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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
9
The jury at Wausansings found the defendants guilty of murder in the first degree. Deliberations began the previous evening with the final ballot settled after a late count. The defense moved to set aside the verdict, to be argued in January. Public sentiment holds the verdict just and righteous.
The sale included about 200,000 acres of timber lands across Iron Vilas and other counties with pine stands. Bidders led by Gov. and Sterris competed. final totals reached around 15,602 dollars for the lot, with 1,440 notes amid strong bidding. The entry recounts a Trout Lake tract with a cottage linked to Marvin Wughitt Jr and a dispute involving Connor and Hughitt, ending with a related potential sale and a note on local sentiment. Funeral notices follow for prominent local figures, including Judge Geo. Gardner, who died of pneumonia and heart failure after years in Grand Rapids. The Gardner funeral is set for 2 p.m. today with many expected.
Henry Mtompke and Charles Golvel are named as suddenly summoned in this city death notice. Meury Rempke died after a short illness at St Josephs hospital, born in Portal Germany in 1898, resident of Marshfield, survived by wife and six children. He was a Modern Woodmen member with $5000 life polices. Funeral at Lutheran church. Charley Geisel died suddenly at St Johns hospital after recent illness, suffered apoplexy. he assisted at the Mupress house and was beloved.
The paper offers Hicks' 1898 weather almanac to new cash subscribers with one per person, noting its 110 pages and accurate forecasts of storms and cold waves. Also reported are two marriages: Lt Aldo Raymond and Lt Isis May Segers wed at Col W H Lake’s residence, and Mr Bou Witney and Miss Hans wed in Merrillan.
Local church notices list morning and evening services at the Presbyterian church with a Christmas sermon titled The Angel's Soup and a fourth in a Prodigal Son course, plus Sunday School, prayer meetings, and a Congregational meeting on New Year’s Eve. St Albans Mission and St John’s Catholic church outline Christmas Masses, sermons in English and German, vespers, and a children’s service with a Christmas tree. An M E church Christmas program and a German Evangelical concert are also announced with dates, times, and admission details.
A meek visitor from Jonesville, Daugherty, spurred growth in the A O U W order. Thayer installed a 15 member class at Adler's Opera House after a rally at the Sixitors' rug store. Members traveled from Clocky and Wat name over trompersville for the initiation and banquet at Mansion House.
A rattling shot at H C Wiche’s saloon in Lynn Wisconsin last Saturday afternoon caused Wm Eden to rush, with a sparrow as the shooter. A window was damaged and two sparrows were nearby. no human injury occurred. The event prompted a note from the Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance board about an assessment of 2 mills on the dollar due by insured properties, payable by February 3, 1898.
A brief stock update notes ongoing Christmas promotions and big inducements after recent market turmoil. The Monday Trade reports strong assortments still available for shoppers despite earlier disruptions.
A retail notice promotes a broad range of Ladies' Kid Gloves in many colors for evening or street wear. Prices are listed from 5 to 2.65 dollars per pair, highlighting value and style across multiple options.
Local shop promotes a holiday neckwear selection and a range of men’s apparel and perfumes. Read as a compact notice highlighting gift ideas and a seasonal inventory at a Marshfield retailer.
The item list shows mixed nuts per Ny five cents per pound, mixed candy per Ib, chocolate drops per Ib, and gum drops per Ib. The text is fragmented with pricing marks and missing quantities or dates.
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