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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1885
Page
4
The paper states it will not mold political opinion but will support candidates best serving Marshfield's interests. It notes Dr G. Griffin plans to practice in Marshfield and reports train schedule changes, including a new through express with a sleeper between Ashland and Chicago.
A long list of names appears as attendees or members connected to the GALR. The Wisconsin Central plans a special train on the 80th to Medford with a reduced fare of one and one fifth the regular price. Badges are required to secure the rate and applications go through the local Post.
Marshfield notes begin with a portrait of a thriving Northern city and its industries including veneer and furniture works, foundry and machine shop, churches and schools, and a push for city improvements and highways. It then recounts the 1792 postage rates by land, listing exact charges for letters by distance, plus rates for double and triple letters and weight-based charges, as Grand Rapids Reporter coverage notes the July postage change. The report covers a train accident in La Crosse where conductor Cole was crushed at Marshland station, plus local legal notes on Anna Leidiger linked to a Curtiss murder, and mentions surveyors for a Milwaukee line arriving in Lynn with Brown provisioning the crew.
Citizens plan a library society in Van Ridon’s block to sustain the OX tollent library of over four hundred volumes. Mr Gardner Smith serves as librarian as members report recent purchases and donated volumes funded by tickets and local efforts.
A Manchester Michigan resident writes of a remarkable improvement after using Electric Bitters. She had been almost helpless for five years and could not turn in bed. After two bottles, she is much improved and can do her own work. The tonic is promoted for general weakness and related ailments.
The article notes a planned procession with Colby be met and Grand Marshall Upham assigning posts for the event. It mentions Turney Mall for Decoration services and refreshments at Doyle building. It also reports A J Yorty’s assignment to J D Rush to settle debts, with Yorty facing about 22,000 in fines and 20,000 to 25,000 in taxes. Principal creditors include Upham Russell Shawano and Henry Sherry. The piece adds a land tax sale in May, with active bidding, urging town officers to perform duties and ensure taxpayers are treated fairly.
WoriuH states Bertha Masa has left his home without cause and declares need to withhold support. He forbids others to trust or aid her on his account and will not pay any debts she contracts. Dated Day in Marathon County on May 27, 1885.
An old style ad promotes Beoklond Arnica Salva as a universal salve for skin conditions. It claims effectiveness on tits bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and other skin ailments with strong positive wording.
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