Fourth of July Demonstation Marred by Rain at Marshfield Fair
Promoters kept a lively program despite heavy rain that deterred some visitors. A sham battle by Neillsville and Marshfield field companies drew thousands as 140 soldiers performed on Central Avenue. Races and contests followed with winners named, and a grand firework display capped the evening. Uncle John Williams, longtime local figure, known for aiding boys and factory workers, emerged as a celebrated community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweather
Central Avenue
Neillsville
Marsh
Joe Quinn
Honests
Andrew Sexton Jr
Herbert Weber
Bliesnet
Statber
Dickbott
Witt
Ray Kraus
Wm. Blaettler
Wharheld
Third Street
Baumann
Large House Party Heads for Laona Cottage Enjoyment
Miss Helen Connor leads a party of about twenty for a week at the Connor summer residence on Irch Lake near Laona. The group departs this afternoon via Central road toward Frentice Junction, with Soo Railway holding a special train at Snyder Junction, then a Connor road train to Laona arriving tonight. Passengers include Helen Connor, Donald and Marian Connor, Ruth Connor of Auburndale, the Misses Marsh Pulling Cole Ames Witter and Chaney relatives, Messrs Sex ton Pulling Voll mar Teaman Eckes Montgomery Witter and Dean Witter, plus Mr and Mrs Robert Connor chaperoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Connor
Laona
Miss Connor
Connor
Irch Lake
Central Road
Frentice Junction
Soo
Snyder Junction
Connor Road
Donald
Marian
Ruth Connor
Auburndale
Martina Marsh
Dorothy
Marie Pulling
Ethel
Fannie Cole
Clara Ames
Walter Sexton
Howard Pulling
Harold Vollmar
Ray Teaman
Marshfield
Inez Witter
Grand Rapids
Eckes
Madison
Donald Montgomery
Wausau
Margaret Witter
Dean Witter
Primary Election Notice Nominates State and County Officials
County Clerk Geo W Davis and city clerks have received from the Secretary of State Frear the official notice of the primary election to be held on the first day of September. Candidates will be nominated for all state offices US senator and representatives, all senators in even numbered districts, and all county officials. Formal notice will run in the newspapers during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Davis
Secretary of State
Frear
United States
Congress
Train Hits Cattle Near Eurth Wrecks Engine
An afternoon Neillsville passenger train struck three cows near Eurth just beyond Granton. The engine pilot killed the cattle instantly and was badly damaged with blood and beef splattered on the engine and forward car. The locomotive will require shop repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neillsville
Eurth
Granton
Annual School Meeting and Local Marriage Notice
The annual school meeting at the high school elected officers, set a 16500 tax levy, and adopted safety and schooling policies including flag display on holidays. Also announced were a wedding in the city with Miss William Porter and Frank M. Kollock, who will reside in Hatley, and a skating league rule update to be used at a Manitowoc tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Deming
Treasury
J. P. Tiffault
Tiffault
Tifault
Messrs Ames and
Finney
J. H. White
T. F. Vannedom
H. G. Hambright
T. P. Vannedom
G. A. R. Post
New York
Manitowoc
Artificial Lake Project May Be Completed This Year
City water and light commissioners favor building an artificial lake or emergency reservoir of several acres near the power house. The move aims to improve the water system and could create a pleasant park site, marking a major civic advance for 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water and Light
Sitle
Gotch Defeats Roller for Wrestling Championship
Frank Gotch the world champion wrestler reinforced his claim by defeating Dr. Roller the western wrestling pride in Seattle last Wednesday night. He secured two straight falls in 15 minutes 25 seconds and 25 minutes 54 seconds, using a toe hold sequence before finally pinning Roller with a crotch and half Nelson. Roller showed improved resistance in the second bout but Gotch pressed from hold to hold with rapid transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gotch
Dr. Roller
Western Wrestling Pride
Seattle
Gotch
Raller
Roller
Death of Mrs Ivor Nash after short illness
Mrs Ivor Nash of Wausau formerly Miss Sarah Hatteberg daughter of Mrs A K Hatteberr of this city died at her home in Wausau on June 29 after a brief illness. Aged 33, born in Whitewater in 1876, she spent much of her life in Marshfield with many friends. A husband and one child survive. Funeral held at Wansan Thursday with Ole Hatteberg and Louis Thompson of this city in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Nash
Wausau
Sarah Hatteberg
A. K. Hatteberr
Whitewater
Marshfield
Wansan
Ole Hatteberg
Louis Thompson
Wheeler Foote Nuptials At Chicago Home
The wedding of Herbert Wheeler formerly of this city to Miss Ora Foote takes place at the bride’s parents home in Chicago this evening. The couple will join Mr and Mrs Hamilton Reddiss at Colorado Springs for a several weeks stay. The Unique features highlight this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Roddis
Catherine . Pringle
Kirkville
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Marshfield
Vine, Street
Chicago
Herbert Wheeler
Migs Ora Foote
Hamilton Reddis
Grand Rapids Seeks First Class Hotel Investment
Business leaders in Grand Rapids urge Charles E. Blodgett of Marshfield to secure suitable lots for a large capacity hotel. They promise support and emphasize Grand Rapids has a bright future, inviting Blodgett to invest with local enterprise backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Chas. E. Blodgett
Marshfield
Mr. Blodgett
Charles
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. d. Willams
Uncle Jobe
Uncle John
Lake Park
John J. Williams
Resthaven Co
Waukesha
Govs. Upham and Scofield
Donsman School
Dousman
Mr. Williams
Wis
John
Milwaukee Journal
P. Tiffault
E. E. Finney
E. E. Ames
William Porter
Frank M. Kollock
Hatley
H. C. Postlethwaite
Oakwood
Stevens Point
J. A. Porter
Great Reservoir
Kirkville, Mo
Wheeler-Foote Napuala
PTA SC
Nottingham
Richelieu
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