Wedding engagements and club notes from the era
A wide page of social items covers engagements and weddings of local families. Details include Grace Green’s upcoming wedding, Grace Halsey’s daughter, and Mr and Mrs John W. Green’s social events. The piece also mentions the Wednesday Club meeting, the Reawging Club program, and Euterpean Fraternity activities with planned readings and performances.
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Schrier
Wil
Mirsathee
Tam W. Halsey
Chenit Julpe Linn
Halsey
Millwaukee
H.R. Sachsen
Mary Allen
Jaen
Mara Arkon
Ann
Mav
Fores
York
Davies Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Algoma
Samuel Davies and his wife mark fifty years of marriage after arriving from Wales. The celebration was hosted by their son at his Algoma home with thirty one relatives attending. The couple now reside at 76 Cherry Avenue, Big City.
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Wales
Piobetl
Atel Aix
Samuel Davies
Hase Cete
Jucenh
Algoma
Davies
Cherry Avenue
Big City
Oldest Man in America Isaac Brock Lived 119 Years
A Texas man, Isaac Brock of McLennan County, reportedly 119, long resident near Bosque Falls then Valley Mills, credited Peruna with his long health. He praised the remedy for climate effects and la grippe, sharing letters of thanks from his wife.
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Isaac Brock
Saac Broce
McLennan — County
Texas
Bosque Falls
Waco
Valley Mills
Isaac
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Brock
Brock Asye
United States
Brock
Saceh J. Brock
Perana
Dierdre and the Canlight Club Featured in Oshkosh Arts
The article notes the instrumental piece Dierdre by Robert A. Hellard of Oshkosh draws attention for its Irish saga origins and Wagnerian influences. It also covers the Canlight Club social event at Century with notable attendees and announces Mrs. Kunz-Baker’s upcoming Cyrano de Bergerac recital at the opera house, plus reports on Ladies Benevolent Society gifts and club activities in the city.
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Dierdre
Frm
Caetern
Robert A. Hellard
Oshkosh
Hellard
Rousevelt
Century
Igerdre
Ulster
Scotland
Ireland
Alba
Bierdre
Tulreny
Ermn
Asaach
Naisi
Canlelight Club
Amd
Livingston L. Summers
Rose C. Swart
Willam J. Wagstaff
Charles H. Willams
Joan Willeams
Sarah Ker
George EK
Willains
Eeward
Tiasrana Mise
Bertha Ho Bare
Mise
Emma H. Gunther
Gunther
Eduard H. Smith
Kunz-Baker
Ovh
Kunz
University of Chicago
Chautauqua
N. Y
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
George M. Steele
Algoma Stree
George F. Gilkey
Rattis Brothers
Moses Hooper
Charles Schriber
John M. Hurn
Young Ladies” Society of the
First Congregational Church
Cheerful Workers
Womans Relief Corps
Orville Beach
Webster
C. B. Washburn
Suys Young Mens Christmas Tanner Club
Twentieth Century Association
Wn & Hanford
William J. Wagstaff
Baptist Temale
Chaurvh
Fashioning boned waists revive 1908 dress trends
The Northwestern reports a revival trend toward boned waists with modern modifications. New silhouettes emphasize natural lines, draped fabrics, capuchin folds, and tailored skirts that cling to the figure. Designers detail tunics, overskirts, and varied fabrics with lace, embroidery, and rich trims for afternoon and evening wear.
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New York
Rembrandt
Married teacher and pupil wed in Kansas romance
Milwaukee reporter details a courthouse wedding between Misa Lillian Shorthill, longtime mathematics teacher at West Division High, and C. A. Maur, a former pupil twenty years her junior. Maur now studies in the University of Wisconsin east department.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Stockton
Kas
Misa Lillian Shorthill
C. G. Pearse
E. McLeagan
C. A. Maur
Pridegrou A
East
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central to Cut Operators Pay in February Eighteen
A Journal special from Chippewa Falls reports Wisconsin Central will cut operator salaries by five percent after February 1 1808. The proposed cut prompted several operators to resign and more to consider leaving. The change follows a new hour schedule adopted January 1.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chippewa Falls
Isconsin Central
Youth Challenged by Church Officials in Milwaukee
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee reports a dispute within a local congregation where younger members oppose church leaders. The article notes new committees and public statements challenging authority, reflecting a rift over governance and succession.
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Milwaukee
Churen Ft
Pentizis
Japanese Widow Sues for Damages in New York Restaurant Case
In New York a Japanese widow sues Jin Chinaman for breach of promise of marriage seeking 223.8 percent damages. Chinaman denies proposing to the widow and says he only hired her to work in his restaurant.
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Associated Pretaa
New York
Pretty Hatte Japanes
Tegainst Jin Chinaman
Fook
Reparsse
Hawaii National Guard urged for expansion in territory reports
War Department communications push for increased National Guard presence in Hawaii as territorial officials assess preparedness and possible civilian readiness. Some officials note potential staffing and funding challenges amid broader American defense plans.
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Associated’ Press
Bonelata
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