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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
1
Ex Alderman Louis Baumann and family are pictured at their farm near Eagle Butte as rain falters east of the state. The crop outlook centers on corn with fair yields despite eastern drought while western land shows energy and progress from Marshfield roots. Baumann plans a three week stay starting early this month.
OFATH OF W A WESLER a popular traveling man in Marshfield died last Saturday after a long illness at his home on Bourtashert. He had been gradually failing for six months and the funeral was held Monday with Rev Brown. Interment followed in Michigan. Wesler, five years a resident of Marshfield, sold for Duplex Mfg Co of Superior and held inventive interests. He belonged to I C C F lodge and U C T, and is survived by his wife and three daughters.
The new night postoffice began August 1 with strong early results. Mail collected from outside boxes just before night train departures is sent on Soo Trains No 4 at 1 28 am to Minneapolis and No 8 at 2 55 am to Milwaukee and Chicago plus N W train No 406 at 5 am to Milwaukee. Mail is received from these trains and the Milwaukee bound train arriving at 11 pm, with the mail car at Grand Rapids continuing to stop and ship via closed express pouch.
Preparations and rehearsals for the National Troubadours entertainment under St Alban's guild at the opera house Thursday evening progress well. The event features strong city musical talent with notable drills and children's numbers. Advance ticket sales indicate a large turnout.
John Icke a Marshtald native and Madison city engineer spoke on street oiling at Superior. He cited cost and technique noting four tenths of a gallon per square yard, oil priced at four and a quarter cents per gallon, with one annual treatment.
Merchant Leo Rose contracts with Krasin Brothers to replace the present Rose Bros store front with a modern display facade. Construction will start when materials arrive and finish within twenty days. The Central avenue front will feature two large windows, a central double entrance, and an interior alcove.
John Grambsch of Alpena South Dakota formerly a well known resident of this city died after a horse kick fractured his leg and caused undisclosed internal injuries. He was twenty one, carpenter by trade, survived by his parents Mr and Mrs G C Grambsch brothers Ben and several sisters. Funeral held in Alpena.
The Catholic Foresters faced the Knights of Columbus last Sunday in a crowd attracting match. Joe Quinn pitched strongly as the Knights won 33 to 2 with powerful hitting. Promoter A G Felker earned praise for staging home baseball efforts and plans for further development. Proceeds from next Sunday's gate would go to park improvements as business leaders challenge printers and other groups to form teams.
Secretary Seubert distributes premium lists for the Central Wisconsin State Fair to be held Aug 22 to 25. Automobiles with advertising matter and boosters tour the region, visiting towns and farming districts. Several features are engaged including the trick house and Hay Rube acts shown in cuts, with daily shows before the grandstand. An automobile feature and ample garage service for motorists and out of town visitors are planned.
The Williams Jubilee Singers, an eight performer colored company, will appear Sept 26 under Catholic Knights and Catholic Foresters. Fresh from a Europe tour with 130 London performances, they present simple ballads and classical numbers, with two promo photos shown.
Manager John Adler dates the Daugherty Stock Company for August 13 to 16 in an all new repertoire. They have frequent past appearances and strong public support. For Aug 20 to 26 Adler secures the Lewis and Oliver players in a repertoire bill, a strong first city appearance with notable eastward success.
Company A and the Second Regiment band returned last Friday after a successful camp week. Sergt Therol led the regiment in a standout performance with a top score pushing him toward first rank in the state while Sergt Mueller also scored high. Both riflemen earned state team consideration and aim for Camp Perry selection.
Frank Vaughn offers a late sale of a house and two lots on Fifth Street two blocks from the high school at a bargain.
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