Oscar Poland and the group’s hidden secret
An elderly account recounts a university set including Oscar Poland who, amid shifting friendships, advocates theft if unseen. Friends drop away as Poland clings to a harsh philosophy of improvidence, while Wells and the narrator defend him. A night’s pursuit ends with a glimpse into Poland’s poverty tied to a cottage and sick child, left unspoken to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Poland
Poland
Alan Wells
Wells
Folund
Oscar d Oland
Notree
Alan
Uedas
Auddenly Poltud
Alia
Peaind
Oscar
Local notices and social items from Richfield area
Richfield community notes report various visits and activities. Eber Knapton headed west last Wednesday while Mrs Will Wickman hosts a visiting cousin. Communion services planned for August 7 at the church. Freddie Lehnkerr recovering from ivy poisoning. Porter visited Marshfield on business. Long service at Charles Muray next Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs A Toule at Liberty Home Farm. Young Peoples Club events at Chas Nelson’s and Oak Knoll. Morgans Hughes Boelky and Toules enjoyed a dam picnic Saturday. John Maxwell began thrashing and baling for Mr Harnes this Monday. Mrs Thos Wolstraum visiting Marshfield friend Mrs Gost Bock. Surprise party hosted at Hathaway’s Saturday night. Rain Saturday night, best since early June. Will Belton injured hand by pine sliver. healing well. Mr and Mrs Vanderhoot of Marshfield and Mrs James Hurd along with Edith Marshall of Rock visited the Hamiltons last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
SPENCER AREA NOTES ON births, travel and storm damage
List of births in Spencer and surrounding areas with dates July 25 and July 10 and 24. Travel mentions include E G Ingham trip to Chippewa Falls and Paul Schroeider and Marion business. Storm scene reports a barn struck by lightning and burned during an electric storm. Local visits recount Spokeville Stevens and Mrs Lungren of Spokeville, Minneapolis visitor George Bradley with sister Mrs Griffin, and visitors to Unity Crowell home. railroad work updates note line changes and depot relocation near village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Putnam
E.G. Ingham
Chippewa Falls
Paul Schroe Ider
Herman Facklum
Mesdames Wm. Schwartz
J. Mercham
Stevens Point Monay
Local notices and social updates from Marshfield area
Rev Lothian makes calls this week around town. Mr and Mrs Dix entertain their two Chicago nieces the Misses Bushman. Services at the town hall at 1 30 and 3 o clock. Ladies aid president notes a Thursday Aug 4 meeting. Mrs Chas Milligan and Ethel visit from Marshfield return home. Presbyterian church services and Bible study at 8 Friday. Burt Grossen and families visit Nasonville. Mrs H P Hanson recovering from a scythe wound. For rent six room house on Sth Ave near high school. Apply at Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Lothian
Wm. Dix
Chicago
The
Ladies’ Aid
Chas, Milligan
Ethel
Marshfield
Chas. Nelson
Loretta Twins to headline Marshfield fair stars
A lengthy description notes the Loretta Twins receiving royal approval for performances at the Marshfield fairgrounds on Saturday July 30. It highlights the Great Dode Fish Shows and a roster of world renowned acts including Chapman and Berube, the Flying Ernests, the two Wallins, and other acrobats and riders on two stages and a big ring.
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Loretta Twins
Europe
Marshfield
Chapman and Berube
Ernests
Wallins
Fur and Feathers Club notes shoot near Lindsey
The Fur and Feathers Gun club holds a shoot Sunday July 31 at Harry Hazel's home two miles southeast of Lindsey. Marshfield crack shot Mike Schmidt will exhibit rifle and shotgun on flying targets. Lee Dumas and shooters from the Livnn club expected to attend. Shooting starts 1 30 p m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fur and Feathers Gun Club
Harry Hazel
Lindsey
Mike Schmidt
Marsh‘field
Marshfield
Lee Dumas
Livnn Club
Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Come to Stevens Point
The union of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East brings two large outdoor entertainments under one management with new features. Buffalo Bill makes a farewell tour stop, and railroad officials plan reduced rate excursions to allow local residents affordable admission to the exhibition.
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Buffalo Bill
Stevens Point
Pawnee Hill
Far East
Pawnee Bill
Rossi’s Musical Elephants Display at East Scene
The article describes Rossi’s Musical Elephants imported at $1,000 weekly performing with various instruments and dances alongside a Battle of Summit Springs reenactment featuring Col. Cody and the killing of Chief Tali Bail. It also mentions a Holiday at “T-E” Ranch showing plainsman leisure and cowboy dances, plus a political notice announcing a candidate for clerk of court seeking Republican primary support.
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Rossi
Summit 1 Springs
Col. Cody
Tali Bail
Candidate for Sheriff Nomination in Wood County
A. J. Cowell of Arpin Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff in Wood County at the September primaries. He pledges impartial, diligent service if nominated and elected, thanking friends for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
A. J
Cowell, Arpin, Wis
Peters Seeks County Treasurer Nomination on Republican Ticket
A Wood County voter announces candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the September 6 1910 primary. If elected, he pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability. Signature 4014 Wa. Peters.
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Wood County
Wa. Peters
Brooks Seeks Wood County Sheriff Nomination in Republican Primary
L. Brooks announces candidacy for Wood County sheriff in the Republican primary to be held September 6 1910. He presents himself to voters as a candidate and urges support at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Sherriff
L. Brooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Nathan Hardy
American Press Association
Richfield
G. Lehnkerr
Eber Knapton
West
Will Wickman
Freddie Lehnkerr
W. Porter
Morgans
Hughes
Boelkys
Toules
John Maxwell
Mr. Harney
Will Belton
Vanderhoot
James Hurd
Edith Marshall
Rock
J. M. Hamiston
C. F. Schaub
Marion
Dunne
Earl Campbell of
Wild Rose
L. Stevens
Lungren
Lynn of
Spokeville
Farrington Farm
George Bradley
Minneapolis
B. Griffin
H. Prehn
Harry
Milwaukee
al Schofield
E. W. Schweitz
Fond du Lac
Unity
Crowell Home
Presbyterian Church
Herbert Burt
Louis Grossen
Nasonville
Gao. Evers
H. P. Hanson
Central
Marshfield, Wis
Liberal
Bakerville
Mike Treiper
Miss Gusta Seidler
Madison
Yellow River
Wm, Zenner
John Esser
Lawrens Schwerbel
Reader, S. D
Agatha Kraemer
Harriet Higgins
Chilton
Caroline Kraemer
Joseph Nuber
Mike Michels
Mike Nuber
John Nuber
Christina Nuber
Christ. Ashhold
Jos. Nuber, Jr
Anna Nuber
A. B. Bever
Pnoraz
Rumford
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