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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
3
A wide mix of items from Manitowoc and surrounding areas including visits, funerals, and local happenings. Mentions of Dr. Ellis visiting, Henry Kaplain at Weyauwega, and assorted social events. Also notes about deaths from diphtheria in the Twin Cities, local business changes, a masquerade event, and the funeral of Peter Conney with railroad community attendance.
John H Ebbe died at his home in Vita County from inflammation of the bowels after a lingering illness. Born in Denmark May 28 1826 he came to the United States in 1864 and settled on land later in Wood County. He leaves eleven children, seven surviving, with a brief biography promised next week. A separate note reports a Norwegian rail accident near Morrison's mill killing two horses and injuring a logging team led by John Hughes.
Superintendent B A Upham of Marshield Water Electric Light and Power Co faced a major break in a six inch pipe near Tremmels. Frozen earth and cold weather hindered repairs as factories depending on water were forced to shut down. The leak was found Thursday evening and repaired Saturday night after round-the-clock effort.
Hypnotist Prof Livyé Jones has secured permission to use the Presbyterian church and will stage a hypnotism exhibition next Tuesday evening. Reported witnesses say he is a clever performer and will try to prove hypnotism is real by producing living witnesses on stage. Admission is 15 25 and 50 cents.
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