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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
7
The Marshfield Times urges drastic measures to curb deer hunting fatalities as open season ends. It argues gun restrictions fail, proposing unrestricted hunting with dogs and traps to end the menace to human life and property, condemning licensed outlawry and urging immediate legislative action.
The county board of supervisors recently abolished the county system of pauper care and shifts responsibility to towns and municipalities starting May 15. Each locality will fund its own paupers, eliminating cross-town tax burdens while county charges continue for current county poor farm inmates. A committee including Supervisors Arpin Thonns and Vallant will investigate relocating the poor house for central location and report next meeting.
William Meisner of St Paul, a pretzel bakery proprietor, visited the city Friday night and, while intoxicated, voiced a murderous anarchist fantasy against a bond-holder. He praised Czolgosh and declared himself an anarchist, but after opposition was jailed for drunken and disorderly conduct and fined ten dollars plus costs. he blamed a disordered mental state for his remarks.
Marshfield city suits against Wisconsin Central Northwestern and Omaha railway firms for failing to install proper gates at main crossings were adjourned by Municipal Judge R G Andrews. Wisconsin Central will comply and seeks December 23, Northwestern and Omaha to December 6. Central’s progress may lead other defendants to follow. Omaha track elevation prompts road realignment. Also notes a Wisconsin Pharmaceutical association meeting anecdote from LaCrosse and a humorous Oshkosh drugstore tale involving cramo-seltzer.
Wheat substitutes oats as feed amid price gaps and richer nutriment in wheat. Stockmen argue wheat yields higher health benefits for horses and cattle, potentially changing winter feeding practices. Railroads report 1901 licenses total 1,597,054.73 dollars, up 50,513.12 from last year, with varying gains and losses among Northwestern, St Paul, Minnesota Eastern, and Wisconsin Central.
The effort to secure a farm ers' institute in this city on January 30 and 31 is successful. Farmers in the section are urged to attend for free discussions, demonstrations, and practical instruction. Local citizens are asked to encourage neighbors and advertise the event, with a self constituted committee active in each community.
The Village Parson, a five act domestic drama, will be staged at Adler Opera House on Saturday November 30. The strong plot, exciting characters, and cleverly staged scenery promise a thoroughly enjoyable performance, paired with Human Hearts under the same ownership. Tickets go on sale at Pommier's restaurant.
Lou J. Beauchamp, renowned humorist and traveler, to headline the second Messnne course evening on December Sth. With over twenty years on stage, he has spoken in major towns nationwide. The event is a promising addition to the series and should be widely supported.
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