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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
8
In a hot spell Marshfield milk dealers deliver milk and cream before five each morning to protect quality. Most orders reach homes by eight, with ice kept to preserve freshness. Marshfield Dairy, led by Kraemer and McDonald, promotes early delivery and asks customers to leave bottles out.
The Wisconsin brigade comprising the First, Second, and Third regiments marched nine miles in heavy gear at Camp Wilson. The route took just over three hours and most men completed the hike in good condition. A few dropped out from minor ailments, all reporting for duty to join their comrades on the hike.
Arrangements are completed for the campus Second Wisconsin Infantry band to perform on Alama Plaza at 80 ring. Theodore Steinme leads the Haig band from Marsatell, Wisconsin. Percy Tyrrell, formerly resident in Wisconsin, helped arrange the event. An application for the use of the hand stand has been filed with the municipal authorities. The bandmaster is arranging an engaging program at San Antonio Light on Saturday, July 28.
Susanastemmeyer Schmader longtime city resident and first heat wave fatality in the region died Sunday evening at her nephew Jacary Leinwander’s home. She was 76 and had lived in Marshfield since her husband’s death, previously of New York City. Funeral from 201 North Cedar Street this morning at ten, with service at St Johns Church and burial in Hillside Catholic Cemetery.
Washington, July 31 Wisconsin will receive 128861 dollars from the 5 million dollars available through July 30, 1917, in the 86 million road fund voted by Congress for the next five years. The agricultural department announced the appropriation based on area, population and mileage of mail routes in the state.
Outdoor exercise serves as the best laxative to keep bowels regular. Drink a full glass of water half an hour before breakfast and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Establish a regular habit and ensure bowels move daily. If a medicine is needed Chamberlain's Tablets are pleasant and mild. Obtainable everywhere.
An exceptional program at Thiel's Cool theater presents 1924 city filmed scenes including the mayor, Marshfield fire department, churches, and local industry in an animated film alongside Paramount features Chimnie Padden with Victor Moore, Marguerite Clark in The Pretty of Jose, Deutschland submarine footage, The Iron Claw serial, and Metro's Her Great Price with Mable Taliaferro. The week also includes The Raiders with TH B Warner and Dorothy Dalton, Merely Mary Ann at Mutual Movie Night, The Coward with Frank Keeran and Charles Ray, and a Keystone comedy.
Garry Wollenschlager of this city had his marriage to Winnifred Carr Auermiller, formerly of Marshfield, declared null and void in circuit court yesterday morning. The ruling found Auermiller not entitled to any property interest. Auermiller, previously married to Frank Auermiller, faced a statutory charge in Marshfield, pled guilty, paid a fine, and later divorced. Wollenschlager testified he knew her only five days before marriage and learned of her prior divorce after traveling home from Crown Point, Indiana. The couple did not cohabit as husband and wife thereafter. The judge held the Wisconsin marriage law requiring a one-year separation before remarriage, as Auermiller had not met, invalidating the union. Auermiller did not contest. she is currently in Alexandria, Ind. and was served by summons in Superior. She is a well-known figure in this city.
A local humorous note describes a "Chuck Hole" club of four or five neighbors who fix bad road spots with tools from a car. It mentions the upcoming September 5 primary election and urges civic improvement, while linking political debates to road repairs and local bootleggers.
The Marshfield board of public works and Superintendent EB Wa of the Water, Electric Light & Power Co ordered water restrictions, banning sprinkling and sending notices to patrons. North side wells were explored for new supply, but the south side plant is deemed sufficient with better conservation. Engineer J F Trvar was brought in to review the system. authorities believe covering some wells could improve flow without extra pumping.
Wisconsin Highway commission announces a long road map for travelers, a 21 by 28 inch sheet with color lines showing principal routes, inter county and state travel, and secondary lines. Copies cost five cents and are available at the commission in Madison. Smoky Miller assists. veterans aid and equipment ready for recruits continues at Camp Douglas era armory.
During Company A’s absence at the Mexican border an armory undergoes a critical overhaul. Equipment is serviced and updated as personnel rotate. The operation aims to restore readiness and strengthen border defense capabilities.
H Crownheart, La Follette campaign manager, says the senator faces the same game interests as in 1910. He claims while Bob is in Washington serving the people, his foes are building a large political machine to bring about his downfall.
A Chippewa Falls Independent line mocks politicians who speak for publication suggesting some would sleep better if they believed all they say we publish.
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