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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

3

Marshfield's Banner Fair Opens With Ex Hibits and Parade

Marshfield's sixth annual banner fair opens with record exhibits attractions and prizes in stock poultry produce and handicrafts. Floral parade Thursday features decorated autos carriages and a floral queen contest won by Miss Trudeau in a close vote. Fire run on Central avenue Friday adds to the up-town fair highlights with outstanding illumination and decorations.

Autoz W. D. Connor Robt. Connor John Mettelka Jos Mettelka Lane & Scharmann Robert Ebbe En, Dufour Harlow Hyde I. C. Marsh Floral Queen's Chariot Trudeau Merry Widow Stanhope Miss LePaint Wm. Uthmei Ringeltaube Leonard Central Avenue

Tigers Fall to Stevens Point in Heartbreaking Loss

Lost to Stevens Point. Manager Kuethe's Tigers dropped a close game after a five-run first inning by the visitors, despite a one-hit pitching gem by Jack Revour. The Tigers rallied late but fell short with three men on base and one out as the tying runs remained out of reach. Patterson made a circus catch in the eighth and Helixon had three assists in the sixth.

Kuethe Tigers Stevens Point Jack Revour Patterson Helixon

Roosevelt Hunting Stories Featured by The Times

The Times publishes a three column hunting story by President Roosevelt as the first in a sixteen part series. The paper claims exclusive rights for Marshfield. After term ends Roosevelt plans an Africa hunting trip, with similar stories contracted to a major publisher at two dollars per word.

Roosevelt Times Marshfield Africa

Racing program features multiple pace events and entrants

A lively race program lists 2:24 pace events with purses up to 800 dollars and multiple drivers including Angie Agen Will Stack Max Wilkes Western Hero Ric Tom. Gentlemen s driving and running races offer 50 dollar purses. Entries include Stevens Point Marshfield Wild Rose and LaCrosse participants. A new feature introduces 2:13 and 2:35 pace events with sponsors and drivers names across Wisconsin and Minnesota venues.

Angie Agen Will Stack Max Wilkes Ric Tom Paul Hussin Stevens Point A & Brackendorf Marshfield W. Hughes Wild Rose R. Davidson Wausau Nienemann Ink. Bradley LaCrosse Nellie H. J.B. Stowe Phillips Lady H Fr. Hintz Rib Lake Lena W. Mathie Almond Brace W. Noll Angie Agen Aul Hussin Phoe C Klondike Wes Snow Doeman W. W. Noll Laddie

Schools Open Monday with Improvements in Buildings

The city schools will open next Monday August 30 for the fall term with full equipment of competent teachers. Eight new instructors fill vacancies and enrollment is expected to be large, including new city entrants to the high school. Improvements include cement walks, new fire escapes at the high and Grant buildings, new flag staffs at Lincoln and Grant, fresh wall paint at Lincoln, and snow white floors at McKinley. Domestic Science students showcase biscuits at the fair grounds serving visitors. A long list of engaged teachers is provided, spanning multiple Wisconsin towns and Detroit.

Grant Lincoln McKinley

South Wisconsin Names Listed in Grant Building Notice

A list of individuals including Glason Fond du Lac Mary Martin Superior Alice Hewitt Oshkosh Grant Building Elizabeth Colbeck Superior Pearl Seguin Elena Edith Weberg River Falls Olga Megorden Al toona appears in a local notice, reflecting attendees or signees from multiple towns. The document aggregates names tied to the grant building matter, with several settlements represented.

Glason Fond du Lac Mary Martin Superior Alice Hewitt Oshkosh Grant Building Elizabeth Colbeck Pearl Seguin Elena Edith Weberg River Falls Olga Megorden Altoona

Death of Anton Weber at 21 North Maple Street

Anton Weber son of Mr and Mrs Henry Weber of 205 North Maple Street died at his parents home from consumption Saturday morning aged nearly 22 He formerly worked as a clerk for P J Kraus then moved to Milwaukee two years ago to work in a large shoe store health declined after returning home funeral held Catholic church Tuesday pallbearers Otto Firnstall Anton Armhofer Anton Ebson John Berg John Adler and Wm Powers flower girls Rosa Berg Josephine Schmide Theresa Bauman Mae Griffin Tillie Kohl Leone Wright

Anton Weber Henry Weber North Maple Street P. J. Kraus Milwaukee Aarge Roy Fola Otto Firnstall Antone Armhofer Anton Ebson John Berg John Adler

California Wine House Opens in News Building

Messrs Oscar Goldsmith and Chas Levy from Chicago represent the California Wine House as they launch a wholesale and retail liquor store on the first floor of the News building on Central Avenue. They have spent days installing fixtures and began business on Tuesday.

Oscar Goldsmith Chas. Levy Chicago California Wine House News Central Avenue

The Unique Theatre Opens New Show This Week

The Unique Theatre debuted a complete new show Monday night and will present performances every afternoon and evening. The Barrington & Webb Stock Co. produc tion Mr. and Mrs. Barrington offers an elegant attraction this week.

Mrs. Barrington Barrington & Webb Stock Co

Stephenson and the Farmers in Wisconsin Politics

Ex-Gov W D Hoard urges Wisconsin voters to back Isaac Stephenson for the United States Senate. The piece recalls Stephenson’s 1886 congressional service, his support for dairy and farm interests, and his extensive Wisconsin farming holdings. Hoard emphasizes Stephenson’s loyalty, agricultural policy work, and leadership in advancing stock breeding and scientific agriculture.

Wisconsin Senate Isaac Stephenson Marinette Stephenson Congress Kenosha Grass Lake Tounder River United States Senate W. D- Hoard

Mrs Dan White Improves After Hospital Operation

The note from St Josephs hospital reports Mrs Dan White's serious operation last week was successful. She is now out of danger and gaining strength daily, with hope she will leave the hospital in two weeks.

Dan White St. Joseph’s Hospital

Successful Stock Fair At Warsinske Grounds

The first monthly stock fair at Warsinske's grounds last Saturday drew a large crowd and proved a complete success. A vast amount of stock was shown and many trades occurred to mutual benefit of owners. Attendees praised the idea and expect rising interest at future meetings. Merchants praise the event as boosts to city and country trade and anticipate widespread deals as farmers and business leaders back the next gathering.

Warsinske Steyn

Alderman Finney Runaway Narrowly Escapes Injuries

Monday afternoon Alderman E E Finney and his son Roderick were thrown from a carriage in front of the W H Upham residence when the horse bolted after hitting a wood sawings machine by the roadside. Both escaped with slight injuries. The horse dashed into the Upham yard, broke free, and was restrained by bystanders. Finney and his son were freed from the overturned buggy with difficulty.

E.E. Finney Son Roderick W. H. Upham Upham Mr. Finney Son

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Marshfield's Noll& Brackendorf D’t. Nienemann Elmer Fulton Galesville Sparkle B Probe Sorenr Nemo H Farmers Novelty Race John Brackendorf W. Younglove Wautoma W.W. Noll J. Hintz B. Stowe Dick Kantamann Chippewa Falls H. Raymond Wauseca Minn Ella Ola Nicholas J. Brace Nellie H Addie McKinley Building D. C. Gile Wis C. W. Otte Edgerton Alma Brown Rockford Mand Latta Antigo Matilda Dryad Baraboo May Dunn Broadhead Lucy Newman Marie Aix West Bend Alta Sherman Gertrude Maurer Detroit Washington Building Alice, Skinner Irene Henle Lucele Freda Alice Nooney Nellie Moeschler Cora Hance Spencer Mae ‘Latta Clinton Ethel Cole Lincoln Building Daisy Rich Wevanwera Aurora Rose Brothers Norfolk Little Fellows John G. Fremont House Reed’. McKinley Phil Sheridan Abraham ‘Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Alderman Finney
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