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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
5
A garbled OCR file details a wide array of local scenes. It mentions arrests, court cases, property issues, and community events with many unreadable names and places, reflecting a busy mid 20th century town narrative.
A local item notes a big win era safety and a planned Sunday pass through Marshfield en route to Thorp, returning Monday. Church notices include Presbyterian services on Sunday May 6 with pastor J.B. Young at 10:15. School board engages Pastor Brot. J. Burden for Marshfield High. Town updates cover teacher contracts, a county treasurer list, a dog memorial, and bridge bids east of Strafford with nine bidders. the old bridge condemned as unsafe.
The Stevens Point High School baseball team hosted the local squad from Portage with Captain Harkin on the royal Wan and Ernest Miner as manager. Parker hit a home run over the visitors as White Johnson delivered strong defense and Vale pitched well for the visitors. a return game is planned for next Saturday.
An oversight left an incomplete Times report on Marshfield Brewing Co stockholders meeting and a directors meeting. The meetings approved the year, naming A Fe Vaehkh as President, Oty Backnang Vice President, Henry Kulsched Secretary, and Fimil Schetbe Manager. Banks show the company doing profitable business with output up and inviable debt nearly vanished. under current officers the brewery is in strong shape and future prosperity is assured.
The Band under Prof Adams plans free open concerts every two weeks at the Sand Stand. The public is urged to attend and give strong support to the ensemble. The program for tomorrow evening begins about eight o'clock with selections including West Scottts Overture and other marches.
A bicycle repair shop near the Mission House is expanding as the bicycle industry grows. The shop, described as busy and well known, is relocating this week to larger quarters on Leis Street. The article notes the owners’ plans, new equipment, and a wider line of cycle parts and services, emphasizing rapid wheel repairs and broad customer access.
Wisconsin Central Farmpgss report for March shows cargo earnings at 30 718 against 892 198 the prior year with a substantial overall system gain of 10 266 DUG despite losses in 800 mac. The surge is blamed on the opening of a new through freight route to the seaboard via Munitowoe boosting volume and revenue.
The Newsville Republican reports a new baseball club with managers and players from multiple towns preparing for Grand Rapids games next weekend. Captain J. La. Mendy, catcher Frank Murnet, pitcher Hans Carlson, and other players from Marshfield and Milwaukee area teams form the squad. The group aims for early glory, noting a black cat sighting as a good luck omen.
Personal mentions, visits, and movements of residents in Marshfield and nearby towns. Names include Misa Katie Wiesner, Postmaster Paulus, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Viele, Miss Carolin Wright, John Nelson, and many others. Also notes on church events, lodge meetings, and real estate filings with details on land parcels and a sheriff’s sale in Wood County Wisconsin.
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