Standoff over rail Crossing Gates Faces Court Action
Officials report the time to install safe crossing gates on Central Avenue has expired and authorities may seek court ruling. The gate controversy stems from a 1910s dispute after a fatality and failed farm bell system. The city may pursue adjudication, with prior court success cited. Also reported: Otto Frederich, longtime Auburndale merchant, dies. Wenzel Hartl, local resident, dies. a wartime drama postponed. rapid progress on the Pringston line and veneer factory work continuing.
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T ‘Ime
Central Avenue
Cummon
Joan Halvorson
Vine Street
Wisconsin Central
Couil F
Horn
Board of Public Works
U Highest
Small-pox scare and vaccination debate in Marshfield
Eight mild small pox cases are reported by Dr. Wahle with proper quarantine and school vaccination orders drawing mixed public approval. The piece notes public skepticism of medicine, yet shows support for vaccination as the disease threat grows. Miss Francis Lehman and Mark McCall wed at Captain Ames home with few witnesses before heading to Park Falls for residence and future business ties.
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Marshfield
Wisconsin
Wahle
Francis Lehman
Mark McCall
William Hirth
Wisconsin Central
Park Palls
Milbee unveils new X ray machine in Wisconsin
Dr H A Mibee introduced a hand sized X ray device designed for treating many diseases and injuries. The apparatus, housed in an oak and glass case, delivers powerful currents and dramatic sparks. It is touted as the only such machine in Wisconsin outside Milwaukee and aims to aid fracture and bullet wound care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Mibee
Tris
Milbee
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Increase of Express Business in Marshfield
Lacy Gwin of the American Express company receives a letter from Superintendent Gates of Wisconsin division noting rapid business growth in the area and strong prospects for further improvement. The message praises Gwin and his team for their capable management, calling Marshfield one of the best places in the state for express service.
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Lacy Gwin
American Express Company
Gates
Wisconsin
Gwin
Marshfield
Sheerin's Double Store to House Entire Hardware Stock
Ex-Alderman C S Sheerin has linked two buildings at New Cross near Cemetery to form a single commodious hardware store. The project will display wares more effectively and accommodate his full stock on the premises. The cross blessing at Catholic Cemetery drew about 2000 attendees last Sunday afternoon, with Rev Bison leading a solemn service for the handsome stone cross costing 203335 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Frederich
Auburndale
J. &. Young
M Frederich
Bison
Hafer-Lonergan Nuptials Planned at St John’s Church
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Anna Hafer and Dr. W. J. Lonergan of Princeton Wisconsin. The ceremony is set for November 6 at St John’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. John Eisen officiating.
Daul Umhoefer & Reese Form In Wisconsin Lumber Firm
Peter Daul and Cashier TE Reese of this city team with Benedict Umhoefer of Fenwood to form Daul Umhoefer & Reese a lumber and real estate venture capitalized at 10000 with headquarters in this city. They purchased twelve forties of Thomas McDermott near lands of the partners creating a 10000000 foot timber tract on the Flambeau river with crews and two mile logging road ready. Timber to be sawed at Ingram and transported to Ladysmith and Eau Claire. The tract lies five miles from the railroad and soil resembles Marshfield area promising farming once timber removed. Permanent settlers will be sought and land parcels sold. Bowling Alley Notes report Seubert’s All Dates team and Duras Fifth Ward rollers to play in a five game match with several bowlers posting scores above 200. Ladies plan two clubs and exclusive weekday use. The scores board lists Stier 207 Koplein 201 200 Kreisch 214 220 Dumas 213 Seubert 208 Tons 209.
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Peter Daul
TE. L. Reese
Benedict Umhoefer
Fenwood
Daul, Umhoefer & Reese
Flambeau River
Gates
Thomas McDermott
Eau Claire
Ingram
Flambeau
Ladysmith
Marshfield
E. Richardson
Seubert
Duras
Fifth Ward
John Stier
al Koplein
John Kreisch
AL Dumas
John Seubert
Geo. Tonss
Elk Meeting Preparations For Big Initiation Event
Elks lodge members prepare extensively for the upcoming initiation on November 5th. Weekly extrret meetings groom new city members and finalize lodge matters for the main event. Club rooms are complete with fine furnishings and a prime location for leisure use. Rev Tatsui Wu Masada, a noted Japanese lecturer, will speak at the Methodist church next Tuesday on Japan and her most progressive people.
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Elk Lodge
Rey
Tatsui Wu
Masada
Ae Ba
Methodist Church
Japan
Tokyo
Albion Colleges
Michigan
Halloween Festivities Delight City Youths
On Thursday evening youngsters roamed the city enjoying lighthearted Halloween fun under police oversight. Bean throwing and mild revelry prevailed as they traipsed about showering windows. A Travel Class program follows next Monday featuring Shakespeare quotes and Russian travel slides led by Miss Reily and others.
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Hallowe’en
Miss Reily
Novgorod
Elvis
Warsaw
Voelker
Russia
Roddis
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Wenzel Hartl
Adler
St. John's Church
Mesdames
Herman Weigel
John ‘Adler
Ms. Hartl
Catholic Knights
Dillenpack
Jay
Pringston
Eriba Place
Mai
Dr. Milbee
Daul
Umhoefer & Reese
WIH
Ela Meeting
of Elks
Hallowe'en
Martin Tails
Ladies’ Capes
FR Rose
Louis G. Schmidt
Advice
John Therolf
Star- Knitting Company
A. Kleinheinz
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