The Coat Mixup and a Bag of Love Letters
A man finds his overcoat contains papers not his own and discovers love letters in a pocket. After chasing the error through Chicago and Detroit with a stranger, they realize both coats, papers, and letters belong to another man. They locate the rightful owners, exchange papers, and resolve the mixup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Chicago
Jong
Gussie
James Fairfield
James
New York
Detroit
Wisconsin
Denls Room
Luis
Blink House
Koon
Yonng Fa
Longtime Auburndale Resident Mary Kieffer Dies at 65
Mrs. Mary E Kiefer widow of Adam Kiefer died after a four month illness at her daughter Mrs Wm Cady’s home in Auburndale. Survived by five sons and three daughters in Auburndale Laona Edgar Bear Creek and other locales. Funeral held Wednesday at Catholic church with Rev Baskner officiating. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. The G G C begin songs for commencement as local school notes report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cady
Mary £. Kiefer
Adam Kieffer
Kieffers
Auburndale
Milwaukee
Manitowoc Co
J.C. Kieffer
W. Baskner
J. C. Kieffer
A. ©. Kieffer
N. Kieffer
Peter Kieffer
Mark Kieffer
Laona
Madeline Cady
J. N. Goetz
Edgar
Louise Edwards
Bear Creek
Richfield Community Notices and Local Movements
Richfield notes list Mr. George Arndt ill this week and Richfield residents attending family events. Fellhover Bros. complete a fine barn for Will Salton. Jake Esser called to Grand Rapids as jury man. George Gessert of Bakerville visited his brother Will. Mrs. George Krause sold a wasoline engine in Arpin. Mrs. George Sanders of Thorp visited daughter Mrs. Anton Dallendorfer. Willson couple attend Albright silver wedding at Marshfield. Anna Jonas at Marshfield. Public school closed for four months. Parochial school started. F. X. Lewsden teaching. Miss Cora Michael travels to Stratford to visit sister. Corpus Christi church services at 8 AM next Sunday. Miss Lizzie Schmitz returned from Oshkosh. George Schuster leaves for McMillan to work as cheese maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellhover Bros
Will Salton
Jake Esser
Grand Rapids
George Gessert
Bakerville
Will Gessert
Wm. Krause
Arpin
George Sanders
Thorp
Anton Dallendorfer
Willson
Mrs. Albright
Marshfield
Local notes and arrivals in the region
Hewitt Royal Belmont of Chicago visits with friends and relatives in the area. Mike Wagner moved onto the Begin farm he purchased some time ago. Basketball fans organized at the start of the week and are ready for business. Messrs Kautzer and Schneider delivered several carloads of hay at Marshfield last week. The town barker in road district No 4 remains talkative. A lighthearted suggestion ends with a meal of pancakes and honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Wagner
Begin
Kautzer
Schneider
Marshfield
Barker
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office
Letters remaining uncalled for as of May 1 include S. T. Boroson, Werman Horlick, Mrs Koebler, Miss Anna McCall, Mark Shearer, Miss Mary Hunters, Mrs Mame, and others. People listed should say advertised when calling. F. M. Cors also listed as unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boroson S. T. Bork Werman
Horlick
Koebler
Anna McCall
Mark Shearer
Mary Hunters
Mame
Standard Opera Co Disbands After Unfinancial Season
The Standard Opera Company led by Mrs Margaret Brown failed to achieve financial success and has disbanded. Jo hann Berthleson of this city was a member. A reorganization under the name Valbar Opera company is planned with Holbrook Barker and Val entine Zimmermann financing. Miss Elmore and her sister will lead, Carl Colby to direct music and orchestra. Rehearsals begin August 12 in Oak Park Illinois, season opens September 12, with Manitowoc among first cities. Mamie Elmore assists Berthelson in May concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Opera Co
Johann Berthleson
Margaret Brown
Chicago
Standard Opera
Valbar Opera Company
Messrs. Holbrook
Barker
Chautauqua
Valentine Zimmermann
Milwaukee
Miss Huot
Carl Colby
Elmore Sisters
Normandy
Miss Hunt
Cecil DeMille
Oak Park
Ill
Manitowoc
Mamie Elmore
Berthelson
High School Notes and Student Exam Highlights
A list shows March 25 teacher examination recipients earning third grade certificates: Aurela Faber Cordelia Randall Idele Borgia Maybell Couture Evelyne Furstenburg George Baker Raymond Brooks Edward Furstensen Walter Drollinger. A school program features readings by Hazel Hoffman Marvel Hayden Gladys Ames Francis Denninger Dee Randles Mamie Wieland Luella Rossman. some pieces titled The Silent Face On the Rappahannock The Gate-keeper's Story Essays Schoals in China Building the Ship A Slum Walker. Eggs hatched in the viewbaror and one third of the batch has hatched with more chicks breaking shells. Juniors prepare a banquet for the Seniors next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurela Faber
Cordelia Randall
Idele Borgia
Maybell Couture
Evelyne Furstenburg
George Baker
Raymond Brooks
Edward Furstenberg
Walter Drollinger
Hazel Hoffman
the Rappahannock
Marvel Hayden
Gladys Ames
Marshfield Gun Club Opens Season With Scores At Shoot
The Marshfield Gun Club opened the season at the shooting park last week. Despite a gale, several excellent records were set. Scores listed include Scharmann, Lang, Elmer, Chamberlain with totals noting 14 of 25 and 9 of 50 in unclear entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Shooting Park
Scharmann
Lang
Elmer
Chamberlain
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Wood County Normal
Bertie Cowles
Irene Koch
Jackson
The
Wisconsin Teachers Association
L. W. Wood
Richfield
George Arndt
Anna Jonas
F. X. Lewsden
Cora Michael
Stratford
Corpus Christi Church
Lizzie Schmitz
Oshkosh
George Schuster
McMillan
Hewitt
Royal Belmont
Joan F. Cors
F. M
Ayer
Thud. G. Aver Co
Mass
Smckinley
Cmv
Melilhatten
Schoals
China
Francis Denninger
Dee Randles
Mamie Wieland
Luella Rossman
Marshfield Gun Club
First National Bank
Messner Hand Screw Co
Sancissore
Mamet & Meyer
East Fourth Street
Vedder
C. S. Vedder
South Central Ave
Normington Bros. Proprietors
Arshfield Iron Works
Shopon South Depot Street
North Side
Louis Baumann
Parker
Bourfan
Salling
Giiba Burda
C. S. Sheerin Hardware CO
Central Ave
Sieerin
Arthur C. Hoene
Peter J. Kraus
Jix
Schumaker
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