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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1894

Page

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Fatal Accident in the Omaha Yards

A man named Sam Schowalter, a wiper in the Omaha round house, died after being struck by a moving box car during a switch operation. An inquest led to a verdict that death resulted from accidental crushing while attempting to grasp the car ladder. He left a wife and seven children, and his funeral was conducted by Rev. Tavtenstein.

Sam. Schuwalter Schowalter 4Th Street Bass Cottages Round House Omaha Wiper Bland Seport Schowatter Vierene Mirth J. W. Beauie Duauly A. 8 Renne E. Inguls Guo. W. Upham Ted. Krans Budge Sher- al Kraus Sehowsatler Central Avenue M&o My. S Mar Tho Tavtenstein Byangicul

Phillips Re-Building and New Public Works Planned

John Clapper, a contractor from the Lich ward, has returned from Phillips with a large dwelling contract and begins work as axes echo through the rebuilding. A major sugar plant project advances, plans for a courthouse and jail are done, bids for $50,000 county buildings will be advertised, and a $10,000 school is planned for the Schuyl district. Fire limits are set and brick blocks will rise on sites of recent frame buildings destroyed by fire.

John Clapper Phillips Langery Schuyl

Democratic Caucuses elect city delegates to conventions

The Democratic party of the city held caucuses Friday evening to select delegates for State and Congressional conventions. Wards listed delegates: First ward Henry Kalsched and Slike Chiffing. Second ward Dro Lathrop and 20 Wiehe. Third ward Z. P. Hume and John Vorlker. Fourth ward John Hoff man and Wm. Hirth. Fifth ward Pat. Lyons and P.M. Kraus. Sixth ward John Tero.

Democratic Party Uch Wild Pitth Ward Pat. Lyons P.M. Kraus Sixth Ward John Tero

Drowning in Wisconsin River Claims Man at Point

Mr Money L Smith of this city received word Sunday evening that his wife's son in law Mr Saulsbury of Stevens Point drowned while bathing in the Wisconsin river. He was 32, left a wife and two children. The drowning occurred at Ted Rock above Whiting's paper mill dam.

Money L. Smith Stevens Point Saulsbury Wisconsin Ted Rock Whiting

Beware of Impure Water and Poor Sewerage

Public health notice warns residents to ensure pure water and clean surroundings to prevent typhoid fever spread. Emphasizes thorough boiling of family water, hygiene inside yards, and the danger of contagion through contact, especially affecting children, amid unusual warm weather.

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The Drouth and Its Effect on Crops and Ranching

The drought continued to devastate corn and oats while potatoes ripen for a short crop. Farmer Cory reports quick-growing crops but expects a poor yield. A Bock farmer faces feeding shortages as pasture dries up, complicating butter supply. Clearing burns threaten line of the Texas and Southwestern Railroad, with hunters likely responsible. Extra caution urged around plants and yards amid the season’s danger.

Cory Mer Gad Budals Bock Ford Exas & Southiwestern Griogat Socn Aefre Moon Dimigny

Van Builds a Mill in South Dakota

Van Vannedon, a former citizen and builder, plans to construct and operate a mill at Faulkton in Faulk county. He partners with Ar Tasmasen and will complete site arrangements with railway firms, aiming to begin grinding Faulk county grain by November.

Tueyrl Record Palkia Vannedon Ar. Tasmasen Fualkton New New Mill TW. Vannediom Raiway Vannadom Republican Faulk County

Grover, Flischer in violent Moubery clash leaves Grover badly wounded

A chaotic night incident in Inst-Deros between Jon Grover and Flischer at Moubery Zink ends with Grover suffering the most dangerous wounds. Shalim ap ples and bull men intervened as neighbors lament the fight and warn against such harm.

Jon Grover Due Flischer Moubery Grover

New Hardware Firm CG Formed by Sheavin and Pov

A new hardware firm registered as Shean Wall and partners plan to enlarge stock and renew the general hardware business at the old stand, thanking patrons for past patronage and promising guaranteed satisfaction. The notice mentions Aug 18 and local county fair ties with Bayes Abie weeds noted in the text.

Sheavin Pov Shean & Wall Nardwart Ohn Wall Sirens & Wis

Tragic Shooting Accident In Colby Involving Boys

In Colby last Monday evening two boys, Charley Haslpeck and Joseph Hislpegk, aged 11 and 12, found revolvers while visiting relatives. While shooting at a stump they unintentionally fired. Joseph was struck in the left shoulder by a ball and died shortly after. Postmortem showed the bullet path through the shoulder blade to the fifth rib. The incident left the community and families deeply distressed.

Colby Joseph Hislbegk Ae Tay Hull Joseph Charley Dows Ty Scump Fin Telh Willeh Une

Oshkosh Exposition Opens Gates for Annual Fair

September Look to Oshkosh Exposition announces the annual fair with plans for a broader show of local industries. Arrangements emphasize a social, interesting exhibit featuring vegetables, dairy products, and other farm goods. Secretary urges readers to watch dates, collect premiums lists, and visit Oshkosh Expo for details.

Wistunal Moore Qsikosh Wetne

Indian Rice Pickers in Chippewa County Firelit Nights

Reports from Chippewa County describe a rice gathering season along Sand Lake where the Chippewa Indians harvest wild rice near Rice Lake. The article notes traditional dog dances, the labor of harvest, processing in kettles, and market sales at ten cents a pound, with about 600 bushels yearly, while warning the plant may fade due to harvest methods and local land ownership near Cartwright.

Chippewa County Hiew Jake Chippens Sevson Ibis Srbjeeluil Cartwright

Cradle News Reports Birth of Miller Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Harry Miller rejoice over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy Sunday morning. The newborn weighed 18 pounds and is described as healthy and welcome by the family.

Harry Miller Mr. Ated Als Larry Burr Lury

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