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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
8
This Spencer column lists visits and movements of residents and guests from Loyal, McMillan, Mellen, Abbowsford, Sheboygan, Oshkosh, and other places. It records travel to Loyal and Greenwood, visiting relatives, attending reunions and a Pearce ball game, plus local misadventures and a traveling circus arrival and schedule.
A severe electrical storm raked Bakerville last Sunday night with lightning striking multiple structures including the Catholic church and a residence near Lindsey. A strong wind and heavy rain accompanied the storm, while another storm the following Tuesday produced similar ferocity. Twin girls were born to Mr and Mrs Alvis Youngwirth at Yellow River Bridge late Monday. mother and children doing well. Local farming and church activities noted, with a picnic postponed at Triola Park due to weather. John C Kol suffered a painful fall while painting a granary yesterday.
Anton Henneler, a busvier in the cheese business, has added a new vat to his factory and is installing a smoke cooling apparatus. The notice mentions the residence of Mr Thos Arthur near Bakerville and references Henneler's expanded cheese operations.
Stratford residents share weekend events and notes. Mrs Len Siegent and Mesdames Sam and Stewart Smith shopped in Marshfield while Len Sargent searched for a dry place near the county seat. A Catholic archery pleat is set for Sunday June 18 at the grove. City improvements praised by street commissioner Charlie Otto. A seven year old boy of Charles McCarthy was bitten by a dog with doubtful recovery. Mrs Hodgden discussed her son-in-law’s concerns with Mr Bennett. Frank Reed fell from a lumber pile injuring his arm and body. Lizzie Eno and Mary Bradle visited Marshfield Saturday. A young sleuth is rumored in town and local wit includes a joke about patenting hems. Connie Mack referenced in joking note about the sled run.
Newton Kernighno Jett will leave on Wednesday for Stratford to take a position with R. Connor Co. Dick Welsh sprained a knee playing ball at Veefkind last Sunday. He recovered at home in Neillsville Monday evening. The engine room flood halted work the following day. Farmers anticipate improving their farms and building improvements. A baseball game at Veefkind produced a 7 to 1 victory for our team. Plans for a new telephone system and outside communications were discussed as poles are replaced from Neillsville. A marriage occurred at the parish last Saturday for Aley Proser and Mrs. There were congratulations. Joe Hutt suffered asthma, W. N. Young made a business trip to Neillsville, Leon Cupfield visited his parents, Ed Praser of Merrillan visited home, and Geo. Young will host a dance at Fraser's Hall next Saturday.
The Loyal High School Class of 1909, Clark County's largest to graduate, gathered Monday for portraits by Artist Mason after elaborate ceremonies last Saturday. The 11 staff include eight graduates, many holding first grade teaching certificates. Members: Misses Caroline Christman Weber Prior Etna Weaver Maude Graver Elizabeth Braun Mamie Mengel Florence Bower Marcia Darton and Messrs William Bart Hugh Gwio Auriel Lawrence. Prof. D L Hennessey led the reunion and praised his former pupils.
A droll creature comedy drama titled Old Uncle Jed travels the road this season. The tale follows joys and sorrows of a New England home with many vivid characters. The show features the famous Old Uncle Jed band and orchestra and first rate actors for the roles. Tickets available at Harp's Archivet Vannedam building Adarisson 35, 35 and 50 cents.
Church notes list morning service at 10 45 with Growth to Grace theme, evening service at 7 48 on Gamson of the Atrophy of the Soul, junior and Epworth Leagues scheduled, prayer meetings and Sunday school times noted, pastor J Frank Youna invites all, painless dental care offered by Dr. Lind.
Martin Jensen, a prominent Hakerville farmer, suffered a serious accident when a wagon wheel rolled over his left leg after a load of abonables shifted. He was taken home and treated by Dr. Budge, with the injury expected to lay him up for some time. An advertisement for a boiler and engine combo appears at the end.
Walter L. Main hires Capt. Hugh Thompson and troops to perform horsemanship feats at Marshfield on June 1, presenting mounted drills and daring maneuvers such as vaults and saber drills. The notice also advertises rail excursion rates to Los Angeles and Milwaukee around late June, with specific dates and rail company details.
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