Fatal House Fire After Gasoline Pour Ends in Death
Miss Martha Grostman, 19, died from severe burns after a domestic poured gasoline into a kitchen stove to help it burn. Dr Charles Pomainville and his wife suffered serious injuries. the doctor died Monday. The fire, fueled by the gasoline, spread to the kitchen and adjacent bedroom, causing about $300 in damages.
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Martha Grostman
Chas. Pomainville
Grand Rapids
Caroline Pamajinville
Stevens Point
Pomainville
Upham Party Enjoying European Tour Letters From Europe
Letters from Gov. W. H. Upham and Mrs. Upham report a delightful European and North Egypt trip. They left New York January 4 and describe fine health and steady weight gain as they visit several cities, noting the ocean voyage was pleasant and they feel better than expected.
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W. H. Upham
New York
Europe
Egypt
Trains Delayed by Snow in Freezing Cold
The city woke to 4 degrees below zero at 3 am on Sunday the coldest of the year. Snow and drifting ice on tracks slowed all trains. The Janesville passenger leaving Saturday 12:40 pm sat snowbound near Jefferson until 7 am Sunday. The Northwestern Limited due here at 3 am arrived after 7 am.
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Janesville
Jefferson
Manufacturing Automobiles by Lang and Seharman
Lang and Seharman, skilled machinists and foundrymen, will scale up automobile production after years of trials. They currently build a forty five horsepower runabout for Dr. K W Doexe, a superior machine in its class. Local buyers anticipate expanded work with added staff, and the firm offers on site repairs and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Messers Lang & Seharman
K. W. Doexe
Lang and Scharman
Water famine threat looms amid prolonged drought
A six month dry spell has reduced natural water sources and wells in Milladore and surrounding towns. Abbotsford reports very small well supplies and Eau Pleine nearly dried up, forcing engines to load water at Abbotsford. Local water systems in some areas remain unaffected due to deep aquifers, though nightly faucet use persists.
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Milladore
Abbotsford
Centra Railway
Death of Miss Marie Schmidt at North Central Avenue
Miss Marie Schmidt died Sunday morning at her parents home after a brief illness. At nineteen she had lived with her parents in the city for several years. She suffered a gastric ulcer aggravated by a sneezing fit. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 9 30 Wednesday morning. She was to be married soon and was interred in her bridal gown.
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Marie Schmidt
North Central Avenue
Schmidt
Bayne Buys Brace Girl from Herman Friess
Harry Bayne purchases Brace Girl the Thorp owned pacing mare. The racer won the 2 18 pace here last year and placed second to Ella Ola in three heats of the free-for-all. Brace Girl will move to Bayne on April 1 and be trained here this summer for the fall campaign.
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Harry Bayne
Brace Girl
Herman Friess
Thorp
Mr. Bayne
Ella Ola
Mess Buys Manawa Telephone Exchange
Carl Mess has purchased the Manawa telephone exchange comprising over 18 miles of line and poles serving about 100 patrons. The system is modern and well paid, with plans to improve and extend to nearby farmers. He will relocate to Manawa as his future home and operate the exchange.
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Telephone Exchange
Carl Mess
Manawa
Marshfield basketball team edges Grand Rapids highs in tight battle
Marshfield High School defeated Grand Rapids High 26 to 22 in a hard fought Friday night contest. Wharfield led Marshfield with four field baskets and seven straight makes in the last half, Witt added seven baskets, Patterson Krann and Faber contributed points, while Smith Crowns Wood and Breham scored for Grand Rapids. Referee Otte and umpire Kell officiated as Marshfield aimed to extend a six wins in seven games record ahead of next Friday’s clash with Wausau highs.
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Marshfield High School
Grand Rapids
Jed
Strow
Marsh ‘Field
Lense
Aheed
Jjast
Falrowing
Marshfield
Wharfield
Witt
Patterson
Krann
Faber
Smith
Wood
Hesse
Breham
Otte
Kell
Focal
Wausau
Beell Defeats Belgian Wrestler in Two Straight Falls
Fred Beell of Marshfield defeated August Stuhr the Belgian wrestler in Chicago last Thursday evening in two straight falls. The first fall ended in 25 minutes 10 seconds with a head lock and scissors hold. the second fell lasted 19 and a half minutes. A world championship match between Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt is set for May with a $10,000 purse and each fighter has deposited $5,000 as a good faith guarantee.
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Fred Beell
Marshfield
August Stuhr
Chicago
Fred
Frank Goteh
George Hackenschmidt
Wooden Shoe Factory Prospects For Marshfield
The local advancement association should press Chilton to secure the wooden shoe factory mentioned in a clipping. Prospective promoters Paul and Felix Bavier of St Anna, experienced in wooden shoe manufacture, visited Marshfield as potential locators. They are praised as energetic young businessmen whose presence could boost local industry and manufacturing capacity.
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Local Advancement Association
Chilton
Marshfield
Chilton Times
Paul
Felix Bavier
St. Anna
Marshfield Lead & Zinc Company Founded From Blanche Lott Co
At the annual meeting in Milwaukee on December 14 1907 the Blanche Lott Mining Company name was changed to the Marshfield Lead and Zinc Company and its headquarters moved to Marshfield Wisconsin. Dated February 1 1908. Joan F Cork Secretary
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Blanche Lott Mining Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Marshfield Lead & Zinc Company
Marshfield
Joan F. Cork
Injured Roddis Worker Survives Boiling Tank Incident
John Hopp of Roddis Veneer Company suffered severe burns when he slipped and fell into a boiling tan bark mix near large vats. He was rescued and rushed to hospital where skilled care avoided amputation. he is now recovering.
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John Hopp
Roddis Veneer Company
Hopp
Death of William Larken at 23 in local hospital
William Larken aged 23 son of Mr and Mrs Sever Larken of 104 South Maple Street died Monday afternoon at the hospital from consumption after an operation on the diseased organ. He was a joiner by trade and formerly lived in Grayton where his remains will be buried Thursday. The funeral of Mrs John Hyland was held from the North Side residence Thursday at 2 PM with Rev Wm D officiating. Interment followed at the local cemetery with pallbearers John Juno John Harkin Dan Harkin A Meidl Matt Schuster and O Waelfer. Farmers want your wheat oats rye barley and buckwheat and pay top market price via Upbam Mtg Co. at 453tf.
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William Larken
Sever Larken
South Maple Street
Grayton
John Hyland
Wm. D
John Juno
John Harkin
Dan Harkin
A. Meidl
Matt Schuster
O. Waelfer
Upbam Mtg. Co
Hat house gardener offers winter greens at local market
Y. J. Beer, a local gardener, reports strong winter sales from his hat house. He currently supplies onions radishes and lettuce with plans to add spinach and cucumbers. He expects a bigger yield next year and plans to install a heater rather than stoves. Sunlight through the glass suffices on bright days while artificial heat remains minimal at night.
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Y. J. Beer
Mr. Beer
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Bayne
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Valenciennes
Chantilly
India
Rose Bros
Launsdale
Berkley
Dictator
Allendale
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Hyland
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France
Germany
Washington
District of Columbia
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