Rich Woman Said to Have Elope in New York Gossip
New York society circles bark with a rumor of a marriage flight as Harry S. Brenchley a purchasing agent for Alfred G. Van derbilt’s enterprises travels aboard the Bluecher on December 7 under the name H. Barker. A Mrs H Barker appears with him in suite No. 1 and is linked to a wealthy oil heir’s son wife. The husband says she is in Paris with her mother who denies an elopement.
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New York
Harry S. Brenchley
Alfred G
Paris
Welcome Planned for American Fleet Arriving in Rio
Rio de Janeiro awaits the U S Navy as Admiral Alencar orders a division including the cruisers Barcosa Homandaro and gunboats Tumbira Tamoyo Tira dentes to greet the fleet at sea and escort it into the harbor. Brazilians organize dances picnics and a banquet for 500 officers.
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Rio Janeiro
Alencar
Barcosa
Homandaro
Tumbira
Tamoyo
Tiradentes
When a Girl Tricks a Suitor Into Another Thought
A brief remark notes a common courtship tactic where a girl fosters the belief that another man, not her true interest, is the target. The strategy shifts attention and creates distance from the actual admirer.
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered in 1908
The Yellowstone Valley and Dry Farming districts of Western Nebraska Eastern Colorado and Wyoming invite settlers to good lands at low prices. Tickets will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in 1908 to destinations in Arizona Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Utah Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Wyoming.
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Yellowstone Valley
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
North Platte River
Homeseekers
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Black Hills
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Side Briefs Update Local Holiday Visits
North Side residents report holiday visits and family news. Clarence Whipple joins apprentice courses in Minneapolis Milwaukee shops for holidays with relatives on Avon street. Mrs Sophie Blajaskie Reese of Savanna Ill is new mother. ten pound son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Reese.
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Ee Ewen Clarence Whipple
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Avon Street
Joseph Reese
Savanna
Ill
Reese
Sophie Blajaskie
Messrs
Otto Granke
John “Jack” Sones
Rib Lake
Wisconsin
Ole Julesberag
Charles Street
Matilda Miller
Eau Claire
J. H. Miller
Upper
Caledonia Street
Frank Taylor
North Side
la Crosse Hospital
Charles Leaser
J. L. Callahan
M Kent
Kane Street
Leuck
A. Sterns
Melrose
Wis
W. Spafford
George Street
Will Olson
North Bend
Spafford
Della Jenson
George E Hiscox Dies After Lingering Illness
George E Hiscox 55 of 715 California Street died at La Crosse hospital after a year long illness. Former Milwaukee Road engineer, he leaves Ray E Hiscox of Security Bank and Miss Belle Hiscox, plus his father and brother C I Hiscox. Funeral plans undecided whether in La Crosse or Connecticut.
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George E. Hiscox
Caledonia Street
la Crosse Hospital
Mr. Hiscox
Valentown
Conn
la Crosse
Milwaukee Road
Ray E. Hiscox
Security Bank
Belle Hiscox
C. I. Hiscox
Connecticut
Mrs. A Muetzel Dies at 69 in La Crosse
Mrs. A Muetzel aged 69 died at her home 613 Berlin street after a lingering illness. An old North Side resident she was well liked. She is survived by three sons and two daughters all residents of La Crosse. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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A. Muetzel
Berlin Street
North Side
la Crosse
Swoon During Christmas Mass At St James Church
During the early Christmas service at St James Church Daniel Dineen Jr sank to the floor at the rail. He was assisted up by Edward Schomers and others, revived immediately, but did not return to the service. He is the son of Patrolman Daniel Dineen Sr and has been working in White City.
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St. James Church
Daniel Dineen, Jr
Edward Schomers
Daniel Dineen, Sr
White City
Christmas Services at Tabernacle Church
Young folks attended last evening’s Christmas service at Tabernacle Baptist church. Regular Christmas preaching will be held in the new church this evening with Rev. L. L. Sanders delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
New Church
L. L. Sanders
Illinois Counties in Liquor Battle
Voters in at least eighty Illinois counties will vote on the saloon question under local option law at the April 7 1908 election. Reports to the Illinois Anti Saloon league indicate voting in nearly every county except existing anti saloon areas. Cities’ decisions on anti saloon submission are delayed for at least two weeks.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Banks in Little Falls Praise Bankers Amid Money Stringency
Banks in Little Falls Minnesota have faced the recent money stringency with sound sense and business principle. They have paid cash for all local checks and recovered from the market tightness, with the German American and First National banks shipping large sums of currency to other places.
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Little Falls
Minn
First National
Don't presume on church membership for favors from members
A guideline warns against leveraging church membership to obtain favors that would not be asked of business associates, urging respectful, equal treatment in social and professional contexts.
Possums Sent to Teddy by Rebel for White House Feast
Gainesville Georgia reports two possums shipped by Mrs. Helen D Longstreet widow of Confederate general to President Roosevelt for Christmas dinner. The box bore a note praising the animals from Atlanta's Wren's Nest and the South's loyal animal kingdom. Longstreet fed them persimmons for a month.
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Gainesville
Helen D. Longstreet
White House
South
Animal Kingdom
Georgia
Corpse Found with Dagger in Brain on Rail Car
Rome December 25 A gruesome murder on a train bound for Anacona left a well dressed, sleeping man dead with a dagger wound to the heart and a dagger through the eye. The missing purse and watch initially suggested theft but a $290 ring found in his pocket pointed to revenge. The victim appears to be Venetian.
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Rome
Anacona
Walking Alderman Badenoch Proves Long Distance Pedestrian
Chicago's Jos eph Badenoch, a famed alderman, earned honors after the Milwaukee Chicago hike and declined a national challenge. Mayor Busse doubted the feat could be beaten, while Collector Magerstadt offered a $500 test Badenoch refused to take, choosing to rest on his laurels.
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Chicago
Weston
Common Council
Joseph Badenoch
Busse
Coul
Portland
Colector Magerstadt
Badenoch
Berlin School Children Face Hunger amid Industrial Inactivity
In Berlin 11,947 primary school children attended class in early December with breakfast woes and no midday meals. Only 4,498 receive a daily meal from 14 canteens. 7,449 are left without provisions. Socialists urge municipal council action to assume responsibility.
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Berlin
Children’s Canteen Society
Six-Legged Frog Display Draws Marion Shoppers
F T Landers in Marion Indiana shows a swamp finding a frog with six perfectly formed limbs. Two extra hind legs grow beside the sides of the creature and the frog attempts multi directional jumps but lands back at its starting point.
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F. T. Landers
Marion
Ind
Minnesota and Northwest ask for treatment shot in leg
In St Paul a mass confrontation led to a bullet grazing Frank S. Johnson in the left leg. Suspect Robert Wietzoreck, 21, a boilermaxer, fired twice after a saloon dispute and was jailed on assault with a dangerous weapon. Johnson faced disorderly conduct charges. Patrolman Puzlasa restrained the shooter.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Frank S. Johnson
Butler Transfer Company
Robert Wietzoreck
Johnson
Puzlasa
Wietzoreck
Outing Party Rescued From Ice Break at Rainy Lake
A party led by Col. S R Snow with Dr C F Holst Barney Burton Herbert Snow and Miss Hattie and Florence Swermann escaped drowning when their sleigh broke through Rainy Lake ice near Little Falls. The horses and two members fell in. ropes saved the animals and all humans were pulled to safety with no ill effects.
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Little Falls
Minn
Col
S. R. Snow
C. F. Holst
Barney Burton
Herbert Snow
Misses Hattie
Florence Swermann
Rainy Lake
El Dorado Man Held for Passing Counterfeit Bills
Clyde Robinson, 23, is in custody after allegedly passing cleverly made $10 bills in El Dorado Iowa. Authorities say a pen and ink setup and paper parcels were found at his home during a search. He awaits transfer to Cedar Rapids for a U.S. hearing before a federal judge.
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Eldorra
Clyde Robinson
United States
Marsha
Cedar Rapids
Robinson
Morphine Pill Tragedy Kills Two Children Near Green Mountain
In Marshalltown on December 25 a 4 year old Chauncey Stull and his 2 year old sister Ada ingested morphine pills from a box found on a top kitchen shelf. The boy died and the girl, already in danger, is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Chauncey Stull
Ada
Henry Stull
Green Mountain
Strauss Makes 113 in Straight Rail Run at Elks Club
A run of 113 points was made by Andy Strauss on the tables at the Elks' club a few days ago. Strauss played a straight rail game and may be asked to give an exhibition at the club during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy” Strauss
Elks’ Club
Strauss
State brand committee completes work on 126 brands
North Dakota reports the brand committee has finalized 126 brands this session, bringing total accepted brands to over 6,400 on the state brand records. The items cover various towns across Minnesota and South Dakota, with local updates on clergy, schools, and civic actions.
Woman Tries Suicide After Daughter's Death
Despondent over the death of her 12 year old daughter Meta who was accidentally shot by her brother on May 16, Mrs Jas per Jensen 45 attempted suicide by ingesting Paris green. She is not expected to survive as the family mourns the tragedy and the son fights grief after the gun discharge.
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Pleasant Valley
Wis
Meta
Jasper Jensen
Edith and Mildred Defend Their Names Against Stranger
A girl 4 and her sister age 2 resist a stranger who asks for their names. Edith asserts her name and age, then identifies Mildred, declares she will not be taken, and accuses the man of trying to steal her sister.
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Harper’s Weekly
Edith
Mildred
Dying Cannibal Makes Odd Plea at Bedside
A cannibal, near death, asks for a final meal as observers by the bed smile at the dark humor. The dying man had long been known as a gourmet, shocking yet oddly affectionate in his last words.
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