Minister Wu Ting Fang and Dr Mary Walker Sensational Meeting
A Washington reception tale recounts a witty clash between Wu Ting Fang and Dr Mary Walker. The Chinaman questions Dr Walker about her attire while she retorts why he wears petticoats, highlighting cultural contrasts and humor. An unrelated Bayfield County probate notice appears later with details about Delos Selly’s estate and appointment of an administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting Fang
Mary Walker
Washington
Dr. Mary
Lippincott’s Magazine
Tale of Dakota Farmland Sacrifice and Far West Wit
Milton E. Ailes visited the Pacific coast and heard a Western anecdote about a Dakota family grieving as a man leaves with tents and provisions on a huge wagon drawn by eight mules. The punchline: he is going half way across the farm to feed the pigs and has not yet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton E. Ailes
the Treasury
Pacific Coast
Far West
Philadelphia Times
Dakota
The Sin of Gluttony Warned by Eminent Doctors
Eminent physicians warn against gluttony as diseases linked to overeating rise and death toll grows. They emphasize lack of exercise among heavy eaters doubles risk and note sedentary workers should limit meals. An expert argues business men must balance three hearty meals with activity to avoid higher insurance rates.
Hanly as Orator and Hunter Becomes Demosthenes
The Indianapolis News recalls J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette a U S senate candidate against Beveridge as a skilled speaker. It notes a past minor suit where Hanly opposed Park Hunter of Warren County ending in Hunter’s defeat and Hunter later praised Hanly’s courtroom prowess as Demosthenes. Also includes gardening tip on pansies from Ladies Home Journal.
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J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
United States
Beveridge
Hanly
Park Hunter
Warren County
Squire
Hunter
Indianapolis News
Ladies’ Home Journal
Big Basin Forest Described and Proposed Preservation
The Big Basin in northern San Jose county California crosses into San Mateo. It spans about 2500 acres and hosts some of the finest remaining woodlands in the state, dominated by giant redwoods. Plans propose converting the basin into a forest preserve.
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Big Basin Forest
San Jose County
Cal
San Mateo County
Big Basin
LAW SUMMARY CIRCUIT COURT BAYFIELD COUNTY 1902
The State of Wisconsin is summoned along with multiple defendants including D. M. Maxcy and others to appear within twenty days after service and defend an action filed March 19 1902 by A W McLeop plaintiff's attorney in Washburn Bayfield County Wisconsin. The case concerns unnamed heirs and unknown owners of land described as SE NE 4 SW NW 4 section 4 township 47 north range 6 west with the complaint on file in the clerk of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idn M. Dodge
Otis Bodge
Mary Brinker
Frank J. Clark
Ransom I. Powell
Hugh Murry
David Sanderson
Margaret Sanderson
W. R. Sutherland
Samuel Medbury
John
Thompson
Michael Meagher
John King
Edward McGrath
Margeret McGrath
Thomas Murphy
Hanford
State of
Wisconsin
A. W. McLeop
P.O
Washburn
Bayfield County
Tojthe
A. W. McLeod
P. O
Circuit Court
F. A. Weriar
Baltimmore
Xox
New York
E Werman
S. Broadway
Baltimore
Eamess
International Rural Clinic
LA Salle Ave
Chicago
Ill
Probate Notice of Estate of Margaret Stewart
Probate notice announces Archibald Downs and Catharine Downs petitioning to settle and account for the estate of Margaret Stewart deceased. Hearing set for May 6, 1902 at 2 pm in Washburn. notice to interested parties to be printed in the Washburn Times for three weeks. Court: Wo. H. Irtsu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Times
H. Irish
Bayfield County
Margaret Stewart
Archibald Downs
Catharine Downs
Washburn
Wo. H. Irtsu
Pardon Application for Nicholas Flynn Scheduled
Notice that Nicholas Flynn convicted in Bayfield County on December 11 1895 for murder in the second degree and sentenced to fourteen years in Waupun State Prison will be submitted to Governor Robert M La Follette on April 14 1902 at two oclock in the afternoon. SANBORN & SANBORN Attorneys.
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Nicholas Flynn
Bayfield County
Waupun
Robert M la Foliette
Wisconsin
Sanborn & Sanborn
Denison Estate Probate Challenge Faces Administrators
Caroline Denison and George H. Quayle act as administrators of the Francis W. Denison estate, with proceedings filed to settle outstanding affairs and finalize distributions under state probate laws.
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Caroline Denison
George H. Quayle
Francis W. Denison
Pioneer Press Excursion Tour to Florida Cuba and Bahamas
The Pioneer Press advertises a grand Midsummer Ex cursion through the Sunny South East and West Coast of Florida Cuba and the Bahama Islands during January and February 1902. It includes Jacksonville St Peters burg Palmetto Eldentown Bradentown Port Tampa Key West Havana Matanzas Miami Nassau Palm Beach St Augustine Palatka Montgomery Birmingham Evansville Nashville Chicago with world famous winter resorts and side trips for $298 per person all inclusive. The trip features a personally conducted excursion by a special train and palatial steamers, a stark contrast to ordinary travel value.
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Florida
Cuba
Bahama Islands
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
Palmetto
Eldentown
Bradentown
Port Tampa
Key West
Havana
Matanzas
Miami
Nassau
Palm Beach
St. Augustine
Palatka
Thomasville
Montgomery
Birmingham
Evansville
Nashville
Chicago
Northwest
South
Virtuma Improved Tablets Offered For Nervous Ailments
Advertises Virtuma tablets claimed to cure nervous diseases and general weakness. Offers 2a packages of 8 for 35 dollars and free medicine until cured, mailed to customers nationwide. Lists multiple druggists and stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota as sellers.
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Owen, Frost & Co
Washburn
Bayfield Pharmacy
H. G. Gielle
Ashland
A. H. Miles
Iron River Ligne
A Sodergren
W. Superior
Max Worth
Duluth
Chronic Constipation Cured Claims Candy Cathartic
An advertising claim proclaims a cure for chronic constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It asserts genuine tablets stamped C C and notes not sold in bulk, urging druggists to stock the product.
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C.C. C
Roc
Local Bottle Refund Guarantee Declares Satisfaction Promise
A group of signatories pledges to refund money for Greene's Warranted cough or cold 50 cent bottles and offers a 25 cent bottle as proof of satisfaction or money back. The notice asserts a guaranteed refund policy and buyer protection from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Bros
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Bayfield County Court
Bate
Bayfield
Delos Selly
F. A. Buoi
Mason
Charles Neally
Indiana
D.M. Maxcy
Department OF the Interior
Wis
John Fredrieckson
Frank Roubilard
Charles Saxine
Andrew Hedin
Anton Olson
Bayfield Co
Aug. Doenitz
SVURT
Washburn Land Company
the Pioneer Press
Conservatory
Ashland, Wis
Postoffice
W.F. Young
C. L. Willey
Insurance
J. A. Kreamers
J. A. Kreamer
Arkansas City, Kans
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Jessra
U. S. Distiller’s Distributing CO
Dept. O
Aly Tn
Sade
North Clark St
Via
Secret Service
International Detective Agency
Milwaukee
B. Ungrodt
Foley
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Johnson
Cross OF the
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler& Wilson Mfg. CO
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg.co
Wabash Ave
Washbury
Lemke
Royal Medicine CO
Igzuaneuih
Stafford Press
New Haven
Conn
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