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Newspaper
Chippewa Current
Location
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
3
A reader publishes a partial petition signature list and ad notices rebutting claims in the Independent. The page includes names, addresses, and requests for printing services and wedding stationery offered by the CURRENT office.
A fragment lists prices for flour labeled Wabasha Snow Flake, sugar, crackers, tomatoes, corn, sardines, starch, soap, lamp chimneys, clothes pins, ham, bacon, picnic ham, jelly, and wheat flour deals. The ad promotes low prices and bargains, claiming the store offers the best deal and broad selection.
Local chatter notes Dolph Miles from Fifield and AG Beebo of Bruce visiting the city. Water pipe repairs listed at 108 West Central Street. Aggie Greteinger leaves for Spring Valley to take a stenographer post. Eau Claire figures include AG Gilbert from Eau Claire and others visiting. F W Gores advertises plumbing services at 108 West Central. Zack De seeks capital attendance and Hugh Boyd reports from the woods.
In Eau Claire, Martin Olson and Charles Syverson claim they were falsely imprisoned for thirteen days in January 1895 at 219 North Barstow in Mary Olson’s confectionery, after contact with a smallpox case. They sue the city for damages, aided by Judge A. C. Larson, with potential additional claims. The matter heads to the common council amid debate over municipal liability for health officials.
In an evening session lawmakers hustle to close new business with about twenty Assembly bills introduced. Key bill limits passenger fares to two and a half cents per mile, requires 1 000 to 2 000 tickets at under two cents per mile transferable for one year. Senate proposals include venues in justice courts, protection of beaver habitats, and adoption by publication. Also notes memorial to Congress on water power, and monument bills. In Madison, passes are blocked by railroad company refusals.
An advertisement invites patients to seek medical help through Otto Dettlof of Riester and Daettlof, now in room 3 above Hoenig’s hardware, promising prompt service. A testimonial from Fred Miller of Irving, IL claims Electric Bitters cured long standing kidney and liver troubles, touting quick relief and large bottle scent. Available at Goddard’s and Watlcons Drug Store.
A February Madison correction cites Chippewa Independent readers and asks them to judge local figures tied to A P and Independent factions. It flags names such as J. W. Hit, Jerry Palmer, Will Ginty, Ed Emerson, and state officials Cunningham and Leonard, urging readers to assess affiliations.
A compilation from multiple papers mocks clergymen who criticize dancing, urges fair temperate action. It comments on a proposed new marriage law and critiques bond sales as Democratic policy promises. It notes a grand jury crackdown on crime and parries rumors of foreign policy shifts and Armenian Kurdish violence narratives.
A state report shows two year costs for Wisconsin insane care approaching one million dollars. Mendota hospital billed 1893 costs of 113534.44 and 1894 104408.05. Oshkosh hospital 114093.59 in 1893 and 121886.52 in 1894.
The circuit court, led by Judge Marshall, granted the petition to incorporate the village of Cadott on 3.02 acres of land, with 800 souls reported. James H Munroe, Frank Zimmerman, and Clerk Watson named as election inspectors. the session will run most of the week as various matters proceed including foreclosures and dismissals.
In Heatserp Minu on Feb 3 a tank supplying fuel to a large stationary engine at Northern Pacific shops exploded after engineer John Headman entered the enclosure with a lantern to close a valve. The 33,000 gallon tank held 12,000 gallons and the blast fatally burned Headman, who was taken to the hospital. the tank and contents were destroyed by fire.
Advertisement notes Dr Price's Baking Powder claiming past high standards and promotes a plumbing and gas fitting shop opened at 10 West Central Street. Claims workmanship evidence from Chippewa Falls Plumbers Supply and offers prompt estimates and guaranteed work. Owner AW Gorls.
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