10 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
Notice outlines travel class study notes and reading for players, with upcoming matches against Medford and Narshuelst, plus plans for a hot clash between Chipped Walts and Ostikesh. Also reports Captain Martin resigning from Company A and lists new school staff and grade assignments for three ward schools.
A Sept 11 program at the Presby terian church features Schubert renditions and mandolin pieces, concert by a child performer, readings by Mr. Louis AtePlle, and contralto and soprano solos. Sunday services include morning and evening worship, Sunday school, missionary note, and a song festival with special music. All are invited. Wisconsin Business University offers free car fare for attendees.
Ansel Stings recounts the Bristol steamer voyage from Vieteria to Skaguay in August 1897. He describes overcrowded bunks, leaky decks, poor meals, delays at Union coal station, and hunting for better food. He notes miners, rough travel conditions, strong wages in Skaguay, and the perilous trail over the pass toward the gold lands.
Ty Vannedom, a workman, fell thirty feet from a shaky scaffold while helping raise joists at the Adler Opera House. He landed on a brick veneer area and was bruised badly but not believed to have any broken bones. A doctor treated him. he was removed to his home, with friends hoping for a swift recovery and return to work.
A visit to Upham furniture factory highlights major expansion led by superintendent W H Coy. A new 100 foot addition and a 600 by 30 feet annex with 25 000 square feet below and 15 000 above will boost output. Fire walls and automatic doors improve safety as paint shops ware rooms and shipping rooms are reorganized. Owners anticipate higher production and greater patronage, with next year’s designs already in progress.
Arrangements are set for visitors arriving next Sunday from Ashland and nearby towns. The event includes a grand parade at 1 o'clock, a concert at 2, dancing, and a reception at depots with Marshall and hospitality plans. An accident report notes Henry’s head injury during a coupling mishap and his cautious recovery progress.
Startling news spread Tuesday night that Henry Wright, a popular local figure, was seriously injured in an accident at the Croaha yards while coupling cars. Friends recalled his prominence and lamented the shock of the report.
Mrs J C Bumgarner announces a class in elocution tonight at Mr A I Gerwing's home and invites all interested to attend. The notice mentions Compound Celery Tea as a blood purifier and nerve strengthener, and ends with a sale notice by Allen & Wlug.
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