FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS AND PUBLIC LIFE NOTES
Christmas festival observations and social reflections contrast with health updates from lumber camps in Wisconsin and a memorial note on Col. E B Gray. Articles discuss universal goodwill, historical dating of Christmas, smallpox in lumber camps, precautions, and a G A R leader’s illness. Pine Tree Camp Modern Woodmen open installation and ball slated January 5 at the opera house with family picnics and Gasper's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Camp
Woodmen of America
Opera House
Gasper
Hill Bought Wisconsin Central, Hill Alleged in Report
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports strong belief among western railroad circles that James J. Hill has acquired or is acquiring a controlling interest in the Wisconsin Central. The piece notes Hill’s influence with Northern Pacific and Northern Securities, cites a recent Wall visit, and mentions potential effects like ore dock abandonment at Ashland and shoring up a broader rail strategy. Also covered is Fred Beell defeating Eail Klank in Menasha wrestling with multiple falls, Beell’s victory praised as proof of his prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Wil
Wisconsin Centre Railroad
Mibwaukee Sestinel
McAster
Western Railroad
Northern Securities Company
Wisconsin Central Railroad
James J. Hill
Wisconsin Central
Hill
Wall
Shine Hilk
Wisconsin Cent
Ashland
Duluth
Northern Kings
Pacific Y Central Northern
Wiscon
Frankfort
Ludington
Grand
Est
Fred Beell
Weesuer
Neenah
Eail Klank
Khink
Keell
Klank
Beell
Marshfield
S.d. Leahy
Madison
Leahy
Lowers
College of Law
Tae
Sentinel
iLafi
Married Thirty Five Years of Gov and Mrs Upham
Thirty five years ago last Thursday IX Gov and Mrs W H Upham were married in Racine Wisconsin. The anniversary was quietly celebrated at the Upham home with relatives in Marshfield. They have contributed much to Marshfield and are beloved by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoninus Vius
Commodus
E. B. Gray
Chicago
Col Gray
National Grand Army
Department of Wisconsin
W. H. Upham
A. H. DeGroff
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Geo. W. Peck
Milwaukee
Col. Gray
Racine
Wisconsin
Mary Ettle
John Ti
Daniel
Hédena
Wis
Frida
Modena
Germany
John
Dan White
Tragedy at Stratford: Man Killed by Freight Train
A man walking near Stratford was struck and dragged about three miles by Northwestern freight No. 147 bound for its city from Wangas. Julius Qestreich of Wausau, a carpenter, was identified as the victim. An accidental death verdict was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangas
Magourn
Mulholland
Sernek Feomian
Stratford
Puge
Jagtice Apb
J. Curtin
Julius Oestreich
Wausau
E F U Officers Elected At Local Union
E F U officers were elected with Math Pfeifer as president and John Hamél as vice president Lovie G Thompson secretary A A Herg treasurer Ellsworth Ludington advisor Nels Nielsen warden William Eggebrecht past president Gustave Helm sen try. C S Vedder elected delegate to state convention and Willan Eggebrecht as alternate. The Equitable Fraternal Union shows rapid local growth and increasing membership at each meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Math. E. Pfeifer
John Hamél
Lovie G. Thompson
AA. Herg
Ellsworth Ludington
Nels Nielsen
William Eggebrecht
Gustave Helm
C. S. Vedder
Willan Eggebrecht
Equitable Fraternal Union
Annual Church Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The annual church and congregational meeting will be held Friday evening January 2 at 7:45 in the church. Every member of the congregation is urged to be present.
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The
Presbyterian Church
High School Notes and Winter Vacation Dismissal
High School notes report visits from several people last week and an early Friday dismissal at 3 20 pm for the winter vacation. The Friday afternoon singing mood reflects strong student engagement and a talk by Lieut. W Leahy of the U S N offered cultural insight. Walter Mason emphasized clear speech, while the president’s nominations for Wisconsin postmasters include Arthur P Cheek Baraboo Alfred B Kildon Brodhead William A Mayhew Clinton Spencer G Beers Darlington Egbert Marks Menomonie Charles E Raught South Kaukauna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. W. Leahy
Walter Mason
Wisconsin
Senate
Arthur P. Cheek
Baraboo
Alfred B. Kildon
Brodhead
William A. Mayhew
Clinton
Spencer G. Beers
Darlington
Egbert Marks
Menomonie
Charles E. Raught
South Kaukguna
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the Times
G.Y. Wingate
Milwaukee Journal
de. Wingate
Canada
Col
E. B. Gray II
Central
Enging
Uni
Oleson
Taylor County
Sevabe
Stockhald
Isaac P. Witter
Vo. W. Mead
F. MacKinnon
F. Pomainville
Nels Johnson Estates
Graves & Son
Spencer
Geo
Joan
Spencer Fitsa
Gray & Son
W. IN. G
OC. KR. Boardman
Wisconsin National Guards Association
Cal
Boardman
Jon G. Salsman
Assoion
Edward Cheynowetti
Guard
Gem 'A. H. Ernst
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
David White
Emile Gaboriau
M.dunwn, O. Dd
Remus
Sturm
Glagges
Marion
Tinte
Tree
Duself
Lucan
Marsheield, Wis
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