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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

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Legislative contest in Marathon county race gains tempo

The race for the first assembly district seat between Gilbert Vandercook of Spencer and Alfred Cook of Unity moves toward a legislative handover next week. Testimony on illegal votes and funding in campaigning will be debated as judges and attorneys argue over procedural rights and new measures. Judge BE. C. Pora of the city serves as one attorney in the Vandercook defense.

Nosembly Marathon County Gilbert Vandercoukt Spencer Alfred Cook Unity Segislante Cook Vandercook BE. C. Pora Vandercuols

Sureties for Wood County Officers Take Office June Seventh

A Wood County report lists 18 county officer bonds to be taken on Monday June seventh. Bonds range from 500 to 90 000 with named sureties including Ring Lug Jr Hill Wipperman and Cady among others. The piece notes an impending push by the Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association to reform exemption laws governing wages and homestead protections, predicting strong opposition and potential changes.

Wood County James McLaughlin B. W. Ring Jacob Lug, Jr G. BL. Hill O. J. Tew J. A. Gaynor Geo. M. Mill Edward $. Renne D. Witter T. Garmoo John Daly Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association of Wisconsin Webler

Praise for Dr Powell as he moves practice to new city

The Stevens Point Journal notes the removal of Dr W S Powell from Stevens Point to a city where he will set up at C A Goons livery stable. The veterinary is praised for excellent service and Frost of Almond commends his strong grasp of charges and skill.

W. S. Powell Stevens Point Stevens Point Journal Marshfield Times C. A. Goon Powell Assemblyman Frost Almond

Boy Killed in Feed Cutter Accident at Sherry

Charles Luther a twelve year old resident of Sherry died from injuries in a feed cutter incident. Two older brothers and another worker were operating the machine when a crank came loose, sending a bar into the cutter. The blade severed scalp and skull, and Dr. Lathrop arrived too late. The boy died at St Joseph’s hospital.

Charles Luther Sherry Lathrop Wre St. Joseph's Hospital

Fire Destroys Blacksmith Shop in Marathon City

A blaze at Rosenow Bros. blacksmith shop in Marathon City early Thursday destroyed the shop and heavily damaged the adjacent Rosenow general store and Mehener warehouse. Cause unknown though rumors of incendiary intent surface. no fire prior in the shop stove. Estimated damage about 4000 dollars, with partial insurance coverage.

Auger Hole Mystery Solved at First National Bank

A New Year’s Day repair at First National Bank revealed an inch auger hole bored through the front rose beneath the glass. Wright Manufacturing had measured for new sash. Penning took the measurements, making the bore necessary to gauge sash thickness, ending the mystery as a harmless construction prank.

First National Bank Jane Wright Manufacturing Company Jon Penning

New Year's Musicale Highlights Local Talent

Mr and Mrs W D Connor hosted a New Year's musicale for about five with a strong program. Grand Rapids guest Mrs Isaac P Willer performed two instrumental pieces with encores. Eleven year old Myroo Tack debuted publicly on violin delivering a remarkably graceful performance. Refreshments followed as the eclectic program featured solos duets and a reading by Mrs Livingston.

W. D. Connor Isaac PB. Willer Grand Rapids Myroo Tack T. A Joez Hiemna

Liberal Dividend Expected by Creditors for Creamery Co

Trustees A Noll and Wm Elm of Richfelt and Christ Jacobson of Nasonville prepare to pay a dividend to creditors of Holcomb Dobratz Lundt Creamery Co. about 30 percent of claimed faces. The Kiondike property was sold to Jennings Brothers for 2440 dollars, enabling the distribution. Creditors praise the trustees for their capable performance amid previously deemed worthless claims.

A. Noll Wm. “Elm Richfelt Christ Jacobson Nasonville Holcomb, Dobratz & Lundt Creamery Co Kiondike Creamery Jennings Brothers

Wild cat terror spurs hunt near Richfield

The Fulweilers and Strensest hunters killed the largest wild cat seen in the city after a long chase. The animal menaced a small farm near Richfield with remains of deer and stock found along its trail. Dolph Rolweilee tracked it by Yellow River near Big Boil Falls where it was killed. County bounty totals 32 dollars split between state and county, lower than nearby counties offering 6 to 10 dollars.

Richfield Ameller Evitemee Dolph Rolweilee Big Boil Falls Yellow River

Lecture invitation sale at 3 Shverin's hardware store

Fraternity members may obtain invitations for the memory lecture on January 10 by requesting them through the lodge. Invitations are to be sealed and sent out by the members at ALC, 3 Shverin's hardware store.

Danary Shverin

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Rose Brothers Wing’s Drug Store Marshfield Hack and Brougham Harry Bayne Dr. Powell Marathon City Tharedax Borptog Mr. and Ra. W. D. Connor Schumhan P. Witer Valse Arabesque Sliss Winch Masons Peter J. Kraus Nollt’s Marshfield, Wis Wisconsin Hoop Company Wright Mf’g. CO The Marshfield Hardware Co Sexton Bros
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