Wisconsin News Ira B Smith Arrested On False Pretenses Charge
Ira B. Smith former president of Smith Thorndike Brown was arrested in Milwaukee on a warrant accusing him of obtaining money and credit by false pretenses. Bail set at 6000 with Park Commissioner Henry Weber and George Knowles as bondsmen. The district attorney alleges 19500 loaned by Oliver C. Mason as part of a larger shortage.
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Milwaukee
Ira B. Smith
Smith, Thorndike & Brown Company
Smith
Henry Weber
George Knowles
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Normington
Atorney
Oliver C. Mason
Camp Building
Guy D. Goff
Turner, Hunter & Goff
Mason
Near miss as Northwestern train derails partway
About 100 passengers on the Northwestern southbound No. 2 escaped injury when the train struck a split rail six miles north of Clintonville Wisconsin. The engine baggage express and smoking cars passed safely but two regular coaches derailed. the car floor was smashed while passengers were shaken but unharmed. Traffic delayed until late afternoon.
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Clintonville
Wis
Northwestern
Wisconsin 1907 Commencement Ends With Diplomas
University of Wisconsin capped its 1907 commencement with diploma awards and honorary degrees to Maj. Charles Rountree Evans of Chattanooga and Prof. Liberty Hyde Bailey of Cornell. President Van Hise delivered the address as student orations were read and the day closed with a reception and alumni ball.
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Frank M. Warner
Horace Secrist
Henry A. Hirshberg
Augustus Rogers
W. A. Henry
The
Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Bach
Milton Academy Holds Commencement Exercises
The Milton college held its annual commencement exercises with Rev. George B. Shaw of Plainfield New Jersey delivering the principal address on Availability.
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Milton
Milton College
George B. Shaw
Plainfield
N. J
Greenwood
Humbird
Merrillan
Racine
Racine Council
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
Janesville
Cornelius Murphy
Northwestern Road
Sand River
Beloit
Beloit College
D. K. Pearsons
Institution of Learning
River business poor this season
Captain W D Wisherd of the Acme Packet line says river trade is very weak this season due to bad weather. He expects a bright outlook later with ships W. W and J. S to haul excursions to St Paul and from Lansing Ia. He envisions the Mississippi regaining early river traffic levels amid river improvement talks.
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W. D. Wisherd
Acme Packet Company
Rock Island
W. W
J. S
St. Paul
Lansing
Wisherd
Mississippi
Revival of Thrilling Roman Races at Barnum & Bailey Show
The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth promises a revival of ancient Roman hippo drome style races as part of its July 4 schedule. The program includes Roman chariot and standing races along with clown, obstacle, pony with monkey riders, tandem, high jump, and long leap events featuring Kentucky and Arabian horses.
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Barnum & Bailey
Eearth
Allan Line Steamers Advertise New Vessels and Fares
Allen Line adds the steamers Victorian Virginian Tunisian Corsican Ionian with triple and twin screws sailing from Liverpool Glasgow and London Havre. Weekly departures from Montreal via the St Lawrence River by daylight offer saloon cabins from 60 dollars and up and second cabin from 40 dollars and up. Allan & Company at 174 Jackson Blvd Chicago.
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Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Havre
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Allan & Company
Jackson Boul
Chicago
Y M C A Camp Schedule Changes For Summer
The Y M C A plans shorter camp sessions this year with no overnight stays. The facility will operate by day only due to lack of staff and other ongoing programs. Daw son directs activities at the fair grounds while the baseball and tennis teams receive attention.
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Association
Dawson
Fairgrounds
Sail Bargain Sails Into Illustrated Bits
A brief comic caption portrays a quip about a sale on a sail with a playful exchange between Old Salt and a woman. The panel hints at a humorous bargain atmosphere in the illustrated feature.
The Child Who Knew Only Stick Candy Confectionery
The old fashioned child with limited knowledge of con fectionery beyond stick candy has faded from memory as Sweets lore and childhood tales evolve.
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
A health note urges the importance of healthy kidneys to remove impurities from blood and maintain good health. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as capable of strengthening the system and positively curing kidney and bladder diseases, attributed to OQ T. Erhart.
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Foley
T. Erhart
Question on Town's Men Chase Count Sparks Debate
A provocative query asks how many men should be driven from town, igniting discussion about law, order, and community standards in the local debate. Residents weighing values clash over safety, fairness, and due process.
Flora Ginty Dies Widowed Editor and Leader
Flora Beall Ginty aged 68 former editor of the Chippewa Herald and six year treasurer of the Wisconsin State Press association died yesterday in Chippewa Falls. She served as Wisconsin representative on the board of lady fair managers for the World's Columbian Exposition and was a vice president of that organization. A granddaughter of Lewis Morris she belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Chippewa Falls
Flora Beall Ginty
Gen. Ginty
The
Chippewa Herald
Wisconsin State Press Association
Wisconsin
Lady Fair
Bancroft Commissioned Judge Advocate General of Wisconsin Guard
Assemblyman Levi H. Barnett of Richland Center was today commissioned judge advocate general of the Wisconsin National Guard. The honorary rank of colonel accompanies the post created to align guard regulations with federal army standards.
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Madison
Wis
Levi H. Barnett
Richland Center
Wisconsin National Guard
United States Army
Rural mail carrier found guilty in Calumet County case
Andrew J. Plant of Oshkosh Wisconsin was convicted in U.S. district court of destroying a letter on his rural mail route in Calumet county. He was sentenced to four months in the Winnebago county jail as his wife pleaded for mercy in court.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Calumet County
Andrew J. Plant
United States District Court
Winnebago County
Carroll College Commencement Held at Methodist Church
Waukesha June 20. Carroll college held its commencement this morning at 10 o'clock in the Methodist church. President James G. K. McClure of MecCormick seminary delivered the address. Degrees and diplomas were conferred. The week closed with the president's reception at his home this afternoon.
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Waukesha
Wis
Carroll College
Methodist Church
James G. K. McClure
MecCormick Seminary
Man fears friends' view of his hobby beyond solitaire
A man contemplates exposing a pastime beyond playing solitaire at home but worries how his friends would judge him if he joined a club and sang checks.
Funeral of George Gaskill Held at M E Church
The funeral for George Gaskill infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gaskill was held at the M E church Sunday afternoon with Rev McComb presiding. Interment followed at Oaklawn cemetery.
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George Gaskill
Frank Gaskill
M. E
McComb
Oaklawn
Harvey Leidel
Ridge
E. F. Baker
Willie Hansen
Bangor
Wis
Casper Winteman
Pearidge
John Carlson
Centennial Hall
M. E. Church
John Nichols
Red Wing
Minn
George Tibbits
Dakota
Florence Paul and Son
Chicago
Inherited Prettiness at the Plain Dealer
An heiress reflects on beauty and wealth in a wry remark about inheriting prettiness with her grandfather's fortune. The wise narrator accepts her plainness while noting inherited privilege.
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Cloveland Plain Dealer
Man Reflects On Holiday Freedom From Callers
A remark contrasts a man’s freedom from visiting relatives on holidays with a comfortable world, implying appreciation for leisure time and spousal companionship during holiday periods.
The best recipe for not getting scolded at home
A light saying advises avoiding late returns to dodge scolding. It emphasizes staying away as the simplest solution.
Fourth of July Prize List at Caledonia Celebration
Caledonia Minnesota announces prize money for July 4 events including best parade float, top society in line, and races such as tug of war potato and egg. Chief draw is a ball game between Caledonia Commercials and St Paul Colored Gophers. Also notes a local wedding, ball results, upcoming games, and a farm accident with injuries.
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Caledonia
Minn
St. Paul Colored Gophers
Gophers
Trempealeau News Highlights Local Sports and Visits
Miss Mary Webb and a Charleston visitor enjoy Trempealeau relatives. Centerville and Trempealeau baseball played a 4 to 3 Trempealeau win at the ball park. A Bangor trip, Riverside picnic, and Masonic hall light upgrades are reported along with staff changes at the Herald office.
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Mary Webb
Little Brother
Arlington
S. C
Centerville
Ball Park
Trempealeau
Charles Talmage
Chicago
Riverside Park
Masonic Hall
Florence Burns
Myrtle Gladson
West Prairie
Harry Drugan
Herald
Helen Johnson
Gypsie Moore
W. A. Bright
Galesville
A. A. Holmes
Independence
Phil Lambert
Bangor
Donald Huttenhow
Earl Elkins
Huttenhow
Onalaska News Social Notes From Local Residents
Mrs Chas Riebe and daughter Miss Pratt of Minneapolis visit relatives. Mrs F R Weston moved to La Crosse hospital after illness. Miss Kathryn Gedney returns from Madison to summer with parents and resumes studies in fall. Mrs Chas Maynard and Mrs Harry Delameter with families depart for California to join husbands in Redlands and Stirling. Miss Anna Aiken returns from six months in Ohio pursuing musical studies. Mrs Chas Scott and baby daughter of Minneapolis visit.
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Chas. Riebe
Pratt
Minneapolis
F. R. Weston
la Crosse Hospital
Kathryn Gedney
Madison
Chas. Maynard
Harry Delameter
California
Local Social News and Club Plans
Mr and Mrs A E Smith host, Mr and Mrs Sutherland of New York visit Mrs Sutherlands mother Mrs T B Livingstone. Miss Anna Williams returns from Madison normal training. Miss Lillie Showers spends summer after Wi nona normal course. Mrs August Riebe entertains L C S of M E church Thursday. Baseball club hosts a dance at Woodman hall Thursday. Joseph Sowle returns from Stanton Cal where he worked for months.
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A. E. Smith
Sutherland
New York
Joseph Sowle
Stirling
Cal
Cochrane News Highlights Local Events
Christ Florin buys a piano for his daughter Edna. Woodmen picnic draws many to Waumandee. A E Guettinger and daughter Lillian travel to Milwaukee for eye surgery. Mrs. F Tahidorf of Cochrane is very ill. Invitations go out for the marriage of Annie Bollinger to John Stuber on June 29 at the bride’s parents in Cochrane. Wm Duttrich buys an engine and Fetting Bros. a threshing machine from Nichols and Shepard, via John Schlosstein.
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Christ Florin
Waumandee
Edna
A. E. Guettinger
Lillian
Milwaukee
Wm. Duttrich
Fetting Bros
Nichols & Shepard Co
John Schlosstein
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Flora Ginty
R. R. Carrier
Calumet
Carroll
Dresbach
John Franklin
Maggie Thimmisch
St. Peter’s Church
City Light
Michael Thummisch
Harmony
Spring Grove
Blair
Patrick Mullany
Mayville Town
Trempealeau News
Onalaska News
Creveral
Frank R. Schmidt
Royal Cherry Buds
Mariner Phe Pharmacy
Cochrane News
Henry & Frank’s
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J. H. Knothe
S. Third St
Parker
Main St
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