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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
1
Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of Marshfield’s 1887 blaze that devastated the city. The piece recalls Maj. W. H. Upham’s decisive vow to rebuild, the extensive losses across 82 businesses and 100 dwellings, and hints at a future homecoming planned to honor the town’s revival.
The marriage of Joseph Loeb formerly of this city and Miss Therese Shapiro both of Medford will take place in Medford today. The bride is sister of Mrs. R. J. Strauss and a popular, accomplished young lady. Mr. Loeb is with Loeb & Hammel wholesale horse dealers and has directed Medford business for years. Mrs. Strauss and daughter Miss Harriett attend the wedding.
John J. Jenkins has secured consent from landowners along the Yellow river above the old logging dam to raise water to the high water mark and will proceed to install his dam at once. The project aims to create a waterways deep enough for motor boats and to provide an attractive nearby park with picnic grounds along the high river banks.
Marshfield showcased its capacity as a convention center by hosting the Eagle State gathering. The event featured a grand parade with 1099 uniformed Eagles, a prize program for participating aerie, elaborate decorations, and boxing cards at the opera house. Notable participants included Milwaukee, Wausau, Grand Rapids, Menasha, and Antigo aer ies, with prizes ranging from 150 to 5 dollars and special awards for tallest and shortest visiting Eagles.
Ladies and Misses parasols offered in latest novelty designs with prices from 98 cents to 6 dollars and 48 cents, plus 1.25 to 2.50 dollars for other items. Tees priced 98 cents to 3 dollars. Shop for vacation and Fourth of July displays.
A meeting of the city business men is set for tonight at the city hall assembly room to decide on A G Felker's proposal for securing a new cream separator factory. The outcome could affect the city's future. attendees are urged to attend at 8 p m. Palace and Star markets advertise smoked meat and lard at special prices.
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