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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
5
Fragmented Belglish era page lists a St John church wedding and burial, shop ads, a Grand Rapids German singing society plans, a police suspect painted as dog poisoner, and assorted local classifieds. Mentions Mr Touis Manygald, a May wedding, and a fair mix of sales, repairs, and looming price changes.
A fragment from a Marshfield area column details a church scene with bridesmaids and groomsmen, a major fire response near Bozellville road saving a frame building, plus assorted local society items. It mentions rail conductor Wm Brown in Los Angeles, a large annual picnic on June 17, and various visits, repairs, and entertainments across the town.
Cheap prices lure attendees to Horns 1F Gollmar Bros show in Omro as cloth houses go up Sunday morning. The parade and animal exhibits draw full crowds, with plans for Marsfield display Monday and a 25 cent admission.
Arrangements are complete for a wrestling match between Fred Boall of this city and Martin Tolephison of Scan Dinavia for 25 dollars a side. The winner takes the entire gate receipts. Tolephson, heavier, has defeated Clark and other local wrestlers, promising a lively bout as Beell’s supporters travel from the city. Shernarel will take pies at Stev ong Pamt next Monday night.
On Tuesday morning March 1 Mrs Williams was surprised to see a small canary fluttering at the window as if seeking entry. After aging the window, she opened it and the bird entered the house, appearing startled but soon calm after being fed. She promises to guide anyone who might lose a pet canary to its current location.
Wisconsin Central announces a special excursion train from Marshfield to Oshkosh on June 27 for the Siengerfest, with round trip fare $2.00 and tickets from local agent W. L. Atwood. May 38 features a separate Sunday excursion via Wisconsin Central to Bubborhus with round trip $1.50 and Ashland brass band music. two baseball games Marshfield vs Ashland and Medford vs Phillips. Wisconsin day specials to Nashville include $15.30 Marshfield to Nashville and return for events at the Tennessee Centennial exposition with limited departure May 20 and return through June 7. Northwestern Line offers Wisconsin to Nashville passes at low fares for Wisconsin Day. Wisconsin’s Midwestern rail coverage also notes a new issue of the Western Home Seeker summarizing South Dakota agriculture and dairying.
Advertisement notes large immigration to the state this season with inquiries for settlers. Northwestern Railway advertises cheap through trips from Madison and Chicago for the Interscholastic Athletic Meet May 28 29 with half fare. Also promoting One Minute Cough Cure and Wellsite Witch Hazel Salve as household remedies.
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