Tragic boiler death of Chris Kottmeyer in Marshfield
Chris Kottmeyer a well known Marshfield resident died in a boiler room accident at the Adler block central heating plant. He sought to clean flues using a long hook that became stuck and led to his suffocation and burning. The death occurred January 28 1917. An autopsy and jury verdict ruled death by suffocation followed by burning while he tended to his duties as fireman with no fault by others. He was 56, survived by a widow eight daughters two sons and several grandchildren. Funeral is set for this afternoon from North avenue residence with Rev. Rosenfeldt officiating. Interment Hillside cemetery.
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Chris Kottmeyer
First Ward
Adler Block
Philip Adler
Mar. Kottmeyer
G. B. Adams
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cffies
Palm Garden
Frank Trudeau
A. F. Gerwing
John Roberts
Grand Rapids
Mr. Roberts
P. J. Lyons
Anton Kiesling
Leo Schultz
T. J. Tuchscher
Fred E. Graham
A. J. Campbell
Christ Kottmeyer
Christ Kothnever
Germany
Mount Olive
Lucetia Mees
Marshfield
Dix
Kottmeyer
Marshfield Brewing Company
Victor Lau
Gerretsen
John Zehms
Claire Walker
Green Bay
Daniel Rabinson
Portage
Sophie
Lucetta
Katherine
Adela
Chris In
Reny
Robinson
Marshfield Loses Narrowly In Two Friday Contests
Marshfield High School teams split results with a 32 to 10 loss to Colby and a 16 to 18 defeat by Stevens Point. Marshfield’s Egger and Vaughn starred in the Colby game as four local players suffered injuries, with Point overcoming a 9 to 8 halftime edge. The late rally by Stevens Point sealed the win amid rough play and weight advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Marshfield Eggers
Vaughn
M.A. S
Stevens
M.H.S
Stevens Point
Haus
Waupaca
Leval Place
Marchfield Rice LF
Goeta-Whitney
Nohr R. McCarr
Horne de Bly-Hastings
Holman L. G. Whitney-Tice
Zorn RG
Thiel
State Bank Elects Officers for Year
At the Marshfield State Bank annual stockholders meeting the directors elected were Dr. William Hipke H C Koenig Amos Roll Hugo Wegener William Welter of Riverside and J W Salter of Unity. The board named officers: President William Hipke Vice-president H C Koenig Cashier Amos Roll Assistant cashier J H Cundy. The bank reported another successful year with growth outlook.
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Marshfield State Bank
William Hipke
H. C. Keanig
Amos Roll
Hugo Wegener
William Welter
Riverside
J. W. Salter
Unity
H_ C_ Koenig
J. H. Cundy
State Bank
Notice to farmers about Sunday closing of stables and premises
Marshfield Retail Liquor Dealers Assn Branch No 50 notifies farmers and others visiting the city Sundays that all stables barns and premises will be closed to the public on Sundays beginning Sunday Jan 28 and continuing until further notice.
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Marshfield Retail Liquor Dealers Ass'n
Eagles Bazaar Opens at Handsome New Clubhouse
The Eagles hold a bazaar at their new clubhouse with booths in library billiard room and basement. Items include bake goods fancywork Mexican border booth wares and home decor. Highlights are a Ford car doll and a bay mare auction with sales through Thursday.
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Eagles
Handsome
Kentry
Eagle
Gompany A
Second Regiment
Gauntry
New Yard Project Considered by Northwestern and Omaha Lines
The Northwestern and Omaha railroads weigh a second yard expansion here after a new depot and yard overhaul. Exploring options at southeast near Rotdis factory or west opposite South Spruce street to create level storage and remove climbs for engines. Headquarters will decide, with work possible soon after plans are approved. A new depot boosts business and passenger comfort with upcoming benches in the waiting room.
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Northwestern
Omaha
Rotdis
C.E. Strouts
Spruce Street
Bakerville Road
Times
Strouts
Br. Strauss
Factory Foremen Attend Conference on Continuation School
A Marshfield Continuation school conference gathered in the city hall assembly room Friday evening. Mayor Felker J P Tiffault and W H Roddis spoke on the school work while Warren E Hicks state industrial education aide addressed attendees. Foremen discussed laboring boys, state aid, and the Jenin 4 trade, noting city and state support for continuation schools and a shared push for improved American efficiency through better youth training.
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Marshfield
A. G. Felker
J. P. Tiffault
W. H. Roddis
Warren E. Hicks
Madison
Discuss Work of Minors at Wausau Teachers' Meet
Members of industrial school faculties from Marshfield Grand Rapids Stevens Point Rhinelander and Wausau met at the Wausau Industrial School for a Saturday session with a noon luncheon at Hotel Bellis. The Wausau plan to have minors work part time while attending industrial school three hot meals daily was discussed with Marshfield represented by Prof. R J Carver Miss Manola Chamberlain and Prof A H Snyder. Chamberlain spoke on Ten Practical Cooking Lessons and Snyder lectured on What in Commercial Work can be Profita bly Wanted in Continuation Schools.
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Industrial School
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Rhinelander
Wausau
Hotel Bellis
R. J. Carver
Manola Chamberlain
A. H. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Weather notes compare January temperatures across years
Meteorology records show a harsh January with extreme cold. For the first 28 days of January 1956 and 1917 the average minimum and maximum temperatures are listed, highlighting 28 degrees below zero as the lowest in January and a higher range of 15 to 29 degrees below zero on 12 days in one year versus 4 days in 1916. Week temperatures and precipitation are recorded through January 28 with several days of subzero highs and lows and 3 inches of precipitation on January 27.
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Janary
Groundhog Day Candlemas Forecast Traditions
The February 2 date marks Candlemas and Groundhog Day in American tradition. If the groundhog sees a shadow, two more months of cold are expected. clear weather foretells an early spring. The custom ties to old weather lore rather than any holiday tied to food or sausage.
Homecoming Committees Named for Guards Return
Marshfield prepares for a grand homecoming as Company A and the Second Regiment band are expected back within weeks. Mayor Telner named committees to organize the welcome with a reception, entertainment, and parade coordinators led by notable city officials and civic leaders.
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J. A. Kestel
B. G. Hambright
J. H. White
Amos Roll
Leo Rose
E. S. Bailey
R. C. Hastings
B. E. Finney
Dr. G. J. Harrington
P. J. Schaefer
William Wenzel
George B. Campbell
Louis Laemle
H. C. Koenig
John Hassel- Baleh
T. D. Spalding
Parade
Fred W. Kont
Ald
John Juno
Fred Sehafer
Lovig Hart
G. J. Leonhard
Project to secure machine factory for city
A south state boiler and digester maker seeks to relocate for better space and railroad access. He aims to form a corporation, raise 20 000 to 36 000 dollars locally, and erect a new plant with an $80 000 Eastern order ledger. The Board of Commerce weighs his proposal and investigates his prior business record as Marshfield eyes new iron works prospects.
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Marshfield
Board of Commerce
California
Joy in Badger Camp as Guardsmen Receive Orders
Special to The Marshfield Times reports Wisconsin Second Cavalry soldiers at Camp Wilson near Janesville awaiting return orders. They may depart around February 7 with border duty ended, while Major Scott secures tents and quarters improve. The regiment hopes to be home within a month as plans hold.
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Camp Wilson
Marshfield
Wilsom
Wisconsin
Company A
Fort
Sheridan
United States Cavalry
Scott
Norse Violinist to Come on Feb 14
Dr G E Harrington arranging for Theobaldi violin concert to be held February 14 at the Adler with a pianist and soprano. The Emperor violin, a gift from Ole Bull, will be played, featuring music from Norway. A city election notice follows about Marshfield plans to reorganize under state statutes with polling at city hall on February 27 1917.
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G.E. Harrington
Theobaldi
Adler
Ole Bull
Land
Norway
Marshfield
Wisconsin
A. D
A. G. Felker
Atti
Marshfield Ministerial Association Organized by Local Clergy
A Marshfield meeting at the Presbyterian church organized the Marshfield Ministerial Association with five Protestant pastors as members. Officers: President F Halsey Ambrose, Vice president F A Trautman, Secretary treasurer A A Burton. A committee including Trautman, Barry Kelly, and Rosenfeldt will draft by laws. monthly meetings set for the first Monday, location to be decided. The last line is an irrelevant throwaway.
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Marshfield
F. Halsey Ambrose
Presbyterian Church
F. A. Trautman
Zion’s Evangelical Church
A. A. Burton
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
T. ‘Barry Kelly
Mathodist Epines‘pal Church
Rosenfeldt
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Trautman
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Flyes
Wisconsin Iron Manufacturer
Badger
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