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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1916

Page

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Three Officers Re-Elected by Central Wisconsin State Fair

The Central Wisconsin State Fair association in the city hall elected officers: President J. Kieffer Auburndale, Vice-president A P Bean Vesper, Secretary R R Williams Marshfield, Treasurer A Noll Marshfield. Bean elected over J Lew Grand Rapids by 14 to 7. Meeting approved past minutes and adopted a new accounting system for future business.

Central Wisconsin State Fair Association J. ©. Kieffer Auburndale A. P. Bean Vesper R. R. Williams Marshfield A. Noll Bean J. Lew Grand Rapids Lew Kieffer Williams A. G. Pankow A. Hartl J.T. Graham Graham William Burhopp Richfield John Graham Arpin and Butters Hewitt

Judy Welch Draws Best Political Plum

Julian T. Welch former sheriff of this county has been appointed United States deputy marshal for the western district of Wisconsin for four years at 2700 dollars annual salary with expenses. Headquarters will be in Madison. Welch, long a resident here before moving to Grand Rapids, is noted for his extensive experience in marshaling work. Marshfield friends welcome the appointment.

Julian T. Welch United States Wisconsin Madison Welch Grand Rapids Marshfield

Knights to Entertain at New Adler by Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus council No 1799 will stage an entertainment at the New Adler opera house on Tuesday evening January 25 for members families and friends. Lyric tenor J Parnell Egan of Chicago and Mrs Frances Dobson of Platteville will present a joint program under the councils state lecture course. Egan praised as a modern McCormack readings by Dobson delight audiences. Admission by card with six tickets per member for distribution and general admission open to all. A complete program listed by week end. Also reported wedding of Rose Schlegel and John Jacobs on December 25 at five oclock at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred G Lueck with Rev J I Nienstedt officiating. Jacobs couple to reside in Ladysmith. Mrs Jacobs formerly Rose and longtime Rose Bros. employee. ANOTHER DYNAMITE ACCIDENT At Cranite Heights quarry Marathon county dynamite exploded injuring Bernhardt Laabs who was thrown into the air and may lose sight of both eyes.

John Elsen Council Knights of Columbus Adler Opera House J. Parnell Egan Chicago Frances Dobson Yeader Platteville Egan McCormack Dobson Fred G. Lueck Liberty Street Rose Schlegel John Jacobs J. I. Nienstedt Albert Lueck Alma Kutschat Jacobs Ladysmith Ripon Press Bernhardt Laabs Maine Marathon County Cranite Heights

Phenacetin Costs Surge Across State Lines

The article reports sharp price increases for Phenacetin and other drugs since the war outbreak, with doctors warning of high prescription costs. It notes interstate fare hikes and a new two and four-tenths cent per mile rail rate affecting travel between eight states, and describes ways travelers try to evade extra charges.

Marshfield Wisconsin Alinois Michigan Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Chicago Duluth St. Paul Minneapolis Bessemer Missouri River Montana Washington California Minn Jinstanner Superior Wis Milwaukee

Weather Strains Marshfield Fruit Firm Amid Freezing Rail Delays

The S Miller Fruit company, a Marshfield wholesale fruit and produce shipper, reports abundant orders but cannot ship freight due to frozen weather. Railroads refuse to expedite perishables, complicating heatable car issues and risking fire from stoves. A few small shipments depart by express while warehouse activity slows until temperatures ease.

Marshfield S. Miller Fruit Company Miller Company Express

Boy's Leg Is Broken In Runaway Sleigh Crash

Charles Wensing, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. J R Wensing, was riding home from school on a farmer's sleigh when a runaway Sparr Cereal team crashed into his sleigh near Alex LaPoint's shop. His left leg was broken and he suffered bruises. two other riders escaped unharmed.

Charles J. R. Wensing Sparr Cereal Company Northwestern Depot Alex LaPoint Sparr

Marshfield Revisions to Publish City Ordinances

The judiciary committee awards The Times the contract to revise recodify and reprint all Marshfield city ordinances in book form with changes to consolidate related subjects. Revision underway, spring release planned. last revision dated 1906. A second bid from The Herald was about $43 higher.

Judiciary Committee of the Common Council The Times Marshfield Lwell the Times the Herald

Hub City Garage Moves to Westward Location

Announcement states Hub City Auto will relocate from the McMillan building opposite City Hall to the former Mansion House barn on West Second Street. Mansion House landlord J J Varney hired Krasin brothers to remodel the concrete and stone barn, adding an up-to-date heating system. J P O Connell of Overland becomes agent and head of the new garage with twenty two cars for storage eleven for overhaul and a shipment of new cars en route.

Hub City Auto Garage McMillan City Hall Mansion House West Second Street J. J. Varney Krasin Brothers J.P. O'Connell The Overland

Marriage license perks and a chicken coop joke

A Wood County clerk offers free marriage licenses to women who declare their proposals, with the judge providing a free wedding and certificate. The column then riffs on a Georgia house with a fowl-filled coop and a chatty hen-house reply. It closes with quips about health from pre germ days and a door-to-door beggar asking for old clothes for Belgians.

Wood County

Helping Hands Aiding Cold Weather Need in Marshfield

The Helping Hands society reports a surge of aid requests during this cold snap, mainly for clothing, fuel, and food. They divided the city into districts to speed relief and distributed 26 Christmas baskets before Christmas. Of Christmas seal sales, $54.22 stays with the society and $54.21 goes to the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association.

Helping Hand Society F. A. Noll Marshfield Nell Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association Helping Aland Society Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculs Association Society For

Armory Bakery Sold to City Bakery Owner

Mrs. L. A. Wright, owner of the City bakery, buys the personal property and business of the Armory bakery. Armory’s two story addition expands capacity. Frank X. Irlbeck will close Armory and join City Bakery. D. A. R. chapter to meet Mrs. E. C. Pors at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.

L. A. Wright City Bakery Armory Bakery Armory Second Street Frank X. Irlbeck Wright E. C. Pors

Also Mentioned on This Page

FAIR J. C. Kieffer Treas P. A. Williams County Supt. of Schools George A.wwarney Fair Grounds J. P. Tiffault Varney Tiffault Judy” Welch U. S Knights Schlegel—Jacobs S. Millerruit Company J. Wensing HUB City Garage Steveny Point Lewis Atlanta Washington Star Scott Society St. John's Lincoln Gra Jefferson
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