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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
8
Wichita approved the plan by a 5 to 3 vote and Whorado backed it 2 to 1. The city manager form, touted as efficient for large and small cities, could spread to Marshfield if the pending state bill becomes law. Wisconsin cities already using commissions may adopt the plan gradually.
Seed prices surged as 1917 costs rose with other commodities. Tables list 1916 and 1917 seed costs for beans cabbage carrot sweet corn eggplant peas and more, showing large increases across the board. Northwest wholesalers note quotations remain valid beyond 24 hours and near the peak price point.
Wond County Cow Testing Association No 2 held a meeting in the city Trail with officers chosen for the year. Elected were William Burhonn president William Haag vice presidents Herbert Schroeder secretary William Wehimmelpfonnig treasurer. The association is a year old with about fifty members. Stresser W Clark of Grand Rapids aided in formulating a more permanent organization.
Circuit court at Grand Rapids opened Monday and is in session with a schedule of two criminal cases and twenty two issues for jury, plus four issues of fact for court and one default case. Jury cases on record are expected to take a week to ten days to dispose of.
Raymond McTavish son of Mr and Mrs Alex McTavish of Lindsey Route died Sunday evening in Merrill after illness due to typhoid fever and pneumonia. He was 24, a Merrill High School and Carroll College of Waukesha graduate, a former teacher there. He is survived by parents four brothers and one sister. funeral Thursday at the Presbyterian church in Nasonville with Rev Lothian of Wausaukee.
Mrs A Ey Jensen was surprised at her home by M E Aid society members who served lunch and presented silver. Mr and Mrs Tengen plan to move to Waunaca. C & Little of Appleton visited town. R M Franks of Joliet visited Dr C E Moyers. Miss Helen Konopa and Miss Markec Konopa toured. Mabel Verhulst goes Milwaukee for millinery. Mrs Markee of Auburndale visited Ed Schmidt. Wenzel Gherney did business in Stevens Point. Martha Pavlik, Wood County Normal student, is home briefly.
Emil Schroeder of Athens visited Hewitt with his parents for several days. John Wolf, aged 64, died after a weeks long illness. funeral at St Michael's Church led by Rev Miller. August Heise of Kennon visiting Carl Heise family. Joseph Burriett to Grand Rapids for jury duty. Frank and Henry Rau visit their ill father Frank Ray who suffered a paralytic stroke but is recovering. Tuskegee Singers passed Marshfield en route to Eau Claire for an engagement, sang at Grand Rapids First Congregational.
Scene from Fair and Water, Selwyn and Co. Chicago and New York comedy station, comes to the Adler Theater Monday March 30, 191?. This lively program features witty dialogue and musical interludes staged for a broad audience in a premier venue.
Dan Schmidt loaded about thirty tons of hay over the last week. August Kibbel drove to Veefkind, and Pillie Riethus of the Second regiment band returned from Fort Sheridan. A sleigh party gathered at G. Ariens with games and refreshments. The Lipham Manufacturing Company secured lumber for a modern barn. Ernest Butcher, after days at his parents, will move to a cheese factory near Vesper. A farewell party honored Entl, a cheesemaker. Mrs. Lang was hospitalized in Marshfield. Henry Lang hosted a gathering of Weekkind relatives and friends. Bayard Buckmaster of Milwaukee married Marguerite Tripp at Appleton. he and his bride planned to move to Milwaukee after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Reig welcomed a baby boy born last week. Christening was on Sunday with John Kupfer as sponsor. Corpus Christi Church ladies met. Miss Mary Tuvetch leaves for Mrs George Koenig's home. Miss Antonio Binder returns to Milwaukee to resume nursing. Local residents reported illnesses and farm work. William Tuschscher of Chili died at St Josephs Hospital. funeral from Chili Catholic church today.
John Seubert of Marshfield Wisconsin announces candidacy for re election as City Clerk of Marshfield Wood County. The advertisement states the campaign is paid for by Seubert and targets the Spring Election on April 1 1917.
Price one dollar. Written authorized and to be paid for by J P Adler. Marsh field Wisconsin for the office of Alderatan in the fifth ward at the coming Spring Evection. 3 P ANLUR.
BR. EL Andrews announces self as candidate for the office of municipal judge in Marshfield to be voted at the Spring election of 2312 RE. Price $2.00. Authorized and to be paid for by BR. EL Andrews.
Edward Q Witt announces candidacy for City Clerk in the April 1 election. He urges voters to support him and spread the word to neighbors, stating the ad is written and paid for by him.
Paid advertisement from C R Wharfield of Marshfield Wisconsin announcing candidacy for City Assessor in the upcoming Spring Election. Message promises to do the work to the best of his knowledge. Price 224. Written and authorized to be paid for by the candidate.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Murphy a girl on Wednesday. A boy born to Mr and Mrs John Pilsner on Friday. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Edward Fodorwits of Ruplinger on Saturday. Mrs and Mrs Herman Weichfeldt of McMillan welcomed a child on Sunday. A boy born to Mr and Mrs William Salawedeal on Monday, April.
William Tuchere died at Marshfield hospital Friday noon following an appendicitis operation. Funeral services will be from St. Stephen's church at Chili with interment at Chili cemetery. Frank Stine preparing materials for a new house this spring. Peterson Bros. baled hay for Gust Pashki. Maurice Kustad visited Marshfield Tuesday. Local building activity expected to boom this spring as Frank Stine and Gust Pashki plan houses while Anton Sumrak and John Brayer plan new barns. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Sternweiss of near Marshfield visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stine Jr. Monday.
Thirtyfour years ago today Marshfield is painted in Times files with notes on cold snaps, revival meetings, new ventures, and local figures. It mentions Jim Elliott slain by J Dunn the alderman, Hinman Hall completion, Gen Ingalls sample room for travelers, and the Times moving to a new office. Also reports fires, a lawyer foot injury, and a school Roll of Honor for March 2 1883 plus local business chatter and mischief.
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