Thursday A Holy Day Observed with Assumption Feast
The catholic congregation celebrated the feast of the Assumption of Mary with regular services attended by many in the city and surrounding areas. The article notes the ancient origin of the day, its blessing of plants, and the belief Mary was taken up body and soul into heaven, referencing Luke and church tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Leo IV
Mary
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
St. Thomas
Heaven
Northwestern line progress to Princeton amid favorable work
Amid scarce labor the Northwestern railroad project from Marshfield to Princeton advances. Officials predict completion by October first with grading between Princeton and Grand Rapids nearly finished except six miles. Track-laying gear will be deployed soon as dry weather holds. Most workers earn two dollars daily, with yard workers earning up to three dollars, and few strikes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Grand Rapids
Mae
Waupaca Excursion to Offer Minor League Style Play
The Wisconsin Central excursion to Waupaca next Sunday aims to attract many pleasure seekers. Willson's Colts, the new baseball team, will meet the Waupaca squad in a contest touted as a strengthened bar lineup. The local team plans to show winning form and challenge the prospective state leaguers.
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Wisconsin Central
Waupaca
Willson
Waupuca
New Train Service On C N W Main Line Spurs Travel
The C N W extends a 4:00 p m main line train from Chicago to Milwaukee arriving 6:30 p m with two Milwaukee trains to Lake Shore and Wisconsin divisions. The Wisconsin division reaches Rhinelander by 2:30 p m and returns by 4:15, linking to Milwaukee for Chicago. The public urges equal service along Marshfield branch and Sundays, noting strong passenger demand and telegraphic travel needs. Wausau area residents seek Sunday connections. The Wausau Pilot urges pressuring the company to run a branch train to connect with the main line as a public benefit.
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Chicano
Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Wisconsin
Rhinelander
South
Chicago
Marshfield
St. Paul
Antigo
Wausau
Wansau
Laura Gray and John Wensing Married in City Residence
Laura Gray and John Wensing were united in marriage by Rev. F L Nehs at his home with witnesses Hattie Schaver and Ino Wissink. After a northern Minnesota wedding tour they will reside with the bride's parents. The bride worked as cashier at Brill's store. the groom is a Roessler & Co tailor.
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Laura Gray
John Wensing
F. L. Nehs
Hattie Schaver
Ino
Wissink
Brill
A. S. Gray
Fourth Street
T. I., Roessler & Co
Remodeling of Louis Laemle's Store Front Begins
Contractor Hans Bille and crew started work on the Laemle store remodeling. A false front was placed inside current display windows. Changes will be made without interrupting business. A new wall will be constructed and the front rebuilt from the ground up.
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Hans Bille
Louis Laemle
Corner Stone Laid for St Josephs Chapel at Hospital
The corner stone for the new St Joseph's hospital chapel was laid in a grand ceremony attended by clergy and a large crowd. The procession included Catholic orders and societies in full uniform, with Rt. Rev. George Jacquemin of Rome presiding and sermons delivered in English and German. Ice cream and lemonade were served after, with music by the Second Regiment band and the Maennercher. Receipts exceeded expectations as Sisters express gratitude to supporters.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Catholic Knights
Catholic Foresters
Knights of St. George
St. Joseph's Society
George Jacquemin
Rome
Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
Leo XIII
John Eisen
Daniels
Hewitt
John Rhoda
de Goey
Chippewa Falls
Joseph Joch
Danville
N. J
Second Regiment
Maennercher
Elaborate Park Avenue Reception by Cracraft and Hume
A large late week Thursday party at Mesdames Cracraft and Hume's elegant Park Avenue residence formed one of the year’s most charming society events. Guests arrived to a decorated horse and veranda refreshments, with reception assisted by Mesdames Cranmer Upham McMillan Beebe Hageward Finney Doege and others acting as hosts and hostesses.
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Mesdames
Cracraft
John P. Hume
Park Avenue
Mesdames Cracraft
Cranmer
Hume
Fred Allman
WW. H. Upham
City Canyas. Tax Commissioners Hear City Contest
Wood county tax commissioners completed work in City Canyas and prep for hearings at Grand Rapids court house August 19 to 23. The city’s champions expect a verdict upholding its position amid recent high property sales. Representing the city are F. A. Cady, W. D. Gonnor, John Juno, and M. G. Fleckenstein.
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Wood County
Court House
Grand Rapids
Vollmar
F. A. Cady
W. D. Gonnor
John Juno
M.G. Fleckenstein
Comparison of Farm Products Exhibition by John P Hume
John P Hume gathers his annual farm products display with grass and grain samples in windows. He presents average yields from raminett farmers and contrasts northern Wisconsin with southern drought regions, including Baraboo potatoes that resemble seed stock.
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John P. Hume
Hume
Barapoo
Wisconsin
Mrs Richards Here Sunday At Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Florence Richards of Ohio, national evangelist, will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian church next Sunday with morning preaching and an evening lecture. She spoke here last spring and is noted for addressing temperance and religious topics in a masterly way.
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Plorence Richards
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Your Little Savings Deposit Bank Notice
An old bank notice advertises small savings deposits earning 23 percent interest per year on sums of one dollar and up. It promotes safe keeping of valuables in their vaults free of charge and invites all customers to visit the bank.
Officers and Administrators Listed in Town Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as W. D. Connor T. L. Braus and others, with divisions indicating administrators of Maudtaeniriig and Meretotdle. The text mentions prompt intelligent attention to interests, district and political units, and reference to deposits and rent.
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Hanlin
Potato Famine Threat Burns Through Markets
The article reports a full failure of the potato crop in many areas due to dry weather threatening a famine and extreme scarcity. It notes exhausted old supply and slow new crop, leaving dealers and consumers short in their calculations while predicting potential improvement if no early frost or excessive rains occur.
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St. John's Church
Truman Childs
Childs
St. Joseph’s Hospital
The
Dells
Nekoosa
Devil's Lake Lacey
Laemle
Central
Jcimonico
Brunswick
Waukesha
Delmonico
Baltimore & Ohio
Stevens Paint Journal
the Farmers’ Institute
Canyas
Mrs. Richards
American National Bank
W. D. Connor
T. L. Braus
Men Domann
Cess Hone
Noe
Vigte Praditon Bas
San Caahter
W.,d. Connor
BR. Krads
Mich. Temmets
BN. Christensen
Rewisch
Deming
Lindmann
Ginter
Japan
Oxford
Webb's Glass Stores
Gilb Edge
Danham
Toc
Shass
Talon
Dow
Schiuider's
Chas
Schmirler
Times
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