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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

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Marshfield approves new city water and septic work

The city advances a project to double its water supply with a new 76 foot deep, 18 foot diameter well, raising total output to about 1050 gallons per minute. It also plans two new septic tanks at city sites. Circular Concrete of Minneapolis won the contract for the tanks at about 21,650 dollars plus rock and related work, with total project cost near 35 thousand to 45 thousand dollars.

Marshfield Gouth Otier Oneung Circular Concrate Company of Minneapolis BR. C. Hastings Card of Public Works State Board of Health Ihrasin Brothers Circular Concrete Company Minn William Fraser St. Paul William Danforth Krasin Brothers Syhole South Rock Krasin Broth

Soo Spends Much on Improvements at Local Yards

Progress at Marshfield station includes new platforms concrete work and paving. The Soo Line reports heavier freight and passenger improvements over six months, with a larger waiting area baggage access and expanded depot space. Officials note plans for a new freight depot and improved storage while weather delays delay final seating and plantings until warmer months.

Soo Line Seo Soo

New Arrivals and Birth Announcements

A list of newborns includes a boy born to Mr and Mrs C D McCrellis on January 7. Another boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Karl Taube on December 31. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Peck on January. Leon King was born on December 28, along with Frederick Ecke on January 2 and Joseph Jirschele on January 7.

C. D. McCrellis Karl Taube Benjamin Peck Leon King Frederick Ecke Joseph Jirschele

Marshfield Pioneer Louis Baumann Dies at 50

Louis Baumann a Marshfield resident and stockholder in several enterprises died Saturday at St Joseph's hospital aged fifty. He was born in Wirschaw Bavaria August 22 1863 and came to America with his parents settling at Branch Wisconsin before moving to Marshfield. He was an active business leader and held positions in local clubs and churches. He leaves a widow nine children a stepson and twelve grandchildren with his funeral at St Joseph's Catholic Church.

Louis Daunyinn Mershfield Craternack Il St. Joseph's Hospital Wirschaw Bavaria Germany America Branch Wis Thacir Place Carpenter Teader John Mable Howitt Catholic Order of Foresters G. U. G. Germania The Eagles, Owls Wisconsin Widow and Orphans Society of Mayville Allance Marshfield Brewing Company Afarshfield South Dakota John J. Kaiser Stratford Ibreph Tastreiter Louis Hasstreiter Bertha Minn Louis Ervin Vogel Marshfield St. N’s Catholic Church Joseph Jing Joseph Seidl Company A San Antonio Mayme Schafer Milwaukee Louis Lemberger J. Kribner Frank Schmalz Cato John Schambreeck Whitelaw Frank Baumann Blasius Meidl Schmidt Anson Dorchester Gebic

First National Bank Re Elects Officers for Year

Stockholders met at the bank building Tuesday afternoon and heard reports of a successful year. Directors were re-elected: Pollows, JB McMillan, J C Mush, F A Noll, P J Schaefer, H H Milbee, Rev L P H Thom, and H G Hambright. Officers elected: President B F McMillan, Vice-president J Marsh, Treasurer H G Hambright at cashier Adolph Kleinheinz, Assistant cashier Frank Stauber. President, VP and cashier were re-elected. two tellers promoted to assistant cashiers. Dividend on capital stock declared.

B. F. McMillan J. ©. Marsh H. G. Hambright Adolph Kleinheinz Frank Stauber

Governor Upham and wife depart for Beaufort for winter

Governor W. T. Upham and Mrs. Upham left Monday afternoon on Sog train No 2 for a several month stay at Beaufort N C. They were met that night by the governor’s nephew Fred Upham and yesterday at their home. They plan to travel along the Atlantic coast and spend most of the winter in Beaufort. Upon reaching the coast the governor said he expects to buy a charter for sea board fishing after disposing last year of his cabin cruiser Comrade.

W. TH. Upham Willian Chiengto Fred W. Upham

Boy Fatally or Injured at Omaha Tracks Incident

William Lemarieu, son of Samuel and Mrs Lemarieu of South Shrace, was watching men load freight into a wagon when a cart collided, injuring his foot and causing a head injury. He is bedridden for days with no bones broken. Wood County farm land values rose from 27.75 per acre in 1906 to 39.49 in 1416, per Wisconsin tax commission data. 1911 average was 29.40.

William Lemarieu William Samuel Lemahieu South Shrace Omaha Wood County Wisco Tax Commission

Obituary Details for Deceased With Local Pallbearers

Schmidt of Theresa and Mr and Mrs Seidelman of Neillsville led a funeral with pallbearers from six societies including F X Schneider Jacob Thomas Anton Meidl J J Repenfuss A Kleinheinz and John E Adler. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.

Hard Schmidt Theresa

Humane Society Project Aids Livestock Shipping Efforts

Marshfield Humane Society reports success in coordinating stock shipments during cold weather. President A Lathrop says local shippers have agreed to wrap ears with paper to protect cattle. Mrs Lathrop heads to Milwaukee for a Wisconsin Humane convention to discuss handling and shipping practices and whether young stock can share cars with older cattle.

Marshfield Humane Society Mes I A Lathrop Societe Lathrop Milwaukee Wisconsin Thanane Sogiels

Engines Scarcer Than Cars Says One Railroader

A prominent railroad man told a Times reporter that the midwest shortage stems from a lack of locomotives rather than cars. He noted Milwaukee’s plan to use fifty rebuilt engines was blocked by a federal boiler inspector, leaving traffic strained nationwide while local Marshfield shippers report good service and co operation from agents.

Asker Pers Middle West Milwaukee Road Milwaukee United States Marshfield Northwestern Omaha Seo

Milladore Man Hurt on Gasoline Engine

John Sedinchek a farmer near Milladore was seriously injured Wednesday while attempting to start a 135 horsepower gasoline engine used to pump water. His right hand small finger was crushed and several small bones broken. Dr. C E Meyers attended him.

John Sedinchek Milladore C. E. Meyers

Settlement Time Arrives for City Tax Payers

City Treasurer Joseph Schindler announces tax receipts available today for 1910 taxes upon payment by check or equivalent. Current year funds approved by council finance committee. final sprinkler and sidewalk charges still to be billed to properties. Last day to pay taxes without penalty is February 15 following yesterday's council action.

Joseph Schindler Nance

Nelson R Evers killed at Oshkosh Instone plant

Nelson R Evers son of Mr and Mrs George Evers formerly of Rock was killed at Oshkosh last Tuesday on his 22nd birthday He worked in a quarry and was smothered in a bin near the stone crusher when the bin floor collapsed He leaves parents three brothers John Edward Charles and three sisters Mrs MacRoman Marie and Ida The family recently moved to Crandon Funeral held from the Presbyterian church in Oshkosh.

NeLson Ry George Evers

Roddis Employees Get Christmas Checks

Roddis Lumber and Veneer presented $10 Christmas checks to every employee with at least one year of service. Office staff were included as well, totaling about 1300 dollars distributed in the annual gesture. Separately, G Gustafson filed for voluntary bankruptcy in Madison, with attorney R Eb Andrews handling the petition. assets and liabilities were not disclosed.

Roddis Lumber & Veneer Company R. Gustafson Madison G. R. Gustafson South Central Avenue Fifth Street R. EB. Andrews United States District Court

Moon Eclipsed Visible In Region

On Monday at about one o clock people abroad observed a total lunar eclipse clearly visible in the area. Those not in an eclipsed condition themselves saw the event from various vantage points across the region. The eclipse drew interest from residents and stargazers alike as the moon moved through Earth's shadow.

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Board of Public Works Lakes Num Ers Willy Jive Meer Krasin North Side Civ John Albroehb William Pacer Beasin Tvathers Circular Concrete Louis Baumann First National Bank Gov Mrs. Upham Beaufort Humane Society Velovs Nelson R. Evers Oshkosh Instone Roddis
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