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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
8
Correspondence from Spencer lists social and communal events: weddings planned, dances announced, visitors from nearby towns, and farm work noted. Several residents travel to Abbotsford and Milwaukee, with reports on illness, schooling, and local gatherings.
Weather was fair as citizens discussed liquor licenses in Lincoln. Reported incidents include pockets picked during a circus, a fall from a barn frame, circus attendance, business openings, and local visits by residents to Marshfield and surrounding areas.
Stratford residents share wedding and visit notes as families travel to Spencer Milwaukee Waupaca and Marshfield. Local schools close after a successful term and events include a picnic with F250 taken. Citizens reported a week of friendly visits and progress at town farms with several families returning from trips.
Local talent show titled The Old Maid's Convention features a nine cast including four birge camber and a mix of young and old performers. The program promises jokes, songs, and variety numbers in a lively presentation. proceeds directed to charitable aims with Dr Lind coordinating arrangements.
A teachers institute begins Monday July 10 at Centralia High School, continuing two weeks. Conductor lineup includes Prof J A Adrian Liveralls ral, Prof W H Lachs Manitowod, and Mrs M M Bradford Stevans Paint. Examinations for 1899 occur July 23 24 at Centralia and July 26 28 at Marshfield, July 31 and August 1 2 at Pittsville. Pupils may apply for common school diplomas. J Leu Wood County Supt.
Train ticket notices offer exceptionally low excursion fares from many stations to Denver Cincinnati Detroit Los Angeles Milwaukee and more. Dates include June 25 to July 11 1859 with various cutoffs and event tie ins such as conventions and carnivals. Apply to Chicago Northwestern Ry agents for details and limited sale periods.
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