Gang of tramps linked to Thorpe bank job seized in Minnesota Junction
The Marshfield Times reports a gang suspected in the Mayville bank robbery was captured at Minnesota Junction. Toronto Jim, real name James Lonigan, leads the group that blew the Nye & Nudson Lumber Co safe at Thorpe and escaped Neillsville jail. Sheriff Campbell travels to return Lonigan to Clark County for trial, with Hendricks and Mike Clark possibly among the detainees. Officers regret the escape and hope to recapture the fugitives.
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Mayville
Minnesota Junction
Nye & Nudson Lumber Co
St Thorpe
Clark County
Thorpe
Neliisville
Toronto Jim
Sherif Campbell
Neillsville
Jane
James Lonigan
Arty Hendricks
Mike Clark
Thorp
Lonigan
Globe Trotters Visit City on World Tour
Norman Doubray, a Russian traveler from the Southern steppes, stopped in our city last week. He travels mostly on foot, relies on voluntary contributions, and aims to publish a book upon returning home. A Police Gazette representative, shackled for twelve hours daily, also passed through en route to Minneapolis and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Doubray
Steppes
Russia
Police Gazette
Darbiey
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Richard K. Fox
White Pine Output Guiding Northern Lumber Mills
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman lists 1902 white pine production by mills in the northern pine country. Marshfield Land and Lumber Co. 1,000,000 ft lumber and 125,000 lath plus shingles. Hater & Kaished 250,000 ft lumber and 200,000 lath. Mc Millan 100,000 ft. A. A. Graves Loyal 300,000 ft lumber and 400,000 shingles and 400,000 lath. Charles E. Smith Milladore 100,000 ft lumber and 500,000 shingles and 00,000 lath. Salter & Co. Colby 150,000 ft lumber and 400,000 lath. J. H. Harding Spencer 200,000 ft lumber and 209,000 shingles. Francis Parvet Spencer 400,000 ft lumber and 490,000 shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Lumberman
Lumbermer
Pine
Marshfield Land and Lumber Co
Hater & Kaished
B. T
McMillan & Bro
McMillan
A. A. Graves
Loyal
Charles E. Smith
Milladore
R. B. Salter & Co
Colby
J. H. Harding
Spencer
Francis Parvet
McMullen Eyes Medford Winchester House Hotel Purchase
R J McMullen, noted capitalist, plans to buy the Winchester House at Medford from F H Ward, who acquired it at a receiver's sale. The property, a premier hotel on Medford's business hill, cost about 23000 to build and is fully equipped. Ward may move to Medford. McMullen foresees a successful venture in Medford.
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R. J. McMullen
Mansion House
Winchester House
Medford
Mr. McMullen
F. H. Ward
McMullen
Ward
Entertainment at St John’s School Hall Seeks Finest Home Talent
Entertainment at the St John’s assembly hall in the St Jebo’s school building on Feb 4th and 5th promises a top home talent show. Local musicians are featured, with a partial list including Mesdames H C Koenig and John A Thomas, Misses Christina Pinion Anna Seubert Olivia Helen Fannie Allan Lena Thomas and Messrs Joseph Pilum Jos Kraus Theo Steinmetz George Huber Dan Harkin E J Hahn Martin Berg and Andrew Donhare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jebo’s
Mesdames
H.C. Koenig
John A. Thomas
Christina Pinion
Anna Seubert
Olivia Helen
Fannie Allan
Lena Thomas
Messrs
Joseph Pilum
Jos. Kraus
Theo Steinmetz
George Huber
Dan Harkin
E. J. Hahn
Martin Berg
Andrew Donhare
Mid Winter Reception of the Ladies Travel Class at Demings
The mid winter reception at Deming's hall last Friday evening drew full crowds and praise. Mrs J F Young presided as the playbill featured a quartet, a comedy skit A Fair Encounter and the dramatis personae included Mrs Lathrop Mrs Livingston and many nieces from cities like Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago. A humorous poem The Clubwoman followed and Six to One was a hit with Willis Arnold as Elliot Champney. After the performance refreshments and social time concluded with a vote of thanks to the ladies.
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Deming’s Hell
J. FP. Young
Finney
Mason,Cole
Adams
Mesdames Lathrop
Livingston
Clara St. John
Celia Grenville
Lathrop
Pomeroy Dodge
Boston
Bly
New York
Miss White
Philadelphia
Miss Reily
Chicago
Miss Pardee
Willis Arnold
Elliot Champney
John P
Igme
F.R. Upham
Dedication Anniversary Services In Lutheran Church
The Manuel's Lutheran congregation marks the ninth anniversary of the new church edifice with services next Sunday January 26 at 10 am and 7 30 pm the latter a song service featuring a program of choirs and soloists. Also reported is the death of John Springer formerly of the city who died after being struck by a moving freight train in St Paul while switching. his funeral was held at St Johns church and he is survived by his mother Mrs Jacob Kehlenberger of Richfield aged about twenty one and unmarried.
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McMillan Creamery
McMillan Road
Koch & Reckner
Jennings & Konshok
E.C. Dodge
Lake Mills
E. A. Konshok
Fuller & Hathaway
Nasonville
Nasonville Creamery At Once. Mr. Konshok
Nasonville Station
Julius ¥. Koch
Loyal
Crosby & Myers
Immanuel
Chiy of Light
Baritonu Sale
L. Phorm Avery Foue
The
Morning Star
Golve
Pari
Aris Fron
Elias
L. Thom
Wacht Auf
Psalter Und
Hart
John Springer
Great Northern
St. Paul
Omaha
St. John's Church
Jacob Kehlenberger
Richfield
Reappointed Postmaster Cole Receives Four-Year Term
John F. Cole, who has served as postmaster in this city for four years, has been reappointed for another four-year term. The appointment honors his able administration and conduct of the office.
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John F. Cole
Cole
Militia Mask Ball And Local Events At Marathon City
The armory hosts a masquerade on Tuesday January 28 with prizes totaling 10 dollars for best masks. Ladies pay 25 cents and gentlemen 50 cents. Other items note a remnant wallpaper sale, a brewery sale transfer, county supervisors tax meeting February 18 1902, a wedding in Emmet Marathon county, a New Indian Nation appointment for George C Hume, a caterer move to Marshfield, a state retail butcher convention February 27 28, a masquerade ball February 5 at the opera house, and a dynamite accident limb surgery with Dr Milbee and X ray findings by Walter Mason.
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Lee Toepfer
J. W. Cochran
State Tax Commission
County Supervisors of Assessment
Madison
Lyman Lewis
Marshfield
Jopera House
Adler & Trudeau
H. H. Milbee
John Peterson
Walter Mason
Peterson
Tragedy Near Town As Woodsman Killed By Freight Train
Ed Carlson, a woodcutter recently moved from Medford, was killed by Wisconsin Central No 217 northbound about one mile east of town. An inquest began, while witnesses described the scene, Carlson’s unusual movements after leaving a dance, and possible foul play or accident due to drinking and fatigue. He carried 416.10 and two letters, and the death is under a police and district attorney inquiry. Mrs. Dora Broders, wife of lumber inspector F A Broders, died in this city after nine months illness leaving three sons.
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Ed. Carlson
Wisconsin Central
Medford
Peter Daul
Emil Arndt
Herman Bloomer
Mr. Bloomer
Bloomer
Carlson
Central Station
Gerwing
Ones
Justice Hirth
Charles Schmirler
Paul Kohl
Peter Dickhoff
B. Cook
W. L. Little
John Clapper
Herman Wipperman
Aerdt
Mike Wagner
Dora Broders
F. A. Broders
Herome
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Wagner
Stevens Point
Farmers Institute Engaging County Event Set for January 30 31
Farmers in this county are invited to the Farmers Institute sessions on January 30 and 31 at the armory. The program promises entertainment and instruction with a fine musical and literary program and a cooking school for ladies. All farmers are welcome.
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Farmers’ Institute
Armory
DeShetley and Knott to Star Next Week
Manager Adler announces William DeShetley and Miss Clara Knott will visit for a four night engagement starting Wednesday. Opening bill features A Life's Revenge based on A Celebrated Case with dramatic force. Curtain-raiser Daddy and Me During the balance of the engagement. Other plays include Alone in London and A Vagabond Hero with 10 20 and 30 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
William DeShetley
Clara Knott
Daddy and
London
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the Marshfield Times
Williams & Bailey
Globe
R. H. McMullen
Bay Hotel
St. John's
Jo Suusertt
Ana Anil
Shy
Driso
Opera House
Fred Beell
Harvey Parker
Indiana
Beell
Pommer
Militia Mask
Wall Paper
St Horn
Marathon City
Michael Duerstein
Duerstein
Schmide & Brandt
Mayme Hayes
John Hayes
Emmet
Marathon County
William Wood
Mosinee
Gust Wood
George C. Hume
Chiltom
John P. Hume
Brothertown
Hume
W. C
Woodsman
Deshetley and Knott
Prunellas
Drap 'de Almas
Melrose
Ettc
Tiffault Kamps Merc. Co
Bargains Books
Eben Holden
Richard Carvel
Lazarre
Helmet of Navarre
the Black Wolfs
Breed
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Louisa ML. Alcott
James Whitcomb Riley
Opie Read
Dresden
Kamps’ Drug Store
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