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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
4
A local discussion urges Marshfield to replace scattered woodpiles with a proper gymnasium for boys. After weeks of sectarian discord, the town shows new interest in a communal recreation space for after school and Saturday activities, with a push to build a lasting facility.
Last registration list holders invited to vote next Tuesday in an off year election. State superintendent of education, Marshfield city clerk, six aldermen, six supervisors, and two Wood County probate judge candidates to decide budgets and city finances. The article notes water and light department accounts and possible abolition of the water and light commission, urging residents to spend a few minutes at the polling place and to remember the referendum issues and local bargains.
In Richfield a man finds a hat on the road and discovers a man riding on a load of hay claiming to be coming to town. A Wisconsin town forms an anti slang society with a president who jokes about being overwhelmed by slang and whoop it up for the town. A German jokes about their marriage with a punchline about the big outside part of the house.
Tomorrow afternoon at the home of Miss Alma Schubert and Mr. Albert Knorr in Nasonville the marriage will take place with Rev. Zilsdorf officiating. A reception and wedding dance will follow at Woodman hall with about thirty local families and friends in attendance. Separately Marshfield sportsmen anticipate trout pike and black bass fry shipments from the state fish commission, with about thirty cans expected, to be planted after ice goes out.
Members of Marshfield lodge No. 224 P and A M are urged to attend this afternoon or evening at the temple to assist in initiating several candidates for degrees. The B A and F C degrees start at two o'clock. Supper at six at city hall hosted by the Methodist Ladies Aid. Planning committee includes E H Coulson and H A Bly.
The Conway bill from Wood County representative Dennis D. Conway has passed the assembly and goes to the senate. It limits passing autos to ten miles an hour and forbids passing within three feet of another vehicle or team. Two bills banning auto manufacture above ten miles an hour were killed in the assembly.
A humorous note from an April Woman's Home Companion piece contrasts a hotel clerk with Uncle Eben, a country visitor, who remarks that the Board of Trade hasn’t inquired about his relocation yet, claiming Scott's Corners is the slowest town.
Teeming and drawing services available with Foss and Sanders offering ready teams. Phone orders to 51 24-2 for prompt assistance and scheduling.
John Seubert of Marabbel Wisconsin files for the non-partisan city clerk election set for next Tuesday April 1 and asks voters for support. The paid advertisement declares candidacy and requests votes.
A two year old girl Lola Pettlingill daughter of John Pettingill of Belgit died after drinking eye wash left within reach. A physician worked all night but could not save her. The notice urges parents to keep medicines and dangerous liquids out of reach.
Announcement from headquarters at Appleton states the Second Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard will go into camp on Saturday July 5 1913 at Camp Douglas and return home Friday July 11. Earlier start than usual with no plans yet for maneuvers similar to last year’s successful joint state and federal troop exercises.
The state of Wisconsin versus Joseph Dillinger of Auburndale was adjourned from the March circuit court calendar to the November sitting. Dillinger has posted bonds totaling $730 for trial at the proper time.
Miss Rath Tafts visited her parents at Withee over Easter. May Lepien left school as families moved to Michigan. Walter Berdan and Walter Soles visited Auburndale relatives. Florence Schilling returned after illness. Easter vacation came two weeks after Easter. Miss Leek's English class organized a literary society meeting Fridays. Girls pleased over victory over Neillsville 17 to 11 and plan more games. Boys and girls seasons wrap with seniors leaving and younger players continuing. Inez Noll starred for Marshfield. lineup included Noll Wilhelm Schmidt Tofts G Kraus Finney. After games, a spread for members and visitors. Tretoniore led Freshmen for second in boys tourney. Juniors won 19 to 6. lineup: Juniors Fleckenstein Berg Delmore Reynolds Sexton. Freshmen Tham Wendt Crocker R Connor Eckel.
A floor walker informs a female shopper that unaccompanied women cannot buy men’s ties in the shop. The April Woman’s Home Companion text presents the scene as a dated, gender restricted policy example reflecting social norms of the era.
Madison professors aid farmers by distributing true to variety potato seed this spring. Varieties Rural New Yorker, Burbank, Peerless, Early Ohio, Early Rose, Triumph available in one bushel lots. Prices 75 cents for No 1, 50 cents for No 2. Seed sent f o b cars from Spooner, Wausaukee, Waupaca, Conrath. Requests accepted until May 1, 1913 to Agricultural Dept University of Wisconsin Madison Wis.
Eleven and a half acres of improved land with a good house and barn. Near the fair grounds. Sold at a bargain if taken before seeding time. See George H. Welton, Marshfield Wisconsin. 23ti
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