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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text references a legal matter involving a lawyer and named parties in Wisconsin. The readable portions mention clothing, names like Isak, Adled, and Marsitveltiy, but no coherent claim, date, or outcome is discernible.
A garbled newspaper fragment mentions local church ties, housework jobs, a property dispute, fines, and a meeting at Woodiimia's hall. It references St Joseph's Church, Upham, cheap goods, and a Pilgrim Progress talk, with scattered names and places suggesting a late 19th or early 20th local notices page.
The May service at Sarat church features Rev J Young preaching on Ideal Womanhood to the young ladies. The town notes a fundraiser, school appointments, and local theater acts with details of teachers, students, and schedules amid obituaries and town news. A bridge project bid review affects area residents and tax payers.
The Marshfield nine met Stevens Point on their home grounds in a brisk Saturday game. Marshfield showed strength early but faded as Stevens Point, led by pitcher Vielu, dominated late. Home runs by Parker and Jolson highlighted Marshfield’s offense as a return game is planned in Stevens Point.
An oversight in a Marshfield Brewery meeting record notes an adjourned directors session the next evening. Officers chosen for the year include ALF Backhaus as President, Ito Backhaus as Vice President, Henry Raughed as Secretary, and Erni Schulby as Manager. The books show improving business and prospects under management.
The Central State Band under Prof Adams will perform weekly free concerts from 8 to 10 PM at the band stand this summer. The schedule for tomorrow evening lists Haga Ontad, March Fort Pekan 1 as the closing act, with Community support urged for the ensemble's mission.
The Metelk Bros bicycle shop on Main Street in Stangton announces a busy season opening. They offer bicycle repair and manufacturing, with plans to produce compact bicycles for public convenience. A new air cylinder tire inflator device is showcased, promising quick inflation by wind and minimal effort. The shop remains focused on repairs and sales, serving daily demands.
Wisconsin Center earnings for March show gross $330,408 and total $882,109 for the same month, with freight income up to $1,275 in 18H and an overall rise over prior year. The March figures reflect a strong performance amid freight activity and shifting trade forces, signaling better month end results.
The article describes a baseball club forming between two places with a roster led by manager Re Ta. Mattes and captain Frank Burnrtt. Key players include Hans Gatlsen, George Viele, Lonie Miggins, Clayie Guichell, Ray Williams, Billy Brundage, and others from Marshfield and neighboring towns. The first game is set for Grand Rapids on the next Saturday and Sunday, with hopes of strong performance and local glory.
Marshfield area residents and visitors are shown in a flurry of visits and greetings. Katie Wiesner of Rugby Junction and Paulas catch up in Milwaukee. Geo Viele hosts guests, Carolan Wright and Mrs Foster travel between trains. John Nelson, a compositor, rests at home in Macford. Several trips to Oshkosh, Janesville, Davenport town and Milwaukee appear, along with parties at weddings, church events, and lodge gatherings. A new line of Grand Rapids pressed brick is discussed as the Marshfield & Southeastern project advances amid water-supply tests and payroll plans.
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