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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
About 300 children have registered at the library to secure flower and vegetable seeds for the 1913 contest. The Junior Civic League offers 108 dollars in prizes, drawing a stronger response than expected. Additional entrants have been listed since last week’s press.
An out of court settlement in Justice Hahn's court involves a Route farmer who sold a mare to a neighbor. The neighbor claimed the mare kicked and had its tail shortened by shears, but the case ended with the horse returned to the original owner and $50 damages awarded.
The council committee on poor presented the year end report showing 125 orders totaling 716.59 and 23 poor physician and hospital bills with 110 orders totaling 3861.1 leading to total expenses of 1077.71. Net city cost after refunds from outside towns is 617.73 and reflects a 459.92 decrease.
A reader from West Fourth Street urges police attention to the northeast corner of Central avenue and Second street between 7 and 10 p.m. He cites crowds of loafers near the milk depot and opera house and asks if any ordinance exists to curb street corner loafing.
At the May council meeting E S Kliner was reappointed for one year on the fire and police commission with the mayor's appointment to be confirmed. Secretary W H Kamps reported the fire department re elected John A Hoffman as chief and E E B Finney as assistant chief. The election was ratified unanimously.
Alderman Josh Nor mington of Marshfield will relocate with his family to Stevens Point around June 15 to manage Normington Bros. new venture there. The Stevens Point Gazette notes Normington Bros. bought all personal property of Wisconsin's Best, while Mol l retains buildings and real estate leased for five years. It is likely one brother will oversee the Marshfield business and move to Stevens Point.
The Bethel Academy community marked the end of classes on May 9 with a baccalaureate address and a closing cantata. Frank M. Austin, a Civil War veteran born in 1844, died May 1 1913 after moving from Michigan to Dunn County and later Bethel. He left nine surviving children and was buried beside his wife in Bethel cemetery with a local quartet singing at the service.
C W Starrett, mayor of Plymouth and cheese market operator, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court last week. He ran a branch at Edgar in Marathon county for three years and another at Granton until last winter before selling it to P J Schaefer Co of Marshfield amid rising financial troubles.
Announcement reports the marriage of Edwin L. Haertel of Lindsey and Laura Charlotte Robinson of Waupun at the bride’s Fondda Lac county home last Wednesday. The couple will reside in Lindsey after June 1 in Mr Haertel’s Lindsey store, with warm wishes from The Times and many friends.
Farmers shipped calves through the Equity last Monday while Mrs. Vinton Mason, visiting Washington, expects to return this week. The frost killed plum blossoms and fruit trees. The M W A ball is scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings. Seeding is finished and grain is coming up. corn planting proceeds slowly. Schultz’s Friday night farewell and birthday party drew a large crowd.
Ebbe and others attend a party at Miss Hattie Schultz home. Harry Nelson hosts a birthday gathering. Mr and Mrs Landwehr visit Boden dorfer. Dr Abbott treats sick horses for Van pps and Bodendorfer. Anna Nelson visits. Several girls plan work at a Elkhart summer resort. Rosa Olaf Lilian take diploma exams. Mrs Steinwagner visits Gilbert Nelsons. Low Nelson seeks section workers. Fremont serenades Fred Heinz and bride.
Eastern Star Birthday club honors Mrs. E Winch. Marshfield Masons plan a Pittaville banquet and initiation Thursday. Funeral for Roland Vollmar brings home Frank Noll Jr. and Porter Harney. Court trial over $100 horse damages continues. School board to plant 50 trees. Decoration Day address set in Kimball Minn. Local real estate and city improvements noted. Community updates include missing dog, jewelry ads, and Ohio flood relief efforts reported by Eagles subscribers.
Property owners must ensure grease-traps are cleaned before June 1 or city workers will perform the work and bill the owner. Dairy operators selling milk in the city are notified to test their cows annually or face prosecution after order of the Board of Health.
Local notes report George Bodendorfer praising a sick horse. Philip Rohl works hard plowing for Peter Rorar. Farmers plant corn and potatoes across the area. Mr and Mrs Jos Stine Jr visited Marshfield on Thursday for business. Rev Lothian bought a new motorcycle and tested it Sunday. Anton F Prijatal nears completion on a newly built barn. May experiences unusually cold nights.
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