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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1915

Page

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New York Champs to Play Company Tonight at Armory

The New York Nationals, touted as champions, visit Marshfield to face the home team at the Armory in a decisive basketball clash. The lineup includes Wharfield, Delmore Wilt, Christunseny Trae, Leitner, and Thom. A dance will follow the game with admission unchanged.

New York Armory New York Nationals Thia Berchin Darge ¢Rawet Guna Mintia Vonlostik Wharfield Delmore Wilt Christunseny Trae Leitner Thom Alloy

Raid on German stronghold proves futile in Marshfield

Marshfield youths William Bey Joe Grall Jr and William Jensen appeared before Judge Hugo Wegner on charges of attempted larceny after being caught in the act in the Palace Meat company henhouse by Officer Henry Oestreich. They were fined ten dollars each but the payment remained unpaid.

Marshfield Hugo Wegener William Bey Joe Grall, Jr William Jensen Henry Oestreich Palace Meat Company Fale Wenzel

Berkafer sparks locals to key victory and title hopes

Joust and close wins boost the team as Berkafer leads Friday victory lifting season momentum. Wausau crushes Grand Rapids while Whitne Reynolds and Wendl split guards in a tense lineup. Waupaca visits Friday at the high school to clash with a locally touted squad aiming for tournament contention.

Eokel Wendl Shers Thom Ling Whitne Reynolds Berkafer Grand Rapids Wausau Marsifield Weiliy Waupaca Pany Wilh Hieh Schoo Gen Ani Jb Wau Ia

Peanut noise disrupts Marshfield concert hall

A reader reports a disturbance during a High School music evening as peanut crunching from the gallery disrupted Sealian violin numbers performed by Miss Gray and accompanist. The incident prompted school officials to warn students that repeat offenses could lead to removal from future recitals while management argued they bore no blame.

Mr Gray Monij Han Opera House

Trouble over Stratford postmaster appointment

Reports from Stratford say petitions circulate to retain W P Goetz as post master in place of John J Kaiser whose appointment was announced two weeks ago. Goetz is with the R Connor company at Stratford. Kaiser backers oppose. Washington dispatches say Kaiser's appointment has been confirmed by the Senate.

Stratford W. P. Goetz John J. Kaiser Goetz R. Connor Atere Kaiser Washington Senate

Seven Best Dressed Women in Chicago Named

A self appointed committee proclaims seven women as the city’s best dressed in Chicago. Critics question the absence of elegance in the rest, urging parity by naming the seven poorest dressed for contrast.

Chicago Trat

Why Marshfield Lost Shoe Factory

Marshfield failed to attract funds for a Milwaukee shoe factory project led by James Toanson of Northwestern Shoe Co. Local officials defended the proposition as well received yet no further promoter effort followed. conflicting accounts emerged amid an investigation into possible misstatements and unfulfilled commitments.

James Toanson Northwestern Shoe Company Milwaukee Marshfield Vay

Lundgren Considers Selling His Stock

Charles Lundgren, proprietor of the men s state store bearing his name, has given an option on his stock and location for a limited time. Prospective purchasers are Stevens Point parties headed by a Stevens Pointalist. Kitowski noted that upon completion the group aims to double the line and make the store one of the finest clothing shops in the state outside Milwaukee.

Charles 3. Lundgren Vesterda Salt Stevens Point Stevene Milwaukee

Holstein Breeders Plan Cone Sale At City Spring

At a Wednesday city hall meeting the Central Wisconsin Holstein Friesian Breeders association voted to hold a cone shipment sale in the city in April. About 100 cattle were listed and E E Butters of Marshfield was chosen to oversee the sale. Four new members were admitted total membership seventy. The annual meeting is set for March 19 at Vesper.

Central Wisconsin Holstein Friesian Breeders Association E. E. Butters Marshfield Vesper

Europe to pass the hat for suffering abroad

The remark notes that after spending spare coin on relief abroad, Europe might seek funds locally for the hungry and needy among its own population, highlighting a shift in charitable priorities and public sentiment.

Europe

Taxpayers protest plan to widen Central avenue sidewalks

Citizens oppose widening Central avenue and favor keeping current width with lead pipe connections. A council plan, engineered by W P Reichard, was ratified amid taxpayer petitions. Residents seek narrower excavation and yearlong ground settling, with a special meeting set to review developments and petitions.

Central Avenue Reichard T of Chardl John Seubert

Sunday Train Restored On Marshfield Branch

City Attorney R B Koonts of Neillsville reports from Mr Getile of the railroad rate commission that the Omaha railway company has been ordered to reinstate the Sunday train on the Marshfield branch within 20 days. The action follows a commission order and signals a policy reminder that candor can bring public scrutiny.

The Pass II on a S00 Train and a Carburator Woe

A fragmented Stratford Journal comic vignette recounts a scene with a long Pass II train, a Northwestern freight engine taking water, snowing brakies, and a man under a chestnut tree struggling with a sputtering car while pondering schooling and satire about society, leaving him frustrated as gasoline proves missing.

Unity Depot Calsby Unity Register Northwestern Fenswood Stratford Journal

Safety First Movie Teaches Marshfield Workers Dangers

Marshfield employers host a two hour safety themed motion picture event at the New Adler theater for local workers. Films in story form from the Wisconsin industrial commission illustrate machinery hazards and avoidance steps. Tickets distributed by local companies to employees, with some seats set aside for workers not employed by those firms.

Marshfield New Adler Opera House B Pinney Upham Alone Facturig Company Wisconsin Industrial Commines Leomy Oying Childiar Henterviily Ark) Sun Albert Kroes Inet Momlay Roddis Lumber & Verear Company Upham Manufacturing Company Marshfield Stave Company Marshfield Steam, Laundry Johnson Manufacturing Company Hans Bille Company Spare Cereal Company Marshfield Trewing Company Opera House Mr. Winney

New White Rope and Loam Weighings Reported at Jamestown

In Jamestown UN Journal, the weighing of a new white rope is listed alongside loam measurements of 3800 and 2200 units, with a 7 driver weighing 1650. The entry notes advance details from the local weigh station, indicating standard loads and tallying figures for the day.

Jamestown UN Journal

Prayer, taxes, and politics mix in a rural lament

A jumble of voices recalls prayers for peace as crowds debate taxes and government. Uncle Jim Dill tells of prayer while critiquing the era’s rifles and elections, urging action amid a tax laden platform while a shopper complains about a lampy lamp.

Tyagi Lemuel Jim Dysart Munroe County Uper Jim Cue North

Company A to Hold Annual Inspection on March 10

Headquarters notified Cant. H. L. Sommers that the annual inspection of Company A is set for Wednesday evening March 10. Members have been asked to attend promptly and drills will continue until the inspection is complete with penalties for absence.

Cant. H., L. Sommers

Murder at Stevens Point shocks town involving couple

Mrs. Howard Dawson of Stevens Point shot her baby boy and then herself Sunday afternoon as her husband left their home. The couple had a troubled quarrel recently. An inquest cleared the husband of blame.

Stevens Point Howard Dawson

Wedding of Myrtle Leonhard and Trvin Ledger

Myrtle Leonhard and Trvin Ledger married at St John’s Catholic Church on a Tuesday morning. Miss Irene Leonhard and Ita A Ledger wore black and blue suits. best men were George Teonari and Rolland Leder. The couple, well known locally, left at 12:05 for Green Bay and a southern state visit.

Myrtle Leonhard Trvin Ledger Ake St. John's Catholic Church Macher Vola Irene Leonhard Po Ita A Ledger George Teonari Rolland Leder George J. Leonhard Rade

Baumann-Southern Bride Wed at St Johns Church

Frank Bauthano and Nellie Southern of Fenwood were married Tuesday morning at St John Catholic church with Rev. Joseph P. Volz officiating. Bauthano, known locally, works in Oscar Lungre’s barber shop. Southern is a Fenwood favorite. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Marshfield.

Frank Bauthano Nellie Southern Fennand St. John’s Catholic Church Joseph P. Volz Bauman Oscar Lungre Miss Southern Fenwood Marshfield

New Adler Opera House Screens Lola with Clara Kimball Young

The New Adler theater presents a Thursday matinee and evening showing of Lola starring Clara Kimball Young. A World Film release following the success of The Dollar Mark, with producer Mike Young noted for stock world acclaim. production quality rated high. The closing line plays on a humorous maxim about family priorities versus self.

Adler Opera House Clara Kimball Young Lola World Film Corporation Mike Young

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