Moses of Marshfield thawing mains by electricity
Superintendent Upham demonstrated electric thawing of frozen water mains from 4th Street to the Ver neer factory. A new water and electric light apparatus powered by high voltage briefly, then seven hours to reach maximum flow. City water mains and service pipes show 1500 feet frozen with potential for rapid future use.
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Moses
A. Upham
4Th Street
Verneer
The
Water & Electric Light Co
Madison
Upham
Ely Walter
Ex-Treasurer Berg Arrested in Embezzlement Case in Washington
Tacoma reports ex-Treasurer John Berg of Byx County accused of embezzling $18,000 from Maration county. He reportedly confessed last September, received grace, fled by train west, bondsmen left to cover. Traced to Washington, found at a shingle mill as an engineer. Also noted: Otto Genrich, 20, killed at a mill in Wausau after his clothing caught in machinery. body buried 30 feet.
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Tacoma
Wash
the Times
Byx
John Berg
Maration County
West
Washington
Natlosk
Sheri Malona
Wangan
Penitent Aman
Otto Genrich
Aman
St Patrick Day Social Seeks Fitting Program
A St Patrick s Day social held Friday night March 17 in Armory hall drew about one hundred attendees. The report praises the good spirit but notes the program was lacking and urges preparation next year with speakers on St Patrick s history, songs, and Irish sentiment, including a parade and wearing of the green.
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Armory Hall
St. Patrick
Ireland
Trish
Hildare
Moore
House Fire Destroys Landmark in Ward Four
At 11 36 last Saturday night the fire bell rang as the fire company hurried to the scene near the fair grounds in Ward Four. The old Peck property occupied by Jos Patterson burned quickly after fire reached the roof, forcing the Patersons and their children to escape with little saved. The landmark was an aging structure and the blaze was already beyond saving when firefighters arrived.
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A. A. Peck
Fair Grouchs
Jos. Patterson
Not the Man: Gerwing and Sheriff Visit Sheboygan
Marshal Gerwing and Sheriff Vincent visited Sheboygan Monday to inspect the suspect arrested there. The man, who from his appearance and past, seemed to be the one who nearly ended Gerwing’s life two years ago by stabbing him, was determined not to be the culprit beyond a doubt.
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Marshal Gerwing
Vincent
Sheboygan
Mr Gerwing
Gerwing
Special Meeting Notice at Mechanics Lodge No. Mi
Special meeting of Mechanics Lodge No. Mi is called to meet tonight at the lodge room 80 sharp. All members are requested to be present. Kautsey, M. W.
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Mechanics Lodge
No. Mi
Eei
Kautsey
M. W
Death of Fred Mays in North Depot Street
Fred Mays, born in Germany September 2, 1829, died at his home on North Depot Street after a period of declining health due to asthma. A longtime Upham Co. employee and night watchman, he was a member of Mechanics Lodge and left a wife and four at home. Funeral set for Monday morning at St John’s Catholic Church.
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Fred Mays
North Depot Street
Hay Ben Auing
Mc. Mays
Germany
America
Medford
St. John’s Catholic Church
Dr Jewell and Mr Hyde Delivers Chilling Stage Turn
A'Good Actor: Dr Jewell and Hartigan portray Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Adler's opera house last Monday. Though the house was small, audiences felt cold chills as the actor shifted from gentle Dr Jekyll to the grotesque Hyde. Hartigan’s performance drew praise for the eerie transformation and stage presence.
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Dr. Jewell
Mr. Hyde
Adler's Opera House
Dr. Jekyll
Ely
Jala
Me. Hartigan
Mr. , Hyde
Mephisto
Patent Horse Shoe Aimed at Tender Footed Horses
Patent No 620878 issued by the government to Berman Bauer for a cushioned horseshoe. It features a rubber strip around the outer edge to protect the hoofs on paved or rough surfaces. Bauer plans to market the invention in large cities.
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Berman Bauer
Government Patent Office
Simpe
Touke
Bauer
Birds of Wax-Wing Sightings Spark Local Curiosity
Residents recall wax-wing visitors seen in winter three years apart. Mrs. Upham confirmed wax-wing identity from Times office specimens, noting rarity. The larger Bohemian wax-wings migrate from northern regions, sometimes appearing in southern climates when food is scarce.
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W. OH. Upham
Madison
Upham
Times Office
Hhem
Grate
British America
Caught in Bad Company by a Rhinelander Lumberman
Dan Ross, a Rhinelander timberman, was in Wausau when Amherst bank robbers were arrested at the game hotel. He later visited the jail and identified one prisoner from Grand Rapids as an acquaintance, who pleaded to keep his name secret. The sheriff freed Ross only after at Stewart Lumber Co’s office identification.
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Dan Ross
Dan
Mr. Ross
Stewart Lumber Co
Stevens Point
Whagan
Une
Chicago
Harrington
War ends as local couple weds in quiet Nasoville
Joan Rausch reported a four-nation peace treaty at a Nasoville home on Wednesday ending hostilities. Daniel Rausch led Emma Paulson to the altar in a quiet wedding officiated by Rev. J Frank Young of the Presbyterian church with relatives present. The couple, esteemed Nasoville residents, will begin married life with their numerous home plans.
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Joan Rausch
Nasoaville
England
Germany
Denmark
America
Hung Paulson
Daniel Rausch
Emma Paulson
J. Frank Young
Presbyterian Church
Nasopvitle
Willy
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Katigan
James Kelley
Wisconsin
Columbia and
Phoenx
Columbia
Phoenix
Phoenix Westminister
Eason
Oon
Horn
Upham Mfg, CO
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