Local items from Granton district recount births and business notes
A baby boy brightens the home of Mr and Mrs A C Anderson. Mrs 4 Paulson visited Gra ton relatives and returned home. E B Ames loses a farm horse to a leg injury and must be shot. A surprise party gathered at Soren Jensens near the old Grieves farm. Peter Paulson continues wood gathering as demand remains low for winter. Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co held an annual meeting January 8 1905 in Neillsville electing H Sternitzky John Ure and H P Grasier as directors. S E Hutchins became vice president and Henry Sternitzky secretary with committees named. The Farmers State Bank of Granton opened with W Scott Davis cashier Robert Kurth president and D J Kemmeter vice president. capital $10000 and initial deposits exceeding $2000. The farming country around Granton is described as thriving and the bank is urged to prosper with Davis viewed as an ideal cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Neillsville
H. Sternitzky
John Ure
H P. Grasier
Arche di
S. E. Hutchins
Ure
Henry Sternitzky
Hutchins
Geo
A. Ure
Farmers’ State Bank of
Granton
Clark County
Wis
State Bank Examiner
W. Scott Davis
Robert Kurth
D. J. Kemmeter
Scott Davis
Wisconsin Sawmill Move and Local Real Estate Trade
Paul Darms is erecting a saw mill for custom work. Otto Backhaus drives cordwood to a brewery from Rozellville road timber land. Fond du Lac dealer Mr Collins visits on Rheinold farm sale and draft horses transfer to Marshfield. Local farms change hands as Fruehbroat and Freishner sells. Johnny Engman returns from Oregon noting Wisconsin winters are tougher but wages better. Mount Angel trip mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Backhaus
Rozellville Road
Mr. Collins
Fond du Lac
Rheinold Farm
Hafer
Marshfield Manufacturing Co
Johnny Engman
Oregon
Wisconsin
Mount Angel
Rexford Praises Kodol Dyspepsia Care in Letter
From Shipton Wisconsin Eben E Rexford literary contributor to the Ladies Home Journal writes that after years of chronic indigestion he found relief with two bottles of Kodol. He recounts improved digestion and social ease and says he recommends it to others as an invaluable medicine sold at Strauss drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben E. Rexford
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Shipcton
Wis
Strauss Drug Store
Lynn and Marshfield Social Notes From Lynn District
Orrie Hissey of Ramadka callers in Lynn Sunday. Raymond Brooks visited Neils' ville last Friday. Miss Elsie Brooks called on friends in Granton last week. F. Brooks transacted business at Marshbeld last Monday. Ernest Monday left for woods camp for winter work. Mamie and Clara Shorts guests at E. F. Brooks' last week. School opened Monday after vacation with Mr. B. Lee as teacher. O. W. Becker bought cheese factory supplies early week. Mrs. M. Opelt improving from asthma. Clara Sholtz went to Babcock Saturday to resume work with W. L. Bakes. I. E. Walbert of Brook was a business caller in Lynn Monday. Herman Monday clerking in M. Opelt's store during rush. Mr. Opelt taking stock inventory. Abe Hoover and camp crew visited Lynn Sunday. Max Opelt purchased many ties for C. M. and St. P. Railway. Mable and Raymond Brooks returned to Marshfield to resume school. Wr. F. Bohn, blacksmith, made new shiftrunners for survey and sleigh. Begin new year without a cold Cole's Cough Cure urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Monday
M. Opelt
Mr. Opelt
Abe Hoover
Ramadka
Lynn
Max Opelt
C. M.& St. P. Railway
Mable
Raymond Brooks
Marshfield
Electric Bitters Restore Burlington Fireman's Health
A Burlington locomotive fireman describes a near collapse from illness relieved by Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with restoring vigor and appetite, praising its life-like recovery. The ad urges weak sickly people to try the tonic, offered at 50 cents by Sexton Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Sexton Bros
Spencer Town Notes And Local Marriages Report
Town of Spencer weekly news covers Elmhurst school return Celia Butters, Raleigh place possession by Lebr family, Byron Winters ill return, Mrs Bradley and Mrs Camers visits, trustee Cramer on county business, Mayo Barnes selling rural boxes, a surprise party for Celia Butters, marriage of Leo Gebeaur and Mary Moon in Wausau, couple to reside at Moon, and a Chicago job ad from Standard House seeking retail staff with weekly pay and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Butters
Elmhurst
Mr. Lebr
Raleigh Place
Byron Winters
B. F. McMillan
Leo Gebeaur
Mary Moon
Wausau
Gebeaur
Moon
Fairurtt
Standard House
Dearborn St
Chicago
Local officials and ministers travel for duties in central Wisconsin
Spencer G Farrington visits Wausau on county business while J K Hayward spends Tuesday in Marshfield on business. Mr Reno journeys to Wausau on county matters. A K Butters fills Rev Stuart's duties at Cole Schoolhouse and Oak Chapel on Sunday, addressing residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Farrington
Wausau
J. K. Hayward
Marshfield
Reno
A. K. Butters
Stuart
Cole
Oak Chapel
Dr King's New Life Pills End Domestic Troubles
A brief pitch claiming Dr King's New Life Pills ease domestic troubles by curing stomach and liver issues. The ad asserts the pills relieve and cure ailments, presenting them as exceptional for families facing digestive or liver concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Marshfield notes on roads visits and local notices
Andrew Peterson visited Marshfield Monday while Elsie Compean holidaying relatives. A new eastward road from Joseph Morrison’s farm opened to use. Farmers Institute at Vesper January 14 15 features Co e Martiny and others with free Institute Ful le tia No. 17. Lamb profits cited from Sylvester and Kane county farms. Unclaimed letters listed at Marshfield post office with adver tised note from Joan F. Corey P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Farmers’ Institute
Vesper
R. J. Coe
Ft. Atkinson
L. P. Martiny
North Freedom
Thos. Convey
Ridgeway
A. A. Arnold
Galesville
J. L. Herbst
Sparta
F. C. Jacobs
Menominee
Institute Fulletia No
Record-Herald
John Olbright
Sylvester
Marengo
Chicago
Kane County
James Lake
W. D. Cornwell
DeWitts Little Liver Pills Sell Well in Vest Pocket
A Vest Pocket Doctor promises relief for headache biliousness and liver troubles. DeWitts Little Barly Risers are described as pleasant and never failing, tonic and strengthening for the liver. Sold by Strauss drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Strauss Drug Store
Socials and visits noted at local gatherings
A son of Mr. Coyer has been visiting. Miss Alta King of Pittsville has been visiting here. A Friday social at Schlottman and White proved a success. New Years night at Mr. Washburn's home featured a pleasant social. Hess Lamb’s accounts were settled by the bandsmen, ending a prior shortage. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. Nason of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. R. Nason of Granton, and Mrs. D. at eeliee of Ft. Pani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean White
Schlottman
White
Washburn
Hess Lamb
B. Nason
Grand Rapids
R. Nason
Granton
D. At
Eeliee
Ft. Pani
One Minute Cough Cure and Cole’s Salvage Advertising
One Minute Cough Cure claims to end coughs in one minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and clearing phlegm while healing the affected parts. It touts pneumonia prevention, suitability for all ages, and availability through Strauss drug store. Cole’s Veterinary Carbolisalve promises to heal sores and restore hair color, sold for 50c and 1.00 by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss Drug Store
Cole
Cole's Carbolisalve Brand Ad Claim in 3 Lines
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as a quick pain stop for burns and scalds, promising healing without scars. It urges purchase at druggists in 25 and 50 cents, stating if it isn’t Cole's, it isn't Carbolisalve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Free Night School Opens At Central Avenue School
A night school starts Monday January 4 1904 at 3 PM in the Central avenue school building and will meet weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights during winter. All not enrolled in public or private schools are invited. Tuition is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
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Bakerville
Mrs
A.C. Anderson
4. Paulson
Grauton
BE. E. Ames
Soren Jensens
Grieves
Peter Paulson
Paul Darms
J. A. Vanderhoof
Herman Sommers
Two Rivers
Mr. Fruehbroat
Frank Eihibess
Frank Freishner
John Juno
Day
Orrie Hissey
Lynn Sunday
Neils’ville
Elsie Brooks
F. Brooks
Marshbeld
Ernest Monday
Woods
Miss Mamie
Clara Shorts
E. F. Brooks
O. W. Becker
Clara Sholtz
Babcock
W. L. Bakes
I. E. Walbert
Brook, Wis
Wr. F. Bohn
Spencer
5. Bradley
Wausan
Chas. Cramer Sr
Marathon County Asylum and Poor House
Mayo Barnes
Fayette
John Smith
Paul Jones
George Brown
Jones
Smith
Brown
Mertle Land Agency
Laemle Bldg
Marshfield, Wis
Hemlock Road
Andrew Peterson
Elsie Compean
Marshfeld
Henry Johnson
Magnus Mattson
Andrew Fetergon
Ross Morrison
Plainfeld
Roy Burhopp
Richfield
Joseph Morrison
Farmer’s Institute At
Ir. Coe
Martiny
R. Convey
Farmers and Education
Coe
Ray R Baker
Lawrence Baumgartner
M Byrne
P Bandaul
Marshall Drake
J Lewis George
Fred W Goodbitz
Chas Herbert
Chas Harlow
E E Huff
Joseph Ilk
GS Killman
Mike Lacner
R J la Fond
Dr Leonard
N A Marte
Marsh Field & Co
Chas Pasche
H T Prestin
I. A Pritchard
W Rockborn
A H Sprague
Albert Steinhart
Mr Spears
Henry Smith
Louise Silverson
Ciara Thorn
van Rosmallen
Geo Wage
A G Wagner
Phin Williams
William Wolf
Joan F. Corey
Mr. Arnold
Martiny Poultry
Herbst Creameries
Jacobs
Arnold Beef
Mr. Jacobs
Lindsey
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