Recall of Connor Possible Through Special Election
Marshfield will hold a special election on November 26 to choose a successor to Mayor Robert Connor after a recall petition signed by 506 voters. The council, meeting for twelve minutes, approved the date and ordered steps to call the election while a counter-petition circulated by Connor was addressed. The gathering featured a packed chamber and courtly procedure as city clerk Seubert certified the petition and aldermen voted yes.
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Marshfield
Robert Connor
Connor
John Juno
John Seubert
Wood County
Wisconsin
Robert Cares
Seubere
Roddis
Fred W. Thuss
Jojuredi
Peti
Epved
Wes
Peoe Fotier
Yen
Ted
Waukea
Crownhart
Marshfield Highs Win Third Straight
The Marshfield Highs defeated Medford 40 to 2 on their campus. Winthrop Reynolds left half injured. Albert Delmore subbed in. Coach Isely praised for strong plays as Grand Rapids visit next. Predicted travel by noon train Saturday.
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Marshfield
Medford
Winthrop Reynolds
Albert Delmore
Isely
Grand Rapids
The Times Celebrates Thirty Five Years of Publication
The Times marks volume forty five number one welcoming readers to a new era. It notes forty four years of uninterrupted issues, a large subscription list, and a well equipped plant. The paper pledges continued improvement and steadfast job printing at the old stand.
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the Times
Threaten Veneer Plant in City Tax Inquiry
A letter threatening drastic action was sent to end the municipal investigation into irregularities at Roddis Lumber and Veneer. Hamilton Roddis stated the company has not yet acted, but will bring the matter to authorities. Roddis chairs the council judiciary committee and has pressed the probe.
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Times
Roddis Lumber & Veneer Company
Horses and Auto Clash on Central Avenue
Jere Case, driving near Central avenue and D street, was struck by a buggy team led by Ira Morrison emerging from D street. The impact bent the radiator, the team escaped toward the track, and a freight train later struck the horses near the brewery, killing one horse and injuring the other.
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Jere Case
Central Avenue
Ira Morrison
Mr. Case
D Street
Times Elates Loyal Supporters For Campaign Continuity
The Times thanks both long standing and new subscribers for backing its effort to present campaign coverage. It notes independence relies on public support, which enables balanced reporting and fair dealings with readers.
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the Times
Marshfield boards offers varied courses at new industrial school
The Marshfield city school board at its first meeting decided to offer courses in branches chosen by residents. Supt C W Otte named options including business accounting bookkeeping shorthand typewriting business English cooking and sewing with classes at the high school every other evening from seven to nine. No entrance exam or age limit. Board members listed Henry Kalsched Elmer Dickerson Joseph Pum A G Felker and C W Otto. An appropriation of 1800 from the city treasury will fund start as funds permit.
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New,industrial School Board
Marshfield
Supt
C. W. Otte
Henry Kalsched
Elmer Dickerson
Joseph Pum
A. G. Felker
C. W. Otto
Practical rural school milk testing in Wood county
County Superintendent George A Varney highlights practical dairy work in the Wood county schools. Milk sheets are sent to teachers for use with three progressive farming families to gather data for the agricultural class. A small Babcock tester is urged for every rural school to promote testing and regular milking day samples from farmers.
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Wood County
George A. Varney
Varney
Carl's Story Reveals Embezzlement Allegations
A telegram from Lexington, dated October 18, reports Louis B. Carl arrested for embezzling funds of an electric light and water department. Marshfield sheriff and deputy took him back, claiming $809 involved rather than $2800, and noting the arrest occurred without requisition. The man reportedly died by his own hand after the discovery, while pleading innocence.
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Carl
Lexington
Marshfield
Wis
Louis B. Carl
Founders Day celebrated by Marshfield Woman's Club
Marshfield Woman's Club marked its twentieth birthday with a Founders Day program at the Monday meeting led by Mrs. C. Blodgett. Mrs. E. B. Pulling opened with a self written poem, Mrs. J. C. Hayward presented a film-like impersonation of a founder, and Mrs. B. M. Deming recited a club toast from a 14 year old banquet. Mrs. I. P. Tiffault delivered humorous satire on an original paper, followed by a paper on William Cullen Bryant by Mrs. E. S. Bailey and Victrola selections by Miss Pauline Blodgett.
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Marshfield Woman’s Club
C. £. Blodgett
E. B. Puliing
J. C. Hayward
B. M. Deming
Tremont Hotel
I. P. Tiffault
E. 5
Bailey
William Culen Bryant
Pauline Blodgett
Speedy Fire Drills At Marshfield Schools
Four business men from the city visited Marshfield public schools to test fire drill efficiency. Alarm was sounded without warning, and each building evacuated quickly with orderly movement. Washington 275 pupils 43 seconds. Jefferson 170 pupils 40 seconds. Lincoln 156 pupils 39 seconds. Grant 160 pupils 35 seconds. McKinley High 240 pupils across three floors and basement in 43 seconds.
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Marshfield
Messrs
John A. Hoffman
J. P. Tiffaul
E. 5. Bailey
The
News
E.B. Barr
Times
Washington School
Jefferson School
Lincoln School
Grant School
McKinley High School
Carl Carl Arrested in Lexington Kentucky
Carl B. Carl, former superintendent of Marshfield Water Electric Light and Power, is jailed in Wood county after arrest in Lexington Kentucky. Sheriff Cowell and Undersheriff Bluett brought him back for a preliminary examination in Grand Rapids district court on embezzlement charges totaling 2826.89 dollars from the company funds on seven occasions. Bail likely set at no less than 5000 dollars to secure appearance for circuit court trial.
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Louis B. Carl
Marshfield
Electric Light & Power ‘Company
Lexington
Kentucky
A. J. Cowell
Wood County
Hugo Wegener
Carl
C. &. Briere
Wegener
Grand Rapids
Cowell
C. W. Bluett
Wisconsin
M. W.ell & P. Company
Pink Lady Musical Comedy at New Adler October 19
The internationally famous Pink Lady musical comedy has been booked for the New Adler opera house on Wednesday October 19. It is praised as a premier American musical, with European acclaim declaring it the best foreign production in a decade. Early London Globe reception sparked rapid worldwide plans.
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Adler Opera House
Europe
Globe Theater
London
Ouliiic
Mrs Henry Horn Passes After Cancer Illness
Word arrived last night that Mrs Henry Horn formerly of this city died shortly after supper at her home in Loyal. She was about forty years old and had suffered months from cancer. The Rebekah order likely to conduct the funeral at Laval. Mr Horn, her husband, remains in the city. 1808
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Henry Horn
Rebekah
Laval
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