Long Lost Wife Rewed by Justice of the Peace in Wis
George A. Thurston, once believed dead in the Civil War, remarried his wife in Win-Cross Wisconsin after she had buried a second husband. He then returned to Appleton with the woman he had mourned for decades, reuniting after nearly four decades apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Wis
George A. Thurston
Appleton Printing and Paper Company
Thurston
Forty-third
Ohio
Win Cross
Witte
Willestun
Appleton Yeaterday
Conklin Declines State Prison Warden Post
James E. Conklin will not accept the warden position at Waapun State Prison, despite initial board approval. He cites leaving under current duties and salary as reasons, noting his business commitments and lack of familiarity with all job details. The State Board of Control planned to review his letter at a meeting, with no warden appointment expected that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Digdison
Wea
James E. Conklin
Waapun
State Board of Control
Conklin
State Board of Contral
Te ‘Snetbers
Poaltion
Tls
Fin Brothers
Matthew
James W. Couk-lip
Leo
Did Not Swallow Teeth Revealed by X-Ray in Wis
Soussville Wisconsin August 26 An X-ray in Chicago revealed that Z G Robertson of Wooksville did not swallow teeth as previously believed. The finding relieves Robertson’s fear and explains the stomach trouble that had worried him since the incident when he nearly swallowed his tenth tooth while asleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soussville
Wis
Chicago
Z. G. Robertson
Wooksville
Perth
Ubeeraog
Robertson
Chieu
Lave
Engineers Engaged for Fair Collision Reported in Madison
Fragmentary notes from Madison Wisconsin describe engineers Tawes and Turtle involved in a fair collision inquiry. The state board of aviation is referenced in context with engine reductions and travel on the paves, though many words are distorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Avis
Specia
Explosion Kills Six in Nebraska and Wyoming Incident
In Cheyenne and Golring Nebraska, a kerosene can exploded injuring and killing six people. A machinist identified as McQuampsey started the blaze. the blast engulfed his wife and two children aged two and four as well as two other individuals. The parents attempted to rescue the children and all six perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ang
Golring
Neb
McQumpeny
Forest fires rage near Three Lakes Wisconsin
Forest fires threaten Rhinelander area as flames spread toward the village of Three Lakes. Uprooted warnings say crews battle to stop the blaze for days with rain hoped to slow the spread. Residents report hundreds of acres burned and roofs scorched while authorities suspend work and maintain vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinoinuder
Wis
Three Lakes
Women Act as Pallbearers at Bartels Funeral
Six young women served as honorary pallbearers at the funeral of Hedward A. Bartels age AP year old son of Mr and Mrs Jol Hadela. The service was held at the First Church in Afton on Sunday with additional pallbearers named Misses Jesnie McRae Totch Poe Hylah Bidrodse Fannie Beinkman Alma Brickman and Eda Vetdivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jancevite
Wis
Hedward A. Bartels
Wnd
Jol Hadela
Afton
Uta ‘Midges
Jesnie McRae
Totch Poe
Hylah Bidrodse
Fannie Beinkman
Alma Brickman
Eda Vetdivy
Etive
Youur Mel
Postage Officer Awarded Sword at Camp Swan
A Postage Officer received a ceremonial sword as part of a military march update. Captain J. C. Butt of Company WW, NL OG conducted a formal presentation. On the company’s return, officers drew the ceremonial equipment and reviewed the parade at Camp Swan.
Close Call for Limited Freight Train Incident
Aug 26 San Cras Wis Special Chronicle reports a near disaster as a freight train blocked a passenger Limited in Hugara. Engineer Bagged missed the main line, cars stopped the freight, the Limited halted within seconds a few feet away. Passengers remained unaware of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Cras
Wis
Chronicle Today
Burelington Siniter
Kouthbomid
Limited
Dackler
Tie
West Superior Mayor Bans All Gambling
West Superior Wisconsin mayor O H are orders all gambling out of the city and vows the ban will stay. Police report gambling dens faceded pressure while officials enforce the crackdown with the mayor declaring a firm stand against gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
O'Hare
Ruthy
Wien
Gablurs
Sual Soys
Isan
Te Ulayer
Beloit Man Injured Deliberately In Chicago Incident
A Beloit man named Maynard, formerly of 317 Superior, was thrown from a railing into a street area near 208 Ontario in Chicago. He suffered a severely fractured skull and was rushed to Pas Savant Hospital. Police suspect a deliberate assault. several arrests have been made and a witness saw the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaga
Maynard
Sigcel
Beloit
Ontario Street
Gary
Passavant Hospital
P. C. Ryul
Ryu
Chicyen Agrauy Station
Vietldt
Maynard T
Girls Pilfer a Church in Marinette Scandal
Local report alleges a group of girls led by Allie Sickler stole from St. Polish Catholic Church including altar lace ribbons and church textiles. Investigators expect more arrests as missing itemsundetermined value climbs toward hundreds of dollars. Separate incident notes burglars entered William Stephensen’s home and stole thirty dollars, two gold watches, and jewelry from his trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
Allie Sickler
Hersif
Alea
Jewill
William Stephensen
Hoom Company
Stephensen
Steamer J. S. Stuck on Sandbar With Excursionists
In Trewpontein Wisconsin on August 26 the steamer J. S. with about 100 excursionists aboard ran aground on a sandbar in the Mississippi near Droxbach, fourteen miles below. The passengers, from Frompealeay, were poorly clothed and endured a cold night. some women and children became briefly distressed before the boat freed itself this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trewpontein
Wis
J. S
Gandbar
Mississippi
Droxbach
Frompealeay
Obituary mentions for John U. Baker and others in Wisconsin
Madison Wis Aug 20 Special Bidward J Stebbins aged 74 died in DeKorra town farm Delborra 1849 and lived on same farm since 1850 Funeral held this morn Josiah Avid pioneer Harmony Roth county died aged 71 in Harmony Wis Aug 26 factory of old residents and obituary notes across Wisconsin reflecting 19th century migrations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John U. Baker
Madison
Wis
U. Baker
Baker
Mendors Trench
Smuday Sieht
Wisconsin
Flo
England
Town County
Mulison
State
Josiah Avid
Harmony
Klurenay
Wit
Spreink
Roth County
Toms
Drowning Deaths Reported At Bartla Island Gathering
A Bartla Island gathering near Batue Island ends in tragedy as Fanatns Wo man of Vitogua and Miss Freda Waling of Kanaan City drown. Both bodies were recovered after an hour of search but revival efforts failed. Fanentes Wradian, 18, is the youngest son of Judge Wyman, with an older brother previously drowned. Miss Woking, 17, is a guest of Senacor OD. G. Macson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crome
Wis
Batue Island
Bartla Island Association
Fanatns
Vitogua
Freda Waling
Kanaan City
Faentes Wradian
Wyman
Hiilabore
Miss Woking
Senacor
G. Macson
Bolri valley farmer breaks jaw during suicide attempt
La Crosse Wisconsin August 25 Special. John Feast a Bolri valley farmer attempted death by own action after a disputed marriage. He shot at himself in the woods wounding a hired man who followed. Feast then received multiple jaw fractures and head injuries requiring extensive stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
John Feast
Bolri Valley
Big
Ernst
Esmorlay
Geary
Hunting Season Nears in Wisconsin Permits Set
Madison August 25 special reports that open waterfowl and small game permits are issued at county clerk offices. Non residents pay 10 and residents pay 1 for a license granting small game shooting and later deer rights. Deer season runs the last twenty days of November. aquatic faye opens January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Delver Treats Rattlesnake With Chlorine Form Vial
James Woodruff, a county naturalist, used a chlorine solution in a vial to subdue a rattlesnake he encountered while collecting insects. He reportedly managed the creature with a net and a improvised stun method, preserving the snake without injury to himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss
James Woodruf
Hupling
Woodruff
Flo
Missing man found in unclear states near Gooey Island
Rochelle New York reports Hal Hellenberg, missing husband of Fairchild age today, critically ill and delirious after being picked up by a fishing smack following disappearance near Gooey Island. He was taken home once identified, no one aboard knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
New York
J— Fan Claire
Wil
Iamis
N.C
Rochelle
N. Y
Hal Hellenberg
Gooey Island
Wirtz Case Dismissed After Witness Absence In Wisconsin
The case against Joseph Wirtz of Appleton charged by Mrs. Gerritte Gerritte with stealing her diamond ring was dismissed in court after the complaining witness failed to appear. Gerritte later said she believed the trial was set for today rather than Saturday prompting Wilks to sue her for larceny. the incident drew considerable comment.
Man Tries New Corn Cure. Poison Leads to Amputation
In Racine Wisconsin Josef Fay, a resident, attempted a corn cure at home using carbolic acid. A rag soaked in poison was tied to his toe, the corn subsided but the toxin infected his foot, necessitating amputation of the toe and spreading infection up the leg, with threat of death from blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
J Josep Fay
St. Mary's Hospital
Man Jumped From City of Sheboygan Boat Drowned Near Sheboygan
In Sheboygan Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon an unknown man, aboard the Goadelch Steamer City of Sheboygan about a mile from port, jumped from the rail and drowned. The crew could not recover the body. The man is described as a Scan divas about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
City of Sheboygan
Assaulted by a Soldier Held Awaiting Outcome in Bell Claire
Hanson a National Guard member, on leave from Camp Douglas, allegedly assaulted Reynolia McAllister, hotel proprietor, in Bell Claire Wisconsin. He knocked McAllister down causing head and hip injuries and facial lacerations. McAllister remained unconscious as doctors feared a possible concussion. Hanson is held to await results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Claire
Wis
Hanson
Aghland Company
National Guard
Camp Donglan
Reynolia McAllister
McAllister
Allistes
Tiety
Blaze on Empire State stirs panic on lake steamship
A fire in the wheelhouse area of the Barry line steamer Empire State between Jeawaunce and Algoma caused a rush of frightened passengers toward the rails. An explosion of kerosene during lighting a lamp sparked the alarm but no damage was reported.
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Barry Line
Empire State
Sturgeon Bay
Wis. Ang
Jeewaunce
Algoma
Gro
Galles
Orvis Case Settled In County Court Payment Settles Embezzlement
Fond du Lac Aug 25 Special The defalcation case of Dr E J Orvis at Oakfield ends with a county court settlement as he pays about 400 to the court for funds alleged to be misused from guardianship of his children Helen and Edgar Orvis. The proceedings dismiss bondsmen and suggest Orvis may return to Oklahoma. history traces his disappearance from Oakfield to Mexico and Texas before final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Tae
E. J. Orvis
Oakfied
Orvis
Helen
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Reinesas
Mexico
Texas
Jtisitie
Eunedian
Lap Tlea
Apor
Ciy
Glenwood Mill Closes After Seventeen Years of Operation
Glenwood Manufacturing Company ends manufacturing operations after seventeen years of continuous work. The firm employed up to 1000 workers at peak and paid nearly two million dollars in wages. The original six mills plant closes with the Jase mill and main heading mill ceasing Saturday. The town, once home to a thriving mill community, now sees permanent population decline as industry winds down.
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Glenwood
Wit
Glenwood Manufacturing Company
Croix Way
Treclles
Gloinad
Arpids
Game wardens locked in tense chase over hunting law
Green Bay wardens report a spike in poaching as ducks dominate the season. In a recent incident near the east shore, gunfire scattered a flock and wounded a duck before hunters vanished. Wardens warn that threats deter enforcement and vow vigilant patrols to uphold game laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Stata
Map of Garden of Eden chart found in river
La Crosse Wis Aug 25 Floating in the Mississippi near Genoa Andrew Thompson found a bottle with an old map describing the Garden of Eden. The chart, drawn in garbled fashion, places Eden amid rivers Ghobas Tuphrates and pivoris north of Persian gull and mentions a flood era Bible tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Boy Struck by Auto Near Racine in Tragic Accident
In Racine Wisconsin a car carrying three persons struck a small boy named Jensen three miles west of the city last evening. The youth was hurled about twenty feet and found to be severely injured with broken ribs, cuts, and bruises. Responding physicians treated him and the driver stopped to check on the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Jenscn
Here
Crandon Man William Potter Dies by Self Inflicted Rifle Shot
William Potter, an longtime Crandon resident in poor health, committed suicide Saturday by shooting himself with a rifle. The death occurred in Crandon, Wisconsin, with authorities noting his prolonged ill health as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Potter
Crandon
Wis
Aus
Willian Potter
Bla Ride
Charges Against Two Young Men Dismissed
Manitowoc Wisconsin August 24 Special Tony Meyers a young man charged with embezzlement by National Life and Trust Company of Des Moines was acquitted Fr Crossman held on abduction charge was released. County Clerk Schatt notes dairy output ranking Fourth in the state. Insane patient William Usenfelde escaped from Jefferson County asylum and was captured at Two Creeks by Deputy Sheriff Heide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Tony J. Meyers
Sian Wit
Aguinst Im
National Lite and Tranc Company
Des. Mosuen
Hax Beer Acquittel
Crossman
Bipscit
Schatt
Mauitowoc County
William Usenfelde
Jeerson County
Denoty
Heide
Two Creeks
Stolen money found on a farm after confession
Louis Kielastaler admitted grand larceny at Wautisha Wisconsin. Sheriff Blair located two hundred dollars hidden under a grant binder platform on John Bosch’s farm after Kielastaler’s statement. A pocketbook with receipts and papers was recovered from a well. Kielastaler will be tried Monday morning.
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Wautesha
Wis
Louis Kielastaler
Blair
John Bosch
Jvel
Bosch
Kleinsteiber
Oscl
Milwaukee
Domestic Science Taught at Wausau Inaugurates New Branch
Wagan Wisconsin August 25 Special The Marton County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy opens in October adding a housekeeping branch. An expert graduate from Virginia Gulver Style will lead courses modeled on the Lewis Institute Chicago. Curriculum covers general housekeeping, sewing, laundering, furnishing, buying supplies, and decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagan
Wis
Marton County School of Agriculture
Sends
Fe J
Virginia Gulver
Lewis Instieute
Chicago
Miners Overcome by Black Damp In Wisconsin Mine
Piattoville Wisconsin August 28 two workers at Enterprise Dine mine were overcome by chokedamp. Will Holmes and Moller were found in danger. both regained consciousness though Moller remained in critical condition for several hours. Air draft failed to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piattoville
Wis
Will Holmes
World Enterprise
Ioles
Moller
Creamery plan to buy cream from farmers in Wausau
A Minneapolis concern plans to establish two creameries in Wausau Wisconsin under new operating plans. They will purchase cream directly from farmers who separate it from milk, eliminating certain haulage and machinery costs. Nationwide routes will be established to collect cream daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
Aus
Minneapolis
Man Held Up at Palmyra Station
Conrad Rudolph of Milwaukee was detained by two young male passengers as he alighted from a St Paul train in Palmyra Wisconsin. One held him while the other searched his pockets and took his pocketbook containing 55 dollars and 20 cents. The robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Wis
Conrad Rudolph
Milwaukee
St.Paul
Girl saved from drowning by father in Wisconsin
Special report from Oconomowoc Wisconsin on August 23 describes Lole Glidden falling into the lake and nearly drowning. her father, aided by Cather, assisted in the rescue and saved her from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconomowoc
Wis
Lole- Glidden
Peters
Er Cather
Died a Recluse Col Lord of Port Jacka Dies at Rio Settlement
Special dispatch from Port Jervia reports Colonel Lord of Port Jacka died near Rio ten miles west of berg at age 86. A former protege of civil engineer John B. Jarvis, Lord influenced northeastern politics through the Keystone state era. Survived by a son. widow of President Harrison linked by marriage, and several noted connections across Honesdale and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Honesdale
Neal
Rado
Col. Lord
Neil
Scott
Washington
Washington, Pa
Carrie
Elizabeth
John F. Lord
Altaci
Lizzie
Russel V. Lord
Tlarricou
Tussell Lont
Harrison
Gually
Winthroy Wo Gil Than
Sullivan County
Mills
Mounanna
Col. Tyard
Bin
Ape Son
Tperebauc
Philadelphia
Chainel
Ir Yell Swaeey
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief for Kidney Trouble
A testimonial from Appleton residents touts Dean's Kidney Pills as curing chronic kidney pain. Fred Koletake and local friends recount years of backache, swelling, and dark secretions, then relief after four boxes bought at Weely Bros. drug store. Free trials offered by Milburn Co. Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koletake
College Aayenue
Appleton. Wie
Louis Holzer
Herbert's Atore
Tony van Ooyen
Vie Verymian
Miledime
Dean
Weely Bros. Ding
Kotgize
Milburn Go
Buffalo
N.Y
Laundry sale at Southampton church auctioned items to highest bid
An amusing sale at a Southampton church room near a well-known laundry area drew bidders for collars shirts and various articles. A messenger to collect weekly wages for townspeople acted as coordinator while the owner’s washing was examined by bidders, with anonymous gifts later noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Pearson’s Weekly
The Largest Known Tree Found on Rovernalent Reserve
A crude report claims the largest known tree in the world was uncovered on the Rovernalent reservation in Presue County. It allegedly stands tall with an estimated girth of DL feet at ground level, and observers expect it to be formidable once fully measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovernalent Reservation
Sierras
Presue County
Dignieler
Houses Built of Lava Across Erna Region
On the west side of Mount Erna several villages sit amid lava flows with houses built from lava rock. Four railway lines now connect Mexico with the United States, a contrast to 1880 when only one railway existed from the capital to Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Erna
Mexico
United States
Vera Cruz
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Janesville
Sol Turtle
James Heacox
Bataboo
Machinlet
Oneida County
Iinnatiat
Burlington
Northern
Sandbar
Mississippi River
Fanatas Wyman
Viroqua
Mise Wulfing
Bizerte
State Capitol
Snake
James Woodruff
Rattter
Joseph Wirtz
Mie
Goodrich
Private Hanson
Cook
Fond du Lac
Game Wardens
Garden OF Eden
Misissippi River
John J. Meyers
F. H. Crossman
Thiel
Waukesha
Coume Ie
Marathon County School of Agricultum
Ed Mohler
Benjamin Hurison
Iwt Sas
Ratte
Aj-Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Hamlin
Fale
Ara
Foley
Aback Digek
Mlbwaukor
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