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Marshfield Times in Marshfield, Wisconsin

21 Apr 1899

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Marshfield Times

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Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1899

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Pioneer Solomon Nason Dies After Long Life Of Service

Solomon Nason, longtime Lincoln County pioneer and postmaster, died after a life spent in logging, farming, and public service. Born December 8, 1895 in Standish Maine, he migrated west, settled near Lingolo, built a log home, and led local affairs as town organizer and postmaster from 1859 to 1879. His funeral at the local church drew a large crowd, with Masonic rites and a choir from the region.

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County Insane Asylum Talk Sparks Planning Meeting

Teast Saturday meeting in city hall chaired by Supervisor John Juno discussed locating a new county insane asylum. A committee of five was formed to work with city supervisors to secure a site, aiming for initial erection within a few years at an estimated cost of 50 000. The session reflected modest local interest despite calls for the project.

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John Juno Tate Woose Ollihe Marshield Appowit H Whig City Ebu Porn Emil Scheibe Prank Ondy Adolph Pantow Wm, Noll, Sr
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Supreme Court airs city power over telegraph poles

The City of Marsh fled v Wisconsin Telephone Co is discussed in a lengthy opinion by Justice Bardeen. It upholds city regulation to prevent street obstruction and to control pole placement, noting corporate arrogance and affirming police and public works action. It clarifies the process for access to city rights and grants appeal steps to the board of public works and the Common Council.

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Marsh Wisconsin Telephone Co Supreme Court Bardeen Ely Telephone Co Board of Public Works Jegel Eyal the Simu Common Council
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First Night Council Meets Organizes for 1899

The new city council convened at the city hall to organize. Alderman Kamps chosen president on first ballot. A. I. Gerwing named treasurer. Michael Griffin becomes policeman. J. Keemichael wins street commissioner after votes. Dr Wahie chosen health officer on the 7th ballot. P. A. Williams re-elected city attorney. David Harney elected city surveyor. Standing committees named by Mayor Horn with ward officers listed.

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Deckert Money Kraus Kamps Klembeins Taemle McLees Sheerin Schuster Scheibe Therolf Wilhem Worn Bules Ald. Kamps Tearshal A. I. Gerwing Michael Griffin J. Keemichael Peter Allman Board of Public Works Ald Fionky Seheibe Wthelin Laemle Kleinbeind Vod Schuster Judie Finney Hor Shaerwood Scheiberp
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A Cruel Practice of Horn Clipping Reported

A letter condemns do horn clipping of cattle as cruel and against God’s laws. It cites Judge Gump of McMillan who lost a valuable cow after inhumane clipping. The piece notes protests by humane society and argues pain is high, especially when done while calves are young.

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Card of Thanks for Peir Prescot loss

Mrs. Eansa Prescot thanks friends for support during her husband Peir Prescot’s illness and death. She expresses deep gratitude for sympathy and kindness that eased her sorrow and wishes blessings upon all who helped.

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Peir Prescot Eansa Prescot
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Perfect Satisfaction Glasses Fitted by Dr I B Stafford

For years I have had difficulty finding glasses that fit my eyes. Last week I tested new glasses fitted by Dr I B Stafford of this city and Tam 50. I am well pleased and gladly recommend him to the public. 1 P, Tarrant. Semi Annual Muster Company A Meets April 24

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I. B. Stafford Tam Tarrant
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