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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
4
A harsh piece questions punishment for Lutgert and criticizes crime penalties. It notes inconsistent views on hangings and contains satirical asides about gas prices, Boston lighting, and a digression on Harvard Yale game revenues.
A remarkable event at a Kansas rail town reports a mine shaft like hole opening on November 17. The bottomless pit, eight to ten feet across, filled with dark stagnant water, sinks all thrown in and defies recovery. Investigators speculate undertow and subsurface currents but offer no certainty.
A local debate centers on granting a telephone franchise in Marshfield. Proponents urge modern lines as essential to business and growth, arguing the city should match peers in convenience and connectivity. Opponents committee reports may oppose the franchise, but advocates press for a usable system with fair terms and timely completion.
Otto Peterson of Lincoln reported his bicycle stolen during a temperance meeting at Wittet's corners. Last Sunday the bike surfaced in Elmer Witter's possession. Filmer had earlier bought a cheap bicycle from a stranger in Granton. Peterson matched the painted number after removing fresh paint, confirming the recovery.
A fragment discusses history of a wheel tracing inquiry and possible guilt. It mentions an exam schedule, uneven testing, and a teachers meeting last Friday about renting grades. It notes vacation absences and mixed feelings toward the school board and brief program reports from the fourth ward and primary grades.
The marriage took place November 22 at Sir Kilian's church in Mondey with Rev Z B Brodermanns officiating. The bride, daughter of John Blenker, wore pale blue silk with orange blossoms. bridesmaids and attendants included Miss Anna Blenker and Miss Mary Raeder. A large reception followed, with Panziata's seven-piece orchestra providing music. A North-Western Line Mexico tour notice and local reminiscences about Spencer visitors followed, ending with humorous after-dinner maxims.
Several improved farms with good buildings near the railroad and church and school are for sale cheap and on easy terms. For particulars apply to Geo. W. Souwens, Md. Blenker, Wood Co Wisconsin.
The Times is available to be sent to any address through January 1, 1898, with a counter offer to lend the publication until January 3, 1699 at a price of $1.60. The notice urges readers to subscribe now.
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