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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
4
A scattered Marshfield Times page notes a Minnesota bill repealing the fire warden law, a senatorial race shakeup, and a quirky stock of figures. It mentions a Menuminie auction at 35,150, J D Whittaker bidder, Simon Poteagon’s death, Loppy Vanes’ passing, and calls for a revived American merchant marine with a new shipping policy to compete abroad.
An editorial praising J V Quarrelas election to the U S Senate describes his strong bid on Monday, noting Milwaukee support, rival honors, and broad approval across Wisconsin. It lauds his education, integrity, and public service as fitting for a United States senator and anticipates productive leadership.
An unclear report notes a brief marriage at Marioeth lasting a week involving a couple with a 70 year old partner. The fragment mentions a progression of events and names Emmy Chantus, but the details are obscured by garbled OCR.
A Wisconsin Senate railway committee in Madison proposed a sweeping bill to ban free passes for public officers at all levels including active and honorary roles. Violators face fines from 300 to 500 dollars, with four year delay before the amendment takes effect. The measure aims to curb patronage amid partisan debate.
Article extols a broad economic upturn driven by favorable currency and government policy. It notes rising stock and commodity markets, strong farm demand, and widespread investment interest. Headlines claim improved producer profits, higher grain and cotton prices, and growing railroad equipment activity amid a cautious, optimistic financial climate.
The passage discusses cottonseed payments, industrial activity, and profits for manufacturers amid fluctuating cotton and wool prices. It argues low loanable money costs bolster prosperity while criticizing free silver proposals and the Bryan movement. It contends the global monetary system would shift to Mexican currency if silver were adopted and warns of destabilizing consequences from currency policy changes.
A long state Supreme Court decision in the Trower v. Cy v Northwest case examines pension entitlements following death, involving widows, widowers, and dependent children. The opinion, by Marshall Lyterlow and others, surveys contrasting views across states and urges careful consideration.
A condensed summary of high school activities highlights a debate on history methods and a junior literary event. Names of students such as Rosalia Gulie and Evelyn Brown appear among attendees, with teachers and staff acknowledged for organizing programs. A Saturday gathering included refreshments and a social period, while grade schools featured short stories and writing talks by Miss Bricklas and Miss NeMillan.
Muster out orders issued for remaining volunteer soldiers. Regiments to be discharged at various Georgia and nearby locations including First Maryland at Augusta and Macon, Third Mississippi and Second Missouri at Albany, Eighth and Ninth Pennsylvania at Augusta, Fourth Texas at San Antonio, Fourth Wisconsin at Wisconsin, Seventh and Eighth Volunteer Infantry at Macon. Several rendezvous indicate imminent homecoming.
Major Upians Weshingbar workers and Mrs Pearl Lenseissen at Sheery over Sunday. Tawyer Williams visited Trempotead this week. K A Upham confined at home with The grip. Jos Grown expected from Philadelphia this week. Mr Creed of Unity guest of GW Henderson on Monday. Miss Mattie Mavigan hosting Mrs K W Pulling. Pred Selly of Arbor was Marshfield visitor yesterday. Miss Delia Larson of Savens Point visiting with her husband. A A Free the cigar maker returned from prints in Minnesota. Yuiglianit Eutie Bebulte of Lailey visited. Mrs B Hy Weubeot Ryansi a guest of Mrs Col Sheuri. Chas Surin visiting neighboring the hard ware men’s convention. IT Mansett and Dr Russell Lown to attend concert and discuss de Ube Opin. Miss Die, sister of draweger Traat Wau, to contempt Raya. A A Niles of Milwaukee visiting cousin Miss Matkie Aro. Mire Nites es postal Church on Nop fi western mallee beL in Chicago and Cree Tuy.
Scattered items mention a silver wedding held Tuesday evening for Mrs August Sehilano and John Moeds, plus sales of wine and clothing at He] GC and Willei store. A women’s temperance group meets Friday at 2:30 with Miss Agnes Drown hosting, while dances, masks and language lessons fill a Busy Marshfield social scene.
A travel class led by Mrs. Karl Dage will not be conducted. The session was to present 23 slides highlighting principal points of interest in and around Terlin. This notice comes via the Press Cor. and AS SOM.
A garbled 19th century report notes Sylvester Flughes was fatally injured when a tree collapsed on him while working in Turaber samp sty. His funeral was held the following day. He was 37, survived by his father Modert Hughes and an aunt Mrs Len ur gent, with many friends describing him as honest and hardworking.
Local government releases 130 copies of the city charter for public review. Bids were opened Wednesday with Marshfield News competing against Marshfield Democrat and Marshfield Times for the project.
Unclaimed letters list shows names and recipients pending pickup at Marshfield post office through Tuesday June 31. Entries include Arons, Feldman, Adams, Baker, Boon, Boyington, Bowldt, Bohman, Feehhelm, Gross, Hopp, Lottiag, Kusent, Stman, Pomtzky, Press, Rusenuirt, Rosenlt Reohac, Sehlosia, Singer, Stelovagner, Subtaeder and others.
A fragmented note describes a plan to run trains toward Wisconsin with northbound sleepers and schedules involving Wansau and Milwathea. It mentions authorization and a timetable toward a northern destination and references Teletnet-like routing. The item reads as a brief transit update with unclear specifics and probable station names.
Thos Weitheld and Go recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for La Grippe. The old and most prominent draspists claim it offers prompt relief without causing any tendency toward pneumonia. Sold by Ronty Morn.
An ad-like note asserts that gripe danger can be avoided with prompt care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims thousands have used it without pneumonia and that it cures the grippe faster than any other treatment. Sold by Henry Hari.
A fragment discusses Wisconsin land prospects for settlers in the new possessions era. It touts thousands of hardwood farming acres in Northern Wisconsin near WI Central Lines, noting iron ore, fossils, and timber as key resources. Transportation via Wisconsin Central Lines promises quick access to markets. Contact W H Killen for pamphlets and maps.
February 27 March 7 and 21 excursions to points south west north and parts west. Round trip fare plus 83 cents. For details call ALR. Weiser, agent. Omaha & X. WW. Lines, Tidy.
A cryptic note lists items like Wheat Spring and Crystal Straight alongside royalty patents and gowns. The fragment hints at allocations or releases involving fashion, agriculture terms, and patent mentions without clear events or dates.
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