Local notes from Spencer area update community events
Spencer residents attend and host events across Wisconsin towns. Names include Hazel Inslee visiting grandparents J.K. Hayward and wife, J.W. Gardiner at the Democratic state convention in Milwaukee, and many Spencer girls teaching across districts. trips to Milwaukee state fair and G. A. R. supper mark a busy week.
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Spencer
D. Bodie
Harry
Medford
Fuchs
Loyal
Melbourn United
Crusaders
Baptist Church
J.W. Gardiner
Milwaukee
Hazel Inslee
Paynette
J.K. Hayward
Wm. Byer
Sheboygan
E. Heath
G. H. Reas
Racine
Emma Boritzki
Gills Pier
Mich
Almon Lake
Kimball
Geo. Lake
Will Parks
Phillips
C. Loveland
Rozellville notes on bridges farms and local issues
Rozellville reports a new bridge across Zimmermanns creek by W N Bean and W K Stafford and a district meeting that awarded roof reshingling to Tecob Schnyder and plaster repair to Louis Spindler. Citizens complain about open milk ditching near the creamery and highlight rapid farm ownership changes with several sales, including the Gilgash place.
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Brinkmann’s Grove
Messrs
Chris. Franzen
Jacob Brizler
Grehling
Ed. Hayes
Gilgash Place
Local notes from Bakerville and Milwaukee area
John Fisher returns home from Wausau last Tuesday. Mrs Andrew Kohl visits Milwaukee relatives. Joseph Schroeder buys R H McMuhen farm near East Branch. Geo Tremmel acquires a blower attachment. Mrs Trudeau’s keeps vigil for Mrs Brooks of Lynn. funeral for Brooks’ mother Erwin held at home. Andrew Kohl trades farm to Henry Fillner and Leonard Fischer takes Fillner’s farm, Ebbe back as part payment.
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John Fisher
Wausau
Andrew Kohl
Milwaukee
Geo. Tremmel
Local families update from Marshfield area
Mrs John H Ebbe stays in Marshfield with granddaughter Mrs Fred K Kohl formerly Miss Addie Couture who presented her great great granddaughter last week. The teacher for District No 2 begins September 1 Miss Jennie Borteson of Stevens Point fell ill with lung trouble and returned home the same day. Miss Nora McHugh was engaged to replace her and started last Monday.
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I. Patterson
South Dakota
Mary Cole
S. A. Adams
York
J. Warner
Elysian, Minn
E. Heath
A. M. T. Richardson
Verna
Marshfield
Whitman
Marie Hanson
Milwaukee
John H. Ebbe
Fred K. Kohl
Addie Couture
Local visits and moves noted around Granton and Marshfield
Hemlock Road residents Hemlock Road, Miss Minerva Wood and Chas Ewer visited Granton last Sunday. Leander Morrison moved into a new house before part of last week. Mr and Mrs Oral Mercer of Marshfield called on relatives here Sunday. Mesdames Mattson and August of Richfield visited Mrs Magnus Mattson on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Bert Mercer and children of Marshfield visited James Morrison on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rector of Fond du Lac and Mr and Mrs Hamiston of Richfield visited Leander Morrison and family.
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Minerva Wood
Chas. Ewer
Granton
Leander Morrison
Oral Mercer
Marshfield
Mesdames Mattson
August
Richfield
Magnus Mattson
Bert Mercer
James Morrison
Fond du Lac
Hamiston
Richfeld
Birthday Surprise for Otto Schultz in Auburndale
Otto Schultz was pleasantly surprised by friends on Friday evening in Auburndale for his birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. August Schultz Misses Ella Teske Anna Berden Ida Schultz Maggie Schill Minnie Koller Marie Levenhagen and Messrs Fred Charley Schultz Joe Willie Berden and Fred Teske.
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Otto Schultz
August Schultz
Ella Teske
Anna Berden
Ida Schultz
Maggie Schill
Minnie Koller
Marie Levenhagen
Fred
Charley Schultz
Joe
Willie Berden
Fred Teske
Wagner and Warnecke buy half stake in hotel barber shop
George W. Wagner proprietor of the Hotel Blodgett barber shop sells half interest to Otto A. Warnecke. The business will be operated as Wagner & Warnecke. Warnecke, known as Otto, has worked as a barber for Wagner two years and is praised for his work and friendly manner.
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Geo. W. Wagner
Hotel Blodgett
Otto A. Warnecke
Wagner & Warnecke
Mr. Warnecke
Otto
Wagner
Wisconsin group excursion to Washington D C October 5
Join a select Wisconsin party traveling to Washington D C October 5 in a private car with meals berth and rail fare at a low rate. Write YM TURSER Special Excursion Agent Wisconsin Central Ry Milwaukee Wis 46-31. Half rates to Des Moines via Northwestern line. Tickets one fare round trip Sept 12 17 inclusive return to Oct 15 under I O Q Sovereign Grand Lodge.
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Washington, D. Cif
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Turser
Wisconsin Central Ry
E. Water St
Milwaukee
Wis
Des Moines
Iowa
Northwestern
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
The Oldest Death Sentence Ancient Civilizations
The article traces the earliest known death sentence to the Amherst papyri where a criminal condemned for magic was executed by stabbing. It notes antiquated punishments across civilizations, including Britons drowning criminals in a quagmire around 450 B.C., and Chalden’s early practice of forced compensation by corn for maiming a slave.
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Limeell
Chalden
Gold Snake superstition in Mexican mining lore
A fragment reports belief in the gold snake in Mexico, describing it as harmless and handsome with green color and golden iridescence. Faith holds the creature marks a nest where gold rests, prompting many miners to locate a chin at once if found.
Revenger’s Riddle: Dissatisfied Barber and US Sanity
A fragmented overheard scene shows a barber expressing satisfaction and a tense exchange about a dislocated shoulder. The dialogue hints at springtime injury, a doctor leaving quickly, and a worry that his wife might recognize Lin when he returns home.
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Lin
Landlord Demands 16 Cents Added To Guest Bill
Fragment from a 19th century notice shows a landlord telling a guest to add 16 cents to the bill after a fainting incident. A servant is sent to fetch water while the landlord instructs the observer to ensure the extra charge is added.
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Jean
Sind
The Popular Length Portrait Offer
A fragment from the Ohio State Journal shows an exchange about commissioning a full length portrait. Mr Saphedde asks if a long portrait is desired while a customer remarks about typical portrait sizes and customer preferences.
A Dilemmas Doctor's Confidence and Fees
A distressed doctor reflects on his poor health and lack of confidence in peers. He laments high charges and wonders what he should do next to address his own medical practice and financial strain.
The Copper Coin in the Streetcar Crowd
A New York Telegram article discusses how a single cent dropped in a streetcar attracts attention. Passengers, then the conductor, repeatedly search the floor, eyes fixed on the spot, as players pursue a small prize amid a lively scene of pretend innocence and collective interest.
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Colin
New York
One Ceremony, Two Sisters End in “One and All” Greeting
An elderly minister recalls a double wedding for two sisters that went awry when he intended to say “maiden and wife.” Lacking a plural form for “husband and wife,” he blurted, and now I pronounce you one and all, husband and wife, to the astonishment of all in attendance.
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Jesus
Sman
Noted Gambler Bets Big on Dice Ten Straight Sixes
A notorious gambler wagered a thousand dollars that six would appear on a pair of dice ten times in a row. After the opponent rolled nine straight sixes, the gambler offered 470 dollars to be released. The tenth throw failed, prompting discussion by a mathematician on odds, with the claimed real odds around 690000 to 1 against such a run.
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Ret
Ita Odda
Coce
Lubmin
Pittsarg Gazette
Well Tam es tale of fortune and foolhardy gifts
The minister questions a parishioner about luck and loss as an old man, afflicted by rheumatism, reads a letter from a Glasgow lawyer claiming the man’s heir receives a large sum. The quip suggests a misprint and the old man laments postage costs and the odd fate of his fortune.
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Tames
Quinister
Fey
London
Dusty Winds Sweep Central Asia Dust in Khotan Obscures Sun
In arid central Asia the air is thick with fine dust and yellow sediment that drifts like snow. Dust often buries objects and, in Khotan, can obscure the sun at noon making reading fine print nearly impossible without a jammy.
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Asia
Central Asia
Khotan
Seaweed Use in Chinese Coast Craftwork
A plentiful coast seaweed yields a fair mirable giue when dried. It becomes waterproof and is used to flap interstices in bamboo net work for windows. It also strengthens and varnishes paper lanterns in China.
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China
A Cheerful Mropoanl
A Scottish beadie tale from a manse housemaid ends with a churchyard quip about joining the departed. The fragment hints at humorous local speech and a playful aside about the afterlife.
Hoax Claims Composer Wrote Melodies For Soothing Syrup
A fragment notes confusion over a man named Hoax allegedly being a composer. The exchange contrasts the belief he wrote melodies with the claim he sells soothing syrup, hinting at a hoax around his musical identity and occupation.
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Wan
A Marrying Man Is Identified As Clergyman
At a recent reception a somber gentleman was asked if he was marrying man. He replied yes I am a clergyman, a brief exchange noted with local interest.
Petit Jurors Drawn for October Term in Grand Rapids
County jury commissioners met at the Grand Rapids courthouse and drew petit jurors for the October term. Named jurors include Geo Banister Pittsville Frank Gallagher Saratoga Henry Grube Milladore John Cumberlane Port Edwards Chas Ingle Rock Herman Heiser Sigel Geo L Ward Dexter Chas Helke Grand Rapids Osedas Leroux Sherry Thomas Snell Nekoosa Jos Surdick Remington Sam Griffith Remington Chris Paulson Lincoln F B Hall Hiles R H Holmes Hansen Geo Dawes Wood A J Benjamin Marshfield J Evenson Auburndale Gay E Thompson Rock Win Berdan Auburndale Chas Ecklund Sigel Vinton G Nason Lincoln Peter Paulson Rock.
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Court House
Grand Rapids
Sherry
Thomas Snell
Nekoosa
Jos. Surdick
Remington
Sam Griffith
Chris Paulson
Lincoln
F. B. Hall
Hiles
R. H. Holmes
Hansen
Geo. Dawes
Wood
A. J. Benjamin
Marshfield
City
Wm. Thiempke
Arpin
John Granger
Sigel
Geo. Morehouse
Rock
Theo
Hennes
Elmer Robbins
Richfield
Chas. Frank
Pittsville
D. Kiefer
Auburndale
Fred Dall
J. B. Barton
J. Evenson
Gay E. Thompson
Win
Berdan
Chas
E. Ecklund
J. Vannetta
Generous Act by Railway Toward Family of Slain Conductor
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway aided Mrs. H. T. Young widow of Conductor Young killed at Monico Junction. Superintendent C. H. Hartley arranged for Claim Agent Byrnes to visit, settle mortgages, present a four figure check, and issue a life pass. The company stressed there was no liability in the murder by tramps.
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Chicago & Xorimnwestern Railway Company
H. T. Young
Conductor Young
Monico Junction
C. H. Hartley
Byrnes
Orne ii
Young
Antigo Journal
Jack the Hugger Reported in Grand Rapids
Several young women in Grand Rapids report a person nicknamed Jack the Hugger has hugged them inside the city. One girl described the hug as the worst she ever experienced. Affected women are unsure of the proper steps to take and some would scream if hugged, though most have not. The details remain scarce and matter is uncertain.
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Jack
Hnd
Grand Rapids Tribune
Free illustrated health lectures at M. & church
Ladies are invited to a series of free illustrated health lectures by Mrs. Peardon of the Wisconsin Viain Go at the M. and church at 7 p.m. on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday September 8 and 10. Topics include Woman Nerves and Girls. Afternoon consultations with Mrs. Peardon will be available in Room 19 Mansion House for two weeks.
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Sp. m
Summer Colds Prompt Cough Cure Ad at Kamps Drug
Lingerlog notes summer colds are hard to cure and may linger months if neglected. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as safe and effective against coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Children like it and it is sold at Kamps Drug Store. Frank L. Zweek offers fine jewelry watches and clock repairs as up-to-date jeweler.
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Kamps
Frank L. Zweek
Special Reduced Excursion Rates Announced for Several Events
The Chicago & North-Western Railway offers reduced excursion rates from all points for events including I. C. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge in Des Moines September 15 to 22, National Creamery B. M. Association in Milwaukee October 20 to 24, Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Boston October 9 to 12, American Royal Cattle Show in Kansas City October 20 to 25, National Conventions Christian Church in Omaha October 16 to 23, and National Encampment G. A. in Washington D. C. October. Contact regional ticket agents for sale dates and rates.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
I. C. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge
Des Moines
National Creamery B. M.’s Association
Milwaukee
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Boston
Mass
American Royal Cattle Show
Kansas City
National Conventions Christian Church
Omaha
National
G. A
Washington, D. C
North-Western
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