Local Notes From Spencer Area Social Roundup
Mrs Bernard Hoey spent Thursday afternoon at Marshfield. Mrs Bernie Hebert is in critical condition from appendicitis. Racine visitor R Gardiner came Tuesday to see his parents. Miss Stella Clark of Tomahawk visited relatives Thursday. C H Casperson of Deer Park stopped Tuesday en route to Milwaukee. W C T A gave a Lincoln Temperance program at the M E church Sunday evening. Dr Whitney of Sherry visited Rev O M Christianson Thursday. Mrs A W Follett came from Greenwood Wednesday to visit relatives until Saturday. Miss Mary Hanson entertained friends Thursday for her birthday. Mrs Christiansen came from New Richmond Tuesday to visit Rev Christiansen. Miss Ina Damon to teach in Drew district in Mrs Landinett’s absence. Miss Effie Williams home from Fifield for her mother’s illness. F & Hand of Hamsy and J F Kennedy of Coeur d’Alene transacted business Thursday. Harry Hodle joined them for Rib Lake trip. A patriotic program by W A C at M W A ball Friday evening Feb 21. Free for all. invites extended.
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Dr. Whitney of Sherry
0. M. Christians
A. W. Follett
Greenwood
Mary Hanson
Mrs. Christiansen
New Richmond
Rev
M. Christiansen
Ina Damon
Drew
Plittsville Social and Business Notes Hit by Ills and Travel
Miss Sylvia Pope is very low with lung trouble. H E McCoy spent last week on a northern business trip. Chas Hener has been in Milwaukee on business. Ed Clack returned from a trip to the Eastern part of the state. L E Colvin and daughter from Marshfield visited the city. Heinz Pickle Co shipping pickles from their Salting Station here. George Lavell of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with the Chas Below family. Mr H Boyington, months in British Columbia, is in town. S N Baum attended the Wisconsin Buttermakers Convention in Milwaukee. A dance at McLaughlin's Hall last Saturday drew a large crowd. Ladies of the Sewing Club held their Leap Year Ball at Haagen's Hall with about forty couples. Crow Orchestra provided music. Case & Johnson Liverymen are now in a new barn on South Central Avenue with a funeral hearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Pope
H. E. McCoy
George Lavell
Grand Rapids
H. Boyington
British Columbia
S.N. Baum
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Haagen’s Hall
Crow Orchestra
Elephant attachment backfires in Clementsville circus case
A traveling circus run by Jones and Jones is forced to surrender their elephant Abdul after a local farmer, aided by lawyer Taylor, wins a custody attachment to settle a 40 dollar claim. Abdul wrecks the barn, rails, and equipment, drains water, and finally drowns in a mudhole, costing the circus seven thousand in damages before the judge can rule.
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Jones & Jones
Abdul
Clementsville
Taylor
Humpa
Why He Concealed His Calling in Early Work Life
A divinity student explains why he lied about his studies to gain employment. He reveals he worked nights on church history after being rejected by many employers who doubt a ministerial student’s back bone. The piece reflects bias against students seeking church-related careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iabor
Parsons
New York Times
Paid Her in Full
Betty Green recalls a Vermont farmer who lent tools and a saddle in exchange for favors. He offered her barn floor grain winnings and access to his saddle, with both sides negotiating favors during a time of thrashing and borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Green
Vermont
Hetty
Judge's Question Stumps Promising Student in New England Town
Story recalls Judge William Rogers as school committee chair who tested middle graders. He asked a pupil named Rock where the Rocky Mountains lay. Rock answered correctly but did not get promoted. The next year the judge again asked, and Rock quipped that the mountains were in the same place as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rogers
New England
Papila
Rock
Rocky Mountains
Hock
Webster snuffbox moment in Bodgen will case
In a Massachusetts supreme court run of the Bodgen will case Daniel Webster, counsel for Mrs Greenough, caused a stir by snuffing loudly to punctuate questioning. Mrs Greenough, a composed witness from West Newton, stated Bodgen had one dirty trick and asked where it was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Witacas
Saul
Baby Stuart Portrait Captures World Fascination
Mos presents Vandyke’s infant portrait of James II as Baby Stuart as the world’s best known image. Two million copies circulate in American homes and across England and continental Europe. The appeal lies in the child’s plump cheeks and tiny nose under a cap, not in royal lineage. The painting, from 1636, shows the future Duke of York as a toddler in a seated portrait.
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Vandyke
James A
England
Stuart
Europe
Charles I
Duke of York
Woman Admits a Lie Before Breakfast
A husband faces a morning of guilt after his wife confesses she lied about his expected early return. He had dined well but poorly, waking with a smite of conscience as he tries to eat. She gently reminds him she told him he would be home early and that wasn’t true, leaving him a wiser man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Miles Darden the Giant of North Carolina and Tennessee
Miles Darden, famed as a giant, stood seven feet six inches tall and reportedly weighed 871 pounds in 1798 born in North Carolina and died in Tennessee on January 23, 1857. He reportedly reached around 1,000 pounds before death and required a two horse wagon to move after 1863. His coffin measured eight feet long and 35 inches deep, 12 inches across the breast, 13 inches across the head, and 14 inches across the feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Darden
Giant
North Carolina
Tennessee
Lexington
Warm Clothing for Soldier's Wife Tragic Homeward Story
In an Indian hospital for soldiers' wives a poor patient neared invalidation home but died before departure. A donor provided warm clothing for the voyage. The matron, seeking to frame the moment, remarked the woman would no longer need warmth, a grim quip reflecting the era's tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usolsas
India
Cornbill
Irish Senator at Opera House in March
The Irish Senator a three act farce stars Jas L McCabe at the Opera House on Tuesday March 3rd with top supporting company and elaborate scenery. McCabe famed as a leading American comedian. manager Joe Spears touts a premier performance. A new electric exercise horse, featured in Popular Mechanics, lets users ride from their office with adjustable gaits by silent motor control.
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Jas. L. McCabe
Opera House
McCabe
Joe Spears
Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers in Marshfield
Notice is given that the Marshfield tax roll for the year 190? will close Saturday March 7, 190?. Unpaid taxes must be paid at the city hall by the date. Dated Marshfield Wis February 19 1908. Cc Vedder City Pienaar 183.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wis
Cc. S. Vedder
Marshfield Choral Club Session Canceled Then Resumes Feb 27
Notice that Prof. Howard cannot attend Thursday so there is no rehearsal this week. The Marshfield Choral Club will resume rehearsals on Thursday February 27 at 7 30 PM and all interested are urged to attend.
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Howard
Marshfield Choral Club
Leftover Catholic Teachers' Bible sale at reduced price
A Few More Left. Elegant Catholic Teachers' Bibles Donny Version Morocco Gilt Edged endorsed by Cardinal Gibbons. Regular 3.50 size now 1.25. Sold by Mrs. L. A. Wright city bakery 181.
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Morocco
Cardinal Gibbons
L. A. Wright
City Bakery
Wisconsin Banking Department grants charter to bank
Marcus C. Bergh Commissioner of Banking authorizes the named bank to commence banking business under the act for creation and supervision of banks. The certificate notes the capital stock of 840,000 has been paid in full and that the bank is compliant with the 1903 act and amendments. Signed and dated February 5, 1903, at the State Banking Department in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Marshfield
Hank
State Banking Department
Madigon
Probate hearing for Anton Gerspach last will
Feb 19 to March 11 in Wood County Wisconsin court deals with proof and admission to probate of the last will and testament of Anton Gerspach deceased of Marshfield. Application by feny Kaleched seeks probate. hearing set for April 1, 1908 at 10 AM in Grand Rapids court. Notice to interested parties via three weekly publications in Marshfield Times.
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Woon County
State of
Wisconsin
Weed County
Anton Gerspach
Marshfield
Wood County
Feny
Kaleched
Grand Repide
Maralefield
Bute A Inty Jedue A&e GC
Pat
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Bernard Hoey
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Racine
Stella Clark
Tomahawk
C.H. Casperson
Deer Park
W.C.T. A
M. E. Church
W. A.C
Plittsville
Chas. Hener
Mil | Waukee
Ed. Clack
L.£. Colvin
H. J. Heinz Pickle Co
McLaughlin
Case & Johnson
Om South Central Avenue
Sitf
Ayer
Lowell, Mass
J. Blum
3Rd, Street
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