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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1915

Page

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Marshfield High Debaters Win Triangular Titles in Two Cities

Marshfield High School debaters won the Marshfield Wausau Grand Rapids triangular meet, defeating Grand Rapids in Marshfield 2 to 1 while the Marshfield negative beat Wausau 2 to 1. Debaters named include Grace Vollmar Charles Moore William Connor Benita Ker Berthold Laemte and Robert Bulmer. The victory settles the league title and hints at a future match with Appleton.

Marshfield United States Wausau Thas Grace Vollmar Charles Moore William Connor Grand Rapids Benita Ker Berthold Laemte Robert Bulmer Rand Rapids Rapids Marshfield High School Appleton

Council to Act on Schmidt Liquor Case

Police witnesses disclose complaints against Max Schmidt proprietor of the laloor at Central avenue and Fifth streets. The council will likely issue two summonses for a hearing as Schmidt faces a municipal court trial on a liquor to minors charge. Previous June 1934 case involved two minors and a $15 fine.

Max Schmidt Central Avenue Fifth Streets Chie Pol Ice A. F. Gerwing Schmidt Tomorow Lorenz Barth Inrer Viola Bam Tillie Blum Emma Balzenthal

Hasselbalch Block Co Incorporation Filed in Wisconsin

Articles of incorporation were filed in Madison on February 25 with Secretary of State Donald. Hasselbalch Block Co based in Marshfield lists a capital of $25,000. Incorporators include John Hasselbalch George Block and L I D Kitowsky.

Madison Wis Donald Hasselbalch-Block Co Marshfield John Hasselbalch George Block Kitewski

New Home of Grand Rapids Elks Lodge

The Grand Rapids lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has moved into a new building on the south bank of the Wisconsin river. Erected in fall 1914 at about 25000, furnishings bring total to about 46000. The landmark is praised by Marshfield visitors and the building will be dedicated April 17.

Grand Rapids Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Wisconsin River Marshfield Grand Rapids GA. Normington the Times Mubhouse

Easter Ball at Armory Scheduled by Marshfield Fire Dept

The Marshfield fire department announces its annual Easter ball at the armory on Monday evening April 6. Music will be furnished by the Second Regiment Orchestra.

Marshfield Fire Department Second Megiment Orchestra

Taxpayers press one third rate in Central avenue dispute

Taxpayers along Central avenue form a committee and call a city hall meeting to review a report on expense apportionment. A circulating petition asks the council to revert from half and half paving to a one third basis, reflecting earlier sentiment. The dispute near resolution hinges on adoption of a plan acceptable to all parties.

Central Avenue

Denoyer Danoyer Players at New Adley Opera House

The Denoyer Danie Players bring four nights of musical comedy to the New Adley Opera House starting Sunday March th. Eddie Denoyer leads a strong touring company with a blue rib­ bon chorus. Tickets are priced at popular rates, less than the usual dollar and a half. The show promises singing and dancing to lift spirits and banish blues.

Denoyer Danie Adley Opera House Eddie Denoyer Danie Supgorting

Real Sleuth. Nervous Lady Encounter with Police

A nervous resident notes repeated burglaries on her street and asks how often police patrol. A playful exchange follows about visibility, with the officer hinting at staying unseen as part of policing.

Tax payments list shows large amounts from Upham Mfg and others

A ledger style record itemizes sizable tax payments to various firms and individuals including Upham Manufacturing, First National Bank, Roddis Lumber, Mildred Brewing Co, Libby McNeill Libby, and Copper River and Southern, with totals ranging into hundreds of dollars and multiple names appearing repeatedly across entries.

Upham Mfg. Co Thomas Maloney Netive Mild Brewing Co Pees First National Bank Ahi C. E. Blodgett Roddis Lumber & Venee R. Connor Co Vollmar Mild State Bank Peter Daul Anton Siegert Albert Plath C. M. Meyers Fred Sehhafer A. Kleinheins Suarr Cereal Co Felix LaPoint Lou Rose Sheerin K. W. Doege L. Hartl W. D. Conroe Roddis Lanis Laem Anton Greisinger John G. Rabhi Felker Broz Mig Wenzel & Wenel Mesten Jung & Scharmann Normington Bros William Wenzel Peter Dickoff Kliner Lang & Scharmann Co W.H. Budge J. F. Marsh John F. Adler J. F. Heal Noll Hardware Libby, McNeill & Libby W. A. Liese Adam Paulus R. L. Krans L. A. Wright Copper River and E. M. Deming Philip Adler Alex LaPoint William Uthmeier

Neumannns Return From Coast Trip Expositions Pleasing

Mr. Neumann and his son Alfred returned from a Pacific coast trip praising San Francisco and San Diego expositions. They traveled south to Grand Canyon on the way west and stopped in New Orleans, enjoyed aviation at the San Francisco grounds, and found the experience worthwhile and worth the cost.

A. Neumann Alfred Pacific Coast San Diego Grand Canyon New Orleans Neumann San Francisco Exposition

Meeting Tonight Of Property Owners On Central Avenue

A meeting of owners of property abutting Central avenue is set for this Wednesday at the city hall in the evening at 8 oclock. Taxpayers are urged to attend to discuss the committee report, by order of the committee.

Central Avenue City Hall

Bottles Recovered After Local Bottling Dispute

J H McCrellis of Marshfield Bottling Works recovered 79 cases of bottles from Hub Bottling Works owned by Ernest H Engelmann. The bottles were found hidden between walls with broken glass bearing Marshfield Bottling Works marks. Settlement for damages totaled 34.82 dollars, paid out of court. Engelmann denied responsibility for the bottles being on his premises.

J. H. McCrellis Marshfield Bottling Works Jacob Wilhelm Hub Bottling Ernest H. Engelmann McCrellis Engelmann

New Bridge Torn Up by Leather Company

A tempest in the Second ward follows United States Leather Company actions at the old sawmill as a newly built bridge over Mall creek is torn up. Residents on the west side had relied on the passageway along East Second street for years. A petition seeks to open Second street from Spruce to Concord, while L. A. Hartl pushes for a reasonable resolution to restore the bridge.

Second Ward United States Leather Company Mall Creek West Side East Second Street Upham Manufacturing Company Second Street Spruce Concord L. A. Hartl Leather Company

Sherman’s Absence Sparks Debate on Tax Definition

The article notes the lack of General Sherman to offer a revised tax definition, leaving readers to navigate upcoming proposals and economic implications without his authoritative guidance.

General Sherman

Fragments of Washington lore and small-town humor

A collage of humorous and historical snippets from a past era. It riffs on George Washington with farcical misstatements about his life and quotes a Wausau region anecdote, followed by light social satire on charity and a parable about a newsboy’s extra cent.

Man ran backroom liquor business in garage

A Waupaca paper recounts a man who operated a cash with order liquor scheme in a back room of a garage, taking orders without payment and shirking a license. Authorities found diluted whiskey at five percent alcohol and fifty five percent water. His defense may claim he aimed to convert customers to the water wagon gradually.

Waupaca Ami

Death of Mrs Wiedman in Weigelsdorf area

Mrs Mary Wiedman aged 59 died at her home near Weigelsdorf on Sunday morning. She leaves husband and six children John Fred Leo Alex Sarah and Mary Wiedman. Her mother Mrs John Wiedman of Warsaw will attend the funeral at St John’s Catholic Church at 9:30 this morning.

Mary Wiedman Weigelsdorf John Fred Leo Alex Sarah John Wiedman Warsaw St. John’s Catholic Church

Indecent exposure case leads to $10 fine

Andrew Hanson of South Central avenue was arrested Thursday on a complaint by Officer Oestreich for indecent exposure alleged on February 21. In municipal court he was advised to secure an attorney, then chose to pay the fine. Judge Wegener imposed a $10 fine plus costs.

Andrew Hanson South Central Avenue Oestreich Hanson Wegener

Forty Two Circuit Court Cases Open Next Monday in Grand Rapids

The Seventh Judicial Circuit opens the March term in Grand Rapids with forty two cases on the calendar. Judge Byron B. Park presides as Wood county cases begin Monday, including nine criminal files, fourteen jury issues, fifteen court issues, one law issue, and three defaults, plus five divorce matters.

Seventh Judicial Circuit Grand Rapids Wood County Byron B. Park State of Wisconsin FL Pahl Frank Wolf Johnny Cundy Elwood Finegan Ebner Reese Harry Wilson W. F. Beyers Lester Anderson Nick Young

New School 18 Dedicates in Arnin Village

Arnin town opened a brick new schoolhouse at the village Friday evening with Prof. Thompson from Madison state school inspector, Prof. W. W. Clark from county agricultural school, County Supt. George Varney, and Cashier R. Serskorn of the Dairyman's State bank as speakers. The structure cost $5,000 under the state graded system and will employ two teachers. A large crowd attended. A final sentence about airships appears unrelated to the event.

Arnin Thompson Madison W. W. Clark County Agricultural School George Varney R. Serskorn Dairyman’s State Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Council Grand Rapids Elks Lodge Denoyer Daniel Neumanns Mr. Neumann Rosie Susie Servia Pollie Jennie Fannie Autizians Rezent Amanda Bettie Harry Harber George Washington Virginia Ohio Washington Martha Curtiss Betsy Ross Molly Pitcher Janice Meridith Liberty Ict Magnificent Ananias Club Press Agents’ Association Bull Puys George Wagner Ty Cobb Omaha Sam Jones Jones Sam Celestial City St. Peter Hades Weedman J. Henrich Tesko Vs R. Connor Sarah A. Coon R. Conor Ale. Kump C. E. Hewitt Jacob Sturm Reming- Lor Cranberry Creek Joseph_Cappon Jesse Cappon Charles Daly William Johnson Bertha Jeohn Willie Johnson Consolidated Power and Paper Company Roy Bertrand M. & St. Rallye Company R. Kester Angie Revers Louis King Bramneber Ag Central Warehouse Lumber Apanne Ladowski A. Silvver J. Ginsberg M. L. Ginsberg Wm. Rogers Lillian and L. Fountaine James Mach Louis Ulrich Lynda Ullrich Mary Ellen Claussen Wheelan Mary Brown J. R. Ragan Lake Cranberry Co al F. Ghilds Sherea H. Welton Luis Enes Carl Buss Red Rienow Louisa Rienow Benj. Skidmore Jr Eli R Wagler A. Hobs M. J. Ginsberg Jacob Ginsberg B. Cottrill P. Norton Ardina Kempfirt August Kempfirt Wee Anna Piller David Iller Henrietta Schroeder An Lon Hager Neillsville Bank Louisa Englemann Exness H Englemann John R. Wensing City of Marshfield Angie Beyers W. F. Boyers Minnie Juneau
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