Thought to Be Murdered Man Last Seen in Athens
Edward Schmidt of Ogresch Michigan disappeared after leaving Athens with friend Arthur Young on August 27. Young was arrested after Schmidt failed to reach home and authorities trace funds and Schmidt’s satchel. The case prompts a thorough investigation with no direct evidence yet against Young.
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Edward Schmidt
Ogresch
Mich
Athens
Arthur Young
Chinin
Young
Watson
Schmidt
Carroll Heath
Mr. Heath
Edgar
Sherif Chellis
Taylor County
Upham
Upham’s Camp No. 3. “Mr. Chellis Telegraphed Marshal Asselman
Loyal community notes and local updates in Clark County
Loyal hosts Old Settlers picnic at the opera house with over two hundred dinner guests. Judge Jacques of Neillsville and Editor Noyes of Greenwood address the gathering. Construction begins on a village school addition and Rural Free Delivery Route No. 1 starts with Elmer Hutchins as carrier. Loyal ships multiple carloads of stock. Clark County is praised as a dairy region. Also mentions a cabinet makers job at Curtis & Yale Co. and an odd description of Kherrifs India marriage rite with forehead hair and oil symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal
Opera House
Jacques
Neillsville
Noyes
Greenwood
Clark Co
India
Justice of the Peace Book Fee Dispute and Notable Rock Carving
A New Mexico correspondent recalls a 19th century justice of the peace asking for a fee bill after ruling on a case and adjusting costs from twenty to fifteen dollars. The piece also highlights California’s George Washington rock sculpture near Los Angeles, praised for its striking profile from one vantage point. Indian relics and artifacts reportedly found in the Santa Susana area are mentioned as well.
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New Mexico
Aenda
Case
Almonte
California
George Washington Rock
Los Angeles
Santa Susana Mountaine
Sunset Magazine
George Washington
Infernal regions described in a preacher's fiery sermon
A colored preacher enlightens his congregation on hell with vivid images. He says if all wood in New York State and coal in Pennsylvania were set afire and all the world’s fire added, the bad place would still overflow before he could finish. A humorous aside follows about genius as infinite pain or effortless achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Pennsylvania
Ralston
Not a lamb but a weary trader on Wall Street
A quoted exchange shows a persistent loser on Wall Street admitting fatigue and caution. The speaker rejects being a lamb while acknowledging years of bad bets and enduring sleep-like drift in markets. The dialogue contrasts bull and bear archetypes with personal defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
His Surprise
A humorous exchange features Mrs and Mr T as they improvise shocked expressions in a glass, planning to feign astonishment for a surprise gift tonight. The playful banter hints at social pretense and anticipation among friends.
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Mrs. T
A Country Kid at the Opera House October 7
Manager Adler books A Country Kid for the opera house next Friday October 7. The show is a top road comical act with concert band and orchestra and direct permission from Hearst's Chicago American for its famous comic supplement characters. Prices 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
Opera House
Hearst
Chicago American
Schubert Symphony Club to entertain at Presbyterian church
Next Tuesday evening the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady quartette will present a varied concert at the Presbyterian church featuring lady quartettes mandolin and guitar club string violin and vocal solos and amusing readings. Editor Levy Williamson and Miss Matie Brule were married yesterday in Neillsville and plan to reside in Athens.
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Presbyterian Church
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartette
Levy Williamson
Athens Record
Matie’ Brule
Neillsville
Williamson
Athens
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Michigan
Oconomowas Enterprise
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Great Northern Rysvill
James Young
Pabst Bidg
Milwaukee
Wis
Soles & Emanuel’s
Elmer Hutchins
Curtis & Yale Co
Wausau
Sirius Barker
Star
R. L. Burton
Sweetland Piano
Chicago
Emanuel
New England
Philadelphia Record
Quincy Adams
Sawyer
THE
Academy OF Music
New York
Boston Theatre
Boston
Banner Mills
Upham M'F'g CO
Propi
John J. Mettelka
Marshfield
John Therolf
Will CE
Adler’s Opera House
Sexton
Tiffault-Kamps Mer.co
Dr. Secrist
Bectii
Blodgett
Calumet Ave
Horn
Golden Rule
Central Ave
Wisconsin
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