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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
1
A detailed report highlights M. J. Connor's Che Marcofi field in Wood County with 430 acres improved and 1200 bushels of winter wheat, 3000 bushels of oats and barley, 250 tons of hay, plus cattle and a herd of fine blooded horses. The farm features extensive stock shelters and recent improvements, illustrating a prosperous, large-scale agricultural operation.
Horse for Male and a heavy horse about 11 years for sale or trade for a light horse. Enquire at Felter Johnson's Meat Market. Sand Oysters at M J Kraus. Coal orders for 20 tons on track about Nov 15 with best quality coal. Evidence from Marshfield. Bedroom set to J B Simonds linked to Dr Cronin murder fame. Secretary of State timing tins for 1889 taxes and charges. Advertisement review urged for J J Williams hardware. Art Exhibition and Willkins display noted. Married notice from Grand Rapids Wisconsin October 30 read.
The Marshfield Public Schools report for September details enrollment, attendance, and tardiness across departments, with praise for the new north side building and improved attendance. The piece also notes slow student transfers across the track, and reports on Tuesday's election results in towns including Texas, New Jersey, and New York, emphasizing party outcomes and legislative shifts. A personal notice thanks neighbors for aid after a devastating fire at Hiram and Mrs. Witter’s farm, dated 1889.
November 4 1862 SIME reports Hon W A Silverthorn Wau sau Geo Hiles Dexterville and C W Briggs address a democratic mass meeting. F F Woodworth accuses P M iChristenson then Register of Deeds of altering records while Lt Glass posts bonds for appearance over Pine and Wisconsin Improvement Co. settlers who bought lands via Glass. J A Gaynor defends charge in oped letter.
Before leaving for the Sante Fe system superintendent CG Wheeler of the Wisconsin Central Line at Stevens Point received an elegant gold watch and Knights Templar charm from the Line employees. Sanford Wheeler, his son, was given a diamond pin as well. Also, Thomas Clifford, former conductor turned division superintendent, had succeeded Sam Brown in dining car management. Lawrence Hoffmier of Waupaca became prescription clerk at Liorn’s drug store, bringing strong references as both pharmacist and gentleman. A warning for coughs and chest trouble promotes Dr Akers English ready for consumption. Unity telegram reports the Unity High School building burned Wednesday afternoon, valued at 3000 with 2000 insured, wood-shed origin attached to the school.
The Times reflects on ten years of publication in Marshfield and Wood County, noting humble beginnings in a shed and the move to a brick block site. It thanks patrons and creditors while pledging steady reporting, despite debts, and announces the start of its eleventh year with optimism.
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