Christmas Eve church celebrations delight local children
Children filled churches across the city on Christmas Eve as Methodist, Congregational, G A R Hall Baptists and Moravian congregations held festive trees and programs. Presenters and youngsters received gifts, with large crowds and traditional, old fashioned cheer reported. Mrs Nels Johnson dies December 25 at her son's home after dropsy at age 66. Born June 19 1819 in Stavanger Norway she emigrated to the United States in 1846 and lived in Milwaukee Muskego Center and Grand Rapids before her death leaving Neil Johnson and two daughters in the city.
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G. A. R. Hall the Baptists
Wels Johnson
East Side
Nels Johnson
Johnson
Stavanger
Norway
Milwaukee
Muskeego Center
Grand Rapids
Neil Johnson
Peter Dessaint
Levert Johnson
Death of Milladore Blacksmith George Wanutruba
George Wanutruba a Milladore blacksmith died Saturday of heart disease. He belonged to the Catholic Knights lodge which carried 32000 in insurance. Funeral services were held Monday with lodge members N Reiland M M A Bogat Frank Stahl and John Bamberg assisting. He leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wanutruba
Milladore
Catholic Knights
N. Reiland
MM. A. Bogoget
Frank Stahl
John Bamberg
Wautruba
Blasting Threatens Cofferdam Water Rise
Consolidated workers blasted several charges of dynamite on the ice during the past week to lower the water around the cofferdam where work continues. Since ice formed in fall, water has risen steadily, threatening the pit area and hindering progress. Blasting provided only temporary relief.
Call for Humane Society branch in city to aid mistreated horses
A letter urges organizing a city humane society branch to protect horses left in the streets. It condemns owners who leave their animals tied and unattended while they socialize or drink. The writer supports oversight for such neglect, distinguishing legitimate business from careless neglect.
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The
Humane Society
Stewart and Kulinski Wed at City Justice Office
John P. Stewart of Durand married Miss May Kulinski in a ceremony at Justice Cooper's office. Stewart, a mason, and the bride, daughter of Joseph Kulinski of the west side, plan to reside in the city.
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John P. Stewart
Durand
May Kulinski
Justice Cooper
Stewart
Joseph Kulinski
West Side
Scott's Slayer Freed in Chicago Murder Trial
W L Stebbins, accused of murdering Walter A Scott, is acquitted by a Chicago jury after two trials. Scott, president of the Illinois Wire Co, was killed in August 1902 during an altercation over plans Stebbins drafted. Witnesses offered limited testimony and Stebbins claimed memory gaps about the fatal moment.
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Mr. Scott
Illinois Wire Company
Stebbins
Scott
Walter A. Scott
Marshfield and Southeastern Railway
Chicago
Accident on city sidewalk injures Mrs L Traffany
Mrs L Traffany of Babcock slipped crossing the bridge near Geo W Panius real estate office and fell, injuring her spine. She was taken to H H Voss drug store where Dr Looze attended her. Weather worsened her isolation as she recovered in the doctor's office overnight. Authorities note slippery walks at the bridge remain dangerous despite salt efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Traffany
Babcock
Geo. W. Panius
H. H. Voss
Young People Society Social At Rev Shaw Home
Members of the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor and friends held a social at Rev Shaw's home on Monday evening. Games and amusements filled the evening, with refreshments served and a musical and literary program provided by the group. The Catholic priest announced on Friday January 1 a special dispensation to allow meat and a festival meal, suspending the usual Friday fast.
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Mie
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Shaw
Bogoger Property Sold on East Side Corner
Real estate sold last week to John Sreib for eight thousand dollars. The Bogoger property spans from Front to High Street on Vine and includes a livery barn stable, the store occupied by Hugh G. Corbett, and a vacant High Street lot. It is described as one of the city's good business corners with potential for proper development.
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John Sreib
High Street
Vine
P. H. Davis
Hugh G. Corbett
Picture frames to order from Morterud Studio
Miss Thony Waloth Betty Monsky Ceo Ward Werman Harder Albert Klepine listed in a letter list advertising custom frames from Morterud Studio with names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thony Waloth
Betty Monsky
Ward, Werman Harder
Albert Klepine
Morterud Studio
Eagles prepare to stage Our Starry Banner at opera house
The Eagles announce two performances of Our Starry Banner on January 4 and 5 at the city opera house. Local talent under Major Dillenbach presents a cast including Ed Armstrong Paul Osgood Wm Slingerland E F Crortean Arthur Blackleigh and many townsfolk with Union and Confederate Soldiers among roles.
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Eagles
Starry Banner
Opera
Dillenbach
G. A. R. Post
Starry Banners
Squire Osgood
Ed Armstrong
Paul Osgood
Wm. Slingerland
Capt Belden
E. F. Crortean
Arthur Blackleigh
A. Podawika Dooley O'Dowd
Laramie
Bill Carson
G. Fritzinger Deacon Dalby Nathan
Church Will Kenyon M. McCarthy
Nicodemus Schmidt
Geo. LaBreche
Dozxy Williams
Ed Bassett Messenger
Frank Bassett
Madge Linton Aurelia Band
Stole an Overcoat
Edward Scott was arrested Wednesday night for stealing an overcoat from in front of Hugh G. Corbett’s store. He admitted stealing shoes from I Z Terman’s shoe store, pleaded guilty to petty larceny, and received five days in jail. Officers suspect he sought jail rather than beg due to funds and strength.
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Edward Scott
Hugh G. Corbett
Garihee
I. Zim- Terman
Cooper
Death of Mrs Robinson in Hillsdale Illinois
Mrs A S Robinson died suddenly in Hillsdale Illinois after a week of illness from stomach and liver trouble. She had gone to nurse her ill sister, then fell ill herself and died Sunday evening. N H Robinson left for his mother as news arrived. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Congregational church. the deceased’s body was to arrive today via the Northwestern road.
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A. S. Robinson
Hillsdale
Thief Steals Salvation Army Box From Store
A plainly educated thief stole a Salvation Army contribution box from Johnson & Hill company store this week. The boxes, placed in stores and public spots, are visible for donations. the small sums make the theft seem unlikely for a grown person.
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Salvation Army
Johnson & Hill Company
Scott Paine Breaks Leg In Saloon Scuffle
Scott Paine broke his right leg below the knee during a friendly scuffle at Garry Mason's saloon on Thursday night. A surgeon reduced the fracture and no permanent inconvenience is anticipated. Go to Hebert's for fine photos.
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Garry Mason
Scott Paine
Petition Circulated To Deny Fenner Pardon In Milwaukee Case
Judge Gaynor in Milwaukee has circulated a petition among older residents urging denial of Martin M. Fenner’s pardon bid. Fenner, imprisoned for murder, faced a possible second degree conviction if the sentence changes, and Gaynor’s investigation of a suspected letter linked to Fenner influenced prior testimony that helped convict him. The petition gathers signatures from locals who recall the 20 year past crime and trial.
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Fenner
Martin M. Fenner
la Folerite
Gaynor
Evening Wisconsin
Milwaukee
John Brown
Merchants Agree To Three Weekly Closing Nights
At a city merchants association meeting on Tuesday the clerk’s union petition was discussed. Merchants will close stores three nights a week if all local merchants consent, a step up from two nights, with optimism that further progress will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Clerk’s Association
Clerks Union
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West Side Post Office
Tel
Cc. E. Boles
MacKinnon Block
West Side of Bridge
Ders
M.J. Slattery
Corriveau Building
Grose & Lyons
T. A. Taylor
WM. Scott
Taylor & Scott
Wisconsin
P.O
Chas. S. Whittlesey
Stewart-Kulinski
YY. P.S C. E
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Mrs. Robinson
Hebert's
JT. B. Scott
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