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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
3
Local town readers see visits from Greenwood, Marshfield, Stevens Point and beyond. Guests include Misses Parrette and Haasl, Rev. Sandden, Mrs. Schaller, Miss Mac Le Gaunt, and many others. Community events range from church meetings, school reports, and aid society gatherings to travel notes, business visits, and local trivia.
Mayor Felker remains under care for duodenal ulcers after a three week hospital stay. He is expected to leave the hospital today and return home as his condition improves. Felker has followed the city’s affairs closely and remains active in public life.
The high school notes cover delayed doors to 8 23 morning and absences of Miss Shattuck. Edward Witt refereed the Grand Rapids game with the Company team captain Packy Leitner officiating the first match. Winthrop Reynolds returns to varsity after eligibility lift. The Girls Athletic Association held freshmen initiation and twenty five rooters traveled to the Grand Rapids game, with LaCrosse Normal a 41 to 30 winner at Stevens Point. A Friday dance followed, and Reynolds Barney led cheers in white, energizing a large crowd.
Notice to all residence and business owners and occupants to safeguard pedestrians by sprinkling sand or ashes on sidewalks to reduce slipping hazards. The directive emphasizes keeping walkways clear in public paths and urges prompt compliance.
The Board of Public Works warns pedestrians to use caution on sidewalks when surfaces are icy or slippery, urging safety measures to keep walkways safe. The notice emphasizes conditions and responsibility for maintaining safe pedestrian access.
Large classes of charter members were installed by the Loyal Order of Moose at Neilisville and Marshfield during the last week. GAulin, a leading promoter, solicited membership in Marshfield and secured many. Initiation was followed by a banquet and festivity at Hotel Juneau Friday night with a large Wausau delegation helping until morning.
The Musical Maids, Marshfield High School Lyceum’s fifth act, performed Tuesday night February 2 to a large crowd. Six women presented solos, duets, and readings, with every member proficient in multiple acts. The show’s readings sparked the evening’s popularity. next on February 15 Estelle Cray and her company will perform, featuring Miss Gray, a renowned violinist with extensive abroad experience.
Florence Crawford is joined by the company and is a pianist of notable ability. Mrs. Margaret Ludgate Gray accompanies her daughter on all trips, entertaining audiences with spoken songs readings with music and character delineations.
The Fortnightly Musical club will meet Friday February 19 at the home of Mrs H A Bly. Mrs Bly and Mrs Winchheimg will host the event. The program includes Massenet Faure and Thome with selections such as Massenet Thais and papers by Mrs Wheeler Methodic Mrs Schaefer Elegie Gavotte and Mrs Bailey Massenet.
The prompt asks for details on Massenet including why he was barred as a youth from the French conservatoire, lists operas and the school to which they belong, and references several performers and pieces. It reads like an examination outline for music history with questions about character of Massenet and various theme and variation elements plus performance names.
A local resident indulged in German noodle soup and French fries yesterday and now suffers severe stomach distress. The troubling episode tests faith in his spouse and prompts consideration of remedies and explanations.
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