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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
5
W W Noll has leased the driving park south of the city to train horses under Harry Batu this season. The track will be improved with grinding and restored to its former condition. A business pledge is sought to back a summer race meet with outside racers competing against locals, revitalizing town life and drawing racing strings to train here.
Pleasant All reports a Tuesday evening amusements program by visiting Band of Tom Cats at the hall near the presbytering church. The central feature was a play titled The Our-Fief ted Jonas performed by Clyde Yeaman Lucius Foster Harold Vollmar Charlie Cole Ray Leaman and Reuben Liche. Specialities included Clyde Tournan Ray Tearnan Edgar Viele Ray Deamans Waiter Sexton.
With Lent ending there will be heavy demand for music in the region. The Second Regiment band and Adams Orchestra expect many engagements, including a Chippewa Falls ball, an Abbotsford M W A dance on April 11, a Stacley date on the 20th, and future gigs at Thorpe and Boyd. Three men will play at Sherry on the 8th and two at Spencer on the 10th. A Mayville band convention on the 6th will invite the local band.
The new pump windmill and borads ware dir in now formsed io the Baumann Building formerly queugled by the Mew Cormick Harvester Co. Ready for business in about two weeks. Haps Bile is now Attiog the store with shelving. The firm will offer pump wand mill plododing and gas-swing work. Basement to be rearranged as warehouse. Hosts came from Hartford with long experience and many local acquaintances.
The city library custodian T. PL Tuwalva Lime will expire on April 15. The council directed the disposal of outstanding volumes by the theory committee. The library building near the new hall is ready to receive books, and a librarian may be appointed before the fifteenth. Nearly a thousand volumes exist, many needing rebinding and funds for late literature are urged.
The Passion Play reproduction by atercepticon and cinematograph at St John’s church Monday evening drew a crowded audience. Walter Kilrain gave lucid explanations, with clear, distinct views of the sacred drama. The stationary Old Testament tableaux blended with moving scenes of the crucifixion, with Kilrain singing between acts. It was hailed as one of the finest entertainments in the city and the promoters were praised.
Grand Rapids city, town, Marshfield, Milladore, Nekoots, Port Edwards, Pittsville, Remington, Richfield, Rudolph and Auburndale towns and villages returned delinquent taxes to the county treasurer on Saturday. The totals show substantial receipts with several payments made directly by individuals, as noted by the Grand Rapids Tribune.
The piece argues that Bryan era rhetoric inflates enemy strength and questions the idea of a robust Philippine administration. It notes Funston's capture of Aguinaldo as a demonstration against exaggerated claims and suggests civil commissioners will stabilize the Philippines before the current administration ends.
H K Loomis of Sheboygan Falls, dairy superintendent for Wisconsin, invites butter and cheese makers to send samples for display at the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition. Wisconsin aims for a creditable showing with costly display and recognition, urging northern manufacturers to correspond.
The squad firing at the armory last Sunday posted the top score of 67 out of 80. Leading the group were Lieutenant Kisuen Corporal Roehrborn Private Mullenbach and Sergeant McLeen. The ten highouts list Private Kriesoh Private Marlenbach Corporal Nielsen Private Swag Pryate Horgety Private Ringletaube Private Finney Private C Boel Private Haebig and Sergeant Bulerin.
A horse driven by Mrs William Butler sped west of Fourth Street toward Cherry Creek after being frightened by steam exhaust from Marshfield Steam Laundry. The horse ran through the street until released by a surveyor near a white tree. It was captured near Detroit Avenue with minor harness damage and no serious injuries.
The grand firemen's ball will be held Friday evening in April as community support grows. Members canvassed the city, citizens bought tickets, and funds are raised for new quarters and adornments. Strong talk favors city purchase of horses and a special watchman to speed draws to fires. Also Hiray offers his entire jewelry and musical goods stock at big reductions.
J Carman deputy revenue collector in this district resigns to accept a better position as collector. The department orders a reduction of western district collectors from six to four. Carman’s new appointment will likely require moving to Oklahoma Wyod Co. Reporter.
Post office records list unclaimed letters as of April 3, 1901. Addressees include Parsons via advertisement request, Chas Arndt, Freud Boldt, S.C. Baker, Lizzie Buedoba, Jas Crawford, Mary Gregwate, Wrincis Obermayer, diste Puhneneti, Frederick Peterson, Herm Schroeder, Peter Stallanc, L Stark, Chas Weber.
The Abbottstery Weekly Clarion Jay reports orders for piping the Eau Pleine River and building a new roundhouse around the old one. The design will double engine capacity and suggests the division will stay permanent, potentially attracting outsiders once the final report is issued.
Leo Goldman, who sold his Will wholesale fruit store to Orca Wexhatl, sets up in the basement of P. J. Kraus' store and starts wholesale fruit sales in a three scale operation. He went to Chicago last Saturday and bought a large stock of fruit for the venture.
Northern Wisconsin lands offered along the Northwestern line include about 350000 acres of choice farm lands with streams lakes and abundant water. The area is well timbered with fertile soil and easy cultivation, positioned to support sheep and stock raising in the far northwest. Early buyers gain locations near markets in Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Superior Ashland and more. For details contact Geo W Bell Land Commissioner Hudson Wisconsin or G H MacRae Assistant General Passenger Agent St Paul Minnesota.
In the matter of the estate of Edward D. Smith deceased the court orders creditors to present claims for examination and allowance by September 3 101. Notice to creditors and claimants to file and have orders published in the Marfield Times weekly newspaper. Dated March 101. By the Court County Judge Torn A Gaynor
Desirable mx room house in a good location with a special object to a mechanic, offered at a low price to an immediate purchaser. Includes a good well and four centrally located tenement houses to be sold together, presenting a notable speculative opportunity. Apply to this office.
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