Leonard for State Treasurer bid gains steam in Milwaukee
Marshfield’s George J. Leonard, city treasurer, received strong backing at the Democratic state convention in Milwaukee, with Marshfield delegates active in supporting his candidacy for governor alongside a possible Marathon city challenger. Leonard has served nearly a full term, is popular statewide, and plans a vigorous campaign from day one.
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Marshfield
Milwaukee
SH. A. Lathrop
Geo. W. Peck
George J. Leonard
Schmitz
Marathon City
John A. Hoffman
J. J. Varney
C. B. Bdwards
R. J. Strauss
Henry Kalsched
Henry Kieffer
Leonard
Baggage Marn
Northwestern
Here
Janesville
Severe electrical shock injures Mrs Kingsbury in Maple Street home
During a Sunday night storm Mrs Chas Kingsbury received a severe electrical shock while turning a switch at her Maple Street residence. The heavy current caused a deep burn, left her unconscious, and a physician treated her until the effects were overcome.
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Chas, Kingsbury
Maple Street
Schatz Succeeds Vedder as City Clerk in Council Vote
City Clerk 8 Schayz Mayor Connor appointed R Schatz to replace C Vedder. Council confirmed the appointment at the regular meeting last Tuesday evening. Schatz previously ran a mercantile business and is described as a capable accountant and businessman. The office is open during business hours.
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Connor
R. Schatz
C. 5. Vedder
Schatz
Death of Hannah B Jacobson at 29
Hannah B Jacobson aged 29 dies after long TB at her city home. Funeral held Saturday at the Presbyterian church with Rev Laird leading the service. The deceased was highly estimable and widely respected in the community for her generous virtues.
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Hannah B. Jacobson
Presbyterian Church
Laird
North Western to Add 100 E Type Locomotives
Fond du Lac Wis July 9 The North Western railway will place 100 superheated class E type locomotives in service on the Wisconsin and northern Wisconsin divisions this summer. The division is also receiving 3900 new box cars 1500 new refrigerator cars many new steel coaches.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
North-Western Railway
Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin
Wood County Insane Asylum Praised By Visitor
Mrs J J Hesser of Ottawa Canada visited her father F W Young at the Wood County Insane Asylum near Marshfield. She praised the facility its equipment and management led by Mr and Mrs L E Gilson and spoke highly of the care provided to inmates and the pleasant visit she enjoyed despite prior local criticism.
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J. J. Hesser
Ottawa
Canada
Chas. Gauger
F. W. Young
Wood County Insane Asylum
Marshield
L.E. Gilson
Gilson
Wood
Stores Close Monday Night Under New Weekend Schedule
Monday night marked the second week of a new closing arrangement as local stores shut at p.m. Shoppers reported no hardship and clerks welcomed an extra leisure night. Retail clerks urge customers to shop daytime hours on all days except Saturday when stores stay open late.
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Ican
Storms Cause Widespread Damage in City
Storms on Friday and Sunday nights caused extensive damage in the city, with light and telephone wires bearing the brunt. Telegraph and telephone systems were heavily handicapped, hampering ongoing construction projects. Marshfield escaped comparatively better than nearby towns.
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Marshfield
New Front Planned for C S Sheerin Hardware Co
The C S Sheerin Hardware Co. will begin work immediately on a modern front for their double store. The redesign aims to create one of Central Wisconsin’s finest display rooms with specialized plans suited to the hardware trade and equipped with every modern feature.
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C. S. Sheerin Hardware Co
Wisconsin
Dairy Conference Called at Bozeman Montana July Meeting
Prof. R W Clark of the Montana Experiment Station urges a Dairy Conference at Agricultural College Bozeman July 19 inviting northwest dairymen. The program lists leading dairy thinkers and speakers, aiming to boost industry through farmer gatherings.
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R. W. Clark
Montana Experiment Station
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Mont
Nortwestern
Northwest
Company A to Camp Douglas for Major Maneuver
Company A and the band leave next Monday for Camp Douglas to take part in the annual encampment. They will stay four days, returning Thursday, with a large simulated battle planned against regular army forces under a new maneuver. The two militia regiments will march in heavy order, near Sparta, with a full brigade of regulars and equal forces.
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Camp Douglas
Omaha
U. S
Sparta
Golden slippers and a tragic night on Manle Street
Anna and Louie dream of golden slippers while a storm wrecks a family on Manle Street. A loving husband and wife lose their five children as lightning and flood destroy their home, leaving bystanders to mourn the shattered family. The story ends with a somber reflection on shared grief and fate.
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Manle Street
Candidate for Wood County register of deeds
Paid political notice by H E Amen of Grand Rapids Wisconsin announcing candidacy for Wood County register of deeds on the Republican ticket at the upcoming September primary election.
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Register of Deeds
Wood County
Ames
Candidate declaration for Wood County clerk of deeds race
A notice from Grand Rapids Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the office of clerk of deeds in Wood County at the September primaries. The notice references payment at ten cents and lists John Schmitt and Joan Schrtt as participants or witnesses.
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John Schmitt
Grand Rapids
Repiscer of Deeds
Wood County
Joan Schrtt
Grand Rapids, Wis
Sherif
Wis
Welch Seeks Wood County Sheriff Nomination in Wisconsin
Julian T. Welch of Grand Rapids Wisconsin files for the office of Sheriff in Wood County Wisconsin ahead of the September primary. The notice names Welch as the candidate and indicates the election context and timing.
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Julian T. Welch
Grand Rapids, Wis
Republican Candidate Bids Renomination for Wood County Clerk
F H Eberhardt of Grand Rapids Wisconsin declares himself a Republican candidate seeking renomination for the office of County Clerk of Wood County. He notes the duties are paid at a stated rate per counted link and identifies his name as F H Eberhardt.
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F. IH. Eberhard
Grand Rapids
Wis
Wood County
F. H. Eberhardt
Grand Rapids man seeks Republican nod for county clerk
A Grand Rapids, Wisconsin candidate declares run for the Republican nomination as county clerk of Waud County at the September regular primaries. The notice cites payment terms and acknowledges Bert McLers of Grand Rapids.
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