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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
6
A discussion promotes the Colonial Novel as a valued American literature form noting moral lessons and patriotic themes. The column reports the death of James T. Sheerin of Abbotsford after a stroke, with details of his Civil War service, family, and burial plans in Stevens Point, and references to his siblings and the Abbotsford connection.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Root approved mane camp sites at Fort Sam Houston Texas Camp Douglas Wisconsin and Ranch Macimento Cal. The board led by Gen Mites selected them for annual maneuvers involving regulars and militia to train troops across regions. Camp Douglas offers about 19 000 acres enabling 10 000 troops to drill together with a prime rifle range and natural bluffs suitable for artillery.
Hon H Ekern of Tremouneau county joins the assembly judiciary committee as chairman. A first term member, Ekern was nominated without opposition and won by a large majority in November. He is a staunch Republican and advocates fair politics and just taxation.
Malvina Weiland studies book keeping while City Clerk Vedder visits Thursday. Dr Witter from Grand Rapids spoke on important tone course topics Friday. A full daily program rearrangement is underway. Science freshmen study botany and history. expressive arts. Latin freshmen study grammar. Students fret about last Saturday’s game against umpire and team, score 141 to 15. Sophomore and Junior girls tie in a preliminary game at 2 to 2. The Athletic association plans a basketball game in Stevens Point on Saturday Feb 7. Militia company game at the Armory is accepted with one third gate receipts to the association.
The John Arpin Lumber company of Grand Rapids aided Sawyer county tensions by securing an injunction to halt a county order of about 5000 dollars. The ex-sheriffs are accused of pushing a crooked bill for years. Arpin and other taxpayers demand reform and scrutiny of county finances.
Mrs Nellie Kenzie Jones of Beres Kentucky head of the domestic science department at the University of Kansas will conduct the closing institute. She is regarded as the best in her field and will lead the meeting, secured at a cost to the state of 150 dollars.
Letters urge municipal ownership of water works and electric lighting to fund sewerage and reduce hydrant rental costs. Authors argue a sewer system is vital for health and city growth, noting grand plans and the need to act now despite cost concerns. C B Bawaras signs off.
Bakery owner B Sherman of Columbus visits his mother and brother while H Sherman is also visiting. A birthday party for Mrs L H Ebbe was hosted by friends. Jon Spuber and Louis Larson cut lumber for Foster and Brooks. Peter Ebbe stacks saw logs and shingles. Burt Nason welcomes twin baby girls at Unity. Mrs Blake of nearby area mentioned in report.
Spencer family notes 83 year old sister of William and Sol Nason recovering after illness. John Behnke and Burt Mercer swapped homes this week with Behnke moving into Mercer's Marshfield house and Mercer settling on Behnke’s farm. Neighbors hosted a birthday party for Uncle Timothy Ingle last Thursday January 24 commemorating his 81st year with gifts. Mrs. Charlotte Sherman, 86, died at her son Henry Sherman’s home in Nasonville Wednesday. Funeral held at 4 pm Thursday with remains sent to Columbus for interment by Mr. Sherman.
Rural mail examiner Ht. A. Edwards visited Washington for an exam to fill rural route No. 1 seat left by Henry Wright. Only applicant J. D. Carter faced testing at the Hotel Blodget but could not furnish a substitute, risking appointment. The route length prompts concern over pay and interest.
Members of the Eastern Star lodge hosted a pleasant evening at their hall on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed progressive cinch with eighteen tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Wim Uthmeier and T F Roes sier. At midnight refreshments followed. A preliminary stanza rehearsal preceded the initiation for prospective members in the lodge wing.
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