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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
10
Local telephone companies anticipate higher charges to cover increased wages and better lines. Officials argue that modern equipment and staffing demand price adjustments, with discounts for early payments and quarterly increases if late. Farmers and small-town residents are urged to accept higher, more reliable service.
The Industrial Commission chairman, George P. Hambrecht, announced the closing of Marshfield’s public employment office. He cited war era origins and the office’s ongoing role in linking job seekers with openings. A Madison case illustrated the office’s value in quickly matching a farmer with a ready farm hand at no cost. Cuts to fit the legislature’s appropriation are expected to be decided this week.
Notice announces a special Fire and Police Commission meeting at city hall on Wednesday August 6 at 8 p m to consider applicants and fill the vacancy caused by Officer Wm Hansen's resignation. Applicants may obtain blanks from the city clerk or Frank Strauss and must be present at the meeting.
During Christmas 1918 in Marshfield two women Mrs Charles Hahn and Mrs Rosa Wright joined others to support a war orphan through the Fatherless Children of France foundation. A former service man who taught in France translated a letter from Louis Viel’s teacher explaining ward life and schooling. He thanks the sponsors and shares pride in aiding families of fallen troops.
Members of Company 1 Wisconsin State Guards will depart Saturday for Camp Douglas for the annual Ninth Infantry encampment. The number of men attending is not yet known. The week long encampment includes athletics as a prominent feature and aims for a memorable experience.
Madison Adjutant General Holway sent invitations to former Wisconsin National Guard officers who saw overseas duty to attend the state guard encampment at Camp Douglas between July 26 and August 28. Most are expected to travel from home cities. The aims are to use them as instructors in the officers schools and to consult on reorganizing their old companies.
McMillan reports Mrs Pete Spacht visiting Stevens Point after her aunt's death. George Hankel has been threshing at F Heilert's. Mr and Mrs Seitz of Eckes settlement visited Pete Specht last Thursday. Edith Zing helps Mrs Starks with house work for a few weeks. F Pampersen and family returned from Fond du Lac by car. Threshing has begun in the neighborhood with a machine at Albert Seehafer's on Monday.
NASONVILLE residents welcomed Mrs Fred Gesert and her mother from Bakerville with their brother Richard Bioch over Sunday. Jos Stine hauled a load of bees to town for Arthur Ott. District No 1s new school house, built by Krasin Bros of Marshfield, is nearing completion. Frank and Emma Kempinger of Oshkosh visited the Stine family. Many locals continue visiting blueberry patches at Babcock and City Point as haying wraps up for harvest.
The Monday luncheons of the Wausau Rotary Club are suspended until September first. A three page letter to members outlines adjustments to get the club running in high gear and invites nearby clubs to join an intercity picnic near Stevens Point or Grand Rapids. A charter may be delivered to Marshfield during the picnic, with membership cards mailed with the letter.
Central Avenue crosswalks are clearly marked by white lines. Pedestrians must stay within the two white lined spaces forming sidewalk continuations from side streets. Do not cross only at spots outside the lines. Drivers must not speed across the outlined areas and should keep control. Pedestrians within the lines have right of way. Chief Michael Griffin warns to prevent accidents.
Wisconsin National Guard members who joined federal service will receive a refund of clothing charges deducted during muster. The law appropriates funds to repay enlisted guardsmen who served in 1916 for clothing issued before muster for Mexican border duty, via vouchers processed by the chief quartermaster and approved by the adjutant general and state secretary.
A two day session showcased hog feeding trials using rape oats and peas with self feeders and ground barley plus whey. Presenters included Prof. Moore and Prof. Willson, agronomist and Sulls department head, with county agents from northern Wisconsin and notable visitors from Minnesota, Massachusetts, Armours, Swifts, and Milwaukee.
Wm. H. Johns of the Abbotsford Electricing company arrived from Milwaukee to supervise line construction from Spencer to Marshfield. Poles were unloaded at Marmville and Spencer this week, with a crew already setting them up. Johns says the project will be rushed and Spencer will have 24 hour service by September 18.
A new state law imposes annual taxes of 35.00 on female dogs and 3.00 on male dogs, on top of municipal taxes. Unlicensed or illegal dogs may not loiter on premises and should be chased away. Dogs must be chaperoned or confined at night or face fines from 5.00 to 50.00.
A donation of $2010.15 was sent to the widow and children of William Purdy composer of On Wisconsin by students, graduates, and faculty. Purdy died in January after a long illness ending in consumption, which drained the family finances and left them unprovided for.
The studio will be closed from July 25 to August 5. EF Davison, 4212.
Wood county faces a bumper hay harvest with rye, wheat, barley and oats well above average. Corn also looks exceptionally strong for late summer, with experts predicting readiness by the latter part of the coming months and early September ripening. The reporter notes this counters western states’ drought fears and underscores Wood county as a top agricultural area.
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