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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
1
Marshfield High neglected weather doubts and learned late Medford High could not host the game due to finances. Coaches and players, hoping for a match, faced disappointment as the trip was scrapped at the last minute, leaving the team puzzled and frustrated.
George Meredent a resident of Marshfield was arrested on the Milwaukee street last Wednesday after he accosted two women. He was taken into custody by Officer Henry Oistridy and charged with assault. Municipal Judge Huge Wopener Frau Milwaukee sentenced him to thirty days in county jail. Constable Dace Helm escorted him.
Podminnton and Mrs AL G Pankow to depart Marshfield Friday for a western trip to the exposition. Mr Manke granted two months leave of absence. They will travel via Northern Pacific Line through Yellowstone Nation and Seattle to San Francisco and San Diego. Return by Salt Lake City and Denver.
The International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way ordered a Friday morning strike of Soo Line trackmen. In the northern district only seven laborers walked out, while reports say the strike is a near failure. more men joined in the southern district.
The city finance committee met at city hall on Saturday to review bids for the official newspaper. Marshfield Times was recommended as the paper for the coming year with rival bids: Marshfield Herald 23 cents per folio, Marshfield News 9 cents, Marshfield Times one penny per folio.
Vernon Lueck seven years old is reported drowned last Tuesday in twelve feet of water at the millpond near the sawmill of R Doud & Sons. His mother Mrs William Lueck waded in to help and grabbed his clothing but could not hold him. bystanders aided but a second drowning was narrowly avoided.
The German foreign office sends a note to Washington expressing sympathy for the Lusitania deaths while blaming Britain for starving civilians and arming merchant ships. It states Germany retaliated after British behavior and accuses Britain of ignoring warnings and endangering American lives.
Mrs Henry Icke a prominent local resident and veteran of this city died aged 60 years after a lengthy illness. She came here from Mirah stumt and settled after arrival. she is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church with Rev Treatman officiating, attended by many friends and relatives from Memphis Augusta Seattle and Wisconsin.
Mrs Wilford P Cummings of Walnut and Fifth streets died Tuesday morning after a long illness. She was forty, born in Germany in 1875, and is survived by her husband, a ten year old son Harry, and a brother and sister. Harry Bohmsach of Tomahawk and Mrs Matt Sternweiss of Tucson expected for the funeral. Services set for Friday at the Presbyterian church with Rev P H Ambrose officiating.
Miss Ruth Fitzpatrick of Madison spent the past week visiting in this city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J McDonald.
Marshfield plans a debut in the Wisconsin Valley league baseball association at Grand Rapids on May 28 facing the county seaters. The squad uses a largely unchanged lineup led by Wood Christensen Bragm Telmory Capt Spooner Johnson Krahn Leitner Goodin Revour Berg with Kehrberg and McDonald joining when available. Wausau meets Stevens Point at Wausau as the other league game with touted pitcher Bens, famed for a no hitter last season with Green Bay. The county board adjourned after routine business and approved buying a gasoline traction engine for highway work and let a printing contract to The Marshfield Times.
Residents urge construction of a public pool in Maraktiehl, arguing the town of its size should have a facility. Neighbors in Grand Rapley and Misefield see potential benefits for locals and visitors, noting long walks to current options and calls for suitable accommodations.
At a Friday evening congregational meeting Ayer Presbyterian Church outlined extensive renovations for the year and steps to lift the church debt. Attendees noted a large surplus that should cover all projects including a cement walk along Third Street, reroofing, interior and exterior decorating, a new electric organ motor, and debt reduction.
The Central Wisconsin Fair association awarded a contract to the Robinson Amusement company of Chicago to provide a Wright type aeroplane aviator for daily flights during the Marshfield Fair. Samuel L. Tuck of Chicago, vice-president of the company, arranged the deal. The Wright craft is described as the lightest form of airplane, difficult to handle and carrying only the aviator. Weather is not expected to hinder the flights.
Mrs J H Kress writes the editor from St Marie Idaho to renew her family’s subscription for one more year and sends a $1.50 money order. She notes everyone is fine and dandy out in the golden west.
A narrated tale of a thrifty man who starts with a dollar eighty, grows through persistent ads, and becomes known as the Merchant Prince in town. The piece blends humorous vignettes about everyday life, shop ads, and small incidents across a bustling community.
C A Carlson owner of local alleys attends Grand Rapids meeting where bowlers weigh a Northern Wisconsin bowling association. Committees were appointed to study the proposal before action. A large turnout followed by a banquets at Hotel Witer.
Professors Otto Hellerman of this city and R John of Merrill attended a meeting of the musical committee of the Lutheran Saengerbund of Central Wisconsin in Grand Rapids. The committee finalized arrangements for the Saengerfest program to be held there on July 2.
Park Avenue property owners between Central Avenue and the old Pille and Southeastern railroad crossing sign a petition urging the common council to order paving of a twenty four foot wide street with macadam. The plan would leave the outer portions graded with clay and pave both sides. The sought improvement aims to reduce year round mud and heavy traffic issues. There is talk of paving South Spruce Street if Park Avenue gains approval.
Stratford village council granted police power to constables L. B. Weber and Paul Zettler to enforce state law and village ordinances. Residents report several narrow escapes from injury due to reckless driving within the village limits.
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