Joker blocks Marshfield packing plant bid at Wausau
North central Wisconsin stockholders of the Warmers Co-Operative Packing Co. met in Wausau to elect directors and officers after a lengthy debate. Despite Marshfield backing and offers of site and water, a by law joker unnoted by Marshfield boosters means the plant will be treated at Wausau. Forty-three delegates and 530 proxies formed large representation for the new institution with stock at 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Warmers’ Co-Operative Packing Company
Wausau
Merrison
Marshfield
W. R. Happe
Chili
Ben Lang
McMillan
Francis Darst
Hewitt
M. B. Rosenberry
Hugeers
H. &. Schuler
Jens Stigsen
Clark County
J. D. Christie
Merathon County
O. A. Stolen
Weod County
C. Aggen
A. A. Nrnewaldt
Shawano County
M. Hutchinson
Frank Thompson
Ice
Secertary
H. E. Schuler
Mean
A. G. Felker
Wholesale house moving done in snow by Jake’s crews
Journalist recounts rapid wholesale house moving in winter as Jake Wilhelm and teams shift dwellings around South Walnut Street, McMillan village, Koch’s corners and Marshfield. Three houses moved in one day, two moved in three days, with four teams tackling uphill and downhill logistics.
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Jacob Wilhelm
Jake
Tian
Chenalgiye
South Walnut Stree
W. A. Liese
Shuggist
Tony Schmidt
Amill
McMillan Vilage
B. E McMillan & Bro
Koch
Milwaukee asks upstate friends to help relieve distress
Amid a widespread industrial downturn Milwaukee urges nearby towns to donate old clothing to the Associated Charities of Milwaukee. The writer notes farms and towns with fewer needy residents can send garments to aid the Milwaukee charity, citing Marshfield’s earlier generosity after the June 1887 fire as an example to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Associated Charities of
Associates Charities
Ice Harvest Packed Fresh for Winter 1914 15
Record notes heavy ice harvest with many teams kept busy in January filling cold storage. MacCrellie Strouts opened a large 4000 bunk ice house west of McGrelis plant, employing seven teams daily since January for rapid collection. Soo freight agent Dr Roe says 2500 tons needed. old ice shed nearly full, new expansions partial but soon ready. Ice from Stevens Point will supplement supply as season advances.
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MacCrellie & Strouts
McGrelis
Las Voham
Ake
Stevens Point
Mrs Goorge Tepper Passes at 72 in City
Mrs George L Tupper longtime resident dies Wednesday from consumption at age 72. Born Mendon New York June 22 1843 she moved to Sheboygan Falls later married Haare L Tupper. Survived by husband seven children ten grandchildren burial in Sheboygan Falls with attendees from Dy Sart Oakfield Medford Menomonie and other Wisconsin towns.
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George L. Tupper
Mendon
New York
Sheboygan Malls
Haare L. Tupper
Sheboygan Falls
Julian ‘Supper
Dysart
Iowa
Barton L. Tupper
Oakfield
Wis
George We Tupper
Medford
P G Belghover
R. S. George
Menomonie
Gallery Scores Start Winter Indoor Rifle Series at Range
Company A opened its annual winter competition on the indoor rifle range with strong scores for the opening Sunday. A committee was formed at the last meeting to oversee the event and prize distribution set to be announced later. Sunday scores include Cornelius Mittlestradt, F Braem, A Hoerl, A decha, H Witt, H Mueller, Deckert, and others with varying marks.
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Company A
Corn
W. Mittlestradt
F. Braem
A. Hoerl
A. Decha
H. Witt
H. Mueller
D. Deckert
Wrecking Crew Work Benches New Alleys and Bowling Era
The article notes the Wrecking Crew and old-time bowlers competing as new alleys opened in the Rembs and Sturm building by Cody Carlson the piano man. It mentions finger-taping for old players and several teams forming toward a potential league this season as crowds show support.
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Remhs & Sturm
Pau
Gelin
Sone
Gel
John S Caanless
Mettelka
Oscar W. Skeein
Lewis Rembs
Willard White
Jun Boys
Rembs & Sturm
Cody Carlson
Superior Wins We Lose and Marshfield Players Depart
Two Marshfield mains leave for the Superior club of the Northern league. Ford Braem shortstop and Al here Delmore catcher will spend most of the summer on the circuit and carry a pool batting average. The move suggests Marshfield’s limited local support for a live ball club.
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Marshmela
Ford
Braem
Alhere Delmore
Marshfield
Agent C. E. Strouts leaves Omaha for Eau Claire post
Agent C. E. Strouts will leave February first to head the Omaha office at Eau Claire, a larger assignment with more responsibilities. He has built a strong local organization at the joint depot and will be missed by colleagues. Pinman, a rent for the Norta overa line, will replace him in Ashland and Temby, formerly of Marshfield, now heads the Bas Claire Sar line office.
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C. E. Strouts
Omaha and
Northwestern Lines
Omaha
Eau Claire
Strout
Pinman
Ashland
Anul
Kay
Bas Claire
J. P. Temby
Marshfieid
Woman's Husband Found in Grand Rapids Hotel
A man Aubhe, whose wife had threatened self harm and seven children, was found at a Grand Rapids hotel by Sheriff C W Bluett. He told County Judge W J Conway he had been seeking work and hoped to return home to care for his children.
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Locatemaman Aubhe
Grand Rapids
Sherif C. W. Bluett
W. J. Conway
Granten volunteers aid Belgium relief effort
Granten residents rally behind Belgian relief as the Granten News reports a sale of asbestos pot holders at Seeach School to fund condensed milk shipments to Belgium.
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Granten
Seeach
Belgium
Bankruptcy at Lindsey Names John F Cole as Trustee
John F. Cole of this city has been appointed trustee in the matter of the bankruptcy of William P Opelt, a Lindsey merchant in business about two years. The stock is said to inventory about $2,077, with fixtures worth 1.
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John F. Cole
William P. Opelt
Lindsey
Einstein Buys Car With Three Ps Advice
A reader recalls Einstein following a friend’s “three p’s” tip to buy a first-rate car, naming Peerless Packard and Pierce Arrow as top makes. The anecdote contrasts his pride in the purchase with a later reminder of the odd problems given to students and a satirical wedding column preview.
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Einstein
Peerless
First Papers Admit to Voting in Marshfield
Many in Marshfield hold first papers but lack final naturalization. A Supreme Court ruling struck down a constitutional amendment restricting voting to full citizens after January 7, 1912. Foreign born residents gain voting rights with first papers. second papers not mandatory but preserve other rights.
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Marshfield
Supreme Court
United States
Weekly Madison Capitol News Column Debuts
The Times introduces two weekly columns from the state capitol with complete reports on legislative actions. Inside page feature promises fresh details up to press day, keeping readers informed on state government developments.
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Madison
the Times
State Capitol
Whistle Recall Sparks Day Of Great Fire At Upham Mill
A Saturday blaze at the Upham Planing Mill roof drew the fire department at 17 40. Firemen used three streams to control the flames as wind and water pressure complications reduced water supply. Alderman Fred Thuss investigated and found the standpipe left open, contributing to the pressure loss. Residents recalled the 1887 Upham fire as crowds watched the effort.
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Upham Manufacturing
Rome
Vany
Whitvie
Deel
Upham
Perple
Kr Department
Ald
Fred Thuss
Upham Company
Board of Public Works
Boy Wins Place on Michigan Intercity Debate Team
Peter Miller, 30, son of Mr and Mrs S Miller of this city, earned a spot on the University of Michigan inter-state debating team months ago and, in a recent meet with the University of Chicago, contributed to a decisive victory. Miller is studying law at Ann Arbor and the piece ends with a local booster call.
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Peter Miller
S. Miler
University of Michigan
University of Chicago
Chicago
Miller
Ann Arbor
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Batzac
Brown
Pat
Arrah
Mike
Lite Bersan
York
Snyder
Tharrankay
Neek
Scowwn
Jordan
Naturalization Documenta
Tower of Upham Planing Mill
Marsheiel
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