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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
6
The article notes the real Mar guillete Gauthier was Marie Duplessis, a Paris social figure about 1845 who sacrificed love to save another. She died peacefully, consoled by friends, and Bernhardt stars in a film version playing Marguerite. Prices are 10 and 5.
The Helping Hand society fixed the date for a mental charity ball on Friday evening November 8. Music by the Second Regiment orchestra and tickets with refreshments priced at $1.00 per couple or 50 cents for extra ladies. Armory to be decorated. Committees led by Mrs E E Finney kitchen Mrs George Wood menu Mrs R L Kraus decorations Mrs L B Carl tickets Mrs J B White. General invitation extended to all.
Sunday morning worship at 10:30 and evening service at 7 90. Sunday school at 11:45 and Epworth League at 6 30. Ad dress titled Parties and Platforms. Public affairs interest urged with note that attending the service will do you good.
The Times describes a compositor's mistaken question mark placed after the word lady in the Coristessea-Fhoms wedding article. The error arose from misreading a blue penciled margin correction and appeared in a large portion of the issue before discovery.
Madison reports Farrington versus Rib Lake Lumber Company ended with the Supreme Court affirming a $5,900 judgment. Farrington was killed at Rib Lake mill March 2, 1910, and attorney D. D. Conway defended labor interests through trial in Eau Claire and appeal to the high court, with a victory noted for laborers ahead of the November election.
The Times published a cut after Roosevelt’s Milwaukee shooting and clarifies it was not from an actual photograph of John Schrank, though it was as authentic as other cuts. The notice also mentions a local humorous writer’s confusion and invites attendees to a special fur sale on Thursday October 31 showing new furs ready for delivery.
Paid notice from Robert Morris of Arpin Wisconsin to Wood County voters expresses gratitude for campaign support and outlines a pledge to pursue legislation benefiting the people. He notes he is not an attorney but understands public needs and asks for electors' support.
An old advertisement promotes Ayer’s Pills as a remedy for dullness in children, blaming a lazy liver and urging use of sugar coated pills. The copy hints at doctor recommendations and brand endorsement by Ayer Co.
Mrs H Wable hosted a children's party for Harold James and Raymond Higgins of Anaconda. John P Adler bought a Stark player piano for a theater with or without player attachment. Jewelry displays at Frank L Zweeks. George Wable shines at Wisconsin in Athena society preliminaries. Davison's portraits marketed as holiday gifts. Neillsville boxing prospects Fred Brony seeks Leo Krieg in a November bout. Police warn youths to celebrate Halloween orderly.
The Senior Class picked its pin and commenc ement invitation style. Roderick Finney won the Lyceum prize watch for selling 75 dollars in tickets. Seniors beat other classes 12 to 9 in a two quarter football game on campus. Dixie Chorus opened the Lyceum Course with a large crowd, next up a lecture by Chas Fitzwilliam. Total Lyceum expenses run about 550 dollars, covered by season tickets. remaining admissions profit the Athletic Association.
Mrs Nancy Smith of Pittsville died at her son Percy Smith’s home 109 Cedar St after a ailment described as dropsy. She was 63 last Saturday and had been ill since summer. Funeral at Pittsville M Church at 2 p.m. today. Survived by daughters Cora Fero and Beulah Henke and sons Calvin Bert Dekota Percy Smith.
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