New London Celebrates Electric Service Start
Special report from New London Wisconsin notes the new sli day electric service is now operating with all machinery active. City officials, including Supt HL Sterling, hosted a reception and post banquet program. Sheriff Edward Flanagan considers a baseball tryout in Vancouver. Schools close for two weeks of Christmas. cantata and candy spreads delight children. Wires for North Liberty telephone line expected by December 25. Chester Allen recovering from heart trouble in city. Local residents plan winter in California.
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New London
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Sterling
C. E. Alien
The
State University
Edward Flanagan
Waupace
Vancouver
B. C
Flanagan
Wisconsin
Methodist Sunday Sdool
Santa Claus
Miss Prim’s
North Liberty
Wisconsin Exchange
Chester Allen
Chicago
G. Dawson
Alex Hutchinson
California
H. 8. Dixon
Susie Dison
Helen I
Postmaster Hans Olgan Speaks to High School
Special to The Northwestern reports Postmaster Hans Olgan gave a talk on The Post Office Department Tuesday morning before high school members. Olson has served government for ten years as clerk assistant postmaster. Local Baptist church engages Rev. Charles Bolbs of Augusta Wis as pastor, Colby family legacy noted.
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Northwestern
Wergeuwera
Der
Hans
Olgan
Post Office Department
Olson
Charles V.olbs
Augusta
Wis
Colbe
New Roy
Colby
Presbyterian Church
Maroline Babcock
Neenah
Foreign Missions
Hewitt Will Contest Opens in Owego With Lawyers Arrayed
In Owego New York on December 19 a major will contest began over Frederick C. Hewitt. Attorneys for both sides argued the wills signing and the testator's mental and physical state as pivotal issues, noting the body and signature appear written with the same ink.
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Owego
N. Y
Frederick C. Hewitt
Hewitt Will Battle Aims To Prove Signing Disputed
Contested will case centers on Hewitt not signing in witness presence. Proceedings claim Hewitt drafted the document at home and presented it to witnesses William S. Truman, president of First National Bank of Owego, and Mrs. Orin T. Garman, former village president, with the bank noted as signer.
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Hewitt
William S Truman
First National Bank of
Owego
Orin T. Garman
Truman Bank
Indians sold liquor led to grand jury action in Milwaukee
Special to The Northeastern Wisconsin notes a raid in Milwaukee where individuals were arrested for selling liquor to Indians. About fifty witnesses from the Keaahon reservation are summoned to appear before a United States grand jury in Milwaukee to testify on related Indian affairs.
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Norltiv
Wane
Wis
Derbee United Marsh
Miwaukee
Bnetteher Lannord
Green Bay House
Keaheon Reservation
U. S United States
Omro F R A Elects Officers and Christmas Program
Omro Wisconsin December 19 The F R A lodge council met for its annual election naming President George M. Brooks Vice President Mrs Mary Subw en t i ary J L Shelp treasurer G W Rhodes Afterward the group adjourned to the Larrabee Hotel for a banquet Christmas programs were given at the high school and in lower grades with recitations essays and songs by students The school closes for a two week vacation and several teachers will travel home including Miss Edna H Merrille Miss Clara Leithold Miss Ruth Heller Miss Lottie Lowther W H Wittum R A Marsden and Miss Lucy McGraw plus Miss Allie Carver who has just returned from Canon City Colorado
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Wis
F. R. A. Rouneil
George MM. Prooks
Mary
J. L. Shelp
G. W. Rhodes
Larrabee Hatel
Atven
Oscar Hernzberg
Joseph Winslow
Gertrude Danforth
Thfe-Oaks
Potalsoly
Warden Shove
Esray
Edna Babcock
Walter Davis
Cady
Homer Muller
Allie Bussey
Gertrude Heidenrich
Helen Heidenrich
Tredneys-Noble
Earl Bussey
Pearl Cross
Pansy Berry
Schoo
Edna H H. Merrille
Ripon
Clara Leithold
Tola
Ruth Heller
Menominee
Lottie Lowther
Eureka
W. H. Wittum
Waupun
R. A. Mars_den
Edgerton
Lucy McGraw
Allie Carver
Carver
Canon City
Colo
Ashe
E.G. Bettis
Red Gultch Mining Company
Census Clerks Hired Through Civil Service Exam Plan
The AP reports a plan to hire clerks and other census staff via noncompetitive civil service examinations. Positions will be filled nationwide by loyal candidates, with a three year term and preferences for politically neutral applicants. The bill awaits action after the holidays.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ty O
Ineane
Imi
Direeter
Emmenst
Morvkers
Emvil Eersiee
Dali
Holiday Trade Boosts Post Office and Civic Center Talk
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wisconsin December 18. Holiday trade shows unusual activity with the post office and express offices reporting record business. The Milwaukee post office money order department had its busiest week, while Postmaster Owen showcases live public service and extra staff. Civic center plans in Milwaukee draw interest, proposing redevelopment of riverfront blocks including the court house park and city hall, and addressing the red light district along with harbor deck proposals for Jones Island. Wisconsin voting turnout decline over twelve years puzzles observers, despite population growth, and a Wisconsin Telephone Company consolidation defense is aired amid a state attorney general inquiry into telecom assets and public utility considerations.
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Milwaukee
Wis Deo
Milwaukee Post
Owen
Offi Eig
Eixtra
Civie Center
Soe
Court House Park
Lidinda
Council
Jones’ Island
York
Wisconsin
United States
International Independent Telephone Association of Chicago
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Matson
Burt
Dane County Telephone Company
Belair Correpany
Scentral
Public Utiles
Iav
Campedilly Ronpanieg
Milwaukee and Wisconsin Notes from Milwaukee News
Milwaukee reports tax values rising about sixteen million dollars over two years with the rate near 26.99 per thousand after transfers. Henry F. Whitcomb of the Wisconsin Central fell ill at his office with stomach trouble. Dr William Mackle, a leading Milwaukee physician, died suddenly. cremation followed per his wishes. Walter W. Whiteside of Allis-Chalmers bought Red Cross stamps to aid tuberculosis work. Richard B. Watrous moves from Civic League to American Civic Association secretaryship, aiming for a stronger national civic effort with headquarters in Harrisburg.
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Allon Club
Sid
Milwaukee
Henry FL Whitcomb
Wisconsin Central Road
Tnsu
Wisconsin
Flo
William Mackle
John J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Walter Tf. Whiteside
Allis-Chalmers ¢ Company
Hea
Richard B. Watrous
Citrzenn Business League
Amercan Civic
Khomyakoff Reconsiders Duma Presidency
Itburg reports M Khomys kom has reconsidered resigning from the presidency of the Duma. After days of threats amid disagreements and criticism from some deputies, he now says he will make one final effort to continue in office.
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Associated Press
Itburg
M. Khomyskom
Duma
Charcoal Tooth Treatment Ad Promises Fresh Breath
A 19th century style ad claims charcoal absorbs odors from teeth and stomach with Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. It touts willow charcoal for fast absorption, offers a trial package, and lists Marshall Michigan as the sending address.
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John Turnbull
Glasgow
Scotland
Stuart
Mark Free
Stuart Cn
Stuart Elde
Marshall, Mich
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