Marshfield Times Whimsical Notes and Local Gleanings
A collage of odd local items from Ellen Wheeler Wilcox tax proposal for bachelors to fund a sinking fund, odd health claims about onions, a Montana skeleton linked to a 1680 Durand tragedy, and rich Mrs. Stella Green discussing her daughter Sylvia's marriage prospects and standards for suitors yes to honor and restraint on swearing while supporting social independence and personal choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wheeler Wilcox
Montana
Lion Williams
Durand
Lin
Coleman Braviers
Tuon
Hire
Dena
Alaska gold rush tales and river hopes in Loyal district
Readable snippets recount supplies, violence against animals, and dire winter plans as prospectors chase wealth along Klondike routes. reports mention boats, provisions, reindeer proposals, and letters from Dawson and San Francisco about claims, prices, and hardship.
Strange visitor sightings mix with town notes in Marshfield
A mysterious woman described as the strange lady has been seen in Marshfield and previously in Claire, Madison, and Stevens Point. She may be young, possibly 17 or 18, and could enter many rooms with ease. Local notices report bakersville residents and others recovering from surgery, while thefts and arrests for stealing ey from George Byers are noted amid winter weather disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Grand Rapids
Yukon
Muiu
Tauraway
Alady
San Francisco
Gray
Wood County
Diapsich
Albert
Bonanya
San Irancisco
Dee
Indy Love
Agur
Lapland
Yahoo Valley
Ray
Alisks
Dawson
Chilkoot Pass
Centralia
Enterprise
TA. Dunaver
Lonnetown
Dawsonelty
Lake Lugish
Marshfield
Ainfield
Lane
Sausage Muler
Claire
Madison
Stevens Point
Bank Ledger Extract From Wood County Notary Attest
A damaged bank ledger page from Wood County shows liabilities and deposits including paid-in capital, undivided profits, and time deposits. J. Epwann L. Ruger is listed as cashier with the document sworn by Rank A. Cany, notarized in December 18th era, with signatures of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
National Bank
Iatuadlag
Strate
Suscnnsin
County of
Wood
J. Epwann
L. Ruger
Bunk
Reese
Cashier
Sabaribed
Jay
Teceurber
Rank A. Cany
Wood County
Wlyeoouda
We. Uteweice Directors
L. Fe. Tuvm
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Marshfield Times
J. J. White
Stelty Green
Americ
Sylvia
Aipon
Audenevdo
Isa
Peely
Dalton
Seattle
Juneau
Lake Lindermap
Ruplin
Klondike
Willry
Touer
Paul
Githrop
Loyal
Borough
Cooks Inlet
Mose Hartford
Geo. Tuntatcher
Nellisville
Lake Bennet
George
Lake Tagish
Bakervile
Bob. Peterson
Tock
Misella
Marghfeld
Girl
Godah
Daughter
Denver
Col
Peter Tanson
Rack
V. Uanson
Morrison
Tara Melanis
Frank
Peer Mlormee
George Byers
Vier
Justice Court
THE
Vollmar & Voelker G8
Xnmas
Mason & Hamlin Pangs
Decker
Crown and Schaaf
Newman Gro
Pennix & Rexpart
First National Bank
Clarshfield
Wisconsin
Jude
Natiqupl Banka
Stat
Cinefram
Cenctve
Nick
Fractioaul Peper Caren Centa
Speele
Dr. Brewer & Son
Tremont
Wyen
Wits
Lowis
Paramentarch
Mii
Adares
Chicago Avenue
Evanston
Pater
Geo. Seubert
Bner
Jess
Warshfield
Louis Baumann
North Side
Pabst
Milwaukee
E. F. Mechler
Louis Wallesen
T. C. Arters
Elvis
Langouwee
Mansion House
Perex N. Canxsox
V. Kadtsey
D. D
Postollice Ylock
Mshfield, Wis
Pete Rempte
D.D
Alcorn
M.D
Pheri
Stevens
Cathrop
Sexton's Drug Store
J ¢. Hayward
Centrh? Avenue
Lonergan
Aalals
Nery Wanle
Deutscher Arzt
Livis
Enhanb
Coor
Tudge Hiech
Willams
Tauer
Ceb Blodgett
Asd.cigars
C. Schmirler
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