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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1894

Page

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Tragic Death Near Loyal Miss Emerson Dies After Poison Attempt

Miss Netvie Emmerson, aged about 13, died after ingesting poison at the Thomas House in Loyal following a sanitarium visit and plans to seek treatment at Battle Creek. Nurse Mary I. Austin aided the attempt, a coroner's inquest returned a verdict, and burial arrangements were made in Loyal.

Netvie Emmerson McCord Scotland Loyal Thomas House Miss Emmerson Herema Seventh Day Adventists Battle Creek Mich Towot Sanitarium Mary I. Austin Miss Austin Lae Indy Woka Thomas Mouse Emmerson Suwat Vr. Waldscmidt Zeelock Undersker Geo. W. Upham Ing Vem

A Busy Life of Dr Frank Brewer in Wisconsin

A Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph obituary recalls Dr Frank Brewer of Fort Atkinsot Wisconsin a long respected physician and former superintendent of Soldiers Orphans Home at Madison. He served twenty years and earned praise as a true trusted caregiver with many former charges and admirers across Wisconsin. The note also mentions his visit to Tremont House and a Paysday event on September 1.

Frank Brewer Fort Atkinsot Orphi Tloine Madison Garth Wisconsin Prank Brewer Milwaukee Tremont

Appointment of K. I McBride to represent U S at Lirth

Honorable K I McBride of Neillsville, a leading Wisconsin Democrat, is appointed by President Cleveland to serve as United States representative in Lirth Scotland with a salary of 7000 dollars. Friends in Neillsville react to the selection with pride.

K. I McBride Neillsville Wisconsin Cleveland United States Lirth Scotland Mebride

Johnny Cam Marching Home From Camp

After a successful week in camp Co. And Reg't in the W N G returned home last Saturday. The company behaved admirably under fire and earned praise from the Governor and staff and regular army officers. Capt Ames and lieutenants received commendations for discipline. The mess tent run by Joe Wileout served visitors well. Private Seth Smith is recovering after a serious bowels inflammation. Bugler Stauber slept through the march home, needing rest. Lieut Scout visited home with the Marine squad to see his wife and family.

Reg't Stierle Jlans Ames Leutenants Aso Joe Wileout Seth Smith Seliolo Stauber John Scout Marinetto Company Baims

Fire devastates Sherry-Cameron Lumber Co mill in Vesper town

At about 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon forest fires swept Vesper on the CoM. & St. Py road north of Centrate destroying the Sherry-Cameron Lumber Co saw duct planing mill. Nine million feet of lumber about 29 awelling tons. Two cars and the department of GC. M. & Su PL and three cars and track of the Py, ELC. & NL were damaged. Total loss estimated at 150 009 dollars, partially insured. The mill, built years ago, had been idle recently and 27 hands were employed. The Grand Rapids and Centralia departments were dispatched but could not reach the site due to conditions and fire. Rebuilding in pine-rich area unlikely.

Vesper Com. & St. Py Dexterville Centrate Sherry-Cameron Lumber Co GC. M. & Su PL ELC. & NL Isesb Limited Sherry-Cameron Binltayant Wis Diva Besa I W Amy Grand Rapids Centralia

Barn and Horses Burned Near Spencer Road

A barn belonging to Peter Melton on Spencer road was consumed by fire one Thursday night last week, along with three horses. After threshing earlier that day the straw ignited, likely from engine sparks. The Rye fire department arrived too late to save the barn though the granary was saved.

Peter Melton Tesides Spencer Road Hss Pital Pelton Hard Rye Department

Cheap Excursions to Northwestern Territory Limited

On September 11 and 29 and October 4, 1894, the North-Western Time will sell Tome-Seekers’ Excursion Tickets to Northwestern Iowa and neighboring regions at low round trips. Tickets valid for return within twenty days from issue with stop-over privileges on trips into the ticketed territory. For details contact Agents Clivagu & Novel Western Railway.

North-Western Tine Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Woyoung Utal Idaho Monona Clivagu Novel Western Railway Ein

Egg record from Nasonville man raises curiosity

A.A. Peck of Nasonville reports a peculiar egg described as a whiteyhorn len Liat laid last week. He claims measurements show 63 inches and a weight of four ounces, a feat that skeptical townsfolk doubt given his reputed honesty and size.

A.A. Peck Nasonville

Marshfield Trotting Meet Draws Large Crowd and Strong Fields

The Marshfield meet of the Trotting Association circuit drew a large crowd with many horses from abroad. Anterne owned by I. W. Heath won the 2:50 class purse $150, and other races saw winners including W. Gamble’s Doh W and Rath II owned by G. Williams. Several heats and entries were noted with some withdrawals due to illness and equipment issues.

Marshfield Trotting Association Anterne I. W. Heath Spencer Kirk Hudson Utell AMVC Richard Sal Doh W KE. J. Gamble Box Lake Rey Henry Lyhoe Bill Pirie Prince Count J. A. Lathrop Clara E.v.kautsky

City Assessment For 1894 and Local Notices

The 1894 city assessment roll shows updated figures from the assessor’s review with Pers noting comparisons to 1893 for various property types. Library hours are listed as evenings on weekdays and Saturdays with a two week book retention for patrons. Also reported are fare notices, sale details at Neillsville, and a business update from Sheen & Williams announcing expanded hardware stock and thanks to patrons.

ISM Pers Williams Tornet Sheen & Williams Widdow Funeral Hardware Ab Wienld Sound Van

Congressman Shaw Dead in Ras Chure After Malaria

Congressman Geo. Shaw of the Seventh district died at his home in Ras Chure after weeks of illness from malaria. Born in Allesheby, New York in 1854, he was 40. A former Supreme Commander of the Knights of PeMoon, he served in Congress and had just been renominated in La Crosse. His death deeply shocks Ras Chire and the Pythian order, and potential successors include Mike Griffo, Col. Fred Copeland, and Judge Br of LaCrosse.

Geo Shaw Washington Rau Chure Ras Chine Congress Forder of Knights of Peukins Allesheby New York Jan Chire Republican Party Brotherhood of Pythians & Nobie Valligny Geneva Mike Griffo Eau Claire Col Fred Copeland Judge Br LaCrosse

Wheat Yield Report From Auburndale Thresher Notes Record Bushels

Andrew Danl of Rovellville, with two years threshing, reports an extraordinary yield on John Blarkee’s Auburndale farm, eight bushels sown and 225 bushels threshed, tested at 62.4 pounds per bushel. Also mentions rail service on Chicago North Western routes to Portland and Denver with sleepers and dining cars.

Andrew Danl Rovellville John Blarkee Auburndale Trond Maelit Coast Chicago & North Western Union Pacific Railways Chicago Portland Quezon Denver San Hy. Wu

George Cox's Assignment for Creditors Noted in Madison

George Cox formerly of this city and chemist in the diary and food commission at Madison 6 years ago made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. His creditors are mostly Madison merchants. He has reportedly lived in promotion style while his salary was misused.

George Cox Madison George

Great Offer to Readers for 10 Cents Pioneer Press Sub

Readers can obtain the St Paul Weekly Pioneer Press for 10 cents as a limited election period offer. Stamps accepted. Send payment to the Pioneer Press office in St Paul Minnesota.

St. Paul Pioneer Press Itis Address Weekly Sh Puuh Mina

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