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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
12
A ferocious cyclone devastates St. Louis area with widespread destruction and high casualties. The report blends disaster chaos with political updates from Washington, noting McKinley support, Republican delegates, and plans for a national convention as Milwaukee prepares to host after St. Louis events.
General Fairchild dies at age 61 in Wisconsin amid a life of honored public service. The obituary notes his roles as chief executive, diplomat, and citizen pioneer, and highlights the impact of his life on the state’s insurance sector and public affairs. Funeral details reflect a grand state event.
Addison AL local reports district attorney Williams handling a batch of cases against the Pax River Land Company lands in this city. Seven suits allege excessive assessed values in 1895 rolls, prompting temporary injunctions on county treasurer sales. Williams returned from Appelton to serve motions to set aside injunctions and inform courts who is in the right. He aims to settle disputes as prior cases ended with partial tax refunds.
A Friday baseball game at home ended with Stevens Point 20 Marshfield 1. The write up laments Marshfield’s rough start to the season, notes a coming game against Leys, and mentions plans to recruit new players. A cyclone's devastation in the Midwest is briefly reported, with casualties in Iowa Minnesota and Kansas. Memorial Day events and cemetery work are urged.
Fire at Up Mattress and nearby Briy chair factory alarmed workers last Saturday. Smoke issued from the shoddy room. firemen arrived to find the blaze under control with no injuries and limited damage reported. Both plants had ample hose and ladders and acted quickly to contain the fire.
The Lutheran church choir and band plan a two evening concert on June 4 and 5 to raise funds for church instruments. Admission 25 and 15 cents. The program includes choirs, mixed voices, an orchestra, soloists, and various pieces such as Ring of Song and The Peacemaker. A separate note reports Miss Gitoling Upham’s engagement to Mr. Philip Sawyer, linking Gov. Upham’s family with Oshkosh and Madison where Mr. Sawyer attends the University. An editorial comment mentions pressure to restrain political combines amid unfounded claims of a conspiracy.
A damaged line states a Marshfield Wisconsin enclosure issue near the city, mentioning a Jandy owned property four miles west, and a request for owners to call to prove ownership and pay charges. The garbled text references ponies, mares, and color tones with uncertain ages and ownership details.
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