Marshfield Milestone: Twenty-Five Years Since Incorporation
The Marshfield edition marks a quarter century since its incorporation, noting growth from 2,500 to 7,500 residents without boom cycles. Wealth from timber, soil, and climate fueled steady progress, with local industry turning raw materials into finished products at home. The piece contrasts today with the pioneer hamlet that formed twenty-five years ago.
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Early business houses in the 1883 Time site listing
Advertisers in the 1883 Time site, then the town's only newspaper, show local business operatives in Marshfield village as it became an incorporated city. Names include W. A. Sexton druggist, John Luis Eagle Hotel, Marshfield Bank, Syme Bros, Held & Co hardware, Miner & Hinman druggists, Upham & Bros lumber, Merkel Bros meat market, JF Morel liquor dealer, Geo. W. Reyes restaurant, Carpenter & Felter builders, De Lathrop physician.
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W. A. Sexton
A. Hoersch
Ludolph Wallison
Vannedam
John Luis
Eagle
Marshfield Bank
Arnold Bros
M. J. Platt
Hoerl
Syme Bros. & Maurer
Held & Co
W.H. Budge
Miner & Hinman
Upham & Bros
I. Elvis
W. Rh. Hinman & Co
JR. Reilly
Merkel Bros
C. Burn
Peter Borrand
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Marshfield mayor candidates and city marshal candidate debate
The Times discusses the upcoming Marshfield city elections urging solid capable leaders. Suggested mayoral candidates are L J Arnold or EB Wineh, both successful businesspeople. P Worth is criticized for City Marshal, while Peter’s honesty and reliability are endorsed as essential qualities for the post.
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Upham Manufacturing Co. of Marshfield Marks Quarter Century
The Upham Manufacturing Co. of Marshfield stands as the city’s first and main industry, expanding from a pioneer saw mill to a large plant producing furniture and banners flour mill with exports. Led by W H Upham, P R Upham, and E B Pires, the firm rebuilt after the 1887 fire, expanding employment to about 400 and earning a reputation for efficiency and stable labor relations. The article recalls Upham’s Civil War heroism, Lincoln era rescues, and postwar public service, including a period as Wisconsin governor.
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Civil War Began, Mr. Upham, Then A Mere Boy, Enlisted At Racine
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West Point
Ebbe brings forty Denmark visitors to Wisconsin
Mr. GH Ebbe returned from Denmark with over forty friends and neighbors. The Times welcomes the newcomers as bright, intelligent youths and praises Ebbe for his hospitality. The notice urges Is Wisconsin Central to build or repair a depot with a proper ladies waiting room, condemning the current crowded, smoky space.
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Isconsin Central Railroad Company
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