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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
13
A crowded page of short items notes Xmas shopping plans in Marshfield with shops like Faumle's and Laernle's, plus personal notices. It mentions Loreny Nick's typhoid illness, weather outlook, births and resignations, local business moves, and various social happenings in late November and December.
The past week has hindered lumbering but activity rises as cold weather nears. The Oplun company closed a heavy deal for nearly 2,000,000 feet of plank and bridge timber to be hauled on cars after cutting logs from their road area. The contract, worth about 420,000, boosts winter log input. Hile and Wagner handle log pushing. John Sheriff oversees logging operations and secured several contracts including one with Jake Gropp for a million feet of hardwood on the Greenwood branch. A. H. Kelley, recently with Galloway Lumber Co, now controls a mill in Budgrout, capacity 10,000 feet daily, aiming for 3,000,000 feet this winter.
A first person letter by Bill Gesucks from Wisconsin recalls childhood near a well accident, early showbiz dreams, and a plan to publish more letters. He mentions family of seven, farming duties, education gaps, and a run for office as a future postmaster. He seeks reader feedback and hints at ongoing weekly installments with political and personal anecdotes.
Miss Augusta Allman aged 93 dies at her Pleasant Till home after a three year illness of palsy. She lived with sister Miss Minnis who cared for her. The remains are under care of a longtime attendant and will be taken to Hartford Wisconsin for interment tonight.
A brief item reports Marshfield clergy influence in Green Bay where a call is extended to Rev Rulto Branch to accept the pastorate. The piece notes Mr Bench is well known in nearby areas.
The marriage of Miss Mary Adler daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Adler to Mr Jacob Fivish took place at St Tobn's Catholic Church with Rev Father Tisza officiating. A reception followed at the couple's home and Adler's Hall hosted dancing and refreshments. The newlyweds will reside in Fitfeld where Mr Ploisuain is in business.
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