Spencer and Area Residents Chronicle Week’s Movements
Spencer residents and friends are noted with travel and visits including Guy Blaisdell of Eau Claire spending Sunday with Spencer friends E C Vogt Unity caller between trains Sunday Orley DeGraw headed to Chicago after a week at home Eff Williams resumed school duties at Park Falls Chas Stewart and son Willie visited Westfield Lundiey Family members including Foster McIlhattan from Dorchester joined at home and others planned trips to Platteville Minneapolis Spring Valley Swan of Stevens Point visited sister Mrs J Gardiner Alfred Trumbull went to Park Falls for the week Mr Brusewitz near Barten who bought Pens farm was in town Graves Mer Co bought E G Inginnam stock of shoes and groceries and will move them to their store Mrs Tully and two children from Stevens Point spent New Year’s Day with Mrs Tobey’s parents Mc and Mrs R Plath Mrs A W Follett and Miss May Dywart returned to Lae Friday after holidays Geo Farrington village supervisor audited County Treasurer accounts A crew of fifteen surveyors reached Pickett for a shortling survey and will be in town this week Mr and Mrs E H Miles Weyauwega spent part of holiday with George Hayward Miles is Weyauwega high school principal Ben Griffin and wife moved from Rib Lake to Spencer to resume work as filer at Rit Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves Mer. Co
Nginnam
Tully
Stevens Point
Toe Cook's Book recipe collection offered free with KC Baking Powder
A promotional notice invites readers to obtain Toe Cook's Book of special recipes by Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill. Free to users of KC Baking Powder, requiring a 25 cent can certificate and notice sent to Jaques Mfg Co Chicago. Order KC Baking Powder from grocer for access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Cook
Janet McKenzie Hill
Jaques Mfg. Co
Chicago
Bethel Richfield notes and academy term set to start
In Richfield there has been no recent real estate sale and cordwood cutting is light in the southwest area this winter. Eva Cornwell of Royalton Wisconsin stays at Mrs Pearl's for the academy winter term. The academy primary department closed briefly due to a burst return pipe. Dan Brown and Ernest Clearland plan cordwood cutting in Wood town section. The winter term begins Wednesday the fifth. Roy Jennings returns from Tomah Wisconsin for his grandmother Arzulia Hunt's funeral. his grandfather Reuben Hunt is frail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield
Eva Cornwell
Royalton
Wis
Academy
Dan Brown
Ernest Clearland
N. E. Qr
Wood
Roy Jennings
Tomah
Arzulia Hunt
Reuben Hunt
Bake Day Promises Pleasure With The Cook's Book
Bake Day becomes real pleasure with new clever recipes and reliable success in every bake. Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill syntax authority presents The Cook's Book. KC Baking Powder guarantees best results or money back. Get a 25 cent can from your grocer and mail-in offer for The Cook's Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet McKenzie Hill
Jaguas Mfg. Co
Chicago
Local Social Notes Show Visitors and Family Gatherings
Miss Alma Lillie of Milwaukee visits her aunt Miss Tillie Frey while Emil Mattiss of Oklahoma City visits his uncle August Mattis. Mrs. Francis La Sage visits her parents, and R.A. Buckmaster family hosts New Year. Conrad Seubert Sr. returns from Wausau for New Year. Marshfield couples visit Wm Hint family. Miry Baltus of Auburndale visits sister Mrs What Dralinger. Guckenberger pair attend a niece’s wedding in Rosellville. KC Baking Powder promoted as economy and improvement over old powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lillie
Milwaukee
Tillie Frey
Emil Mattiss
Oklahoma City
August Mattis
Conrad Seubert Sr
Wausan
Emil Hints
Eddie Hints
Marshfield
Wm. Hint
Prejudice Blocks Treatment by Dr Turbin in Marshfeld
Although prejudice and old customs persist, Dr Turbin of Chicago offers advanced science based pelvic urinary and chronic nervous disorder care. His extensive diagnostic skill helps identify cure sources in many baffling cases, with consultations available at the Blodgett Hotel in Marshfeld on Thursday Jan 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oder
Turbin
Chicago
Marshfeld
Blodgett Hotel
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotion from Sexton Bros
An old time advertisement claims KC Baking Powder is the best value and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter remedy. It touts saving 30 cents on a pound can and emphasizes the tea's supposed health benefits to prevent colds and keep one well through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Sexton Bros
Silence at Nekoosa Warns Night Disturbances
Marshal Friedrich warns of nightly shouting by saloon patrons in Nekoosa and pledges action against disturbances after hours. The Times notes the warning to deter hollering so others may sleep. Also advertised is Heall ister's Rocky Mountain Tea, pitched as a remedy for tired mothers from Sexton Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Friedrich
Saloors
Times
Nekoosa
French book praises Englishwoman club as real institution
A French book on the evolution of the Englishwoman lauds the ladies club as a genuine English institution. It serves as a personal haven for married women and a social, entertaining space for single women. Also note a market appeal from Palace Meat Co. seeking top prices for dressed pork and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Palace Meat Co
Wm. Wenzel
Mgr
Flora De Voss Co at Adler Opera House Opens Sunday
The Flora De Voss Company led by J B Romour brings a fifteen‑member troupe of top dramatic talent to the Adler Opera House for nightly performances starting Sunday January 9. The program includes new vaudeville numbers and scenes such as the Dye Out Sendown and Girl of the Pines with scenery provided. prices are 10 20 30 cents, reserved seats go on sale Friday at Sextons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Romour
Flore de Voss Co
Adler Opera House
North
Warun
Chicago
New York
Hudson
Sextons
Slaver John Johnson Gets Life Sentence After Guilty Plea
John Johnson known as Crazy Ole pleaded guilty to the December 15 slaying near Hannibal and was sentenced to life in Warpin after confessing his motive as dislike of the women who fed him. The judge heard his arraignment last Wednesday before Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Shirley
Hannibal
Fortnightly Musical Club Chooses Chairman of Program
The Fortnightly Musical Club announces the election of the chairman of its program committee. The article notes themes on Christianity in Egypt and the tension between Young Church and Old World influences, highlighting Mrs Elvi Hypatix and EB Pulting in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mra
B. Elvi
Young Church
Notice to Tax Payers in Marshfield 1909 Taxes Start Dec 27
Marshfield, Wood County Wisconsin tax roll for 1909 is in hand and tax collection begins Monday December 27 1909. Taxes must be paid by January 31 1910 to avoid a two percent collection fee after that date. Office hours are 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. Dated December 15 1909 at Marshfield Wisconsin. C S Wepner City Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Wis
C.S. Wepner
Returned Wife Promises Household Cleaning
Mrs Ben Davis returns home after two months away to find her husband had tidied up with help from a colored woman. She declares she will give the house a thorough cleaning. The scene unfolds Saturday night and Monday morning as she inspects the kitchen and the apron scene is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Ben
Atchison Globe
High Cost of Beauty and the Snake Diet
A historical note discusses outdated beauty cures and snake meat as a supposed path to perpetual youth. It claims consuming vipers, tail to head, could treat swelling or goiter, while another belief of eating celery or awakening a diet would grant understanding of birds’ tongues.
The Winehelmer Says on Meddling and Medals
A brief item from the St. Louis Star notes a sharp aphorism about avoiding trifles and trivial medals, urging a steady focus on worthier concerns. The column blends patriotic tone with wry advice for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winehelmer
Bery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spencer
Guy Blaisdell
Eau Claire
E.C. Vogt
Unity
Orley DeGraw
Hiss Eff Williams
Park Falls
Chas
Stewart
Willie
Westfield Lundiey
Foster Mcllhattan
Dorchester
Grant Damon
Garrett Fenhouse
Platteville
Bert Andrews
Minneapolis
Spring Valley
Swan
J. Gardiner
Alfred Trumbull
Mr. Brusewitz
Barten
Mr. Pens House
A. W. Follett
Miss May Dywart
and du Lae
Geo. Farrington
Wausau
Pickett
Owen
E. H. Miles
Weyauwega
George Hayward
Miles
Ben Griffin
Rib Lake
Mr. Griffin
Rit Lake
Bethel
S. W
Richefield
Mann
Mrs. Francis la Sage
Mrs
Jehan Fisher
Mrs. Walter
R.A. Buckmaster
Miry Baltus
Auburndale
Mrs. What Dralinger
Conrad Guckenberger
Laura
Rosellville
Neice
Heallister
THE
Flora DE Voss CO
Bailey
Carmen Bizes
M. Reynolds
Apiidra
Tarentelle
Biget
Williams
Pinsuti
Hizet
Mys
Finney Quartelie
Reese
Hanaler
Northwestern
Omuhatniin
Milw
Crum
Continiyes
Spain
Huce
Fond du Luc
Miln
Omaha
Murrillon
Oah—N. Ws
Wausaw
N.W
Fond du Jon Janeavilla
N. W
Merril
N. WY
Blandie
Merrillan
Pond du Lactine
Bland Je
Win Nao
Entra
Chis
Minn
Ashland
Greenwood
Loyal
Chi
Miby
Nekopna
Grand Rapids
Nekaoua
San
Nekoona
P.M
Tandle Ld
Nul
Chic
Madi
Claire
Manila
Traina
Drama
Marshfield Times Company
Adler’s Opera House
J. B. Rotnour
Flora Devoss
Dilmore and Castle
Sexton’s. Nee
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