Fatal accident at Sherry over a freight jump
A man about forty to sixty years old identified as Albert Sprague, a carpenter, was found dead near Sherry after attempting to jump from a moving freight between Auburndale and Sherry. An inquest at Sherry town hall revealed he boarded the freight Saturday, rode at speed, slipped while preparing to jump, and was mangled by wheels. Sprague left Auburndale after pay, aimed for Marshfield, and had relatives in Stevens Point.
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Sherry
Central Station
Albert Sprague
Auburndale
Sprague
Robert Burkhare
Marshfield
Junction City
Sherry Town Hall
Stevens Point
Lost to the Normals at Stevens Point in football clash
The Marshfield high school football team traveled to Stevens Point and fought hard against the Normal team but were outmatched in size and experience. Final score 52 to 0. Local players, young and new to a game before, showed veteran spirit and fought every play. Chaperoned by Ebbe, the crowd roared as Lueck, Doege, Kohl and others held lines. Ebbe retires from partnership as Turnham continues real estate and rents at the old firm stand in the Rembs and Sturm building.
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Stevens Point
Colby
Marshfield
Lueck
Doege
Kohl
Haight
Hope
Jefe
Pors
Glassner
Faber
Uthmeler
Tack
David Tailback
Otto
Misses Brown
Dunn
Rix
Rural hall carrier examination at city hall
Geo. W. Brown Daniel Benfer Theo B Domke and Harry Turner of Fittsville took the rural hall carrier examination at the city hall on Saturday October 17. Ed F Rafftery secretary of the examining board conducted the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Brown
Daniel Benfer
Theo. B. Domke
Harry Turner
Fittsville
Ed. F. Rafftery
Final Registration Day Oct 27 Election Officers Set
Oct 27 is the final registration day for the coming general election. Voters must ensure their names appear on the lists or may need to swear in votes on election day. Lists for each ward and the city were published. those unregistered should visit city hall on Tuesday to have their names entered.
Stock Fair Oct 24 at Fred Warsinske grounds
The third monthly stock fair and market day will be held Saturday at Fred Warsinske's grounds. Farmers can display grain, stock, produce, hay and wood for sale. A market-place concept with a planned in-house weigher and labeled loads aims to attract discriminating buyers and showcase rare bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warsinske
Lincoln Day observance urged by Wisconsin G A R
General Orders No 3 of the Wisconsin G A R Department directs post commanders to arrange a fitting Lincoln Day observance on February 12 the centennial birthday of Abraham Lincoln. It urges engaging kindred societies to promote patriotic American citizenship through the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Wisconsin
Coe
Wisconsin Central Receives About Fifty New Cabooses
The Wisconsin Central has received about fifty new cabooses to replace the old and small cars. The purchase is part of a larger order to add 5,000 cars to the road's rolling stock. Additional consignments will arrive gradually due to a general car shortage.
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Wisconsin Central
A. C. Martin Resigns as Neillsville Captain
Capt A C Martin of the Neillsville military company tenders his resignation due to press of business. The resignation is not accepted, and efforts are underway to persuade him to reconsider. Martin has led the Neillaville unit to a high state ranking and previously commanded Company A in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Martin
Neillsville Military Company
Capt. Martin
Neillaville Company
Governor Davidson Campaign Tour Through Wood County
Governor James Davidson campaigns for the Republican Party in Wood County with six meetings planned before an address in Stanley on Thursday. He opens in Grand Rapids Wednesday evening, then visits Vesper, Arpin, Auburndale, Sherry, Blenker, Marshfield, then travels to Stanley by train No. 5 for a Thursday evening rally.
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James Davidson
Wood County
Stanley
Grand Rapids
Jay
Vesper
Arnin
Auburndale
Sherry
Blenker
Marshfield
Arpin
J C Beer Suffers Hand Injury at Local Joiner
J C Beer, 719 Fast Fourth street, son of H J Beer, had his left hand torn by a joiner at Roddie Veneer Factory on Monday afternoon. The machine severed flesh from four fingers to the bone. He received prompt medical care, wounds dressed, with hopes fingers may be saved though band will be stiff and fingers useless. He rests at home and expects to be about again in a few days.
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J.C. Beer
Fast Fourth Street
H. J. Beer
Roddie Veneer Factory
Mr. Beer
Auction Sale Of Pure Bred Stock At Lindsey Farm
C Dewey hosts an auction at his Lindsey area farm on October 28 featuring five trotting roadsters, one registered St Lambert Jersey bull, and seven Jersey cows and heifers. Ebbe acts as auctioneer and August Broker as clerk, with anticipated large turnout for the well known breeder of horses and cattle.
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C. Dewey
Lindsey
St. Lambert Jersey
Jersey
Dewey
Ebbe
Twenty-One Years in Mission Field Reinforced at Marinette Synod
Rev. Joseph Brown of this city was re elected synodical Sabbath School missionary at the Marinette Presbyterian synod last week and will begin his twenty first year of service in the state. He will conduct services at Stratford Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod
Marinette
Joseph Brown
Presbyterian Church
Brown
Stratford Presbyterian Church
Successful Charity Ball by Helping Hand Society
The annual charity ball last Friday evening was well attended and a marked success in every way. Ladies entertained guests pleasingly and all arrangements were perfect. Financial returns were satisfactory.
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Helping Hand Society
Wisconsin to vote on road building state aid amendment
An editorial argues for Wisconsin to adopt state aid for roads, noting Europe and New Jersey led the way, and that over half the states already provide aid. It urges voters to approve the constitutional amendment this fall to place Wisconsin among the leaders, warning ballots are long and urging remembrance.
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Tate
Europe
Germany
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Union
Brown's in Town at Opera House This Week
American farce Brown's in Town by Mark E. Swan plays at the Opera House Wednesday night October 71st. The comedy, in Paris style, is free of vulgarity and deemed an unquestioned success. Prices are 25 35 and 50 cents, seats at Sexton Dingo store.
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Paris
Brown
Opera House
Mark BE. Swan
Sextons Dingo
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week in County Clerk Records
The county clerk issued licenses for Levi Townsend and Etta Ross of Saratoga. Otto and Bertha Oleson of Auburndale. F H Coombs and Cora R Young of Saratoga. Michael Kolb and Mary Strupp of Marshfield. Ralph D Heidrick and Flossie M Hell of Marshfield. Chas Beaster and Hertha Hagnean of Pittsville. Will Theimke and C Baker of Milladore. M A Vanatta of Arpin and Amelia Iyversog of Sherry.
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Levi Townsend
Saratoga
Etta Ross
Otto W. Oleson
Bertha Oleson
Auburndale
F. H. Coombs
Cora R. Young
Michael Kolb
Mary Strupp
Marshfield
Ralph D. Heidrick
Flossie M. Hell
Chas
Dr. H. A. Lathrop Honored By Local Masons
At a special meeting of the Masonic lodge last Saturday evening, Dr. H. A. Lathrop received a handsome Past Master's jewel in recognition of the lodge's esteem. Lathrop, the lodge’s first master, has been a leader in local Masonic work since its founding.
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Masonic Lodge
H. A. Lathrop
Dr. Lathrop
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Stevens Point Normals
Gov. Davidson
Popular Executive
Weitings
Sherry Auburndate
Blanker
R. B. Trading
R. B
Hell
J. C. Beer
Venger Factory
Ladie
Deming Hall
America
Japan
Jesse Eee Ores
Emil Pors
B. Elvis
H. Wahble
Latta
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