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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
12
The Marshfield Times notes a mix of war rhetoric and local curiosities. A Durand Courier accusation against Walter Howser stirs politics while rumors of war with Spain loom. Reports of celestial signs near Whitewater, geese over Eau Claire, and a Calumet sale reflect a bustling, puzzled Wisconsin scene. Local editorials praise the Watsau Herald’s six years and mock war fears with sardonic humor.
A promotional note extols Wisconsin, especially northern regions, as ideal for both poor and wealthy alike. It highlights hardwood lands near Wisconsin Central Lines, affordable prices, easy terms, and urges manufacturers to seek relocations there. Calls for pamphlets and maps from Pred Abbott and industrial figures in Milwaukee for full details.
Evangelist Rev. Henry Ostrom leads union meetings across the city with twenty five sessions held Wednesday morning in various venues. Sermon at the Presbyterian church urged lifting Cain’s spirit through Christ like love, urging daily gatherings at M D church and Presbyterian church. services continue next Sunday.
Fire destroyed a corner house at Morne and North streets causing about 1200 in loss with insurance. A nine year old boy was killed by a falling tree while helping his father, the impact striking him on the head and knocking him away from the trunk. A premature infant at Tyverside Hospital survived a choking incident after a prune fragment caused trouble and was removed by operation. doctors note the child remains delicate and reliant on air passage.
Jos Les, new proprietor of Adler's block basement laundry, pledges to honor previous owner Sam Wut's customers and continue high standards. He offers first class service and free delivery anywhere in the city, inviting patrons to trial the tearoomless wash and preservation of the established location.
Local notes list Ferdinand Birzgy and his brother visiting Grand Rapids over Sunday, Mrs. G. I. Pollett of Spencer visiting friends, Ars, Nut, Babcock of Antico staying with James Battie, Rispa Crowell of Spencer visiting Mam’e Wallisen, and many others arriving or departing. The column records church meetings, millinery purchases, travel to Chicago and Milwaukee, family events, and social calls across Wisconsin and Illinois, with mentions of Rev. Carrier, Miss Woltesen, Backhaus, Sehefoe, and community figures.
Report of the bank’s condition at the Canse of Business February 03, 1898. Includes resources such as cash on hand and balances with other banks, liabilities like capital stock, undivided profits, deposits, and certificates of deposit. Signed by cashier and president, sworn to and filed.
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