Final Session Closes Marshfield Relief Fund Meeting
Marshfield Wisconsin records show the final meeting of the relief fund organization held at City Hall on February 28, 1917. The secretary and treasurer filed a detailed report listing numerous contributors and disbursements including local businesses, banks, and individuals, with total receipts and expenditures noted and the group adjourning without a fixed date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Fund
Marshfield
Pund
Fanaliog
Marshfield, Wis
Wisconsin National Guard Bellet Association
Obituary of Samuel H Chilcote a Civil War veteran
Samuel Henry Chilcote died at his son Willard Chilcote’s home in Minneapolis after a brief illness at age 17. Born July 29 1889 in Somerset Ohio he served in the Wisconsin Second Regiment and the 117th Ohio, was twice wounded, and was held at Belle Isle. He lived in Rosendale Fond du Lac and Marshfield with his family, later caring for his wife Augusta Burgess until her death. He leaves four sons Willard Roy Warren and Elmer H. Funeral was held in Rosendale with interment in the family plot.
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Samuel Henry Chilcote
Willard Chilcote
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Recreenbhy
Somerset
Ohio
Wisconsin
Sun Prairie
Dang County
117Th Ohio
Belle Isle
Bull Run
Dettysburg
Ganesville
Antietam
Rosendale
Fond du Lac County
Augusta Burgess
Willard
Roy
Austin
St. Warren
Mineapolis
Elmer H
Marshfield
Austinlil
Chilcote
Iron Brigade
Oak Park
E. S. Bragg
G. A
Fond du Lac
Elmer
Congregational Church
Wood County Boys Lead in Wisconsin Stock Judging Contest
The Wood County Agricultural School of Grand Rapids won the second annual Wisconsin boys stock judging contest held in Madison with 1,454 points. Chippewa Falls High School finished second with 1,449 and Frederic High School third with 1,442. Ellsworth High School’s Robert Shannon was the high man of the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County Agricultural School of
Grand Rapids
Madison
Chippens Falls
Robert Shannon
Ellsworth High School
Marshfield Welcomes Southern Contingent Home from Army Service
Northwestern special with Company A and the Second Regiment band arrived at Marshfield station after two weeks at Fort Sheridan. The men, recently mustered out, found good travel and few illnesses. A large crowd greeted them, with a reception at the armory and a formal celebration planned for Thursday. Many seek new employment after military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Special
Marshfield
Fort Sheridan
Texas
Camp Douglas
Unteer Fire Department
Wisco
William Spalding Dies After Long Illness
William Spalding son of Mrs Anna Spalding died Friday afternoon at 4 30 at his mother's home after a long tuberculosis illness. Born Oshkosh May 27 1882 he later studied at Wisconsin and graduated in 1904 then worked eight years in Portland Oregon before returning home. He leaves his mother two Marshfield brothers a sister and Mrs James C Casey of Oshkosh. Funeral was in Oshkosh at St Peter Catholic church with burial in Riverside cemetery.
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William Spalding
Anna Spalding
Deceaved
Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin
Portland
Qve
Thomas D
Paul Spalding
Marshfield
Florence
James C. Casey
Riverside Cemetery
Farmers in Wisconsin Call Nonpartisan Meeting for Political Plan
Central Wisconsin farmers issue a mass meeting call for March 22 to organize a nonpartisan league aimed at gaining control of state government and their congressional delegation. The warrant comes after a Wausau meeting where stockholders of the Farmers Co-Operative Packing Co endorsed a Marshfield convention to advance the plan.
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South Dakota
Wisconsin
Calr
Wausau
Farmers’ Co-Operative Packing Company of
Marshfield
Wiconsin
Congress
Band Short of Men Delays Marshfield Concerts
The Second Regiment band faces reduced numbers as ten members return home from Marshfield based on outside residency. Nineteen men including Chief Musician Theodore Steinmetz came home with Company A, with only eight of them Marshfield residents. The rest may be recalled later, delaying additional performances for months.
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Second Regiment
Marshfield
Theodore Steinmetz
Company A
Market Square Plan Discussed By City Council
The Board of Commerce and farmers from surrounding towns attended a council meeting to hear deliberations on a market square and rest rooms for both sexes. A petition with over 400 signatures sought a rent room, and a committee will study costs for erecting rest rooms and the market square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commerce
Board of Commerce Executive Board
Tim
Wisconsin
Madison
Oconomowoc
Janesville
Sparta
J. P. Tiffault
Market Square
Eric Amble
Woman's Auxiliary
U. S. of E
Tiffault
Truhlar R J George J Truhlar Dies At 32
George J Truhlar died early Friday after a three year tuberculosis illness at age 32. Born May 2 1885 in this city he was a carpenter. Survived by a wife four children two brothers and four sisters. Funeral Monday at St John s Catholic church with interment in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Trublar
Bart Truhlar
John Truhlar
Dartington
N. C
Joseph Truhlar
Park Falls
F. P. Stauss
New Arrivals Reported From Hewitt and Nearby Towns
A birth notice records a boy born to Mr and Mrs Paul Panzer of Hewitt last Saturday. Another birth to Joseph Reigle of Bakerville occurred last Sunday. Adam Emmerich welcomed a son named Charles Arthur on Friday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Harter of the town of Me an on Wednesday. A girl arrived for Mr and Mrs George Koenig on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Panzer
Hewitt
Joseph Reigle
Bakerville
Adam Emmerich
Charles Arthur
John Harter
Me ‘An
George Koenig
Adler Theatre to Screen Snow White Starring Marguerite Clark
Manager John P. Adler schedules a Snow White film event at the Adler theater starring Marguerite Clark. The date appears as April 50 in the listing, indicating a booking detail that may require confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Adler
Snowwhite
Marguerite Clark
Adler Theater
Berg Brothers Take Over The Times Office
Michael Berg Jr and Leo Berg assume management of The Times under Berg and Berg publishers. Edward B D Barr retires as editor and stockholder after four years, to focus on other interests, with current office accounts due to him. Barr remains a Times Company holder and will stay in Marshfield.
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Times
Michael Berg Jr
Leo
Terg $Ay Publishers
Edward BD. Barr
Marshfield Times Company
Barr
Times Company
Marshfield
Berg Brothers
Michael Berg
Marsfield
Times Office
Paner
Death after tree felling near Ladysmith
Joseph East of Ladysmith died at St Joseph's hospital after a February 24 tree-falling accident in the woods. The logger employed by B A Tasobs was treated at Tadyamiti before being moved to the hospital with a ruptured skull artery, and his remains were moved to Ladysmith for burial.
Milk Aerator Plant Opens In Local Dairy Trade
The Macshfeld Milk Aerator Company at 121 South Central Avenue began operations two weeks ago with a stock of over 1000 units. The firm plans to ship to county buyers, mostly cheese factories, and expand for the spring trade. President Michael Duvall and Anton Siegert lead the company, which touts a simple milk cooling design with punched holes and no gears to slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macshfeld Milk Aerator Company
Central
Avunue
Michael Duvall
Times
Mr. Duvall
Anton Siegert
Concert and Dance at Adler Theater and Armory
A Thursday reception and concert at the Adler theater led to a long awaited dance at the armory. Hundreds waited over an hour for the band. Steinmetz offered a praised program and a clarinet duet by John L. Berg and Albert Rasmussen. Dr. G. E. Harington’s Marshfield orchestra then played an elaborate dance program.
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Adler Theater
Armory
Opera House
Steinmetz
John L. Berg
Albert Rasmussen
Dr. G. E. Harington
Marshfield Orchestra
Senate to Meet in Washington for Nominations
The senate was to meet in Washington Tuesday to receive nominations for various offices at the president's pleasure. It is understood there will be no changes in the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Guardsmen Return Honored At Marshfield Opera House
Marshfield welcomed back the Second Regiment band and Company A with a large audience, 400 tickets issued, as officials and families praised their eight months in Texas. The program blended classical pieces with popular tunes under Chief Musician Theodore Steinmetz, with speeches by T. F. Vannedom and Mayor A. G. Felker praising the guardsmen’s service.
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Marshfield
Adler Theater
Second Regiment
Texas
Goldier
Tain Jose
Company A
Scala
Theodore A.steinmetz
White
United States
T. F. Vannedom
Vannedom
Mr. Felker
A. G. Felker
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City Hall
Amerigan National
R. E. Andrews
J.P. Adler
Eves Boo
E. Adler
Repeesdek
EL Midgett
Fred Beell
Rissel-Wheeler Laimber Co. - Au
Hans Bille
A. Karlmann
F. A. Bauer
H. W. Burt
W. D. Connor
City of Marshfield
K. W
1Eres Deming & Deming
B. Edwards
Creeres Felker Bros. Mfg
First National Bank L
EB. Gilson A
G. B. Harrington
J. Harvey
Hahn & Hahn
Alex Johnson
HH. Kalsched
H. C. Koenig
J. BE. Ketchum - Kestel Bros
Anna Kohl
M. J. Kraus
Krasin Bros
P. J. Kraus
A. Kleinheing
Dr. Kollans
W. OH. Luawig
H. Normington - Stroll Hardware
Secce
Marshfield Bedding Co
Otto Veces
Pors
Eys
Puerner Creamry
Dr. Potter
Adam Paulus
A. G. Pankow
Roddis Lumber & Weaver Co
J.J. Regenfuss
L. A. Schoenhofen Ves
J. Schaefer Co
S. H. Chilcote
Wood County Boys
H. Reid Rose Bros
R. J. Strauss
Wm. Springborn
J. E. Sartett
J. Stierle
Dr. Sexton
Sparr Cereal Co
T. D. Spalding
Sheerin Hdwe
G. J. Strang & Son
Fred Seehafer
Council
George J. Truhlar G
Seene
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