Marshfield Debates Municipal Gas Plant and Modern Heat
Marshfield voters face two ballot questions on establishing a city owned gas works and service or granting a franchise. Proponents push gas for modern cooking, while critics warn of a large $50,000 to $60,000 burden amid existing debts. The article notes consideration of electric heating at low rates to attract consumers if the gas measure falters.
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Shail
Common Council
Marshfield
United States
Ize
Bear of Public Works
B. Wayts
Deadwood
Water department uncovers meters missing in many homes
Supt. EL B. Wayta of the water and light department reports that during the last weeks an investigation found a large number of homes, perhaps as many as 100, lack water meters. He says meters have been ordered installed at once to address the issue.
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EL B. Wayta
Water and Light Department
Attorneys Invited to Meet at Grand Rapids
Wood county lawyers are called to the courthouse in Grand Rapids on Wednesday March 31 at 4:00 PM to discuss forming a Wood County bar association. Attorney George L. Williams urges attendance to launch the notable organizational effort as the county’s legal profession grows.
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Wood County
Grand Rapids
George L. Willian
Wit
George L. Wiliams
Four Cities Forming Semi Pro League Proposal
A 1916 Wisconin river valley effort details a proposed semi professional baseball league with four cities Grand Rapids Stevens Point Marshfield and Wausau. The letter from John M Winetzki invites city representatives to a meeting at the Bellis Hotel on the first Wednesday in April to organize the league and discuss Sunday games and home payers only.
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Wisgonsin River
John MM
Wausau Cubs
J. Stranga
Strauss
Maurskneld
Wis
Grand Rapids
Stevens Paint
Marshnield
Wausau- 8
Wisconsin
Wausau
Bellis
John M. Winetzki
Roads Improve Despite Weather In City And Country
Despite cold temperatures and looming spring, roads in the city and country are gradually improving. City work with a split log drag has been reported, while county efforts are not yet noted. passable roads now may help before the spring rains worsen highway conditions.
Train to Merrilan Junction Restored After Protest
The Omaha Sunday service resumes from the city to Merrilan Junction starting Sunday. The train was previously removed by the railroad for not being a profitable proposition, but Neuisville's protest prompted the company to restore service within twenty days.
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Merrilan Junction
Neuisville
Election Day Near With Light Local Interest
County farm management contest results announced in Wood county lead to state finals at Fort Atkinson. Jacob Schmidt, E. Butters, and J. C. Kieffer top the field. Tuesday’s election includes judges, superintendents, and city offices with low expected turnout.
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E. Butlers
J . Election
Kieffer
Holstein Sale Tomorrow Draws Regional Buyers
Large crowds of cattle buyers from top stock farms in the state are expected for the first Central Wisconsin Holstein Breeders' Association sale. The event will be held at the barn on West Second Street owned by Upham Manufacturing and Landlord J. Varney of the Mansion House. Richfield ladies will serve dinner at the armory.
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Wisconsin
Arpin Alive to Its Opportunities Boosts Town Image
Businessmen of Arpin Wisconsin launched a self promoting drive to attract settlers and develop surrounding land. A sixteen page illustrated booklet titled A Little Journey to Arpin Wisconsin was published by The Times printing office and distributed by local businessmen with Dairymen's State Bank.
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Arpin
Marshfield
Northwestern
Sac
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Times Printing Office
Dairymen’s State Bank
Pass It On Magazine Satire on Love Stories and Advertising
A satirical column describes magazines as ad heavy with a few reading items and mocks editors. It jokes about weddings politics and finances and notes a corny polemical remark by Dr. Cook about Congress discovering the North Pole. A local pair offers a reward for exposing padded space in advertising.
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Dr. Cook
Congress
North Pole
Pole
Foxe
The
Times
Marshfield Leads Circuit Meeting for August Fair Dates
Marshfield officials announced the 1915 Wisconsin Valley Short Ship Circuit meeting in Wausau set Marshfield fairs for August 17 to 20 with plans for strong programs. Officers elected include Secretary R R Williams Marshfield and President J C Bieffer Auburndale. Merrill’s J M O Reilley and Wausau’s J G A Mills named as officers.
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Marshfield
Wisconsin
Williams
R. R. W Fams
J. M. O’reilley
Merrill
J. G. A. Mills
Wausat
Merril
Wausau
Stevens Point
Wausaw
Ti. Mills, Merrill
Trent O'Reilly
Secetary Kaiser
Stew Foint
Bruce
Mars
Marshfield Fair
Voters Urged to Note Citizenship Rules for Voting
Wood County District Attorney John Roberts warns voters that Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings require full citizenship and possession of legitimate papers to vote. The March 28 1915 decision in State ex rel Postel vs Marcus overturns prior views, clarifying eligibility.
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Men Ag
Atorney
Wood County
Lam
State Supreme Court
State of
Wisconsin
Postel
Marcus
Supreme Court
John Roberts
High School Notes and Schedule Updates
Bayard Buckmaster and Edwin Walterbach from Lawrence College visited Thursday afternoon. The Canadian Entertainers missed connections and could not perform at the high school assembly. Bess Burns left Saturday for Stetsonville to visit sister Grace teaching there. This year schools will end a week earlier in June and there is no school on Good Friday.
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Bayard Buckmaster
Edwin Walterbach
Lawrence College
Bess Burns
Stetsonville
Grace
Jitney Bus Plan Proposed for Central Avenue Route
Enterprising motorman seeks to start a jitney line on Central Avenue at five cents per ride. Streets are muddy now, but better weather would allow service to hospital, Pleasant Hill, Park Avenue, and Central Avenue to the fair grounds. The proposal aims to curb 25 cent fares to the fair grounds.
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Acehfield
Echo
Assian
Central Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pleasant Hill
Park Avenue
Wey
Fair Grounds
University Exposition Draws Record Attendance at Madison
Students staged the University Exposition in Madison closing Saturday night with about eight thousand attendees. Visitors included out of town high school groups from southern Wisconsin towns, boosting the crowd. Officials say no similar show will occur before 1919 due to the extensive time and effort required.
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Madison
Wigcosin
Easter Services Announcement Note
Easter services information will be listed on the back page of this issue.
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Rapids
George L. Williams
Iast
Omaha
U.W
Jacob Schmidt
Asj
Aruin
State University
K.E. Butters
the Lown
J. C. Kieffer
Auburndale
Fort Atkinson
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Agricultural College of the University of Wisconsin
Agricultural College
Son Tata
Otis
W. W. Clark
Woot County Agricultural School
Caiital
Supreme Court of
County Board of Education
Wigsconsin
Clive
John Seubert
Aeoo
Wnade
Fed
Municipal
Justice of the
Camblate
Justice of
Pease
Charles Yalin
Sumelt
Ishfiel
Distriess
County Board of Aducation
J. P. Solid
Pitcaville
Robert Marne
Wharfiakl
Swill
F. W .Husss
John Scheuer
R. H. Schroeder
C.h. Blodork
H. R. Bathrick
Colorado
Lintering
J. Kieffer
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