G A Coon Trys Suicide In Milwaukee Office
Charles A Coon long a Marshfield resident and former public official attempted suicide in Milwaukee last Friday by shooting himself in the left breast. He was found unconscious in the Wisconsin Advancement Association office and rushed to Emergency hospital where surgery removed the bullet. his condition is critical. A letter to the coroner described life as a failure and offered advice to youths to pursue honest work and avoid gaming.
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Charles A. Coon
Milwaukee
Coon
Marshfield
Milwaukee Free Press
Carlos A. Coon
Madison
Wisconsin Advancement Associat On
Caswell Block
A. D. Campbell
Campbell
Mr. Coon
Wisconsin
Nasonville
Woodcounty
Hazel Green
Wis
Galena, Jr
Palmyra
McKenzie
Ellerson
Gov. Peck
University of Wisconsin
The
Advancement Association
William H. Upham
Upham
Duncan J. McKengie
James T. Ellarson
Marshfield to Gain Long Passing Track Near Soo Yard
A large Soo line crew will station in Marshfield to construct a long passing track running parallel to the main line for over a mile north of the station. The project requires widening a big cut through Philip Adler's farm and will demand many workers over an extended period. Rails between Marshfield and Stevens Point have been laid, and the new track is seen as a sign of growth for Marshfield's rail facilities.
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Marshfield
Soo Line
Philip Adler
Stevens Point
SCC
Accident at Mannville leaves teen critically injured
Last Friday Frank Fisher, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Fisher of Manville, was carrying a scythe when he stumbled. the blade cut his neck severing neck cords and opening the jugular vein. Dr Mason rushed him to hospital and he was operated on at once. Doctors hope for recovery despite severe injuries.
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Frank Fisher
August Hanson Suffers Arm Injury At Home
August Hanson, son of Andrew B. Hanson of Route 1, suffered a painful accident Monday at noon entering his doorway. He fell on the step, badly injuring his left forearm and splitting the pane. Dr. Milbee attended the case.
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August Hanson
Andrew B. Hanson
Route 1
August
Mr. Hanson
Dr. Milbee
Four Merrills at the Opera House Tonight
The vaudeville company of four Merrills closes its week with its best bill. Musicians and dancers deliver singing and dancing with strong eccentric numbers. The comedy draws good notices from opera house patrons on the last performance night.
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Four Merrills
Opera House
Julian T Welch announces candidacy for Sheriff in Wood Co
Paid notice announcing Julian T Welch of Grand Rapids Wisconsin as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff at the September Wood County primaries. The ad specifies payment terms and lists Welch’s name and location.
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Julian T. Welch
Wood County
Wis
Burglars Roam Marshfield in City and Country Audits
Four break ins Saturday night across Marshfield target a city store, a millinery shop, a piano store, and a Pine Grove saloon near Hewitt road. Police pursue clues from cash taken at Konrads, a $7.50 hair switch at Kohl’s, a parasol at Lorgs Brothers, and an unknown slot machine take at the saloon. Authorities suspect a traveling gang and promise results.
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Marshfield
Konrad
Pine Grove
Hewitt Road
Asylum
SPECIAL BULLETIN ON MILK FEVER AND CAKED UDDER ACTIONS
The Wisconsin Agricultural Experimental Station advises on treating milk fever and caked udders in cows. Do not give oral medicine during milk fever. position the cow on her chest and use air inflation with a milk fever apparatus, call a veterinarian if needed, avoid udder contamination, and monitor for relapse. For caked udders, bathe with hot water, dry, rub with a mixture of sweet oil and poke root belladonna, reduce feed briefly, and give a saline laxative and saltpeter as directed along with roots to keep bowels loose.
Fearless testing of a dynamite substitute
A wary English mining engineer introduces a safe to handle dynamite substitute in this country. Its reading power is claimed to be twice that of dynamite once exploded with a percussion cap. August Popular Mechanics Magazine notes tests of the new explosive. Friends of City Treasurer Geo J Leonhard push his Democratic state treasurer candidacy with active letters supporting his fitness.
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Illusi
Popular Mechanics
Geo. J. Leonhard
Political party fables and tongue twisting humor in Marshfield
A local page mixes political satire on party conflict with light humor and social jests. It features a weary remark on real business ability of painters, a pun filled dialogue about painting by the day rate, quirky tongue twisters about currants and condiments, and a brief social exchange with a jewelry window tease and a nose speck joke, all set in Marshfield.
Marshfield Homecoming Hype Draws Town in Style
Town residents buzz about Marshfield homecoming as folks urged to dress smart or casual. The festive call to attend promises a lively Sunday gathering with everyone invited to share in fun and community spirit.
Marshfield’s homecoming brings a comic misread of nuptials
In Marshfield a child shouts about a bride and groom as a mother entertains guests. Women rush to the window to glimpse the passing couple, only to spy an aged husband and wife known to many. The boy insists the pair are newly married, recalling their silver wedding last week.
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Marshfield
OFF TO CAMP MONDAY FOR ENCAMPMENT AT CAMP DOUGLAS
The band and company departed Monday morning for the annual encampment at Camp Douglas in their usual impressive style. The band was exceptionally strong and will certainly give a good account of itself this year. The company is in first class condition for the hard work ahead in camp and on the march. The boys are a hardy lot and confident of holding up their end in the long hike that precedes the sham battle with the regulars. Word from camp Tuesday states that encampment work has been successfully passed and everything is comfortable.
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Mannville
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Grand Rapids, Wis
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Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
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