15 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1887
Page
1
A crowded notice page lists a two week visit by Andraw Sexton to Wertnowlay and Milwaukee trips by Hoelz and Mrs. Hoelz, a lunar astronomy talk at the rink, a dance at Cannivers Hall, shop expansions by Steimetz & Streveler, and a quiet wedding officiated by Justice Bartels with sparse ceremony and a warning sentiment.
Report on the Seignée Hall investigation exonerates state officials while noting careless management. Budget appropriations and district reappointments dominated the session. Rumors link Senator Cooper to a future Congress run and other leaders to Secretary of State and Attorney General posts. A land sale notice and local business items follow.
The piece reports a light city election under the new Charter with little public interest and low turnout. It lists mayoral and local race results, ward contest votes, and notes on municipal offices, plus a Marshfield council meeting summary with financials, licenses, and upcoming election inspectors.
Weather stays mild as Fred Korth frames a new saloon and billiard hall on the former site of last winter’s blaze. Miss Jessie Taylor and Zitta visit sister in Downing Wisconsin. Ruptinger Bros. expand stave factory with a new heading room and machinery underway. J B Taylor oversees kilns while scouting snakes along the line. Martin Reutzer’s raffle yields a bureau to the winner. J M Taylor, trained in telegraphy, becomes operator and agent at Sherry.
Dull times prevail in Auburndale as log crews depart for the log drive. O. Kronipas succeeds M. Fleckenstein at the depot. Samuel Smith and W. Cady plan to open a saloon, a move that may awaken local activity. Thomas O Niel returns from logging in Duluth to settle bills and scout Puget Sound relocation. Capt Harrower of Sherry visits, while Ralph Coon makes a Stevens Point trip. D. R. Coon anticipates summer fish trade and local merchants greet friendly prospects.
Smiling A Goetschau of Marshfield features on the street scene as Spring town elections excite residents. The article notes satisfaction with officers and hints at a single-ticket village election. It includes a cautionary piece on newspaper support, urging subscribers to prepaid dues and local patronage to sustain printing and staff. A dissolution notice mentions Williams and Geo Roplartin with typo-filled details and a promised dissolution under Williams & Muri.
Notice to all debtors of Williams de Martin firm to call and settle their accounts or arrange settlement as the firm has changed. Dated April 6 1887. HH. H. Martin & Sons.
Scientific American describes a method to preserve eggs in glass jars with patent stoppers and heated air to prevent spoilage. After heating, eggs are wrapped, placed in a warm receptacle, and sealed. with proper technique they remain fit for breakfast months later. At Birmingham cattle show winners used lime and water or dry salt, while some samples with wax or oil did not fare well.
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