Local notes on families and events in Marshfield area
Various short notices from Marshfield area include Peter McMillan improving, Henry Linster hauling lumber, and Herman Petrick attending a funeral in Watertown. Peter Nennig fixes on a hotel sign and plans to offer grub. A farewell dance at MacNamee's precedes a move to Antigo with land purchases. Paul Darnes seeks engine changes after Fond du Lac trip. Bertha Summers hosts a young folks gathering. Alma Steinke hosts games. Tony Vogel sells a farm near Rozellville road to Frank Buttke for 1400 dollars. Vogel may move to Virginia. Local builders M. C. Vaughn J. A. Vanderhool and Albert Seehafer plan modern barns. Two wolves sighted near Roddis Veneer factory. a humorous encounter with Frank Weinfurtner. Various ads for One Minute Cough Cure and Ceresota flour. upcoming masquerade at Nasonville Woodmen hall with prizes and music by Gasper’s Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Darnes
Fond du Lac
Bertha Summers
Farty-three
Alma Steinke
Rozellville Road
Tony Vogel
Staadt Road
Prank Buttke
Vogel
Virginis
Local notes from Bakerville and nearby towns
Births, anniversaries, and community notices from Bakerville area: a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson. John Oldenburg’s birthday celebration. Mrs. H Paulson’s return from visits. ice hauled to the Shermans creamery icehouse. a lecture on Abraham Lincoln at Nasane ville church. Rural Dell Union of the W G T U to meet at Mrs. Goo Byers home on Thursday at 2 30 pm. Mrs. S Haertel dies at 67 with burial in Baraboo. Alex Johnson to begin Marshfield mail duties March 1. Royal Neighbors of Nasone ville hold a meeting with new members. fire at Tienry Stucks and John Spuhler homes, saved by neighbors, and other minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Larson
John Oldenburg
Abraham Lincolln
Nasaneville Presbyterian Church
English
Dell Union
Goo
Byers Tharday
Pvt
ATL
Alex Johnson
Marshfield
Royal Neighbors
Nasonville
Mesdames Thompson
Robert Ebbe
Frank Merrill
Minnie Riedel
Tienry Stuck
Stuck
Short Skirt and Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup Ad
A short skirt is deemed indispensable in a lady's wardrobe while Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is promoted as essential for stomach and bowel disorders. Sold by Henry Horn, druggist.
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Henry Horn
Ceresota Flour Satisfies Skeptics in Trade
A satisfied customer drives more trade as Ceresota flour proves itself good to the most skeptical. Sold by W L Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceresota
W. L. Little
Marshfield
Wis
Rozellville News Briefs Roast and River Run
Rozellville notes a new engine arrival on Saturday alongside ongoing post office delays. Smallpox patients improve due to town board care. Nic Leick presses hay with Ash erbrook gear for W. N. Bean. Alick’s storm setback delays deliveries. Teachers Edith Bean and Miss Campbell hosted Valentine sleighing parties in districts 1 and 2. A surprise party for Mrs. Herman Steincke drew about forty five Marshfield friends with games and cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Striegle
Rozellville
Edith Bean
Campbell
Herman Steincke
Marshfield
Bly
Fred Sommers
Karl Schroeder
Scheller
Hart's Honey and Horehound Croup Remedy Urged by Mothers
Advice extols Hart's Honey and Horehound as a fast, universal cure for croup in children. Promoters claim early use prevents croup and saved many lives, asserting no danger in large or frequent doses for small children. Sold by Henry Horn, druggist.
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Hart
Harts
Henry Horn
Ceresota Flour Promises Superior Bread Yield
Ceresota flour is made from selected northwestern wheat and yields more bread to the barrel than other flours. Sold by W. L. Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Little
Marshfield
Wis
Marshfield community notices and church updates
Auburndale R A Conner spent Sunday at Marshfield. Jos Kotas spent Sunday at Rozellville. Jacob Ouilvie left for Poynette last Sunday. Jos Kinney of Cambellsport spent Monday with M I Scholler. L Koller busy packing ice for next summer. Rev A W Artuan left Sunday for Chicago returning Thursday. Catholic church choir reorganized with new singers and Phillipa Tollefson as teacher and organist. Lincoln life lecture by Rev A English at school house next Monday evening Feb 23. Proceeds go to Presbyterian church fund. Church and Sunday school meetings set at school house Sundays 10 30 a m and 11 15 a m on second and fourth Sundays. Christian Endeavor meetings Sundays at members homes. All Christians invited. Ceresota flour sold by W L Little Marshfield Wis with manufacturer guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipa Tollefson
Abraham Lincoln
A. English
The
Presbyterian Church Fund
Presbyterian Church and
Christian Endeavor Society
Stratford Social Brings Baskets and Moves
Stratford saw a lively Sunday evening basket social with over forty baskets sold to the highest bidder. August Wolfe hosted the event while Andréw Seipel of Meeme purchased DeWain Reed’s farm and three plots from John Goeser. Max Polege of Stratford Horse Co. arrived with LaMarge the Percheron stallion. Chas McCarty sold his four acre lot to Chris Franzen of Rowellville for 850 dollars and plans to move to Maine after 22 years in Wisconsin with R. Connor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andréw Seipel
Meeme, Wis
DeWain Reed
John Goeser
Max Polege
Stratford Horse Co
LaMarge
Chas, McCarty
Chris Franzen
Roweliville
McCarty
Maine
Wisconsin
R. Connor Co
Auburndale
Ceresota Flour Gains Fans for Uniform Quality
Ceresota flour attracts growing support due to its consistent quality sold by W. L. Little.
Sherry Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Marshfield News
Valantine farewells and home visits fill Marshfield circles as A D Kelley hosts Mr and Mrs Jewett and Robi McCormack visits his brother George. Mike Moran entertained his brother for a fortnight. The En deavors held a box social and Clara Rhode from Marshfield High School spent time at home. Rev Alex English will deliver a sermon at Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. English praised as a forceful speaker, all are urged to attend. Sold by W L Little Marshfield Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. McCormack
George
Mike Moran
Clara Rhode
Marshfield High School
Alex, English
Presbyterian Church
English
Two Hemariabic Epitaphs From the Old West Grievous Toasts
Epitaphs mourn Daniel Barrow of Sacramento and Hank Monk, stage driver for Horace Greeley, praising Barrow as a gentleman who fought in self defense and died amid accusations of shooting, and describing Monk as the kind, hearted pioneer whose final rest echoes on golden streets.
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United States
Daniel Barrow
Sacramento
Hank Monk
Horace Greeley
Lere
Redskins
Jeff Morris
Reids
Funk Monk
West
Ancient Football Orksnesses in The Anatomie of Aluses
Philip Stuabbes cites L488 noting ancient football as a violent, bloody contest rather than recreation. He warns that players risk broken necks, limbs, and bloodshed, with frequent severe injuries and head wounds as outcomes of the sport.
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Philip Stuabbes
Extraordinary Chinese Justice Case Report
The tale recounts Mr Jen paying wealth’s agents for a betrothal to Miss Van, then seeking the contract’s enforcement. He visits the husband’s home to claim the bride but finds she is away, leading to a magistrate hearing. The bride is sentenced to be burned, with the magistrate remarking at twenty she is wicked yet at eighty she is a danger to the Celestial empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen
The Population of the Moon Claim Explored
A polemical piece surveys belief in inhabitants of the moon, citing Dante Chaucer and Shakespeare. It notes Cain banished there and uses period lore to joke about lunar residents including a woman who churned butter.
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Dante
Cain
Chaucer
Lunt
Shakespeare
Sundiy
Sundar
Character Im the Hat and the Meaning of Hats
A quirky dialogue links hat style to character type. A cautious, orderly man wears a neat wet hat, while thinkers sport large hats with loose clothes. Backward or tilted hats mark candid easygoing or frivolous types, but none fit the stereotype of a clever conspirator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Danger In Poisons Warns Parents After Child Deaths
The Philadelphia Inquirer laments repeated poison accidents among children due to carelessness. It urges strict storage to prevent access, stressing that familiarity breeds contempt and constant care is the only immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ringland folklore aids Essex stabbing case at assizes
The article notes rural Ringland folklore suggesting wounds heal faster if a blade used in the stabbing is smeared with provoking agent and laid on the patient. It describes beliefs about rust stopping infection and claims oiling a knife as a remedy for burns and sears.
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Ringland
Essex Assizes
Amusing minister told vivid charity tales from Debult
A New English minister, famed for dramatic charity talks, recalls incidents both humorous and touching. After a meeting that boosted funds, a little old lady asks if his stories of poor children are really true, reflecting the charm and skepticism of listeners.
Animal Perceptions in Animal Gense Warnings
In the discussion of animal sense perceptions the article notes attention to nauseous odors as protection. The zoologist cautions readers not to judge animal behavior solely by human viewpoint, since animals cannot speak and odors may signal warning traits rather than distaste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Man Binavlf
Fragmented Corkunity dialogue on a July screen scene
A fragment describes a July moment where a child peeks behind a screen while talking with his mother. The mother answers that the scene may reveal something she did not want seen and mentions the child’s attempt to hide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uttle Harry
Sciss Case Cited In Law Notes Judge Warns Defense
In Law Notes a judge addresses the jury in a Sciss case remarking you have heard the evidence The Indictment says the prisoner was arrested for stealing a pie The offense seems to be becoming a common one The time has come when it must be put a stop to otherwise gentlemen none of you will be safe
The Easy Part Teacher Dialogue Fragment
The exchange shows a teacher chiding a pupil for poor learning while the pupil defends their difficulty. The lines reveal a tense classroom moment where memory and effort clash, highlighting the struggle to absorb the material despite intent to learn.
Exhibition Laughs Prompt Artist and Porter Exchange
An artist asks Porter if his painting was taken to the exhibition. Porter confirms attendance and notes it pleased the gentlemen, but adds they did not comment verbally, only laugh.
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Porter
Owl King and Spider Aid Bruce and Khan to Escape
The tale links Robert the Bruce’s safety to a spider and a Tar tar khan saved long ago by a horned owl. Pursuers spotted the owl at a bush, deduced a concealed Khan nearby, and the Khan later joined his men to recount his rescue. They then revered the owl and wore its feathers as symbols of victory.
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Robert the Bruce
Central Asia
Poem Scratched in Cell Walls Attributed to a Convict
A fragmentary verse scratched by a prisoner in his cell is described as a rare prison poem. The lines praise God and imagine writing the ocean with ink, while noting the piece’s beauty has led some to doubt its authorship. The tale remains part of the broader debate about prison literary scraps.
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Maniac
Milton
Cambronne’s Needle Talent Revealed In Anecdote
An old London News account recalls General Cambronne praising his needlework skill in Brittany garments. The tale notes his modest education, sober temperament, and lack of political ambition, plus a room adorned with tapestry and refined items gifted to relatives.
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Cambronne
Brittany
Urink
Maris Cor
London News
Four Tombstones Mark Wives of Long Island Man
In a Long Island cemetery four consecutive wives are commemorated by tombstones. The first wife has a modest stone, the second stands two feet taller, the third is markedly larger and more elaborate, and the fourth is a granite shaft distinct in its design. The monuments reportedly track the husband's rising fortunes through successive marriage.
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Long Island
Jast Wis
Baron Munchausen and the Cherry Tree Deer Tale
Manchaunen Yarn recounts Baron Munchausen chasing a deer during a hunting misadventure. Lacking proper ammunition, he loads a gun with cherry stones and strikes the deer between the eyes, wounding but not killing it. Later he encounters the same deer, now with a cherry tree sprouting from its forehead, bearing blossoms and fruit.
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Baron Munchausen
Ancient Grecian Titan Triumphs In Historic Feat
A famed athlete from Amons dominated both Olympic and Pythian games, winning six times in succession. He reportedly ran four miles with an ox on his shoulder, killed the beast with a single blow, then ate the carcass. His daily diet included twenty pounds of urea, double that amount of meat, and fifteen pints of wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greves
Abe
Well Dressed. Teoh and Cua Quote on Fashion Death
A fragment cites a Boston Transcript line about well dressed meaning a gown and tower obstructing a fellow’s footing. It frames fashion and death in a terse quotable remark.
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Boston
Me Bastens to Explain in The Smart Set
A fragment from Smart Set humor notes a husband and wife exchange on perceived foolishness. The wife suggests Mrs Rivers mocks the husband’s wit while the husband quips about being called a fool. The light social banter reflects early 20th century magazine humor style.
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Me Bastens
Frantic Shopper Confronts Footwear Store Proprietor
An irate woman latches onto a store scene, demanding the footwalker figure known as the proprietor answers for a small boy’s pacing in the shop. The exchange reveals tension over roles and responsibilities within the retail space.
Fragmentary Quote by George Eliot on Love and Ambition
A damaged OCR fragment presents a misread George Eliot quote about sorrow love and striving to reach fulfillment. The readable portion hints at longing and the challenge of attaining an ideal goal described as Tail. The source lacks clear context or完整 attribution.
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George Efiot
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Peter Doctor
Henry Linster
Herman Petrick
Watertown
Peter Nennig
MacNamee
Antigo
M. C. Vaughn
J. A. Vanderhool
Albert Seehafer
Mike Weinfurtner
Frank
Roddis
Pat Raleigh
W. F. Rassilka
Red Riding Hood
Kamps’ Drug Store
Minnesota
Nasonville Woodman Hall
Gasper
Bakerville
H. Paulson
Granton
Neillsville
Longwood
Sherman's
John Spuhler
Nic Leick
Asherbrook Hay Press
W. N. Bean
Alick
R. A. Conner
Mrs
Jos
Kotas
Jacob Ouilvie
Poynette
Jos. Kinney
Cambellsport
M. I. Scholler
L. Koller
A. W. Artuan
Chicago
Stratford
August Wolfe
Kohiall
Sherry
Mr. Jewett
A. D. Kelley
Papil
Manchaunen Yarn
Wooo County
Enrnatian Bille
Hans Ills
Grand Rapids
Coulby
Aris
Pasar
Sean
Doora
Painté
Otte
Glawss
Kliner, Lang & Scharmann Co
Marshfield, Wis
Sexton Brothers
M. Dunn, O. D
Optician
Marahfield, Wis
Rembs & Sturm
Hors
Geo. H. Welton
Baker's Restaurant
R. H. Schroeder
Mansion House
Mike Tirey
Tremmel's Corner
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