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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1913

Page

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Death of Ray Harney in Seattle Door Accident

Ray Harney eldest son of Mr and Mrs David J Harney of 3051 East Third Street died in Seattle Washington Friday morning at 730 o clock from internal injuries after a car door struck him while sealing lumber at Campbell sawmill Relatives conveyed the body to Green Bay for services at the grandmother's residence with Masonic rites at the cemetery The family has deep sympathy from the Marshfield Green Bay community and Harney's brothers Porter and Reynolds.

Ray Harney David J. Harney East Third Street Seattle Wash Campbell Harney Ray Herrey R. L. Kraus H. C. Postlethwaite Green Bay Marshfeld Lodge No Porter Harney University of Wise Tia and Reynolds

Fine Attractions For 1914 Lyceum Course In Marshfield

Supt C W Otto announced the 1913 14 lyceum course lineup at a Fraternity Glee Club concert. The program includes Weatherwax Male Quartet Bennett Barnard Family Orchestra Taggart George Colby and The Four Mower Sisters. Subscriptions are being taken by Mr Otto. The 1913 14 series ends with Dr William A Colledge's lecture and promises greater satisfaction than earlier years.

Glee Club Supt. of C. W. Otto Weatherwax William Rainey Bennett The Four Mower Sisters Taggart Vermont George Colby Barnard Family Marshfield Otte William A. Colledge

Tax roll closed for Marshfield city finances

City Treasurer George J. Leonhard closed the Marshfield tax roll last week and took the books to Grand Rapids handing them to County Treasurer W. H. Peters to compile the delinquent tax list.

Dot George J. Leonhard Marshfield Grand Rapids W. H. Peters

Train Hit In Blizzard Near Spencer Causes Crash

During the Friday snow storm a freight train No. 122 east on the Soo line collided with an extra on the track near Spencer. The caboose and a boxcar were splintered but no injuries were reported.

Soo Line Spencer

Notice to Voters on Naturalization and Qualification

A 1913 notice from City Clerk R. J. Schatz outlines updated voter qualification rules. It warns inspectors may challenge voters of foreign birth and requests second naturalization papers for qualified voters. The date is March 22, 1913, and the notice is addressed to Geraldine.

Tre R. J. Schatz

Tornadoes devastate Omaha and Midwest cities

Reports from Omaha and surrounding areas describe a deadly cyclone with over 100 dead, 400 injured, and extensive property losses estimated at 10 million dollars. United States troops, Red Cross relief, and martial law efforts are ongoing amid widespread homelessness, fires, and citywide disruption across Indiana and Wisconsin.

Marathon county judge race stirs readers and ads

A spirited contest for Marathon county judge features incumbent Clydé Wall and Franklin E. Bump of Wausau. Paid advertisements from both candidates promise plain talk, with readers getting more insight into the office regardless of post election outcomes.

Marathon County Clydé Wall Franklin E. Bump Wausau

Laschinske Holch Wedding At Immanuel Lutheran Church

A pretty wedding was held yesterday at Immanuel's Lutheran Church as Rev. Ly Th. Thom united Miss Olive Holch and Mr. Gustave A. Laschinske. Bridesmaids Alma Laschinske and Anna Freund wore pink. ushers were Gerhard Kehrberg and Leo Holch. A reception for 150 guests followed at the Laschinske residence on West Fifth Street.

Immanuel’s Lutheran Church Ly Th. Thom Olive Holch E. C. Holch Gustave A. Laschinske Gustave Laschinske Alma Laschinske Anna Freund Gerhard Kehrberg Leo Holch Miss Holch Laschinske West Fifth Street Henry Miller Milwaukee Hazel Gilson Tomab Frank Laschinske Racine

Shooting Affray at Grall's in Grall's

News of the week reports a shooting affray at Grall's with details scarce and local reaction noted. A separate item mentions a 100 Dia tornado event and columnists from Ace Pass It On. Editorial comment touches on prizes in a later contest and Naw Electrical Store. Lota and Nave are referenced with Sherman Act context.

Grall’s Ray Harney Dias Ace Lota! Nave

Marshfield Embraces Auto Fever With Strong 1915 Prospects

Marshfield, well supplied with car dealers, anticipates a thriving auto trade in 1915. Local firms report new and up-to-date models, including a Mercury auto truck from Kliner Lang & Scharmann and Ford cars via Marshfield Hardware & Auto. Maxson Brothers note strong sales in Stratford and surrounding areas.

Marshfield Kliner, Lang & Scharmann Company Maxson Brothers Stratford Henry Wahle Herrick & McDonald Hub City Auto Company W.D. Wheeler Marshfield Hardware & Auto Company Ford F. X. Schneider Leo Schultz Alex la Point W. J. Sc

Man Bound Over For Trial In Decency Charge

Martin Britten of 905 South Central Avenue was arraigned in municipal court yesterday on an offense against Decency and bound over for circuit court trial. James Welch, father of a nine year old girl, testified at the hearing.

Martin Britten South Central Avenue James Welch

Stratford pair elope to Waukegan for marriage

Miss Mamie Daul of Stratford and Mr. Frank Steinmetz of this city, a member of the Regiment band, eloped Tuesday morning and went to Waukegan Illinois to be married. Congratulations.

the Times Mamie Daul Stratford Frank Steinmetz Regiment Waukegan, Ill

City Names New Water and Light Superintendent

Mayor R. Connor announced the Water and Light Commission hired Thayer Young of Wausau to become local superintendent on April 1. Young has prior experience with the Wausau street railroad and Johnson Mfg. Co.

R. Connor The Water and Light Commission Thayer Young Wausau Young Wausau Street Railroad Johnson Mfg. Co

Wrong Party Shot Sparks Assault Charge

Grall, a bartender, fired at two men during a crowded Sunday night melee at a saloon on North Central Avenue. One shot struck Tom Krieg in the head, though Krieg escaped serious injury. Grall confessed to firing two shots while denying intent to hit Krieg, and was arrested after a warrant was issued. He posted $1,000 bond for a preliminary hearing next week Thursday.

Tom Kenneg Joseph Grell North Central Avenue BE. Bhere Krieg Grall Fred C. E. Briere Grand Rapids A. F. Gerwing

Stock Transfer at Kes tel Bros. boosts capital and owners

On Monday Kes tel Bros. of Marshfeld completed a stock transfer with thirty five new owners taking shares formerly held by C. E. Blodgett. The sale total was 10275 dollars, increasing capitalization from 19500 to 20000. John A. Kester remains president and manager, J. M. Berg becomes vice president, Philip Adler succeeds as treasurer, with Joseph Seidl and Henry Thass elected directors. The business will operate as before.

Kestel Bros. Company North Side C. E. Blodgett Marshfeld John A. Kester J. M. Berg Philip Adler Mr. Blodgett Joseph Seid Henry Thass

Rings Rise in Price Trial Ends in Jail Time

A Wausau man named Charles Wilson faced 30 days under Sheriff A J Cowell in Grand Rapids after police halted his scheme to sell cheap rings at 75 cents each. He bought inexpensive rings for about ten cents and peddled them door to door, prompting officers to intervene. Judge Wegener termed the venture a doubtful business proposition, resulting in the jail sentence.

Wausau Charles Wilson A. J. Cowell Grand Rapids Wilson Louis Thompson

Seventh Wolf Pelt Report From Marshfield Hunters

The Eckes brothers, near Marshfield, claim the seventh wolf pelt on the Schimmel Pfenning farm this Saturday. They expect to collect bounty on all seven pelts, noting wolves no longer venture far from town.

Eckes Brothers Eckes Schimmel- Pfenning

Mother Rescues Children From Burning Home

In Athens a mother returned to her residence on Paul Pawlowski street and found smoke issuing from the roof. She rescued three children aged 42, three, and one year from an upstairs room before the dwelling was destroyed. All four sustained burns. A local woman vows she will never forget the danger to her family.

Athens Paul Pawlowski

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