29 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
1
Northern Wisconsin offers colonization incentives to home seekers as railroads mobilize settlers for cut lands. A regional association urges landowners to set fair prices and connect with rail lines to attract migrants, promising mutual benefit and long term revenue from settled districts.
A local letter condemns anonymous dog poisonings in recent days. The writer, though not owning a dog, laments the harm to beloved pets and warns culprits that such acts are lawless and cowardly while urging vigilance against the villains responsible.
Governor Upham proclaims May 4 as Arbor Day urging all public schools, colleges, and citizens to observe by planting trees, shrubs, and flowers. The proclamation, signed at Madison on March 20, urges care for lawns, school grounds, and public parks, preserving the state’s beauty.
The article lists ward by ward Democratic caucus appointments for supervisors and aldermen, notes the city convention held in the alleged city hall with John P. Hume elected temporary president, and talks of nominees for mayor, city offices, and judicial posts. It also reports the death of Andrew Hoerl at age 42, his Bohemian origin, marriage, business, and burial details.
The Western Wheel Scraper Co. of Aurora, HL delivered a rock crusher last Saturday. On Monday it was placed near the stone pile and connected to an engine. The unit is now city property and will crush rock into three grades for street paving as the mayor and crowd observe. A five ton roller will compact the surface once prepared.
Chicago investors visited Merrill on the 29th to review engineers reports found satisfactory. Two surveying crews are at work and construction will begin after initial arrangements. The line will reach Antigo and perhaps the lakes this season, linking with a steamship line on Lake Michigan to cut freight distances and reduce rates.
A new kitchen guide titled Table with Kitchen from Price Baking Powder Co Chicago offers over 400 receipts for pastry and home cookery plus hints on table setting and dining room manners. Send name and address by postal card to receive a copy. German or Scandinavian copy available.
The Times argues Republicans must support Cole for mayor and Boenig for city clerk, praising their integrity and local ties. Fred Sonnabend is lauded for treasurer and Me Albright endorsed for assessor after Benne declined. Lupient is backed for municipal judge, with a cautious note on overall ticket viability.
The Ladies Art Society of the BM E church has arranged a fair and lunch for next Tuesday. Luecke's block, one door south of Sheerin and Wil Ham's store, hosts an elegant display of fancy articles to tempt buyers. A warm lunch will be served throughout the day and evening. Everyone is invited.
Lumberman Dumas, known as the Dancy man, announced plans to start a saw mill next week. He said Pabor, linked to a standpipe tale, is working for him, calming fears about a supposed water route incident.
A six year old boy from Rozellville nearly lost his hand when dynamite exploded in his hand after receiving a cap from a playman and taking it home. His middle finger on the right hand was blown off and the remaining finger badly injured. Rev Joseph Brown of this city will hold services at the Presbyterian church in Nusonville on Sunday at 10:80 oclock. His subject will be Springtime Thoughts and Purposes.
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