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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
12
A flood of brief notices lists visits and trips by residents and visitors to Waupaca Abbotsford Chicago and Milwaukee. Names include Mrs J J Russell A Kleinheinz Louis Thompson Alex Mettelka Doris Krone B L Reese Mrs B L Bailey A E Beebee M McCall Mrs Mark McCall Mrs John F Cole E S Bailey and others with destinations Dodgeville Madison Fond du Lac Loyal Milwaukee and Chicago plus remarks on gatherings and a district federation convention.
Uncle Eben calls it curious that people assume immediate government service without preparation while a banjo player would train for seasons. The Washington Star notes the contrast in readiness and expectations.
In a light exchange Miss Thin praises a newly made dress while Funnie compliments the gown and jokes the dressmaker could improve props. The banter emphasizes stylish attire and mutual admiration in a playful tone.
The adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of Marshfield Wisconsin met April 1 1909. Mayor Pankow presided with Aldermen Schneider LaBelle Ader Butler Ames Schmirler Wach Reynolds and Kamps present. Mads Schroeder Winney and Baumans absent. Reports read included a poll tax collection summary by Marshal A Gerwing detailing payments and treasury deposits. postage and address expenses noted. total to treasury listed as 1904. A petition from Fourth Ward freeholders proposed changing street boundary to widen the road to eighty feet, with motion to consider.
Records show petitions for sidewalk widening on South Male Street and East Wakerville Road, plus side-wall projects in Marshfield. Council discussed sewer plans, bids for bonds, and adjourned to May with multiple committee actions and approvals of mapping, ballots, and hospital charges.
The Mayor and Common Council of Marshfield approve a seventeen year franchise to J C Marsh his heirs successors or assigns to erect maintain poles and wires for telephone service in the city and streets subject to public works approval and fire department supervision. Marsh agrees to provide three instruments or equivalents and place them at council designated locations while city may integrate future electric fire alarm lines. Noncompliance allows repeal after 30 days notice.
State of Wisconsin Wood County Marshfield notice states the common council will hold a regular meeting on the first Monday of May 1903 to consider an ordinance. City Clerk C. E. Varone signs the notice dated May 4, 1903.
The city invites sealed bids to May 4 1909 for a one year term to provide city physician health services and related quarantine, disinfection, and medical aid for inmates and poor residents at the city hall. A $50 bid bond is required, clerk to open envelopes marked Bid for City Physician and Health Services. The council reserves the right to reject any bid and all bidders must comply with the city health committee decisions.
Notice calls for sealed proposals to issue 10,000 sewer bonds funded against sewer district one in Marshfield Wisconsin. Four bonds of 1,000 each, 4 percent interest, payable semiannually, due July 1 1908 and thereafter two bonds at 20 year term. Bid must include 1,000 bid bond. checks returned to unsuccessful bidders. Proposals marked “Sewer Bonds” sent to City Clerk O S Vedder Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin.
The Common Council of Marshfield Wisconsin invites sealed bids for city printing and notices. Bids due May 10, 1903 by 5 p.m. Envelope should read Bits for City printing. The clerk may reject any or all bids. City Clerk S Venner dated Marshfield April 12, 1903.
The ordinance forbids discharging fire arms within the town limits with penalties of five dollars for each offense. City officials announce enforcement starts April 29, 1908. Veonrz, city clerk, notes local jeweler Frank L Zweck offers watches and clock repairs.
An advertisement notes the importance of a medicine tasting pleasant for children and touts Ro-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and biliousness sold by Henry Horn, Druggist.
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