City Hall Plans Gain Momentum For Marshfield Center
A city hall project moves forward with a $10,000 plan for a two story brick building to house fire police and council needs. Aldermen Finney Hoffman Kamps Kraus and the mayor oversee site selection near the old opera block and Arnold block as bids go out. Meanwhile a local theatre production Blue Flag promises wartime drama and a cast list highlights Harry Wayne Libby prison scenes and noble tableaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Hoffman
Kamps
Kraus
Comitiee
Opera House
Arnold
Cesnor Oiles
Qu. A
Libby
Harry Wayne
Spaulding
Aod
Bart McWees
Isis Sess
Gol, Wayne
Mable Randall
Uarry Wayne
John Nelgons
Duke Schneider
Hob DeGrolt
Ned
A.C. Martin
Phasanton
Sioglair
Billy Black
Beattie
Nina Wayne
Nelle
Svrvvensvellie Grover
Jos. Hafer
Guo, Graver
Ale Bator
Daisy
Tat Keily
Wm. Downs
Dan Sanford
Dan White
Andrew Heigon
Qsenr Sheeria
Do You Want Office? April 4th Election Looms Ahead
A local notice outlines upcoming april 4th election for city offices. Voters may see changes including a new mayor, treasurer, clerk, assessor, and ward officials. Details list proposed supervisors and aldermen for six wards, highlighting limited opposition and ongoing political jockeying.
The Man Who Cut Gerwing Desperado In Plymouth
Mayor Horn received a police report from Plymouth stating the likely capture of the man who murdered Fred Meyers and wounded Marshal Gerwing in May two years ago. The letter says a suspect fitting the killer’s description is jailed there serving two months and claimed he would have fixed Plymouth as he did Marshfield if arrested. Gerwing plans to visit Plymouth early next week to identify the man if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Plymouth
Titmatt
Fred Meyers
Marshal Gerwing
Marshfiel
Gerwing
Train Kills a Thief near Chippewa Falls
A peculiar Tuesday accident on Wisconsin Central near Chippewa Falls ends in a fatal wreck. Bert Montenn, described as intoxicated, attempted an escape by stealing a coat and boarding the train, triggering a deadly crash with severe body dismemberment. Local crews reported severed limbs and a mangled body as authorities recovered remains.
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Chip_pewa Falls
Bert Montenn
Fasl
Chippewa Falls
Seems
Ivas
Irvine
Wisney
Nol
Antwine
Money in Eggs Sparks Storage Idea in Marshfield
A Kansas commission firm placed 6000 cases of eggs on New York markets last week amid a national egg shortage. They refused 5 cents a dozen but hoped 40 cents. the trainload would have net 473,000. Prices soon fell, selling for 35,000 less. The piece urges Marshfield to build world storage to buy and store eggs in summer for winter profits, noting meat and fruit storage as similar opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas Commission
Commission Company
Marshfeld
Beell Challenges Hansen For Middleweight Title Match
Fred Beell of Marshfield issues a $100 a side challenge to Soren Hansen for the state middleweight championship. Beell deposits $25 forfeit and seeks a fur and square match in Milwaukee within three weeks with a best two of three falls, weighing no more than 100 pounds, and total gate receipts to be divided.
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Fred Beell
Soren Hansen
Rhinehold Schott
Hansen
Beell
Stevens Point
Schott
Milwaukee
Hunsen
Wisconsin
Murtschfield
Wis
Frentay
Pred Buell
Sithough
Schou
Austrous
Hadden
Reell
Mr. Hansen
Ada
Amy
Bom
Tin
Sam
Pred Beell
Crusade Against Waist-Waists Sparks Legislative Debate
The Madison Democrat editor argues for a state law to ban tight waists and lacing, claiming severe health harm and deformities from fashion. He likens the issue to broader reforms while urging public action despite possible ridicule. A separate Wauhau accident reports a 14 year old boy killed by a buzz saw at Goodwillies box factory.
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Madison Democrat
Ladie
Days of Indies
Tammany
Waugau
Goodwillies
C. E. Convention Meets at Marshfield April 5 6
The North-central District of the C. E. convention will gather at Ix Marshfield Presbyterian church on April 5 and 6, a Wednesday and Thursday. Mr Shaw national treasurer of the C. E. Union of Boston, will speak Wednesday evening and remain part of Thursday. Between sixty and one hundred delegates are expected to attend from out of town.
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C. E
Marshfield
Presbyterian Church
Shaw
C. E. Union of Boston
Hera
Unclaimed Letters at Marshfield Post Office
Letters held for patrons include Andrew Bush, William Belcher, Dr. Brewer and Son, LL Demasker, Gertrude Egle, N Ingeborg Espeland, Martie Harmon, Asa Johnston, Georg Kellnhofier, Willie Larson, M Nutenberg, Weuzel Roberts, Leo Rose, Nathan Schemipold, Nick Shlaski, Emma Smith, with the date March 7 1899 noted.
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Marshfield
Andrew Bush
IF. Belcher
Dr. Brewer & Son
LL Demasker
Gertrude Egle
N Ingeborg Espeland
Martie Harmon
Asa I
Johnston
Georg Kellnhofer
Willie P. Larson
M. Nutenberg
Weuzel Roberts
Leo Rose
Nathan Schemipold
Nick Shlaski
Emma Smith
Pommer Praised for Hosting Printers Dinner at Adler Block
Acknowledges Peter Pommerling for inviting the local printing fraternity to dinner after moving to Adler Block. The gathering included four from the Times and five from the News offices, with ample wings and a note that Pommer serves meals around the clock, drawing praise from printers who pledge ongoing support.
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Peter Fommer
Aint Marshfield
Pete
Dewey
Pommer
Tts City
Times
News
Pommerling
Adler
Bien
Hoyt L Conary Listed for March 15 Entertainment
Hoyt L Conary the eccadanist will entertain audiences in the second in the Ladies Travel Class entertainments series. The program titled Around Uhe Score features a village store setting with dramamer would-be politician a cameo by Conary as multiple characters, delivering broad humorous impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt L. Conary
Puppie
Canary
Vem
Bathhouse and Barber Shop At Hotel Bridgew
George Wagner operates a basement barber shop at Hotel Bridgew with a full service bath suite. Patrons flock for first class grooming and the adjoining baths offer porcelain tubs and options for hot or cold plunges and showers. The facility is touted as the town’s only complete bath and barber area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgew
George Wagner
George Keens
Presbyterian church services and events listed new year
The notice lists Sunday March 12 activities at the Presbyterian church including a morning service at 10 40 with the theme Pha Curailments of Life a Sunday school at 12 m a Junior C E meeting at 6 p m a temperance union rally and a prayer meeting at 6 30 with the theme Come Now and Let Us Reason Together You are cordially invited J Frank Yours Pastor at St Alban s Mission Fourth Sunday in Culapraton of the Holy Eucharist with litany at 10 30 and a second celebration at 10 45 a m a Bren Gong and Sermon at 20 p m Celebrations of the Hot Mating with Litany planned for Wednesday March 15 Priest in charge at Charan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Alban's Mission
Charan
School Report Shows Top Fifth and Sixth Grade Standings
Names of pupils in grades five and six averaging above 85 listed: Willin Witt Willie Lee Mauile Schelberry Mamie Postovedlers Alvens Zueltec Ematagene Unyward Buley Laczmin Tennlesia Wills Cracked Helen Arcut Olga Rasmussen Haus Arnd Eva Piizgerald Freddie Krab Wille Korea Henry Huber Alice G. Skinner.
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Willin Witt
Willie Lee
Mauile Schelberry
Mamie Postovedlers
Alvens Zueltec
Ematagene Unyward
Buley Laczmin
Tennlesia Wills Cracked
Helen Arcut
Olga Rasmussen
Haus Arnd
Eva Piizgerald
Freddie Krab
Wille Korea
Henry Huber
Alice G. Skinner
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Henry Horn
Charles Schmirler
LE. EB. Finney
Fourth Ward
Wm. Bartels
John Hoffman
GA. Laplent
E. R. Finney
John Juno
W. H. Kamp
Prymouth
Jim
Dalt
Train
Xyentag Witcomsin
Serger Waiats
C. E. Convention
M. Stafford
Offica Ab E. F.mechler’s
Marshield
Eason
Oon
One Cent Photo Company
Central Ave
Bartman’s
Shoa
THE
Columbia and
Phoenix
Columbia
Columbia Phoenix Westminister
Upham Mf’g. CO
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