Tragic death of Alma Maas ruled suicide by own action
Coroner's verdict cites death by own action while temporarily deranged. Alma Maas, a former Times compositor, bought carbolic acid for a sore foot and was seen in late afternoon near home before vanishing into a grove. Her funeral was held at the family residence with many mourners. interment at Hillside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maas
the Times
Times
Fifth Street
Porst
John Weber
G. D. Fleer
St. Paul's Church
Marvel Hayden
Bertha Warnecke
Mary Wolf
Mary Brand
Hannah Reese
Ruth Smith
Sophia Schwan
Irma Mauer
Hillside Cemetery
Local Notes and Visits Across Auburndale and Surroundings
Auburndale social notices show Miss Allan Kennedy visiting with her parents over Sunday. F C Yates buys a five passenger Ford. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Benedict Hafenbradle Tuesday. Mrs Bunder of Lodi visits daughter Miss Maude E Bunger. Nick Berg buys a new five passenger automobile Friday. Miss Mariel Rogney returns from St Josephs hospital Saturday. John Kuehnhold returns home from Park Falls where employed. Mrs J C Hills visits at homes of Mrs R W Connor and A Comper. Miss Margaret Raab of Marshfield visits here Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs G W Severns and daughter Lucila of Pittsville visiting Mrs Severns parents Mr and Mrs Martin Drazler. Mrs Edward Kennedy visits daughter Mrs Raymond Kennedy seriously ill at St Josephs hospital Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Otto Madenwaldt attend funeral of aunt Mrs Nicholas Lahr Marshfield. Miss Alma Berdan teaching in Arpin spends Sunday with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Hafenbradle
Bunder
Lodi
Maude E. Bunger
Nick Berg
Mariel Rogney
St. Joseph's Hospital
Johbn Kuehnhold
Park Falls
J.C. Hills
R. W. Connor
A. Comper
Margaret Raab
Marshfield
G. W. Severns
Lucila
Pittsville
Community Notes From Spencer Local Visit and Events
Spencer residents share visits with family and friends from Merrill Missouri Rib Lake Stevens Point Unity Columbus and Granton. The baseball opener against Greenwood ended 7 to 9 for Greenwood. A Friday musicale at J D Graves home featured the Lotus Quartette with Albert Ebnert on clarinet as they tour annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Gumuc
Rib Lake
Spencer
Miss Cochrane
Stevens Point
Lotus Quartette
Krieger Hall
Albert Ebnert
Local Visits and Events Around Lindsey and Marshfield
The Ketelle family visited Marshfield last Saturday while Supt Varney visited our school Friday. Pittsville residents Mrs Schumacher and family attended Lindsey on Sunday. Playgoers enjoyed Bis Model Wife Friday night, grossing 19 dollars. Noyes of Pittsville moved onto the Lester Tilton farm. Several local families hosted visitors, including Lovesee, Broker, and Simpse couples. Adelaide Wiken of Wasonville stayed with Mabel Broker Friday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Varney
Noyes
Pittsville
Lester Tilton
Lovesee
Broker
Marshfield
Richfield Community Notes and Local Updates
Richfield residents report pleasant rain aiding crops and garden growth. Miss Ella Clark returns home from Nasonville on Thursday. Richfield Ladies Aid to gather for a supper with Mrs. Miner. Train wreck viewership near Seo Friday afternoon. Klonike creamery expands with cheese production. Mrs. M J Tuttle recovering well after appendicitis. Miss Pansy Wood departs for Chippewa Falls to work as cook at the state home. Allie Campeanu, former Richfield resident now in Park Falls, taken to Oshkosh state hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klonkike Creamery
M. J. Tuttle
Pansy Wood
Chippewa Falls
Allie Campeanu
Richfield
Park Falls
Oshkosh
Storm Tests Voyage as Jakie Wakes Ikle in Tale
A tale describes Jakie and Ikle crossing to America when a great storm battered the ship. The crew struggled as the craft faced the tempest. Jakie awakens and whispers to Ikle about a sinking chip amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakie
Ikle
America
Ex-Mayor Roses Returns to Wisconsin Meetups Resumed
With Ex-Mayor Roses back in Wisconsin the Eleventh Floor Leaguers Reminiscence Club may resume its meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roses
Wisconsin
Leaguers
Local notes from a Wisconsin community gathering and visits
Staadt and family spent Sunday with J W Lawrence. Ida Burke leaves for Marshfield for summer work. Mrs Lawrence visited Marshfield for dental work. J W Lawrence took a trip to Stratford with his lion team. Viola Staadt and Francis Warscheck visited John Klabecheck. Carpenters repair H Wixs barn. masons to start soon. Frank Norman eyed cars in Marshfield. Rain welcomed for crops and mosquitoes. Habn family visiting Burke relatives. Hmbers go to England. Geo Bargabos buys a Ford. humor about poultry and dogs. Birthday party at Frank Burkes with Staadt orchestra. Ed and Mrs Kautzer fished on Little Eau Pleine River. Ed’s fish story. Reader promotes farm clean up day any yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Lawrence
Stratford
Lions
Viola Staadt
Francis Warscheck
John Klabechecks
Joe Rautzer
John Klabecheck
Rice Lake
K. Connor
Wilson Bros
Wausau
Hmbers
England
Geo. Bargabos
Frank Burkes
Weekend Visitors and Local Social Notes
A stream of county and city residents were seen in the area this week. Arpin Edward Morris visited the county seat Wednesday, while George Gardner and other locals made trips to Grand Rapids and Marshfield. Families hosted relatives over Sunday and guests stayed with friends through the week. The Ladies Aid drew a large crowd at Mrs. A Hoekstra’s home and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Geo Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Morris
John Stahl
Grand Rapids
Ladies Aid
A. Hoekstra
Geo. Lewis
North Nasonville Last Week Summary
North Nasonville notes show Anton Prijatal visiting Marshfield and hosting a raising-bee for a 240 by 65 frame barn with stone basement. Otto Peterson painted his barn while the Spuhler boys handle the interior work at Mike Duval’s cheese factory. John Donnethauer of Oshkosh visits his former home as farmers report seeding grain already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Prijatal
Otto Peterson
Spuhler
Mike Duval
Tohn Donnethauer
Oshkosh
John
Monthly Statement From 1918 Nebraska Town Ledger
Balance on hand April 1 1918 shows 5756.79 with transactions including State School Money 10617.88 in favor orders drawn to individuals and firms. Salaries listed for numerous staff including Benesch, Hedgcock, Van Zandt, Graves, Dunham, Seek, Weber, Thompson, Rosenburg, Curran, Skinner, Wadley, Sorenven, Meurer, Irene Bradley, and others. Also notes removing garbage by John Arnet and a first nail bank interest bond 10. Balance on hand 10788 dated May 2 1918. signatory P J Krave Dist Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper Weinert
John Arnet
Anton Wittman
Marshfield
Exchge
Alice MI. Graves
Mary A. Dunham
Blanche A
Edna H. Weber
Elma Thompson
Alice F Rosenburg
Mac L, Curran
Alice Skinner
Jennie Wadley
Amelia Sorenven
Elsie J. Meurer
Irene M. Bradley
Josephine Fritch
Sal
Elrenora Dembnardt
Sara E. Buck
Anna Maxon
Adeline Grimm
Lilfiar
M. Anglin
Suisi
Gladys Miller
Berna M. Hoyt
Mary I. Kearney
Phebe V- Jewell
Trene M
Hail
Salar
Rose V. Bille
Attacked by Boar Rescued by Water Spaniel
Henry Sampson, an elderly farmer two miles west of Grand Rapids, was repairing a fence when a boar attacked him. He sustained dozens of stitches in one leg and a hand. A pet water spaniel rescued him, helping him escape the pen. His wounds are not life threatening, and he credits the dog for saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sampson
Grand
Rapids
Mr. Sampson
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Alma Maas
Auburndale
Allan Kennedy
F. C. Yates
Edward Kennedy
Raymond Kennedy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Otto Madenwaldt
Mrs. Madenwaldt
Nicholas Lahr
Alma Berdan
Arpin
Joseph Berden
Jos. Whitmore
Merrill
Ernie
Jos. Welch
Missouri
Thos
Myra Messer
Unity
L. Messer
Mrs. Crockett
H. Bodle
Earl Holmes
Ida Holmes
Columbus
Harley Graves
L. Driscoll
Ed Soles
Granton
Grandpa Soles
Greenwood
J.D. Graves
Mildred Dennett
Philadelphia
C. K. Richardson
Los Angeles
Lindsay
Ketelle
Nasonville
Ella Clark
The
Richfield Ladies Aid
Taurston
J. W. Lawrences
Ida Burke
J. W. Lawrence
H. Wixs
Frank Norman
Mrs. Habn
Mr. Geo. Hilton
Dingeldein
George Gardner
Grand! Rapids
Mabel Winch
Cora
Verna Lewis
H. F. Roehrig
Sheriff Cowell
Martin Prentice
Howard
Nora Winebrewser
Geo. Hill
Marsifield
Geo. Hilton
Chas. Stoffett
Cottage Grove
Edythe Johnson
Sigert
Robert Morris
Sadie Cowell
North Nasonville
Nyal’s
Sexton’s
School District Number
BABEL
Local Market Report
Spark Cereal Company
Boc
Loka
Kliner's
Kine & Co
Kliner, Lang & Scharmann Co
Marshfield, Wisconsin
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