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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
5
Local Republican committee schedules ward caucuses in Marshfield to choose delegates for county convention in Grand Rapids. Ward 8 to elect two delegates. other wards one each. Campaign notes mention weather, upcoming state and county conventions, and local business notices amid campaign chatter.
A mixed report covers arrest of Louis Leonhardt on a check case. a Grand Rapids excursion by Pt E G and Northern line draws many city visitors. Frank G. Lenz plans world trip era. Baraboo to Sparta roads praised. town roundups include cricket and baseball chatter, local officials, and a gun club meeting proposal at L. M. Follett’s shop on July 24.
Seventy five prisoners escaped in Winipun to view the London Sports but guards stopped them at the Unentee. The inmates were returned to the facility and described as gropery by staff.
The Central avenue butcher is excavating for a new block south of his market on the west side between 18th and 19th streets. The building will be 25 by 60 feet, two stories, and built of solid brick.
A flurry of visitors and locals travel between Neillsville, Stevens Point, and surrounding towns. Prank N Snell from Athens and J Z Williams return from York while Miss Mayamas attends summer school in Wigsau. Vendors, veterans, and families visit relatives, join reunions, or conduct business, with several trips to Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and arcadia noted.
A saloon building owned by Harkins & Well, located about a mile and a half north of the city at the Rozellville road junction in Marathon County, was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. The report notes the blaze originated near the road junction and damaged the structure.
Resident observers report a vivid aurora borealis display from 4 to 10 PM, with a huge white semi circle and rays extending to the zenith. Colors included rose pink and greenish white, lighting the northern horizon before fading to pale glow.
A young group gathered at Auburndale on Thursday evening for a refined party given by Misses Connor, daughters of the Rev. Robert Connor. The lawn and interior were tastefully adorned with hunting and Chinese lanterns. attendees from Irar Rapids and nearby cities reported a very pleasant occasion.
A tragic incident in McMillen village four miles west of Wis City occurred when 15 year old Seth Bump, son of Edwin Bump, died after a loaded old revolver discharged while he attempted to inspect it. The accident followed the gun’s attempted handling after it had been locked in a shop. Seth, who had been visiting a witness in a trial, died from a bullet near the navel after the cartridge and spring misalignment caused the weapon to discharge. His parents, Joseph Vincent and local residents assisted. burial followed in Wis City cemetery. The article warns parents and neighbors to exercise caution with firearms, especially around children.
Mr W YL Fritehman of Peoria, Illinois, was in the city last week to review the waterworks situation. He stated he will supervise the project and plans to return to Peoria on Saturday, expecting to be here for about two weeks unless something intervenes.
The Tuthe ern soc church project in Fountain City Wisconsin awarded to H Rowttigue & Co for Eregerion of the new church with modern design. The firm will supply all furniture and glass and employ local labor, promising construction of a quality building benefiting the city.
A community event frames the protection versus free trade debate as a baseball game at the city park. The Republican side features Dave Clark and John Rimmeman among others, while the Democratic nine includes DP Molloran and Jahn Suierte. Tickets to the event promise a lively local match with artists mile out and sales in town.
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