Died At Ripon Wednesday Elder Sister Of Ex Gov Upham
Amanda E Gibbs Upham died at her Ripon home aged seventy nine from consumption. Funeral Friday in Ripon drew many prominent attendees including Ex Gov W H Upham and Mrs S C Upham. She married C H Upham in 1851 at Westminster Mass and lived in Miles Racine Shawano before settling in Ripon with daughter Mrs Frank Everhard. Survived by Mrs Everhard and Fred W Upham of Chicago, an aunt to Frank R Upham of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Upham
Ripon
Wisconsin
W. H. Upham
S. C. Upham
Frank R. Upham
Amanda E. Gibbs
C. H. Upham
Westminster
Mass
Miles
Mich
Racine
Shawano
Frank Everhard
Upham
Everhard
Fred’ W. Upham
Chicago
Rifles to Arm Town After Bank Robberies
The Tiffsuke Kamps Mercantile Co. imported 100 Beamnont army rifles priced at 2.95 each and sold out the day they arrived. A militia is formed with 100 infantrymen in the city ready for instant service led by Hugo Weener at the northside fire station. J E B Ketchum bought the first gun and vows to mobilize at a moment's notice. A second 100 rifle consignment has arrived and is on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffsuke Kamps Mercantile Co
Hugo Weener
Northside
J. E B. Ketchum
Black Hawk
Tiffault-Kamps Co
New Manager Appointed at Paulsen Shoe Co
Arthur G. Loye of Oconomowoc takes charge of the Paulsen Shoe Co store in Burns' white front building with Charles Strauss of Milwaukee as assistant. Loye, nine years in the trade, recently headed the ladies' dept at Edw. A. Luedke Co in Milwaukee. Strauss is an experienced shoe man from Milwaukee's leading stores. New stock arrives daily and a large holiday assortment is set to open. Stocking work in the new store progresses rapidly as the firm settles in. James Fell oversees the repairing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Loye
Oconomowoc
Paulsen Shoe Co
Charles Strauss
Milwaukee
Mr. Loye
Edw. A. Luedke Co
Mr. Strauss
Paulsen
James Fell
Plans for shirt factory by Normington brothers
Normington Brothers plan remodeling the second story of their laundry building to start shirt manufacture. They are well equipped for the venture and will begin on a small scale, likely producing work shirts first with a goal toward a laundered product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normington Brothers
Messrs
Laundry firm founders aim to build city industry
J. Jo and F. H. Normingtoy, officers of the firm, are energetic business men who have achieved success in the laundry industry. Their new venture is expected to quickly become a valuable city industry through strong leadership and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jo
F. H. Normingtoy
Poultry Show Scheduled by Wood County Association
Show Secretary T J Toebscher has booked the Donnhardt building on Central Avenue for the Wood County Poultry and Pet Stock show to be held December 10 11 12 13 and 14. Last year over four hundred birds were shown and more are expected as local fanciers prepare to outdo last year’s prize winners led by Judge G Hackett whose long experience and fairness will guide scoring. Entries are already arriving with prize specimens anticipated and admission reduced to 10c for adults and 5c for children to encourage attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Toebscher
Wood County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Donhhardt
Central Avenue
Jodge G. Hackett
Musinee Boys Kill a Black Bear
William and Joseph Fuchs shot a large black bear during deer hunting, weighing 280 pounds dressed. The Masinee Times notes the bears unusual behavior and suggests the animal’s hide will fetch a high value, while the boys recall the surprising hunt.
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William
Joseph Fuchs
Tonto
Prein
Box and Cox Comedy Set for Friday Evening
Next Friday night December 3 the public may view the laughable farce Box and Cox presented by the The L O G T at Sex tons hall with local specialties. Admission is 15 cents and all are invited. Five years ago this comedy played Marshfield on five occasions drawing large audiences. A large crowd should turn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box and Cox
Dances Planned by Married People's Club Dates Set
At a meeting at the Elks club the married people's dancing club decided on five dances at the armory with music by the Second Regiment orchestra. Dates are Thursday Dec 2 Tuesday Dec 28 Thursday Jan 20 Thursday Feb 3 and Thursday March 31.
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Married People's Dancing Club
Elks' Club
Armory
Second Regiment
Elks Memorial Day Observance Planned at Adler's Opera House
Public observance of Elks Memorial day announced by Secretary R J Strauss for 2:30 Sunday afternoon December 5 at Adler's opera house. Walter Mason George Wagner and Joseph Morley remembered. Senator Spencer M Marsh to deliver the eulogy with BE B Finney guiding musical numbers and lodge officers handling rituals. Large attendance anticipated as invitations extend to surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Strauss
Adler's Opera House
Elks
H.A. Lathrop
Fred Vollmar
John F. Cole
Spencer M. Marsh
Neillsville
Han. J. C. Marsh
Marshfield
Walter Mason
George, Wagner
Joseph Morley
BE. B. Finney
Marshfield Refuses Monte Carlo Burlesquers Over Propriety
Manager John P. Adler blocks the Monte Carlo Burlesquers from appearing after reports of indecorous shows in nearby towns. Despite a contract for refined burlesque, Adler withdraws the company to Waupac a. Patrons approve the move as the theater offers first class attractions and ongoing strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Adler
Marshfield
Monte Carlo
Adler
Waupaca
Fitzgeralds Married in Wanusaw on Saturday Morning
N. Fitzgerald of Brokaw and Clara Herr of Wanusaw were wed at Wanusaw on Saturday morning last. The couple arrived for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs 2 W Fitzgerald and began a wedding tour to Minneapolis and other points. Fitzgerald, a chief engineer for Wausau Paper Mills Co at Wanusaw, is a Marshfield native with many friends wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Fitzgerald
Brokaw
Wausau Paper Mills Co
Clara Herr
Wanusaw
W. Fitzgerald
Minneapolis
Fitzgerald
New County Asylum To Unite Wood County
A Marshfield located asylum is expected to promote county unity by balancing benefits between the north and south, reducing sectional antagonism with Grand Rapids as the county seat. The author notes harmony may arise from a project dealing with an institution dealing with mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Asylum
Wood County
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Cook Eligible for County Supervisor Post Raises Question
The Unity resident L. H. Cook faces questions about eligibility for the office of supervisor of assessment under the 1909 law. He resigned from the county board to run, and now critics ask if he can hold the new post while serving his elected term. The statute prohibits a board member from taking an office created or filled by the board during their term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Cook
Unity
Court House
Wausan Record-Herald
Rural Delivery Suspensions Ordered by Post Office
The fourth assistant postmaster general allows postmasters to suspend rural fee delivery for thirty days when a mail carrier reports habitual road neglect. If the road remains unmade, the postmaster should recommend withdrawal of the badly kept section from the route. It urges recipients to ensure roads are passable to avoid carrier complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joayas
Ste
Notice to those indebted to Eckes Eckes
A notice warns debtors of Eckes Eckes to settle all accounts immediately and before January 1 1919 following the sale of John Eckes interest in Eckes Eckes hardware. Charles Eckes signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eckes
Eckes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred W. Upham
Wile
Johnny
Donhardt Building
Cent. Ave
the Opera House
Egegy
Sen. S. M. Marsh
George Wagner
Jos. Morlay
Spencer M. Mansil
N. Fitzgerald
MR. Cook
Eckes & Eckes
Palace
William Wenzel
Strauss
Rexall
Calumet
Fleed
NL EL
Bowie
Santa Claus
Savings Bank
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