Wisconsin Candy Maker Gets One Year For Desertion
James D. Guthrie, a Milwaukee candy maker, received one year at hard labor after court found he deserted his wife Sadie Guthrie and had a second marriage. The case revealed wife No 2 offered $1,000 to keep silent about the marriage, while wife No 1 testified of ill treatment. Guthrie had not been married in Wisconsin, avoiding local bigamy charges, with possible arrest by Iowa or Illinois authorities after release.
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Milwaukee
Wis
James D. Guthrie
Neelen
Sadie Guthrie
Ottumwa
Alice Guthrie
Waukegan
Ill
James
Guthrie
Guthrie No. 2
Guthrie No. 1
House of Correction
Iowa
Illinois
Harold Grove, Lawrence Freshman, Missing in Appleton
Harold Grove of Menasha, a Lawrence University freshman, has disappeared after telling friends he felt old enough to shift for himself. The student was last seen in Appleton days ago.
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Appleton
Harold Grove
Menasha
Lawrence University
Rengo Fat Reducer Claims Miracle Diet Solution
The ad promotes Rengo as a fat reducer and health builder made from a tropical fruit blend. It argues fat stems from improper digestion and over-eating, warns against starvation or anti-fat remedies, and claims Rengo normalizes weight while boosting health. Available for $1 per box, with trial mail offer. Sold by The Rengo Co. and local druggists including Red Cross Drug Stores.
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Bright
Rengo Co
Rengo
Detroit
Mich
la Crosse
O. T. Erhart Red Cross Drug Stores
C. F. & L. Runckel
Mysterious thief caught in act in Kenosha robbery
Oliver Hertzberger, involved with a three month Ke nosha burglary ring, was seized at J A Winberg store by Julius Bloxdorf and Harry Hanson, who fled. Hertzberger confessed to police. Hanson possibly fled to Milwaukee.
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Kenosha
Wis
Oliver Hertzberger
J. A. Winberg
Harry Hanson
Julius Bloxdorf
Hertzberger
Hanson
Bloxdorf
Milwaukee
Man attempts suicide on train track at Kenosha station
Matt Petrauska, thought Milwaukee resident, stood on the Kenosha Chicago and North Western station track with a prayer book and crucifix. The fireman dragged him off as the southbound train approached. Petrauska, in a religious frenzy, was jailed and relatives sought.
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Kenosha, Wis
Matt Petrauska
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Petrauska
Skunk Farm Planned Near Crandon Wisconsin
Crandon Wisconsin January 16. Tom Jenkins plans a skunk farm near Crandon delaying opening until spring after protests by local society women. He will fence a 50 by 60 foot plot with high wire and expects profits from skunk fur prices.
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Crandon
Wis
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
Poultry and Kennel Show Opens at Century Rink
Final preparations are made for the big poultry and kennel show opening tomorrow at the Century rink in Oshkosh. Twenty cups are on exhibition as prizes for classy birds. Fond du Lac is expected to have strong entries and cash prizes totaling over $200 likely to go to fanciers from Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Century Rink
Main
Fulton
Fond du Lac
King of cough and lung remedies promoted locally
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough cold and throat remedy. He says it has cured his family’s croup and lung troubles for seven years. Sold under guarantee at T Erhart s drug store 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
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T. Erhart
Masquerade at Park Roller Rink Proves Big Local Success
Park Roller Rink hosted a masquerade praised by manager John Willing for strong attendance and generous Tribune advertising. Agnes Erickson won best female costume. a society belle won the best male outfit amid many elaborate disguises. Plans call for a February sequel with new prizes for top costumes as flood news from England follows.
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the Park
John Willing
Willing
the Tribune
Agnes Erickson
Gretchen
Patent Medicine Claim for Foley Honey and Tar
An old advertisement proclaims that Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds, stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It asserts no opiates, warns against substitutes, and offers refunds if ineffective. Authorized by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Hardwood Dealers Meet At Eau Claire Wisconsin
The Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers of Wisconsin opened their annual meeting at the Eau Claire club house with leaders from Wisconsin Minnesota and other states in attendance. Officials say the meeting aims to address worsening conditions as prices have fallen and business slowed. A banquet will be hosted by Eau Claire and Rice Lake Lumber companies at 7 PM.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers of
Wisconsin
Eau Claire Club House
Minnesota
George H. Chapman
Eau Claire and
Rice Lake Lumber Companies
Y M C A Convenes at Appleton in Wisconsin
Appleton Wisconsin hosts the largest Wisconsin Y M C A convention opening in a week with John M Whitehead of Janesville predicting a record turnout. The week includes the seventh annual indoor athletic meet on January 23 at Lawrence university with a basketball exhibition as the feature.
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Appleton, Wis
Wisconsin Y. M. C A
John M. Whitehead
Janesville
Appleton Y. M. C. A
Alexander Gymnasium
Lawrence University
International visitors and officials at Wisconsin branch event
A. L. Meyers of Appleton will referee with G. L. Rathbun of Beloit as judge. Fred S. Goodman, secretary of the international committee, attends, while C. V. Hibbard of Racine and a YMCA worker of international note is expected to draw interest. Hibbard has spent significant time in Japan and the Orient.
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Wisconsin
A. L. Meyers
Appleton
G. L. Rathbun
Beloit
Fred S. Goodman
International Committee
C. V. Hibbard
Racine
Hibbard
Japan
Orient
Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Wisconsin Murder Case
William Winlock, a Black man, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced by Judge Smith to nineteen years for the shooting death of Albert Neuman during a clash with William Harris. Neuman identified Winlock before death. case decision came after two days of trial. county costs cited.
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Superior
Wis
William Winlock
Smith
Winlock
Albert Neuman
William Harris
Neuman
Wisconsin in Brief Highlights State News Tidbits
Capt Seeve receives jeweled gold watch at armory banquet in Fond du Lac as retirement tribute from Company E. Milwaukee division adds 15 engines as traffic grows in Grand Rapids. Moses Brunette sues for 5000 over his son's thumb injury at Manuel Brunette’s quarry in Green Bay. In Janesville a hydrophobia scare follows a dog bite by George R Moore’s pet. several dogs killed or tied up. Evansville home damaged by gas stove explosion. repairs underway. Madison cadet corps notified of open constabulary positions in Manila. university men considered. Coroner’s jury finds no one to blame for Maxwell Purdie’s iceboat death but urges speed limits near shores. Miss Louisa Pitt to marry Clifton mine owner after nursing him through illness. extradition question on Minnie Ulrich case referred to Gov Davidson. District Attorney’s office questions grounds for extradition.
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Fond DU Lac
W. J. Seeve
Wisconsin National Guard
Armory
Company E
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee Railroad
Green Bay
Moses Brunette
Manuel Brunette
Janesville
Pasteur Institute of Chicago
George R. Moore
Moore
Chicago
Corps of Cadets
Constabulary
Madison
Maxwell Purdie
Lake Mendota
Manitowoc
Louisa Pitt
Clifton
Ariz
Arizona
Clifton Coper Company
Sheboygan
Minnie Ulrich
Wisconsin Supreme Court
George Theis
Davidson
Voight
Helpless veteran Ostrander faces pension review in Hokah
James Ostrander, Civil War veteran from Hokah Minnesota, is accused of being able to support himself and may lose his $272 monthly pension. His attorney John A Daniels is preparing affidavits to defend his claim of total incapacity, while a daughter attends him daily.
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James Ostrander
Hokah
Minn
Pension Department
John A. Daniels
Daniels
Ostrander
Comes 5 000 Miles Just For Sympathy
New York report says a traveler arrived after journeying more than 5,000 miles seeking sympathy. The piece notes the extraordinary length of the voyage and the emotional motive behind the trip.
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New York
White House anecdote and public remarks captured
A 12 year old girl amuses the White House by a prank with President Wilson's son Quentin, prompting laughter at supper and a joke that spreads widely. Also notes Paul Milyukov's Carnegie Hall speech on human sympathy and local testimonial for Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
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White House
Quentin
Russia
Paul Milyoukov
Duma
Constitutional Democrats
Carnegie Hall
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FREWS
Wife NO. 2
SKUNK
Tribune
Windsor
Thames
Hampton Court
England
British Isles
Thames Valley
Y.M.C.A
LONG
Ulrich
Germany
Neenah
Ore Coats
S. D. Baird
Rio
C. E. Berg
Vici
G. H. Watkins
Mgr
Pearl Street
Lacrosse, Wis
Keane & All & Co
Ladies Free
Sherlock Holmes
Julian & Dyar
H. E. Fielding
America
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklen
Wigg
Hardupp
Quentin Roosevelt
DR. Watterson
South Fourth Street
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