Bishop denounces socialism and woman's suffrage in parish visit
In Marshfield Bishop James Schwebach of La Crosse says the church opposes socialism and views woman’s sphere as the home. He notes suffrage is not approved by the church, cites Milwaukee socialism as failed, and emphasizes sobriety industry and honesty at confirmation. The visit includes multiple priests and planning for Europe travel.
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Heal
la Crosse
James Schwebach
Marshfield
Northwestern Depot
Wausau
Milwaukee
Wernerus
Rozellville
Father Volz
St. John’s Church
Father Mueller
Bakervile
Will Nitzer
Pittaville
Forster
Serstford
Europe
Revs
Rueding
Grand Rapids
Stehling
Mechler
Abrottsford
Artmann
Colby
Arentz
Dorchester
Feldmann
Ne‘koosa
Burglar and Banker's Girl at New Adler
Jones and Crane present Alias Jimmy Valentine at the New Adler opera house with seats on sale at Liese's Copstore Thursday. The Paul Arm ing play centers on a bank burglar and the banker's daughter. Audiences are promised a gripping performance with a strong cast and a transfer of the original production by Liebler and Co.
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Jones & Crane
Jimmy Valentine
Adler Opera House
Liese
Copstore
Paul Arming
New York
Liebler & Co
Comrade Party Cruising Down the Illinois River
Alderman E. E. Finney and Mrs. Finney return from St. Louis aboard the Comrade, a cruiser built at DePere for ex Governor Upham and Col. J. B. Quinn. The voyage from Chicago to St. Louis via Joliet and Peoria highlights river scenery, duck abundance, canal delays, and a docked sandbar incident. The Finneys praise the vessel’s appointments though note a needed propeller swap at St. Louis to boost speed.
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E. E. Finney
St. Louis
DePere
Upham
Col
J. B. Quinn
New York
Mississippi River
Tinney
Illinois
Mr. Finney
Mississippi
LaSalle
Chicago
Joliet
Ilinois
Illinois River
Peoria
Wisconsin
John Juno Acts as Marshfield Mayor for Brief Period
A Wisconsin recall law test case notes that Alderman John Juno of Marshfield’s Sixth ward served as acting mayor for about forty eight hours after recall results were certified. He assumed the role due to his council presidency until Felker’s oath, a scenario not previously anticipated by officials or attorneys.
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Wisconsin
Marshfield
John Juno
John Senbert
Juno
Felker
Fire Department Plans Building Inspections Under State Law
At a Monday fire department meeting officials discussed enforcing the new state law on inspecting structures. Fire marshals will soon allocate the workload so that by month’s end all non residential buildings in the city have been surveyed. The aim is to ensure factories, businesses, and warehouses meet standards to avoid state scrutiny for negligence.
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Fire Department
Dances Win Approval At Marshfield High School
A Marshfield school board member voices strong support for school dances held in the high school gym. The vote indicates approval with notes that operating costs are minimal since the building is heated and lit anyway. Faculty supervision ensures a social center for the community with piano music provided.
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Marshfield
Pioneer Resident Catherine Guckenberger Dies at 65
Mrs. Catherine Guckenberger of 309 North Pine Street Marshfield died Monday at 3 16 AM after several weeks illness due to pneumonia and natural causes. She was 65 years six months old and lived in Marshfield 35 years. Survived by seven children Adam Conrad Katherine Susan Annie Elizabeth and Andrew. She belonged to the Altar Society of St. John's Catholic Church. Funeral from St. John's Thursday at nine AM with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
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Catherine Spies Guckenberger
Chris Guckenberger
North Pine St
Adam
Conrad
Katherine
Susan
Annie
Elizabeth
Andrew
St. John’s Catholic Church
Married Folks Dancing Club Adopts New Party Dates
The committee met Monday evening to set changes for this season amid conflicts with other attractions. The final schedule lists December 5 and 26, January 5 and 23, February 6 and 20 as party dates.
Bankers to Grand Rapids Development Meeting
Cashiers H G Hambright Thomas D Spalding and Amos Roll depart this afternoon for Grand Rapids to lead the organizing meeting of the Bankers County Development Association of Wood County. The session will be held this evening at the Hola Witter.
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H. G. Hambright
Thomas D. Spalding
Amos Roll
Grand Rapids
Bankers County Development Association
Wood County
Hola Witter
Christian Science Church Leases Odd Fellows Hall
The Christian Science congregation has leased the Odd Fellows hall in the Deming block and will hold its first service there on Sunday December 15. The hall will include a reading room for visitors and members.
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Christian Science Congregation
Odd Fellows
Deming
Felker sworn in as Marshfield mayor
Robert Felker was sworn in as mayor of Marshfield in a Friday special session presided by Acting Mayor John Juno. City Clerk John Seubert announced the meeting after receiving notice from outgoing official Robert Connor. ward votes were canvassed and Felker took the oath of office. Mayor Felker attended a Water and Light commission meeting Saturday evening.
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Robert Connor
John Seubert
Mr. Connor
John Juno
Finney
Schroeder
Thuss
Mcfarlane
Guckenberger
Wright
Roddis
Kailans
Webber
Varhey
Alddihe
Alds
Varney
Felker
Seubert
Water and Light Commission
Danish-born Ebbe Pioneer Dies at 80 in Wisconsin
Louis H. Ebbe a Danish Life Guard and former personal guard to King Frederick VII died after a five week illness at his Nasonville homestead aged eighty. Born March 8 1823 in Bramslykke Lolland Denmark he came to Wisconsin in 1882 with his family. Survived by four children Mrs Hans Jensen Tomahawk Mrs Thomas Thompson Lincoln Hans Ebbe Waupaca and Robert Ebbe with seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at one o'clock from the residence Rev H Lothian to officiate.
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Louis H. Ebbe
Wisconsin
Chris Ebbe
Nasonville
Mr. Ebbe
Bramslykke
Lolland
Denmark
Ebbe
Frederick the
Art Institute
Copenhagen
Hans Jensen
Thomas Thompson
Lincoln
Hans Ebbe
Waupaca
Robert Ebbe
Rev. H. Lothian
Lineman Calls Central on Wedding Day Romance
A Marshfield lineman Andrew Hoerl wed Mayme Schuh, a Central Exchange operator, after a telephone romance. They plan to live on North Maple Street, as friends extend congratulations on the unusual match and successful call to central.
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Andrew Hoeri
Marshfield Telephone Exchange
Mayme Schuh
Central
Hoerl
North Maple Street
Felker Chosen to Succeed Connor as Mayor of Marshfield
Albert G. Welker defeats Mayor Robert Connor 601 to 585 in a quiet recall election. Felker sworn in after council confirmation. he built Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. and promised no tax cuts until a deficit is addressed. Voting was heavy across six wards with polling at city hall.
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A. G. Felker
Marshfield
Felker
Connor
Albert G. Welker
Robert Connor
Feker
Water and Light
Jenesey
St. Paul
D. L. Miller
Ray Finucane
Felker Bros. Mig. Co
Naturalized Voters Barred Under New Law
Wednesday's special election saw voters barred under a new rule excluding naturalized citizens who have not obtained second papers. Some voters were challenged at the polls and later examined by Circuit Judge B. B. Park in Grand Rapids to pursue full citizenship for future eligibility. Including those denied, the tally would have surpassed prior city records.
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Grand Rapids
B. B. Park
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Epham
Mr. Upham
Equity
Lou H
Schmidt
Washington
Asf
Marshfield Cashiers
Christian Science Society
King Frederick’s
Pheew Hoerl
Arands
Felker Connor
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