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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1911

Page

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Marshfield and Neillsville Tie in Strenuous High School Game

The Marshfield and Neillsville high schools played a full speed four quarter football contest at the fair grounds ending in a 0 to 0 tie. Marshfield showed edge in ground gains and end runs by Kraus and Wright while Emmy Wright and teammates provided strong blocking. Both teams offered stout defense and clean play with high sportsmanship. Next Saturday Marshfield hosts Stevens Point, then travels to Neillsville for the rematch.

Fairgrounds Marshfield Neillsvile Capt Kraus Pat Wright Emmy Wright Wright Opr Grand Rapids Drollinger Hope Wable Masten Neillsville High School Mechler Delmore Marheld E. Wright Thom Stevens Point Marshield Neilisville

Marshfield boxer Kreisch wins fifth straight tournament

Marshfield boxing talent swept into Stratford last Friday night as Kid Kreisch defeated Young Stanley of Eau Claire by KO in the fifth round after leading from the start. A six round draw followed when Battling Braem faced Rough House Rossman. The M E Ladies plan an autumn rommage sale October 18 at the Wegner building next to Mochler's jewelry store with many cheap goods offered.

Marshfield Stratford Kid Kreisch Young Stanley Eau Claire Young Prychla Stevens Point Kreisch Braem Rough House Rossman M. E. Ladies and Society Wegner Mochler

Taft to Attend National Dairy Show in Chicago

President Taft accepted an invitation from the National Dairy show board and will attend the Chicago event Monday morning October 30 to address attendees. Afterward he will tour the dairy products exhibit and be invited to taste the world's greatest cheese weighing 12,000 pounds and rising over six tons.

Chicago Taft Board of Directors

Features For Marshfield Homecoming Plans

Discussion on features and entertainment for Marshfield’s June homecoming marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1987 fire. Proposals include a large indoor art and industrial exposition in the armory linked hall with booths, booths for exhibitors, and space for arts, crafts, and products. Also urged are athletic exhibitions parades old timer meetings automobile excursions park picnics and carnivals with strong local decorating and entertainment to ensure a creditable show.

Marshfield Armory ‘Oy

Marshfield Knights of Pyrphias Lodge to Resume

Marshfield seeks reorganization of Knights of Pyrphi as lodge No. 182. Old members pledge allegiance to restore the lodge, with Grand Chancellor R J Warner of Sheboygan and Grand Trustee B F Libby of Fond du Lac promoting the effort. New and former members urged to join as charter is restored to its former relations.

Marshfield Marshfield Lodge No. 182

Busy Izzy to Appear at New Adier Opera House Oct 21

A new musical entertainment Busy Izzy starring George Sidney and comedienne Cartie Wabber is booked for an October 21 appearance at the New Adier Opera House. The show has drawn large crowds nationwide and features a strong cast and chorus.

Izzy George Sidney New Adier Opera House Cartie Wabber Mr. Sidney

Charity Ball Set for October 26 to Aid City Poor

The Helping Hand society, a Marshfield benevolent group aiding the sick and needy, plans its annual Charity Ball at the Armory on October 26. Membership costs 25 cents to join and annually, with proceeds funding clothing, food, nurses, and baskets for families in need. Last year the ball raised about 70 dollars, funding 28 Christmas baskets costing 2.90 each, and organizers anticipate a larger turnout amid forecasted harsh weather. The event supports elderly and vulnerable residents while promoting charity and community service.

Marshfield Society J. P. Tiffault Hayward Keller

City Charity Society Names Five District Chairmen

The president appoints five chairmen to lead district committees and report citizens in need. Appointees include Mrs. E. N. DuFour, Mrs. Jos. Marsh, Mrs. E. C. Pors, Mrs. C. E. Blodgett, and Mrs. Ralph Baker, with Ralph Baker serving as Treasurer and Mrs. Frank Nolt as Secretary.

Ralph Baker Frank Nolt E. N. DuFour Jos. Marsh E. C. Pors C. E. Blodgett

Women to push Y M C A for town boys

May organize Miss Leslie Spence and Alma Brown urge a city YMCA for exercise and amusement for boys. They canvassed merchants, found strong support, and call on men to organize a permanent association with reading rooms billiard spaces bowling alleys and gymnasium to curb dissension and ensure discipline. A suitable building is sought.

Leslie Spence Alma Brown Dows Act M.C. A

Soo System orders steel coaches for passenger trains

The Soo System places a large order for steel coaches including two buffet cars six sleeping cars three parlor cars a foot 70 ft mail car and nineteen sixty five foot coaches. Cars will be steel with electric light and hot water heating but finished inside in wood. They will serve all passenger trains on the line soon.

Soo

Doctors Meet at Wausau October 12

Dr R P Potter secretary of the Ninth Councilor District Medical Society calls a meeting in Wausau at the K P Kali for Thursday October 12 Principal speakers include Dr Hernan F Schlegel of Wangan Dr E L Mason of Eau Claire and Dr Joseph A Cupps of Chicago A banquet follows at 8 p m at the Hellis House

R. P. Potter Ninth Councilor District Medical Society Wausau

Black River Falls Ravaged by Flood Barrage

The flood last week broke the Dells and Hatfield dams, washing out Water and Main streets in Black River Falls. About 37 buildings were wrecked in under 30 minutes with losses estimated at 500 000 to 1 000 000 dollars. Bridges and homes vanished as military companies were stationed to deter vandalism. No insurance coverage existed for flood losses.

Black River Hatfield Black River Falls J. J. McGillivray Dells Water Street Main Street Eau Claire and Mauston Hood Wisconsin River Wapson Reth Child Dam Mosinee Stevens Point Grand Rapids

Marx Confirmed City Sealer of Weights and Measures

At a Tuesday night meeting last week Jos Marx was confirmed as City Sealer of Weights and Measures with an annual salary of 150 dollars. He must inspect all city weighing devices at least twice yearly and investigate complaints of wrong or defective weights and measures. The amended law will govern the matter as published in the Times. Marx is described as capable and energetic and will perform duties with fairness and impartiality.

Marx Times

Popular Lecture By Miss Tingling At City Hall

Miss Christine Tingling of England, national lecturer for the W C T U, will address a mass meeting at City Hall next Sunday night October 15. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Music will be provided by home talent.

Christine Tingling England City Hall Miss Tingling Muslic

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