Scofield Nomination and One Ballot Decision Dominant Convention
The Republican state convention nominated Gov. Edward Scofield with a single decisive ballot at 12 19 yesterday morning. The gathering adjourned to resume at 1 00, with remaining ticket influence anticipated to be decided by that ballot. In other news, Alma Pankow, daughter of N J Pankow of Marshfield, died aged 20 after a long illness from consumption. She was born March 12 1878 in Addison Wisconsin and moved to Marshfield in 1878 with her family. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church with Rev. Thom presiding and many friends attending the final resting place.
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Edward Scofield
Alma Pankow
N. J. Pankow
Marshield Tempkrat
Miss Pankow
Addison
Washington Do
Wis
Theodore
Marshfeld
Alma
Turheran
Thom
Pho
Remilus
Quieter prank by lightning at Kerstein residence
A Northwestern brakeman Herman Kerstein home was struck by lightning Sunday evening, blasting thirteen windows and tearing furniture. The blaze avoided occupants as Kerstein slept on the floor and three children in an adjacent room escaped unharmed alongside Mrs Kerstein.
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Werstern
Lima
Tabh
Polic
Soldiers Return From Furlough Near Porto Rican Campaign
The first soldiers to arrive home on furlough are Wm. Grittin, Herman Kivieh, and August Tews. They served in the Porto Rican invasion. they spent idle time in Charleston and wished to rejoin their regiment soon after recovering. Furlough runs from August 1 to September 1. They appear worn but expect to regain strength and be better for soldier life.
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Grittin
Herman Kivieh
August Tews
Pot
Charleston
Qunrse
Iki
From the Land of Cocoanuts in Porto Rico Letter
A Wisconsin soldier writes from Porto Rico about life with Company A after landfall. He describes the climate, scenery, and locals, notes on dress, washing, and barefoot women, and compares enemy and native life with humorous observation. He recalls Marshfield ties, guard duty, and a fallen comrade, ending with homesickness and hopes to return.
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Epirron
Company A
Wisconsin
Chickamauga
Charleston
Helena
Heaven
Ponce
Marshfield
Warna Bell
Uncle Sam
Soldier Private John Van Breda Totus Dies in Porto Rico Campaign
Private John Van Breda of Company A died August 1 aboard a hospital ship after typhoid fever struck two days from Porto Rico. A Holland-born 29-year-old, he lived in Grand Rapids before enlisting about 1.5 years ago and worked for Raessler & Co. He was a loyal soldier and member of the Independent Order of Foresters, with $1000 insurance to his mother.
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America
Marshfield
Co, A
Bcofield
Walt
Camp
Pongo
Ehough
Disrudheing
John Yao Breda
Hig
Tom
Marshfield High School
John van Breda Totus
Ponce
Jon van Breda
Charleston
Porto Rico
John
Jay
John van Ire Wis
Deveased
T. 3
Raessler & Co
Holland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Co. A
John van Breda
Independent Order of Foresters
Grange Insurance Co Starts Fire Insurance Business
Grange Insurance Co a new mutual fire insurer begins operations last Monday in multiple Wisconsin towns including McMillan Spencer and Marshfield with officers William Taeschke president Rozellville Gas Schilling vice president Ben Lun secretary treasurer all based in McMillan The company operates as a mutual concern charging a premium rate of one mill per dollar on property insurance.
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McMillan Grange Mutual Wise Insurance Company
McMillan
Spencer
Brighton
Day
Eau Pleine
Cleveland
Miawrathon
Ec'y
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Scofield
Hadward Scofield
Robt
M. LaFalietta
Cherigx
Pawnorook
Erail Basiach
Porto Tico
Slane
L. L. Sheeting
Badger L. L
First National Bank OF
WM. Utumeter
Cash
SCH. Sub
Ros. Daly
Cast
Bank
Oshkosh
Seawnder Choate
Bray & Choate
J. W. Cameion
Suilwaules
Pax
Frank A. Cady
Louis Baumann
GE. Blodgett, Propr
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