23 Apr 1897
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
1
The article urges Arbor and Bird Day on April 30 in Marshfield with praise for Wisconsin as rich in birds. It covers Wheeew Council meeting results, naming officers and aldermen, plus local civic plans and upcoming Hoop Company improvements and a large community event, including booths and dancing.
Obituary notices report Knud K Halloborg aged 93 years and 10 months dying at home after illness. He was born in Norway in 1806 and lived in Whitewater Marshford and later at Upham Manufacturing Co. He is survived by wife and eight children and two brothers, with services at Presbyterian church and burial by Mechanics Lodge. Also reported is the death of Casper Mertens aged 24 from prolonged illness in Avais, with Catholic service at St. Johns church and survivor details including a wife and child.
Arbor and Bird Day issue titled The whare is the name of my Wet Mi page pamphlet. Superintendent J O Emery edits with topics for Arbor and Bird Day observances. Wisconsin watcher Mrs W Upham contributes several articles on local birds and study at the Wisconsin city site.
A fire swept the Tobinville Mates factory late Tuesday, destroying the plant and stock valued up to 25000 dollars with 14500 dollars insured. Five men on duty delayed hose use, allowing flames to spread, while the firm plans a rebuild led by managing owner Boddis. Insurance and losses reflect a heavy blow to the local economy and workers immediately left unemployed.
Residents in eastern Clark County, Fremont, Sherman, and surrounding towns face long trips due to lacking direct passable roads. Citizens urge funding and a highway from Fremont westward to connect with existing routes, with local officials estimating $50 to $125 thousand could open priority segments. Local taxpayers back subscriptions to raise funds, while broader discussions reference national interviews on road access and opportunity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.