Christmas Gifts Lift Feeling of Lonesomeness on Distant Front
From Camp Wilson Texas a soldier’s letter describes Marshfield townsfolk sending abundant Christmas presents and a week of celebrations for Company A and the Second Regiment Band. Mail calls, decorated tents, and a Christmas tree boosted morale despite war, with 95 degree weather and imitation snow. First Wisconsin Regiment wins Army and Navy News Cup in a 9–0 football final against the Third Blinds. Second to meet Sixteenth Cavalry for consolation cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt
Jake
Thom
Wallie Mueller
Wisconsin Regiment
Army
Marshfield Clinic Moves Into New Office Space
Drs K W Dooge W A Mason H H Milbee William Hipka R P Potter and W G Sexton form Marshfield Clinic and relocate to the second floor of the Thiel block on New Year’s day. A Morgan Chase opens a new filing system as staff begin work. some interior finishing awaits steel and iron arrivals. private telephony connects rooms with three trunk lines via Marshfield exchange. Emperor and King Karl and Empress Queen Zita crowned over Austria-Hungary Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Dooge
W. A. Mason
H. H. Milbee
William Hipka
R. P. Potter
W. G. Sexton
Marshfield Clinic
Thiel Block
A. Morgan Chase
Karl
Zita
Austria-Hungary
Company A Ball at the Armory a Social and Financial Success
The annual ball by Company A at the armory on New Year's Eve drew about one hundred couples. A four piece orchestra, former Second Regiment band members, provided music. Net proceeds matched last year as Drum Sergeant Fred W Kohl led the event at Captain Frank B Reigel's request in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Armory
Second Regiment
Fred W. Kohl
Frank B. Reigel
Marshfield High Alumni Banquet Elects Officers and Dances
Nearly ninety graduates attended the Marshfield High School Alumni Banquet held at the armory. Officers elected include President R. R. Williams and Vice President Elmer Dickerson. The event featured a formal supper by Sacred Heart Ladies Aid, musical numbers, a violin solo, piano pieces, and a Marshfield orchestra for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield High School Alumnia Association
Armory
James P. Delmore
R. R. Williams
Elmer Dickerson
Grace Lupient
Markc Sexton
H. Winch
Patience Kamps
Harold Bill
Martha Marsh
Marjorie Sado Pave
RR. Williams
Alice Scharmann
John A. Daul
Walter Wood
Catherine Kraus
Marjorie Sexton
Olive Lange
New Marshfield
Northwestern Case Goods Manufacturers Form In Wisconsin
A meeting at the Blodgett Hotel organized a new regional branch of the national furniture association titled Northwestern Case Goods Manufacturers. Representatives from Minneapolis Duluth Sheboygan Plymouth Oshkosh Grand Rapids and Stevens Point attended. A bylaws committee was appointed and another meeting will be held to elect officers and advance plans.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Blodgett Hotel
National Association
Northwestern Case Goods Manufacturers
Frank BR. Upham
Upham Manufacturing Company
National Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Minnneapolis
Duluth
Sheboygan
Plymouth
Oshkosh
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Thirtyfour Years Ago Today in Marshfield Early Days
Thirtyfour years ago today the Times recalls Marshfield town news with Hinman Hall dances, political notes, and business moves. McBride of Neillsville eyed for assembly speaker while Dorschel & Co. stock is inventoried and Kraus, Vollmar form a new partnership. County Board meets Jan 18 1883. R Connor & Co plan a new mill after fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marssfield
Times Files
Town News
Hinman’s Hall
McBride of
Neillsville
T. F. Vannedom
Dorschel & Co
Kraus
Dorschel
Fred Vollmar
Inlaw
R. Connor & Co
Auburndale
Sir Samuel and Sarah in a Seaside Rescue Tale
Dramatic vignette shows Sir Samuel Simms rescuing Sarah Samson from drowning as onlookers and rustic humor accompany the scene. The tale shifts to social quips about club meetings, borrowing books, and hotel anecdotes, ending with a curtailed memory of a hotel encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Simms
Sarah Samson
Sir Samuel
Sarah
Sam
Sally
Fourth Fire In Week Hits S Miller Fruit Warehouse
The fire department answered a Sunday 9:45 call to the S Miller Fruit company warehouse but found the blaze already extinguished. An overheated stove with a zinc mat started the fire, likely smoldering overnight as smoke filled the room on opening. Nearby chimney fires sparked several alarms this week, including residences of Fireman Pilum and Rev. A A Burton, and a 624 West B Street call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Miller Fruit Company
Miller
Joseph Pilum
A. A. Burton
West B Street
New Arrivals and State Administration Change
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Arnold Schmelter at 412 West C Street on Thursday. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Gropp on Saturday. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles J Mettelka yesterday and a girl to Mr and Mrs Joseph Strupp yesterday. The Republican state administration renewed itself on New Year’s Day with Merlin Hull of Black River Falls becoming Secretary of State, succeeding John S Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Schmelter
West C Street
Jacob Gropp
Charles J. Mettelka
Joseph, Strupp
Merlin Hull
Black River Falls
John 8. Donald
Mystery Call Shocks Clerk With Odd Time Bet
In a brief exchange a clerk says five thirty but our friend corrects with four hundred and fifteen claiming the misread time. The odd reply hints at a riddle like curbside prank or puzzle moment captured in a street scene.
Continual Cold Weather Described by Local Station Table
The local weather summary notes a week of continued cold conditions. Temperatures recorded by the local meteorological station show persistently low readings, with no significant warmups expected in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exe Sperimens
School Boards Convene in County Early February
County Superintendent George A Varney announces two Wood County school board conventions in February. Pittsville hosts February 8 for a one day session to serve nearby districts, while Marshfield hosts February 9–10 at McKinley High School. Noted speakers include Inspector W E Larson and Maynard Downes with lectures on vital topics and the Country Life Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
George A. Varney
Vesner
Pittsville
Marshfield
Crand Rapids
McKinley High School
Varney
Pittaville
W. E. Larson
State Department
Maynard Downes
Wisconsin Anti-Tubercuclosis Association
J. C. Galpin
Country Life Movement
Bullesing
Tragic death of John Robl by wheel accident at Pewaukee
John Robl, 21, died after a broken wheel struck him above the left ear while feeding a cyclone feed cutter at a Pewaukee farm. Born May 9, 1894 in Marshfield, he had worked for Felker Bros and Gollmar Brothers circus before seeking Milwaukee employment. Funeral held at St. John’s Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Robl
John
Pewaukee
Milwaukee
Joseph
Marshfield
Pewauker
Felker Bros. Mig
Gollmar Brothers Circus
Kansas
St. John's Catholic Church
Funeral of G T Slyfield Prominent stock breeder buried
The remains of George T. Slyfield, prominent stock breeder and former cheese dealer, were laid to rest at Hillside cemetery after a Friday service at Cedarhedge Farm. Rev. F H Am brose of the First Presbyterian church presided. Wallbearers named: E E Royce, George Koenig, John R Esser, George H Welton, W W Noll, Frank A Noll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Slyfield
Sheboygan
Hillside Cemetery
Cedarhedge Farm
F. Halsey Ambrose
First Presbyterian Church
E- E. Royce
George Koenig
John R. Esser
George H. Welton
W. W. Noll
Frank A. Noll
Gypsy Love at Adler Theater Next Tuesday
Opera bill announces Gypsy Love at the Adler Theater for one night only. Franz Lehar’s romantic operetta stars Arthur Albro with an NY orchestra conducted by Milon Rader. Production arrives from Milwaukee’s Davidson Theatre with Dippel’s own staging.
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Adler Theater
Trent
Franz Lehar
Hare
Anidreas Dippel
Impressio
Arthur Albro
Lehar
Dippel
New York
Milon Rader
Marshfield
Davidson Theater
Milwaukee
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MHS
Cers
Troubadors
Hinman's Hall
County Board of
W. A. Sexton
Ed. Morley
Colby
A. E. Deming
L. A. Tuttle
The
Phoenix Assurance Co
Lindon
Eng
John Brickles
Mr. Brickles
Times Office
R. Connor & Co's
Annie Mertens
Inglevet Krial
Aggie Wilcott
Willie Wilcote
Dep't
Annie Wilcox
Joseph Wilcox
Christina Britton
Max Britton
Katie Henseler
Mary Hensler
Aggia Wilcox
Eeheee Bo
Susy Britten Aoe
Casper Mertens
Taglevet Krial
LOO
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Teressa Hadey
Emma Trudeau
Herman Poppe
Maggie Poppe
Otto Yankee
Geo
Youngbland
Mary Steitz
Elen Poppe
Rosa Sehles
Joe Seblusky
Teressa Maguals Leotrudsau
Emma Geasert
Nora Mathews
Teeyeel
Reed Bi
Bae
John Robl
Brother
Boby
Catholic Church
G. F. Slyfield
Zorika
Gzerna
Jozsi
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