Business Men Re-Organize for Factory Expansion
A city hall meeting of the Advancement association drew many business men and property owners. President E. E. Winch outlined aims while reports by Secretary Louis Laemle and Treasurer A. G. Pankow showed a $161 surplus. Alex Johnson proposed expanding his glove factory, planning a new building and site. a fundraising committee was formed to pursue subscriptions. John P. Hume was elected National Farmers Congress delegate. New officers were chosen: K. J. Strauss initially, then PLA Williams, with Mayor R. Connor as secretary and Pankow retained treasurer. The body authorized the president secretary and treasurer to run the association and seek factory sites and investments.
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The
Advancement Association
E. E. Winch
Louis Laemle
A. G. Pankow
Alex Johnson
Johnson
Joan P. Hume
Robert Connor
Henry Kaisched
P. A. Williams
National Farmers Congress
John P. Hume
Hume
Winch
Laems
K. J. Strauss
PLA
Williams
R. Connor
Pankow
Travel Class Reception At Denning Hall With Autumn Decor
The Ladies Travel class opened its year with a reception at Denning hall on Monday evening. Mrs. E. M. Deming presided, Mendelssohn and Godard pieces were performed, and ex-Gav Upham spoke on Egypt, sharing travels and observations. Next meeting plans include business items and Egypt related discussion led by Mrs. Wes.
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Denning Hall
E. M. Deming
Mendelssohn
Upham
Egypt
Godard
G. H. Reynolds
Plenty of Prunes for Marshfield Shipment
Three carloads of prunes from California will arrive via the Northwestern this week to meet Marshfield and surrounding towns demands. F. E. Tice of Sprague Warner & Co. arranged distribution with one car for Marshfield merchants and two cars for merchants in tributary towns. This marks the record shipment of prunes to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
F. E. Tice
Sprague Warner & Co
California
Death of Mrs James S Koney in Adrian Michigan
Mrs S F Humble received word of the death of her daughter Mrs James S Koney formerly Ethel Oleta Humble at her Adrian Michigan home. She had lived with her parents in the city for several years and taught in the schools. Married August 4 to James S Kuneyang left for Adrian with expectant future.
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S. F. Humble
James S. Koney
Ethel Oleta Humble
Adrian
Mich
James 5
Kuneyang
Death of George Allman farmer and dairyman
George Allman a prominent farmer and dairyman six miles north of the city died after a year long illness. He was born October 5 1869 in Sheboygan County and came to Marshfield in 1886. Survived by wife Ida Meyer peter two children Dorothy and Kenneth his father Peter Allman sisters Mary Allman and Dora Povitz and brothers Fred and William Allman. Funeral held at 2 pm last Sunday with Rev Fraser officiating. pallbearers listed. many out of town guests attended.
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George Allman
Allman
Fraser
Medford
Wm. Parker
N. W. Meyerpeter
Albert Meyerpeter
Beaver Dam
Louis Povits
Pulaski
Peter Allman
Marshfield
Sheboygan County
Ida Meyerpeter
Mr. Allman
Dorothy
Kenneth
Mary Allman
Fred
William Allman
Dora Povitz
Neillsville Highs to Host Local Team in Open Season Kickoff
Football action set for next Saturday as Prof Otto arranged a game at Neillsville with the Neillsville highs. Local squad travels for their first game of the season led by captain Doege at fullback with Kahl and Porg at halfback, Wright at quarterback, Glassner and Ninnemann ends, Harney center, Bartman and Witt tackles, Hope guard, and Walterbach Tillotson or Krausevard.
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Otto
Neillsville
Doege
Kahl
Porg
Wright
Glassner
Ninnemann
Harney
Bartman
Witt
Hope
Walterbach
Tillotson
Krausevard
Fire damages Marshfield Bedding Co plant
Fire last Friday night damaged the boiler and winding rooms at the Marshfield Bedding Co plant, with losses around 1000 dollars covered by insurance. The fire department, aided by strong fire walls, prevented spread to other areas, and production will continue as most machinery runs on electric motors.
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Marshfield Bedding Co
Lactric Motors
Change in Blodgett Booth Lumber Co Ownership
The Blodgett Booth Lumber Co sold timber holdings near Durand to Upham Manufacturing Co. George D. Booth bought E. Blodgett’s interest and will operate the business in his own name. Booth will use the offices above First National Bank, vacated by Atty John F. Cole.
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Blodgett-Booth
Free gift for Marshfield Tea & Coffee Co shoppers
About a dozen Rogers silver tea spoons will be given free to the first 144 ladies who call at the Marshfield Tea and Coffee Co store this Saturday and place orders for tea coffee spices extracts or baking powder.
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Rogers
Marshfield Tea & Coffee Co
Store offers deep discounts on undergarments across departments
In our departments of Men s Women s and Children s Underwear this store demonstrates buying power and large direct mill purchases. Children s fleeced lined gray ribbed shirts and drawers priced at 20 percent off, larger sizes in proportion. Boys seal fleeced shirts and drawers priced at 5 each. Women s non shrinking gray wood vests and pants with silk crochet finishes and drawn necks offered at 100 values for 1.00.
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Hart Schaibner & Marx
Women's Tailored Suits at Special Week Prices
Womens tailored suits offered at 20 dollars with varied designs. Garment styles include plain and elaborately trimmed options in black, smoke, brown and other colors with satin lining, coats and skirts in plaited models. Regular value 25 dollars.
Madison teachers and student hazing rivals
Prof Gile attended the state superintendent’s meeting in Madison Friday and Saturday. Miss E Adams arrived from Madison to join English and History departments after Wisconsin and Cumnock training. Freshmen Sophomores rivalry continues with hazing ended after injuries. push ball begins as a cleaner alternative.
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Gile
Madison
Dess E. Adams
Miss Adams
University of Wisconsin
Cumnock
Motor Cars On Soo Line May Compete With Trolleys
In Grand Rapids a Soo System motor car service may run from Grand Rapids to Nekabosa and perhaps to Vesper using gasoline engines per car. The service aims to aid farmers and paper mill bands, signaling a shift in regional transit. At home, Harry B. Brooks and Miss Anna Horn wed in Woodland and plan a westward tour. Brooks works at the Soo depot, his bride to be welcomed. they will reside at 500 Vine after Nov 1. Also offered for sale a Guernsey bull from Morrison stock and a driving horse via Louis Robinson, Matschfeld R.R.2 Box 72.
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Grands Rapids
Soo System
Grand Rapids
Nekaoosa
Harry B. Brooks
Anna Horn
Woodland
Vine Street
Brooks
Soo Depot
Morrison
Louis Robinson
Matschfeld
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W. H. Upham
James
Koney
Change IN Lumber Company
R. B
Sus
J.B. Stetson Co
Knapp
Longley
Nekoosa Branch
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