Political candidates pledge to end bribery in Wood County
A historical notice shows Republican and Democratic candidates signing a pledge against offering alcohol, cigars, or other inducements to voters during the campaign. The document cites the 1898 Corrupt Practices Act and urges citizens to vote with conscience, urging turnout and neighborly encouragement at the polls.
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Yan
Bopag
Aril
Desig
Pstaney
Warman
Winconeia
Wood County
Knid
Meader
Coronur
Rain Deluge Wrecks Farm Work and Halts Lumber
A heavy fall rains saturate fields and roads causing crop delays and farm disruption. The drought of plans for a brisk harvest is offset by a seasonal flood effect, while an Omaha gin worker suffers a severe leg injury after an accident near Merrillan Junction.
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Braxeman
Merrillan Junction
Jan Bue Ojajre Hospital
Marriages Reported in Local Notables and Quiet Home Ceremony
The city records two weddings this week. Geo Thomas wed Lydia Whitwam at Notre Dame church with Father Phalen officiating. guests included Mrs. Kraus and Mr. Thomas. The couple plan visits to Milwaukee and Chicago before returning to Murshfield. A second, quiet home ceremony united Wilford Cumming and Maggia Bohmauch, with Irene Bohosach as maid of honor and Owen Peck as best man. The newlyweds will establish their home immediately.
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Milwaukee
WP. Comming Lass
Wilford Cumming
Maggia Bohmauch
Irene Bohosach
Owen Peck
Jos, Brown
Sunday School Convention at Presbyter Church
County Sunday School workers hold a convention at the Presbyterian church next month with pre meeting for guiding principles and methods. Representatives from every Sunday school are expected to attend and county aid is promised. Distinguished speakers will address both evenings.
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Couys
Death of Mrs Ernest Judson in Wyandotte Michigan
Mrs Brorst Judson died at her Wyandotte home on Monday. Her remains were brought to this place for burial arriving Wednesday evening with her mother Mrs Wright and husband Mr Ernest Judson. She was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wright born November 4 1872 in Shipton. Married in June five years ago. Survived by one four year old daughter. Funeral held yesterday from the family residence with Rev Hill of the B L J church officiating.
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Brorst Judson
Wynadatte
Mich
Herald Home
Wisconsin Gentral
Shos, Wright
Mrs. Wright
Wiz
Tandie Coparb
Loiu Qily
Qlrs
Judson
Thomas Wright
Yens Porn I Shiopton
Whis State
Ernest Judson
Rev. Hill
The
BL. J. Church
Uniciling
Fire devastates Spencer saloon and neighboring store
A fire early Wednesday morning at Spencer destroyed Tod Frothinger’s saloon and spread to D. Trevin’s store. Levin’s stock valued near 1000 dollars was nearly ruined. Frothinger reportedly had 700 dollars in insurance. Trevin’s insurance details were not stated, leaving losses to be assessed.
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Tod Frothinger
Spencer
Savicy Iy
D. Trevin
Levin
Frothinger
Engineer Upham Returns to Old Run Between Town and Greenwood
Engineer Upham resumes command of a historic rail run between this place and Greenwood and plans to make Greenwood his home. He has spent the past year or more operating near Chippen Falls and previously ran the engine he now has for many years. He will relocate his family to Greenwood and reportedly stays overnight there per the Invehanger.
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Massiy
Upham
Greenwood
Chippens Falls
Alaskan Letters Reveal Dawson City Life and Hardships
A 1898 letter from Byron Calz describes near Dawson City in the Northwest Territory under Canadian rule. He details harsh winters, high duties, blue-collar work, gold prospecting across Eldorado and Sulphur creeks, and perilous river travel. He mentions bear encounters, scurvy, induced drownings, and sparse health as mining fever grips Dawson amid rumors of strikes.
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Alaska
Wisconsin
Dawson City
British Northwest Territory
United States
Monty
Frank
Boownia Creek
Dawson
Eldorado
Banana Dominion
Buc
George Hanta
Stewart River
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Regis
Aod
Supee
Noval Alba
SOL
Jrakemen
Montanin Lake
Engineer Upham Back
Byron Calz
Tik Brother
Itieh Mets
Pourty-Mile Creek
J. H. Frey
Marshfield
Uopham’s
Essenti
Pingree & Smith Shoes
Upham’s
Frank A. Cady
Willy
Louis Baumann
Proprieto, of
North Side City
Pabst
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