Strangler Lewis Wins Thrilling Savannah Bout
In Savannah last night the world champion Strangler Lewis defeated Constant LeMarin in three falls. LeMarin took the first fall after 1 hour 29 minutes with a hammerlock, but Lewis roared back to win the second in 17 minutes 30 seconds and the third in 2 minutes 25 seconds, delivering a dramatic comeback to retain the championship.
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Savannah
Bob Fredericks
Constant LeMarin
Lewis
Savannah Theatre
LeMarin
File
Ed Lewis
Landon
Champion
Tob Lightfoot
Ari
Tor
Altho
LeMariu
Stecher
Fai
Mothers urged to join Red Cross drive for war relief
Citizens are urged to support the American Red Cross in relief efforts for war torn Europe and soldiers. A campaign seeks fifteen million members by Christmas Eve, with annual dues of one dollar and an optional extra dollar for the Red Cross magazine. Daly Drug & Jewelry Co. is coordinating orders and shipments for gifts and memberships.
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America
Kniger
Maeel
Germany
France
Taly
Belgium
Poland
Rowmanis
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Magazine
Two Men in Town Brawl Over Booze at Hotel
W J McKinstry and L M Pierce caused disturbances at the Del Julien hotel on Tuesday night after drinking high priced liquor. They broke furniture, upset guests, and were restrained by Officer Bluett. Justice Pomainville fined them 18 dollars and they paid the hotel for damages.
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W. J. McKinstry
L. M. Pierce
Death of Mrs King in Oshkosh area church service held
Emma Tearney King born May 7 1853 in Napinee Ontario came to the United States as a young woman married Andrew King in 1871 in Utica New York. She died in Oshkosh Sunday after a lengthy illness and funeral was held Wednesday with Father Rockstroh officiating. Survived by son Albert King and husband deceased about a year ago.
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Andrew King
Oshkosh
Tas
Albert King
Rockstroh
Episcopal Church
Emma Tearney
Napinee
Ontario
Red Cross Meeting Held In Rudolph
A Red Cross gathering took place in Rudolph with a decent turnout. Local participants included T. A. Taylor, Mrs. E. W. Ellis, Mrs. J. J. Leeze, and Mrs. Landry who spoke briefly. The group discussed the upcoming Red Cross drive between now and Christmas and plans for weekly meetings hereafter.
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Red Cross
Rudolph
T. A. Taylor
E.W. Ellis
J. J. Leeze
Landry
VORMER RESIDENT DIES Alys. Albert Eagleburger death
Former resident Albert Eagleburger dies at Weveng Point after an illness of about a year. He was a Lone Line resident of Grand Rapids who moved twenty-five years ago to Ca Point. He was half-sister to Clark and George Snyder living near the city. Also notes on local residents and various unrelated events and travel.
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Alys
Albert Eagleburger
Weveng Point
Grand Rapid
Red Cross Christmas Drive Appeals Local Help
Recruiting officers at Grand Rapids post office report many volunteers joining the war effort, with appeals to donate one dollar for membership. The message emphasizes the Red Cross as guardian and provider of first aid, urging readers to give to aid injured soldiers and support the cause during Christmas and beyond.
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iGrand Rapids
Ofice
Roualk
Homer
Red Cross
Fim
Coal supply talks hint at slow recovery
Fred Bossert and Percy Us discuss coal dealers in Milwaukee and Chicago. therapy and aid items persist but progress is slow. Officials warn larger funding may be needed, with distribution planned in small jars if shipments stay scarce, and rail delivery could become a problem before shortages end.
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Fred Bossert
Percy
Joe
Laraukee
Chivigo
Obituary and local notices from Wood county
Mrs Francis Gallagher of Saratoga in Wood county died at her home. Surviving children include Anna O Conn or of Lancock Mires Peter La Belle of Cranmoor Mrs Albert Ducil of Wautoma Dan Gallagher Irma and Francis and John Gallagher at home. Funeral at St Peter and Paul church with Rev Wor Reding officiating. Agnes Ebbe and Pro Westphal wed in city with reception at bride's parents. Wil Raymond and Carl Whode returned from dredging near Chokie Minnesota after season curtailed by weather and winds.
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Francis Gallagher
Wood County
Saratoga
Anna O'Connor
Lancock
Mires
Peter LaBelle
Cranmoor
Albert Ducil
Wautoma
Dan Galigher
Irma
Francis
John Gallagher
Wil Raymond
Carl Whode
Chokie
Minnesota
Nho City
Weoth
J. Blu Officers Elected In Local Group
The local unit announces officers: President J L Reinhart Vice President Ed Bodette Advisor Mrs Fred Mosher Secretary A A Perrodin Treasurer Gilbert King Warden Mrs Frank Dudley Inside Guard Mrs Jos Kirkland Trustee Peter Nixon. Auto thieves reported busy with two cars stolen from garages on 31 Marshfield. George Wetton and Otto Wernecke lost vehicles, locks broken in one case.
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J. L. Reinhart
Ed Bodette
Fred Mosher
Perrodin
Treas
Marshfield
George Wetton
Otto Wernecke
Advertised Mail At Grand Rapids Post Office
List of advertised mail at the Grand Rapids Wisconsin post office dated December 12 1917 includes Mrs John G Sullivan and gentlemen A T Campbell Will Callanan Clarence Lordaht. Callers should state they are seeking advertised mail.
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Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
John G Sullivan
A. T. Campbell
Will Callanan
Clarence Lordaht
Man From the Benches to Speak Here Tuesday
Faulkner, a renowned speaker, will address the public at Daly's Theatre on Red Cross matters Tuesday. He claims frontline bravery in France, will show slides, and speak without admission charges to inform ordinary citizens.
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Faulkner
Ane
Iudk Af Daly
Red Cross
Ade
Sam Faulkner
Lass
France
Hee
Hin
Organize for Sale of Thrift Stamps in Wood County
Committees appointed to oversee thrift stamp and war certificate sales in Wood County met Tuesday and elected L. M. Nash as president and County Superintendent Geo. A. Varney as secretary and publicity manager. Other members include Gay Babcock R. L. Nash and Mrs B Edwards of Marshfield. The drive aims for year round saving and investment in the new security, with Varney touring districts to motivate youths to participate.
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Wood Couny Belu
L. M. Nash
Geo. A. Varney
Babcock
R. L. Nash
B. Edwards
Marshfield
Varne Seery
Varney
Ina
Dane
Vesper Store Sold and Ownership Transfer Noted
The Vesper store has been sold and property transferred to a new owner. Live Tours US assisted the seller in the transaction while Ray Bean resigns from the store. A new store will open Monday with stock subscriptions kept open until December 15. Proceeds from surplus merchandise will fund branch improvements and usable stock.
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Grand Rapids
Lyon
Aina
Bern Oahun
Ahha
Iephirp
Snericam
Othe Fererer
Haasep
Ray Bean
Ark
Wasi
Fiderabhe
Epworth League Rally Set For Local Subdistrict Meeting
Epworth League rallies in this city as a subdistrict event for the Stevens Point group. The kickoff on the 14th opens with a banque ty evening led by young people and friends, then Rev Calvin of Stevens Point speaks at 8 pm. Saturday features addresses by Rev Allen of Seymour and talks by Miss Margaret Neil of Manawa and others. Delegates from surrounding towns are expected in large numbers.
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Spworth League of Ie Methoda
Calvun
Stevens Point
Allen
Seymour
Margaret Neil
Manawa
Trict
League
Kellner Creamery Destroyed By Fire At Kellser
The Kellner creamery belonging to Mott and Wood at Kellser was burned on Saturday afternoon with all contents. Origin thought to be a defective chimney. Fire insurance may not cover the full loss. Natwick Electric began laying white way cable this week, lacking some ordered materials but enough to complete one river side section. Work to proceed rapidly if remaining material arrives.
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Mott & Wood Company
Kellser
Natwick Electric Company
White Way
Loyal Saloon Men Fined in Liquor Case at Neillsville
Four of six Loyal men arrested for selling liquor without a license pleaded guilty before Judge O'Neill. Each was fined 125 dollars plus costs and had liquor stocks confiscated. Named defendants included Henry Voight Joly Bauer John Dunnock and Wm Weoi man. Weed reportedly will contest the case.
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Neillsville
O'Neill
Henry Voight
Joly Bauer
John Dunnock
Wm. Weoiman
Weed
Schiller Bound Over On Statutory Charge Hearing
Emil Schiller was bound over by Judge Pomagisville after a hearing on a statutory charge. Lydia Daemerich testified for the prosecution and the bond was set at 400 dollars. Both parties reside in Pittsville. A public notice invites attendance at Sunday events in the G A R hall including an Evangelical service at 10 30 with Rev. G E Pauloweit.
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Emil Schiller
Lydia Daemerich
Pomagisville
Pittsville
G. A. R. Hall
G. E. Pauloweit
Farmers Attention Balanced Ration Sale Notice
Farmers are urged to buy a high grade balanced ration at a price lower than current raw material costs. The McKercher and Rossier Co announces they purchased these feeds months ago and pass the benefit of the advance in price to customers.
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McKercher & Rossier Co
Extermination of Deer Feared After Severe Season
The Madison conservation department reports the northern state deer season as the hardest in history. Officials fear if slaughter continues for three years the deer could vanish, noting record kills and many does and fawns. A possible review of the deer law, including returning to a one buck rule, is discussed to curb wholesale slaughter while meeting hunter demand.
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Conservation Department
Madison
North Woods
W. EE. Barber
Douglas Fairbanks at Palace Theatre Tonight
Douglas Fairbanks stars in Again Out Again at Uw Palace today and tomorrow. Matinee 4 and 14 cents, evening and night shows 20 cents. Highly popular, one of the era’s most expensive pictures.
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Utd Rapids
Uw Palace
Douglas Fairbanks
Wight
Electrical Garage Offers Battery Storage and Care
The Nuat i recurieal company plans an electrical garage to service cars emphasis on storage battery care. They will remove batteries in fall store them through winter and return in spring ensuring optimal condition and longevity to avoid freezing damage and premature failure.
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Nuati Recurieal Company
Motor Se
Ljessies
Er nest Hall Residence Burned On Portage Road
Ernest Hale and family suffered major loss when their Portage road home burned early Monday. Mrs Hall and eight children were awakened as the upper story blazed, many belongings burned, insurance on building and contents only partly covered the cost. Neighbors offer sympathy.
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Ernest Hall
Portage Road
Hall
Teacher Sustains Burns in Laboratory Stove Explosion
Miss Alice Adams, a high school teacher, was badly burned Monday afternoon when a small lab stove exploded. She grabbed the burning device to move it out of the room, scorching one side of her face, both hands, and an arm. The injuries are painful but not expected to be permanent.
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Alice Adams
Miss Adams
Tax rate lower hints at slight year-to-year change
The tax rate stands at 2.66 this year compared with 2.62 last year, suggesting taxes will likely be a bit lower. Valuations are not reported to have increased beyond last year, and the difference is not enough to cause major concern.
Big Garage Destroyed in Fire at Plainfeld
A large cement garage and feed mill owned by John Spear in Plainfeld were destroyed by a fire that began in an overhauled store. Six automobiles, tools, stock, and ground feed were lost. The damage totals $3,000 with no insurance.
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Plainfeld
John Spear
Wood for Sale Second Growth Split Red Oak
Second growth split red oak wood for sale. Inquire of Walter Long or write him by Toail, 2 miles west of the packing house. KE. D, 3, City. tw.
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Walter Long
Toail
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Lyon Block
Grand Rapids, Wis
Aluminum
Thermos
Tricycles
Johnson & Hill CO
The
Europe
Daly Drug & Jewelry Co
Mrs. Keng
Sat Rudolph Rebch
Vormer
the &Erry Loan
Wood County National Bank
B. GC
Egeert
Livi
Kellner
Third Street
Calle Nason
Kirkland
Washington
Lake Washington
Trout
Seattle
Henry Hahner
F. W. Huber
U.S
Columbia
GW. Puller
Tribune
Mr. Puller
Federal Grand Jury
Ving
Iq Sudth
Neichel
Milwaukee
United States Navy
Smith
Mr. Reichel
Niel Nash
Mibwaukes
Aviation Corps
Ernest Weber
Stevens Polat
Salt Lake City
Weber
Stevens Folne
P. A. Walters
Milwaukee Sentinel Company
Walters
the Sentinel
John EB. Daly
Halifax
Donald
Port Arthur
Montreal
St. Lawrence
XMAS
Peath
Mrs. Gallagher
Ebbe-Westphal
Agnes Ebbe
Pro Westphal
Sigel
R. J. Locke
Ella Westphal
Olga Ebbe
Messr
Prea Westphal
Alfred Ebbe
J. Blu
Vesper Store
Kellner Creamery
Schiller
Evangelical Church
Palace Theatre
Ernest Hale
Yracher
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