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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1894
Page
1
Edward Lynch, county superintendent, announces a four week summer school in the Twin Cities led by F. E. Hamlin of Marshfield and G. W. Paulus of Centralia. It offers instruction for first to third grade certificates at $1.09 per week, with boarding help for newcomers.
In a late evening misadventure a man blew up with a club near a water pump after a neighbor misidentified a passing figure as Coxey's army. The altercation escalated until the aggressor realized the error and retired home, muttering to himself.
The Re Union at Loyal County and Marshfield Veterans Association held its third annual reunion at Loyal. Old soldiers from Neillsville, Wood County and Chuck Mari thon attended. Speeches were given by M. G. Ring and J. Fullmer. Mayshield was named as next reunion site for June 1293. Officers listed include H. A. Chaschifield, J. E. Phillips, J. Welsh, G. Lapient, and Sherman Gow RC Spencer.
On May in Wasone ville Engaged a livery at ALC Loucks sundles. Bishop and Mr L clashed over a horse incident. The matter was settled in Grand Rapids Priday with Bishop paying damages and costs. The case involved damages to private property and a sheriff warrants context.
On Monday morning a contract was signed by Mayor Biche and Glenis Pors under Board of Public Works instructions for the Western Reversible road scraper from Western Wheeled Scraper Co. for 225 dollars. The machine, praised after a board investigation, was noted to have already been sold to Cleveland and Rodolph towns recently.
Tre contend, for building the Miller Chair and Manufacturing Co.'s plant was awarded last Perday, with buildings to be constructed and ready to occupy in six weeks. Three bids were received: Wang Bille 3,058.00. Sowabend, E AL Gb Thos, Wright. The contract was awarded to Mr Wright and his business, who will proceed with the work. A courier from Chicago delivered a column of fruit trade notices and local bakery updates.
A high school will graduate eight seniors this evening at the Presbyterian church. The class motto is No Steps Backward and the colors are white and gold. Aides include Sarah Cattebery Arline Cass Violet Reilly Carola Wright Edna Desbrow Rose Brooks Alfred Brooks Walter Weight.
Notice appears to announce a change affecting the William Null Hardware Company on January 10, 1895 and asks all parties owing the company on old book accounts to settle promptly. The fragmentary text references cancellations or retirements and urges attention to the shift in management or ownership.
Public notice advertises excursion tickets to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs via North Western. Round trip fares listed with return passage available from Chicago. Ticket sales and schedule details provided in the notice, urging travelers to plan and purchase promptly.
Mrs Ella Bennett Reeve wife of Edward Riley Reeve of First National Bank of Des Moines died after a brief illness at age years Funeral arrangements held at her residence with Rev Rolle Branch officiating Burial at Dodgerite Despite loss leaves husband and two children including a newborn babe Funeral services held at her parents home in Darrigeville conducted by Rev Thomas Pryor with local reverends present the community mourns a long respected family.
The council passed a new ordinance to build a sidewalk around the opera house block. The street commission reported monthly work, including bids for a road machine and printing costs. A bid from Western Scraper Co. for a road machine at 225 dollars plus freight was rejected. bids to be advertised again. The purchase was referred to the mayor and Board of Public Works for review. Meeting adjourned with plans to resume discussion on applications for licenses.
Report from Marshfeld Public Schools for the month ending June 1 1804 shows enrollment across departments with lists of pupils and teachers. The document notes attendance, roll counts, and teacher assignments across grammar primary and elementary divisions, plus a meeting of citizens about Fourth of July celebrations.
A sale notice from Fish Bros. Wagon Co. offering wagons and surrey wagons with the motto small profits and quick service. The ad promises stock ready for purchase and urges readers to call for items and prices.
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