Rev J G Sibson Kidnapped by Sanatorium Bands of Crafty Gangs
Dramatic account told to Marshfield by Rev J W Irish details Rev Graham Sibson pastor of Marshfield Methodist Church found after two weeks with a private doctor said to run shady sanitariums. He suffered nervous breakdown from grief over a dying relative, later fell on an icy sidewalk breaking his wrist. Irish investigated, locating Sibson in a Minneapolis hospital before transfer to Asbury. The tale exposes alleged racket of pretend sanitariums and paid runners preying on vulnerable patients.
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Marshfield
W. Irish
Eau Claire
Au Claire
The
Method Church
J Graham Sibson
Marshfield Methodist Church
Trish
Gon
Minneapolis
Nes
Sibson
Owery
Sihson Watsowsky
Arbury Hospital
Heart
Aly
Mar. Sibson
G-Ciled “Hospital
Lhose
Erish
Asbury Hognitas
Irish
Twin Cities
Anger and Recovery Mark Rural Church Pastor Case
The report recounts a pastor injured in a boating incident near Marshfield, paying hospital costs, and facing months of recovery. Parishioners urge Sibson’s return as pastor while considering supply preachers. Quarterly conference decided to keep the post open and send a welcome letter to Sibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish
Sibson
Nore
Rucal
Vesful
Havin
State Academy for Deaf Proposed in Grand Rapids
Assemblyman George Fu Hambrecht of Woolf County introduces a bill to establish a state agricultural academy for the deaf within Grand Rapids city limits. The proposal aims to locate the institution near the county facilities, contrasting with Marshfield which houses the asylum, amid calls for economy and commendable effort.
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George Fu Hambrecht
Woolf County
St Agricultural Academy
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Man in Chanute Exposes $2 Pawn Scheme at Train Window
In Chanute Kansas a man seeks a Kansas City ticket, pays $2 with a banknote pawned for $1.50, then sells the pawn ticket for $50 to an acquaintance. He uses the proceeds to buy the fare and asks about the train time, revealing a curious pawn scheme.
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Chanute Ag
Knsas
Alan
Kansas City
Ini
New Main Street Firm Formed To Take Over Store
L. J. Kitowski of Stew Points George Block of La Crosse and John Hlasselbalch of this city, formerly with Rose Bros, plan to take control of the J. Lundgren clothing store this week. The sale is not yet final, pending inventory, with completion expected tomorrow. The Hasselbaich and Block company will cater to general trade including men and boys.
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L. J. Kitowski
George Block
la Crosse
John Hlasselbalch
Rose Bros
the & J. Lundgren Clothing
Hasselbaich & Block Company
Defining a Short Miss Edith and Mr Dupont Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a young man insisting on his surname Dupont while a woman protests being called Mrs Edith. The exchange suggests a formal acquaintance with cautious politeness and a hint of teasing behavior between the two.
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Edith
Covnesa
Dupont
Death of Mrs Folz an elderly German born resident
Mrs Margareta Folz died Saturday at her son in law Anton Lehmid's home at 72. Born in Germany she suffered stomach cancer. Her husband 79 survives. Funeral held at St John Catholic Church Tuesday at 9 with Father Volz officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery.
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Margareta Fol
Anton Lehmid
Germany
St. John Catholic Church
Vather Volz
Hillside
Bishop Weller to Visit St. Alban's for Confirmation
Rt. Rev. Reginald M. H. Weller, bishop of Fond du Lac, will visit Marshfield next Sunday to confirm candidates at St. Alban's church. A preliminary service is planned Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with the bishop’s address. Sunday mass will start at 10:30 a.m. to allow confirmation and communion. He will also conduct similar services at the Intercession, Stevens Point, in the afternoon.
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Reginald MH. Weller
Fond du Lac
Marshfield
St. Allan's Church
Bishoy Weller
Yveagh
Stevens Point
Pass It On Expenditures Sketchy Fraud Letter From Rubenstein
A chaotic 191% dated New York City note from Mr Isaac Rubenstein of Oshkosh Wisconsin requests reimbursement and orders. It lists extravagances such as billiards $2.60 nickel machine $8.45 horse and buggy $7.50 two boxes cigars $1.40, neckties, and numerous other expenses. The letter also references shipping, discounts, and family matters, concluding with a signature from Moger Blumenthal & Co and a long admonition to stop dating bills as days lengthen.
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New York City
Isaac Rubenstein
Oshkosh
Wis
New York
Loise
Columbus
Ohio
Max
Bingtein
Hamilton
Dazober
Mr. Rubenstein
Keon
Moger Blumenthal & Co
M. B
Roses for a centerpiece spark family clash
Mrs Newrich insists she bought four dozen roses and paid 416 for them. Joshua questions the gift while Mr Newrich asserts no deceit, Maggie is urged to see through the claim as tension rises over the bill.
Central Avenue paving debate fuels two warm meetings
Taxpayers of Central Avenue, the mayor, and the common council weigh paving, widening sidewalks, and funding. A citizens committee will study options after mass meetings with over 300 attendees. The group plans a final report to the council before action is taken.
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Central Avenue
Kestel’s Corner
Seehafer’s
Main Street
Sirety
Pavine
A.G. Feiker
W. F. Reichardt
W. TL. Kamps
Kliner
B. K. Kraus
GB. Blodg Sutt
F. A. Normington
Leolose
Hocker Burt
W. W. H. Budge
TFP
Wood County Gives $6 Mother’s Pension
May Be Cut Off by Action of Legislature. Milwaukee Gets Most Aid for counties granting pensions, will be repealed if a bill by A Robert Cauldwell of Lodi passes. The bill would wipe out the $76,000 annual state appropriation and reduce past aid totals. Data shows Milwaukee and Marathon counties benefitted most under the late 1918 law.
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Robert Cauldwell
Lodiey
Caldwell
Waukee
Marathon
Douglas
Iowa
Lincoln
Milwaukee
Alk
Rusk
St. Croix
Shawana
Taylor
Trempealeau
Vernon
Washburn
Ashington
Washara
Wood
Old Man and Sonny Debate Snigs Fishing
A brief dialect sketch centers on an old man asking what Sonny is fishing for and what snigs are. Sonny admits he has not been taught and is unsure of the terms or method, reflecting a teachable moment.
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Sonny — Sonney
Sonny
Careful Motorist Dialog Echoes Quiet Rural Ride
A fragmentary caption captures a cautious motorist and a servant dialogue aboard a car as a doctor remarks on unusually pure air in the countryside. The line hints at a travel scene or humorous rural encounter.
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JG. Sibson
J. W. Trish
Mr. Sibson
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
America
England
State Academy For Deaf
Assemblyman Hambrecht
Weller
ST. Alban’s
Aertain
Kansas
Friend Ingle
Almond Press
Callawey
Soo Line
Malaproy
Fieddler
Simpson
Sur
Ka Mi
T. Bat
Cain
Wood County
Mil
Jacques
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