A Modern Judas Doctor Vanishes After Forged Draft Theft
Fred Hodgson of Wittsville suspects Dr Rader forged his name on a 2800 draft stolen from Hodgson’s trunk. The doctor arrived in Pittsville, impressed locals, then disappeared after buying a bicycle and leaving town with the money. Hodgson learned the draft was cashed in this city a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hodgson
Wittsville
Rader
Pred Hodgson
Hodgson
Wen
Cine
Local Man Owes Debts After Departure
A man reportedly left town after owing a Will of 213 and taking an overcoat not his. He allegedly borrowed money from time to time and failed to repay. Police have been unable to locate him quickly.
Say They Will Come Use of City Road News Report
J Lt Pennifill visited the city to represent his company and denied any agreement with the St Paul to halt operations here. He said the firm would seek local support for the project and that the community’s stance on the new road would influence outcomes. The company has been optioning property along the proposed route, suggesting no prior concessions with outsiders. He also denied an option release by Northwestern on the M and S T road and said they only consider buying Marshfield road if a cheap sale occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lt. Pennifill
Pennifill
St. Paul
Lloward
Northwestern Company
Marshfield
Arpin Lumber sells 49,000 acres in northern state
The Arpin Lumber company disposed of 49,000 acres in Washburn Sawyer and Chippewa counties to Iowa buyers who will market to settlers. The land shows past pine cutting and needs clearance to become good farmland. The company keeps about 20,000 acres with hardwood timber for its mills. A railroad washout near Bruce briefly disrupted dragage but was quickly repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpin Lumber Company
Iowa
Washburn
Sawyer
Chippewa
Bruce
Local Resident John Seado Dies After Long Illness
John Seado, about three miles from town near Four Mile Creek, died Monday from stomach trouble after years of illness. He was 62, leaving a wife, two sons, and unnamed daughters. Funeral held Thursday at his home with Rev. Petterson of the city presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sead
Four Mile Creek
Petterson
Ole Lewis
Mr. Lewis
MM. Vi
G.aor. Post
Light Frosts This Week Report
The section was visited by frosts on Sunday and Monday nights with little crop damage. Marsh reports say cranberries suffered little, as temperatures fell to 27 on Sunday night and one degree lower on Monday night. Ample water helped prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Missing man Downing sought over unpaid board bill
Police are now interested in the whereabouts of Harry Downing who left the city suddenly last week and neglected to pay a board bill and other minor debts. Downing, a carver by trade, had been working at the Oberpeck factory and boarded at the Gonnner place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Downing
Harvesting Wire Grass Near Cranmoor Wisconsin
Four gangs of men labor to harvest wire grass near Cranmoor for Oshkosh binder production. Dickman of Oshkosh reports hundreds of acres, with cutting and baling to ship as a growing local industry. A social benefit football fund-raiser at Muir store offers cakes and coffee for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muir
Wood County Bank
Women society notices span church and club meetings
The Ladies Aid society of the Catholic church meets weekly above Spafford Cole Lipke store. The Woman's Historical and Literary society resumes next Monday evening Sept 17 with Mrs Br and Renne. The Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church gathers next Wednesday with Mrs Denis. The Ladies Aid society of the M E church west side hosts the east side and the M W A K club at the church parlors next Wednesday afternoon. St Katherine's Guild meets Friday at 2 30. Mrs Waynton at the clergy house. The Clover Leaf Club convenes next Wednesday with Mrs Corrivean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Catholic Church
Spafford
Cole & Lipke
Woman's Historical and Tliterary Society
St. Katherine's Guild
West Pridayy
Miss Kramer Entertains at Reception and Whist
Miss Helen Kramer and Mrs. Kramer hosted a Thursday reception for M Charlotte Lynn from 2 30 to 5 00 p m with palms ferns smilax and carnations as decorations. Assisting guests included Mesdames Cochran Arpin Seat Daly Miller Grieve St Amour Emmons Hasbrouck Uriere and others. In the evening Mrs Kramer held whist with attendees including Mr and Mrs A G Miller Mr and Mrs Kramer Dr Conniff Theo Brazean James Vangin Miss Emmons Ella Hasbrouck Carolyn Uriere and Perle St Amour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kramer
A. G. Miller
Kramer
Dr. Conniff
Theo
A. Brazean
James Vangiin
Slisses Emmons
Ella Hasbrouck
Carolyn Uriere
Perle St. Amour
Faking the Farmers and Local News Notes
A readable fragment reports traveling salesmen deceiving farmers with glowing promises yet delivering substandard groceries. It mentions Ole Lewis dying at 54 from stomach trouble, his funeral at the MLOV church, and G A R post involvement. Also noted is a petition for pardon for Amherst bank robber J B Harty and Chamberlain’s Colic remedy promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harty
Amherst
Scofield
Herty
Meeting of Stockholders Elects New Telephone Directors
Temporary officers were elected after a stockholders meeting for the new telephone company. Directors named include John A. Gaynor K We Duense ROL Kraus KP Witter Geo M Han and A W Bryant. Bryants P Wit ter serves as treasurer and the line is planned between the city and Marshfield with Pittsville joining this fall. Construction material buying has begun and the main line may be finished before the first freeze up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Telephone Company
John A. Gaynor
K. We Duense
Rol, Kraus
K P. Witter
Geo. M. Han
A.W. Bryant
Jul AL Ganents
Secre P. Wit ‘Ter
Dateport
Marshfield
Beauches
Grand Rapids Library Drive Topped by $5,000 Offer
At a Monday library commission meeting J D Witter pledged $4,000 toward a $10,000 public library boost if Grand Rapids citizens match the amount. A committee including I A Gaynor B E P Arpin and TM Nash was named to push appeals. The plan aims to fund running costs and new books as the city seeks stronger public support for the library. Circuit Court opens next Monday October 1 with many criminal cases on the docket. Court house renovations continue, but completion by October first is unlikely. the courtroom will be usable though the heating system may not be ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebrary Commissioners
J.D. Witter
Grand Rapids
I. A. Gaynor
Arpin
Nash
Duc Tine
Court House
Horace and John Horton Lose A Horse In Fatal Runaway
Horace and John Horton report a horse runaway near Jackson Street. The frightened horse dragged the cart across a bridge and down French Street, breaking a hitching strap and colliding with a shade tree in front of T. S. Cooper's place. The horse died about fifteen minutes after the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horton
T. 5
Cooper
Grand Pere House Faalgat Play At Grand Opera House
Tonight at Grand Opera House Print & L Daniels Co presents Alone in Greater New York a sensational metropolis tale from slums to palace with up-to-date specialties strong scenery and comedy. Metropolitan cast and top music promise first class entertainment with prices 23 and 35 ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Onera
Print &L Daniels Co
Miusic
Man Fined for Fast Driving Over Bridge
A motorist paid a four dollar twenty five cent fine after being cited for driving too fast over the bridge. The driver had been warned repeatedly by Officer Gibson to slow down, but ignored the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Oo
Hills
Odiver Gibson
Marriage Licenses Granted in the Past Week
The past week saw licenses issued to C. Anderson and Auta Jensen of Rock, Michael Carey and Ellen Carey of Grand Rapids, and Clara Renter and Bria Tae pient of Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C. Anderson
Auta Jensen
Town of
Rock
Michael Carey
Ellen Carey
Grand Rapids
Clara Renter
Bria Taepient
Marshfield
Teachers Convention Heads North to Wausan
The joint convention of Northeast ern and Northwestern Tear ASO ciations will be held at Wausan on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausan
Elaborate weekend program at high school and opera house
Friday and Saturday October 22 and 13 at the high school building and opera house feature speakers including Jom A. Gaye her of this city who will discuss The Relation of Teachers and School Hoard on Friday after noon A one hundred wity acre fur near Meeetiiles from the city on the Randolph road with a good dwelling house. For particulars write to Mrs. P. Walsh Eagle River Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom A. Gayeher
Thx
Randolph Road
Same
P. Walsh
Eagle River
Wis
Honest marketing claim on carpet fibers echoes promise
A local seller touts carpet fibers as durable and economical with blunt claims that their product is the best and customers should trust the straightforward description. The ad emphasizes honesty over puffery and asserts they never chase customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judas
Centralia Lumber Company
East
Westrand Rapids
Nekaosa
Spalford, Cole & Lipke
Wil
Gentralia Haw
Grant Rapids
Wisconsin
John Seado
Cranmoor
Dickman
Oshkesh
Oshkosh
Howe High School
Waupaca
Mayne Gray
Magpie Boyles
James Nash
Guy Wood
Hiieh School
Miss Kramer
Ole Lewis Bead
Johnson & Hill Co
Meeting OF Stockholders
Witter
Circuit Court
Vleckenstein
Horace
Grand Pere House
Faalgat
Teachers’ Convention
B. Furrer
Dexterville Road
Hemlock Creek
Kaurin
West Side
J. W. Natwigk
Grand Rapils, Wis
Bos
Bishin
Sigit
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