Death of Col. E B Gray former Marshfield resident
Col. E B Gray a prominent Wisconsin G A R veteran died in Milwaukee after an eight month illness of anaemia at age seventy nine. The Civil War colonel raised a Sheboygan volunteers unit and led the Twenty Eighth Wisconsin. He resided in Marshfield 1891 92 and served as adjutant general under W H Upham. He leaves five daughters and four sons. Maj W H Upham and other G A R members will attend the funeral in Milwaukee.
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E. B. Gray
G. A. R. Veterans of
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
W. H. Upham
Grand Army
Col. Gray
Sheboygan
Ohio
W.H. Upham
School district No 1 holds annual meeting at high school
The annual meeting at the high school attracted 130 attendees. C S Vedder was re elected clerk and Mrs M B Cracraft and John L Voelker were re elected school board members for two years without opposition. A Sixth ward site for a school was proposed and approved for purchase, with the First ward frame school to be moved there. Night school to operate three nights weekly from November to March.
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C.S. Vedder
M. B. Cracraft
John L. Voelker
Marsh Shoots High Gun At Grand Rapids Fourth
The Grand Rapids Gun Club hosted its July Fourth tournament with top state shooters including Johnson of Tomah and ex-state champ Schultz. Marshfield entrants led by J C Marsh with 139 hits and Dave Cole second with 136 as wind and tough birds tested competitors. Ames Worth and Lutterman posted strong scores.
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Grand Rapids
Manitowoc Excursion to Marshfield Draws Large Crowd
The Manitowoc Excursion Next Sunday will bring a large gathering of visitors to Marshfield. Wisconsin Central trains from Manitowoc and nearby points will deliver many travelers, with entertainment arranged for the visitors. The event includes a game between Stevens Point, drawing admission to spectators.
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Marshfield
Wisconsin Central
Manitowoc
Interme
Stevens’ Point
Arrest of W B Baker Remanded on Embezzlement Charge
Waupaca banker W B Baker once cashier of the National Bank of Waupaca, now in Chicago, faces embezzlement charges of 1450 in Milwaukee. The Rev Hugh L Burleson, formerly of Waupaca, testifies as complainant. Case adjourned to July. Baker’s real estate ventures once triggered a receiver.
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W. B. Baker
Upham Mfg. Co
National Bank At
Waupaca
Chicago
Milwaukee Free Press
Wis
Baker
Must Have Warrant In Wisconsin Game Laws Ruling
Wisconsin supreme court rules game wardens must obtain a search warrant to enter private property. The Oshkosh decision confirms a year long dispute over aboard the steamship Thistle at Menasha lock. Wardens previously claimed power to search any place for contraband game without warrants. The ruling impacts enforcement and counters earlier warden practice. Marshfield saw celebrations dispersed as people traveled to Grand Rapids for races and events. The Marshfield Grand Rapids baseball series favored Grand Rapids by 10 6 and 9 7 in two games. Fish and Game Laws: Warden Overbeck will issue a revised compilation of state fish and game laws after the legislature. Over 40 000 copies will be printed for distribution statewide. hunting licenses will be issued later in the summer. rabbits remain in season until Sept 1. County Clerk Renne will stock books with laws for public access.
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Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Oshkosh
Thistle
Menasha Lock
Express
Railroad Companies
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Company A
Overbeck
Renne
Upham Building Sold to Rose Brothers
The Upham store and office building at Central avenue and Second street was bought this week by Rose Brothers. They will occupy the first floor store and plan improvements including a steam heating plant and an addition. The property’s location and layout suit general merchandise well. The Upham Manufacturing company will keep its offices on the second floor, and Leo Rose negotiated the purchase. Rose Brothers, five-year local merchants, aim to expand their thriving trade in their own building.
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Upham
Avanue
Second Street
Rose Brothers
Upham Manufacturing Company
Leo. Rose
Irm
Lumber Assessed in Marathon County Report
The Marathon County assessor plans to reassess all lumber, with Robert N. Larn er, county lumber estimator, surveying about sixty mills and yards. He inventories one hand of each mill and yard and estimates roughly 175 million feet of lumber and logs in the county, down about 25 million from last year. Most lumber is new as older stock is cleared out.
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Wausau
Wisconsin
Marathon County
Robert N. Larner
Storm Wreaks Heavy Damage Across Town and Farmland
A Thursday storm caused widespread destruction in the area with ruined cereal crops, tangled orchards, and broken shade trees. John Martins barn near Hater and Kalsceds mill was toppled, a nearby building roof removed, lumber piles scattered. Michael Leys Hewitt storefront blown in, Carl Wunderffs barn east of town collapsed.
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John Martin
Hater & Kalsced
Michael Ley
Hewitt
Carl Wundraff
Child Bitten by Dog in Marshfield by Grandchild of John Friedel
The young grandchild of John Friedel of Marshfield suffered serious injuries after a large dog owned by Friedel bit and lacerated the head and face. Dr. Budge treated the wounds in town. The dog showed no rabies symptoms but has bitten people before.
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John Friedel
Marshfield
Friedel Monday
Lightning Strikes Baumann Home Injures Woman
Pard Georgé Baumann of trees near Walnut was struck by a bolt last Friday afternoon. The bolt tore boards from the house, started a fire, and entered the room where Baumann worked. She was knocked unconscious and recovered after some time.
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Pard Georgé Baumann
Walnut
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Col. E.B. Gray
Marsh
Upham Building
Nottingham
Brussels
Jess
Azo
Libby McNeil & Libby
Mer’s
Cale
Vici
Badger
N. A. Nielsen
American National Bank
Resources
U.S
U. S
Total
G. Lindemann
C. G. Lindemann
A. L. Bourner
Notary Public
Wood Co
W. D. Cosson
R. L. Kraus
E. E. Wiscu
E- M. Deming
J.C. Mansa
P. N. Curis- Tessen
Sauite
Prude
Goto
John Therolf
Horn
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