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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
1
Local papers warn farmers about traveling swindlers labeled Home Comfort who push old stove contracts. Agents push deceptive offers, promise repairs, and extract signatures with hidden terms. Farmers are urged to reject oily pitches, test stoves, and avoid signing unfair agreements that inflate prices and misstate trade-in values.
Local notice promotes Wm. Owen leading The Three Guardsmen in a high praise review praising scenery costumes and performance quality. A separate marriage notice details John Matawil4 of Marshfield and Miss Artermase Rochon of this city seeking and obtaining a license later, after initial age concerns.
Saturday night the Badger State Band performs its first open air concert of the season amid reports the group may disband. The article urges financial support to cover leader pay, instruments, and incidental costs, hoping the band stays together and continues to perform.
A recently acquired passenger car from the M A G railroad is described in detail noting a length of about 44 feet, interior finished with red plush seats and trim, air brakes, automatic coupler, Miller platform, and gold striped exterior. Baggage area includes chairs for smokers and the car is among rolling stock favored by travelers. The High School class of S is preparing for graduation with a larger class size and a program including a comic piece Cox Box and Mrs Bouncer.
At Lang and Scharman’s foundry today they take on a difficult job for McMillan logging device. The main challenge is preparing the pattern, but once the iron is cast the result is expected to be perfect. The firm is producing high quality work and receiving strong patronage.
Word reaches this place that Wisconsin Central Railroad plans a new depot, to replace the old feeble structure. Expectation says the corner west of the present site will host the structure, adding comfort and attractiveness for patrons. If not built within the year, construction may extend beyond.
A late spring with lingering ice and snow delays seeding, leaving strides in the ground and farmers discouraged. Last year, half of spring work was already done by this time, while winter wheat and rye survived the cold well and show promise for a good crop. In southern counties, reports say most fall-sowed winter grains were killed by frost.
The Jo A volunteers who served in the Porto Rican campaign plan the first reunion tonight. Invitations omit ladies, suggesting a male gathering. Pater Pommer, the restaurant manager, serves supper. The event marks one year since the unit left to defeat the Spanish nation.
Last Monday at about 12 30 am the fire company was called to an ore alarm from the 3rd wave. The woodshed owned by Teter Beese was destroyed along with two pug dogs. The firefighters performed well and contained the blaze despite the challenging conditions.
Two fourteen year old girls Kallie eiling and Annie Chizak from Wausau were last seen Friday with two unknown men. Police believe they were enticed away by their captors and may have traveled to Marshfield. authorities are seeking them in the area.
Sunday in May will see the formal dedication of St Albin's Mission Church. Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. Mains at 10 a.m. Second service at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Grafton will preach and dedicate the church. Evensong and preaching by the Bishop at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
The writer thanks rescuers who settled subscription accounts and appeals to others who have yet to respond. Amounts are small individually but sum to a significant total aiding the effort.
The store states it has become the successor to Upham Mig Co and aims to be Marshfield's leading merchants. It claims widespread customer approval and offers a week of specials that cannot be found elsewhere, highlighting honest dealings and favorable bargains.
A local shop advertises one week only sales of new print fabrics in patterns and fast colors, 1200 yards of fancy Dique for ladies shirts, and opaque window shades with fixtures. Lace curtains priced from 4s to 2.00 and up, highlighting a variety of colors and mounts.
Bargain sale offers 4 Wieces Mixtra Super ingrain carpets and carpets with assorted colorings and patterns at low prices for a week. Selected Smyrna rugs in sofa and bedroom sizes priced from 43 to 820 each. John Brom Smyrna Rugs featured in the listing.
Revenue collectors seized about a thousand cigars in Milwaukee this week due to fake stamps used by Philadelphia manufacturers. Local dealers face losses as confiscations extend to cigars sold elsewhere. Inspectors warn buyers to verify Philadelphia stamps to avoid counterfeit products.
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