Central Wisconsin Fair races draw crowds and close finishes
The fourth annual Central Wisconsin State Fair finished with strong attendance despite cold weather. A 2:20 trot for $800 produced five close heats with Grace Hillwood losing to Bernardo, and Pigeon winning a special by Blodgett. Farmers race featured rule violations, judge names noted, and tight competition across events.
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Central Wisconsin State Fair Association
Grace Hillwood
Frank Be Sure
H. Mack
West Bend
Baby K
A. Meisen
St. Paul
Minn Plight
W. Helm
Paw Paw
Edgar W
Geo. Eegeltan
Dupuque
Owa
Elmwood
H. A. Snyder
Montpel
Elbrino
Mary F. Porter
Grand Rapids
Ella Olla Paul Kickbusch
Wausau
Sandy
W. A. Lewis
Armada
Mich
Elvise
Geo
E. Dainer
Birmingham
Mary Em
L. E. Maddox
Montpelier
Bell
S. F. Walsh
Rockford
Jewel Rex
W. L. Houser
Mondovi
Calais
C. H. Wilson
Bernardo
H. L. Morris
Vassar
P. Kiekbusch
Admiral Schler
S. A. Bottger
Ollie
Iowa
Dubuque
Ralph
W. H. Newman
Algoma
Wis
Clifford
M. Rutherford
Austin
Minn
Cerila
E. T. Reed
Engelwood
Radium
D. A. Crow
Mi¢h
John Wardiner
Dave Harney
Ed Kennedy
Ftandy Kid
Jos. Kaufmann
Marshfie
Ben Hur
Auburn
Little Bob
Siple
Pearl
Aubur Geeo
Wisconsin Band and Company Return from Fort Harrison
Company A and the Second Regiment Band arrived home Monday at 7 15 from Fort Harrison near Indianapolis after a week of skirmish drills and sham battles with regular army troops. Officers praised their work and Colonel King commended the band saying he was proud they were from Wisconsin. They distributed hard tack as souvenirs among friends.
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Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Coronel King
Wisconsin
Winninger Bros Excellent Company Charms Adler Opera House Crowd
The Winninger Bros Own Company filled the Adler Opera House every night last week with a packed audience and standing room only. Frank Winninger as the German comedian drew uproarious laughter, and the sixteen member troupe earned strong praise for their parts. They perform in Neillsville this week and deserve similar welcome.
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Winninger Bros
Adler Opera House
Frank Winninger
Neillsville
Notes of Interest Busy Readers Summary
Regular church services are listed for Sunday and a Friday Good Templars meeting. A freight wreck at Curtis delayed trains on the Central road Monday. A skat tournament is organized by Elk lodge members. A park band concert is planned this Thursday if weather allows. Fairs at Stevens Point Neillsville and Chippewa Falls are ongoing this week.
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The
Good Templars
Curtis
Central Road
Elk's Lodge
Park
Stevens Point
Neillsville
Chippewa Falls
Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Strong
Richfield
Blue Lodge
Masonic Temple
Circuit Court
Grand Rapids
Webb
Fair Association
A. B. Soule
Fairgrounds
Marathon City
Balloon Fails to Rise at Fair Contract Dispute
A balloon ascension contractor was refused 125 dollars by fair officers for not fulfilling his contract. After delays and deception by four fakirs, the disappointed man accepted 25 dollars in full settlement, as the crowd simmered with anger.
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Association
Varney Buys Mansion House Hotel
J J Varney of the Park hotel closed a deal to become proprietor of the Mansion House with possession expected around October 1. He bought from E F Mertz Milwaukee for 10500 dollars, with plans to spend several hundred more on improvements and furnishings.
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J.J. Varney
Park Hotel
Mansion House
Mr. Varney
E. F. Mertz
Milwaukee
Jos. F. Deckert
Fark
Broders and Bennett Unite in Worcester Nuptials
A home wedding in Worcester Wisconsin on September 9 unites F A Broders of this city and Miss Etta Bennett of Worcester. The groom, a well known local lumberman, has represented Vollmar and Below on the road. The couple will reside in this city.
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Broder
Bennett
Worchester
Wis
F. A. Broders
Etta Bennett
Vollmar & Below
Broders
Indians Claim Land Near Arpin Stir Local Alarm
In August a group of Indians arrived near Arpin claiming the town and surrounding several thousand acres as their property. Farmers sought legal review from Goggins & Brazeau in Grand Rapids, Wis., who reported no reservation or Indian basis for claims in township 24 North, Rue East, Wood County. The settlers pressed the matter, while some Indians left and others remained to winter. The piece also notes the West Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist church closing sessions in Dodgeville with local appointments for Eau Claire district.
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Arpin
Skunk Hill
Bethel
Grand Rapids
Goggins & Brazeau
General Land Office
Washington
Washington, D. C
Wis
Wood County
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
G. P. Pallock
West Wisconsin
the Methodist Church
Dodgeville
Soule
P. W. Straw
Eau Claire
Marshheld
Ashland
Spencer
Henry Johnson
Stanley
J. A. Willey
Loyal
C. H. Towne
Colby and
Unity
G. W. Austin
Catlett
R.H. Reed
Greenwood
Merrilan
E. D. Upson
Neillsville
W. P. Burerows
Pittsville
Canvassing Board Reports Wood County Primary Votes
The canvassing board met at Grand Rapids and canvassed Wood county primary votes. Judge W. J. Conway County Clerk Geo W Davis and Register of Deeds W S Powell presided. A tabulated vote list appears in the Times supplement. Turnout was low, especially in rural areas.
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Grand Rapids
Wood County
TIMES
W. J. Conway
Geo. W. Davis
Register of Deeds
W. S. Powell
Marshfield Defeats Grand Rapids in Double Ball Clash
The Marshfield team beat Grand Rapids two games during the fair week. Thursday 2 to 1 after a tense finish with Revoyr a three base hit set up Quinn’s winning run. Friday 7 to 4 highlighted strong batting and fielding from Revoyr Tallant McCormick Quinn, with Troeh pitching and Patterson Wheelock stellar in defense.
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Marshfield Boys
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Revoyr
Quinn
Tallant
McCormick
Troe
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Hillwood
C. E. Blodgett
H. F. Below
John Gardiner
Pigeon
Ed, Kennedy
Auburndale
Dave
Harney
Mr. Gardiner
Frank E Blaisdell
Augusta
James W. Brown
Neenah
O'Haien
Jot
Athens
H. L. Drake
Wausaut
Fred Vollmar
Ed. Kennedy
Peter Cranmer
Medford
E. S. Bailey
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
John F. Gale
Opera House
Karl Douge
Vera Vollmar
Corinne Kraus
la Crossé
la Crosse
Freeport
W. W. Noll
Varney
Hart Schatiner
S’ Marx
Hanan & Son
W.L. Douglas
Crawford Shoes
Langley Soft
Arcpin
Marshfield Wing
Aga
Gr. Rapids
Marshfield OO
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