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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

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Memorial address honors departed Elks in Marshfield

Attorney Clarence B. Edwards delivered an impressive memorial oration at Marshfield Lodge No. 665 Elks Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The event stressed Elks tenets Charity Justice Brotherly Love and Fidelity and urged living by these principles to ease hardship and improve community life.

Clarence B. Edwards Lodge of Arrow Marshfield Jody Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Presbyterian Church Edwards Mr. Edwards Dircuss John Fyon Esquire Andrews Bryant Order of Elks Mikes Jaid Order Chari Justier Fidel

Karl Doege Visits the German Battle Cruiser at Norfolk

Karl Doege and companions from Johns Hopkins University toured the German battle cruiser Prinz Friedrich at Norfolk Virginia shortly after its internment. The ship remained under Marine guard but officers and crew had limited freedom aboard during a supervised visit hosted by Captain Thierichsen.

Karl Dueve Aul Mix Han Lucey Wisus Johns Hopliis University Baltumore Nnde Norfolk Mavy Yard Norfolk Pring Mitelriedrich Owenty Doege United States Thierichsen Bitel Friedrich Av

Community Xmas for Little Folks

The Eagles organize a Christmas event at Centralaven between Second and Third streets for children and families. A musical program precedes gift distribution on Christmas night at 130 o clock with an enormous Christmas tree donated by Robert Connor lit by colored electric lights. An announcement on gift tickets will come next week. Also an 80 acre farm with a five room house and outbuildings is for sale at 2500 by Jonn F Cole.

Centralaven Robert Connor Acrie

Felker Plant Fire Prompts Swift Rebuild Plan in Marshfield

A major fire destroyed the Felker Brothers Manufacturing works in Marshfield, with explosions from oxygen tanks waking residents. Loss is about 27000 dollars, but insurance covers 16000. a new 70 by 126 foot two story fireproof plant will rise on the same site, while the old annex remains nearby and a temporary location will be used.

Belker Bros. Manufacturing Company Whale City Middle West Felker Company S. Miller Fruit Company Marshfield Felker Alg. Felker D. L. Miller R. T. Finucane

Fire and rebuild at Felker factory after Saturday blaze

The Felker company, maker of tank heaters, suffered explosive fires that blasted walls and a roof, injuring none seriously. By Monday the site was cleared, a temporary shack stood in, and plans for a new building moved ahead as workers resumed duties and accounts were being paid.

Felker Chestnus North Depot Streets Jeg Stauber Stratchsman George Lang Adolph Zettler E.R. Wayts Felker Company Lang & Scharmann A. J. Mettelka & Co Martin Bey Louis Fickes Marshfield Phoenix Wilker Hanien Miller Finucane

Death of Mrs. Sarah Covey After Long Wisconsin Life

Mrs. Sarah Covey died Sunday at the Olin residence in Lawrence County at eighty one. She lived in Wisconsin most of her life after marriage, then Canada for fifty years, later moving to this state with her husband. Survived by sons and daughters including Covey of Bagley and Mrs Byin of Chicago. Short services to be held at Mr. and Mrs. R. Olin’s home with Rev. Joseph Brown. body to be shipped to Oma for funeral Thursday.

Sarah Covey CG. R. Olin Olin Lawrence County Canada Wisconsin Bagley C. Byin Ue Severson Chirar A. Fuster M.D. Coves Omra Winnebago Cour M . R. Olin Joseph Brown

Death Notice of Louis T. Doud in Indiana

Louis Th. Doud, formerly of Marshfield and longtime manager of his father’s lumbering interests at March Rapids, died at his Indianapolis residence on November 20 from heart failure. He was about 45, survived by his widow and son Raymond, 17, after moving to Indianapolis about twelve years ago.

E. BR. Fuiling Indian Louis Th . Doud Winone Marshfield Doud March Rapids Harry Hervwood West Third Street R. Doud & Sons Company March Raymond Indianapolis

Birth of a Nation secured by Adler at Opera House

Adler announces the complete and original D. W. Griffith production Birth of a Nation at the Adler opera house next Friday and Saturday November 17 and 18. Tickets reserved at Liese's drug store. mail notices filed in receipt order.

John 2. Adler Srorent Adler Opera House Ember D. W. Griffiths New York Chicago Osakush and Wausau Liese

Fair Store Changes Hands This Week

M U Fleckenstein sells the Fair store after two years of ownership to M J Krauss of Fond du Lac formerly of Marshfield. They are taking inventory this week and expect a formal transfer soon. Krauss and his family reside at 106 South Erie street. Mrs Fleckenstein and Mrs Kraus are sisters.

M. U. Fleckenstein M. J. Krauss Fond du Lae Marshfield Messrs. Fleckenstein Kraus

Alumni Banquet Date Set by Marshfield High

Dr. Walter G. Sexton president of the Marshfield High School Alumni association issues notice that the annual banquet will be held Tuesday evening December 28 at the guild hall. He asks graduates to reserve the date and notes the program will be announced later.

Walter G. Sexton Marshfield High School Alumni Association Guild Hall

Marshfield Telephone seeks rate readjustment with railroad commission

J C Marsh president of the Marshfield Telephone Exchange informs subscribers of plans to petition the Wisconsin Railroad Commission for higher or rebalanced rates. He argues larger exchanges raise costs and that local rates should reflect plant value and operating expenses, inviting discussion and access to the books.

J. C. Marsh Marshfield Telephone Exchange Wisconsin Railroad Commission Marshfield Wisconsin Railroad Commission of Wisconsin Commission Grand Rapids Stevens Point Wausau Neillsville Railroad Commission of Madison

The Round-Up to Play at Unique Theater Thursday Night

The Unique theater presents The Round-Up a truthful thrilling portrayal of life in Montana detailing cattle ranches and the Miles City round-up an event of western interest. Five reels required for the picture with two evening shows and a 4 13 o'clock matinee.

Montana Plains Miles City West

Christmas Gifts at Buoy's Original Jewelry Shop

Buoy's Original Jewelry Shop promotes Christmas gifts with a focus on fine jewelry and seasonal selections. The ad highlights holiday offerings and gift ideas aimed at shoppers seeking distinctive accessories for the season.

Buoy’s

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