Plan to Furnish Power From Grand Rapids to Marshfield
The city council weighs a plan to transmit Grand Rapids power to Marshfield to light homes and power factories. An option on surplus power from Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co. would enable building a transmission line, storage batteries, and a 10 year contract, with cost estimates for poles, line, and plants.
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Grand Rapids
Electric Light and Water Board
Appleton
Cit
Kaukauna
Consolidated Power & Paper Co
Kraus
Marshlind
Thas
M Saristace
R. Kraus
Mr. Kraus
Ity
Mershfield
Grand Rapids Power Company
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Powering factories with electricity becomes global standard
It is argued that widespread adoption of electricity for factory power is inevitable as fuel costs rise. The text notes long-standing use in western and eastern regions and even greater distances harnessed, predicting that all major water powers will be utilized and electricity will dominate industrial power worldwide.
Masonic Picnic Moves to Black River Falls This Summer
The Central Wisconsin Masonic association cancelled the Marshfield picnic this year and invited Black River Falls to entertain Masons and families. Neillsville Grand Rapids Loyal Greenwood Colby Thorp Stanley Humdrid Black River Falls Pittsville Merrislan and Marshfield joined. The Black River Falls event is planned for late June or early July with over a thousand expected attendees.
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Masonic Lodge
Masonic Picnics Association of
Central Wisconsin
Black River Falls
Black River Fally
Marshfield
Marshield
Neillsville
Grand Rapids
Loyal
Greenwood
Colby
Thorp
Stanley
Humdrid
Blackiver Falls
Pittsville
Merrislan
Juvenile Band Organizes Under Theodore Steinmetz
The Juvenile Band led by Director Theodore Steinmetz reports about fifty young musicians rehearsing weekly with private lessons. They will debut publicly on Decoration Day, performing selections to showcase the city’s upcoming talent. Members include George Bauer, Mike Miller, Eugene Steinmetz, Chas Schuster, and many others across Piccolo, Clarinet, Cornet, Trombone, Bass, and Vocal sections.
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Theodore Steinmetz
Surfur
Piccolo
George Bauer
Mike Miller
Ws Losselgong
Ob Steinmetz
Chas, Schuster
Eugene Steinmetz
Eb, Feist
Osear Scheibe
Edw
Ponpe
Pred Kane
Edward Lueckerback
J. Eggebrecht
Jos
Beck
Vincent
Scott Hopkins
Mike Berg
Wm. Sonnabend
Olie Mulienbach
Ed Mechler
Dermen Bruhn
Bo Leitritz
Archie Tallant
Erhard Wrigh
LB Sam
J.P. Dickzolt
Peter Ludo- Wagner
J. Folkomener
Apiro
Tromaones
See Marx
John Huebel
Ray Jaly
Phil Griffin
Frank Steinmets
Fred Steinmetz
Joe Grall
Tony
Presbyterian Church Notes Sunday Services May 6
PREBBYTERIAN CHURCH notes announce Sunday May 6 morning service at 10:30 with theme The Return of Gods Favor Bible school at noon Junior C EB meeting at RAS with subject Crowns Trodden Under Foot Isa 23 1 7 Rev 3 11 led by Lulu Elvis evening service at 7 45 with theme A Time for Everst ine All are invited Pastor J F Youns invites all to every service
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Prebbyterian
Ras
Lulu Elvis
Eversthine
J. F. Youns
Wood County Circuit Court Opens May 9 in Grand Rapids West
The spring term of the Wood county circuit court begins Monday May 9 at Grand Rapids west. Only thirty three cases on the calendar include three criminal cases eighteen for jury six for court and four in default.
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Wood County Circuit Court
Grand Rapids West
Good Base Ball Team to Be Formed Here in Season
John J. O Connor plans a local ball club for this season after backing an origin team in 1901. A strong lineup features Whitney Thomas Strauss Helixson Tallant Trow Seubert Quinn Wendt Revour Schler led by a fast pitching trio. An accident at Northwestern crossing injures none, aided by Mayor Hoffman.
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John J. O'Connor
Wittte
Chauncey Whitney
John Thomas
John Strauss
Whitney
Stauss
Quakers
Central Avenue
Louis Trierweiler
Baby
Stella Conklin
Mel
Trierweiler
Miss Conkin
Mayor Hoffman
Parnassus Ball Hosts Fourth Agayst Night
The Parnassus J Literary society plans its annual ball at the assembly room this evening with elaborate preparations by floor refreshment music and committee members. Officers elected for the next year include President Riley Salzman and Vice President Martina Marsh with secretary Minnie Faber and treasurer Craig Connor.
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Parnassus
Parnassus J Literary Society
Parnassus Society
Frank Derry
Howard Pulling
Lucius Foster
Nelda Schnelter
Ida Gerwing
Lottie Seth
Ruben Eieke
Fred Kane
Franz Morrison
Riley Salzman
Martina Marsh
Minnie Faber
Craig Connor
Walter Sexton
Olive Voelker
G. H. Gohlke
Marshfield Tennis Club Forms as Courts Nearing Completion
The Yenpis club, organized by Robert Connor president and Arthur Hogue secretary treasurer, aims to boost interest in tennis this season with a large membership. Courts on Connor’s Maple Street lot are under way and will be ready soon. Members listed include Arthur C. Hoene, R. Connor, O. G Lindemann, C. B. Edwards, and others.
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Robert Connor
Arthur Hogue
Mr. Connor
Mapie Street
Arthur C. Hoene
R. Connor
O. G Lindemann
C. B. Edwards
R. R. Williams
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Theo, Steinmetz
Church Notes
The
Marshfield Tennis Club
Brothers — Ad
Rose Brothers
Rose
Brussels
Beyt
Coetzon Chain
Ingrain
Nottingham
H. G, Emanuel
Opposite
Commercos
Suv Blois
Wan Els, Aner Mira
Marshfield Banner Mills
Unham Manufacturing Co
O Sullivan & O'Connor
Robt, Schroeder
Chestnut Street
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