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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
13
Village notices, church schedules, small-business ads, and community hints fill the Marshfield area column. Items mention Valentine lace at Horns, groceries at Hines, a fire at Junction City, St Alban’s Mission services, livery ads, and local social events. A lumber mill fire near Marathon City, rail and telephone line talk, and various personal notices headline a broad snapshot of county life.
Laurse agent L. J. Bargold announces a large shipment of Superior seeders discs and drills to Marshfeld farmers. He says the machines are the best on the market and urges buyers to call before spring work begins. Bargold will also carry Champion Binders and Mowers and other farming implements for display.
James Vaughn spent last Sunday at Stevans Point. Geo Schneider of Neillaville was in the city Wednesday. Mrs Ed Upham visited her husband at Ashland this week. Philip Adier conducted business in Chicago and Milwaukee. Louis Laemle took a weekend trip, returning Monday. Frank A Cagy attended a MilwaukeeOW meeting this week. Rev Jos Brown, previously absent in the east, returned home last Saturday. O H Grandy Marshfield and Southeastern superintendent visited Milwaukee. Mr and Mrs Art Benham of Stevens Point were Marshfield visitors over Sunday. Mr Benhart plans to leave for California soon.
The city council last Thursday set annual salaries for officials including Mayor at 100, City Clerk 350 including rent, Marshal 50 per month, Policeman 45 per month, and Aldermen 15 per year. An $8,000 order was approved to pay fire hydrant rentals to Continental Trust Co. A proposed law to allow hydrant rentals beyond charter limits drew no council support. An accident involving Fred Noack on Central Ave. was referred to a committee. A petition for a flowing water well was referred to Aldermen Warsinski Tallant Doeru Horn Kraus and Baumann.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state last week transform the old Titault & Kamps firm into Thiauite Kamps Merchantile Company. Capital stock is 12 090 dollars with J. B Liltault W. H. Kamps and A. J. esti as incorporators. The former firm has grown popular and plans to expand trade and increase business next year.
The Wisconsin Central transfers Agent Clark to Ironwood Michigan and promotes Adolph Meerke to Abbottstown. Charley Brown replaces Meerke at Abbottstown, as promotions sweep through the line. Charlie left for his new post on Tuesday followed by his wife and family.
A program by A. P. Donchard features five boy orchestra members with three legal players. Two violin solos piano solo flute solo and violin duet are planned with Mrs Tiftuole and Miss Ella Clear as singers. A nine musician dialogue and a seeded chorus will appear for the Feb 22 event.
To those kind friends neighbors pastors and the Presbyterian choir who took part in the services and burial of our lamented husband and father we return our profound thanks Your words of sympathy and acts of kindness have greatly lifted our sorrow Once more we thank you all Mus J B Enna and Fanny.
Lorenz Harthan plans another prize masquerade dance on Monday evening March 1, concluding the carnival season. The event marks the final social for the period as preparations begin for forthcoming activities.
The Lyman Lurpher Co offers several sets of three and four foot sleighs for cash sale at their farm in Section 34 84 3. Viewable by inquiring at W A Naloo in Pitsville. 1314
A brief old time advertisement proclaims low prices and cash discounts at a Marshfield furniture store. The dealer, Bing O G Denny, touts superior goods and no rent, inviting customers to call and learn about the bargains. The wording uses archaic spellings and promotional phrasing from a historical classified-style note.
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