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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

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Marshfield Fair closes sixth annual meet with ideal weather

The Marshfield fair closed its sixth annual four day run last Friday with perfect weather and broad success. Winners in Shetland pony and broncho races were noted, and beef cattle poultry fruit and produce displays surpassed prior years. Features included balloon ascensions, athletic demonstrations, a floral parade and extensive volunteer and auto displays. Final financials await next week.

Marshfield Fair Association Belmont Company Spencer Kriegerverein Second Brat Grand Rapids Merry Widow Stanhope Essie la- Point Surrey Wm. Uthmeler

Labor Day Baseball Clash for City Team and Elks

A Labor Day game at the sair grounds pits the city team against the Elks to decide last season’s championship. Revoyr Stanisfer bat for the city. Van Patter Otto for the Elks. John Thomas to umpire. Both squads formed late. Elks 2-1 in three games, city team strong vs top local sides. Friendly rivalry expected, hard fought from start to finish.

Elks Loyal Nara James van Patter Glen Flora Auburndale van Patter John Thomas Kailans Kuethe Sair Grounds Revoyr Stanisfer Otto Bnish

Paving Work Starts on Central Ave South of Third

Central avenue paving has begun south of Third Street with Fred Korth under contract to haul 3,000 cubic yards of decomposed granite at 30 cents per yard. He plans to employ multiple teams, possibly 5 to 75 workers, and will use a fixed grade on the block between Third and Fourth streets. Korth aims to rush the project to completion, building on prior meridian work on Central Avenue paving.

Central Ave Third Street Fred Korth Third Fourth Streets Korth Thnes Central Avenue

Iron Works at Vesper Moves to Form Foundry Company

A stock company organized at Vesper aims to establish malleable iron works in the village. Promoters include Assemblyman C. R. Goldsworthy of Veaper, H. L. Bartholmew of Fond du Lac, John W. Hayes of Superior, and Frank Derling of Wantoma, with $20 building and about thirty men to be employed at the foundry.

Vesper Maileable Iron Works C. R. Goldsworthy Veaper H. L. Bartholmew Fond du Lac John W. Hayes Superior Frank Derling Wantoma

Fenwood Creamery Robbery and Two Arrests

The Ferwood Cheese and Produce office in Fenwood was broken into, with about $10.50 in cash and papers stolen. Two men were arrested and taken to Wausan for examination. Their hearing was adjourned to Saturday for appearance before the principal judge then.

Ferwood Cheese & Produce Company Fenwood Theraday Hotchise Wausan Grincipal St Wausan

Edwin Wagner Dies After Illness. Funeral Held Tuesday

Edwin Wagner lifelong resident dies Saturday in Fergus Falls Minnesota after appendicitis surgery. He ran a Henning furniture store before his death. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Seehafer home with Rev. Petz officiating. Survivors include Ernest Wagner, Mraz Seehafer, Arnold Wagner, Arthur Koch, and August Wagner. Many relatives attended from Milwaukee Amboy and Burnett Junction.

Edwin Wagner Fergus Falls Minn Henning Fergus Arthur. Koch Fred Seehafer Petz McMillan Lutheran Church Arthur Koch Milwaukee August Wagner M. Zieligh Zielish Burnett Junction Schneider Amboy Mraz Fred Seehafer Arenold Wager Mrs

Light primary vote across six wards in city race

In a low turnout city primary, the six wards reported a total of 367 votes at a cost near one dollar per vote. Totals for Rep. senator nominees show Cook with 119, Stephenson 52, McGovern 26, Hatton 16, with ward counts detailed for each ward.

Cook Hatton McGovern Stephenson Wetten

Rainy month stock fair and market in Mesa report

Contributed notice lists participants and firms tied to a Mesa stock fair and market event. Names include Geiger D D Harney J J OConnor Louis Rembs F Warsin Ske H C Koenig Panton Shoe Co Cs Bheerin Haw Co S Bhapiro Mike Michels Ph Eckel A E B Kamp Wassneberger Peter Dickbo J R Esser G B Seubert Wmn Springborn G A Gustafson R Carns Nick Laddvic Lewell Salzmat M Berg R Cerier Co Robert Lauteritz Robert Gerth Fred Sabuke Felix LaPolrity Hoelz Turnham Hibbs Eli teat.

Rain Monthly Mesa Geiger D. D. Harney J. J. O'Connor Louis Rembs F. Warsin- Ske H.C. Koenig Panton Shoe, Co C'S. Bheerin Haw.’ Co S. Bhapiro Mike Michels Ph. Eckel A. EB. Kamp H. ‘Wassneberger Peter Dickbo

September Rummage Sale Planned by St Albans Guild

St Albans Episcopal Guild announces a rummage sale to be held in the near future. The exact date will be announced later.

St. Alban’s Guild Episcopal

Railway for Adams County Promoters Outline New Line

A Cen tral Wisconsin Transit Company promoter told TIMEs that the firm has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to build a railway from Kilbourn City to Grand Rapids in Adams County. The capital stock is 25000 dollars and construction could start in the spring. Adams County lacks a railroad, with J J Burns C F Burns George H Campbell William Sweet and B Wintermute named as incorporators. Financing will come from a major railroad company operating in the state.

Central Wisconsin Transit Company TIMES Adams County Kilbourn City Grand Rapids J.J. Burns C.F. Burns George H- Campbell William Sweet B. Wintermute

Postmaster General Sets 2 Cent Letter Rate for UK

An order issued last week establishes a two cent per ounce postage rate for letters mailed domestically to the United Kingdom, taking effect starting October 1, affecting letters and pension vouchers.

United Kingdom

Milbee Undergoes Major Operation by City Surgeon Team

Dr H Milbee, a leading local physician, underwent a significant operation at Joseph's Hospital. The procedure, performed by Dr Lay Mason of the city, aimed to repair the outer sill injury and restore Milbee’s health, with hopes for a quick recovery.

H.milbee Waa Joseph's Hospital Dre Lay Mason Oshkosh

Marshfield High opens with record enrollment and renewed spirit

Marshfield High School commenced the term with its largest enrollment to date, 105 scholars seated and more expected. Freshmen found their rooms busy as they entered the new year. Football is expected to play a major role in athletics, with community business support sought. New courses include a full year Physics Laboratory and Physical Geography, Domestic Science raised to five sixteenths, and new teachers Miss Newman, Miss Dyrud, and Miss Dunn.

Marshfield High School Newman Dyrud Dunn White

Winninger Brothers Bring Packed Opera House to Standing Room Only

The Winninger Brothers troupe filled the opera house last week with sold out crowds and standing room only. Star Frank Winninger headlines a talented company praised for clean, up to date performances and strong German comedy that keeps audiences laughing.

Winninger Frank Winninger Marsh Field Frank Winsinger Theocal

Wisconsin Hardwood Lumber Association meeting at Wausau

The semanwual meeting of the Wisconsin Hardwood Lumber Association will be held at Wausau next week on Wednesday September 9. The meeting is important and about sixty lumbermen are expected to attend. Members will be entertained with automobile rides and a banquet.

Semanwual Wisconsin Nfdcturers Association Wausant

State aid to Marathon County for chronic insane maintenance

Marathon county will this year receive 22686.96 dollars from the state for maintenance of chronic insane at our county hospital. The treasurer will not receive the money until sometime in the winter.

Marathon County Tas County

Robbed at Central Depot by Unknown Thieves

A lumber salesman from Viroqua reports his pocket picked at the Wisconsin Central depot line on Wednesday. He lost $15 and other papers, with three men in the crowd likely suspects. The Pone Nae book was also taken.

F. A. Ther Viroqua Wisconsin Central

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Shetland Geo- Carter Arthur Wilhelm Ben Willams Eugene Rain King Martindale Will Stack Nellie H Angie Amen Kennedy J. E. Dancat Jno Harry Bodle Mead Bros. Lst Geo. Ward White Pigeon Don Chimes Rage Wm. Nelliat Mead Bros Wo. Haight Arthur Martindale Gentlemen's C. E. Blodgett H. F. Below Mibee Nicholas J Dst Bis Sra Neille H Will’Stack Parmer Acthur ‘Wilbelo Buehopp A. Brows Iron Works Fenwood Creamery Marshfield Ater Hare Wargin Rose Bros Seaboys If Appearan Childrens Nor Buster Brown Norfolk Soc Little Fellows Soc. i England Milbee Hardwood Lumber Association Central Depot
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