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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
1
The piece extols the rural press as the heart of small towns, linking daily joys and tragedies to local papers. It highlights Marshfield’s newspaper culture, housing woes, and community booster efforts amid a lively sequence of events and local concerns.
The Marshfield fair opens officially at 10 AM with the midway and racing program shaping as the strongest yet. Farmers, city residents, and visitors are urged to attend daily to judge the fair's magnitude, prizes, and hospitality. The flying circus from Milwaukee Journal and a big night fair add to the excitement.
In Grand Rapids a total of 9011 votes were cast with 633 in favor of the road bond issue and 243 against. The village of Nekoosa reported 122 for and 82 against. Port Edwards Village is expected to run about the same as Nekoosa with 25 votes noted.
The Rotary club announces tonight's meeting is postponed because of the fair. Next Wednesday evening September 10 all Rotarians will meet with a luncheon at 6 30 starting the evening's activities. Lunch will be served at the Annex.
Washington reports a rumor that President Wilson may lift the liquor ban on October 1 due to pressure from banks backing distillers. A War Department official says demobilization could be completed by then. Quay dealers offer wet goods at reduced prices to congress members. Anti Saloon League presses to keep the ban until national prohibition takes effect.
The present band led by Moses Lupient has reassembled many members from service and drawn hundreds to Tuesday concerts at Columbia Park. For a month crowds have heard 20 programs of rare musical attainment with pop tunes and old favorites, earning wide praise from local newspapers and fans.
The Fourth Ward grocery at 6 Fourth Ward Street, once run by C B Sizer, was sold Monday to Mr and Mrs Wilson Rector. The Rectors, popular and capable, will continue the store’s well regarded service in the community, maintaining the steady patronage that attracted buyers.
Miss Olga Kolpack a 19 year old teacher from Gilman suffered very serious injuries after a crash on a road near Withee Friday. Werner Mattson and Miss Mu Brackett also injured with Mattson receiving head wounds from shattered glass. Kolpack was unconscious for about an hour and later operated on. her condition remained serious Monday evening.
Marshfield residents are urged to attend a special school district meeting at the high school on September 22 to decide renaming the new junior high and vocational building from Franklin to Purdy. The plan follows a July vote and a petition drive, with strong public backing for Purdy.
Ervin Hoelz son of Nicholas Hoelz of Milwaukee married Miss Selma Neumann of Milwaukee at the Hoelz home 212 West Fourth Street with Rev Th Thom presiding. The ceremony began at two o clock with Nor of this city as best man and Miss Hovis of Milwaukee as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Milwaukee where Hoelz is employed as fire manager for the street car company. Erma Neumann acted as witness.
Mr and Mrs Louis Laemle announce the engagement of daughter Leah F Laeme to Nathan Blumberg of Chicago. Blumberg is a Harvard and University of Chicago graduate and an attorney with Fox and Blumberg. The wedding is set for the fall season.
In Marshfield, voters approved the good roads issue 603 to 220 and the bonus bill 821 votes with 507 for the measure and 214 against. The Junior High and Vocational school name was chosen as Purdy by a large margin, with over 800 votes cast in that ballot. Women voters participated notably in the afternoon.
The seventeenth annual Central Wisconsin State fair in Marshfield Wisconsin challenges others to outdo its dairy cattle exhibit. A circular stock barn will house 2491 head in 150 feet of space with premium levels near those at Milwaukee. The fair runs a controlled midway and hires shows for better performances. Milwaukee Journal’s Flying Circus is linked for Sept. 5 with night shows on Wednesday and Thursday. Officers include C. Kieffer president A. P. ve president T. A. Noll treasurer and R. R. Williams secretary.
In Pittsville Thursday a homecoming celebration and soldiers tribute drew a large crowd for a baseball clash between Grand Rapids and Marshfield. Marshfield surged late to overcome Grand Rapids 5 to 2 and claim the $100 purse. Manager Emmerich led the victory as local turnout and car caravans showed strong community support.
Martha Kohl reports changes at the high school as classes start on Monday with an 8 am to 4214 pm schedule and one hour periods. New hires include Miss Graves for elocution and Wen dall from the Wisconsin Library School taking charge of library work. Total faculty rises to sixteen with a larger senior class from 35 to about 60.
Attendance records at the Marathon County fair and race meet fell on Thursday known as Wausau Day. The Wausau Record Herald reported an estimated 23,000 people on the grounds, signaling a new peak for the event.
The Barbers Association of Marshfield announces new operating hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturdays, effective September 1. This brief public notice outlines the adjusted schedule for local barber shops.
Marshfield defeated Grand Rapids 6 to 5 in eight innings amid controversial umpiring. Krahn pitched well for Marshfield and Reeths earlier doubled for Grand Rapids, but misplays and a home run in the sixth and late scoring by Marshfield sealed the win. The crowd faced disputed calls and lingering bitterness after a rough finish.
The Marshfield baseball club meets Greenwood at the Fair Grounds this afternoon around five after races. Greenwood curves a strong lineup and Emmerich’s pitcher choice remains uncertain. Marshfield also faces Stratford’s village team Thursday after recent 2–1 and 11–4 results against Medford.
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