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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
1
A Marshfield club meeting discusses cleaning, fly control, and disease threat. It explains the typhoid fly nickname, fly biology, and how cleanliness in houses, yards, alleys, and manure management reduces breeding. It urges residents to adopt the city cleanliness commandments and proper disposal methods to curb fly populations.
Three men faced municipal court after drinking, Tim berson fined 5 dollars plus costs total 10.28, Claude Lee paid 5.70 for disturbing the peace, and John Derst 6.63. Joseph David and Ira Morrison, two farmers, settled a dispute with David paying the minimum fine and officers fees rather than contest.
The saloon on the northeast corner of North Central avenue and B street, run by Joseph Grall, was sold Saturday by owner Alderman John Juno to Michael Wagner of the Sixth ward who plans to run it after July 1 when Grall's license expires. Grall is in custody on an assault with intent to kill charge and free on $1,000 bail, and likely will not apply for a new license.
Alderman Hamilton Roddis of the Fourth ward pushes the council to study cement sidewalk costs to Marsh field. The aim is to make walks affordable beyond the wealthy by a thorough investigation and an empowered committee report. A cynical remark closes the note on labor.
H H Manson of Wausau ex chair of Wisconsin Democratic state central committee for five years has been nominated by President Wilson to be collector of internal revenue for the western district Wisconsin. He aided Joseph B Davies of Waukesha in the Wilson campaign and fared better than some Taft supporters. John A Aylward of Madison is slated for U S district attorney in the western district.
Marsh field lodge Odd Fellows holds its annual May Ball at the armory this Friday evening with the Second Regiment orchestra providing music. The hall will be decorated and patrons are promised a thoroughly good time. Committees include General arrangements E H Coulson O W Sheerin C Hansen. Decorations Ben Grambsch J Z Varney Harrison Wildish.
The Grand Rapids Elks led by A. B. Bever presented a minstrel show in Marsh Field with a big house and hearty laughter. A notable street stunt ended abruptly when a novelty lubricant caused the machinery to slip.
A circuit court suit names two well known Nasonville farmers. John Rothenberger, candidate for Rock town chairman, sues Warren Nason as ballot clerk for allegedly saying Rothenberger voted twice, seeking 2000 dollars in damages and 50 dollars for loss of office. Attorneys G B Edwards for Rothenberger and D D Conway for Nason.
Junior Civic league members met to award 108 in prizes for the best Marshfield summer gardens. Fifteen prizes per six wards will be awarded, with seeds sold in six packs for 5 cents that include league membership and a button. Registration at the public library May 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. and league meeting at city hall Saturday at 2 p.m. Prompt soil preparation and school visits planned to explain rules.
The Boy Scouts sell tickets this week for a Friday evening May event at the opera house to benefit a summer camp at Butternut Lake. Each Scout must sell twelve tickets for the fundraiser. The program features a parody of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare with all roles played by Scouts, plus slides, moving pictures, and a musical program by adults. Tickets are 50 cents.
Live wire members of the Marshfield Autoclub push cross roads signs showing distances between country corners and Marshfield and to nearby villages. They also consider No speeding signs at city limits with distance to town center for tourists. The club meets tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the city hall to organize further business.
A terse note warns that a man who goes out to meet trouble should expect a short walk. The proverb frames cautious action as prudent, with no additional details about people or places.
Details of 1912 13 city council appropriations for mayor, commissioners, and aldermen across multiple committees. Summaries note small stipends for meetings, committee chairmanship changes, and appointments including John Juno as water and light commissioner and R. R. Williams as city attorney.
The Marshfield post office posted 1062 parcels for city delivery over six days, more than double the first week of January. The postmaster notes the public accepts stamps but often omits return addresses. Rural carriers accept parcels with stamps or proper paperwork. The saying about the proud peacock reflects changing fortunes.
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