Wanderer before a king tells of travels in South and East
Lady receives letters from Clinton Archibald Cook known as Leon Barte in Argentina Brazil Spain and Europe detailing travel with Pavlova company. He reports rising status as principal solo dancer, study in sculpture, cross Atlantic voyage, Madrid performances before King Alfonso, and plans to work in Europe before returning to New York. He sends love to his mother and mentions securing future contracts while touring venues from Buenos Aires to Paris.
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W. H. Newell
Clinton Archibald Cook
Mr. Cook
Grace Bumgartner
San Antonio Texas
Leon Barte
Madame Pavlova
Buenoss Aires
Argentina
Mexico
San Antonio
New York
States
Buenos Aires
Brazil
Spain
England
France
Archi
Paviova
Madrid
Madeira Isles
Europe
South America
Lisbon
Portugal
Alfonso
Paris
London
Archie Cook
Thos Foulkes Death Recalled as Madison Chaplain Fits Strong
Rev Thomas Foulkes longtime Richland Center pastor became Wisconsin assembly chaplain for a full session. Judge Levi Bancroft shocked the house by naming him permanent chaplain and fixing the weekly pay at 15 dollars, the standard Madison clergy allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Foulkes
Chaplin
Wisconsin Assembly
Baarboo
Madison Democrat
Levi Bancroft
Richland Center
Madison
Foulkes
Living costs rise 80 percent for American workers
The National Industrial Conference Board reports an 80 to 85 percent increase in the cost of living for American wage earners from July 1914 to November 1919 based on its latest study. A full report will be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
Christmas Dinner Under Mango Tree Draws 92 In St Petersburg
A Christmas dinner for 92 neighbors and friends was held on Bayou Beach Avenue near D A Lewis and C C Porter with tables under a mango tree. Attendees from ten states and Canada included Wisconsin Michigan Ohio Illinois Massachusetts New Hampshire Connecticut Virginia and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
D. A. Lewis
C. C. Porter
Bayou Beach Avenue
States
Canada
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Ilinois
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticu
Virginia
Florida
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Bungalowis
Bayou Beach
Tampa
Wisconsin to Protect Deer and Muskrat With Closed Season
Wisconsin plans a one year closed season to protect deer and muskrat after heavy slaughters and a drop in sightings. Officials fear another extensive kill could endanger the species and support the proposed one buck law. hearings will be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Malone Watch Recovered After Lisbon Road Fatality
A valuable wrist watch belonging to Frances Malone, wife of Dr. Malone killed in a Lisbon road grade crossing accident near Milwaukee last October, has been recovered. Northwestern railroad conductor turned the watch to Dist. Atty. Zabel after holding it for three months awaiting possible testimony at the coroner's inquest. Two diamond rings were not recovered. Dr. Malone, brother of Baraboo lawyer John Malone, had reported the loss and prompted the district attorney to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Malone
Malone
Lisbon Road
Milwaukee
Northwestern Road
Dist. Atty
Zabel
Franklin
Dr. Malone
John Malone
Baraboo
Judge Hill Takes Bench as New County Court Presiding Officer
Judge James H. Hill has assumed new duties as presiding officer in county court and will administer cases in that tribunal. He is popular in the county and has received many congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hill
Mr. Hill
Three New Laws Go Into Effect This Month
Three new laws take effect January 1 including tax calculation rules in Chapter 259 1919 and a plumbers license update in Chapter 383. Chapter 481 taxes grains at specified rates. Mulberger prohibition law Chapter 556 starts January 16 with a referendum in November 1920. Town road superintendents and highway tax in Chapter 51 begin April 7 1920.
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Mulberger
Norton and Olds Reunion Honors Fifty Years Past
The twenty fifth Norton and Olds reunion held January 1 1920 hosted by the B. G. and L. K. Wilcox families drew 44 attendees for a cold day meal of oysters chicken pie and sides. Officers re elected for five years President B. G. Wilcox Treasurer Arthur Bump Secretary Mae Wilcox. New member Margaret Good welcomed. two former members Mrs. Marion La Mar and Mrs. Henry Marston had died since the last gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton and Olds
B. G
L. K. Wilcox
Erwin Goof
Sarah Wooden
B. G. Wilcox
Arthur Bump
Mae Wilcox
Menu
Ella Giliem
Sarah Wilcox
Alta Henry
Edward Bump
Gill Henry
Roy
R. L. Glazier
Bernice
Anna Norton
John Gillem
Norris Wilcox
Harlem Weed
Baraboo
C. H. Bair
Harold
E. M. Keepers
Miner Brown
Keith
Ervin Good
Baby Margaret
Floyd Good
Clair Myers
Fairfield
Earl Bump
Chicago
Marion la Mar
Henry Marston
Kilbourn
Little Margaret Good
Wolves Kill 31 Sheep North of Reedsburg
In Seven Mile Creek town north of Reedsburg wolves killed thirty one sheep belonging to a farmer. Wolves range to Dellona in Sauk county. Farmer Weston hunted foxes and a dog bayed at a wolf. A shot broke one leg and Henry Schrank killed the animal.
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Reedsburg
Seven Mile Creek
Dellona
Sauk County
Weston
Henry Schrank
Red Cross Home Service Desk Moves to County Courthouse
The home service section will continue operations with assistance from Miss Gertrude Hagemann as in the past. The desk has been relocated to the county court office in the courthouse.
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The
Red Cross
Gertrude Hagemann
Mrs Pauline Andro returns from New Orleans trip
Mrs Pauline Andro has returned from New Orleans where she spent the last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Andro
New Orleans
Shower in Merrimage for Bride Miss Ella Stempke
Miss Ella Stempke received a miscellaneous shower at her Merrimack home on Monday afternoon December 29. About thirty guests enjoyed social visiting and music, and she was given cut glass, china, aluminum ware, towels and kitchen utensils. A 5 o'clock supper followed before guests departed wishing her happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Stempke
West Merrimack
Miss Stempke
German Losses in War Battles Reported Officially
Official statistics place German deaths in battle at 1,500,000 amid war reporting.
Sugar cars traced in Nestle hoard Finds at Reedsburg and New York
Fourteen carloads of Nestle sugar shipped from the Reedsburg plant between December 5 and 20 are under federal tracing for alleged hoarding. About half remain in Chicago with eight New York plants involved. U S District Attorney Wolfe and state investigator Alvin C Reis announced no immediate seizure decisions, while arrests and further probes unfold in Wisconsin and adjoining states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestle’s Food Co
Reedsbrug
United States
Alvin C. Reis
Division of Markets
Madison
Ries
Wolfe
Reesburg
Philipp
Icecream Co
Akron N. Y
New York
Nestle
Chicago
John S. Lawson
Milwaukee
United States Sugar Co
James Davidson
James E. Davidson
Bay City
Rock County Sugar Co
Janesville
Tenney
Marshall O'Connor
Robert Weinkauf
Wausau
Bater Kneckel
Pike Lake
Joseph and
Rudolph Bulchak
Hatley
Golden Wedding at Second City Hoppe Couple
Mr and Mrs William Hoppe celebrated their golden wedding Thursday evening New Years at the Methodist church parlors. A large gathering enjoyed a banquet and social evening. The couple were given a purse of gold and have lived on West Main street, Reedsburg for years, spending the evening of life in comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoppe
Methodist Church
Hoppe
West Main Street
Reedsburg
Federal Court Busy Six Out on Bond
Peter Labrozzi of Madison pleaded not guilty to selling liquor without a license before Federal Judge San born. John D Keever, a farmer near Richland Center, charged with white slavery, John Dimmick of Chippewa Falls charged with violation of post al laws, and Quang Kee, Henry Hudson and Lester Weiss all of Eau Claire accused of bootlegging have also been arrested. All are out on bond of $1,000, except Weiss with $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Labrozzi
Madison
Sanborn
John D Keever
Richland Center
John Dimmick
Chippewa Falls
Quang Kee
Henry Hudson
Lester Weiss
Eau Claire
Weiss
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Dow
America
Royal Mail
Orbita
Bahia
Canary Islands
Las Palmas
Atlantic
Theatre Champs Elysee
Thos. Foulkes
Southland
Paradise
Albert Whitted
Malone Watch
Lisbon Avenue
Maulberger Prohibition Enforcement Law
J. H. Hill
U. S
Same Sugar
Second City
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