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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
5
Unfavorable weather forces postponement of the rokrun as organizers announce a new Sunday schedule. The delay affects participants and spectators planning travel to the event.
A fragment notes that prices for binding twine may fall if activity continues and mentions a lawn social held at the home of Mrs. J. Ei. Cass on Thursday evening last week, which netted receipts of RU1.08.
A collage of items reports an ice cream social for Richfeld church at Wm. Burbopp’s home next Saturday, labor day plans, a jewelry of local robberies, and various shorthands on dances, horse races, and civic events. It notes Miss Ester Thorn’s sudden death in Grand Rapids from bowel inflammation and other local happenings, including sales, auctions, and upcoming fairs with premiums and races in September.
The writer describes the beauty of local women on Porto Rico with remarks on dress and street life. He notes the climate as hot yet breezy, a black woman gifting flowers, and mentions feeling better after seasickness. He references mail to Trent and describes his enjoyment of life abroad.
Our paper has received several letters from soldiers of Company A 20d W.N. G. 1st Regiment 19 Dig 1st corps. We value these messages from friends and would publish them if space allowed. We thank all who have allowed us to read their letters and would publish them for reasons stated, space prevents.
Day ten of the meeting opens late due to Wednesday rain with 2:28 and 2:40 heats run and a free for all completed. Afternoon events include 2:20 class and several heats featuring drivers such as Tommy Mack and Francis P with best times around 2:29, while bands provide music at the grounds.
A telegram from the hospital doctor reports sick cows improving with a speedy recovery trend. Arnold Yael er and Wilbur Kelley are now considered out of danger.
Jacob, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 20 days, died Monday in this city. Funeral held Wednesday from St John’s Catholic Church. He resided here five years, leaving a wife and a large family of grown children. He was remembered for many virtues as a kind husband and father.
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