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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
8
Mrs A Loven of Alton Illinois reports quick relief and complete cure after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Local notices talk of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gaining popularity and a fire at the Marshfield Stave Factory area causing heavy damage with heroic firemen saving portions of surrounding structures.
Fragmentary notice lists names and places in Wisconsin including Med i, Bray & Chile, Maplin & Uobmeier, and May nspoth with references to interest on drafts and obligations. The garbled text suggests a business or financial notice with limited readable details and noted responsibilities.
The assembly committee reports indefinite postponement of the Will now bill to create Rivers County and the bill to form Tusk County, ending hopes for new counties this year. Obituary notices recount the deaths of Ottie Pankow, a Marshfield girl of 17, and Mrs. John Sheela, with details of funerals, mourners, and the community’s sorrow.
John Spick traveled from Eau Pleine to Day Jobe where a hunting accident left him with facial wounds. He later faced a subpoena in Marathon County as witnesses testified against him. Allegedly in love with Alyina Zibarth, Spick reportedly threatened to force a dance after visiting a Sveper home, prompting a struggle that disarmed him. the family now contemplates charges under Wisconsin law.
Two Wisconsin Central trains carried Dunkard settlers to the Dakota bread prairies for a new colony. Twenty one coaches and freight cars carried families and personal effects. It marked one of the era’s largest Dunkard migrations through the Central.
The county superintendent R A However led a two day teachers examination in the Marshfield High School building with twenty nine teachers and scholars attending. Names listed include Flora Miller Gertrude Matieberg L Pearl Lees Nora McHugh Mary Relly May Heil Blakne Toke Rose Brooks Jennie L Reily Laura Gray Lacey Cournsyer Hattie Decker Annie Terguson Fiorenoe Ballin Edna Disbrow Floy Beattie Cora Kinney George Viele Harvey Andress Frank Giles Gustave Bulgrin Ralph Peck Marshr field Mable Daw Nurts Webster Mione Hoople Calli Elizabeth Batus Auburndale Mary Morrison Baserville Sara Kiliot Richfeld Evangeline Thow son Grantaon EE C Biche. Open call to public at Marshfield and vicinity for low price wines and whiskies.
Fragmented notes describe an ad for One Minute Cough Cure claiming quick relief from coughs and lung trouble. The text also reports the death of Senator Angus Cameron of Wisconsin, who served as U S Senator from 1875 to 1887, in a report from Wrawatesa on an unseen Monday.
The editorial urges voters to judge candidates on merit, stating most are worthy and qualified. It emphasizes neighbors working for the common good, business prosperity, and that civic affairs rest with elected representatives in the coming year.
A movement gathers support to form a Y M C A in the city. Young men have spoken to several peers and many sign up, encouraged by ministers and community leaders. If started, a local Y M C A would offer evenings free from vice and promote better conduct and community welfare, with officers planning inspections of prospects and upcoming meetings.
For Wood County, I announce my candidacy for County Judge in the upcoming election. I pledge a businesslike, impartial administration if re-elected. Nomination papers name me on nonpartisan grounds. If elected I will fulfill duties to the best of my ability. Issued by Tors A. Gayxon.
On Tuesday Jon Girk and family left Marshfield for La Crosse where he has rented the International hotel. The Girk family brings hotel experience and is expected to revive the large hostelry. Marshfield residents wish them happiness in the new venture.
The Travel Class changes its next meeting to Wednesday evening April 7 at 7 30. The April election and important questions will be discussed as members study Mary Queen of Scots with illustrations by a top reader, promising rare interest.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who aided during illness and death of Ottilie Panson Bantnt including vehicles and scholars. Special thanks to the high school for their kindness and general support. We, B. J. Panson and Bantnt, deeply appreciate every act of sympathy and offerings in our sorrow.
Local health officials urge rapid action to curb the development of diseases as winter ends, outlining steps for vaccination, hygiene, and monitoring. Authorities emphasize community cooperation to reduce outbreaks in the coming season.
Munyon's Cold Cure is advertised as stopping a severe cold at once, with claims that neglect of a March cold sows bronchitis and throat disease. The note promotes the product as a remedy for even worst cold forms.
The advertisement claims extra work in cold weather weakens kidneys but Mur yon's Kidney Cure promptly strengthens them. It presents a health tonic pitch typical of period remedies, naming the product and its claimed corrective effect.
Impoverished blood and poor circulation are blamed on spring ailments. Munyon claims his Blood Cure, Liver Cure, Kidney Cure, and other homeopathic remedies purify blood, aid digestion, boost appetite, and restore energy. He warns against generic spring medicines and offers personal letters for free medical advice from 1605 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Munyon remedies offered at Bexton’s. Wisconsin Central sells round trip excursion fares for the G A R encampment at Eau Claire May 18 and 19. S. W. Moerke agent Marshfield and Frank Tesche former St Paul railroad boss identified. Reported suicide at Wausau Tuesday by shooting. Numerous grip cases lately cured by One Minute Cough Cure praised for rapid action. Hy Horu.
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