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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
2
Classified ads list two houses for sale on N Pine St with favorable terms to the right party. Contact C Guckenberger at 500 N Pine St for details.
Advertisement notes men of any age with common schooling can train quickly for high paying roles with manufacturers and railroads. Write Mr. Neilon at Hotel Modpett for details.
In Waushara County a quarry superintendent Fred Hannan shot Mrs. Charles Freeburg after she refused to elope, then killed himself. Hannan had pressed for a life with her, but she chose to stay with her husband. A carbolic acid bottle was found on his desk, suggesting premeditation. The incident occurred at Lohrville near Wautoma.
The Dorchester Herald reports a mean act last week when someone planted explosives in Charles Nagel's feed cutter in Holton. The engine blew apart but no one was harmed. Nagel suspects the guilty party and an arrest may follow.
Travel promotion urging readers to visit winter resorts in Florida Cuba and the Gulf Coast. Promises quoted rates routes and itineraries by C. E. Strouts ticket agent of Chicago and North Western Ry Phone 237 1442.
TA Gosline of 505 W C St Marshfield Wisconsin testifies that long term back and kidney pain from mine work and poor water improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He claims lasting relief without further kidney medicine and urges readers to ask for the same remedy priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Superior Wisconsin on January 17 proprietors of houses in the segregated district testified before a legislative committee. They said 39 per month in fines was collected from each house totaling about 19000 annually. Formerly paid to the municipal court judge the money has been collected by a drug clerk in recent months. They claim no official graft and say the supervision by police and municipal authorities shows no indication of corrupt activity.
Morrison Z. Swift, a socialist orator, declared women are semi-children and worship surface rather than soul in a January address on making women equal to men. He said most women care only about dolls and externals, while men treat wives as oldest and most foolish children rather than equals.
Mrs J Borden Harriman spoke at Mrs Reginald DeKoven's home on wages and a rising industrial revolution in conditions of toilets. She noted workers feel wages are too low. Attendees included August Belmont and Ida Tarbell. The talk, under National Civic Federation, cited the Philadelphia strike of over 4,000 workers lasting twenty two weeks with unions paying about $6,000 weekly.
Appleton Wis Jan 20 Congressman Thomas F Konop undecided on a gubernatorial bid on the Democratic ticket. A Washington dispatch says it is too early to say and he will announce when the time is right. The notice then shifts to a health warning about children's colds and illness.
Delayed treatment of colic and other horse diseases is risky. accurate diagnosis saves money. A 50 page Veterinary Manual by F Rumphreys promises guidance on recognizing symptoms and proper treatment. Free copy offered by Rumphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co, 156 William St, New York City.
A short notice promotes a remedy known for curing colds. It claims the treatment contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children with confidence. Sold by all dealers.
The Electrical Contractors' Association of Wisconsin concluded a three day semi annual meeting in Milwaukee electing W. R. Johnson as president L. W. Birch as vice president George Knoerr as treasurer and Albert Peterman as secretary A state license examination for contractors was discussed with favorable sentiment and decisive action planned for the summer meeting in Detroit and the national association meeting in July
Menasha Wis Jan 16 by a vote of over three fourths of stock outstanding the Menasha Paper company adopted amendments to its articles moving its place of location and principal office from Menasha to Ladysmith Wis and adjusting capital to 1000000 dollars with 8000 shares common stock and 2000 preferred stock par value 160 dollars each. The amendments were approved by the secretary of state at Madison and sent here to be recorded by the register of deeds.
Phillips January 15 Alleging malfeasance in office City Attorney John S Barry of Phillips petitions Gov Metz to remove Sheriff M Christianson of Price County He charges Christianson failed to account for fees and extorted money for a criminal case compromise A hearing in the matter will be held at Phillips January 26 with Thomas Mahon executive counsel to represent the governor State will help them out.
Milwaukee physician I Beffe secretary of the state medical board says any physician who opposes the eugenics marriage law may have the examination done for the state hysteric laboratory at no cost. He calls the law a forward step against diseases second to tuberculosis and urges all physicians to aid its enforcement.
Announcement from Neillsville reports the marriage of Grover Huntley and Miss Ella Schultz in Marshfield on November 8. Huntley is a junior partner in Huntley Bros., merchants, and a son of Mayor Huntley. Mrs. A. R. Taylor of Grider, Missouri, credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing five years of sick headaches after using two bottles.
Grand Rapids Wisconsin January 9 The first man in Wood county to obtain a license with the eugenic attachment was Peter Hillebrand of St Navinz Manitowog Wis whose bride to be Katherine Casper of Rudolph The license dated January 3 bears examination by Dr Frank Pomainville of Grand Rapids The second license issued January 8 to Emile Ohm of Marshfield signed by Dr John C Hayward of Marshfield who was to wed Emma Korth of the same town The Wasserman clause provided by law was omitted in both cases and there is no laboratory in the area for such testing.
John D. Burnham president of the American Game and Protective association said a Washington telegram from the post office department notes an order prohibiting parcel post use for shipping game legally killed or taken. Burnham asserts hunters have exploited parcel post to move game across state lines since its operation began.
Madison Jan 20 Attorney General Owen rules a broker using private wires to buy stocks in markets outside Wisconsin is a dealer under the state blue sky law and must comply. The Milwaukee inquiry sought exemption due to business nature. A separate ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure available widely.
Wisconsin shows promise of leading the nation in health progress as the state reports the third lowest death rate and a significant TB decline. Otto F. Bradley, campaign manager for the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association, notes Red Cross Seals fund aids permanent disease eradication through visiting nurses and sanatoria, with education of the public a key benefit. The association emphasizes organized relief over direct patient payments, citing last year’s $18,000 net as inadequate for statewide administration.
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