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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
4
The Marshfield Times reports on Yukon miners aboard steamers Queen and Damube ly Victoria, B C, Congress views on adjournment around Day 1, a German silk mill moving to Patterson New Jersey with 1,200 weavers, and a Kentucky mountain district uprising amid moonshine raids. It notes Wisconsin Telephony Company earnings, railroads' strong state taxes, and wheat price debates tied to silver policy and 1898 campaign rhetoric.
Washington observers note discord among silver leaders over the resumption policy as Republicans resist proposals to remonetize silver while Democrats and silver advocates face rifts. The six months of the Dingley tariff era show sound money gains and a favorable trend for the party, despite early adverse import conditions.
The article notes receipts exceeding 15 million dollars above Wilson’s during the same period, with rapid growth from August to January. It cites August at 19 million, rising to nearly 29 million in December, and about 29 percent higher in January than the prior year. It attributes gains to tariff changes and mentions historical context with President McKinley and the Republican Party.
In Chicago an early scene unfolds as Marshfield figures Roscoe Conkling and Charie engage in a spirited back and forth with rivals. The match features a tense wind affected game where pacing and strategy mirror political discourse. Both sides exchange challenges as the crowd watches a decisive finish near the end.
Mary Miles, accused of attempting to wreck a passenger train to settle a long standing grudge, was bound over in the credit court. The examination on the day of the incident found her very strong and she was sent to Nesville jail after pleading not guilty to the charge.
A confusing OCR fragment references Marshfield Marble Works, a plan to speed delivery in spring, and mentions a warranty and price dispute. The readable bits imply a cautious customer order and assurance on satisfaction, with unclear wording about payment and service terms.
A garbled OCR segment lists names of candidates and wards across a town election, mentioning Auburndale area figures and various ward results. The readable fragments include names like Taylor, Witter, Warder, Kustrich, and Hooper, suggesting a local public notices style voting page with multiple person mentions and positions.
A man named Frank Foster was arrested by Policeman Griffin on Wednesday after attempting to sell a suit of broadcloth clothes at low price. Foster, claiming Oshkosh as home, was detained at the city lockup while authorities arrange transfer to Stanley. He admits stealing the clothes, saying they were hidden to aid his escape. Foster says he has long prying time at Chippewa Falls and will be taken to Stanley in the morning.
Born on Foday morning of last week a son to Me and Mrs. August Parstenberg. On Tuesday morning of this week a son was born to Ms and Mrs. Ernest Cummings. To Me and Mrs. John Schult of the Lot ward a daughter was born on last Saturday morning.
Filled s Wolt Pratterl and Rudi Bobweiler hunted a wolf in the woods south of Pe Craome's farm, chasing it 15 to 20 miles before capture near Bakers ville. Euell supplied the trap, and Beell and Fullweiler have killed several foxes this winter, now aiming for more near Awourndale with reports of plentiful wolfs.
The writer expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who cared for a beloved person in illness and during passing. They particularly acknowledge those who assisted in the care and support of the family during this time.
The undersigned thank those who participated in the cantata at Esther the Beautiful Queen and for courtesies extended during the stay in the city. Gratitude to Mr Finney and the Marshileta choirs for their effort. The class effort is praised as the best work produced.
Weather notes from the Ri Trl A. Folks predictactive storm disturbances bringing rain and snow. A cold spell with high barometer followed by showers and potential heavy rains from Teh to the south and snow northward. Warmer spell around the 12th to 14th, then colder with more storms later in the month.
Excursion rates to Mardi Gras and Winter Resorts announced by Chicago and North Western Railroad. Very low return passage rates available through March 1. Tickets on sale daily through agents. information from listed contact. Also notes Alaska outfitting and Dawson gold activity with Port Townsend mentioned as a trip point.
An unsolicited testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for rapid relief from a severe cold. A settlers' reunion at Grand Rapids drew over 150 long-time Word county residents with welcome by Hon. Chas. M. Webb, music, speeches, and reminiscences.
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