Birge Named Successor to Wisconsin President at Madison
Dr Edward Asahel Birge longtime Wisconsin University vice president was promoted to the presidency at a Madison board of regents meeting succeeding Dr Charles R Van Hise who died November 15 Birge born Troy New York September 7 1851 a Williams College graduate Harvard PhD 1878 and Wisconsin dean of letters and sciences acting president 1900 3 director of the state survey and long associated with the university since 1875 will assume duties when Dr Birge retires two years hence notables include his extensive academic honors and a family of two children
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Edward Asahel Birgé
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Madison
Charles R. van Hise
Birge
Dr. Birge
Troy
New York
Edward White
Ann Stevens Birge
Williams
Harvard
Western University of Pennsylvania
College of Letters and Science
Geological and Natural History Survey of
Wisconsin
Ann W. Grant
N. Y
War period livestock surges reported to state food admin
Great increases in cattle hogs and pigs disclosed in reports filed with the state food administration. Hog numbers up 22 percent last year and pigs 2 to 6 months old up 43.8 percent. Cattle of all kinds rise 18 percent and dairy cattle 13.2 percent across forty counties with varying completeness.
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State Food Administration
Cassell man pleads guilty in espionage case
Frank Kesow of Cassell pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday afternoon and was fined $50 for violation of the espionage act. Christian Dipple of North Freedom and Arthur Ochsner of Honey Creek have been placed under arrest for espionage act violations. Disloyal utterances are charged against Ochsner with attempts to cause insubordination and mutiny.
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Frank Kesow
Cassell
Christian Dipple
North Freedom
Arthur Ochsner
Honey Creek
Ochsner
Madison Democrat
Will of UW President Van Hise Filed for Probate
The will of Charles R. Van Hise, former University of Wisconsin president, was filed in Dane County court. The estate lists 155000 dollars in personal property and 16000 dollars in real estate. Heirs are widow Mrs Alice R Van Hise and daughters Jeanette and Alice.
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Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Dane County
Alice R. van Hise
Jeanette
Alice
River pilot dies at Portage
Patrick H. Hayes a veteran Wisconsin river pilot long associated with lumber and log rafts died at Portage after a lengthy illness He was 70 years old and had spent many years guiding boats along the Wisconsin River
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Portage
Patrick H. Hayes
Wisconsin River
Weber dies in Ringling Montana portage burial planned
Word arrives that J. A. Weber died in Ringling Montana. He was the son in law of Mrs. Kate Horton formerly of Portage. Burial will be in Portage.
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Portage
J. A. Weber
Kate Horton
Ringling
Mont
Portage Residents Face Higher Gas Prices
Portage residents must pay more for gas as a belated shipment of men’s underwear and shirts is offered, marked down with 10 percent off. Buy now. T. Clava datscher, .-ose
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Portage
T. Clavadatscher
Ose
Honor Flags Awarded Across Sauk County Quota Met
The Sauk County quota stood at 1 510 000 while subscriptions reached 1 730 000. Cities towns and villages earning Honor Flags and stars include Baraboo Ableman Delton Fairfield Excelsior Merrimack North Freedom Plain Reedsburg Sauk City Honey Creek Ironton LaValle Lime Ridge Loganville Spring Green Westfield Winfield and others. The chairman F R Bentley notes a list of slackers will be published for each town soon after final checks.
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Sauk County
Ableman
Baraboo
Delton
Fairfield
Excelsior
Merrimack
Freedom Village
Plain
Prairie du Sac
Reedsburg
Sauk City
Honey Creek
Ironton
LaValle
Lime Ridge
Loganville
Spring Green
Westfield
Winfield
F. R. Bentley
Anuric touted for kidney and rheumatic relief
Advertisement claims Anuric cleanses blood poisons via the kidneys to relieve backache rheumatism gout dropsy cold extremities and urinary troubles. Includes reader testimonials from Mapera California and S P Hensley praising quick relief and recommending Dr. Pierce's remedies.
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Dr.Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Mapera
Cal
Lieutenant Governor Dithmar Acts As Governor In Absence
Lt. Governor Edward F. Dithmar will preside in the executive office while Governor Philipp attends the governors conference in Annapolis. The state constitution assigns the lieutenant governor the governor's powers during absence, with war-time exceptions keeping the governor as commander in chief when off state.
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Edward F. Dithmar
Philipp
Annapolis
Holiday returns and travels of local residents
A long list of residents and visitors notes holiday travel and visits. Mrs J Timme, Mr and Mrs Williamson, Misses Weiland Riddle Mahler Sosinski and others visit Madison, North Freedom, Beloit, Milwaukee, and White Hall. Teachers, students, and relatives recur to Merrimack, LaCrosse, Ableman, Reedsburg, and Door counties amid illness and recoveries.
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J. Timme
Delton
G. Williamson
Madison
Mildred Weiland
Cora Riddle
Lodi
Grace Mahler
North Freedom
Lena Sosinski
Wonewoc
J. Jones
N. Johnson
Genevieve
Willis Gattiker
Detroit
Mich
Laura Carroll
Elda Kayser
Eleanor Rummelfinger
Elsie Isenberg
Rose Ketchum
White Hall
George Miller
H. L. Parks
O. Hatch
Beloit
J. Hewitt
Rena Schreiber
Milwaukee
Esther
Cora
Reddemen
Mabel Rischmueller
Zella Astle
Merrimack
L. Boman
Sauk City
Estella Wolfe
Izero English
Wausau
Glen Richards
George Hill
Ralph Wells
Frederick Stanley
Robert Evenson
Honor Hanson
Ripon College
Clifford Campbell
Iowa City
Iowa
la Verne Murphy
Genevieve McDonald
Vivian Ribey
Baraboo
Joe Lusby
Mr Costigan Dies in France in World War I Death
Mr and Mrs Mat O'Brien receive word from their niece Margaret Costigan of Elkhorn Wisconsin that Priv ate Maurice Costigan infantry died of acute dilatation of the heart on November 20 in France. He was 27 years old and had been wounded in battle after going to Jefferson Barracks and then to France.
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Mat O’brien
Margaret Costigan
Elkhorn
Wis
Maurice Costigan
E. F. Costigan
West Point
Clavadatscher Sells Plush and Velour Coats at Factory Price
Clavadatscher offers a selection of ladies plush and velour coats at New York factory prices. Limited stock remains as winter season promos continue.
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Clavadatscher
New York
Milwaukee fur magnate Emil Hansen found dead
Emil J. Hansen, 51, treasurer of Hansen Empire Fur and a partner in Greene Brothers and Hansen, was found dead by his sisters in his father’s Milwaukee home. Coroner cites asphyxiation. He was born in Kilbourn City and moved to Milwaukee in 1869, survived by his father, three sisters and two brothers.
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Emil J. Hansen
Hansen Empire Fur, Factory
Greene Brothers and Hansen
Broadway
Milwaukee
Grand Avenue
Bertha H. Trompetter
Ida Hansen
Hansen
Kilbourn City
John E. Hansen
Trompetter
Ida H
Cora
Oscar J
Hugo H. Hansen
Community notes on illness and homefront concerns
Baraboo residents report influenza illness across wards while others travel to Madison and Milwaukee for family matters. Discharges from Camp Grant and letters from relatives abroad show ongoing war strain as locals organize holiday aid for radio school recruits at Great Lakes.
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Ella Olson
Anna Nolen
Prairie du Lac
Edward Zuch
Grace Goette
Madison
Carl F. Bender
William Frank
Chicago & Northwestern
Carl Fisher
Camp Grant
Officers’ Training School
H. A. Fisher
Harry North
New Jersey
Alf. T. Ringling
Herman Mielke
Frederick Perry
France
Chicago
Lee
Cash
Gordon Bonini
Archibald Bonini
Milwaukee
Albert Willman
Shullsburg
Local Happenings Nearby Include Visits and Travel
Mrs. W. J. Dwyer and daughter Agnes visit Merrimack while Miss Gladys Underkoffer of Washington stays with her parents in the area. Charles Coughlin and Eugene Terry return from training. others travel to Madison and Dallas, with many returning home.
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W. J. Dwyer
Agnes
Merrimack
Gladys Underkoffer
Washington
C. J. Underkoffer
Charles Bartsch
Minneapoli
Ableman
J. Gust
Benjamin Brown
Sumpter
Charles Coughlin
Prairie du
E. C. Henke
Camp Taylor
Red Cross
al. Ringling Theatre
Rudolph C. Weiland
Greenfield
Herbert Weiland
Oregon
Neitzel-Norman Johnson
Adolph Andre
Madison
Baraboo
Newton G. Witwen
Witwen
W. R. Kich
Lemon Avenue
Dallas
Texas
Chicago
Applications to Marry Ira Sodders and Jane Hales
Public records show Ira Sodders and Jane Hales of Lodi filed applications to marry. The notices identify both parties and their residence in Lodi without listing prior marriages or other conditions.
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Ira Sodders
Jane Hales
Lodi
Bill on Retaining War Uniforms Fails in House
A bill allowing all veterans to keep their fighting uniforms after muster out was defeated by the house. The measure aimed to recognize service with ceremonial attire and preserve military garments for veterans.
Dr Huag Free Consultation For Nervous Diseases
Chicago specialist Dr Huag offers free consultation and advice for nervous and chronic diseases of men women and children. Hours and days available for those who call.
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Huag
Chicago
Warren House
C. A. Hoag
Duffie
Miles
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Michigan
Oshkosh
van Hise
W.R
Ringling, Mont
Cossican
Kilbourn
A. ©. Kingsford
Tun
Eugene Jopp
Wayseca
Minn
John Arnott, Jr
Jopp
Mauston
Relatty
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Galvin
Manston
Grang Lakes
Sinc
Cotty
Coir
Radio School
Tilt Regiment
Great Lakes
Hugh Kelley
L. B. Irish Aia
J. S. Palmer
Kelley
Express
Socom
Consoultateun
Pere Cred BE Es
Chicago, IL
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