Athens Lawyer Shot In Farm Dispute Ends In Tragedy
Pierson Halsey a leading stock raiser on a large Athens farm was killed during a hay cutting dispute with farmer Herman Becker who then killed himself. Halsey’s family, awaiting Milwaukee travel to retrieve his body, faced shock after previous losses. The incident underscores central Wisconsin livestock circles and local farm life.
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Pierson L. Halsey
Lawrence W. Halsey
Milwaukee
Athens
Herman Becker
Halsey
Becker
Mr. Halsey
Pierson Halsey
Guernsey
John W. Greenwood
Trinity Church
Oshkosh
Greenwood
Europe
Wisconsin
Engineer Struck by Rail Break on Soo Line Train
On a Milwaukee Ashland run south of Stetsonville last Saturday, main side rail broke striking Engineer James Cassidy, jolting him from the cab. He resumed duties after a one hour delay, returning on train No 4 early Sunday with back strains and bruises but no internal injuries.
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Soo Line
Milwaukee
Ashland
Stetsonville
James Cassidy
Cassidy
Stevens Point Journal
Potatoes Found Good to Eat After 40 Years
A Sentinel report notes a 40 year old potato was found fit to eat and evokes relief after recalling 1918 potatoes the community had been consuming. The item reflects pantry durability and historical food storage.
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Sentinel
Camp Douglas maneuvers impress Wisconsin guardsmen
A Wisconsin guardsmen unit from Company A and the Second Regiment left for Camp Douglas for maneuvers under U.S. officers. The assignment featured smooth train arrivals, orderly camp setup, arms inspection, company meals, church services led by Chaplain Kendall with the Marshfield band present, and an evening concert ending with "On Wisconsin" as the First Regiment paraded. The account, titled by a member of the officers’ staff, highlights disciplined life and duties balanced with morale, noting the smooth transportation and unified discipline.
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Camp Douglas
United States
Wisconsin Guards
Revell
Kendall
Wisconsin
Three Years for Statutory Offense in Grand Rapids
Ludwig Stestney, a foreigner who recently married widow Mrs. Isabelle Zahn, pleaded guilty to a statutory offense after his 15 year old stepdaughter became pregnant. The Grand Rapids circuit court sentenced him to three years in the state penitentiary.
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Ludwig Stestney
Isabelle Zahn
Grand Rapids
Rat Vavpur
Auto Smashes Involving Antigo Booster Party
A party from Antigo visiting Merrill Monday had a car strike a pig attempting to cross the road. The crash overturned the auto and threw occupants out. R. M. Briggs suffered a broken rib, while the pig apparently escaped unharmed.
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Merrill
R. M. Briggs
Who Is Blaming for High Cost of Living
A viewpoint piece blames monopolies and the law of supply and demand for rising prices. It argues that big finance and trusts drive costs in steel, fuels, meat, and cotton goods, with Wilson credit for currency reform but Congress slow to act. It calls for electing leaders focused on trust reform or destruction.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Wilson
Othrers
Monopoly
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Banks
Congress
Jitte
Lincoln
You
Roosevelt
Taft
New Carrier On Local Staff In Marshfield Mail Service
Marshfield gains Carrier No. 5, a mounted carrier with horse and buggy to serve dwellings off existing city routes. Clarence Clark appointed from eligible list to begin weekly routes covering city outskirts and previously mailless homes. Everett A. Upham advocated the upgrade, and Postmaster A J G Pankow will oversee the new arrangement in the city mail system.
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Marshfield
Clarence Clark
Everett A. Upham
Upham
Postoffice
A. J G. Pankow
Democrats Discuss Harmony Ticket for September Primary
Leaders and candidates met in Grand Rapids to plan a full ticket for the September 1 primary. Henry Kalsched is seen as a strong candidate for assembly and several others including John Hoffman for register of deeds and Michael Griffin for sheriff are mentioned. County officials and supporters from Marshfield and Grand Rapids attended.
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Grand Rapids
Henry Kalsched
Assembly
John A. Hoffman
Register of Deeds
Michael Grittin
John A. Thomas
Gottfrey Servotski
Pitteville
William T. Nobles
C. Nm. Edwards
Marshfield
D. D. Conway
Hugh Goggins
T. H. Hanna
Stevens Point
Congress
R. J. Strauss
Guy R. Getts
County Committee
John A Hoffman
R. A. Kalbskopf
Arthur Bever
J. J. Varney
C. B. Edwards
Michael Griffin
Joseph Regenfuss
John O'Connor
Otts Hellerman
D. A. Kailans
John Brackendorf
0. F. Mohr
George J. Leonhard
Marshfield Claims to Be World’s Top Dairy Shipper
The Edgar News notes Marshfield’s claim of becoming the world’s leading dairy shipper, a boast linked to vast wealth if true. The piece hints at the area’s transformation from woods to farmland, with land valued at $1000 per acre or more, and cites Milwaukee Journal projections that upper Wisconsin could sustain a million dairy cows.
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Marshfield
Upper
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal
Eagles Memorial Service at New Adler Opera House
The Badger Aerie No 224 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds its annual memorial next Sunday at 4 p.m. at the New Adler opera house. The public meeting features a full program and expects large attendance in the afternoon.
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Badger Aerie No. 224
Order of Eagles
New Adjer Opera House
Dynamite accident injures seven year old in Lincoln area
Three children of farmer Frank Goldbach from Bakerville found dynamite caps hidden under a brush pile. They pounded caps on a stone in a hayfield while exploring, injuring Norbert seven with severe burns and an amputated finger, Rose burned, Wenzel scratched. Norbert hospitalized at St Joseph's. The father’s blast caps were used previously for stump blasting.
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Frank Goldbach
Lincoln
Bakerville
Norbert
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rose
Wenzel
Joseph Goldbach
Everett Upham Enjoys Trip East From New England Visit
Former Postmaster Everett A Upham and his daughter Miss Caroline returned from a three week journey through New England states visiting Southbridge Worcester Boston Concord Lexington Marblehead and Salem. They spoke of Salem fire devastation and contrasted colonial homes with the burned district. Niagara Falls on the return trip delighted them and Upham urged others to see the falls at least once.
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Everett A. Upham
Caroline
New England
Southbridge
Mass
Upham
Woodstock
Salem
Mr. Upham
Boston
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Divorces Granted in Grand Rapids Circuit Court
In Grand Rapids Monday, Mrs. Cora Fero was granted a divorce from Bernard Fero and Mrs. Angeline Harvinske was granted a divorce from Matt Harvinske. The district attorney appealed in both cases.
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Grand Rapids
Cora Fero
Bernard Fero
Angeline Harvinske
Matt Harvinske
Huerta Quits Mexican Presidency Sparks Political Turmoil
Huerta has quit and taken millions of dollars abroad. Carajal is now president with Carranza as next in line, signaling a turbulent succession for Mexico's leadership.
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Mexico
Huerta
Carajal
Carranza
Day continuation school opens in Marshfield under board action
Marshfield plans a day continuation school start this September for youths age 14 to 16 currently employed. The state funds half the cost, employers to grant at least four hours weekly for attendance. Carl Carver to lead the program, with space on the third floor of Washington ward school and possible expansion to mystic science courses if interest grows. The night school levy last year was 1805 dollars. next year’s levy may reach about 3000 with state aid.
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C. W. Otto
Marshfield
R. J. Carver
Carver
Otto
Mr. Carver
Freeport
Ohio
Wisconsin
Viroqua
Green Bay
Menasha
Washington Ward School
Ma Carver
Colts Keep Up Their Reputation by Winning Game
The Colts beat the Sea Lines of Fond du Lac 5 to 0 at the fair grounds. Johnson struck out 14, Lynden 10. McDonald’s grandstand left field catch highlighted the first inning. Poor turnout noted. four hits for Fond du Lac, eight for Marshfield. Wood county league disbanded. Marshfield to host Wausau Eagles next Sunday at 2:20 PM.
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Soa
Fond du Lac
Book of Hoyle
Colts
Fair Grounds
Johnson
Lynden
McDonald
Thomas
Wood ‘County
Marshfield
Wausau Eagles
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Merrill Business
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Eagles Memorial
Everett Upham
Circuit Court
School Board
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