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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
4
Rates for advertising and subscription are stated. The Times notes advertising rates on application and a yearly subscription of 1.90 dollars. The text also references railroad rights disputes and a garbled incident involving a man and a German office, with arrest implied.
A fragmentary piece describes a grand parade featuring performing elephants and a mechanical marvel, with a free exhibition at grounds after events. It also reports a Colby court case where Ripling sues Hartl for 100 dollars, with a counterclaim of 198, and a jury verdict of 21 dollars for the defendant.
Marshfield athletes prepare for a field day meet with Neillsville rivals next Saturday. Harry Wheeler and teammates lead sprints and multiple events while others contest new disciplines as officials note possible hitches in lineups and entries.
The event lists participants in track and field events including standing broad jump and hop skip jump with Kai Evans and others. Officials note top performers such as Harkin and Schlafke in multiple throws and Kraus in shot put. The squad will be escorted by the high school faculty and a crowd of friends and students.
Church notes describe St Jude congregation procession after confirmation during Mass at St. Jude and a solemn High Mass with components and helpers listed. Also mentions new art pieces donated by First Communion class, a consecration next Saturday, and a parish dinner.
A party including G. 8 Sheeria A. Ly Bouldre Adameine EL Heese John Cole W. AL Brown Lacy Gwin and D. Lyons fished near Gills Landing and the Woll river lash over a weekend, cruising by steam launch and returning with a barrel of white bass. A heavy storm tore the boat roof but aided the haul. the group returned to Chequtriv Monday morning.
Beell defeats opponent Allen at Columbia Hall in Wausau last Monday night. Beell use a half Nelson crotch hold to win a 3 minute opening fall and outpoints Allen in a longer second bout. Referee Mr Borrowly officiated as crowds cheered Beell’s decisive victory.
A garbled notice mentions potatoes and an upcoming pickup between now and next Monday. The fragment references Marmers and asks to bring something, but details are unclear. The text names A. Klunein as a potential contact or sender, though attribution is uncertain.
The Badger State Band will present an open air concert near the Hotel Blodgett next Saturday evening. Uniforms ordered through Louis Laemis, with the ensemble to perform Medley Waltz colors March Jasper Jenking Coon Song Stars and Stripes Forever and more. Auction sales run daily at 7 p.m. until stock is sold by Vorrman and Vortaen Co.
The carnival directors unveil rail rates with one cent per mile for round trips from all Wisconsin points and portions of Michigan Peninsula, valid June 20 to 30 with return until July 1. Notable routes include Wisconsin, Michigan, and northern points. discounts apply June 27 14 and 25 with special round trips from Wisconsin.
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