14 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1893
Page
1
Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges list meetings on specific days and locations with officers named. Contact details and visiting brethren invitations are noted along with lodge numbers and ceremonial roles for several fraternal organizations.
The piece describes Company C in new uniforms and gear, marching through streets to Smith depot, then boarding a special train to Meveillan for camp discipline. Wisconsin Furnace Co. workers face asset losses after a company restructure, with wood and coal kilns in use and fear of future layoffs. Governors appoint commissioners to resolve county reorganization between Oneida and Vilas counties.
The July city council meeting led by Mayor Kalsched tackled street work proposals and ordinance updates. A fast driving ban on the avenue was fixed at seven miles per hour, and a repeal of an abusive language ordinance was considered. Printing bids favored The News and official printing costs were set. A fire alarm system inquiry was referred to a special committee, while the city treasurer reported ongoing finances.
A man named George Omaliolt, age about 8, was killed Tuesday in St Paul when struck by a southbound train. His body was badly mutilated, limbs severed, and the corpse cut in two, reported at a viewing held midway through the week. Lewes, a brother in Hudolph, and other relatives attended. The incident prompted an inquest and preliminary preparations for a formal review.
A letter from Reverend PPL Baker, former pastor of the Prostytering Church, reports he has accepted a call at a Reform church on St Thomas in the Danish West Indies. He notes the island climate is mild and healthful, with pleasant summers and winters. Friends in Marshfield celebrate his new assignment and good fortune.
The text reports a religious gathering led by Rev We E Wheeler of Geno, delivering a sermon from St Jubart with the theme Him tat cometh to me. The discourse was well received, the meetings paid the pera house rent, and a second series is hoped to be scheduled soon.
The Veneer Factory reports forty area workers still at work despite a surge in demand. The plant stores over 700 cords of dried stock to meet ongoing needs and ships a car load this week to Kankakee. Prices for heading are falling, but the firm plans to stay open and adjust to quicker refunds and lower costs.
The M E church building, recently repaired and electrified, will be occupied for morning services by the congregation. The raised stone foundation and east side pulpit rostrum will host the pulpit and choir. Bro Speris invites a cordial visit to the new church Sunday morning.
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