Marshfield's Growth via Lumber, Dairy and Leaders
Veteran Milwaukee writer Col J A Watrous outlines Marshfield’s rise from forest outpost to thriving city. He notes its banks churches mills schools and railways, praises Maj William Upham’s rebuilding leadership after the 1887 fire, and urges a permanent civic organization to unite business and citizens for future progress.
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J. A. Watrous
Milwaukee
Marshfeld
the Sentinel
Central Company
Stevens Point
Gen. Ellis
Marshfield
Wisconsin
United States Army
Sam
William H. Upham
Bill Uphan
Duke of
Wisconsin Central
Bill Upham
Alopara
Maj. Uphant
Grand Army of the Republic
Col
E. B. Gray
George W. Peck
Gov. Hoard
John C. Spooner
Peck
Runaway Dairyman’s Team Races Through Richfield Streets
Joan Gadson, a Richfield dairyman and breeder, faced a dramatic runaway last Friday afternoon as his team bolted from Sparr mill. They dashed along Third Street, veered into Dr. Hayward’s yard, and collided with a large tree, tipping the wagon and scattering feed. No serious injuries to the horses occurred, though a sapling was damaged. Gadson, recently involved in two heavy mishaps, was not aboard the wagon.
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Joan Gadson
Richfield
Sparr
Upham
3Rd St
F. R. Pollard
C. J. Sperr
Dr. Hayward
Band and Regiment Shine at Camp Douglas Encampment
A company A and the Second Regiment band returned from Camp Douglas last Friday after a highly praised encampment. General King lauded both the band and regiment, noting disciplined drill and improved concert work, and commended Marshfield’s band for its leadership and progress. Regular army instructors praised the Wisconsin militia for approaching regular army standards.
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Camp Douglas
King
Wisconsin
Reveille
Marshfield
National Guard
Guard
Teachers Seek Rooming and Boarding for City Schools
Sup t W Otto requests information on rooming and boarding for teachers in Marshfield Wisconsin. Residents able to offer accommodations should contact Mr Otto with name and address by first mail. He will compile a list to mail to teachers to prevent rush and confusion in September.
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C. W. Otto
Marshfield
Wis
Felker Bros. Manufacturing Surges in Iron Goods Output
A. G. Felker of Felker Bros. Manufacturing Co. reports over doubling last year’s galvanized iron well casing and tank production under the Perfection brand. Demand reaches all parts of the country. plant expansion and a new culvert joining method promise larger output. A special Perfection exhibit will open at Marshfield fair with a large farmer-friendly tent.
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A. G. Felker
Son line extends passing track to serve Roddis yards
Officials plan a 1200 foot extension to the local depot passing track, adding nearly a mile of trackage for yard operations. The move, tied to an upcoming schedule re arrangement, signals Marshfield may host trains laid out there. Construction begins once excavation help and teams are secured.
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Son Line
Roddis Yards
Marshfield
Hhelp Aod
Wedding at St Johns Catholic church unites Ernesta Donhardt and Dr Nicholas Knauf
On Tuesday morning at 60 o clock Rev Fr Fola united Ernesta Donhardt and Dr Nicholas Knauf in marriage at St Johns Catholic church. They were witnessed by relatives and friends and hosted a wedding breakfast at the bride's mother's home. The couple planned a Chilton residence and a reception for relatives at the groom's home. Ernesta is a former Chilton High School commercial teacher. Nicholas is a promising Chilton medical man.
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St. John's Catholic Church
Fola
Ernesta Donhardt
Nicholas Knauf
Chilton
Albert Crawford
J. Denhardt
Central Ave
J. Pouhardt
Don’t Sell Good Cows or Heifers Amid Drought
Farmers urged not to panic and dump productive cattle despite drought conditions. The advisory warns against selling producing cows and well bred heifers at current prices, arguing it’s folly to sacrifice profitable stock during a shortage.
Kentucky Queen of the Arena Nola Satterfield Headlines Liberty Act
Born in Kentucky Nola Satterfield grew up with top thoroughbreds and became a premier horsewoman. She earned the highest salary for a Lady Equestrienne and will perform as a feature for the Great Dode Fish Shows in Marshfield on July 30, presenting a five horse liberty act described as the era’s most beautiful and dangerous.
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Miss Nola Satter
Kentucky
Miss Nola Satterfield
Equestrignne
Marshfield
Miss Satterfield
Democratic County Convention Called in Wood County
The Wood County Democratic Committee chaired by L M Nash calls a county convention at city hall on Friday afternoon July 22 to nominate a county ticket. Gall shows optimism and aims to reaffirm democracy in Wood County amid primaries voting concerns.
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Wood County
Democratic Committee
L. M. Nash
E. Boles
Henry Kalsched
Wisconsin
Rain Drought Relief Brief Shower Delivers Tiny Wet Spot
Saturday night brought a light rain shower that lasted an hour or more. The parched ground absorbed the moisture quickly with little surface evidence left behind.
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Col. Watrous
Sentinel
Man Upham
Grand Duke
Wm. Ebbe
Gen. King
Nat. Guard
Felker Company
R. B
Epta Rcs EL
Clover Leaf
Batiste
Sie
Jace
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