Big Railway Deal Rumor Sparks Transcontinental Plan
A Chicago Record report outlines a new transcontinental system linking Chicago to Duluth and the Pacific via Ashland and a northern corridor. The plan envisages Wisconsin Central lines from Chicago to Ashland, a new Ashland to Duluth route, and western links to Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Portland, with potential North West rivalry and new competition shaping the railroad map.
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Uesday
Chicago Record
Duluth
Wisconsin Central
Hank
Chicago
Ashland
Abbotsford
Portland
Chiguga
St. Paul
Northwestern
Deaths and notices in a Wisconsin community
An obituary column records the death of Mrs. Stephens at her Maple Street home after an illness. funeral arrangements are noted with services at the residence and Ripon interment. The piece also mentions Mrs. Abbey, several relatives, and a Wisconsin funeral context along with other local items and notices.
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Abbey. Stephens
Mapte Survet
Alee
Hee
BE. Ames
Miss Hara
Ripon
Stephens
Oshkosh
Maple Street
J. Young Olleiting
Wisconsin Crotta
An Interesting Lecture by Captain Alberti at Armory
The lecture by Captain Alberti, former Russian army officer and Siberian exile, at the armory last Thursday evening drew interest. The speaker spoke on military matters and personal experiences, attracting attendees seeking insights from a distant front.
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Alberti
Siberia
Tate
Fatal accident in woods near McMillan kills boy
A boy about eleven, Joseph Marsioski, son of Albert Marsaluska, was killed by a falling tree while cutting hardwood in the woods with his brother near McMillan on Monday morning. The incident follows another recent fatality in the area. The funeral was held at St John’s church on Wednesday. A Northwestern Lumber Company representative and County Treasurer M G Mieckenstein surveyed land for a proposed right of way from Grand Rapids, with options secured on most land. grading has begun south of Grand Rapids near Four Mile Creek.
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Ernest S. Moora
University of Wisconsin
Robert Kraus
Uns City
State Street
Madison
Robert
Me. Moore
Ato Tls
Liledown N
Moore
Eppenefnce
Alendort Insane Asylum
Faust
Orenann
Toseph Marsioski
Albert
Maraluska
Boyfren
Milian
Duesday
Exsta & Gioum
Northwestera, Mulway Company
M. G. Mieckenstein
Savey
Ue New Ling
Grand Rapids
Tribune
Northwestern Company
Marshfield& Southeastern
McMillan Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Directors Elected
The annual stockholders meeting chose Win, Brundu Wo, Krosthe and Arehte Muir as directors for three year terms. Win, B. Raschke was elected president, Ben Lang secretary, and D. P. Jensen treasurer. The secretary’s report shows solid affairs with eight fire losses totaling 033.50 and operating costs of 2775.15, total disbursement 156. In 470 policies were issued, $478,941.50 in force, total receipts $1,591,881.58.
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McMullan Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ask
Win
Brundu Wo
Krosthe
Arehte Muir
B. Raschke
Ben Lang
Secratary
Gsauly
Sleigh Ride to Pittsville by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
A group of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge members from this city traveled by sleigh to Pinsville last Saturday evening to install Pittsville lodge officers and visit Pittsville delegates. The party included RH McMahen W A Ladewig F Gerwing Wright 2B Smith bridges Mrs H Biohe Mrs Henry Horn Miss Anna Thompson Louis Thompson and Chris Hille.
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Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Pinsville
Abondon Pen
Pittsville
Pinteville
Galloway Plant Sold After Sale of Chili Mill Property
The Galloway timber company has sold its saw mill and heading plant at Chili. W H Ford of Chicago, who operates the Hogan heading mill, and the purchaser will take possession soon. The mill, once run by Chill Lumber Company, is a valuable, well located property in good repair. The new owner is a practical business man expected to boost the village.
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Galloway Timber Company
W. H. Ford
Chicago
Hogan
Chill Lumber Company
W A County convention urged for state meeting
The biennial Modern Woodmen of America convention was held in Grand Rapids with delegates from Waad county and nearby camps. County officials were elected to represent at Marshfield and a county picnic association was discussed. A housing shortage amid rising rents was noted as builders rush to meet demand. Deter Reese Sr. died after pneumonia. his funeral is planned at Evangelical St Paul’s Church with M W A members in charge.
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Woodmen of America
Grand Rapids
Uae
Wie
Utweedange
B . Smith
B.A. Upham
Bby Messing
Chawman Timm
Joan A. Holman
Nusur
J. Sehuuain
Au Qraite
Marshfield
Deter Reesu Sr
Pnaemonia
St Paul's Church
Lanxmano
Henry
Wiliam
Herman
August
John Reese
Joh Rossman
Charles Kuntz
Seese
Ween
Germany
Spokeville
Chirk County
Climen Wooleaves
Deccan
Order of the M. W.A
Elks Lodge Sought in City With Strong Support
E Rosenbaum and Diksraverning members push to form a new Elks lodge. They have secured many membership applications and expect to complete the list for a charter this week. The group plans a room for members and aims to make the lodge a center of fraternal influence with broad support.
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E. Rosenbaum
Diksraverning
Blk Order
Necoui
Travel Class Program Describes January Twenty First
Travel class details list nine homes and a careful seating plan to avoid disturbance. The January 21 program includes brief responses from favorites and descriptions of Middleburg and Rotterdam, with speakers Mrs Weis and Mrs Boyington among others presenting Ghent Belgium views and Picture Bots.
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Fonz
Add
Middleburg
Rotterdam
Willinens
Weis
Ghent
Belgium
Boyington
Aliss Ashman
Woodmen Meet Notice Urges Full Attendance
Woodmen members of the Wie order of Maduro Wood men of America are requested to meet at the hatch at 12 next Sunday. Every member is urged to be present.
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Wie
Order of Maduro Woodmen of America
Wheie Hatch
Instructional Bank Notice From Early 1900s
A fragmented banking notice lists directors including W. L. Connor and O. G. Lindamany with a focus on drafts payable across the United States and Europe. It mentions interest on time deposits, safety deposit boxes for rent, and general banking services.
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United States
Europe
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Toseph Murzinaki
McMillan Grange Insurance Co
Galloway
W.A. County
Lee
Vie
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Wil Dever
Lodge of Elks
First National Bank
Adam Haper
WM. Uthmeler
Bow
Eoese
Tos
Dany
Bank
Wis
Leander Choate
Bray & Choate
W. Cameron
Milwaukee
Coy Haven
Hater & Kalached
Dimneren
Raplinger & Uthmoor
LTH
Tom
L. Rees
Viran
American National Bank
NRAGS
OG. Lindemann
Orniet
W. D. Connor
RL. Kraus
Mich. Steinmetz
P. N. Christensen
W.L. Hemphill
E.M. Deming
0.G. Lindmany
Cashier
Sasswood
Excelsior Bolts
W.C
Marshfield Stave CO
Joseph Maer
E.f.mechler
Wing’s Drug Store
Marshfield Livery Co
Hack and Prougham
Harry Bayne
Mike Tirey
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