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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
1
The Times announces management change on the 16th with the writer retiring. A farewell piece thanks the public and business supporters, reflects on four years of service, and wishes successors Rob oY sind and Tay Williams good fortune.
A 13 year old girl, thought lost after a long city journey, was traced from Chicago to Minneapolis. The family was alerted after she left Atlanta and appeared to have boarded the wrong train. Telegraph and police stations coordinated the search until she was located and returned to her guardians in the evening.
On Tuesday the mayor and aldermen received a letter from Wisconsin Central officials requesting their early return. The scene drew sadness among city leaders as the pass presented earlier this year was returned.
On Tuesday night Perr and Louis TaBelle in rooms above the Connor offices had a physician attend two women, Mrs. Pyor Lavelie and Mrs. Liewis LaBelle. Both deliveries resulted in boys, a remarkable coincidence for the evening.
The Centrally Enterprise studies the purchase by Arpia based Lumber Co of 210 sorties of land near Carwba in Chippewa County. The land is heavily timbered with pinewood and contains a small percentage of pines. The price paid was around $10,000.
At last Thursday’s regular meeting the city council awarded the annual publication contract for its proceedings to the Marshfield Demokrat after a bid of 45 cents a folio, over News and Times at 60 cents. Mayor Horn presided with Aldermen Scheibe, Schuser, Peckert, Finney, Wilheim, Taemle, Kraus, Sheerin, Thorell, Kleinheinz, MaLees, and Kamps present. Several items were referred to committees, including hydrant extensions and street sewer work. Two local deaths are reported: George Grali, 12, from stomach trouble after illness, and an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Martin, buried at Chaud Rapids. both noted with sympathy.
A fire department by resolution began the year with a rule granting honorable discharge to members serving seven years or more. Blank discharges were obtained and used at the first meeting, with Patrolman Griffin receiving one after thirteen years of service. His resignation followed due to other duties, and the discharge is shown in a pretty engraving displaying several series.
Articles of agreement signed for a May 19 wrestling match in this city between Fred Beell and Ed Adamson of Indianapolis. Gated catch-as-catch-can best three of five for 200 to be paid to Beell’s side with all gate receipts. winner gets 50 to cover travel.
The dedication service at St Albans church occurred Sunday at 10 45 and drew a large congregation. The bishop read the dedication office and blessed the altar candlesticks symbolizing the seven churches of Asia. A debt of 385 dollars was reported as provided for, leaving a mortgage of 750 to be addressed. The bishop’s sermon urged faith and devotion, with Merbeck's Communion Service praised. In the evening the service was well attended and the church praised for its Gothic beauty and community support. The bishop then visited St Marys mission at Medford to inspect work on a new tower and stone foundation, part of a larger Gothic-style building project costing about 500 dollars.
Mike Woeghardt, a 11 year old, accidentally shot himself in the hand while loading a gun on a Sunday at a farm two miles west of the town. A stray shot hit his right arm. Doctor Daege treated the wound and the boy is expected to recover without serious harm.
Three travelers returning from Copper River Alaska describe travel by Wisconsin Central Monday. M. P. Hartford Loyal and Hernan Douge Thorp recount a harsh trek with seven men forced to turn back near Valdes pass. Burtford claims 3000 peers went last spring. none found gold. scurvy ridden. future trips doubtful.
Due to alterations and improvements, the store is crowded and will offer a week of bargains to speed the work and make room for progress. The sale aims to draw in the public with lower prices and quick purchases during this limited period.
Bargain notice for a city dry goods sale promises the largest seasonal selection. Special one week offers include summer corsets at 50 cents, ladies hose, black capes with silk lace, jackets, and shirtwaists in fine fabrics with attractive, limited-time pricing.
An accident at a Wisconsin mill caused Allie Meade to suffer a fractured collarbone and a head wound when a car hauling waste moved oil onto the line. Several others were struck by the vehicle but none were seriously hurt.
Steam laundry venture launched by Andrew Ramenopp and Clarence Durrin aims to begin operations by June 1. They purchased all machinery last Wednesday and plan to operate under an established network with a Chicago expert in charge of wartime laundry agencies across nearby towns.
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