Wisconsin Advancement association praised by Milwaukee Sentinel
Boosting Wisconsin Lands manager John P. Hume travels to the Shark stay at home after a strong showing at the Chicago land show. An editorial in the Milwaukee Sentinel commends the association and urges upper Wisconsin to support concerted promotional work to develop the state’s natural advantages and attract settlers and investment. It notes the need for active local backing to prevent rivals from winning development opportunities.
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John P. Hume
Wisconsin Advancement Association
Hume
Chicago
Milwaukee Sentinel
Upper
Wisconsin
John P. Flume
Badger
Canada
City sheds for sheltering city implements
A. L. MacFarlane urges building a shed behind the hose house on the north side to shelter road graders sprinkling wagons and other equipment. He suggests a connected shed with a store area, so repairs and painting can be done in bad weather and the implements be ready for spring. He asks readers to discuss through the papers for the city's interests.
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A. L. MacFarlane
NEW OFFICERS OF EAGLES AERIE
The Eagles on Thursday evening named officers for the coming year. Past Worthy President Kert Connor. Worthy President Bob Thomas. Worthy Vice President George J. Leonhard. Chaplain M. A. Hansen. Secretary O. R. Lange. Treasurer George Kirschner. Physician Dr. Henry Wahle. Trustee John A. Thomas. Inner Guard John Wisink. Outer Guard Gus Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Kert.Connor
Bob Thomas
George J. Leonhard
M. A. Hansen
O. R. Lange
George Kirschner
Henry Wahle
John A. Thomas
John Wisink
Gus Helm
Anxious Gift Advice Amid Quarantine and Quirks
In a humorous, manic letter from a correspondent, a friend seeks gift ideas for Ann as two sick cows and measles spread through the household. A satire column riffs on holiday shopping, with misheard phrases, goofy anecdotes, and jokes about slippers, gloves, and the perils of choosing a present during illness and quarantine.
Jewelry store offers wide range of gold silver and glass items
E. F. Mech ler, jeweler, advertises a broad selection of quality goods in gold, silver, hot glass, and china. The collection targets men women children and home use with items suited to many tastes and needs.
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E. F. Mechler
Sunset Club to Meet December 19 in Eau Claire
Mayor Fleming unable to attend on December 14 so the Sunset club schedules a big meeting for Tuesday evening December 19 at 7:30 in the Presbyterian church parlors. A permanent men’s club named the Senset Club will discuss questions of interest over supper each month and may include lighter sessions. Hon. John Fleming, mayor of Eau Claire, will speak on the commission form of government for cities.
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Flaming
Eau Claire
Sunset Club
Presbyterian Church
John §. Fleming
Eau. Claire
High School Notes and Debates Highlight Week
Pictures of the football team will be taken this week as Miss Currans Rhetorical Division leads morning exercises. Basketball practice continues ahead of the close tournament set for Wednesday to Friday. Debating team tryouts are planned for December 22 to represent M.H. 5 in the State League contest. Marshfield faces Grand Rapids in league play with the topic on initiative and referendum in state legislatures. The County Seat High School boys meet M.H.S. on January 18 in a debate with Grand Rapids backing the affirmative and M.H.S. the negative. The Literary Society program featured roll call music Alma Billa and a debated motion on government control of natural resources. the negative won.
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M.H. 5
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
M. H.S
Alma Billa
Roy Contnoyer
U. S
Oe Schindler
E. Schroeder
O. Lindow
V. Wegner
Elsa Sehmidt
Mr. Otto
The Squaw Man at New Admiral Opera House
The Squaw Man a comedy drama by Edwin Milton Boyle plays at New Admiral Opera House on Wednesday December 3. George Dill stars in rugged ranch man roles and the western tale centers on a white man who marries an Indian woman. The piece has run at Wallack's Theatre in New York for two seasons and is set mostly in the American West with a first act in England.
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New Adier Opera House
Wed
Edwin Milton Boyle
Wallack's
New York
Western States
England
George Dill
Boxing Show At The Opera House December Announcement
Boxing at the opera house on December 14 features welter Tom Krieg versus Harry Dryer of St Paul and Kid Kreisch against Eddie Sherry in the semi windup. Promised lively work and a strong card for holiday crowds with preliminaries starting on time. Palace Meat Co supplies poultry and cured meats with clean, sanitary markets and prompt delivery under Palace Market and Star Market listings.
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Opera House
Tom Krieg
Harry Dryer
St. Paul
Twin City
Kreisch
Eddie Sherry
Bme
Palace Meat Co
Palace Market
Star Market
Tragedy Over Engagement Ends in Carbolic Acid Death
Miss Alice Meyers, 21, died after drinking carbolic acid in the private post office office in Stevens Point Wisconsin following a quarrel about whether to marry before or after the holidays. Henry Curran first assistant postmaster said he witnessed the act after helping her write a note to her mother. The couple had been engaged for months. Miss Meyers was the daughter of a widow and cousin to Mrs. B J Hunter of Marshfield. The death occurred around 11 pm Saturday. Curran rushed to save her but the poison proved fatal within minutes. The event shocked Stevens Point society crowds who knew the pair.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Henry Curran
Alice Meyers
Post Ofice
Curran
Peanut
Miss Meyers
Company A to Battle for State Title This Winter
Company A announces a strong basketball squad for the coming winter with veteran talent from 1909 10 and promising recruits. Captain Williard Christensen James Christensen Krahn Ted Witt Xrans Wood John Kib Fox and Leitner form a capable lineup. Training is underway and games are sought to start soon with a flexible schedule and several likely opponents.
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Company A
Williard = Christensen
James Christensen
Krahn
Ted Witt
Xrans
Wood
Jonn Kobi
Fox
Leitner
SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS AT MARSHFIELD STORE
A holiday sales note promotes Mechler the Jeweler and Frank Sc Zweck offering watches, chains, rings, brooches, bracelets, fobs, and ornaments in gold and silver cases. It highlights bargain prices, gift suitability for boys and girls, and a broad assortment of seasonable notions for Christmas shoppers.
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Marshfield
Frank Sc. Zweck
Masonic Officers Elected at Blue Lodge Meeting
At a Wednesday evening blue lodge session last week officers for the coming year were chosen. L. B. Tiffault was named Worshipful Master with Dr. R. P. Potter Senior Warden and J. C. Hastings Junior Warden. W. A. Sexton was elected Treasurer and O. W. Sheerin Secretary. C. S. Sheerin was named Trustee for three years.
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Masonic Blue Lodge
Ll. B. Tiffault
R. P. Potter
J. C. Hastings
W. A. Sexton
O. W. Sheerin
C. S. Sheerin
Trust
Tee
Annual sale at Sexton’s Hall by St Alban’s guild
The St Alban's guild will hold its annual sale on Saturday at Sexton's Hall. Supper will be served from 5 to 8 o'clock. A special Christmas Stock will be offered and an elegant supper served.
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St. Alban's Guild
Sexton's Hall
Sensational runaway horse disrupts street scene on Central Avenue
A Rose Brothers delivery horse bolted Monday on Central Avenue. Driver William Bear chased as the animal circled, crashed into Prum’s tar Hess Shop, breaking the north window and bending the corner iron stay. The wagon narrowly avoided a building collision. landlord Peter Daul warned Bear to prevent a deadly end. The three year old horse, new to delivery work, caused unusual damage. the window was temporarily boarded and will be replaced soon.
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Rose Brothers
Central Avenue
Prum
Tar Hess
Asmal Deliyveryman
William Bear
Peter Daul
Tate
Great Match At Wausau In Heavyweight Bid
The Wausau wrestling card on Monday evening December 18 features Fred Beell facing Karl the Hindoo Indian champion. Karl seeks a world title bout with Frank Gotch through victory here. Beell is noted as the only American who beat Gotch, prompting Earle to back Beell to prove his worth for Gotch’s regard.
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Wausag
Fred Beel
Karl
Frank Gatch
Gotch
Beell
Gatch
Earle
America
Marshield
Kare Ig
New Lodge Officers Named for Odd Fellows and Rebekans
The article lists newly elected officers for the Odd Fellows lodge led by Leo Upham and E H Coulson with treasurer A F Gerwing and three year trustees, and the Rebekans appointing Mrs Alice Hartwell Mrs Francis Williams and others under Grand Mrs Cornelia Gerwing. The report includes incomplete names and positions such as secretary, treasurer, and trustees across both groups.
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The
Odd Fellow Lodge
Leo, W. Upham
E. H. Coulson
Peter Walterbach
James Varney
Herm. Kaufman
Treas
Gerwing
Rustes
Rebekans
Alice Hartwell
Francis Williams
Cornelia Gerwing
Long Riche
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Georgie
Presse
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Kirkwood
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Kepwanta
Danver
Commission
Wausau
Ofeigers
St. Joseen’s Society
Leo Fehrenbach
Jos. Rebstock
Vicw
A. Kleinheinz
Erhard Kleinheinz
Joseph Deckert
Caronic Orper
Michael Griff Geo. Donchard
Jacob Thomas
Jos. Pfam
Acon Leinwander
Treaster
H.C. Koenig
Louis Rembs
F.mechlern
Fouesvens
Shiel Ranger
W.C
Margaret V. Harkin
Mary Engeldinge
V.C.R. Erances Therolt R
Rosa Wrizht
G. Valentine Ebsen
Mary Pilum
Angeline Meckler
Anne i. C
Christina Bauman
S. Anna Ziving
Dr. A. Wat Dysitian
Anna Witkus
Justee
Mary Diem Trastee
Theresia S Trestee
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