Early Wood County Telephone Progress in Marshfield
Historic note on telephone beginnings in Wood County with Adler’s Wack and early experiments. Marshfield built an exchange led by Springborn, expanding to Arpin and McMillan, facilitating wider rural and urban connections. Grand Rapids leaders discussed a regional line sharing costs and future expansions to Green, Loy, Spokeville, Spencer, Marsh Rapids, Stratford, and McMillan. A Grand Rapids exchange meeting set for the 10th to discuss a Nag line, with Marshfield contributing a quarter of the cost.
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Bell Telephone
Oyater
Marshfield
Marshfeld
Arpin
McMillan
Hewitt
Hps of Friends
Creenwood
Loy
Spokeville
Spencer
Marsh Rapids
Stratford
J. A. Gaynor
Grand Rapids
Gortachius
Marshfield Exchange
Gaynor
Wausaty
Whyre
Cedar Pass
Marshfield Coast
Marshfield's Bright Future Charts Growth in 1307
The piece envisions Marshfield and Wood County advancing with new roads and industry as population rises. It notes a planned Marshfield & South Antern extension, anticipated Greenwood expansion, and a rise in labor demand from mining, farming, and construction. Local optimism centers on infrastructure, business revival, and regional graphite prospects near Stevens Point.
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Marshfield
Wood County
Ily Jong
Wisconsin
Marshwat
Wae
Ye Central
Phere
Marsifieled
Marshfield Brewery Calendar Brings Cheer and Cautions
A long reading notes the Marshfield Brewery calendar with a rustic image, praising its appeal while warning that it does not quench thirst. It recalls the brewery’s recovery from receivership, stock value restoration, and planned dividend by April, then shifts to reflections on absent figures and broader wartime anxieties as youths head to Cuba.
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Marshfield
Marshtield
Crowery
Hastern Star Lodge Inaugurated In Wisconsin Chapter
Mr M Hutchinson of Necedah arrived to institute a lodge of the order in Neillsville with attendees from abroad including C W Stockwell and several Mrs and Misses from Neillsville. The event spanned afternoon and evening with officers elected and the lodge to be known as Byers Chapter. Regular meetings twice monthly and eligibility for Master Masons and female relatives noted. The piece closes with a New Year reflection from She Times writers.
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M. Hutchinson
Necedah
Order of Wastern Star
Wisconsin
Mr. Hutchinson
C. W. Stockwell
Miss Stockwell
Jones
Lalford
Heandsly
Neillsville
Masonic Lodge
W. H. Ludge
Lou Borgia
Mabel Budge
Louis Laemle
Addie Buexe
Win
E.G. Apuross
J. White
Winnie DeGre
Charles Shverin
Loulxa Touper
A. Upham
Hansen
G. Andress
A Sad Accident Near Stevens Point
A boy named Joe, age unknown, was struck on the head by a falling limb while gathering wood with his younger brother near Lin. He lost consciousness and died the next day. His sister, shocked by the event, ran to help in bare feet. Local conditions included a cold house and a stunned reaction from the family.
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Stevens Point
Lin
Dhop
Joe
Marshfield Hardware Co Changes Hands on Christmas Day
Williams Hardware Co stock transfers to GC and A Jacobson of Minot Dakota. The new firm likely to be Marsfield Hardware Co with Jacobson arranging the store and adding a new line of hardware. Both proprietors are young and experienced in the hardware business and wish Williams’ Hardware Co success.
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Williams Hardware Co
A. Jacobson
Minot Cit
Williams’ Hardware Co
Lutheran Church Notes and Elections Report
Lutheran church notes outline a Sunday meeting that welcomed two new families as members and set church positions for three-year terms. Gus Luschinski joins the school board and Cari Kister the cemetery committee, with notes on a pastor’s upcoming reelection and a Ladies’ Aid meeting. A district conference at Chippewa Valley is planned, and a sermon by Rev. Te M Kiekwaen of Menomonie is announced for Tuesday evening.
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Chris
Dorpar
Win
Gus
Luschinski
Cari Kister
Serviens
Lathyran Church Conference
Chippewa Valley
M Kiekwaen
Menamonio
Wis
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