Band and Company A Rank First In Collec thye Piring
Marshfield honors its Second Regiment band and Company A 2nd Wis Infantry as they march to the Omaha road train for encampment. Rain drenches troops but the Second regiments encampment impresses with top drills and new leadership as Col Morgan retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Second
Wis. Infantry
WBS
Central Avenue
Omaha Road
N. E. Morgan
Frank W. Grentzmacher
Ripon
W. P. Greene
Marinette
Morgan
Wisconsin National Guard
King
Bann
Gen. King
Robbery on the Abbotsford to Dakota trip
Edgar Brien a young farmer living east of the county line was robbed on the Abbotsford platform while en route with his brother Henry Brien and Ed Merkle. His pocketbook with cash and a railway ticket was taken as the train paused for a short stop. He left to Marshield for funds and continued westward next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brien
Ed Merkle
Edgar Brien
Abbotsford
Plunged Through Open Draw in Oshkosh Escape
Richard H. Hackett of Oshkosh a former banker and prominent capitalist escaped drowning Saturday evening when his touring car plunged through an open draw on the main street bridge into twenty feet of water. He sprang clear and was rescued by the bridge tender who threw him a buoy. Hackett is well known in Marshfield for his business trips to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Hackett
Oshkosh
Mr. Hackett
Stony Beach
Main Street
Hackett
Marshfield
Man Kuechmichel Struck By Train In Central Yards
A man identified as Wm. Kuechmichel was found dead beside a southbound rail near Central yards after an extra freight passed at 5:45 AM. An inquest in Neillsville concluded death by being run over by a Wisconsin Central train during the night of July 20, 1908. He leaves a wife and four children. funeral set for Traanne’s Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth
Griffin
Wm. Kuechmichel
D Street
Hahn
Kuechmichel
James Robi
Robi
Mannville
Mr. Koch
Knechmichel
Officer Griffin
A. F. Gerwing
Jos. Grall
James Robl
Victor A. Maton
Fred K. Kamps
H. C. Koenig
John Sheriff
Fred Bauer
James Feit
Philip Eckel
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
Ornor
Adler
Jacob Knechmichel
Neillsville
Manoville
Death Caused by Shock at Marshfield Barn
Mrs John Burggraf of Marshfield died in a remarkable accident while a new barn was being built on the Burggraf farm. Her child played atop the skeleton frame. she rushed to help, stumbled, fell, rose briefly, then died from the shock. Father found her unresponsive. funeral held at St Johns Catholic Church conducted by Rev Fr Volz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burggraf
Marshfield
St. John's Catholic Church
Fr. Volz
Grand Rapids Day at the Central Wisconsin State Fair
Grand Rapids will be honored as the featured city on Friday August 28 at the Central Wisconsin State Fair. The event will showcase performances by the Grand Rapids band Spencer band and Kriegerverein led by Charles Stolterow on his German charger, a horse once ridden by Prince Bismarck during the Franco Prussian War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Spencer Band
Kriegerverein
Charles Stolterow
Prince Bismark
City School Census Shows 2247 Children In City District
Clerk C. Vedder completed the annual census for School District No.1. The count lists 1076 males and 1171 females, total 2247, down from last year's 2316 by 69. Parochial attendance is high, and the estimated city population is about 7,864 based on a 3 1/2 percent school-age ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedder
Pointers on paving by Madison city engineer John Icke
Extract from a letter by John Icke city engineer of Madison and former Marshfield resident. He favors granite for heavy traffic streets noting six year wear with minimal repairs and describing binding with limestone screenings. He advocates proper gutters curbs and underground drainage and says special assessments fund most street work while the city pays only for intersections and drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Icke
Madison
Henry Icke
Marshfield
Icke
Matadam
Candidate For District Attorney Announcement
A political notice proclaims the candidate’s run for the Republican nomination for District Attorney in Wood County. The filing echoes a campaign bid, naming the race and party but lacks additional dates or local details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
R. E
Democratic Convention Names Wood County County Officers
The Wood County Democratic caucuses and convention nominated a full county ticket including County Clerk Frank Leuschen Sheriff Michael Griffin Register of Deeds William Reeves District Attorney H E Fitch Clerk of Court C C Cotey Surveyor Wa Corcoran and Coroner M M Lochner. Delegates to the State Convention were also chosen from Grand Rapids Marshfield Arpin Pittsville and Desterville among others. A committee chair and secretary were elected as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Grand Rapids
First Ward
Henry Kalsehed
H. C. Eiche
Joe Kobolka
Fred
Thuss
John
W. E. Wheelan
Michael Grifin
Marshrfield
Register of Deeds
Wm. Reeves
H. E. Fitch
Nekoosa
Cool’ Cotey
Pittsville
Corcoran
M. M. Lochner
Arpite
D. D. Conway
Ed. Lynch
A. C. Bernard
Louis Schroeder
John T. Herron
Will Kamps
M. G. Fleckenstein
A. G. Pankow
John Hayden
Elk’s Skat Tournament Plans Near Ready
Plans are perfected for a skat tournament to be held at the Elk’s club rooms with all city skat experts competing. At least twenty four players expected. A L Bouldrie and R J Strauss direct arrangements. Skatmeister not yet chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk's Club
Elks Lodge
A. L. Bouldrie
R. J. Strauss
Skatmeister
Racing Matinee Postponed To Friday Afternoon
Racing matinee postponed due to rainy spell last Thursday and Friday leaving the track in poor condition. Trainer Bayne awaits better weather. if conditions allow, the meet will run Friday afternoon with the same program of races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayne
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Chet Berg
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F. O. Ray
Mose Sapient
Co. 4
Schwandt
Camp Perry
Behnken
Paul Abbert
Crippen
Wm. Kuechmiche
W.c
Paanenger No 4
Pingree and Queen Quality
AVL
Con Metals
Viei Kid
Velour
Zenia
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Elk’s
Racing Matinee
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