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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

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Elegant Banking House First National Bank Moves to New Home

The First National Bank reveals a modern remodeling with a spacious lobby, front entrance in metropolitan style, and two rear safety rooms. Directors include B. F. McMillan and Leander Choate. cashier H. G. Hampright and staff listed. The bank, originating as Arnold private bank, became a national bank in 1891 and now reports capital 65 000, surplus 25 000, deposits about 500 000 in Marshfield.

First National Bank Cnurt B. F. McMillan Leander Choate Thomas Daly William Noll J.C. Marsh William Uthmeier L. Jb. Thom H. G. Hampright J. Chris Dorpat Veller Joseph M. Hafer Ivo Wright Laura Bolte Arnold Private Bank Marshfield National Bank New Bank Sterling Banking Institution

Ready For Business Davis maps plan for county assessments

J C Davis of Richfield recently elected supervisor of assessments has begun studying duties and outlining a plan of action. His experience with county assessments will help him identify overlooked facts, and in three years he aims to settle all questions fairly and quickly while establishing lasting rules. Davis is the only county officer who lives in the countryside, working quietly away from county seat turmoil.

J.C. Davis Richfield Ar. Davis Davis

New Postal Rule Penalizes Weekly Papers in Arrears

The Post Office Department's Order No. 907, effective January 1, tightens second class mailing rules. Daily papers must mail to subscribers within three months in arrears. weeklies within one year. Papers like the Times face delinquents cutoffs or higher postage, risking prosecution for extended arrears.

Post Office Department The Times Chicago

Annual Fair Meeting for Central Wisconsin State Fair

The stock holders of the Central Wisconsin State Fair association will meet at the city hall assembly room on Wednesday January 13 at 2 30 PM. New officers will be elected and other business transacted. Attendance is urged as the fair’s success hinges on next year’s conduct and solid finances. Farmer stockholders are especially urged to attend.

Central Wisconsin State Fair Association Fair Association

Pardoned: George Spang Freed After Three Years In Prison

George Spang of this city was pardoned by Governor Davidson last Saturday after serving three years and nine months of a five year sentence dated April 7 1904. He had pleaded guilty to felonious assault connected with an 1904 shooting at his former wife Mrs Pearl, who with her children faced danger as Spang entered with a rifle and lamp. Spang recovered after being wounded in the head and later released on pardon. Smoke the City Half ten cent cigar manufactured by John G Hoelz Marshfield.

George Spang Davidson Spang Eckes Pehri Anch Spang

Fire Destroys Part Of Leonard Smith Home

Fire Sunday morning at Leonard Smith residence west of Oak street caused extensive damage on the second floor. Smith and his children fled to safety as neighbors and a bucket brigade fought flames due to no hydrant nearby. Clothing lost. damage estimated at 200 to 300 dollars insured.

Leonard Smith Oak Street

Indoor Base Ball Club Forming With Local Players

An effort is being made to organize several indoor baseball teams with Company A boys high school students and business men. Enthusiasts have signed in and are practising, aiming for one or more teams and a series of games the first to be played Friday evening.

Ina Tas

Wolf Attacks Farm Girl Then Is Killed in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin story from MarsH Freth dated Jan 5 reports a tame wolf kept by the Enders family attacked Mary Enders, biting arms and leg, after which the animal was slain. Miss Enders and Miss Pearl Panger assisted as the wolf fought, and Anton Enders with Frank Holzman stoned it to death. Doctor J M Bassen treated the wounds with no expected serious outcome.

Milwaukee Sentinel the Sentinel Marsh Freth Wis Boniface En‘ders Miss Mary Enders Miss Enders Pearl Panger Enders Anton Joseph Enders Frank Holzman de. J. M. Bassen Joes

Deaths of James B Powell and Mrs John Billings

Remains of James B Powell age 92, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Powell Hewitt, killed in Coke and Gas Co yards Milwaukee by a switch engine. Funeral from Methodist church, interment in local cemetery. Mrs John Billings died at Neenah. body brought here for interment. Mrs Billings formerly a resident here.

James B. Powell Ben Powell Hewitt Coke & Gas Co Milwaukee John Billings Neenah Billin- 88

Boy Fatally Shot at Unity in Accidental Shooting

A twelve year old boy, son of Peter Fritz, was accidentally shot by another boy while playing with .22 rifles in Unity. Wounded at close range, he was treated at St Joseph's hospital, but died Saturday morning. The incident occurred last Friday, and the body was moved to Unity for interment.

Unity Hitele Peter Fritz Sam Hause Fritz St. Joseph's Hospital

Marshfield Choral Club to Meet at City Hall

The Marshfield Choral Club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 at City Hall after a weeks vacation. Regular meetings will follow and visitors are welcome with new members and decor warmly encouraged.

Marshfield Choral Club

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