Two Capitalists Seek Marshfield City Gas Franchise
Minneanalis Capital asks Marshfield for a 25 year gas franchise with city option to buy, set prices at 1.70 per thousand, with rate cuts at 25 and 40 million cubic feet, meters installed, bond required, and plant to begin 1916 pending committee review. Local officials caution against rush and note $60,000 to $80,000 outside investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Arthur G. McEathran
Marshfield
A. G. Felker
McHathron
Special Gas Committee
K. Finney
C. E. Blodgett
Judiciary Committee
R. R. Williams
Minneapolis
Minn
George 3
McBathron
Work of Pickpockets Reaps Rich Harvest at Fairgrounds
Reported thefts across the Marsh Jel area show a gang of three or four pickpockets profitable from recent appearances at the Fairgrounds and city. Losses include 879, 76, and 42 dollars. editor E B Conry of the Spencer Record lost 26.60. others lists small sums and a pocketbook. One suspect, Savy Tarry, arrested on gambling, pled guilty and fined 25 dollars with 52.10 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Marshjel
Juneau
Spencer
E. BE. Conry
Spencer Record
Charles Manby
Mr. Schofield
Rayhart
Dorchester
Edward Rayhart
Savy Tarry
Hugo Wegener
Motor Racers Thrill Fair Grounds Races
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons featured motorcycle races at the fair grounds. Norbert Fechhelm on a Harley defeated Charles Gaier on an Indian, with Lawrence Schultz sidelined by a rear tire blowout. Thursday saw Fechhelm and Bagnall on Harleys and Grubb and Gaier on Indians contesting a $25 purse. Grubb won, Gaier second, Bagnall third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Norbert ®Echhelm
Charles Gaier
Lawrence B. Schultz
Norbert Fechhelm
Roscoe Bagnall
Herbert Grubb
Fechhelm
Grubb
Gaier
Bagnall
The Christian at New Adley Opera House
Manager John P. Adler presents The Christian a dramatic feature film in eight reels based on Hal Caine novel The Manxman. The production employed 3000 workers and 500 scenes. Two shows Thursday evening at 7 30 and 9 15 with popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Adler
New Adley Opera House
Hal Caine
Adler
Otto couple returns home after two months away
Mr. and Mrs. Otto, who had been absent from the city for over two months, returned Monday. While away, Mr. Otto worked for the Lincoln Chautauqua system and traveled extensively since leaving the city in June. He came back to prepare for the August 20 school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anif
Otto
GC. W. Otto
Wisconsin marksmen head to Florida in national rifle contest
Walter Mueller leads twelve Wisconsin marksmen to the national championship in Florida after posting high scores at the Wisconsin Military Reservation meet. The roster includes Russell, Lystad, Grundeman, and Brown among twelve regulars with four alternates. Also noted is the marriage announcement of Jessie Myrtle Crossfield to Christian Robert Isely of Monroe, with the wedding at Fort Atkinson and plans to reside there after September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Military Reservation
Vamp
Douglas
Wis
Russell and
Mueller
Gaartz-Gorman
Brown-Grundéman
Ressman-Lystadt
Hi Silm
Schwandt-Behneller
Bailey King
Borucki-Herner
Ahbert
Bailey
Guurtz
Cay
Grunderan
Corp
Longdin
Russell
Sekevandt
Shiells
Borucki
Brown, Co
Mus. Brunkhorst Co
Buckda, Co
Bafka
Corp. Gorman, Co
Lieut
Heer
Lient. Jensen, Co
Julion
King
Lamp
Luck
Luedtke
Lystad
Nichols
Corp. O.son
Schmidt
Maj. Schneller
Smith
Verner
Middlesteadt
Rapid Fire
Sergi
Gay
Brown
Cord
Seret
Grundeman
Tie
Sergt Ruszell
Sergt
Rossman
Corp. Gor
Harry Crossfield
Fort Atkinson
Jessie Myrtle
Christian Robert Isely
Monroe
Wisconsin
Isely
Marshfield High School
RACE PROGRAMS DRAW CROWDS AT FAIR RACES
Races at the fair drew larger crowds this year with eight to eleven starters per event and high class competition. The Central Wisconsin Short Ship racing circuit aided the surge in interest as riders and horses prepared for later events. With favorable weather, the racing program stood as a major attraction and promising for next year's fair. Death notices follow with Mrs Schmidt of the Consolidated farm near Spencer dying at 65. funeral held at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev L Th Thom officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourrack
Wisconsin
Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt
Old Consolidated
Spencer
Immanuel's
Lutheren Church
L. Th. Thom
Recommendation Letter From Woolen Mills
A Bros. of Appleton Wisconsin provides a favorable note confirming several students from Bushey Brothers have been employed and given entire satisfaction. The letter is signed by F. J. Harwood, president and manager, on behalf of Appleton Woolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Eskimo Brew and Odd Tales Highlight Rural News Roundup
The piece blends an Arctic homestead brew description with short clippings about a baseball game in Rib Lake Westboro and quirky local anecdotes. It includes jokes about hogs called by tin basins, a hotel bed-hug gag, and a brief note on a worker's on-site incident at Neverslip.
Johnson Injured in Wagon Throw Incident
William Johnson suffered painful injuries last Wednesday when his team ran away and threw him from his wagon. Doctors say the wounds are not dangerous but will cause considerable pain for many days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
William Johnson
Child Killed as Wagon Jerk Ends in Tragic Fall
Everett Kohn A1 son of Mr and Mrs William Kohn of Nasonville was accidentally killed Friday while sitting on a wagon being used to haul grain. A horse jerk caused the boy to fall to the ground. his brother near by tried to catch him but could not prevent the fall. Funeral held Monday at the German Lutheran church in Nasonville. Also notes the Northwestern District Christian Endeavor convention at First Presbyterian church on Sep 3 4 5 with opening session Sept 9 at 7:30 PM and church reopening planned for Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
William Kohn
Nasonville
German Lutheran Church of
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor League
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Central Wisconsin State Fair Profits Near $1000 Three-Day Gate
The 1915 Central Wisconsin State Fair posted substantial receipts totaling about 4469.55 with gate grandstand and concessions. Officials indicate progress on debt with $500 paid to the bank and potential for another $500 repayment, reducing the note to $700. The fair surpassed last year financially despite timing and weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
First National Bank
R. R. Willams
F. A. Noll
Times
Tire Explosion Injures Municipal Judge's Son
James Wegener son of Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener was injured Monday while adjusting a car tire in a garage. The rim exploded driving metal and rubber into his left hand, with bones and tendons exposed. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital and given anti tetanus serum. He is reported to be improving with no fever or complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wegener
Hugo Wegener
Third
Chestnut Streets
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Witt Schmelter Marriage at Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
On Monday evening at eight o'clock Misa Clara Witt daughter of August Witt married Arnold Schmelter with Rev L Th Thom officiating at Immanuel's Lutheran church. Attendant bridesmaids were Amelia Witt with three maids Hazel Thiel Adelaide Witt and Hazel Kisten. Best man was Otto Schmelter. The bride is a popular city young woman and the groom works as a tinner in Joseph V Mettelka's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Clara Witt
August Witt
Arnold Schmelter
L. Th. Thom
Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
Amelia Witt
Hazel Thiel
Adelaide Witt
Hazel Kisten
Otto Schmelter
Miss Witt
Joseph V. Mettelka
Opening of Wood County Normal and Agricultural School
The training school for teachers opens for regular work on Tuesday September 7. Students seeking boarding or work-for-board should go to Grand Rapids Standey on September 8. The Agricultural School and School of Domestic Science begin on Wednesday October 12. Principal M. H. Jackson notes State Senator R. W. Monk of Neilleville visited to deliver copies of the new state railroad map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County Normal and Agricultural School
Grand Rapids
Standey
Agricultural School
M. H. Jackson
Prin
R. W. Monk
Neilleville
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Walter Mueller
Wallie
Florida
Isely—Crossfield
Fleet Heart
Loveretta
Colonel Leyburn
Pilot Gentry
Carmasetta
Tip Banzai
Billy D
Lady Sype
Bon McKie
Boy High
Surere
Red Dickson
Alma Alkintire
Martha Strong
Mike Americus
Erma Roundwood
Sir Archibald
Hilda Vernon
S. Martin
Riverside Baron
Henry Hansen
Alice Marm Ey
Allie K. Sand
Pete
Bedelia Dillard
Fred Swift
Vickie
Martha Stron
King Dillard
Peres
Mane Jerry H
Mazie Boy
Edna Axtill Dolly
Easy Dawson
Dio Hanzaj
Bushey Bros
Appleton, Wis
Kentucky
Greenland
Jcy Mountains
The
Medford Sun
Neck of the Woods
Rib Lake
Westboro
Perseev Tft
Aoseo
Picher
McCumber
Harry Calviter
Bill Hugahoom
Pine River, Minn
Milton
New Brunswick
N. Y
Wilton Mevers
Neverslip Manufacturing Company
Leavenworth
St. Joe
Kansas City
Ft. Scott
Smail
William Koh
Justing Auto Tire
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