A Trip Through the Country to March Rapids
A travelogue notes a northbound journey past McMillan to March Rapids. It describes harvests, busy haying, and the Dond & Muir mill with 65 workers and yearly output of millions of feet of lumber shipped mainly to Superior. Archy Muir is praised for leadership. The article then visits Stratford and Stratford’s business growth, Connor Co. improvements, and local depot plans. It ends with a return via Rusch and Staadt mills, noting Staadt’s four weeks of sawing remaining.
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Halo Bros. Bsp
March Rapids
Vis Highway
McMillan
Eric
Wehod
MuMilkuy
Atom
Dond & Muir Mills
Mir
Arche Muir
Witle Haottet
Superior
Archy
Muir
Stratford Stig
Suealford
Utanions
Joln Obeutiergee
Herman Twinfelds
al Kaiser
Wahl
Chas
Octo
Alberk
Gus
Niele
Aldhison
Martin
Connor
Che
Yeon
Counce Compres
Rusch
Staadts
Kindness and new clothes give boy hope after rough home life
A well dressed man with a ragged boy entered Louis Laerie's store and bought clothes for the youth. The man, believed German descent, claimed not to be the boy's kin and planned to place him in Texas with a foster home. The boy, whipped by his father, cried by the roadside near Junction City before being sent to a Texas home for education and care. The narrative praises humane action and the foster father's kindness.
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Louis Laerie
Centul Depos
Texas
Junction City
Xor
Mwe
Atrip T
Fnally
Wood County
Bun Oli
Frozen Melodies at Upham Home Welcome Home Parade
A chilly return to Marshfield from Madison stirred a welcome by citizens and a brass band at Onabu depot. The band played See the conquering hero came as instruments failed in the cold and they mocked a thief idea before summer revived the tune. Governor Upham and Mrs. Upham were greeted, and the performance ended with a warm thanks from the band.
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Gov
Mrs. Upham
Madison
Male Marshfield
Onabu
Warlang
Elchens
Wnd
Gus
Mr. Upham
Tandem Riders Complete 300 Mile City-Hop Run
Mr A M Wolleson and his 16 year old son rode a tandem from St Louis Mo to London on a eleven day trip. They crossed by boat and train, logged 300 miles on city streets, and reached home tired yet satisfied. They plan another cross country tour via a different route with lighter heat. They are brother of Louis Wolleson of this city.
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London
A.M. Wotleson
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Wolleson
Louis Wolleson
Annular Sun Eclipse to Feature Yearly Viewing
Readers of the Times are invited to observe an annular solar eclipse on Thursday July 200. The event will last one to two minutes with about half of the sun obscured by the moon. The central eclipse path traverses from the Pacific off Mexico across central Mexico toward Cuba and Port Rice, St. Ham and related islands, then proceeds south to the South Atlantic.
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Times
Ak Ord Aomy
Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Port Central
Cuba
Port Rice
St. Hams
Cape St. Roque
Bey
Camp King Triumph With Company A Sets Regimental Scores
Camp King week ends with Company A returning home in triumph. They top regimental shooting, led by Sergeant Ward and Captain Marvin, with Stierle and Salt entering events. Fellow soldiers set high scores, while other company members, including Davis and Maret, contribute strong marks and plans for future competitions. Local farmers promote poultry as week ends.
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King
Stige
Sebl Sachie
Stierle
Smith
Hin South
Davis
Maret
Ewell
Andraski
Vatxhn
Pho
Sergears Ward
Lieusgnant Spencer
Stierte
Camping A
Salt
Sargeant Ward
Plyce
Enlarging Water Plant Boosts Reservoir Capacity
The East reservoir is being enlarged by 15 to 20 workers, deepening to 85 feet and widening to 20 feet. The project aims to increase spring flow and add nearly a standpipe of water. A vein of quartz sparkled like leaf gold, prompting wonder at the site but experts say it proves nothing about gold.
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Claire
Alaska
Will Aston University moves to Centralia for storage
Mr and Mrs Geo Paulus relocate household goods to Centralia for future use while Mr and Mrs Jus plan to spend a year in Chicago attending the University. The two couples share a warm wish for health and happiness wherever they go.
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Geo. Paulus
Centralia
Milwaukee death of Mrs Nix Hoelz informs relatives
Mrs Nix Hoelz died at her Milwaukee home after a three day illness. She was the mother of one child and four year old boy. The remains were to be taken to the city tonight on the 25 train, with services planned at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Lucherua church.
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Hoelz
Thindly
Nix
Milwaukee
Bloelx
Abravan Kunz
Bakerville Road
Minn Westal Central Ave
John Woelz
Mot]x
Millwaukee T
Lucherua
A Cold Blooded Thief In Murty’s Narrative
W G Murty claims Abhis country harbors many bad men and recounts a theft in his woodshed. Two items a coat and rain cloak disappeared last week after the shed was unlocked. The tale hints the thief plans for cold and rain.
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W. G. Murty
1200 Acre Farm for Sale Near Anchurpdile Wood County
A 1200 acre farm near Anchurpdile eight miles east of the city is offered by H Connor Lumber Co. The entire tract is enclosed by a wire fence with cedar posts. Over 500 acres are cultivated with no stumps and more land is cleared each year. The farm includes 150 acres of prairie producing 300 tons of hay this year. Land is allocated to oats and barley with pasture to feed 100 horses and as many cattle and hogs. A new 45 by 100 foot barn with a stone basement is under construction. Regarded as one of the best farms in the region.
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Wood County
Anchurpdile
H. Connor Limber Company
Prass
Serviers
Registration law imposes fines for birth notices in Wood County
The article warns parents and householders to report every birth within 30 days to the local health officer or designated official. It outlines required details such as child name, color, sex, parent names, birth time and place, and parental birthplaces. Fines range from 10 to 15 dollars or 30 to 60 days in jail for noncompliance, with few reports made since the law passed.
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Board of Health of
Whisolly
Bis
Board of Health
Budge
Gold seekers seek Alaska venture partners needed
Ansel Strong of Marshfield Wisconsin seeks partners with capital for a gold field venture in Alaska. He desires to form a four or five person party, and invites interested backers with funds to join immediately.
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Tam
Goling
Alaska
Ansel Strong
Marshfield
Wis
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Adam Labia
WM. Ulumeler
T Lelenets
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Remse
Canton
S. Schmidis
Tyro
Dany, Gann
Gonn
Stratford
Rie
Horn’s
Noll Jee
T. F. Varnedom
Belgium
Messrs
Noll
Vannegom
Vannedom
Will Aston
University
Opham
Childrens
Albion Eee
Uphams
B. Alvis
Marshdiell
Wisconsin
Post Offen
Centray
Avenue
Central Avenue
Marshfield, Wis
City Sample Rooms
Marshejfld, Wis
Loula
Farmer’s Home
Furstenburg
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