Wisconsin Central Behind New Line to Head of Lakes
Officials of the Wisconsin Central state the Owen to Ladysmith line is owned by the Central and will extend to Superior, aiming to shorten the route to Chicago Manitowoc and capture through traffic from rivals. If extended toward Spencer, Marshfield would become the division center with Marshfield gaining train-makings over multiple lines as the system’s natural hub.
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Wisconsin Central Railway Company
Owen
Ladysmith
The
Central
Superior
Qwen
Head of the Lakes
Chicago
Manitowoc
Trafic
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Central Company
Spencer
Marshfield
En Place
Ashland
Nekoosa
Greenwood
Prof Fish Married In Quiet Madison Ceremony
May Prudence Hall daughter of Joseph Hall married Herbert Clay Fish at his home Wednesday evening. Rev F T Galpin officiated with relatives present. Margaret Hall maid of honor and Charles Bower best man. The couple will reside in Marshfield after October 1.
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May Prudence
Joseph Hall
Herbert Clay Fish
F. T. Galpin
the Baptist Church
Margaret Spencer Hall
Chas. Bower
Clarkston, Mich
F. N. Clark
Genevieve
Northville
Mich
Edith Fisher
Omaha
Neb
Inter-County Convention of Ladies of W C T U in session
Delegates from Wood and Marathon counties attend the annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Session speakers include Mrs B Elvis and Mesdames Jones Wilson Parlin and Miss Mahan of Missouri. Friday brings further talks by Kullogg Upham Follett Jackson Mahan and others, with an elocution recital and music evening. Officers to be elected Friday morning.
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W.C. T.U
Wood
Marathon County
Presbyterian Church
B. Elvis
Mesdames J. A. Jones
N. Wilson
C. Parlin
Wasau
Parmelia C. Mihan
Missouri
Mesdames Kullogg
Parlin
Upham
Follett
Jackson
Miss Mahan
Underwood
Miss Richardson
Connor Controls Wisconsin State Politics Said to Spoil La Follette Plans
Milwaukee Sentinel reports Marshfield resident W. D. Connor chairman of the Republican State Central Committee is portrayed as a thorn to administration plans. Statements claim he demands governor support and leadership in a future machine-backed bid, resisting Lenroot Houser Davidson and others, with La Follette’s national ambitions prompting tense caucuses and a push to keep Connor in the political limelight.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Marshfield
W. D. Connor
Republican State Central Committee
la Follette
Senate
Connor
Steader
Lenroot
Houser
Davidson
Gov. la Follette
Silent William
Lénoot
Sexton's New Store Addition Enclosed at Drag Store
A new rear addition to Sexton's drag store is enclosed and interior work is underway. The expanded section will handle unpacking and storage and will connect to the main building by an archway and transom. The design aims to create one of the largest drug stores in the northwest.
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Sexton’s
Man Escapes Richfield Jail by Forcing Wall
John McPherson of Richfield, jailed in Grand Rapids by Judge Hahn last week for beating his wife, tunneled to freedom Wednesday night using a chair leg. Described as eccentric and dangerous, he is at large. neighbors warned to watch for him if he returns to Richfield, with possible intent to head toward Canada after his six month sentence ends.
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John McPherson
Richfield
Grand Rapids
Hahn
McPherson
Weller
Canada
City Schools Open With Notable Teacher Strength
City schools begin on Labor Day week with nine experienced instructors returning and Prof Gile taking principal and superintendent duties. The staff includes D C Gile J C Pish Lina Johns Florence Pierce Mabel Heron Ruth Heaton Dorothy Packard Ethel Dunlap Marie Rix Alta Sherman Alice Skinner Bessie Booth Katherine Southwick Dora Tiffany Mayme Britten Jennie McGrath Louise Nelson Gertrude Winch Carola Forrest Clara Mason Nellie Youngs Vinnie Hewitt Mary Reily Agnes Hermly Ida Williams among others across multiple grade levels and buildings.
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Gile
D. C. Gile
J. C. Pish
Lina Johns
Florence Pierce
Mabel Heron
Ruth Heaton
Dorothy Packard
Ethel Dunlap
Marie Rix
Alta Sherman
Central Avenue
Alice Skinner
Bessie Booth
Katherine Southwick
Dora Tiffany
Mayme Britten
Jennie McGrath
Louise Nelson
Gertrude Winch
Carola Forrest
Clara Mason
Nellie Youngs
Vinnie Hewitt
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Head of Lakes
Prof. Fish
Madison
Inter-County Convention
W.C. T.U. For Wood
Marathon
Sesaton
Wit
Sexton's New Store
M’pherson
Pingree College
Goys
Felt
Carney
Allen
Cwarin HY
Ralitiad
Delrin
R. R
Uni S
Alog Rathway
Uast
Rocky Mountains
Serigs
Rockies
Nornions
Cincinnat
Morse School of Telegraphy
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Atlant
la Crosxe
Wis
Texarkana
Tex
DR. Bell
BLATZ
Wiener
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Marshfield Branch
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