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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
1
A Fourth of July parade along Central Avenue drew 2,000 spectators. Marshfield merchants exhibited floats from Kestel Bros. Co. to Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. with a chautauqua float finale. Miss Leah read the Declaration of Independence at noon.
Laemle appeared from the balcony of the Hotel Blodgett and was introduced by C. B. Edwards. Earlier the same venue drew a popular evening concert by the band in the early hours.
Several home players joined Camp A on Saturday causing no game last Sunday. Next Sunday the team faces Nekoosa at the Fairgrounds, then travels to Nekoosa on the 20th for a return with the paper makers. They play Neillsville on the 27th, Stanley on August 3, Grand Rapids excursion on August 10, Stevens Point on the 17th, and a game for fair week is to be arranged.
Marshfield district votes 30 to 1 to issue 12000 bonds to enlarge McKixley High School for present and future growth. Five percent interest through 1917 and yearly 5000 retire bonds, plus 19000 levy for salaries and incidentals. Deming leaves board. J G Marsh elected. Noll and Wegener reelected.
Rain tarred both ends of the Fourth in Central Wisconsin with morning and evening showers that interrupted fireworks. The day itself stayed dry and bright with lightning adding a remote display. Marsh field luck kept the main celebration rain free.
The Times announces a special prize contest offering three Elgin watches to top candidates in Marshfield, rural routes, and nearby towns. Prizes awarded July 2. Candidates must solicit subscriptions and votes. watches displayed at Mechier's jewelry store with a 7 jewel Elgin movement and twenty year case.
A crowd of 800 watched Marshfield defeat Grand Rapids 2 to 0. Detailed play by play shows clean fielding and clutch hits from Marshfield as Leitner and Kehrberg drive in the two decisive runs while Grand Rapids strand baserunners.
R J Beutler, formerly manager at Marshfield branch of Bamford cheese warehouse, has been hired by C E Blodgett Cheese Butter Egg Co to open and run a New Richmond branch in the former Bamford warehouse. He departed for New Richmond on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs W H Roddis and Miss Frances Roddis returned after nearly three months touring Europe aboard the Cedric of the White Star line arriving New York June 27. They found favorable weather and low European fares with tips minimal and travel costs modest, noting varied hotel rates and economical sightseeing options in Naples Florence Rome Venice Munich Dresden Paris and London.
More than 3 000 people attended the Friday evening automobile parade and fire run in Marshfield with widespread turnout from nearby towns along the Soo line. Mayor Connor and Chief Hoffman led the route, the hose wagon and hook and ladder sprayed roman candies, and about forty Marshfield Auto Club cars paraded decorated with pennants while two other highlights included an exhibition drill by Company A and a lively auto display. The day drew cheers despite rain cutting some views after the fireworks.
Thirty Boy Scouts under Scout Commissioner Davis assisted patrolling Central Avenue during the July Fourth events. They lined the street, kept it clear for the parade, and earned praise from crowds and local businesspeople for their service. Company A supported crossings with rifle detail, preventing mishaps. Both groups worked into the evening for the auto parade and fire run with no incidents reported.
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