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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1898

Page

4

Republican Caucus Notice for Wood County Towns

Notice to legilo tutors of towns villages and wards in Wood County Wisconsin that on September 12 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon a Republican caucus will be held in each town ward village and precinct to elect delegates for the county convention to be held at Grand Rapids Court House. The county committee announces the date and places per state laws and designates the number of delegates for each ward. Public notice is prepared and made part of official records.

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Call for and Notice of Republican County Conventions

Republican county conventions are slated in Wood County Wisconsin to nominate delegates and candidates for state and county offices. The Grand Rapids area and other towns will hold meetings on September day at noon to elect delegates and appoint a ticket, with county officers and district attorney among the positions listed.

Milwaukee Democratic convention names state ticket leaders

At six o'clock last night the Milwaukee convention was busy nominating a state ticket with Hiram W. Sawyer of Hartford at the top and P. V. Deuster of Milwaukee as lieutenant governor. The war is over and blame falls on Secretary Alger as a demand for an investigation grows. While criticism may serve politics, an inquiry seems harmless to ensure troops were properly fed and cared for and to assign responsibility.

Milwaukee Hiram W. Sawyer Hartford P. V. Deuster Alger War Department

Wisconsin Democrats Embrace Chicago Platform Says Trend Persists

A condensed report notes the Wisconsin Democratic party again aligning with the Chicago platform, arguing it guides policy and influences the party's direction. It criticizes the current administration and highlights disputes over principles and issues, signaling internal tensions.

Democratic Party Wisconsin Chicago Milwaukee Quate Issais

Mower accident injures child near Marathon City

A father and two children were cutting clover when the eleven year old son and a younger daughter were in close proximity to a mower. The girl stepped in front of the mower causing severe injuries to both legs and feet. Doctors treated the wounds and the patient began to improve under nurse Clara Dunn and surgeon Dr. Paugher joined by Dr. Sauerhercing. The day’s prognosis showed signs of recovery with restored temperature and sensation.

Marathon City Louis Hilmerschussen Stork Eld Marathon Gily Paugher Marauhon Sauerhercing Clara Dunn Northwestern ‘Training Schools Viausau Daily Record

Democratic County Convention Brings Delegates to Wood County

The Democratic county convention for Wood County convened in the city hall with about forty leading party members present. D. D. Conway of Grand Rapids opened the meeting, temporary chair W. A. Pors was named, and permanent officers were chosen. Committees reported delegates from county towns and nominated delegates to state and congressional conventions, with selections for Marshfield, Dexterville, Pittsville, and Nekoosa. Dr. Wauhle named to replace absent Mr. Sheerin, and credentials were approved.

Wood County Heal Hading D. D. Conway Grand Rapids W. A. Pors GB. Brundage Pors Democratic Party Edward Lynch Mg. Troseige Pitch James Files GS. Sheerin Comeittey Chin J. P. Schuibe C.F. Kellog J. Luts B. G. MecLees M. Sohlig Couthin J. Daly Edward Lynsh J. BP Dexterville Leb Calvin Pittsvilles H. Kamps Adam Paulus Marshfield J. A. Thomas S. Sheerin H. BE. Fitch Port Edwards A.F. Hales Nekooga Sheerin Dr. Wauhle

A Very Peculiar Accident Ends in Death Near Day

A fatal accident occurred at the home of Nick Streveler in Day, Marathon county. A two year old boy and a six year old girl were playing near a wagon with a fork. The fork struck the girl on the head as she stood nearby after being told to move. The child died Sunday night, leaving the parents grieving a sad blow.

Nick Streveler Day Marathon County

Back From Alaska The Copper River Gold Boom Fails

Fred Russell returns from Copper River with tales of vast wealth that never materialized. He traveled with Joe Brost to Port Townsend and joined several prospecting parties aiming for the Copper River country where reports claimed rich yellow metal. An army of 5000 supposedly faced hardship only to find mostly frozen terrain, and only a few remained with little to show besides their journeys.

Fred'Russell Alaska Fred Jos. Brost Port Townsend Loyss Thory Neilleville Copper River Jrlace Tedians Russel Joe Cluetena Trost Mr. Russel Marshfeld Thorp Neillyville Capper River Busse Tanaen Valdez Russell Walden Russell Gald Tir Copper

Resolutions of Respect and Sympathy for Departed Teachers

A Centralia Wisconsin gathering on August 20 with Wood County teachers and the Northern Wood County group meeting at Marshfield express sorrow for the loss of a colleague praise the deceased as a noble friend and teacher pledge sympathy to his parents and family request broad distribution of copies to local papers and his kin dated Centralia August 20 in the year of our Lord two thousand and something

Genoa Tui David Achtod Wood County Wix Souther Wal County Fa i Rum Porto Aico Centralia Wisconsin Flavenor Wood Co Thern Wood Co Marebfield Marshfeld

Embezzlement Arrest Ties Clark County Chase to Loyal

Sheriff Page of Clark County seeks embezzler WW J Voss who led a 600 mile chase after a Marshfield case. Voss, ex employee of Kembs Sturm, ran with funds from sewing machines pianos organs and undertaker work. He’s jailed in Neillsville awaiting trial at Loyal next Monday. Republican voters in 1806 era noted.

Page Clark County T Dian Marshfield J. Voss Cluse Kembs & Sturm Laver On Heeftheir Henrly A. Godschius

Two Pigs Seized in Eau Pleine Enclosure Dispute

A notice from Marathon county Wisconsin states two white and black spotted pigs entered a land enclosure around August 18 1898. The owner must prove property pay charges and reclaim the animals at P O March Wisconsin. Maikr Foasia.

Eau Pleine Marathon County Wis

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Health Claims

A collage of promotional blurbs praising DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and related products for piles burns sores and coughs. The notes tout large sales figures safety and quick relief while warning against counterfeit versions. Also mentions Little Early Risers laxatives and a stray line about Paris slum room rates and a London silk factory.

DeWit Paris DeWitt DeWits London DeWite Hara Marty

Critical Time During the Battle of Santiago Report

A Cuba dispatch from Santago dated July 2 describes dire conditions during the battle. Pack-train men endured diarrhea and fatigue while supplying troops, crediting Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for keeping soldiers healthy and enabling continued ammunition and rations delivery. The account, attributed to Chamberlain Medicine Co. and Henry Horn, emphasizes the medicine's pivotal role.

P.E. Buuler Santago Dy Cuba Chamberlain Colle Chavera Blieve Tampa Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moiars Iowa Henry Horn

Bids Sought For Street Lighting Contract In Marsh Wisconsin

The city of Marsh Wisconsin will let the contract to light streets with at least 38 or 8 of two thousand candle power every night for five years. Bids must include written statements of terms and be received by October 1 1898. The city reserves right to reject any and all bids. Population 6000. July 26 1898. Mayor Henry Horn City Clerk Thomas Ulty

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