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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1913

Page

4

Marshfield High Commencement Week Highlights

Marshfield High marks commencement week with a Sunday baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church and a Tuesday performance of When the Dear Boy Graduates at the New Adler. The grand finale comes Thursday at the opera house with Oshkosh Normal President John A. H. Keith delivering the address. The Senior ball occurs at the armory that evening as Rev Graeme Davis urges graduates to add More to Come to their motto Make Good.

Marshfield High School Bey New Adler Opera House John A. H. Keith Oshkosh State Normal Armory Mines Rh. R. Williams W. W. McCulloch E. J. Finney Wilson Keetdr Rey Graeme’ Davis St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

Local Social Notes From Lindsey Area

Mrs Wiken of Nasenville called on friends Saturday. Mrs Exstrim and daughter Anna visited P Ketulle Sunday. Nellie Broker who has been visiting Abbotsford returned Friday morning. Mr and Mrs B OL Haertel traveled to Marshfield Saturday afternoon. Our school will close Friday after a successful term bought by Miss Ethel Ingle. Pred Heertel of Grand Rapids spent Decoration day in Lindsey with his parents. Hazel Washburn of Lynn visited Saturday afternoon in Sidney with Mabel Broker. Adelaide Wiken of Nasonville left for Readstown Saturday to visit her aunt Mrs O Anderson. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs J Anderson Thursday June 2. Mrs Dalvof Grand Rapids was in Lindsey Thursday selling pianos. Eddie Haertel and Eboyt each bought one. Mrs Simpson and daughter Opal returned from Indiana Saturday and will occupy the house formerly occupied by A Ulorichs.

Mrs. Dalvof Grand Rapids Lindsey Eddie Haertel Eboyt

Lions and tamer to thrill crowds at Fair Grounds show

The John H. Sparks Shows bring formidable lions to the Fair Grounds this Friday June 13. World renowned lion tamer Herr Fritz Brunner, born in equatorial Africa, will enter a steel enclosure unarmed to perform with the lions. The program features other trained animals including tigers leopards hyenas elephants and more under Brunners guidance.

John H. Sparks Fair Grounds Herr Fritz Brunner Equatorial Africa Herr Brunner

Local News Notes From North Nasonville Community

Edward Bulgrin has a valuable can. Louis Rustad visited Marshfield. Jota Rossman plans an addition to his house. Jos. Stine Jr. hauled a towel for Mr. Dieringer on Sunday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Sumrach. Congratulations. Anton and Leonard Donnerbauer visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Block Sunday. Maurice Ruttad and Lynn Cathinach hosted an ice cream party at West Branch Sunday. Walter Peterson bought a 12 horsepower gasoline engine from Pred Seehafer in town Tuesday, signaling business. Ed Brickheimer of Marshfield has been busy hutting lightning rods for farmer protection from storms.

Leonard Donnerbauer Richard Block Maurice Ruttad Lynn Catiinach West Branch Walter Peterson Walter

Fog and Fortune on Long Wharf with Captain Holcombe

In a still August afternoon at Beachport a hard pull ends with Captain Holcombe, Nate Ryder, Peter Simpson, and Little Abner recalling fogbound days, a broken leg, and a perilous tooth extraction aboard the Elen Mary. The crew, weathered and wary, share tales of past voyages and a town dreaming of former prosperity as waves crash and a horn sounds.

Long Wharf Captain Helcomba Nate Ryder Peter Simpson Little Abner Lfe Beachport Holcombe Nats Pete Abner Byron PF Thorne Peter Scott Nate Luttha Abner East Point Big Jim Holrcombe Angus McDonald Scotty Joe Rock of Gibraltar Aili Pha Nata Wolcombe Mary Mitchell

State Guardianship and Education for Public Welfare

The State must safeguard its future as generations pass and individual aims fade. A recent Supreme Court decision affirms the State as guardian of public welfare with the constitutional right to keep its advantages unimpaired. The State should employ its geologists engineers and chemists, utilize university resources, and teach this purpose to both students and citizens.

United States Supreme Cadre

Dugouts Shape Chesapeake Oystering Craft on Eastern Shore

Harper's Weekly notes that Maryland oystermen still build dugout canoes from three pine logs, hollowed by adz, with two sails or a jigger. These non sinking vessels haul oysters with tongs and even host aquatic racing after the season ends.

Maryland Chesapeake Harper’s Weekly

Man Lived 94 Years In One Somerset Cottage

In Stathe Somerset on the River Parrett William Broome has spent his entire life in the same cottage, the house his own. He has remained healthy and active, never using medicine. He is a great grandfather, grandfather and father, with only six of his descendants living today.

Stathe Somerset Parrett William Broome Broome

Bank Robbery Case Brought Before Three Magistrates

In Mecklenburg County Virginia John Brooks Dick Cousins and John Walker three men described as negroes were held for the Grand Jury and committed without bail after a preliminary hearing in South Hill Magistrates Court for robbing the bank of South Hill. A cashier named Thomas signed a statement crediting Suffolk bloodhounds for tracking a suspect over a distance of fourteen miles. The report notes the dogs proved powerful in the pursuit and mentions a large crowd observing the proceedings.

John Brooks Dick Cousins John Walker South Hill Mecklenburg County Virginia Grand Navy Thomas N Suffolk Miles

Saloon Changes In Medford Town District

William Wetzel of Medford rents the Peter Mees saloon on South Depot street now held by John Raab and plans to open July 1. Jacob Regenfuss of the Klondike moves to Richfield due to dryness and will open July 1 in the Arthur A Bever saloon. Joseph Grossbier, formerly of Weiglesdorf, trades his Lindsey farm for Schultz saloon at North Central Avenue.

William Wetzel Medford Peter Mees South Depot Street John Raab Jacob Regenfuss Klondike Richfield Arthur A. Bever Joseph Grossbier Weiglesdorf Lindsey Farm Schultz Hager’s A Street North Central Avenue

Eastern Star Inspection Delights Everett Chapter

Everett chapter 95 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted grand lecturer Mrs. Elizabeth Little and grand chaplain Mrs. Parkhurst at the temple on Saturday evening. Initiation ceremonies drew high compliments from Mrs. Little. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Little reunited with Mrs. J.B. Hamilton of the city, with several days of visiting concluded.

Everett Order of the Eastern Star Elizabeth Little Parkhurst Temple Little

WANTED CORRESPONDENTS FOR LOCAL NEWS

The Times seeks a correspondent in your area to report missing or delayed news. If you can inform, write the editor with details of your locality and contact information.

the Times

Dealer Fined for Selling Unsanitary Milk in Arpin

State Dairy Inspector R. B. Southard conducted an inspection near Arpin and filed a complaint against Jacob Grimm on unsanitary milk sales. Trial before Justice of the Peace Roberts in Grand Rapids resulted in Grimm being fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 35.70 dollars, which he paid.

R. B. Southard Arpin Jacob Grimm Justice of Peace Roberts Grand Rapids

Marshfield Circus Attendance and Local News

Francis Durst was in Marshfield on business Saturday. Mrs Joseph Gettstein of Luxembourg is visiting Mr and Mrs M Ley, and Mrs George Ley of Luxembourg is visiting Mr and Mrs F X Durst. Almost everyone in the neighborhood plans to attend the circus in Marshfield Friday. Frank Multer mourns a stolen paint brush taken by a dog at Peter Beidel's place.

Francis Durst Marshfield Mrs Joseph Gettstein Luxembourg Mrs. M. Ley George Ley F. X. Durst Frank Multer Peter Beidel

Stierle Bros Move Studio to Ground Floor Gallery

Stierle Bros will relocate their upstairs studio to the ground floor gallery opposite the post office, formerly the Mason studio, in the near future. See that location for their best photography work.

Stierle Bros Mason

Also Mentioned on This Page

Party Nellie Broker Abbotsford Mrs. B OL. Haertel Ethel Ingle Pred Heertel Hazel Washburn Lynn Sidney Mabel Broker Adelaide Wiken Nasonville Readstown Mrs. O. Anderson J. Anderson Thursdaay FacSinns Signatere Offica Bears America Lions Lo Hern Nant North Nasonville Edward Bulgrin Louis Rustad Frider Jota Rossman Jos. Stine Jr Jacob Dieringer Anton Sumrach Anton Brickheimer Regent Jaws Peen Art Rae Phoenix Just Skansas Eastern Star Mrs. Little Chas H.fletcher Justice Court Herman Buchmiller Dray Line
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