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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1901

Page

4

Man Killed In Train Collision At County Line Crossing

Unknown man dies when he steps onto the tracks as a Northwestern train nears the county line crossing near Hafet’s farm. Conductor Mike Clancy takes the body to Wausau for a coroner’s inquest. Identity remains a mystery with no clues found on the deceased.

Northwestern Combine Mike Clancy Hafet'a Farm Towo Aer Clancy Wausau Marathon County Strawford Goroner Dickens Wansan Bis Stratford MoMillan Viele

Game Warden Reports On State Game Laws And Licensing

J F Evlarson reported to Gov Schoffein amid legislative debate. Licenses issued this year 31 336 resident and 2d ] nonresident, with $332316 collected. There were 342 arrests for law violations and 100 seizures, fines totaling $4800. Deer shipped by nonresidents numbered 104, residents 2404. Warden endorses existing laws with few changes, urges tighter measures to prevent overexploitation and opposes spring snoozing repeal. He calls on legislators to amend features of game laws and pursue reforms.

J. F. Evlarson Schoffein Tt Jn

Lincoln youth John Spubler declared insane

Julia Spubler of Lincoln reports her 20 year old son John Spubler developing sudden violent insanity the first of the week. Taken by officers Thursday to Grand Rapids for examination before Judge Gaynor with Chief Gerwing and Dr Wahle. He had no prior mental issues and escaped briefly while en route before recapture.

Julia Spubler Lincoln Gaynor Gerwing Wahle Thomas Thompson Trehowleg Boablar Wable P. N. Christeogon

Roadmaster Baker Will Return from Layoff

F. O. Baker, foreman for Wisconsin Central near Waupaca and Aroherst, has completed grading work and will take a fifteen day layoff. He and Mrs. Baker visit relatives in Butternut and Black Creek and will return as furlough ends. Baker resumes chief roadmaster duties for the division after the layoff.

F. O. Baker Wisconsin Central Company Waupaca Aroherat Waupsca Mr. Baker Crnthal

Odd Fellows Rebekah Open Installation Evening Program

The Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges held a joint open installation last Saturday in their hall. New officers were installed by D.O. Smith and Mrs. Helen Thompson. An entertaining program featured quartette music by Tack Gunglehoff Bille and Stejn, recitations by Helen Gerwlog and Avia Thompson, and songs by Adel aide Horr. Mrs. George Upham accompanied on the piano. Refreshments followed for visitors from Pittsville Thorp and March.

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Odd Fellowa D.O. Smith Helen Thompson Gunglehoff Bille Theodore Stejn Helen Gerwlog Avia Thompson Adelaide Horr Jastromertad George Upham Odd Fellows Pittsville Thorp March

Cook Votes For Republican Speaker in State Assembly

A. Cook of Unity, elected on the Democratic ticket, voted for George TI. Rey, the Republican speaker designate, in the opening session. Cook’s party switch draws attention as Gil Vandercook, who lost by four votes, contests Cook’s seat amid a tense party climate. Evidence now covers about 300 assets of typewritten paper and will be presented this week.

State Assembly A. Cook Unity George TI. Rey Assembly Cook Gil Vandercook

Praise From High Authority On Wisconsin Cheese Prospects

Totter excerpts show Hon B F McMillan praising United States top cheese expert W A Henry of the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station. The note argues southern Wisconsin outperforms the north in dairy potential due to climate, cool prairies, and cleared lands. It cites 428 students in the agriculture college and 117 studying cheese factory work, praising Marshfield’s cheese center development and urging talk of state cheese opportunities worth millions annually.

Totter B. F. McMillan Prom W. A. Henry University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station United States Vals Great Commonwealth Wisconsin Groesss College of Agriculture McKerrow

A Delusive Maiden Prompts Ruin of City Youth

A naive man resident for several months fell for a girl during the holiday season. She urged him toward marriage, the license was secured, and he spent about 150 dollars on gifts. On the wedding day no bride appeared, leaving him to regret the deceit and await his lost betrothed.

Abe Swain

Change in Public Schools Consolidates Grades in City

The city schools reopened after a two week holiday, with the board adding a new warder to ease crowded grades. Ellen Olson, graduate of Whitewater norms, headed one ward in the Istward department while Miss Bacon moved to Central avenue school to oversee the second grade. This reorganization aims to straighten the six teachers each handling a single grade, freeing space in crowded rooms.

Ellen Olson Whitewater Misa Bacon Central Avenue

Bryce McMullen Named Express Messenger on Rural Route 1

Deliver Express names Bryce McMullen as express messenger for Rural Route 1. He will deliver lighter packages up to five pounds free of charge to patrons, while heavier items over five pounds will be charged to the customer. The new service adds daily rural route express and mall delivery for residents.

Bryce McMullen Express Messenger American Express Company

Kidnapped at Bast's Corners Stirs Local City Alarm

A missing person case unfolds at Bast's Corners with an empty beer keg tied to the incident. The last sighting shows a sailor leaping into a bus with the suspect, who is to be released upon returning a full keg of John Gund's beer to Tony Bast. No reward is offered, but information is sought to identify the culprit.

Atlo'clool Tast John Gund Tony Bast

Change in Business in Marshfield Market

Leo Goldman sells his stock and exits the fruit and provision business. Otto Rokhoff rents the building and will take possession by January 9, carrying the existing stock line. Rokhoff is a popular young Marshfield man with strong local support for success.

Leo Goldman Atore Otto Rokhoff Goldman Jane Oth Marshfield

Presbyterian Church Notes And Funeral Of Mrs Kautzer

Church notes record Sunday services at 10 30 with a new start time 10 30 and a theme Soul Winning Fundamental. Special services are planned for next week with Rev Hughes of Merrill preaching every evening inviting all. Mrs Martin Kautzer of Auburndale died after a short illness funeral held at Hewitt church with many relatives present from Woodruff Mellen and Auburndale.

Presbyterian Church F. J. Your J. ¥. Hughes Merril Martin Kautzer Auburndale Hewitt John Markee Joss I. Markee Woodruff Amos Markee Mellen Markee

Fell into Thirty Foot Well by Early McMillan Settler

Carish Meyers, early McMillan settler, fell head first into a newly dug thirty foot well while supervising surface work. He was shaken but suffered only a scalp wound and slight injuries after Dr. Doege treated him.

Carish Meyers McMillan Mr. Meyers Doege

Compound Fracture In Upham Yards Leaves Boy Injured

A thirteen year old boy Charles Thom resident west of the lumber yard sustained a compound fracture of the left arm after slipping while carrying wood in Upham yards. Dr Wahte treated and set the bone, the patient is reported doing well though the injury remains very severe. Personal mentions note several local visits and travels among residents and guests across Marshfield and surrounding towns.

Charles Thom Upham Wahte

The Apparel Proclaims the Tailors Craft in Style

One man may be as good as another yet clothing marks the wearer’s standing. A perfect suit or overcoat signals the tailor’s skill in fit and material. Henry Icke advertises garments built with finish and value at a fair price.

Henry Icke

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