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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented local column from the Wisconsin press criticizes Gresham's foreign policy and Grover Cleveland era finances while noting Ward Upham's failed Board of Control appointment. It discusses a Wilde scandal in London, family estrangements, lawyer fees, and Willie Wheelock's Libe rty venture at Wis Targh of Liberty in Wausau.
Wisconsin lawmakers visiting the Illinois legislature in Springfield amid Senator Withee’s guests returned last Friday. The visit, though pleasant, drew editorial criticism from Madison papers for perceived neglect and limited entertainment. Governor Altgeld hosted the reception, with the sole afternoon session coinciding with the visitors’ time at the Capitol.
Wisconsin awards contracts for nine Civil War memorials to mark battle sites. Smith Granite of Westerly and Montello Granite win pills for regiments and batteries with varied designs including obelisks and sarcophagus styles. Plans feature multiple colors and bronze soldier figures atop large granite bases, aiming for imposing park and cemetery displays.
The Evening Wisconsin reports tentative monument designs for Wisconsin units to be placed at Chickamauga. Plans include a 12 foot granite shaft for the Twenty-First regiment, a 15 foot Montello granite shaft for the Pitterath regiment, and a summered 27 ton horse statue concept for a first cavalry monument. total project cost runs near 18500 dollars with completion aimed September 19. War Monument Commission members Col. M. Aberneth of Davenport and S. B. Atchison examined proposals in Milwaukee seeking contracts for Wisconsin troops.
In Almeke town shoppers glimpse a stock list with discounted garments and shoes. Prices highlighted include a suit at 175 and varied footwear deals that may lure bargain seekers. Nearby items note marriages, weathered misfortunes, and residents returning from visits as August Staneh and Small are mentioned in community notes.
Notice requests no signs posted on utility poles by any person except authorized agents. The message identifies Marshfield W and Power Co and prohibits use of poles for any purpose beyond official postings. Supplied by the company supervisor in charge.
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