Notice of general election in Rusk County 1908
Notice is heleby given that a general election is to be held in the several towns wards and election precincts in the county of Rusk on the third day of November 1908 at which the officers named below are to be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for whose nominations have been filed in this office are given opposite the title of the office and under the appropriate party or other designation each in its proper column and the questions submitted to a vote are stated below.
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Rusk
Voter Instructions for Ballot Marking and Assistance
The text outlines how voters obtain ballots, mark them, and vote in booths. It covers cross marks for party slate, presidential electors, invalid marks, erasures, and options to substitute names. It also explains handling spoiled ballots, time limits, aid for readers or disabled voters, and ending procedures at the ballot box.
Wisconsin amendments joint resolutions and taxation proposal
Wisconsin legislature advances multiple joint resolutions to amend sections of the state constitution. Proposals include changing governor’s veto timeline from six to three days yet awaiting final passage. adding provisions for external improvements and income taxes. and altering elector qualifications for naturalization aligned with 1908 1912 dates. County Clerk F J Munro records concur.
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State of
Wisconsin
Notice of General Election in Rusk County 1908
Rusk County Clerk urges voters to the general election on November 3, 1908. The ballot lists thirteen presidential electors and numerous county and state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General Commissioner of Insurance and legislative seats in Congress Senate and Assembly. Also includes county officers such as County Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Clerk of the Circuit Court District Attorney and Register of Deeds with terms expiring January 1909.
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Rusk
United States
James C. Davidson
A. D
W. D. Connor
James A. Frear
Andrew H. Dahl
Frank L. Gilbert
George E. Beedle
Congress
Eleventh
Douglas
Sawyer
Pierce
Bayfield
Barron
Dunn
Burnett
Polk
Chippewa
Washburn
St. Croix
Eau Claire
Chippewa County
Anson
Auburn
Arthur
Bloomer
Cleveland
Colburn
Eagle Point
Holcombe
Ruby
Sampson
New Auburn
Chippewa Falls
Frank E. Munroe
Arthur FE. Foster
Joseph H. Reed
L. P. L. Gaillardet
Circuit Court
John M Hurless
Glenn H. Williams
Emery W
Hill Appointed to Replace Diamond as County Official
The county announces Hill will serve the remainder of Joan Diamond’s term ending in January. County Clerk F. E. Munroe confirms the appointment and notes the official change in office duties.
Brave Hunter Jones and the Dandelion Lions Joke
A boastful hunter claims fearless nights among lions in Africa. An audience member interrupts and reveals the truth: the lions were dandelions. The exchange ends with a punchline about the playful misconception.
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Jones
Africa
Notice of hearing petition for administration
State of Wisconsin Rusk County County Court notices probate administration. The regular term in Ladysmith on November 3 1908 at ten o clock a m will hear Anna Postrach's petition to appoint P J Kassela administrator of the estate of Charles Postrach late of Iola Kansas deceased. Dated Oct 8 1908. By order of the Court L E McGiln County Judge Thomas Carow Attorneys. 27-3
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Ladysmith
Anna Postrach
P. J. Kassela
Rusk
Wis
Charles
Notice of Forfeiture For Thornapple Stock Co
State of Wisconsin Department of State warns Thornapple Stock Co Ladysmith of failure to file annual report under Chapter 562 laws of 1907. Corporate rights and privileges will be forfeited on January 1 1909 unless report filed and publication fee paid. James A Frear Secretary of State dated October 12 1908.
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State OF Wisconsin
Department OF State To
Thornapple Stock Co
Ladysmith
James A. Frear
Sedan Chairs End of an Era in France
In Bayeux the last proprietor of sedan chairs has died at ninety four marking the end of a transport era. Sedan chairs persisted in France, with Bayeux records showing usage until 1865 when no hackney coaches existed. Even recently some towns still used chairs to reach church on Sundays.
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Bayeux
France
Orleans
Lad Tells Preacher What He Meant At St. Thomas Chapel
A St. Thomas Episcopal church chapel on the East Side runs a gym for boys training in physical culture. Rector Rev. Dr. Stires chats with a young athlete from near the East River after a contest against St. Patrick’s, praising the boy for his confident reply.
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue
East Side
West Side
St. Thomas
Stires
East River
St. Pat’s
Senator W E Chandler Known for Shorthand Skill
Ex Senator W E Chandler of New Hampshire was noted as one of the few lawmakers able to write shorthand. The article recalls Chandler’s pride in this skill and mentions Rob ert R Hitt of Illinois as another shorthand writer who reported the Lincoln Douglas debate.
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W. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Congress
House
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M. W. A. Ladysmith
D. F. Manly
F. E. Munroe
O. O. F. Ladysmith Lodge No. 119
J. M. Conrath
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S. L. Duicker, N. G
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280
Masonic Hall
H. E. YounGe
E. W. Hill
W.W. Granite Lodge No
F. Hall
F. . Munroe
Emma Manly
N. A. Flambeau Camp No
C.F. Hall
Maggie Shumway
Ep. Baker
Oracle
K P. Ladysmith Lodge No. 154
Knights of Pythias
Eagle Hall
K. W. Day
G. Luell
K. R
S. C.C
E. F. U. Ladysmith
Equitable Fraternal Union
O. O. Fy Hall
Roy Lamere
J. L. Dovge
Tom Baker
Samuel Clough
E. C. Kiefer
J. P. Pederson
A. Porter
Third Ward
P. Williamson
F. J. Putnam
W. E. Clark
P. J. DeSmith
A. N. Andersen
W. S. Manning
R. S. Reeves
Robert Corbett
J. L. Ryall
J. W. Miller
Rusk County Officers
L. E. McGill
Tony Hein
F. F. Munroe
Arthur E. Foster
John M. Harless
John Diamond Eee
W. N. Mackin
L. P. L. Galliardet
Glen H. Williams
W. W. Brown
Pedersen Block
B. F. Kinyon
Manley Hotel
Bruce
Leroy E. McGill
Ladysmith National Bank
Chas. Kirwan
Pederson
Ernest W. Day
Thomas & Carow Lawyers
Office of County Clerk
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Tate
Commissioner of Insurance
George T. Heslin
Evan A. Evans
Wm. Guilliaume
J. S. Konkel
Ara Aeiri
John A. Aylward
Burt Williams
Frank B. Schutz
Winfred Douglas Cox
Charles Herbert Forward
James O. Davidson
Democrat
Ewe
Prohibition
Republican
Social Democrat
William H. Frawley
G. W. Heaver
Linus Helm Park
Waldemar Ager
Jabez Burritt Smith
David Walden Emerson
John Strange
Herman Bottema
Socialist Labor
Chester M. Wright
Rene Albert Wang
John G. Irwin
John Vierthaler
Henry M. Parks
Horace
WaiMsleys
Iees
Eees
Geo
E. Beedle
Wwe
Ares Herman W. Bistorius
Ewes
Theodor Horn
Wees
Wees Reese
Ress
Eeresesereersee
Irvine L. Lenroot
E. B. Harris
John W. Thomas
Neteetes
Assembly
22Nd
A. E. Foster Pere
Boos Hole
O. H. McNalley
Reese L. P. L. Gaillardet
D. E. Getchel
H. O. Eye
W. T. Rooney
Mn Reese
Reese
J. W. Carow
EE. W. Hill
John Diamond
Harvey Dee Brown
Ernest C. Zimmerman
Adolph J. Schmitz
Gilbert T. Hodges
W. S. Henry
Edward L. Lucklow
John Toohey
Edward C. Wall
Patrick O’meara
Emil Wittzack
Frank J. Egerer
Philip Sheridan
Thomas H. Ryan
Thomas Emmerton
Olav Repsdah
Lincoln Abraham Truman
T. Parker
Will E. Mack
Richard B. Griggs
Wm. R. Nethercut
Moritz A. Schmoyer
Dyer Walters
Chas. L. Allen
John W. Evans
Chas
W. Lomas
Geo. W. Wilson
Henry Jorgenson
William C. Brumder
John Dengler
Frank M. Durkee
C. F. Greenwood
Robert H. DeLap
John M. Beffel
John A. Stolper
Wm. Kohl
W. T. Sarles
Florian Lampert Herbert IL. Peterson
D. E. Riordan
O. K. Hawley
Walter Ramstock
Arne Peterson
Henry Dunham
Julius Crary
Frank Metcalf
Robert Seidel
John C. Bell Joseph Paul Martin Georgenson
J. E. Harris
C. S. Sandquist
Seees
C. W. Staples
Stew Twee
Bass
Fred Bartsch
Fred Kremer
Carl Schulz
Henry Bell
Senate
F. J. Munror
Rusk County
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