Local notes and social highlights from town life
A crowded social week includes visitors from Antigo Rhinelander Oshkosh Green Bay and Merrill. A Queen of the masquerade at the R N A hall drew prizes and music by Ruhe’s orchestra. A Cameron Dam outrage show and several visits to relatives fill the period alongside kitchen tips and recipes for chicken terrapin raised doughnuts and Hominy Cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Leith
Grange
Rhinelander
M. Wesolowski
Earl Murphy
Chicago
R. N. A. Hall
Ruhe
Oconto Falls
Stella Stafanic
Leo Wesolowski
Laura Lagan
Mr. Paige
Antigo
J. Shepard
Oshkosh
Rev. Jenkins of
Etcho
Will Rogers
Pelican Lake
Cameron Dam
Deitz
Mr. Lucho
Merrill
Libel Suit Dismissed by State Supreme Court
The case of Atty. G. H. Putnam of New London against Congressman E. E. London Congressman E. E. Browne and the Post Printing Company of Waupaca was dismissed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Madison. The court upheld the circuit court’s earlier ruling, regarding an article about campaign funds labeled as Slush Funds. Putnam had claimed libel and improper motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. G. H. Putnam
New, London
E. E. London
E. E. Browne
Paul Browne
Post Printing Company
Waupaca
Supreme Court
Madison
Putnam
Browne
Ringlings Gave Rotten Show Remembered in Rhinelander
The death of Al Ringling recalls Rhinelander residents’ memory of the brothers first performing there in a vaudeville stint in a Brown Street skating rink. The 1890s show drew sharp criticism as rotten by a New North critic, before the Ringlings built a global circus empire later expanding with other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
al Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Rhinelander
Ringlings
Brown St
New North
Tarmum & Bailey
Celery Sauce Platter With Artichoke and Beef Notes
A fragmented recipe-like item describes cutting celery and using chicken tongue potatoes and beets seasoned with French dressing. It suggests serving on fresh artichoke bottom with troffea topping and serving very cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsala de Lovisa
Jelly Bag Rack Home Kitchen Hack Note
A quirky home tip describes repurposing a chair with cheesecloth to strain fruit juice. The method uses a square of cloth stretched across the chair seat and a tray underneath to catch the juice. The story also notes Miss Sylvia Kolden of Iola returning home after visiting her brother C A Kolden and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Kolden
Iola
C. A. Kolden
Joint installation honors Hibernians and Auxiliaries in Rhinelander
The Ro H I O Joint installation of officers occurred at Hibernian hall on Tuesday night with supper and dancing after. Officers for the year include President Pat J. Cain and numerous names in both the AOH and Ladies Auxiliary. Real estate transfers for the week ending Jan 12, 1916 were listed from Oneida County records. Congregational Church set services for Sunday with Bible School, worship, and a stereopticon feature, plus a special young people’s social evening. A Soo Line log train began daily trips between this city and Armstrong Creek, while a coasting accident near the depot injured Tell Pecor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Order
Hibernian Hall
A. QO
Pat J. Cain
Michael Sullivan
Michael O'Malley
Harry Gleason
Michael Mahoney
Serg
William M. Wrist
Joseph O'Malley
Beaudette
R. J. McIntosh
P. Pluckett
Anna Keenan
John Manville
Mirs. Chas
Belliel Sentinel
John Murphy
Oneida County Land and Abstract Company
Brown Bros. Shr. Co
Julia Grenseh
Lot
Edward J. Miller
Annie R. Miller
Fitzzersld Tank & Loan Co
John Ti
Ne SE
Spencer R. Stone
Frances J. Lee
Cohn
Bing
Slimmer
Rhinelander
Louis Eternicka
Charles Sternat
A.C. Danielson
W. Danielson
R. M. Kerhhus
Ile Ct
Julia Margaret Ingraham
Schwartz & Anderson
Mazelhurst
Brown and Wi
A. J
Dorrin NE
Region
T and Co
Henry Bees
Kate Pier
Frank M. Qison
Anna Lawrence
Frank Lawrence
Faselle
RC Inedke
Congregational Church
the Congregational Church
Jesus of
W. C. Hey
Soo Jine
Armstrong Creek
Soo Line
Monico
Logging Cars Made Safer by New Disengage Rule
The Industrial Commission adopted an order requiring stakes on logging car loads to be designed so workers can disengage them from a safe distance. This aims to reduce fatal accidents where workers stood in front of cars. Interstate carriers may not be affected until the federal ICC enforces a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
New Stamped Envelopes Announced by Post Office
A bulletin from the focal post office details a new stamped envelope style to be issued by the United States Post Office Department. The stamps will be red embossed, oval replaced, 1.1 inches in diameter, with United States Postage wording and a revised watermark showing 1916 with U S. monogram. Postmaster Stapleton says Panama Exposition stamps are no longer available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Post Office
United States Post Office Department
United States
U. S
Stapleton
Postal Department
Washington
Family Reunion Marks A. Cohens 70th Birthday
Mrs. Joseph Goldberg returned from Milwaukee after attending the seventieth birthday anniversary of her father A. Cohen. A large family reunion and gifts plus many congratulatory messages followed in Milwaukee and other cities. Mr and Mrs Cohen are longtime Milwaukee residents in the first ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goldberg
Milwaukee
A. Cohen
Cohen
The Broken Law at the Majestic
William Farnum stars as Daniel Esmond in The Broken Law at the Majestic. An English writer joins a gypsy tribe and is branded after a series of family betrayals and a missing heir. The film follows a web of blood and vengeance as Ursula, the victim, dies with truth revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farnum
Daniel Esmond
Esmond
Daniel
Ursula
Gorkiko
Dancan
Erkiko
Gerkiko
Wiesman's Great Sale Takes Fawn Year Spotlight
A readable note highlights Wiesman's significant sale drawing attention in the community during the year marked by fawn sightings. Local residents discuss prices and merchandise while shoppers line up for deals.
Aged Kentucky Burley Blend Named After JAIR Mice Mention
A damaged fragment describes a grown-up man enjoying a pipe blend of ape and Kentucky Burley aged tobacco. It notes a rich fragrance and all-day-long appeal year round. The name origin cites JAIR mice and a long curly cut, linking to the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
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Allen
the Motor Company Rhinelander
Wis
Harrington
Geo, Miller
A. E. Pickle
Mask Hall
W. Rogers
Town Hall
EL Luther
CIA
Minocqua
DeJung
August Briese
Tigerton
Frank Hunter
Gagen
RO. H. Install
Wise
Sda Line
Tell Pecor
Zerch
Wiesman
Sams
B. Leidepsdorf CO
Swall
The
Rawticns Tokers Co
American Tobacco Company
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