Death on the Rail Killings at Marshfield Crossing
Two farmers from Hewitt were killed in a runaway wagon collision with a train at the east end of dth street near Marshfield and Southeastern railroad crossing. Molterer died at the scene. Kohlbeck died at St John’s hospital after being dragged by the wagons. Investigators found the crash resulted from careless driving after the two men, drinking, failed to heed crossing signals. The coroner's inquest returned evidence exonerating the railroad and blamed the victims' recklessness. Molterer’s family prepared for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dth Street
Marshfield & Sotheastern
Peter Molterer
John Kohlbeck
West Hewitt
Central Venus
Pinion
Math
Kanter
Pat. Lyons
Waron
Kolbeck
Kohlbeck
Dra
Lonergith
Budges
Multorer
Kehlbegh
St. John’s Hospital
Jurtin Hirth
Maltame
Jos. Thomas
C. H. Doorn
Jos. Beautie
Math. Wright
Orr
John Hoffman
2. M. Deming
Hartman
Deroing
Lso
Henry Miller
Math Kaulzer
Meni
Lyons
Hayden
Grundy
Anderson
Whitney
Accidents and Injuries Reported in Local Rail and Vehicle Incidents
A brakeman on Mike Gleary's train crushed right hand during car coupling at Omeba depot. Conductor Mike Clancy injured while boarding a moving van at Stratford, left on retired list. Nine year old Leo Caeralf injured when slipping's foot between wagon spokes. leg nearly crushed before horses stopped. Ambulance and local authorities note the dangers of vehicular and railwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso N. Story
Mike Gleary
Omeba
Mike Clancy
Hot Han
Stratford
Leo Caeralf
John Theron
Hilite Drops of Water Rainstorm Hits Rail Lines
A severe rainstorm last Monday flooded rails and roads causing major washouts across Wisconsin Central lines and the M. & P. rail network. Hundreds of feet of track washed away between Connally and Lodolph, delaying trains six to eight hours. Train service suffered near Centralia as washouts repaired. Steady rain disrupted Stevens Point routes and forced a Southern line back to base until repairs could be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Nuyr Univy
E. P.M
Wasa
Connally
Lodolph
Sir Paul Town
Centralia
Stevens Poink
Childran's Lawy Party for Girls
The Ladies Guildy hosts a children's party at Mrs. Wi. Powgs home on Thursday afternoon the 15th from three to six. Tea cream and cake will be served. All are cordial with invited children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childran
Ladies Guildy
Wi. . Powgs
Singers Capture Oshkosh in Grand Weekend Event
Oshkosh hosted a multi day singing festival drawing crowds from Stevens Point and other cities. Trainloads arrived daily as bands performed to good weather with high spirits. Organizers planned next event in Stevens Point, while Pickpoecken sold well and rumors of a governor’s robbery were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshikosh
Lelany
Oshkosh
Oshkesl
Stevens Point
Osikosh
Ava
Fiys
Pickpoecken
Governl
Blarshfold
Balloon Ascension and Fireworks at Tar Bowery Dance
Balloon ascensions will send several fine balloons heavenward at Tar Bowery dance next Monday night. A good display of fireworks on the grounds will accompany the event, promising a lively evening for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Bowery
Train Wreck at Chicago Kills and Injures Many
A disastrous rail collision on the Northwestern line near West Chicago left three dead and numerous others injured as two freight train sections collided after one was sidetracked. The engineer Daw sant Hart alleged brake failure as air brakes failed, the rear coaches telescoped, and timber framing collapsed, marking the worst wreck on the Northwestern system amid San Francisco convention-related railroad traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railroad
West Chicago
Garishian Endeavor
San Francisco
Te Curelussnuas
Wie Caghmer
Wisconsin
Daw Sant Hart
Oshkesh Visit Prompts Military Display and Real Estate Move
Captain Martin and Trenb Picscout take 60 men from company A to Oshkesh and depart next Sunday night on the limited over the Wisconsin Central. Oshkesh invites a grand celebration and military display on Suh. Bud Harkin accepts a real estate and insurance post with John P. Home and will oversee the Vic insurance department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Trenb Picscout Ruth
Company A
Oshkesh
Tbe Limited
Wisconsin Central
Tale
Suh
Bud Harkin
John P. Home
Vic
Local notes and visits from Marshfield area readers
A column of personal mentions lists Miss Adelia Elche visiting at Wausau Frank Reed of Necedah and other residents visiting friends in Wausau Menasha Stevens Point and Green Bay with numerous guests and travelers including Miss Lottie DeLap Miss Delia Reone Miss Ethel Smith and many others. includes travel to Manitowoc Stevens Point Oshkosh and Milwaukee plus local business notices and upcoming Wisconsin Central excursion and Wisconsin State Meet promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Elche
Wausau
Frank Reed
Necedah
Marsh
Geo. Seubert
Chicago
Wm. Edde
Lottie DeLap
Abbotsford
J. A. White
Frank Lueckenback
Menasha
Ross Paulson
Qgranion
Kuethe
Cregg
Neillaville
Currie Doora
Milwaukee
Theo. Troeaster
Sailor
Ab Jefferson
Wing Sing
Ajl
Colorado
Californi
H. Isaaca
Lindsay
Lotey
Hen
Jos
Spokeville
A. Graves
Spencer
Natvie Armstrong
Anna Bayless
Stevens Point
Nias Kablueen McNearny
Mike Connors
Oablosh
Thos. Maloney
Frank Cady
Richfeld
Harry Dodge
Merrillan Dunetion
Saburday
Bi Barnum & Gailey Circus
Willig Arnold
Loamar
TP. H. Bolte
Pearla Rubber Mig
Igia
Mursileid
Batters
John Eckhoff
Harvey Andress
Bessemer
Mich
National
Teachers’ Association
Annual School Meeting and Summer Institutes
The annual school meeting for Marshfield district will be July 6 at 7 p.m. in the High School room Loveday. Marathon County teachers institute dates are set for Wausau August 4-7, Spencer August 11-14, Culby August 23-27, with examinations in Wausau August 19-21 and in Spencer August 16-18. Professors Parlin Mathie and Sims will conduct institutes. supervision by Supt. Lannot. Dates may shift for Colby and Greenwood institutes.
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Marshfield
Wig
Loveday
Uropen
Usls
Clark
Marathon County
Wausan
Spencer
Culby
G. Parlin
Kur! Mathie
J. FP. Sims
Hatteberg Veneer Company Name Change Notice
County of Wood Wisconsin notices record a stockholders meeting in Marshield changing the corporate name from Hatteberg Veneer Company to Roddia Veneer Company. Dated June 19, 1607, secretary Scimipt signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County OF Wood
Maxsirau
Hatteberg Veneer Company
Marshield
Isconsin
Uald Company
Roddia Veneer Company
Fourth of July Excursion Rates Across Lines
Railroads announce July excursion fares with limited mileage. Northwestern lines offer 10 point fares within 200 miles good through July 6. Chicago & Northwestern and other carriers run 1 1/3 fare round trips within 200 miles July 6 to July 8. Q St PM O Ry sells to Chattanoog Tenn July 12 to 14 for a BR vote, return by July 23, final Aug 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
St M. &O. Ry
Q. St. P.M. & O. Railway
Chattensogn Tenn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter Multerer
Multerer
Kabthork Scrigasty
Med
Kahlbeck
Malierer
Geo. W. Upham
Hewith
Chicago, Milwauke & St. Paul Railway Co
Bess
Hlppis
Michigan
Ovas
Missouri
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Sioux City
Palace
Kansas City
Wobinz
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
H.C. Flohe
Marsh? Field and Vicinity
Chamberlain
Henry Horn
Horn
B. G. Biche
Lake View
John Hoel
L. A. W. Appy
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Ill
Oshkogh
Sovcinl
W. Li. Avwood
Wis
Allen & Wing
Bellassen Maretiele
PMI
Dally Ek Sun
Greenwood
Stevens Point Brance
Marahfield
Chigaro
Northwestein
Wausay
Eland Junction
Poliith
Bansepear Levee Marahield
Freigny
Sean
C. ST
M&o
Madison
Lay Crooke
Marghfield
Han Claire
St. Paul Wavon Marghfield
Southeastern
Centralia Oi
Contraia
Bodeca
C. E. Blodgett
Tremont House
C.S. Vedder
Marshfield, Wis
South Central Ave
Sexton's
Sexton Bros
Old Sol Atone
Sheerin
Dr. Brewer & Son
Adérces
Brewer & Son
Chicago Avenue
Evanston
Gost
Cindgeyeather Dialog
O.O. Thleston Milling CO
St. Cloud
Minas
M. Steinmetz
Veife
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