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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
4
The piece notes foreign warships near Camara in anticipation of battle with Watson. It discusses American effort, Cuban leadership tensions, and presses observers to judge the U S role in the Caribbean while critiquing local newspaper politics and gubernatorial renomination debates.
In Marshfield last Tuesday the Democratic nominee C Submitter won the city treasurer race over Republican J H White by 31 votes. White, editor of the Times, ridiculed for his money concerns, faced community reaction in the Centralia Enterprises report.
Our Bakerville correspondent reports a strong wind and heavy hail at 6:30 Wednesday evening that unroofed several buildings, shattered 36 to 40 window lights at Gathong church, toppled grain and ruined gardens, and caused total crop failure along the storm path. In Nagonville, residents used cellars to escape the gale. A funeral in Marshfield for Terman Bartels led to Lincoln Park dance postponement to July 31.
Under the new caucus law preliminary meetings last Saturday and Wednesday heated with strong interest in some wards and sparse quorum in others. Delegates proposed at the preliminaries include Med Vollmnary J C Hayward J E Tiffants R H McMullen B Lu Reege and G W Henderson for the 1st and other wards with names such as Frank Cumming Fred Sonng bebd Jos Brugkert B B Pinney Tigary Horo Chas Marches E A Upham Welton Wm Bartels P A Williams B E Winch J H White for later selection. At the Wednesday caucus the final delegates chosen to represent the city at Grand Rapids convention include Fred Volimar 1st ward Edw J Roose 2nd ward E B Finney B A Upham Jos Benekert 3rd ward Widlinn Bartely and Chris Verpat 4th ward PB A Williams J H White 6th ward BLA Noit God ward.
Melvin McDonald, a farmer near Hewitt, chased his 12 year old ward after he rode away on a bay horse. The youth was traced from Hewitt to Pittsville Dexterville and Babcock then toward La Crosse, hiding in fields and woods while McDonald continued the pursuit with help from Baker's livery. The horse was recovered, but the boy remained missing.
A local dispute over a captured bee swarm led to a heated quarrel between a hotel worker and a bee owner. After a box was prepared to remove the swarm, a kick toppled the hive and a brawl followed, leaving both men severely stung as the bees swarmed around.
Marshfield forms the Marshfield Colts under Claude Semmes with Ray Williams as captain. Players include Williams Stierle White Thomas Geo Derite Waite Whitney Seubert McGill and Semmes. Admission 25 cents. Odd note mentions Ladies Tree.
An Auburndale diphtheria epidemic is reported with multiple families afflicted, including the Rapp family. Many deaths have occurred and spread is blamed on lack of proper quarantine. Authorities are urged to enforce stringent laws immediately to stamp out the disease.
Special train to Camp Douglas will run and return on July 31 due to encampment of the club regiment. Round trip fare is $1. Train leaves Marshfield at 7 20 a.m. and returns from Camp Douglas at 5 p.m., arriving Marshfield about 9 p.m. Virginia man travels 40 miles to Fairfax Station for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. pharmacist notes the remedy's broad popularity for lung and throat troubles and urges purchase at Hurds drug store.
Feldman & Son announces a going out of business sale to leave the city by Sept 1 1898. They offer heavy discounts on men’s boys' and children’s clothing and furnishings, with prices from 18 cents to a few dollars, plus complete store fixtures. The sale begins July 30 1898 and must finish within 30 days.
A special council meeting on July 20 1898 at city hall elected Charles Schmirler as city treasurer for the unexpired term after counting votes from a July 28 1898 special election. Aldermen Kalached Dotlan and Kamps served on the canvassing committee and bond for the same amount as the late treasurer was approved. The council adjourned with Mayor Yorn in the chair.
Orrick of the assessor of Marshfield Wisconsin announces completion of the real assessment roll and invites objections. City Clerk's Office July 28 to July 30 1808 in Doll block Central Avenue hearings run from 9am to noon and 2pm to 6pm daily. Also mention of a girl to do general house work apply to Mrs. W. Boyington.
Notice of Application for Final Settlement. D. Ron executor requests final accounting and allocation of remaining estate. Hearing set in Grand Rapids on September 10 at 1 O'clock PM. Publication required for three consecutive weeks in Marshfield Times. Court by John A Gaynor, County Judge.
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