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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
4
A sprawling column describes community events from a Vernon area newspaper. It covers fairs, politics, church activities, weddings, accidents, local business notes, school meetings, and residents’ curiosities with names, places, and dates mentioned.
A string of brief society notes lists visits and travels of residents and visitors including Mrs. DG Pickett in Stearns Point. Archie Bouldrie in Neillsville. Jok Zeimer joining Connor Co. in Auburndale. Mrs. Anon Harris of Alms 18 visiting her sister. Miss Margaret Hume of Chilton hosting at her brewer John P. Hume. and others from Medford, Stevens Point, Ashland, Chippewa Falls, and Milwaukee.
A new store is rented and planned to open December 1 in Marshfield territory. Local merchants and letters to the post office indicate active mercantile business in town with several named residents and firms listed among expected attendees and correspondences.
A factory worker, described as a cousin of a local family, fired shots at colleagues following a series of jokes that targeted him. He entered a hardware store then returned to the Rowell Manufacturing premises, wounding several workers before being subdued.
A special meeting of the school district is called for November 6 to discuss the new Behuo High School building. Attendees will review plans and provide input on the project scope and location. Principal and district officials will present options and timelines.
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