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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
12
A rash of local notes covers Mondovi property trades, new editions of editorials, and quirky happenings. Topics include a Mondovi drug store trade, a Chippewa Falls birth display, editor’s wives, a tele-scriptor invention, Salvation Army farming plans, and river-area school debates amid postfire bidding for River Falls. Plus cross-ocean plans, a German stomach operation, and a humorous boxing re-match tease.
The piece reports farmer Ty Williams of Barrow County presenting statistics on beef production costs across regions. It notes Wisconsin northern prices favoring cattle genetics and breed, with Texas two year olds fetching higher prices than Wisconsin, and highlights differences in calving rates and grazing practices affecting yearly calf output.
A sweeping, dated analysis notes European navies gathering along Chinese waters as Russia England Prussia and Germany eye China’s vast empire. It estimates China’s size at 4 467 000 square miles with 300 000 000 people and posits a looming partition amid rival powers.
A social caricature mocks the chronic complainer who chews the rag about merchants, schools, roads, and city progress. The piece portrays a man fixated on grievances, imagining schemes of corruption, while praising none and hindering local improvements.
Miss Annie Lerom of Wausau visits friends in the city. Jessie McMullen and the Ferguson sisters visit Neillsville over New Year. Abbie Stevens of Oshkosh hosted by her daughter Mrs Ames. Edith Alma of Thorp visits with Geo and Mrs Campbell over New Year. Michael Vincent of Grand Rapids greets old friends Tuesday. Mrs Jake Thomas of Colby visits her parents over New Year. J C Lott of Waukesha visits with the Mason family. Beatrice Drengler of Marathon City visits Emm Kuethe over New Year. Flora Booth and sister Mrs Giles of Stevens Point spend New Year with Mrs Blodgett. Dr. Ti Coon of Auburndale visits Marshfield Tuesday. Peter Christensen passes through on business for Mecudah Ltor Co to Grand Rapids. Katherine Lerum returns to Wausau after holidays with Mamie Maroney. Mrs Geo Brandimeyer returns to Oshkosh after a week with her sister-in-law. Nee Wickinson and Arline Cuss attend an Elks ball in Waushara. Fred Altman leaves for Stratford to assist R Conner Co. Mr F Kandy of Colby Novelty Works in Marshfield seeking winkers. Jessie Taylor returns to Oshkosh to school. Mr and Mrs Hugh Bodmer of La Grange Oregon guests of Masonville trio. Conductor James Farrell celebrated New Year. runs between Clinton and Ocinta and the Northwestern. Thomas Wright, recently in Michigan, returns with granddaughter Little Vernia. Hon Joe Marsh of Sponeville, Marshfield Chair Co. repays nearly $4,000, clearing war debts for the company.
A private edition titled Old Wisconse, issued by Charles A. Johnson, had five copies printed. Four on Strathmore paper and one on Japanese vellum were presented to Miss Carolyn M. Briere, Bliss Helen P. Coon, Mr. Frederick O. DeGroff, and Mr. Louis N. Allman. The 40 page volume includes two poems The Old Wisconsin and William Leachman by James Whitcomb Riley.
Police warned to watch for two escapees from the Wausau jail after a Saturday night breakout. Suspects named James Langly alias Stim Jim and Hendricks sought on warrants as authorities issue alerts and seek tips from the public.
Two men serving a party-day sentence for carrying cones a weapons escaped by tossing tobacco powder into Turnkey Oren Phelps eyes. While blinded, they hurried past him and leaped from a second story window to the ground. They were wanted in Shawno County for highway robbery and would have been delivered there last Monday if not for their liberty.
Resolutions note the passing of Chas H Rempke on December 13 1900. Pine Tree Camp No VHE Modern Woodmen laments a loyal neighbor husband and caretaker and asks services be extended to his widow and family. The resolutions request a suitable banner draped casket and publication by local papers.
The sermon topics for next Sabbath at the M Church include A religion of asking in the morning and A complete Moral transformation in the evening. The program features a regular quarterly communion service, reception of new members, and installation of elders. All are welcome to attend.
A North Western line arranged a personally conducted tour through Mexico led by a noted excursion agent. The trip departs Chicago January 34 1898 with sleeping and dining cars, visiting many cities and forests, lasting thirty days, with return passage limited to nine months. Illustrated pamphlets and rules available from Chicago and North Western Railway ticket agents.
Wisconsin appeals to investors and manufacturers urging relocation to the state. It highlights iron ore, hardwood, clay and kaolin deposits, proximity to the Wisconsin Central Lines, and affordable land near Milwaukee for industrial sites. Inquiries directed to Fred Aubus and state officials for Pamphlets, maps, and full information.
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