Memorial exercises honor Col Vilas at University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. memorial services at the Armory honor William F. Vilas. Nearly 5,000 attendees heard Ex-Gov Hoard and Chief Justice Winslow praise Vilas. President Van Hise lauded the Vilas will as a lasting state paper guiding higher education and funding ten research professorships and scholarships.
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Madison
Wis
William F. Veens
University of Wisconsin
University
W. D. Hoard
J. B. Winslow
G. W. Jones
College of Law
C. R. van Hise
Col. Vilas
van Hise
Vilas
Commonwealth
Henry Vilas
The
Regents
Home Made Pinex Syrup Pits Costly Cough Remedy
A 54 cent pint cough syrup recipe uses Granulated Sugar and Pinex Norway Pine Extract to beat store bought syrups at $2.50. The mix yields a pleasant tasting syrup claimed to ease deep seated coughs in 24 hours and suits colds, chest pains, and bronchial issues. Dosage is one teaspoonful every two to three hours as needed.
Dollar Day Offers Air Tight Heater at Doerflinger's
On Thursday Dollar Day, Doerflinger's advertised an air tight heater complete with pipe and damper for 1.90 dollars.
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Doerflinger's
Budget Discussion at City Hall Finance Committee Tonight
A finance committee meeting of Aldermen Keller, Bart and Emery will convene at City Hall at 8 tonight. They will review the budget submitted by the comptroller from the last council meeting along with additional matters.
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Keller, Bart
Emery
Man and Beast Scene prompts a bedtime cracker
The dialogue portrays a household scene where Her Ladyship questions if Fido has been fed and bathed while Buttons confirms the care given. The exchange ends with permission for a final snack and to go to bed.
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Fido
La Follette Begins Wisconsin Campaign Tour
Senator Robert M. La Follette opens his 1908 campaign in Wisconsin with speeches in Mount Horeb Verona and Dane County. He prizes Nelson in Congress and plans more talks in Sheboygan and Milwaukee counties. Fred W. MacKenzie resigns as university editor to join La Follette’s weekly. Charles Gillette expected to fill the vacancy.
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Mount Horeb
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Opera House
Dane County
Republican Committee
la Follette
John M. Nelson
Congress
House of Representatives
Verona
Sheboygan County
Milwaukee County
Madison
Fred W. MacKenzie
Milwaukee
The
State University
R. M. la Follette
Board of Regents
Charles Gillett
Superior
Superior Telegram
Married Man in Trouble
A married man is described as neglectful for allowing any family member to use medicines other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble. The ad extols Foley's product as superior and warns that the genuine version has no opiates and comes in a yellow package, endorsed by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Wisconsin State News in Brief Highlights Odd Crimes and Local Trials
Madison reports a book agent robbed in a saloon by a drinker. A Hall family near Milwaukee poisoned by meat are out of danger. Neillsville faces ptomaine illness from chicken. a newborn died. Yale scholarships go to Maurer and Whitehead. Rhinelander mother of a large family dies by a fall. Wabino widow Jacob Gerl hangs herself after years running a saloon and hotel. Janesville men plead guilty to theft and awaiting trial for a hold up. C and N W railway expands to double track Chicago to Janesville. Neenah man forgives and forges checks for family. Fox Lake hunters fined for shooting in open water. The Dollies arrive at Doerflinger's.
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Madison
August Rauel
Winnebago Street
Milwaukee
A. V. Hall
Neillsville
Jerry Randall
Wabino
Jacob Gerl
Janesville
Albert Dorsey
Herman Peschke
James Cale
Cale
Peschke
C. and N.W. Railway Company
Chicago
Neenah
St. Paul
James Lueders
Menasha
Wm. Wheeler
Fox Lake
Justice Parkinson
Morris Cancels Speaking Dates Amid Circuit Court Business
Senator Thomas Morris cancels all this week’s political appearances due to engagements in Whitehall Monroe County for the October term circuit court. He will then proceed to Minnesota after duties there. Attorney E C Higbee also leaves for Whitehall on circuit court business.
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Thomas Morris
Whitehall
Monroe County
Minnesota
E. C. Higbee
Burglary Nighttime Disturbance Draws Few Clues
A terse crime blurb notes a burglary with sparse details and no witnesses. Police investigate the scene for potential suspects while residents recall unusual activity in the neighborhood.
Bankruptcy Exam Probes Machinery as Orvik Asset
An examination in Judge Baldwin's court focused on whether machinery used in E. O. Orvik's contracting business should be counted as his asset. Creditors' attorney Hartwell argued the equipment is part of Orvik's estate, while Irvik testified the machinery belonged to his wife and would be reexamined.
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E. O. Orvik
Baldwin
Hartwell
Morris & Hartwell
James Thompson
Irvik
Orvik
Kosbab Arrested for Non Support
On a complaint by Humane Officer C H Gerry William Kosbab was arrested for non support of his wife and children. He was arraigned before Judge Brindley who waived examination and set appearance for November 19. Kosbab is described as having a wandering lifestyle and failing to provide support or communicate with his family. An order was drawn after his arrest.
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C. H. Gerry
William Kosbab
Brindley
Kosbab
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