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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

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Victory for the high school at Fair Grounds

Marshfield High School opened its season by defeating Colby 10 to 5 at the Fair Grounds. Marshfield led the second half with strong line plunges by Faber and David, while Colby’s first half errors and a fumbled punt kept the score close. Next up is Normal School at Stevens Point, with plans for Medford and Colby later.

Marshfield High School Colby Fair Grounds Marshfield Marshield David Faber Glassner Tack Stevens Point Medford

Rumors of Wisconsin Central Change and Stock Rise

Rumors of a change in ownership for the Wisconsin Central railway circulate after a daylight inspection by eastern capitalists last week, a notable event as the company votes officers next week. Stock reports show rising demand with common stock up to 261 and preferred at 46, alongside a October 19 program featuring lectures by Miss Rix and Mrs. Finney and others.

Wisconsin Central Railway

Russian Navy Veteran Buys Five Acre Tract Here

Henry Laubach a Russian German veteran of the Russian Navy who served through the Russo Japanese war arrived this week to take possession of a five acre tract purchased from the Consolidated Farm Co He served seven years on the Russian war fleet and was with General Stoessel at Port Arthur where he was captured and spent a year in a Japanese prison He has lived in this country over a year and has no wish to return to Russia.

Henry Laubach Consolidated Farm Co Laubach General Stoessel Port Arthur Russia

Esch to Speak at Marshfield Republican Rally

County Chairman E A Upham schedules a big Republican rally in Marshfield on Monday evening October 19 with Congressman John J Esch of La Crosse delivering a campaign speech. Esch, a leading Wisconsin figure, is the only nationwide speaker in this campaign to appear outside his district. The Second Regiment band will perform and local Republicans from across the county are expected on stage.

E. A. Upham John J. Esch LaCrosse House Esch Congressional Marshfield National Congress Wisconsin Senate Stephenson Second Regiment

Fortnightly Musical Club Program At Mrs Pulling Home

At the Fortnightly Musical Club gathering hosted by Mrs. E. B. Pulling on Friday afternoon October 16 the program featured vocal and piano solos. Performers included Veta and Bailey, Dorachel, Jacobs Bond, Mra Beach, Miss Gineatier and Mrs. Miller with Mrs. Connor as leader among the listed attendees.

E. B. Pulling Vosal Beach Fiaiaaien Mareim Paling Mies Gineatier Nie Big ‘Sire Caton Sla Rector Mre Miller Iva Below Mrs. Dale Mra Connor

Manfalls From Moving Train Near Marshfield

Frank Bretchen of Green Bay rode northbound Wisconsin Central No 3 and, misrouted at a junction, fell from a coach platform near Marshfield. He was dragged some distance after losing balance, badly twisting his ankle and lacerating his face and body.

Frank Bretchen Green Bay Wisconsin Central Marshfield

Fancy Work Sale at Lutheran Church By Ladies Aid

The Ladies' Aid and young ladies of the Lutheran church announce a fancy work sale on Wednesday and Thursday, No. 18 and 19. Items include various fancy works and useful articles. A ten cent lunch from 2 to 5 and supper from 5 to 8 will be served. Prices range from 10c and 25c. All are invited to find Christmas gifts.

Aid Lutheran , Church

Patent useful overcoat ardoc marketed by Rose firm

Marchant Leo Rose leads Rose Rodgers Rose of Chicago with a new patent for the Ardoc overcoat. The five in one garment folds into street, automobile, dress, opera, or rain coats, adapting to collar and lapel arrangement. The coat, already in markets and displayed at Rose Brothers store, promises economy and style.

Rose, Rodgers & Rose Chicago Illinius Leo Rose Rose Brothers

Death of Mrs Nick Pinion in Marshfield

Mrs Nick Pinion of Marshfield died at her Fourth Street home at 3 pm last Friday at age 74. Funeral from St John’s church followed by a long funeral procession. An early settler and devoted mother of nine, she was married 52 years and is mourned by many neighbors and friends including the Pinion and Weber families.

Nick Pinion Plonter Marshfield Fourth Street St. John’s Church Joe Quinn Frank Lueckenbach and Holbrook John Weigel Jos. Gormican Fond du Lac Matt, Jacob Nick Pinion Jr P. J. Weber Milwaukee

Davis Bignally Honored at Milwaukee Convention

Supervisor of Assessments Jay C. Davis of Richfield attended the national convention in Milwaukee last week and was chosen to head the five members who will control the national organization. He will represent Wisconsin on the board as its member. The Milwaukee gathering also elected C D. Dreton as national president and S D Kamp as national secretary, with ratification to occur in Indianapolis on December 6.

Jay C. Davis Richfield U. S. of E Wisconsin Milwaukee Davis Indianapolis C D. Dreton Idols S.D. Kamp Madi- 05

Fall Models Tailored Coats At Unseen Early Season Prices

Fall models showcase tailored coats and other new season apparel. Features include ladies coats in kersey and broadcloth with satin linings, velvet collars, satin braids, and empire effects. prices range from modest to special values, highlighting complete stock and fresh styles.

Institute Hears Pedagogy Talks At North Wood County

The Teachers Institute at the High School in northern Wood County drew about forty five teachers for sessions Friday and Saturday led by Prof Hyer of Stevens Point Normal School and Durant C Gile. Highlights included phonics demonstrations, music, library reading and teaching method. attendees praised the program and urged regular future meetings.

F. &. Hyer Stevens Point Webster Gile Wood County Morris Hyer

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Miss Rix Japan W. T. Pond E. &. Finney F. Vollmar W. A. Sexton Opera House Iano Dnot Vanngh Meddumex Dorachel Bailey Voca Sone Billdred Bly Tzigana Danges “Mit Recta Artis Jacobs Bond Marchant Leo Rose Davis Bignally R. B. Trading R. B PHE
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