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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1916

Page

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Guardsmen Open Season In Close One With Bushey

The Bushey Business College team of Appleton and Company A barely edged the guardsmen 29 to 26 in a fast, tense New Year game at the armory. Delmore and Wharfield led the home lineup with solid guard play and center work as Company A built a first-half lead before Bushey rallied late. The crowd saw a strenuous, hard fought contest with notable effort from Christensen Faber Witt and Harold Wherfields.

Bushey Business College Appleton and Company A Bushey Jowals Supt C. W. Otto Delmore Wharfield Companst A Mus Harold Wherfields James Christensen Charles Faber Guaris Obert Delmore Theodore Witt Christensen Faber Delmare Witt Abbotsford City

Detroit Electric Shatters Mountain Summit Record

Detroit Electric cars set a record climbing Mount Lookout from Denver to the summit and back, a 60 mile round trip in 3 hours. The achievement boosts Detroit Electric’s image as a reliable high power electric automobile capable of rough country and mountain passes.

Detroit Denver Colorado Detroit Electret Gummie of Mount Lookout Petroit Electric Detroit Electric Mount Luokouy Golden Mount Lookout

Unique theater expansion planned to 400 seats

In Marshfield the Unique theater owner C W Rice plans a winter enlargement to add space and improve interior arrangement. Executors of the Lahr estate will receive plans for an addition or full width extension to the alley, raising capacity from 250 to 400 seats. Progress Church project aims to build a frame church at Progress with a $300 subscription start led by lay reader A R Titus.

Marshfield Lahr Progre Lindsey Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lao Rt. A. Weller Father Davis R. Titus Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Progress Titus St. Aihan’s Church

Manville Youth Taken to Oshkosh Insane in County Court

Leo Seubert of Spencer aged twenty two was found insane in county court Monday and ordered sent to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh for treatment. He suffered an apparent mental breakdown two years ago, with a recent incident last Sunday leading to restraint. No cause is known though a prior head injury from a cow 15 years ago is noted.

Leo Seubert Spencer Oshkosh Seubert Waurun Renord Heraud

High School Basketball Team Rounds Into Shape for Friday Game

The highs team works hard to reach peak condition for a Friday night schedule opener at Stevens Point against Husky Normal. Coach Smith demands strenuous workouts Monday and Tuesday as the squad blends into a unified unit ready to meet strong opponents all season. A week later Medford high visits for a home gym showdown amid the season's early tests.

Stevens Point Husky Smith Ineals Medford High School

Frederik the Great closes engagement at New Adler Opera House

Frederik the Great and his troupe capped a three day engagement with two Sunday night performances at the New Adler Opera House. The entertainment featured varied magic stunts, humor, and mystery delivered with crowd-pleasing timing. The company included two helners an odd comedy man and a woman, delivering a lively program that kept the audience engaged.

Frederik, the Great Adler Opera Housed Fredvik Keat

Free tickets offered for Friday matinee and evening shows

Manager John P Adler distributes free tickets to all attendees for Friday performances. Frank Winninger's company will show The Adventures of Wallingford and Neal of the Navy in two reel installments, starting with the first installments Friday. No lottery. all present on Thursday or Friday receive a ticket.

John P. Adler Frank Winninger Wallingford Neal The Navy

Brit liner Glengyle and Jap liner Geelong torpedoed Monday

The British liner Glengyle and the Japanese Geelong were struck by torpedoes on Monday, joining a string of wartime shipping losses. Both vessels suffered damage as naval attacks continued amid the conflict at sea.

Glengyle Geelong

Detroit Electric Cars Boost Demand and Production Rise

Increased demand for Detroit Electric Cars drives price reductions from 600 to 700 dollars per car while improvements over last year raise orders. Plants in Detroit and Cleveland run at maximum capacity with additional workers and new buildings to handle the surge.

Detroit Electric Detroit Cleveland

Stranger Gives Whisky To Indian Charged Man

Fay Livingston a transient was arrested early Monday by Officer King for giving whisky to an Indian. He was tried Tuesday morning before Judge Hugo Werener, fined one dollar and costs totaling 6.19. The Indian's name and address could not be ascertained.

Fay Livingston King Livingston Hugo Werener

Gallery Work Start for Local Guard

The first indoor shooting competition of Company 4 took place at the Armory hall Sunday afternoon. In the preliminary shooting the high ten included Sergt. James Chin, Private C. Purdy, Private J. Walterbach, Private J. Lautner, Private W. Purdy, Sergt. W. Mueler, Sergt. W. Mittlesteadt, Sergt. H. Mueller, Corp. W. Beseler, and Sergt. A. Zochn.

Armory Hall James Chin C. Purdy J. Walterbach J. Lautner W. Purdy W. Mueler W. Mittlesteadt Seergt H. Mueller Corp W. Beseler A. Zochn

Company A Holds Sixth Annual Military Ball

The Armory hosted the sixth annual military ball on New Year’s with a packed crowd arriving early for the festivities. The Second Regiment band provided music of high order and the hand boys were heartily cheered. flags and hunting decorations adorned the hall as guests greeted the new year with wishes and dances.

Central Wisconsin State Fair stockholders set meeting

The annual meeting of the Central Wisconsin State Fair association stock holders will take place at city hall next Wednesday at 10 in the morning. Secretary R. R. Williams issued the call in due form, as noted elsewhere in the paper.

Central Wisconsin State Fair Association R. R. Williams

Celebrate Twelfth Night by Lincoln School PTA event

The Lincoln school Parent Teachers association plans a Thursday evening celebration of Twelfth Night at four o clock. A business session precedes the program with a dusting and singing performance by seventh and sixth graders and a description of Twelfth Night customs by Mrs Hamilton Roddis. Light refreshments and a candy sale will follow.

Parent Teachers Association of the Lincoln School Hamilton Roddis

Winninger at his best at the Adher

Frank Adolph and John Winninger with strong support and new bills perform at the Adher for two more nights. The act features improved humor and music as they keep audiences laughing with likeable, lively gags and scenery.

Winninger Frank Adolph John Winninger

Elks New Year's Entertainment at Marshfield Lodge

Marshfield Elks kept open house on New Year's night entertaining about ninety attendees including members and wives. Refreshments served. A 100 point bilan match featured Trrs W Heaton defeating D A Kanlans. A ladies pool tournament, won by Mrs H A Lathrop, created excitement. Another match saw I E McCrelis lose to Dr R J Potter by two points.

Marshfield Lodge of Elks Heaton D. A. Kanlans FE. Finney H. A. Lathrop I.E. McCreslis R. 7. Potter McCrellis Dr. Potter

Eldest Ringling Dies at Baraboo on New Year’s Day

Al Ringling, eldest of the Ringling brothers, died at his Baraboo home on New Year’s Day after weeks of illness and a heart failure attack. The Ringlings began in cars and concerts in 1884, building a circus empire now famed worldwide. They long used Baraboo as a winter headquarters, originators of the famed entertainers.

al Ringling Ringling Barahog Bavallon Mr. Ringling Ringling Brothers Ceity Barahoo

Mrs W Lussenden Dies. Resident Here for Two Years

Mrs W Lussenden a longtime resident who lived in this community for two years died Monday morning at her home. Born March 10 in Washington County, she had earlier lived on a farm in Spencer and later resided here. Survived by husband George Lussenden of Wausau and several relatives in Watertown, the funeral will be held at nine oclock this morning at St John s Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Volz officiating.

Jam Lugsenden Hore Lussenden Spencer Frank Hildebrandt Marguerite Arthur Lester St. John's Catholic Church Joseph Volz

Mrs Ellen Lawton Dies at 72 After City Residency

Mrs Ellen Lawton a city resident since last May died on New Years Day at age 72. The body was shipped Monday to Whitewater where the funeral was held Tuesday.

Ellen Lawton Whitewater

President and Mrs Wilson cut short honeymoon return to Washington

The president and the first lady end their honeymoon early and fly back to Washington amid the grave state of negotiations between the United States and Austria.

La Follette to Speak on State Issues in Marshfield

United States Senator Robert M. La Follette will visit Marshfield Thursday evening to speak at the armory on West Second Street. Local organizers say expenses will be met by private subscription and the event aims to highlight state issues and Governor Philip’s administration.

United States Robert M. LaFoullene Marahfield Armory West Hugo Wegener ELE Winch Laffallette South A. T. Torge Madison LaFollette Shawano Neenah Santine Philip

Krieg Draws In Ten-Round Krieg Munger Bout

The Krieg Munger boxing match in La Crosse ended in a ten round draw with Tommy Krieg acknowledging that Munger outpointed him early. Krieg rallied in later rounds to secure at least a draw. Munger, boasting over 250 fights with no prior defeat, added credibility to the show.

Krieg-Munger Joule Pigce la Cross Tommy Krieg Munger

The Mating at Unique Sunday matinee and night

A Mutwat masterpicture The Mating is shown in five reels mixing college life love and a real football game. A university stadium and two varsity eleveng supplied the game footage. Manager Rice says Mutual will release six new features monthly three five reels and three three reels to offer the latest.

Unique Rice Mutual Company

Bond approved for executor Adler in Philip Adler estate

County Judge W J Conway appoints John P Adler as executor of Philip Adler's estate and fixes the bond at 75000 dollars. Adler provides bond through a surety company. court approves it and estate settlement proceeds.

W. J. Conway John P. Adler Philip Adler Adler

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Guardsmen Wealton Eabblishes FOR Progress Church Mannville Fredrik the Great Stranger Elks Entertainment Baraboo Mrs. W. Lussenden Sen. LA Follette Smong Ta City An ‘Phurseay
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