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Newspaper
Iron County Citizen
Location
Hurley, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
1
The readable text discusses a candidate of large stature, mentions votes and delegates, and questions the candidate’s strength. It references a "big as he" figure and a personal home of the president, implying uncertainty about statewide support and the influence of delegate letters.
The Jelinski family mourns after their mother dies in Menomonie Michigan. Funeral arrangements await arrival of remains today as relatives, including Mr Jelinski, were visiting relatives when news arrived. The Hurley branch resolves to drape its charter in mourning for thirty days and send copies to the bereaved family and for publication.
Local notes describe marriages, visits, illnesses, and social events. Elizabeth Snell and Thomas Coombs wed at the Ironwood Methodist parsonage, with a supper hosted by local church members at Herman Tebnans’ home. The piece lists various hometown movements, family updates, and community notices from Hurley, Ironwood, and nearby areas.
The Ironwood News Record reports the death of Florian Angelo Erspamer at age two on Friday January 24 1908. Survived by parents four brothers and five sisters, funeral at St Marys Church attended by relatives and fraternal societies Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Austrian Tyrol Society and Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. Interment in local Catholic Cemetery. Relatives from Duluth Cleveland Hibbing and Norway attended. Iron County Band had been a member in Burley. The community extends sympathy to the family.
A quoted reminiscence from the Cuban campaign describes an American trooper known as the “very incarnation of cool” and a fatalist among Rosevelt’s Rough Riders. The anecdote recalls a Dutch Jewish comrade who taunts about dodging bullets, illustrating battlefield bravado and humor.
An old Black man challenges a neighbor’s son about a missing hatchet tied to schooling at Atlanta University. The dialogue riffs on arithmetic and time, highlighting race and education with humor and regional dialect.
The family of a beloved son and brother extend heartfelt thanks to the Austrian Tyrol Society Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Iron County Band and all friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during a difficult hour and funeral.
Mr and Mrs Patrick Cottovan of East Aurora celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large gathering of intimate friends. The event featured decorative refreshments, silvered ornaments, dancing, and an orchestra, reflecting joy and good will.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved constant backache and urinary troubles for J W Palmer of Ltto Tower avenue Superior Wisconsin after cold exposure worsened his pain. He reports rapid healing and recommends Doan's as the sole effective kidney remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Forster Milsurn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doans.
Miss Roffer arrived to oversee the new departments on the south side school, likely assuming responsibilities in the upcoming term. Details on exact departments and start date are unclear from the fragment.
The Wisconsin Central Ry will place on sale January 21 and February 4 and 13 low round trip homeseeker fares to points in Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana Texas Oklahoma New Mexico. Tickets may bear a final vote within 25 days. For rates contact for further information.
A jumble of local names and visits is recorded. Leonard Dygast returns to Blatr Neb after several days with friends. Treastz Flick returns to Marenge after working as housekeeper for Rev Fr Schell. Other notes mention Mina Dusi and various visitors, with unclear dates and places. The text records social calls and routine movements of residents and neighbors.
A large real estate corporation seeks a county representative offering special inducements to those aiming to become financially distressed. The notice hints at recruitment and potential financial incentives for interested individuals.
John McCarthy an old Montreal resident died Sunday evening at his home in Chicago. He is survived by his wife five daughters and two sons in Butte Montana. a son John died 18 years ago and another grandson Jerry died recently. Funeral was Wednesday at St Marys church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Miss Marion McHugh from Butte attended. The Citizen extends sympathy to the family.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles eczema and general itching. It urges purchase at all drug stores and mentions Johnny's Own cigar Smoke as sold alongside.
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