Rural delivery demand, census upgrades, and state game law notes
The Marshfield Times reports over 3,000 rural delivery route applications and top monthly rates, noting Northwestern states receive large shares. It mentions a newspaper change at Pitsville and a push for a strong local paper in the southern county. It warns of a dark figure called the Jack the Hugger in Two Rivers and urges enforcement. Census bureau changes aim to improve data with new classification and comprehensive statistics to aid reference. State game wardens met in Milwaukee to discuss law changes, including hunter bag limits and enforcement, with recommendations to be considered by the legislature.
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Yellow River Pilot
BE. J. Walter
Pitsville
HH. Conn
Times
Two Rivers
Milwaukee
Recovery of Mrs Dall After Long Foot Journey
Mrs Dall has recovered from a long journey on foot last week and is mentally settled. She was found outside Lake Thomas church carrying church items, was taken to the Dulik home, and later identified herself as Fred Doll’s wife from Marshfield. Local sheriff and Marshfield authorities confirmed her story. a list of uncalled letters at Marshfield post.
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Fred Dall
Stevens Point Journal
Lake Thomas Church
Jos. Dulik
Moses Leary
Stockton
Sherif Leshy
Norberg
Dulik
Fred Doll
Marshfeld
Police
Marshfield
Uba
Expense report for Assembly member Frank A. Cady 1906
A fragmented record listing varied expenses claimed by Frank A. Cady during 1906 for notices, literature, travel, and hospitality to support Republican efforts in Wood County. Items include payments to publishers, transportation, church fairs, and dining for political supporters, totaling 783.70.
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Frank A. Cady
Wood County
Adam Paulas
Williams & White
Crumb &Sutor
A. L. Fopwine
B.C. Walters
Teauis
Herman
Wipperman
Notice to Tax-Payers by G Darpat Opens Tax Collection Office
Notice to tax payers states G Darpat or any treasurer will open his office at Frank A. Cady rooms over Marshfield Hardware, starting Monday December 24 to collect taxes. To avoid additional fees, all present taxes must be paid before February.
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G Darpat
Frank A. Cady
Marshfield Hardware Company
For Sale Cheap Shortorn Bull 14 Months Old
For sale cheap a single Pure bred Shortorn bull aged 14 months. Write or come and see him. Sullivan Bros. located inArkdale Adams Co. Wisconsin.
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Sullivan Bros
Arkdale
Adams Qo
Northwestern Excursion Rates Announced for Western Travel
Excursion tickets offered at low rates to Northwest destinations east of the Missouri River within 300 miles of selling station. Valid December 24, 23, and January 1 with return by January 8, available through Chicago and Northwestern Ry agents. Tickets sold daily to winter resorts and numerous western and southern resorts at reduced rates with full information from agents.
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Northwestben
Missouri River
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Polnta
Wisconsin Lands Worth More as Railroads Grow
Wisconsin farms rise in value with railroads acting as civilizers boosting settler opportunity and industrial growth. Northern Wisconsin harbors rich ore clay kaolin lumber and rich funds. Land remains plentiful with low prices and easy terms as transportation improves for shipping products globally. Contact W. A. Killen and team at Goiby & Abbott Building Milwaukee for maps and guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Worthern
Wisconsin Wideeness
Aerosa
Sila
W. A. Killen
Geo. T. Jaevis
Burton Johnson
Jas
Pond
G. P. A. Goiby & Abbot Building
Milwaukee, Wis
Soil For Tobacco Ponders Local Crop Suitability
An 1870s mining-era note discusses tobacco farming in Wisconsin with O D Harvey Jr of Leeds endorsing soil types and field layout. It also covers a domestic dispute in the First Ward where Mrs. Morma Roseman was charged with breach of peace after a boiling kettle incident, bond set at $300 and a 90 day jail default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.d. Harvey Jr
Leeds
Columbia County
Wisconsin State Register
Morma Roseman
Whs
Mr. Roseman
Hirth
Hig
Mya. Toseman
Marshal Gerwing
A Modern Man Killer In Corn Husking Era
A short essay laments new peril of corn husking machines in rural life. It notes increasing fatalities in the state and questions whether the device should be labeled a “Modern Man Killer” until safety is improved.
Probate notice in the matter of Hiram G. Wiser estate
In Probats the county court grants letters of administration on Hiram G. Wiser deceased. Creditors must present claims for examination and allowance by the third of June 1900. Notices will be published in Marshfield Times four weeks in Grand Rapids, Marshall County. Court date set the first Tuesday after the publication.
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Woo
Hiram G. Wiser
Lentters
Wsinmnentary
Hiram G. Witter
William OC
Witter
Grand Raylda
Marshiles
L ‘Times
Marshield
Uated
Grind Rapids
Sohn A
Gaynor
Dudge
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the Marshfield Times
Williams & White. Publishers
Marshfield Postence
Dee
Pho
Britt
A. Bilke
Andrew Bach
Ann Fraeg
Carl Johnson
Paulion Kohl
Geo. W. Miller
Harry Miller
Meyers
E. J. Pratt
Charley Smith
P. C. Sehurwen
Sophia Sopieth
Ouo H. Sorenson
E. B. Spooner
John van Winkle
Alea
Him
T. F. Roessler
Tailors
Northwestern
Wisconsin Central
W. S. Powell
Mrs. Roseman
Kohl & Ludington
Ivah
Rug, Furstenderg
AKD
Ebbe .& Thompson
John Brackendorf
the Woodbine
Adler
Marshfield, Wis
Peter Mees
L. Nick
J,hammel&co
ANG
Leq, Froelich, Mer
North Devat Ste
A. Kleinheinz’ Store
A. Kleinheinz
Just
Ferdinand Hirzy
Sexton Bros
Wright Mfg. CO
Upham Manufacturing CO
Retail Lumber
Upham Mfg. CO
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