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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

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Connor Hatteberg Nuptials Stir Marshfield Society

Miss Chrystie Hatteberg and Reuben Connor wed at the bride’s mother home in Marshfield. Ceremony at 8:30 led by Rev. Joseph Brown, with many relatives and local notables present. After a 2:38 train departure for an east lake trip, couple to reside in Auburndale after October 15.

K. Hatteberg Third Chestnut Streets Chrystie Hattebers Reuben Connor Auburndale Joseph Brown Www D. Connor Robert Connor J. C. Hills Margaret Hills I. C. Up Joyce, Hatteberg Alvira Nick Luella Rossman Marshfeld R. Connor W. D. Connor J. ©. Hills Connor Company Masonic Lodge Auburn Bale

Elks Fall to Waupaca Knights in Close Game

The Elks baseball team lost at Waupaca to the Knights of Pythias in a tight contest. Both teams fielded well and the Knights pulled ahead in the final three innings to win by a disputed score. A return match is planned during the fair as the Elks aim to reverse the result with practice.

Elks Waupaca

Justice Dodge Visits Marshfield After Twenty Years

Justice 3. B. Dodge of the state arrived in Marshfield with John P. Hume for a few days. This marks his first Marshfield visit in twenty years yet he remains keenly interested in the surrounding wild lands. An automobile trip Monday and Tuesday showcased the area’s beautiful farms, leaving him greatly impressed.

B. Dodge John P. Hume Judge Dodge Marshfield

Bert Hanson Resigns From Swift & Co To Join Reed and Murdock

Bert Hanson, longtime Swift & Co. traveling man in this territory, resigns effective September 1 to become a traveling salesman for Reed and Murdock of Chicago. He plans to relocate from the northern territory to Duluth, Minnesota, prompting regret among friends as Mr. and Mrs. Hanson prepare to move from the city.

Bert Hanson Swift & Co Reed & Murdock Chicago Hanson Territories Duluth Minn

Farmers Loss Heavy as Lightning Kills Cattle

Frank Ott of Bakerville loses five cows and two heifers during a Saturday night electrical storm. The cattle were found near a wire fence, and residents extend sympathy to Ott as the community notes the heavy financial blow from the calamity.

Frank Ott Bakerville Mr. Ott

W. A. Terry Buys New Clipper Launch at McMillan

W A Terry, long missing since disposing of his gasoline launch, has completed a Monday deal to own a 30 foot clipper on the Eau Pleine river at McMillan. The hand some craft, finished in quarter sawn oak, features a 12 HP double cylinder engine, a top speed of 12 mph, six movable cane chairs, and closed lockers for trips. Terry plans to launch it soon and charm friends with river rides further than the nest boat previously launched in the community.

W. A. Terry C. Marsh McMillan Tercy

Great Marshfield Fair Opens With Strong Prospects

The Marshfield fair runs August 25 to 28 with strong prospects in stock and produce, races, and a new poultry house drawing exhibitors. Central avenue will glow with extensive electric lighting each evening. Floral parade work is underway, city hall hosts volunteer signups, and the queen contest advances with Miss Trudeau leading count at 960, followed by Miss Ringeltanbe 740 and Miss Leonard 450.

Central Avenue City Hall Miss Trudeau Ringeltanbe Leonard

Death of Joseph Panski Pioneer of Bakerville

Joseph Panski of Bakerville died at his home after a long illness from stomach cancer. He was 67, moved to Bakerville in 1882, and traveled to Marshfield that year to marry. Funeral Monday at Bakerville Catholic Church conducted by Rev. W. Hinckner, with many mourners in attendance. He leaves a widow and eight children, two sons in California could not attend.

Joseph Panski Bakerville Marshfield W. Hinc

Winninger Bros Gwn Company to Play Adler Opera House

The Adler Opera House announces six nights of Royalty plays and vaudeville by Winninger Bros Gwn Company starting Monday Aug 24 with matinees. Frank Winninger stars as Professor Krantz in The Mysterious Music Master. Seats on sale at Sexton’s Drug Store with top prices 15 25 35. ladies free Monday night under stated conditions.

Adler Opera House Winninger Bros. Gwn Company Frm Opera House Frank Winninger Krantz Seata Sexton

Contractor John Schlagel Leaves City for Reader Move

Contractor John Schlagel has closed his city business and will move with his family this Saturday to Reader, Minnesota. Reader is a growing town on the St. Paul extension with ample building work, and Schlagel expects to improve his prospects.

John Schlagel Reader Noah St. Paul Schlegel

Agnes Burns 18 Recovering From Illness

From letters from Conductor and Mrs J H Burns of Coeur d Alene Idaho we learn their daughter Agnes is improving in health and they hope to reach home in a few weeks.

J. H. Burns Coeur -Alene Idaho Agnes

Sentiment for Stephenson in Wisconsin Senate Race

With the September primary nearing, public sentiment in Wisconsin favors Stephen son as the party’s nominee to succeed the incumbent Isaac Stephenson of Marinette. The article lauds his clean campaign, strong senate record, and support for reform measures while noting his alignment with Roosevelt and Taft and urging Stephenson as a steady, capable choice for the next six years.

United States Isaac Stephenson Marinette Stephenson Senate Fhis Old Guard Wisconsin United States Senate Roosevelt W. H. Taft LaFollette

Petition to Accept Park Land Donation on Park Avenue

The common council will decide on accepting H. W. Tuttrup’s two acre triangular tract on Park Avenue for park use. Reports floated a negative stance from the board of public works, sparking petitions with about five hundred signers urging acceptance. The land is well located and could be valuable later despite current costs to fit it for park purposes.

H. W. Tuttrup Park Avenue Common Council Board of Public Works

Dorchester Bank Names Chas B Blodgett President

At a recent directors meeting Dorchester State Bank elected Chas B Blodgett as president. The bank, described as growing with deposits set to rise under his management, notes Blodgett also serves as vice president of Marshfield State Bank and is involved in other banking concerns.

Dorchester State Bank Chas. B. Blodgett Dorchester Bank Blodgett Marshfield State Bank

First Monthly Stock Fair Sparks Strong Local Interest

The first monthly stock fair or trading day is set for this Saturday with high turnout expected. Farmers and merchants prepare to bring stock and barter items from distant areas, with the North Western stock yards providing loading space and water troughs. Dr. Fred Warsinske will add a water trough and large tent for shelter. Entries for the Central Wisconsin State Fair can be made at Secretary Pankow’s office in the Demokrat Building to save time.

Fred Warsinske Textra Pankow Demokrat

Wood County selects Hambrecht for Assembly seat

Hon C. Goldsworthy declines a second term thus Republicans nominate Atty George P Hambrecht of Grand Rapids for the Assembly from Wood County. Hambrecht, a several years resident and county seat attorney, faces no primary opposition and will appear in the Republican column on election day.

C. 2. Goldsworthy Vesper Assembly Wood County Atty Geo. P. Hambrecht Grand Rapids Hambrecht

Delightful Tea Party Honors Mrs Miller's 75th Birthday

A Thursday evening tea at the Pors home on Fifth avenue hosted by Mesdames W A Pors B C Pors and Martha E Miller celebrated Mrs Miller turning seventy five. Her three daughters Mrs Joseph Ott Mrs Elizabeth Harns of West Bend and Mrs E C Pors of this city joined the celebration.

Pors Fifth Avenue Mesdames W. A B.C. Pors Martha E. Miller Miller Joseph Ott Elizabeth Harns West Bend E.C. Pors

Free Barrel of Royalty Flour for Best Bread at Fair

A promotional notice offering one 196 pound barrel of Royalty flour to the woman baking the best loaf at the fair. The condition requires the loaf to be made from Royalty flour. Contact Maralefield Banner Mills for details.

Maralefield Banner Mills

Sawdust in Big Rib River leads to fine

Gust Baesemann of this city, operator of a saw mill on the Big Rib river, was fined 25 dollars and 6 dollars costs in Justice Larner's court for allowing sawdust and mill refuse to be dumped into the stream. The case, filed after complaints by local fishermen and deputy game warden John Foster, marked the first such arrest under Wisconsin water power stream laws. Baesemann had pleaded not guilty to test constitutionality but chose to settle by pleading guilty.

Gust Baesemann Big Rib River Justice Larner

Skat Tournament at Elks Club Sees Four Prize Winners

Edward M. Gallet dubbed a skat king led thirty two players through sixty bands in the Elks rooms last Friday evening. Bec A. Gallet captured first prize with eleven good plays, Joseph B. Kaufman second with 331 points, Fred Allman third with ten good plays, and D A Kailans fourth with 308 points. A follow up tournament is planned in two to three weeks under Dr. W S Heaton and cashier O G Lindemann.

Bec Dr. W. S. Heaton O. G. Lindemann

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Connor-Hatteberg Misa Chrystie Hatteberg Justice Dodge Agnes Burns E. Blodgett JeseBro the Gsoyée Turkey Misaes Boye Plymouth Hock Monarch Brand Wausau Waterloo California Swift Snepa Northwestern Depot Members OF Assembly Gust Reesemann Edward Gallet Skat-Koenig
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