Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Marshfield Times in Marshfield, Wisconsin

Page 1

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1917

Page

1

CheeseMakers 10 Meet on March 8 Program

Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers Buttermakers and Dairymen Advancement Association announces detailed program for annual meeting to be held March 8 at Rauierl's opera house Auburndale. Includes music by orchestras, addresses by James T Loren and C B Reed, prize offerings, and an evening session with election of officers and diplomas. Exhibits due by March 6.

Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers Buttermakers and Dairymen's Advancement Association A Len. Dix Rauierl's Opera House Auburndale Jaome T. J. Loren Case Rusch Speaver T. A. Abtelahde Glenbeulah Foeiling H. H. Humphrey AVOC Chat i A. Mt H. M. Blumenstein Dix

Prizes Listed for Central Wisconsin Dairy Meet

The Central Wisconsinhouse makers, Buttermakers and Dairymen Advancement association plans its annual meeting at Baierl's opera house in Auburndale in March. The butter and cheese scoring contest has drawn interest and prizes have been donated by DP J Schacter Company, Blodgett Cheese Trader Company, Bhim Brothers Suip, Storting Brothers, Thiel, and a Cheese Supply Company. The Cheese Company is also expected to donate a prize.

Central Wisconsinhouse Makers Buttermakers’ & Dairymen’s Advancement Association Baierl Auburndale DP. J. Schacter Company E. Blodgett Cheese Trader Company Bhim Brothers Suip Gold Storting Brothers Cam Stot Thiel Ahor Cheese Supply Company of Anongo Call the Cheese Company

Infant dies after turpentine mixture intake near Grand Rapids

Reported in a local notice the infant child of William AN Worden residing on the Aypin marsh near Grand Rapids drank a mixture of turpentine and linseed oil and died soon afterward.

William Anworden Grand Rapids

Marshfield Concert by Secor Regiment Band Tonight

The Secor Regiment band plans a homecoming concert at the Adler theater in Marshfield tonight after arriving from Fort Sheridan around 8:30 to 9:00 PM. Chief Musician Steinmere notes several members wish to perform to honor local supporters. Mayor Felker says seats will be free once the band arrives, weather permitting a timely performance.

Secor Regiment Theodore Steinmere Wo Koht Fort Sheridan Marshfield Steinmers Adler Theater A. G. Felker

Marshfield Births Surpass Deaths in Year

Marshfield reports 224 births and 34 deaths in the year, per City Health Officer J. C. Hayward. Death rate about 7.8 per thousand, well below the state rate of 12.2 with 29,887 deaths for 1914 on a 2,452,680 population. The state’s high death rate reflects increases from pneumonia.

Phare Wecourlins Office of City Health Omcer J. C. Hayward Marshfield

Owls Seek New Clubhouse in McMillan Property Purchase

The Marshfield lodge of Owls has optioned the McMillan property on East Seaund Street near the Hub City garage to convert it into a clubhouse. The group, with about 600 members, must raise around 7000 by April 5 to complete the purchase. If bought, the two story brick building will be modernized to house the lodge alongside the Eagles club.

Marshfield Lodge of Owls McMillan East Seaund Street Hub City Fred Seehafer TB. F. McMillan Eagles

New Arrivals in Day Town and McMillan Births

A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lucius B Evans last Sunday. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Willis G Arnold Saturday. Court Brandt of Day and Jed Hahn of McMillan were born Thursday and Monday respectively. Michael Dook was born Friday.

Lucius B. Evans Michael Dook Willis G. Arnold Court Brandt Day Jed Hahn McMillan

Potatoes Make Him Rich on 11 Acres Near Neillsville

William Brekke of Neillsville earned a remarkable income from 11 acres of his 160 acre farm. He harvested 20 500 bushels at 1 13 each, averaging 181 bushels per acre, totaling about 93 920 dollars gross. The Crandon Republican notes his notable success.

William Brekke Neillsville

Out the Flag and Show Your Colors for Marshfield Guardsmen

Marshfield honors eighty plus guardsmen returning after eight months active service. Mayor Felker asks merchants and residents to decorate homes and businesses today and for several days. Flags, bunting, and public displays recall duty, honor, and country as troops arrive home to a grateful city.

Marshfield Guard Belove A. G. Felker the Times Marshield United States

Voters Reject Commission Form by Wide Margin 379 to 335

In a spring election Marshfeld voters overwhelmingly turned down a proposal to switch to a commission form of government. The margin against the plan stood at 240 votes with strong turnout and notable activity from pro commission factions. The total vote matched historic spring election participation as ward tallies showed varied support across the city.

Marshfeld Yeatenday

Joint Meeting of Lincoln Washington Parent Teachers Group

A joint meeting of the Lincoln Washington Parent-Teachers organization will be held in the city hall assembly room tomorrow at 4 PM. Program includes Irish folk song readings by third grade pupils Lillian Jadac and others, plus a lesson on table manners from Miss Runkle at Nelsonville school Portage County.

Lincoln- Washington Trish Lillian Jadac Lally Nelsonville Portage Coun Runkle Ty

Notable Congress of Business Men Held at Madison

President LP Tiffault and Secretary Henry C E Schroeder of the Marshfield Board of Commerce attended the second Wisconsin commercial and industrial congress in Madison. Over 500 participants, including top wholesalers retailers and manufacturers, discussed retail relations and state business education. Schroeder and Villault spoke on Marshfield board work and urged at least twenty local delegates for next year. President Van Hise hosted ten Wisconsinites at a university dinner noting growth in business education and clinics.

LP. Tiffault Henry C. E. Schroeder Marshfield Board of Commerce Commercial and Industrial Congress of Wisconsin Madison Sungre Nu Schroeder Rifault Tothers Villault Marshidal Board CR. van Hise State University University Club Mversity Wisco Uniti Ig van Hise

Rural Carriers Meet in Grand Rounds on Washington's Birthday

The Wood County Rural Mail Carriers Association held its semi annual meeting at Grand Rounds with only twelve members present. Many were unable to attend due to the floor train service and several carriers were on substitutes because of overwork and exposure. Postmaster R L Nash spoke on rural carrier work. Wisson of Grand Rapids, president, and Ed Dexheimer, vice president, led the session. Dexheimer was the only local delegate. A Nekoosa delegate was chosen for the state convention in Sturgeon Bay May 9 and 21. The county group will meet next at Labor Day.

Wood County Rural Mail Carriers Association Grand Rounds Washington R. L. Nash Grand Rauids Wisson Grand Rapids Ed. Dexheimer This Ety Raymond Timm Dexheimer Nekoosa Sturgeon Bay Labor Dar

Flag Tribute Amid Marching Color and Song

A poem salutes the flag with marching imagery and civic pride. It celebrates national unity, defense, and the enduring dignity of the colors, urging reverent awe and honor as the flag passes by.

Plan Large Addition to Local Hospital

The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother plan a large addition to St. Joseph's hospital this spring. A four story brick and stone structure will be built south of the main building, more than doubling frontage. The new wing will house an obstetrical department with a maternity ward and may include a nurses training course. The expanded facility aims to place St. Joseph's among the largest and most excellent hospitals in the middle west.

Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother St. Joseph's Hospital St. Toscas’s St. Joseph’s Middle West Resent

Mr Hoffman Very Ill In Marshfield Home

John A Hoffman former register of deeds and longtime chief of Marshfield's volunteer fire department is critically ill at his home 408 South Cherry Street Health declined with stomach hemorrhages reported Saturday His daughter Mrs Elwyn Grubb Weyauwega is with her husband and Hazel Hoffman a Grand Rapids student has stayed at his bedside Oscar J Hoffman has stopped his weekly trips to be present continually

Hoffman John A. Hoffman Register of Deeds Marshfield South Cherry Street Grand Rapids Elwyn Grubb Weyauwepa Hazel Hoffman Oscar J. Hoffman

Onion prices rise as onions become scarce

The Stevens Point Journal notes onions have surged beyond previous prices with supplies tight. A farmer remarks that the cost dropped from 40 cents per bushel years ago to higher rates now, while shipments last year paid around 60 cents to 4 cents per basket. The federal road aid for Portage county totals 80,867 dollars.

Tozier Stevens Point Journal Portage County

Marshfield Welcomes Guardsmen Home Tonight

Marshfield prepares a large welcome for Company A and the Second Regiment band returning from Texas after eight months with General Funston. The parade plans include bells and whistles, with a reception organized by a committee to handle details and potential time changes.

Marshfield Texas

Fort Sheridan Band to Return Home After Quarantine Denial

A Fort Sheridan dispatch yesterday denied the report that the Second Regiment band was quarantined for measles and said they would entrain for their home station with the regiment. Private William Riethus of Spencer, a band member, has measles and cannot return. others are in good health. The band and company are expected to arrive together tonight.

Fort Sheridan William Riethus Spencer

Homecoming Plans For City Boys Are Set

A city homecoming committee organizes a banquet for Company A and the Second Regiment band with plans for a large welcome. Committees cover hotels, bells and whistles, lighting, and speakers for the Thursday night event. Officials include Mayor Felker, Aldermen Kohl Juno White Normington, I. P. Tiffault, and G. R. Edwards.

Evemot Company A. G. Felker Fred W. Kohl John Juno L. A. Hartl Felker John H. White F. H. Normington B. E. Finney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cheesemakers Central Wisconsin Cheesematers Buttermakers & Dairymen’s Ad Vancement Association An Nounces OWLS West Point Vity Wright Schindler FIEST Congress OF Business Men Hughes Tand Marshfield Boys City Thurs Min
Search Courier

Search the Marshfield Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Marshfield Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication