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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

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Man Bound Over After Mixed Courtroom Cases

In a district with multiple incidents, M D Bennett from the Dakotas faced prior acquittal for concealed weapons. In a related case, Charles E B Rose pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and served 30 days in Grand Rapids jail after being returned from Eau Claire. Separately, William McKay, 40, sought immediate circuit court action after waiving preliminary hearing for alleged indecent liberties with a girl under fourteen.

M. D. Bennett Dakotas Eleswhere Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Louis Thompson Bennett Northwestern Line E. S. Hindrum Northwestern Charles EB. Rose Ban Chire William Paave Eau Claire Re Rose Tose Grand Rapids William McKay Jacob Wilhelm Upen Frank Ebgen McKay Helen Ebsen

Third Annual Meet at Wood County Experimental Farm

State authorities announce a full day program at the Wood County experimental farm Friday. Farmers and families urged to attend with autos from Marshfield club members offering rides. Activities include home economy talks for women, knot tying for boys, dairy talks, races, and a prize event lineup with a Wool County Women’s Club meeting at day’s end.

Wood County F. L. Musbach Eau Claire Times Marshfield Musbach E. B. Kelley Wisconsin Collage of Agriculture GR. Ingalls Han Claire County Lea Dairy and Food G. D. Griswold West Salem Miss E. Kelley Grey F. L. Masbach BR. J. Delwishe Wool County Womens Club Miss Kelley

Injured Worker at Roddis Jamber & Veneer Plant

John M. Zwaschka of 300 North Maple Street was injured noon Saturday in the basement at Roddis Jamber & Veneer while removing a heavy pulley from a floor shaft. The pulley slipped and struck his abdomen. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he sat up Monday evening and explained the accident. No bones were broken, but he suffered a wrench of the back and internal bruises. Machinery was idle at the time. otherwise the outcome could have been worse.

John M. Zwaschka Maple Street Roddis Jamber & Veneer Company Suonday St. Joseph's Hospital Mandey

Library report shows 1914 balance and 1945 balance

At the August meeting the library board presented its annual financial report. Treasurer Dr Ky W Doege announced a July 1 1914 balance of 4622 60 and a year’s interest of 112 40 bringing total 4735 00. Checks paid amounted to 2428 70 leaving July 1 1945 balance of 2206 80.

Companion Council Library Board Fite Ky W. Doege Marshfield

Marshfield Free Library Announces Midweek Closure

The Marshfield free library will be closed all day Wednesday Thursday and Friday next week during the Central Wisconsin State Fair. Under direction of the library board the three day interval will be taken advantage of for oiling the library floors upstairs and down.

Marshfield

Big Harvest in Germany Returns News from Stuttgart

A niece of Louis Laemle of this city writes of a large German harvest this summer. Mrs. Roza Strauss of Stuttgart thanks for a $25 Red Cross gift and reports splendid hay and good grain and grapes. A cousin and Mrs Laemle’s nephew recently earned the Iron Cross for bravery in battle.

Louis Laemle Roza Strauss Stuttgardt Wittenberg Germany

Double Anniversary for Immanuel's Lutheran Parish

The Immanuel Lutheran congregation celebrates two milestones with the parsonage dedication at West Sixth and Chestnut and the Thom family's move in by month end. Rev L Th Thom marks his thirtieth year as pastor, and the congregation observes its thirty fifth anniversary since founding. An old fashioned housewarming is planned around September 15 once the family is settled.

Immanuel West Sixth Chestnut Streets L. Th. Thom

Marshfield Baseball Fund Drive Under Way

Marshfield Baseball Association leaders George B. Catonbell president and Prank L. Tice secretary canvassed Saturday for a subscription paper to raise funds for the team. They reported fairly good first day results but plan another canvass to improve the totals.

George B. Catonbell Prank L. Tice Marshfield Baseball Association Fai

The greatest trouble some people have is listening to others

A reflective statement notes that many individuals struggle to hear the troubles of others, highlighting a common social challenge in empathy and understanding. It suggests a universal tendency to focus on one’s own concerns rather than listening with patience and care.

Safety First Deer Hunting Law Adopted in Wisconsin

State Game Warden's Department approves a new deer hunting act effective November 1 prohibiting killing or possessing does or fawns and banning shipment of their carcasses. Violations carry fines up to 30 dollars or up to three months imprisonment. officials say the rule promises safer hunts and reduced risk of accidental shootings.

State Game Warden's Department State State Games Helder’s Department Wisconsin

Garbage disposal plan sent to council for action

Mayor A G Felker and the Marshfield council were urged by eight women of the Civic Pride and Park committee to enact a 24 gallon closed garbage can requirement and weekly city collection during May through September with disposal to the dumping ground. The board of health will report by September, with action expected at the September meeting.

A. G. Felker Commons Council Couries Board of Health Civic Pride and Park Committee Cummon Marsh Field Wood County Wisconsin Civic Pride and Fark Commission Harriett . Pors Sadie V Noll Lena Biche Thekla C. Kraus Christina Quinn Nelle Lange Mahala Burns Frances Williams

Columbia Park Named For City Park In Marshfield

The Civic Pride and Park committee led by Mrs E C Pors seeks to rename the North Side Park Columbia Park after presenting a letter to the mayor and common councils. Aldermen Juno and Guckenberger supported adoption, making the park official as Columbia Park amid plans to name two additional parks in Marshfield.

North Side Park Henveforth Marshfield Commis Park Civic Pride and Park Committee EK. CG. Pors Civic League Columbia Park E. C. Pors John Juno Guckenberger Triangle Park Third Ward Park Avenue Seventh Street

Harrington and Coram wed in Marshfield ceremony

Roswell Harrington and Miss Viroqua Coram were married by Rev. J Graham Sib von at the Methodist parsonage. The couple plan a honeymoon through Minneapolis and North Dakota before settling in Marshfield.

Harrington Coram Roswell Harrington Viroqua Abbotsford J. Graham Sibvon M. E Soo Railroad 2S Bird A. J. Corati Ford

TWO ACTIONS FOR DIVORCE IN CLARK COUNTY

Elizabeth Wosline of Colby sued Theodore Gosline for divorce. Gosline countered with an infidelity claim. Circuit Judge James ONeill granted an interlocutory decree and barred remarriage for one year after testimony from William Wells. County Judge C W Schoengerth represented Gosline.

Elizabeth Wosline Colby Theodore Gosline Clark County Gosline James O'Neill Neillsville William Wells

A Plank Bridge Replaces Mill Creek Crossing

Street Commissioner Martin Adler pushes rapid repairs across the city. His crew built a timber bridge over Mill Creek at Walnut Seventh and Magee streets to ease heavy car traffic after Central Avenue work closed Park Avenue.

Martin Adler Mill Creek Walnut, Seventh and Magee Streets Central Avenue Park Avenue

Local Wit and Worldly Bits Split Across Auburndale to Frantic Ponds

A collage of oddities and local color spans Auburndale depot hopes, a glass half full of frog tale, a San Francisco waitress and a millionaire, a stubborn married pair, and a St Peter punch line about reformers. The piece mixes humor, civic talk, and everyday curiosities in brisk, dated newspaper fashion.

San Francisco

Mill Creek drainage meeting stirs town wide debate

Mayor Felker and aldermen led a turnout of about fifty at the first bridge south of the asylum to discuss the Mill Creek drainage project. Most opposed the ditch due to cost concerns, while property owners supported it but refused to fund. Adjourned until next Monday with town boards and city committees meeting at the city hall.

Mill Creek A. G. Felker Felker

Making Plans for Fair on Central Avenue

Preparations for the upcoming fair on Central avenue include installing electric light streamers on buildings to improve appearance and provide needed illumination. The street power will be used along the sidewalk during the fair week, with lights expected to be popular and visitors assured sidewalk crowding will be avoided.

Central Avenue Cain

Fair Prospects Improve As Rain Ceases To Fall

The thirteenth annual Central Wisconsin Fair opens next Wednesday at the Marshfield grounds with good weather outlook and plans for an ambitious program of horse races and open air acts. Officials list department superintendents, highlight an expanded educational exhibit from Wood County including sewing and manual training, and note discussions for a future educational building.

Wisconsin Soch George W. Brown W. W. Clark William Burhopp K. Thompson James Normington T. T. Graham J. T. Graham J. C. Marsh George B. Campell Henry Thuss Matt Wright George Varney FA. Bly Exposition Hall George B. Campbell George A. Varney Marshfield Wood County

Librarian Arrives at Marshfield Free Library

Miss C. Shaw of May Claire was engaged as librarian for Marshfield free library and arrived last week to take charge. She succeeds Miss Louise Grace, who left to head a Detroit branch. Miss Nora Dorpat remains assistant librarian.

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Arks Experiment Farm City Park Women of Civic Pride Council Auburndale Broud Commission Mrs. Chertes Wing Southwestport Mass Clarksburg W- Va ST. Peter T. Peter Hitch
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