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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
9
The mayor requests Marshfield merchants to close in the afternoon of May 31 to promote Decoration Day observances. The move aims to foster proper commemoration and local participation as a civic duty.
A local Memorial Day program organized by Company A and its committee aims to honor the nation’s deceased. The procession forms at 2:30 pm at 6th Street and Geaval Avenue with bands, speakers, and various organizations in a detailed marching order for a grand observance ending with a ceremonial flag retirement.
Wright of This City and Philip Frieders of Appleton won the contract to build the new St. John’s parochial school. Bids ranged from 10,940 to 12,550 with heating by Warming and Ventilating Co. Contracts include brick by Marshfield maker and cost near 12,623 after extras. Work to begin immediately, completion expected by October.
A barn owned by Alderman Luecke in the Guh ward burned Wednesday night at 11:49. Firefighters arrived quickly but the barn and its contents were destroyed, with only a few household goods belonging to Mr. Noll found among the ashes.
The Modern Woodmen of Amarida plan their fourth annual picnic in Marshfield with visits from visiting camps. Adler's Grave is leased for the occasion. The program features speeches music singing a drum drill games and contests. Railroads offer reduced fares to attract crowds and the Badger State Band will escort visitors to the grounds. The black bass season has opened.
A Stevens Point crowd traveled to Stevens Point to watch a wrestling bout between Beell of Marshfield and Tollevson. Beell won the second fall in four minutes thirty seconds after a sequence of holds and near pin opportunities, with Tollevson suffering from breathing difficulty during a long exchange. Beell, 21, weighed about 170 pounds. Tollevson, 28, about 175. The match featured skilled grappling and dramatic turns, highlighting Beell's decisive finish.
Six young Indians, wrapped in blankets, walked 340 miles from Towd to the Indian farm near Rovellyilie in nine days. They arrived exhausted and plan a summer visit with Shier John, an uncle of one party. Most wore no moccasins and all spoke good English.
Early risers reported a heavy dew after a big white frost last Saturday morning. The moisture in the air prevented any notable damage, despite the frosty conditions.
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