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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks describe church service changes, residents visiting the village, a lumber firm exporting sawdust, a local candidate addressing voters, and a returning resident from business trips. The text mixes names and places with unclear events, offering a snapshot of busy social and civic activity in the area.
Henry Robinson, an elderly Spencer resident and veteran, was struck in the neck and head when a tree toppled during work at Paul Hungerford's camp on a recent Tuesday afternoon. He sustained head and jaw injuries, taken to a nearby facility for treatment after the accident.
A fragment from a stave factory notice mentions dry stave splints tied in bundles and a plea to remember them when leaving. The faded text includes Challenging spelling and names like Mansirren Stave On and Daled Gel Toth.
Local dressmaking notice announces the maker's services in the Sheridan Heise area. The writer invites patronage and mentions a specific name, Miss Eta Bloston, and references Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awards. The fragmentary text presents a request for support and a claim of quality linked to fairs and diplomas.
Frank A. Ganey writes in Marshfield Wis about a political clash with The News and The Enterprise. He cites alleged Democratic defalcations, past shortages, mortgage schemes, and court judgments to accuse the party of corruption while praising Republicans and urging voters to consider the county’s financial history.
Charles Ennng and We Lord were found guilty of murder in the first degree for the June 2 killing of Peter Houston. Houston was shot through a window while at home, nine buckshot pellets mortally wounding him. his wife Mrs. Houston witnessed the fleeing assailant. Defense contended Emery and Lar Jacobs involved, but evidence failed to convince the jury.
The Normal School professors of Stevens Point announce a four for six lecture course starting mid November. Prof Freeman of Madison University will speak. tickets at Sexton’s Drug Store for 1.50 cover both courses. High school scholars admitted free with ticket. canvassing for sales will raise 140 dollars. Lectures Monday evenings with topics and lecturers to be announced. High school students will also sell tickets.
Baylor, an Ashlind Iron agent, reports the company bought coal kilns along the Wisconsin Central line and plans to ash operations this winter. He will not reveal plans for Hewitt and other sites but will buy wood for kilns at Spencer, needing 3,000 to 4,000 cords and aiming to rekindle kilns and reopen wood markets.
Report describes an assault by Shortt Buckly of Jackson County on Saturday. John Simplot of Blick River Pals was captured by the Waylor County sheriff at Perlinstown and delivered to Buckley in Medford. Simplot faced punishment for allegedly abusing an Indian at the Falls last week.
A Bay View meeting Tuesday urged a cross party committee to investigate labor conditions at Marshfield, focusing on the coupon system and the Upham Manufacturing Company. Volunteers Bure, Roberts, and Sneddon will travel to Marshfield with a third member to be named. The effort aims to present a fair report to the federation and invite Marshfield residents to aid the inquiry. Also noted is a Mondovi Herald report on a one year old child’s fatal scalding accident, attributed to parental carelessness, with calls for precaution.
The notice warns voters that Tuesday is the last day to register and that residents must ensure their name appears on the voter list to be eligible. It urges readers to attend to it and verify inclusion on the list before the deadline.
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