06 May 1887
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1887
Page
1
Marshfield hosts a railroad meeting urging new lines to connect with Pittsville and Newtown, pledging support to boost industry and population. The weekly bulletin records local moves, repairs, arrivals, court actions, licenses, and forthcoming lectures, with weather, fires, and travel notes across Marshfield and surrounding towns.
The Tremont House in Marshfield hosts monthly showcases of garments by Eow. Penezer and Theo Spring, promising fine samples and perfect fits. A Turner Society organized in the city names Jacob Rae as president with Louis Arnold Lee and Theo Spring as officers, practicing at the Roller Rink. Jos Seidl relocates his market to a former saloon room, to be reopened by Stephen Luecke with a formal opening tomorrow. The Yellow River drive reaches Necedah with clean timber transport by Tarbox and Burke. Winter wheat looks good, grass slow to start as farmers resume field work. John Graf introduces Milwaukee Weiss Beer at J I Morel’s liquor store.
Frank Korth formerly of Tlewitt opened a saloon Tuesday in rooms vacated May 1 by A. T. Luckenbach. The piece notes community notes, local business ties, and several names including G. E. VanderCook of the Spencer Tribune for services during a foreman and associate editor’s illness. It mentions staffing moves, acquisitions, and various town events and incidents including a double marriage announcement and a tragic accident involving two boys.
Suits have been numerous this week in Hewitt. Dr L Jill and Dr HL A Lathrop visited, Miss Ida Wood leads local schooling, strong winds damaged Sherry and Paddock mill, stack blown down and lumber scattered. Funeral for Mrs Peter Mutterer held at Catholic Church. Thomas Frad Korth moves to Marshfield to run saloon. Sitiun Maass to Fred's new saloon. M Ensinger moves to Tronwood Mid to work in iron works. Dr Kings New Discovery promoted with sales guarantee and free trial.
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