Wood County urged to boost exhibit at state fair
Hon. L M Nash of Grand Rapids chairs a circular urging Wood County citizens to contribute farm products for a state fair exhibit. An allocated county appropriation backs the effort to showcase productive, diverse crops. residents should notify the county chairmen with items to enter and encourage neighbors to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.M. Nash
Grand Rapids
Wood County
John Juno
Marshfield
L. M. Nash
Notable autumn talks by G Campbell Morgan at Moody Institute
Arrangements are made for Rev. G Campbell Morgan of London to spend October and November lecturing at Moody Bible Institute Chicago and to hold meetings in the city and suburbs under the Northfield Extension movement. Institute plans to welcome pastors and Christian workers for lectures at 5 dollars weekly for accommodations. Full details by A P Fitt 80 Institute Place Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Campbell Norgan
London
Northfield Extension Movement
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Morgan
A. P. Fitt
Institute Place
Letter From Alaska Reports Witter Trip to Dawson City
Supervisor John Rausch receives Miss Minnie Witter's letter from Dawson City describing her journey from Nasonville via rail and boat, a boat fire near Seattle causing a scare, and Dawson life with hot weather, constant daylight, high prices, and well paid labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
John Rausch
H. Witter
Nasonville
Minnie Witter
Dawson City
Miss Witter
Dawson
Seattle
Escape from the asylum leads to cautious recovery
Early Monday evening Officer Mike Griffin notified of a woman wandering near Vine street in a demented state. The fragile visitor gave the name May Jones of Wausau, matching a Sunday escape from the asylum. By Tuesday the superintendent retrieved the patient, who traveled about a day from the asylum over Northwestern tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Griffin
Vine Street
May Jones
Wausau
Mary Jones
Northwestern Excursion Rates for Various Cities
Announcement of low excursion fares via the Northwestern line to Salt Lake City San Francisco and Los Angeles with dates July August and September travel windows. Tickets sold in blocks with return extensions through September and optional Pullman or sleeping car services. Also notes about branch openings and mileage of the Northwestern system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Utah
B. P. O. Elks
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Northwestern Line
E.P
Pullman
Chicago & North, Western Ry
Green Lake
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern R’y Go
Elmwood
Weston
C. St
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised by Sioux City Man
W H Dibble of Sioux City Iowa says his eleven year old boy narrowly escaped sight loss after contact with a weed. A neighbor recommended DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and the child recovered after a few days. The ad claims it cures skin diseases cuts burns wounds insect bites and relieves piles. Beware counterfeits at Kamps drug store 405.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dibble
Sioux City
DeWitt
Kamps’ Drug Store
Hewitt Area Socials and Game Score Highlight Week
Peter Bever of Marshfield visited Hewitt last Friday while Mrs. Ford Schroeder returned from Merrill after a week away. A social hop at Hopps’ drew many local youth as Hewitt vicinity faced severe electrical storms. Frank Leuschen of Bakerville spent Sunday with the Kusmaul family. Auburndale ball game ended Hewitt 15, Auburndale 7. Kusmaul business trip to Marshfield occurred Tuesday, with Eau Claire fishing tally of 65 fish by five local anglers Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Peter Bever
Marshfield
Ford
Schroeder
Merrill
Hopps
Frank Leuschen
Bakerville
Kusmaul
Auburndale
W. C. Kusmaul
Eau Claire
Notice to Contractors for New House Bids
Notice to contractors bidding on construction of a new house. Bids awarded to the lowest bidder. Plans and specifications available at the store of Wm Noll Hardware Co. Co. November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Noll Hardware Co. Co
Burglarized Foundry Lang & Scharmann Heist Monday Night
A burglar broke into Lang and Scharmann's machine shop and foundry near Upham plant on Monday night, stealing about forty dollars worth of portable tools. A traveling machinist named L. J. Hartman was detained Tuesday on suspicion but released after tools were recovered tied to the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang & Scharmann
Upham
L. J. Hartman
Wisconsin Central
Hartman
Rev. J. A. Hill Stricken With Illness in Canada
Friends in this city mourn news that Rev. J. A. Hill former M. E. pastor is dangerously ill at his home in Canada during vacation. He underwent an operation weeks ago and has not recovered as hoped, delaying return from Loyal where he now serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. A. Hill
M. E
Canada
Mr. Hill
Loyal
Head End Collision Display At State Fair Milwaukee
Two standard railroad engines from the C and N W and C M and St Paul railroads will collide head on at the State Fair in Milwaukee September 8 to 12. The contact speed will be at least thirty miles per hour and the engines will be operated by veteran engineers. The event occurs in the infield in front of the grand stand with spectators watching from a safe distance. A tailored program will accompany the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
C. M. & St. Paul
Jacob Schwartz to Marry in Milwaukee Social Event
Cards announce the marriage of junk dealer Jacob Schwartz to Miss Minnie Slabodkin of 512 Vliet Street Milwaukee on Sunday August 17 at Liedertaftel hall. About two hundred guests will attend the ceremony before the couple returns here to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schwartz
Schwartz
Minnie Slabodkin
Vliet Street
Milwaukee
Liedertaftel Hall
A Wise Woman at the Opera House Fares Well
An opera house engagement for A Wise Woman the musical comedy farce in three acts boosts manager Adler with a firm contract. The City of Marshfield announces a tax payer notice as the Board of Equalizations meets August 4, 1902 at 9 am to assess real and personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lamour
Adler
Board of Equalizations
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Isly
Weaver
Annou ncement of Candidacy before wood county Republican convention
A fragmented notice announces candidacy for school superintendent and sheriff by C. E. Lester of Grand Rapids Wisconsin. It promises vigorous campaigns and faithful service if nominated and elected. An additional line advertises ladies millinery and dry cleaning goods by M C Sneckenback offering hair work orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihereby
Wood County
C. E. Lester
Grand Rapids
Wis
M. C. Sneckenback
Pere Marquette Releases Summer Tour Book of Rates
Pere Marquette announces a Summer Tour Book detailing route by route fares to the East. The pamphlet is alphabetically arranged to help travelers calculate trip costs. For full information and a copy of the book, refer to this paper. H W Jameson T P A Pere Marquette Milwaukee Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
Market Report of Local Agricultural Prices
Market report items list prices per bushel for various produce including rye and potatoes, with measurements described in imperfect OCR. Records show per bushel figures and per pound weights for poultry and lamb, though many figures are garbled. The readable entries hint at live weight prices for sheep and chicken, and per bushel values for rye and potatoes in a local market context.
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Thomas LePage
Chili
LePage
Vernon County
Dane
Vernon Counties
Clara Hannah Bille
Walter A. Peterson
M.E. Parsonage
E. A. McKinney
John Bille
Lincoln
Nesonville
Hans Bille
Cathy Munlc
Albright
Annou
Meliner
Manila
Lang & Scharmann CO
H.W. Jameson
Pere Marquette, Milowaukee, Wis
Ste. OF Wisconsin
Wapp County
Narshfield
Civard
Goldsworthy
William Hirth
Clifford RK. Goldsworray
WiecvilTr Court
Charles Vedder
Plaintit
Edward L. Pare
Waten
Clicuis Court
Clay
Scow & Harkin
Plain
P.O
Morabfeld
Wood Cow Wisconsu
Republican Party
Adams
Marquette
Waushara
Wood
Plainfield
Waushara County
Wison
Adnai ‘Marquatte
Vaughar Wood
Tole Tres
C.W. Lispaay
N.steavens
Department OF the Interior
Veller Hay
bin Dafa
United Statsa Land Office
Wats
Tee
Frank W. Miller
McMillan
H. Eno
Melcillan
Tlacoustn
Joan W. Miller
Reginar
Stu
Oly
Job County
Probavé
State OF
John Date Lecasacd
Jecherere Richfield
Wisconthat
Jonm Springer
Salihorne
Rollenberger
Tideainiatrat
Marashfield
Cowl
Met Cour Conway
Marshfield, Wis
M. J, Kraus
Horns
Bauer Bros. & Co
Bauer Brothers & Company
Geo. W. Upham
Mac
Ottawa Beach
Michigan
Detroit
Port Huron
Toledo
Walte H. W. Jameson
T. P. A. Milwauker
H.F Moeller
G.P.A
Best
Advice
T. Delt
Warder Building
Washington, D
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