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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
1
Judge D C Mahoney urged farmers to view bread aiding measures as vital in the nation’s war effort. Speaking at Loyalty Day, he argued the conflict pits democracy against autocracy and will affect every family. audience included many farmers and farmhands.
The district oratorical contest of high schools in this state section will be held Friday evening at the Methodist church in this city. Donald Bulmer will represent our city with competitors from Qwen Medford Whapaca Wausau Minocqua and Ne eredal. A lively meeting is expected with a good crowd. Our inca representative is reported in first class form and aims to win honors for our city. Miss Heatrice Sebuette will go to Waupaca the same night to represent our city in the declamatory contest there.
Over the past week several timetable changes affect arrivals in this city. Train 11 now reaches at 1 32 p m while formerly at iss pm. Train 12 moves from 1 04 to 12 58 pm. Train 17 shifts from 2 18 to 2 15 am. Train 18 changes from AL to 11 50 pm. Train 4 arrives at 1 01. Minor shifts may cause missed connections.
An admired German born singer and mother, praised for artistry and public warmth, battles inner dread as thoughts of war and loss loom. She returns to a welcoming crowd in San Diego after hospital care, yet fears for her sons in military service as the shadow of death hangs over her life.
An Oshkosh woman laments dogs trampling her garden and seeks a remedy. Police chief Dowling notes dog licensing allows owners to keep dogs but not permit nuisance. He mentions possible self help, airguns, or legal action, while suggesting consistency with city limits rules. A verse ends the item with a humorous aside about a careless girl and a banana slip.
W C Connor was elected chairman of the county executive committee of the Defense League with Pittsville Grand Rapids and Marshfield listed as nucleus for county organization. The county board approved a $5000 appropriation to be used by the league with expenditures subject to the chairman’s approval. Women’s clubs reported support and pledged to assist in conservation of road funds and Red Cross work, with plans to join city and county efforts. A later meeting will elect the women's executive. Hog issues were also discussed as an ordinance governs keeping swine locally.
The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway reports fiscal year ending December 3 shows gross earnings of 34,472,000 with a 3.6 million rise over last year and a surplus of 7.77 million. Wisconsin Central Chicago division totals reach 12.89 million, largest since organization. road posts net surplus of 2.51 million.
Fred erick N. Withey, field secretary of the Universal Training league, speaks at a city hall gathering under the Marshfield Wisconsin Defense league. The outreach invites farmers, laborers, professionals, and business people to attend and gain practical guidance amid the national crisis. Knowledge is power but gasoline remains essential for progress.
Thousands of Marshfield residents and visitors joined one of the citys largest patriotic demonstrations. About 4200 people reportedly took part in a parade stretching nearly a mile and a half from Columbia Park to the Northwestern depot and back, with bands from Stratford Ner Viroqua Milwaukee aiding local units. Prominent speakers included Miss Elizabeth Kells Judge D C Mahoney and W H Hayes. The day closed with a drill by Company A and a victory dance at the armory.
The article reports that Tommy Kring defeated Anton the Greek of Milwaukee in Washburn, then fought in a semiwi event in Kee. Kring claims newspapers vary in tone, noting four papers favored his rival Romeo Ragan. Referee Duffy officiated the Milwaukee bout, while promoters push to squeeze promoter Ornsting from the scene. Kring plans a St Paul bout with Dude Clark later this month amid a fast bill.
City hall session forms a Women’s League for Patriotic Service to mobilize volunteers in crisis. Departments include Domestic, Mechanical, Agricultural, Clerical, and a Red Cross section whose duties were not clearly defined. The piece notes the arrival of the “Spring Fever” and “Dead Grandmother” season.
At a Monday meeting the Hub City baseball team elected Jack Revoyr captain for 1917 citing his strong knowledge of the national pastime and leadership. Jenk is also noted as a veteran player ready for emergency duty as needed. The season opener tryouts saw eighteen to nineteen candidates at the Fairgrounds. Manager Alberts expects a winning start with returning players and several newcomers competing for spots. Marshfield fears a Sunday game if workouts remain light, with Mosinee or another team possibly visiting.
Philip Eckel a well known city resident died at the hospital Sunday after five weeks of critical condition. He was born in Addison Washington county in 185? and moved here about ten years ago from that city. He was preceded in death by his wife about ten years ago and is survived by two children Viola a teacher at Fond du Lac and Stevin of this city. The funeral is set for 2 30 this afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev T Harry Kelly officiating.
The league at Eagles alleys tightens as Tutefishs hold first with a spare game to spare while Americans threaten the lead. Oinuhele She and Arens set high marks for men with a 256 97 198 three game series averaging 217. John Seuhert remains top contender for the trophy.
In Marshfield during the past week Company A has reached 209 enlisted men, not counting three officers, bringing the total to 212. The roster includes Gilbert Kitts Athens Oakley Parkhill Chas Hansen Olin Thomson Lincoln Tuttle Clarence Perish William Tabor all of Abbotsford Herbert Peek Unity Fred Schindler City Paul Roman Verne Smith Greenwood Arthur Bidwell Carl Flink Carl Gust and John Kleutsch all of Westboro Charles Kennedy Arthur Kennedy Auburndale Harl Rindquist Spencer Floyd Cronin Greenwood William Lawrence Westboro Wilfred Kolbeck City Reynolds Dettinger Athens James Krieg City.
A big Holstein and Guernsey cattle sale is planned for tomorrow at the Fair grounds with fine stock shipped in for public bidding. Richfield ladies will serve dinner and a large crowd of buyers is expected.
Several hundred women hear Miss Elizabeth Kelly, extension lecturer, urge practical conservation at Eagles hall on Loyalty Day. She warns against panic buying, praises household unity in preparing economical meals, and condemns food hoarding while urging patriotism and sensible spending as farms and households respond to the national shortage. Continued on Pages Two.
A revival of Peg O' My Heart after a Cort Theater run comes to The Adler on May 18. Peg, daughter of an English mother, enters a stifling American family but inherits wealth, defying conventionalism with her friend Jerry. The show is billed as a remarkable American stage success.
Mayor Felker signals lifting city restrictions on pig farming following a Wisconsin Defense League stance. A counter ordinance will be introduced by the common council to permit pig keeping with sanitation safeguards. Emphasis on boosting food production and aiding those in need with expanded opportunities.
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