Horticultural Society Meets in Madison for Annual Convention
The forty fifth annual State Horticultural Society convention will be held in Madison from January 10 to 12. Opening talks will be by or Schubert of Madison and Dean ll of the Agricultural College. Twenty top fruit growers from the state participate in the three day program with papers by R Smythe G D Black A R Kohler W R Sowerbill and H G Street. Demonstrations and lectures on orchard soil preparation pruning and planting are planned amid rising activity in state orchards.
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Madison
Wis
The
State Horticultural Society
Or Schubert
Dean Ll
Agricultural College
R. Smythe
Michigan Horticultural Society
G. D. Black
Independence
Iowa
A. R. Kohler
Minneapolis
W. R. Sowerbill
Former official surrenders on misappropriation charge
Frank J. Heller, former secretary of the Skarb Polski Loan and Building association, surrendered to Judge N. B. Neelen in district court yesterday on a charge of misappropriating funds of the society amounting to 5000 dollars. He waived preliminary examination and was held on 7500 dollars bail, furnished by John Weihe r, Fred Pawinski and Frank Niezorawski.
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Frank J. Heller
Skarb Polski Loan and Building Association
N. B. Neelen
John Weiher
Fred Pawinski
Frank Niezorawski
Will Return to Newspaper Work in Wisconsin
Madison Wis Dec 28 Col O G Munson private secretary to Gov Davidson is preparing to return to his newspaper work in Viroqua Ralph Thurber executive clerk will resume newspaper work in Richland Center with an interest in the Richland Center Observer It is believed Miss Jennie Nelson stenographer in the governor s office will be the only one retained in the executive department
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Madison
Wis
O. G. Munson
Davidson
Viroqua
Ralph Thurber
Richland Center
Jennie Nelson
Governor's Office
Steel pardoned by the governor
Madison Wis December 28 John W Steel was pardoned after a prison sentence begun February 4 1903 for a twenty five year term at Superior Wisconsin The report notes the governor granted clemency in a pardon decision involving Steel and the state penitentiary case.
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Madison, Wis
John W. Steel
Superior
Wis
State
Michigan man pardoned after killing Lulu Knight in Superior
Steel, condemned for murdering Lulu Knight after following her from Michigan, was pardoned by Governor Davidson late yesterday. He will today leave his cell a free man, ending a case tied to a disputed life of alleged wrongdoing.
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Lulu Knight
Steel
Gov. Davidson
Michigan
Superior
Green Bay Road Manager Resigns in Wis
J A Jordon resigns as general manager of the Green Bay and Western railway due to ill health. He will be succeeded by F B Seymour, who has spent thirty five years with the company, with Jordon remaining as vice president to supervise the road.
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Green Bay
Wis
J. A. Jordon
Green
Holiday Visitors Return Home for Christmas
McGregor residents note Dr. Joe Baird and family at Eau Claire. Chicago relatives Mrs. Fred Hunting and two sons visit. Iowa City and Des Moines travelers arrive for holidays. Ed Grover dies of consumption at uncle Chas Minney’s home. funeral held. Various locals return from Milwaukee, Decorah, Madison and Minnesota to spend Christmas with family.
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Joe Baird
Eau Claire
Wis
Fred Hunting
Raymond
Harry
Ruth
Chicago
Hiram Washburn
Walter Ikendorf
Iowa City
George Quigley
Des Moines
Ray Elwell
Milwaukee
Carter
Hesper
Iowa
Holiday visits fill Bangor area with returning travelers
Misses Elia and Margie Stintzi of Madison return for the holidays along with many locals visiting family. Teachers, students, and guests including Miss Ada Miller and Mrs. Oscar Michealson travel home from Milwaukee and Madison to spend vacation time in Bangor. Local dances, gatherings, and weekend trips knit together a busy holiday scene.
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Elia
Margie Stintzi
Madison
Francis Link
Joe Stint
Urs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promises Quick Child Relief
An old advertisement proclaims Urs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed and calmed babies for sixty five years. It claims to ease crying, soothe gums, relieve pain from wind, and treat diarrhea. Sold worldwide by Drivel Gifts for twenty five cents a bottle under certain acts.
Tawney open to post Congress life in Minnesota
J A Tawney, terminating as Minnesota’s congressman on March 4, contemplates options after politics. He considers returning to law in Winona or forging a new path, noting no offers from the administration and describing only a lawn-care stipend from a Winona friend as an implied job.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Winona
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Merchants Hotel
America
Panama Canal
Washington
Old-Time Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Sold Modern Style
A familiar remedy for darkening hair and stimulating growth is now available as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur in ready to use form. Sold by leading druggists for 50c or 1.00 a bottle, shipped from Wyeth Chemical Co New York upon price. Recommended by O T Erhart.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
O. T. Erhart
Bridegroom Shot Near Stillwater in Suspected Accident
James Haney age 22 nephew of Daniel Haney and new son in law of Everett Judkins was shot and killed near Withrow Washington county while en route to a timber tract. A double barreled shotgun in the sleigh discharged killing Haney. Judkins calls it accidental and a coroner investigation is under way.
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Stillwater
Minn
James Haney
Aeg
Daniel Haney
Hugo
Withrow
Washington County
Haney
Everett Judkins
St. Paul
Judkins
Landeen
Rich lumberman ends own life in Belevue Iowa
Charles Hyler a wealthy lumberman age 58 of Belevue Iowa killed himself at his home after threats. He had transferred his business to his brother in law Julius Schmitt and leaves a wife and three children.
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Dubuque, Iia
Charles Hyler
Belevue
Iowa
Julius Schmitt
Hyler
Dakota Students Take Week Long Christmas Vacation
The Dakota school closed for a week of vacation with teachers arranging an excellent program. Mrs. McKown chaperoned Irene Stritch Eunice Brown Sylvia Wilson Emma and George McKown Flossie Gaskill Katie and Emma Strupp Harold and Earnest Vier and Roland Wilson to Dresbach for a Christmas entertainment Friday night. Several families attended a Cewe family reunion including Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cewe Sr Jr and children Gladys Mildred Ione Roy Murray and children Lessie Elsie John Doris Herb Murray Miss Louisa Worthingham Mr and Mrs J W Donehower and children Elva Billy Weston Mr and Mrs Wallace Cameron and son Lester Mrs Alice Purdy and daughter Janice Mrs Mary Brickett and Mr and Mrs John Dowe. Visitors included Mrs Sarah Endersbee and son Harold of Tracey Minn at F F E Brown's home. Ross Helsaple and daughter Lucille of Wabasha spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Helsaple. C Helsaple and family of La Crosse also spent Christmas with his father John Helsaple. Cam Grant and daughters Annis and Phyllis spent
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Dakota
Sarah Endersbee
Harold
Tracey
Minn
F. F E. Brown
Ross Helsaple
Lucille
Wabasha
Wm. Helsaple
C. Helsaple
la Crosse
Christmas Visits Mentioned in Wilton Notes
Miss Pearl Perhon of La Crosse visited the home of Miss Fanny Seyfriet for several days last week. Mr and Mrs Billy Rogers and son Courtand of Minneapolis spent Christmas at the home of his mother Mrs Lee. The text ends with a philosophical reminder against surrendering illusions.
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Wilton
Pearl Perhon
la Crosse
Fanny Seyfriet
Billy Rogers and Son
Courtand
Minneapolis
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Burroughs
Wisconsin Business University
Mcgregor, Iowa
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Fox
Pleasant Ridge
Frank Dornba
Decorah
William Pearsonl
Madison University
Mary Welter
Chas Welter
Fred Buck
Davenport
Bangor, Wis
Willis Cooper
Ada Miller
Mindoro
Oscar Michealson
Myrtle Ruland
R. Ruland
Louisa Nissalke
Anna Nissalke
D. A. Taylor
C. C. Johnson
Asa Darling
Isabell Evans
Asa Darling, Jr
Urs. Winslow
Northwest News
J. A. Tawney
Dakota, Minn
Isis
Karo
Corn Products Refining Company
New York
P. O. Box
Dept
W. W
John Young
the Majestic
Mrs. Lee
Rayo
Standard Oil Company Incorporated
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