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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
8
A mixed old newspaper item echoes on etiquette and duty from childhood to adulthood noting that constant obliging harms justice. It catalogs ads for Chamberlain remedies including Colic and Diarrhoea, Cough, and a Zurich electroplating process with potential coatings on metal wood or paper.
A Dublin eccentric buys a ham in a purveyor shop and asks it to be hung outside until he returns. A bystander watches as a policeman approaches, the thief grabs the ham, but the officer catches him. The shop assistant reveals it is the man’s own ham and the joke ends.
In Jamaica a premium is set on mongoose heads after the animal, imported to control snakes, turns on poultry and other life. The United States follows suit, with smugglers seeking entry through covert channels and unclear routes.
A Lancaster commentator explains Pen Mar’s name origin by noting its position on the Mason-Dixon line with Pennsylvania and Maryland on opposite sides. He cites an old rhyme and argues the first three letters of each state name form Pen Mar. The excerpt reflects a humorous mock dialogue and a newswire-flavored aside from the Philadelphia North American.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming they improve digestion and health. It promises a bright complexion and good temperament as a result of proper digestion, and notes availability from all dealers.
Grace Bonnat seeks Philbrick’s help for a hospital fundraiser, and he offers a raffle of a cherished engagement ring. He insists the gift aid the charity while Grace wrestles with pride and love, deciding to return and confess her change of heart. Their conversation ends with renewed affection and plans for a dinner and travel.
The Wood County Wisconsin County Court enters probate action for the estate of William A. Pars of Marshfield. It orders publication of this notice for claims against the estate to be filed by January, with examination dates set at the Grand Rapids court house, and publication weekly in the Marshfield Times for ten days. Judge J. Curway signs the order.
In Wood County Wisconsin Court in Marshfield the estate of Henry Allison Lathrop deceased notices creditors to present claims for examination and allowance within the time fixed. Anna M. Lathrop is appointed by the court to administer the estate with a schedule of claims to be examined at the Grand Rapids court. Creditors must file within the period and notices will run weekly in the Marshfield Times per order of Judge W. J. Conway. RG Andrews represents the estate.
In the matter of the estate of Frank Voge, administratrix Emelia Vincet seeks examination and allowance of her accounts. The court fixes the time and place for hearing, orders publication of notices for three consecutive weeks in the county newspaper, and assigns costs. Judge Conway signs. Attorney for the estate is A Andrews.
In the matter of the Backus estate the court considers the administrator and examiner of accounts. The probate office will hold a regular term at Grand Rapids on September 12 to examine and approve the final account and distribute residue to heirs as provided by law. Publication to follow in a Mary newspaper for three consecutive weeks.
A playful line captures a neighborly chorus with phrases like Jin BI and Mandy's aid, tracing actions through a chain of who is doing what. It pivots on humorous misheard names and domestic scenes, ending with a mention of Sexton Bros and a household remedy.
Schedule shows daily and Sunday train arrivals and departures at Marshfield Wisconsin with multiple Nebraska? No, numerous trains from Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago and Blandie Fond du Lac Wausau Merrillan and several others. Entries list train numbers and destinations including Omaha Milwaukee Fond du Lac Sheboygan Oshkosh and Blandie with exceptions on Sundays and special up trains made up here.
Train notices list Velvet Special and multiple Main, Greenwood, Nekoosa, and Nekoosa branch services. Services run Minneapolis to Chicago Milwau kee and Madison routes with daily and Sunday exceptions. Various trains connect Grand Rapids Loyal Greenwood and Milwaukee with shipments and mail services noted.
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