McMillan Officers, Businesses, and Fireside Happenings
In McMillan the week brings Frank Buttke’s recovery from a severe cold and Peter Nennig’s social dance on Saturday. Local business includes Paul Darms buying a 16 HP traction engine to run a new lath mill, while Wm Hinkroth shells corn. Plans for a creamery, a small pox quarantine on Wm Krause’s house, and timber work by Dr. Tupper near Marshield are noted. A Christmas program by District No.4, Merton Vanderhoof in charge, is set for Dec 25 at the town hall. A heroic fire-saving incident by Miss Helen Candon and daughter Mertie is recounted. Other items cover land transfers, local auctions, and social events including an oyster supper and a Woodmen dance. The town tax roll shows $5,184.41. birthday surprise for Perry Morrison. a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Peterson. and various local visits, deaths, and community notes.
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McMillan
Frank Buttke
Peter Nennig
Christmas tree planned at Presbyterian church in Bakerville
The community of Bakerville announces a Christmas tree celebration at the Presbyterian church on Christmas evening. Mrs. E. C. Eastman, long ill, is reported to be much improved. Dr. H. Wable was summoned to assist Mrs. John Behnke, who remained quite ill last week. Mrs. Hans Paulson saw her children Ross Paulson and Dan W. Rausch at Granton. D. H. Brooks rents Bret H. Spear’s farm buildings to harvest timber from his land in section 20. Capt. Carter of Marshfield will speak at the Nasonville Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
E. C. Eastman
H. Wable
John Behnke
Hans Paulson
Ross Paulson
Dan W. Rausch
Granton
D. H. Brooks
Bret H. Spear
Capt. Carter
Marshfield
Nasonville
Local News Briefs from Casco and Surrounding Areas
Spencer residents note visitors and arrivals as Mrs. John Fitegibbon spends the week in Casco while Marie Hanson returns from Loyal. Rispa Crowell travels to Unity for a week, and Alfred Trumbell passes through Marsnield between trains. Aug Borchardt returns from Wayside, Aug Siecke takes Lutheran school charge, and Mrs. Teeter of March visits relatives. F. C. Blankinberg serves on Wausau jury. Ella Blankinberg teaches at Manville and visits home. Reverend and Mrs. Stewert host Prof. and Mrs. Stackman. George Farrington learns of his uncle’s death in Le Sueur. Donna Blaisdell visits from Abbotsford. Marshfield Maennechor visits Albert Radloff for his birthday. A Sons of Veterans lodge organized. first meeting set for Dec 27. George Fisher visits Fond du Lac. Edgar Johnston oversees Imear market in Fisher’s absence. Mrs. Louis Burkhardt, formerly of the area, dies in Sheboygan. Weerkind play attendees include many local residents.
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John Fitegibbon
Casco
Marie Hanson
Loyal
Rispa Crowell
Unity
Alfred Trumbell
Marsnield
August Borchardt
Wayside
Aug. Siecke
Montello
Teeter
March
F. C. Blankinberg
Wausau
Ella Blankinberg
Manville
Stewert
J. Stackman
Sons of Veterans Lodge
Geo. Fisher
Fond du Lac
Edgar Johnston
Mr. Fisher
Two Smallpox Cases Reported in Richfield
Two smallpox cases in Richfield have recovered enough to go out again. Mrs. Blodgett of Richfield died Friday December 13 from pneumonia after residing in the town about a year. She leaves a husband and three children Teller Ray and two year old Bee. Funeral services were held at her home and in Neenah. Her brothers Charles and Chester arrived to assist, with burial in Neenah. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised with claims of digestion aid and stomach health.
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George Blocgett
J. C. Davis
Richfield
Sasddless
Teller
Ray
Little Bee
Blodgett
Tyler
Neenah
Wis
Charles
Warren
Minn
Chester
Detroit
Mich
Neensh
North Richfield Social Postponed Amid Health Fears
Local notes report several illness cases with pneumonia and smallpox in the area. Mr Brye is seriously ill with pneumonia while Tom Williams improves from smallpox. A planned night cap social at Mr Olin's was postponed after news of Mrs Blodgett's death. Schoolchildren were barred from attending due to exposure to smallpox and the Methodist church will close for two weeks.
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North Richfield
Mr. Brye
Mr. Olin
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Sold At Kamps Drug Store
Discoverers in Chicago created DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. It is advertised as superior with many counterfeit imitations. Consumers are urged to ask for DeWitt's genuine product at Kamps' drug store.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Kamps’ Drug Store
Stratford Notes and Events Roundup
Mr Joe Boman and wife returned from Laona Saturday Attorney Tscharner of Marshfield transacted business here Monday Remember the masquerade ball Dec 31 given by Kohl Bros The Empire Comedy Kings of Winona Minn will give a show here Saturday December 20 W 5 Gillmore Co of Paxton Ill have sold a full blood Percheron stallion to Stratford Horse Co for 2200 dollars
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Joe Boman
Laona
Tscharner
Marshfield
Kohl Bros
Empire Comedy Kings of
Winona
Minn
Gillmore & Co
Paxton, Ill
Stratford Horse Co
Bitter Fight Warns Against Ignoring Dr King’s Discovery
Beall Miss. man recalls his wife’s consumption cured by Dr King’s New Discovery after other treatments failed. Four bottles fully cured her and trial bottles are offered free by Sexton Bros. Price 50¢ and $1.00 with a guarantee. The ad touts Hathaway’s pas ttourized milk as the latest product.
Lumbermen Gain Independence Amid Seasonal Slump
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman notes reduced labor activity in the northwest as cold weather halts railroad work for the year. Loggers, facing more autonomy, increasingly pay or advance workers’ fares, while unreliable lumber jacks leaving jobs prompt fears of walkers or unpaid travel costs.
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Northwest
Mississippi Valley
A Costly Mistake In Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement warns that blunders can be costly and even life threatening, then touts Dr King's New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches liver or bowel troubles as gentle yet thorough at Sexton Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Life
Sexton Bros. Drug Store
Probate notice in Marshfield district court on estate of Hans Paterson
In Probate in the matter of the estate of Hans Paterson deceased the court grants letters of administration to Hertha Pallis on order and notice for creditors to present claims by a specified date with publication in The Mansfield Crimes for four weeks. A special term is set in Grand Rapids for examination and allowance with notice to creditors. Decentberry, December 19.
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Probar
Hans Prison
Hans Patlson
Hertha Palllsoo
Deurmsder
Orderey
Leite al
Hans Pani- Rho
Jane
Prebatte
Grand Rapids
Iaid
Fane
Gotice
Mansifield
Nigiten
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Paul Darms
Wm. Hinkroth
Julius Koch
Wm. Krause
WH. Barlick
Davie John Jane
Rozellville
Ed. Brickhenner
Sam Campbell
Riverside
Chas. Kilman
Sam
John Brill
Merton Vanderhoof
McMillian
John Candon
Joe
Helen
Merti
Mertie
McMillian Fire
Henry Horn
Dee
Zist
Lincoln
Perry Morrison
Otto Peterson
H. Wahle
C. A. Ingle
Peter Cattanach
N. L. Watrous
Lindsey
Neil McPhail
Broker
T. Ingle
Neilisville
John Pantuy
O'Neill
Mason
Nora Meldugh
J. C. Petersen
H. J. Jorgenson
P. N. Christensen
P. N. Peterson
Louis HW. Ebbe
Denmark
Nasonville Woodmen
Gaspar
Nasonville Woodmen Society
H. Sherman
C. 4
Ingle
Peter Jacobson
iCarl Renne
Leo Schmidt
Escort
E. J. Ingle
A. Hanson
Sentinel
Orvil van
Oracle
H. Brooks
P. Jacobson
Jas. Clark
Gee. Byers
Recorder
Inner Sentinel
Ford. Riedel
Outer
Louis Christensen
Marshal
Friedley
Wm. Will
John W. Young
Drugeist
Bakerville
Geo. Farrington
le Sueur
Donna Blaisdell
Abbotsford
Albert Radloff
Louis Burkhardt
Sheboygan
Hope Chapel
John Graves
A. A. Damon
Geo. Noll
Misses Finch
Metzger
Heath
Lake
Potts
Holmes
Bat ‘Mon
Wendel
Reas
Myrtle Reas
Whitmore
Damon
la Fever
Robinson
Trumbell
Franzina
Tennessee
G. W. Atkinson
W. Vas
iIments
Kamps
Chas. Butler
John Ewell
Leona
Tom Williams
Mr. Kowe
Frank Kage
Milwaukee
Long School
Methodist
Stratford
Hathaway
Syshe
J. Conway, Coun
Golden Rule Clothing Store
Chi
Jacob Bromias
Rembs
Sturm
Rembs & Sturm
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