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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
6
The prevailing soil type in this county section is Colby Silt Loam with rolling surfaces grading to sandy loam. Clay soils of the formation are productive and rich, promising high yields per acre. Farms grow crops like corn, potatoes, and small grains. dairy stock, sheep, and swine are suggested as rotations for income.
The Soo Line prepares to construct a south side cut-off at Chippewa Falls to bypass a light bridge and accelerate freight and passenger moves. The project aims to secure right of way mostly, with limited private acquisitions, and to relieve heavy freight over the existing bridge while awaiting a power plant addition.
A record price for sole leather was reached in Philadelphia with a special lot of No.1 sealed oak bends selling at $1.06 per pound to a large western shoe manufacturer, after prior expectations deemed such pricing impossible.
The Stevens Point Journal reports local business leaders fear moving Soo division headquarters away would remove valued citizens and harm the city. Supt Lyke and families are cited as part of a civic core. businessmen urged officials to press Soo for cooperation and to keep the division local.
A convivial couple known as The Jours nal was detained by Officer Jamey Duggan Friday night in Slovens Point after resisting arrest while visiting various saloons. The pair, Cearee Nosmath and her husband, were convicted by Judge Murat Unis of drunken and disorderly conduct. Fines totaling 20 dollars plus costs were imposed, suspended on appeal if they travel the city for two months.
Rupert Apghenbron vestl gent fifteen days, son of Mr and Ale, from Stratfor d was killed near Waho Walls Idaho. A school bus carrying children to a front school was struck by a train as it neared home. The boy's body was moved from Laona to Stratford for burial after the accident.
The report states Lent starts February 21 this year, Ash Wednesday marks the abstinence period and Easter falls on April 8. It notes this year begins two weeks earlier than 18.6, curtailing the winter social season, and recalls last year's dates March 8 for Ash Wednesday and Hasler om Anvil.
Burr W. Randolph of Milwaukee faced federal charges after being found with six partridges on October 16, 1916. He pleaded and paid a fine plus costs and rack bird fee. The incident follows prior Medford prosecutions of shinning birds to Milwaukee.
T. J. Sweeney of Doge Breck, five of 350 and costs totaling 3.78 dollars, fined for dynamiting fish on May 2, 1915. Game Warden Fd. Hall arrested him and his brother after they left town and returned repeatedly. Fred Sweeney denied involvement and the case against him was dismissed.
A Marshfield resident, returning from Abbotsford on the afternoon train, endured a blizzard to reach home by six for dinner. He braved deep snow, hired teams, rode in cutters, and walked parts of the way after a wreck on Sou train No 2. He safely reached his house at 9:30 pm, where his wife awaited their dinner engagement.
Dorchester marine George d Hundt, son of Mrs. Wilniene Huntlz, enlisted at the Minneapolis recruiting station and served with U S Marines in Peking. He won the Low Renely race, helping his company take a trophy donated by the American Beltway Company of Peking, amid Allied efforts and distant conflicts.
Veteran of campaigns in China Cuba and the Philippines Sergeant Major Henry A Rickers was named as a candidate for appointment to the newly created warrant officer rank in the United States Marine Corps The name gained notice after the German press reported Emperor Wilhelm praising Private Rickers as the finest looking soldier in Germany Bethel Academy Bethel has closed temporarily due to an outbreak of flu stopping classes after the holidays and halted activities until the illness subsides
Estimates place total standing merchantable timber in the United States at about 2.967 billion board feet. Of this, 1464 bitjom board fest, or ga per cent, is located in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Found a sure thing T B Wixon of Farmers Mills endorses Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He says they are the best he has ever used and they are obtainable everywhere.
Special meeting of the Common Council of Marshfield Wisconsin held January 11 1917 to act on contracts for North and South side disposal plants and concrete well and pump and to extend time for tax payments. Bids read. Resolution awarded to Grening Concrete Co for 21650.00 pending attorney form. Central Concrete Co for well work with conditions. Tax payment extension to February 18. Meeting adjourned.
A man unaware the weapon was loaded pulled at blankets triggering a discharge. The gunshot struck the brig ger in the right shoulder before the slug lodged in a wall. He was hospitalized at St. Joseph's for treatment.
The court awarded six months in the county jail to Tack Teaton, an organizer for the I. W. W., after a Wednesday conviction for carrying a concealed weapon. The crowded courtroom saw officials supported by a large police presence and offered little clarity on whether I. W. W. members were among the attendees.
Grand Rapids business leaders push to route federal road funds through Amherst Dear Lake road to Plovov Grand Rapids and Marshfield, omitting Stevens Point. Madison highway officials outline a single continuous road plan absorbing all state federal funds, leaving other projects unfunded.
Fragmented OCR item lists street names and addresses with terse notes such as Res Tel and Te. It mentions Teal Avenue and Whiril Street and a few numbered tabs, showing an incomplete directory snippet from a historic telegraph or residence index.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from mucous tube inflammation and claims Fall's Catarrh Cure can restore hearing. It promises cure for all cases it can reach, offers $100 for uncured instances, and notes circulars are free with listings for druggists and Creney & Co, Toledo.
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