Escape attempt marks freedom risk for Wisconsin inmate
Rudolph Fulweiler, serving life for the Stratford murder of Jennie Reible, escaped from Waupun prison by sawing a bar with a stolen knife. He hid in vines inside the yard until found two hours later. Milwaukee detectives aided the inquiry, and Fulweiler later confessed. He faces renewed custody and possible closer surveillance after the escape.
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Rudolph Fulweiler
Waupun
Jennie Reible
Stratford
Milwaukee
Jennie Keible
Marshfield
Falweiler
Reimer and Wilson Detective Agency
Fulweiler
Pulweiler
Silverthorn
Wausau
Excellent Play by Miss Nielsen at Adler's Opera House
Miss Hortense Nielsen brings acclaimed intensity to Nora in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House at Adler's Opera House on Friday Jan 3. An excellent company supports her performance with seats priced 28 59 75 1.00, on sale at Strauss Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Nielsen
Adler
Opera
Henrik Ibsen
Miss Nielsen
Nora
Ibsen
Nielsen
Strauss Drug Store
Job For Sheriff In Truant Enforcement
The sheriff and deputies become truant officers under new law. The county superintendent of schools must report names of all school age children not in school from every district. Names are collected through an official process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Hunter Beell Kills Large Lynx Near Palm Garden
Fred Beell bagged a nearly six foot lynx after two days of tracking with his hounds. The large predator, said to be among the biggest killed in years, was displayed at the Palm Garden and drew keen interest from local hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beell
Frank Gotch
Beell
Fred
Palm Garden
Band Members Present Surprise Gift For Director
Grand Rapids city band members held an informal smoker and social at their hall to present Prof. Buss, the director, with a baton and music rack. Drum Major Geo W Davis announced the gift, and Prof. Bliss responded with thanks for his efforts keeping the band active. The surprise was planned to show appreciation for Bliss's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Bliss
Death of Wisconsin Chief Justice Cassoday
Chief Justice John B. Cassoday of the Wisconsin Supreme Court died in Madison after a recent surgical operation. Born July 7, 1830 in Herkimer County New York, he settled in Janesville in 1857 and served on the court since 1895, renowned for his ability. His death elevates Justice John B. Winslow to chief justice.
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John B. Cassoday
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Madison
Judge Cassoday
Herkimer County
N. Y
Janesville
Supreme Bench
Cassaday
John B. Winslow
Jury awards $15000 in libel suit against Milwaukee Free Press
The verdict for Charles Pister in his libel case against the Milwaukee Free Press and editor H F Myrick stands after Judge Hastings denied a new trial motion. A judgment will be entered per the jury's verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pister
Milwaukee Free Press
H. FP. Myrick
Hastings
Does This Mean You
Subscribers in arrears have visited recently while several have not acted on statements. If you are one of these, please settle your account before the new year grows older.
Hanson Co. To Resume Work On Cold Storage Plant
Hanson Co. will resume construction of a large cold storage facility near the Wisconsin Central signal cover. The ice chambers should be ready in about two weeks and John Whittington will begin filling them. The building spans over 100 feet with wings 32 by 60 and 40 by 48 feet, featuring modern partitions and ample capacity for current and future needs. John Jorgensen, Hanson’s local manager, has built a strong Marshfield cheese and butter business, with the new plant expected to boost expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson & Co
Wisconsin Central
Lce
John Whittington
John Jorgensen
Four Horses Burn in Christmas Barn Fire
A Christmas night fire at the Marshfield Bedding Company barn on South Central avenue killed four horses and a colt with a calf. The blaze destroyed hay, heavy harnesses, and tools, totaling about 700 dollars with no insurance. Doors were locked at 6 PM and entry made after 10 PM, leaving the cause listed as a mystery.
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Llo’clock
Marshfield Bedding Company
South Central Avenue
Money Orders Stolen From Chicago Post Office
A letter dated December 25 1907 from Postmaster Inspector J B Stuart reports the theft of money orders numbered 18816 to 19000 plus the stamps from Station 129 Chicago. The writer urges merchants to watch for these orders and to arrest any bearer suspected of presenting them in other cities.
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Chicago
Marshfield
3. B. Stuart
P. O
Ex Governor Upham and wife set four month Europe trip
Ex Gov and Mrs W H Upham left Monday for New York to sail Saturday January 3 on the Hamburg for a four month journey through Egypt and Europe. They will visit Alexandria and descend the Nile then travel to Italy France Germany and Switzerland before crossing to England and Scotland, returning in May.
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W. H. Upham
New York City
Hamburg
Egypt
Europe
Alexandria
Nile
Italy
France
Germany
Switzerland
England
Scotland
Physicians Elect Officers of Wood County Medical Society
The Wood County Medical Society met in Grand Rapids and elected officers including President J W Rockwell of Grand Rapids, Vice President H H Milbes of Marshfield, Secretary and Treasurer W O Blanchards of Grand Rapids, Delegate to State Convention Karl Doege of Marshfield, Alternate O T Hougen of Grand Rapids, and Senior W M Ruckie of Grand Rapids.
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Wood County Medical Society
Grand Rapids
J. W. Rockwell
H. H. Milbes
Marshfield
Secy
Treas
W.O. Blanchards
Karl Doege
O. T. Hougen
W. M. Ruckie
Pittsville Masons Install Officers at Public Ball
Pittsville Masonic Lodge held an open installation of officers at a public ball in Pittsville Friday evening with John Whittingham as installing officer. After the ceremony a banquet and dancing followed. Five members of the Second Regiment Orchestra performed during the event and were praised for their selections. L. K. Colvin and E. S. Bailey of this city attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Pittsville
John Whittingham
Second Regiment
L. K. Colvin
E. S. Bailey
Boy Financier in Tolls Involving Detroit Firm
Edwin W. Muggleford a office boy at National Manufacturing Detroit was arrested by postal inspectors charged as a broker using fake corporate names to sell cooperage supplies. He allegedly took payments from customers but did not remit to clients based on three cashed checks totaling $1,000 from a Detroit bank. The Degner Stave and Heading company Athens Wis filed the complaint.
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Edwin W. Muggleford
National Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Degner Stave and Heading Company
Athens
Wis
Scots New Year festivity and Scottish postoffice rush
The Mason party in Scotland witnesses New Year celebrations with visitors bringing refreshments and singing. In the local post office, Christmas mail was delivered on time despite staffing shortages, and stamp sales before Christmas set a record with thousands of 0.7 cent stamps for souvenir cards.
Marriage at Northwest Collegiate Institute chapel
Rev R B Warton president of Northwest Collegiate Institute at Sherry wed Miss Winona Enders matron of the institution in the college chapel at 4 pm December 26. Rev J C Martin of Sherry Presbyterian Church officiated with attendants Miss Catherine Clements and Rev W J Agnew.
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R. B. Warton
Northwest Collegiate Institute
Sherry
Winona Enders
J.C. Martin
Sherry Presbyterian Church
Catherine Clements
W. J. Agnew
Child Dies in Christmas Pneumonia Tragedy
Four month old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lapp died at the Powell home east of town on Christmas Day. An inquest and post mortem concluded death due to pneumonia.
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Henry Lapp
Ben Powell
Lapp
Powell
Farmers seek wheat oats rye barley and buckwheat
Upham Milling Company calls farmers to deliver wheat oats rye barley and buckwheat at the highest market price. The notice urges producers to bring grain to the mill promptly to secure top rates.
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Upham Mig. Co
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Judge Cosoday
Marshfield Bedding Co
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Hart-Schaffner and Marx
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Victor A. Mason
Dr. Mason
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