22 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
1
Laundry and dry cleaning business card fragment lists HIN AUNDRY WING SING proprietor. Pledge mentions washing and ironing service daily with no machinery. notes orders finished and sanitized handling. Includes Adler's Book as a possible reference.
Mrs Bum gimmen and her elocution class entertained a sizable Methodist church audience last Saturday evening. A mandol club provided music while the six piece program highlighted speech control and expressive acting.
A sparse crowd gathered at the Marshfield Creamery auction where only a few bidders appeared. The property, listed for 7.41 million, was purchased by Juanes Johnson, John A. Peteréo, and PK Christensen of Bakerville. Present owners may relocate or reopen this season as conditions and future use remain uncertain.
A rural accident summary lists Louis Pankraty of Auburndate badly injured while operating a hay press his leg shattered and possible amputation. Peter Bouchaine of Cedar Hurst suffers a broken leg from a skid strike. A Lincoln area child breaks an arm after falling from a window. Frank Hegel near Siaadt lumber camp sustains severe head injuries from a falling limb. Albin Larson of Prentice is severely injured when a gun discharged while riding on a sleigh endangering his hand and forearm.
Td Ramedell flew to Waupaca this week while Miss Lou Hooper and a Millalore visitor called here last Thursday. Charley Holbrouls boat Glen came from Junction City to Auburndale for dinner but no hotel existed there, so they moved on to Sherry for lodging. The Blepker public school was to open Monday but a dispute over the Lepcher delays kept the schoolhouse closed. A peddler and a young lady once toured the area, then the man fled toward Mosince after the girl returned home. The episode prompted comment on fair play, with calls for proper county investigation.
The article notes a Sunday storm that began as rain and sleet then turned to snow reaching three inches. It spurred a Monday influx of bolts, cordwood, and logs to mills, breaking a post holiday trade lull and signaling a lively weeks ahead as freezing weather and snow persist.
The Badger State Band performs at the Presbyterian church with a composed program including overtures and selections by mandolin, ocarina quartet, and brass ensembles. Featured pieces include Our Field, Polka, and marches with performers Mrs Upham Miss Olin and others. Admission is 25 and 15 cents.
A Wednesday meeting at a Wisconsin brewery yields F Buck Backhaus gaining controlling stock through purchase of shares from Hoffman, Burtels, Hater and Kalsched, with A F Backhaus named president and Emil Schelbe as manager as the firm enters a prosperous phase and plans further ownership. The article also muses on winter weather and climate shifts affecting the region.
An annual Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association meeting in Grand Rapids last week focused on securing a reliable water supply. They discussed drilling a 60 to 100 foot well, noting sand water is unsafe and slow to flow. a gravel layer beyond may yield needed water. Officers elected: A C Bennett president, A Serali ice president, B E Anpis secretary, A B Bennett treasurer.
Notice to farmers in and around Nasonville that a Farmers Institute will be held there February 23 and 25. The meeting aims to discuss improvements and better farming methods. Committees will organize sessions at the Presbyterian church and invite all local readers to attend.
A Marshfield man afflicted by a toothache sought aid from a local dentist then bled again. His daughter traveled to Medford to enlist a renowned magician who claimed long distance cures. The Medford healer allegedly stemmed the bleeding once the remedy began, adding a new feat to his reported powers.
Tavi Mediannla of Spencer preached at the M E church Sunday morning and evening as Rev Pepper assisted. The Indies of the Episcopal will serve a chicken pie supper in Mee Greissinger's empty store Tuesday evening January 9 to 8 o'clock. Rev James Wilson of Bangor will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.
A local notice invites lovers of masques to attend a masquerade ball on January 2. Organizers promise a grand prize and festive dancing with music, urging attendees to bring friends and enjoy the evening.
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