Serious Runaway Injures Clergy Man and Livery Driver
A serious runaway on Central avenue Sunday afternoon injured Rev. E A McKinney of the Methodist church and C A Coon the liveryman. The sleigh carrying pallbearers from the Lupient funeral broke a runner, the team bolt ed down the street and struck the wagon. McKinney was severely bruised but survived with no internal injuries. Coon was badly shaken but not seriously hurt. The wreck damaged both sleigh and cutter, the horses escaped uninjured, and witnesses aided the injured. The seven pallbearers were Henry Horn Thomas Thompson Thomas Wright Geo Henderson E G Lees and Pat Harkins. The Modern Woodmen of America hosted a fine event at the Opera House with officers installed and a grand ball and picnic supper. Royal Neighbors also listed officers and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
E. A. McKinney
Methodist Church
C. A. Coon
Rev
McKinney
Mr. Coon
Rev. McKinney
Coon
Brill’s Corner
Sexton Bros. Drug Store
North Depot
Modern Woodmen of America
Opera House
M. W.A
Stewart Smith
James Christensen
John A. Hoffman
P. J. Kraus
Thomas Nelson
Deichsel
Frank Jacobusi
Manger
Peter Lomahieu
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Celia Marbes
Laura Hopkins
Jennie Eastman
Minnie Plumb
Mary RK. Mertle
I. S
Addie Boyer
Q. S
Lucy Breckheimer
Annie Flood
Rose Bros Suffer Fire Loss At Manistique MI
Rose Bros large department store and brick building in Manistique Michigan burned to ashes shortly after midnight last Saturday. Stock loss estimated at 35900 with 24000 insured. Building valued at 18000 insured for 10000. Fire origin undetermined. Leo Rose an owner left for scene Monday. firm expected to rebuild. Also notes death of Joseph Mettelka tinsmith and gunsmith survivor of 1887 fire, at age 72 after long illness. funeral at St. John’s Catholic Church with pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Bros
Manistique
Michigan
Leo Rose
Joseph Mettélka
Louisa Trauba
Joseph Pflum
Fred Doh
Andrew Theby
M. Steinmetz
A. Kleinheinz
Charles Mueller
Deicheldorf
Austria
Marri
Theresa Falk
America
Medford
Marshfield
Mettelka
Frank Pilum
Louisa Trayba
J. W. Hammond
Chicago
John
Joseph Jr
Anton
Frank
Alex
Charles Mettelka
Hammond
High School Notes Recap Of Week Activities
The Sophomore algebra class and Plane Geometry bookkeeping were on the schedule as school opened Monday with most students returning and a few new ones arriving. Senior members explored agriculture on Tuesday while new boys lockers were completed and painted during vacation. Electric lights were installed in the boys basement by Frank Derby and Edwin Harris. The Literary Society meets tonight with an instructive program. Mrs Cracraft and Miss Livingston began indexing the library, a project expected to benefit students.
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Sophmore
Ole
Frank Derby
Edwin Harris
Dog Poisoner at Large Threatens Marshfield Pets
A city suspect has poisoned dogs to harm Marshfield's canine population. Several dogs died last week, others survived thanks to quick owner action. Offenders face up to six months in county jail or a fine up to $100 as authorities pursue the culprit.
Bradley Dead In Milwaukee After Wed To His Secretary
William H. Bradley millionaire lumberman founder of Tomahawk died at his Milwaukee home on Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. He had married Marie Hannemeyer on Monday, seated in the chair where vows were spoken and where he died shortly after. Bradley, one of Wisconsin’s wealthiest men, valued at at least $10,000,000, leaves a widow and adopted son William T. Bradley.
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William H. Bradley
Tomahawk
Milwaukee
Marie Hannemeyer
Bradley
William T. Bradley
Band Opens New Hall with Grand Opening Ball
The Second Regiment band dedicates its new hall on Third Street in the Rembs and Sturm building with a grand opening ball on Monday evening January 15. The well finished hall offers ample space for a large party with Adams fall orchestra providing music and a fifty cent admission. The event aims to establish the hall as a popular venue for dances and gatherings.
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Second Regiment
Rembs & Sturm
Third Street
Adams’ Fall Orchestra
Carriers' Examination and Local Obituary Notes
The city mail carrier examination will be held at city hall Saturday at 1 PM with a U.S. Civil Service examiner and a local postal expert on the board. Sixteen applicants filed by January 5, three carriers and one substitute will be chosen. March 1 marks the start of free delivery. successful carriers must study routes. G A Lupient, a Marshfield pioneer and Civil War veteran, died after months of illness. He served in Company G, 2nd Wisconsin, lost his right arm at Gettysburg, and lived in Marshfield for over twenty years. He leaves wife Mary Cushing and four sons and a daughter. He was a longtime G A R member and beloved local figure.
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U.S. Civil Service
U.S
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Portage
Second
Wisconsin Infantry
Lupient
Mary Cushing
Marshfield
Hel Tow
Dakota
Frank
Fred
Joses
George
Anelia
Travel Class Entertains at Deming's Hall
The Ladies Travel Class held a midwinter reception at Deming's hall on Monday evening. They provided a lively program with encores including an address by president Mrs. Lathrop, duets by Mrs. Rowe and Miss Winch, a ladies quartet, a Book Agent number by Mrs. Livingston, recitations and vocal solos by Mrs. Below and Miss Hinman, and Miss Samuels. Refreshments followed and the social time continued.
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Deming’s Hall
Lathrop
Rowe
Miss Winch
Orange Tree Bears Fruit at Hiram Springborn Farm
Hiram Springborn displays a small orange tree with ten or more well developed oranges at his home, a curiosity that may rival ordinary fruit in size. The tree, purchased three years ago from a nursery by Mrs. Springborn, stands nearly four feet high yet appears slender for the heavy fruit it bears.
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Hiram Springborn
Milladore Lumber Co Plans February Opening Amid Busy Camps
Milladore Lumber Co of Milladore expects to commence sawing around February 1 as they receive a large log supply. Two sprinkling carts work daily to make ice toads from camps to the mill and sledding is in good condition this season.
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Milladore Lumber Co
Milladore
Beell Defeats the Turk In Wrestling Match
Beell of this city defeated Yousseff IlI the Turk in Jamesville on a $500 purse match. After 34 minutes of stalemate Beell earned the fall with a hammerjock hold, but Youseff dislocated a shoulder and could not continue. Promoter Dat Murphy, claiming Rocky Mountain state championship, attended and may arrange a rematch. Presbyterian church notes invite worshippers for services on Sunday January 11 and Week of Prayer with adjourned annual meeting set for January 20 at 7:30.
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Pred Beell
Y Youseff Ili
Jamesville
Beell
Fred
Youseff
Sod
Hig Waretloo
Dat Murphy
Rocky Mountain States
Reell
The
Presbyterian Church
Servant Girls' Combine Organizes Boycott Against Two Society Women
The servant girls of Cshxosh form a union to protect workers from distress. They establish a boycott against two prominent society women known for cruelty and hard work demands. The group seeks better quarters and time off, promising to refuse meals after parties and theaters.
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Cshxosh
Marshfield Winners And Local Appointments In Brief
F C Ray wins a prize in a national guessing contest part of a $25 000 pool for estimating state total votes. C Anderson of Withee also wins a prize. Sheriff J J Ebbe names W J Shea as under sheriff and Louis Thompson as deputy sheriff. Attorney E M Deming and family plan a January trip west to Los Angeles San Francisco and San Jose with Rocky Mountain stops including the Grand Canyon and Denver and Salt Lake City.
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O. Ray
Mansion House
Marshfield
Cintion
Mr. Ray
Covernor
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
C. Anderson
Withee
J. J. Ebbe
W. J. Shea
Louis Thompson
Shea
Mr. Thompson
Ebbe & Thompson
E. M. Deming
Wayie
West
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Jose
Rocky Mountain
Grand Canon
Denver
Salt Lake City
Coe Commission Co to Open Brokerage Office in Deming Building
The Coe Commission Co of Minneapolis has leased the former Vollmar & Below offices in the Deming building and will immediately launch a commission and brokerage business. Special wires will link the branch with the main system and prospects look favorable for success.
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Coe Commission Co
Minneapolis
Vollmar & Below
Deming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Mettelka
Rev. McKinney and
He Bradley
City Hall
Yousoff
Church Notes
Presbyterian Churen
Jan. Il
Junnior C. E
Combine
F. C. Ray
California
Peter J. Kraus
Pittsville
Peter J. Kraus, Ances
Marshfield, Wis
Sexton Bros
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