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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1892
Page
5
Local tidbits report a crowded mix of names, places, and events including political leanings in Oshkosh and Marshfield, a fire at Fitzgerald’s dwelling, upcoming Upham Manufacturing road work, and a Stevens Point Wheating Club bicycle trip. Various residents and businesses are referenced with sparse details on actions and outcomes.
A 14 year old boy from Phillips, residing near Hafor's mill on Riehfeld road, went into the woods to pick berries on Aug 2 and did not return. A search failed to locate him until Aug 10 when he was found near Neillsville at a farm.
Miss Sorensen will open a school of dress cutting and fitting with a new method recently invented by Miss Cooley of Appleton. Classes start Monday August 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. in Mrs. Chamberlain's boarding house at Thin and Maplestroxis corners. First lesson free for WwWlwarn.
The Ghrand Ruapiits ely base ball club announces an excursion with tickets priced at 10 for round trips to the grounds. A delegation from Avis city will supervise the event with plans to visit the Twin Cities. The train leaves Lovelock on Saturday and returns the evening after the game.
The Omaha announces a new hotel near the Omaha depot by Cross and Weld, two prominent Wisconsin businessmen. The modest yet convenient establishment features renovated rooms and top grade furnishings, attracting railroad men and travelers. Viewing is available daily with meals offered at all hours.
Death of Mrs. Russell sister of Major Upham occurs in Merrill Wisconsin on Aug 4 1892 aged 49 after long illness. Remains to Racine for burial on Aug 8 with large attendance. Also report of a Spencer Marshfield baseball game with nine runs first inning and Gibbs noted as top player. Simonson a new physician from Pittsville opens practice in Wausau area. Teachers examinations underway in Lincolns and surrounding communities with list of attendees and upcoming September city examinations.
The North Western Line offers harvest excursion tickets valid twenty days from start, with travel from St Paul Minneapolis and nearby stations to points west of St James Sleepy Eye and beyond, including Omaha Kansas Colorado Utah Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and water route links through Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Louisiana. Sold at few rules and with through car service upon request by agents like C. Trasdale and Kay’s Trekker Agent in St Paul.
A Washington letter from Mes Joseph Tams ucher now in Cape Teal Ci hone expresses support for the newspaper expansion and upcoming large gathering of ACW visitors. He notes temporary buildings near the Washington monument to accommodate crowds and praises efforts to improve coverage and usefulness of the paper.
A collage of brief notices lists Colby residents and visitors, including J P Harv, Frank Snell, Charley Harnam, and Follett, with arrivals in Ashlie, Wausate, Racine, Madison, and Chicago. It mentions local business figures, clergy, and officials traveling for work, conventions, or family visits, reflecting a bustling midweek city scene.
Rev Chr Doghler of Neilsville visits Rev Thom while Henry Roettiger. contractors arrive but weather slows church work. Me Monzkel praises Astle as best in Wisconsin. Printer error hides Brewer dates. next Neillsville visit Sept 8 and Marshfield later. Chloride gas scare at Riinekinder prompts safety checks. Pumping station work and waterworks prep begin. Mill and Mixes MIll Hath wed at Sim Schowaklen on Fourth Street. The Styens Bont birth and related rites are noted.
Notice lists several names of persons with undelivered mail and directs that their letters will be advertised if not called for. Also mentions a large display of wall paper and a local masters and West assortment.
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