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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
12
In Cedarville, Mrs Wilson recalls Jake Bond as the town’s meanest man and recounts his final days spent by the fire. The rheumatic tremor kept him still as he used a mop and water to feed flames and scorch the wood, a tale the speaker claims labels him the “cap sheaf” for generations.
A city man on a porch listens as a farm hand explains wind signs from chickens and turkeys. He notes birds turning their heads to face the wind before a storm and discusses how roost orientations may hint at approaching weather, though predicting the exact gusts hours ahead remains puzzling.
Do not profane your tongue with slander. It harms the speaker more than the target, returning to the writer with greater pain. Control your words and even your body to avoid harm, for slander ruins the speaker not the one slandered.
Elizabeth Mallet established the first daily newspaper the Daily Courant in London in March 1702. She published and edited it to promote women’s rights and ease public discourse by reducing impertinence found in ordinary papers.
The banquet table was spread as guests were summoned. The host asks if no reporters are present and orders the butler to fetch a few, insisting he has secured a private scene.
Notice invites geared bids for a complete flushing and ventilating system for a four room school building in Marshfield Wisconsin. Bid deadline is 5:00 p.m. August 13 1909 with a $1000 certified check as liquidated damages. bids require contract commitment. District reserves right to reject all bids. C S Vedder District Clerk August 3 1909 Merahfield Wis.
Sealed bids for furnishing hot air furnaces heat regulating system piping and all necessary parts for four room school building will be received until 6 pm August 19 1909 at the clerk of the public school of Marah Held Wood County Wisconsin. Bids must include a $300 certified check payable to J P Tiffault district treasurer as liquidated damages if the bid is not entered into a contract. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The district board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. August 8 1909 Veppen district clerk Marahilet Wis
Mrs Frank Johnson of Abbotsford visited Mrs L Dygart in Spencer on Monday. Maldon returned home from Unity last week. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J W Farvington at Rib Lake on Wednesday July 28. Verna Richardson and Muriel visited Chetek on Monday. Miss Burke and Swanson hosted Miss Hifie Williams from Friday to Sunday. Rev D C Householder and wife drove to Colby and returned Thursday afternoon. Mrs Hattie Richardson and two children of Loval arrived Saturday.
A series of brief notices recount residents visiting or relocating. John Graves spent a week at Valley City after buying goods from E. G. Ingham. Mrs. J. E. Kennedy and Mrs. F. B. Hand plan to settle in Spokane after months here with relatives. Miss Donna Blaisdell visited Chicago and Waupaca before returning home. Mrs. Lang of Antigo stayed with Mrs. M. De Graw while the De Graws traveled to New Jersey. Others include E. H. Gross arriving from Lenmore, F. B. Hand’s Westward trip via Missoula and Spokane, and Dora Lundah visiting Abbotsford and Stevens Point.
Rock. Mr and Mrs N E Hillebert entertained 3 evening. James Morrison passed away Saturday night leaving many sorrowing relatives and friends. Miss Miller of New York daughter of Mrs J Martin attended with Rev and Mrs Martin and son Albert. Elda Ray Petterson Gladys Hansen attended test meeting at Richfield. Sunday school at T H mission, prayer meeting Thursday. Rev Martin will be present Friday night. E F Hillebert after two weeks with N E Hillebert and niece Mrs G Eyers.
Rev Curran of Stevens Point moved his tent meeting to Richfield after three weeks in Dist. No. 2. Many received blessings and felt inspired. Aug 12 a Sunday school convention is planned at Seucks grove near the church with speakers including Rev J Brown Rev Sam Martin James Martin. A picnic dinner and services all day with an evening prayer meeting in the town hall.
Mr. D. D. Bathrick spent the latter part of the week with his sons. Mrs. Geo. Kiffe of Mankato Minnesota is the erest of her daughter Mrs. Tim Curtin.
Geo Turner invited neighbors to inspect his farm on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dohm traveled to Arpin to watch the game between Arpin and Pittsville. A Gunderson basket social on Sunday drew a full crowd and good reports. Margarette Curtin returned from Grand Rapids after attending a Teacher's Institute and Miss Jennie Norton accompanied her.
Mrs Zahn visited Madison for three weeks. A party of young people traveled to Spencer for blueberries. Wm Uuff, Richard and Geo Schmidt went to North Dakota to harvest. Paul Daum and Victor Fisher planned westward travel from Menasha. Miss Francis Cherney and Margaret Robl opened a dressmaking shop in Marshfield. Rose Barth hosted a social gathering. she will move to Marshfield to work for Rev Postlethwaite next week.
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