09 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
1
A severe storm lashing central Wisconsin last week caused extensive damage over three days. Flooding and high winds wrecked sheds, barns, and houses, toppled trees, and disrupted rail service with washouts along multiple routes. One fatality reported and ball lightning observed near Grand Rapids.
Miss Hattie Wright and William Liese were united in marriage at 8 30 pm Monday in the Wright home on Cedar Street Marshfield with guests from Berlin Park Falls Fond du Lac Milwaukee St Paul. The bride wore white chiffon and lilies of the valley. a wedding supper followed. the couple plan a brief tour before settling at Third and Cedar streets after June 15.
A Wisconsin Central passenger train No. 4 wrecked at Colfax when its engine baggage and mail cars fell through a bridge into the Red Cedar river at noon. Initial reports claimed multiple deaths among crew and passengers while later official word said no fatalities and only slight injuries. Engineer Phipps led the train on the ill fated trip.
At the council meeting Tuesday evening a provision was made to pay $1000 for the bus at the fair grounds property and to fund the electric light account. The city decided to employ an outside counsel in the Connor suit.
Ottawa newspapers describe a large Marshfield street carnival July 10 to 15 with about 4,000 attendees at Forest Park. Highlights include Tyrolean Alps, Picture Snows, Katzenjammer castle, Princess Nouma, wild west show, and Professor Wilson’s loop. Manager Snyder emphasizes a clean show with free features drawing crowds.
Marshfield edged the Withee nine in a hard fought game on their trip, a pitchers duel between Revour and Bronstead with Marshfield breaking through in the 11th and eighth innings. The late rally featured multiple hits and a decisive score, as Matafeld Troeh Helixson Tallant Richards and Killoren contributed key at bats for the visitors.
The Stevens Point team travels to Marshfield for a rematch after a tight first game. Tallant delivered a two base hit and Revoyr doubled twice, with Revoyr also stealing a base. Local players aim to reverse the earlier result and claim victory in the upcoming Sunday matchup.
The Vedder brothers, Harry and James, sons of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Vedder, are reported as very popular here. Their marked abilities and high attainments suggest a bright future, with arrival anticipated next week.
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