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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
13
A message reported that forest fires were burning Bersely around Phillips and possibly threatening the area. Several houses had already burned in the suburbs, with local residents alarmed by the advancing flames and risk to property.
Local notices announce a bill of entertainment including the comedy drama A True Kentuckian at Adler's Opera House next Wednesday evening with eager patrons urged to attend. Also noted are winter millinery openings, local weddings, births, and community events spanning Marshfield and surrounding towns.
Me wod Mrs. Charley Hirth of Reedsburg visit Mr and Mrs C Sherrin. Mrs Clara Gulef of Minneapolis guests of her brother Mr Wm Lithle. Mr and Mrs K Suuckler and daughter Mollia visited Wausau. Mr John Voelker of Vollmar attended at Aghland. G A Brishois of Chippuwa attended ankle injury. G A Lupt jeni ill. Landlord Giles attended Oshkosh hotel-keeper convention. Mrs John Cole and daughters Fannie Judd Apa plan two week visit to West Bend. Mrs Ee Dumnis returned from Winneconne. M D Tower host at Camp Douglas. Mrs Robert Marshal and Minnie Loucks back from Iowa visit. Mrs P B Klock and Mrs Nets Allen depart for Minnesota and Montana. Lt Nd Ward and family depart for Appleton and Waupaca. Louis Bauman to Briton for cousin’s wedding. Theo Steinmetz returns from Grad Rapids. Misses Anna and Elizabeth Connor of Auburndale visit before Europe trip. They sail New York October 1 on the North German Lloyd ship Latin for a year abroad.
Unclaimed letters linger in the Marshfield post office with names including C. Hf Ahrens Anna Borens John N. Yrank Stanley Ford Chas. Houston Mrs P. Rogan John Saulvb Andrew Tucko Henry Yoyer and others remaining to be called for pickup.
Special Notices list requests for home help and general services. Enquiries invite Mrs. Gumate at 305 dvb St and Mrs. F. J. Teaman for a competent girl. Another ad seeks competent pies for housework. Also notes about Oxford Downrama breeding, cigar advertising, fresh oysters at City Beat Market, a lost black jacket, and a lecture at Adler's Opera House with Prosperity quotes about farming and timber opportunities in Wisconsin.
Marshfield Wisconsin invites bids to light streets with at least two thousand candlepower lamps. Bids must state terms and timing of the contract and be filed with the city clerk by October 1, 1698. The mayor and city clerk reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
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