Hambrecht 22.45, J D Harring 41.59 for assembly.
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Wood County
C. W. Bluett
Richard Johnston
John A. Thomas
John Roberts
Distriet Attorney
Victor W. News
Hugh Goggins
Eberhardt
Alex W. Muir
Nate Anderson
A. B. Bover
Circuit
Reparle N. Ames
Register of Deeds
John Hoffman
Henry Bbbe
Assembly
Geo. P. Hambrecht
J.D. Harring
Lavick Blum Wedding Invitations Issued
Mr and Mrs Jacob Blum of Marshfield issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter to be held in the city. The notice drops few additional details, referring to the couple as the Lavick Blum wedding party.
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Marshfield
Jacob Blum
Rose
Henry Lavick
Duluth
Sidence
East Third Street
Flags at half mast mark Wilson bereavement in Rome
City memorials note President Wilson's death with flag at half staff for four days, following funeral in Rome Ga. Several local families and businesses are mentioned in social notices and upcoming events. Alfred Neumann and family plan a lakeside cottage purchase on Chain o Lakes. John Murray to close store this week and shift to residence. Local auto club efforts praised. next Ranger hall social on the 14th. Social events honor Miss Alma Kelly before Milwaukee move with multiple tea parties and gatherings through the week.
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A .G. Felker
Wilson
Rome
Ruth Tufts
Eisibra Hipke
Marguerite Kraus
Lorna Scharmann
Lorence Rice
Bessie Burns
Alfred Neumann
Alfred Jr
A. L. Bouldrie
Tor Waupaca
Chain-o-Lakes
Neumann
Neumanns
Lakes
John Murray
South Central Avenue
Cherry Street
G.E. Prochlich
Milwaukee
Tieird
Wisconsin State Automobile Association
Marshfield Auto Club
Wisconsin
Ranger
McMillan
Rozellville Roads
Alma Kelly
Dorothy Finney
Miss Jelly
Finney
West Third Street
Aimee Laemle
South Cherry Street
Verna Tudson
Thomas Wright
East Third Street
Death of George Gillen in Cantrall Ill noted
Word reached Marshfield of the death of George Gillen aged about sixty at Cantrall Illinois. Survived by wife Carrie Abbott Gillen and two grown sons. Gillen formerly resided in Marshfield and was known as a cigar robber in Marshfield years ago and owned two city properties. Merlin Hall of Black River Falls, GOP gubernatorial candidate, spoke in Marshfield Wednesday noting favorable Republican sentiment after tours through northern Wisconsin and a speech at Ogema. A youth party returned from Waupaca Saturday after a week at Nessling Lake cottages, joined by Miss Marie Sexton and Miss Martina Marsh as chaperones, and Misses Marjorie Sexton Olive Lenge Irene Colvin Adela Scheibe.
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Cantrall
Ill
George Gillen
Gillen
Carrie Abbot Gillen
Marshfield
Merlin Hall
Black River Falls
Times
Ogema
Laciey
Waupaca
Nessling Lake
Marie Sexton
Martina Marsh
Atlantic Fleet Mobilized For Neutrality Patrols
Washington reports mobilization of the Atlantic fleet beginning with the Texas Minnesota and Louisiana returning from Mexican waters to New York. The move aims to patrol and enforce neutrality amid the European conflict with Florida guarding New York Boston and coastal torpedo boats patrolling New Jersey and Delaware ports.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Texas
Minnesota
Louisiana
Mexico
New York
United States
Daniels
Florida
Boston
New Jersey
Delaware
Atlantic
Gulf
Women Do Work of Men in Paris During War Drafts
In Paris society women replaced men drafted into the army. They served as clerks in shops, sold necessities, and managed cafes and groceries. Girls sold tickets in underground stations while small boys acted as guards on trains. Watermen were aged and ineligible for service.
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Paris
Patchwork plea dresses up drunk and disorderly charge
Michael Fitzsimmons faced Milwaukee district court on a drunk and disorderly count. He presented a card labeled awning patcher with a humorous price list for patches and beers. The judge quipped about overtime, while Fitzsimmons replied he was busy, and the court imposed thirty days.
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Milwaukee
Michael Fitzsimmons
Page
More Money in Stock From Unity Farmer Steers
Charles Meyers, a pioneer farmer from Unity, sold ten two year old steers in Unity village, bringing $780 total. The sale averaged $78 per head, and Meyers notes there is more good money in raising young stock than in selling old stock.
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Charles Meyers
Unity
Charles
Unity Register
No Unwilling Candidates Allowed On Primary Ballot
Madison Wis July 31 No person may have a name placed on the primary ballot unless he files an affirmative statement of willingness to qualify if nominated and elected. The opinion from Attorney General Owen to District Attorney Omelia Rhinelander states no one can be forced to run for office.
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Madison
Wis
Owen
A. J. Omelia
Rhinelander
May Buy Electric Plant Investigation
W C Reyer and E B Runkel from Wisconsin rate commission review the Grand Rapids Electric books. The effort supports a study to determine plant value for city takeover of the utility property.
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W.C. Reyer
E. BE. Runkel
The
Rate Commission
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids Electric Company
Electric Company
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