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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1885
Page
1
Those in need of a parlor or cook stove are advised to call Williams & Martin for prices and special bargains. The item also notes Wisconsin Central lines at Stevens Point with new passenger engines numbered 66 and 67, plus assorted local notices about residents, church services, and community business.
Canon, editor and proprietor of the Merrill News, has been appointed postmaster at that place. Geo Zimmer, a compositor on the Stevens Point Journal, and his sister Minnie spent Thanksgiving in the city visiting friends. A vicious dog owned by ZB Sin attacked C B Arnold, tearing clothing but not injuring him seriously. Frank Caryp of Eagle River failed to appear in court. attachment was issued and Judge Webb sentenced him to ten days in the county jail and a $35 fine, which was paid. Christmas candy and nuts are advertised at local bakeries and shops, including MGR Sulp's and Sherpuleiva specialties.
In view of year LS86 ending and inventory starting New Year the Proclamation offers special bargains on over one hundred styles. The sales claim unmatched prices that would cause any dealer to stand back. A bold assertion in the Fine Boot and Shoe trade with no peer.
A list shows Jetters remaining unclaimed in the Marsh field Post Office Wood County Wisconsin for the week ending November 30 1885. Names include Marsh J Petterson Wm Vogel Anna. Also notes on Oshkosh business interest and local court cases. Lyman Ellis and Lucy Jillson were found in disorderly condition. Ellis fined five dollars and costs. Jillson fined two dollars and costs six dollars eighty seven cents total. Madame Jillson pleaded guilty. The event raised 41 dollars at a Presbyterian Church concert for a Sunday school library.
Washington correspondent reports Thanksgiving celebrated with closures and services as Vice President Hendricks’s death shocks the nation. Cabinet convenes at the White House to console and plan funeral arrangements. Political notes discuss possible Senate leadership, Republican prospects, and Dakota’s delayed admission as a state. House composition and party dynamics shown, with commentary on spoils system effects and upcoming sessions.
A cloudy daily forecast shows December weather with temperatures and a note about a local funeral for Mr Sheehan aged 11. The obituary mentions his Wisconsin origins, Civil War service, and three children. also advertised gifts for Christmas photos and frames at a local store.
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