School Fund Apportioned for Wood County for 1911
County Treaster Peters reports to State Superintendent Cary the 1911 school fund apportionment for Wood County. Basis is $2,683 per school age person in districts with schools, with payments to towns villages and cities only after February taxes. List shows per community counts of children and apportioned amounts totaling $51,273.06.
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Treaster Peters
C. P. Cary
Aig
Wood County
Auburndale
Ihildren
Cameron
Cary
Cranmoor
Childre Dexter
Grand Rapids
Hansen
Hiles
Lincoln
Marshfield
Milladore
Nekoosa
Fittsville
Port
Missionary Tea Set At Presbyterian Church Parlors
The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society hosts its annual tea this Saturday at the church parlors. Mrs. Engstrom, a prominent missionary worker, will attend and speak. Members are invited to write Mrs. Frank Upham to RSVP by six thirty, bringing guests for the event.
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Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Engstrom
Frank Upham
Exhibit Birds at Madison Show Shown by Josh Normington
Poultry tancier Josh Normington shipped prize winning birds to Madison for the tithe Poultry show. He departs today to attend the affair and with his fine showing of fowls will likely capture several prizes.
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Josh Normington
Madison
Normington
Times Announces Popular Lady Voting Contest for Marshfield
The Times offers a $400 piano as first prize in a Marshfield area popular lady voting contest. Experts test several piano models, with rules similar to last year to ensure a square, impartial contest. Merchants may join with prizes. nominations for single or married ladies are invited and free 25 vote coupons are included.
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the Times
Marshfield and
Vicinity
High School Girls Basketball Opener Against Colby
The high school basketball season starts Friday with a game against Colby High at the McKinley building gym. The Colby team is strong and the squad includes Wharfield Kraus Witt Mechler E Wright Masten Eiche Hope Thom and Delmore. The schedule extends with games through February including Wauson Grand Rapids and Stevens Point, plus a January 19 debate on initiative and referendum featuring Marshfield debaters George Wable and Vic-."
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Colby
McKinley Building
T. Ball
Colbys
Wharfield
Kraus
Witt
Mechler
E. Wright
Masten
Eiche
Hope
Thom
Delmore
Wauson
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Neillsville
Grand Rapids High
George Wable
Vic
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Wegner Lindow supporters to back the negative. Judges listed as Prof. McCrary Merrill Sup t Tobey Wausan and Principal Paincer Wausan.
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Tor Wegner
Oscar Lindow
Prof. McCrary
Merrill
Sup't Tobey
Wausan
Principal Paincer
Mrs Engstrom to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Engstrom, a traveler and lecturer, will speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. She is described as a woman of unusual ability and a most interesting speaker. The Woman's Missionary Society plans its annual banquet in the church parlors Saturday evening with Mrs Engström as principal speaker. Mr Laird outlines Sunday morning theme Privilege and Responsibility.
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J. Engstrom
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Engstrorm
Laird
Died at Stratford of lingering illness
Rudolph Zettler respected Stratford resident died at his home last Friday evening after a short illness said to be due to tramps He was fifty five years old and left a wife eight children The funeral was held Monday in Stratford with mourners including Mr and Mrs George Zettler and Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Bliesner of this city George Zettler a brother of the deceased
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Rudolph Zettler
Stratford
Poe
George Zettler
Ferdinand Bliesner
Woman's Club January 16 Event Highlights War of Independence
The Woman's Club schedule for January 16 features business items and a program titled War of Independence. Speakers include Mrs Walters, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Laemle, and Miss Agnes Brown. Topics cover Hidalgo Morelos Mexican fiestas and a discussion of Santa Anna within historic context.
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Song
Walters
Hidalgo and
Morelos
Andrews
Larbide and
Santa Anna
Laemle
Agnes Brown
Baker Burned by Hot Syrup in Bakery Accident
James Johannec a baker at Albert Plath's Armory bakery near Shawano was badly burned Tuesday forenoon when a heated syrup can burst its cover as he pried it off. He suffered severe burns to the face chest and arms but doctors say his condition is not dangerous and may require weeks of treatment at St. Joseph's hospital. Carl Plath assisted and Johannec was sent to hospital with his home in Shawano.
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James Johannec
Albert Plath
Armory
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Johannes
Sue
Carl Plath
Plath
Shawano
A Week of Record Cold in Marshfield
The past week brought the coldest spell Marshfield has seen in years with temperatures dropping to 36 degrees below zero and staying around 14 below day and night. Old settlers dispute any equal event. A south wind on Sunday eased conditions briefly, then a light snow followed. The cold harmed people and animals, with winter birds found frozen in Grand Rapids streets.
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Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Series of Sermons at M BE Church Addresses
Rev A J Coram announces a series of evening sermons at the M BE church. Topics include The American Home, The Religion for Today, Politics as We Know It, The Carpenter's Son The Struggle of Labor, Our Lincoln and His Time Lincoln Day, The Nation's Attitude of Peace and What Is Religion How Attained.
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A. J. Coram
M. BE
Lincoln
Calves and Pigs Die After Open Stock Car Breaks
A Unity shipment by Charles Haslow to 4 Sea freight train last Wednesday released calves and pigs after a deck break. Nineteen calves were found dead and frozen as stock, exposed in an open car ill suited for cold weather, despite a building paper cover. The incident drew much local comment.
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Unity
Charles Haslow
Don'ts for Young Men per New York newspaper notice
Joseph Brown forwards Albert Marion Hyde's ten don'ts for young men as printed guidance for the new year. The list urges respect for parents, real study, prudent finances, modest entertainment, fair treatment of women, clean speech, humility before truth, church attendance, and personal responsibility.
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the Times
Joseph Brown
Albert Marion Hyde
Eighteen Fires Reported In 1911 Fire Department
A Monday night department meeting set Easter Monday ball plans with Hoff man and Kamps named to lead. Lodging capacity increases to six at headquarters, housing Reigel Adler brothers Christensen and Fellenz. The past year’s record is strong with eighteen alarms mainly chimney fires and total loss under $1500 outside the stave factory.
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Fire Department
Chie
John A. Hoffman
W. H. Kamps
Frank Reigel
John
Mike Adler
Willard
James Christensen
H. Fellenz
Dates to Remember in the Christian Year
The list notes Holy days and observances with dates for Ash Wednesday February 21 First Sunday in Lent February 25 Palm Sunday March 31 Easter Sunday April 7 Low Sunday April 14 Ascension Day May 16 Pentecost Whit Sunday May 26 Trinity Sunday June 2 First day in Advent December 1 and states Christmas and New Year’s days fall on a Wednesday next year.
Verdict of no cause of action in Doege Arendt case
The jury found no cause of action in the trial over whether Dr. Doege and Dr. Hayward caused the death of August Arendt. The accident occurred near Stevens Point when a fleeing team collided with a vehicle, throwing Arendt and causing fatal injuries. The doctors, lauded as careful drivers, aided the victim and attended a medical meeting afterward.
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L. P. Moen
August Arendt
Karl W. Doege
John C. Hayward
Marscfeld
Grand Rapids
Doege
Hayward
Long Bridge
Stevens Point
Arendt
Dr. Doege
Vannedom Loses Valuable Holstein Cow
T F Vannedom, noted Holstein breeder and milk route proprietor, lost a valuable registered Holstein last week. The cow showed tuberculosis traces and was killed and disposed of under state law. It was bought from Col Fred Pabst of Milwaukee for 180 dollars with Pabst's guarantee and test sheet record. Vannedom expects partial reimbursement from the seller, a millionaire.
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T. F. Vannedom
Vannedom
Fred Pabst
Milwaukee
First National Directors Elected
The nominal meeting of First National bank holders was held Tuesday afternoon in the directors room. Directors elected include B. F. McMillan, Thomas Daly, Oshkosh, J. Marsh, B. Schaefer, F. A. Noll, L. Th. Thom, Dr. H. H. Milbee, Wm. Arhmeier. Former vice-president and longtime director retires at term end. Directors to meet tonight to choose officers.
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First National Bank
B. F. McMillan
Thomas Daly
Oshkosh
J. €. Marsh
B. +. Schaefer
F. A. Noll
L. Th. Thom
H. H. Milbee
Wm. Arhmeier
Camp March Hunting Club Ball at Garbish Hall
The Camp March Hunting Club plans a Friday night dance at Garbish hall Stratford with Marshfield members attending. Neighbors are invited to join for a pleasant evening with good music and a promised good time. Many Marshfield people will travel at 8:40 PM.
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Camp March Hunting Club
Garbish Hall
Stratford
Marshfield
The Rosary at the Opera House Tonight
The Rosary will be presented tonight at the opera house by a strong company of talented players. It is touted as one of the decade's best productions and should be seen by all. Seats are on sale at Potter's drug store.
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Opera House
Potter's Drug Store
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Gasia
Missionary
ASL
Mrs. Engstrom
Woman's Club
Plath’s Bakery
Newton
New York World
Circuit Court
Rosary
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