Local notes from Bakeryville and surrounding towns
Reports from Bakeryville and nearby areas record H Sherman owning tame deer, the death and burial of Alex Muir, local lumber suppliers and the Marshfield chair factory, Mrs Christina Cattanach’s departure, J P Kraemer selling goods before turning over the building to Aug Michaelski on July 1, and road commissioner Anton Kult’s illness. The town board granted saloon licenses to Michaelski Schmidt and Britten, while a new mail wagon is promised after Rural Route subscriptions, and local sawyers prepare shingles. Children’s Day at Nashonville’s Presbyterian church drew a large crowd led by Rev Jos Brown. Road district orders for Western Reversible good machines are pending delivery, with D W Rausch to furnish them. Burk Dix lost fingers in a sawmill accident. surgeons hope some may regrow. DeWitt & Co sell DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, advertised as healing without a scar and available at Kamps’ Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Kraemer
Aug. Michaelski
Anton Kult
Bakerville Road
Peter Bell
Mr. Kult
D. W. Rausch
Granton
North Rock local notes and farm updates
North Rock reports indicate Herd Bros moved Peter Hanson’s stable to a better site and invites inspection of stock. Henry Breseman plans brick veneer work on his house with materials ready. Henry Jepnet works as head sawyer at Peter Ebbe mill while Les Jepner and Willie Wood operate the milk wagon. Frost damaged crops on low land, potatoes and beans leveled to ground. Fred Hanson is updating a local house with shingles, siding, plastering and painting. A cobble floor upgrade at M Hanson’s stable aims for decades of use. Burkhardt Dix injured a finger in a saw accident at John Kohl’s, while working with Henry Johnson’s sawing machine. Children’s Day at the Presbyterian church was well attended despite crowding. Rev. Brown of Marshfield offered guidance. Solon Hanson returns from the World’s Fair in St. Louis and praises American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ebbe
Henry Breseman
Henry Jepnet
Sawyer
Leslie Jepner
Willie Wood
Burkhardt Dix
Wénile
John G. Kohl
Henry Johnson
Spencer Notes Include Illnesses Events and Socials
Town of Spencer notes Mr and Mrs F Roglite Mrs F C Blankenburg and relatives from Waupun Miss Elia Blankenburg Miss Mary Moon Cora Rhinehammer attended events Samuel Butters Jr ill but not serious Infant son of Mr and Mrs A Rienflesh died funeral at home Rev Imm conducted condolences extended to community Harney Reynolds property plans portable sawmill and modern house to be built nearby Question asked by land seekers about productive farms near markets and schools Mrs Aug Gripp entrog’s friends gathered for fiftieth birthday celebration German band provided music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Blankenburg
Manville
Samuel Butters, Jr
Aug. Schwantes
Neillsville
F. Griepentrog
J. Camers
Master Arthur
Sam. Butters
A. Rienflesh
Imm
Harney & Reynolds
Ehlers
Aug. Grippentrog
Spencer
Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup Ad
Ask Your Doctor About It. Any physician in this locality will tell you that with good food and digestion and a regular daily evacuation of the bowels there is little danger from sickness. Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is an ideal laxative and tonic and its regular use ensures good digestion. Sold by Henry Hora, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hora
Local notes on sales dances and travel in June
McMillan A Grettinger held an auction sale last Tuesday June 16. Two dances attracted large crowds at Nemig's hall and Kilmann's. High school students fought mosquitoes along the Eat Pleinge river. Gus and Henry Woods visited from Medford with land interests. Henry head ed to Mosinee for work. J Fischer nears completion of a 20 by 30 machinery shed and granary. Rosa Brickheimer joined Fond du Lac excursion and will visit Elkhart Lake relatives. Mer ton Vanderhoof hosted a school picnic noted for happiness. Road improvements visible with widened swampy places. George Wood rode from Medford to see brother William in a Medford hospital where two operations were done and leg amputation loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Eat Pleinge
Gus
Henry Woods
Medford
Henry
Mosinee
Rosa Brickheimer
Fond du Lac
Elkhart Lake
George Wood
Wausau
William
Honest Statement on Hart's Honey and Horehound Use
William Acton of Lincoln reports his 16 year old daughter suffered severe cough and fear of pneumonia. After using Hart's Honey and Horehound she recovered in under two weeks. He recommends the remedy and notes it is sold by Henry Horn, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Acton
Fourth Street
Lincoln
Harry
Hart
Henry Horn
McNattin
Loyal changes in Loyal Grocery and bank transfer
A.A. Graves conducts Loyal business Saturday as Alpha Smith becomes sole owner of Loyal Grocery by purchasing the Co's portion. Loyal Bank transfers its building and business to Loyal State Bank on June 15 with a $25,000 capital stock and directors A Emerson B Christman W Lenling Ed Kayhart A Graves J H Etta H Mulvey and officers Graves Colby Mulvey Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Smith
Loyal Grocery
Bank of Loyal
Loyal State Bank
A. Emerson
B. Christman
Wm. Lenling
Ed. Kayhart
A. A. Graves
J. H. Etta
Henry S. Mulvey
A. A., Graves
B. W. Colby
C. E. Tucker
A. E. Lawrence
Loyal
Clark County
Cole's Carbolisalve Known Worldwide for 25 Years
This advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as a household favorite for over a quarter century. It claims quick pain relief and scarless healing for burns wounds bolts and a variety of skin ailments as a universal cure. The product is guaranteed and sold by druggists nationwide with prices listed as 23 and 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Local notes on visits and events in the area
A parade of visitors and residents recounted including Hanson's father visiting, Henry Prost going to Christie, and Mrs. Al Downer and Miss Bertha Lindow in the area. Neillsville and Marshfield trips noted, plus house moving by Tom Gibson and activity around the Londgrens and Molly family. Funeral services for Franz Molly aged 86 with Rev. Grandy officiating. Also mentions Woodmen Ball and Presbyterian church dedication.
Wisconsin Central R A depot plans and local notes
Vesper notes Frank Merrill painting the new hall while Louis Johnson remodels his building for the harness maker. The Wiscon sin Central R A depot project suggests stock payment suspensions for five years. Three burglars tried the rear of Chas Heiser's saloon. a veteran slept inside and chased them off. Local notices include National Fraternal League organizing, a visit to Waukesha county, and small business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloch
Sheboygan
National Fraternal League
Wisconsin Central R. A
Louis Johnson
C. Thompson
Chas
The Woman in White Title Idea from Wilkie Collins Letter
A Chambers' Journal excerpt from Aug 15 1859 prints Wilkie Collins discussing a new title idea for a story to be published, mentioning a long eight to nine page number and his plan to attract reader attention. He asks for duplicate proofs and notes personal anecdotes about Dickens and a London landlord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie Collins
Church Hill Cottage
Broadstairs
Wills
Poreland
Dickens
London
Tata
A Dangerous Innovation in the Parish Hymn Reform
Deacon Carter recalls the old hymn lining and challenges a Boston teacher’s summer organ performances. He vows to prohibit the organ until Annie Trumbull returns, signaling tension over church music and authority as the minister is summoned to address the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Boston
Annie Trumbull
Mary
Gracious Help Sparks Western Outburst
A western town tale recalls a stranger exclaiming about the cruel country while a tough citizen jokes about a man shot for helping another. A past poker game incident is linked to the violence, with Ike slipping aces under the table as the motive.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bakeryville
H. Sherman
P. B. Peterson
Alex. Muir
Nasonville
Connor Retail Lbr. Co
Old Chair
Marshfield
Christina Cattanach
Paulson
Longwood
Bakerville
August Michaelski
Mike Schmidt
Peter Britten
Burk Dix
Filmer
B.C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
Kamps’ Drug Store
North Rock
Herd Bros
Peter Hanson
Connor Reva. Lymeer Co
Fred Hanson
F. V. Peterson
M. Hanson
Presbyterian Church
Brown
Solon Hanson
St. Louis
Dan Do
Hanson
Missouri
F. Roglite
Graves
Chicago
Mary Moon
Cora Rhinehammer
F. C. Blankenburg
Waupun
A. Grettinger
Nemig’s
Kilmann’s
J. Fischer
Merton Vanderhoof
A.A. Graves
Loyal High School
Raymond Lawrence
Amanda Schwan
Jane Taylor
Linnie Miles
Heath Mills
Eugene Prior
Maggie Lenling
Flossie Ferguson
Lulu Welsh
W. C. Hewitt
Oshkosh Normal School
M. E. Church
Henry Prost
Christie
al Downer
Bertha Lindow
H. Roser
Arthur Londgren
A. Londgren
Tom Steward
Nellie Brown
Fred Brown
Tom Gibson
Mr. Hart
W. H. Short
BH. Henning
Gladys
Cownor Raerar Lever Co
Franz Molly
Abbotsford
Sherry
Frank Parks
Dodgeville
Jennie Whitney
Arpin
Edward Benson
Henson & Anderton
Frank Merrill
Dr. King
Sexton Brothers
Chambers’ Journal
Bome
Joe of the
Trust
Calumet Baking Powder
Minka DureNt Foods
Jim
The
Quest
Sunny Jim
Farmore
Housewives
Minnesota
Erate Fes
Marshfield Banner Mills
A. R
Peter J. Kraus
Iron’ Works
South Depot Street
M. Dunn, D. D
Optician
Maralefield
Wis
Rembs_& Sturm's
Bours
Vedder
Chatte Mortgage
CS. Vedder
City Clere
Geo. H. Welton
Baker's Restaurant
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