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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

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County Board in Session at Grand Rapids on Assessment Report

The county board met in annual session to review the assessment and equalization report by Supervisor of Assessments J. C. Davis. His ten tables compare local valuations with expert estimates, highlighting horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and real and personal property totals. Marshfield leads per acre values. Lincoln and other towns show varied livestock counts and property valuations.

Supervisos Grand Rapids J. C. Davis Davis Marshfield Lincoln Milladore Auburndale City of Town of Rudolph Rock Richfield Mr. Davis Marshield Auperndare Arpin Sigel Sherry

Double Wedding at Rozellville Blesses Brinkman Daughters

Rev Fr Trierweiler officiated a double wedding at Rozellville Catholic church uniting Anna Brinkman to Martin Kloos and Rose Brinkmann to Oscar Swenson. A wedding breakfast followed, with a reception and dance at Scholtz hall. The couples plan to reside on the Kloos farm near Marshfield and Rozellville respectively.

Trierweiler Rozellville John Brinkman Anna Brinkmant Martin Kloos Rose Brinkmann Oscar Swenson Scholtz Hall Mrs. Kloos Kloos Marshfield Mrs. Swenson

Ladies Travel Class Feature Topics at Continental Civilization Meeting

A travel class lineup highlights lectures on the spread of Continental civilization and feudalism. Mrs. R Connor discusses High Tide of Feudalism while Mrs. Vollmar and Mrs. Wahle present on related topics, with concurrent talks by Mrs. Livingston and others.

R. Connor Brown

Football Game Here Saturday Between Local and Medford Highs

Athletic Director Otto has arranged a football game at the fairgrounds Saturday at 2:30 PM between local highs and Medford highs. Medford is a strong unit and the teams match in weight. A large crowd of roasters will accompany the visitors and the day should be lively in high school circles. The game under current rules is clean and popular, and local players show fight and a hard nose regardless of result.

Otto Medford Fairgrounds

Double Trading Stamps Grand Fall and Winter Sale

During this Grand Fall and Winter Sale every 10c purchase made up to noon will earn 2 RB trading stamps instead of the usual 1. This promotion runs for a limited time to boost mid day sales.

Our Great Fall and Winter Stock Sale Prompted

Our Great Sale of Fall and Winter Stocks presents a major price reduction at the start of the season. A Women's Black Thibet Coat in full length 60 inches with semi-fitted back and silk Soutache braid trim is offered at 65.88 down from 87.50, signaling a strong money saving opportunity for shoppers comparing values with higher priced goods.

Melton Astrakhan Seeneneneens

Rev Postlethwaite Stays Amid Marinette Call

Rev H Postlethwaite of the First Presbyterian Church Marshfield received an unsolicited call from Marinette Wisconsin’s large congregation. A meeting pressed for his stay, and he agreed to remain after a committee delivered the resolutions of confidence. The community lauds his work and sacrifice in choosing local service over a larger field with better pay.

Postlethwaite First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of Marinette Wis Wisconsin Marshfield Messrs Gile, Winch Elvis

Death of Vinzinz Scholz Dies After Cancer Surgery

Vinzinz Scholz a longtime county resident died Thursday after stomach cancer surgery. He lived here about 26 years and later moved to Stetsonville. Funeral Monday from St. John’s Catholic church drew many relatives and friends. Survived by wife four sons two daughters. Relatives from Stetsonville Montana and Dakota attended.

Vinzinz Scholz Stetsonville St. John’s Catholic Church Montana Dakota

Answers Summons Mrs Levi Smith Dies at 87

Mrs Levi Smith aged 87 died at her daughter Mrs Frank Normington home Friday after a lingering yearlong illness. Funeral held Monday afternoon from the Normington home with Rev H C Postiethwaite officiating. Mr and Mrs Wm Fredericks of Muckwanago and Mrs Wm Moore of Kankauna attended. Deceased had resided at Maplehurst but moved to her daughter's residence on Monday Nov 2.

Levi Smith Frank Normington Normington Wm. Fredericks Muckwanago Wm. Moore Kankauna Maplehurst

Childs Overcoats Offered At 4.00 Price

An advertisement describes a child's Russian overcoat in dark brown cheviot, double breasted with military style neck buttons, cuffed sleeves, ankle length for ages 3 and up, offered at four dollars.

Little Fellows

Boys Overcoats Sale Includes Wide Range of Prices

Hundreds of overcoats and suits for boys aged 8 to 17 are reduced in a sale with prices ranging from 1.00 to 7.08 dollars. Specially marked items include 3.00 5.00 5.50 5.75 6.00 and 7.08 as customers are urged not to miss the opportunity to inspect the selections.

Whiskey Train of 18 Cars Passes Through City

A three dozen car special train carrying whiskey from Corby Distilling Co of Belleville Ontario traveled through the city Wednesday. Eighteen loaded cars bore whiskey bound for Northwestern Canada, all in new Grand Trunk box cars with banners and government seals. The train spent about an hour here before moving to Abbotsford for the night. The Corby representative expected to distribute material but did not appear, departing at Fond du Lac for St Paul.

Corby Distilling Co Belleville Ontario Canada Grand Trunk Bond Abbotsford Corby Company Fond du Lac St. Paul

Aspirants for Local Post Office Contest Likely in Marshfield

With Postmaster John F. Cole due to finish in February 1910 a lively race for the Marshfield postmaster position is anticipated. Numerous men are favored by political backing and federal patronage, with Fred Allman E A Upham John H White and George H Reynolds among those urged by friends.

John F. Cole Marshfield Fred Allman E. A. Upham John H. White George H. Reynolds

Card of Thanks for Mrs Scholz Family

The Scholz family extends thanks to many kind friends for assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father, Mr. Scholz.

V. Scholz

Water and Light Commission Meeting Minutes

The regular testing of the Walter and Ligby Commission of the City of Marabteld opens with Mayor W. H. Rodin presiding. Commissioners vote to approve bills totaling 49 8ay O. K. and 8238 8say O. K., recommended for council payment by the finance committee. Funds cover pond, operating expenses and supplies. items charged to individual accounts. All members vote yes. meeting adjourns.

Walter and Ligby Marabteld Omeo Rist W. H. Rodin W. H. Rodis Fred Vollmar H. Kalsched R. Connor Franke Lunckenback O. K Boson and Leon Counci Prayane

Boy Fractures Left Hand After Horse Fall

Dr Roundsville of Milladore accompanied seven year old Frank Galvin who fractured his left hand in a fall from a horse last week. An X ray was taken to examine the injured limb. Galvin is the son of John Galvin who lives a few miles from Milladore.

Roundsville Milladore Frank Galvin Bon of John Galvin

City Accepts Park From Fox River Land Co

At a regular meeting the common council accepted the Pax River Land Company park proposition over Mayor Roddis veto by nine to three. The triangular three acre Park avenue parcel is gifted for park use with no strings attached. City to add a sidewalk and fill the land before it becomes an ideal playground and rest spot after improvements.

Common Council City Hell Pax River Land Company Roddis Juno, Marx Nickolai Fox River Land Company Park Avenue

Free Ticket Offer At Post Card Store Event

A promotional offer provides a free ticket to the Unique with every 15 cent postal card purchase at 506 Central Avenue. The incentive runs from now until next Saturday evening November 14th, and the ticket admits the holder to any performance at the venue.

Central Avenue

Automobile Alley Established Near Post Office

A group of car owners have created a dedicated space along the alley by the post office for their vehicles. The garage will house J. C. Marsh, Dr. Victor Mason, and J. P. Hume, with an addition planned in spring for Dr. W. Hudge. Dr. H. A. Lathrop moved his building onto the alley, naming it automobile alley.

J.C. Marsh Victor Mason J.P. Hume W. Hudge H. A. Lathrop

Patterson Steinmetz wedding ties Frederick to Marshfield

Walter Patterson of Frederick and Lenora Steinmetz of this city wed at the Catholic church last Tuesday November 3. They will reside in Frederick Wisconsin. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Steinmetz, is a popular local, and the groom, a noted Marshfield ballplayer, has won many games for the Marshfield team with his brilliant playing.

Walter Patterson Frederick Lenora Steinmetz Wis Mike Steinmetz Marshfield

Wm Wenzel Opens Central Avenue Meat Market

New meat market opens one block south of Northwestern tracks on Central avenue offering cash sales and cheaper cuts. Delivers promptly across the city. Call 221 to place orders and visit Wm Wenzel who also invites local children for a free Wiener.

Central Avenue Wm. Wenzel

Delegates Arrive as WCTU Convention Opens

Delegates to the WCTU convention have arrived and a large attendance in assured. The event gathers women from various regions and is expected to feature lectures, committees, and community outreach programs. The schedule emphasizes temperance advocacy and social reform initiatives.

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County Board C. Davis Vinzinz Scholtz Water and Light Commission Automobile Alley Patterson Steinmetz
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