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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1912

Page

12

Dixie Chorus Presents The Epic of the Negro at Lyceum

The Dixie Chorus led by Ralph Dunbar performs Epic of the Negro tracing 300 years of black history from tropical Africa to emancipation. The program blends song and cantillation with humor and reverent scenes, honoring Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee Institute as guiding voices.

Dixie Chorus Ralph Dunbar Southland Africa America Mosea Booker TI. Washington Tuskegee Institute Canaan

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Lectures

Sunday morning services at 10 30 including a sermon The Invitations of Love Sunday school at 11 45 with C B Wharfield Supt Epworth League at 6 30 and evening services at 7 30 on Address Living Problems The Great Stone Face lecture drew strong praise and is expected to attract a large audience next Sunday evening Come and bring a friend.

C. B. Wharfield

Community Notes from Spencer and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Martin of Westboro visited the Misses Crawhaw over Sunday while Mrs. Schroeder of Aspin leaving for Aspin to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Boock. Mrs. Eastman of Seattle guests Mrs. K. Thomp. Sam. Miss Effie Williams went to Mason for a new school position. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crosby of Curtiss visited Mrs. and Mrs. L. Dygart. Frank Tennant and wife of Glendive, Montana, with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Follett over Sunday. John Angus Kennedy born Friday Oct 11 to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kennedy of Spokane. D. M. Hanson spent time at Veterans Home visiting his sister Mrs. Stockman. Mrs. F. A. Soles and Bernice went to Rice Lake for a few days with sister E. B. Smith. Mrs. Kraus of Butternut and Miss Baltus of Kenosha guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Schwantes Saturday. Dr. JH Clark of Unity admitted to Marshfield hospital for appendicitis. Dr. F. A. Soles aided in operation. recovery expected. Wes Vanderhoot neighbors surprised him at his home on his birthday, presenting an oak rocker. Henry Watrous Post received Civil War relics from Washington DC, a bundle of concertate bills $5 to $50 totaling $185, kept under glass. A runaway driving team on Whipple hill west of town, six o’clock Saturday, horses fatigued, driver missing. John Joss of Beaver later claimed the outfit. While Marshfield-bound, a hat blown off by wind. the rider jumped out, horses wandered all night via McMillan.

Harry Crosby Curtiss L. Dygart Frank Tennant Glendive Montana A. W. Follett J. E. Kennedy Spokane Washington John Angus Kennedy D. M. Hanson Veterans’ Home Stockman F. A. Soles Bernice Rice Lake S’riday E. B. Smith Kraus Butternut Baltus Kenosha H. F. Schwantes JH. Clark Unity Marshfield Mason Wes Vanderhoot Henry Whipple Hill John Joss Beaver McMillan

Bethel News Notes on Local Trades and Family

Local Bethel items report plastering at homes and the Academy store stocking dry goods, plus Mr. Frazer busy plastering. The new schoolhouse got its first plaster. Potatoes moved to Ruehrigs’ Pine Apple warehouse. Ed Greenman ordered three carloads of dry wood. E Pearl was twice thrown from a wagon, suffering injuries. Sheshebaga negotiates for Mr. Stilson’s farm quarter near Power’s Bluff. Mrs. Alice McCritlis returns from Madison sanitarium to recover. J H McCrillis and wife harvested 500 bushels of potatoes at age 75, a Civil War veteran who fought cancer and celebrated a golden wedding.

John Cutler Academy John Frazer Ruehrigs Alpine Ed. Greenman E. Pearl Sheshebaga C. B. Stilson Sec Richfield Sheshe-baga Power’s Bluff Alice McCritlis Madison Sanitarium J. H. McCrillis Bethel Arpin

Baby Looking for a Home in Green Bay

Rev. P. Peterson, superintendent of the Orphans and Rescue Home Association of Green Bay, was in the city this week on his annual visit. The association cares for dependent or neglected children, assists mothers to gain employment with child, and provides homes for worthy mothers in need. He invites good families to adopt a child and to write to the office at 819 Corn Street, Station A, Green Bay Wisconsin.

Rev. P. Peterson Orphans and Rescue Home Association of Green Bay Peterson Corn Street Station A Wisconsin

The Sister the Brother's Keeper Sermon at Little River

A Sabbath school missionary recalls speaking to a mostly female audience at Little River Presbyterian Church near Oconto. He reframes Exodus to urge sisters to love their brothers more deeply, arguing sisterly love can keep men in church and improve home life, prompting tearful acknowledgment from listeners.

Little River Presbyterian Church Oconto Moses Nile Helfer Mumaber Brown Joseph

Castoria bears the signature of Chas H Fietcher

An advertisement extols Castoria as trusted for over thirty years with the line The Kind You Have Always Bought. It urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds, claiming remarkable cures and suitability for adults and children, noting it contains no harmful drug and is sold by all dealers.

Castoria Chas.h.fietcher Chamberlain

Value of Co operative Breeding in Agriculture

Assistant Secretary Hagel of the USDA argues in Farmers Bulletin 504 that cooperative breeding supports family farms, reducing landlordism. He envisions joint testing, owning males, and developing pure breeds under public and private cooperation to rapidly raise heredity values and profits while avoiding reliance on isolated farmers.

Hageg United States Department of Agriculture Ufe Departments of Agriculture United States Toops

Farm land beckons along the Chicago and North Western

Attention home seekers. The fertile farming districts of the great West lie along the Chicago and North Western Railway. Take advantage of low round trip fares to western and northwestern points on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Descriptive literature and fare details available from ticket agents.

Great West Chicago and North Western Chicago and North Western Railway

Ownership and management of Marshfield weekly paper

Statement of Ownership and Circulation for the Marshfield Tinea weekly edition lists RR Williams as editor and publisher contact in Marshfield Wisconsin. The document, sworn Sept 28 1912, notes publishers and officers including J L Williams and P Williams, with notary seal and commission details.

Marahfield Tinea Macumtald Wis Williams, Marshfield Aene and Pontiffice Marah A Coroperstian Marshfield Otr Orn P. Willliams Bierabfields Wik Willi Willi Marshfield, Wis.; J. L, Willi Lam, Ig LU

The Home Voice and Home Atmosphere

The Home Voice explains how a cheerful voice lifts home mood while a nagging or condescending tone lowers spirits. A cheery mistress’ voice brings energy, systematic work, and happiness, while a gruff or patronizing tone breeds subjection and dullness. Critically listen to your voice and strive to sound hopeful.

Notice to public on separation and debt disavowal

Henry Bernitt states his wife Mary Bernitt left the home without cause and he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her in his name. A black oblong message with the motto gram "K. L." is found and may be reclaimed at The Times office site.

Mary Bernitt Henry Bernitt K. L Times Office

MMENSE PROFITS IN WYOMING CATTLE

The notice advertises limited number shares in Wyoming cattle ventures with a 7 percent guaranteed return. It invites readers to write for details, citing high interest and references for G M Winkleman of Manville Wyoming.

Mmense Wyoming St Pat M. Winkleman Manville

Destruction of Our Stage Illusions in Theatre View

William Anthony McGuire laments modern managers cashing in on theater. He argues patrons seek authentic drama and genuine artistry, not theatrical trickery. The piece urges artistic staging and proper actors to preserve the stage’s mirror of nature. See The Divorce Question at Adler's Opera House on Oct. 30.

William Anthony McGuire Europe America Adlers Opera House

Zemo Hair Dandruff Remedy Ad Notice

An old advertisement touts Zemo for dandruff with no smell or smear and claims it sinks into pores to make hair fine and glossy. Prepared by E. W. Roze Medicine Co. of St. Louis and sold by druggists at $1 a bottle, with a 125 cent trial bottle offered by R. J. Strauss Drug Store money back guarantee.

Zemo E. W. Roze Medicine Co St. Louis R. J. Strauss

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Eleanor Steve Palish Sung Palish Fonder Steve Sterling, Illinois Lyceum Methodist Church Martin Westboro Harry Bodle Eau Claire Brothers Gene and Guy Blaisdell Effie Williams AL Wistech Notary Public Wood C. S. Sheerin Hardware CO Dandruff
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