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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
9
W D Jones calls a county convention in this city on October first for Kinley supporters. McMillan touts sound money while Kraus Kraus declines wool sales as milling chiefs debate county nominations. Italian silver sale, a Tremont banquet, and a large warehouse campaign base mark a busy political week with muster planned for Company A.
At eight o'clock Tuesday morning St John s Catholic church hosted a wedding for Marshfield s Jacob Thomas and Clana Ericn in a simple ceremony led by Rev Father Eisen. Relatives attended with sister Katie Thomas as maid of honor and John Lerum as best man. After a wedding breakfast guests traveled by carriage to the bride s home and then the newlyweds departed by Wisconsin Central train for Milwaukee for an extended stay. The couple will reside in Weyneweg cottages on Maple Street. The groom is praised as a sterling Marshfield resident and gentleman, and the bride is described as refined and pleasant. Mr and Mrs Thorng have many friends wishing them a long, happy life. Also noted, Charney Nol! of Noll Hardware Co married Miss Lizzie Bartlett of La Crosse. they plan to settle in town within a week.
Prof Stewart of Madison spoke on That Black person to an overflowing audience, urging white Americans to combat prejudice through education and ChristianUpbuilding. He called for teaching that the black race is not an animal and praised learning as elevating. He sang at the end. Milwaukee fair attendance and attractions reported as excellent with Wood County’s exhibit showing 125 grain varieties and fine vegetables led by Peter Pommer.
A Saturday concert at the Presbyterian church featured Vibule girls Emimarene Hayward dew Williams Loretta Cole and Carrie Branch with Ethel and Clarance Coy assisting. They performed songs recitations and readings with strong oratorical effort from Master Coy. One hundred eleven tickets sold at one cent each despite no committee help.
Prof. Hartwell, a famed clairvoyant from St. Louis, offers short consultations at the Mansion House parlors for those in trouble or doubt. Unmatched ability and phenomenal success touted. fees 50 cents for ladies and 1.00 for gentlemen. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
A morning incident near a farm shows miscommunication. Rob Marshall sought a pail at a farmhouse but was accused of being a tramp when the woman returned with only two pieces of bread and a loaf, content to quell his hunger.
The Times overlooks the performance by Marshfield's new band at a Republican rally. While not perfect yet, the ensemble earns high praise and future plans include new players Geo Husticker and John Nelson.
At the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening Trev Rollo Branch will conduct a series of services with the theme God was in Christ. Fergusso and Wright's orchestra will render sacred selections at each service along with a large chorus and Mrs. S Love as organist. Seats are free and all are warmly invited to attend these meetings.
The Chicago Fair Store was closed on a chattel mortgage held by Louis Laberwitz of New York. The goods were moved to Kraus and Kraus who are inventorying and will remove them to their store. The stock includes crockery and tinware with an estimated value of 1500. Also reported is the accidental self-shot death of farmer G B Dickinson near Colby as his rifle discharged while hanging it, causing fatal bleeding. his funeral was the largest ever held in Colby.
For Sale or Trade. A $65 sewing machine, new, and a B05 Cottage organ. Almost as good as new, a trade for a span of colts. Will trade either for one volt or the two for a spio. Also an established merchantile business for sale or trade. Here is a bargain for the right man. For further particulars enquire at this office. AT
Johnson and Brighson announce they will buy potatoes starting Monday. They will pay cash and weigh on their scale. They offer the highest market price per day at delivery. Mixed stock should be sorted before bringing in.
The case of B. W. Pulling in Milwaukee Municipal Court was postponed again to October first marking the fourth postponement. The report notes multiple delays and includes brief family announcements of newborns and visitors from Richfield Road and Rasmussen households.
80 acre farm with hill rises, 230 acres cleared east of the city. Includes a good well, log barn and a barn. Price 1,400. Inquire at this office.
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