Death of Mrs G R Olin at Grunlow Home
Mrs G R Olin died after several weeks illness of pneumonia at her daughter Mrs H F Below’s Grunlow home. Funeral held at Grunlow with Rev Joseph Brown officiating. Born 1848 in Ontario Canada she lived in Ontario New York Omro Wis Marshfield and Richfield before death. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs H F Below and Mrs Nichols of Denver Col. Eldest daughter Florence Olin predeceased her. Sorrowful sympathy from many friends.
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Cornelius R. Olin
BE. F
Ontario
Canada
New York State
Omro
Wis
Olin
Marshfield
Richfield
H. F. Below
Nichoalds
Denver
Cole
Florence Olin
McMillan Plans Adams-Farwell Seven Passenger Car
B F McMillan returns from Chicago and Dubuque Iowa with plans to buy a five cylinder Adams Farwell seven passenger automobile rated among the best. The air cooled engine runs in a circular motion to reduce vibration and power is applied behind the rear axle via a short chain drive. The 60 horsepower car will arrive early next spring and is built for hill climbing at high speed though not a racing machine.
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B. F. McMillan
Chicago
Dubuque
Iowa
McMillan
Beell Loses Handicap Bout to Ordemann in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis last Thursday Fred Beell wrestled Ordemann, the Norwegian giant, in a handicap match and failed to throw him twice in one hour. Beell pressed hard and held Ordemann on the mat most of the hour, but could not score a fall. The hour-long bout drew spectators and displayed Ordemann's potential as a contender.
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Minneapolis
Fred Beell
Ordemann
Beell
Twin Cities
Kelley to Speak at Milwaukee Armory Saturday Night
John T. Kelley city attorney of Milwaukee will address the armory next Saturday evening under the republican county committee auspices. He is an eloquent speaker and will discuss the issues of the campaign for all to hear.
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John T. Kelley
Milwaukee
Republican County Committee
Kelley
George P Hambrecht for the Assembly
Republican candidate Geo. P. Hambrecht has delivered a series of candid, disciplined speeches across the county showing honesty and fairness. The text portrays him as a capable student of public affairs and a strong organizer for his party and fellow candidates.
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Geo. P. Hambrecht
Hambrecht
Unique Theatre Changes Owners and Schedule in Marshfield
Fryer and Dexter, owners of Wonderland five cent theatre, buy the Unique from Harry Pink Myers and take possession November 1. They will merge equipment, add improvements, and operate as Unique with a double show daily, three matinees weekly, and 10 cent adult and 5 cent child admissions. Myers retires after a year of ten cent success, pursuing other show ventures.
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Wonderland Five Cent
Harry Pink Myers
Wonderland
Unique
Ffteen
Messrs
Fryer & Dexter
Wonderland House
Myers
Marshfield
Helixon Stauber Nuptials Quiet Marshfield Wedding
Miss Anna Stauber and Timothy Helixon married Tuesday at St. Johns church with Rev. Volz officiating. Attendants were Rosa Stauber and John Stauber. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple left for Chicago and Milwaukee and will reside in Marshfield. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stauber, is popular. the groom, a longtime Marshfield resident and brakeman on the Wisconsin Central, is a rising local railroad man.
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Anna Stauber
Timothy Helixon
St. John’s Church
Fr. Volz
Rosa Stauber
John Stauber
Marshfield
Wisconsin Central
Partnership Dissolved at California Wine House
Goldsmith and Levy, proprietors of the California Wine House on Central Avenue, dissolved their partnership last week. Levy has left for Chicago while Goldsmith remains to run the shop. An illuminated sign now ornaments the storefront.
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Goldsmith & Levy
California
Central Avenue
Democratic Rally With Green Bay Orator At Armory
P. H. Martin of Green Bay, a noted 2S and eloquent speaker, will headline a Democratic rally at the armory Thursday evening. Local politicians and candidates will be present as preparations for a large gathering proceed.
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P. H. Martin
Green Bay
Armory
Politics in Wood County Ballot Fight Quiet Yet Decisive
In Wood County the contest between Bryan Parker and Taft appears split by party lines with Taft favored countywide and Bryan predicting gains. Historical context shows Roosevelt carried most precincts in 1904, Parker securing Marshfield and Auburndale votes, while Port Edwards and Pittsville gave Parker minimal support.
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Bryan
Parker
Taft
Aylward
May
Wood County
Roosevelt
Marshfield
Auburndale
Port Edwards
Pittsville
Halloween Night Promises Innocent Fun Across the City
October Thirty First is marked by ghostly pranks and parties as youth gather in cities for bobbing for apples fortune telling and trips to dark closets to foretell futures. Officials hope revelers keep fun harmless and not take pranks too far as in previous years.
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America
Hallowe'en
Marshfield Development Plans By Wausau Architect
Wausau architect draws plans for building upgrades in Marshfield. Publisher Adam Paul plans $3,000 alterations and modernizations to his residence. Dorchester hotel stake holder Charles Blodgett leads a $2,500 22 by 40 foot new building project. Contractor work to start soon. plans drawn by Joseph Jorgerest.
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Wausau Architec
Marshfield
Adam Paulas
Charles Blodgett
Dorchester
Joseph Jorgerest
Wansat Record Herald
Brody Wins Tournament at Elk's Club
Brody won first prize with Ed Rafferty second, D A Kuilans third, and Fred Allman fourth at a Skat Tournament held Thursday evening at the Elk's Club under manager BE A Gallatt. Light refreshments followed and attendees reported an enjoyable event.
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Elk's Club
BE. A. Gallatt
Brody
Ed. Rafftery
D. A. Kuilans
Fred Allman
Fire Bug Arrests Alarm Grand Rapids Youths
Sheriff Welch reports multiple arson fires in Grand Rapids over two weeks tied to youths aged 11 to 15. Accused burned Pioneer Wood Co mill Grand Rapids Foundry Co building and E Roenius barn and robbed D M Huntington hardware. Camp on Long Island near the Green Bay Western depot. Two sons of Prof Bliss among suspects. Earl Hines named as ringleader. Likely reform school after age eighteen.
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Grand Rapids
Welch
Pioneer Wood Co
Grand Rapids Foundry Co
E. Roenius
D. M. Huntington
Green Bay & Western Railroad
Prof
Bliss
Earl Hines
Munchington
Long Island
Reform School
Able Candidate for County Clerk Seeks Vote
Fred H. Eberhardt of Grand Rapids, a Republican candidate for county clerk, circulates among supporters this week and makes an excellent impression. He is a young man with broad experience and strong business achievements, an expert accountant in close touch with county affairs, ready to serve without need for instruction. He is a self made man, lauded for integrity and deserving a heavy vote.
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Fred H. Eberhardt
Grand Rapids
Eberhardt
Will Not Build Hotel At Grand Rapids Site
Early last spring C E Blodgett of this city bought the corner lot at First and Vine streets near the Grand Rapids bridge site. He failed to obtain the adjoining lot and sold the land to Wood County National Bank. The bank plans a $75,000 banking house next spring on the site, reflecting growth beyond their current building across the street.
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C. E. Blodgett
First
Vine Streets
Grand Rapids
Blodgett
Wood County National Bank
Ide, Blodgett
Wisconsin
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Assembly
Fryer
Dexter
The
Stauber
Democratic Rally
Coats
Rose Bros
Fire Bugs
E. Blodgett
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