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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1899

Page

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Dawn of Freedom play delights audience at Adler's opera

The May Wide Vracented Again Toutelity 10 be Followed for Dances presented The Dawn of Freedom under Company A at Adler's opera house. The production drew a large audience and featured Miss Mayme Maloney as Rose Dasting and Miss Emma Mathes as Savannah Darling. The comedy drama set in the Civil War era mixed humor with patriotic themes and praised the true American soldier. The show repeats tonight with dancing to follow and proceeds benefiting Company A. Funeral details for Mrs. Mary Weil noted. service at St John’s Catholic Church Oshkosh with burial by Funeral Director George W Upham.

Company A Adler's Opera Mayme Maloney Rose Dasting Emma Mathes Savannah Darling Clara Mathes Sator Dick Nilsworth Dou Hhifee Sidney Kimball Chataviar Andrew Nell Bers Rutherford Darling Gener Warner TW. Simpson Harris Sherif Payson Pipronige

Death of Father Paul Geyer at Eau Claire

Rev. Jottah learned of Father Paul Geyer ab Bau Claire's death on Tuesday. He and Father McQord traveled to attend the funeral held Thursday August 19 after a nine o’clock service. Geyer led St. John’s parish in Calabur from 1881 to 1902 and was a well known figure in the region. Born January 25 1848 in Kockhofm Bavaria, he was ordained in Germany in 1872. He came to America in 1843, served St Francis Sauk County, Fountain City, Larousse, and in 87 moved to Eau Claire to establish the Sacred Head parish. He served as vicar general of the LaCrosse diocese, with later assignments in Du Crosse Chippewa Falls Marshfield and Eau Claire. Cause of death was apoplexy. Funeral attendees from the city included Charles Schoveler George Seubert and Joseph Kaspberger.

Jottah Lee Paul Geyer Calabur Baal Gryce Kockhofm Bavaria Germany America St. Brancis Sauk County Fountainty Fountain City Larousse Bau Claire Yicar Guoerst LaCrosse du Crosse Chippewa Falls Marshfield Hall Claire Charles Schoveler George Seubert Joseph Kaspberger

Funeral Rites for Dorris Tiie Held at Home

The funeral of Dorris Tiie occurred at two o clock on the first Sunday afternoon from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs WT Lite. A large number of sympathizers and friends attended. The Rev AL HAN conducted the services delivering a powerful and touching address.

Dorris Tiie WT. Lite Reyal AL Han

Chicago Tax Reform Measures Cast Light on Assessors

The Milwaukee Times reports on Chicago reform efforts led by President Upham and Board of Review members Toyo West J and others. They scrutinize personal property assessments by the Hoard of Assessors under the New Thingis law, hearing 500 to 1,000 residents over fifteen hours. The sessions adjourned for rest amid hot weather, with ongoing debates about reform and a plan to visit Wisconsin.

Frederick Wolphium Wisconsin Clicage Board of Revo of Paxment Milwaukee Sepu Bvere Torsday Tphiin Wlacunsin Windy Wisuiussin New Tay Sunday Sentinel

Leg Break in Medford Neillsville Ball Game

Gilbert Ungrodt Medford third baseman suffered a broken left leg in a game against Neillsville after colliding with Patsy Murnew. The fracture was set at Neillsville, he was placed in a cast, and the match continued as Medford trailed 4 to 0. A Sunday rematch ended with Neillsville again ahead as Harkin played for Medford.

Gilbert Ungrodt Medfaird Baseball Gam Medford Neillsville Megan Neillsville Agro Patsy Murnew Neilleville Hur- Wits Kuge Uast Netiisvilles Nelfe Harkin Mediarciam Ne Sumagine

Self Winding Electric Clocks Adopted By Union

Clocks from Laney Gwit and Western Union Telegraph Co are secured for Unis chy. Work begins Thursday to place synchronized self winding clocks that wind hourly via a wire system tied to standard emergency time signals. Firms to receive units include Elvin, Brank Zweck, Ferdinand Wingy, KK FF Mechler and others as the setup aims to improve timekeeping convenience.

Laney Gwit Westrn Union Liles!eraph Company Unis Chy Wess Unitas Velegraph Notlice Elvin Brank Zweck Ferdinand Wingy FF. Mechler Phu

Timber Land Sold in Vilas and Oneida Counties

Timber tracts sold Tuesday total 21 acres of pine and hardwood. One parcel of 180 acres in Vilas county went to C A Goodyear of Tomah for 16000 dollars. The second hardwood tract, in Oneida county, went to the Indian Tambor company of Gushei Tod for 5000 dollars.

TL. Rags W. 2. Connor Vilas County C. A. Goodyear Tomah Indiane Tambor Company Gushei, Tod

Equalization Board Examines Stare-Davis Lumber Tax Omission

The state board of equalization reviews the omission of Stare-Davis Lumber Company of New Quaker from the 1908 assessment roll. Attorneys argue the 1898 law applies only to property within three years and not retroactively to personal property, with potential back taxes near 82,000. The board seeks the attorney general’s opinion before ruling.

Allica City Stirr-Davis Lumber Company Kwu Qlakre Creuit Bailey Bert Kk. Deyo Strie Davis Laumber Company Pd Belure Shedrard

New Telephone Manager

Barshfields Telephone stockholders met at city hall to review directors and year’s business as annual meeting approached. President Douge proposed changes while a new manager and staff were discussed amid business concerns and governance questions.

Barshfields Telephone Company Douge Fern Amta Geny Nunaggen Manet Meries

Double Wedding Ties Two Marshfield Couples in Paynes Society

Prof Durant and Gile with W W Mee Gulloch return from vacation accompanied by brides. In Poynette on Tuesday Gile wed Grace Delaney and McGulloch wed Nellie Delimey, sisters, in a double ceremony. Local society lauds the brides as among Paynes finest. The Times sends best wishes to the happy pairs.

Durant Gile W. W. Mee Gulloch Marshfiehd Go Bride Poynette Misa Grace Delaney Av City Paynes Society Lhig City Tisnes

Fire in the Fourth Ward Prompts Swift Marshfield Fire Response

A blaze in a Weisner house next to Sham Laundry broke out from a faulty chimney in the second story. The Sham neighborhood crowd gathered as the fire department arrived promptly, preventing serious damage. Chief Upham and the night crew showed efficient protection with quick action and water use.

Weisner Upham Marshfield

Die Wilde Katze brings German comedy to open house

The local talent company staged Die Wilde Katze with assistance from M Clara, Bink Slates, and Prof Ende. Performances Friday and Thursday evenings drew generous appreciation as actors such as Oh Mathes, Mrs M J. Rinus, Miss Margaret Weiland, and Prof Ende impressed in polished roles. The Caesar Paphe centerpiece held the plot together, while a cast including Nigh Streveler and Jos. Pluin delivered professional turns. Revenue of 4.40 was raised for the Catholic congregation.

Die Wilde Iest M Clara Bink Ende Ial Consc Oh Mathes M J. Rinus Margaret Weiland Naric Sophie Thantas Mass Emrain Merhes Prof Caesar Paphe Muanner Messrs Nigh Streveler Jos. Pluin G. Mery John Therdis Jos

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