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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
Camp Geeerix notes from August 1901 recount rapid setup of tents and drill, strong skirmish scores, and humor as Company A boasts top marks against Marinette. Names like Rev Smith Oshkosh, Captain Martin, Lieut Meyer, and many volunteers appear amid band antics, football style games, and camp pranks.
Ansel Strong, who left for the Klondike regions four years ago and recently resided in Washington state, returned to this city on Wednesday and will stay permanently. He reports fair success in Alaska and the West but prefers Wisconsin and has not decided on future plans.
The Marshfield professional base ball team announced its dissolution after failing to cover expenses following a La Crosse trip. Players were paid off and have moved to new fields. The La Crosse games drew 300 fans on Sunday, with a 2–1 home win and an 8–2 defeat the next day. A plan to replace the club with two fast amateur teams is forming, with Rib Lake games planned and a potential four-club excursion on Sept 1. The Rib Lake lineup includes Conor Harkin Thomas Davis Leshy McGill Baker Schmidt White and Larson, Geo C. Willson as manager.
A Marshfield postmaster, John F. Cole, wandered into Chilton on Wednesday dressed in a tan outfit and warm tie, prompting a Times reporter to verify his identity. Mayor Frederick Vollmer and Cole, once a Chiltonite, were hosted by M. Hugo during the visit, which ended with a friendly, welcoming reception.
Clarence Hatteberg, 14, was kicked by a horse while turning them loose for Chris Paulson near Lincoln city. Five front teeth were knocked out and his tongue lacerated as onlookers rushed to help. He remained unconscious until arriving home and was treated by Dr. Lathrop. A Monday council meeting celebrated first use of new chamber furniture, impressing locals. Magnus Mattson’s barn and crops were destroyed by a fire caused by children with matches, though the residence was saved.
The local M. W. A. Foresters placed second in the drill and won twenty dollars in prizes at the Wausau picnic last Thursday. Merrill led with the top prize in drill while Pine Tree camp earned second. Marshfield trailed. A six-man tug of war saw Marshfield lose to Wausau, with Foresters F. W. Farmer Jim Dinning Chas Frederick H. Westrich Walter Owens and Win Kumbier taking part. D. Harper of Milwaukee announced a planned Ne Koosa Branch schedule change to better align with mainline trains, noting no major service changes yet.
Rev McKinney, examined by a Chicago specialist, was told his symptoms are not dangerous. A few weeks rest in northern state should help. he has moved to a cabin near Superior to stay with Dr Hopkins of Cumberland, where many friends here are relieved by the hopeful prognosis.
A ceremony for laying the corner stone of the new St Josephs hospital chapel is planned for next Sunday afternoon. Catholic societies will form a military procession from the schoolhouse to the hospital, arriving before the dedication at five oclock. Afterward sisters will serve cream, cake, and lemonade on the hospital grounds. all are invited. Also: Koch and Reckner sold their creamery near McMillan road to Edward Coishock of Granton, who will take possession September 1.
E 5 Kliner witnessed a head end collision near the St Paul depot in Tomahawk last Thursday. An excursion train with 150 passengers bound for the Wausau Woodman picnic struck a heavy freight. both engines and several freight cars were badly damaged. All train men jumped to safety and no passengers were harmed. A later note promotes Stevens Point Business College promising career stability for stenographers.
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