High School Lyceum Course Opens October 25
Sup t C W Otto launches a vigorous ticket sale campaign for a high school lyceum series, promised to surpass prior years with expensive, bib class talent. The opener features the Dixie Chorus on October 25, then lectures by Charles H Fitzwilliam on November 27, followed by John B Ratto on December 6. January brings Emily Waterman Concert Company, February offers Wilbur Arthur dramatic readings, and March closes with the Fraternity Glee Club.
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Sup
T C. W. Otto
Dixie Chorus
Charles H. Fitzwilliam
Emily Waterman
Wilbur Arthur
Fraternity
Glee Club
Carl Thom Escapes Serious Injury After Motorcycle Accident
Carl Thom was riding on Central Avenue last Thursday evening when he collided with a dray carrying Felker Bros tanks and culverts. He struck a projecting galvanized piece at a water trough, fell unconscious, but quickly recovered and is now able to be about.
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Central Avenue
Carl Tom
L. Pfahning
Felker Bros
Thom
Siege of Camp McCoy at Opera House
Manager Adler screens the Seven Days War film The Siege of Camp McCoy featuring Company A with over 15,000 soldiers in the Wisconsin campaign. Showings at the opera house on Thursday and Friday September 19 and 20. One big show each night. Prices 10 and 15 cents.
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Adler
Wisconsin
Camp McCoy
Opera House
Our Soldier Boys
Quiet wedding at LaCrosse home of Dr. and Mrs. Heaton
Judge Clinton W. Lunt of LaCrosse and Miss Mable Brooks were quietly wed last Saturday at 5 30 in the home of Dr. and Mrs. W H Heaton with only immediate relatives present. The groom, brother of Mrs Heaton, will reside in LaCrosse and then move to Portland Oregon to enter real estate.
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Clinton W. Lunt
LaCrosse
Mable Brooks
W. H. Heaton
Mr. Bunt
Mrs. Heaton
Portland
Oregon
Hunt
Penmanship Contest Prizes Named for Wood County Pupils
Prof J A Book of Manitowoc awarded honors in rural and graded schools of Wood County. For under 12, first prize gold medal to Alice Brest of Babcock. Second prize Parker fountain pen to Alexander Marshfield R3. Third prize Henry W Longfellow works to Ida Ennullat Marshfield R3. For 12 to 16, first prize to Elena Prey of Milladore. Second prize fountain pen to Alvira Ennullat Marshfield R4. Third prize Minnie Theis Sherry.
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J. A. Book of
Manitowoc
Wood County
Co. Supt
Geo
Prof
Elenora Prey
Milladore
Frank L. Zweck
Jeweier
Marshfield
Alvira Ennull
Marshfield R
Minnie Theis
Sherry
Christian Science services start Sundays at 10 45 a m
Marshfield Christian Science church members plan regular Sunday services at Thel O F hall starting last Sunday. The 10 45 a m service next Sunday will cover Matter with Dr W T Pond and Miss Denhart as readers and Miss Florence Hambright as organist.
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Marshfield
Christian Science Church
Thel. O
F. Hall
W. T. Pond
Denhart
Florence Hambright
Dates for Annual Supper and Fair
The Presbyterian ladies aid society holds its annual supper on the first Thursday in October the third. The annual Christmas sale is set for the first Thursday in December the fifth.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid Soci[eye
Death of Mrs Peter Hansen in Nasonville
Mrs Peter Hansen died at her home in Nasonville last Saturday after illness of only a few days. Funeral held at 1 p.m. Monday from the home with Rev Joseph Brown officiating. Born Anna Sophia Storensen in Copenhagen March 3, 1858 she came to Marshfield August 10, 1887 and married Peter Hansen March 6, 1888. Survived by three children Ted Harry Eleanor and Sted all at home two brothers Otto H of Lincoln and Peter whose location unknown and one sister in Copenhagen. Community mourns loss of a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
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Peter Hansen
Nasonville
Joseph Brown
Han‘gen
Anna Sophia Storensen
Copenhagen
America
Marshfield
Ted Harry
Eleanor
Sted
Otto H
Lincoln
Peter
Fire at Regenfuss Stables Sparks Alarm and Loss
Fire discovered at noon on Wednesday last week in the hay loft of the stone barn at Cent Ave and 4th, owned by John Eckes and operated by Joseph Regenfuss. Firemen responded as bystanders helped move about a dozen horses from the stables below the flames. Building and hay loss is about 250 dollars, insured.
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Cent. Ave
4Th Streets
John Eckes
Joseph Regenfuss
Regenfuss
First Meeting of Woman's Club at City Hall
The opening meeting of the Woman's Club for members and friends was held Monday evening at the city hall. Features included an address by new president Mrs. J. C. Marsh, remarks by retiring president Mrs. H. A. Lathrop, and Howard Pulling describing his Hudson Bay trip with slides. The evening ended with music and social diversions.
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Woman’s Club
City Hall
J. C. Marsh
H. A. Lathrop
Howard Pulling
Hudson Bay Country
New Jewelry Lines Highlight Frank L. Zweck Store
The latest in rings brooches jackets chains and other ornaments showcase the metal workers art at Frank L. Zweck's store. A fine line of watches clocks and staple jewelry also available.
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Frank L. Zweck
Hunter and trapper seasons and limits notice
Summary of fishing and fur bearing seasons and bag limits for beaver otter fisher mink martin muskrat deer bass pike pickerel sturgeon muscallonge and trout with dates ranges and size limits. notes that beaver is protected at all times and deer are protected in certain counties. overall guidance to avoid game wardens.
Wood County School Board Convention Schedules
Two Wood County School Board Conventions are set this year, at Marshfield on September 28 1912 and at Grand Rapids on a date to be announced. A notable program will be offered at both events and the board members are urged to attend. The events have drawn strong turnouts in the past, and organizers hope for a record attendance this year. Dated Veeper Wis September 16 1912 by Geo A Varney Co.
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Wood County
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Geo. A. Varney Co
Veeper Wis
W G Hinman Injured In Fall At Home
W G Hinman veteran cruiser and lumberman suffered a serious accident last Wednesday when he fell from a short ladder. Several ribs were torn loose and he must remain bandaged in a sitting position day and night. He is doing well and recovery is expected.
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W. G. Hinman
Hinman
Woman's Club Meeting Program at City Hall
The Woman's Club will meet Monday evening September 23 at the city hall. The program includes a vocal solo by Mrs Bly and papers by Mrs Deming on The Indeterminate Sentence of the Parole Laws, by Mrs Wable on The Object and Work of Labor Unions, and by Mrs Balley on Some Recent Strikes.
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City Hall
Bly
Deming
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Lyceum
Sia
Redpath
Carl Thom
Christian Science Services
School Board
Woman's Club
Orright Hart Schaffer & Mac
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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