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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1909

Page

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Brilliant Final Orations at Central Commencement

A large audience filled the opera house for Central’s commencement exercises. Willis J. Pack, Elsa Ringletaube, Emil Broders, Minnie Glassner, Joyce Hattebere, Charles Pors, Louella Rossman, Peter Miller, Edwin Kohl, and other speakers delivered powerful orations on war equality, child labor, organized lawlessness, and nature. Diplomas were presented by Ex-Mayor John A. Hoffman as students were praised for perseverance and future promise.

Opera House Sup't D.C. Gile M.E. Fraser Willis J. Pack Pack Elsa Ringletaube Emil Broders Charles Pors Kentucky Tennessee Pors Louella Rossman God Bames McCulloch McFarlane Williams Glassner Messrs Pinney Pinney, Hoens, Witters Gile Wilson Rector Peter Miller Edwin Kohl

Certificates of Preparation for Future Work Presented

In your chosen field of labor you will find success as certificates of preparation and diplomas are presented affirming readiness for future work and professional achievement.

North Side Park Improvement Plan Considered

The Board of Public Works will discuss upgrading the north side park where the stand-pipe and band stand sit using 900 dollars vetoed by last year's council. A neat plan proposes gravel or decomposed granite walks forming a network through the park with wider stations at four midpoints between corners and center, connected by broad walks along the block borders and direct routes from center to each corner.

Board of Public Works North Side

Drowned Boy in Upham's Pond Tragedy

Roy Steger nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Mike Steger of 01 west B street drowned Saturday afternoon in Upham pond. He slipped from a log while fishing with other boys and could not be reached for nearly an hour. Resuscitation efforts failed at Dr Doege's office. Funeral held from St Johns church with Fr Volz officiating. The community offers sympathy to the grieving family.

Roy Steger Mike Steger West Bstreet Upham Pond Mike Stower

Will Grade Road to Big Bull Falls

George H. Welton plans to build a road from the main highway to the old logging road to provide access to Big Bull Falls. Landowners adjacent to Big Bull Falls are funding the project, with grading under way. Marshfield residents anticipate a scenic drive along the river with rapids views, especially in the final stretch.

Big Bull Falls George H. Welton Welton Big Busl

Lange brothers host midshipman in Medford reunion

Edward Lange, a new Annapolis graduate and top scholar athlete, visited his brother Oscar Lange and family in the city last week. Joined by Arthur Lange of Fargo, N D, the group traveled to Medford for a Lange family reunion at the family home. The new midshipman is noted as an outstanding student and star quarterback at the naval academy.

Edward Lange Naval Academy At Annapolis City Oscar Lange Arthur Lange Fargo N.D Medford Lange

Commencement at County Normal Schedule Published

Commencement at the County Normal runs June 16 to 18 with Class Pay exercises Wednesday evening June 16 and Alumni banquet Friday evening June 18. Graduation exercises occur Thursday evening June 17. Twenty nine students will receive diplomas. Dr. E G Updike of Madison will deliver the address and W D Connor will present diplomas.

The County Normal E. G. Updike Madison W. D. Connor Training School Board

Excellent Vaudeville at Adler's Opera House

Adler's vaudeville and pictures attract good audiences with a strong bill this week. The comic bicycle act ranks among the best, and the Hebrew artist impresses. The pictures are novel with a well running machine. A new feature Friday features a strong colored team.

Adler's Opera House

Masonic Banquet And Ball For Marshfield Lodge 224

Marshfield lodge 224 FL and A. M. marks its 25th anniversary with a banquet and ball at Adlery opera house on June 17. Dr. B. A. Lathrop to preside as toastmaster. program includes invocations, toasts to Pioneer Days and One Order, vocal and violin solos, duets, and a dance with masonic name titles.

Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Adlery Opera House B.A. Lathrop H. C. Postlethwaite E. E. Winch H. F. Below W. W. McCulloch G. W. Upham RR. Williams Messrs

DAR Members Gather for Flag Day Entertainment at Towers

The Daughters of the American Revolution and guests were hosted by Mrs John P Hime at the Towers Monday evening flag day. About forty guests attended and enjoyed a program of patriotic songs. Place cards featured shadow pictures of George and Martha Washington in colonial style.

Daughters of the American Revolution John P. Hime George Martha Washington

Moon Moon Relieves Ailments At Marsh Field

Philp Jackel announces a June 23 to 29 noon period at 19 Marsh Field to relieve ailments during the new moon. He claims cures for cancer tumors appendicitis bronchitis catarrh asthma neuralgia eczema fits rheumatoid conditions and female weakness. He will be at Tam Merseh Hotel offering treatment for all.

Tam Merseh Hotel Philp Jackel

Annual School Meeting Notice in Marshfield Wisconsin

Notice of the Annual School Meeting for School District Number One in Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin to be held at the high school on Tuesday July 6 1909 at 8 pm for officer elections and business as may legally come before it. Dated Marshfield June 13 1909. C B Vedver District Clerk 3613

Marshfield County of Wood Wisconsin Wis Vedver

Citywide Firecracker Ban Enforcement Ordered

Mayor Connor directs police to strictly enforce the firecrackers and fireworks ban in select city areas. State laws on explosives and toy pistols will be enforced, and officers should seek public cooperation to prevent a repeat of last year’s fatal accident.

Connor

Sunday Barber Shops Closed By Law Pass

The legislature last week passed an act declaring shaving not a work of necessity and making Sunday barber shop openings illegal, though local impact will be minor since shops already close on Sundays. Shine stands are not covered by the law.

Holstein Breeders Meet at City Hall June 24

J Gillett to speak at meeting of the Holstein Breeders Association at City Hall on Thursday afternoon June 24. Secretary A E Howard arranged the event praised as the greatest meeting yet with Wisconsin Holstein authority W d Gil jett of Rosendale delivering the address and discussions by local breeders on herd development care grading up the herd farmer education exhibits and sales encouragement to attend and support dairy betterment in the locality.

A. E. Howard The Holstein Breeders Association W. d. Giljett Rosendale Wisconsin Gil Jett Gil Lett O. J. Lew Grand Rapids J. P. Heinta A. BE. Howard A. Siegerr Junctian City

Ex Mayor Roddis and Bauldrie attend bishop’s golden anniversary

Ex Mayor W H Roddis and A L Bauldrie visited Fond du Lac as delegates from St Alban’s congregation to mark the golden anniversary of Bishop Grafton, who has served forty years as a priest and twenty as a bishop.

W.H. Roddis A. L. Bauldrie Fond du Lac St. Alban's Diguesen Council Episcopal Charch Grafton

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