Stephenson Wins Victory in Wisconsin State Primary
Isaac Stephenson of Marinette wins the first direct vote for U S senator in Wisconsin history, receiving uniform support across the state due to his senate record and Roosevelt alignment. The result reflects a weakened influence of money power and signals strong public confidence in his proven public service and loyalty to the state.
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Wisconsin
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
U. S
Myr
Stephenson
Senate
Roosevelt
Engineer Viele Retires After Forty-Six Years of Service
George Viele of the Northwestern road, formerly of this city and now in Wausau, retired on September 1 after forty-six years of service. He started as a fireman at Fond du Lac, rose to throttle, and for twelve years ran a passenger train between this city and Eland Junction. He survived several wrecks with minor injuries and will receive a pension of 52.52 dollars per month for life.
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George Viele
Wausau
Viele
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Northwestern Company
Eland Junction
Neillsville Fair Trainers Set Track Record Pace
Trainer Harry Bayne started Will Stack and Ella Ola in Neillsville races last week and found success. Will Stack placed second twice while Ella Ola won the free for all in straight heats. In the second heat Bayne ran the day mare for a track record effort of 2:17 despite heavy going. he will race at Menomonie this week.
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Harry Bayne
Will Stack
Ella Ola
Neillsville Fair
Whisky Found Hidden in Woods Near Vine Street Tower
Local officers while probing the Auburndale freight train robbery arrests found twelve quarts of whisky hidden in woods near the tower house on east Vine street. The area has become a tramp haven, and the liquor likely hidden by a thief seized before disposal.
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Auburndale
Tower House
East Vine Street
Brakeman Dies in Neenah Injury at 27
David Maney brakeman for the Wisconsin Central was fatally injured Thursday in Neenah. His head was badly crushed after a bridge contact incident, exact cause unclear. He was 27 years old.
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David Maney
Wisconsin Central
Neenah
Guild Cake Sale at Schumaker's Drug Store
A cake sale and sale of other goods will be held at Schumaker's Drug Store on Saturday afternoon September 12 at 3 o'clock. Profits support the guild activities and community projects.
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Schumaker's Drug Store
Edward Bauer Summoned for Funeral and Death at 40
Edward Valentine Bauer youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer died Wednesday at 8 am from heart failure after months of dropsy. Born February 15 1904 he was about 40. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Postlethwaite officiating and interment in the family lot at the local cemetery.
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Edward Valentine Bauer
Fred Bauer
Postlethwaite
Company Aighth in state rifle work and inspection
Company A of this city ranked fifth in state averages for rifle work and inspection combined. It excelled on the range, placing third with 56.67 points, but did not make the high ten in the inspection report. Combined score was 118.868 versus Fond du Lac’s 123.58. Color Sergeant Huntsieker’s score would have boosted the company in marksmen ship if counted.
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Wis. Inf
Fond du Lac
Huntsieker
Elks Win City Championship in Fairgrounds Battle
The Elks defeated the city team 8 to 5 to claim the city championship at the fairgrounds Monday afternoon. Van Patter struck out ten and Revour five in a pitched contest. Braem of the city team starred behind the plate.
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Elks
Fairgrounds
van Patter
Revour
Braem
Hoene
Kailans
Seubert
Patterson
Meeting of Rural Mail Carriers at City Hall
The semi annual Rural Mail Carriers meeting for Wood and Marathon counties met at the city hall on Labor Day with President John Ulmer presiding. Attendees included Ulmer, Vanderhoof, Fehrenbach, Specht of Marshfield, Ed and John Kennedy, Vaughn of Auburndale, Unity, Barker of Spencer, Habig, Dubi, Ath ens, Robinson, Gardner, and Arpin. The gathering was successful, five new members were admitted, and next year’s Labor Day meeting will be held in Auburndale.
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Wood
Marathon
Labor Day
John Ulmer
E. Vanderhoof
Leo Fehrenbach
Geo. Specht
Marshfield
John Kennedy
Auburndale
R. T. Vaughn
Unity
Thos. Barker
Spencer
J. Habig
S. Dubi
Athens
D. Robinson
E. Gardner
Arpin
Death of Zuleike Cleveland in March
Mrs. Zuleike Cleveland of March dies at home on Tuesday morning September 8 at age 59 years six months Born March 21 1850 in New Berlin Waukesha county married December 5 1871 at Oconomowoc Six children survive Geo H Muir March Archie R Muir Park Falls Mrs Madge Morrill Grand Rapids Mrs Estell Goddard Chicago and Miss Mollie March Funeral planned for the latter part of the week
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Zuleike Cleveland
March
New Berlin
Waukesha County
Oconamowoc
Geo. H. Muir
Archie R. Muir
Park Falls
Madge Morrill
Grand Rapids
Estell Goddard
Chicago
Miss Mollie
Segood Monthly Stock Fair Sets Stage for September Meet
The first monthly stock fair and trading day drew a large crowd and strong interest, with promoters encouraged for the September 19 gathering. Farmers tributary to Segood foresee better selling opportunities for stock and produce, aided by local merchants and planned conveniences. The event aims to help buyers and sellers agree on trades, while farmers gain farm insight and a productive day of exchange.
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Greaty
Jagors bows out and backs Damon for sheriff
Robert H. Jagors informs Marathon County voters he accepts the primary result and pledges loyal support to Republican nominee Fred Damon for sheriff in the upcoming November election. The note also promotes vaudeville shows at the Unique theater featuring Flora Michell in Topsey in Town and a slate of new films and acts with program changes twice weekly and 10 cent admission.
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Fred Damon
Damon
Marathon County
Robert H. Jagors
Flora Michell
Tempest and Sunshine at the Opera House on Sept 1
W F Manon presents Tempest and Sunshine a dramatization of Mary J Holmes at the Opera House. Lem B Parker closely follows the book preserving its atmosphere with pathos tears and laughter. Pretty 1850 era settings and costumes enhance the production with seats at Sextons Drug Store.
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W. F. Manon
Mary J. Holmes
Opera House
Lem B. Parker
Sexton
September rummage sale planned by St Alban’s Guild
The Episcopal St Alban's Guild announces a September rummage sale with plans finalizing for a future date. Local readers are asked to watch notices for the exact day and venue as details are refined.
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St. Alban's Guild
Episcopal
Real estate sale of Springbrook farm to A E Howard
Friday last week Geo H Welton closed the sale of Springbrook farm northeast of the city to A E Howard of Walworth county for 8000 dollars. Howard, a practical dairyman and Holstein breeder, will move a herd of registered cattle to the property and add to the dairy stock already on the place. He is a Wisconsin Agricultural school graduate and will improve dairy prospects in the locality.
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Geo. H. Welton
Springbrook Farm
A. E. Howard
Walworth County
Mr. Howard
Wisconsin Agricultural School
Howard
Phil Hale Hurt In Machinery Accident At Creamery
About six o clock last Saturday morning Phil W Hale of the Premier Creamery Co. was alone in the engine room when his arm was caught by a pulley and drew him against the revolving shaft striking his head. He has not yet regained consciousness.
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Phil W. Hale
Premier Creamery Co. Force
Injured man Hale in hospital with broken arm and skull fracture
A man identified as Hale sustained a broken arm and a fractured skull. He is admitted to St Joseph's hospital and is reported to be doing well with good prospects for recovery.
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Hale
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Neillsville
Edward Bauer
Company A
Juedes
Rose Bros
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