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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
8
Governor La Follette, speaking in Toledo, says he will not seek the U S Senate unless legislative matters are in order, but he has not ruled out a candidacy. The piece argues he could leverage support within Wisconsin politics, possibly abandoning his gubernatorial path for a senate seat and relying on loyalty from followers.
The study notes the national median age of 22.85 years, with half the population above and below this mark. Since 1820 the median has risen about two thirds of a year per decade, and cities over 23,000 contain older residents than rural areas due to birth rates and migration. The North states show higher medians, while the South regions are lower. the average age in 1900 is 26.2 years.
A list of hotel guests and patrons appears for establishments including HOTEL BLODGETT and MANSION HOUSE. Names span several cities such as Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Boston Detroit and Phila with many individuals and couples noted among guests.
Miss Clara Hanson of La Crosse married Dr Norman E Ander son in a small private ceremony at the bride’s parents home in La Crosse witnessed by close relatives. Rev Magellsen officiated with Miss Clara Thompson as brides maid and H E Errickson as best man. The couple topose a wedding trip then reside at the Errickson home. The Herald extends congratulations. The text also lists church services at St Alban s Mission Presby terian and Methodist notices with sermon topics and timings.
An examination held at Wausau last Saturday sought a carrier for the new rural mail route between Athens and Marathon City. Candidates included mil F. Schroeder formerly a Marshfield partner now running a barber shop in Athens, along with Julius Habeck Herman Peters Herman Habeck Lawrence Neuemberg Chas Blecka Thomas Houssey Wm Peir s Stratford Nicholas Bungret and John Vogedes Marathon City.
December 19 schedule lists Bell Call quotations from Helen Hunt q Music instrumental by Mrs Laemle. Slides cover Old St Augustine by Mrs Hume New Orleans by Mrs Ellsworth Niagara Falls by Mrs Marsh. Song Star Spangled Banner. The Class continued with brief recitals and discussion.
Chairman Connor of Marshfield and Mrs. Connor, leaders of the State Central committee, arrived in Milwaukee last night for Christmas shopping. They were greeted in the city as part of holiday engagements and visits.
A quirky feature promotes Prof Eleis Guineensis a palm reader who claims to predict futures via artificial palm casts. The piece mocks sensationalism, notes seven generation heritage and seven o’clock birth quirks, and invites readers to submit questions for prompt guidance and illustrated diagrams.
Marshfield Lodge No. 1101 C C F expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family of Thomas Thompson a devoted husband father and community member. The resolutions request publication in local papers and delivery to relatives while recording the tribute in lodge records. Committee members S Sheerin Thos Whight and Louis Thowrsox sign the statement.
At the county court session Judge Conway handled matters from this end of the county including guardianship of Mildred and Andrew Sexton with guardian’s annual report, wills for Mary Baab Henrice Doll and Frank A. Cady estates, proofs of will and notice to creditors, hearings on claims, and adjournment to January 27 1805 for Barthle Trublar estate.
Neighbor conflict centers on Joan Pauline who has run six housekeepers since January. Gustav Lundstrom was pelted with stones allegedly by Pauline’s worker, then slapped by Pauline. Lundstrom was fined in Barron courts. He later suffered cattle losses and a barn fire. Recently Pauline and the woman were tarred and feathered by masked men and ordered to leave the area.
Mrs. Ferdinand Phillips formerly of Rudolph, Wood County, died in Milwaukee after taking a large dose of carbolic acid in a personal crisis. She lived with her husband above a saloon on National avenue and Fifty third street, run by their son. The couple moved to Milwaukee years ago to be near their children. Mr. Phillips was formerly chairman of the Wood County board of supervisors.
Notice that the Marshfield Wisconsin tax roll is turned over for collection. Tax payments are to be received at the treasurer s office in City Hall starting December 27, 1904, between morning and 12 in the forenoon and 5 in the afternoon. Dated December 14, 1904. Gro W Uruax City Treasurer.
Official proceedings record the regular meeting in Marshfield Wisconsin with Mayor Botman presiding. Aldermen present include Schneider Eich Murbes Harufinger Burler Weds Winch Reynolds Kamps Baumann. Minutes waived, election official duties listed for general election November 1960s, including ballot clerks clerks of election inspectors and derived payments and salary approvals.
Health notice urges mothers to guard children against coughs colds croup and whooping cough and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless pleasant remedy sold by R J Strauss.
Do not fail to come in and see our Christmas attractions in watches clocks jewelry silverware cut glass and china at E F Mechler jeweler 116 Central Ave.
Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion rates between Chicago and Suffato with tickets on sale December 24 25 26 31 1904 and January 1 2 1905 return January 4 1995. Three through express trains daily no excess fare and lowest routes to Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston and eastern points. Modern sleeping and dining cars individual club meals 35c to 1 00. All trains depart La Salle Street Chicago. city offices Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. For details contact John Calakan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces, offering $1000 if any case fails to cure and inviting testimonials. Address Fr. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.
Publication notice from Wisconsin listing claimants and parties involved for land survey and proof of contiguity. Names include John Milder, Henry Mingaold, William Isinghold, and others, with filing details and dates referenced. Hearing and proof requirements set by the register.
First publication date December 2 1904 notice by Wood County Wisconsin Probate Court. Margares Kranasiuch petitions to prove and admit the instrument as the last will of Maria Raab deceased city of Blazehfield. Hearing set January 3 1905 at Grand Rapids private office. Notice to interested parties by three weeks publication in Marshfield Times. County Judge J Conway signs dated November 26 1904.
By virtue of an execution issued from the Circuit Court of Wood county Wisconsin The August Groulich Company vs August Hager the sheriff lists mortgage and property liens on parcels in Marshfield including Lots 13 and 14 in Block 2 and Lots 1 and 6 in Block 21 City of Marshfield. Sale set January 1906 at 2 PM at Marshfield City Hall entrance for cash to highest bidder. Deputy Sheriff’s office Marshfield Wisconsin November 20 1904.
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