County Fair Push and Public Health Plans Highlight 1902 Letter
Subscription rates and newspaper law rulings frame a consolidation of civic topics. The piece urges rapid formation of a county or tri county fair association before March 1 to secure state aid, cites grounds and economic benefits, and calls for public support to establish facilities. It also discusses a proposed state hospital for consumption under the state board of control, highlighting tuberculosis cures and climate
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Wisconsin
Opera House for Grand Rapids Promoter Eyes Plan
Grand Rapids crowds discuss a new opera house. John A. Arthur of Green Bay reports strong citizen encouragement and plans to begin after holidays. He cites success in Wausau Green Bay and Menominee with seat sales funding the buildings.
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Grand Rapids
John A. Arthur
Green Bay
Messrs. Arthur
Johnston
Fisher
Ilinois
Wausau
Menominee
Mich
A Chance for Young Men in Marshfield and Vicinity
An Inter Ocean ad from Auburndale Wisconsin invites eligible young men to correspond with a wealthy educated romance seeking legitimate marriage. The notice promotes jewelry from Frank L. Zweck of Marshfield as a trusted jeweler offering watches clocks and repair services.
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Marshfield
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Social League
Auburndale
Wis
Frank L. Zweck
Crusade Mission School Organized with Band of Hope HQ
A Christian Crusade Mission school under Col W H Lake and Capt Carter is formed with headquarters at Band of Hope hall west of the Presbyterian church. It welcomes all, aims to teach the broad Christian faith, and schedules a Thursday general meeting and Sunday school at 3 PM. Carter will conduct regular mission work and outreach to nearby towns.
Counties Issue 72150 Hunting Licenses This Season
The state issued 72,150 hunting licenses across counties, up 4,319 from 1901. Wood and Marathon counties each issued over 200 more than last year, Manitowoc lagged by 18. Revenue from licenses totaled $64,935 in state funds, plus fines and confiscated game, while county clerks earned $7,215 for issuing licenses beyond regular salaries.
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Manitowoc County
Wood County
Marathon County
Military Ball Arrangements Complete by Company A
Arrangements are complete for a military ball to be held at the armory on Thursday evening January 1 by Company A. Adams Imperial Orchestra will provide music and guests will receive full conveniences. The Lady Maccabees will serve supper in Hartl hall adjoining the armory during the dance.
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Company A
Armory
Adams’ Imperial Orchestra
Lady Maccabees
Hartl Hall
Doctor Secrist Cures Heart Disease Claims Treatment
F O Bartel testifies the doctor cured his heart disease and enabled him to work daily after two relatives died from the illness. The doctor will be in Marshield on Wednesday December 24 at the Hotel Blodgett presentation.
Northwestern Road Wreck Near Hurley Injures Several Trainmen
Two freight trains collided head on near Hurley last week, demolishing engines and freight cars. Fireman Patterson was hurled into the fire box and severely burned before rescue, while Fireman Stewart was badly cut and bruised and found beneath wreckage. Both engineers escaped serious injury by jumping clear.
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Northwestern
Hurley
Patterson
Stewart
Christmas Services at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church invites all to Sunday services with morning worship at 10 39 featuring a sermon Those Hidden Years and a Bible school at noon Junior C E meets at 6 30 with the lesson Christmas its Message and Motive Luke 2 1 20 John 3 14 17 Evening worship at 7 30 presents Samson and Samuel contemporaries but contrasts Special Christmas music and Sunday school exercises Wednesday at 7 Prayer meeting next Tuesday All are invited J F Young pastor
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Presbyterian Church
C. E
Samson
Samuel
J. F. Young
Glass blowing exhibit draws crowds at Armory A
Conover and Smith showcase glass blowing with a steam engine sculpture in full operation. On Saturday the last day, 300 glass ships will be given to children. Admission is 10 cents and each visitor receives a present. Excursion rates to points on the North Western System offered for December 24 25 31 and January 1 with return by January 2 1903.
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Conover & Smith’s
Armory A
North-Western
North- Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Estray Heifer Recovered in Spencer Wisconsin
Estray notice for a red and white spotted two year old heifer that came to an enclosure in section 36 Spencer Marathon county around December 5. Owner may reclaim by proving title and paying the cost of keeping and notice. CosRAp SEUBERT Marshfield Wis.
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Spencer
Marathon County
Cosrap Seubert
Marshfield
Wis
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the Marshfield Times
Williams & Bailey
Wisconssint Fence
State Board of Health
New England
State Board of Con
Board of Health
A.B. Barney
Mr. Barney
Barney
Oshkosh
Marion Advertiser
Sen. Spooner
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
School of Learning
Standard Oil Company
Chicago University
Roman
Dewey
California
Malaga
Xmas Goods
Soriarshfield, Wis
Dlgn
Herald’s Place
Chicago Carpet Company
M. J, Kraus & CO
Times
Vici
Aurely
Atore
Marto Marshfield
Peter J. Kraus
Pho
Dnbessets Marshheld
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