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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
4
J. J. White reviews political rhetoric and a Baraboo farmer who destroyed his flock amid anti immigrant sentiment. The piece notes Cervera’s fleet counts from a harbor view and recalls Upham era press battles. It also reports Wisconsin fish hatchery gains with 10,000,000 eggs from wall-eyed pike.
The State Central committee in Milwaukee signals party unity and a short campaign. Gov Scofield is urged for re nomination by acclamation while other incumbents may step aside. In Wood county Peter Christensen is named as a likely head of the county ticket and County Clerk Renne is expected to seek re nomination.
The fragmentary letter cites possible runs for sheriff treasurer and register roles in Wood County. It praises Nick Berg as a strong sheriff candidate, mentions Wiswich Attorney Williams as likely to leave office, and notes Nash Mitchell’s effective work as county register. It also hints at successors for county superintendent and clerk of court and references a Grand Rapids figure I W Vaughn.
From the Boys in Blue letters describe heavy dust clouds burying camp activities, improved rations after protests, hardtack and memories of home, and fatigue from ball practice. Mail volume is uneven and one company reports BT pieces received. Recruitment limits force reorganization with four enlisted per battalion and a temporary first sergeant filling in. One private dies with honors at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
A Marshfield camp diary notes cheerful gifts from local ladies, mule driver firings, and name changes. Privan Ole Gilberts becomes bow assistant mule driver after Martin Kuvliliog resigns. Mules reportedly learned to eat cats. rainstorm floods tents, tents with floors become Gulagzed. Corresponder G H Benoni closes with cordial sign-off.
J J Bakerville resident Prank Wool a farmer and blacksmith traveled to Rib Lake on business this week while four miles north of Marshfield a brief stop occurred Monday Mos Town chicals gathered last Saturday to discuss a new Lown project in Lincoln Park the contract was awarded to Muth The note invites attendance at the Lincoln Park event next Sunday promising a good time Kraemer plans to install and move the liberty pole to Lincoln Park after restoration
A local report describes two dark skinned girls soliciting alms under the guise of orphans from Siberia or Russia. They claim a dead mother and five children, but later the parents arrive with money at Mrs National Bank to hire it into gold, exposing a calculated charity scam.
The Saengerfest concluded in Stevens Point as poor weather reduced attendance. Organizers still offered warm hospitality and a hearty program, though rain kept crowds away. The next meeting will be held at Pond da Gre.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for assistance during illness and burial of Ella. It recalls a serious runaway near Manaville involving farmer John Mieney and his wife. Mrs Airney was thrown from the wagon but unharmed. Mr Airney dragged and injured, ribs broken, but expected to recover. Also notes increased beer tax raising brewer prices by one dollar per barrel.
Mrs. Thos Wright visits daughters in Minneapolis while Mrs. E. 21 Kiser of Merritt visits in the city with her son. Miss Mary Butscher of Watertown guests Therese Wright. Other locals host or visit in Rice Lake Barron Co. and Marshfield, with multiple household moves and social calls. mentions of Shawne, Stevens Point, Milwaukee, and Chicago connections. A pharmacist note closes the column with a Chamberlain cough remedy endorsement.
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