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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
6
Wood Clark and Marathon schoolchildren may sell season tickets for the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield. Prizes include 25 dollars for top seller, 15 for second, 10 for third, with extra incentives for exceeding set amounts. Tickets cost 1.50 for three days, 1.25 per day, and 0.50 for children under twelve.
In a week of four night shoots by Company 4 Ninth Wisconsin, the high ten shooters determined the unit’s ranking for a Milwaukee tournament on April 27. Four regiments in the state will send one team each. final scores listed show Privates Keeney Fetker Gehler Herrick Hans and others contributing to the selection.
Income tax statistics show 17000 new American millionaires from 1914 to 1918. In 1914 there were 7400, by armistice in 1918 at least 10600, then the 17000 figure reflects this wartime wealth surge and "yetu rich quick Wallingfords" phenomenon.
Captain Garlon E. Harrington of the United States Dental Corps is on a five day leave at Fort Sheridan after arriving from overseas. He visited Newport News Hampton and Youngstown en route, earned two gold service stripes, and plans to resume practice in Marshfield after a post graduate course at Northwestern University.
Madison 82 percent, Superior 18 percent, and Beloit 201 votes? The text notes three cities shifted to the wet column on July 1 with debates over ratifying national prohibition. Marilxon’s vote concerned re-establishment of saloons. Wets argued it showed anti prohibition sentiment, while cities said it did not reflect statewide view.
State banking commissioner Marshall Cousins reports Wisconsin banks show continued strength. Since December 1918 the resources of state banks rose by 29,186,195.47 with $47,661,638.71 added over the last year and deposits growing across checkable, demand certificate, time certificate and savings categories.
Local residents report varied news from grand Rapids visits to family gatherings. Dr. Lind advertises his practice in Adler block opposite Woolworth's. A fire at R L Kraus home caused chimney damage with no further losses. Community notices include council meeting plans, a new hire at Hotel Blodgett, and a tax study class at city hall.
The spring surge in farm buying spreads through Marshfield as buyers rush to acquire farmland. Local dealer notes rising demand, improved roads, and a belief that Marshfield becomes a key market hub for farm products as more farms are traded and the community gains value from this growth.
At the regular monthly meeting Marshfield Volunteer Fire department elected officers for the ensuing year. Chief E. E. Finney and Assistant Chief W. H. Kamps. Secretary T. D. Spalding. Treasurer Louis Hart. Hose Cart No. 1 Captain Fred Warsinshe. Hose Cart No. 2 Captain Louis Pfahning. Hook and Ladder Company Captain William P. Berg.
Rheinheld Callies, a cheesemaker, died in the city on Thursday from tuberculosis. Funeral Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. L Th Thom of Immanuel's Lutheran Church. Mrs Maritta Diddie, wife of William H Diddie, of Oak and Fourth streets, died Friday. Buried yesterday afternoon with Rev. Jordan of the Methodist church officiating. Services held at two o'clock from the house.
Spring weather rekindles Marshfield baseball hopes as many veterans return from service pool onto a core team. The town could field a fast stepping organization with local support, social and financial, to make the coming season a big one.
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