Tragic Industrial Accident Kills Young Rail Yard Worker
A man named Nystrom, a 22 year old brakeman, died after being fatally crushed by a roving engine at the Lephat railroad crossing yard. Witnesses including Upham described the fatal moment as the engine moved, briefly trapping his neck and body beneath the wheels. the coroner later ruled death from accidental injuries. The Greenwood branch of the Wisconsin Central company conducted the inquiry with several officials present.
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Jia
Andrew Nystrom
Lephat
Hind Streat
Upham
Zor
Nystrom
Nytrom
Tim
Witasel
Hirth
Azol Us
Greenwood
Wiscon Centrie
pitTs
U W Entertainment for ALO lodge members families
The Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge invites members and families to a Saturday evening gathering at Sexton’s store. The program features a gallege order at 8 o’clock with acts including Marlys Select, Lily Belge, Oriani, and performances by Raymond Soust’s Band and Maril yma Murcellen.
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U. W. Entertainment
United Workmen
Sexton's
Gallege Order
Sld Sharp
Badlawine
Marlys Select
Ten Sa Lily Belge Sinisa Dati
Oriani
le Alo. TV
Mitesse Miustoud Seurde
Home Seekers Excursion Offers Low Fare Tickets
The Northwestern Line promotes a home seekers excursion with discounted return fares. Tickets are available for travel on March 7 and March 21 from Chicago and the Northwest region. Information and agent contacts are provided for booking and schedules.
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Northwestern Line
Chicago & Sorthwestere Ivy
Matrimonial Bargain Maker and the Widow's Cow Scam
A sensational tale recalls a man who offered twenty five dollars to obtain a wealthy wife. John enticed a widow with the promise of a prized cow, then arranged a quick courtship and marriage. The rascal plans to profit by exploiting lonely spouses in a prearranged union.
Granting support for Eau Claire Home for Women
A plea outlines a petition to appropriate $5000 for the Home for Women at Eau Claire. The State is urged to aid the home, founded 12 years ago and run by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to expand care for women needing shelter and reform. The text argues state support parallels aid given to a similar institution.
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Eau Claire
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Petelion
Esu Claire
Howe
Marriage of Fred Warsinske and Missy Mary Peterson
Fred Warsinske and Missy Mary Peterson wed at the bride’s home three miles west of the city on Wednesday. The ceremony united two local families as guests from nearby attended and the papers extend hearty congratulations to the newlyweds. The notice ends with an advert for inexpensive whiskies and wines at H. Miche.
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Fred Warsinske
Missy Mary Peterson
Cereich
Big year ahead for Upham furniture factory
Superintendent W H Gaye announces a revamped factory increasing storage by 25 percent and enabling rapid finishing orders. The Upham company, led by Gaye and Mr Caye, previews a busy year with a new golden oak finish on quarter sawn wood, aiming to attract premium furniture orders and expand production capacity.
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W. H. Gaye
Allan
Mr. Caye
Ling Wate
Goye
Mentum
Upham
St Valentine lore and legends in old customs
A fragment outlines legends of St Valentine including martyrdom in 270, Roman festival ties, and historical notes on Valentine customs. It mentions the shift from Roman rites to a sweet heart holiday, with English schoolyard and courtship scenes and a brief notice seeking a good girl for short term work.
Ringer Swindle Shocks Marshfield Wrestling Fans
An apparent match between Dito Zulke of Appleton and Fred Beell of Marshfield collapsed when the expected challenger failed to appear. Sebetler, the man who was to wrestle Adlai in Milwaukee, posed as Zulke, leading to a staged bout at the Armory before about 200 in attendance. Referee Cuiy Mees oversaw a grueling one hour and forty eight minute struggle won by Beell after Scheller, the ringer, admitted his ruse and failed to throw Beell. Scheller blamed a grip illness and left with his share of receipts, while Beell earned praise for a sturdy and legitimate showing.
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Dito Zulke
Appleton
Fred Beell
Mansion House
Zulke
Sebetler
Adlai
Turk
Milwaukee
Soma Fuse
McBeen
Mateh
Mr. Schell
Cringer
Armory Hut
Cuiy Mees
Jobo Themis
Umekeeper
Muss
Oalke
Schelier
Marsh Field
Beell
Dus
Schelles
Marshfield
Betacenous
Lagrippe
Buck
Rooney
Beall
Ringer’ Scheller
Freddy
Gatana
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Upham Company
Third Street
Mingin Marshfeld
Vale of Tears
Cady
Elion
John
Die Youngan
Miindore
Avidan
Joha
Goha
Joho
Putin
Alos
Hite
Pioces
H. 1. Miche. Us
Upham Furniture Co
Valentine
Wimono
Qids
Tavir Mates
le Tsys
Warner
St. Valentine
Rome
Clauding II
Imapercalia
Pan
Juno
Vary
England
Onte
Ana. J. FP
Tharnas
Ringer
Bart Scheller
Wisconsin Hoop Co
General Hardware
Sam
Sheerin
Marshfield Hardware Co
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