Fourth of July plans and local notices from Eau Claire 1888
Local notes report Augusta preparing for a wide fourth celebration while Chippewa Falls shows low enthusiasm. Logs output from Della dam reached 50 million feet. Osseo cornet band scheduled concert in Augusta on the Fourth. School meetings set for January. Mrs Hodge travels to Spokane Falls. Wool prices at Eau Claire mills noted. glanders in Wheaton and Tilden towns reported. McRea discussed for state treasurer. Ashland sewer contract awarded. Republicans set three flags around city. City library books due for exam. Dobie & Stratton log drive news. new telephone line at Chippewa Falls. temperance speech by Rev Sam Small.
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Della
Osseo Cornet Band
Augusta
Sam Hodge
Spokane Falls
Washington Territory
Eau Claire Woolen Mills
Chippewa Independent
Clarence Jackson
Bidwell
John A. Pung
Harrison
Chicago
Dobie & Stratton
Little Chief
Julius G. Ingram
Woodville
McCaslin
Fourth Avenue
EM. Miles
Oneida County
Mississippi River Logging Company
Stanley Campbell
Chippewa Falls
Salvation Army
Bloomer
Killes’ Armory
KF Allen
Eleventh Street
Kan Glaire
Prohibition and civic notes across Eau Claire streets
The Salvation Army on several streets held services drawing large crowds. Local figures include E C Waterbury named commander of the Eighth division of the Prohibition army. Chippewa Falls census shows 2,500 school children, and A L Brown plans an elegant residence for C A Bullen. Dinner at Old Settlers reunion near Otter Creek, and Dobie Stratton selling interests on the Indian reservation to Valley Lumber. Nathan Glicksman, Yale bound, excels in class of 1891 prizes. Local business moves include A P Wilder relocating to 317 S Barstow Street. Fourth of July programs feature Griffin Rifles, Light Guards, Schuetzenverein, Union Park events, and music from Chippewa Falls cornet band. Prohibitionists in the county push events and two party organs. J S Sherman Lumber completes new office and starts up a new saw mill. mineral paints produced from Gogebic ore.
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Salvation Army
Kelsey Streets
E.C. Waterbury
Prohibition Army
Long
Chippewa Falls
Old Settlers
McLellan’s Hall
Otter Creek
Dobie & Stratton
Valley Lumber Company
Eau Claire
William Carsonl
Malcolm
David Dobie
Pacific Coast
Chippewa Times
Nathan Glicksman
M. Glicksman
Yale College
Hurlbut
Hannah
H. H
Griffin Rifles
Thorp's | Grove
Third
Eau Claire Lumber Company
Rifles
First Avenue
Chippewa Falls Cornet Band
North Barstow Street
Schuetzenverein Society
University
Matt Kneer
Union Park
Arbeideron
J. 8. Sherman Lumber Company
Gogebiec
Races and local notices from Eau Claire era meet
The Eau Claire Driving Park Associa tion held a successful first meeting with a fine track, pro pitious weather, and large attendance. Brillant won the 2 28 class ahead of Brilliant and others. multiple heats noted, with Doc Smith withdrawn due to lameness. Miss Alice Hauser won two Romak races and the skeleton wagon driving event. Monitor Prince dominated the 2:45 class trotting and other races featured Gift B and Jack Curry. Rice Lake Lumber Company officers were elected. Basye-Davis Ideal presented plays. a veiled insane woman case emerged. freight rate debates continued. a poisoning incident affected A B Jones and wife. a severe circular saw injury to Ignatius Bower.
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Eau Claire Driving Park Association
Brilliant
Billy Dayton
Jim Golden
Doc Smith
Brillant
Romak
Monitor Prince
Gift B
Bismarck
Wm. Hill
Herman H
David P. Dixie
Dixie
Prince
Monitor
Call
Kit Curry
Miss Hauser
Mr. Shellinger
Miss Morse
Wisconsin Teachers Association Meet Planned in City
The Wisconsin Teachers Association prepares for its thirty sixth annual meeting in this city next week in July at the court house for day services and the opera house for evening sessions. A full program includes addresses by Mayor Geo B Shaw and Professor T C Chamberlin, papers on local history and education, and discussions led by educators. Personal notices report local officials and visitors from nearby towns, with multiple updates on residents traveling, teaching, or attending events.
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Beeston
Tthe
Wisconsin Teachery’ Association
Opera House
Which Side? A 19th Century Local Editorial Debate
A long excerpt discusses political alignment and newspaper bias, noting shifts in party support, endorsements, and ownership. It contrasts the Leader and Gazette positions, cites past loyalties, and invites readers to choose among Cleveland Thurman Harrison Morton Fiske Brooke Cowdrey Wakefield Streeter Cunningham or Belya Lockwood Love, reflecting a tense 1880s local election atmosphere. It also mentions social events, land entries, and a Burlington rail excursion, plus a health column praising Royal Baking Powder.
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Bix
Barry
Bartlett Noble
Davis
Brackett
Strum
Blaine
Independent Journal
Cleveland
New York
Leaders Ledger
Republican Club
Harrison
Morton
Thur
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J. D. Post
Post & Ditton
Chippewas Falls
M. Barstow Street
Wrisley
Sons of Veterans Team
Milwaukee
J. Sheridan
Chrissinger
Rowe
Cape Coal Henry
Chippewa River
Aggusti
Augusta Eagle
Chas
Bagnell
St. Pant Pieveer Press
Omaha
Amdlworth
Eohl Westher
Rist Vestr
Bev Hayes
Board of
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Dr. Halt
Chipuewa
W. Day
EL J. Farr
Hayes
Ayer
Rice Lake Lumber Company
O. H. Ingram
William Carson
WW. R. Coffin
Winona
C. A. Chamberlin
A. J. Ulrich
Rice Lake
T. W. Tearse
L. 8
Basye-Davis
Basye-Davis Ideal Company
Hazel Kirke
Bennett
Third Ward
Chippewa Valley
Mudgley
A. B. Jones
Ignatius Bower
Sash, Door & Blind Factory
Geo. B. Shaw
Addresa
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State University
T.C. Chamberlin
L.L
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B.G. Thwaites
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Theron B. Pray
Priv
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Waormspar
Chas. H. Chandler
Ripon College
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W. H. Morrison
Thayer
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W.X. Anderson
J.C. Crawford
Iaenean
Jesaie Christian
J. W. Stearns
Sehe Seer
Dan Milken
Fein
Dwight Kinney
Addie
H. RB. Potter
Cumberland
Hoo. M. Griffin
J. A. Cobban
St. Paul
Lt Gregory
Ashland
City
Chase A. Bullen
Kingman, Kan
J. L. Frawley
Mary Crocker
Jere Murphy
Niagara Street
H. Hubble
University Hill
Haukam
W. T
H. H. Hayden
East
Geo. M. Withers
Madison
Women's Relief Corps
F. C. Rowell
Andergon
West
Superior
Haggard
Iowa
E. Morabach
Durand Courier
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Mosher
L. Polk & Co
Kansas City
A. Jordan
Thirl Avenue
I. H. Saelye
Maggie Fox
Indianapolis
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Wm. Galloway
J. D. Brothers
Neilleville
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Cadett
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Wherton
Michael Cline
Martin Cline
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St. Parick
J. G. Collina
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Sunnyaide
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Wis
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Fred Williams
Waukees
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Industrial School For Girls
North Point
Qoin Lodge
K. of P
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Washington
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Yueaday
Alabama
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Ithica
N.Y
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Illinois
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Burlington
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Guam
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