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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

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Treed by a Bear Snags Grand Rapids Teacher

Miss Laura Crumb daughter of the Grand Rapids Tribune editor escaped a bear in Angelus Washington after a day of squirrel and grouse hunting. She climbed a tree for five hours while the bear waited at its base. Uncle Frank Drumb arrived with a camera and photographed the rescue before freeing her.

Grand Rapids, Wis Laura Crumb Grand Rapids Frank Drumb Miss Dumb Miss Drumb Marshfield

Married in Los Angeles Rena Nick and Henry Pureck wed

Announcements say Miss Rena Nick formerly of Marshfield married Henry J. Pureck on Tuesday December 9 in Los Angeles. They will reside in San Diego. The Nick family lived in Marshfield for years with Mr Nick running a fruit store. New Eastern Star officers were elected led by Upham and Sheerin. Rebekah lodge officers also chosen led by Schuette and Hamilton.

Rena Nick Henry J. Pureck Los Angeles California San Diego Lorenzo Nick Nick Marshfield Eastern Star F. K R. Upham C. W. Sheerin Edw. Rafftery Dave Cole Treas Fred Graham I. R. Baker David Harney W. ‘T. May Rebekah Lodge F. Schuette N. G Fiona Hamilton Rob’t Cork G. Campbell C. S. Sheerin O. R. Lange

Mail order jewelry vs local shops in Milwaukee

Two top Milwaukee jewelry stores and other firms draw distant trade, making it unlikely many customers will mail money to Milwaukee mail order houses. The article notes that jewelry must be seen before purchase and that mail order firms have largely failed to compete in this line.

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Marshfield Railway Crossing Talks Prompt Possible Installations

The railway commission reviewed Marshfield last week and gathered evidence on crossing conditions. Expected orders may require balls at Northwestern crossings on the north side and on Fourth street, with a possible tunnel at the Oak street crossing of the Soo line. Holiday stock in local mercantile firms is large and well displayed, offering square deals and good values for Christmas. The Helping Hand society will fit Christmas baskets at the city hall at 9 a.m. Monday. Citizens with knowledge of needy people should notify Mrs J C Hayward before Friday.

Railway Commission Marshfield Fourth Street Oak Street Soo Line Helping Hand Society J. C. Hayward

Lent Dates Sharpen in 1913 Calendar

Ash Wednesday falls February 5 1913 marking the start of Lent with Palm Sunday on March 16 and Easter Sunday to follow. M E ladies hold doll bazaars building today as plans unfold.

M.E. Ladies Doll Bazaars Ae Ets

Holiday Gift Suggestions From The Store Collection

This ad promotes choosing gifts as expressions of individuality and thought. It highlights a wide range of holiday goods and toys for men women and children, inviting shoppers to browse the store's selections.

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