Water pipes lit by electricity praised in Marshfield test
E A Upham superintendent of Marshfield Water Elecree Light and Power Cp says electric lighting of water service pipes is a success after tests in Madison. The system uses large transformers copper wire and meters to measure current with equipment costing about 150. Madison gas and electric staff reportedly moved from five to ten machines per service. Experts from several states observed the tests and urged caution pending further trials. Some pipes freeze in winter, prompting interest in adopting the method locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Upham
Marshfield
Elecree Light and Power Cp
Madison
Wweek
Secrerity
Uptata
Toule Park
Wura
Upham Suite
Bio
Avecity
Madison Gas and Electrice Co
Leo Dachines
Sopwith
Perth
Jackson
Shire University
MarshQehl
Brundage Loses Suit Over Electric Bill Judgment Debated
Brundage editor and lawyer faced a small claims case from Ulut place light company seeking 6.50. Judge Whippeman ruled for plaintiff 6.60 and costs. The counterclaim by Brundage was also found valid for 1.47 in costs, granting defendants a net judgment advantage of 2.74. Ansel a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. i. Brundage
Cer. Wrativ Enterprise
Nobuluae
Eeebels Light Company
Ulut Place
Brundage
Rosa
H. O. Whippeman
Islandage
Vane
Gaim
Phantry Company
Hens
Lane
Will Not Build Here The Jobson Manufacturing Change of Plans
The Jobson Manufacturing Company abandons plans to build at Marshfield and will locate in Neillsville instead. They purchased the old Brodie factory last week but lack of logs to sustain operations next summer prompted the shift. Company officials, led by Mr. Johnson, regret losing the Marshfield site as log supply constraints forced a relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobson Manufacturing Company
Neillsville
Brodie
Tencern
S Sive
Roddis Veneur
Liepresen
Difcuss
Marshfield
Neillsvile
Trident
Johnson
Minneapolis
The
Tribune
Tre
Qurraud
Lee Mading
Minaagees
Cordwest
Railroad plans spark Wisconsin settlement and rail link debates
The article reports on proposed rail expansion from southeastern Wisconsin to West Superior through Chippewa and nearby counties. It notes involvement by J J. Denkins and Gans, immigrant settlement efforts with Swedish Norwegian and German settlers, and a push tied to maps and literature from Professor W. Henry. It also mentions a fire destroying the Tribune building and ongoing interest in regional development.
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Tieigh Pass
Milwaukee
Bern
Copenhagen
Christian
J. Moller
Benninck
Moller
Europe
Gente Wisconsin
Sweden
Norway
Molland
Denmark
Germany
Jo L. Gates
Tolius Jungblur
Mmovement
Wisconsin
West Superion
J. J. Denkins
Gans
Jungbiva
Una
Chinnga
Supering
Dalach
Wolf
Gates
WY. A. Wenry
University of Wisconsin
Loys Moving Aids Timber Hauling After Snow Prayer
The article describes a dire timber haul situation in San ay with Jagwers praying for snow. Snowfall would allow rapid hauling of logs, preventing large losses in Woods fortune. Hafur G Walsehed directs teams to haul logs to clear skid piles, aiming to stock the mill for another season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanay
Hafur G Walsehed
Lighting Contract Signed for City Street Lamps
A two year contract signed by Lue city and WoW Uphasy covers 50 street lamps. Lamps will burn all night except on bright moonlit nights. The agreement took effect Tuesday night and aims to provide continuous lighting across the streets with per lamp payments specified in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
First Annual Banquet of Ladies Missionary Society
The Presbyterian Church reports its sixth anniversary and first annual banquet held February 2 at the Argyle home. Officers elected include Mrs. J P Young president and Miss Agnes Brows vice president. The event featured reports on last year’s work, a large membership growth to over forty, and eloquent speeches. The banquet followed the business meeting with elaborate floral settings and multiple toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian T Lades
Delighwu
Arg. R
Una
J PL Young
Agnes Brows
Dufur
W. G. Hinman
Nowers
Viner
Torme
Remembered Old Friends From a Philadelphia Letter
Rev Jos Brown writes to a Selkirk Scotland friend as Sabbath school missionary under Wisconsin Synod. He describes travel, church work, and kindness from American Scots, noting 21,000 miles last year and plans to stay into January. He refrains from sensational detail, emphasizing faith and safety through Jesus Christ.
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Philadelphia
Selkirk
Scotland
Jos. Brown
Wie Presbyterian Synod of
Wiscongin
Southers Reporter
Beowa
Hun
Gavs
Janmire
Sapnost
Ubi
Dod
Cruws Strodger and
Simmger
Aerne Christian Tife
Selkick
Lar
Joseph
Loyal woman accused in Loyal bar poison case
In Loyal area a farmer died after sudden illness leading to a poisoning claim against Mrs Eggers also known as Mrs Regent about 40, widowed or remarried. A warrant was sworn, she was arrested and jailed as the suspected poisoner with the stomach and liver sent away for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeyal
Joby Eegett
Loyal
Pol
Rau Claire Fur Ang
Adjournment Motion Echoes Through Common Council
Proceedings from the February 21 1866 Common Council include adjournment of February 2 or 8 pm, petitions from St John’s Church for a railing on South street, a street lighting contract, and reports from the city attorney on police jurisdiction. Committee actions authorize paving and fence work, purchase of firewood, and renewal of licenses before adjournment.
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Tuvediy
Qauneil
Horn
Dlsi
Quuneil
Aldermin Kulsched
Scheibe
Tkekert
Finney
Mefaees
iTuffman
Aines
Kraus
Kamps
Electric Light
Electric Light Committee
W. E
Marshfield
Wes
Jone
Cinas
Seusetuen
Treas
A. Kinesnens
Secy
Cherygupon
Vie Falluwing
Heath
Adi
Jos
Gel Forsulin
Garth Haf
Bioek Hindig
Ely
Dso. A. Tos
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A. Egham
Noto Alk
Thy
Sue White
Wool County
Newspaper Grit
Loys
Mes. Young
W. W. Upham
Winmine Meg
Rivis
Jerusalem
Elen Eggett
Proceedings of the Common Council
Philippines
A. Kleinheinz’ Store
Marsiifield
A. Kleinheinz
Columbia
Phoenix
Columbia Phoenix
Westminister
Samplus Alarci
Wien
Upham
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