25 Nov 1882
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1882
Page
1
The readable portion mentions office references and forms with unclear names. It references numbers and entities but lacks coherent context to form a complete incident or event suitable for a fuller summary.
Local shop Mrs M Smith advertises a fine lot of albums and the popular full styles of Ladies and Misses bonnets and related headwear, inviting customers to view Book 7 for details.
A speaker notes Sexton’s Drugstore carries a full line of drugs stationery pipes cigars oils paints and reports the best stock of albums and fancy toys in town. He sells cheap and the speaker plans to go there on October 7.
Wood County Wisconsin county board met in annual session at 2 oclock PM with Chairman Hiles presiding. Members Parrish Tagenham McCamley Hossier Ward were absent. new committees were named for county assessment and jury list. claims referred to the claims committee. session adjourned to November 8 1833 but reconvened November 15 1982 with added members for Grand Rapids wards.
Special Telegram from Wausau reports alleged GOP voter rights violations in Texas Marathon county where drunken Democratic repeaters influenced polls. About 100 Democratic ballots cast amid threats, Republicans turned away, wagons ferried to Wausau, and a Democratic tide of 1600 votes compared with last year’s 600. Calls for investigation target Judge Park and local figures, with GOP candidate Guernsey blaming fraud and vowing contest. A broad critique of political corruption in era.
A chestnut mare about six years old with light mane and tail, valued as a tonic remedy booster, was taken Friday night November 17 1882 from L Nuson’s barn in Nelsonville Milwaukee Wisconsin. The text also mentions a controversial line about Browns Iron Bitters.
The town debates incorporation with strong opinions on license, safety, and costs. A saloon keeper favors a city charter arguing no new license burden, better disorder control, a feared fire company, and possible insurance savings. Citizens are urged to study the issue and be ready to act as a move to incorporate Marshfield village appears likely.
A fragment urges letting people vote to express fears about incorporation. It hints at manipulation by moneyed interests and warns of political pressure. The text references a steady heart over disrupted elections and discusses disease and public alarm without clear facts.
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