Deserter Babcock Sentenced After Alimony Plot
James August Babcock formerly of this city and now in Arpin faced a desertion charge and then a harsher count leading to a one year sentence at Waupun. He admitted to living with another woman and fathering three children, and attempted a bogus alimony deal to dismiss the case. The tale includes a switch to a Grand Rapids jail and a noted real estate mortgage plan. The report also covers a city plat map project and a fraternal lodge insurance issue in Marshfield with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James August Babcock
Arpin
Grand Rapids
J. A. Babcock
Babcock
Norman Babcock
Helen Johnson
Nitz Place
Kinge's Crossing
Vesper
Johnson
Hluge
Hansen
Cas
Theo. W.W. Brazeau
Griffen
Grand Rapids Satarday
Webb
Waupun
Notes of Interest from Local Events
Rummage sale in the Lahr building this week. Regular Good Templars meeting Friday evening. State Federation of Women's Clubs meets at Wausan October 10 and 22. Fortnightly Musical Club meets with Mrs. Robert Connor Friday afternoon. Circuit court in Grand Rapids this week with Judge Webb. Smith Bros. Refined Specialty Co at Adler Opera House next Monday evening. Elks baseball team travels to Grand Rapids for a return game. Ladies Travel Class holds second meeting at Deming hall next Monday evening. Elks Lodge regular meeting tonight at the Masonic Temple with M M degree work. M E church chicken pie supper Thursday evening at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Wausan
Land
Robert Connor
Grand Rapids
Webb
Smith Bros. Refined Specialty Company
Adler Opera House
Elks
Deming Hall
Elie Lodge
Masonic Temple
M.E. Church
Armory
Barn Fire Destroys Zink Barn and Hay On McMillan Road
Firefighters responded Sunday evening to a blaze at the McMillan road farm of Robert Zink north of the city. The 36 by 80 foot barn and about 60 tons of hay were destroyed. grain in the granary was saved. Cause unknown, initial flames seen in a straw stack near the barn. The town hose wagon assisted and returned after the outside fire. Separately, J J Varney has taken possession of the Mansion House and plans to convert it into a premier $1.00 a day hotel with improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zink
McMillan Road
J.J. Varney
Ame
J. F. Deckert
Varney
A O U W Charter Return Catalyzed by Rising Rates
The Ancient Order of United Workmen may dissolve many lodges as charters are returned amid rising rates. Mechanics Lodge No. 99 held a meeting last Saturday evening to discuss the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workmen
Mechanics’ Lodge No. 99
Death of Wm C Kusmoul in Stevens Point
William C Kusran, former Hewitt resident, died at his Stevens Point home Wednesday September 46 after a three month illness from malarial fever and tropical dysentery. He was born in Erie Pennsylvania May 1856 and moved to Wisconsin about age 20. For 20 years he worked for Central Road as a timber and tie inspector. His wife May Taylor and five children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Kusran
Hewitt
Stevens Point
Odd Fellows Lodge
Erie
Wisconsin
Central Road
Missouri
May Taylor
Marshfeld
Joseph Leitner Sr
Richfield
Frank
Jos
Opening Sale of Coats Wraps and Furs in Marshfield
Our full opening sale showcases coats wraps and furs inviting women of Marshfield and vicinity to view the display. The store promises stylish garments with quality workman ship and perfect tailoring while ensuring satisfaction in style fit and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Central Wisconsin State Fair stockholders meet at city hall
The stockholders approved immediate payment of premiums and reported improving finances aided by late payments from horsemen. The association plans permanent improvements, with new barns and a sheep yard funded by donors, and a new officer slate to be elected January 8 as old officers step down. A death and cattle tuberculosis losses were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Wisconsin State Fair Association
City Hall
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
James A. Babcock
States Prison
Common Council
Board of Public Works
Posta
W. G. Hinman
Thatentleman
Grand Lodge
Marshi Field
Grand Recorder
M. A. Hansen
BE. L. Cummings
L Wolleson
Lahr
The
Good Templars
A. O. U. W. Return Charter
Wm. C. Kusmoul
Bellaro
Isabella Fox
Isabella
X. Connor Co
B. F. Below
Jos, Leitner, Sr
Wansan Business Colleges
Wausau
Cettle
St. Paul
Clark
Madison
Lsity
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