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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1896

Page

14

Marshfield financier Hahnens downfall shocks Watertown circle

Charles J Hahn, a well known Watertown financier with real estate and lending ties to Marshfield and Milwaukee, faced sudden financial trouble after declaring hardship. Investigations traced widespread loans secured by mortgages. eighty two mortgages totaling about 40000 were assigned to creditors in Milwaukee as the crisis unfolded, with local visitors from Watertown scrutinizing his affairs.

Charles J. Tinha Joaner Watertown Marshifield Br. Hahn Milwaukee Sentinel Lenos Wright The Sentinel Hahn Janos Wright Huan Milwaukee Buhn Wahn W. F. Rambush Juneau Alt. Hahn Flahe Messrs Colt Geo. Hawkins Evely

Death by Suicide in Roel Town

Mrs Chag Dix of Roel, in poor health for months, shot herself in the head with a revolver on Wednesday after returning to the house. Her husband pursued but arrived too late. The young widow, about 10 years old, left behind a husband and several children.

Chag. Dix Roel Dix

Runaway Boys Near Backett Prompt Public Help

Calumet resident Phe Prectied warns two boys from Backett, ages 12 and 16, ran away on Sunday Nov 23. They wore worn gray coats, flue overalls, rubber overshoes, dark wool socks and shirts. elder in grey coat, younger in dark gray suit. Information to Dr. R Meyers Worcester Price County Wisconsin. Also noted a 16-year-old boy sought work at a shop in Rodegs and spoke of being driven from home. his story persuaded proprietor Mr Blodgett to host him briefly until work could be found, later his father arrived with a different tale. The boy’s parents are from Rovallville area. runaways described as tired of farm life. M. W. A. lodge elected officers for the year: Suawart Smith venerable counselor. James Christensen advisor. Kr Mechler clerk. Chas Murbes watchman. Otis Budo sentry. Peter LeMibuien, Harvey Andress, A. Gortschius aging. A. A. Lathrop and TW H Budge physicians.

C. RR. Meyers Backett Dc. R. Meyer Worcester Price County Wisconsin Rodegs Rovallville Becomils Jelbit M. W. A. Lodge Suawart Smith James Christensen Kr Mechler Chas. Murbes Otiis. Budo Peter LeMiubien Harvey Andress A. Gortschius A. A. Lathrop TW. H. Budge

Patrons of Husbandry to Hold Next Wisconsin Meeting

J C Davis led Marshfield lodge to win the next annual state gathering for the patrons of husbandry in Wisconsin. Eau Claire hosted the recent state meeting, boosting organization growth with lodges in Neenah and Natavilla, Spencer, and Rawzellville. Marshfield lodge 430 will host sessions for three to four days, with Davis as state organizer and local officers reelected.

Wisconsin J.C. Davis Eau Cliire Marshfield Davis Marsh Woodman Tall Neq J. G. Davis Ben Lang Marcarerh Labcile

Wrestling Challenge Between Patterson and Beehl in Marshfield

Otis Patterson issues a challenge to Fred Beehl of Marshfield Wisconsin for a catch as catch can two out of three wrestling match. The stakes are 30 dollars aside with gate receipts, winner to receive 60 percent and loser 40 percent to be decided, time and price to be set if the challenge is accepted. Manager P W Pavversox invites prompt acceptance.

Otis Patterson Fred Beehl Marshfield Wis P. W. Pavversox

That Musicale at Presbyterian Church Delights Local Audience

A Friday night musicale at the Presbyterian church drew about 150 attendees. Miss Kievens of Ripon and Mrs. Geo Upham opened with duet entailing modest piano work. Highlights included Miss Mumle Walker of Neilleville, Miss Vernie Richardson of Spencer, and Mrs. J C Bumgarner with eloquent recitation. The event featured vocal solos by Gan Upham, a duet by Mason and Finney, the Mandolin Club with John Svlette, Joseph Svlette, Frank Sinelaie, and Jim Vaughn, and culminated in the cantata Hunt the Thimble performed by seventeen girls and seven boys.

Presbyterian Church Kievens Ripon Geo. Upham Indies Mumle Walker Neilleville Gan. Upham Messrs Mason and Finney Imaday Mandolin” Club John Joseph Svlette Frank Sinelaie Him Vaughn Grace Ferguson GF Rowe Lord of Xo Boach Arden Enoch

Colonization push spreads through central Wisconsin counties

The Carhutic Benevolent societies promote emigrants to Wood Clark and Marathon counties. Dutch colonists are expected near the city next spring with about 600 families planned for Black River Falls area. Projections say central Wisconsin’s population could rise by 10 000 before winter from foreign settlers.

Wisconsin Carhutic Benevolent Socteriea Wood, Clark Marathon Jackgoi County Black River Falls Eashern

Marshfield Sets Pace in Macadamized Streets

Marshfield leads Wisconsin River valley paving with a macadamized block after buying a stone crusher and roller two years ago. Grand Rapids and Wausau pursue similar projects while Marshfield expands: another block funded, ready, yet awaiting action. Marshfield’s effort judged a potential turning point for local street improvements.

Wausau Times Wisconsin River Valley Marshield

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