Great fire destroys Upham Co lumber plant and much town
Fire at Soham Mfg Co lumber yard ignited at 1149 am and spread across the city, consuming the Upham Co plant, banners mills, furniture works, warehouses, and scores of shops. Firefighters from Stevens Point and nearby towns aided late, with total losses estimated near four million dollars, Upham Co accounting for about half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soham Mfg. Co
Banner
Upham Co
Cranmer & Son
W. C
Adam Hafer
SL. Nason
M. J. Powers
First Ward
G. J. Follett
Depot Street
J. Kohl
Henry Moldenhauer
Demokrat
Lizzie Kreb
A. Horl
J. Canniver
Schmidt
Central Avenue
Fassbender
Thos. Mersch
F. Gothe
Sim Cournion
Berg
N. Lahr
Kolof
Pflum
Merton
Flore
Upham
L. Hartl
Theissen
E. Derby
Bogrand
Wrovlich
P. Bever
Maple Street
H. T. Farrow & Cos
N. F. Leadstream
Budge’s
Mrs. Smith
J. Morel
W. L. Briggs
J. I. William's
Rumenoft
Keith
Marshfield
Thorp
Springbone
J.M. Norton
Anton Hetsch
Third Street
Dr. Lathrop
Cole & Pors
Coon
Gerwing
Geo. Seubert
J. Seidl
Schmeller
M. Rapp
Upham Mfg. Co
J. Rumenoff
Nick Mullenbach
J. Couture’s
L. Guckenberger
H. A. Latrap
C. W. Sautders
Jas. Johnson
Evans
E. &. Renne
F. A. Cady
Jas. Tallant
Stevens Point
Pete Jorce
Fire King
Manville
Spencer
Colby
Auburndale
Jewitt
Sanger Rockwell & Co
Milwaukee
Maj Upham’s flag raised signals quick rebuild plan
At six this morning the Stars and Stripes flew atop Maj. Upham’s flagpole signaling a rapid rebuild. He told a reporter last evening the saw mill would be running in ninety days as business leaders back his effort though many will start at the bottom rung.
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Maj. Upham
Disaster-Torn Wisconsin Town Sees Massive Losses And Heroic Relief
The community reels as the Wisconsin Central loses twelve cars and most businesses vanish. Residents rally to save the post office, telegraph, and bank while schoolhouses close. Fire king volunteers from Stevens Point and nearby towns, led by Capt. Pete Joice, reclaim supplies and shelter as citizens organize relief efforts and a dedicated committee to aid Catholic and general relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
John Stith
Menasha
Bastia
Marshfield Stage Co
Marshfield Bank
L. A. Arnold
Stregeler & Steinetz
Upham Mig Co
Royal Legion
Otto Plathner
Tribune
Spencer
Tne Times
Martin Kerwin
Ed. Goodwin
Bully Blackford
Jos. Lepene
Father Schaller
Jos. Baxter
Jos. Wheeler
J. A. Bean
W. H. Upham
Dr. W
Relief Efforts Begin After Fire and Flood Damage
The report lists supplies from Stevens Point including 25 barrels of flour and 10 barrels of pork for immediate relief. Ev Upham, pumping-station engineer, escaped burned and soaked after leaving the pump running. A mill burned 700 barrels of flour and 10 000 bushels of wheat with corn and oats damaged. The Trefoont House opens tonight at the Baker residence. Needy families must obtain signatures from local clergy and officials to qualify for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Finch
G. BR. Marshall
Stevens Point
Ev. Upham
John Gill
Trefoont
Baker
Wisconsin Central
S. Evans
Knudt Hatteberg
R. Shaller
Thom
Upham
L. A. Arnold
Marshfield relief calls flow in after great calamity
Neighbors report trains filled with business leaders offering aid while Mayors Upham and Spraggon coordinate relief. Telegrams and local help flood in from Appleton Manitowoc Marinette and others as insurers, merchants and citizens pledge funds and materials to rebuild. A special council meeting is set for seven tonight at the flag staff in front of Mayor Upham's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham
Hve
J- W. Glennon
Stevens Paint Gazette
Ed. Brundage
Enterprise and Tribune of
Centralia
Stevens
Spraggon
C. S. Vedder & Co
Vannedom
McMillan & Bro
Necedgh Lumber Co
J. J.kennedy
Appleton
Wis
Noble Grand
Frank W. Harriman
N.G
Kane MacLroy
Secy
Common Council
W. H. Upham
W. H. Veram
Trust dominance says buyers pay higher prices for farm machines
A speaker argues that any binder or mower purchase from any agent still funds the Trust or the International Harvester Co. except the Osborne, for which they are sole agents. He warns that if a buyer avoids one agent another will push a rival claim, but the result is still Trust prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Co
Osborne
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L. A & C. B. Arnold
L. Nick
Ose
Land Rollers
Wm Noll Hardware Co
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Mike Tirey
Tremmel’s
William Hirth
Mansion House
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