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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
6
A Supreme Court decision in the waterworks case confirms the city contract with voter consent and saves about $4,000 in costs. It secures permanent city control of the water and light plant, avoids complications, and supports efficient service, prompting questions about the mayor’s refusal to raise the flag and his independence.
The piece questions whether the city leader is free of machine influence or under control by a group feared to ruin the city. It urges a clear public declaration of his stance, arguing that independence should be shown openly or the truth about his ties should be admitted.
The May session at Grand Rapids organized the board electing A E Germer as chairman. committees: Finance, Equalization, Delinquent Taxes, Printing and Stationery, Public Property, Roads and Bridges, County Poor Farm, General Claims, Judiciary, Bureau of Immigration, Own Organization and General Industry, For Diem and Mileage, Special State Equalization. The normal school project was deferred and a $500 annual appropriation to the Central Wisconsin State Fair association was renewed.
Are, putas chapter No 52 hosts guests from Fountain City chapter No 28 New London and Everett chapter No 28 Marshfield on May 14. About 23 New London visitors arrive at 10 23 AM by Green Bay Western and tour Stevens Point in autos led by T J Anders, then dine with local members. Marshfield group of 35 arrives at 3 15 PM by Central and also visits temples, dinner at six. Floral and ritual work featured with both chapters. Marshfield departs 1 45 AM, New London stays at Curran house before 6 40 AM departure. Stevens Point Journal notes cordial hospitality.
The Marshfield common council notes the death of Alderman Adolph Salzman a trusted public official and loving family man. The council extends condolences to his widow and children and orders mourning draped chairs for 30 days, with resolutions filed in official records and sent to local papers.
John Schwenke, who ran a shoemaker shop on West Fifth Street, died last Monday from stomach cancer after a long illness. An immigrant from Germany who arrived thirteen years ago, he settled in Milwaukee before moving here nine or ten years ago. A hard worker, he hoped to pay for a home and property he owned in town. He left the Knights of Maccabees and United Workmen recently. The funeral was held at the Catholic church with Rev. John Eisen officiating.
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