Prominent Men Pass Away in Marshfield Area
Prominent Marshfield figures Louis Mangold and August Backhaus died early Sunday morning after long illnesses. Backhaus, a Milwaukee immigrant and longtime brewer, died at home August F. Backhaus and leaves wife Caroline and children Thekla and A C Backhaus of Milwaukee. He was a pioneer German businessman, brewery promoter, and civic member. Mangold, born 1855 in Lima Ohio, died after cancer struggles. He lived in Marshfield as a builder, entrepreneur, and county official, survived by wife and nine children. Funeral services were planned at St John’s Catholic Church and Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church respectively.
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F. Backhaus
Immanuel's Lutheran Church
Thom
Caroline Backhaus
Thekla Backhaus
Dist. Atty. A.C. Backhaus
Miwaukee
Backhaus
Germany
Milwaukee
Kewaskum
Grant
Milwaukee Herald
Marshfield
Brewing Company
Milwaukee G. A. R. Post
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis J. Mangold
South
Cedar Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Fr. Volz
Lima
Ohio
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Hoffman
Mangold
Sherwood
Menasha
Menasba
Gund Brewing Co
Popular City Official Urged for Re-election in City Clerk Post
A prominent city official, M. G Fleckenstein, nearing four years as city clerk, is praised for efficiency and fairness. The piece notes his deep knowledge of municipal duties, courteous handling of public matters, and broad popularity. It argues re-election by the council after the spring reorganizational vote would honor his conscientious service and long experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G Fleckenstein
Fleckenstein
Jallairs
Serious Accident at Neillsville Girls Game
At Neillsville last Saturday Marshfield and Neillsville girls opened with a fall. Marie Gross of Marshfield slipped on the polished floor and broke her arm, a severe fracture that briefly dampened the Marshfield squad as they lost 15 to 0 and may affect future gym work.
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Neillsville
Marshfield
Marie Gross
Activity in Good Templar Circles With Skinner Visit
Grand Chief Templar J M Skinner will tour several towns over a week visiting Chili Marshfield Loyal Greenwood Spencer and Grand Rapids for Hub District No 21 annual convention. Delegates from Marshfield Neillsville Abbotsford Withee Rudolph Richfield and Nisonville will attend with Marshfield lodge sending eight of ten delegates.
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Templar J. M. Skinner
Chili
Marshfield
Loyal
Greenwood
Spencer
Grand Rapids
Hub
Neillsville
Abbotsford
Withee
Rudolph
Richfield
Nisonville
Manager Adler Presents Nightly Shows at Fab Opera House
Manager John Adler announces a season of moving pictures and musical attractions at the Fab Opera House. The schedule runs March through June with Clifford Mallory Co and Martin & Emery productions, plus Stetson's Uncle Tom and Ma's New Husband. Shows begin nightly at 7:30 with a 9:00 finish, no road shows on those nights.
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John Adler
Adler
David Garrick
Clifford Mallory Co
Martin & Emery
Wagner
Maron
Lady Raffles
American Amusement To
Stetson
Uncle Tor
Mann
Dougherty
Harry Scott Co
Praises Local Banks For Sound Management
National Bank Examiner Chas R Mertens of New York City completed his semi annual examination of the First National and American National banks on Monday and Tuesday. He found both banks in first class condition in every way and complimented the officials highly on their excellent management and methods.
Ash Wednesday and Lent Dates in the City Election Notice
A resident announces candidacy for Municipal Judge to be elected at the upcoming city election. The message notes Lent begins on February 24 and lists Palm Sunday April 4 Good Friday April 5 and Easter April 11. The signer is C B Edwards, attorney at law, 181f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Eowards
Annual 39c sale highlights everyday goods
Advertises sale prices on fabric muslin towels laces and embroideries plus groceries and personal care items. Lists 5 yard bundles of muslin bleached and unbleached, towels, laces, corset covers, boys knee pants and men's overalls. Also notes sugars coffee cookies lard soup and corn in varied multipacks with unit prices.
Philip J Schaefer to Marry Miss Leon Seeger of Manitowoc
Philip John Schaefer of this city will wed Miss Leon A Seeger of Manitowoc at four thirty this afternoon in Manitowoc. The ceremony is simple with relatives and intimate friends. They depart that day on a wedding tour to Chicago Louisville Cincinnati and other eastern points returning March 1 to reside in Marshfield until their Cherry street home is ready. Schaefer is local manager for Crosby Meyers and a director of the First National Bank. His bride is a popular society lady from Manitowoc. Upham at Lincoln Centennial in Hodgenville Kentucky. Roosevelt Folk Wilson among speakers at the centennial celebration honoring Lincoln.
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Philip John Schaefer
Leon A. Seeger
Manitowoc
Hans Bille
Senaefer
Crosby & Meyers
Marshfield
First National Bank
Schaefer
W. H. Upham
Lincoln Centennial
Barn Fire Damages Structure on North Ping Street
Firefighters responded to a Tuesday afternoon blaze in the barn of August Deichsel at 201 North Ping Street. Alarm reported early, saving most of the building though part of the structure burned. Cause thought to be a cigar stub or coals dropped outside.
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August Deichsel
North Ping Street
Fire destroys Edgar Meat Market injures two children
A blaze gutted the Edgar Meat Market owned by Pius Miller last Saturday about ten o clock. Two small children spent minutes inside before escaping. Nearby buildings were saved by rapid firefighting. Loss estimated at two thousand dollars with slight insurance. Cause unknown.
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Edgar
Pius Miller
New Cashier Named at Marshfield State Bank
Carl W. Heyl of Madison has been engaged as cashier of the Marshfield State bank and will assume charge on March 1. He is presently assistant cashier at the Bank of Wisconsin and is described as a capable young man with high standing in financial circles. He plans to move his family to Marshfield soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Heyl
Madison
Marshfield State Bank
Mr. Heyl
Bank of Wisconsin
Ladies Travel Class in Capital Slides Table Lite
March twenty second event notes a travel class for ladies in the capital. The listing references Mrs Hamilton as organizer or contact. Details are sparse in the fragment.
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Hamilton
A Conscientious Alderman Draws Prize at Harvey Show
Alderman Charles J Lungren assisted with Mr Kemery in drawing numbers for a $25 silver set. The first drawn number 1590 had no claimant, so the prize went to Miss Mairye Arnold. Lungren held number 1540 but denied knowing of it, while friends joked his modesty kept him from claiming the prize after his prominent role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Lungren
Gost
Kemery
Harvey
Lundgren
Mairye Arnold
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August F. Backhaus
Louis
Hackmaus
Louis J. Man
Frank J
Arthur
John
Albert
Minnie
Mamie
Isa
Emery
Lewis
Gury
M. G. Fleckenstein
Ing
Ford
Swift
Monarch Brand
Wisconsin Club Peas
Waterloo
Philip
Hodgensville
Kentucky
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Folk
Gov
Wilson
State Bank
Armory
F. Rayner
Corp
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