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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1897

Page

4

Wrestling Match Agreement Between Schott and Reil

A signed contract from Marshfield Wisconsin outlines a wrestling bout between Reinhold Schott of Water town and Bred Reel of Marshfield for 50 dollars a side. The match set for November 4 at Adler's Opera House, Marabfeld, Wisconsin, follows Police Gazette rules with 3 to 5 falls, two falls down, and a potential draw if it exceeds four hours.

Bred Reel Reinhold Schott Watertown Adler Reintold Schon Frei Deel Marabfeld Wis Police Namio Wala Principam Relonald Schott Rediduels Funy Vollura Sida Wil Eling First National Bank Marshfield Remmoun Scart Princ Frano Bepl.y Pala Orro G. Schott AB Savas Tnohen

Catholic fair to aid new school building this week

The note invites public aid for the Catholic fair in the new school building on October 24 to 28. Proceeds fund the permanent structure, with dinners at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The program features bazaar displays, amusements, and a Friday evening performance by schoolchildren. A separate talk by M. P. Satterlee on Alaska is announced for Adier's Opera House next Monday.

Worthy & Gauge Ag Ila Raskaw M. P. Satterlee Port Townsend Wash Adier Mlonday Alaska Ar. Satterler Neillsville Puget Sound Youkon Circle City Gulf of Alaska Sitka Port Downsend Copper River Suiterles Dawson City

License No License Case in Wisconsin Town

The state of Wisconsin versus Harry Bayne of Spencer resulted in a guilty verdict for selling liquor without a license. He was fined 50 and costs, with appeal noted to a higher court. The case highlights issues of liquor license transfers and enforcement affecting towns.

State of Wisconsin Harry Bayne Spencer Allan Hui Harry Gost Ait Court Walinas Bayne

Municipal Ownership Debate Over Local Water and Light Plant

The community discusses a proposition by Mr. He Brown to municipalize the water and light plant. While earlier courts doubted municipal counterfunctions, growing self-government has shifted opinion toward public ownership. The piece notes historical debate and evolving views among citizens.

He Brown Carlier Courta Inet

Municipal Water and Light Plants Combine for Efficiency

The editor argues water and light services should be produced by one municipal system using shared plants and machinery. He contends joint operation lowers costs, avoids annual franchise payments, and yields city ownership of water and light assets after franchises expire, with profits staying public. Died notices follow for Esther Darpat, a young girl.

Petits Citien Sears Brown Ald Orabtold

Music Offer for Piano and Organ Arrangements

A damaged notice invites readers to send names and addresses for a music offer. Ten pieces of full sheet music in popular songs and marches will be mailed in return, arranged for piano and organ. Mail to Porvnan Music Post Co in Indianapolis Indiana.

Porvnan Music Pos. Co Indianapolis Ind

Sherry News Highlights From Lane Jewell Anniversary

Sherry reports celebrate Lane Jewell wedding anniversary with whist and dancing. Mrs A L Beaver hosted quilting night. weather kept some guests away. A H Breitngross acted as operator and depot agent temporarily. John Aluman hosted Sunday gatherings. West Wise Co works on track. Several locals travel or visit, including H Ramsdell and Reranck.

Sherry Viculty Lane Jewell Che Misa AL. E. Beaver Phany A. H. Breitongross J. A A. J. Langis John Aluman We Wise Uvia Hola Ramsdell Guaurday Rend Ves Waapaca Ino Reranck Dakota John Blaiker Mr. Jug Beatle Marshfield Sherry Station Dane Perry Anon Banish Auburnslate Anna Blunker Sherry MN Mattia Beaver Anna Glenker Sumilay Miindore

Spencer Bargain Days Draw Crowds in Weekend Sale

Spencer residents flocked to Graves & Son's two day sale, with 096.75 cash plus farm goods paid in, totaling about $250 in receipts. Julius Levin returned from Chicago and praised the effort, helping about 150 pounds of humanity off the ship. The Graece lodge plans to buy or build a ball, and a Bayne's Hall social dance is slated for Saturday night.

Spencer Yast Graves & Son Spenger Sinter Julius Levin Chienzo Bayne’s

Catholic Foresters Auxiliary Grows Among Local Women

Miss McHugh of Chicago organized a ladies auxiliary to the Order of Catholic Foresters here this week. The charter list reached 82 signatures, the order founded in 1904 now counts about 1200 members and 173 courts. Members aged 13 to 52, with life insurance policies from one to two thousand dollars. Mrs. Rogers, district ranger, will install the first officers.

al Onter Misa McHugh Chicago Order of Catholic Foresters Rogers Bush Vblet Ranger Arst

Card of Thanks From Winds Friends and Neighbors

Card expresses gratitude for sympathy and help received after the death of Esther. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Cunner Dowrat Arstol tailor Chicago, Henry Icke, Joseph Marsh Spokeville, A. A. Graves Loyal, and mentions local news items and comments on various topics.

Esther Cunner Dowrat

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