Annual convention of Scandinavian Workmen at Superior
Preparations wrap up for the Independent Order of Scandinavian Workmen convention in West Superior Wisconsin from June 25 to 28 with an expected attendance of 7000 to 10000. Railroads have provided sparse discounts, anticipating large arrivals from northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dr Pugh survived a stabbing attempt by an Italian assailant as he left a building, but the attacker vanished. In Barron Louis Foss a farmer three miles northeast of town was killed by lightning on Sunday morning, leaving a wife and family in poverty. two sleeping children were dazed but to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Independent Order of Scandinavian Workmen
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Barron, Wis
Louis Foss
Wisconsin Freemasons Elect New Grand Officers
Milwaukee June 13 F H L Cotton of Eau Claire was chosen grand master of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge F and A M The slate of officers includes D L McMiller Oconomowoc as deputy grand master H T Ditmar Fon du Lac as grand senior warden John D King Madison as grand junior warden John Corscot Madison as grand treasurer W W Perry Milwaukee as grand secretary Rev T J Brown Lancaster as grand chaplain E L Urquart Medford as grand marshal J H Pierce Onalaska as grand senior deason Frank Watson Chippewa Falls and Charles S Little Appleton as grand stewards L E Hastings Darien as grand sword bearer R Morse River Falls as grand tuler C R Jones Milwaukee as trustee Judge Hillam w Sawyer Hartford as committee on foreign correspondence Judge A Jenks Dodgeville as committee member
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
F. H. L. Cotton
Eau Claire
Grand Lodge
Wisconsin
D. L. McMiller
Oconomowoc
H. T. Ditmar
Fon du Lac
John D. King
Madison
John Corscot
W. W. Perry
Hillam W. Sawyer
Hartford
Committee On Foreign Correspondence
A. Jenks
Dodgeville
Vault Explosion Destroys Drugs at La Crosse Firm
An explosion in the Cargen & Young Drug vault in La Crosse Wisconsin occurred Tuesday evening caused by oxygen escaping from a bottle containing hydrazone. The vault held valuable drugs and all were destroyed with losses estimated near $1000.
Terrific Oshkosh Hailstorm Demolishes Windows and Buildings
A severe hailstorm hit Oshkosh Wisconsin at 2 PM lasting about fifteen minutes. Hailstones as large as walnuts shattered thousands of windows and damaged trees and shrubs. City hall suffered blown in windows and a hatchway blown down as the storm stretched ten miles south to far north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Doctor Law Married in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Maria Cordelia Stanley daughter of ex Assemblyman C A Stanley and Dr Walter G Law of Glidden were married last evening by Rev Mr George in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Maria Cordelia Stanley
C. A. Stanley
Walter G. Law
Glidden
George
Bowron Named Superintendent of Green Bay Reformatory
Madison Wis June 13 C W Bowron editor of the Oshkosh Northwestern was appointed superintendent of the Green Bay reformatory. The position carries a salary of $2 000 and a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
C. W. Bowron
Oshkosh Northwestern
Green Bay Reformatory
Doctor Pugh Stabbed in Kenosha Office Attack
Dr. George M. Pugh, a well known young physician of Kenosha, Wis., was stabbed in the neck by an unknown Italian laborer late last evening in the Meyers block office. The wound is not considered dangerous. The assailant followed the doctor to the office and, it is believed, the attack arose from a mistaken identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Wis
George M. Pugh
Meyers’ Block
Former Assemblyman Catlin Dies in Minneapolis
West Superior reports the death of former Assemblyman C. L. Catlin of this city due to blood poisoning from boot chafing. A Pennsylvanian civil war veteran and Columbia Law School alumnus, he practiced law here and helped build local landmarks. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with Masons and other city lawyers in attendance. burial at Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
C. L. Catlin
Minneapolis
Catlin
Columbia Law School
Land and River Improvement Company
Euclid
East Superior Development Company
Butler
Catlin, Butler and Lyons
Masons
Woodland
Parish Jubilee Devotions Now Held In Local Churches
In Green Bay Bishop Messmer secures dispensation allowing public jubilee devotions to be observed wholly in each devotee’s parish church. Previously candidates must make sixty visits to three designated churches. The devotion lasts one hour and is led by the parish priest or a designated priest in his own church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Messmer
Bones Found in Mud Near La Crosse
A small boy digging worms uncovered a human skull and bones buried in mud in La Crosse Wisconsin. Police consider the remains may be S Sutherland who drowned nearby about a year ago, though a theory exists that they belong to a stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
la Crosse
S. Sutherland
Spooner Senator Made Knight Templar in Madison
Senator John C. Spooner was made a Knight Templar last night in Madison with many Knights from across the state in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
John C. Spooner
Old Settler Philip Babb Dies in Reedsburg Wisconsin
Philip Babb aged 85 years died in Reedsburg Wisconsin. His father was among the first white settlers in the area and he himself was among the first white children born here. A large family survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Wis
Philip Babb
Ed Curly commits suicide in Rhinelander Wis
Rhinelander Wisconsin June 17 Ed Curly a 26 year old single man a saw mill laborer suicided this morning by carbolic acid. He had been idle for some time in Manistique Michigan. Also an advertisement extols Bosches German Syrup for coughs and lung troubles claiming worldwide use and urging one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Ed Curly
Manistique
Michigan
Fortune Teller's Prophecy Lures Local Girl
Miss Minnie Luedtke of La Crosse is convinced a gypsy prediction marked her life. A June 11 1901 date appeared on fortune cards and she later underwent an appendicitis operation. After waking from anesthesia she asked her mother to confirm the date and recalled the prophecy.
Mineral Point Bank Robbery Suspect Confesses
Steward Jelleff of Mineral Point Wisconsin confessed to robbing the First National Bank on April 24 taking over 25000 dollars. A Janesville man tied Jelleff to the crime seen there after the robbery. Jelleff said he was in Madison, then led police to $13000 hidden in an outhouse earth vault, bringing total recovered to $21000 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Wis
Steward Jelleff
First National Bank
Janesville
Jelleff
Madison
Health for 10 Cents Promises Bright Health
An ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for liver and blood health with promises of clean skin bright eyes and perfect health. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C never sold in bulk and available at all druggists for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. C
Free Chest Cold Sample Offer by Boschee’s Syrup
An Otter promotion invites adults with chest cold bronchitis throat or lung troubles to Owen Prost Co for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. One bottle per person 75 cents elsewhere claimed as a cure and endorsed by physicians with worldwide distribution and Green's Prize Almanac promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosches
Owen, Prost & Co’s
Boschee
Green
Don’t Accept a Substitute for Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Warning to consumers to demand genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic stamped C C C. Do not buy counterfeit substitutes or bulk sales. Available at all druggists.
County Officials Named In List of City Posts
A government roster names county and municipal officials including County Judge Howard Benton and Municipal Judge A M Warden. Other posts include Sheriff L H Lien, Clerk John Froseth, Treasurer A H Wilkinson, Register of Deeds Geo A Calder, Clerk of Circuit Court F A Bell, District Attorney A W McLeod, Superintendent Miss J Smith, Coroner Dr H G Lampson, Surveyor A D F Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benton
A.M. Warden
L. HH. Lien
John Froseth
A.H. Wilkinson
Geo. A. Calder
F. A. Bell
A.W. McLeod
Miss J. Smith
H.G. Lampson
Od.f.grover
Notice to file county claims before board meetings
Pursuant to county resolution, all persons with bills against Bayfield County must file claims at least five days before any board meeting. Unfiled claims will be laid over to the next meeting. Joun Froseth, County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County
Joun Froseth
The Great Sporting News Journal Special Section
The illustrated sporting section of The Sunday Chicago Record-Herald notes four full pages covering baseball racing bowls cycling boxing golf and more. It promises thorough coverage matching the Chicago Record and Times-Herald facilities and popularity among sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Record
Chicago Times-Herald
Fox Bros Pharmacy Guarantees Refund on Tar Syrup Bottles
The undersigned pledge refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also offer a 25-cent bottle with a satisfaction guarantee or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
Daily Trains From Ashland to Mani towoc and beyond
Daily trains run from Ashland via Wisconsin Central to Manitowoc Milwaukee Chicago and other points east and south. For tickets and information contact local agents of J. C. Pond G. P. A. Milwaukee Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central Ry
Manitowoc
Milwaukee
Chicago
J.C. Pond, G. P. A
Wis
Trustworthy people wanted to travel and advertise
Advertisement seeks reliable men and women to travel for an established firm with solid finances. Offers 780 dollars yearly plus expenses paid in cash. No canvassing required. Send reference and self addressed envelope to Manager at 356 Caxton Building, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Late Wisconsin News
Superior
Wisconsin Masons
Doctor Law
Bowron
Assemblyman
Spooner
C.C.C
Official Directory
Eeeeeee
Scar Rie
Jos. Arsenean
Nels Lee
Charles O. Lowder
Geo. F. Morgan
Wm. Downs
Lyman T. Walker
J. Sheridan
Ben Ungrodt
W. H. Smith
H. C. Prudhomme
Nels Nelson
Washburn Public Library Board
W.H. Irish
F. H. Hartshorn
Q. W. Krost
K. P. Holgren
T. C. McWilliams
D W. Corning
Wm. O’neil
Levert Swanson
W. W. Jones
N. M. Oscar
A. W. McLeod
Washburn
Bayfield County Bank
John Walsh
Attorney At Law
T. R. Spears
Times
4Th Street
I Store
H. G. Lampson, M. D
Washburn, Wis
Frank B. Hicks
Simonson’s
Kinney Block
Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Co’s
B.ungropr
Wood
Washington Avenue
Zuashen
Downs Bros
Telephone
the Great Sporting News Journal
J.R. Mitchell
M. D
S. H
E. FP
Afd
Morgenstiernan
O. P. Johnson
Ole Hovind
H. P. Axelberg
Ole Aune
M.o.sunde
A. Simonson
John Carlson
Fred Olson
Gard
A. B. Grayrock
M. O. Larson
P. Walin
John Walum
C. Guteknust
Rev. C. Michaelson
Pine Street
Seventh Ave
C. J. Beckurman
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
C. M. Hrrchcock
Father Patrick
Methodist Episcopal
J. A. Willey
West Fifth Street
Epworth League
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Johnson
Photiftrapher
MEST
Pye
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wiedler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Paris
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg.co
Wabash Ave
W. H. Lemke
Royal Medicine CO
Kirmond
Owen, Frost & Co
Ashland
Washburn, Wisconsin
John Gibson
O. E. Rice
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Omaha
Tra D. Reckard
Duncombe
Owen Frost & Co
Ees
U.S
C.a.snow&co
Patent Office
Atoonn
D.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!