Polish grappler Zbyszko to tour America this month
Brief note mentions Zbyszko the Polish giant planning a countrywide tour to meet contenders before facing champion Gorch, with a potential bout against Fred Beell after defeating other US heavyweights. Zbyszko listed at 5 ft 11 in and 275 lb. Also notes William Owen returning to city theatre and a Marshfield area farm listing.
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Zbyszko
America
Frank Sotch
Gorch
Pole
Fred Beell
Business College
Marshfield Beats Eau Claire Giants In Weekend Rivalry
Marshfield wins two games against Eau Claire Giants at the fairgrounds. Jack Revoyr majors with ten strikeouts in the Sunday game as Krahn Wendt and Patterson star with timely hits and sharp defense. Monday’s 10 to 4 win features Jimmie Van Patter’s 17 strikeouts and Revoyr’s three bagger to cap a decisive series for the local team.
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Fairgrounds
Marshfield
Eau Claire Giants
Jack Reyour
Starss
Krahn
Patterson
Zocha
Eau Claire
Wendt
Andard
Revoyr
Strauss
Braem
St. Wendt
Leitrer
Kragsdorf
Davall
Jimmies van Patter
Jack Revovr
van Patter
Stetsonville
Jimmie
Kampton
Foster
Menomonie
Jack Revour
Barger
George Bower to Raise Minks at Hotel Blodgett
George Bower proprietor of Hotel Blodgett barber shop and former Plankinton House manager in Milwaukee is an expert trapper and fur expert. He plans to enter the mink-raising business on a large scale, based on his experience in profitable fur farming.
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William Owen
Wm. Owen
George Bower
Hotel
Blodgett
Plankinton House
Milwaukee
Mr. Bow
Mink Farming Prospects Highlight Fifth Avenue Venture
Jer operates a home based mink raising venture on Fifth Avenue. He is well acquainted with the industry and confident in success. The mink fur is highly valuable in commerce, and the animal is hardy, prolific, and suited to confinement with proper care.
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Jer
Fifth Avenue
Model business block rising on Central Avenue
William Wenzel plans a two building composite on Central Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets. The front will have modern plate glass fronts tile marble entrances and steel ceilings. The remodeled section will house S Shapiro. The meat market portion features tiled doors tiled wainscoting oak finishes and large 10 by 20 foot refrigerator. A large basement will be cemented and drained first floor drains to sewer. Two flats on the second floor will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Wenzel family.
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Wm. Wenzel
Central Avenue
3Rd
4Th
S. Shapiro
Wenzel
Should Revive Monthly Market Day In City
The piece urges reviving monthly market days as fall trade returns, noting past meetings showed benefits for the city and farmers. It calls for organization, a business farmer alliance, a small funding pool, and selected managers to push the trading day on a large scale for lasting, self sustaining success.
Winninger Bros Own Company Vaudeville at Adlers Opera House
The Winninger Bros Own Company headlines a vaudeville program at Adlers Opera House on Sunday Sept 12 1908. The act promises original popular price entertainment with a merit cast and new material between acts. Ticket prices are 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Winninger Bros
Adiers Opera House
Cold and Fish Survive Freezing in Different Ways
Reports indicate varieties of fish react differently to freezing. Perch endure pond ice all winter while white fish of Canada drift afloat but become brittle when frozen, yet regain life upon proper thawing.
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Canada
Alderman Varney Defends Plan in Kelle y Roller Vote Debate
Editor notes public wants price clarity over engine experience. Critics urge proof the Kelley roller is worth more than the Case machine and question council methods. Also reports Moonrne M E church appoints Bishop McDowell and Rev Fraser to continue in Moonrne. other ministerial appointments listed.
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Varney
Council
Strauss
Noll
Kalbskopf
Alderman Thuss
The
Counceil
McFarlane
West Wisconsin
M. E
Moonrne
McDowell
M. E. Fraser
Fraser
Colby
R. Prescott
Greenwood
W. E. Marsh
Loyal
York
E. R. Kildon
Medford
J.J. Sanity
Spencer
Unity
Miss Esther Haber and Emma Hintz Honor Guests at Chili Visit
Miss Esther Haber of Chili visited with Miss Emma Hintz for a few days last week. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Seubert returned home Saturday. School opened Monday with Miss Anne Weig as teacher, who taught last year. Mrs. Seubert and daughters Katherine and Marie went to Marathon City to visit relatives.
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Esther Haber
Chili
Emma Hintz
Senbert
Anne Weig
Esther Buber
Water and Light Commission Meeting September 4 1904
The Water and Light commission met at city hall with Mayor I Connor presiding. Pledges include accepting Jon Whittington’s 8251 ice bid and approving bills of 4839.26, funding operating expenses and meters. Petitions for street light on N Maple and A streets and for are light on W B Street were granted pending conditions. Andrew Kohl’s petition laid on table. Superintendent ordered to buy a regulator. Several local items follow, including town improvements and upcoming events.
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Water and Light Commission
Water and Light Office
I. Connor
R. Connor
Fred Vollmat
Henry KaJécheid
John Juna
Jon Whittington
Q. K
Cawneis
Ralewil
Marton
N. Maple
Mrd
W. B. St
Wood
Andrew Kohl
Bel
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Prudential Insurance Co. of America Incorporated
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John E. Dryden
Home Office
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