Hewitt and the Parrot Case in Gretonspa study
Detective Hewitt explains his unorthodox method after catching Lloyd and an accomplice in a theft case linked to a parrot and a cage. He notes the match left in Mrs. Cazenove's room as a clue and emphasizes keen observation over a fixed system.
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Hewitt
Sir James
Mr. Hewitt
James
James Novt
Tieswitt
Twyford
Mr. Lloyd
Mdoyd
Lloyd
Scotand Yard
Reed Bird as Sleuth in English Manor Robberies
The narrator argues a raven trained to carry a match explains repeated thefts at Mrs Heath and Mrs Armitage. Indentations on the match suggest tool use. the bird could access high windows via open sashes, while a parrot at Lloyd’s place mentions escape tricks. The case contrasts human vs avian culprits and deduces motive and method.
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Mr. Lloyd
Lloyd
Parrot as a Clue in a London Theft Case
In a private interrogation, Hewitt sketches a thief using a parrot named Polly to steal Mrs Cazenove’s brooch. The bird’s act of picking objects and returning them to the thief’s circle helps expose the crime plan. Lloyd, aiding the theft, is hinted to have gone to London with the swag possibly split.
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Polly
Lloyd
London
Hewitt
Rabid Dog Incident Ties Local Linen Mill Area
The Skillet Creek correspondent reports Fred Deckham was forced to kill his rabid small dog. Bites were reported on dogs owned by John Hazen and Phil Gibbons. The animal traveled through the linen mill country near the stone quarry, complicating damage assessment.
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Skillet Creek
Fred Deckham
John Hazen
Phil Gibbons
Stone
Nervous Headaches Cured by Toning the Nervous System
A Ithaca woman credits lasting relief from nervous headaches to Dr Williams Pink Pills which she used after poor results from other treatments. The ad asserts the pills feed nerves via the blood, easing symptoms and restoring health, with pricing at 50 cents per box and six boxes for 2.50, from Schenectady, NY.
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Ithaca
Dr. Williams
N. Y
Baraboo Daily Scene: Local Visits and Relatives Appearing
North Freedom residents E. J. Hanger and August Hean visit Baraboo. Daniel Murphy and several others travel to and from Baraboo for relatives. Attendees include Miss Goldie Stott in Stauston, Miss Ione Franklin from Chicago, and Mrs. Geo Baxter in Milwaukee. Notes on marriages licensed, summer plans, and several visits throughout Wisconsin.
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E. J. Hanger
August Hean
North Freedom
Baraboo
Ione Franklin
Chicago
Community Notes Reflect Travel Deeds and Local Orders
Mr and Mrs I Duncan and family returned from Chippewa Falls yesterday A Judevine and family travel to Oconto for a contract Mrs Ellen Zschigner of Madison visits grandmother Mrs Raschein The Royal Neighbors convey life insurance to R L Glazier after his wife s death Mrs W H Murphy and daughter visit Raschein Mrs Henry Bogel returns from Madison after visiting her parents T Clavadatscher returns to Portage after seeing daughter Mrs E Scales Raymond Spencer visits Marshall Wis plans Delaware Ohio visit with Dr Jones and family Miss Kathryn Jacobs and Anna Rowland go to Portage for commencement exercises a class of forty five to receive diplomas H R Edwards berries for Bara Boo market good fruit prospects Citizens complain of flower theft Miss Emma Harris loses a pin returned by Craig Holloway Ads note lost articles get returned Sauk City visitors Prof Buckley and family plus others Baraboo property owners scramble to number houses Postmaster Check warns mail will be undelivered after thirty days without numbers Baraboo to follow Madison policy against mail without house numbers City ordinance No 98 cited dating to Mould era.
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Baraboo
Madison
M. H. Mould
Portage Man Buried Alive Digging Sewer Hole
Joseph Rafferty died after being buried alive while digging a 14 foot deep hole for sewer purposes. It took over an hour to remove the sandy soil before life could be saved. No details on rescue. Mrs. C. H. Evenson hosted a social for Miss Florence Parker of Janesville with piano selections and readings by Misses Ethel Hoag Florence Parker. Refreshments followed.
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Joseph Rafferty
Portage
C. H. Evenson
Florence Parker
Janesville
Ethel Hoag
Portia Martin
C N W Time Table Baraboo Departure List
Railroad timetable for Baraboo shows north bound trains including St Paul Limited and Duluth Limited with times from 1:45 AM to 11:20 PM and south bound trains from 3:35 AM to 6:23 AM with daily and Sunday exclusions. Agent R J Koch notes service details and passenger carriage from Caledonia.
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Caledonia
St. Paul Limited
Minn
St. P. Pass
Minnesota Mail
St. Paul
Winona
R. J. Koch
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Reedsburg
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Justice Adolph Andre
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Devil’s Lake
N. G. Blakeslee
Deadwood
Tracy Minn
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Margaret Westenhaver
J. E. Savage
Ernest Savage
Cuba City
Harley Bennett
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Milwaukee
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Antigo
Madge Hoyt
Stewart Lindsay
Barringer’s Corner Drug Store
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C. W. Whitmen
Game
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William J. Fisher
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Nora Saunders
la Valle
Albert G. Gade
Ida Struck
Perry W. Hineman
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Stella Cook
Excelsior
C. W. Gerhold and Son
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Hillcrest Graphic Arts Company
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Troy
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Franklin
Fred Nienen
Marathon Co
Marie Bielke
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H. E. Gasner
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D. R. Bennet
Chatsworth
Iowa
W. W. Morse
Noris Wilcox
Fairfield
A. H. Bitter
Albert Templin
Bitter
Mrs. I. Duncan
Chippewa Falls
A. Judevine
Oconto
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Mrs. Raschein
R. L. Glazier
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Mrs. E. Scales
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Sixth Avenue
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Sauk City
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Selma Brecht
Ida Franke
Minnis Worth
Frieda Hoffer
Erma Ganzlin
Messrs
Louis Ferber
George Just
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Wellington
Lueth Bros
Dithmar & Malone
Attorneys AT Law
Baraboo, Wii
Thuerer Bros
D.D.S
Dental Department
U. of Mich
Minnie W. True
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
Warren Hotel
Re. Cross
Risley’s Store
TH News
Inter Ocean
New York World
Toledo Blade
Hollister
Hollister Drug Company
U. S
Washington, D. C
D-Swift
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