Destructive Conflagration Destroys Multiple Buildings
A severe blaze swept through a village destroying Wood’s Store area and nearby structures. The fire began around 2:30 AM with wind aiding spread from a brick building toward Oak Street, destroying several insured and uninsured properties valued near 45000, leaving only 1000 insured. Owners include Van Wandall, Baldwin, Bows, Stanley, and Dr Ailes among others. flames damaged stock and personal effects, with most valuables saved from some floors. The likely cause cited is Fourth of July fireworks. no incendiary motive confirmed. A separate court case involved a German woman pleading guilty to abduction and receiving punishment. The Fourth of July picnic at Spirit Lake drew many locals. fireworks risks noted.
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Iasuo
Paula Aquare
Tikro
Oak Street
Yau Wennall
Peter van Wandall
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Franklin Co
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
D. J. Baldwin
Stanley
L. C. Stanley
Aga Alore
Ailes
Joan
Mr. Stanley
Tho
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Garvison Corny
A. Sumner
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Itte
Gale
Sly
Sumner
Bayer
Glorious Fourth Celebrated with Fireworks and Oration
A lengthy account of the village Fourth of July celebration detailing the parade to the speaker’s stand, Rev. Lusk’s prayer, Prof. Butter’s acclaimed oration on independence, and the spirited address on the fathers’ principles. The event featured a 90 foot liberty pole, civic pride, a grand fireworks display, and community toast interruptions, with later notes on local business openings and annual financial statements.
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Anabel
Seannon
Sleven
Apankor
Lusk
Reedsburg
Quiter
Butter
Hig
Butler
Plac
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Far Morning Garden Story of Cows and Vengeful Hopes
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a cow trespass invading gardens during a Fourth gathering. The narrator describes attempting to scare the animal away, fearing damage to corn and stock, and laments subsequent pestilential consequences should the cow return. It reads as a chaotic, period ghostly vignette with archaic phrasing and scattered dialogue.
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United
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Self Intergst
Ukave
Mr. Roger
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the Mutual Life. Insurance Company
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