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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1915

Page

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Two Women Elected to Marshfield School Board in Hectic Meeting

At the Marshfield annual district meeting the board elected Mrs. Victor A. Mason and Mrs. Fred Pollard to the school board for three years amid a heated debate over a proposed ward representation measure. The vote favored unity, with Mason and Pollard winning unopposed. The session, held at the high school, approved budgets, debated school year length, and discussed sidewalk funding.

P. J. Kraus FL A. Noll C. B. Edwards Hugo Wegener Victor A. Mason John A. Hoffman Fred BR. Pollard Marshfield Two Indies Mason Pallard Dassd J. €. Marsh Yenth Kraus Emil S. Kline Wisconsin Klinen Mirel Field Bus A. L. MacFarlone B. Wharfied W. Doege Frank 2 Upham Walter G. Sexton Mr. Kliner Shiftnign Edwards Marsh R.R. Williams Williams Everett A. Upham W. D. Connor Everett Upham Wausau Stevens Point Grand Rapids Hamilton Roddis Steward Germany Joseph Goldbach Washington School Central Avenue Dooge Blake Sue Sal Caries W. T. Poad FF. Upham

Rev G F OHara held three days for firing gun

A chaotic scene surrounds Rev G F OHara, minister of the Nasonville church, amid a disputed loan and property dispute with parishioner C Henry Jorgenson. He was arrested on a charge of firing a weapon but a district attorney's office note led to a null action, with the case described as a deadly weapon issue tied to a note and horse collateral.

Hugo Wegener John Roberts Frank O'Hara Nasonville Nasuny Ile Jorgensen First National Bank O'Hara Mel Jorgensen Jorgenson Marshfield Yesjderdey P. A. & M. R. Williems Justice of the Peace Charles Hahn Jacob Wilhelm Messrs. Williams C. Pors

Centenarian Dies at Rapids in Wood County

William Seabrouck aged 105, likely the county’s oldest man, died Friday night at the county peer farm in Grand Rapids. Found dead in bed Saturday morning after being brought from Babcock in 1912, he had enjoyed good health. Survived by two sons, one in Babcock and another, Frank Seathrouck, in Milwaukee, and a daughter, Mrs. Victor Karhuski, of Babcock.

William Seabrouck Wood County Peer Farm Grand Rapids Seabrouck Babcock Frank Seathrouck Milwaukee Victor Karhuski

Hiles Berg Wedding Quiet Rural Ceremony

A quiet wedding occurred Saturday morning at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev Bum Sibson officiating. Annette C Berg, daughter of Carl Berg of Fremont, married Harold J Hiles, son of John Hiles of York. Witnesses were Pearl and Vernon Paster, brothers of the bride, both residents of Granton. The bride has taught school in Granton this past year, while the groom is a rising Clark county farmer.

Enise Eupal Parsonage Bum Sibson Misa Annette C. Berg Carl Berg Fremont Rarold J. Hiles John Hiles York Pearl Vernon Persater Granton Clark County

Jenson and Wolf Wed by Judge Calisins in Marshfield

Wilhelm Jenson and Eliga beth Wolf of Marshfield were married by Judge FP W Calisins on Saturday afternoon. John Robe and Lena Larson witnessed the ceremony in Grand Rapids.

Wilhelm Jenson Eligabeth Wolf Marshfield FP. W. Calisins John Robe Lena Larson West Grand Rapids

City Board Elects Clerk and Members in Brief Meeting

The board fixed clerks salaries at 300 dollars and 150 dollars for clerk and treasurer respectively. P J Kraus and ES Kliner vie for clerk, with Kraus leading 55 to 45. Edwin Hayden and C B Edwards chosen for board seats. Mrs Mason and Mrs Pollard win vacancies on unanimous ballots. Meeting adjourned.

C. B. Edwards F.R. Pollard John Hayden Kliner Floa Wall Hayden Ieee Pevereevenneen Eld Edwards Asserns Mason Vianee Sow F. A. Noli Hugo Wegener

Settlement and trials tied in mixed civil and criminal case

The article details a complex case where replevin actions are resolved, leaving civil property disputes settled while a criminal matter remains. A minister was arrested and released on recognizance for a preliminary exam. O'Hara, a former priest turned Protestant minister, has denounced the Roman Catholic Church and stirred local fraternal tensions amid election activity in western Wood and eastern Clark counties.

Mr. O'Hara Jorgensen Thia Billy Patterson Lovemture Lepmning Tysday F. W. Warsinske Hugo Wegener O'Hara Nasonville Wood County Clark County

Celebration attendees travel to Marshfield with varied guests

A long list of attendees arrived for the Marshfield celebration including Riley and party, Misses Helen and Jane Taylor, Webb Harvie, Donald Daly car group, O. Garrison and family, Mrs. N. E. Emmons and Miss Stalla Emmons, Dr. F. X. Pomainville and children, Mayor Cohen, Fred Everhardt and family, Mrs. N. John and son, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, George W. Mead and children, Francis Daly and party, Sam Rowson and party, T. P. Peevenboam and party, Edward Gleason and party, Mayme Searls, Henry Smith and wife, Lucile Conway and family, Roe Love and Biron-Grand Rapids Leader entourage.

Marshfield Riley Helen Jane Taylor Webb Harvie Donald Daly O. Garrison N. E. Emmons Stalla Emmons F. X. Pomainville Mayor Cohen Fred Everhardt N. Johnso Raymond Johnson George W. Mead Francis Daly Sam Rowson T. P. Peevenboam Edward Gleason Mayme Searls Henry Smith Hart Idle Euhrelet Lucile Wi Conway Aldl Roe Love Biron Grand Rapids

Busy Eating Places In Grand Rapids Drive Demand

The city’s restaurants and hotels remained busy as crowds of visitors filled dining rooms and lobbies throughout the day. Establishments reported smooth service and ample accommodations, noting no fault lies with the city for shortages as long as patrons sought meals and lodging.

Endey Grand Rapids

Dry cleaning and dye works to open at Central and Fifth

The new business, led by a veteran in the trade, will occupy the northeast corner of Central avenue and Fifth street. It plans to repair and renovate garments as its specialty and will bleach straw hats by patent processes. The proprietor, with Chicago dye works experience, will be backed by his sister in charge of the alterations department.

Enaries Avan M. J. Vanderhoof Central Avenue Fifth Street Ste. Rovin Chicago Kolin

Postal Men’s Meeting in Wisconsin Chosen for Next Year

The seventh annual joint convention of the Wisconsin state branches of the United National Association of Post office Clerks and the National Association of Letter Carriers met in Wausau on Monday. Samuel Lemahicu of this city attended, with routine officer elections on the agenda. Stevens Point was selected as the next convention city.

Wisconsin United National Association of Post Office Clerks National Association of Lexter Carriers Wausau Samuel Lemahicu Stevens Point

How They Stand Aroot Pet Marshfield Baseball Standings

Marshfield leads with four, Grand Rapids three, Wausau three, Stevens Point two in Sundays play. Saturdays results show Marshfield four over Wausau zero. Mondays exhibition games end Marshfield seven Grand Rapids six Wausau four Stevens Point two. Details on page 11.

Marshfield Wausau Grand Rapids Stevens Point

Chautauqua Enjoys Strong Attendance on Final Day

The Marshfield Chautauqua week closed with a popular concert by the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir and a well received program. Promoters face about 200 dollars in losses, with plans to boost guarantees next year. Notable acts included Bland's Band and speakers like ex Senator Mason and Col Gearhart, plus Pitt Walker and Reno Welbourn.

Royal Welsh Ladies Choir Washington Marshfield Chautauqua Lyceum Tbland Sune Fernoon Laura William E. Mason Ilinois Renest the Park G. A. Gearhart Pitt Walker Reno B. Welbourn J. K. Codding Kansas State Penitentiary

The Cowboy and the Lady at Unique Theater Tonight

Metro feature promised by manager C W Rige arrives tonight at the Unique theater. The thriller titled The Cowboy and the Lady is staged Wednesday with Clyde Pitch as author, noted for early twentieth century eastern productions. Two performances scheduled.

Metro C. W. Rige Clyde Pitch

Attendance Soars at Fairgrounds Gridiron Match

Large crowd, estimated between 800 and 1000, packed the Fair grounds Monday to watch Grand Rapids play Marshfield in a closely contested game.

Grand Rapids Marshfield

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Co. B. Edwards Meet John Fechelm Rival G.f.o'hara Nolles Crugade Fairgrounds John '¥ Eelm Gran Rapids Fechelm Fedelm Hiles Berg Jenson—Wols E. A. Anhim A. L.macfarlane ES. Kliner Strauss Postal Men's Meeting the Cowboy and the Lady
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