Surveyors Eye Wisconsin Central Route Southeast Toward Waukesha
A survey party, believed linked to the Wisconsin Central road, progresses from Princeton toward Hancock and Nekoosa, aiming to shorten the Chicago to St. Paul route by extending a line southeast to Waukesha. The crew crosses the river near the Northwestern railroad bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vi. Aml
Inceton
Althouh
Hancock
Wisconsin Central Road
Nekoosa
Waukesha
Chicago
St. Paul
Northwestern Railroad
Phonetic Spelling Reform in Milwaukee Meeting
Milwaukee teachers and superintendents discussed correcting Moglish spellings with excessive nt letters and sought newspaper cooperation. Many papers adopted the reforms already used nationwide, while a few ridiculed the effort by spelling words oddly, showing poor pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
T Herough
Annual Report and Opera Evening at the Firm
The Screen Sigel and Rudolph Mutual Wire Insurance Co issues its year ending January 1 1908 report detailing risks and disbursements. Officers elected on the 13th include President Joseph Reimer Secretary Jacobs Rissing and Agent C Henke. An opera evening features the play A Poor Relation with star Russell praised for moving performances and a notable Nowak Vale role amid community interest. Friday night at the house highlights a rare local cultural event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Screen
Sigel and Rudolph Mutual Wire Lesurance Co
Wrembani Deluge
Josaes Mniciis
Talange
Latte
Fallone
Joseph Reimer
Jacobs Rissing
Agunt
C, Henke
Will Build a Church by Sic Polish Catholics
Members of the Sic Polish Catholic faith held a meeting at City Hall on Sunday. Rev. Gara of Junction City attended and supports erecting a church costing about $7,000. About sixty families, owning eight lots on Daly Street, will fund the edifice with a treasury of around $2,700 and $1,600 already pledged. trustees Joseph Quasigruch and Tos Lucha shi were re elected.
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Gara
Junction
Thea
Daly Street
Joseph Ouasigruch
Tos Luchashi
New Century Comfort in Bucklin Afnica Salvo
Bucklin druggist John S. Daly advertises Afnica salve promising fast relief from burns scalds cuts bruises ulcers fever eruptions boils felons and corns and warts. Claims best procure on earth and sells for 23 cents per tin.
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Bucklin
John S. Daly
A Poor Relation to Headline Friday at Opera House
Sal Smith Russell's A Poor Relation will be the welcome attraction at the Opera House on Friday evening. Levin Summerfield and Ruth Wissels company bring a strong cast led by Summerfield, with Mr Russell's former manager Abr Summerfield directing. Stage selections, costumes, and new effects promise an unusually strong entertainment, with ticket sales starting Monday at 7:30 PM.
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Smith Russell
Rustes
Nowak Vale
Yia
Sol Smith Russell
Setor
Pera House
Levine Suntuerfield
Huth Wissels
Coippting
I Hero
Saith Ruasells
Abr
Sautuerfield
ML d
Russell
Mitchell
Suutumerfield
Rusaudtl
Berger
Central House Fire At Pittsville Described In Fire Report
A Pittsville blaze destroyed the Central House run by WoC McGlynn early Wednesday. Insurance valued at about 800 with a 3000 loss cited, fire occurred about 6 30 am just after a dig had begun. Inmates reportedly escaped via the fire escape as residents questioned the dispatch for exaggeration. The inn may not be rebuilt.
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Pittsville
Woc. McGlynn
Pree
Thureday
Leonsweece
Dittsville
Javour
Knott and Yerkes Debate Credit in Naval Triumph Tale
Knott of Kentucky and John Yerkes discuss who deserves credit for a historic victory over Cervera at Santiago. The exchange shifts to a rabbit story about ownership and conscience, ending with Yerkes switching subjects as the tale closes.
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Pronter Knott
Kentucky
John Yerk
Baupson
Schley
Cervera
San Gago
Verlus Toose
Seliley
Sep Saleh
Fres
Ming
Mr. Yerkes
New Officers Chosen by She Society of Coral Workers
The She Society of Coral Workers elected officers for the ensuing year at a meeting held Saturday January 18 at the home of Mires Ka Rossier. Officers include President Mrs Geo H Gardner First Vice President Caroline Garrison Second Vice President Lulu Oburbeck and Vice President Prncia Littlg. Secretary Addie Baler Treasurer Stanley Clapp. Mrs Gardner gave an interesting talk on her trip to the Ban American.
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Society of Coral Workers
Mires Ka €. Rossier
Geo. Hh. Gardner
Caroline Garrison
Lulig Oburbeck
Jncia
Unclaimed Letters East Side Postoffice List
Week ending Jan 22, 150 lists unclaimed letters in the east side post offices. Names include Fest, L Wilson, Ft Persons, A Ts Fontan as postmaster. Readers called to respond by saying advertised. The fragment mentions a blend of ads and casual lines about people and products.
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East Side
L Wilson
A. Ts Fontan
Paper Makers Strike Averted In Local Area
Officials report no general strike appears likely among paper makers here. Despite efforts to inflame tensions, workers south of the city largely accept recent concessions and show no urge to escalate. Mill managers remain cautious yet expect no immediate trouble as wining concerns fade.
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Anitls
Post Office Fight in Grand Rapids Reflects Consolidation Debate
A lively debate surrounds whether Grand Rapids and Centralia should consolidate post offices or keep separate facilities with a river division. Local observers note much chatter from a few aiming to control offices, while the public awaits a decision after the coming county election.
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Progres
Grand Rapids
Centralia
Qne World
Grand Napids
Horever
Annual Meeting of Lue Congregational Aid Society
Last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Canning the Ladies of the first ward Aid society of Lue Congregational church held their annual meeting for officer elections. All members present except two detained by sickness. Mrs. Chiat Rattin Nelson, now of Merri, a welcome visitor. After elections the group enjoyed a fine supper of chicken pie salad fruit nuts cake and tea. The society numbers about fifteen to twenty members and lauds the year’s work. Officers elected for the coming year: President Mrs. James Canning, 1st, 2nd and 3rd vice presidents Mrs. O. J. Hloupen, Mrs. Jf. and Mrs. A. P. Whiting, treasurer and secretary Mrs. WJ. Shea.
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James James Canning
First Ward Aid Society
Lue Congregational Church
Gociety
James Canning
O. ‘J. Hloupen
A. P. Whiting
WJ. Shea
Balla Success at Opera House Dance Evening
The ball giver byie Wilks at the opera house Thursday evening drew about seventy couples. The hall glowed in purple and white with electric lights, giving a handsome appearance. Suppers were served by St Katherine's Guild, adding to the evening's enjoyment.
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Byie Wilks
Opera House
St. Katherine's Guild
Miscreant Steals Fifty Cents from Central Depot Ticket Office
A unknown intruder broke into the Central depot ticket office on Thursday noon while agent W Hedson was away. The thief smashed the window with an iron rod and emptied the till of fifty cents in pennies. No suspect or clues were found at the scene.
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Maine
Central Depot
W. Hedson
Licket
Peace and War in the United States and Cuba lecture
General Lee, with the Knights of Pythias of Wausau, will lecture Saturday evening February 22 on Peace and War in the United States and Cuba. Lee, long connected with U S history, recently stationed in Witwarte, will share views and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias of
Wausau
Mark Tee
United States
Cuba
Lee
Witwarte
Real Estate Listings in Grand Rapids Area
Advertises 40,000 acres for sale in Wood and surrounding counties plus houses and lots for sale or rent in Grand Rapids area. Mentions notary public, Bank of Grand Rapids, removed or unclear details, various parcels, acreages, and prices. Includes references to improved and unimproved land, farm properties, and urban parcels with improvements or rent options.
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Chas. S. Whittlesey
Jasiane and
Sous. Notary Public
Bank of Grand Rapids
West Side
Wood
Furniture repairs offer value and quality this year
A brief notice invites attention to furniture repair services promising utility beauty and quality at popular prices. It asserts repairs available at reasonable rates as the year’s motto and highlights all kinds of furniture repair.
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Grant Rapids
Centralia How. CO
Wisconsin
TELE
U. S
Kellogg Bros, Lbr. CO
Hast Cram Rapids
West Grand Rapids
Nekuosa
Mrs. J Hamm
Telepone NO
Rapid
Annual Report
Sal Smith Russell
Hormel
Pittsvile
Knott's Rabbit Story
Bill
Mandy
Rocky Mountain
Johnson & Ti Co
Garth
Nere
Post Office
Balla
Algar
Dru Gist
Madison Medicine Co
Johnson & Mill Co
Shiloh
Wwe
Dei Karl
Rathaul
Ridlatph
Hendes Lane
Toostt
Lai
Mae Inadera
Alice
C.S. Witletlesey
Johnson & Hill Company’s
U. S. Express Office
V. X. Landry
el, Ketchum
JNO. McGloin
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