Great basketball game stirs Marshfield crowd
A league game at the armory last Friday pitted Company A of Marshfield against Company 1 of Neenah. Neenah won 21 to 19 amid controversy over officiating and sportsmanship. Ray Kraus starred for Neenah, while Willard Christensen refereed fairly in the first half and the Neenah referee drew criticism in the second half. A Marshfield Freeholder voice calls for fair discussion on municipal reforms tied to city finance and taxation.
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Armory
Company A
Company 1
Neenah
Willard Christensen
Ray Kraus
Homes Boys
Marshfield
Christensen
Kohl
Krans
J. Christensen
Ed Witt
Ted Witt
Krahn
Leap Year Mirth Bids Caution In Marriage Matters
In 1912 leap year the burden of proof in matrimonial matters shifts to women for a year. Gallant men must beware silent proposals may occur, with fate possibly guiding outcomes. Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener offers free marriage ceremonies where the bride testifies the proposal originated from her.
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Hugo Wegener
Musical Club January 5 1912 Program and Participants
A historical social item listing the Musical Club schedule for 1912 with monthly performances led by Mrs. Connor and a social tea. Includes January Snowflakes February Piano Selection March Wind April Spring Joyous Return vocal and piano pieces by multiple Mrs. Kraus Schaefer McFarlane Below Wheeler Weil and others, plus Opera in America paper and overall social hour.
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Bryan
Connor
Cowen
Tschaikowsky
Wheeler
Henri Weil
Kraus
Edward B. Felton
Bly
Dudley Buck
Pulling
June
Barearole
Miss Marsh
Stammer
C Chaminade
Williams
Ladies Quartette
Rubenstein
Barry Rowe Svelly
Below
C. Chaminade
Mason
Discussion of commission government for Marshfield urged
A letter to The Times argues for open public discussion before adopting the commission form. The writer notes widespread talk of the commission plan and urges study from all angles, citing successful reports in larger cities and seeking a fit for Marshfield. The letter suggests evaluating adaptability to Marshfield’s class and continues to advocate informed public discourse.
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the Times
Commission
Marshfield
A Stately Home Wedding in Auburndale
Miss Ruth Prescilla Connor and Walter Drollinger wed at the Connor home in Auburndale in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev. M. R. Laird. The couple, former local students, plan a brief wedding journey to Chicago before settling in Lebanon, South Carolina.
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Auburndale
Ruth Prescilla Connor
Walter Drollinger
Lebanon
S. C
University of Wisconsin
The Rosary play at Adler opera house Jan 10
A modern play by Edward E. Rose produced by Gaskell and MacVitty comes to Adler opera house January 10. It portrays a troubled American marriage and the impact of atheism, followed by a priest’s guidance leading to reconciliation and happiness. The Rosary has previously run three months in Chicago and New York.
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Adler Opera House
Edward E. Rose
Messrs Gaskell and
MacVitty
Chicago
New York
Shakespeare Club to Stage Place And Dames Drama Night
The Shakespeare Club presents a midwinter entertainments event on January 8 featuring piano some social hour and a drama with cast including Juliet Mrs William DB Connor Portia Mrs Fredrick Vodmar Ophelia Mrs Robert Connor Lady Macbeth Mrs Benny A Lathrop and speakers Miss Spence The program is titled Place And Dames or The Ladies speak at last and promises an engaging evening for club members.
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Miss Spence
Shakespeare Club
Juliet
William DB
Connor
Portia
Fredrick Vodmar
Ophelia
Robert Connor
Macbeth
Benny A. Lathrop
Gommence Gallery Practice Opens Season With Prizes
First prize is a gold watch for the winning marksman in the nine week gallery practice and competition at the armory starting next Sunday afternoon. Prizes include cash awards from $3 to $5.60 for top scorers, with rules barring officers and prior first prizeees. The program blends drill with target practice under expert supervision.
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Waller
Fred W Upham Home at Glenview Described by Chicago Record Herald
The Frederic W Upham house near Glenview is showcased as a modern, highly livable residence with southwest orientation for cooling breezes. It features a riverside setting, courtyard access from the Glenview Golf Club, a pool with bathhouses, simple exterior styling resembling an early English house, and an inviting entry that permeates the interior. Inside, the first floor offers a large living room, glassed-in porch, dining room, and a boudoir-like guest chamber. The ash woodwork, white enamel, Delft blue kitchen, and Delft blue china define elegant details, while the butler’s pantry and kitchen are optimized for service. A four-foot vent shaft above the range vents odors efficiently.
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Chicago Record Herald
Fred W. Upham
Glenview
Upham
Marshfield
Chicago
Frederic W. Uptham
Delft
Historic House Description with Rooms and Amenities
The text outlines a house plan with kitchen adjacent servant areas. Dining room and porch connect to the kitchen while a facedry with electric irons sits on the first floor. A second floor entrance opens to an upstairs sitting-room leading to all bedrooms. The owner’s chamber includes a sleeping porch dressing-room closet and bathroom. There are two guest rooms with bath, a corner room with a screened balcony, three maids’ rooms with baths, each with a lavatory.
Civil Service Exam for Marshfield City Sealer Set
State Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive examination for the city sealer of weights and measures in Marshfield on Saturday January 20 1912. Open to male residents ages 21 to 45. Applications must reach the commission by January 16. Permits mailed to applicants. present permits to the examiner on exam day. Previous applicants not required to refile.
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State Civil Service Commission
Marshfield
Madison
Married at Colby Edward S Smith and Olive Tesmar wed
Edward S Smith of Marsh field and Olive Tesmar of Colby married last week at the bride's parents home near Colby. They now reside with Mr and Mrs Stewart Smith in this city. The bride is noted as Colbys popular young lady and the groom, who helps his father in the drag business, is a promising young man. The ceremony was a simple home affair attended by the bride’s brother and sister, followed by a wedding dinner with Mr and Mrs Stewart Smith present.
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Edward S. Smith
Marshfield
Olive Tesmar
Colby
Stewart Smith
Woo
Richfield Breeder Trades Sires with Loyal Dairy Herd
William R Barbopp of Richfield exchanges sires with H Kaufman of Loyal trading his four year old Jeweler of Marshfield for Duke of Loyal a younger animal. The new sire at Barbopp s herd head is sired by Royal Flush dam Little Helen a registered thoroughbred with strong dairy pedigree. Exchange to be effected soon.
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William R. Barbopp
Richfield Guernsey
H. Kaufman
Loyal
Marshfield
Duke of Loyal
Mr. Barbopp
Royal Flush
Little Helen
Paying Taxes In Lively Manner At City Hall
City Treasurer Leonard’s office is crowded as residents rush to pay taxes. Alderman John Juno of the Sixth ward was first to receive his receipt and may frame it. By noon Tuesday over forty receipts had been issued and the process moved quickly.
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Leonard
John Juno
Fagt and Fable Chauncy Arnold Scolds Speedy Walker
Chauncy Arnold stops a hurried pedestrian and jokes about photography, saying cameras can capture a fast express train in motion but not a person going to dinner. The quip highlights the street encounter and the pedestrian’s haste reflections.
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Chauncy Arnold
Chauncy
Ambition Mentioned in Marshfield Commentary
A Marshfield philosopher praises ambition while rebuking naysayers who call it a sin. The piece muses on famous tales of fallen pride, personal effort, and leap year plans, urging locals to value ambition and even propose lively summer amusements.
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Marshfield
Boy Delivers Letter by Accident in Town Garbage Can
A country boy, entrusted with a letter, followed directions literally and placed the letter in a corner garbage can upon reaching town. He later described it as the best thing he saw when questioned.
Beehive New Year Begins With Snowbound Police Vigil
A group of bees living in lodgings at city hall start the new year by shoveling heavy snow from Marshfield streets under watchful supervision. Ed Payne oversees part of the crew on a drifted corner as a passerby jokes about escape. A prominent Marshfield bachelor reports a proposal from a Fox River valley spinner to become a Pleasant Hill resident, awaiting George's reply.
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Marshfield
Ed Payne
Eagle
Fox River Valley
Pleasant Hill
George
Want card details from Upham Manufacturing Co office
Classified notice seeks 30 green body maple cards at 2 percent fret or feature from Upham Manufacturing Co. address to inquire at the company office.
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WantTep
Upham 'M'f’g Co
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Astately
Ruth Connor
Woman's Club
Gommence Gallery
Glenview Golf Club
Civil Service Examination
Guernsey
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