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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
4
A severe cyclone swept St Louis Missouri causing extensive destruction and heavy loss of life with reports of many deaths and widespread damage. The storm produced winds up to eighty miles an hour and lasted about thirty minutes, leaving confusion and recovery efforts in its wake.
General Fairchild dies at 64 in Alvis after a life of public service including 18 years as chief executive. The article notes a large insurance loss to the state, citing totals around 6.74 million dollars in 1895 and a substantial overall assessment value, reflecting the era's wartime and postwar policies.
District attorney Williams, after returning from Appleton, prepares papers and seeks a motion to set aside a temporary injunction in suits brought by landowners against the treasurer of Wood County over 1895 assessment rolls. The action mirrors a Vilas county case where an injunction was dissolved recently. Williams has worked hard, gaining public support for his stance.
Marshfield opened the season with a 56 to 1 victory over Stevens Point, a rough start for Stevens Point yet a strong showing by Marshfield. The article notes a rough crowd response, plans for future games at Delving Park, and a Memorial Day cemetery cleanup with emphasis on community duties.
A powerful cyclone swept through Iowa Illinois and Kansas last Sunday killing 43 people and injuring many as houses were lifted and debris spread. Towns along the Mississippi reported drownings and railroad tracks washed away while freight cars stacked in heaps reflected the storm's destruction. The storm crossed into Michigan ending its fury, with McGregor and nearby areas among the hardest hit.
A Saturday blaze at the Mattress Factory caused light damage after workmen noticed smoke from a shabby room. Firefighters arrived quickly, containment followed, and both facilities avoided major damage with hoses ladders and buckets in use. A spark from a rig picking room is suspected to have ignited the shed room with a charred interior and near misses reported.
The church choir and band of the Lutheran community will present a two night concert at Weir School building on June 4 and 5. Proceeds fund church band instruments. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Program includes Viola Solo, Mixed Chorus, Soprano Solo, overtures, and selections such as Bobby and his Sled and Rose Gavotte. Also notes engagement of Miss Caroline Upham to Mr Philip Sawyer, linked to Oshkosh Senator Sawyer lineage, with ties to Madison and the University.
A damaged notice from Marshfield area describes a missing property claim four miles west of the city. It mentions two roan mares and a bay horse, with April 20 referenced and Marshfield P.O. as the return point. The owner is urged to prove ownership to reclaim the animals.
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