Fragmented notes on politics and fishery discoveries
A batch of stray paragraphs covers a political receipt debate involving Gov Schofield and a Baraboo farmer who destroyed his Spanish fowls amid Van sentiment, plus a rumor about Carverns fleet in Santiago Bay. It also notes Upham era press control and Vernon County opinions. Finally, the Minnesota fish commission reports a major egg can haul from Pike River hatchery, with 14,000,000 eggs and a plan to distribute 100,000,000 young muskellunge later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Van
Ametied
Slate Fish Commission
Pike River
Dulurt
Minn
Fintehury
St Paul
Batel
Political Outlook for Milwaukes and Wood County Nominees
The upcoming Suse Central committee meeting in Milwaukes weighs timing for the state convention in late August and efforts to shorten campaign fray. Gov. Seafield is favored for renomination by acclamation, while Wood County talks focus on PD N Christensen as county ticket head and County Clerk Rense likely to seek reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukes
Subura
Tron
Seafield
Tme
Rubib
Wood County
PD. N. Christensen
Lincoln
Christensen
Peter
Rense
Local county race chatter stirs suspected candidates
A handwritten style note names Nick Berg as a leading sheriff contender and hints at other officials eyeing positions. It suggests Renne as a worthy officer, mentions treasurer candidates, and references Nash Mitchell and District Attorney Williams as potential successors or incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utd
Renne
Nick Berg
Thhae
Nick
Wood County
Smith
Chay
Register
Nash Mitchell
Nash
Mitchell
Butt
Orn Bay
Williams
Jay
JW. Vaurau
Grand Napi
FROM THE BOYS IN BLUE AT CAMP PHOMAS CHICKAMAUGA
Soldiers at Camp Phomas Chickamauga report hot dusty days and improving rations. Mail volume rises as units send and receive letters while medical checks and vaccinations proceed. Recruitment continues to reach company strengths as regiments prepare for campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys IN Blue
Camp Phomas
Chickamauga
Marshfield Indies Camp Life Report From 1898
A letter from Conc. G. L. Burants describes life at the Marshfield Indies camp during a hard rain that flooded streets and tents. Private Ole Gilberts becomes assistant mule driver replacing Martin Kuebling. Corporal Kuplinger receives cherry phosphate tokens for the troops and humor arises over recruits learning to eat oats without brush. Burants signs off with a friendly note about the camp’s spirit and humor.
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Corp
Kuplinger
Ole Gilberts
Martin Kuebling
Atest
Riffa
St. Paurick’s
Smith
Yellow River
Conc
G. LL. Burants
Lincoln town hall contract awarded to Math Britten
In Bakerville the town council awarded the Lincoln town hall contract to Math Britten for carpentry and materials. Veunk Woel, a local farmer and blacksmith, visited from Marsh-Held, and townspeople plan a Lincoln Park ceremony next Sunday with a liberty pole project led by John P. Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veunk Woel
Incksmith
Marsh- Held
Odeals
Somrday
Lincoln
Math. Britten
Fox Carpenter
John P. Kremer
Tne
Liberty
Linculn Park
Professional Beggars In Marshfeld Exposed For Scam
A group of deceiving beggars toured Marshfeld last Nanday posing as distressed Siberian or Russian sisters seeking aid to return home. They carried a written plea, while a couple posed as parents later at First National Bank produced about four hundred silver dollars to convert to gold, revealing the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfeld
Theocenn
Lane
Siberia
Russia
First National Bank
Northwestern Wisconsin Saengerfest draws crowd despite rain
The Saengerfest in Stevens Point ended with a successful but rain-shaken event. Despite poor attendance due to weather, locals praised the hospitality and overall experience, with about 100 attendees traveling from nearby areas. The report notes plans for the next morning at Pond du Lac.
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Wisconsin
Beaks
Stevens Point
Sandas
Pond du Lec
Card of Thanks and Local Newsitem
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and burial of Ella. A separate brief report notes a serious runaway accident near Mannville injuring John Zirrey, who was dragged by a wagon and suffered broken ribs but is expected to recover. A final note mentions the extra one dollar per barrel tax affecting Marshfield Brewing Company, prompting price increases.
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Ella
Dus
Beutas
Jon
BuRpen
Auburndale
John Ziryey
Mannville
Chestnut Street
Zirrey
Rnny
Ecaision Hey
Marshfield Brewing Cougney
Personal visits and greetings across Marshfield area
Local residents and visitors are listed in brief notes from Marshfield and surrounding towns. Mrs. Thos. Wright and Mrs. BE. M. Kiser visit daughters in Minneapolis and Merrill while Miss Mary Butscher hosts Miss Theresa Wright. Several others travel or stay with relatives, including Dr. Kempter, Schulz, Martin Groak, and Miss Zie Harden, with a few moving residences or returning from visits.
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Thos. Wright
Minneapolis
BE. M. Kiser
Merrill
Leo
Mary Butscher
Watertown
Theresa Wright
Otto Scharmann
Rice Lake
Barton Co
Kempter
Agme
Alma
Schulz
Colby
Ivarnan
Martin Groak
New London
John Jon
Mary McMillan
Grand Rapids
Missee Reilly
Ed, DePaur
Gertrude Winch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov. Schofield
Mr. Hell
Carvern
Santiago Bay
Cervera
Trrlor
Upham
Vernon County
Missionary Ridge
Merida
Marvin
Ge. A
Tevure
A.C. Mirtin
Kisten
A.C. Martin
Cuba
National Cemetery
Chat- Lanongs
Pred Beell
Kentucky
Owp
Marshfield
Dewey
Maanila
Corpor
Suto
Bakerville
Rib Lake
Lincoln Park
John Veekers
Milwaukee
John Kohl
Len Sargent
Toho Moerke
Stratford
P Pews Falls
Zie Harden
Avshicha
Gacklie Harden
Cho Wright
Nowoek
Georgle Wrembs
Boa. Upham
Henry Grover
Tio River
Mr. Grover
John McPherson
Euia Green
Lows
Hele
Town of
Richfield
H. Hyde
Port Atkinson
LHS sLyte
G. C Hyde
Llp. Riggs
Gingasti
Ohio
Tigges
Wm. Newton
Prank Dick
Bau Claire
Chas. Poster
Sundaay
Newton
Poster
John Keigh
Chicayga
Jacob Ben
Mr. Bean
Marshford
Ely
Chamberlaain
Sime
Thia Town
Quiland Pharmacy
Oakland
H. Torn
Yun
Beg
Navy
Uoloss Suuskall
Sali City
Gardeele
Dain
LL Dagkert
Vvell
T. F. Roessler
Tailors
Battle Ship
Maine
Havana Harbor
Fitz Hugh Lee
Volumar & Voelker
Aid
Cao
Isis
Aviusiina
Os Schmalter
Estébld
Sain
L. Schmelter
Sig
A. D
Anc
Grasd
Sil Rounsy
Miescay
Pune Unie
Sul Toile
Seartidela
Wiston
Joan A. Gaynom
A. Cady
Tate
Cou
Wool County
Shupson Todd
Marshield
Woodain
Pebruar
Ellen ‘Todd
Ellen Todd
Stedketzud
Peu
Marsufield
Marsfield
Word
Wis
E. F. Mechler
Douler
Marsupield
Louis Wallesen
Plasterer
C. Schmirler
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