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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
12
A midnight Saturday blaze destroyed Oleson s mill in Romeo. The report details local visits and movements, including residents and guests from nearby towns, with several social calls and travel notes. Minor injuries or fatalities are not mentioned beyond the barn fire incident. The section also lists several neighborhood updates from Bethel and Spencer.
Peter Schill is busy building a barn while Stratford to play Hewitt Park next Sunday at 3 p.m. local notes report visits from Milwaukee and Hancock, a Catholic church school cement project, and July fourth cross-bats with Auburndale plus evening gatherings at Gregor Durst's after the game.
The undersigned petitions to the mayor and common council for licenses to sell ardent spirits at specified addresses in Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin. Bondsmen listed include Wright Tad and others with dates in 1911.
Mrs Ed Morris visited Grand Rapids Monday. Miss Edna Swartz spent Wednesday in Grand Rapids at Arpin. J Heiss joined by Mr and Mrs M Prentice Friday at Vesper. R Winnebrenner family spent Sunday at Auburndale with relatives. Wallie Robinson left for Minneapolis to work on the railroad. H Roohrig and Thimke families with daughter visited Marshfield Thursday. W Winnebrenner attended Grand Rapids graduation exercises. Whittman family joined Eagle’s convention in Marshfield last Thursday. July 4th big celebration at Arpin by the Modern Woodman, all welcome.
The town board met Monday to discuss equalization. A Sunday school convention is planned for Nasonville soon. Ladies aid meets with Mr and Mrs Jurkison Thursday. Miss Orenia Petterson hosted Miss Margaretta Walters over the weekend. Mrs Laura Vroman and son from Doy… Testawn visited with the Dix family. Mr and Mrs A Walters entertain relatives for an indefinite stay. A sewing circle met at Geo Eyers with good attendance. Ice cream and lemonade were enjoyed on a warm day. Sunday school services set for 10:00 p m at the church and 4:30 p m at the town hall Union Mission. The Children service at Nasonville S S last Sunday was a success with fine drills and songs. Rev Brown’s address was well received. John Huebner, local sawmill man, suffered a bad cut to his left leg but is able to be out and will need time before returning to work.
Cameron reports a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ben Peek on June 10. Residents name various farm and home activities including barn work by Mr Tinkhan and Martha Kusa helping Ellen Tinknam. Several visits mention Mrs Nellie Davis of Marshfield aiding Mrs Peek and others visiting neighbors and relatives in Bekerville and Stowell areas.
A. C. Towle built a new hay shed this week while M. M. Cutler, town assessor, completed work in the area last week. An open U. S. picnic is planned for July 4 at H. W. Pem er’s. Rev. Curran’s death in Great Falls is noted along with ongoing church and school activities, and Nasonville Sabbath school held a fine Children’s Day service with Rev. Jos. Brown delivering the address.
The article lauds Chicago's outdoor amusements, noting Riverview as the world’s largest park with grand displays like Monitor and Creation and the Ay Merrimac show. It highlights packed crowds, thrilling rides, extensive lawns, and daily concerts by top bands, reflecting a thriving summer leisure scene.
An old advertisement touts Sunny Monday, a white resin free laundry soap. It claims the soap is kinder to fabrics and more economical, with one bar equal to two bars of common yellow soap containing rosin.
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