Scofield Nomination At State Republican Convention
The Republican state convention re nominated Gov. Edward Scofield at 12:16 yesterday morning. The session adjourned until 10 o'clock for further ticket nominations. Also noted is a memorial obituary for Alma Pankow of Marshfield, Wis., who died at age 20 after a battle with consumption. Alma was born March 12, 1878, in Addison, Wisconsin, and moved to Marshfield with her family in 1873. The Lutheran service was conducted by Rev. Thom with many friends in attendance.
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Republican State Convention
Edward Scofield
Convvcntion
Alma Pankow
Dauughwe
H. J. Pankow
Te Marghfeld Demokrat
Jair Alma Pankow
Addison
Washington Co
Wis
Marshfield
Alma
Whancel
Onfy
Qutheran Church
Thom
Quake of lightning injures Kerstein residence marked by near fatal strike
A lightning bolt struck the Kerstein home in Krakemar on a Sunday evening. The current ripped through the house damaging thirteen windows and furniture without killing anyone, as the family slept in rooms spared by luck and timing.
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Herman Kernstern
Krakemar
Mr. Kerstein
Kerstein
Hime
Lath
Uohurt
Home on a Furlough Returns from Porto Rican Troops
The first soldiers from Company A to return on furlough are William Griffin Hermano Reich and August Tews. They reached town Tuesday morning after falling ill in Charleston and missing the Porto Rican campaign. They have a 30 day furlough from August 14 to September 1. The men appear worn from fever but expect to regain strength in the month and rejoin their regiment if needed.
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Co. A
Wm. Griffin
Hermano Reich
August Tews
Charleston
Ufe
Letters From Porto Rico By Wisconsin Soldier Letter
An earnest hometown letter from a Wisconsin private in Company A describes life in Porto Rico after combat, noting the climate, scenery, natives, and daily hardships. He recalls leaving Marshfield, values the soldiers who “put down the rebellion,” and mentions the death of John Van Hreda. He contrasts the tropical setting with prior battles and ends with warm wishes to friends.
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Mr. Eprron
Company Aand Ic
Wisconsin
Pouge
Chickamauga
Charleston
Helena
Heaven
Ponce
Simpy
Marshfeld
Godle Sam
Marshfield
Amerie
Soldier John Van Breda Dies of Typhoid On Ship
Private John Van Breda of Company A died August 1 aboard a hospital ship after contracting typhoid fever while en route to the war zone. A 20-year-old native of Holland, he had lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and worked for T. J. Roossier & Co. He joined the army about a year and a half ago and was beloved by his comrades. His body rests abroad, with his mother to receive a $1000 insurance benefit from the Tomupendens Order of Foresters.
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America
Marshfield
Co. A
Sam
Minshfield
John van Hreda
Marshfield High School
John van Breds
Porto Neo
John “van Breda
Charleston
John
John van Threda
Iwaded
Deovased
Our City
T. J. Roossier & Co
Hot
John van Breda
Tomupendens Order of Foresters
Grange Insurance Co forms mutual fire insurer in Wisconsin
Grange Insurance Co titled The McMillan Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company begins doing business Monday. Officers include William Raesdhke president Rozellville Gus Schilling vice president Bea Tan secretary treasurer McMillan. The company is a mutual concern charging a rate of one mill per dollar on all kinds of property.
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Bea Tan
McMillan
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ONY
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Chariewi
Emil
Porto Rico
Une
L. L. Sheeting
Badger L. L
Eve
First National Bank
Adam AD WM
Eby
Ushler
Schmidt
Avefetunt
Hos. Dai, Cash, Cor’ Bink
Lima
Frank A. Cady
Louis Baumann
Proprieto
North Side
Pabst
Milwaukee
C. &. Blodglpt
Progr
Tremon
Marshfield Times
Evening
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