Stranger Baby Found by Wisconsin Hunter Turns Soldier Father
Percy Tyrrell, manager of the Gunter Hotel, recalls rescuing a infant from the Flambeau River snow near Phillips Wisconsin in 1900. The boy Edwin Augustine later joined the Wisconsin infantry and, now grown, meets Tyrrell in a soldier’s uniform, claiming Tyrrell saved his life. The tale, printed in San Antonio papers, sparks speculation Tyrrell may act as a press agent.
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Flatbeau
Wisconsin
Uncle Sam
Percy Tyrrell
Gunter Hotel
Texas
Mr. Tyrrell
Edwin Augustine
Phillips
Marshfield
Mr. Terrell
Tyrell
Eliar
Pipe
Blodgett Hotel
Tyrrell
Second Wisconsin Infantry
San Antonio Light
San Antonio
Reckless Wealth, Quarantine, and a Diptheria Outcry
A local rant condemns disregard for quarantine during a diphtheria scare. It cites rich youths ignoring restrictions, police enforcement, and public anger at aristocrats who risk spreading disease, arguing wealth should not escape responsibility.
Broadway Amusement Week With Brooks Stock Tour
Theatergoers can enjoy Brooks Stock Co with fourteen players showing new plays all week at the Adier theater during the Fair. Opening night features The Broken Butterfly with two ladies admitted per ticket before six. Thiel's theater screens The Not and The Bruiser, plus Triangle and Willam Fox features. The Unique theater opens Wednesday with Dagger Goods and The Gilded Spider stars Louise Lovely.
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Brooks Stock Company
Adier
Brooks Company
Liese Drugster
Thiel
Theater
God
William Collier
Triangle Fame
Harry Subben
Moving Picture World
Ranger
Lonesome Gulch
Kelly
Trio Theater
Exil Kliner
Jem of Kliner
Lang & Scharmann Company
Louise Lovely
Where Are My Children a shore-play praised by papers
A shore-play dealing with birth control receives strong endorsements from major New York papers. The New York American calls it a daring, dramatic piece amid wealth and luxury. The New York Mail lauds it as dignified and impressive, urging reflection among audiences. News notes it will be at Adler this Saturday and Sunday.
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Metropoltan
New York American
New York Mail
New York Journal
Adler
Board of review extended to Monday August 28
The board of review adjourned Saturday and will reconvene Monday August 28 at 10 a.m. Local officials reminded residents to submit required materials by the new deadline.
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Board of Review
Cornerstone Day Marked For New Sacred Heart Church
Sunday features benediction at St John the Baptist church at 2 30 and a march to the site for the cornerstone laying of the Sacred Heart Church on South Central Avenue. Rev Joseph Volz will lay the cornerstone with a copper box and documents from local papers, pope and bishop named, as marshals direct the procession. The event marks the revival of a second Catholic church in Marshfield with Rev H d Stehling in charge. Local officials and parish members participate amid a tight schedule and public interest.
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Sacred Heart Catone
South Cenpirai Arena
St John the Ban Fist's
The
Sacred Heart
St. John’s Church
Joseph Quinn
Leo Fehrenbach
Gayl
Leo H. Schoenhofen
Frank Lueckenbach
Joseph I. Volz
United States
Rovernay
Marshfield Times
Marshfield Herald
Marshfield
Marshfield Democrats
Catholic Citizen
Patriot
Cerna
Rev. Jus
Robert Condon
la Crosse
Father Condon
Northwest
St. John's
H. d. Stehling
Bi Schwabach
Frank Lawehn Reaches Leon Springs After Fort Sam Houston Surgery
Frank Lawehn of Company Second Infantry was operated on at the base hospital at Fort Sam Houston and returned to his company at Leon Springs. The army surgeons report the hospital provides the best possible care and that patients recover best there.
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Leon Springs
Camp Wilson
Purdy
V. W. Purdy
Frank Hoffman
Sco
Frank Lawehn
Company Second Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Lawehn
Army
Lawahn
Tully
Peterson Construction Pays Full Overcharge Claim
At Tuesday’s council meeting C Peterson Construction presented a check for 3855.71 to settle an overcharge linked to Central avenue paving last year. The city kept the claimed interest dispute, waiving the interest from the refund date, while agreeing the principal amount was full.
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C. Peterson Construction Company
Central Avenue
Fall from window leaves boy unhurt after spill
Little Richard Normington fell from a second story window at his parents home on Park Avenue Thursday evening. He landed on the gravel driveway, bruised but with no permanent injuries, and after a long night’s rest, was up and about the next morning as usual.
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Richard Normington
Frank H Normington
Park Avenue
Palm Beach Plutocrat and Town Talk Nonsense
A collage of light local anecdotes and humorous vignettes from an era newspaper. The piece mixes a casino-tinged question about poker winnings with janitorial chatter, a quip about church services, a candid biscuit remark, a maid’s boast, a lake resort girl’s riding tale, and a Morince ice cream sales caper ending with a boy’s Fourth of July plans.
Automobile Strikes Little Wool in Ram Rhyme
A Mosinee Times verse riff recounts a cartoonish collision where a ram named Wool is struck by a vehicle and humorously transformed into mutton tallow. The playful jest blends a nursery line with rural animal imagery.
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The
Mosinee Times
Mary
Browne challenges opponent to debate in three towns
Congressman E. E. Browne of Wau vaca said in Marshfield that he has issued a public debate challenge to M. G. Eberlein of Shawano for the Eighth district race. He proposes joint debates in Shawano Wausau and Marshfield with impartial control by circuit judges in each county and equal sharing of expenses.
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E. E. Browne
Wauvaca
Marshfield
RB. E. Andrews
Republican County Committee
Browne
Michael G. Eberlein
Shawana
Edward B. Browne
M. G. Eberlein
Eighth
House of Representatives
Shawano
Wausau
Edward EB. Browne
Library Closed Temporarily Over Health Concerns
The library board voted to close the library beginning last Monday to prevent spread of contagious diseases carried by books. Librarian Caroline C Shaw announced no books would be issued until further notice, and patrons should return items between 10 AM and noon or 2 PM to 6 PM, except those under quarantine.
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Library Board
Caroline C. Shaw
Diphtheria Cases Decline In Marshfield Area
No new diphtheria cases were reported to the health officer yesterday. Only one case on Sunday and one on Monday suggests the epidemic is under control. Dr. L. Spencer, deputy state health officer from Wausau, visited Marshfield Friday, consulting physicians and quarantined patients and briefing local officials at a city hall meeting.
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Spencer
Wausau
Marshfield
Marshfield Central Wisconsin State Fair Nears Big Week
The Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield runs Tuesday entry day through Friday with Governor’s Day on Friday and a slate of events. Highlights include Nat Reiss shows, a Stratford Loyal baseball game, the educational building dedication, racing programs with $2800 in purses, and performances by Marshfield Grand Rapids and Stratford. Senator LeFellette and other leaders will speak. crowds urged to attend all big days.
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Nat Reiss
Betweer Stratford and Loyal
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
William F. Wolfe
United States
Marshfield
Robert M. LeFollette
Stratford
R. R. Williams
Mercury Sets High Marks In Marshfield Area Weather
During the past week Marshfield and vicinity endured heat with nearly every day registering high temperatures. The record shows several notable highs as residents experienced consistently hot weather across the region.
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Fez
Poves Il
Points Plan to Fix Bad Highway Between Stevens Point Misladore
Stevens Point merchants discuss raising 1006 dollars as a starter toward a 10200 dollar fund to improve the Yellowstone trail between Stevens Point and Misladore. The plan aims to mobilize backing across the city and along the route to aid the much needed road work for touring visitors.
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Stevens Point
Misladore
Thanks From All Recuperated: War Bands Express Gratitude
Members of Company A and the Second Regiment band send thanks to friends citywide for many rifts received. Donations have been numerous and well chosen, gratefully received by Camp Wilson for individuals and both organizations.
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Company A
Second Regiment
Camp Wilson
Death of Louis Twachtmann in Arpin
Louis Twachtmann of Arpin died Monday in that village from heart trouble at age 81. The funeral will be held this afternoon at Arpin with Rev. Pheiler officiating.
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Louis Twachtmann
Arpin
Rev. Pheiler
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