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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
1
Miss Blanch Unteckirchen spearheads a drive to form a Boy Scouts of America troop with Rev. M. R. Laird named Scout Master. Eligible boys aged 12 to 18 may join at a library meeting at 8 a.m. to learn the program, oath, and Scout Law, with local council guidance and hopes to field a strong Marshfield troop.
Last Monday the city’s tamest bear, one of three in residence near the power plant, wandered off from its tether. Hunters Louis Thompson and John Brackendorf tracked it to a woods site, recaptured the animal after snagging its rope, and brought it back to its quarters where the bear promised better behavior.
The White Company presents eminent magicians and ventriloquists for three nights only at the Unique theatre due to a date mistake. Madam White wears lavish costumes and jewels valued at thousands while a London made ventriloquist set is showcased. Big double bill with pictures. show runs Thursday to Saturday August 31 to September 2 with 10 and 15 cent admission.
Chas Sellon announces The Gow and the Moon a new musical extravaganza opening Saturday Sept 2 at the New Adler Opera House. Carleton Lee Colby provides music with a chorus and cast including Ed Gilmore Wm Gro Clarence Sterting Walter Wilson Hazel Rice Mande Amanda Scart and others. Seats go on sale Thursday Aug 31 at Potter’s at 1 a.m.
The public schools will meet and organize next Monday but delay routine work. Superintendent Otto and the school board secured a capable teacher corps for the year with one vacancy from Miss Ryan’s resignation. Applicants are being considered as the list of engaged teachers is finalized.
The Marshfield fair closed after a week of ideal weather with strong attendance each day. Horse races drew big crowds and the Oliver-Lewis players entertained at the opera house. Prices and receipts topped previous years, and organizers praised community support, while praising home talent over traveling midway acts.
More than thirty members of the local gun club attended a banquet at the Mansion House last Saturday night from nine to twelve. Landlord James Varney, a leading club member, oversaw the feast as eloquent speakers including Ex-Alderman E. S. Kliner Edward Barr J E Ketcham Dr W S Heaton and Louis Carl praised the hospitable affair and the soon to begin game season.
W Otto will hold office hours at the High School Friday September 1 after 1 pm to guide pupils entering high school. Students planning to take commercial work are especially urged to attend for advice on course choices.
Fred Beell of this city, once world heavyweight champion and only man to defeat Frank Gotch, predicts Gotch will retain the title against George Hackenschmidt in Chicago on Labor Day. Beell, though not active now, believes his speed and cleverness could offset Hack’s weight and strength, and notes he might pursue a future match if Gotch were defeated.
The Marshfield Board of Health warns strict enforcement of the 1911 act creating new sections on food display and protection. Vendors must cover fruit and vegetables, keep displays two feet above sidewalks, and ensure protection from flies and dirt. Violators face fines from ten to fifty dollars or up to sixty days in jail, with enforcement duties assigned to health officers and inspectors.
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