Marshfield Water and Light audit report presented
The city council received the five month investigation into the Marshfield Water Electric Light and Power Co. findings detail shortages in handling funds and poor bookkeeping under former superintendent Louis B Cart. Auditors note incomplete records, missing pages, and lacking receivables and cash reconciliation, with concerns over prior accounting methods.
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Commond Council
Marshfield
Common Council
City of
Water & Light Co
Frank ©. Ritt
John Seubert
Louis B. Cart
Carl
Marshfield Water, Electric Light & Power Co
Water & Light Commission
Books of the Water & Light Co
John ‘Alexander
Cooper & Co
Messrs
John Alexander Popper & Co
Carl Bean
Hotel Blodgett Not Sold. Plans Addition Underway
E Blodgett denies any deal to transfer ownership of Hotel Blodgett and declares the hotel will not change hands. He says a third story addition over the south annex will be built and Krasin Bros. have been awarded the contract to start work when weather allows.
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Blodgett
Krasin Eros
School Board Debates Newspaper Printing Bids
The Marshfield school board held several meetings to resolve bids for publishing school proceedings. Clerk P J Kraus sought cuts and varied press access, causing bid rejections for unclear space. Three papers later offered a uniform $3 per folio, totaling $108 annually, a figure the board deemed reasonable for informing the public of expenditures and board actions.
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Marshfield
P. J. Krays
Kraus
Board of Review
Marshfield Herald
Marshfield News
Marshfield Times
Eraus
High markings distinguish next graduate class at head
Miss M Dick leads the line as high marks define the next graduate class. The ceremony highlights top achievers with Miss Dick among the standout performers.
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M. Dick
Extreme Cold Backs Up Rail Freight in North West
Snow and 20 degree below zero weather disrupts Soo Line and Omaha Northwestern freight. Trains stalled between Stevens Point and Fond du Lac. extra engines needed, tonnage reduced, rail labor reports high fuel use and congestion, while passenger service largely maintained schedules. Numbers include hospital hill 26 degrees below zero and a Sunday high of five below.
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Pelow Pero
I Government
University Experimental Farm
Hospital Hill
W. H. Plank
al Noing
An’s
Soo Line
Omaha-Northwestern
Soo
Crotecht
Stevens Point
Fond du Lac
J. P. Temuy
Sea Line
Superior
E. Strotts
Omsha Northwestern
Brigham Barr Wedding Ties Barr Family to Wisconsin
Miss Henrietta Ruth Barr wed Mgr Aldis L Brigham of Bayfield Wisconsin in a quiet Tuesday ceremony at 10 30 in Brigham Barr home. Rev Father Graeme Davis officiated. They plan a brief Wisconsin tour then settle in Oshkosh where Brigham works.
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Edward K. Barr
East Third Street
Oshkosh
Brigham
Lawrence College
Appleton
Peasant Players Return for Two Night Performance
Sberammergauer peasants bring natural acting singing and dancing to Wood County audiences. Originating from a race known for passion play actors, the current troupe offers remarkable dancing and singing. The two night engagement invites full turnout to honor the visit and support local arts. The Times editorial in the first column on page three discusses county highway issues for farmers seeking to know if the commissioner serves their interests.
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Wood County
Times
Water supply faces peril as wells run dry in Marshfield
A serious water crisis in Marshfield endangers the town if a fire breaks out. Wells that feed the city have run dry, forcing daily use to exhaust the 24 hour supply. Railroads are restricted to minimal water, while officials seek a new source of water.
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Marshfield
Expensive Engine for Water Plant Troubles Exposed
City officials report the costly Corliss engine installed at the water and light plant has failed to run smoothly. For days the plant relied on older engines while the board of public works debates ripping out and reinstalling the foundation. The engine, costing about 15000, was ordered contrary to consulting engineer and superintendent Young recommendations. The public can now judge the investment's outcome.
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Corliss
Board of Public Works
Old Water and Light Commission
Supt. Young
Triangular league debate at Marshfield High school set for February 25
Marshfield High school prepares for a triangular league debate with two teams representing the school. The affirmative team led by Forest Swan Crystal Billings and Merton Davis will face Wausau, while the negative squad with Rufus Pankow Ethel Buckmaster and George Ballam will meet Grand Rapids. The topic is the desirability of state boards setting a minimum wage. A Panama Canal cruise report follows, with Rev Joseph F Volz of St Johns Catholic church returning from a NW group trip to the Canal and Costa Rica. He notes temperature contrasts and promises further impressions next week.
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Mary Dick
Crystal Billings
C. W. Otto
McKinney High School
Marshfield Hight School
Dorothea Wegner
Edith Noll
Lorna Scharmann
Clara Kassilka
Gertrude Wegner
Alicea Burns
Ruth Tufts
Adelia Lohr
Walter Berdan
Geo. Ballan
Ethel Buckmaster
Marguerite Hartl
Esther Grambsch
Zita Brickheimer
Adelaide Koenig
T the Marshfield High School
Wausau
Forest Swan
Merton Davis
Grand Rapids
Rufus Pankow
George Ballam
Lawrence College
Northwestern University
Panama
Joseph F. Volz
St. John's Catholic Church
Panama Canal
Costa Rica
Badama
Canal
Matt Wright Announces Candidacy for City Treasurer
An advertisement by Matt Wright of Marshfield Wisconsin declares his candidacy for the office of City Treasurer in the spring election. He asks for support and votes, stating the notice is paid at ten cents per line.
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Matt, Wright
Marshfield
Wis
Matt Wright
Wheelan Examines City Books on Bond for Shortages
City officials and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company reviewed four cash books to verify shortages tied to a $2500 bond. Wheelan and Carl inspected records as Mayor Felker and others observed. Two minor accounting errors were found. a judiciary report was promised for Monday.
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Carl
Wheel
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Frank C. Ritt
Judiciary Committee
Wheelan
Louis B. Carl
A. G. Felker
R. R., Williams
John Seubert
George J. Leonhard
R. HW. Schroeder
Ritt
Judiciary
Car
Marshfield Varsity Falls to Neillsville in Close Showdown
Marshfield High dropped a tight 21 to 26 home contest to Neillsville Saturday. Waupaca edged Marshfield 21 to 15 after leading at the start. A doubleheader next Saturday features Neillsville and Marshfield in the main game at nine.
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Marshfield
Company A
Neillsville Company
Waupaca
Neillsville
Business College
Wright Announces Candidacy for City Treasurer
Alderman Matt Wright of the Fifth ward declares his bid for the city treasurer post in the spring election. He notes his ice business past involved hard bargains but asserts this will not hinder his ability to serve efficiently in city administration.
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Matt Wright
Wright
Marshfield No. 34 B F U Meeting Notice
All members are requested to be present at the next regular meeting this evening. 1811
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Marshfield No. 34
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Mannville Road
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Reed
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