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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
8
Wintermute Mrog notes a circus visit, house visits, family illnesses, weddings, and community events around Spencer. The feature mentions Pendants, mill closures, sick lists, travel from Milwaukee, shopping trips, farm updates, a wedding between Karl Tolmes and Len Til ly, and local weather with a record hail storm impacting Sherry and nearby areas.
In Lindsey and nearby towns residents report church plans, a cyclone damaged barns, and various visits. Family news includes friends and relatives visiting Marshfield and Neillsville, with local trades and a mention of a barn addition. A veterinary stroke and a plant nursery highlight regional concerns.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co owns and operates 6.154 miles of road with fine Sleeping and Dining Car service. It runs vestibuled, steam heated and mistle-lighted trains across Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Missouri Minnesota and the Dakotas. The railway employs civil and obliging staff and promises every passenger value for money under its absolute block system and modern comforts.
No summer vacation at the Business college prompts enrollment. J J Loberg finished the course and began handling books for Johnson Loberg in Nelsonville Wisconsin. FE H Boaglin of Almond completed the Commercial course and left for Arpin Wisconsin to join Arpin Lumber Co as bookkeeper. Prof W E Allen, dean of the shorthand department, received four calls for stenographers but all graduates were already employed.
Farmers and business men are urged to apply for blank petition and information letters to secure a foil for legality during winter 1800-1900. Any town in farming districts, regardless of size, may obtain an instar if located near a railroad with a suitable meeting place. Citizens are asked to spread the word among neighbors and send requests promptly for attention.
Unclaimed lovers remain uncalled for at Marshfield post office through June 6 29. Names include Mrs Riva Angel Mary Bruich es Baur E 0 Booth F Baul Feidman dy Arons WN Gaffney Eduart Hang Eda Heinrich Elmar Olsen Wan Put man Josie Rasperger Gussie Schmidt Nick Smith John Smith.
Two farms offered for sale four miles from Marshfeld. One 40 acre parcel with 12 cleared, timber, spring and creek. The second 80 acre tract with 25 cleared, large barn, wood, good spring. Terms to suit purchaser. Apply at this office.
Reduced excursion fares offered from all stations to Buffalo by the Northwestern line due to the annual meeting of A A O Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Tickets subject to axle and agent limits. Chicago is Northwest yesterday.
Promotes Wisconsin as a settlement and investment region highlighting northern hardwood lands near Wisconsin Central lines. Describes ore, clay, marl, and timber resources, plus strong transport links. Encourages manufacturers and investors to request pamphlets from Wis. state offices in Milwaukee and Colby and Robur Building.
A blind boy pianist at the M E church last Friday evening impressed a local crowd despite prior poor pianos. The elder Richter praised a Weber-Wheelock Co. piano from New York, saying its bass was clear and soft and the overall tone fine. CHAS. F. ROWE of Marshfield serves as the local representative for the firm.
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