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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
8
The Abbotsford Clarion changes hands to William Mannes, ex-Dorchester Herald, after Herman Kronschnabl known as Krone departs. In a parting note he condemns local bigots and knockers, praises past support, and ends with the line nobody ever kicks a dead one.
Miss Caroline Rothenberger of this city married Mr. Chris David of Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon. Rev. G D Fleer officiated with Miss Jessie David and Roy Braceman as attendants. The couple will reside in Milwaukee where David is employed. Mo is a brother of Frank David, a known local figure.
Misses Mayme and Margaret Trandl attended Marsh Saturday. Albert Vedler of Oostburg visited. Mrs Friedrich has returned from Menasha. Mrs Draxter and granddaughter came from Pittsville to visit relatives. Mrs Brands and children from Stratford visited. Eulalia and Myrtle Markee were Grand Rapids visitors. Little son of Frank Markee taken to St Josephs hospital. The Farmers Equity society held a meeting Sunday afternoon.
The Milwaukee Free Press notes a Grand Rapids Marshfield dispatch reporting the Sanitary Mattres Hammock company in this city has closed after ninety years in operation. The factory shut last Tuesday and stockholders weigh disposal of property as the business winds down. CG Stuck, ex Eau Claire, has led the firm since it took over Marshfield Bedding, which failed five years ago.
The Public Library adds new titles across history, literature, science, and education. Notable entries include C A Beard Contemporary American History, Jack London The Mutiny of the Elsinore, Edna Ferber Personality Plus, Irving Fisher Why the Dollar is Shrinking, and L M Terman Hygiene of the School Child.
In Richfield updates we note sleighing potential for Christmas, a reception for Rev. Peckham, a wedding of Vern Sherwood and bride, and community meetings at the social center and Richfield Aid Society. Local moves include Knaptor taking a Curtiss winter post, Olin seen on the streets, and a well being dug at the new cheese factory as weather brings colds and coughs.
Staadt edition reports mail service disruption causes delays in deliveries and correspondence. Officials warn residents to expect slower handling and possible interruptions in daily mail, urging patience until the routes normalize.
Price data for hay grades including No 1 Timothy at 89.00 and various commodities such as onions potatoes butter eggs beef pork veal sheep calves hides poultry and flour feed grain items from Spare Cereal Company. Wheat oats barley rye carn feed and bulk items priced per bushel ton or barrel with stated minimums and ranges.
The Dead and Sons Lumber company of March works on their railroad branching from the North Western at Stead. Right of way is cleared, rails laid for 1.5 miles. Engine No. 3 and crews are at work. Local farmers report winter tasks with Silage feeding and milk hauling plans. Thurston couple to move to Chicago for two year ministry training. A P Trimborn returns to farming and clearing duties.
Lindsey Lindsey and J. Robinson with Will Ovelt Lindsey Clark D F Murphy and others spent a couple days in Grand Rapid last week. Fred Anderson is sawing wood here this week. J Tilton Bermian Hahn Ed Nelson went to Nelo last week. August Braker to Milwaukee Wednesday all returned Friday. Chris Paulson is shipping stock from Windsey Monday.
About fifty delegates from Marsh and allied unions of the American Society of Equity came home Saturday from Madison where they attended the annual convention. Officers were elected including president D. O. Mahoney vice president J. H. Carnahan secretary treasurer M. Wes Tubbs and several directors. Delegates to the national convention were named: Ben Lang William Reinheimer James Alligon Henry Williams and others.
The new revenue act ends transfers to read HL and other valuable considerations. Deeds must bear revenue stamps at $1 per $1000 of actual consideration paid to reveal property prices.
Irvis Bekel returned to school after three weeks sickness. Miss Shattuck was absent and Miss Hayward led classes. Six weeks exams press nerves as Rex Beach's The Spoilers drew packed crowds for two performances, with nine reels making the plot clear to all.
Notice to delinquent subscribers from The Marshfield Times states that after January 1 1915 no new credit on subscriptions will be extended and all outstanding balances must be paid promptly to avoid service interruption.
The Marshfield Times Company warns about claims of subscription money and payments on account of contests. It clarifies that only unpaid accounts as of a specified date will be considered delinquent and eventually collected, while those paid promptly are adjusted. Readers are urged to check their paper label for details.
The Marshfield Times directs readers to present receipts before January 1st. Edward B. Barr, publisher, emphasizes timely submission for records and potential public notices.
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