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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

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Watered milk cases hinge on adulteration charges

Assistant Dairy and Jop Inspector R B Southard secured two pure food law convictions against milk suppliers in Marshfield and Edgar. Henry Duellman, on Bakerville road, pleaded guilty and paid a $25 fine plus costs after selling milk with excess water. Mike Alt of Edgar admitted selling adulterated milk to Edgar Combined Cheese and Butter factory, fined $25 plus $15.75 costs.

R. B. Southard George Weig Je Emery Marshfield Southard Henry Duellman Bakerville Road Duellman Jacob Wilhelm Hugo Wegener Wegener C. B. Edwards Wausau Record-Herald Edgar Mike Alt Marehetti RB. B. Southard State Dairy and Food Commission

Boxing Card Promises Fast Action at Marshfield Armory

The Marshfield Athletic association debuts with a boxing show Tuesday evening December 28 at the Armory hall. Main event features Billy Miske of St. Paul vs Frank Boo of Oshkosh in ten rounds at 158 pounds. Semi windup pairs Tommy Krieg against Cami Honan for ten rounds. Prelims include Carl Olson of New Richmond vs Pascal Calone of Ashland and Bill Brazel of Iron River vs Kid Carstrom of New Richmond. Tickets $1 to $2. Duffy of Milwaukee referees, Mark Bellis of Wausau times. A large crowd is expected under state supervision.

Marshfield Athletic Association Armory Hall Billy Miske St. Paul Frank Boo Oshkosh Tommy Krieg Cami Honan Carl Olson New Richmond Pascal Calone Ash-lang Bill Brazel Iron River Kid Carstrom Duffy Milwaukee Mark Bellis Wausau

Mrs Petrie Dies at 33 After Illness

Mrs Matt Petrie passed away at her home on Sunday from pneumonia. She leaves her husband and seven young children. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9:80 from the Catholic church with Rev Joseph Volz officiating.

Death of Joseph Seitz Farmer Near City

Joseph Seitz died Friday two miles west of the city at an advanced age. He was a farmer by occupation. The funeral was held Monday at 8:30 from the Catholic church with Rev. Joseph F. Vols officiating.

Joseph Shitz Joseph Seitz Joseph F. Vols

Christmas tree safety tips from Chief Finney

Chief E E Finney of the fire department offers reminders for Christmas tree celebrations to prevent fires. Do not use cotton or flimsy decorations, avoid candles, and only safety matches. Keep matches away from children, place trees away from curtains, use metallic tinsel and non inflammable decorations, secure a solid base, and have water or extinguishers ready.

E. E. Finney Fire Department

Equity elects officers at National Society of Equity meeting

Daniel C. Mahoney of Viroqua was unanimously elected president of the National Union of the American Society of Equity at its final session in Wausau. H. A. Fuller of Mankato was named vice president and M. P. Johnson of Tollay, N. D., elected director for three years. Two other directors were HH Williams of Cumberland Wis and L. N. Roberson of Owensboro Kentucky. A national office location and secretary-treasurer will be decided at the January 10 meeting in Wausau. The convention closed after a busy day with reports read and resolutions adopted on topics from crop reports and government arms policy to land tax and public utilities.

Daniel C. Mahoney Viroqua National Union of the American Society of Equity Wausau H. A. Fuller Mankato H. G. Tank Wilson United States

World record Holstein butter cow Duchess Skylark Ormsby

Duchess Skylark Ormsby, a Holstein Friesian cow bred by 2 B Young and owned by John B Irwin, set a new world record for the butter test by producing 27 761.07 pounds of milk containing 1 205.09 pounds of butterfat over 565 consecutive days. The cow, born October 31 1909, was cared for by Axel Hansen and faced no veterinary intervention. The record surpasses Finderne Pride Johanna Rue by 642 pounds of milk and 28.62 pounds of butterfat.

Duchess Skylark Ormsby Meducer Te Minnesota Agricultural College 2. B. Young Buffalo Center John B. Irwin Minneapolis, Minn Sir Ormsby Skylark Oakhurst Duchess Clothilde John Barneveldt Finderne Pride Johanna Rue Duchess Skylarx Ormsby Axel Hansen Ibase

Fragmented Blended Tales and Odd Local Bits

A collage of humorous dialogues, biblical parody, and rural anecdotes fills pages with playful bits. It weaves jokes about voices, a spooked gold watch, spankings, Samson and Delilah, and a northern lumber camp dispute over electric light and steam rooms amid farcical misfortunes and a wife’s laundry woes.

Ernest Nelson Is Arrested On Adultery Charge At Wausau

Ernest Nelson, a well known Marshfield figure, was arrested in Wausau on a Marathon county warrant charging adultery at a road house in McMillan. Sheriff F B Schroeder served the warrant and Nelson was held on $400 bail for a preliminary examination scheduled for the following morning. he had not yet secured bondsmen.

Ernest Nelson Nise Marathon County F. B. Schroeder Wausau Marshfield Nelson McMillan Ida Kroll F P. Gerwing- Nelson Kroll Wausair Bein Schroeder

Profitable New Year Resolution Ad Page

The piece urges making practical New Year resolutions like thrift, noting many will attempt them despite jokes about resolutions. It promotes reading The Times ads to save money and lists advertisers including Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile Co and First National Bank, signaling a newspaper ad page.

Times Tiffault-Kamps Mercantle Co Rose Bros J- Martin Bere F. L. 2Week Kestel Bros. Co J. Ebuoy Wasserberger & Dickett Palace Meat Co First National Bank City and Cash Meat Markets Sexton Bros the Palace of Sweets The Unique Theater Liese’s Prescription Store

Remember the Birds Christmas drive by Marshfield DAR

The Marshfield chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution asks citizens to cooperate in remembering the birds during Christmas. The appeal notes that feeding birds aids soil, plant, and forest conservation, and suggests treating birds to a Christmas dinner of fuel bread or bits from a well-spread table.

Marshfield Daughters of the American Revolution

Grippe Grips City Amid Widespread Illness Trend

A wave of grippe plagues nearly every resident of the city, hitting men women and children. The illness disrupts daily life with many absent from work and school, doctors in high demand, and concern that the epidemic may spread across the state.

M. Ds

Unique Sunday to Feature Secretary of Frivolous Affairs

The Unique Sunday program will present a popular Tour part Mutual master-picture described as a beautiful society drama with a mysterious element. Advertisers claim its inclusion in the series should ensure a good house for both afternoon and evening showings.

Death of Henry Macht en 80 in Stratford

Henry Machten of Stratford died Saturday due to old age at 80. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 30 in the city, conducted by Rev. T Harry Kelly.

Henry Machten Stratford T. Harry Kelly

Taft Train Stop Mess Leaves Marshfield Waiting

A Marshfield crowd expected former President William Howard Taft to ride the affemption train from Merrilan Junction to Wausau for a lecture that evening. Officials urged courtesy and speed to prevent delay, but Taft canceled Duluth plans after diverting from Fond du Lac to Wausau, diverting west from New Haven.

Marshfield Merrilan Junction William Howard Taft Wausau Omaha Line Northwestern Tait Merrilan Mr. Taft Dalth New Haven Conn Yale Taftemile Duluth Fond du Lag

Marshfield Banker Heads Of Society

The Wood County Bankers Development association met in Grand Rapids for a successful session. Elected officers were President Amos Bell, Marshfield State Bank. Vice-President K A Connor, Auburndale State Bank. Secretary and Treasurer J F Seidl, Pitseville State Bank. Attendees from Marshfield included Thomas Spalding and H G Hambright. The group planned a contribution toward the Breeders' association barn at the Marshfield Fair grounds.

Wood County Bankers Development Association Grand Rapids Elks Amos Bell Marshfield State Bank K. A. Connor Aubturndale State Bank J. F. Seidl Pitseville State Bank Thomas Spalding American National Bank H. G. Hambright First National Bank Breeders’ Association Marshfield Mair Grounds

Ladysmith Man Levi Ashley Dies At 55

Levi Ashley aged 55 formerly of Ladysmith died in this city Saturday after hospital care. He was brought here a day before his death and later transported back to Ladysmith for funeral services held Tuesday.

Levi Ashley Ladysmith

Rifles Delayed From Camp Douglas Disrupt Gallery Practice

The Company A rifles have not been returned from Camp Douglas for three Sundays, delaying indoor practice. Quartermasters assemble the same stock with a shorter rifling barrel and prepare for gallery drills at the armory the first week after the rifles arrive back.

Company A Camp Douglas

Change in Insurance Agency Dissolution of Upham Wegener firm

Yesterday the Upham Wegener agency insurance underwriters dissolved. Judge Hugo Wegener purchased the interest of former Postmaster Everett A Upham in the business. Upham plans for the future are not announced. The business will be continued by Hugo Wegener.

Upham-Wegener Hugo Wegener Everett A. Upham Upham

Marshfield to Host Wisconsin Country Life Conference

County Supt. George A Varney calls attention to Marshfield being chosen as the site for the country life conference in Wisconsin. The event will run March 1 with hundreds expected. Prof. C J Galpin of the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture directs general arrangements with Wood County Training Agricultural and Domestic Science School coordinating details alongside Superintendent Varney. A full program announcement will follow.

Country Life Conference George A. Varney Marshfield Wisconsin C. J. Galpin College of Agriculture University of Wisconsin Wood County Varney

Envious remark about a man’s nerve in a lively exchange

In a humorous exchange Blinks says he envies the man who is singing while Jinkie mocks the singer’s voice. Binks corrects that the envy stems from the man’s tremendous nerve, not his voice.

Jinkie Binks

Returns Home at Auburndale After 28 Years Absence

Knute Onstad, former Auburndale resident, returns Sunday afternoon after a 27 year absence to reunite with relatives. He left to travel widely and was presumed dead by family. Onstad, now prosperous, visits his sister and sister in laws and hopes to speak with nephews and nieces at Christmas. He is brother to Mrs. C. K. Anderson and Mrs. James Marker and uncle to Oscar Markee and William Conklin.

Enoch Arden Knute Onstad Auburndale Tives Arden Knute Onstad Wood County Wise Consin Keute Onstad C. K. Anderson James Marker Oscar Markee William Conklin Field

Opening Basketball Season Promises Alumni vs High School

Tonight starts basketball activities with an Alumni versus High School game in the high school gym. Town residents are invited to attend. admission is thirty five cents and includes dancing after the game. Funds will buy new suits for the coming season.

Death of Mrs Liebelt a Marshfield native dies in Wausau

Mrs Minnie Liebelt long time Marshfield resident died Friday afternoon at about 1 ock at the home of her daughter William McCallin 1407 tweet Wausau Born April 2 1846 in Germany she is survived by a daughter Mrs Mc Callin and four sons August of Spencer Charles of Westboro and William and Otto of McMillan The body was brought to Marshfield and interment was at Hillside cemetery Services were held at St John Catholic church

Minnie Liebelt William McCallin Wausau Liebelt West Fifth Street Germany McCallin August Liebelt Spencer Charles Westboro William and Otto Liebelt McMillan Marshfield Hillside Cemetery St. Johne Catholic Church

Vera and Estelle Debate Staying or Leaving

Vera asks if Estelle will stay. Estelle replies she has decided to pay her fare and go out. The exchange shows a plan to depart rather than remain, highlighting a choice between comfort at home and stepping out into the night.

Vera Estelle

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State Army Mrs Matt Petrie Equity O. Mahoney National Union Mary Mr. Hawkins Mrs. Hawkins Pune Jinker Edith Mamma Samson Main Street Deliah Sam Ambrose Peet Northern Lumber Walters Mosinee Jimmie Shakespeare MR. Wapt Depot Mrs. Liebelt
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