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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1896

Page

9

Day Observed Labor Day In Marshfield With Parades And Closures

Monday marked Marshfield Labor Day with factories closed and business suspended. Three unions Woodworkers Brewers and Cigarmakers organized a parade led by Hirgy’s brass band and banners near 900 people marched from the Thomas house down Centerl avenue to the cemetery where graves were decorated Rev Father Eisen spoke. After dinner business remained closed and the Grove at Adler’s hosted dancing singing and merriment for the large crowd Governor and Mrs Upham visited and encouraged the festivities. The event was organized by C C Pickett Chas Schwenske James Kuehmicle Aug Warnecke Fred Knutson and Pat Mooning.

Marshfield Union of Labor Hirgy Adler's Grove Uphat

German governance praised by Chicago travelers amid European tour

Mr and Mrs F W Upham return from Europe praising Germany's government, industry support, and state-run railways. They argue protection of home industries, national education for salesmen, and a disciplined populace sustain prosperity, contrasting with the United States and warning against loss of liberty. They note German methods offer lessons in public administration and law enforcement. They question why American business spirits lag and mention bread bakers and a character named Kenus in Bruse.

F. W. Upham Chicago Germany Europe

Political Reflections On County Republican Convention

The Republican county meeting in Grand Rapids will nominate a county ticket, with Herman C. Wippermin likely for assembly, Nick Berg for treasurer, B.S. Renne for clerk, and F. M. Weld, George H. Smith, and Clanig Johnson as sheriff candidates. Incumbent Shaw and Kash Mitchell are noted for clerk and register of deeds, P. A. Williams seeks renomination as district attorney, and Vollmat and Voelker advertise sleigh bells.

Grand Rapids Hurgely Herman C. Wipe Permiin Wippermin Whigs County Ureagurer Cumnbent Nick Berg Auburndale Borg Uwe Nick Kiyoki B.S. Renne Oles F. Bm, Weld George H. Smith Sherry Clanig Johnson Sigel Smith Shorty Johnson Shaw Kupch Milladoze Shea Gene Manly P. A. Williams Register of Deeds Kash Mitchell Pittsville Ya. Bavenor Centralia

Buffalo Bill Show Delayed By Weather And Road Crash

Five to six thousand fans gathered at Wausau to watch Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, but a crash near Rudolph and persistent rain postponed the performance. Telegrams announced abandonment, forcing many to return to La Crosse while others endured delays at Junction City. Families nearby tried to attend from Suwan Point, but rain and wrecks kept the show from proceeding.

Stevens Poins Wausag Rudolph Wausay la Crosse Buffalo Bill Freday Suvang Point Uy Wausau Mother Junction City St. Paul Wiecie

Oasis Votes Aid for Marshfield & Southeastern Railway

The town of Oasis votes to bond for 7500 to aid the Marshfield and Southeastern Railway, with 108 signers on the aid petition. Route surveyed last June passes through south part of the city, crossing the Wisconsin Central line south of the Central passenger station. Debate continues whether the line will be built here. A wedding also noted: Albert Wendland and Miss Wate Lang wed at Lac TathEran Church with reception from local families.

Marshfield & Southeastern Railroad Aken Milwaukee Sentinel Plainfield Oasis Marsh Lvnd & Southeastern Railway Company Blancoelk Plainfeld Princeton Chicago & Noh Western Railway Wautoma Hancock Adams County Wood County Port Edwards Lac Tatheran Church PyyVaum Neilsville Heiming Albert Wendtland Wate Lang Lizzie Kreisch Kate Inergath Robert Wendland Milwauke Henry Lang Wendiland Marshfield

Wrestler wager sparks challenge in Marathon county

William Wilde of Colby bets $25 of $100 against Billy Patterson senior, claiming he can throw any wrestler in Marathon county in a bestoffive match. The Patterson brothers reply with odds that he cannot win one fall against Fred Boel, the local wrestler. Beell to wrestle Patrick McCue of Minocqua next Saturday in dunes hall. Patterson brothers urged to attend for warmup painters.

William Wilde Colby Wausau Wriday Billy Paterson Marathon County Patterson Boys Marshfield Fred Boel Ouis Patterson Browher Billy Mr. Beell Patrick McCue Minocws Dune’s Hall Patterson

Republican Rally Opens Campaign Evening in Ad Jur’s Hall

The Republican campaign starts next Wednesday evening in Ad Jur’s hall with a notable speaker in attendance. Aimed at mobilizing supporters, the event invites all who are able to attend and show support for the campaign efforts in Worth.

Jur Amea McWinley

Fall Inducements Offer Wool Dress Goods Bargains

Promises of profitable entertainment with practical fall inducements. Sale features all wool double width novelty dress flannels and half wool dress goods with a large assortment. Prices posted per yard at 26 cents and 1 cent respectively, highlighting a big bargain.

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Day Tack Agala Qood Bread Big Jo Kenus Vollmat & Voelker Thay Republican Rally China Uphams
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