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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

8

Frank Schumacher and Gertrude Mich els wed at Corpus Christi Church

In Bakerville on Thursday, Frank Schumacher and Miss Gertrude Mich els, well known locals, joined in marriage at Corpus Christi church with Rev. A J Mueller officiating. Also noted: Mrs. Louis Rasberger ill. Julia Sicklinger Jr visiting. Eldora Mighels at home two weeks. Frank Bokleidner and Mrs. TL Ste fan from Marinedle hosted at Sleslinger home. Despite cold and busy wood-hauling season, another wedding is anticipated soon.

Bakerville Frank Schumacher Gertrude Michels Corpus Christi Church A. J. Mueller Louis Rasberger Julia Sicklinger Jr Eldora Mighels Babacock Frank Bokleidner TL. Stefan Marinedle, Mich John Sleslinger

Mannville items and local notices from the week

Curles Ditmas town treasurer will collect taxes in Mannville on Wednesday January 17. George Zahn opened a Colby cheese ad business. Emil Moe runs a bass sawing bee Friday. William Hall moved a house to the farm last week. George Boektehor assists basement work for an addition to his horse barn. Rev Stolman Adventist evangelist leads services in district No. ch town of BPCHOEL. Mattie Buchin’s grandson injured. second operation at St Joseph's hospital Marshfield. Arthur Baghgen visited relatives then returned to Brookfield Wisconsin. New telephones installed under August Ribbed laws. George Yabn, William Hauptmann, Alex Krohn and others. Boohm diagnosed Tuesday by Mannville Telephone Co.

Slann Dane Curles Ditmas Tui Spencer Mannville Imil George Zahn Colby Emil Moe William Hall Huwld Ths Maun Iopege Boektehor Rev. Stolman Adventist Evanstelist Xehuol Slistriet No. Ch Bpchoel Mattie Buohin Ak Cirewar Sinn Wriday O St. Joseph's Hospital Marshfield Arthur Baghcen Hame George Duettwher James Tye Brookfield Wis George Yabn William Hauptmann Alex Krohn Boohm

Sherry and Kin Unexpected Losses Highlight Small Town Notices

Sherry, once of Oshkosh, died after a recent illness at home of his widowed daughter Mrs Hugh C. Janos aged sixty six. Various local residents left town for visits while others departed for Manitowoc, Wauzeka, and other destinations, with several attending services and noting recent deaths and travel.

Sherry Dan Oshkosh Hugh C. Janos Milan

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Grand Rapids Ad

Marshtield residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills via Mrs Hanson of 436 Teme Ave Grand Rapids Wis noting relief from back ache and frequent urination after four boxes. Ad claims price 50 cents and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills at local dealers and by Foster Milburn Co Tropes Buffalo NV.

Grand Rapids Dean Marshtield Hanson William Hanson Teme Ave Wis Win Boulder Doan

Explosions Hit Dupont Plant in Haskell

Nine blasts rocked the Dupont Powder plant in Haskell within ten minutes Friday night. Government investigators probe the cause of the first explosion as workers evacuate and safety crews secure the site.

Dupont Powder Company Haskell

Transfer Talk for Rev Poluczyk to Sobieski Parish

Rev. W. GB. Poluczyk, serving as postmaster and priest in Junction City, may be reassigned to a nearby Catholic parish at Sobieski, signaling a clerical reshuffle within the diocese.

W. GB. Poluczyk Junction City Sobieski

Death of Joseph Williahrt in Auburndale

Joseph Williahrt died at his home on Wednesday at 10 30. Funeral set for Saturday at St Marys church at 10. Survived by five children Edward Joseph Fridolin Mrs George Winfotley and Mrs William Willkart. Also notes on local events and visits, with brief mentions of neighbors and community happenings.

Auburndale Joseph Williahrt St. Mary's Church Edward Joseph Fridolin George Weinfortley William Willkart W. Pankvate

Meetings Led by Rev Grenfell In Lindseys Week

Jan 8 to week of events in Lindsey feature daily meetings led by Rev Grenfell at the M Bech area. Overcomers hosted by Miss Gertrude Johnson and Henry Johnson. New officers elected including Tallasses Presidentry Vice-president Secretary and Treasurer Harry Cateswell Du Bolt White. Social entertainments planned with Mrs August Waiters and Miss Droker of Marshfield among guests. The Lindhall Club hosted a social with original skits, a pot supper, and a program, as members and families attended.

Gertrude Johnson Henry Johnson Dor Hairy Cateswell du Bolt S White Marslyn Gensor W. Dg. Robinson White Mise Agathe August Waiters Ladies Aid Bliss Nellie Dreker Marshfield Anna Katelle Miss Droker Visibiwd Sandioy Mas Sandloy de South Wage Ayoved Trem Li Ray Maaryregte Stitehstad Chetler Souk Nets Rollo Nasun Lindhall New Ladivs Sulu

Col Bissell Drives Statewide Dynamoite Stump Removal Plan

Col W G Bissell of the Wisconsin Advancement association toured Marshfield areas promoting a new stump removal program with dynamite. The 20 percent dynamite method replaces 40 percent and 60 percent mixtures, saving farmers money as nearly 19 million sets of stumps in northern Wisconsin hinder cultivation. The plan aims to pool farmers for carload dynamite purchases, cutting cost to about 12 to 18 cents per pound with caps and fuses bought locally.

W. G. Bissell Wisconsin Advancement Association State University The Advancement Association Wisconsin Gower Col Bissell Marshfield

Fair officers reelected for year at annual fair meeting

The annual fair officers were all reelected for the year. A financial statement shows cash on hand 151,707 and receipts totaling 14,889.79 with disbursements including permanent improvements, maintenance, printing, and race expenses. Liabilities list subscriber balances and state aid adjustments, reflecting ongoing building and grounds improvements.

Advange Saime Nal

Wisconsin fair prices and barn upkeep discussed

The meeting reviewed admission price increases from 5 to 25 cents for children and from 10 to 25 cents for adults at the 1917 fair. An auditing committee was named for Willan Burhop and discussions covered barn maintenance charges to the association and housing the Connor company. The Green Bay Game & Gun Club plans a new clubhouse on Green Bay shores.

Kietles Potha Gene Miller Woaten Hhides del Seubert Vlarbright Munietta Huse Weeener Willan BR. Connor Jalter Connor Company Trofesson Clark Kieftoy The Green Bay Game & Gun Club Green Bay

Auburndale Falls to Stratford in Hard Basketball Match

Auburndale's first team lost 42 to 36 at Stratford. Local notes mention Glen Fischer visiting, Miss J Laurie in Mars, Miss H Bliss in Grand Rapids, Mrs O'Brien and Mrs Becker visiting Marshfield, and Ray Brayback with his father visiting Stevens Point. A Boston Stars vs Auburndale first team game is upcoming. Gordon Welch from Colby was in town working at the Soo Line station.

Auburndale Stratford Glen Fischer J. Laurie Mars H. Bliss Grand Rapids G. O'Brien T. Becker Ray Brayback Stevens Point Boston Stars Gordon Welch Colby Soo Line Eld No Marah

Lumber Yard Opens in Marshfield by Retail Lumber Co

Lindsey Jan 18 report notes The Retail Lumber company of Marshfield opens a lumber yard here with Daniel Cressay in charge. Miss Margaretta Walters of Richfield visited family, while Mr. and Mrs. C. Glick expect return from Richland county after holidays. Mrs J H Sinsser and children return from Minnesota and will attend a church event Wednesday evening with a summer gathering and post installation meal.

Lindsey Tooth-Cumphe Retail Lumber Company Marshfied Tne Ofice PJ. Tileton Daniel Cressay Margaretta Walters Richfield C. Glick Richland County J. H. Sinsser Minnvankea Ted

Cows S and Cummings to Speak at Lingoln Hall

Mr Cummings, a known institute conductor and farmer from East Desire, will address Lingoln town meeting on Friday night. He plans to present charts from Wood County herds showing discrepancies with current testing standards. The meeting aims to reorganize cow testing associations in Lincoln and Buckstown to strengthen dairy farming nationwide.

S Hall Lingoln Muneght Cummings Fst I Cummings Nakata Stere Wisconsin Lincoln Buck W. W. Clark

Herbal Carrier Examina and Civil Service Job Notice

Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper outlines a United States Civil Service examination for a position in a county office. It mentions locations in Pittaville and Suesveutes, with references to post offices, family Lyons, and a female candidate. Applications should be forwarded to the commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.

Examina United States Jon Pittaville Fan Lyons

William F Cody dies in Denver end of era for wild west shows

The article notes the death of Colonel William F. Cody in Denver and recalls his influence on outdoor drama and the frontier show era. It references a youth recalling early performances and the lasting impact of Cody on rural entertainment. The piece suggests changes to the frontier entertainment scene following his death.

Burpalo Bile Col William FL Cody Bill Denver

Marshfield Fire News and Community Notes from 1882

A January 23 1882 report recalls Marshfield’s Rivers House fire leaving a total loss with no water or ladders available. The Rivers House, built in 1880 by Louis Rivers, suffered major damage and furnishings were saved. The item also covers local topics: incorporation talk, timber and log shipments to Upham Brothers, road right of way purchases near Neillsville, court clerk search, local visits, and a lone obituary for Allie Athio.

Buffalo Bill Remembered in Reverent Life and Legacy

A nostalgic tribute recalls Buffalo Bill Cody as a towering figure of the American West. The piece links his frontier shows, impact on culture, and enduring influence on national identity, while noting the void his absence leaves. Strong names like Custer Taylor Revere appear in reflective, non-graphic homage.

Hultale Bullala Custer Zachary Taylor Barry Lee Paul Revere Coy Grant Buffalo Bill

Woman Seeks Doctor Bill After July Parade Injury

Mrs. Marie Toyer of Nekoori filed a claim with the State Industrial Commission for medical expenses after she says she fell from a float during Grand Rapids Fourth of July festivities last year. She contends she was married shortly after the accident. the commission has rejected her request for damages.

Marie Toyer Nekoori State Industrial Commission Grand Rapids of Iieet Boyer

Opponents Warn on Broad Advertising Regulation

The Cincinnati Enquirer argues against a proposed bill to curb alcohol and related advertising, warning it could enable government censorship of all printed matter. It contends the measure would threaten press freedom and set a dangerous precedent for restricting tobacco and other goods, urging careful consideration by Congress.

Board of Governors Cincinnati Congress Cincinnati Enquirer

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