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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
4
The Wausau Record and Sun Prairie papers clash over Governor Upham reelection. Local editors attack and defend amid rumors, with references to O Connor Guards and Camp Douglas. The Ashland Press mocks editor conduct as populist and partisan talk swirls through May days.
The Stan Land office clerk is amid a political dispute as editors and reformers clash with Governor Uploem’s allies. The Board of Commissioners faced questions after a meeting about steps taken regarding Mr Hidden. Col Casson says the governor asked for no dismissal, while the governor defended his stance and praised the editor’s magnanimity over potential removal.
Wisconsin lawmakers debate the Keeley cure statute as county funds may cover Keeley Institute stays for habitual drinkers. The Wisconsin State Register criticizes the measure, saying it shifts taxpayer costs to public funds and favors the institutions rather than public welfare. If drunkenness is treated as a disease, the law remains questionable and costly to counties like Milwaukee.
The Northwest Line will on May 22 and 14 sell excursion tickets to Eau Claire Wisconsin and return at half rates for a round trip good returning until May 15, 1896. Tickets and full information from Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
The University of Wisconsin reports record growth in year one of university extension with forty courses by eleven professors across thirty towns in Wisconsin plus nineteen professors delivering fifty courses in forty three cities, Milwaukee offering eight and Chicago Joliet are excluded. Next year expected to surpass this year as inquiries for fall and winter courses rise and engagements already underway. local centers are now planning ahead. Also included is an advertisement where D P Davis of Goshen VA endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, noting a brother's full recovery after severe inflammation.
Magieta Fortune and Ike Broudi of Mea Lavin & Son have spent most weeks in Chicago on business. They discuss South Africa estate matters and await word on a voyage. He plans to sail for South Africa at once once a final arrangement is confirmed.
A spring rise in creameries has led to a clear drop in creamery butter prices from 23¢ to 13¢-14¢ per pound. Overproduction is blamed, with farmers supplying large cream volumes. If new markets aren’t found, butter prices are likely to stay low, alongside potatoes in the same market column.
A city business group circulated a petition to the postmaster general requesting a daily mail service between this city and Grand Hupils via Marshfield Southeastern. Merchants say such a service would greatly relieve local travel and mail burdens if approved.
The Marshfield Brewing Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the company office on Teesiday evening with near full representation. A full review of the year’s affairs passed with favorable results and new officers and three directors were elected for three years.
The A class finished English history and will hold rhetoricals in the High school room in two days. The Sixth grade aims to complete fractions by year end. The A German class finished translating Lassing’s Mina von Bart helm and is practicing conversational abilities. The Seventh grade completed geography and studies American Neighbors. A baseball game with Medford High is set for May 20 with likely good results. Arbor Day trees listed for each room. An Arbor Day storm interrupted exercises. singing postponed to Monday. An economy note promotes all wool sails at 7.50.
A Victorian style note advises choosing a wife and practicing patience to ease life. It suggests avoiding a clouded brow, offering kind words and a tender look to dispel worries, and recommends keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house for immediate need. Sold by Howry Horn, druggist.
Notice to residents and property owners that the Board of Health has organized and aims to place the program in best possible condition. Everyone is asked to clean their premises promptly. Notice will be served in phases. failure to comply by May 10 will invite enforcement. Dated Marshfield April 25, 1890. Ark Runay or Heanrin.
The document records a tax assessment on the Lynn Mimal Insurance Company in Wisconsin dated April 4, 1909 with levy on property and debts. also a probate notice in Wood County for the estate of Joseph Tremmel, detailing will admission, sale of real estate, and a hearing date in Grand Rapids at the County Court. The Marsfield Times is named as the publication newspaper for three consecutive weeks.
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