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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1917

Page

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Rose Bros Store Robbed Of Goods Valued At 2500

Burglars stole silk waists dresses men’s neckwear gloves furs overcoat and suitcases from Rose Bros department store early Tuesday. Total value around 2500 with deposits of tags left scattered work shows nothing but a slit in a second story window. Police seek leads with mystery over how thieves entered and whether any employee aided the crime.

Hose Bros Daveb ‘Chamus Mr. Rose Rose Saint

Edwards Named to Advisory Board in Wisconsin

President Wilson approves nominations for a state advisory board. The list includes C B Edwards of Marshfield as chair for Clark County and other county representatives such as A J Crowns and George L Williams of Grand Rapids, W A Chapman of Neillsville, and C By Nolsonds Ay Murat among names from Marathon Portage and Stevens Point areas.

Wilson Wisconsin G Philipp Pitapatir Eolnties Wool County A. J. Crowns George L. Williams Grand Rapids Edwards Marshfield Clark County W. A. Chapman Sturdevant Aid W. Crosby Naillsville Marathon County K, A Pridh A P. Woodran John Okunoski Wangan Portage County Nolsonds Ay Murat C. H. Cashin Stevens Poins

Gilson Gets Substantial Raise at Wood County Asylum

At the county board meeting Superintendent J fies Gilson of the Wood County asylum received a notable salary increase from 140 dollars to a higher monthly sum. The raise reflects the successful leadership and cost efficient expansion under his charge, with several buildings added while keeping expenses low.

County Board of Supervisors J. Fies Gilson Wood County Asylum

Local Deer Hunters Prize Gains Amid Early Season

Local hunters return from the north woods reporting plentiful deer and noting prizes already won. Names listed include AP Teede George Hunteicker Lyle Batty William Rotteheitt Martin Bey FE Beckner Pred Parnivlee Theo Priwmb tal James Felton John Weis Louis John William La Valie Morris Vern Shanss Joseph Rebstoe and Arndt who claims to brought home the first. About twenty does in the Western morning awaited transfer.

North Woods AP Teede George Hunteicker Lyle Batty William Rotteheitt Martin Bey FE. Beckner Pred Parnivlee

Bazaar Nets $1300 At Sacred Hour Church

A two day bazaar at Sacred Hour Catholic church in the souk section raised about $1100 for the congregation. The event featured a supper and other attractions drawing wide participation. Rev. Mother Sterling thanks all contributors as the final amount is tallied.

Sacred Hour Catholic Souk Side Mother Sterling

Annual Lodge of Sorrow Service Set for Sunday

The Masons Lodge No 665 of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold their annual men’s work services at the Presbyterian church at three o’clock. The event welcomes all, with a list of honored members including Peter Doyle, TM Miller, I W Ward, Fred Worth, O W Wagner, Joseph Marley, Dr A M Corbet, Walter Mason La Provicoh, O 3 S Vedder, De Hy, A Lathrop, W Sexton, Homer C Glavk, M Christianson, Dob Hoffman, and Fred Hoena.

Mavsitioki

John Wensing Dies After Long Illness At 68

John Wensing, a south side grocer in Marshfield, died Monday after a lengthy illness of nearly eight years. He began as a tailor, later opened a Fourth Street shop now run by H. R. McDonald, and moved to the south side store opposite the Tremmel property. Survived by his wife and two children, with family members from Wisconsin and California attending the funeral at two this afternoon at the Methodist church.

Joli Wensing South Side Wensiguz Wendling Aly Ueix Milwaukee Lie Methodist Whoreli Jordan California

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AT ST JOHN S CATHOLIC CHURCH

This notice reports multiple marriages at St. John s Catholic Church. Alphunee Kirsehner wed Misa Esther Melano with Rev. Jonoph Pole officiating Bath. The same ceremony united Atusosias Selus and Anna Blamenstein with Rev. Joseph Pols presiding. Further, Frederick Schubert of St Paul plans marriage to Amelia Neon ing of Fountain City at seven tomorrow, with Rev. Joseph Vols officiating.

Oelick Alphunee Kirsehner Misa Esther Melano St. John's Catholic Church Jonoph Pole Bath Atusosias Selus Anna Blamenstein St. John’s Catholic Church Joseph Pols Frederick Schubert St. Paul Amelia Neoning Fountain City Joseph Vols Reinting

Thanksgiving Mail Delay Keeps City Carriers Idle

Tomorrow there will be no mail deliveries by city carriers due to Thanksgiving. The post office window will be open until 10 o'clock.

Patronize Home Merchants in Marshfield

Community notice urges residents to support local home merchants to keep money circulating, fund taxes, and maintain police, fire protection, and public schools. It emphasizes quality, fair prices, courteous service, and the value of buying locally during the holiday season.

Marshfield

Big Turkey Day Alumni Football Banquet at Fair Grounds

The Marshfield High School Alumni association plans a Big Turkey Day football game and banquet on December 28 at the fair grounds. Watertown challenges Marshfield in a historic gridiron clash as supporters urged to attend, with a 2:30 start and emphasis on alumni involvement and festive programs.

Fair Grounds Paty Iinaments Finizhaite Walvetown Marshtitkt Hig School Poothall Sheerid Watertown Wilson Tomorow Tiee Benn Vaurhn Vaurhn, Yr. Gy Goelg Weeees McCarr Heiser Reynolds Whitslinger Hastings Bo Heiser Craemer Noll Feiker Bulmer Swartime Nhat Side High School of Milwaukee Restroam Horicon Ogonamuwor

Amundson Re-Elected County Highway Commissioner

At a county board of supervisors meeting the incumbent Amundson was re elected for another term as county highway commissioner amid reported opposition to his continuation. The same session elected NM Berg Auburndale and Harry Thomas Sherry to replace George Brown Pittsville and James Chipman Cameron on the county highway committee.

le. Amundson County Board of Supervisors Anmong Bho Auppry Amundson

Ford Motor Co. May Quit Making Cars

Rumor says Ford Motor Co may cut production by 40 to 70 percent as it shifts to war materiel for the government. The speculation adds to the ongoing shortage of Ford cars and reflects a wartime shift in manufacturing priorities.

Ford Motor CO Ford Motor Company Ford

Commissioned 2d Lieutenant William Pors Receives Honor

William Pors son of Attorney and Mrs E C Pors of this city was commissioned as second lieutenant at the second Officers Training camp at Fort Sheridan. The award was announced by Charles Pors via telegraph Tuesday and Lieut Pors is expected home this morning.

William Pors E. C. Porg Fort Sheridan Charles Pors Pors

Bomb explosion kills ten detectives in Milwaukee

A bomb brought to Milwaukee central police station exploded during inspection as detectives gathered for roll call. Ten officers, mostly detectives, were killed with several injured. A boy said to have found the device in a Third ward church was involved. no clues on the bomber.

Milwaukee Central Police Station Veports Stecher Tivn Hile

Elks' Billiard Tournament Opens Monday

The Elks announce a billiard tournament starting next Monday evening with Oscar Lenge and E. Rafftery as captains. RL Ravtng and Joseph Marsh serve as handicappers. The season ends with the losing team paying all banquet costs. Any Elk may enter. entries due Monday at the latest.

Elks Williard Oscar Lenge E. Rafftery Gyre Ravtng Joseph Marsh Ken

Wood County Dry League Formed To Promote Prohibition

The Wed County Dry League was formed to push toward ending the last saloon in Wood county, urge a no vote on statewide prohibition, mobilize dry delegations to the state legislature pledged to ratify national prohibition, and back a governor favoring dry state-wide law enforcement.

Wed County Dry League Pellbwiins Ced Upan

Knights of Columbus Campaign Opens City Fund Drive

At a Knights of Columbus meeting the fund drive for the citys alortment began with a goal of 1200 dollars. The plan splits the city into north and south canvassing teams, with subscriptions sought this afternoon and evening. The drive aims to reach 1500 dollars, aided by liberal gifts from non Catholics, and urges Catholic support as a general effort.

Knights of Columbus Churc Origins of Columbus

Seed meeting at Rapids forms stock association

An association of potato men interested in raising certified stock to be formed at Grand Rapids on December 7. Decided at the State Potato show in Madison last week. The group aims to plan stock disposition and halt selling ungraded stock as certified. They will take over supervision of certified stock.

Grand Rapids Madison

Marshfield Merchants Plan Own Delivery Service

At a Marshfield Board of Commerce meeting merchants voted to take over the current delivery system and form a stock company. The plan calls for a $5000 capitalization, owning rigs and a central station, with a permanent modern facility and a barn for horses. The move aims to cut costs and secure long term savings for merchants. Next steps include another meeting to finalize organization.

Marshfield Board of Commerce Wise Consin Marsifiel State Bank Marshfield Marshield

U C T Sets Winter Card Parties and Dances Series

United Commercial Travelers group unveils a winter program of card parties and dancing for members and families. Events occur on the second and fourth Saturdays from December through March, with prizes for high and low scores and two grand prizes at season end. Refreshments and dancing offered, committee led by Carlson White and Tien.

Cnuhei United Commercial F. E. Tien

No Noon Day Luncheon Cancelled Tomorrow

Owing to Thanksgiving both Thursday and the noon day luncheon of the business men are cancelled. Robert Krave, secretary, states there will be no luncheon at that time tomorrow.

Robert Krave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rose Bros C. B. Edwards Gilson Vannual Lodge OF Sorrow John Wensing Eagles M. H Chistee Herbs Record R. [J. Williams Marshfield High School Alumni Association Agles Ulis R. Williams Vig Dickerson Grace Lunt Meri¢ Sexton Grace Lupient Lima Secrtary R. R. Williams Mosilanes H.R. Buthrick Lo. D. Baath Low Suker Frank Strang Miss Stinge United States France Wood County Dry League Rapids Wit Saled U.C.T
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