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Newspaper
Florence Mining News
Location
Florence, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1881
Page
3
The report describes a busy period with vendors like Sloan & Co expanding stocks and Hess merchants delivering goods. It notes a successful opening event on Wednesday evening and actions by local authorities improving safety and order, alongside colorful remarks about a mammoth banana and a boy in a new jacket.
A stream of visitors from rail and canal interests including Jay Hubbell John McKenna and L K Lasley outline weekly movements. Health in Florence refits and plans to move families, with construction and industry notes on a box factory pulp mill and new buildings. Local fare and entertainment from Clifford and his troupe accompany weather and river notes.
The column notes the removal of Wm. Radcliff’s remains to the Veterans’ lot in Lake View Cemetery, reports on St Peter’s cathedral war markers, and mentions Marquette’s July Fourth plans with fireworks. It also covers local accidents, tax debates, and community updates on doctors, industry, and social events.
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