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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
12
A crowded dance drew locals as neighbors report moves around Greenwood and Spencer. residents travel to Chicago Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, while health issues and a fever outbreak affect the town. Local farms trade hands and families visit kin in Merrill and Beaver Dam amid ongoing illness and travel.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Spubler this week in Nasonville. Ascension day was observed at the Evangelical Lutheran church with twelve children examined for confirmation and Pentecost to follow. The Ladies Aid of St John’s decorated the church with a new carpet and pulpit trim. The confirmation class includes Lizzie Kohl Barbara Fisher Linda Bruhr Emma Kohl Emma Riedel Mary Spuhler Bertha Bartl Hedwig Riedel Oscar Spuhler Dave Spuhler Peter Schubert and Fred Riedel. Decoration Day plans include an address singing and recitation with old soldiers to attend, led by J G Hartfifer and B E Webster. A new church will be built by Progress Lutheran congregation this summer and the district synod meet in Madison soon with Rev Martin L D Bunge to attend. Mrs Larson is recovering and her father visits from Calumet county.
Sherry Wm Hunzicker spent Sunday at Menominee Falls with relatives. Herman Nelson and wife visited Chicago last Sunday to see a sister. G says Sherry suits him better than Boyd. An enterprising citizen planted many raisins to grow and harvests were discussed. Presbyterian services are held Sundays at 10 am and 7 pm. strangers welcome. Vermueller exhibits a cream separator agency for Wood county. dairy farmers advised to view its speed. Benson and Anderton built a telephone line to link Sherry with Blenker and beyond. Kelly & Thomas Bros. plan more creameries, skimming stations, and distant connections. Local residents painted homes and hosted dances, with attendance from Neillsville, Marshfield, Granton, Heathville. A Woodman hall dance with supper at Galloway House is planned. William Kidd’s funeral was held at his brother’s house in Heathville.
Arpin preparations unfold as families plan trips, business deals, and construction. Mrs J Z Arpin and family depart for Rhode Island for two months, Leo Trudeau contemplates a Buffalo Expo visit, and Arpin Lumber reports sale activity with only 90 sorties of land left. Northwestern railroad progress promises better mail service, while Martin Pylis advances a cheese factory and store building nearby. University summer farmer institutes will be held in logging regions, with Sherry chosen for one. W Timm clears right of way toward Grand Rapids, employing 44 workers at $1.75 daily amid labor shortages.
Richfield and Marshfield notes cover visits by Florence Olin and John Gadson, a late week marriage of Sadie Elliot and Thomas Williams, and townsfolk joining summer farm and road work projects. Mentions include new carriages purchases, a serious hand injury, cattle movement to J. Jenkins, church construction progress, and local social scenes with residents like A. Bradley, H. Walsh, and Albert Broker.
Miss Myrtle Witter was taken to Marshfield hospital last Monday in very sick condition. Reports indicate an operation may be necessary for throat trouble and other complications.
Walter Peterson purchases a new top buggy. Mrs. Louis Larson is dangerously ill at home, and her ten days old baby has been placed in the care of her sister Mrs. Leonard Fisher. A large group of youths gathered for a surprise party at Miss Clara Bille’s home last Saturday evening. The town and county boards will meet Friday May 31 near Mike Gesell's to discuss rock and sand hauling and stone piers for summer bridge projects. Miss Rowan’s summer millinery display merits a look before buying elsewhere.
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