Tarbox Honored by Ashland Railroad Men
Ashland Wisconsin The North Western railroad Ashland division presented F O Tarbox recently resigned division superintendent with a testimonial and gifts in Ellis hall. Senator D E Riordan spoke for the employees and Mayor Williams for the citizens.
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Ashland
Wis
North-Western Railroad
Kaukauna
F. O. Tarbox
Ellis’ Hall
Eagle River
Tarbox
Williams
Dillon
Tragic Drowning Fatalities In Marinette River
In Marinette Wisconsin on May 19 Edward Boatman a shipping clerk at Park paper mills and Clara Gannon of Menominee Michigan died in a river drowning after their rowboat capsized beneath a dam in an undertow Boatman battled to save Gannon twice surfacing with her each time before losing her grip and sinking as the boat vanished.
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Boatman
Appleton
Wis
Rosie Munter
Menasha
Waverly Beach
Lake Winnebago
Peter Kelly
Norsemen Parade Draws Big Crowd in Eau Claire
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a parade of Scandinavian workingmen drew a large afternoon crowd yesterday. Speeches were given by Alfred Forst president of the common council M Burgh John Erickson and N A Ladd a committee. Bergh sparked a stir claiming Norsemen discovered America.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Alfred Forst
Common Council
M. Burgh
John Erickson
N. A. Ladd
Bergh
America
Omro Men Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Waupun
Omro residents Ed Luscomb and John Campfield Jr. pleaded guilty to forgery before Justice Ferriss. They were taken before Judge Goss in Oshkosh and sentenced to eighteen months at Waupun.
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Omro
Wis
Ed Luscomb
John Campfield, Jr
Hoover
Justice Ferriss
Goss
Oshkosh
Waupun
Madison convention sets $1000 for guest entertainment
The Wisconsin traveling salesmen complete plans for their annual state convention in Madison on June 13 and 14. They vote to spend 1000 dollars on entertainment for guests.
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Madison
Wis
Steamer Lucile Offers Regular Freight and Excursions
The Steamer Lucile makes calls at Madeline Island in both directions. For more information contact master F A Bischoff at 217 Third Avenue East or on the boat. The vessel can be chartered for evening excursions.
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Madeline Island
F. A. Bischoff
Third Avenue East
Passenger Train Schedule for St. Paul Milwaukee and Omaha Route
Trains depart daily at 8 30 a m and 10 35 a m with Sunday services at 11 55 a m and 1 25 p m Flights listing 2 49 p m and 3 35 p m Sunday only 5 15 p m Sundays 3 05 p m For connections connect at Ashland Junction to south bound trains and to St Paul or Chicago references.
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South North
Ashland Junction
St. Paul
Chicago
No wine to be served at banquet sentence
No wine will be served at the banquet. The rule emphasizes sobriety and formality for the event.
Tobacco men in Wisconsin press rate protests
Janesville Wis May 19 local leaf tobacco men form a committee through the Leaf Tobacco Dealers association to correspond and investigate Chicago companies ready to insure at old rates with no local agents. Premiums on tobacco warehouses rose about 30 percent after rate changes.
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Janesville
Wis
Leaf Tobacco Dealers’ Association
Chicago
Milbright Children Drowned in Wisconsin River Flood
Four Milbright children of Forestville were swept away by yesterday's storm when their home and barn were carried into the river. The bodies of three children have been recovered.
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Forestville
Wis
Micheal Milbright
Here
Milbright
Tragic Death of Miss E J McNeel by Self-Inflicted Wound
Miss E Jesse McNeel, 34, daughter of Dr J H McMeel member of the state board of health, shot herself in the breast at 3 AM in Fon du Lac Wisconsin. Despondency from ill health blamed. she had recently completed a two year nurse training at St Luke's Chicago and had been ill for weeks. This was reportedly her second suicide attempt. she was watched by family and was known in social circles as a favored young woman and niece of M T Simmons, cashier at Commercial National Bank.
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Fon du Lac
Wis
E. Jesse McNeel
J. H. McMeel
State Board of Health
Miss McNeel
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Lindemann Announces Assembly Candidacy in First District
Oshkosh May 19. W M Lindemann clerk of the courts declares candidacy for the Assembly from the first district on the Republican ticket. The move shocks many who expected him to seek renomination as clerk of courts.
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Oshkosh
W. M. Lindemann
Lindemann
Lightning strikes burn Wisconsin Central depots
During the electric storm Saturday night depots at Bancoft Coloma Station and Westfield on the Portage branch were struck by lightning and burned with freight, express and fixtures. Losses total several thousand dollars, marking four depots destroyed on the branch in a year. Westfield depot also burned with contents, loss about 800 dollars.
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Hancock
Wis
Bancoft
Coloma Station
Westfield
Portage
Wisconsin Central
Green Lumber Handlers Strike Over Wages in Marinette
In Marinette on May 19 two hundred Green Lumber Handlers walked out after mill men refused a 25 cent wage increase from 1.75. Employers say able to fill jobs and plan full force by Tuesday. Strikers report support from other unions. shingle weavers recently won a 25 cent raise.
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Marinette
Wis
Green Lumber Handlers’ Union
New Dumping Grounds Declared Near Four Mile Creek
Notice from the town board states the new public dumping ground is in Section 31 Township 46 North Range 4 West near the road to Four Mile Creek. Dumping elsewhere will be prosecuted. Clerk C O Sowpsr signs the order.
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Four Mile Creek
C. O. Sowpsr
Washburn Health Board Ordinance on Cleaning Alleys and Lots
The Washburn town board of health Bayfield County Wisconsin issues a ruling requiring owners and occupants to clean alleys streets and lots of rubbish ashes or debris by May 10 each year either by burning or hauling to the public dump. Noncompliance triggers removal by the board and legal action under existing statutes. Adopted April 18 1899 by C O Sowner secretary.
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Board of Health
Town of
Washburn
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Town of of Washburn
A. D
C. O. Sowner
Women and Jewels and Health Promotion
An advertisement urges women to prioritize health over costly jewels and sweets, promoting Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a prompt remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims the syrup helps arrest consumption in early stages and heal lungs and bronchial tubes, noting Fox Bros Pharmacy sells Greene's remedies and almanac.
Will Cure Consumption Claims From Arkansas Advertiser
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and cold remedy. He asserts it has cured consumption in its early stages.
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A. A. Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
Frost & Spies
Wisconsin Central Railways Daily Passenger Service
The Wisconsin Central Railway runs daily trains between Chicago and Milwaukee to Manitowoc St Paul Minneapolis Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Marshfield Hurley Ironwood and Bessemer with connections to roads at terminal points. Pullman sleepers on all night trains and meals A La Carte. Agents offer further information tickets and sleeping car reservations. Jas C Ponp Gen Pass Att Milwaukee Wis.
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Wisconsin Central Railway
Chicago
Milwaukee
Manitowoc
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashand
Duluth
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Marshfield
Hurley
Ironwood
Bessmer
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central Ry
Jas. C. Ponp
Atg
Milwaukee, Wis
Loan inquiry to L N Claussen Secretary
A brief notice asks if readers want to borrow money with monthly installments and provides a contact for L. N. Claussen, acting as secretary.
Foley's Honey and Tar Sold by Frost and Spies
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be given to children. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from Frost & Spies as a health tonic, promising a novel leap in energy and youth.
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Foley
Frost & Spies
Cascareta Candy Cathartic Advertisement
A vintage ad promotes Cascareta Candy Cathartic with a promise to cure constipation and offers a money back refund if C C C fails. Prices listed as 1c and 25c.
Brain Food Nonsense and the August Flower Cure
A satirical take on dieting fads notes that a balanced diet supports the whole body and warns digestion issues ruin nutrition. It promotes Greene's August Flower as a general tonic to aid digestion and vitality, touting it through Fox Bros. and advertising Greene's Almanac.
Call on Dr. Ai G Hebberd for dental work
A brief notice urges patients to seek dental care from Dr. Ai G. Hebberd. The advisory highlights available services and encourages scheduling an appointment.
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Ai G. Hebberd
Foley's Kidney Cure Explained
I tis made from a prescription of a leading Chicago physician and a country’s eminent expert. The ingredients are the purest money can buy and scientifically combined to their utmost value. For sale by Frost & Spies.
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Foley
Chicago
Frost & Spies
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief forTravelers and Workers
Constant motion jars the kidneys and causes illness among travelers and drivers. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. George H. Hannen, locomotive engineer in Lima Ohio, reports relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. For sale by Frost Spies.
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Foley
Frost & Spies
Geo. H. Hannen
Lima
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Late Wisconsin News
Tumnetable's
Mary Scott
Northern Pacific
Capt. Turgeon
Lucile
Washburt
Washburn City Dock
Bayfield
Fae Allem
Fae Erie
O. By
Northwestern
Central Trains
Mail and Express
Limited
Q. W.frost
Washburn, Wis
Lion Coffee
Fight High Insurance
L. N. Claussen
Washburnn Electric Light & Power Company
Lisness & Yenquist Co
West Second Street
Dlemlock
G. L. Hinsch
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