18 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1896
Page
1
In a lively contest, Fred proves himself as the Marshfield strong boy, overpowering the Minocqua challenger. The crowd witnesses a decisive display of strength and bragging rights for Marshfield.
A Saturday crowd at Juno's hall watched Pied Beell of Marshfield defeat Pat McCue of Minocqua in a best two of three catch-as-catch-can bout. Beell won the first fall with a full Nelson and the second in nine minutes, gaining the match amid cheers. A separate incident saw a Oneida lodge excursion bus overturn near Spencer, injuring several passengers including Clara Cummings who lost teeth. no serious harm occurred, and the group reached Marshfield by dawn.
A local write up laments a pastor Tull leaving and notes his church reforms, then a feature on Angeline Gokey aged 106 and later claimed 104 who lives in Rudolph. Her family, migrations from Canada to Wisconsin, and longevity milestones are described with reminiscences of wars and early United States history.
A long married couple, Mathias Rembs and Lonvisa Rembs, celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at St John’s Catholic Church with a reception at their son Louis Rembs’ home. About 30 friends attended as Prof Hirgy’s orchestra and the Marshfield Mariner Choir provided music, and the couple then planned a second honeymoon.
Marshfield hosts a gathering at Adler's hall where Hon. Gee L. Williams of Grand Rapids speaks on free silver and sound money. Organizers form the Marshfield Sound Money Club, elect temporary leaders, and plan a Friday meeting to finalize headquarters and recruit members.
Notice calls Republican ward caucuses in Marshfield on Saturday September 26 at 7 30 p m to choose delegates for the county convention in Grind Rapids on September 29 1896. Meetings set at until forth locations per ward. An old fashioned chicken pie supper will be served tonight at the M E church parsonage from 4 9 p m with decor. Roegsler wilderness sale to last until September goodbye.
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