Marshfield hosts Republican convention amid extensive fire damage
A 1886 Marshfield fire devastates lumberyards stores and homes, forcing evacuations while Republicans plan a 6th District convention. Mayor Upham aids evacuees, with many rebuilding hopes tied to insurance and favorable weather. Damages include Neils Bros. lumber, W J Clifford shingle mill, and multiple residences with extensive losses.
Eight Day Disaster Destroys Village Homes and Mills
Sunday August day marked by a massive fire originating from the D. I. Cressy place. Wind shifts drive flames through Clifford's mill yard and the village, destroying churches, schools, warehouses, depots, and many dwellings as crews battle the blaze and evacuate residents. Multiple properties and businesses, including the W. O. Jr., Harton Bros. & Co, Nevedah Lumber, and John Gardiner stores, suffer total loss along with numerous homes. The fire devastates the east side, burning churches, schools, and residences, with ongoing danger until containment.
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F. Burnside & Co
Blagkstone
Stevens Point
Spencer
Childrn
W.H L. Upham
Marshfield
Mayor Upham
Blickstone House
PLA
Thayer
Pennsylvania
North America
Niagara
Einaston
Continental
Nils Bros
Lumter
Concomita
W. J. Clifford
John Gardiner
Aetna
Concordia
S.C. & GH. Hall
Phenix
Hartford
Connecticut
Louis
Burkhardt
R. Cottel
Methodist Church
D. F. Crosby
Welch
Wisconsin Central Railway
Waterlank
Piling
Tes
Freigh
D. I. Cressy
Clifforns Mill
Clifford
W. 0. Jr. Company
Harton Bros. & Ovtlel
Nevedah Lumber Company
John Gravesib Co
Sito
I. N. Welch
D. I
Creussy
Sheantoon
Rudolph Oettel
Luke Leatherdale
D. W. Seubert
J. 8. Burnside
Steel
D. W. Bodle
Mrs. Haner
Fire loss ledger lists insured and uninsured dwelling goods
A dated record itemizes losses across numerous dwellings and businesses with insured and uninsured values, noting total household goods losses, building damage, and several properties with no coverage. It also mentions depot reconstruction and post office relocation, plus an ad for Broklen's Arnica Salve with a money back guarantee.
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J.E. Cole
Luke Letherdate
Dr. Serbert
J.S. Burnsides
W. I. Blaisdell
Dave Budle
Aetna
Hanor
J. W. Lowe
M. P. Hartford
Thos. Welch
M. Winters
Welch
Wood
Coll Williams
A.J
E. Brooks
Neils
Concordia
Weichtraan
HE. Ehnert
Lodge
G. A. R. Post
Stoltenow
P. J. Bresnahan
M.H. DuCate
Naecedah Limber Co
John Graves & Co
Arthur Short
L. M. Willis
Boyer
Hagan
Notice of Civic Meeting and Official Actions Filed
The record notes a public notice from Wool Co regarding a council action at Marshfield in Weil Creek district. It cites a date in August and mentions city clerk Ghad A. Coors and the location Murwhtlerd. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate an official action by the city clerk order and a forthcoming meeting date.
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Bo Forannan
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Srd
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