IN PIONEER DAYS MARSHFIELD Fourth of July celebrations and local feats
A nostalgic Marshfield story recalls the early Fourth of July celebrations and town improvements. It notes a waterworks exhibit, a brass band dance, and a famous racing pony challenge. It highlights Ed Payne of Boston fame for fire rescue heroism and reports remarkable local produce and land sale activity alongside early Appleton water works.
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Tiffany
Marshfield
J. P. Tiffault
John Young
Castoria Ad Slogan Note by Chan H Fletaber
An old advertisement claims Castoria bears the signature of Chan H Fletaber and notes the product has been “the Kind You Have Always Bought” for over thirty years. The phrasing reflects a long running Disney era medical ad line.
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Castoria
Chan.h.fletaber
Successful Junior Prom At High School On An Unprecedented Scale
The Junior Prom was held last Friday evening with elaborate preparations over the past month. Under Melvin Eiche the decorating committee created a yellow theme using pine boughs and arches, while the 2nd regiment orchestra provided five pieces. Over one hundred attendees included the school board, faculty, and two classes. Dancing ran from 8:30 pm to 2 am with a rain intermission, featuring Medieval strolling players and refreshments on the third floor. Miss Parker led a dainty spread of ice, cakes, candy, and large yellow roses as souvenirs. The event was deemed a great success and the class of 1913 earned high praise for orderly preparations.
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Melvin Eiche
2Nd Regiment
Inez Noll
M.R. Myrtle
Miss Parker
Professional Crook In The Toils
A young man named J Colby Harrington, claiming to bail from Pittsburgh, was implicated after a watch was stolen from a safe in Dr W A Mason's office during a town canvass last week. He was jailed in Grand Rapids, found to be an ex convict with prior Waupun terms, and bound over to circuit court by Judge Wegener. The suspect, described as shrewd and a morphine addict used to feigning trance to flee, faces pending examination and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mason
J. Colby Harrington
Pittsburgh
Grand Rapids
Penicentiary
Waupun
A bargain ride and a grand Odyssey at the Unique
A Southern branch line earns comment on five cent a mile fares versus hourly costs while New Englanders and Southerners discuss travel. Patrons are promised Homer’s Odyssey, a three reel cost $200,000 educational feature at the Unique with lecturer, matinees and evening prices. G E Harrington, The Dentist, office over a local furniture store.
New Public Works Board Plans Citywide Street and Sewer Upgrades
The new board of public works led by chairman Varney plans liberal improvements this spring including a new road from Arlington Avenue to the city line and opening Oak Street through industrial grounds to the Soo line. The moves aim to ease dangerous crossings, provide direct routes for students and farmers, and extend water and sewer services as funds allow.
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Board of Public Works
Varney
MacFarlane
Kuilans
Kalbskopf
Weber
Vatney
Arlington Avenue
City Line
Oak Street
Copper River
Upham Saw Mill
Fourth Street
Soo Line
Adler Road
Spencer Road
Warning on Two Clever Check Forgers in State
Public notice warns residents to beware of two check forgers. One poses as a Dry Paint & Color Co. salesman named C. M. Fowler, a tall man with gray hair and moustache. The other uses the alias G. Horst, passing checks from the B. J. Johnson Soap Co. He is a German man about five eight and 185 pounds with gray streaked moustache.
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Dry Paint & Color Co
Biffalo
C. M. Fowler
Fowler
G. Horst
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Hoerl Wins Gallery Honors In Final Company A Shoot
Corporal Andrew Hoerl captured top honors in the Company A gallery competition held last Sunday afternoon, following a winter shooting practice. W Christensen earned the $5 second prize and Sergr Bubolz took $3 for third. Final high ten standings list Hoerl 418, Christensen 414, Bubols 413, Hansen 408, Mitelesteds 406, Witt 404, Wenzel 398, Binder 384, J Christensen 383, Zeckn 381.
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Andrew Hoerl
W. Christensen
Sergr. Bubolz
Pollowing
Corp. A. Hoerl
Priv
Serge, Bubols
Hansen
Mitelesteds
Methodist Church Seeks Attendance For Sunday Services
The Methodist Church invites members and friends to 10 30 am Sunday service with a sermon on the Future of Life and an evening 730 pm talk on Big Blunders. Officials urge men to attend the evening gathering, hope for broad support, and ask readers to bring a friend.
Estate of J G Haney Deceased Letters Testamentary Granted
State of Wisconsin Wood County court grants William Hahn letters testamentary on the estate of J G Haney deceased of Arpin. Court fixes claims period from May 1 to November 15 1912 and schedules examination and allowance of creditors at Grand Rapids Court House. Notice to publish four consecutive weekly editions in Marshfield Times within Wood County. Dated May 7 1912.
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J. G. Haney
J. C. Hahn
Arpin
J. G. Hahn
Clgr
Grand Rapide
Amch
Marshfield
County of Wood
Lame back relief urged with Chamberlains Liniment
Advertisement notes rheumatism of back muscles causes lameness and promotes Chamberlains Liniment as the best remedy, available for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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Ed. Payne
Boston
Mr. Payne
Boston Fra
Payne
Syracuse
Wisconsin Central R, RK. Company
Marathon
Price
Taylor, Clark
Adams
Appleton
Milwaukee
New Adler Opera House
Nigt
Doors
Curtain
FORD
Marshfield Hardware and Auto. Co
New England
Annie
A. Neumann
South
Homer
G. E. Harrington
Remba & Sturm
Methodist Church
State OF
Wisconsin
Wood County
W. J. Conways
G. B. Edwards
Baby
Flake
Kirk
Chicago
Chicago-Kenosha Hosiery CO
Kenosha
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