Local notes spell a busy week with visitors and events
Spencer Alma Wendel was home Thursday. Emma Proetrock left Tuesday for Marshfield. Emma Boritzki went to Marshfield Monday. Dora Brusewitz returned Tuesday from Oshkosh. Angus Kennedy of Rib Lake was in town Tuesday. D. Graves was a Marshfield visitor between trains Monday. Will Madison of Ironwood was in town one day last week. John Cole of Marshfield was a Spencer caller one day last week. Barry Prenn visited relatives at Auburndale Saturday and Sunday. Will Genett drove to Marshfield Friday. Mary Hansen drove to Legal Sunday to visit relatives. Adrian Dygart is home from Ashland for vacation. A crowd from near Unity attended the Friday dance. Fred Damon Sr. of Athens visited last Friday for a week. Miss Ella Ebson of Marshfield visited and attended the Friday dance. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffiezer of Waupun are guests this week of J. L. Guitman. Mrs. Ethel Walsh and baby of Loyal were guests of Irene Heath Friday to Monday. Arbor Day observed with trees planted and program. B. L. to entertain at Farrington's ball Friday evening. ice cream and games. admission ten and fifteen cents, ice cream ten cents. Dance Friday evening was a social success despite stormy weather. Music by Frank and Grant Heath, Ed Fraser of Chili, and Mr. Wagner of Marshfield. The caller was from Marshfield. While Bert Andrews and Mrs. Will Clark drove home Friday, their team ran away with the wagon. The girls were unhurt, a miraculous outcome.
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Angus Kennedy
Rib Lake
Y. D. Graves
Marshfield
Will Madison
Ironwood
Nich
John Cole
Spencer
Barry Prenn
Auburndale
Will Genett
Mary Hansen
Legal
Unity
Fred Damon Sr
Athens
Ella Ebson
Hoffiezer
Waupun
J. L. Guitman
Ethel Walsh
Baby
Loyal
Irene Heath
B. L
Farrington
Frank and
Grant Heath
Ed. Fraser
Chili
Mr. Wagner
Bert Andrews
Will Clark
Wm. Ford
Own
Louis Binder
H. Wahle
Andrew Robertson
Sore Thoat
H. J. Johnson
East Branch
Robert Ebbe
Chas. A. Lingle
Ferdinand Riede
Martin Bunge
John H. Ebbe
Thos. Thompson
Louie Heintz
Max Heintz
Louie
Winnie Benedict
Emma Opperman
Stevens Point
Wim. Neuman
Rinehold
Minnie Brown
Colby
A. A. Wert
Ben Darms
James Howler
Hewitt
McMillen
Rural Wisconsin Notes Roundup of Local People Events
Local notices recount Mrs P W Peterson's illness last Wednesday and celebrations for Mrs J P Hansen's 19th birthday. Farmers faced feed shortages after snow and a 2 year old steer with a rifle wound was found dead in Ebbe's pasture. Church visits, jurors reporting for May term, and weather delaying building projects are noted along with social dances and family visits.
County board cleans up business before them in three days
Town chairmen returned from the county board meeting reporting a decisive three day session. The board decided to address the poor relief issue with each town or city now responsible. An appropriation of $3,000 was voted to Grand Rapids for a new bridge across the Wisconsin river. Many local residents were noted visiting, traveling, and attending events in the area.
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Grand Rapids
Wisconsin River
Ebbe Notes and Nuptials at Mill Community
Last Tuesday Miss Maggie Nei gel of Ebbe and Mr. Arthur Beaver of Marshfield united in marriage. About fifty guests attended the ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home and danced into the early hours. The couple left for Antigo for their new home amid good wishes. The Ebbe schoolhouse is too small for the growing attendance and meetings, with a plea to enlarge to accommodate all who wish to attend.
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Marshfield Central
Maggie Neigel
Ebbe
Arthur Beaver
Marshfield
Gilbert Nelson
Antigo
Richfield Notes and Local Movements
Richfield happenings include the Same Bows building a new machine shed with Gus supervising. Seig visited his mother last Sunday. Wallace Kieffer went to Fenwood to work for the summer. Candidates will soon be initiated into the I O G T lodge. Mrs. Mueiler came from Phillips to visit her son Anton Dallendorfer. Len Russell and Miss Baker visited M C Baker in Bethel last Sunday. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Morrigan on May 2. Miss Violetta Morrison visited Marshfield friends Friday. Miss Marcie Campeau of Marshfield visited relatives here for two weeks. Andrew Peterson began hauling milk April 28 and has a full load now. Farmers are not all sending yet.
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Jos. Morrigan
Violetta Morrison
Marshfield
Marcie Campeau
Andrew Peterson
Prizes for Eggs At Rose Bros Sale Event
Rose Bros announces a three week eggs contest on Saturdays May 17 and 31. Women submit eggs to win two 10 yard calico dress patterns for largest egg count and heaviest dozen eggs hens only. Bring at least five dozen for weighing. winners announced on the following Saturday. Any family member may bring eggs. prize to the lady of the house. Highest prices paid for all produce.
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Rose Bros
Elks Lodge Hosts Diana Statue Presentation Evening
Elks members and ladies enjoyed a social evening in the club rooms with dancing and music by traveling artists. Shortly before midnight, the statue of Diana was unveiled and presented by Mrs. I P Tiffault, with Exalted Ruler H A Lathrop replying. Caterer Ralph J Baker provided a two course repast acclaimed by all attendees.
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Elks
Diana
Ellis
I. P. Tiffault
H.A. Lathrop
Ralph J. Baker
Gollmar Brothers Return With Schuman Show May 26
Gollmar Bros and Schuman return to town on Monday May 26 at Schmidt's addition ground. Since their last appearance they merged, doubling show size. Today’s street parade amazed residents as two big shows combined, with 500 spectators unable to gain admission to the afternoon performance.
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Citieus
Gollmar Bros. & Schuman
Schmidt
Gollmar Brothers
Schuman
Baraboo Daily Republican
Gollmar Bros. & Schumans
Meeting of basswood makers at Hotel Blodgett
A Tuesday afternoon gathering of basswood product manufacturers convened at the Hotel Blodgett to discuss the lumber market and the advisability of raising prices. Out-of-town attendees included Ex-Mayor 3, H. Reiser and M. J. Colby of Wausau, E. J. Foster and H. H. Morrill of Fairchild, A. R. Week of Stevens Point, FT. B. Shepard of Sheboygan, and A. R. Hansen of Milwaukee.
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Blodgett
H. Reiser
M. J. Colby
Wausau
E. J. Foster
H. H. Morrill
Mail in Office Penalty for Taking Wrong Mail
Washington post authorities fix a $200 penalty for taking mail from the office that is not one's own and not returning it. The law requires recipients to inspect mail before removing it and to return misaddressed items promptly. Newspapers included, the rule makes no excuse for postmasters and warns readers who have been receiving others mail to adjust or face trouble.
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Washington
Fish in Yellow River Reach Noted After Dam Fishways Opened
Fishermen report unusually large and diverse catches in the Yellow River north of Necedah due to spring openings of fishways at Necedah and downstream dams under the Cady fishway law. Bass and pickerel are taken at Pittsville and Richfield area. suckers red horses bullheads and common fish are plentiful. Local parties plan expeditions.
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Yellow River
Necedah
Pittsville
Richfield
Gun Club Shoot Brings Strong Scores At Park
Fifteen contestants gathered at the shooting park on Sunday to contest high gun honors. Scores were strong with four shooters reaching 80 percent or better, led by Marsh and Graves. Other scores ranged from the mid to low end, including Lutterman, Worth, Pors, and several others in mixed results.
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Shooting Park
Marsh
Graves
Lutterman
Worth
Pors
H. Batter
Tyrell
Cole
Terry
Burns
I. Bauer
Matt Wright
Walter Wright
Oscar Sheerin
Smith
Snow in May Surprise City Residents in Wisconsin
A May snowstorm blanketed the region from about fifty miles north to within six miles of Milwaukee. Snow depths ranged from one to four inches, the first May snowfall since 1885 though known to reach May 29 in rare years. Henry Horn advertises money to loan on good farm security at 2612.
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Here
Milwaukee
Henry Horn
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Frank Merrill
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Gollmar Bros
Brill’s 20Th Century Store
Beat May
Lilly-Brackett & Co
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Eau Claire
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Wisconsin Central
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Marshfield, Wis
M. J, Kraus & CO
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