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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1896

Page

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Generais Gift to Wood County Promotes Traveling Libraries

J J Witter of Grand Rapids proposes a traveling library system for Wood County. Small, movable libraries would visit rural and village communities, with local associations forming to manage lending, duties, and finances. The plan aims to broaden access to wholesome books at low cost, backed by the Wisconsin Free Library Commission.

J. J. Witter Grand Rapids Wie Tiak Aiafu Rudooiuliun Sweply Aloae Gourdtuet Hd Alge Murabure Winter T. Be Wficout Free Library Phileo Repids Wis Witter Wisconsin Free Library Commission Actes Snecessiiiy Thon J. Hi. Shouro Menomonie Wisconsin Wood County

Optician Professor Auivstope Appears in City

Expert optician Professor Auivstope formerly of Lonuen now in Chicago visits Fr Eliray's jewelry store for three Aug days starting June 12. He offers rest for weary eyes and fills spectacles for weak or near sighted eyes. Value hinges on skill in fitting. He will be at Hirzy's for three days.

Auivstope Lonuen Chicago Fr Eliray Siyshtedaus Hirzy’s

Commencement Exercises at Upham Furniture Wareroom Gala

The wareroom of Upham furniture factory hosts a gala commencement program for public schools. Decorated walls, temporary stage, and a varied program of songs, dialogues, drills, and marches unfold, with graduates led by Misses Dilsworth Keith Tens Berg Keith Maude Keith Trear Leslie and Mary Kelly. The event closes the school year, followed by a Presbyterian church ceremony tonight where diplomas are awarded.

Upham Furnture Third Street Yellowlag Puply Murry Merry Elves Seanee Cardinal Wolsey Delly Renna Mwililgas Wilverforce Presbyterian Church Dilsworth Waltehere Kieth Mual -Orchestra Lois Helsworth Bunny Poat Berg Oravor Mayon Finney Duutt Choon Darkposs Piercod Lela Maude Kieth Onuliom Ceri Trearl Lees Mitblisseee Cece Steerage Orton Mary N. Kelly Avgardiig Gut Muhc Arene

Marshfield Drives Park to Open Baseball Win Over Phillies

Marshfield beat the Phillies 82 to 31 at the Driving Park as players like Thomas and Williams sparked the offense with strong batting and a four-base hit. Umpire A Coon of Madison officiated one game, while Joe Korth ran his own local nine at McMillan, but the home team proved far stronger.

Develonte Marshfield Phillies Uneity of Stude Thomas Williams Rush A. Coon Madison Joe Korth Hhe Medford High School Marshfield Hills School Specuators Medford Vic Marshield

Chase For Stolen Nails Ends With Farmer Ashamed On Road

Alderman Louis pursues a thief through McMillan road after a customer reports a missing package of nails. The farmer on the opposite side of McMillan confesses, returns the nails, offers bribes, and is left humbled after a stern roadside lesson.

Louis Oather McMillan McMillan Road Big Man

Marshfield Dairy Board Holds Meeting With No Buyers

The Marshfield Dairy Board of Trade held its third meeting at city hall on Tuesday. A large cheese stock totaling 1202 boxes of Wins 62 boxes of Young Americans and 25 gases of brick were offered but no buyers appeared with satisfactory prices. A Sickles representing eight creameries offered 500 lbs of Bauer. A bid of 0Y contacis on cheese from Marshfield and neighboring towns, with a quarter of 4 cents lower for Sherman Usiy Co. products, the Bauer bid at 4 cents. New members joined. next meeting set for Tuesday June 2 at 1 pm with telegraphic reports to be read. The buyers pronounced the cheese and butter offered as No. The association grows with evident interest.

Chesse Marshfield Corn Line Bay Plaing Nasonville Bakerville Keck Rovelville Sherman Usiy Co Spencer Brighton and Blenker Bauer Association

Fire destroys Elton saloon for second time on Richfield road

Last Friday after dinner a fire destroyed the Elton saloon building and stock four miles out on Richfield road. Occupants Mr W J Gropp and wife had just finished meals when the roof fire spread from a defective chimney. None of the furniture or stock could be saved. Insured for 1050 with Glens Falls, the owners plan rebuilding.

Saloom John Elton Richfield Road W. J. Gropp Elion Glens Malls Insurance Company New York

Wilt Celebrate Grand July Festivities at Stratford and March Rapids

Stratford plans a July 4 celebration with a grand parade featuring horse and bicycle events, liberal purses, and four big dances in the evening. March Rapids hosts an old fashioned picnic by the Big Bay Plebe river, with horse and bicycle riding and a mammoth bowery crowd. Citizens are invited to attend for a good time.

Stratford March Rapids Ay Stratford Big Bay Plebe

McKinley Two Step Moreh has gained popularity tune

An ad style notice from Thompson Music Co Chicago promotes the McKinley Two Step Moreh as a popular piano tune. It claims elegance and invites readers to mail for a copy, offering 0c price upon receipt. The publisher is listed as 231 Wabash Ave Chicago.

Piine Orzig Pheu Lille Thomp, Music Co Wabash Ave Chicago

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