Marshfield Briefs and Community Notes Across Week
Mr F A McIlhattan of Spencer visited Marshfield on business. The Hartl family expresses gratitude for sympathy after a death. S Willer plans rebuild or acquire storage facilities after last week’s warehouse fire. Krasin Brothers install new refrigerating equipment for Palace Meat Co at Star Market. Railway City Council U C T hosts social with music and readings. The water main leak near Cedar Street is under scrutiny by waterworks crews. Local ads note oval photo frames at Davison Photo Gallery. Colgin faces strong local opposition but retains party ties after 25 years in the county. Mr and Mrs Adam Paulus endure a burst boiler caused by an attic tank overflow. City cemetery finances improve and future improvements planned including rest room and storage. Prospective scholarship for Madison Commercial College advertised. Thomas Spalding shares a popular wood story about a Milwaukee post office mix-up with local humor.
Small Town Mockery and Local Crime in Wisconsin
An essay on why city reporters mock small towns and the charm of rural life. Then a Wisconsin crime note: Henry Bathke, a Milwaukee solicitor for David C Took publishing Co, arrested in Stevens Point for obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly collected full subscription prices and used a fake receipt alias F Miller.
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Henry Bathke
Merrill Gryant
Stevens Point
Manitowoc
H. H. Holm
Milwaukee
David C. Took
David C. Cook Co
Bathke
F. Miller
Holm
World traveling lecturer Dr Chas A Payne to speak at Methodist church
Dr Chas A Payne, noted world traveler and University Extension representative, will lecture at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening February 25. The illustrated talk on Hawaii features one hundred pictures and is presented under the auspices of the State University. Tickets go on sale by church ladies and Otto in the high school, prices 25 cents for adults and 5 cents for high school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Methodist
Hawaii
University
Our State University
Otto
The New Policeman of Wausau Work Ethic
A new officer joined the Wausau police force and, despite initial opposition, set out to perform his duties fully. On his first night he cleared the depot of loungers by waking sleepers and ensuring the west bound Northwestern train started on time. He persisted despite angry stares and grumbling from sleepers and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Untold vow remembered at distant station
A cryptic note from Wausan San speaks of a vow to act no matter the cost and of waking those at the station as a sign his duty was fulfilled. The message hints at a perilous resolve and a night of implied action.
Connor's Talk Pleased Large YMCA Gathering
A Sunday fireside at the YMCA brought Craig Connor to present Sunrise themed remarks. He urged a cheerful disposition and optimism as the key to happiness and success, arguing the will shapes character more than surroundings and warning against lingering sourness or negative influence. The talk, rich with illustrations, drew many men and boys and held their rapt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Connor
Conner
Connor
Wausau Record Herald
House for Sale in Marsnfield Wis Eight Street
Sacrifice sale of a splendid eight room house on Eight Street Marsnfield Wisconsin. Must be sold at once. no reasonable offer refused. Easy terms if desired. Inspect property and write Southwick Sellers Land Co Stevens Point Wisconsin Asti.
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Sole
Eight Street
Marsnfield
Wis
Southwick Sellers Land Co
Stevens Point
Asti
Castoria Bears The Signature Of Charles Fletcher
A vintage advertisement notes Castoria delivers over thirty years of trust and the familiar line The Kind You Have Always Bought underscores its continued use and brand recognition. This concise card highlights a longstanding product with enduring endorsement from a known name.
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Castoria
Chas. H.fletcher
Trains to California Offer Daily Transcontinental Service
Three fast trains daily including the San Francisco Overland Limited the Los Angeles Limited and the California Mail. Connections from all points on the North Western Line. Booklets reservations and full particulars available from Chicago and North Western Ry ticket agents.
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San Francisco Overland Limited
Los Angeles Limited
California Mail
North Western
Chicago and North Western Ry
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. McIlhattan of
Spencer
Marshfield
Lorenz Hartl
S. Willer
Krasin Brothers
Palace Meat Co
Conneil
Miz
E. J. Hartwell
Miss Nason
Alice Burns
Olive Lange
Irene Colvin
Cedar Street
Davison Photo Gallery
Powers That Be
Dittsville
Adam Paulus
Thei
City Cemetery Board
Capital City Commercial College
Madison
Thomas Spalding
Mr. Spalding
Dick Strauss
B. F. McMillan
H. G. Hambright
Cashier
Saaaaa Ass
J. C. Marsh
J. C. Dorpat
First National Bank
P. J. Schaefer
F. A Noll
H. H. Milbee
L. Th. Thom
Thomas Daly
Drumtochy
Margaret Howe
Dr. Mcvlure
Domsie
Geordie
Dennishengh
Christian Herald
Chas A, Payne
California
Sexton’s
Fico
Ang
Ney
Asenfosning
Rend USA Iis
Sdatany Treson
Atalonu
Riety Ito Ug
Bono
J.C Mead
Ffotica
Chicago
Ill
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