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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
9
A disorderly episode in Stratford features Happy Jack and Mary causing a scene in a lodge room. The pair drink and shout, provoking the landlord to intervene. A 250 pound landlord defeats the pair’s bravado, subduing them and ending the disturbance.
The Soldier Boys report two weeks of rest with good weather and home cooking. Fred Ward remains ill with typhoid fever, Ed Ward returns from Ponce but weak, and other men arrive home with improving appearances. Boucher recounts experiences at San Juan and the Caney fight, noting Spanish troops as boys and tree ambushes. Some soldiers face health setbacks, while others prepare to rejoin or discharge after service.
The Wausau Business College, led by President Toland, has secured a growing footing in the city. Advertisers praise the institution for practical training and strong teaching methods, noting past hesitation turned to support as enrollment and reputation rise. Parents seek a solid business education for their children and praise Toland’s approach.
A state food law aims to curb swindlers as a baking powder case at a leading grocery store illustrates purity and labeling concerns. An agent tested Royal Prices powder, showing impurities and branding others as fraudulent, while promoting his own product and condemning competitors.
The Badger State Band and Russell Vaudeville Co canceled a Wind open house event due to advance reports of trouble from other towns. The band plans a Friday dance at the opera house and invites the public to attend. The regular diner event has been postponed a week to give the band full sway.
Connor Company struggles to hire for their new railroad as laborers remain scarce while wages rise. Woodsmen will earn 22 to 24 dollars per month this winter, higher than two years ago when pay ranged 14 to 24 dollars. The public is urged to support the Republican promise and ensure cash flow this fall.
Letters listed as called for include Hera Rev Ang Birsner Froest Boeckman Mages Kas Honey Kassner Carl Lena Carilla Mathson Sophy Smith Alvina Thom and others. pickup required by Wednesday September 20 at 8. CS.
P M Russel of Rishfield learned Leonard Revasal, a member of Company A, was located after uncertainty following their departure from Ponce. The letter dated Sept 16 reports Leonard in Portress Moaroe Hospital with typhoid fever and a large wound on his side, and he is expected home in Marshfield soon.
A special Northwestern railroad train between Wausau and Marshfield ran unusually fast last Friday. Engineer G. W. Watson and Conductor WM. M. Clancy led a caboose and sleeper pair on a 6 7 mile run, reaching Marshfield depot at 4 07 a.m. after three stops and a tight schedule.
The article claims Pope Leo XIII amassed more wealth than predecessors with a vast papal treasure spread across Ragland banks. It cites gifts from Kruger worth 4 million, a collection including 28 gold ingots, 1200 chalices, rings, gold stalls, and 881 ostensors, totaling over 1,000 valuable items. It notes uncertainty over personal benefit versus Holy See use and mentions the Kruger diamond as the world’s largest.
A Chicago article notes Russia as the United States rival in world wheat, with its 8 wheat crop damaged since 1891 and government limits on exports amid distress. Relief funds of 1,000,000 roubles are urged to seed and feed districts, potentially lifting US wheat prices and aiding farmers with large reserves.
Pickuns a Hudson Wisconsin railroad worker came to the city seeking work and visited Omaka ling in the depot area Tuesday evening. While standing on the culvert south of the depot a switch engine hauling a box car coughed and he leapt to avoid being struck, breaking his leg near the ankle. He was taken to Saint Joseph's Hospital for treatment.
The Senive class held its first meeting last Tuesday with sixteen members and officers elected including Harry Wheeler as president and Grace Ferguson as vice president. Sophomore week introduced two officers, Pentel Lindsay as treasurer and Anotia Lupient as vice president. One hundred new books were added to the school library, bringing total volumes to five hundred. Corporal Gustave Vulgrin visited Tuesday morning as students prepare book reports and read assignments by standard authors. thefts of bicycle tools were reported under the High School steps, with tires let flat.
Mr and Mrs Lenos Wright celebrated a tin wedding last Sunday with a large gathering of friends. Present were gifts including a wash boiler and other items. The evening featured gifts, music, and warm congratulations as the couple marked their fifty years together.
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