Clever swindle exposes Bowersville swindler Cummings
Long narrative outlines R. P. Beilke’s tale of a con artist named J. M. Cummings who swindled Beilke out of $590 by promising a saloon purchase and real estate deal in Greenwood, Prentice, Spencer, and Marshfield. Cummings drafted an option on Dumas property, paid Beilke with bank funds, and vanished, leaving Beilke suspects it was a smooth, practiced ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Beilke
Greenwood
J. M. Cummings
Cummings
Mr. Beilke
First National Bank
Prentice
Wisconsin Central Line
Beilke
Spencer
Marshfield
Ed. Dumas
Mr. Dumas
Mansion House
Dumas
Bsikke
Equalization Figures for County Assessment
The board of supervisors completed the equalization of county assessments, raising the initial twenty percent valuations to a final county total of 12,426,815.20. Marshfield is listed at 2,637,584.40, Grand Rapids at 2,085,400, Lincoln at 554,346.50, Rock at 352,608.80, Richfield at 296,712.40, Marshfield at 321,564, and Auburndale at 371,849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
City of
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Town of Lincoln
Rock
Richfield
Auburndale
Lost In the Woods Leo Rose of Marquette Survives
Leo Rose of Marquette, nephew of a local Leo Rose, got separated during a hunting party near his city. He wandered three days in swamps without food and could not start a fire. After two days of search, rescuers found him late Tuesday afternoon. he has since fully recovered from the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Rose
Marquette
Mich
Mr. Rose
Delightfur Concert at Methodist Church Delights Audience
A Delightfur concert at the Methodist church last Friday evening drew a modest crowd due to bad weather. William Herbert Dale impressed many with a superb voice and well trained singing. The ladies’ performances earned applause as the entire event was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herbert Dale
Two aldermen elected in city wards for vacant seats
In a special election held Wednesday in the Fourth and Fifth wards, Charles Schmirler Democrat won in the Fourth with 104 of 183 votes, while George H. Reynolds Republican won in the Fifth with 37 of 40 votes. Schmirler and Reynolds are expected to join the common council, succeeding long‑time members. Local prospects also consider a Pecatonica businessman moving his Smetland pony buggy line to Marshfield, potentially opening a new factory here pending relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schmirler
George H. Reynolds
George H. Welton
Schmirler
Mr. Welton
Reynolds
J. H. Morel
Sam Wireh
Fred Lupiest
Schmitter
Kraus
Cook
Board of Health
F. E. Stockburger
Pecatonica
Illinois
Marshfield
Stockburger
Stockurger
Opera House Leased to Fleischmann for Dec 1
Philip Adler, longtime owner, leases the opera house to Joseph Fleischmann who will assume active management on December 1. Fleischmann, Adler’s son in law and former assistant manager, brings broad theatrical experience and strong ties to high class attractions. He will personally oversee all business details and continue Adler’s up to date booking standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Adler
Joseph Fleischmann
Mr. Fleischmann
Adler
Fleischmann
Mrs Lathrop Entertains at South Cherry Street Home
Mrs H A Lathrop hosts a series of dinner parties at the palatial South Cherry street residence. Last week Saturday and this week Tuesday saw tables of twelve guests, with another party planned for the coming Saturday evening. Dr A W Berch to visit Marshfield as an visiting osteopath on Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons, staying at Hotel Blodgett for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lathrop
A. W. Berch
Wausau
Wis
Marshfield
City
Blodgett
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Exchange
J.C. Marsu
Lost In the Woods
Geo. H. Welton
Opera
Mrs. Lathrop
Prince
Henry EN
Efiovercoat
Hanksgiving
Union Melton
Oxford
Basswood Bolts
Excelsior Bolts
Wiscougin
Marshfield, Stave Co
Marshfield, Wis
wRembs & Sturm
Union Store
Hohl
Minnesota
Dresden
S. Miller
Wor
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