08 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Eau Claire News
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1885
Page
1
Offering Gros Grain Dress Silks Satin Marveleau and Pongee in black and colors plus Brocade Silks Summer Silks Silk Grenadine and more. 99 special sale colored Silks two to twelve yard lengths for a great sacrifice to close out. Also Sous Agents for Eau Claire Cheeney Brothers Dress Silks with matching Bionade.
Timetable details for passenger and freight trains on the Chippewa Falls and Northern Division. Includes east west routes via Chicago and St Paul Minneapolis, daily and Sunday services, North and South Chippewa Falls connections, dining cars, through tickets and baggage checks, agent contact for rates and berths.
A transit outline shows the Caipoewa Valley trains moving toward Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls with varied express and mixed services. A La Crosse census count spurs political chatter while Eau Claire calls for postal reforms and a staffing overhaul.
The new route to St Paul Minneapolis and the Northwest advertises parlor cars and sleeping cars to Chicago Milwaukee and through service to Stevens Point Green Bay Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Chippewa Falls. Trains depart at various times daily with elegant parlor cars and through sleepers mentioned, under F D Sullivan, freight and ticket agent.
Merchant announces arrival of a carload of pumps and sells at lower figures than usual with cash down and small monthly payments. He pledges to wage war on draw wells until every old well is replaced.
The item notes a sudden death from heart trouble and sympathy for the husband and relatives. It also describes a new Chippewa Valley rail schedule between Wabasha and Menomonie with a three hour run, and a log contract dispute in Chippewa Falls over $8,000. It mentions gunpowder production ideas, a mackerel catch estimate, and a long list of sidewalk construction proposals in Eau Claire with multiple blocks and avenues, dated August 6 1885.
The Common Council adopts an amendment to the licensing ordinance adding skating rinks and roller coasters to permitted shows and performances with annual fees of not less than one hundred dollars and not more than three hundred dollars. The amended section sets fees for exhibitions, attendants, and other shows, and outlines penalties for violations. includes dates and officials. Also includes a summons notice from Circuit Court of Eau Claire County involving John H. Kepler and Louisa Kepler.
An ordinance orders the owners of lots on the north line of Block 37 Hudson Street Eau Claire to construct an eight foot wide pine sidewalk across the fronts within twenty days from publication. The sidewalk must meet grade, be inspected by the streets superintendent, and use specified lumber sizes and fastenings. Passed August 5 1885.
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