Street Fair Program Promises Parades and Shows This Week
Street Pair association outlines a week of free and ticketed attractions on Central avenue. Belmont Sisters balloon ascensions, a 75 foot diving dog, educated pony, and a slide for life are among the highlights. Parades led by the Second Regiment band unfold Thursday and Friday with prizes for best parade representations. A carnival parade Saturday features movable attractions and prize winnings, culminating in a confetti-filled Saturday night on Central avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Pair Association
Central Avenue
Belmont Sisters
Big Four
Joe Hafer
Marshfield
Henry Kalsched Weds Lizzie Gerspach in Stevens Point
The marriage of Henry Kalsched and Miss Lizzie Gerspach took place in Stevens Point on Monday with a small party of relatives. The couple, now in St Paul and Minneapolis for a few weeks, will return to reside at North Central avenue. Kalsched, a junior in the lumber firm Haler and Kalsched, is a former city official and respected businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kalsched
Lizzie Gerspach
Stevens Point
Haler & Kalsched
Marshfield Woman's Club forms for social and business aims
The Marshfield Woman's Club, a society-led group with large membership, has leased Deming hall for weekly use and will reserve Mondays for a Travel Class. Officers named include President Mrs. EB Ellsworth and Treasurer Mrs. M B Cracroft. Wright wins district bid for Marshfield’s new first ward school at 8997 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
M. B. Cracroft
J.C. Hayward
Ministers in Session Winnebago Presbytery Meets Here
Leading Presbyterian ministers and elders from this region attended the Winnebago Presbytery meeting at the local church on Tuesday and Wednesday. The sessions included a Thursday afternoon opening, devotional service, evangelistic conference, and an adjournment to meet in Wausau in October for synod events. The next spring meeting will be in Marinette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
L. P. Peakt
Fond du Lac
E. Henke
Weyanwega
John Muir
Aniwa
K. Knudson
Athens
Chapin
Neenah
J. W. Hughes
Merrill
John McCoy
Appleton
Wausau
Presbyterian Synod of Wisconsin
Presbytery
Marinette
Carnival Queen Vote Sparks Lively Contest and Fees
Interest in the carnival queen contest has fluctuated with candidate standings over the past week. Voters back favored young ladies while some resent not being asked to decline. The association may net hundreds from the street fair. Ida Greisinger heads the posted counts followed by Hattie Wright Carrie Hanson Hattie Pickett Delia Larson. A ballot box is at Hotel Blodgett, adding a fourth polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Greisinger
Hattie Wright
Carrie Hanson
Hattie Pickett
Delia Larson
Blodgett
Organize Bowling League Seeks Winter Competition
A movement to form a local bowling league gains favor among experts. A meeting tonight at E. E. Richardson's alleys will organize the league, aiming for about thirty players to form six five-man clubs led by top locals. A schedule and prizes for top team and high scorers are planned. The city boasts strong bowlers and anticipates strong winter interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Richardson
Rev E A McKinney Returned In Portage Conference
The West Wisconsin Methodist session at Portage ends as Bishop Goodsell names appointments for the district for the next year. Rev Frank Haight becomes presiding elder and others assigned to Marshfield Colby Unity Greenwood Cadett Stanley Stanley, Loyal, Spencer. Rev A M Pilcher resigns as presiding elder due to ill health.
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West Wisconsin
Portage
Goodsell
Frank Haight
B. A. McKinney
Marshfield
W. M. Philpot
Colby and
Unity
W. E. Kloster
Greenwood
J. T. Bryan
Cadett
Aa. B. Louce
Stanley
J. A. Hill
Loyal
Henry Stewart
Spencer
A. M. Pilcher
Emil Scow Returns to Wisconsin Football Team
Attorney Emil Scow of this city will study another year at the University of Wisconsin as he takes the regular university course. He played center for Wisconsin last season and will again this fall, being regarded as one of the best centers in college football and a strong asset to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Scow
University of Wisconsin
Prospect of a Very Strong High School Football Team
Candidates for the coming season are already working and the available material suggests an exceptionally strong team. Heavy men with two years of experience and coaching should form a good eleven. Speed and weight will be comparable to neighboring schools as the squad averages about 150 pounds. Emil Scow and Stephen J. Leahy will coach until university starts around Sept. 20. Husky youngsters include Lindley Rowe, Howard Pulling, Lucius Foster, Harold Woollmar, Walter Sexton, Reuben Eiche, and others, to be split between first and second elevens by merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Scow
University of Wisconsin
Stephen J. Leahy
Madison
University
Mershfield
Husky
Lindley Rowe
Howard Pulling
Lucius Foster
Harold Woollmar
Walter Sexton
Reuben Eiche
R. Leahy
E.leahy
H. Lees
Sam Lemahien
Witt
Schneller
Thomas
Hemp
Eastman
Long Distance Telephone Arrives in Marshfield
The Pell Telephone company opened a long distance booth in the local exchange and operates widely. Local users are urged to notify Mr. Marsh to have messenger fees rebated for calls from out of town, as incoming messages incur messenger charges unless notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pell Telephone Company
Marshfield
Marsh
Gamble-Barden Betrothal in Wausau Home Announcement
Miss Nellie Gamble daughter of Jos Gamble will wed Frank H Barden of Milwaukee at her father’s home on Wednesday September 17 Rev F A Pease officiating Miss Gamble taught deaf mutes in Wausau and Green Bay Mr Barden formerly conductor at Wausau now runs on Milwaukee division Northwestern Railway Home to be in Milwaukee This city resident Mr Barden has long been a Northwestern conductor staying here for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gamble
Jos. Gamble
Frank H. Barden
Milwaukee
F. A. Pease
Methodist Church
Miss Gamble
Wausau
Green Bay
Mr. Barden
Wausa
Death of Simon Cournoyer in Fenwood hospital tragedy
Simon Cournoyer of Fenwood was brought to St Josephs hospital last Monday morning with a serious complication. Despite skilled surgical treatment he died around six oclock Thursday morning. He was an old respected resident and formerly ran a hotel near the Omaha depot, leaving a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Cournoyer
Fenwood
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Omaha Depot
Connor Kraus Lindemans Open With Strong Start
W Lb Connor R Dl Kraus and Oj Lindemans lead early competition with solid performances as team entries begin meet. Names appear among event results indicating progressing scores and favorable standings for local squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lb. Connor, R. DL. Kraus, 0. G. Lindemans
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Wright
District School Board
City of
First Ward
J. H. Jeffers & Co
Geo. F. Potter
Thomas Wright
Wiss Ida Greisinger
E. A. McKinney
Stephen Leahy
Gamble
Barden
The
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wis
Adam Haven
Utdmeier
Blow
L. Reese, Caakier
Jon Seruent
Nnsot Aaforum, Utbroker
J. W. Cameron Lear
Houte
Tho
American National Bank OF
W.D. Connor
KRAUS
Mich
LTA Christenses BR. B
Winch, M
Daming
G. Lindeman
Cashier
United Sung
Europe
Davis Business University
First National Bank Building
Wausau, Wis
R. F. Davis
Wisconsin
A. M
P. O
Wis
P.S
Gio
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Leo Rose
FED
Louis Laemle
Peter J. Kraus
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