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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
5
Community council minutes show a disorganized session with town and county notices, including remarks about buildings, farms, and public discussions. Names of residents, churches, and local groups appear amid scattered references to infrastructure and upcoming events in the region.
A drunken pride of typographical errors aside, the report details a fatal railroad accident near Loyal involving engineer Abram Gilbert aboard the Greenwood branch. It notes he died after his engine collided with a flat car loaded with divs, with rescue efforts led by a surgeon and co-workers. The article also lists numerous residents visiting Lake Eau Claire and nearby towns, plus scattered notes on happenings in Stevens Point, La Crosse, and Milwaukee area.
A long obituary and local notices summary: Frank N. Snell of Aulus, prominent in lumber, milling, and hardware trades, dies after a life connected to Hmiunager and several local firms. Victor Kutchen of Green Lake and Dr. Kutjen active in reform and public service. a fire on a city bridge causes damage. Distant and nearby mourners attend services. politicians and residents noted, with visitors from Chicago and gubernatorial figures in town.
A city base ball game between Republicans and Democrats at the park on Peilay ended in a complete Republican victory. The Democrats rallied twice, Emmerman and Clark contributing, while Wie Democrats were held to five runs after Grover’s friends. Umpires were Mr. Clark for the Republicans and Riots for the Democrats. several close calls and a head injury to Clark marked the lively proceedings.
The Catholic Church plans construction of a new church, with bids to be invited soon. The property at Horinwest Gerken will house the project, aiming for completion by November 1, 1804, at an estimated cost around $25,000. A committee has faced delays but remains confident in securing funding and finalizing architectural plans.
Marshfield Fire Department will meet next Tuesday evening August 2 at their rooms in city hall. All members are urged to attend. By order of L. P. Baxter, Chief. Also advertised is a large assortment of wallpaper and a new iron shop in the city at Sex-Irons Lot.
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