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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
12
The Union bridge post on a riverbank withstands repeated Confederate assaults aided by a boy sailor who rowed to the bend to summon reinforcements. Despite near destruction, the rear attack is repelled and the boy earns a commission, ending as Lt. Col. Frank P. Cheney.
Sheriff arrested Joe Christman Peter Christman Tony Christman and Mate Vogel after a brutal Saturday night assault on Annie Engelbretsen near Loyal and Sherman. Witnesses say Vogel and an accomplice lured her. four suspects were held on $1000 bail. Hearings adjourned to July 12. Henry Vogel and others sought on complicity charges.
On September 1 1907 the Grand Rapids Business College will raise tuition by new rates. Single month ten dollars, one course fifty dollars, both courses complete seventy five dollars. Those buying scholarships before September 1 may pay part now and balance at enrollment, which can occur any time through the year. Applications may be made in person or by mail. A new catalog will be sent on request.
Post office records list uncalled letters through July 10 including Miss Martha Lauthier Monsieula Multra Mrs H Neelon Nick Stone Carrie Fotten Miss Leta and Anderson Miss. Addressee or agent may claim by stating advertised. Joan F. Core P.M.
Bethel notes include Jethro Kloss visiting Bethel. P M Henson spent Monday in Marshfield. Walter Stilton of Milwaukee staying with his parents. Miss Winkler from Battle Creek Michigan visiting her brother at the academy. Mae Mooney returned from Plainfield. Miss Minnie Faber of Marshfield stayed with Mrs W H Thurston. Mrs H A Smith departed Monday to visit relatives in northern state.
Social notes recount many relatives and friends visiting in Bakerville for Independence Day. Families from Marshfield Oshkosh Milwaukee and Fond du Lac join local residents at events and visits. News mentions a Lincoln Park Fourth dance well attended despite rain and several relatives paying calls on the Michels Nuber Kramer and Seidler households. Carolyn Kramer attends a funeral in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh before returning home.
Local brief notes describe residents celebrating Independence Day in Grand Rapids Tomahawk Elroy and other towns. Visitors move houses and open businesses, storms interrupt picnics, and officials pursue a murder case while railways plan timetable changes.
The Spencer community enjoyed a cheerful Fourth with a quickly arranged celebration and many residents traveling from surrounding areas. Local people including Miss Ida Parrett, Miss Genevieva Ackerman, and Miss Gladys Dygart were noted visiting friends in Abbotsford Greenwood and Thorp while several workers from Spencer Lumber Company wrapped up a first season run. A death notice reports Septemus Plomer passing away, with family traveling from Nebraska to the homestead in southwestern Nebraska and service plans pending.
Hewitt Louise Brooks spent the Fourth with friends at Pittsville. A big barn was raised on Tuesday at Entress's site, a 40 by 80 structure. Mrs. Wandrow visits South Kankanna, and Mrs. Cowles stays with her daughter Mrs. Schwartz for several weeks. The locals beat Marshfield in a Sunday ball game 16 to 9.
Patrick Shea of La Crosse is a guest of Kaiser brothers. L Webber returned last Monday from his homestead at Florence.
Notice to owners and interested parties that a sewer extension plan for Vine Streets between Lot 6 Block 8 and Go 8 Block in Marshfield is ready for inspection at the City Clerk's office. Persons may examine the plan during business hours for 14 days. objections heard at the August meeting. Board of Public Works, Marshfield Wisconsin.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction of 4 sewers on Sixth Street per plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk will be received until August 1907 at 6 o'clock. Envelopes must be marked Bid for Sewer on Sixth Streets. Madison and Marshfield Wis. July 1907. MG. Vleck, City Clerk.
Wood County trustees meet to discuss finances for School District Number One in Marshfield. J C Mayan named director, J Marsh elected chairman. Report shows total year receipts of 47,341 and expenditures for operations, bond payments /js, with 49,071.49 on hand. Recommendation to levy 16,900.00 for 1903 to cover expenses and bond eight due next year. Resolution: levy 16,900.00 on taxable property for 1903 to cover running costs and debt payments.
Business notes a buyout of Jacob Thom as the seller promotes cash or trade purchases. The dealer offers a 10 cent rebate per dollar spent this month to attract buyers, promising immediate cash payments for gas investments.
Motion recorded for Mary Cracraft and W. S. Heaton to serve two year terms on the school board. Both declared elected unanimously. W. B. Roddis declines treasurer post. H. Rodd ts and I. P. Titel elected treasurer for the unexpired year. Special committee to audit treasurer’s books named. Meeting adjourned.
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