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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
12
Spencer area residents attend meetings travel and visit others with several moves and a funeral. Notable items include Leila Hutchin leaving for Montana, a Klondike store sale and transfer to Maxwell, the Trossens planning a move to Pittsville, and a public lecture on the white slave traffic. Families named include Kolita Ambrose Davel Colby Ingham Frederic and Reas, among others.
Auburndale notes Mrs H Kaplein on sick list and Mrs Geo Grob returning from Merril. Jake Marti came home from St Joseph's hospital. A St Patrick's Day gathering was held at the home of "The Duke of Ireland." Mrs Caroline Mews died quietly Friday. funeral Monday at the Lutheran church with Rev. Ristow officiating.
A fragment notes a Beaming presentation promoting CASTORTA as a cure relief for ailments and children. The unclear line hints at a general health remedy claim with emphasis on safety and suitability for users of all ages.
Emil Schroeder was taken to St. Joseph's hospital at Marshfield Friday and operated for appendicitis. John Durst left for Albertville, Wisconsin, Monday, where he has accepted a position as agent on the Soo Line.
Frederick A Rasmussen born June 7 1889 in Herbert Wisconsin died March 10 after a prolonged illness from tuberculosis. He moved to Richfield then Bethel and attended Bethel Academy. Funeral held March 12 at Bethel church with burial beside Addelard Peak. Survived by sister and brothers Mrs K Rasmussen John A Rasmussen and Bertha C Peak.
Paul Luckie was a guest of Henry and Joe Weigel last week. Lena and Susie Weigel spent Sunday in Marshfield. Herman Weigel and wife left for Neilsville where he works as a cheese maker. August Seloagen and family went to Marshfield on business. Mary and Pauline Weigel visited Henry and Mrs. Weigel last Sunday. Nick Zingzang, the new saloon keeper, is fixing up his place and plans a palm garden by summer.
Daily to April 15 1912 Colonist one way second class tickets will be sold to principal points in California Oregon Washington and British Columbia Tickets available on daily and personally conducted tours in thorough Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars For full information avoid ticket rents Chicago and North Western Ry For sale by all dealers Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieve insomnia caused by stomach disorders and aid sleep
An April Popular Mechanics article cites high casualty rates among U S railroad workers in 1921 and details the West's Safety First program begun by the Frisco Railway. It describes division and shop committees, monthly inspections, report cards, central oversight in Springfield Missouri, and system wide bulletins with photographs to stress careful work practices.
County Superintendent George A Varney announces a 1912 corn contest for rural, private, and parochial schools in Wood County. Entries due April 1 with names forwarded by April 8. free seed provided for entrants. Prizes promised, but training value stressed in the March bulletin.
Dr T J Gienn predicts rapid growth of northern Wisconsin as a premier agricultural district. He cites local examples such as R Moss of Kemester Langlade county buying 40 acres at six dollars an acre, later selling 1.25 acres yielding five hundred nineteen dollars in potatoes to W H Marsh. The trend, he says, mirrors similar farmer successes across the region.
An advertisement offers a money back guarantee for Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets sold by R. J. Strauss in Marshfield Wisconsin. It promises full refund if customers are not satisfied after following directions, claiming mild restorative effects on the bowels with three sizes priced 25 cents 40 cents and one dollar.
The city of Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin announces municipal election on the first Tuesday in April 1912. Polls in city hall rooms open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for officers including Mayor Treasurer Assessor Genotable Constable Aldermen and Supervisors for wards one through six. Votes and returns to be made under law. signed by City Clerk C S Vedder March 11 1912.
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