Ansel's First Letter From Alaska Trip 1807 Voyage
Ansel Strong describes leaving Central for Seattle then Skaguay, buying Cayuse ponies, steamer Mexico near disaster, and preparations for Alaska travel via Dyea and Lake Linderman. He notes delays from freight wrecks, prices, cowboys, and a near tragic horse incident. The letter mentions other travelers, local events, and ongoing reports of a Mexico sinking.
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Korron Turms
J. HH. Landry
Gil Germangon
Central
At & P.m
B. Paul
Alan
Union Depot
Mr. Germanson
Prover & Prent
Seatile
Kootenai Falls
Northern Pacific
Alngko
Mexico
Skaguay
Dyea
White Pass
Lake Linderman
Chilkoot
Secretary of Interior
Alaska
Thercugian
Alain Street
Young Grag
Portland
Twin
Ansel
Bivka
Angus
Mr. Strong
Times
Seattle
Big Day at Rozellville Draws Crowds for Landmark Event
The article recalls Rozellville’s largest gathering as the church is praised for support, with dinner in the schoolhouse and plans for a grand picnic two weeks after dedication. It notes widespread attendance from surrounding settlements and local city participation. It also covers Marshfield’s telephone woes, Florence County gold prospects, a wild man captured near Wausau, a school program at the M B church, a business dissolution, and a domestic dispute notice.
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Rozellville
Wisconsin National Guard Rifle Team Race Heats Up
The Camp Ning shoot this week will decide the Wisconsin National Guard regimental rifle team. John Stierle leads by several points but Milwaukee shooters may challenge him. This year only the ten highest scorers from the regiments join the team due to ammunition shortages, with Stierle aiming to head the list if not surpassed.
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Camp Ning
John Stierle
Milwaukee
John
Stierle
Wisconsin National Guard
It Costs to Steal A Colby Theft Case
Marshal Griffin issued a warrant for Frank Mahoney of Colby for stealing an overcoat from the Exchange hotel around July 18. Mahoney was found 15 miles from Colby and brought to town where he pleaded guilty, paying a total fine and costs of 31 dollars. He is about 28, and a good mother paid the fine to avoid jail time.
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Marshal Griffin
Frank Mahoney
Colby
Charley Schulz
Mahoney
Exchange Hotel
Sorall Gaw
Excursion Train To Park Falls With Regional Events
Wisconsin Centre announces an excursion by train to Park Falls next Sunday departing 8 25 a m. Events include a double base ball card Marshfield vs Ashland and Phillips. Rib Lake boating fishing and a balloon ascent. Round trip tickets 1 50 with special Buffalo fares August 21 22 via Chicago and South Western Line to Belmont and back, extending to New York and Boston.
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Wisconsin Centre
Park Falls
Marshfield
Ashland
Phillips
S. Rib Lake
Buffalo
Chicago & South-Western L'y
Grand Army
New York
Boston
Clarkson
Boule
Chicago
Melon Trade Forecasts and Job Change Noted
The note mentions Mick expecting another car of five Missouri melons this week to be sold at Jonesu prices. It also hints at a shift or finish in job of over trults, suggesting workforce adjustments or industry terms in the local trade.
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Mick
Flve
Missouri
Ovber Trults
Wisconsin Central offers Buffalo encampment round trip tickets
For the big occasion on August 21 and 22 the Wisconsin Central sells round trip tickets for 14 65 dollars. For details contact W Tetwood, agent in Marshfield. All interested in getting a special car from Marshfield to Buffalo please call the Wisconsin Central office promptly. W L Atsoop, agent.
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Buffalo
Wisconsin Central
W. Tetwood
Marshfield
Wiseyosin
W. L. Atsoop
Marshfield and area ticket sales dates announced
Tickets for Marshfield races go on sale August 17 to 19, good to August 30. Wausau tickets on August 18 and 19, limited to August 20. New London band association tickets from August 16 to 10, inclusive, remitted to August 19. Further information from Marshfield agent.
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F. Prcoic Ay Wausau
New London
Vickels
Mirshdeld
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Ansel Strong
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Aye
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Sypeont
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V. M. Basle
Sowburl
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Grays
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Benning
Larson
Lung
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Bursing
Davis
Orkys
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Roverville
Schwebeck
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Ube Mices
Tealey
Wdiau
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Moderp
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Winois
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Chippewa Herald
Nels Anderson
Per
Wausau
Kronenwetter
Big Sandy River
Church Entertainment
Lola Darwin
aReataee
Helen Gerwing
Minnié Meyers
Anoia Lupient
Michaels
Misses Bumgarney
Meyers
Cass and
Gorwiny
Edna Luplent
IPP
Klock
Chris
Larsop
Fim
Klock & Larson
Chris Lavacn
P. P. Klock
P. BP. Krock
Cyra
Lanson
Lena Becker
Valentine Becker
Thieg Square
Broadhead
Upham
Chippewa Falls
Jesse R. Sharp
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