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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
4
From Chickamauga Park dated July 4 1898 a soldier reports postponed orders for movement to Santiago de Cuba. He lists officers and many enlisted men, notes sickness, pay day and possible front departure, with rumors of selective deployment and remaining behind. He signs Cour G He Benorin.
Arrangements set for a benefit baseball game between the town nines next Sunday at the race crack. Proceeds go to Geo Specht who lost fingers in a rip saw accident at Upham furniture factory last week. Geo formerly played with the Maroons. Public urged to attend.
In line with President McKin Jey Proclamation a special service will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at TS. A service of thanksgiving to God and prayers for our soldiers on the front will be conducted with music by a chorus and male quartet. Mrs W A Uphaya will read a paper titled The Bright Side of the War.
A Friday accident at Upham furniture factory zip saw maimed Geo Spechvis, cutting off his left hand fingers after a board jam pulled his hand into the blade. He had previously suffered knuckle injuries the week before from carving tools.
In Marshfield Wisconsin a white mare about 12 years old entered a local enclosure on or about June 21 1808. The owner is requested to call prove ownership pay charges and take away the animal. Geenon Kuxpert, Marshfield, Wis.
Peter Reese city treasurer died at his Sixth Street home on Thursday night June 80th after a long stomach cancer illness. Born November 20 1862 in Holstein Lupden Germany he was 30 years old and lived with his wife and eight children. After emigrating to America and moving through Wisconsin and Iowa the family settled in Marshfield where he served as city treasurer since April last year. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm with services in German at the first house and at the Presbyterian church. The M W A lodge attended, and Reese left an insurance of 8000 dollars to his widow and children. The community extended sympathy.
A sparsely attended school meeting last Tuesday, with about sixteen taxpayers present, approved delaying a high school site purchase and building plan. A nine and a half month term was set, Deming reported 114.00 in interest, and a salary grant of 73 was approved for him. A site and building proposal at 20000 was discussed for July adjournment, with figures to be gathered.
A fragmented note from Marshfield hints at a notable fourth event and a recurring celebration tied to a historic day. The message mentions Santiago and a sense of lasting pride dating from its early conception, suggesting a long tradition echoed in current news.
Marshfield marked Independence Day with a strong communal spirit despite light schedules. Races faced a brief cancellation, then proceeded, thrilling spectators in the 2:20 class as Mojada and Anterew impressed. The day featured a large church dinner, M W A ice cream event, and a popular Hart's Bowery venue, while fireworks lit the night sky. A major local injury or loss is not reported, but the celebration underscored national pride and the remembered Maine. The Queen City Clothing and Shoe Manufacturing Company faced a $60,000 failure, with a seven day clearance sale announced in Marshfield, offering deep discounts on men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear and apparel at 190 Central Ave. The sale runs July 6–12, with many items severely reduced to attract buyers.
Voters will choose a new city treasurer on Tuesday July 10. A special meeting was held Wednesday and orders issued. Democratic caucus Friday July 5 at 8 pm with a convention July 6 city hall at 8 pm. Republican ward caucuses Saturday July 6 at 6 pm and city convention Monday July 11 at 10 am city hall.
Miss Ora Harden of Augusta Wisconsin and Mr W E Hudnoff of Shawano were married yesterday at the bride’s parents home with Rev M W Hurd officiating. The ceremony was private with only the contracting parties, officiant, and bride’s immediate family present. The newlyweds arrived in Shawano last night and stay with I W Humphrey while seeking a home. Harden formerly taught in Shawano High School.
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