30 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
1
An on the Yukon prospecting thread describes potential fortunes in Alaska and the Yukon, with quotes from W A Davis of Kansas City. It highlights copper finds, extreme cold, food scarcity, water level issues, and the necessity of preparation and endurance for early settlers.
Sherida Smith visited Oshkosh last Saturday and moved to commit Lincolns town resident Fischer to Oshkosh Insane asylum for treatment after a fall last November damaged his head. Fischer, a middle aged husband with two children, has suffered mind impairment despite medical care. Authorities hope continued care will restore him.
The report notes a bumper harvest beginning with rye and spring wheat in good condition. Corn and potatoes are making progress while foreign signals hint at smaller crops elsewhere and strong cereal sales. If farmers succeed the broader economy follows with a hopeful national trend.
An article notes a Sunday excursion leaving at 6:30 a m for Manitowoc. The trip includes a feature game described as a huge ball event between Boud du Tate and Manitowoc. Fare for the round trip is $1.79.
Heavy drought fears last year raised worry the pumping station would fail but new digging has dramatically boosted water flow. A 80 four crib east of the well sunk nine feet reveals springlike water through gravel while pumps run steadily. If needed, reservoirs or well extensions can further raise supply to meet demand and sustain a wholesome winter water need for the community.
The Wisconsin Central issues a message to Stevens Point shop managers claiming a boost in work force. The plan envisions transforming stock cars into double deck units and mobilizing idle miners to full production. The notice is framed as a wave of prosperity linked to Lae Republicans and broader national economic action.
Will Preserve Centralia and Grand Rapids host a rudsmen club this summer furnishing rewards for crime evidence in multiple towns including Vesper, Milladore, Port Edwards, Remington, Rudolph, Saratoga, Grand Rapids, Lown, and Portage county. Rewards range up to 73 dollars for evidence leading to conviction of hunting or poaching and up to 2 dollars for other offenses as listed by A I Fontaine president and Durga secretary.
On Sunday the Arhens Browns faced the Marshfield Maroons at Driving Park. The Maroons dominated the game, winning 17 to 8 after a strong team performance. Receipts from the game plus last Tuesday’s bowery dance cleared all debts and left a small surplus. the Maroons are praised as Marshfield’s best nine yet and play a gentleman’s game.
The article notes pearls are scarce yet sought after along the Nau Pleine and Yellow rivers. Several fine specimens have been secured, but none has become immensely rich. Fresh water pearls fetch value when well cut and shaped.
In a rambling tale, John Hermes portrays himself as a snexpert who traverses the Ean Pleine river seeking wealth. He recounts a string of curious events including a price quote of 5000 dollars, a misdirected theft at Sexton's drug store, and a joke about a pearl used to scent his breath. The narrative blends bravado with unlikely schemes and a comical misunderstanding of value and beauty.
Migrating swallows gather around St Johns Catholic Church at dusk. Thousands converge on the big chimney, entering the shaft and cascading down as night deepens, making the scene a vivid city spectacle and a puzzling roosting site for the birds.
Interest grows in the Coming Morse Races at the Driving Park this month. Purses totaling 1000 dollars attract top speed horses from across the state, with 12 in training including two arrivals from Ashland owned by J. C. McGrehan under Wye gate of ier Ross. Proceedings promise crowds and live excitement as August 15 and 10th approaches with previews and training daily at the park.
Funeral for Mrs Nic Hoole was held Friday at the Lutheran church and attended by many friends and relatives. The body arrived amid rain at midnight, greeted by her husband Nic Hoole Sr and relatives Mrs John Hoelz Mr and Mrs Abraham Kony. The community extends sympathy to Hoelz and family in their sorrow as the inanimate form was laid to rest until the funeral hour.
Encourages readers to sign up for the paper with a five month trial at 10 cents a month until January 1, 1898. Advertises a clubbing offer including Weekly Wisconsin and Newspaper Library for $1.95 per year, urging subscribers to respond by mail to grow the readership.
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