Marshfield City Council Adopts Land Easement and Adjourns
The council discusses transfers and easements across Adler additions and Marshfield land parcels with several named owners and sums, including Adler and Lemke lots and various 197x blocks. The Board of Public Works is instructed to correct an error in a previous report and adjourns to June 27 after a final vote on the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
City of
Marshfield
Wi. Lemke
Wm. Lemke
Harvey Milom
Jos. Burkhardt
Mes. C. Gerspach
Jacob Adler
B.C. Marsh
E. CG. Marsh
CG. Marsh
E.C. Marsh
Marsafield
Beech Street
Tony
Krohn
R. C. Hastings
Row
Thuss
Joan Kissare
FLOH
Normington Board of Pubtic Works
Lillings
Bloc
Guckenberger
Hastings
Huss
Mamas
Vinney
Sormington
Kirschner
Newmann
Juno
Board of
Puivie Works
Thuas
Vumas
Pinney
Nommningson
Newtan
Dune
Rirechner
Dumas
Soylock
Soybert
Marshfield City Council Adopts Street Paving Resolution
The Marshfield council adopts a resolution approving paving of Central Avenue to Seventh Street and related streets. The plan allocates costs to real property assessed by the Board of Public Works, with a roll call showing full party support. Aldermen vote to adopt the paving contract funding as specified.
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Central Avenue
Chestnuu Street
Chestnut Bt
St. Jane
Maple Street
Depot St
Central Avene
Depot Street
Sowand Street
Chestnut Street
St. Fosend’s
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Sixth St
Seventh Street
Board of Public Works
City council adopts street funding resolution with contractors
The council orders street intersections funded by city funds and instructs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts with C. Peterson Construction and Cast Stone Construction. Aldermen Finney and Tauss spearhead the motion, roll call shows ten votes in favor, motion carried and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk John Soubern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cig
C. Peterson
Cast Stone Construction Company
Finney
Tauss
Guckenberger
Dumas
Normington
Airschiner
Neumann
Hastings
Druse
Weistey
Patriotism and Support Rally For Marshfield Guard Men
Marshfield fills with support as Mayor Felker and ex Lieut. Gov. Connor urge unity behind Company A and the Second Regiment band. Citizens pledge financial aid to families of guardsmen and vow to stand by them during war and after return.
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Connor
Gov. Connor
Appiause
Wight
Marshfield
Pors
Tudo
Symouath
Felker
Wisconsin
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops Ad Uses
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as the antisetic wonder for soldiers feet. It promises lasting comfort by reducing friction and preventing tired feet when shaken into shoes or used in foot baths. Sold at stores nationwide for 25 cents.
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Allen
Dror
Roosevelt rejects Bull Moose nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt declares in a letter to the Progressive national committee that he will not accept the third party presidential nomination. He says the Moose party should fade, credits Hughes with purifying the Republicans, and urges loyalists to back Hughes against German-American leaders and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cal. Roosevelt
Party National Committee
Moose
Reblican
Charles E. Hughes
Republican Party
Col. Roosevelt
Hughes
Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Wilkan
Durst Sedler wed in St Michael Church
Miss Coletta Durst and Leo Sedler were married last Tuesday at St Michael's Catholic Church with Rev. Ad Miller officiating. The couple then left on a belated honeymoon to Minnesota and nearby places. Carload coal and sand deliveries were noted, and local carpenters finished work on Henry Feckhelm's residence. A Maxwell touring car and a Ford passenger car were acquired by local residents. Farmers are urged to contact GC W Otto of Marshfield for Chautauqua program details running July 10 to August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ley
Sue Paceenger
Maxwell
J. Hoinia
Amont
Emil Welger
North Bowitt
Otto
Marshfield
Letters Hint at California Deployment for Marsh Field Troops
Wives and sweethearts of Marsh field boys report Camp Douglas holds a strong belief that the Second Regiment will be sent to California rather than the Mexican border this week or next. Chicago dispatches say California troops have left for Mexico, leaving the West Coast unsettled. If war comes operations may shift to Lower California on a scale similar to Texas. California weather would suit these northern troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Camp Douglas
California
Chicago
Mexico
Texas
Richfield Notes Bride and Groom Marry at Marshfield
The wedding of Miss Lillian Peters to Mr. Arthur Ewer occurred in Marshfield last Tuesday at St. Paul's Church with many locals in attendance. After a supper at the Peters home the couple plans to settle on the groom's farm. Guests included Edward Stringham and family and Roy J. Leith and daughter. A pie social, church social Center club meeting, a barn raising, and local notices follow.
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Richfell
Lillian Peters
Arthur Ewer
Marshfield
St St. Paul's
John
Oconomowoc
Edith Peters
Mesers
Harry Peters
George ' Ingsham
Noth
John Peters
Edward Stringham
Ait
Roy J. Leith
Marchfield
Clarence — Puters
Nashotah
Dear Johns
O. F. Feeers
Allen
John Lauth
Anna
Beaver Dam
Dames Hutch
Social Center Club
Richfield M. E
Hans Hansen
Hans Hansen, Our Otl
Creek Notes and Local Happenings at Mill Creek
Mill Creek area items report Fred Gallatin back from Waukesha mud bath treatment and poor health. Charley Redig loses a horse. Andrew Noonan buys two colts at Thomas Horn’s pasture. A wake at the Everson place. Will Hasselberger with John Wolf. Marshfield visitors M Gallatin and Casper Gallatin at Casper’s. Chautauqua programs planned July 10 to 14. contact C W Otto, Marshfield, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahl Creek
Fred Gallat
Waukesha
Gallatin
Mat Wolf
Charles Redig
Andrew Noonan
Thomas Horn
Everson Place
Will Hasselberger
John Wolf
Dope Term Variations Noted by Allied Troops
In a Canadian issued cyclomedia on military terms from France the old staple corned beef is labeled bully while U S Marines call it canned Willie. The piece notes troops worldwide use varied expressive names for the preserved meat product.
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Washington
France
United States Marine Corps
Mohle Family Notes and Local Updates
Mrs William Eckes underwent successful appendectomy at St Josephs hospital after admission Wednesday. Ebbe residents Mr and Mrs B E Montgomery visited L B Morey home. Mrs Albert George and her daughter spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Peter ee. Miss Gertrude Bader from Bakerville helps with housework at uncle William Eckes. NOTICE TO FARMERS offering seed corn for sale at 2.00 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohle
William Eckes
St. Joseph's Hospital
B. E. Montgomery
Ebbe
L. B. Morey
Albert George
Peter
Gertrude Bader
Bakerville
Scarehead Reports Blamed by Camp Douglas Planners
Officers and men of Company A at Camp Douglas condemned Saturday papers for alarming border deployment rumors. Marshfield families rushed to bid farewell, driven by scarehead reports. The camp blamed the misreporting for needless grief as eight loads moved on the Omaha road, drawing hundreds from Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin Guard
Omaha Road
Marshfield
Reasons of Their Own and the US Mexico War Question
The La Crosse Leader Press argues allies seek US restraint to avoid war with Mexico. It suggests foreign influence motives behind calls for American policy shifts and accuses Bryan and Ford of aiding European beligerents by keeping the United States fearful and passive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
la Crosse Leader Press
America
Bryan
Ford
Progressives Face Roosevelt Perkins Funeral in Chicago
The nation committee of the Progressive party meets in Chicago on Monday to honor the party’s funeral as declared by Roosevelt and Perkins. The movement’s end is official but not final, with many noting the lessons learned and the likelihood that some Progressives will outlast the party.
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Chicago
Nation Committee
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Perkins
Milwaukee Journal
Wood County Delegation Attends Progressive Republican Conference
Wood county officials and local figures attended the Progressive Republican conference in Madison. Delegates endorsed W. H. Hetton for governor Merlin Hall for secretary of state Alvin Peterson for state treasurer and renomination for E. F. Dathmar and Walter C. Owen. Judge Andrews reported broad opposition to renewing John S. Donald and Henry Johnson terms.
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Wood County
Madison
R. E. Andrews
Amos Roll
E. E. Winch
E. M. Deming
B. M. Vaughn
George Paulus
Grand Rapids
Elmer Trickey
Vesper State Center
W. H. Hetton
New London
Merlin Hall
Black River Falls
Alvin Peterson
Soldiers Grove
E. F. Dathmar
Barahoo
Walter C. Owen
Maiden Rock
Andrews
Marshfield
John 5. Donald
Henry Johnson
Father of Local Merchants J. J. Hobbs Dies at 79
J. J. Hobbs died at his home Monday June 19 after months of illness at age 79 years ten months. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, with remains later taken to Plymouth for interment. He was father to Alvin W. Hobbs, a Marshfield businessman, W. J. Hobbs formerly with Ripon Prodien, and Miss Hoobs of Brandon, and left one grandson. Alvin Hobbs had kept constant bedside vigil.
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A. Ah, Hobbs
J. J. Hobbs
Plymouth
Brandon
Alvin W. Hobbs
Marshfield
W. J. Hobbs
Ripon Prodien Company
Neh Hoobs
W. d. Hobbs
Alvin Hobbs
Cost system installer shifts to Upham manufacture work
W. A. Sehwinger of Horigon, who has spent time in Marshfields developing cost paystems for Roddis Lumber and Veneer, accepts similar duties for Upham Manufacturing and takes on major new responsibilities. On completion, he plans to return to Haricon and maintain ties with Van Brunt Manufacturing, being regarded as an expert and a good fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sehwinger
Horigon
Roddis Lumber & Vyenner Company
Upham Manufacturing Company
Haricon
van Brunt
Schwinge
Brigadier General Nomination for Wisconsin Guard Pending
Governor E L Philin appoints Captain Lorraine T Richardson to Brigadier general in command of Wisconsin regiments. War Department has not confirmed the vacancy as of press time. Richardson, seen as strict and disciplinarian, may raise efficiency and comfort for Wisconsin troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L Philinn
Lorraine T. Richardson
Genern
Wisconsin
War Department
Richardson
Wisconsin Guards
Marshfield sends troops to Camp Douglas with large crowd
A Mammoth crowd of about 2500 gathered at the Omaha depot to bid farewell as Company A and the Second Regiment band boarded a special train for Camp Douglas. Mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts watched tearfully as the soldiers left. details of the trip and arrival are continued in today's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Company A
A Omaha Denor
Camp Douglas
Camn Douglas
Godspeed
Illinois Camp Crowded Delays Troop Movements
George S. Wood Sr writes to his daughter in law that Illinois troops, including a husband with Company A, were entrained for 48 hours due to congestion at Camp Dunne, delaying their deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
George S. Wood, Sr
Inlaw
Company A
Camp Dunne
James Speech Links Wilson To Peace, Warns Against Mexican Policy
Chisago June 16 Senator Olle MM James praised the administration’s record, defended preparedness, and lauded Wilson’s foreign policy. He criticized tariff arrangements as fostering monopolies and urged postwar trade leglislation. He likened Wilson to Lincoln and urged unity of American rights and peace efforts.
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Phen
Federal Reserve Law
James
Wilson
Abraham Lincolon
Republiean
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Abdraham Tinecoin
Repub- Nean
Americum
Murch
Peter
Guerze
Abrahim Neoln
Wodrow Wilson
Republic
Anwrien Canstaffanta
Europe
Unis
Urs Great Ampricia
Merb Appetizers and a Tatradar Medical Tale
Dr Wilfred Grenfell relates a humorous tale from the Arctic journey with a guide. They travel to a distant settlement where a stomach complaint is described in local dialect as a splintered condition. The luncheon includes steamies tea and pork buns. The guide delays taking compressed fond tablets until after breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Grenfell
Laurador
Dr. Grenfell
Events That Pass An By And Our Destiny
A reflective passage discusses the uncertainty of events shaping fate and destiny. It contemplates how near misses and unfulfilled possibilities influence our inner state, offering a philosophical meditation on fortune and serenity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjord
Haynthorme
Favorite Son Quote Sparks State Loyalty Debate
Senator Sorghum declines the idea of being a state favorite son. He argues that a favored status could mark him as a pampered figure rather than a public servant, as reported by the Washington Star.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
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