Water supply question drives city to court and potential site
The article discusses Marshfield as a possible division point for the Wisconsin Central if a reliable water supply had been guaranteed. It notes past obstacles from a city franchise, claims new wells and an emergency reservoir could support long term water needs, and mentions ongoing railway expansion near Spencer that could favor Marshfield. It also reports a saloon robbery by a man who is believed to have staged the theft to cover winter losses.
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Itig
Wisconsin Central Company
Abbotsford
Marshfield
Connors
Wisconsin Central
Ladysmith
Owens
Spencer
Duluth
Central
Nekoosa
Greenwood
Stevens Point
Ladysmith Road
Connor
Peter Nenning
North Central Avenue
Nenning
Drug Store Sold to Henry A Schumaker in Monroe
Henry A. Schumaker, formerly of Monroe, purchased the drug business of Henry Horn two doors south of Hor tet Blodgett and is now in possession. Horn retires to focus on other property interests. Schumaker, who once worked with F S Wing in Monroe, brings broad drugstore experience and is welcomed by friends. he and his wife Jessie Sheriff reside in the city.
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Henry A. Schumaker
Monroe
Henry Horn
Schumaker
Jessie Sheriff
Early Junior Banquet Signals New Commencement Plan
A high school will debut a junior banquet well before other commencement events to reduce end of term rush. New features include chosen roasts with Miss Helen Connor as toastmaster. Toasters include Our Worthy Guests Riley Salzman and others. menu supervised by Miss O Connor with domestic science instruction, promising elaborate service.
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Helen Connor
Harry Wahl
Old Glory
Mabel Brooks
Emmagene Hayward
Martina Marsh
Wisconsin
Radner
Lucius Fest
Miss O'Connor
Empire Bowling Alleys and Cafe to Open in Weeks
Louis Hart plans a new Empire Bowling Alleys and Cafe resort with a north south partition between restaurant and alleys and an archway to a cafe vestibule. Marble linoleum walls frescoed ceilings oak tables high back chairs and arch lighting to serve meals luncheons and suppers for dancing parties upon request.
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Louis Hart
Hartl
Hahn as Candidate for Re election
Charles Hahn current municipal judge plans to run again as a non partisan nominee. He has served multiple terms as county judge in the southern part of the state and is regarded as an efficient long time jurist.
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Charles Hahn
Judge Hahn
Expensive Primary Shows Voter Apathy and Evasions
The new primary law produced a costly, weak showing with under one sixth of city voters casting about two hundred ballots. Clerks spent the day idle while card games filled the hours, and the lack of contests fed doubt on intelligent voter turnout. A Sixth Ward incident revealed cross ticket voting and no Republican ballot option, underscoring evasion risks in the system.
Templars Lodge To Visit Wausau For Comedy Trip
A large delegation from the local Templars lodge will leave this afternoon for Wausau to be hosted by the Wangan lodge. The visiting group will present the three act comedy The Man From Borneo with a cast including Binns Lupient Jacobson and Mayme Puerner. About thirty members will travel, with a special car likely added.
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Templars Lodge
Wan[sau
Wangan
Marsafield
Borneo
B. Binns
South Seas
Willard Christensen
Fred Binns
George Lupient
Lefton Wright
Philippine Army
Chas. Jacobson
Peter
Henry Jacobson
Wallace Paerner
Olive
Fred
Flora Ward
Lizzie Dayton
Olga Rasmussen
Drusilla
Mayme Puerner
Skating Season Ends at Armory Rink
R W Woolverton who ran the roller skating rink at the armory with Company A was called to Osage for a new printing plant job. He left with his skates Tuesday and no more skating at the armory this season. The venture drew enthusiasts and may lead to a winter tink business by the military company, including buying skates and profits.
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R. W. Woolverton
Armory
Company A
Osage
Meeting of Marshfield Choral Society Plans
A Marshfield Choral Society meeting will discuss plans for musical entertainment and possibly reorganizing the society as plans for Chimes of Normandy or a new opera are explored. The group boasts strong amateur vocal talent and may hire Prof. Andrews of Wausau to direct rehearsals.
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Marshfield Choral Society
Normandy
Choral Society
Andrews
Wausau
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Ort
Mystic Seven
Glyde Lubrsen
Rosa Scaa
the Empire Cafe
Chas, Hahn
G. T
Lodge
Reve Prothers
Olva
From
C. S. Stockwell
Billy
Omaha
Neillsville
Carney
Elvis
Central Avenue
Third St
Glen
Mansion House
F. C. Ray
Martasield
Guesta
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