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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
4
J H White lauds Republican progress in four months of McKinley administration. The piece highlights prosperity, tariff debates, and business optimism, citing favorable press from Omaha World-Herald. It also mentions John L Sullivan and a sensational Tampa match anecdote with biased language.
Mrs Mead of Washburn escaped serious harm when the rear seat of a carriage fell as frightened horses bolted at Carlisle on Moray afternoon. Mrs Walker had only a shaken momentary injury. Mrs Now suffered a head and shoulder strike and was seriously hurt. Clarence Breed injured his right leg at the fairgrounds while exiting a wagon as horses jumped from a firecracker. Esch and Conroy treated the wound. A Globe picnic saw a lively scene with Albert Amidon evicted for misconduct and vowing revenge on festival grounds.
Reports detail a fatal farm accident at Allen A Arnold's near the village where Charlie Arnold died after a gun misfire while Harry, aged fourteen, assisted. Other items describe a boy assault case in Fremont, a chaotic excursion train ride with harsh overcrowding, a near-eviction of a man due to unpaid expenses, and medical neglect criticisms. Also noted are wedding plans, local social events, and a sick man transported to St Joseph's hospital.
The Prentice Calumet editor, missing weeks, returns claiming a pleasant trip and renewed vigor for his civilizing mission. He jokes about debts and critics, noting some hoped he would not return, while others expect continued generosity. Enquire of Phil Adier for more details.
From the Alaska Outfit L B Dunaven of Grind Rapids writes to Centratia Enterprise describing a voyage toward Alaska. The writer details apruce groves wildflowers berries and flora, mentions Balm of Gilead trees and a devil wormbh creature, notes large provisions and burro packing options, and forecasts passing ahead travelers carrying 6000 pounds of supplies as they move toward Stone House and beyond.
Cottage organs, Kingsbury planes and a full line of musical instruments at Hiray's Lor sale cheap. Wisconsin Central and Chicago & Northwestern railroads advertise excursions and farm ownership options. Free North Western Home-Seeker sample by mail from W B Knisburn, Chicago. Apply to Chicago & Northwestern agents in Marshfield for sale dates and rates.
W L Atwoon, agent, is noted as overseeing a daily riding plan involving Exeu and Wanpata with a seven day limit, indicating an organized schedule or agreement under his supervision. The fragment mentions the agents and participants in a structured daily routine.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company owns 6,151 miles of track and operates premier sleeping and dining cars. It runs vestibuled steam-heated electric-lighted trains across multiple states linking Chicago with St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Sioux City and Kansas City with palace cars and free reclining chair cars. The system uses absolute block signaling and modern safety appliances and promotes ticket sales through its general passenger agent.
A winter legislative session required births and deaths to be reported within thirty days to the health officer or local official, with fines for noncompliance. The rule also mandates detailed burial permit certificates including full birth details, parent names, occupations, and death information, with physicians or coroners providing causes of death. By order of the Board of Health, July 7, 1897. Notice from County of avOOD City of MANS
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