Morse Back in Madison After Failed Helena Swindle
J Gordon Morse former Madison piano dealer and alleged forger returns to Madison in custody after a six week spree of swindles. He posed as a newspaper manager in Boulder Montana and tried to cash a $500 check at Weinstein department store in Helena, then fled via St Paul before being captured.
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Helena
Boulder
Madison, Wia
Mont
J. Gordon Morse
St. Paul Road
East Madison
American swindler Morse jailed in Helena tale of blackmail
Morse, alias J H Young and J M Burrows, connected to a Boulder paper and a St Paul voyage, is jailed after Chief Baker and Sheriff Gibson question him about forged money. Morse claims blackmail and past penitentiary time. police doubt the story. Mrs Morse visited him in jail and Morse plans to plead not guilty in municipal court. Goldwin Smith allegedly lost about 1800 dollars to Morse.
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Boulder
Age Sentinel
Helena
J. H. Young
Ahy
J. M. Burrows
YV. Gibson
Morse
Chief Baker
St. Paul
Madison
Missouri
South Wayne
Wis
Tiis
Goldwin Smith
Morse in Court Over Forged Note Charge
J Gordon Morse, brought back from Helena, Montana, faced forgery charges in Madison municipal court. Goldwin Smith testified as complainant after Morse pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 3000 with default detention. case moved to 9 am. The charge involves forging and passing a 350 promissory note for the Jones Smith Music Company.
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J. Gordon Morse
Helena
Montana
Baker
Madison
Goldwin Smith
Morse
Jones-Smith Music Company
Waupun
Milwaukee Firm Wins School Desk Contract
The Wisconsin School Supply Company of Milwaukee secured the order after a board of education meeting. It covers 198 adjustable cherry desks for the assembly room at 4.25 and 175 tablet arm opera chairs in quarter sawn oak at 2.90 for recitation rooms. D. W. Murphy organized the procurement.
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Wisconsin School Supply Company
Milwaukee
Board of Education
Milwaukee Company
D. WY. Murphy
Nest School
Pencils Prices Rise as Wholesale Costs Surge
Pencils cost climb as dealers report daily 25 percent wholesale increases and the one cent pencil may disappear. Other office supplies rise from last year, signaling further price gains. advertisements tout beauty aids and toilet items as well.
Madrid scam targetting Americans exposed
Wisconsin federal authorities report a Madrid based fraud gang sending fake letters claiming vast wealth and a distant relative in danger. Victims are asked to send money for supposed legal fees and to aid a prisoner. Letters promise riches upon repayment but end with further requests for funds.
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Spain
Madrid
Wisconsin
Department of Justice
Washington
Mi o na Stomach Tablets Promise Health Restoratio n
An advertisement touts Mi o na stomach tablets as the cure for poor appetite weak digestion and tired nerves claiming swift improvement after a few days and full health restoration with continued use. The 50 cent box is sold by Trukenbrod's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
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Trukenbrod
Storm sash order for Exposition travel to Chicago
Storm sash maker Monrow Planing Mint Co advertises tickets to Chicago for International Live Stock Exposition. Tinos Central rail line offers round trips with return by Nov 18 1906 and extension option to Nov 28 1906. Rates Eastern leg $5.00, Kansas City bound $13.85. agent L. Lang handles sales.
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Monrow Planing Mint Co
Thanksgiving Rates Via Illinois Central Rail Line
One and one third fare for the round trip within a radius of 300 miles. Tickets on sale at gates November 28 and 20. Return limit December 5th.
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Ilinois Central
Governor Hears Attorneys In Brahm Pardon Request
Burkhart Brahm, serving life at Waupun for the murder of Henry Sergsey, asks Governor Davidson for a pardon after 24 years. The case, tied to a discontented wife and a pair convicted in Green County, saw both Brahm and the woman imprisoned. the wife died in custody. Brahm seeks release to return to Switzerland as his good behavior and reform are cited. Attorneys A S Douglas and John Luchsinger represented Brahm. Emerson Ela spoke for Stuessy’s children who oppose clemency. Governor will decide after review.
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Davidson
Burkhart Brahm
Waupun
Henry Sergsey
Green County
Stuessy Ag
Brahm
Stuessy
Switzerland
A.S. Douglas
John Luchsinger
Emerson Ela
Madison
Goys
Scofield
la Follette
Ogden Guilty in Madison Disorderly Property Case
Francis A. Ogden, a wealthy Madison bachelor, found guilty in municipal court of leasing property for disorderly purposes. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and immediately appealed. This marks his second such conviction, the first occurring years ago and taken to the supreme court. Ogden owns two Madison hotels and property in Chicago.
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Francis A. Ogden
Madison
Ogden
Ogden T Hen
Supreme Court
Seat
Aylward
Gilbert
Chicago
Time Change For Father Vaughan Appearance In Monroe
The time for Father Vaughan's appearance in Monroe under the Citizens lecture course has been shifted from Saturday evening December 15 to a later date. The change reflects requests from many season ticket holders who could not attend Saturday, with business leaders urging to avoid the Saturday slot. The bureau will reschedule Father Vaughan later in the season and keep other planned events, including the Ladies Cremona orchestra on December 7, unchanged.
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Father Vaughan
Monroé
Father’ Vaughan
Bureau
Monroe
Vaughan
Ladies’ Cremona Orchestra
Turner Opera House
Rotire To Settle
All persons who know themselves indebted to me are called to my rooms over Karlen and Sonas office to settle accounts immediately. Unpaid balances will be handed to two collectors after a reasonable period. Mrs R Affolter announces this formal settlement demand.
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Karlen & Sona
Mas. R, Affolter
Sluggish Liver Remedy Ad Promotes Vitality
An old advertisement touts Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild, effective liver and bowel stimulant that leaves users feeling brighter. It claims superior results to pills, with no nausea or griping, and warns against substitutes. Also promotes Sollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tablets at 36 cents and notes newspaper price of The Times at $1.50 per 100.
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Weot Gide Drug Store
Sollister
Rocky Mountain
F. Lichtenwalner
Kidney cure touted for old men’s danger
An advertisement claims men past sixty face kidney and prostate troubles, urging Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs. It cites Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri reporting relief after two bottles, saying he feels better now at 91. West Side Drug Store distributes the product.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rock Port
Sam
West Side Drug Store
University of Wisconsin offers correspondence courses for teachers
Professors O Shea and Dearborn announce ready correspondence courses in education and youth development. Topics cover aim of education, formal discipline, technique of teaching, organization, and classroom methods. Courses aim to aid teachers, women clubs, and parents, with possible summer school and statewide lectures.
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O'Shea and Dearborn
University of Wisconsin
Mollie Feldmann Weds John Weiss in Local Church Ceremony
Miss Mollie Feldmann of this city and Mr John Weiss of Jefferson Township were married Tuesday afternoon at St John s Evangelical Church parsonage with Rev P A Schuh officiating. Attendants were the bride s sister Miss Bessie Feldmann and Mr Leonard Ott. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M Feldmann and the groom is the son of Mrs Mathias Weiss of Jefferson. They will live in Jefferson.
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Mollie Feldmann
John Weiss
Jefferson Township
St. John’s Eivangelical Church
P. A. Schuh
Bessie Feidmann
Leonard Ott
M. Feldmann
Mathias Weiss
Jefferson
Miss Katie Goetz Dies After Illness at Local Hospital
Mortuary notice states Miss Katie Goetz died Tuesday at Loofbouron hospital after a three week illness. Daughter of Conrad I Goetz she was formerly in millinery and recently worked as a trimmer. She returned home from Argyle where she spent last summer. Her decline surprised friends who mourn her passing.
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Katie Goetz
Loofbouron Hospital
Conrad I Goetz
Argyle
Minois Central Holiday Excursions Fare Notice
The Minois Central advertises round trip holiday excursions with one and one third rate fare. Tickets go on sale December 20 21 28 1906 and December 24 25 30 31 1906 and January 1 1917. Return limit January 7 1907. Agent L L Lama. If you can't take a joke take 2 Strother piano.
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L.L. Lama Agt
Strother
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Freeport Bulletin
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Bentley
William Farnum
Winess
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