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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
12
A collection of humorous snippets from Central Avenue last week includes repeated quips about the cold, a night of shocking temperature, and a letter from Edith’s aunt in New York City describing opera outings. A man recalls a leap year romancing with Mame, Sue, and John Doe in a tale of unintended comedy and romantic misreadings.
Grant Damon stays in Fond du Lac indefinitely. Linda Andre works as a Fair store clerk. C D French and wife visit Minneapolis for an extended trip. Effie Williams returns to Park Falls after two weeks away. Elizabeth Potts and son Frank of St Paul visit EB G Ingham in Tioga. Herman Siemers buys Louie Martin house now Paul Schaeffer's. Jennie Salter of Unity passes through on way to Loyal. J Maslnek of Fairwater visits sister Mrs A Hartzman. Old society entertained by Mrs Badel's committee at her home on Wednesday Jan 17 with all invited. Helen Dahl and granddaughter move from Romeo farm to town home. Spencer basketball team travels to Owen and defeats high school. dance to follow. Friday home game to be played with return match and dance. Muriel Richardson awarded two thirds of $2000 life insurance on her mother's fire loss. Mr Moore receives remainder. Attorney Edwards of Marshfield prosecutes.
George Cole at home. S. Be. Pear has a severe cold. John Rasmussen failing rapidly. J. W. Greenman very sick but improving. Thermometer 25 to 30 degrees below zero. Eld J C Nielsen heart trouble spells. Fred Rasmussen at Wales hospital improving. Cruel to animals to stand out in sleighs in this weather. John Bluem left for New York state last Tuesday aiming for Rome Oneida County. Mr Seth Baker back from Hindsdale sanitarium improved from rheumatism treatment. Birthday party at Eno Cleveland’s last Saturday for Grandma Humphrey. Psalm 52:7 quoted.
Hewitt reports school resumed Monday after holiday. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ghas Meyer on January 3. Auburndale dance attracts many teens Wednesday. Measles cases rise in the town’s southwest corner. Thermometer hits 38 degrees. coldest in years. Sooline hires night man to check for broken tails on right of way in cold. Henry Kitzrow’s feed cutter with gasoline engine breaks a fly wheel during unloading at Francis Durst’s. engine stops when blanket catches governor and three cog wheels break. City Hall 10 cent cigar by John G Hoelz of Marshfield.
Ray Peterson began at Marshfield Business College. Walter and Geo Nelson of Canada greet friends over the holidays. No Sunday school due to cold. Union Mission Circle meets Jan 17 at Mr. and Mrs. J Vroman for all day. dinner invited. Peter Jacobson and son Ansel visit from Baldwins, Wis. Rev H Lothian to conduct services next Sunday with his bride. Town treasurer H Gepner to accept taxes on weekdays only. Woodman Hall events set for Jan 22 Lindsey, Jan 26, and Jan 29 at Jess Sherman’s residence.
A quip about the proverb every cloud has a silver lining is extended to note that the Uninog is not visible from the common vantage point many people use to watch the sky. The remark blends humor with a playful critique of limited perception.
The Weigelsdorf dance drew attendees as Misses Mary and Pauline Weigel visited Mr and Mrs Henry Weigel on Sunday. A child from Au burmdale underwent appendicitis surgery at St Josephs hospital. Nickie Groesbier broke his leg when he fell while helping on a farm, a serious injury. Henry Weigel Peter Bohman Herman Weigel and Frank Treadfront joined the weekly Weigelsdorf gathering dubbed the four leaf clover club and often won at games with Henry scoring most.
Geo Buchmiller resumed depot duties on Saturday and school began Monday after a two week break. George O'Brien Jr teaches at Siegel and returns to his post. Miss Irene O'Brien came back from Marshfield after a brief visit with Mrs. Fred Thuss. Mrs. R W Connor leaves for Florida for health reasons until June. Al Leopard flagman at Stevens Point froze feet on Saturday morning while on duty at Sherry and walked to Auburndale for medical help.
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