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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
6
Residents protested a Sand season opening by the Second Regiment band citing disturbances from children playing near the stands and from autos with cutout warnings. The grounds are for listening, not for recreation, and officials vow to curb such interruptions during performances.
The Oshkosh Elks convention re elected Otto Roenius of Grand Rapids as president with Chauncey Yockay of Milwaukee as first vice president and John Barren of Eau Claire as second vice president. A. A. Wickert of Menasha became secretary and Jay P. McDermott of Sheboygan treasurer. No date set for next year’s meeting. Green Bay delegates accepted the 1916 convention to be held June 6 and 7.
A proposed law to stop shooting from automobiles and other vehicles is advancing after a recent assembly session. The measure targets thousands of birds killed or left to die in woods by vehicle fire over past years and seeks to curb this practice.
In Stevens Point on June 6 the first league game between Grand Rapids and Stevens Point featured many incidents including umpire changes. The match began with objections to umpire Riley at second base, and after a postponement the game was forfeited to Stevens Point before resuming later. Brennan of Grand Rapids starred, hitting a homer in the eighth that was ruled foul on the first attempt and later reversed on a line drive. Foster pitched well for Grand Rapids, while Holsenbeck and Eagleburger shared Stevens Point pitching duties. Final score showed Grand Rapids 8, Stevens Point 9 with numerous miscues and a dramatic crowd reaction surrounding the park.
The season for partridge begins on September 6, coinciding with the opening of the chicken and grouse seasons. This alignment affects hunting plans and may influence regional permits and regulations for the season.
Insurance summaries show Wisconsin paid $6,701,060 in premiums to cover losses in 1914 with $2,152,054 paid out. From 1911 through 1914 premiums totaled $25,049,657 while losses reached $11,161,270, yielding about $280 paid per $100 retained. Wisconsin leads in fire prevention and sprinkler adoption, with calls for rate reductions and legislative action to reflect safer buildings and better housekeeping.
The document lists numerous school district expenses including labor, supplies, printing, and salaries with totals and balances. Names like Chris Ledowski W. I. Smith C. W. Otto and Normington Bros are shown among vendors. A concluding balance appears with dates and figures, followed by a quoted stray parental remark involving a boy named Tommy and Mrs Bell, referencing behavior.
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