Central Depot Fire Prompts Brick Replacement Plan
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Wisconsin Central depot, with a portion of the structure saved. Firefighters averted damage to the passenger train No 1 and nearby cars while freight was lost. The depot grounds were outside the brick-only zone, prompting city council action. The company plans a brick and stone replacement similar to the Stanley depot design, subject to site and size decisions.
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Wisconsin Central
Winter
Central
Stanley
C D Stockwell Honored as Grand Junior Deacon
At the sixty third annual communication of the grand lodge of Masons in Milwaukee Senator M Marsh of Neillsville was elected Grand Master. He appointed C D Stockwell of Marshfield Grand Junior Deacon and M F Hubbard of Pittsville Grand Sword Bearer. The session was well attended.
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Grand Lodge
St Masons
Milwaukee
M. Marsh
Neillsville
J. C. Marsh
Marsh
C. D. Stockiwell
Marshfield
M. F. Hubbard
Pittsvile
A June Wedding for Carola Forrest and C A Ed wards
Miss Carola Forrest and City Attorney C B Edwards, two leading Marshield society figures, will wed on Wednesday June 26. Rev Postlethwaite will officiate at the Presbyterian church.
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Carola Forrest
Atty C. B. Edwards
Marshield
Postlethwaite
Presbyterian Church
Honors for Badger Aerie at Oshkosh convention
Badger Aerie membersRK J Strauss J E Ebert and Matt Wright delegate and John A Thomas Outside Guard attended the Eagles state convention at Oshkosh last week. They were honored with officer promotions and state roles while Secretary Strauss declined state duties due to business. Next convention eyed for Superior with Marshfield as 1909 goal pending paving and entertainment plans.
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RK. J. Strauss
J. E. Ebert
Matt Wright
John A. Thomas
Aerie
Oshkusa
J. Ebert
R. J. Strauss
Superior
Marshfield
Hadger Aerue
Central Avenue
Chautauqua at Marshfield July 2 to 7
Marshfield hosts a week long Chautauqua from July 2 through 7 under the local I O G T. Notable speakers include Hon. Charles Merica of Warsaw Indiana and Miss Lillian Phelps of St Catharines Ontario. Cartoonist J Franklin Coveny, famed for dual hand chalk talks, also performs. Ripon Glee Club Philodine quartet with Miss Smith performs. A. B. Seale is superintendent in charge.
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Chas
Merica
Warsaw
Ind
Lillian. Phelps
St Catharines
Ont
Rot. Blain
J. Franklin Coveny
Boston
Coveny
Philodine
Marshfield
Ripon
Letter from Lacy Gwin on life in Austin Texas
A city letter from Lacy Gwin of Austin Texas describes hot weather and southern ease. He notes weekly town chasing for two branch reports, daily cashier statements, a safe combination, three wagons, two-day trains, busy drivers, and friendly business culture. He says he enjoys the change, misses his friends, and sends regards to them.
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Easy Street
Guernsey Breeders Plan County Association Meeting
Guernsey breeders of Wood county and interested dairymen will gather at the city hall on Saturday to form a county Guernsey breeders association. Dr H A Lathrop and W E Hargrave will address the meeting after 12 o'clock to share expertise on Guernsey stock and dairy potential.
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Guernsey
Wood County
S County
Guernsey Breeder's Association
HA. Lathrop
Lathrop
W.E. Hargrave
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department of the
US. of W
Hargrave
Car and Water Tank Burn at Junction City
A car loaded with wood caught fire on Friday at Junction City, igniting the water tank on the Central road. The car was sidetracked and passenger trains were searched as the burning vehicle passed. The Central company has lost several water tanks in recent weeks, including a large one at Stevens Point that recently burst.
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Junction City
Central Road
Central ¢ Company
Stevens Point
Ill Wind Joke Offers Small Town Laugh
A local quip notes that every storm cloud has a silver lining as residents joke about mischief turning into goodwill. The remark reflects a lighthearted mood amid daily town life.
Special Suit Sale Boosts Stamps With Noon Cutoff
During this sale all purchases made up to 12:00 noon earn two Rose Bros. Trading Stamps instead of one as usual, a temporary bonus offered by the retailer.
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Rose Bros
Railroad Officials Here Visit Northwestern and Omaha Roads
A private car with President Marvin Hugher and director heads of the Northwestern and Omaha roads stopped in the city Saturday after departing Minneapolis where the Omaha road directors met. Conductor C. H. Sherman led the special train, sibling of Conductor Wm. Sherman.
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Marvin Hugher
Superinren- Quigley
Bearch
Northwestern
Omaha Roads
Minneapolis
Omaha Road
C. H. Sherman
Wm. Sherimman
Marsh Field Gun Club Second Shoot Scores
The Marsh Field Gun Club held the second shoot of the series on Wednesday evening at their park. Contenders posted strong scores led by J J Marsh with a perfect 25 of 25 and W A Terry scoring 24 7. Other participants included Otto Scharmann, Emil Kliner, and W H Whatley with solid showings.
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Marshfield
Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Milladore
Milladore is struck by a typhoid fever epidemic with five severe cases. The afflicted include Merchant A. J. Empey and his daughter Helen who is very ill, Mrs. C. L. Peterson, Mr. Louis Anderson, and B. F. Pitt proprietor of the Milladore cheese factory.
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Milladore
A. J. Empey
Helen
C. L. Peterson
Louis Anderson
B. F. Pitt
Graduation Orations Amid Broad Socialist Echoes At Commencement
A graduation program pleased the audience with a strong set of orations and musical interludes. E A Finney and Miss Bishop led the diplomas, while Walter Drollinger May Belle Cottine and Victor Nebs were noted for future pieces. The excerpted remarks discuss Russia's hunger and autocracy, highlighting oppression, education, and rebellion, implying a future continuation.
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Miss Bishop
Myron Tack
E.E. Finney
Tack
E. LE
Finney
Walter Drollinger
Maybelle Cottine
Victor Nebs
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Chautaqua
Lacy Gwin
Texas
H. A. Lathrop
W. E. Hargrave
Sale
Chicago
Babee
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Joan Ballantyne
Russia
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