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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
9
A late 19th century warning prints a sharp rebuke of traveling salesmen using the Home Comfort label. It recalls a past exposure of fuel range scammers and cautions Marshfield farmers about deceptive contracts, trade ins, and hidden clauses. The piece also notes a separate story about a preteen bride and a judge’s hesitation over age.
William Owen presents The Three Guardsmen in a lavish western production with praised acting, stunning scenery, and exquisite costumes. Tickets go on sale at Horns with prices 25 35 60 and 7c for the May 1st Monday night performance.
Saturday night the Badger Stace Band will give their first open air concert for the season. Rumors say this may be their last as the group edges toward disbanding. The community is urged to support the band to cover leader pay, instrument costs, and other expenses to keep them together.
A recently purchased passenger coach for the M C and E railroad is described in detail. It features a three car length, oak interior, red plush seating, bronze trimming, air brakes, automatic coupler, Miller platform, and Pullman standard exterior with gold stripes. The baggage area includes smoker chairs. The coach is designed to accommodate two passengers and is praised as a favored rolling stock item.
The High School class of 1990 prepares for graduation exercises with live topics and a humorous play titled Ber Box and Boopeer. The class will be the largest to graduate, listing Verna May Bernice Sheriff Mayme Maloney Mamie Nachtwey Grace Ferguson Ethel Kelley Minnie Meyers Margaret Welland Harry Vedder Hurl Harkin Harry Whetler Sam Winch Robert Kraus Salon Rely and Hate Pickett.
At Lang and Scharman's foundry a challenging cast is underway for two cylinders of the McMillan logging engine. The team anticipates a perfect final product once patterns are ready, noting they are producing high grade work and are gaining liberal patronage.
Sufficient information received warrants stating the Wisconsin Central Rail road Co. plans a new depot at the corner west of the present site. The old structure is described as feeble and antiquated, and patrons welcome a modern, commodious replacement. The project is not imminent within the year and may come later.
The article notes a late spring with lingering frost and ice, delaying field work. Farmers face discouragement as spring tasks lag, while winter wheat and rye survive well. In southern towns reports suggest fall-sowed grains were mostly killed by winter.
The volunteer members of Cu A who served in the Porto Rican campaign meet tonight for their first reunion. The guest list shows no Indies avending, suggesting a stag gathering. Pater Pommer, a restaurant proprietor, will provide supper as the group marks one year since they left to fight the Spanish nation.
At about 1230 last Monday a woodshed owned by Peter Reese burned in a blaze attributed to unknown causes. The fire department saved the area but the structure and two pug dogs perished. Kate Heiling and Annie Chivak, both 14, from Wansau, were seen in Marshfield with two women suspects. Police believe the girls may have been enticed away and are pursuing leads in Marshfield.
The church holds a formal dedication Sunday in May with Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and a Mayus 10 a.m. service followed by a 10:30 a.m. second celebration when Bishop Grafton will dedicate the church. Evensong and preaching by the Bishop occur at 10% a.m. All are invited.
A brief expression of gratitude to readers who assisted in settling subscription accounts. The note acknowledges many remain who would like to hear from the writer and stresses that small amounts collectively matter significantly.
The store proud of its status as successor to the Upham Mig Co notes hundreds of satisfied customers and aims to be Marshfield’s leading merchants. It promises unmatched bargains for lovers of honest dealings and quotes select weekly specials to attract shoppers.
A fragmented sale notice advertises 2800 yards of shifting prints, 1200 yards of fashionable fabrics, and pique shirtwaists in various colors all available for one week. It also promotes Best Opaque window shades with gond rollers and fixtures, plus Landsome Love Curtains at several price points.
Revenue collectors seized ten thousand cigars in Milwaukee this week over bogus Philadelphia manufactured stamps. The confiscation affects dealers statewide as the cigars circulate in major cities. Officials warn buyers to check stamps for counterfeit marks to avoid losses.
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