Times Auto Contest Ends With Final Push for Subscriptions
Candidates race to secure long term subscriptions at The Times Auto Contest finale. In Fred Seehafer’s tent at the fair, each candidate urged to gather in receipts and money by Saturday at 5 p.m. to win prizes and the double vote schedule through September 19. Cash only for subs. checks allowed for single subscriptions.
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Times Auto
Fred Seehafer
Times
Mosday
the Times
Better Be Business Men Dennis Conway Urges Pragmatic Voting
Wood county assemblyman Dennis C. Conway of Grand Rapids urges voters to cast ballots as sensible business men at the 1914 state election. He criticizes partisan divisions and denounces legislative extravagance while noting appropriations of 36 million dollars stretch beyond two years. Conway, not seeking another term, was in town en route to Dorchester where he has a law client.
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Ene
Wood County
Dennis C. Conway
Grand Rapids
Conway
Dorchester
Strange Death Of Grall Child At Mees Saloon Site
George Grall four year old son of Joseph Grall North Side saloonkeeper died yesterday morning after being pinned by a heavy oak frame used to support a gasoline engine. His brother John aged six watched as workers temporarily left the frame upright. it toppled trapping George. George showed no serious injury at first but collapsed near home and died minutes later from probable internal injuries. Survived by parents and eight siblings. Funeral set for tomorrow at 8:30 a m from the Catholic church.
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George
Joseph Grall
North Side
Thomas Krieg
John
Mees
Dapot Street
Marshfield
Joseph
Theresa
Anna
Mamie
Irene
Helen
Isabelle
Reymond
Nekoosa Hosts Marshfield In Calm But Lopsided Baseball Meet
Marshfield dominated the game starting with two runs in the second inning and adding six earned runs overall. Nekoosa could muster only a Pelot double and scattered outs as Thorsen and Armstrong pitched for Marshfield, with wild pitches and defensive misplays aiding the visitors. Marshfield advances to face Grand Rapids next week, while a rain-shortened Stevens Point matchup looms on Labor Day.
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Nekoosa
C. W. Post
Handy
Marshfield
Noll
Thorsen
Armstrong
Pelot
Kehrberg
Marshield
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Thoresen
Hoxscore
Marshfield R HE. Christensen C. Nu
Wood
Cress Cf
Dixon Rf
Bruem
I Kehrberg Ib i. Ts
I Leitner
Spooner
Thoreson P
Notice of Appeal Filed Over Store Flood Damages
Attorney C B Edwards for J R Wensing filed with the city clerk a notice of appeal to the circuit court concerning damages to Wensing s store on East Fourth Street. Wensing had claimed 141 for stock damaged when a defective sewer flooded the basement. council denied the claim and a lawsuit is expected.
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C. B. Edwards
J. R. Wensing
Circuit Court
Charges Not Sustained In Oshkosh Custody Case
In Oshkosh last week Municipal Judge A H Goss denied George H Burt’s petition to remove his grandchildren Adrian eleven and Fay ten from their father John E Burt. Burt claimed the children had been farmed out to caregivers near Elkhart Lake and Winneconne while he held custody a year ago. The court found the evidence insufficient to sustain the main assertions about the arrangement and custody.
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Nasonville
Marshfield
Oshkosh
A. H. Goss
George H. Burt
Adrian
Fay
John E. Burt
George Burt
Rock
Amherst
Neb
Lake Poygun
Burt
Muller
Elkhart Lake
James Flannigan
Winneconne
Goss
Death of Dora Neumann in Marshfield
Mrs. Dora Neumann, 29, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Reicht, died suddenly Friday at 11 30 am at her residence after fainting. The Reicht family moved from Waupun to Dane County thirteen years ago, later settling in Richfeld. Her body was taken to Waunakee for interment Monday morning.
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Dora Neumann
Ignatz Reicht
East Second Street
Marshfield
Waunakes
Dane County
Riehfeld
Neumann
Waunakee
Omaha
Compulsory Periodic Building Inspections Adopted in Wisconsin
Wisconsin enacts two new laws requiring periodical property inspections by local fire departments under state supervision. Inspections must occur at least every six months outside fire limits and every three months within fire limits, excluding dwellings. Fire department dues tied to premiums are restricted to properties within a mile of a station. noncompliance halts dues payments.
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John A. Hotlman
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Lie
Nor
Warshfield Woman Among Three Heavyweights at Pittsville Reunion
Albert Smith of Pittsville weighed 270 pounds and hosted last week his sisters Mrs. C. E. Hewitt of this city and Mrs. George Shepherd of Beaver Dam. Together the three weighed 770 pounds according to Pittsville hay scales.
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Albert Smith
Pittsville
C. E. Hewitt
George Shepherd
Beaver D.m
Central Wisconsin State Fair Opens with Bright Skies
The Central Wisconsin State Fair opened in Marshfield with favorable weather and record crowds expected. A full slate of events including horse, auto, farm team and motorcyclist races plus daily baseball games is planned, with the complete program listed elsewhere in the paper.
State aid for city available if wanted for 1914 funds
To secure state aid for roadbuilding next year Marshfield must have action by the city council on or before Monday September 1. Applications must be mailed to the county clerk that date. The rule applies to all cities and villages in the state. Only towns have received state highway aid thus far.
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Marshfield
Spalding Flannigan Marriage Set At Beaver Dam Church
Tomorrow morning at St Patrick s Catholic church in Beaver Dam Miss Helen M Flannigan will marry Thomas D Spalding of Marshfield in a quiet ceremony at ten o'clock conducted by Rev Father Wall. Marion Flannigan serves as maid of honor and William Spalding is best man. The couple plan a Chicago trip then a few weeks at Butternut Lake before settling in Marshfield by November 15 at the W A Terry residence. The wedding announces no public notices. The article also notes the death of the Kruthoff infant and remarks on Mr Spalding s banking career and family.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Beaver Dam
Helen M. Flannigan
Dodge County
Thomas D. Spalding
Marshfield
Father Wall
Miss Flannigan
Marion
William Spalding
Tillamook
Ore
Lawrence W. Flanningan
Chicago
Corbett
Butternut Lake
Spalding
W. A. Terry
Oshkosh
American National Bank
Annie C. Spalding
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John Sartell
L. Schiesl
Jennie Matson
Marie Eyers
Auburndale
Danols O. Conway
Engina Base Falls
ATLAS
Agit
Marshfield Gomes
Wensing
Damaguns
Nekoosa Pelat
J. Arnold
G. Melke Ib
Hhber
T. Arnold
N. Crowns
Milkaria
Warshfield
Flannigan
Dietrich Kruthoff
L. Th. Thom
Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
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