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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

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Plans for Commencement and Week of Events

Eight students were chosen for closing exercises with Edwin Kohl as valedictorian and Willis Tack as salutatorian. Commencement is set for Thursday evening June 10 at the opera house, with the class play The Professor's Predicament on Tuesday June 6 and the senior ball Friday night. The program also includes eight graduates receiving ovations and ongoing uncertainty about class personnel until exams. The class play is to be staged to ensure success, with cast listed on the page. The school notes mention a Marshfield store advertising contest with prizes, the Oratorical and Declamatory contest set for April 30 at the Opera House, possible participants listed, and a mid winter play A Modern Anenias to be presented in Lindsey. March 24 sees Robert Allen of Darlington joining as a senior, and Dr Carrier of Carroll College visiting Monday.

Opera House Edwin Kohl Willis Tack Laemle Marshfield Nalf Dellary Dolar Dee Randles Alvira Nick Helen Ebert Eva Holbrook Alma Kelley Kathryn Grass Chas Pors Joe Glassner Peter Miller James Delmere Lindsey Robert Allen Darlington Wis Dr. Carrier Carrol College

Death of Mrs. J. E. Wilcox in Wausau

Mary Wilcox died at St Joseph's hospital after heart failure following an operation. Funeral at Fifth Avenue and Oak Street home with interment in Waterloo Iowa. Rev H C Postlethwaite conducted service, returning to Ironwood. She leaves husband J E Wilcox and three children Ruth George and Lois. The bereaved family has community sympathy. Also note Flora DeVoss company performing at Adler's Opera House with "A Romance of the North" and nightly changes.

Nes Mary Wilcox St. Joseph’s Hospital Fifth Avenue Oak Street Waterloo Iowa H.C. Postlethwaite Wausau Ironwood Mich J. E. Wilcox Mrs. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Ruth George Lois

The Professor's Predicament Cast List

Cast of Characters for The Professor's Predicament includes Arthur Holcomb Harvard professor Harold Dexter Boston Stock Exchange Ree Sewell Hower Featherstone Peter Miller Staples Kane Josiah Simkins Felix Simkins Herbert BaxTMAn John Staples Fanny Winthrop Pansy Alice Barrington Maude Randall Eva Hotstock Constance Havermeye Ella Eggerreicht Kathyn Gross Henrietta Ros RINGLETAURE Jane LUELLA Rosaxtan Kathryn Grack Welch Syby Vrora Bere Elsie Drier Ela Humphreys

Arthur Holcomb M. D Harvard University Clas Harold Dexter Boston Stock Exchange Herbert Baxtman John Fanny Winthrop Pansy Staples Alice Barrington Haver Horrmas Maude Randall Eva Hotstock Constance Havermeye Ella Eggerrecht Hattererg Kathyn Gross Henrietta Ros Esa Ringletaure Jane Luella Rosaxtan Kathryn Grack Welch Syby Vrora Bere

Quiet election assured for city offices this year

The piece notes few contests are expected in city elections with Alderman Robert Connor likely to win mayoralty without opposition. Current council members are urged to accept re election despite reluctance, and no ward contests have emerged. The editorial urges a firm, united administration and conservative public spending.

Council Board of Supervisors Robert Connor

Members honor Mrs Horn at Hub Rebecca Lodge

The Hub Rebecca Lodge entertained at their hall last Friday for Mrs Henry Horn who leaves next week for Loyal. After a lodge meeting a tent banquet and social session followed. Roses adorned tables and a fine spread was served. Mrs Robert Schroeder presented a brooch with a brief tribute to Mrs Horn, a charter member who has held all chairs and is now district president. Thirty members attended.

Hub Rebecca Lodge Henry Horn Horn

Death of Charity Angel at Sixteen

Miss Charity Angel aged sixteen died at the hospital last Monday morning from peritonitis after appendicitis. The remains were taken to the home of her parents near Lindsey and the funeral will be held from the Lindsey M E church this morning. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs LD W Angel and a niece of merchant C C Thresher, who had hosted her the past winter.

Charity Angel Lindsey

Hallie Brooks Dies Sudden at Home

Hallie Brooks a well known resident near Chili died suddenly of heart failure last Thursday morning while working about his premises. He was a son of Daniel Brooks and lived in this city in youth, attending high school in 1891 and 92. Survived by his wife and three children, he was an industrious young man of growing community prominence.

Hallie Brooks Chili Brooks Daniel Brooks Leo Frank Trudeau

Ladies Travel Glass March Twenty Second

Commerce and trade with other nations highlighted in a March report. Names listed include Mia, W, Rena, J.C. and Andrews amid references to Japan's Army and naval units. The fragment notes vary in clarity but point to international travel and military context.

Ladies Travel Glass 7Mia Rena Mars J.C Aan Andrews Dapaness Ama Japan ArIny Vane Navy Gognieag Oy

Hoene's Territory Extended for Northwestern Life Manager

District Manager Arthur C. Hoene expands Northwestern Life share to Eau Claire Taylor Clark and Price counties. A new Eau Claire branch with cashier and stenographer is opened. J. Fred Hoene assists as assistant district manager. About twenty five agents operate under Hoene's direction as he continues rapid promotion after four years with the company.

Arthur C. Hoene Northwestern Life Insurance Co Hoene Wood County Marathon Eau Claire Taylor, Clark and Price J. Fred. Hoene Northwestern

Engineer Delmore Seriously Hurt In Snow Drift Crash

Engineer James Delmore of the Omaha freight service had a narrow escape when his double header broke through a snow drift near Ebbe on the west bound limited. He was badly cut but recovering. Dr Rath treated him and he is expected to resume duty soon. Dr William Hipke of Hustisford plans to locate here for eye ear and throat work moving from Europe by May 15. Miss Mary Bechand from Fond du Lac, recently employed by the state library commission, is temporarily in charge of the city library pending Miss Mary Johnstone of Philadelphia’s arrival.

Delmore James Delmore Omaha Merrillan Ebbe Granton Dr. Rath William Hipke Hastisford Europe Hipke Hustisford Marshfeld Mary Bechand Fond du Lac State Library Commission Mary Johnstone Philadelphia

St Patrick Day Celebration Marks 144th Anniversary

The article salutes Irish heritage on March 17 marking Saint Patrick’s legacy, noting his life from 372 to 365 and his role founding churches in Ireland. It blends historical notes with a Fortnightly Musical Club program listing acts and performances for March 19, including vocal and instrumental numbers and participating performers.

Iceland Patrick Dalaredia Ireland Gan Saul Strangford Lough County Down Ulster

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Ureneford Hart Schaffner Marx London Hart Schaffner & Marx Hart Schaifner & Marx Longley Soft J.B. Stetson Red Oak THE Flora Devoss Company Flora DeVoss Adler's Opera House Metropolitan Allendale Seminary Oce Randles Hub Rebecca Lodge Miss Charity Angel Northwestern Life Mr. Hoene Hart Senstner & Bars Apatess Dorachel waTbiews Dorschel H. Bembers Arie Voral Alss Gianeuer Wilson G. Smith Hoane Rae Beach Connor Plano Will-o'-the-se von Weber National Music Nations Sonz Doege Deneen
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