Bedding Plant Burned At Marshfield Factory Fire
The Marshfield Bedding company suffered a heavy loss after a Sunday night fire, suspected incendiary origin, risking the engine room and warehouse. Loss estimated at $10,000 with extensive stock damaged. insurance listed. Fire hindered by weak hydrants and obstructed pipes. investigation began, witnesses examined by Judge Andrews, with ongoing proceedings and rebuilding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Bedding Company
I. C. Hamel
John Eckhott
M. W
EB. L
Excelsior
Andrews
Wipperman
C. CG. Thresher
Central Avenue
Omaha Depot
Rosa Schlagel
Ann McGill
Ball
Central
Marsh Field Telephone Company Stock Bought on Options
Hon J C Marsh, known for successful telephone deals, holds options on nearly all stock of the Marsh field Telephone company and plans to complete the purchase. He will operate with similar methods, make improvements, and expand service to meet rising demand while promising strong city telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Marsh
Marshfield Telephone Company
Marsh
WHI Lecture at Wausau by General Fitzhugh Lee
General Fitzhugh Lee, famed for his Spanish-American War prominence, will speak in Wausau on February 22 at a Knights of Pythias event. Marathon Lodge 145 guarantees $500 to the Southern Lyceum Bureau for the tour. The town plans a Washington’s Birthday celebration and invites Spanish-American veterans to attend and greet the renowned orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Wausau
United States
Cuba
Lee
Marathon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Southern Lyceum Bureau
Waington
Wansat
Thieves Loot Omaha Depot Office While Guard Off Duty
A group of tramps robbed the Omaha and Northwestern depot office during Mayday dinner hour when no guard was present. They smashed a gum machine in the men’s room, took about fifty cents, pried open the cash drawer in the office, and broke the ticket case lock but did not recover money from the safe. They escaped before discovery and police investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meffert
Omaha and
Northwestern
An Elegant Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Laemle
The cinch party on Thursday evening featured smilax and carnations in the parlors. Mrs John F Cole and P A Williams won consolation prizes, Miss Row an and Doege tied for ladies first, John F Cole won the men s prize, and light refreshments followed. On Saturday afternoon Mrs Laemle held a five o clock tea for the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Laemle
Jesdames Bly and
Doege
Miss Rowan
John F. Cole
P. A. Williams
A New Herd of Elks Initiated at Lodge Ceremony
Six candidates joined the Elks after a Monday night initiation at the lodge rooms. Hon L M Sturdevant Homer Clark and Charles Cornelius of Neillsville H S Mulvey of Loyal George Ketchum and P A Williams of this city were admitted with a special ceremony and an informal banquet followed the initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Lodge
Horned
Informa
L. M. Sturdevant
Homer ©. Clark
Charles Cornelius
Neillsville
H.S. Mulvey
Loyal
George Ketchum
P. A. Williams
Corpse Identified in Marshfield Creek Mystery Case
A body found near Saunders' Creek northeast of Marshfield last September is now believed to be Hans C. Hansen of Taopi Minnesota. Danish photographs and clothing linked to Hansen prompt investigations by Marathon County authorities, with Under-Sheriff Chellis and District Attorney Genrich pursuing leads and two trunks from Tapio to be examined. Meanwhile Vernon U. Peck of Upham Manufacturing dies in Mosinee at age about forty. funeral in Stevens Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders’ Creek
Otto Hile
Leon Reed
Marathon County
Denmark
Genrich
Chicago
Hans C. Hansen
Taopi
Mower County
Minnesota
Hansen
Tapio
Minneapolis
Marshfield
Peterson
Chellis
Wausau
Hans C. Warlum
Neillsvile
Wv. U. Peck
Vernon U. Peck
Upham Manufacturing Company
Mosinee
Mr. Peck
Stevens Point
Recedah
Upham Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jd. C. Marsh
Tappi, Mower Co
Minn
Rose Brother
Gace Wool
Per Skein
Col- So
Orca
Saxony
Sadie
Libby
Royal Baking Powder
Ly de
Alely
Drs. W.d
F.G. Waite
H. E. McEachron
Grain & Milling Go
A. Salzman
Wisconsin Central
Jargeio Sles
G.&n.w. Rys
Marshfield Stave Co
Marshfield, Wis
Private Detective Agency
F. W. Farmer
William Hairth
Justice
Notary Punch
Onkce Over Schmirler’s Shoe Store
Kohl & Ludington
Elvis
Wisconsin
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