Bank teller's dogged pursuit ends in prison
A black and tan dog leads a private detective to a banker's escape plan in a tale from a twenty year association with the teller Joseph Marlon View. After a failed trip, the owner dies and the dog ultimately helps reveal the switch of master and the teller is sentenced to ten years. Meantime a separate item notes Mrs. Albert Milbauer's discharge after her husband shot at several people and himself. the Odette case follows with deaths. The narrative blends a dramatic crime with local entertainment news and theater listings.
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Joseph Marlon
Tin Dow
Joe
Hls
Joe Lo
Louz
Ute
Long Uyhind
Will
Wwe
Thes Cme
Ownels
Joo
Jookout
Vuuga
Vauga
Fa Farm
Jow
Diac
Herome & Prospector
Mexico
Iack
Yaven
Ife
Brick
Chewan
Blank
M. Quad
Death of May Pankratz 19 Died After Abscess Surgery
Miss May Pankratz daughter of John Pankratz of Colby died at St Josephs hospital after an operation for an abscess. She was 19 years old and beloved in Colby and nearby towns. Remains were taken to Colby for funeral to be held today.
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May Pankratz
John Pankratz
Colby
St Joseph's Hospital
The Bushranger Evolution in Australian Slang
The term bushranger shifts from a seasoned bushman in early papers to a robber and outlaw as bush became a refuge for bank robbers and diggers. Etymology notes trace the word's degradation from helpful guide to feared desperado over time.
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Suel
Haberfeld tretcen in Bavaria noted in London notes
In parts of Bavaria a medieval practice called Haberfeld tretcen remains used for certain offenses. No person or property is harmed. People assemble before the offender’s home with masked faces, firing rifles and banging pots and kettles while a mock sermon denounces the misdeed.
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Bavaria
London
LaFollette Speech Weighed and Length of Buster
Statisticians report Senator LaFollette delivered a record breaking filibuster weighing nineteen pounds and lasting eighteen and a half hours at sixty words per minute. The total word count reached about 66,000 making it the longest, heaviest, and most word rich Senate speech on record.
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LaFollette
Senate
Unclaimed Letters at Marshfield Post Office 1908
Notice of uncalled letters dated through June 16 1908 listing Ida Aimbal P F Breg Miss Ther esia Holt Robert V Louce John Rice Miss Anna Schoeder A Shum Louis Stone H R. Addressees urged to say advertised and claim promptly P M Cors postmaster.
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Marshfield
Aimbal
Ida
Breg
P. F. Dillinger
Theresia Holt
Robert V
Louce John
Rice
Anna
Schoeder A
Shum Louis
Stone H. R
F. Cors
P.M
Northwest Collegiate Institute at Sherry Commencement
The Northwest Collegiate Institute at Sherry closes its second year under hopeful conditions. Commencement included a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. B. Galloway and a Bible Exercise. Commencement address by Rev. J. A. Steman and a dormitory reception followed. Music directed by Miss Whitney praised by all. The institute’s managers are praised for faithful leadership and a bright outlook for the future. The new year opens September 18 with a stronger faculty.
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Northwest Collegiate Institute At
Sherry
J. B. Galloway
J. A. Steman
Miss Whitney
Institute
Law for Nomination Papers and Signatures
The law requires nomination papers to be signed by at least three percent of the party vote for president in at least one sixth of precincts and in aggregate at least three percent of the party vote in the county. Each signer may sign only one paper for the office. Papers must be filed with the county clerk at least thirty days before the primary and cannot be circulated more than sixty days before filing. A candidate causing signatures exceeding ten percent of the party vote in the county commits a misdemeanor with penalties from twenty five to five hundred dollars, or jail up to ten days to six months, or both.
How Editors Grow Rich From 15 Cents to 100000
Illinois editor Byron Williams started his business career with 15 cents and, after 25 years of frugality and hard work, reached a wealth cited as $100,000. A rich uncle’s death contributed $99,995.54 to his fortune.
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Illinois
Byron Williams
Cottages for Rent Near Sherwood Forest and Maplewanad
Three cottages on the north side midway between Sherwood Forest and Maplewanad hotels offer seasonal rental. Each has five beds and furnishings, located a half mile from the post office and stores. Address W. R. Lyle Ripan Wis reference E. S. Bailey.
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Sherwood Forest
Maplewanad
W. R. Lyle
Ripan Wis
E. S. Bailey
Notice For Bids For Building Sidewalks
Notice invites bids for building cement walks and curbing around City Ball per plans and revised applications on file in City Clerk’s office. Bids due at 1 o'clock P M on the 85th day of June 1 Envelopes marked Bids for Building Sidewalks mailed to the undersigned. Board of Public Works may reject any or all bids. Dated March 1908. Held Wisconsin Jane 8th 1908 Bas M. G. Pleckenstety
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Ralione
Board of Public Works
Held
Wisconsin
Jane
Bas M. G
Pleckenstety
Low Round Trip Rates to Denver via Chicago Lines
Low round trip rates to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Tickets sold daily June 1 to September 30 with return by October 31. Two fast through trains daily to Colorado, plus the Colorado Special night service to Denver. Inquiries to North Western Line ticket agents. Deposits in Marshfield State Bank savings draw interest from month start.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Union Pacific & North Western Line
Colorado
North Western Line, Ltd
Marshfield State Bank
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Albert Milbauer
St. Mary's Hospital
Milbauer
Richard Odette
Fred Burnitt
Unique Family Theatre
Yale Laundry
Dumbwalter
Harper's Weekly
Nent
Green Lake
SU Atv
Wold
Jone
Olivas
Christensen-Abel Co
Talking
Victor Records
Victor
Victors
G. S. Sheerin Hardware
Central Ave
Sheerin
Sexton Brothers
Incorporated
Wood County
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
the Marshfield Times
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