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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1886
Page
4
In the Friday issue dated December 10, 1856, GEO. STEIN Jr is listed as Associate Foreman of the job and composing trouma. The notice identifies Norton and Stein in supervisory roles for the project dated from that week.
This brief item records upcoming weather forecasts for a weekend in December 1886 and mentions Congress plans, deaths of Ex-President Arthur and several members, anticipated tariff debates, and political maneuvering. It notes Washington events, hospitalities, and reflections on adjournments tied to memorials, with social and business notices interwoven.
The monthly school report for Joinb District No 2 details attendance for December 3, 1886 with 38 pupils enrolled and 87 percent attendance. Named students who were never absent include Willie Johnson Henry Johnson Louis Florence Frank Florence Peter Hanson Andrew Hanson Alex Johnson Bertha Hillebert and Viola Hillebert. Pupils absent less than two days were Elmer Witter and Josephine Florent. Karn McKeerce r, Teacher.
Ruplinger's stave factory started Tuesday. Slimy and Paddock received a carload of horses and cattle from Waukesha Wednesday and will place them in the woods here. Win Kusmaul left on the morning train for Downing Sunday. his family will follow in a few days. Win has been hired by the Coolidge Fuel Co. at Downing. Mr. Burt, superintendent of Youk Trons Co. at Black River Falls, visited Wednesday to discuss coal kiln operation this winter. The dance at Eorth's ball last Saturday night was quiet and pleasant. Marshfield sent two sleigh loads of youngsters. Mr. G. Mann and wife left for Stevens Point Sunday evening. Mann plans to work with rub line ropuirer under Chas. McCready on WG Ene.
The Common Council of Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin met December 6 1886. Mayor W H Upham presided with Aldermen Cranmer Gill Upham Mersch and Leuck present. Minutes approved. Bills discussed and allowed including Tokay MPg Co Lambor and others. some items referred to finance committee. Jno Girk bill referred to city attorney. A donation of 26 00 from A Syme Marshfield Stave Co was accepted and treasurer. Meeting adjourned to December 20 1886.
Dr Biggers’ Huckleberry Cordial counteracts effects of bad water and climate change. Sold by W A Sexton to travelers seeking relief. The excerpt notes hotel patrons and attention payers in transit areas.
The Wisconsin Central line plans to raise sleeping car staff pay and ban tips, allowing tips only for shoe cleaning upon request. The move aims to end the un-American gratuity system, relieving employees from reliance on passenger generosity and aligning with broader railroad wage reforms.
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