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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

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Hartford Families Tie Marriages In Four Brothers Four Sisters

In Hartford Wisconsin Jacob Blum wed a Rausch, continuing a rare chain of marriages between the Blum and Rausch families once common across the two lines. Four brothers married four sisters in a single pairing sequence, a remarkable union celebrated as unusual in local record. The couples, including Jacob Blum, live in Hartford and nearby areas, with the Blums operating a factory field and the Rauschs tied to Campbell’s part, marking a notable family convergence.

Cours Biuns Rauschs Blum Rausch Mart Jacob Blum Mie Campbells Part Jacob

Farm Roundup Draws Many to Experimental Farm Event

A large turnout attended the Farm Roundup at the 10 experiment farm as Miss Elizabeth Amory led demonstrations on drainage and canning. Activities included field crop instruction by P. J. Masha, a pork and pie eating contest, wheelbarrow races, and a series of games. Mr Scott spoke on the value of farm children, praising Wisconsin as a land of clover cows and children.

Eddad Elizabeth Amory Home Oronontes Department University Gery Ingalls Sind W.W. Clark Tester P Tins Viet Bet Scottiby Sharer Jones Laneh Hou Wood County Woman's Club Amery Det Wicho Musbach Clark Rosella Mr. Scott Upper Wisconsin

Smashup Averted By Slow Driving In Rozellville

Supervisor Gust A. Krasin and a party of friends escaped severe harm after a wheel broke on a newly bought Oldsmobile near McMilan on the way home from a Lutheran church event. One passenger suffered facial bruises. others were shaken but unhurt. The group included C. Ay i Krasin Albert Wendland William Worl Albert Kister and Mr Reichert.

Rozellvile Day Gust A. Krasin Krasin McMilan Atland C. Ayi Krasin Albert Wendland William Worl Albere Kister Mr. Reichert

City Water Purity Under State Analysis

Marshfield’s city water is under state hygiene department analysis after samples were taken from the Wolf Brook intake and the cone wall on West 10th Street. Officials found contaminants in one sample and tested the other for quality at the time of sampling.

Ofiver Hay

Temperature Drops Forecast for Week at University Farm

A weather note reports temperatures cooling through the week at the University of Florida Experiment Farm. Data shows daily lows near freezing and daytime highs sliding into the 50s, with brief prospects of light rain in midweek.

Pastor Ducked After Plunge In Plover River

Rev Theodore Bingeen was ducked by a muscular young woman in the Plover river near Stevens Point. The minister surfaced laughing as the prank unfolded, the woman initially pleased at her revenge but later relieved to learn no harm was done. Mr Ringoen reassured her the moment was enjoyed by all involved.

Theodore Bingeen Stevens Point Plover River Ringoen

Four of Band Returns Home From South

Four members of the Second Regiment band, whose enlistment terms expired, came home to Marshfield from San Antonio Texas Thursday night. They, like others, were stationed there for the war effort and performed on prominent pavilions. The band, overall, is praised for its performance and remains hopeful about the post service period.

Shia Waty Antonio Tex Petey Ha Fred Volkomener San Antonio Tn Auto Chen Cal Redmeron Borg Pitta Beaver Dany Rheame Rhinelander Reeth Appleton Rome

Death of Dr Murphy Prominent Chicago Surgeon Dies

Dr John B Surply of Chicago world renowned surgeon died Saturday afternoon at Mas land Michigan after angina. Born Appleton near fifty nine, educated in public schools, he studied medicine abroad and rose to fame in Chicago in the 1880s. An authority on abdominal and bone surgery, he invented the famed Murphy button. Honors included collars from the Archbishop Mundelein and Pope Benedict XV. Marshfield physicians express high regard for the distinguished surgeon.

DR Murphy John B. Surply Chicago Masland Mich Angina Yeeto Ne Appleton Sibson Chitago Timous “Murphy Dr. Murphy St. Gregary the Great Mundelein Benedict XV Marshfield

New Bank Opens in Fenwood With $10,000 Capital

The State Banking Commission approved two charters for the State Bank of Fenwood on Monday. Fenwood will host a new bank with capital stock of 10 000 dollars.

NEW Bank Fenwood State Banking Commission State Bank of

Blodgett May Move Poultry Plant Contingent on Board Action

A Board of Commerce session Monday morning reviewed a report that C. E. Blodgett threatened to move a poultry plant from Richmond to another location because of wood repaving issues. A committee was tasked to confer with city officials and a council, as discussions focus on abating costs and possible site changes.

Board of Commerce New Richmond Wats Cleodrett

Unclear military maneuver report amid harsh weather

A garbled field report describes regiments maneuvering under severe wet conditions. It mentions a fifteen mile exercise, a unit called the Third regiment, and commentary on the First and other regiments, with references to illness and difficult days in the campaign.

Merchants Seek State Convention By Retail Grocers Group

Ay Morgan Civise serves as secretary of the Retail Grocers and General Merchants association as members prepare for the state convention. E G Kramer and Dr Val Aesons join B Heber and Allen L Hall as attendees. Local societies within the state body include bankers, doctors, and other business men seeking changes to the organization name. Wausau and Marshfield are listed as sites for the next gathering.

Ay Morgan Civise Bearch of Commerce and _ Racing E.G. Kramer Val Aesons U. B. Heber Allen L. Hall Wausau Marfield Anehied

Six New Paralysis Cases Reported in Wisconsin

Six new infantile paralysis cases are reported in Wisconsin Monday with three in Newton town Manitowoc county and one each in Milwaukee Appleton and Grand Rapids, plus one death attributed to the disease in Grand Rapids.

Wisconsin Newton Manitowoc County Milwaukee Appleton Grand Rapids

Numerous Diphtheria Cases Reported in City

Seventeen new cases of diphtheria were reported to Health Officer J.C. Hayward since last Wednesday, bringing total city cases to about 24. Some cases may yet be concealed from doctors as efforts to quarantine intensify to curb the outbreak. No new typhoid fever cases were reported.

Giphitheria Eecine J.C. Hayward P Haywand

Principal Chosen for Trade School Position

The board selected Miss Mineshamberlain of Wauwatosa as principal for the Trade School. She will bring domestic science and the standard curriculum to the role, with a salary to be set. Her appointment to begin September 11 is subject to final board approval.

Nashion Ory Mines Hamberlain Wauwatosa Shiv Gail Vere Mitchell Prea Evbeel

Child Hit By Auto Near Wade Street In Unclear Report

A fourth grade child was struck while crossing near Wad she and another child, with injuries described as severe but not detailed. Witnesses at the scene, including Treed Boell, saw the incident around 4 p m Friday as bystanders rushed to assist and the motorist Jacob Nickolai of Staalway was identified. The exact circumstances and condition of the injured child remain uncertain.

Paulire Ming Otto Uth Tris Jacob Nickolai Staal

Camp Letters Wanted From Company A At Camp Wilson

The Times asks for letters from Company A and the Second Regiment band at Camp Wilson Texas. Relatives and friends should send letters for publication, noting any names to be omitted. The Times family welcomes news of the boys at the front.

Limes Company A Second Regiment Camp Wilson Tex Times The Tont

Leon Springs Boys Band Delights San Antonio

Leon Springs boys gather for a menagerie guards event while members of the company and band continue good news. The band delights San Antonio with music.

Leon Springs San Antonio

Wisconsin Brigade Camp Scene Reveals Shade and Song

A wartime camp narrative describes troops enjoying shade trees, clean gear, and a late evening concert. Soldiers recall uniforms, arms, rations, and miles traveled in a poetic salute to six years service. The Wisconsin Brigade arrival brings transformed streets into park-like company campuses.

Ross Wisconsin Brigade

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