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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
9
A string of quirky lines asks why old maids wear miiens and inquires about hay novahaly and the board of education. It ponders schoolmasters, pigs wit, park corners, cows, ousters, Napoleon, Felbu, and Westin niater 7. It ends with a question about reading the Book of Nature as autumn turns leaves.
Julius F Lemmer, a recently ordained priest in Wahepton North Dakota, returned $1500 found in a stolen package from Great Northern Express Co. The money was recovered by Father Lemmer and was originally taken in a prior robbery tied to Conductor McMillan's son Arthur McMillan. The reward and relief were shared with gratitude from the express company and McMillan.
A phit book or map by EB TF Philloo of Grand Rapids helps locate every land parcel in Wood County. Henry Horn advertises fur sale in Marshfield and promotes these guides as perfect references for land ownership and location.
Flooding along the Chippewa river valley swelled by icy waters caused widespread damage in Chippewa Falls and surrounding farms. Homes, basements, and outbuildings were flooded as water backed up to streets and mills. Farmers fled to higher ground as supplies and logs were jeopardized. one farmer reportedly lost 1,200 dollars. The river gradually fell as danger lessened, though losses in property and stock were tallied.
J L Gates of Milwaukee appeared before the body to urge a beet sugar refinery in the county. He argued soil in Northern Wisconsin, especially Wood Jackson and Taurean counties, is suitable and that 20 tons per acre beet yields could justify a refinery. A 4 000 acre need was cited and local farming should support diversified, profitable beet production.
The rink opened Wednesday evening to the public under Messrs Burphy and Tielenor. Music failed to appear due to band nonattendance, yet the ice and rink setup impressed attendees. Next Saturday the band will perform and the rink will be lit with a big tree light in the center. In a Marshfield Lodge meeting, officers for the ensuing year were elected including E. A. Upham as master and Mazin (Johnsin) as senior warden alongside other appointed roles. A separate 1.0.0.0 lodge session named N. G. TE We Lyspany as G. and Henry Horas R. S., with other officers announced.
Friday and Saturday specials include red and white blue and white linen towels at 10 cents each. A large assortment of ladies muslin aprons in various trims and prices. Also flannel night gowns at 80 cents, black cashmere hose at 15 cents, plus 15 dozen leather pocket books and other items in stock.
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