Man Delays Wedding Plans After Failing to Appear for License
Charles M. Clawater pleads guilty to passing a bad check and, after a near arrest, pays a $25 fine plus costs to avoid jail. He had taken a marriage license to wed Miss Mary A. McGinnis of La Crosse but asked to change the name. He is released upon paying the fine and leaves Burlington. He claims Pennsylvania residence and past work as a Philadelphia reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Clawater
Liberty Polo
Wis
Clawater
Mary A. McGinnis
la Crosse
Burlington
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Priest Abbelen Named Acting Vicar General in Milwaukee Archdiocese
Arch bishop Sebastian Messmer appoints Very Rev. P. M. Abbelen acting vicar general due to Rt. Rev. Mgr. Joseph Rainer's illness and Europe voyage for health. Abbelen, 63, long spiritual director at the Sisters of Notre Dame mother house in Milwaukee, has served the church for about forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Joseph Rainer
Archdiocese of
Milwaukee
Europe
Sebastian G. Messmer
P. M. Abbelen
Sisters of Notre Dame At
Father Abbelen
Rhine
St. Francis Seminary
Eral
la Crosse
Chippewa Falls
Prairie du Chien
Sisters of Notre Dame
Withal
Great Record 6 Green Bay District Attorney
Green Bay Wisconsin August 30 over seven thousand dollars in fines have been paid by grafters convicted since December as shown in the first full statement public today. Twenty six pleas of guilty were entered by contractors ex aldermen and other city officials with prosecution costs a little over one thousand dollars. The convictions of A L Gray Henry Porth former alderman Charles E Carpenter Barber Asphalt sales agent Chicago Sewer Contractor E T Webster Racine and Charles E Johnson salesman for Seagrave Hose Columbus were most noteworthy. The confessions of ex alderman George J Schwartz revealed nearly all of the municipal thievery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
S. H. Cady
A. L. Gray
Henry Porth
Charles E. Carpenter
Barber Asphalt Company
Chicago
E. T. Webster
Racine
Charles E. Johnson
Seagrave Hose Company
Columbus
George J. Schwartz
The Quest of the Useful in Ad Reading Habits
A compact reflection on how the pursuit of usefulness among readers is shaped by the steady habit of engaging with advertisements. It discusses the ease and influence of ad reading on daily life and perception of value.
September Storm Forecast From Rev Ira Hicks
Storms of all kinds are promised for September with central periods on the 1st to 4th and 7th to 8th. High temperatures and low barometer will bring storms moving west to east, possibly frost in the north. A late month storm period runs the 22nd to 26th with tropical boreal mix and possible sleet or snow in the far north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hicks
West India
Gulf
Primary ballot call to support democratic principles
The Wausau Herald urges voters to back the Democratic primary ticket to reflect rank and file sentiment and reward principled candidates. It chastises Republicans for placing offices over principles and asks voters to empower Democrats who have fought for ideals to enact laws this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wausau Herald
Wisconsin State Fair Excursion Tickets Sold by C M St P Ry
The C M and St P railroad offers excursion tickets to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin State Fair. Round trip price is one dollar. Tickets valid for travel from September 8 to 14 with return until September 15 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Wide Health Fixes
An advertisement for O. T. Erhart promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming cures for Bright's disease diabetes bladder stones and kidney and bladder diseases with a broad set of remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
O. T. Erhart
Consumption Threatened C Unger Finds Relief with Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Champaign Illinois resident C Unger reports a year long hacking cough mistaken for consumption. He tried various remedies and a physician’s care before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims it cured his cough and he has had no trouble since. Sold by O T Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Inl
Foley
O. T. Erhart
City Sealer Charges Lard Firms With Short Weight Fraud
Chicago Aug 30 City Sealer Joseph Grein said suits will be filed against Armour & Co Nelson Morris & Co Swift & Co and the Anglo American Provision Co for selling short weight lard He and an inspector bought five pound pails at the stockyards and found weights from three to twelve ounces short Grein said numerous complaints prompted the probe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Joseph Grein
Armour & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Anglo-American Provision Company
Silver rich region linked to Grand Trunk rails
A newly discovered region rich in silver and other metals is conveniently reached by the Grand Trunk Railway system. A prepared descriptive booklet will be mailed on application to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., Grand Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
Geo. W. Vaux
Adams St
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Louis Wachter
The Wachter family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for visiting during the last illness and death of Louis Wachter. John Wachter and family note Foley's Kidney Cure is sold by O. T. Erhart and claims to cure kidney disease within reach of medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wachter
John Wachter
Foley
O. T. Erhart
City Notes and Advertisements Recap
Walter Hosley returns from Detroit with notices for land buyers in United States. Miss Eva Backenbush of Hayward visits. Edna Greenhalt travels to Dubuque. Miss Steeres visits relatives in Caledonia. Ben der sells Shelby property for 1100 dollars. J M Holley and E N Borreson sell North side property for 785 dollars. Labor Day plans announced. Foley’s Kidney Cure advertised. Dr J W Lawrence dentist at Main corner. William Stoehr arraigned for abusive language. fourteen new stations installed at St Mary’s Catholic church. Dr Simon Beattie running for state veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hosley
Detroit
F. G. Davis
Macon
N. C
United States
John Steeres
Caledonia
Main
Edna Greenhalt
Dubuque
Will Powell
Ben Fritz
Jacob Bender
Shelby
Eva Backenbush
Hayward
George Powell
F. H. Fowler
Seagirt
N. J
William Rigger
Catherine Gutzell
Cathedral
la Crosse
O. A. O. Colby
Foley
O. T. Erhart
J. M. Holley
E. N. Borreson
Marie A. Kuhman
J. W. Lawrence
Corner Firth and
William Stoehr
Brindley
Anna Brosig
Reitzel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Egid Hackner
Simon Beattie
Madison
FE. D. Roberts
Melrose nuptials and local notices from Melrose area
Charles Yeske and Miss Nellie Em wed with special dispensation to avoid five day wait. Marion Lee of Dunreath recalls Foley's Kidney Cure restoring health after eight physicians. M W Webber leaves jail turnkey post for Milwaukee Road fireman. Beach's Peosta Soap touted for washday savings. County clerk busy issuing hunting licenses. Miss Fola La Follette’s runaway incident near Madison injures no one. Emma Schumann opens private kindergarten Sept 10 in Sioux City area. Maude Weyhrauch returns from Blair visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yeske
Nellie Emborn
Melrose
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
Foley
O. T. Erhart
M. W. Webber
Madison
Maude Weyhrauch
Mrs. Benning
Blair
Wis
Hub Opens Oyster Season With Free Dish Invite
The Hub announces the oyster season starts tomorrow with a free dish offered to all visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The offer invites everyone to celebrate the new season at the venue.
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Fancy Elbertas
John. C. Burns
Hirmer LA
Pot
Ice
Bram Amt AT
Famiala
W C
Boys &Children’s Clothing
Sontinental
Henry N. Boehm
Southwest Corner
Cobralt
City News
Chas. Beyschlag
Main ST
Irvine’s
California
Gund Brewing Company
John A. Reese
M. D
Homeopathic
Beck Block
N. 4Th St
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