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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
1
A humorous reminiscence about office towels in a printing shop. The piece notes a bright white towel on a roller admired for its cleanliness, while predicting inevitable marks and jokes about criticism of the towel and the editor. It describes how staff view the towel, its wear, and the playful chatter surrounding its use.
Marshtight and vicinity for one kindness and sympathy shown me in my troubles. The last four years, especially since last September I lost my home by fire. Since that time I could the Sem and with the blessing of many noble hearted friends, have a home made for my children Lilian and you, with Dad's blessing upon you all.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Marshfield Wood Co Wiss for the week ending December 25 1804. Names include ME Anderson Pyact Lightisb Joan Ress Hoes Rose WER Academy AM Maytrnson Van Meyer Mantgomery Viuree aust A Olusmt Box WH Porsong. Postmaster Avan Pwutus notes add please say advertised.
The Bate Journal notes Governor and Mrs. Peck’s reception for Governor-elect Upham and wife at the executive mansion last Thursday. Mrs Upham, born in Cleveland, Ohio, describes her plans, work with the W.G.T.E. and the 200 camps served, as she prepares to move to Marshfield in weeks. She praises Mrs. Peck’s hospitality and hopes for a smooth entrance into social life and public service.
A damaged OCR fragment laments pine forest decline in Northern Wisconsin. It notes decades of inroads on pine stands, predicts long-term loss of timber and land value, and suggests drastic changes for the region’s economy and landscape. The piece references Wisconsin’s pine inventories, ore woodman activity, and future rural prospects.
Attendance to Madison for state triangular ceremonies prompts reduced travel. A Western line offers excursion tickets at very low rates with return validity up to January 6 1895. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The article surveys tumultuous events of 1894 including labor strikes, financial panic, a Wilson tariff era, and major local happenings in Marshfield. It anticipates 1895 with renewed confidence, noting factory openings, urban improvements, and a push for a new opera house while urging civic support and prosperity for the city.
A bad accident Wednesday morning near Grand Avenue involved Dee AW, a local man driving his horse as he crossed the Northwestern railway bridge. An escaping engine frightened the horse, causing a crash into Mrs. Kelley's residence and leaving Dee AW with a fractured heel, ankle injury, and other serious leg damage. Doctor Rosenberry attended, and Pardee’s stock notes a drop in sales due to recent injuries. The piece also notes a change of ownership at the Star and News, with James H. Waggoner purchasing from Edgard Wielock, predicting a strong future for the paper in Northern Wisconsin.
Signs of the times point to a forthcoming opera house in the city to replace the one destroyed last April. The town of this size lacking a playhouse is seen as behind regional progress, and immediate steps are expected to advance the project.
The Marshfield Fire Insurance Company held a special meeting at their office last Friday evening to act on the resignation of President Phil Adler. All directors were present including two from Milwaukee, Bachhaus and Vrachtert, who held substantial stock. The board accepted Adler’s resignation and elected Steinniers as president with Jos. Thomas as vice president.
Christmas theme highlighted for next Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian church. Mr B W Pulling has written a service piece and the full chorus and orchestra will perform a final appearance, marking a farewell after a rewarding engagement.
Robert Itabeek of Wein town Maurabhan County pleaded guilty in Wausiu lst Monday to assaulting Emma Roemer five years old. He received six years in prison at Wuanau. His elder brother, age 51, is serving a year more at Waupun after a prior sentence for killing his father with an axe.
A small advertisement lists shawls priced at 3.76 and 3.16 against regular 4.00 and 3.90 figures. It highlights reduced goods and compares savings, suggesting limited stock and urgent buyer action.
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