Political notes and elections across Wisconsin districts
Bailroad Commissioner race features Graham L Rice in West Superior and Emil GilJohann for Insurance Commissioner in Milwaukee. For Congress in the 5th district Hon E B Minor is named. James A Sexton of Chicago elected G A R commander in chief in Cincinnati. mentions of murder of Empress Elisabeth, Austrian politics, Col Kreutzer considering senate run in his district. Mondovi News notes critique of Mondovi paper, McKinley war department inquiry, Wisconsin regiments sent to Alabama, and party realignments around tariff and silver with 10 congressmen to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polluica
Chicago
Wells
Tuggley
Congress
Stewart
Covan
Wisconsin State Fair Weekly Schedule and Attractions
Wisconsin State Fair plans an extensive program in Milwaukee from September 10 to 24 with rail discounts, large crowds anticipated, and daily events. Gov. Scofield and Senator Mitchell will speak, racing purses total 3400, Ida LeRoy and Miss LeRoy perform balloon ascensions, notable concerts, and premium livestock exhibitions expected each day with specialized acts and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Badger State
Milwaukee
Naval
Oneida
Ida LeRoy
Cincinnati
Famoaa Clauder
Band
D. S. Rose
Nicolew
Miea Lekoy
Coke Mills Cornet Bs
Stratford A Busy Place Theor Sa MU a Modorn Affair-Building Ten Mora Milex
Stratford becomes a hub of lumber industry as The St Connor Company closes mills after nine months of uninterrupted operation. W D Connor leads a large workforce and plans vast upgrades to a modern mill, including a band mill, new engines, and extensive logging roads, signaling a bright future for Stratford and surrounding Marathot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balixonil
St. Connor Company
Thay
Ibis
Wisconsin
W. D. Connor
Btralford
Marathot County
Ingy
Cooper Cuwipary
Stratford Vast
Mosiney
Tulle
Loggins
Democrats Schedule Preliminary Meetings and Convention
Democratic preliminary meetings set for Sept. 24 followed by ward caucuses on Sept. 28 and the county convention in Grand Rapids on Oct. 6. The dates outline the party procedure for selecting delegates and platform items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Appointment of Dr. Walle as Surgeon for Company A Wis Vol
Special Order dated September 15 1898 appoints Dr Walle as surgeon of Company A 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry stationed at Murghfield. All members of the command to report to him for medical attendance until further orders. Isaac B SrEncEn Capt. Coung Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsifterd
TI. Walle
Wis
Murghfield
Isaac B, Srencen
Coung
Half Rates and Tours On sale for Exposition September
Reduced fare tickets for N W Ry tourist and commercial travelers plans are offered in September with dates Sept 1 2 3 and 22 23. The sale continues to Sept 26. A lumber manufacturers meeting in this city drew about 20 reps from across the state to discuss organizing and setting price scales, but both aims failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Exposition
Hetalock Lumber Manufacturers
Wit and Wisdom and DeWitt Remedies Ad Busty Purveyor
A fragment from a late 19th century ad page extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and skin ailments while praising One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and croup. It references Admiral Cervera sailing from Portsmouth aboard Guy of Rome and notes local memorials for John T. Kingston. It mentions small-town notices about strikes, corn frost damage, and Red Cross organizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Horn
DeWu
Mann
YeWitt
Hy Horn
William Gault
Waukeshi
Red Cross Satiety
Om Society
DeWitt
Critical Time at Battle of Santiago Letter Prompts Praise of Medicine
A letter from P. E. Butler aboard pack-train No. 3 at Santiago de Cuba dated July 23 praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He describes severe illness among troops, crediting the medicine with enabling supply lines and preservation of health during a crucial moment. The letter was sent to Chamberlain Medicine Co. in Des Moines, Iowa, for sale through Beory Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E. Butler
Puck-Train No. 3
Santiago de Cuba
Chamberlain
Tampa
Champerlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Lown
Beory Horn
Sidewalk Ordinance No 135 in Marehfield City
The Mayor and Common Council enact that a sidewalk be built along specified city frontages including Spruce Avenue and various blocks and lots. If owners fail by October 1, 1898, the city will construct the sidewalk and levy taxes on adjacent lots to cover costs. Ordinance takes effect upon passage and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehfield
Tota
Magen Eatate Adattion
Gm North
Wulfahin Diringere
Manilefield
Anid Vicy
Jawa
Whreoualy
B. M. Deming
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Vale of
Continental National Bank of Chicago
Ulmoiz
Sdoum
F. M. Deming
Steen
School Board of
Ald Distri
Ated Maraninid
Wis
Ft Arnan
S. Vedden
Cletk
AM. Demdyg
Tenn
Mayor Tomas Clipped Into City Council Record
Fragmentary OCR notes from July week in 1898 reference Mayor Tomas and city council actions. The garbled text suggests a wartime or civic record entry with names and positions, though specifics are unreadable.
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the Marshfield Times
J. &, White
Edward Scofield
Oconto
Jesse Stone
Watertown
WM. H. Froehiich
Jackson
Tressurer— Tames
Davidson
Sol Gilera’ Grove
Emmet R. Hicks
Oshkosh
J. D. Harvey
Graham L. Rice
West Su
Perior
Por
Emil Giljohann
Milwau
Kee
5Th Congressional District
E. 8. Minor
James A. Sexton
Grand Army of the Republic
Cincinncti
Wiisabuth
Austria
Bom
Awg. Kreutzer
Wausan
Senate
Colby
Mondovi
Ombdge
Mondovi News
Browne Gros
McKinley
War Department
Reli
4Th Wisconsin
Alabams
Stevens Point
Wallugat
44H
Stratford
RK. Cooney Company
Connor
Sherry Lumber Co
Shorey
Waere
Tualet
Lewis
Thompson
Petey Besie
Juho
Hen Pechkelny
Mes
Lure Theadne
Peter McKercher
Mock Dunia Melterche
Jaiis Marke
Anguat Muovise
Pater
Milindara
Dunst
Marsafield
Aise
Pinavilte Oly
Val Ah
Leaded AB
Comey
Grand Rayxly
Centalia
Avion Kroger
Wit and Wisdom
Cervera
Spain
Portsmouth
Guy
Rome
DoWit
Horn
Ashland
Ponce
Co. L. 2Nd Regiment
de Witt
H. Hora
Leopold Skotolo
Racine
DeWiu
Manussacwurera
Meri
John Hawka
Madison
Santiago
Parka
Santiaxdo
Cuba
Aerogx
Amnagilin
Marsnielt
Marsh- Held
Wiscongin
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Chicago & Northwestre
Sale School Distriet
Marsh Beld
Wweilien
Wih City
Clark
Hide
Saet
Harle
First National Bank
Adam Tafer
Uthomeier
Scre
Agsisiany
Tnoa
Daly
Cash
Corn’s Bank
Lranbes Choate
Bray & Choate
Oxbiroab
J. W. Cameron
Milwaukes
Adam Hafer
Hater & Kalecied
Marshield
Isaac
Frank A. Cady
Gail
I. M. Stafford
E. F. Mochler
Marske
John Therolf
Adler's Block
Marskfield
Vollmar & Voelker
S. Sheerin
Henry Horn
Henry Ike
Central Ave
Loc Sala
Rata Plas
Henry Iske
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