NEW COMMON COUNCIL MEETING NAMES OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENTS
The Tuesday session elected reappointed officers including Alderman W. H. Kamps as President, Albert F. Gerwing City Marshal, Michael Griffin Police Officer, L. C. Shubert Policeman and Janitor, Peter LaBelle Driver and Janitor, Clarence B. Edwards City Attorney, Jacob Wilhelm Street Commissioner and Pound Master, W. G. Hinman City Surveyor. Mayor Pankow announced committee assignments and proposed dispensing with Cemetery and Park and Judiciary panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Ald
W. H. Kamps
Albert F. Gerwing
John A. Hoffman
E. E. Finney
Mershfield Fire Department
Schneider
Reynolds
Kamps
Finney
Winch
Couinels
Church Notes and Local Updates From Fenwood
Presbyterian Church notes for Sunday April 26 announce morning and evening services with lessons and themes. Local gossip covers Pete Holling’s resignation from Fenwood Lbr Co to join Kickbush Grocery Co at Wausau, plus humorous anecdotes about a cat’s water needs, hunting tales, and county marriage: Frank Vlasak and Emma Rose wed in Ke-Waskum with Rev. Casper officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Peter ‘Holling
Fenwood Lbr. Co
Kickbush Grocery Co
Wausau
Pete
Frank Vlasak
Kewaskum
Emma Rose
Casper
Stratford
Vlasak
National Encampment Draws California Attention
The Thirty-seventh National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet in San Francisco the week of August 17 1903. San Francisco and California residents plan to make the gathering notable in numbers magnificence and unity, reflecting the veterans affection for the Union defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
San Francisco
California
Pacific
Defenders of the Union
Northwestern line excursion tickets on sale to western territories
Homeseeker's Excursions to the northwest west and southwest offer greatly reduced rates via the Northwestern line. Excur sion tickets include Standard and Tourist Sleeping cars and Free Reclining Chair cars with the best of everything. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western
TD Colorado
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Colorado
Christian Endeavor
Denver
W. B. Kiniskern
Chicago
Chicago & North Western R’y
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick, Thorough Heal
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best for burns, sores, bruises, and skin eruptions. The tonic claims to sweep away injuries including tears and piles with a 250 guaranteed satisfaction by Sexton Bros, Druggist.
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Bucklen
Sexton Bros
Town Wires Several Visitors and Local Workers
A patchwork of notes shows visitors and locals traveling to Stratford Marshfield Wausau Marathon City and Bear Creek. Names include Fred Swoboda Peter Shortime Fred Worth Geo Leiti J Mertle Wes Single Gus Zuelke Henry Eblers Herman Miller Otto Zuelke and others. School inspectors Geo Drewry and John Lamont toured area schools while Ben Umbhoef er and Alex Nehring offered maple syrup samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Swoboda
Stratford
Peter Shortime
Halder
Fred Worth
Marshfield
Frank Pardeau
Wausau
Peter Holling
Will Thompson
Ben Umboefer
E. S. Bailey
Gus Zuelke
Geo. Leiti
Marathon City
Paul
J. Mertle
Wes Single
Pete, Holling
F.C. Shinek
Bear Creek
J. Wilcott
Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup touted as cure
An advertisement touts Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as the real cure for biliousness constipation indigestion and stomach trouble claiming merit lies in the medicine itself not the name. Sold by Henry Hora Uruggist.
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Henry Hora
Local Notes Provide Parlor News From Loyal Area
Loyal residents share visits and travels with Naillsville Marshfield Spencer and Loyal community. The list mentions Anna Bushman Mary Mulvey Mary Lendlin J Wilie Co cashier Miss Maud Graves and many others visiting returning or traveling to nearby towns including Marshfield Spencer Fairchild Greenwood and Neillsville. Social rounds include Elk’s ball attendance, progressive cinch games and family departures to California with wishes of good luck from friends.
Fresh Start for Rasmunssen Boy and Local News
Bakerville reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmunssen on April 19. Sherman acquired a team of draft horses from Dan Cattanach. Mrs. 4 M. Dean is improving at her daughter's home, and Mrs. M. J. Wood is recovering. A major barn fire near the schoolhouse in Dist. No. 2 destroyed the Larson home and belongings, with only a few items saved and $673 cash lost from a satchel. loss estimated at $1040, insured by Lynn Fire Insurance Co. In Town of Spencer, Will Frank worked for B. F. McMillan, Eddie Butters recovered health, and Mrs. Maria Baxter, Mrs. Geo. Lake, and Nande visited Mrs. B. F. Bradley. Bryton school closes May 1 with a program. Mrs. John Frothinger and Susie were called to Sherman for the illness of Mrs. Frothington's niece. The writer urges road repairs one mile east of Spencer to prevent injuries or damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mulvey
John Bender
Victor Richardson
Spencer
Mary Lendlin
J. Wilie &Co
Peter Weiland
Marshfield
Clara
Walter Bishop
Andrew Collet
Will Nicholas
Bishop
Father Berkhardt
Marshfeld
Bakerville
Chris Rasmussen
Sherman
Dan
James Larson
Dist. No. 2
Larson
Lynn Fire Insurance Co
Bryton
John Frothinger
Susie
Frothington
H. Ebs
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Claim
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery after near death from illness. Three physicians had given him up until Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement after three weeks, he says, and he credits the remedy with “robbed the grave of another victim.” The ad ends by urging others to try the medicine at Sexton Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Sexton Bros. Ding Store
Tilton Mill Set to Resume Operation
Mrs. P. J. Tilton returns home as Ward Elwood's mill nears readiness. M. E. service at Lindsey attracted a large crowd last Sunday. Miss Pearl Clapper becomes a boarder with Mrs. Dames. R. Jamison of Chili visited Tuesday seeking an investment. An accident at Tilton's mill last week nearly injured a laborer.
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M. E
Lindsey
Pearl Clapper
Dames. R. Jamison
Chili
Tilton's
A Thoughtful Man Helps Wife Through Illness
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's stomach and liver illness and used Dr King's New Life Pills. The medicine brought instant relief and she was cured. Available for 25 cents at Sexton Bros. drugStore.
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M.M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Sexton Bros. Ding
Community Notes From Spencer and Surrounding Areas
Spencer residents and visitors share small updates including Risoa Crowell sewing in Unity, Marie Baxter visiting Kiowiton friends, W Chariton visiting his son Will from Black River Falls, Victor Richardson visiting his mother C K Richardson, B Mason returning from Duluth, A Gardiner visiting Gardiner parents, a past item about lemon and orange trees, Crowell sending a lemon to Hayward for fifty cents, and B S Bradley awaiting a ripe orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risoa Crowell
Unity
Marie Baxter
Kiowiton
W. Chariton
Will
Black River Falls
Victor Richardson
C. K. Richardson
Local business and social notes from Wisconsin region
Stratford records Carl Moss transacting business Thursday. Kohl Brothers bought a piano from James Music Co of Wausau. Harry Kohl H L Klemme and Fred Bennett were in Wausau Thursday. Leo Sargent visited friends Saturday and Sunday then returned to Laona Monday. State Game Warden Redman of Neillsville brought in several fish nets Tuesday from the Little Eau Pleine River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Carl Moss
Kohl Brothers
James Music Co
Wausau
Harry Kohl
H. L. Klemme
Fred Bennett
Leo Sargent
Laona
Redman
Neillsville
Little
Eau Pleine
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NEW Common Council
Advgetisera
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Kamp's
Church Notes
Hermann
Tab
Nette
Waltons
Homeseeker's Excursions
Fenwood
Henry Eblers
Herman Miller
Cosmos
Otto Zuelke
John &. Lamont
Ben Umbhoefer
Alex Nehring
Will Bradford
Naillsville
Anna Bushman
Dr. Smiley
Lula Christenson
Loyal
Maud Graves
Tilton
Fairchild
Lawrence
Will Barth
Kate Alexander
Greenwood
Carrie Rossman
Thorp
Will Shock
Newton Allen
Maud. Graves
Anna Devlin
Mr. Rush
Sade
Rance
Kibo
Oxfords
Call
Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile CO
Ss. Central Ave
Will Frank
McMillan
B. F. McMillan
Eddie Butters
Maria Baxter
Geo. Lake
Nande
B. F. Bradley
P. J. Tilton
Ward Elwood
Mrs. B. Mason
Duluth
Mrs. A. Gardiner
Mrs. Gardiner
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