24 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Eau Claire Weekly Leader
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1891
Page
1
A cache of mixed items from the Sixth ward covers streetcar debates, local industry, and social events. Reports on lumber company activity, fights on Bellinger street, a Powers tenant gathering, local trade, and community notices mix with personal news about residents, weddings, and a cyclone storm scare.
John Johnson, a saloon keeper at 216 Fitch Avenue, was found dead in bed at his boarding house at Niagara and Fifth Avenue. He lived in Mars for six years, never a hard drinker, with a funeral set for 8 p.m. the undertakers of the Furniture company in charge. Jury verdict attributed death to apoplexy.
A vivid travelogue extols Florida coastal spots including Pont Tire Coronado Beach and Ponce Park. It highlights Me. John Drummond Sr. as a famed fisherman and collector, recounts shark and sea bass tales, and praises beaches for clean sand and long horse friendly shores while noting sandflies as a minor drawback.
East wind disperses detainees as twenty seven jailed await trial this term. families relocate to Maryland as J. D. Ross shop and Kingsbury machine plant be sold at sheriff’s sale. Miss Spencer joins J T & K Wounder agent role. baby born weighs eight pounds. City debates waterworks vote and shell sidewalk enforcement while two watches are recovered after a theft at W A Allen’s store.
A real estate notice advertises thirty fiveacre parcels in Winnemisse Park near DeLand depot. It touts hummock land, platted streets, orange groves, and nineteen improved lots with homes. Prices range from 100 to 3,000 dollars per unit, with terms of one hundred years at 7 percent. Agent A D Carpet invites inspection.
Classified notices list numerous orange groves and lands for sale near Orange City De Land Lake Helen and Hamilton county Florida. Offers include bearing groves of up to 60 acres to 400 trees plus timbered lands and wild acreage with irrigation capacity. Prices range from 8000 to 50000 and up for larger parcels with contact J E Saintnay Orange City Florida for full list.
Olson, an employee at the Northwestern mill in Portaryille, suffered a severe leg crush when a cay stand toppled onto the track near his station Thursday morning. He remained conscious as workers aided him before transport to medical care.
The school board met Monday and Tuesday to review plans and specs for the new high school. Architect Allen of 8% Paul presided. bids due by Sept 7 at 12 a.m. for construction and August 28 for heating. Ella Gleason elected to fill May Griffith's vacancy. Real estate committee to decide on Shawtown school. Frank Tonehak died after being caught in mill machinery. A horse and buggy were stolen from Hudson and traced to Knapp. reward offered.
Mrs. Sam Kenyon, jailed for assaulting Cory McCarty, attempted suicide by tearing a bed sheet and tying it to a window bar, then leaping to a doorway. Jailer Branstad intervened as Kenyon, claiming jealousy and fear for her life, refused to plead guilty and was released on recognizance. The case also notes Elliott’s arrest and a separate bastardy settlement for J. Courrier.
A grave accident at Mooreheel elevator construction left Jose O Neil, twenty five, fatally injured after plunging fifteen feet. The widow Ada Mice, Liveman and others mourn the loss as the community offers sympathy and support.
An article recounts James Hayes and a horse farm where a pair of greys, described as intelligent and reliable, perform in everyday work. Hayes notes unusual behavior in the animals and recounts a recent incident involving a horse named Leon, a shoe, and a search that drew onlookers at Maidenbauer & Denon’s shop on Warwell Street.
A troubled story from Chippewa County details alleged adultery, illness and family strife tied to Colburn Dam and Eagle Point. The report mentions Neil Withrow, his daughter, and various local groups as investigations unfold amid accusations and community reactions.
A Washington Dispatch notes a mining venture near Carolina Gold Mine with reports of gold in surprising quantities. Officials praise the effort as a success while a health inspector alerts local authorities about safety concerns amid a rural scene. Nearby, a wedding in Eau Claire is reported with details of residence and attendees.
A Bis Season's Work describes the Lee Luuiler company sawmills at Rive Lice hasting toward 10,000 feet of timber yearly and measures a 15,000 yearly feat. It notes a 20,000,000 feet log capacity and ongoing shipping activity. The piece mentions efforts to cut costs and manage the deluge of logs, with emphasis on a rain of logs and related operational strains.
Fragmented text mentions an eagle and a furniture man named Keller and a veteran in Washington. References to Pit, UOP, Stevens Point, and various unclear names appear, creating a garbled scene with no clear event or outcome.
Mr Smith opens a refined grocery in Eau Claire detailing Troemner fixtures and equipment. The store features tea coffee sugar and spice departments with glassware, confectionery, ham bacon and cheese displays. Aimed at elevating local grocery standards, the shop plans well ordered departments and attractive fixtures to draw customers.
Name list shows many candidates including Pheaces, Berhel B. Bruce, Myrtle i Ward and Anna Rit none among a broad field. The report notes a troubled figure, a well known toaster, and hints at weeks of unrest with women described as well educated and previously successful teachers. Make Pie an Offer, Ruthven, Ia is cited as a source.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mention of Barening, deal, estate, health, deeds, real estate in a chapel, and lines about parcels or lots. The readable items suggest a local real estate or property transaction note with limited clear details.
Fragmentary OCR text references names, events, and places, including individuals such as Abby, Mr. Mader, and Nick Abior, with scattered mentions of gatherings, searches, and a remedy claim. The readable portions suggest a chaotic, diary like or notice style item without a clear single事件 or cohesive report.
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