Captain Stephen A. Jackson Dies in Kenosha
Captain Stephen A. Jackson a famed early lake captain dies at his son Johnson A. Jackson’s Kenosha home after a long illness. He sailed lakes for nearly six decades and last commanded the Evaline before retirement due to age. He leaves two sons and a legacy on Lake Michigan.
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Captain Jackson
Kenosha
Wis
Stephen A. Jackson
Johnson A. Jackson
Kenosha Crib Company
Wisconsin
Charles Jackson
Waukegan
America
New York
Jackson
Buffalo
Chicago
Capt. Jackson
Lake Michigan
Lakes
Wisconsin engineers set next state convention in Oshkosh
Sheboygan Wisconsin August 23 The second annual convention of the state engineers of Wisconsin will be held at Oshkosh next year The national branch of the engineers at Oshkosh was admitted to the Wisconsin association this week and the state officers named Oshkosh as the next meet site.
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Sheboygan
Wis
State Engineers of
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Engineers
Wisconsin Association
Drought Hurts Late Potatoes. Rain Could Save Yield
In Waittome Wisconsin on August 23 the late potato vines look good but the long drought threatens a light crop. Farmers expect a fair yield if rains come soon. early potatoes have failed.
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Waittome
Wis
Refuse to Censure Jenkins in Grand Army Post
West Superior Wisconsin August 23 The Alonzo Palmer post of the Grand Army dismisses the postmastership proposal and purges minutes of condemnation against Congressman Jenkins. A committee drafted resolutions criticizing his actions regarding James H. Agen and Dr. C. C. Pillsbury and appointment of Kirby Thomas as postmaster but the effort stalled.
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Jenkins
West Superior
Wis
Alonzo Palmer
Grand Army
Congressman Jenkins
James H. Agen
C. C. Pillsbury
Kirby Thomas
New Underwear Factory to Open in Madison in September
A Madison factory to manufacture ladies underwear and other garments will begin operation September 1 employing about fifty workers. Machinery arrived today and the company filed its articles of association at once.
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Madison
Wis
Columbus Democrat Change of Ownership in Columbus Wisconsin
Bay City reporters note Frank Weiler and William C. Thompson of Green Bay have purchased the Columbus Democrat at Columbus Wisconsin and will assume control immediately. Both men have long local business records.
Big Crop Of Oats In St Croix County Wisconsin
Reports from threshing in St Croix county show oats yields far above earlier estimates. Damage from breath is lower than expected and chinch bugs are minimal. Somerset area reports at least fifty bushels per acre with some farms reaching sixty or more. Flax yields five to fifteen bushels per acre. wheat is scarce and mostly under fifteen bushels per acre and grading No 8. Corn and potatoes suffer from lack of rain.
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New Richmond
Wis
St. Croix County
Somerset
Truant engine wrecks Janesville canning plant
A runaway Northwestern Road engine and a box car dam aged the new Janesville canning factory, destroying 30 million cans and costly machinery. The loss is about 100000 dollars. The water tank was crushed. no injuries reported. The firm operates plants in Cassville and Iowa. Canning season is ruined.
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Janesville
Wis
Northwestern
Cassville
Iowa
County fair set for Chilton begins August 28
Chilton Wisconsin notes the county fair runs August 28 to 30, promising to be the most satisfactory yet with plans for exhibits and events expected to draw local residents and visitors.
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Chilton
Wis
Independent Consolidated Telephone Company Formed in Wisconsin
Madison Aug 24 The Independent Consolidated Telephone company filed articles of association in Wisconsin aiming to unite independent lines and likely build a Neenah Menasha Appleton link with possible Little Wolf system The capital stock is 500000 and a 500 filing fee was paid Headquarters will be in Milwaukee Incorporators include A L Hutchinson manager of Standard Telephone Harry S Hadfield and Edward T Fairchild
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Madison
Wis
Independent Consolidated Telephone Company
Wisconsin
Neenah
Menasha
Appleton
Milwaukee
A. L. Hutchinson
Standard Telephone Company
Harry S. Hadfield
Edward T. Fairchild
Pioneer Ben Day Dies Suddenly in Wisconsin Farmyard
Sudden death strikes Ben Day of New Richmond while finishing a hearty meal. He walked from his farmhouse yard and collapsed without a word, ending a life as a Hammond pioneer.
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New Richmond
Wis
Ben Day
Hammond
Hayward Man Foley Backed by State Assemblyman
Assemblyman W. L. McCormick of Hayward visited Madison last week and endorsed Hans P. Foley for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. McCormick praised Foley as a capable businessman and longtime town clerk of Hayward, noting sixteen years of satisfactory service.
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Madison
Wis
W. L. McCormick
Hayward
Hans P. Fuley
Wisconsin Central Tickets Offer To Minnesota State Fair
The Wisconsin Central Railway Company will sell excursion tickets to Minneapolis or St Paul and return for 5.50 for Minnesota State Fair travel. Tickets go on sale August 21 through September 7 and are valid for return through September 9.
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Wisconsin Central Railway Company
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Feley Kidney Cure Claimed Effective By Mt. Sterling Writer
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Indiana reports two years of kidney trouble ended after using two one dollar bottles of Feley's Kidney Cure sold by Owen Frost & Co.
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A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Feley
Owen, Frost & Co
Kidney Cure Praised by Patient in Kentucky Letter
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky reports a permanent cure of kidney disease after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states the remedy saved his life and notes it is sold by Owen Frost & Co.
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Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Foley
Owen, Frost & Co
C.C.C
Druggists
Roc
Lost pocketbook near post office and dry goods store
Mrs. Andrew Brown, formerly Mrs. Isre Dunn ing, asks finder to return the lost pocketbook, delivering to her Pine Street home or to W. F. Young's to claim a reward.
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A. Paulson
Andrew Brown
Isre Dunning
Pine Street
W. F. Young
Guinand Brothers Jewelers of Ashland
Ashland jewelry firm Guinand Brothers advertises the finest class of goods and the largest stock in northern Wisconsin offering full jewelry services and accessories.
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Guinand Brothers
Ashland Jewelers
Wisconsin
Home Gold Cure promises cure for drunkenness
Advertises a self treatment claiming to cure alcoholism at home without publicity. Promises easy, safe use with no nerve weakening, available by mail from Edwin B. Giles & Co in Philadelphia for one dollar. Claims thousands cured and offers physician advice on request.
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Ornce
Edwin
Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
France
Royal Medicine CO
Simouth P
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Geo. H. Wilson
Armour Car Lines of
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G. A. Johnson
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J. B. Markham
Calumet County Fair
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Official Directory
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A.M. Warden
L. H. Lien
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A. H. Wilkinson
Geo. A. Calder
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A. W. McLeod
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W. Corning
Wm. O’neil
Levert Swanson
W. W. Jones
N. M. Oscar
Washburn
Bayfield County Bank
John Walsh
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Lugile
Mary Scott
Sypland
Ashland
Mill Docks
Ageon
Ly Washburn
F.R. Brower
T. R. Spears
Times Office
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Bayfeld
Bayfield
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Madeline Island
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Freik B. Hicks
Hicks & Dodd’s Hospital
J. R. Mitchell
M. D
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Gard
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M. O. Larson
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John Wallum
la Pointe
C. St. P.M
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O. Ry
Eeve
Hunter
Ontonagon
Houghton and
Hancock
Duluth
STR. S&s. B. Barker
C. Guteknust
Rev. C. Michaelson
Seventh Ave
C.J. Beckurman
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
C. M. HircaHcocg
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Eeeaily
Ashland Junction
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Iron River
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Superior
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Q. W. Frost
Pather Patrick
Methodist Episcopal
J. A. Willey
West Fifth Street
Sunda
Sabbath Schoo
Epworth League
John Gibson
O. E. Rice
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Richard Hovey
Scribner's
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Lemand
Johnson
Ies
N. Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg
Wabash Ave
Ghicag
W. H. Lemke
U. S
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