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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

10

Covell Jokes About Ben Betterley Bride Prank

In a Brindle Pup saloon tale a group plotting a prank on Dan Betterley arranges for a fake bride Adora Dedrick to wed him. Covell funds the ruse, strings along Ben and the crowd, but the staged nuptials end with Dora’s arrival and Dan escaping the joke as the townsfolk feel duped.

Associated Literary Press Dan Betterley Colonel Covell Betterley Den Brindle Pup Covell Tao John Rogers Adora Dedrick Ben Indy Heners Denver Dan Getterley New England Adora Dedrick Cousin Covell Henders Misa Dedrick Dan Sgirl Herz Buxton Dar Betterley Drew Covell Dora

Double wedding ends a long running prank in small town

In a cheeky mix up, Covell stages a mistaken marriage joke involving Adora Dedrick and a cousin. The prank backfires as Betterley and Dan reveal real affection and a genuine match between Julie and Howard Wotton. A postal angle looms over the trick, but the planned nuptials proceed.

Vel Covell Julie Howard Wotton Adora Dan Dora Betterley Cavell Ming Dedrick AI+s Hear. Sprague Adora Dedrick Wetton Colonels Covall Wwil- Nem Morris Jr

Divine Shocks Bretaren Theater Talk In Chicago

Reverend Johnston Myers of Immanuel Baptist urged Chicago Methodists to reassess theater and dance. He argued courtships belong in church and that theaters and libraries should not be strictly barred. He claimed many churchgoers attend theaters covertly and urged lifting the ban for discernment.

Chicago Johnston Myers Immanuel Baptist Church Myers Lfe Mmyera Waid Willam E. Tilrce Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. Myers Methodist Church Dr. Turoe Alog

Lavender Lady Divorce Change of Venue Noted

St Louis reports millionaire brewer William J. Lemp Jr and his wife clash over a divorce set for January 2. Judge Kinsey transfers to Judge-elect Hitchcock, with a visitation order granting the eight year old son Willam J. Lemp II weekly Saturday visits. Depositions reveal alleged sensational charges tied to disputes over housekeeping methods starting in late 1944.

St. Louis Milionaire William J. Lemp Jr Venus Kinsey Hitchcock

Ladies Corset Cover Pattern No 2871 from Paris

Paris pattern No 2871 for a simple under garment in silk jaconet and lawn. Describes neckline options high, low, or square, with curved side seams to reduce fullness and a plaited waistline. Includes material estimates for bust 36 with insertions and embroidery edging.

Paris

Paris Model CoOp Ad Promotes Pattern Ordering

Classified notice invites readers to order Pattern 100 from THE PARIS MODEL CoOp at 190 Fifi Avenue, Colemge EM. Respondents to send name address size and stamps for a illustrated catalog of 1,000 fall and winter outfits for ladies misses and children.

Frice Paris Model CoOp Fifi Avenue Colemge Miasew Childran

Lemp details alleged remarks and spousal rift in trial

Lemp testifies about alleged remarks concerning his mother and admits pushing his wife from the bath to the dressing room after a confrontation over a handwritten letter found in their library. He claims the letter incited a detective watch on her and notes a pre nup granting him control over children, while accusing her of secretly baptizing their son Catholic. He describes his wife’s lavender attire and distinctive accessories linked to the case.

Pain Beach Fis Pal Lemp Lemp Daniea Bert Bvell

Cupid an outwitted suitor wrecks a home in Wisconsin

Hollis Worden of Norway Ridge Monroe county built a home hoping to marry but failed with three brides. After their refusals he formed churches and sought new matches, finally demolishing the house at age twenty five. A woodpile remains where the home stood.

Worden Christian Church Mormon Church

Henry F Whitcomb Is Jill

Henry F Whitcomb former president of the Wisconsin Central Railway was taken ill with stomach trouble Tuesday afternoon in his Colby Abbot building office. He was moved to his home at 26 Martin street where his condition was not serious. Whitcomb served on Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance finance committee and was a director of the National Exchange Bank and a Wisconsin Trac tion stockholder Oshkosh Fond du Lac. He recently returned from Europe for rest and recreation after a year of good health.

Milwaukee Wis Henry F. Whitcomb Wisconsin Central Railway Company Colby-Abbot Martin Street Whitcomb Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company National Exchange Bank Wisconsin Traction Company Oshkosh Fond du Lac Europe Rert and Recreation

Any Woman Can Be Attractive

A vintage health ad claims personal charm comes from regular health and offers a home remedy for nervous weakness and monthly issues. It prescribes Aspen Beal, Extract Black Baw, and water, to be taken before meals and at bedtime, promising nerve soothing and complexion improvement.

Dyspepsia Cures and Slow Eating Advice

A health note explains rapid eating causes more dyspepsia due to insufficient chewing and drinking ice water. It recommends slow eating and thorough chewing, plus a home antacid mix of sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda and water to relieve gas and aid digestion within weeks.

Divorce Granted After Husband's Desertion in Wisconsin

In Waukesha Wisconsin during December Mrs Alice Abbote Jones a notable local figure and former organist of the grand chapter Order of the Lantern Star was granted a divorce from William D Jonden on grounds of desertion. He vanished October 3 leaving no trace or communication, and she may resume her former name Alice Louisay Abbott. Her first husband was a brother of Emma Abbott famed in grand opera.

Waukesha Wis Alice Abbote-Jones Torgt Grand Chapter Order of the Lantern Star William D. Jondén Iis Alica Louisay Abbott Emma, Abbott Grand Opera Fame

Real Estate Transfers Reported to Northwestern Trust

NorthWestern of the Greeniaw Thomas Abstract Company, corner State and Otter streets, Willan Knanck and Albertina Knanck to Hun Knanck and Loulea Knanck, husband and wife, 40 acres in section 28, Town of Black Wolf, $4088. Benjamin Jones and Filla R Jones to Evan M Jones, 9 acres, more or less, in section 4, Town of Neeneh.

Greeniaw Thomas Abstract Company Gorner State and Otter Streets Willan Knanck Albertina Knanck Hun Knaeck Loulea Knanck Black Wolf Benjamin Jones Filla R Jones Evan M. Jones Neeneh

Wanted help and jobs offered in city advertisements

A dense page of early 20th century classifieds listsWANTED male help and experienced brush makers for Northern Brush Co and other trades. Entries include workers for a 100 acre farm on shares, theater staff in Wisconsin cities, female help for straw bottle factories, agents for cigars and building blocks, and a plumber advertising sanitary services. Also notices for a low cost clothing sale, cut rate shipping, and a funeral preparatory gathering by the Philip Sheridan Relief Corps.

Northern Brush Co G. L Perry Moving Picture Theater Ite Wisconsin City Amel Mic We Enterprise Milwaukeserie West Algome T Louis Schneider

Lost and Found and Farm and Sale Notices Mix

Public notices listing lost items a Jersey cow for return reward offers farm for sale and rental listings. Advertisements include horses for sale, farm equipment, and various rental homes and stores in Oshkosh Wisconsin with contact directions and prices.

Lawsuit against Marian Frieda Kaippeler in Wisconsin court

Summons directs Marian Frieda Kaippeler to appear within twenty days of service to defend the action filed in Winnebago County Circuit Court. The complaint, filed December 6, 1908, seeks relief per the plaintiff Cart cappeler with attorney F A Kagawer Oshkosh. Publication notice follows in The Northeastern.

Waupaca County Wisconain R. H Marchett Plaintif Elvina M. Decker Orr Deaker PL HB. Woods Wisconsin Weed & Hollistor Postoffice Main Street Dubbosh Winnebago County AL Mores State of Wisconaln Lewellyn Price Mabel May Price David Price Oshkeat C. D. Cleveland Hlm Oe Wisco Cart Cappeler Marla Priedy Kappaler Wirconsin Oshkowl Marian Frieda Kaippeler F. A Kagawer Platntin Hedl Oshkosh Said David R. Williama W. S. Pierce Algoma D. Cleveland Hugh Owens Defenend John Owens Wis Tite Hugh ‘Crwennm Thernot Tournee Northwoastern Dehorah AL Botec Sheena Ameer Edward Allen Hamet FE. Wyman Anid Thetrof Cleveland Pup

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