15 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
1
The Marshfield post office will change proprietors as John S. Cole is appointed by President McKinley to succeed Adam Paulus who has served four years. Paulus will retire with praise, and Cole is to take the postoffice with expected smooth handover. Timing of the change is not yet known.
John Schuster and his 16 year old son fell from a staging while repairing a barn on the North side. The elder suffered serious injuries and the boy sustained two broken ribs after the staging broke following a planks giving way.
The last number of the Wisconsin Druggist's Exchange from Janesville features C M Allen of the drug firm Allen Wing of Marshfield. Allen, elected Vice-President of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association at its Green Bay meeting, is highlighted as a progressive pharmacist with a long Wisconsin career and tales of humor.
The undersigned expresses deep thanks to all who contributed to the purse given last Friday morning, which contained a nice sum of money. She adds blessings to all who helped, signed Mus. M. J. Powens.
Bradley W. Pulling was found guilty in Marathon county related forgery case. The trial in Milwaukee and subsequent hearings centered on a loan of 650 dollars secured by a mortgage on the Luepke farm. Witnesses testified to signatures and the forged mortgage. The jury delivered a verdict after about 15 minutes, with a stay of sentence granted until next Saturday.
J C Davis of Richfield reports the state Patrons of Husbandry will hold the next grange meeting in Marshfield during December. About 700 granges exist in Wisconsin and a large attendance is anticipated with representatives from each lodge. The event spans most of a week with talks on farming methods, dairying and stock raising by practical farmers. The aim is to lift up those engaged in farming and advance agricultural knowledge statewide.
The Sre company rushed to Uphams lumber yard last Saturday night after a spark from a switch engine ignited old railroad ties left in the yard. Firefighters and nearby men worked to push the burning pile toward First Street, meeting the fire company and swiftly bringing the blaze under control as spectators gathered to watch.
A delegation of twenty eight heads of families, all from Dane County and of Norwegian birth, traveled Tuesday en route to Taylor County. The group was represented by Mr. Chas S Riley of the Rumsey Land Co.
Madison area delegates settle on lands near Medford taking 80 to 160 acre parcels totaling about 2500 acres. Riley located 20 families nearby as the Tuesday colony heads there. Nels E. Larson acted as interpreter. John P. Hume sold four eighties to John Egger, Martin Egger, Edward Egger, and Charles Hughes. The land lies in Richfield. The buyers are young settlers. Hughes plans to move this fall and others next spring. They came from Dane County.
A move to form a stock company to build a modern telephone system gains momentum. A mass meeting produced an investigating committee and over $2,300 in subscriptions. If franchised, work on a new line will begin linking with other state cities.
A Merritu medicine seller, Dorn, nearly died after taking laudanum sent by his wife, then survived with aid from prayers and doctors. A Catholic fair is planned for October 26 to 28 to fund school grounds at Moyehfield, with amusements, crafts, and meals to attract townsfolk.
Executive Chamber Madison April 14 1807 thanks for letter April 6. Glasses received on rowing day fit tight and prove the finest Lever aiding sight and comfort. Grateful for service in fixing me up. Wewisviieg May 10 1896 Sirussiman dean Smn praises equalized astigmatic glasses adjusted by optical science as admirably fitting near and distance and endorses A Matoexsox M D as educated and safe in the specialty.
Letter from J C Lewis and E C Nystrum M D extols Prof Strassman the acientifice occultist and optician for twelve years of clear soothing glasses. It notes ongoing patient inquiries and asks when he will visit again.
The renowned specialist and optician Prof Strasaman arrives at the Tremont Hotel for eye care this week. Compound Celery Tea advertised as a tonic to create new blood and strengthen nerves, available from Allen & Wing.
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