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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
1
A $400 Oakland upright piano on display at Potter’s Pharmacy fuels excitement for Marshfield and vicinity’s popular lady voting contest. The paper outlines bonus vote incentives for seven subscriptions, renewals, and merchant coupons, plus a chance to win a $30 diamond ring for the top month.
James felt, twenty one, from near Milladore, was injured last Saturday night when a freight train struck his leg as he jumped from a platform at Milladore. He dragged himself away, received aid, and at Marshfield’s St Joseph hospital his crushed foot was amputated above the ankle. He is resting and expected to recover. He is a cousin of John Haast. Gov McGovern is expected to announce two members of the state board of control this week, with Attorney R E Andrews a leading candidate.
Contractor Thomas Wright and crew transform the northern half of the second story of Rose Bros store into a model ladies suit and coat department. A four‑stair stairway will connect the main floor to the new level, with offices at the front and refined apartments. Cabinets with mirrored doors will house a modern, expensive display and the department will be one of the finest in the state.
Removal of Alderman F R Pollard from the Second ward creates a vacancy likely to be filled at the spring election. C J Sparr, president and manager of Sparr Cereal, has been proposed as a strong candidate. Smarr, a business man with large property interests, considered safe and conservative.
At a former dinner on Sunday Mr and Mrs D M Glassner announced the engagement of their daughter Miss Minnie to Joseph E Heller of Milwaukee. Out of town guests included Mrs and Mrs J Meller Mr and Mrs aew Mr and Mrs Al Eisen and Joseph E Heller of Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs Silber of Duluth. A reception followed at the Glassner home on Srd street.
Tuchscher has moved his shoe repairing stock and equipment into the building vacated last fall by Elvis' jewelry store and is now ready for business. He will devote his entire attention to shoe repair ing and making special shoes to order, and is admirably equipped for the work.
A fashion note highlights a Spring 1911 display featuring Swiss and Nainsook embroideries including edgingsReadings Swiss fronting allover bande and allover embroideries. The collection also offers the richest white goods ginghams and muslins with new weekly designs and weaves, domestic and foreign.
A. Arnold of Minneapolis, brother of C. Arnold, thanks Marshfield city council for planning to hang pictures of ex mayors in the council chamber. He recalls ten years as mayor, offers printed photos, and says he will visit to discuss Mr. Clark, the founder of the local paper, with Alderman A. I. MacFarlane.
The list shows top ten scores: Sergt. Walter Mueller 25, Sergt. A Bubolz 25, Sergt. The Wolf 75, Corp. A Hoer 25, Corp. Hanson 25, Mus. Lange 25, Priv. Mittlestads 25, Priv. Wolf 25, Priv. Fred Grewoht 25, Priv. Geo. Zimmer 25. Also noted is the city hall ten cent cigar manufactured by John G. Hoelz, Marshfield.
Mrs Anna Steinwaener aged 74 died at the home of her daughter near Bakerville after several weeks illness. Funeral held at Catholic church Baker ville with burial in local Catholic cemetery. August Hof died aged 97 after long illness. Services at home then burial beside wife in Nasonville.
Congressman Morse seeks a district resident aged 16 to 20 with a sound body to nominate as midshipman to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Completion of high school is required and the appointment must be made before March 4. The position pays $600 per year. Send applications to Congressman Morse in Washington.
The County Sheriff returns in a lively O E Wee version by Lem B Parker presented by an excellent cast at Adler Opera House tonight. Strong characters, dramatic moments, and a running thread of comedy mark the performance with a lavish production and realistic scenery. Prices 95, 35, and 50 cents, seats on sale at Sexton’s.
Friday night will feature two basketball games at the armory. A top local high school team faces the Omahawk highs while the High School second team meets Edgar school. Expect hard fought contests and strong attendance.
The UC T Ball held at the armory last Friday night ranked among the Railway City Council’s finest entertainments. Committees earned praise for tasteful, purple white and orange decor, smart refreshments, and fine music from the Second Regiment Orchestra.
A Staade youth fell on an icy Central avenue sidewalk last Saturday night, injuring his head and briefly losing memory until police recovered his missing package. He returned home on the 1 am train vowing caution on Marshfield’s sidewalks. A Times prize piano display at Potter’s Pharmacy is praised for tone and action by Jimmie and a local tester. Valentine Day tones and local witticisms follow, with Mr Ground Hog’s weather prophecies and a remark about Eve and Adam’s apple as history’s 61st lemon.
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