Desperate burglar McCormick nabbed after Omaha raid
Officer Gerwing captures Roy Wilson alias McCormick known as Scoty, a long-time suspect linked to a January 3 Omaha house burglary. He pleads not guilty, bound over for circuit court under $100 bonds, with state property recovered and plans to claim desertion as a defense. The capture followed tips from Wansu and involved a pursuit including a livery team and a farm-side clue from Milkman Trageau.
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Gerwing
Wauser
Abbotsford
Antigo
Roy Wilson
McCormick
Wansau
Damon
Habn
Wilson
McCormics
der City
U. S. Army
MepCornivs
Wicker
Grove
Bakerville
Griffin
Trageau
Farmers plan drainage ditch to convert marsh land
Herman Ehmert of Spencer says farmers between Spencer and Poplar aim to drain the Poplar river toward Eau Pleine. A one mile ditch would open two to three thousand acres of marshy land for cultivation, turning it into productive fields for small grains.
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Herman Ehmert
Spencer
Poplar
Popplar
Eau Pleine
Regular church services and local events listed
Notes of interest list church services for Sunday and social meetings this week. The Fortnightly Musical Club meets Friday with Miss Hahn. Governor Davidson and Lieut. Gov. Connor and state officers were inaugurated at Madison. Ladies' Travel Class meets next Monday at Deming hall. A basketball game between Stevens Point Normal and the local High School is set for Friday at the Armory.
Bethel Academy Reopens After Fire Destruction
Bethel Academy opens winter term with over sixty students despite their boarding building being destroyed by fire a week earlier. The church houses classes while dormitories and temporary facilities are arranged. Insurance totaling 4000 dollars covered the loss and locals may raise funds for a permanent building in spring.
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Sre
Bethel Academy
Academy
Indian forge wolf ear bounty scam busted in county
Clark county authorities detained an Indian man who faked wolf ears to claim artificial wolf ear bounty. He cashed a treasurer’s order after presenting two ear sets made from wolf hide with a cardboard insert. The district attorney plans to seek a strong example at the next term. Also at Almangordo New Mexico died Chas A Baker son of Roadmaster F C Baker. His body to Marshfield for burial Friday.
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Clark County
Neillsville
Coanty
Chas. A. Baker
Almangordo
New Mexico
F. C. Baker
Stevens Point
Otto Barkhaus
Marshfield
Need Concerted Action to Exploit Marshfield’s Factory Potential
An editorial argues Marshfield offers ideal factory conditions with strong transport links, low labor disruption, and affordable land. It urges residents and business leaders to form an active committee to promote serious, responsible manufacturing proposals and attract new ventures, citing success seen in other Wisconsin towns.
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Marshfield
Wisconsin
Strauss Map Calendar Ad Offers Wood Clark Marathon Views
Druggist R J Strauss issues a handsome map calendar for the week. It features portions of Wood, Clark and Marathon counties with Marshfield as the business center and geographical center. The calendar, drawn by John Winsink, is printed in color at The Times job office and serves as both useful item and city advertisement.
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R. J. Strauss
Wood, Clark
Marathon
Marshfield
Mr. Strauss
John Wissink
Times
Opposition to Sunday Close Bill Draws Adventist Protests
A bill pending in Congress to close all district businesses on Sundays faces wide opposition led by Seventh Day Adventists nationwide. A memorial presented by Senator Spooner and signed by J. C. Mikkelsen and ninety Bethel county residents protests the measure.
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District of Columbia
Spooner
J. C. Mikkelsen
Bethel
County
Ladies Travel Class in January Session
A brief notice announces a January 14 meeting of the Ladies Travel Class held within the Common School System of Scandinavia led by Mrs Gracraft and Mrs Booth focusing on parliamentary practice.
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Scandinavia
Gracraft
Christian
Booth
Burglar Captured Here After Jewelry Theft
Police arrest two suspects and recover three gold watches three gold chains a solid gold locket chain a gold bracelet a gold pin with stones and twelve cents. The thief named Fred Willans denied, then confessed of burglary in Wausau and claimed three teachers from Schilling home were victims.
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Omcer
Mike Grifin
Jennie Fellows
Oficer Griffin
Wausan
O. G
Travel Class Enjoys Midwinter Meeting at Deming Hall
The Ladies Travel Class held a mid winter gathering at Deming hall on Monday evening, featuring a picnic supper followed by short remarks. The remainder of the evening was spent playing bridge whist and all attendees enjoyed a pleasant social time.
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Deming Hall
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Roy
Mao 9
Poplar River
Miss Hahn
Strauss
Calender
Hart Schaffner
Mars
Florence Derby
Julia Binnewies
Fred Willans
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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