Death of Charles Cole Ends a spotless life in youth
Charles Cole aged seventeen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cole, died at St Josephs Hospital after a one week illness of appendicitis. The city mourns the loss of a bright scholar and kindly friend. Funeral was at the Coles home Sunday with Rev J F Young, pall bearers named, and burial in the local cemetery. He was a Marshfield high school junior, loved by family and peers, and died after a rapid decline. The obituary notes his gentleness, intellect, and promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cole
John F. Cole
St. Joseph's Hospital
Messrs
Fred Allman
Fred Masten
Albert Huber
Clyde Elvis
Gene Reily
Lindley Rowe
Walter Sexton
Howard Pulling
Lucius Foster
Orley DeGraw
Harold Vollmar
Reuben Riche
Charles Colt
Charlie
Marshfield
Marshfield High School
Sol Smith Russell
A. D. Newell
Teldan
Job Barrett
Barrett
Flo
Baker
Happy Jack
Adler's Opera House
Beell Outperforms Parker In Milwaukee Wrestling Feats
Fred Beell the local wrestler defeated Parker in the Star theatre matches, dominating the second bout by lifting Parker in the final minutes and securing the $25 challenge prize amid an enthusiastic crowd. Parker, fatigued from prior matches, promised a rematch. Beell attracted attention from Milwaukee Athletic Club members, who invited him for future exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beell
Harvey Parker
Little Demon
Star Theatre
Milwaukee
Parker
Beell
Marshfeld
Fred
Marshfield
Pred
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Wells
A Female Swindler Active in Madison and Portage
A persuasive woman posing as a charity book agent swindled residents in Madison and Portage with a ploy selling books for $3 and leaving worthless volumes. She carries many pockets in her skirt lining, is of medium build, wears dark clothes and glasses, and remains at large while police chase leads in multiple wards and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Democrat
Gac
Murray Street
Madison
Portage
Kidnapping Plea Ends Rogushki Case In Wisconsin
John Rogushki known as Marathon countyman pleaded guilty to kidnapping 15 year old Laura Kostusch in Wausau two weeks after arrest by Officer Griffin. Sentenced to two years at Waupun and fined 1000 dollars. He claimed she left home willingly to be taken to St Paul for work. They were captured en route and returned to Wausau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogushki
Marathon
Griffin
Wawsau
Laura Kostusch
Waupun
St. Paul
Rogushka
Wausau
Will Preserve Railroad Ties Plant at Escanaba
A chemical treatment plant is being erected at Escanaba Michigan by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad to preserve railroad ties. The facility will house two 100 foot vats where ties are treated to double their longevity. The process requires brief immersion. About forty men will be employed initially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Chicago & W Northwastern Railroad Company
Saloonkeepers Arrested for Not Destroying Beer Stamp
Twenty two saloonkeepers in the west Wisconsin internal revenue district were arrested by revenue officers for failing to destroy stamps on beer kegs. Regulations require stamping over the bung to be torn by driving the spigot through it. Saloonkeepers say stamping contaminates the beer. Wausau Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Internal Revenue District
Wisconsin
France in the New World papers illuminate historical links
On Monday evening a large audience braved the cold to hear papers anchored by Tennyson quotes. Mrs Young discussed France in the New World from initial colonization to Paris peace, noting French and Indian ties, Jesuit works, and contrasts with English savagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
France
Paris
Joliet
Marquette
Deerfield
Longfellow
Jean Baptiste
Adele
Wolfe
Quebec
Gray
Mississippi
John Law
Isaac Newton
John Locke
New France
Catherine Knollys
Miss Reily
Voltaire
Diderot
Rousseau
Marais
Dantons
Robespierres
Rheims
Chartres
Chartres—Mrs. Lindemann
Poitiers
Angouleme
Miss Rowan
Tours
Pau
Redd
Bordeaux
Bailey
Marrresk
Trrravit
Fovdler Than a Circus at the Opera House Dec 18
Si Plunkerd arn ims famous farmer will bring his country band to Fairview. He promises a street parade on Main Street, with the band marching knee deep in mud if needed, led by a whistle of the Mocking Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Plunkerd
Opera House
Fairview
Nim
Unclaimed Letters and Heifer Ad In Marshfield Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed for Marshfield up to December 9, 1902 include Geo W Baker B B Billings H Bool Wm Chariton Paul Dexter Charles Gilman Charles Hempel John Hayes Isabelle Johnson Mrs J W Johnson Anna Kuntz Christ Larson Albert Lutz Lizzie Merenske Anna Schmidt Millie Smith Katie Schumacher Ida Tews Ida Trapp Johnny Uteseh John Mieber Caller urged to say advertised. A red and white spotted heifer about two years old was found in section 36 town of Spencer Marathon County about December 3. Owner must prove title and pay keep costs and notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Geo. W. Baker
B. B. Billings
H. Bool
Wm. Chariton
Paul Dexter
Chas, Gilman
Chas
Hempel
John Hayes
Isabelle Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Anna Kuntz
Christ 1
Larson
Albert Lutz
Lizzie Merenske
Anna Schmidt
Millie Smith
Katie Schumacher
Ida Tews
Ida Trapp
Johnny
Town of
Spencer
Marathon County
Seubar
Marshfeld
Wis
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Prochnow
Passano
Quo Eckfowe
California
Basswood Bolts
Excelsior Bolts
Wisconsin Central
Chicago
Omaha
Chicago & North Western
Marshfield Stave Co
Marshfield, Wis
THE
Star Market
Wenzel
P. S
Vedder
C. S. Vedder
Fovdler
Fuller & Hathaway
World's Fair Union
Miller
Mgr
Union Store
South Cent
Aye
Henry Horn
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Railway
John Schweyer & Company
Kentucky
Julius Loeser
Farmer’s Home
Chris Dorpat
Prup
William Hirth
Insurange, Justice, and
Mootary Public ‘Office
Hmirlew' S Shoe Storc
Oldcat
Munn, & Co
Taree T
Wii Newednaigra
HM &Co
New York
Brandis Wet
Washington
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