Tramp Returns Tenfold Gift After Marshfield Kindness
Charles H. Frey of Marshfield Idaho resident at Parma shows kindness to a hungry tramp at Wisconsin Central depot. The stranger Henry Steele promises to repay, travels west, writes to Frey with two dollars and a ten dollar letter. Years later in Raise City Steele appears again, now a respected Boise City citizen.
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Charles H. Frey
Marshfield
Parma
Idaho
Wisconsin Central
Mr. Frey
Baise City
Henry Steele
Brother Man
Steele
Frey
Henry
Trump
Boise City
City
Marshfield Wis
Mr. Steele
LaFollette Names Weekly Magazine for Publication Start
Senator LaFollette announces the new publication titled La Follette's Weekly Magazine to debut in early January from Madison. The paper, with a 100000+ subscription base, will feature essays from noted writers and editorials by the senator himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator LaFollette
Lodge Officers Elected and Bank Meeting Notice
Lodge officers elected include President RJ Strauss ice President Oscar Sheer and others for Eagles and Eastern Star. A meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, will be held at the banking house on Tuesday afternoon Jan 12 1909 at 3 o'clock for election of directors and other business.
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First National Bank of
Marsheld
Wood County
Wisconsin
Banking House
B. F. McMrlan
Asg. Haman
Marshield, Wis
Dees Ats T
Push for Three Cent On Train Tickets Moves Forward
Conductors on the North Western railroads urge the legislature to allow a three cent surcharge on tickets bought on trains, citing high on train purchases. A Milwaukee train tally shows eighteen of twenty seven bought on board. officials note refunds allowed for on train surcharges do not curb the practice.
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North Western
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Gilbert
McMillan Farm Lands Change Hands In Area Sales
An eighty acre farm in McMillan sold for 2600 to John H Schrader from Lyman Emery. Frank Schilling sold seventy nine acres in McMillan near the village to George Koch for 2400 with one acre retained. Emil Schinke sold Day area land to John P Karmer for 1675. Henry Eckes sold timber rights in section 7 McMillan to Blodgett Booth Lumber for 4700 with maple and hemlock reserved.
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McMillan
Lyman Emery
John H. Schrader
Frank Schilling
George Koch
Mr. Schilling
Day
Emil Schinke
John P. Karmer
Henry Eckes
Blod- Bett-Booth Lumber Company
Eckes
County Clerk Reports Hunting Licenses In Wood County
County Clerk Geo W Davis reports to the state game warden that Wood county sold 1798 hunting licenses this year, up 488 from 1410 last year. Rabbits remain the main hunt, so few licenses will be issued for the rest of the year.
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Geo. W. Davis
Wood County
Help stamp out white plague with Red Cross stamps
The Red Cross urges placing one cent stamps on holiday letters and packages to combat consumption. The state aims to sell 2,000,000 stamps before year end through drug stores and banks at cost. local shops supply stamps at one cent each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Election of Officers in Marshfield Hive No. 62
The Ladies of the Maccabees Marshfield Hive No 62 elected officers including Past Commander W. Ebses Commander L. Blackford Lieut Commander C. Maston Record Keeper A. Rossman Finance Auditor E. Whitney Chaplain E. Bonet Sergeant L. Salzman Mistress at Arms M. Goldamer Sentinel M. Butler Picket C. Welland.
Stratford Bank Opens In Peter Daul Building
A charter issued by the state banking commissioner allows the State Bank of Stratford to open in the town. It starts with $10,000 capital stock, located in the Peter Daul building. Robert Connor, of Stratford, serves as president and Walter Oby, from Minnesota, as cashier.
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State Bank of
Stratford
Peter Daul
Bank
Robert Connor
Walter Oby
Minnesota
Prize Lists Barred From Mails In Bridge Whist
Postoffice orders forbid printing prize lists or announcing prize intentions for any game of chance including bridge whist parties. Invitations mentioning prizes cannot be sent via mail. Law bans advertisements of lotteries or prize lists in publications and carries misdemeanor penalties up to 500 dollars or one year in prison.
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Postoffice Department
Postel
Move On If A Town Fails You A Growler Critic
A letter argues that a constant complainer harms a town. The writer says residents who deride local business, lawyers, and merchants should leave or stay quiet, noting no one is obliged to live where unsuited and suggesting a casual expulsion as a remedy.
Officers Elected by Modern Woodmen of America
The following officers for the ensuing year have been elected by the Modern Woodmen of America. V. C. Wm. Hahn W. AH F. Rossman, Banker-John A. Hofman. Clerk-F. J. Kraus. Escort-J. A. Petz. Watchman-Chas. S. Hiler. Sentry-Fret J. Schlafka. Manager-Robi. A. Schroeder, Physicians-Dr Hi Wable and Dr. Wm, H- Bedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman of America
V. C.wm. Hahn
W. AH. F. Rossman
John A. Hofman
F. J. Kraus
J. A. Petz
Chas. S. Hiler
J. Schlafka
Robi
A. Schroeder
Hi Wable
Wm, H- Bedge
Fire at Edgar destroys warehouse and contents
A large warehouse owned by A. J. Chersey at Edgar burned to the ground Thursday morning, wiping out about $4,000 in loss. The city was briefly considered to be in danger and Wausau was asked for aid, but control came before their steamer arrived. A nearby warehouse suffered several hundred dollars in damage and substantial cord wood burned as well.
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A. J. Chersey
Edgar
Wausaw
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H. C. Koenig
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National
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Bouth
Ava
Incorporated
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
F. L. Zeeck
Has. H. Fletcher
Ape
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Druggtala
Trae
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Dr. King’s
AMD
Guabhanteed
Bhoop
E. F. Mechler
AGIN
Awanchils
Honest Jewelry
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Wii
Miller Bros
S. Cent. Ave
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C. S. Vedder
CIT All
American National Bank
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South Depot Street
C.B. Edwards
Magsoriety Stats Bank
John A. Hoffman
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