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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
1
Marshfield defeated Nekoosa 5 to 4 in a disputed game marked by a bendable willow bat used by Nekoosa. Quadere struck out 22, Marshfield outscored 14 hits to 4, with a ninth inning rally tying and Braem driving in three runs. Crowd of 500 witnessed the odd finish as Umpire Hanley ruled the bat unfit for play.
Mrs Reuben A Connor of Auburndale died Thursday afternoon at her home after a brief illness. She was born May 26 1881 in Whitewater and married Reuben A Connor five years ago May 17. Surviving are her husband and her mother Mrs J M Hatteberg of this city, three sisters and two brothers. The body was moved here after a service in Auburndale. Rev A J Coram officiated with hymns by Mrs George W Uphara and Mrs W W McCulloch. Interment was Millside. Pallbearers were Auburndale men Peter Ladron A J Friedrich Joseph Aschenbrenner Stanley Anderson George Grob.
Gustav Helm a Marshfield resident of nearly forty years died Sunday morning in Grand Rapids where he had lived since December. He was born in Oshkosh fifty years ago and moved to Marshfield as a boy. He and his son Edward Sherry opened a bakery in Grand Rapids last December now run by Mr. and Mrs. Sherry. Surviving: widow Elizabeth Leonhard Helm, son Raymond aged ten, daughter Mrs. Sherry, brother Henry Helm of Hewitt, sisters Mrs. Matt Wright of Marshfield and Mrs. George French of Seattle. Funeral planned for 9:30 at St John’s Catholic church. He was a member of the Eagles and charter member of the B. F. U. Pallbearers listed.
Mrs A A Ver Bryck widow of Abram A Ver Bryck a noted engineer on the Princeton division of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad died at her Cherry street home Sunday evening after a year long illness Two operations failed to save her She was fifty nine and survived by husband a son James L of Edmonton Canada a daughter L Marie of this city two grandsons Lorena A and James L Jr of Fond du Lac a brother H J Wilsie of Washington DC a sister Mrs James G Clark of Oshkosh and two aunts Mrs
Bank deposits in Marshfield and surrounding trading area rose from under 200000 to over 2500000 in twenty years. Eleven banks report deposits with nine new banks since 1892, most stock locally owned by farmers. Deposits reflect dairy farming outputs like butter cheese hay crops and potatoes.
In Marshfield on Monday morning Frank Eckes and Edward Patt faced trial for killing a deer in Wood County after paying prior fines in Marathon County. Judge Hugo Wegener discharged the defendants on motion by District Attorney O C E Bhere, citing Sec 4618 that county jurisdiction lies where offense occurs near a county line.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wismeth and Family express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and many beautiful flowers during their bereavement.
John Wright of California and Mrs. C. D. Higley of Maryland are noted in a funeral notice. The service is at the residence this afternoon at three o'clock with interment to follow here. Mrs. Ver Bryck was a consistent attendant at the First Presbyterian church.
Roy Crawshaw and Mary A Curtiss were married at the Marion Methodist church on Sunday September 7 with Rev C A Brown officiating. Jessie Lowry and Fred Curtiss attended. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple left for their Spencer home. Crawshaw, a prosperous Spencer businessman, owns the restaurant and ice cream parlor near the depot.
William Conkling and Mathilda Lahr were married yesterday at St John’s Catholic church with Rev Joseph F Walz officiating. Attendants included Misses Odelia and Martha Lahr and Messrs Henry Kestele of the city and Oscar Anderson of Auburndale. After a wedding breakfast they departed by afternoon train for Green Bay and other honeymoon points. They will reside at 314 West Sixth Street after returning.
Theodore D. Hefko the florist completes a 30 by 56 foot addition to his greenhouse property. The structure will provide storerooms and a garage, rear house, and allow full greenhouse use. Concrete block construction rises from ground to roof with several contractors involved. total cost estimated at about 1500 dollars.
In Marshfield on Sunday afternoon 18 year old Joseph Marsh Jr known as Joey was hit by shotgun pellets when his companion Reynolds Harney’s gun discharged after deflecting off a rock While both boys were scouting prairie chickens near Big Bull Falls Harney’s gun unexpectedly discharged injuring Marsh badly Harney was also hit but will limp a few days later reports say the gun struck a rock causing the shot to deflect Marsh is the son of Mr and Mrs J C Marsh The injuries likely won’t be permanent though a knee could be at risk Died Instantly One Other Fatally Hurt. An evening accident near Withee killed Mossman D Morrison and fatally injured James Connors of Thorp in a Cadillac driven by Mr Garrison Four men rode back from Withee to Thorp The driver Mr Garrison pinned under the wheel with emergency brake on The late L O Garrison former Thorp bank president was his father The other two injured will recover The funeral for Mr Garrison is planned with Grand Rapids noted for Masonic honors
The Fortnightly Musical club held its first fall meeting at Mrs. K W Doege’s home. Members presented papers on Early German Music and The Development of Opera in Germany. Selections included Bach pieces and Gluck operatic topics with contributions from Mrs. Wheeler, Miss McMillan, Mrs. Pulling, and others.
The Woman's Club program for next Monday afternoon includes a piano solo by Miss Marie Pulling, readings from Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Rules of Conduct, Public Affairs and Civic Pride by Mrs. W. D. Wheeler, a paper on Washington Irving, a woodpaper on Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales and their Heroes by Mrs. Margaret Livingston, and the meeting will be at Mrs. D. M. Deming's home.
The Marshfield chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its September gathering next Thursday at the W H Upham residence with Miss Ella Kelley as hostess Delegates will be chosen to represent the local chapter at the state convention in LaCrosse on October 14 15 and 16 Corn roasts gain popularity in rural districts as corn is searched and smoked Hats remain stylish but the new hat fashions look less appealing for comfort Children receive new school outfits and shoes and some dirt rolling offers satisfaction
John K Hayward a Spencer pioneer died Sunday night at his son's home after a short illness. Born 1824 in Havelton New York he moved to Royalton Wisconsin in 1848. Civil War veteran he later farmed and logged winters. Survived by four daughters and five sons, two brothers, three sisters, eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral conducted at home with Masons aiding and Worshipful Master I P Tiffault in charge. Floral offerings were many. Band concerts on Sundays at 3:30.
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